4IPNET EAP100 User manual

4ipnet EAP100
User’s Manual
V1.00

Copyright Notice
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored,
transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of 4IPNET, INC.
Disclaimer
4IPNET, INC. does not assume any liability arising out the application or use of any products, or software
described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its parent rights not the parent rights of others.
4IPNET further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. The
publication is subject to change without notice.
Trademarks
4IPNET (4ipnet) is a registered trademark of 4IPNET, INC. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication
are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners.

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
i
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Product Features............................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Deployment Topology Diagram ....................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Document Conventions................................................................................................................... 4
2. System Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Package Contents ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Specification .................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Panel Function Description ............................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Hardware Installation......................................................................................................................11
3.3 Basic Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 12
4. Web Interface Configuration................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 System Configuration.................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.1 System Information ............................................................................................................... 20
4.1.2 Network Settings................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.3 Management Services .......................................................................................................... 23
4.2 AP.................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.2.1 Virtual AP Overview .............................................................................................................. 24
4.2.2 General Settings ................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.3 VAP Configuration................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.4 Security Settings ................................................................................................................... 28
4.2.5 Advanced Wireless Settings ................................................................................................. 30
4.2.6 Access Control Settings........................................................................................................ 32
4.3 WDS .............................................................................................................................................. 34
4.3.1 WDS Link Overview .............................................................................................................. 34
4.3.2 WDS Link Settings ................................................................................................................ 35
4.4 Utilities........................................................................................................................................... 36
4.4.1 Change Password................................................................................................................. 36
4.4.2 Configuration Save & Restore .............................................................................................. 37
4.4.3 System Upgrade ................................................................................................................... 38
4.4.4 Reboot................................................................................................................................... 39
4.5 Status............................................................................................................................................. 40
4.5.1 System Overview .................................................................................................................. 40
4.5.2 Associated Client Status ....................................................................................................... 42
4.5.3 WDS List Status .................................................................................................................... 43

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
ii
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
4.5.4 Event Log .............................................................................................................................. 44
4.6 Online Help.................................................................................................................................... 45

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
3
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
This manual is intended for system integrators, field engineers and network administrators to set up 4ipnet EAP100
Enterprise Access Points in their network environments. It contains step-by-step procedures and graphic examples
to guide MIS staff or individuals with basic network system knowledge to complete the installation.
EAP100 is a high-end Access Point (AP) with the best price/ performance for business and industrial applications
and is compliant with the latest industrial wireless security standards that are required in the tightly secured
enterprise network environments. Its Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature allows for flexible extension of
wireless coverage. The dual-PoE LAN ports, LAN1 and LAN2, can receive Power over Ethernet (PoE) and is
capable of providing backups between each other with its failover function. This provides EAP100 with reliable
connectivity. Its metal case is IP50 anti-dust compliant, which means that EAP100 is well suited to WLAN
deployment in industrial environments.
EAP100 can function in two modes: Access Point (AP) mode and Wireless Distribution System (WDS) mode. In the
AP mode, EAP100 supports up to eight Virtual Access Points (VAPs) and each VAP can define its own rule settings,
which makes flexible security policy possible by taking advantage of such VAP capability and simultaneously
enables different levels of service to meet actual requirements. In the WDS mode, EAP100 supports point-to-point
or point-to-multipoint topology to widely extend its wireless coverage.
1.2 Product Features
High Speed IEEE 802.11g and Backward Compatible with 802.11b
WDS for Extending Wireless Coverage
Supporting QoS & 802.11e WMM
Multiple Virtual APs & Capability of Client Isolation
Business-class WLAN Security & Client Authentications
Multiple Administration Interfaces for Network Management
Dual-PoE with Link Failover
Antenna Diversity & Field Replaceable Antenna
IP50 Compliant

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
4
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
1.3 Deployment Topology Diagram
This above deployment scenario illustrates a deployment example using three access points, AP-1, AP-2 and AP-3.
Three EAP100 systems construct a network comprising wired and wireless segments.
The AP-2 plays the role as a wireless bridge.
All devices share the same DHCP server 192.168.1.1.
1.4 Document Conventions
Represents essential steps, actions, or messages that should not be ignored.
Note:
Contains related information that corresponds to a topic.
Indicates that clicking this button will save the changes you made, but you must reboot the
system upon the completion of all configuration settings for the changes to take effect.
Indicates that clicking this button on each and every configuration page will allow the changes
you made on the current page to take effect immediately.
Sometimes the system may require a restart after clicking Apply. When a restart message
appears, the system must be restarted for the settings to take effect.
Indicates that clicking this button will clear what you have set before the settings are applied.

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
5
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
2. System Overview
2.1 Package Contents
The standard package of EAP100 includes:
EAP100 x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
CD-ROM x 1
Console Cable x 1
Ethernet Cable x 1
Power Adapter (DC 12V) x 1
5dBi Antenna x 2
Mounting Kit x 1
Ground Cable x 1
It is recommended to keep the original packing material for possible future shipment when repair or
maintenance is required. Any returned product should be packed in its original packaging to prevent
damage during delivery.

