LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless – LANCOM XAP-40-2 – LANCOM XAC-40-1 LANCOM Systems GmbH Adenauerstr. 20/B2 52146 Würselen Germany E-Mail: info@lancom.de Internet www.lancom.de . . . c o n n e c t i n g y o u r b u s i n e s s LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless LANCOM XAP-40-2 LANCOM XAC-40-1 쮿 110619/0708 쮿 Handbuch Manual 110619_LC-XAC-XAP-IAP54-MANUAL_c1 1 18.07.
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LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Preface Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this LANCOM Systems product. EN The models LANCOM XAP-40-2, LANCOM XAC-40-1 and LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless offer professional access point technology at a maximum of WLAN performance. Model variants This documentation is for users of LANCOM WLAN products. Choose from different models: The LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless operates either according to the 802.11g standard with 2.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Preface LANconfig Wizard 'Security Settings' will help you with this task. Further information is also available in the chapter 'Security settings'. We would additionally like to ask you to refer to our Internet site www.lancom.eu for the latest information about your product and technical developments, and also to download our latest software versions.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Preface Our online services www.lancom.eu are available to you around the clock should you have any queries regarding the topics discussed in this manual or require any further support. The area 'Support' will help you with many answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). Furthermore, the knowledgebase offers you a large reserve of information. The latest drivers, firmware, utilities and documentation are constantly available for download.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Content Content 1 Introduction 9 1.1 What is a wireless LAN? 9 1.1.1 Modes of operation of wireless LANs and access points 9 EN 1.2 Just what can your LANCOM do? 2 Installation 14 2.1 Package contents 14 2.2 System requirements 2.2.1 Configuring the LANCOM devices 2.2.2 Operating access points in managed mode 15 15 15 2.3 Status displays, interfaces and hardware installation 2.3.1 LANCOM XAP-40-2 and LANCOM XAC-40-1 2.3.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Content 44 4.1 Security for the Wireless LAN 4.1.1 Closed network 4.1.2 Access control via MAC address 4.1.3 LANCOM Enhanced Passphrase Security 4.1.4 Encryption of the data transfer 4.1.5 802.1x / EAP 4.1.6 IPSec over WLAN 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 4.2 Tips for handling keys 47 4.3 The security settings wizard 4.3.1 Wizard for LANconfig 4.3.2 Wizard for WEBconfig 47 48 49 4.4 The security checklist 49 5 Advanced wireless LAN configuration 5.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Content 7 Options and accessories 7.1 Optional LANCOM WLAN antennas 7.1.1 Antenna Diversity 7.1.2 Installation of AirLancer Extender antennas 76 77 77 7.2 LANCOM Public Spot Option 79 EN 8 Troubleshooting 80 8.1 No DSL connection is established 80 8.2 DSL data transfer is slow 80 8.3 Unwanted connections under Windows XP 81 9 Appendix 82 9.1 Performance data and specifications 82 9.2 Contact assignment 9.2.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Introduction What is a wireless LAN? The following sections describe the functionality of wireless networks in general. You can see from the table 'What your LANCOM can do' further below which functions your device supports. Please refer to the reference manual for further information on this topic.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 1: Introduction EN Establishing access to the Internet Connecting two LANs over a wireless link (point-to-point mode) Connecting devices with an Ethernet interface via an access point (client mode) Extending an existing Ethernet network with a wireless LAN (bridge mode) Relay function for connecting networks via multiple access points Central administration using a LANCOM WLAN Controller 1.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 1: Introduction LANCOM XAP-40-2 LANCOM XAC-40-1 DHCP and DNS client (for WAN) ✔ ✔ Advanced Routing and Forwarding (ARF networks) 8 8 N:N mapping for routing networks with the same IP-address ranges ✔ ✔ ✔ Policy-based routing ✔ ✔ ✔ Backup solutions and load balancing with VRRP ✔ ✔ ✔ PPPoE Server ✔ ✔ ✔ WAN RIP ✔ ✔ ✔ Spanning Tree protocol ✔ ✔ ✔ Layer 2 QoS tagging ✔ ✔ ✔ Wireless transmission by IEEE 802.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 EN Chapter 1: Introduction LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless LANCOM XAP-40-2 LANCOM XAC-40-1 VLAN ✔ ✔ ✔ Intra-Cell Blocking ✔ ✔ WLAN QoS (IEEE 802.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 1: Introduction LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless LANCOM XAP-40-2 LANCOM XAC-40-1 LANCOM Public Spot Option ✔ ✔ LANCOM Service-Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AirLancer Extender antennas for increased range ✔ ✔ ✔ LANCOM Modem Adapter Kit for connection of analog or GSM modems to the serial interface ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Optionale Software-Erweiterungen EN ✔ Optional software extensions LANCOM Public Spot Option Optional hardware extensions Housing Ind
