AMX Modero NXA-WAP200G User manual

Quick Start Guide
NXA-WAP200G Modero 802.11g Wireless Access Point
For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, file transfer, and
operating instructions, refer to the NXA-WAP200G Modero Wireless
Access Point Instruction Manual, available on-line at www.amx.com.
Overview
AMX's NXA-WAP200G 802.11G Wireless Access Point/Wireless Bridge
(FG2255-01) provides both high performance and increased security to support
all of AMX's G4 Modero wireless touch panels. The NXA-WAP200G provides
convenient WLAN access for office/home computers with connection speeds of
up to 54Mbps.
The NXA-WAP200G integrates Power Over Ethernet (PoE), Repeater, and
Bridge capabilities which increase your deployment and coverage options while
easing the installation process. This 802.11g WAP is also fully compatible with
IEEE 802.11b standards, so it can connect with any existing 802.11b compliant
devices.
In addition, the WAP200G functions in tandem with optional external antennas
that meet a variety of reception/transmission needs. Each antenna provides
coverage which suits their particular installation needs and site requirements.
Specifications
WAP200G Connector Locations
FIG. 2 shows the back panel of the NXA-WAP200G wireless access point:
LEDs
The LEDs are indicators of switch activity and performance. The following
table shows the location of the LEDs. You can check each connection by
viewing the port status indicators shown in the following table.
FIG. 1 NXA-WAP200G (front view)
NXA-WAP200G Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): • Antenna fully lowered: 1.34" x 5.12" x 4.33"
(34 mm x 130 mm x 110mm)
• Antenna fully raised: 3.94" x 5.12" x 4.33" (100 mm x 130 mm x
110mm)
Weight: • Stand-alone unit: 0.50 lbs (0.23 kg)
• Unit with power adapter: 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
Power: Linking State Current Draw:
•650mA@5VDC
Full Load Current Draw (during transmission):
• 820 mA @ 5 VDC while transmitting at 54 Mbps
Full Load Current Draw (during reception):
• 750 mA @ 5 VDC while receiving at 54 Mbps
Radio Specifications:
WLAN standards • IEEE802.11/11b Industry standards
• IEEE 802.11g draft standards
Media Access protocol • IEEE802.11
Frequency • 2.412 - 2.484 GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
Operating channels • 11b Mode:
- 11 Channels (USA, Canada)
- 13 Channels (Europe)
- 14 Channels (Japan)
- 4 Channels (France)
•11gMode:
- 11 Channels (USA, Canada)
- 13 Channels (Europe, Japan)
- 4 Channels (France)
Wireless restrictions • In R&TTE countries, such as France, the 802.11g frequency band
is restricted to 2454 - 2483.5 MHz (2.454 - 2.4835 GHz) and a
max power output of 100 mW EIRP outdoors.
Data rate • 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps
Modulation technique • CCK for 11b mode (1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps)
• OFDM for 11g mode (6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps)
Security • 64-bit & 128-bit WEP Encryption
Output power • 15 dBm @ 11M CCK
• 10 dBm @ 54M OFDM
Coverage area • Indoor: 100 ft (30.48 m)
• Outdoor: 1000 ft (30.48 m)
NXA-WAP200G Specifications (Cont.)
Firmware/Software
Specifications:
Management • Built-in browser-based management with User Name/Password
authentication
Firmware upgrade • TFTP
IP configuration • Static IP or DHCP client
Protocols • Transparent to layer 3 protocols, such as PPoE and VPN
Front Components:
LEDs • Three blue activity and status LED indicators
Rear Components:
Power connector • Two power options available:
- AC Adapter connects to an external power adapter.
- Power Over Ethernet (PoE) powers the device through the CAT5
cable. Both Power and Data can be transmitted simultaneous
through the CAT5 cable when using the appropriate equipment.
Reset button • Pressing this button for 10-seconds restores the default settings.
LAN port • One 10/100M (RJ-45) connector.
• This 10/100 Ethernet Port (RJ-45 Connector) is used to connect the
WAP to your LAN and/or to connect your Internet device to the LAN
when the NXA-WAP200G is used as a Bridge.
AP/Bridge switch • The NXA-WAP200G can operate as a Wireless Access Point or as a
Bridge.
• When the NXA-WAP200G is used a Wireless Access Point the
switch should be placed in the AP position.
• When it is used as a Bridge it should be placed in the BRIDGE
position.
Antenna connector • Single 3 dBi external antenna with reversed SMA connector.
Operating /Storage
Environments:
• Operating Temperature: 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F)
• Storage Temperature: -25°C (-13°f) to 70°C (158°F)
• Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Certifications: • FCC, IC, CE, TELEC (refer to the manual for further details)
Included Accessories: • One power adapter
• Four international plug adapters
(US/Japan, Europe, UK, and Australia)
• Surface mounting kit (including two screws)
Optional Accessories: • NXA-WAP2403A, 3 dBi Ceiling Mount Omnidirectional Antenna
(FG2255-20)
• NXA-WAP2405A, 5.5 dBi Rack/Ceiling Mount Antenna (FG2255-21)
• NXA-WAP2410A, 10 dBi Directional Yagi Antenna (FG2255-23)
• NXA-WAP2413A, 13 dBi Indoor/Outdoor Directional Panel Antenna
(FG2255-22)
FIG. 2 NXA-WAP200G (rear view)
Rear Panel LED Descriptions
LED Status Description
PWR (power) Blue: On Power is supplied to the device
Blue: Off Power is disconnected from the device
WLAN - Link/Activity Blue: On Wireless LAN is active
Blue: Blinking Wireless data is being transmitted
LAN - Link/Activity Blue: On Connected to LAN/Internet Device
Blue: Blinking Indicates data activity
Power port
Reset button
Ethernet connector
AP/BRIDGE switch
Antenna connector

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Connecting the WAP to a LAN
Insert one end of the CAT5 Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 jack on the
802.11G WAP and connect the other end of the same cable to a
Switch/Hub/PC. The WAP is now connected to your LAN.
