SpeedTouch 180 Wireless Access Point WA4001A-BT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 About the SpeedTouch 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status . .
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The SpeedTouch 180 is an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Access Point with switchable repeater mode and Ethernet client mode. It provides transparent, wireless high-speed data communications between the wired LAN (and/or within the wireless network) and fixed, portable or mobile devices equipped with an 802.11b/g wireless adapter employing the same radio modulation.
INTRODUCTION Applications SpeedTouch 180 provides great networking features: 1-2 • Remote access to corporate network information Email, file transfer, and terminal emulation. • Difficult-to-wire environments Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ. • Frequently changing environments Retailers, manufacturers, and banks that frequently rearrange the workplace or change location.
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION Before installing the SpeedTouch 180, verify that you have all the items listed under the Package Contents list. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the wireless gateway. After installing the SpeedTouch 180, refer to “Configuring the SpeedTouch 180” on page 3-1.
INSTALLATION System Requirements Your system must meet the following minimum requirements: • A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assigned via DHCP, as well as a gateway server address and DNS server address from your service provider. • An A/C power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) which will supply power for the device. • A computer equipped with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network interface card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter or an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless network adapter.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Aerial View 8mm 8mm speed touch Rear View Item Description Power Inlet Connect the included power adapter to this inlet. Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may damage your adapter. LAN Port Fast Ethernet port (RJ-45). Connect device (such as a PC, hub or switch) on your local area network to this port. This RJ-45 port can auto-negotiate the operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X (i.e.
INSTALLATION Note: If you use the RELOAD button at the bottom of the device, the SpeedTouch 180 performs a power reset. Unplug the device, and press the RELOAD button. Power the device again while holding the RELOAD button down. Releasing the RELOAD button five seconds after reboot, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION LED Indicators The LED indicators are illustrated in the following figure and table. Wireless Link/Activity Ethernet Link/Activity Power Figure 2-1. LEDs LED Status Description WLAN Green Connection has been established. Blinking The WLAN port is sending or receiving data. Off Wireless feature has been disabled from the user interface. The "Enable Wireless Networking" check box has been de-selected. Green The connection is established at 100 Mbps.
INSTALLATION System Requirements Before you install the Wireless Access Point, be sure you can meet the following requirements: 2-6 • A/C power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) which will supply power for the access point • 802.11b or 802.
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 This chapter describes how to configure your SpeedTouch 180. For the initial connection to the Internet, you firstly need to configure the SpeedTouch 180. The SpeedTouch 180 can be configured by a web browser, which is Internet Explorer 5.5 or above. To access the SpeedTouch 180’s management interface, enter the default IP address into your web browser: http://10.0.0.140. The default IP address is a static IP address.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 Using the Management Interface The following items on the menu may be configured: System, LAN, Wireless, and Tools. To apply configuration changes, click Apply, and if you want to clear your setting changes, click Cancel. If you wish to view the previous screen, press Back. Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, be sure that Internet Explorer 5.
SYSTEM System The System menu allows the user choose: Password Settings Operating Mode Language Settings Password Settings Click System, Password Settings to set the password for administrative access to the SpeedTouch 180.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 Please refer to the table below for a description of the password settings. Parameter Description Current password Enter the original password. (Default: admin) New password Enter the new password. New password (confirmation) Confirm the new password. Idle time (in minutes) The maximum period of time (in minutes) for which the login session is maintained during inactivity.
SYSTEM Operating Mode The SpeedTouch 180 functions in four different modes: Access Point - provides simple, wireless access to the Internet Client Bridge (Infrastructure) - enables a wireless infrastructure connection to a wired ethernet device Client Bridge (AdHoc) - enables a wireless ad hoc connection to a wired ethernet device Repeater - extends the range of your network Click System, Operating Mode, and choose the desired mode. Choose the required mode from the drop-down menu.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 Please refer to the table below for a description of these differences. Mode Description Access Point Mode Contains extra security features. These features - WPA, and 802.1x are described in detail the Wireless, Access Point Mode section on page 3-10. Client Bridge (Infrastructure) Mode To enable a wireless connection to your ethernet device, for example an Xbox, please refer to the configuration page 3-30.
SYSTEM Click System, Language Settings, and choose the language desired. Choose the required language from the drop-down menu. Highlight the selected language and click Apply. The device will change languages instantly, without rebooting.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 LAN You can configure the LAN settings from here. LAN Settings Access Point Mode Use the LAN Settings page to configure the LAN IP address. In Access Point Mode, you may choose to use a static address or to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation. The device will automatically start up with its default static IP address, 10.0.0.140. DNS (Domain Name Servers) map numerical IP addresses to the equivalent domain name (e.g., www.somesite.com).
