1 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point TMW1003 User Manual Document version: 1.0 Document number: 555004.
FCC Regulation INTERFERENCE INFORMATION: PART 15 OF FCC RULES Some telephone equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, which if not properly installed, may cause interference to radio television reception. This unit has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
Contents Contents 1 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Contents of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Wireless LAN basics and advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Adding Access Points to your (network) environment . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.4.6 3.4.7 3.4.8 3.4.9 3.4.10 3.5 3.6 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 3.6.4 3.6.5 3.6.6 3.6.7 3.6.8 3.6.9 3.6.10 Using KickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Installing KickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Launch KickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Select wireless ethernet device . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents A TCP and IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 A.1 A.2 A.2.1 A.2.2 A.2.3 A.2.4 A.2.5 A.2.6 A.3 A.3.1 A.3.2 A.4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How do computers communicate in a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 1.1 Getting started Introduction Thank you for purchasing your 11 Mbps WLAN Access Point. Figure 1-1 11 Mbps WLAN Access Point The package you have received contains the following items: • user manual, • 11 Mbps WLAN Access Point, • power adapter, • CD containing configuration software and this manual. 1.2 Contents of this manual Table 1-1 gives an overview of the contents of this manual. Table 1-1 555004.
Getting started Wireless LAN basics and advantages Table 1-1 Contents of this manual Chapter When to read: Chapter 3: ‘Configuring the Access Point’ on page 21 Read this chapter when you want to adjust the settings of an Access Point. This chapter will also explain when to adjust the settings. Chapter 4: ‘Troubleshooting’ on page 33 Read this chapter when the Access Point does not function.
Getting started Adding Access Points to your (network) environment An Access Point can be used to • create a wireless network (see section 1.4.1), • extend an existing wired network (see section 1.4.2), • connect to a single computer (see section 1.4.3). 1.4.1 Creating a wireless network You can use an Access Point to set up a wireless network, see Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 Wireless network When you install a new wireless network, follow these steps: 1.
Getting started Adding Access Points to your (network) environment 1.4.2 Extending a wired network with one or more Access Points When your Access Point is an extension to a wired network, it is recommended that you make sure that the wired network is completely functional to exclude existing problems. See Figure 1-3. hub wired network Figure 1-3 Adding an Access Point to a wired network Follow these steps: 1. Install the Access Point and connect it to your wired network.
Getting started 1.4.3 Adding Access Points to your (network) environment Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer You can also connect an Access Point directly to your computer. See Figure 1-4. Figure 1-4 Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer Follow these steps: 1. Install a network card in the computer you want to connect the Access Point to. 2. Select the IP settings of this client. 3. Install the Access Point. n Note: for this connection you need to use a crosswired cable.
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Installing the Access Point 2 Introduction Installing the Access Point 2.1 Introduction This chapter describes the physical installation of an Access Point. Table 2-1 2.2 Overview of this chapter. Section Describes 2.2 Considerations about the physical environment of an Access Point. 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 How to install an Access Point. 2.6 How to connect the Access Point. 2.7 Explanation of the LEDs. 2.8 How to unlock/reset the Access Point.
Installing the Access Point Desktop installation ト Figure 2-1 The Access Point The Access Point can be installed in 2 different ways: • on a desktop, • mounted to a wall. The package contains screws and plugs to fasten the Access Point to a wall. 2.4 Desktop installation See chapter 5: ‘Technical specifications 11 Mbps WLAN Access Point’ on page 35 for regulations on the required free space around the Access Point. Determine where you want to place the Access Point.
Installing the Access Point Wall mount installation You can simply place the Access Point on a desktop and point the antennas upwards (see Figure 2-2: ‘Access Point for desktop use’ on page 15). ト Figure 2-2 2.5 Access Point for desktop use Wall mount installation See chapter 5: ‘Technical specifications 11 Mbps WLAN Access Point’ on page 35 for regulations on the required free space around the Access Point. w 555004.
Installing the Access Point Connecting the Access Point The wall mount package contains two screws and plugs to fasten the socket to the wall (see Figure 2-3: ‘Backside of the Access Point’ on page 16. ト Figure 2-3 Backside of the Access Point Step by step wall mount installation: 1. Determine the position of the screws. The screws must be 83 mm apart to fit the keyholes at the back of the Access Point. 2. Drill holes in the wall at the location of the dots. 3. Insert the plugs into the holes. 4.
