Dual Band Wireless Access Point User’s Manual Version: 1.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction………………………………..…………………………….4 1.1 Features & Benefits………………………………………………………………..4 1.2 Package Contents………………………………………………………………….5 Chapter 2 – Understanding the Hardware…………………………..……….5 2.1 Hardware Configuration………………………………………………………...…5 2.2 Hardware Installation………………………………………………………………5 Chapter 3 – PC Configuration ……………………………….……………………..5 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration………………………………………………………………5 3.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 1 Introduction The Dual Band Wireless Access Point operates seamlessly and simultaneously in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency spectrums supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and the newer, faster 802.11a (5GHz, 54Mbps) and 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards. It's the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network, or to add bandwidth to your wireless installation.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1.2 Version 1.0 Package Contents One Access Point One Power Adapter One CAT 5 UTP Cable One RS-232 Cable One Fast Start Guide One CD-ROM with User’s Manual Included 2 Understanding the Hardware 2.1 Hardware Configuration RJ-45 Ethernet Connector – Provides 10/100 Mbps connectivity to a wired Ethernet LAN. RS-232 Console Connector – Provides Command Line Interface (CLI) to view and modify the configuration of the AP from a terminal or PC through a telnet connection.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 B. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the IP address of your PC. You will then see the following screen.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 C. Select Use the following IP address radio button, and then enter an IP address and subnet mask for your PC. Make sure that the Access Point and your PC are on the same subnet. The default IP address and subnet mask of the Access Point are 192.168.1.1 and 255.255.255.0 respectively. D. Click on the OK button, your PC’s TCP/IP settings have been configured. 3.2 Wireless LAN Configuration Follow the steps below in order to configure the Wireless LAN settings.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 4 Web Configuration 4.1 Logging In To configure the Access Point through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Access Point (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser, and press Enter. You will then see the login window. Enter admin as the User name and iktpw as the Password and then click on the OK button. You can also change the username and password under the Administrator Settings option. Refer to section 4.3.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 C B A 4.3 System Click on the System link on the navigation bar, you will then see five options: Administrator Settings, Firmware Upgrade, Configuration Tools, Factory Default, and Rest. Each one is described in detail below. 4.3.1 Administrator Settings Click on the Administrator Settings link. On this page you can configure the user name, password, system name and telnet. Set another username and password to restrict management access to the Access Point.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 System Name: enter a unique name for this AP. Enable Telnet: place a check in this box if you would like to allow telnet access to this device. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes. 4.3.2 Firmware Upgrade Click on the Firmware Upgrade link. This page is used to upgrade the firmware on the AP. Host Name: enter the host name or host IP address. User Name: enter the user name for the host. Password: enter the password for the host.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 Host Name: enter the host name for the script resides. User Name: enter the user name of the host. Password: enter the password of the host. Script Path: enter the path of the script file. Script Name: enter the name of the script file. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes. 4.3.4 Factory Defaults Click on the Restore button of the Access Point to perform a reset and restore the original factory settings.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point 4.4 Version 1.0 LAN Click on the LAN link on the navigation bar, and then click on LAN Settings. You will then see the LAN Settings page. On this page you can configure the LAN IP, subnet mask, and default gateway IP addresses. IP Address: enter the IP address of the Access Point. Subnet Mask: enter a subnet mask for the IP address. Default Gateway Address: enter a gateway IP for the Access Point. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes. 4.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 Country Code: select your country from the drop-down list. 5 GHz Radio: select Disable or Enable for the 5GHz radio. 2.4 GHz Radio: select Disable or Enable for the 2.4GHz radio. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes. 4.5.2 802.11a Click on the 802.11a link on the navigation bar. On this page you can configure the 802.11a settings. SSID: enter the SSID of the wireless network.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 Security: place a check is this box if you would like to use WPA only. If you would like to configure a more detailed security, click on the Edit Security Setting button. This option is described in the next section. Data Rate: select a data rate from the drop-down list; by default Best is selected. Transmit Power: select a transmit power from the drop-down list; by default full is selected. Antenna Diversity: select Best, 1 or 2 from the drop-down list.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 Security Mode: select a security mode; options available are Disabled, Preshared Key, or Dynamic. Key Entry Method: select a type of key method; options available are Hexadecimal or Ascii Text. Default Shared Key: select a default-shared key, and then enter the key in the Encryption Key text box. From the Key Length drop down list, select none, 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit. Access Control List: select Enable or Disable for MAC access control lists.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point 4.5.2.3 Version 1.0 ACL Settings To delete an existing MAC ACL, click on the Delete button. Click on the Add button to add another MAC ACL. Add New ACL MAC Address: enter the MAC address. ACL Type: select an ACL type from the drop-down list. Options available are Allow, Deny, Default Shared Key, 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit. Unique Key: this is only required if a unique key is used in the ACL type. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes. 4.5.3 802.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 SSID: enter the SSID of the wireless network. The SSID is a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive. Suppress SSID: place a check in this box if you would like the SSID to be hidden from other Access Points or a site survey. Wireless Mode: select a data rate from the drop-down menu. One option is 11Mbps and the other is 54Mbps.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 Data Rate: select a data rate from the drop-down list; by default Best is selected. Transmit Power: select a transmit power from the drop-down list; by default full is selected. Antenna Diversity: select Best, 1 or 2 from the drop-down list. Beacon Interval (20-1000): enter a value between 20 and 1000 for the beacon interval. Beacons announce the existence for the 802.11 networks at regular intervals.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point 4.5.3.1 Version 1.0 Security Setting Security Mode: select a security mode; options available are Disabled, Preshared Key, or Dynamic. Key Entry Method: select a type of key method; options available are Hexadecimal or Ascii Text. Default Shared Key: select a default-shared key, and then enter the key in the Encryption Key text box. From the Key Length drop down list, select none, 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point 4.5.3.2 Version 1.0 Security Server Settings Domain Name Server IP address: enter the IP address of the domain name server. Domain Name Server: enter the name of the domain name server. RADIUS Server: enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: enter the port of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Secret: enter the password of the RADIUS server. 5GHz Key Source: select a location of the RADIUS key. Local specifies that the RADIUS key is located in the AP.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 Add New ACL MAC Address: enter the MAC address. ACL Type: select an ACL type from the drop-down list. Options available are Allow, Deny, Default Shared Key, 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit. Unique Key: this is only required if a unique key is used in the ACL type. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes. 4.6 Statistics Click on the Statistics link on the navigation bar, you will then see two options: 5GHz Statistics and 2.4GHz Statistics.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 Click on the MAC address to view detailed statistics. 4.6.2 2.4 GHz Statistics Click on the 2.4GHz Statistics link on the navigation bar. You will then see a list of stations that are currently part of the BSS.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 Click on the MAC address to view detailed statistics.
Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
