Wireless Access Point WAP-1963 User’s Manual
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interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 System Requirements 1 1.3 Features 1 1.4 Specification 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 3 Hardware Connection 3 Chapter 3 Configuration 3.1 4 Configure through Web Browser 3.1.1 Home: 3.1.2 Wireless Settings: 3.1.3 Wireless Advance Settings: 3.1.4 Security: 3.1.5 MAC Filtering: 3.1.6 System Utility: 3.1.7 Configuration Tool 3.1.8 Upgrade 3.1.
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing WAP-1963. This device is an access point for IEEE 802.11b 2.4GHz wireless network. You can use this access point to build up a wireless LAN, any wireless LAN station can join the wireless network. It has support 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption and MAC address filter function to consolidate the wireless network security, you can prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing your wireless network.
• Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks • Interferences Provide 64/128-bit WEP Encryption and MAC Filter to protect the wireless data transmissions • Supports Wireless AP/Station mode • Built-in DHCP server supports auto IP addresses assignment • Web-based configuration • Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance Communication and Noisy Environments 1.4 Specification Standard IEEE 802.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the WAP-1963. 2.1 Hardware Connection 12V DC + RESET ANT LAN 1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-1963. The best place for your WAP-1963 is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 2. Assemble the antennas to WAP-1963. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your wireless network.
Chapter 3 Configuration 3.1 Configure through Web Browser Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your WAP-1963. An AP with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.0.1) will allow you via web browser (e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape) to monitor and configure. 1. Open your web browser. 2. Enter WAP-1963 IP address (default IP address is http://192.168.0.1) into the address field of the web browser.
3.1.1 Home: On this screen, you can see the general information of the Access Point including Alias Name, Firmware Version, SSID, Channel Number, Security, Number of Associated Clients, IP Address, MAC Address, etc.
3.1.2 Wireless Setting: In this option, you can set the Mode, Alias Name, ESSID and Work Channel to this Access Point. When configuration finished, please click “Apply” to save. 3.1.2.1 AP MODE This mode is set to WAP-1963 by default. It served as a transparent Media Access Control (MAC) bridge between wired and wireless network. Parameters Description Alias Name The alias name of this access point. ESSID The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN.
Channel 1-13 (Europe) Associated Clients Click “Show Active Clients” button, then a “Active Wireless Client Table” will pop up as below. You can see the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting to the access point. “Active Wireless Client Table” records the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting to the access point.
3.1.2.2 STATION-AD HOC MODE Served as a wireless station (Ad-hoc). Connected to a PC or a small LAN, this station along with other wireless stations can establish a small wireless network without Access Points. Parameters Description Alias Name The alias name of this access point. ESSID The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN. Please set it as the WLAN’s ESSID that you want to join. In default, the ESSID is “default”.
Parameters Description Alias Name The alias name of this access point. ESSID The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN. Please set it as the AP’s ESSID that you want to connect to. In default, the ESSID is “default”.
3.1.3 Wireless Advance Settings: You can set advanced parameters of this WAP-1963. The parameters include Authentication Type, Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval, Data Rate, Preamble Type, and Broadcast ESSID. You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes will have on WAP-1963. When configuration finished, please click “Apply” to save the settings.
RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller the RTS threshold, the access point will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet. Beacon Interval The interval of time that this access point broadcast a beacon. Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network. Data Rate The “Data Rate” is the rate this access point uses to transmit data packets. The access point will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets.
3.1.4 Security: WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping. The Authentication type and WEP key of wireless stations must be the same with the Access Point. WAP-1963 has support 64/128-bit WEP Encryption function. With this function, your data will be transmitted over the wireless network securely. In default, this function is “Disable”. When configuration finished, please click “Apply” to save the settings.
text box by following the rules below. 64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys. 128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 10-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys.
3.1.5 MAC Filtering: This Access Point provides MAC Address Filtering, which prevents the unauthorized MAC Addresses from accessing your wireless network. Parameters Description MAC Address This table records the MAC addresses of wireless stations you want to allow to Filtering Table access your network. The “Comment” field is the description of the wireless station associated with the “MAC Address” and is helpful for you to recognize the wireless station.
All” button. Reset Click “Reset” will clear your current selections.
3.1.6 System Utility: From here, you can define the Access Point’s IP Address and Login Password and enable the Access Point to be a DHCP Server. After configure, please press “Apply” button to save the settings. Parameters Description Password Settings Current Password Enter the current password (up to 15-digit alphanumeric string) of the Access Point. The default password for the Access Point is admin. Note that the password is case-sensitive.
Re-Enter Password Reconfirm the password (up to 15-digit alphanumeric string) you want to login to the Access Point. Note that the password is case-sensitive. Management IP IP Address Designate the Access Point’s IP Address. This IP Address should be unique in your network. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.1. Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment. The Subnet Mask of the Access Point is fixed and the value is 255.255.255.0. DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP Server.
3.1.7 Configuration Tool The Configuration Tool screen allows you to backup, restore and reset WAP-1963 configuration settings. Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience should problems occur with the WAP-1963 and you have to reset to factory default. When you save the configuration setting (Backup) you can re-load the saved configuration into the Access Point through the Restore selection.
3.1.8 Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade WAP-1963 with when the new firmware released. Parameter Description Firmware Upgrade You can use the “Browse…” button to find the firmware location on your PC, and then press “Apply” button to upgrade your Access Point. Please power off and on the Access Point when the upgrade process is complete. That can let the new firmware work properly on WAP-1963.
3.1.9 Reset You can reset the Access Point’s system should any problem exist. The reset function essentially Re-boots your Access Point’s system. Parameter Description Reset In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed. To perform the reset, click on the “Apply” button. You will be asked to confirm your decision. Once the reset process is complete you may start using the Access Point again.
Chapter 4 Application This chapter describe the four operating mode of your WAP-1963. The four working modes of WAP-1963 are Access Point, Access Point Client Mode, Wireless Bridge mode and Multiple Bridge mode. 4.1 Access Point mode With this mode, your Wireless network connection could act as following. Any of your IEEE802.11b end nodes should found the nearest Access Point to communication with any other Wireless end-nodes or the wired Ethernet network.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter gives tips on how to configure the communication software. This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Wireless Network Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. Q. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? A. This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network.
Q. What is Roaming? A. Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Wireless Network Access Point. Before using the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with the Wireless Network Access Point of dedicated coverage area.