Installing the Access Point Connecting the Access Point You can find the power input and the UTP port on the right hand side of the Access Point. Power UTP port Reset Figure 2-4 2.6.1 Connecting the Access Point Power adapter The Access Point package contains a power adapter. Attach it to the Access Point. and then check the power LED (see section 2.7: ‘LEDs’ on page 18) to see if you are connected properly. 2.6.2 UTP port The UTP port can be found next to the power connector on the Access Point.
Installing the Access Point LEDs 2.7 LEDs The Access Point has three LEDs. Table 2-2 LEDs LED Function Power The power LED burns when the Access Point is connected to the electricity net. See also section 2.6: ‘Connecting the Access Point’ on page 16 Radio signal The radio LED blinks when the Access Point is active. Network connection The network LED burns when the Access Point is connected to a wired network. Figure 2-5: ‘Access Point LEDs’ on page 18 shows the LEDs.
Installing the Access Point Unlocking the Access Point To unlock the Access Point so that the configuration changes are allowed again: 1. Insert one end of a paperclip briefly in the hole of the reset button. The Access Point lock is unlocked. All settings, including the IP settings, are retained. 2. You can now use the Web Interface to manage the Access Point again. 2.8.
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3 Configuring the Access Point 3.1 Introduction The Access Point is a ready to use device. It is delivered with default settings which allow you to have access to it without configuring it. When you do configure the Access Point, you can change the settings with respect to security, radio channels, etc. Whether you need to configure the Access Point or not, depends entirely on how you apply the Access Point to your environment. Section 3.
Configuring the Access Point Using KickStart You also need to use KickStart after you have reset the Access Point to factory defaults (see section 2.8.2: ‘Resetting to the default factory setting’ on page 19). 3.4 Using KickStart KickStart helps you start the Web Interface: it finds all Access Points in your network and it opens the Web Interface of an Access Point. If your network uses DHCP or Auto IP to assign IP addresses, KickStart retrieves the address assigned to the Access Point.
Configuring the Access Point 3.4.4 Using KickStart Device data The columns in the ‘Select Wireless Ethernet Device ‘ dialog contain the properties of all detected wireless devices. Table 3-2 explains the device data in these columns (see also Appendix A: ‘TCP and IP settings’ on page 45): Table 3-2 Description of the device data in the ‘Select Wireless Device Ethernet’ dialog Column Description Name The name of the Access Point. This is identical to the SSID.
Configuring the Access Point Using KickStart Select Static IP settings when you want to configure the IP settings manually. Click on the Next button to continue to the next screen. • If you selected the option Use dynamic IP settings, you will continue to the ‘Changing IP settings’ dialog directly, see section 3.4.8: ‘Changing IP settings’ on page 24. • If you selected the option Use static IP settings, you will continue to the ‘Set IP address of Wireless Device’ dialog, see section 3.4.
Configuring the Access Point 3.4.9 Launching the Web Interface manually Ready to start the Web Interface If you click Finish in this screen, KickStart will launch a Web browser and open the Web Interface for the Access Point you have chosen. Then KickStart quits. You can now go to section 3.6: ‘Contents of the Web Interface’ on page 26.
Configuring the Access Point Contents of the Web Interface 3.6 Contents of the Web Interface With the Web Interface application, you can: • View a number of settings for the Access Point, • Change most of these settings. Table 3-3 3.6.1 Contents of Web Interface Page Description Settings summary Lists the current settings for SSID, IP Address and security (network access and eavesdropping). Wireless settings Modify the wireless settings (radio channel, SSID).
Configuring the Access Point Table 3-4 3.6.2 Contents of the Web Interface Web Interface page: Settings Summary Setting How to change the setting Access Control See section 3.6.3: ‘Security against unauthorized network access’ on page 27. Eavesdropping mode See section 3.6.6: ‘Security against eavesdropping’ on page 29. Wireless Settings On this page you can install items such as the identification of the device and the radio channel. To display the Wireless Settings page, click .
Configuring the Access Point Contents of the Web Interface To display the Security against unauthorized network page, click . You can choose to allow access to all clients or deny access to all clients, and create a list of exceptions for both options. The changes to the Access Control List on this page are accepted when you click on the OK button. The first section in this page contains two access options. Table 3-6 describes these options. Table 3-6 access.
