Wireless Access Point WAP-4030 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 1.5 Wireless Performance 3 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 4 2.1 Hardware Connection 4 Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless AP 5 3.1 Association Table 5 3.2 Radio Setting 6 3.3 Security 7 3.4 IP Config 9 3.5 Filter List 10 3.
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing WAP-4030. This device is an access point for IEEE 802.11g 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 supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption, WPA-PSK and MAC address filter function to consolidate the wireless network security; you can prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing your wireless network.
1.4 Specification Standard IEEE 802.11g / 802.11b Frequency Band 2.400~2.4835GHz Transfer Rate 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps 802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps Modulation OFDM, CCK, DQPSK and DBPSK Sensitivity IEEE802.11b: -92dBm @ 1Mbps -89dBm @ 2Mbps -87dBm @ 5.5Mbps -82dBm @ 11Mbps IEEE802.
1.5 Wireless Performance The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance and operating coverage of WAP-4030. 1. Site selection To avoid interferences, please locate WAP-4030 and wireless client away from transformers, microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights and other industrial equipments. Keep the number of walls or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible. Otherwise the signal strength may be seriously reduced.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the WAP-4030. 2.1 Hardware Connection 12V DC + RESET ANT LAN 1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-4030. The best place for your WAP-4030 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-4030. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your wireless network.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless AP Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your WAP-4030. An AP with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.0.1) will allow you to monitor and configure via web browser (e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape). 1. Open your web browser. 2. Enter WAP-4030 IP address (default IP address is http://192.168.0.1) into the address field of the web browser.
3.2 Radio Setting In this option, you can set the wireless settings such as SSID and RF Channel to this Access Point. When configuration finished, please click “Apply” to save.
Parameters Description Service Set ID (SSID) The SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs. Please make sure that the SSID of all stations in the same WLAN network are the same. Broadcast SSID in the When enabled, WAP-4030 will broadcast its SSID to the wireless network. To Beacon keep your WLAN more private, it is suggested to uncheck this option.
Please make sure your wireless stations use the same security function. Parameters Description WPA Mode Disabled: Disable WPA-PSK WPA-PSK: Enable WPA-PSK Data Encryption There are two encryption methods selectable: TKIP and AES. Please make sure all wireless clients are using identical encryption method. Pass Phrase The Pre-shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text box by following the rules below.
the authentication phase to associate with this access point. If you select “Both”, the wireless client can associate with this access point by using any one of these two authentication types. Transmit WEP Key The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Please select one of them for WEP function. WEP Key Size Fill the 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).
Access Point. Confirm New Reconfirm the password you want to login to the Access Point. Password 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 default value is 255.255.255.0. Gateway Please enter the IP address of your gateway in this field. 3.
Parameters Description Accept Association If this option is selected, all wireless stations can associate to this AP.
from any station this option, only the wireless clients in the MAC Address list are allowed. MAC Address Table This table records the MAC addresses of wireless stations you granted access to. 3.6 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upload the newest firmware of the WAP-4030.. Parameter Description Firmware Upgrade You can use the “Browse…” button to find the firmware location on your PC, and then press “Upgrade” button to upgrade your Access Point.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides answer 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. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network. Q.