Note: The length of the Ethernet cable between the WAP200G and
PC/Hub/Switch should not exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
Set the AP/BRIDGE Slide Switch
The NXA-WAP200G can operate as a Wireless Access Point or as a
Bridge. When configured as a Wireless Access Point it allows multiple
wireless computers to connect to the LAN. When configured as a Bridge,
it allows devices with a 10/100 port but without wireless capability, to be
connected to a wireless LAN.
• If the NXA-WAP200G is used as a Wireless Access Point, the switch
should be positioned to AP. In this mode the Access Point is
connected to the LAN through a CAT5 Ethernet cable and enables
AMX's G4 Modero Wireless Touch Panels to connect to the network
wirelessly.
• If the NXA-WAP200G is used as a Bridge it should be positioned to
BRIDGE. In the Bridge mode, the WAP allows devices with only
wired 10/100 Ethernet ports such as a Printer, PlayStation2, X-Box,
PVR, etc. to be connected to the LAN wirelessly.
Note: The WAP200G comes factory default in Access Point mode. To
change to Bridge mode, log into the Configuration Utility, access the
Administration Setup page, press the Bridge Mode button, and manually
change the toggle switch to the BRIDGE position. Refer to the instruction
manual for more detailed procedures.
The following graphic (FIG. 3) illustrates a typical configuration using each
of these settings:
In order for your computer to communicate with the NXA-WAP200G, both
(your computer and the WAP) need to be on the same Local Area
Network, i.e. they must be within the same IP Address pool. The default
IP Address of the NXA-WAP200G is http://192.168.1.240.
As a result, your PC's IP Address should be between 192.168.1.1thru
192.168.1.254. An example would be at a LAN IP Address such as
192.168.1.2, 192.168.1.3, etc.
Note: Do not use an IP Address that has already been issued to
another device.
You can connect to the browser-based Configuration Utility screens from
any of the following three communication options:
• Wirelessly connect through a wireless 802.11b/g client on your PC or
Laptop.
• Connect indirectly to the WAP through a switch/Hub.
• Connect directly to the WAP via Ethernet.
If you wish to setup the NXA-WAP200G by using an 802.11b/g
enabled PC, make sure the 802.11b/g card is setup to communicate
with the WAP (sometimes referred to as Infrastructure mode), and has
an SSID of AMX. The default IP Address of the NXA-WAP200G is
192.168.1.240 and the default Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
This Quick Start Guide reviews the method of communicating with the
WAP200G via an Ethernet cable connection. Refer to the NXA-WAP200G
Modero Wireless Access Point Instruction Manual for more information.
Connecting to the WAP200G (cable connection)
Method one involves connecting indirectly to the WAP through a
Switch/Hub by:
• Using an Ethernet cable, connect your laptop/computer to the
Switch/Hub.
• Using a second Ethernet cable, establish a direct connection from
the WAP to the Switch/Hub.
• From the rear of the WAP200G, move the LAN/PC switch to the AP
position.
• Cycle power to the unit before continuing with the setup procedures.
Method two involves connecting directly to the WAP200G via an Ethernet
connection by:
• Using Ethernet cable, connect the WAP to your computer.
• From the rear of the WAP200G, move the LAN/PC switch to the
BRIDGE position.
• Cycle power to the unit before continuing with the setup procedures.
1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel from the taskbar.
2. Double-click the Network Connections (on XP) or Network and
Dial-Up Connections icon.
3. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties
from the popup options list.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the Local Area Connection
Properties screen.
5. Click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
screen.
6. Click the Use the following IP address radio button.
7. Enter any un-assigned IP Address into the IP Address field. The
range must be from 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.XX (where XX is a
value from 2 - 254 excluding 192.168.1.240 being used by the WAP).
8. Enter the value of 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.
9. Click OK and OK/Close to accept these changes and alter the IP
Connection properties of the computer. After accepting these
modifications, you will loose your connection to your network until
your original Local Area Connection settings are restored.
Note: Windows®98/ME users should reboot their machine to
properly complete the IP connection changes.
Logging into the WAP200G
1. Open a TCP/IP network configured web browser.
2. Verify the computer and the WAP200G are on the same LAN, within
the same IP Address pool.
3. Type http://192.168.1.240/ (default WAP200G IP Address) into the
web Address field (or the URL field) at the top of the browser window.
This is the same location where you type in the web address such as
http://www.amx.com. 192.168.1.240 is the default IP Address of the
NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point.
4. Press the Enter key.
5. Once you hit the Enter key, the Login window will appear and you will
need to enter the following default information:
•User Name: Admin (Case Sensitive)
•Password: 1988
6. Click OK to enter the information and access the browser-based
configuration screens.
The default setup for the WAP200G is Access Point mode. To convert the
communication mode; press the Administration tab from the Configuration
Utility, press the Bridge button (from the Commands section) and allow
the unit a few seconds to reconfigure the communication mode. Now, slide
the toggle switch to BRIDGE position on the rear of the WAP200G.
Cycle power to the WAP200G after converting communication
modes.
FIG. 3 LAN/Bridge sample configurations
LAN
PC/Bridge
AP mode-
(AP switch position)
AP mode-
(AP switch position)
Bridge mode-
(BRIDGE switch position)