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation 2 Installation This chapter will assist you to quickly install hardware and software. First, check the package contents and system requirements. The device can be installed and configured quickly and easily if all prerequisites are fulfilled. EN 2.1 Package contents Please check the package contents for completeness before starting the installation.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation 2.2 2.2.1 System requirements Configuring the LANCOM devices Operating system that supports TCP/IP, e.g. Windows Vista™, Windows XP, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 2000, Windows 98, Linux, BSD Unix, Apple Mac OS, OS/2. Access to the LAN via the TCP/IP protocol. Wireless LAN adapter or LAN access (if the access point is to be connected to the LAN). 2.2.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation Flickering means, that the LED is switched on and off in irregular intervals. 2.3.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation WLAN 2 (LANCOM XAP-40-2 only) Gives information about the wireless LAN access and the data traffic of the internal WLAN modules: off No wireless networks configured, no beacons beeing broadcasted. green At least one wireless network ist configured. The WLAN module is active and broadcasting beacons.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation Interfaces of LANCOM XAP-40-2 and LANCOM XAC-40-1 All interfaces of the LANCOM XAP-40-2 and LANCOM XAC-40-1 are located on the front panel.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation First 10/100Base-Tx ethernet connector for connection to the LAN. Second ethernet connector. The LAN connector on the LANCOM access point supports the Power over Ethernet standard IEEE 802.3af (PoE). Further information about the operations with PoE can be found in the information box 'Power over Ethernet—elegant power supply over LAN cabling'.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation worker presses the reset button too long. With the suitable setting, the behavior of the reset button can be controlled. Configuration tool Call WEBconfig, Telnet Expert configuration > Setup > Config EN Reset button This option controls the behavior of the reset button when it is pressed: Ignore: The button is ignored.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation Top hat rail mounting EN Mount your device in in the required position on the top hat rail . Wall mounting Place the supplied top hat rail using the screws in the required position on the wall. Mount your device on the top hat rail as described above. Connecting When mounting the device, please observe the information on lightning protection in the LANCOM Outdoor Wireless Guide (download from www.lancom.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation EN of the connection by transmitting and receiving via the antenna that provides the best contact to the client. Antennas are only to be attached or changed when the device is switched off. Mounting or demounting antennas while the device switched on may cause the destruction of the WLAN module! Unused connectors should be fitted with the terminators as supplied.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation DSLoL – If you want to use your access point in DSLoL mode, you can either connect the device directly to the DSL modem (exclusive mode) or to a hub resp. switch of the cable-bound LAN (automatic mode). There are two principle DSLoL operation modes available.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation found in the information box ’Power-over-Ethernet – elegant power supply through the LAN wiring’ → page 20 The PoE supply for the LANCOM XAP-40-2 is equipped for redundancy, i.e. both LAN interfaces can be supplied by separate PoE Injectors. EN Provide power to the device via one of the 24 V connectors .
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation LANCOM Access Points are prepared for the PoE power supply (Power-over-Ethernet), corresponding to the 802.3af standard. PoE-enabled network devices can be comfortably supplied with power feeding through the LAN wiring. A separate external power supply for each base station is unnecessary, which reduces the installation complexity considerably.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation 2.3.2 LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless EN LEDs of LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless Power Wireless Link Power This LED indicates that the device is operational. After the device has been switched on, it will flash green for the duration of the self-test. After the selftest, either an error is output by a flashing red light code or the device starts and the LED remains lit green.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation The WLAN link display can assume three different conditions: off no Wireless LAN adapter found green green Wireless LAN adapter ready for use blinking activity in the Wireless LAN (blink frequency indicates the number of registered stations) EN Interfaces of LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless With the LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless the access point’s connectors are located on the base of the device: Voltage connector for an e
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation Mount your LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless on the wall with suitable fixing screws/bolts in the location. The wall-mounting screws are not supplied as standard. EN Wall mounting Pole mounting Place the hose clip that is best suited to the size of your pole around the pole-mounting bracket . Two hose clips for posts of differing diameter are supplied as standard.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation Pole mounting EN Top-hat rail mounting Fix the bracket for top-hat rail mounting with the two M6 hexagonal screws to the reverse side of the housing. Now mount your LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless in the desired position on the top-hat rail .
