User's Manual

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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The IEEE 802.11g wireless access point (AP) enables IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b client com-
puters to access the resources on the Ethernet network. There are 2 different model variations, Pro
and Advanced, which are classified in terms of features. The Pro edition provides basic features while
the Advanced edition provides more advanced features. With the sleek Web-based user interface, a
network administrator can easily and clearly manage the AP.
In Chapter 2, we describe the steps to install and configure a newly acquired AP. Following the steps,
the AP can be quickly set up to work. In Chapter 3, detailed explanation of each Web management
page is given for the user to understand how to fine-tune the settings of an AP to meet his or her spe-
cific needs.
1.2. Features
 IEEE 802.11g
 Operational modes
 AP/Bridge. This mode provides both Access Point and Static LAN-to-LAN Bridg-
ing functionality. The static LAN-to-LAN bridging function is supported through
Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
 AP Client. This mode is for Dynamic LAN-to-LAN Bridging. The AP Client auto-
matically establishes bridge links with APs from any vendors.
 RF type selection.
The RF type of the WLAN interface can be configured to work in
IEEE 802.11b only, IEEE 802.11g only, or mixed mode (802.11g and 802.11b simultane-
ously).
 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
For authentication and data
encryption.
 Enabling/disabling SSID broadcasts.
When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, the ad-
ministrator can enable or disable the SSID broadcasts functionality for security reasons.
When the SSID broadcasts functionality is disabled, a client computer cannot connect to
the AP with an “any” network name (SSID, Service Set ID); the correct SSID has to be
specified on client computers.
 MAC-address-based access control.
When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, it can be
configured to block unauthorized wireless client computers based on MAC (Media Access
Control) addresses. The ACL (Access Control List) can be downloaded from a TFTP
server.
 IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS.
When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, it can be configured to au-
thenticate wireless users and distribute encryption keys dynamically by IEEE 802.1x
Port-Based Network Access Control and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User
Service).
 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
The AP supports the WPA standard proposed by the