LAN See the table below for a list of the LAN features supported. Parameter Description AP name Name of the access point. (This naming feature is optional.) IP Settings Selects a dynamic or fixed IP address. IP address The IP address of the SpeedTouch 180. Subnet mask The subnet mask of the network. LAN Settings Client Bridge Mode Use the LAN Settings page to configure the LAN IP address. In Client Bridge Mode, you may only use a static address.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 See the table below for a list of the LAN features supported. Parameter Description AP name Name of the access point. (This naming feature is optional.) IP address The IP address of the SpeedTouch 180. Subnet mask The subnet mask of the network. Wireless Basic Setting Access Point Mode Click on Wireless, Basic Setting to set the channel, Service Set ID (SSID), and transmit speed for your wireless network.
W IRELESS The SSID should be set to the same value as other wireless devices on your network. It is case-sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The access point can be configured for roaming clients by setting the service set identifier (SSID), wireless channel, and other advanced options. The wireless settings are listed in the table below. Parameter Description Enable Wireless Networking Enables/disables wireless networking.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 WEP Configuration Access Point Mode Click on Wireless, WEP Configuration to configure your WEP parameters. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented on this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. For network devices that do not support WPA, it is recommended that you use WEP to protect your network. If WEP is in use, all clients on the network must use the same WEP key settings in order to communicate with each other.
W IRELESS • WEP Mode Select the level of WEP encryption you wish to use, 64-bit 10 hex digits or 128-bit 26 hex digits, manual or automatic. Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of security, but due to the complexity of the encryption, they may decrease network performance. • 64-bit/128-bit manually If you are not using a Passphrase, then manually enter a set of values.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 WPA Configuration Access Point Mode only Click on Wireless, WPA Configuration to configure your WPA settings. WPA is a stronger wireless security solution than WEP. It uses a combination of 802.1x authentication and broadcast/session keys. • Pre-Shared Key/Passphrase If there is no authentication server on your SOHO network, you can issue the Pre-Shared Key to the clients that connect to the Wireless Access Point.
W IRELESS • WPA-PSK (automatically) Notes: 1. Manual Pre-Shared Key supports up to 64-Hex characters. 2. Type 8~63 Hex characters for the Pre-Shared Passphrase. 3. Do not use a key that is too long and complex for your clients to type accurately. 4. A Hex (hexadecimal) digit is a number or letter in the range 0-9 or A-F. For enterprise deployment, WPA requires a RADIUS authentication server to be configured on the wired network. The 802.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 • WPA-802.1X The Wireless Access Point allows you to use 802.1x authentication for an enterprise network environment with a RADIUS server installed. RADIUS is a logon authentication protocol that uses software running on a central server to control access to RADIUS-compliant devices on the network. It allows a wireless access point to send the connection parameters to a RADIUS server. There are two parts to the logon process: getting user credentials and authentication.
W IRELESS Client List The Client List screen displays the MAC address and connection speed of the associated clients. Click the Refresh button to update the list of clients.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 Connection Control This section provides MAC filtering configuration information. To use MAC address filtering, you must enter a list of allowed client MAC addresses into the filtering table. When enabled only the MAC addresses entered will have access to your network. All other devices will be denied access to your network.
W IRELESS Basic Setting Client Bridge Mode Click on Wireless, Basic Setting to set the Service Set ID (SSID) for your wireless network. The SSID should be set to the same value as the wireless network that you wish to connect to. It is case-sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. In Client Bridge ad hoc mode, the SSID of both devices needs to be consistent.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 WEP Configuration Client Bridge Mode Click on Wireless, WEP Configuration to set the WEP Mode and Authentication Type. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented on this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. For network devices that do not support WPA, it is recommended that you use WEP to protect your network. If WEP is in use, all clients on the network must use the same WEP key settings in order to communicate with each other.
REPEATER CONFIGURATION Repeater Configuration Repeater Mode Using the device as a Repeater, you can extend the range of your network. In Repeater mode, the SpeedTouch 180 uses Wireless Distribution System (WDS) to extend the coverage of your wireless network. The following illustration depicts two WDS-enabled devices communicating via WDS.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 In Repeater mode, the SpeedTouch 180 sends out a signal to check for other devices on the network. Check the box to enable WDS. Click Refresh to display all available devices. The above table allows you to configure the Repeater to repeat the signal of another device. Check the box corresponding to the device that you want to connect to. Enter a name that is easy to remember if required, and click Apply.
REPEATER CONFIGURATION Note: Both the source device and the repeating device must be configured properly to make use of the Repeater mode. Note: You cannot have a loop in the configuration. A loop will cause a broadcast storm which will result in high activity on the network and then all devices will shut down. Please refer to the following sketch.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 Tools Use the Tools menu to back up the current configuration, update the firmware, reboot the SpeedTouch 180, import a profile, or view the configuration status of the devide.
TOOLS Configuration Use the Configuration screen to save the current configuration parameters. • Backup Settings - Saves the SpeedTouch 180 ’s configuration to a file. • Restore Settings - Restores settings from a previously saved backup configuration file. • Restore to Factory Defaults - Restores the SpeedTouch 180 settings back to the original factory defaults.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade page allows the user to upgrade the firmware using the web management tools. Firstly, save the new code locally on your hard drive. Then, on the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse... to locate the firmware. After locating the code, click OK to begin the download. The SpeedTouch 180 will automatically reboot after the firmware has been downloaded, and the user will be asked to log in again.