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation Connecting When mounting the device, please observe the information on lightning protection in the LANCOM Outdoor Wireless Guide (download from www.lancom.eu). Mounting without adequate lightning protection could lead to serious damage to the access point and the network infrastructure connected to it.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation 2.4 Software installation The following section describes the installation of the Windows-compatible system software LANtools, as supplied. Starting Software Setup EN 2.4.1 You may skip this section if you use your LANCOM Router exclusively with computers running operating systems other than Windows. Place the product CD into your drive. The setup program will start automatically.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 2: Installation 2.4.2 Which software should I install? LANconfig is the Windows configuration program for all LANCOM routers and LANCOM access points. WEBconfig can be used alternatively or in addition via a web browser. EN With LANmonitor you can use a Windows computer to monitor all of your LANCOM routers and LANCOM access points. WLANmonitor enables the observation and surveillance of wireless LAN networks.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 3: Basic configuration 3 Basic configuration The basic configuration is conducted with a convenient Setup Wizard that provides step-by-step guidance through the configuration and that requests any necessary information. Unconfigured LANCOM Access Points with standard factory settings cannot be commissioned by means of the WLAN interface.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 3: Basic configuration Wireless LAN details Security settings 3.1.1 TCP/IP settings EN TCP/IP configuration can be performed in two different ways: Either fully automatically or manually. No user input is required if TCP/IP configuration is performed automatically. All parameters are set by the Setup Wizard on its own.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 3: Basic configuration Required information for manual TCP/IP configuration When performing manual TCP/IP configuration the Setup Wwizard prompts you for the following information: DHCP mode of operation Off: The IP addresses required must be entered manually. Server: The LANCOM operates as DHCP server in the network; as a minimum its own IP address and the network mask must be assigned.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 3: Basic configuration found in the LCOS reference manual under “Managing rights for different administrators”. EN 3.1.3 In the managed mode the LANCOM Wireless Routers and LANCOM Access Points automatically receive the same root password as the WLAN-Controller, assuming that no root password has been set in the device itself.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 3: Basic configuration 3.2 Please refer to the LCOS reference manual for more information on TPC and DFS. Instructions for LANconfig Start up LANconfig by clicking Start Programs LANCOM LANconfig. LANconfig automatically detects the new LANCOM devices in the TCP/IP network.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 3: Basic configuration In the following window, specify the password for configuration access. Note that the password is case-sensitive and ensure that it is sufficiently long (at least 6 characters). In addition, you may specify whether the device may only be configured from the local network or whether remote configuration via the WAN (i.e. a remote network) is also permissible.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 3: Basic configuration If a LANCOM Wireless Router or LANCOM Access Point is centrally managed from a LANCOM WLAN Controller, the DHCP mode is switched from auto-mode to client mode.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 3: Basic configuration the device can be accessed by the name “LANCOM ” (e.g. “LANCOM-00a057xxxxxx”). EN http://LANCOM-00a05700094A The MAC address can be found on a label at the bottom of the device. If there is no DNS server in the LAN, or it is not linked to the DHCP server, then the device can not be reached by the name.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 EN Chapter 3: Basic configuration The setup wizards are tailored precisely to the functionality of the specific LANCOM model. As a result, your device may offer different wizards than those shown here. If you have chosen automatic TCP/IP configuration, please continue with Step . If you would like to configure the TCP/IP settings manually, assign an available address from a suitable address range to the LANCOM.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 3: Basic configuration Enter the wireless parameters. Select a network name (SSID) and a radio channel. Turn on if necessary the function for ’closed network’. Confirm your choice with Next. In the following 'Security settings' window, specify a password for configuration access. Note that the password is case-sensitive and ensure that it is sufficiently long (at least 6 characters).
