User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1. Product Introduction
- Chapter 2. Hardware Installation
- Chapter 3. Connecting to the AP
- Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide
- Chapter 5. Configuring the AP
- 5.1 Status
- 5.2 Quick Setup
- 5.3 WPS
- 5.4 Operation Mode
- 5.5 Network
- 5.6 Wireless
- 5.6.1 Wireless Settings
- 5.6.2 Wireless Security
- 5.6.2.1. Operation Mode – Access Point
- 5.6.2.2. Operation Mode – Multi-SSID
- 5.6.2.3. Operation Mode – Client
- 5.6.2.4. Operation Mode – Repeater
- 5.6.2.5. Operation Mode – Universal Repeater
- 5.6.2.6. Operation Mode – Bridge with AP
- 5.6.2.7. Operation Mode – AP Router
- 5.6.2.8. Operation Mode – AP Client Router
- 5.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering
- 5.6.4 Wireless Advanced
- 5.6.5 Antenna Alignment
- 5.6.6 Distance Setting
- 5.6.7 Throughput Monitor
- 5.6.8 Wireless Statistics
- 5.7 DHCP
- 5.8 Forwarding
- 5.9 Security
- 5.10 Parental Control
- 5.11 Access Control
- 5.12 Static Routing
- 5.13 Bandwidth Control
- 5.14 IP & MAC Binding
- 5.15 Dynamic DNS
- 5.16 System Tools
- Appendix A: FAQ
- A.1 What and how to find my PC’s IP and MAC address?
- A.2 What is Wireless LAN?
- A.3 What are ISM bands?
- A.4 How does wireless networking work?
- A.5 What is BSSID?
- A.6 What is ESSID?
- A.7 What are potential factors that may causes interference?
- A.8 What are the Open System and Shared Key authentications?
- A.9 What is WEP?
- A.10 What is Fragment Threshold?
- A.11 What is RTS (Request to Send) Threshold?
- A.12 What is Beacon Interval?
- A.13 What is Preamble Type?
- A.14 What is SSID Broadcast?
- A.15 What is Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)?
- A.16 What is WPA2?
- A.17 What is 802.1x Authentication?
- A.18 What is Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)?
- A.19 What is Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)?
- A.20 What is Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP)?
- A.21 What is Wireless Distribution System (WDS)?
- A.22 What is Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)?
- A.23 What is Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) Size?
- A.24 What is Clone MAC Address?
- A.25 What is DDNS?
- A.26 What is NTP Client?
- A.27 What is VPN?
- A.28 What is IPSEC?
- A.29 What is WLAN Block Relay between Clients?
- A.30 What is WMM?
- A.31 What is WLAN ACK TIMEOUT?
- A.32 What is Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS)?
- A.33 What is Frame Aggregation?
- A.34 What is Guard Intervals (GI)?
- Appendix B: Configuring the PC in Windows 7
- Appendix C: Specifications
- Appendix D: Factory Default Settings
- EC Declaration of Conformity
User Manual of WNAP-7206
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Advanced Security and Management
In aspect of security, besides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, the WNAP-7206 integrates WPA / WPA2,
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK to secure and protect your wireless LAN. The wireless MAC filtering and SSID
broadcast control consolidate the wireless network security and prevent unauthorized wireless connection. To
fulfill enterprise and various applications demand, the WNAP-7206 enhances security and management
features such as multiple SSID support. It can create up to 4 virtual standalone AP with 4 different SSID
according to individual security level and encryption scheme of various wireless devices.
Highly Reliable Outdoor Device
The WNAP-7206 is perfectly suitable to be installed in outdoor environments and exposed locations. Its
built-in 15KV ESD and 4000V lightning protection can withstand storm and prevent damage from lightning
surges. Furthermore, the WNAP-7206 can perform stably under rigorous weather conditions including heavy
rain and wind by its Outdoor Weatherproof case protection. With the proprietary Power over Ethernet (PoE)
design, the WNAP-7206 can be easily applied in any area where power outlets are not available. It is the best
way using the WNAP-7206 to build outdoor wireless access applications between buildings on campuses,
business, rural areas and etc.
Easy Installation & Management
With User-friendly Web UI and step by step Setup Wizard, the WNAP-7206 is easier to install, even for users
who never experience setting up a wireless network. Furthermore, with SNMP-Based management interface,
the WNAP-7206 is convenient to be managed and configured remotely.