TOOLS Reboot The Reboot screen allows the user to reset the device. Click Apply and then OK on the two confirmation messages to reboot the SpeedTouch 180. Your settings will not be changed. The reboot will be complete after 30 seconds.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 Profile On the Profile page, you can import the standard Thomson configuration settings, or profile. Using this profile, you will not have to configure your wireless PCs manually. Click Save to save the profile to your hard disk, and Load to load the profile.
TOOLS Status Click Status on the Tools menu to access the Status page. The Status screen displays the hardware and firmware version numbers, LAN connection status, and wireless settings of the SpeedTouch 180.
CONFIGURING THE SPEEDTOUCH 180 Client Bridge (Infrastructure) Configuration Click on System, Operating Mode, and select Client Bridge (Infrastructure). Click Apply, and the device will reboot and ask the user to log in again. Unplug the RJ-45 cable and connect the SpeedTouch 180 to your ethernet device for example PC, or gaming console, making your SpeedTouch 180 function as a wireless adapter. The default IP address of the SpeedTouch 180 is 10.0.0.140.
CLIENT BRIDGE (ADHOC) CONFIGURATION Client Bridge (AdHoc) Configuration Click on System, Operating Mode, and select Client Bridge (AdHoc) from the drop-down menu. Click Apply, and the device will reboot and ask the user to log in again. The SSID on both devices must be the same in order for the two devices to communicate. Note: Only one ethernet device may be connected to the SpeedTouch 180. Home Click on Home to return to the homepage. Logout Click on Logout to exit the web management interface.
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APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The SpeedTouch 180 can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems. Troubleshooting Chart Problem Action LED Indicators Power LED is Off • Check connections between the SpeedTouch 180, the external power supply, and the wall outlet.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Problem Action LED Indicators LAN LED is Off • Verify that the SpeedTouch 180 and attached device are powered on. • Be sure the cable is plugged into both the SpeedTouch 180 and the corresponding device. • Verify that the proper cable type is used and that its length does not exceed the specified limits. • Be sure that the network interface on the attached device is configured for the proper communication speed and duplex mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Problem Action Management Problems Cannot connect using the web browser Forgot or lost the password • Be sure that you have configured the SpeedTouch 180 with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. • Check that you have a valid network connection to the SpeedTouch 180 and that the port you are using has not been disabled. • Check the network cabling between the management station and the SpeedTouch 180.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Problem Action Wireless Problems A-4 A wireless PC cannot associate with the device. • Make sure the wireless clients use the same SSID settings as the SpeedTouch 180. • You need to have the same security settings on the clients and the SpeedTouch 180. The wireless network is often interrupted. • Move your wireless clients closer to the SpeedTouch 180 to find a better signal. If the signal is still weak, change the angle of the antenna.
APPENDIX B CABLES Ethernet Cable Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP Wiring Conventions For Ethernet connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires.
CABLES Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a specific orientation. The following figure illustrates how the pins on an Ethernet RJ-45 connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins. Figure B-1. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pin Numbers RJ-45 Port Connection Use the straight-through CAT-5 Ethernet cable provided in the package to connect the Barricade to your PC.
ETHERNET CABLE Pin Assignments With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 for receiving data. RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number Assignment1 1 Tx+ 2 Tx- 3 Rx+ 6 Rx- 1: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair. Straight-Through Wiring If the port on the attached device has internal crossover wiring (MDI-X), then use straight-through cable.
CABLES Crossover Wiring If the port on the attached device has straight-through wiring (MDI), use crossover cable.
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Maximum Channels IEEE 802.11 compliant 11 channels (US, Canada) 13 channels (ETSI) 14 channels (Japan) LAN Interface 1 RJ-45 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX port Auto-negotiates the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, and the transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex.
SPECIFICATIONS AC Input 220V ~ 240 AC DC Output 5V DC Output Current 2.
GLOSSARY 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 UTP cable. Access Point (AP) An interface between the wireless network and a wired network. Access points combined with a distribution system (e.g. Ethernet) support the creation of multiple radio cells (BSSs) that enable roaming throughout a facility.
GLOSSARY Bandwidth The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for network signals. Also synonymous with wire speed, the actual speed of the data transmission along the cable. Base Station In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range.
GLOSSARY File Transfer Protocol (FTP) A TCP/IP protocol for file transfer. Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. Local Area Network (LAN) A group of interconnected computer and support devices. LED Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition. Media Access Control (MAC) A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network nodes.
GLOSSARY Service Set Identifier (SSID) An identifier attached to packets sent over the wireless LAN that functions as a “password” for joining a particular radio network (BSS). All radios and access points within the same BSS must use the same SSID, or their packets will be ignored. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) An optional IEEE 802.11 function that offers frame transmission privacy similar to a wired network.
Model Number:WA4001A-BT E032004-R01 F1.