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 3: Basic configuration TCP/IP settings to workstation PCs The correct addressing of all devices within a LAN is extremely important for TCP/IP networks. In addition, all computers must know the IP addresses of two central points in the LAN: Default gateway – receives all packets that are not addressed to computers within the local network. DNS server – translates network names (www.lancom.de) or names of computers (www.lancom.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 4: Security settings 4 Security settings Your LANCOM device has numerous security functions. You find in this chapter all information needed for an optimal protection of the base station. EN 4.1 You can carry out the configuration of security settings very quickly and conveniently with the Security Wizards in LANconfig and WEBconfig.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 4: Security settings 4.1.2 Access control via MAC address The MAC address is programmed into the hardware and cannot be changed. Wireless LAN devices by LANCOM Systems have got a MAC address label on the casing. The access to an infrastructure network can be restricted to known MAC addresses for certain Wireless LAN devices solely.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 4: Security settings 4.1.4 Encryption of the data transfer A special role comes up to the encryption of data transfer for Wireless LANs. For IEEE 802.11 radio transfer the supplementing encryption standards are 802.11i/WPA and WEP. The function of the encryption is to ensure the security level of cable-bound LANs also in Wireless LANs. EN Use encryption on the data transferred in the WLAN.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 4: Security settings IPSec over WLAN By means of IPSec over WLAN a radio network can be optimally secured in addition to the already introduced securing mechanisms. In order to run IPSec over WLAN you have to upgrade the base stations of the with the LANCOM VPN option and the LANCOM Advanced VPN Client, which runs under the operating systems Windows VistaTM, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 4: Security settings The device locks access to its configuration for a specified period of time after a certain number of failed log-in attempts. Both the number of failed attempts and the duration of the lock can be set as needed. By default, access is locked for a period of five minutes after the fifth failed log-in attempt.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 4: Security settings The wizard will inform you when entries are complete. Complete the configuration with Finish. 4.3.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 4: Security settings address that is permanently programmed into wireless network adapters. To check the access-control list, go to the configuration area in LANconfig and select ‘WLAN security’ on the ‘Stations’ tab. EN The LANCOM Enhanced Passphrase Security (LEPS) uses an additional column in the ACL to assign an individual passphrase consisting of any 4 to 64 ASCII characters to each MAC address.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Are you using a 'deny all' firewall strategy? Maximum security and control is initially achieved by denying all data traffic from passing the firewall. The only connections to be accepted by the firewall are those that are to be explicitly permitted. This ensures that Trojan horses and certain types of e-mail virus are denied communication to the outside. Activate the firewall rules in LANconfig under 'Firewall/ QoS' on the 'Rules' tab.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 4: Security settings Do you store your saved LANCOM configuration to a safe location? Protect your saved configurations in a location that is safe from unauthorized access. Otherwise, by way of example, an unauthorized person may load your stored configuration file into another device and they can access the Internet at your expense.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration 5 Advanced wireless LAN configuration WLAN configuration with the wizards in LANconfig Highly convenient installation wizards are available to help you with the configuration of LANCOM Access Points for your wireless LAN. The settings include the general shared parameters and also the individual settings for one or more logical wireless LAN networks (WLAN radio cells or SSIDs).
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration EN figured by a central WLAN-Controller. In this operating mode, no further WLAN configuration is necessary as all WLAN parameters are provided by the WLAN-Controller. In client mode, the device itself locates the connection to another Access Point and attempts to register with a wireless network.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Point-to-point connections LANCOM Access Points can serve not only as central stations in a wireless network, they can also operate in point-to-point mode to bridge longer distances. For example, they can provide a secure connection between two networks that are several kilometers apart — without direct cabling or expensive leased lines. EN 5.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration SLAVE ANTENNE SLAVE ANTENNE EN MASTER ANTENNE Thus it is recommended for the 5 GHz band that one central access point should be configured as 'Master' and all other point-to-point partners should be configured as 'Slave'. In the 2.4 GHz band, too, this setting simplifies the establishment of point-to-point connections if the automatic channel search is activated. 5.2.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Please note that when using 5 GHz antennas additional technologies such as dynamic frequency selection (DFS) may be stipulated depending on the country of use. The operator of the wireless LAN system is responsible for ensuring that local regulations are met. EN Positioning the antennas Antennas do not broadcast their signals linearly, but within an angle that depends on the model in question.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration at certain intervals of the connection between the transmitter and receiver. The areas where the waves amplify or cancel themselves out are known as Fresnel zones.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Fresnel zone 1 ANTENNA Radius R ANTENNA Safety: 1m ADMINISTRATION OBSTRUCTION WLAN Router WLAN Router PRODUCTION Earth's curvature E M = R + 1m + H + E (earth's curvature) The allowance for the curvature of the earth (E) can be calculated at a distance (d) as E = d² * 0.0147 – i.e.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Amplification with antenna gain Free-space loss Amplification with antenna gain EN ANTENNA SA-5L ANTENNA Loss through cable, plugs and lightning protection Output power of the radio module ADMINISTRATION 5.2.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration EN The display of signal quality on the LEDs must be activated for the wireless LAN interface (LANconfig: Wireless LAN General Physical WLAN settings Operation). The faster the LED blinks the better the connection (a blinking frequency of 1 Hz represents a signal quality of 10 dB, double the frequency indicates that the signal strength is twice as high).
