Wireless LAN 11g AP User’s Manual Version 0.11 Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 WARNING - Disclaimer Do not use this device in applications for which any failure of the wireless link or any data error may cause death, injury or damage of any kind. Tellus Group Corp., its Sales, Manufacturing and Design Organizations, Reps., Distributors, VARs and distribution channels are absolutely not liable for any death, injury, property damage, loss of data, and loss of business of any other unmentioned loss.
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Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 Table of Content 1. Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Features ...................................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Applications .....................................................................................................................
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 Figure 1-2 AP-client mode configuration example................................................................................. 10 Figure 1-3 Repeater mode configuration example...................................................................................11 Figure 1-4 Bridge mode configuration example ..................................................................................... 12 Figure 2-1 Rear Panel ..................................
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing this 802.11g Access Point (hereafter this product will be referred as The AP. It supports IEEE802.11g/b, IEEE802.1x, IEEE 802.3/802.3u and IEEE 802.3af compliance devices. It is designed to meet the mobility, performance, security, interoperability, manageability, and reliability requirements in the ever demanding wireless networking application environments.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 1.2 Applications Networking for device sharing - Remote access to corporate network information, email, file transfer and terminal emulation. Frequently changing environments - Retailers, manufacturers and banks that frequently rearrange the workplace and change location. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users - SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network functions.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 1.4 Operation Mode The AP supports four operation modes: AP mode AP Client mode Repeater mode Bridge mode 1.4.1 AP (Access Point) Mode The AP mode is a typical "Infrastructure mode". The WLAN station (e.g. Note Book with WLAN card) can access the LAN/Internet via the AP. The following figure (Figure 1-1) shows a typical configuration.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 1.4.2 AP Client: The AP can be configured as an AP client to access other AP. In this operating mode, the device will be used as a wireless NIC. The following figure (Figure 1-2) shows the possible configuration: Figure 1-2 AP-client mode configuration example The NB_1 can access the LAN/WAN at the left side via the AP Client which acts as wireless NIC station.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 1.4.3 Repeater Mode This mode allows the AP to keep the AP function role and at the same time establishing a connection with other 802.11g AP to extend your wireless network.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 1.4.4 Bridge Mode As shown in the following configuration (Figure 1-4), the two AP are linked to each other via the wireless connection. Each AP can use its LAN port to connect to one LAN. So, the two wired Ethernet Network are linked together logically by a pair of wireless bridges. Once The AP has been set into the bridge mode, The AP's Access Point function is disabled.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 2. Installation 2.1 Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: 802.11g/b Access Point Antenna CD-ROM (User manual) Power Adapter If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact your vendor. Retain the carton and the original packing materials in case you need to return the product. 2.2 The AP Front The front panel provides LED’s for device status.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 2.3 The AP’s Rear Panel The rear panel contains the port connections described below (Figure 2-1): Figure 2-1 Rear Panel Items Power Inlet LAN Port Reset Button Wireless antenna Description Connect the included power adapter to this inlet. Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may damage your AP. Connect device (such as a PC, hub, switch or router) on your local area network to this port.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 2.5 Default Settings The following table shows The AP default settings. Items IP Address User Name/Password IP Subnet Mask SSID RF channel Mode WEP Default Setting 192.168.1.250 admin/admin 255.255.255.0 ap11g 6 11b+g Disabled 2.6 Connect the Power Adapter Plug the power adapter into the power inlet on The AP, and the other end into a power outlet. Check the Power LED on the front panel to make sure it is on.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 2.8 Power over Ethernet (PoE) - Optional In addition to use the power adapter to provide the DC power to The AP. It also supports the Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af standards) function. The DC power can be provided via the Ethernet cable as described below: 2.8.1 PoE Splitter device The AP can be powered from Ethernet cable with 48Vdc. The 48Vdc power is provided by the PoE splitter devices (Figure 2-2) that meet IEEE802.3af standard.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 3. Configuration TURN ON POWER SUPPLY Quick power cycle can caused system corruption. When power on, be careful not to shut down in about 5 seconds, because data is writing to the flash. START UP & LOGIN Before Starting The default IP address setting for the unit is a class C IP address (192.168.1.250/ 255.255.255.0). Please make sure that the current workstation is following the class C IP address range, from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 3.1 Primary Setting MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator to connect the web management via IP address 192.168.1.250. Primary Setup screen contains all of the AP's basic setup functions, refer to Figure 3-1.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 screen. LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask: This is the AP's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen on the internal LAN. The default value is 192.168.1.250 for IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask. Wireless: This section provide the Wireless Network settings for your WLAN SSID: The service set identifier (SSID) or network name. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 3.1.2 WPA-Preshared key Important Notice In order to make right use of WPA, please ensure that your current Wireless Adapter’s driver, and Wireless Utility can support it, WPA needs 802.1x authentication (when RADIUS mode is chosen), though the Operating System must also support 802.1x protocol. For Microsoft’s OS family, only Windows XP has incorporated this by default.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 WPA RADIUS uses an external RADIUS server to perform user authentication. To use WPA RADIUS, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server, the RADIUS Port (default is 1812) and the shared secret from the RADIUS server. WPA Algorithms RADIUS Server Address RADIUS Server Port RADIUS Shared Secret Group Key Renewal Please choose your algorithms method. You can select between TKIP and AES. Please input your RADIUS Server IP address.