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
6
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
2.2 Specification
Standard Conformance
Wireless:
(1) IEEE 802.11g (up to 54Mbps)
(2) IEEE 802.11b (up to 11Mbps)
Ethernet:
(1) 802.3
(2) 802.3u
Wireless Radio
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz
Wireless architecture:
(1) AP mode
(2) WDS mode (Repeater / Bridge)
Modulation:
(1) 802.11b: DSSS (CCK, DBPK, DQPSK)
(2) 802.11g: OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
Channels:
(1) USA (Channel 1~11)
(2) Japan (Channel 1~14)
(3) Europe (Channel 1~13)
Transmit Power:
(1) 802.11g: 16dBm
(2) 802.11b: 20dBm
Receiver Sensitivity: -68dBm@54Mbps, -87dBm@11Mbps
Wireless Signal Management
Number of ESSIDs (Virtual APs): 8
Number of associated clients per AP: 32
Setting for maximum number of associated clients
Network policy based on ESSID
QoS & WMM
DiffServ / TOS
IEEE 802.1p/ COS
IEEE 802.1Q Tag VLAN priority control
IEEE 802.11e WMM
Handover & Roaming
IEEE 802.11f IAPP
IEEE 802.11i pre-auth (PMKSA cache)

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
7
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
L2 Roaming
System Management
Web-based administration
SNMP v1/v2c
Provides Event Log
Syslog information support
Statistics
Configuration backup and restore
One-button-click to restore factory default setting
Firmware upgrade
Capable of performing RADIUS Accounting and Accounting Update
Security
WEP (64/128/152 bits)
EAP-TLS + Dynamic WEP
EAP-TTLS + Dynamic WEP
PEAP / MS-PEAP + Dynamic WEP
WPA (PSK + TKIP)
WPA (802.1X certification + TKIP)
802.11i WPA2 (PSK + CCMP / AES)
802.11i WPA2 (802.1X certification + CCMP / AES)
Setting for TKIP / CCMP / AES key's refreshing period
Hidden ESSID support
MAC Address filtering (MAC ACL)
MAC authentication with RADIUS servers
Maximum number of registered RADIUS servers: 2
Built-in Servers & Client Interfaces to Other Services
DHCP client
DNS client
Syslog client
RADIUS client
SNMP v1/v2c read & write client
Hardware Specifications
Wireless chipset: Atheros 2317
Flash Memory: 4 MB
SDRAM Memory: 16 MB
Physical and Power
AC Input: 110~220 VAC, 50/60 Hz
DC Output: 12V, 1.5A
Form factor: Wall Mountable
Dimensions (W x D x H): 8.0" x 5.3" x 1.4" (204 mm x 134 mm x 35 mm)

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
8
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
Weight: 1.3 lbs (0.61 kg)
Connectors and Display
LAN Port: 2 × 10/100 Base-T Ethernet with IEEE 802.3af PoE
Console Port: 1 x DB9
LED Indicators: 1 × Power, 2 × LAN, 1 × WLAN
Environment
Operation Temperature: 0 ~ 40 °C
Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 60 °C
Operation Humidity: 10% ~ 80% Non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 90% Non-condensing
Certifications
FCC, CE
RoHS compliant
Metal case compliant with IP50 Standard

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
9
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
3. Installation
3.1 Panel Function Description
On the top panel of EAP100, there are four LEDs that are used to indicate the POWER status, the WLAN status,
and the link status of the two PoE Fast Ethernet LAN ports. On the front panel, there are: one POWER socket, one
RESET button, two PoE LAN ports and one CONSOLE port. The antennas are installed on the rear panel.
Front Panel
•POWER SOCKET
Attach the power adapter here.
•RESET Button
Press the button to restart the system.
•LAN 1 / LAN2:
The LAN ports are for connection with wired networks.
•CONSOLE
Attach the serial cable here. The administrator may also obtain IP address information of Ethernet
ports from the console port.

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
10
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
Rear Panel
•Antenna Connector:
Attach the antennas here. EAP100 supports 1 RF interface and 2 SMA connectors for antenna
connection.
Top Panel
LED status indication:
•Power
Green LED On indicates power on; OFF indicates power off.
•LAN1/LAN2
OFF indicates no connection; ON indicates connection; BLINKING indicates transmitting data.
•WLAN
Green LED ON indicates system ready.

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
11
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
3.2 Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps mentioned below to install the hardware of EAP100:
1. Place the EAP100 at a best location.
The best location for EAP100 is usually at the center of your wireless network.
2. Connect EAP100 to your network device.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN1 or LAN2 port of EAP100 and the other end of the cable to a
switch, a router or a hub. EAP100 is then connected to your existing wired LAN network.
3. There are two ways to supply power over to EAP100.
(1) Connect the DC power adapter to the EAP100 power socket.
(2) EAP100 LAN ports are capable of transmitting DC currents via its LAN1 or LAN2 PoE ports. Connect an IEEE
802.3af-compliant PSE device, e.g. a PoE-switch, to the LAN1 or LAN2 port of EAP100 with the Ethernet
cable.
Now, the Hardware Installation is completed.
•Please only use the power adapter supplied with the EAP100 package. Using a different power
adapter may damage this system.
•To double verify the wired connection between EAP100 and your switch/router/hub, please also check
the LED status indication of these network devices.