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Are both antennas approximately aligned? The basic P2P connection has to be working before fine-tuning can be performed with the aid of LANmonitor. EN Once signal monitoring has commenced, the P2P dialog displays the absolute values for the current signal strength and the maximum value since starting the measurement.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration P2P connections are to be identified via their station names, then enter a unique name for this WLAN station. For models with multiple WLAN modules, the station name can be entered separately for each physical WLAN interface. EN Close the physical WLAN settings and open the list of Point- to-point partners.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration EN You will find the WLAN MAC address on a sticker located under each of the antenna connectors. Only use the string that is marked as the "WLAN MAC" or "MAC-ID". The other addresses that may be found are not the WLAN MAC address but the LAN MAC address.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Security for point-to-point connections IEEE 802.11i can be used to attain a significant increase in the security of WLAN point-to-point connections. All of the advantages of 802.11i such as the simple configuration and the powerful encryption with AES are thus available for P2P mode, as are the improved security of the passphrase from the LANCOM Enhance Passphrase Security (LEPS).
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 EN Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Configuration with WEBconfig or Telnet The encryption settings for the individual logical WLAN networks can be found under WEBconfig or Telnet under the following paths: Configuration tool Menu/Table WEBconfig Expert configuration Setup Interfaces WLAN-Interfaces Encryption-Settings Terminal/Telnet /Setup/Interfaces/WLAN-Interfaces/Encryption-Settings LEPS for P2P connections A fur
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 EN Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Configuration with WEBconfig or Telnet 5.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration DRUCKER EN WLAN device in client mode ACCESS POINT WLAN device in client mode SERVER ACCESS POINT LAN PC ACCESS POINT WLAN device in AP mode LAPTOP/W-LAN Multiple WLAN clients can register with a WLAN device in AP mode, which is not the case for a WLAN device in client mode.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration 5.4.1 Client settings For LANCOM Access Points and LANCOM Wireless Routers in client mode, further settings/client behavior can be configured from the 'Client mode' tab under the settings for the physical interfaces. The configuration of the client settings can also be carried out with the WLAN Wizards in LANconfig.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 EN Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Enable the WLAN network and enter the SSID of the network the client station should log onto. Under WEBconfig or Telnet the network settings for the logical WLAN interfaces can be found under the following paths: 5.4.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 EN Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration Enable encryption and match the encryption method to the settings for the access point. In WLAN client operating mode, the LANCOM Access Points and LANCOM Wireless Routers can authenticate themselves to another access point using EAP/802.1X. For this, select the desired client EAP method here.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 6: Setting up Internet access 6 Setting up Internet access EN The LANCOM provides a central point of Internet access for all of the computers in the LAN. The connection to the Internet provider can be established via the WAN connection which is connected to an ADSL or cable modem. For models not equipped with a WAN connector, a LAN interface is configured as a DSLoL connector and is connected to a compatible ADSL modem.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 6: Setting up Internet access In case of flatrate billing you can also set up line polling to monitor the function of the remote station. Apart from that you can opt to keep flatrate connections permanently active ("keep-alive"). In case a connection should fail, it is re-established automatically. The Internet Connection Wizard EN 6.1 6.1.1 Instructions for LANconfig Mark your device in the selection window.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 6: Setting up Internet access 6.1.2 Instructions for WEBconfig Select the entry Set up Internet connection from the main menu. In the following windows you select your country, your Internet provider if possible, and you enter your access data. EN Depending on availability the Wizard provides further options for your Internet connection. The wizard will inform you as soon as the entries are complete.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 6: Setting up Internet access In the windows that follow you select the services/protocols that the rule is to relate to. In the next step you define the source and destination stations that the rule applies to, and the actions that are to be carried out by the rule on a data packet. The wizard will inform you as soon as the entries are complete. Close the configuration with Finish. 