Configuring the Access Point Contents of the Web Interface 3. Click OK. The client is now added to the exception list. 3.6.5 To delete a client from the exception list Follow these steps to delete a client from the exception list (see section 3.6.3: ‘Security against unauthorized network access’ on page 27): 1. Click on the button Delete clients: a new dialog opens in which the exception list is displayed. 2. Select the MAC address(es) of the client(s) that you want to remove from the list. 3.
Configuring the Access Point Contents of the Web Interface the harder it is to crack the encryption. 2. Enter a password: - WEP 40: the key must contain exactly 10 characters. For example: 02f4e621ac - WEP 104: the key must contain exactly 26 characters. For example: 02f4e621ac29183ac6b4f9a3e1 n Only the following alphanumeric characters are allowed in the key: - 0 to 9, - a to f. 3. Click OK. 3.6.
Configuring the Access Point Contents of the Web Interface No more configuration changes to the Access Point are allowed. To unlock the Access Point: see section 2.8.1: ‘Unlocking the Access Point to reconfigure’ on page 18. 3.6.9 Identity This page contains the physical information on the Access Point. To display the Identity page, click . Table 3-8 explains the options in this web page. Table 3-8 Web Interface page: Identity of the Access Point.
Configuring the Access Point Contents of the Web Interface • Gateway. It is not possible to change these addresses from within the Web Interface. If you want to change the IP settings of an Access Point that already has proper IP settings, you need to use KickStart and change them manually (see section 3.4: ‘Using KickStart’ on page 22). 32 version 1.
4 4.1 Troubleshooting If KickStart does not find the Access Point you are looking for Possible cause Solution Is the Access Point powered up? Check the power LED. Check if the Access Point is connected. Is the Access Point in range of the WLAN card on your computer? Check the radio signal LED. Is there a network connection? Check the network LED. See section 5.2: ‘Radio specifications’ on page 36 to check for possible problems with respect to range.
Troubleshooting Browser starts but window stays empty 4.2 Browser starts but window stays empty Possible cause: Your browser uses a proxy server to connect to the Web Interface. Solution: Reconfigure the proxy settings in your browser. To do this in Internet Explorer: 1. Go to Tools -> Internet Options... -> Connections -> LAN Settings 2. Enable "Bypass Proxy Server for local address" 34 version 1.
5 5.1 Technical specifications 11 Mbps WLAN Access Point General Specifications Standards supported Compliant with ETS 300 328 and ETS 300 826 (CE marked) IEEE 802.11 standard for Wireless LAN All major networking standards (including TCP/IP, IPX) Environmental specifications Operating temperature (ambient) Humidity 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 95% Power specifications DC power supply 11 Mbps WLAN Access Point In 110-230 VAC 50 Hz 150 mA Out 5 VDC 1 A In 5 VDC 1 A Supported bit rates 11 Mbps 5.
Technical specifications 11 Mbps WLAN Access Point Radio specifications 5.2 Radio specifications Range Per cell indoors Per cell outdoors approx. 50 meters (150 ft.) or more up to 300 meters (1000 ft.) Transmit power +18 dBm Frequency range 2.4-2.4835 GHz, direct sequence spread spectrum Number of Channels Europe US France 13 (3 non-overlapping) 11 (3 non-overlapping) 4 (1 non-overlapping) Antenna system Dual antenna diversity system 2dB gain 5.
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6 6.1 Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use by consumers, because they operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations.
Regulatory notes and statements FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement 6.4 FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Regulatory notes and statements Europe - EU R&TTE Declaration of Conformity 6.7 Europe - EU R&TTE Declaration of Conformity This Wireless LAN Radio device is tested to and conforms with the essential radio test suites included in following standards: Standard Description EN 60950,ed. (1992), Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment. incl.
Regulatory notes and statements Restricted Wireless LAN device use in EU 6.8 Restricted Wireless LAN device use in EU Restricted use of this Wireless LAN device in EU member countries is as follows: EU country Local restriction Belgium Indoor operation allowed in channels 1 to 13 in frequency band 24002483.5MHz. Outdoor operation is limited to 2460-2483.5. Please contact “Belgisch Instituut voor Post and Telecommunicatie” (BIPT) for authorization, registration and licensing.