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
12
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
3.3 Basic Configuration
4ipnet EAP100 supports web-based configuration. Upon the completion of hardware installation, EAP100 can be
configured through a PC by using its web browser such as Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer version 6.0 and the
above.
The default values of LAN IP address and subnet mask of EAP100 are:
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
•To access the web management interface, connect the administrator PC to the LAN1 or LAN2 port of EAP100 via
an Ethernet cable. Then, set a static IP address on the same subnet mask as EAP100 in TCP/IP of your PC, such
as the following example (Please note that the IP address used shall not be duplicated with the IP address of other
devices within the same network.):
IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
•Launch the web browser on your PC by entering the IP address of EAP100 (http://192.168.1.1) at the address field,
and then press Enter. The following Administrator Login Page will then appear. Enter “admin” for both the User
name and Password fields, and then click OK to log in.
User name: “admin”
Password: “admin”

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
13
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
•After a successful login into EAP100, a System Overview page of web management interface will appear. To
logout, simply click on the Logout button at the upper right hand corner of the interface to return to the
Administrator Login Page.
•To logout, simply click on the Logout button at the upper right hand corner of
the interface to return to the Administrator Login Page.
For security concern, it is strongly recommended to change the administrator's password upon the
completion of all configuration settings.

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
14
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
Please follow the following steps to complete the basic configuration:
Step 1. Change Administrator’s Password:
Click on the Utilities button, and then select the Admin Password tab.
Enter a new password with length up to 32 characters, and then click Apply to activate the new password.
 Note:
On each and every configuration page, you may
(a) click Apply to allow the changes you made on the current page to take effect immediately
(Sometimes the system may require a restart after clicking Apply. When a restart message
appears, the system must be restarted for the settings to take effect.); or
(b) click Save to save the changes, but you must reboot the system upon the completion of all
configuration settings for the changes to take effect. When clicking Save, the following message
will appear: “Some modifications have been saved and will take effect after Reboot.”
Step 2. Configure AP (Access Point) Settings
Click on the AP button, and then select the General tab.
Determine the Band and Channel settings:
Select your preferred Band and Channel for your wireless connection. For example, select 802.11b+802.11g
for the band and Auto for the channel.

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
15
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
Step 3. Configure VAP (Virtual Access Point) Profile Settings
EAP100 Supports up to 8 virtual APs. By default, only 1 VAP are enabled.
Configure VAP profile settings:
(a) Select the VAP Config tab to configure the settings for each VAP.
(b) An administrator can enable or disable specific VAP from the drop-down list box of Profile Name.
Check VAP status
Κ
After finishing the above settings, the status of enabled Virtual APs shall be reflected on the Virtual AP
Overview page.

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
16
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
Step 4 (Advanced Optional). Choose Security Type
Click on the AP button.
Select the Security tab to configure your preferred security types:
1. Choose “WEP” as its Security Type :
While WEP is selected, provide the desired Authentication,key length,format,index and values.
2. Choose “802.1X” as its Security Type :
While 802.1X authentication is selected, provide the desired WEP key length and the corresponding
settings of RADIUS server.

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
17
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
3. Choose “WPA-PSK” as its Security Type :
While WPA-PSK is preferred, provide the desired pre-shared key and cipher type.
4. Choose “WPA-Radius” as its Security Type:
While WPA-Radius is selected, provide the cipher type and the corresponding settings of RADIUS
server
.
Step 5. Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Settings

© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
18
4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
To extend its wireless coverage, EAP100’s WDS capability is capable of creating WDS links for connecting to other
WDS-capable APs (peer APs). EAP100 supports up to 4 WDS links. By default, all WDS profiles are disabled.
Click on the WDS button.
Select the WDS Configuration tab.
Select WDS link parameters:
(a) Choose one WDS Profile
(b) Enable WDS
(c) Enter MAC Address of Remote AP (peer AP)
(d) Select preferred Security Type
To configure peer AP(s):
After completing the WDS settings at this EAP100 (functioning as a “primary WDS station”), you must also
configure the settings of its peer AP(s).
If you use another EAP100 as the peer AP, simply repeat the above-mentioned steps with the MAC Address
of the primary WDS station for setting WDS link parameters of the peer AP(s).
Step 5 (CONT). Check WDS Link Status
Click on the Status button.
Select the WDS List tab.
Check the signal strength of WDS link(s)
Κ
Upon the completion of Step 4, there shall be SNR displayedontheWDS Link Overview page. If the SNR
is shown as N/A, check if the wiring is properly connected and please ensure the accurate execution of Step
4 as described above.
Congratulation!
Now, 4ipnet EAP100 is installed and configured successfully.
•It is strongly recommended to make a backup copy of configuration settings.
•After EAP100's network configuration is completed, please remember to change the IP Address of your
PC Connection Properties back to its original settings in order to ensure that your PC functions properly
in its real network environments.