6.2.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 7: Options and accessories 7 Options and accessories Your LANCOM device has numerous extensibilities and the possibility to use a broad choice of LANCOM accessories. You find in this chapter information about the available accessories and how to use them with your base station. EN The range of the base station can be increased by optional antennas of the AirLancer series and can be adapted to special conditions of environs.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 7: Options and accessories LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless only Antenna Diversity The transmission of radio signals can suffer from significant signal losses because of reflection and scatter, among other reasons. In some areas, the interaction with the reflected radio waves can cause a drop in signal strength, or even cause it to be cancelled out completely. Transmission quality can be improved with so-called "diversity" methods.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 7: Options and accessories Main connector for the first WLAN module Main connector for the second WLAN module Main 1 EN ETH 1 (PoE) Main 2 ETH 2 (PoE) Power + + 24 V DC 24 V DC WLAN 1 2 Reset 12 V DC Aux 1 Aux connector for the first WLAN module Config (COM) Aux 2 Aux connector for the second WLAN module Relay operation requires the connection of AirLancer Extender antennas to the first and to the second WLAN modules.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 7: Options and accessories LANCOM Public Spot Option Wireless public spots are publicly accessible points, at which users with their own mobile computers can dial wirelessly into a network, usually into the Internet. Please note that the operation of a LANCOM with LANCOM Public Spot Option (sometimes referred as HotSpot) is possibly subject to certain legal regulations.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting In this chapter, you will find suggestions and assistance for a few common difficulties. 8.1 No DSL connection is established EN After start-up the router automatically attempts to connect to the DSL provider. During this process, the LAN-link LED will blink green. If successful, the LED will switch over to steady green.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Increasing the TCP/IP window size under Windows One common problem occurs when large amounts of data are sent and received simultaneously with a Windows PC using an asynchronous connection. This can cause a severe decrease in download speed. The cause of this problem is what is known as the TCP/IP receive window size of the Windows operating system that is set to a value too small for asynchronous connections.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 9: Appendix 9 Appendix 9.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 9: Appendix Environment/Temperature Temperature range 0°C to +50°C at 95% max. humidity (non condensing) Service Warranty: 3 years Support Via hotline and Internet 9.2 9.2.1 LANCOM XAP-40-2 LANCOM XAC-40-1 Temperature range –20 °C to +50 °C at 95 % max. humidity (non condensing) Temperature range –20 °C to +50 °C at 95 % max.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Chapter 9: Appendix 9.2.2 Configuration interface (Outband) 8-pin mini-DIN socket EN Connector 9.3 Pin IAE 1 CTS 2 RTS 3 RxD 4 RI 5 TxD 6 DSR 7 DCD 8 DTR U GND Declaration of conformity LANCOM Systems herewith declares that the devices of the type described in this documentation are in agreement with the basic requirements and other relevant regulations of the 1995/5/EC directive.
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Index Index DNS 27 27 11, 44, 45, 46, 49 11, 44, 46 25 A Access point mode 9, 15 45 ACL Anschlussbelegung 84 Konfigurationsschnittstelle Antenna 76 Outdoor 56 Antenna Calculator 59 Antenna power 19, 22, 27 Autosensing C charge lock Client mode Closed network Configuration access Configuration cable Configuration file Configuration password Configuration port Configuration protection Connect charge protection Contact assignment DSL interface LAN
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Index EN Internet provider IP Block ports Filter IP address IP masquerading 72 51 51 34, 35, 51 12, 51 L LAN connector LANCOM Enhanced Passphrase Security LANCOM setup 32, LANconfig Starting the Wizards LANmonitor LANtools System requirements 11, LEPS Loader M MAC address filter Managed mode Multi SSID N NAT – see IP masquerading Netmask Network mask O Optional antennas Options and accessories P P2P Password PAT – see IP masquerading Point-to-
LANCOM IAP-54 Wireless - LANCOM XAP-40-2 - LANCOM XAC-40-1 Fully automatic Manual TCP/IP filter Technische Daten Telnet TFTP Transfer protocol Turbo Mode U UDP 34 34, 35 12, 51 82 51 51 80 11 51 W WEBconfig 38 42 password 15 System requirements 11, 49 WEP Wireless LANs 9 Operating modes WLAN 69 Bands scanned 69 Client mode 11, 44, 45, 46, 49 WPA 87 EN Index