Regulatory notes and statements Italy /Italia Restricted Wireless LAN device use in EU Indoor use only, no outdoor use allowed. Indoor installation is required to have a license. Please contact “Ministero delle Comunicazioni, Direzione Generale Pianificazione e Gestione Frequenze” (DGPF) for authorization, registration and licensing. Usare soltanto all'interno, non e' consentito l'uso all'esterno. E' necessaria l'installazione interna per ottenere una licenza.
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A A.1 TCP and IP settings Introduction Before installing a wireless network device you must analyze your network environment. The information in this appendix is helpful in determining which information is needed for a proper installation of such a device. It also provides a brief description of a typical home installation. This appendix explains how devices in a network are identified in order to communicate with each other.
TCP and IP settings How do computers communicate in a network A.2.1 IP address An IP address consists of two parts. The table below describes these two parts. Table A-2 Sections of the IP address Part Identifies Description First part subnet (local network) to which the computer is attached This part of the address is also known as the ‘network portion’. It is similar to the area code of a telephone number. the individual device This part of the address is also known as the ‘node portion’.
TCP and IP settings How do computers communicate in a network IP address: 11000000.10101000.11001001.10101101 subnet mask: 11111111.11111111.11111111.11100000 The subnet mask shows that the first 27 bits are the network portion of the address, the last 5 bits are the node portion, which means there is room for 32 addresses on this network (all numbers between 00000 and 11111 in binary). A.2.3 IP address range All addresses in this network share the first 27 bits.
TCP and IP settings IP configuration In order to do this, the sender needs to have the IP address of the gateway for his subnet. Normally, the lowest available node number in the subnet (the network address plus one) is used as the gateway address. A gateway can be a dedicated device, or a software package on one of the computers in your network. The gateway has two network connections, one for each network. One supplier of gateway software is Sygate (www.sygate.com). A.2.
TCP and IP settings Setting up a home network and connecting it to the internet Every host that joins the network will look for a unique node number in the subnet 169.254.___.___ (i.e. network address is 169.254.0.0, Subnet mask is 255.255.000.000). The host will do this by randomly choosing a node number and then checking to make sure no other host is using that IP address. If the IP address is already in use, the host will try again with another random IP number.
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B B.1 Wireless LAN Introduction This Appendix explains some of the basic terms and concepts of Wireless LANs. See the specifications of your device for details on the performance of your device Table B-1 Contents of Appendix B. Wireless LANs B.2 Section Description B.2 This section explains the basic features of a Wireless LAN. B.3 This section explains the basic features of an Access Point. B.4 Wireless LANs require an extra identification: the Service Set Identification. B.
Wireless LAN The Access Point B.3 The Access Point An Access Point is similar to a hub. It connects computers to each other and to a network. Unlike a hub, an Access Point is a node on the network, with its own IP address. Only the Access Points on a Wireless LAN require cabling. An Access Point in itself cannot give access to the internet. You need a gateway (see section A.2.5: ‘Gateway’ on page 47) to connect to the internet. B.
Wireless LAN Security • interference of other devices, • number of users. Some devices can handle more than one data rate; see the specifications of your device. B.5.3 Regulatory Domain Every region or country has a regulatory body which governs the use of radio channels. Such a region is called a regulatory domain. Europe (excluding France) is governed by the ETSI (the European Telecommunications Standards Institute).
Wireless LAN Security • authentication: clients must identify themselves before they can access the network, • encryption: data is sent across the network in such a way it cannot be read unless you have the correct ‘key’. B.6.1 WEP The IEEE 802.11 standard includes a shared key data privacy mechanism, called 'Wired Equivalent Privacy'. Only devices that share the same WEP key are allowed to communicate with each other.
Index A Access Control List 27 Access Point 51, 52 Allow clients 28 APIPA 48 Auto IP 48 B Bit rates 35 Broadcast address 47 C Contact 23, 31 D Data rates 52 Deny clients 28 DHCP 48 Dynamic IP settings 24 E exception list 28 G Gateway 24, 47 I IP address 23, 45, 46 IP address range 45 IP settings 31 K KickStart 22 O Open Systems 29 P Power LED 18 R Radio channel 27, 36, 53 Radio LED 18 Radio specifications 36 Range 36, 52 Regulatory domain 27, 53 Reset Access Point 19 S Security 53 SSID 23, 27 Static IP se
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