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 3.2 System Click the System option on the upper frame to manage the password, restore factory defaults, backup/restore settings, or upgrade the system firmware, refer to Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2 System Setting AP Password: Changing the password for the AP is as easy as typing the password into the Enter New Password field. Then, type it again into the Re-enter to Confirm field. * Click the Apply button to save the setting.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 Note: Use the default password when you first open the configuration pages, after you have configured these settings, you should set a new password for the AP (using the Password screen). This will increase security, protecting the AP from unauthorized changes. Restore Factory Defaults: Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to factory default values.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 3.3 Operation Mode The AP supports 4 operation modes: Access Point, AP Client, AP Repeater and Wireless Bridge.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 Click the Operation Mode option on the upper frame to select the AP operation mode, refer to Figure 3-3. Access Point: This mode provides access for wireless stations to wired LANs and from wired LANs to wireless stations. AP Client: Input the MAC Address of the remote AP. In this operating mode, the device will be used as wireless NIC.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 3.4 Status Click the Status option on the upper frame to display AP existing status, refer to Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4 Status This screen displays the AP current status and settings. This information is read-only. This page will auto re-flash every 10 seconds to keep most update information.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 LAN section will be displaying all information related on AP, such as the IP address and the current configuration type. Wireless section will be displaying information related on the Wireless interface, such as SSID, Channel, Encryption and statistics of network traffic. *Click the Refresh button to refresh the AP's status and settings.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 3.5 Traffic Log Click the Traffic Log option on the upper frame to manage AP traffic log, refer to Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 Traffic Log Traffic Log: The AP can keep logs of all incoming or outgoing traffic for your network traffic. This feature is disabled by default. To keep activity logs, select Enable, refer to Figure 3-6. To keep a permanent record of activity log, the IP address of Syslog Daemon should be specified.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 Figure 3-6 View Traffic Log To see a temporary log of the AP’s most recent traffic, click the View Log button. Click the Apply button to save the setting.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 3.6 Access Control Click the Advanced Setup on the upper frame and then select Enable for the Access Control. After clicking the Apply button, Figure 3-7 will be displayed. Enter the MAC address of the target workstation that will be permitted or denied the connection to the network.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 Access Control: This function will allow administrator to have access control by enter MAC address of client stations. When Enable this function, two new options will show up. Depend on the filtering propose, it can be selected to Deny or Allow. Fill the client stations MAC list to complete the configuration. The table could store up to 40 different MAC addresses. Please follow the format that it required when an address is input.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 3.7 Advanced Wireless Click the Advanced Wireless option on the upper frame to set WLAN related parameters, refer to Figure 3-8. You can change the values of AP to have better interoperability with WLAN station. It is suggested to use the default values. Figure 3-8 Advanced Wireless Authentication Type: Auto: Auto is the default authentication algorithm. It will change its authentication type automatically to fulfill client’s requirement.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 decline to authenticate with any particular other client. Shared Key: Shared Key is only available if the WEP option is implemented. Shared Key authentication supports authentication of clients as either a member of those who know a shared secret key or a member of those who do not. IEEE 802.11 Shared Key authentication accomplishes this without the need to transmit the secret key in clear. Requiring the use of the WEP privacy mechanism.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 3.8 SNMP Info Click the SNMP Info option on the upper frame to monitor network device, refer to Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9 SNMP Info SNMP INFO: The SNMP screen allows you to customize the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings. SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. SNMP V1/V2c Information Contact Unit Name and description To enable the SNMP feature, select Enable. Otherwise, select Disable.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 public SNMP Community private You may change the SNMP Community’s name from its default, public. Then configure the community’s access as either Read-Only or Read-Write. You may change the SNMP Community’s name from its default, private. Then configure the community’s access as either Read-Only or Read-Write. Click Apply to save your settings.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 3.9 Upgrade Firmware To perform the firmware upgrade, please refer to the Figure 3.2 Click the Firmware Upgrade button to load new firmware onto the The AP. If the AP is not experiencing difficulties, then there is no need to download a more recent firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 4. Troubleshooting a). My Wireless AP will not turn on. No LED’s light up. Cause: The power is not connected. Resolution: Connect the power adapter to your AP and plug it into the power outlet or check the PSE. Note: Only use the power adapter provided with your AP. Using any other adapter may damage your AP. b). LAN Connection Problems: I can’t access my AP. Cause: The unit is not powered on. There is not a network connection.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 Make sure that each computer has a unique IP address. And the IP must be in the same subnet as the AP. Make sure that the Link LED is on. If it is not, try a different network cable. Check each computer for correct network settings. c). Wireless Troubleshooting I can’t access the Wireless AP from a wireless network card Cause: Out of range. IP Address is not set correctly.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 Appendix A Configure PC’s IP address manually (a). Select IP Address tab, and then choose Specify an IP Address. Type in your customized IP address (the default IP address of this product is 192.168.1.250. So you can type in an IP Address such as 192.168.1.xxx.). Set the Subnet Mask as 255.255.255.0. (b). Click Gateway tab, and add IP address of the router (e.g. the AP’s IP Address is 192.168.1.250). (c).
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 Appendix B Technical information General: • Standard Compliance: IEEE 802.11g/b, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1x • Security: WEP 64 and 128 Bit Encryption, WPA, IEEE802.1x LAN Interface: • LAN Port Connection (RJ45): 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing, MDI- MDIX auto-sensing, PoE WLAN Radio: • Frequency Band: 2.4 ~ 2.
Wireless LAN 11g Access Point User’s Manual Version 0.11 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.
