Aruba AWS-100 User manual

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The AWS-100
Wireless Access Point
AWS-100 Access Point is an 11 Mbps wireless device that seamlessly integrates
with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary
conferences. This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost
savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling.) Just
install enough wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless cards into your
notebooks or install wireless adapters into your desktops, and start networking.
Using this device in conjunction with AWP-100/AWA-100 Wireless PC/PCI Cards, you
can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs.
Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional
access points, no wires!

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Table of Contents
Package Checklist 3
Hardware Description 3
Application 4
LED Indicators5
System Requirements 6
Installation 7
Configuration 8
Windows 95/98ME/2000/NT4.0 Installation 8
Network Configuration and Planning 13
Network Topologies 13
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 13
Infrastructure Wireless LAN 14
Setting the Communication Domain 15
Stationary Wireless PCs 15
Roaming Wireless PCs 15
Troubleshooting 16
Compliances 17
FCC -Class B 17
CSA Statement (Canada) 18
CE Mark Declaration of Conformance 18
Specifications 21
Terminology 22

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Package Checklist
AWS-100 Wireless Access Point package includes:
²1 AWS-100 Wireless Access Point
²1 Antenna (dipole, omni-directional)
²1DC power adapter
²1 Utility diskette
²1 Quick Installation Guide
²1 This User Guide
Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If
possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack
the product in case there is a need to return it for repair.
Hardware Description A
The AWS-100 Wireless Access Point serves as a Media Access Control (MAC)
bridge between your wired Local Area Network (LAN) and one or more Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLANs) (including wireless clients or other access points). Just attach the access
point anywhere along your Ethernet LAN to provide wireless stations within its area of
coverage with transparent access to the local wired and wireless LAN.
The AWS-100 Wireless Access Point supports an 11 Mbps half-duplex connection
to Ethernet networks for each active channel. It is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS
CSMA/CA Wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b, and 10 Mbps Ethernet as defined
in IEEE 802.3

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Applications
The AWS-100 Wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for
wireless client access to the network in applications such as:
²Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation
²Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is
difficult to employ,
²Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and banks that frequently rearrange the workplace and
change location
²Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites, which need temporary setup for a
short time period. Retailers, airline and shipping companies who need additional
workstations for a peak period.
²Access to databases for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers who need access to databases
while being mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus.
²SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network
functions.

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LED Indicators
The AWS-100 Wireless Access Point includes five status LED indicators, as
described in the following figure and table.
LED Status Description
Power ON Red Indicates the power is being supplied.
Ethernet Link On Green Indicates a valid Ethernet cable link.
Ethernet
Activity
Flashing Yellow Indicates that the access point is
transmitting or receiving data on the
Ethernet LAN.
Wireless
Link
Flashing Green Indicates valid wireless station links.
The rate of flashing increases with the
number of links
Wireless
Activity
Flashing Yellow Indicates that the access point is
transmitting or receiving data through
wireless links

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System Requirements
Before you install the AWS-100 Wireless Access Point, be sure you can meet the
following requirements:
²An A/C power outlet (100~240V, 50~60Hz) which will supply power for the access
point
²An available RJ-45 (UTP) port on a 10BASE-T or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet hub or
switch.
²802.11 compliant Wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP/IP compatible protocol
installed.
²Web Browser for configuration.

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Installation
1. Select the Site -Choose a proper place for your AWS-100 Access Point. In general,
the best location to place the access point is at the center of your wireless coverage area,
within line of sight to all your mobile stations.
2. Attach the Antenna -Screw the antenna into the antenna connector (ANT) on the back
panel. Proper placement will improve performance. Try to place the access point in a position
that can best cover its BSS. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the
performance.
3. Connect the Ethernet Cable -The AWS-100 can be wired to a 10 or 10/100 BASE-T
Ethernet with a network device such as a hub or a switch. Connect into the RJ-45 connector
socket on the back panel with category 3, 4 or 5 UTP Ethernet cable and an RJ-45 connector.
4. Connect the Power Cable -Connect the power adapter cable to the 9V
DC power Socket on the rear panel.
Warning: ONLY USE the power adapter supplied with the AWS-100.
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
Note: The RS-232 Port is a reserve port for future function. There is no any
function or configure interface in currently model.

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Configuration
The diskette labeled “Utility Diskette”,that comes with the package contains a utility program
for the AWS-100 Wireless Access Point. Any updates can be downloaded from
Addtron's Web site at
http://www.addtron.com
Warning: Backup your utility diskette and use the copy as the working diskette to
protect the original from accidental damage.
The AWS-100 can be configured over an Ethernet network using RJ-45 cable or wireless
device that link to this AP. You may connect the AWS-100 to a network device such as a
hub or switch. Then, run the utility program, and configure the AWS-100 remotely as
described below.
Windows NT/95/98/ME/2000 Installation
1. Insert the AWS-100 utility disk into the floppy drive on your PC, and then enter the
following command: A:\utility\setup.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
utility program.
2. When you run the installed utility click on “AP” and then select “Scan” from the menu, the
program will then detect all the AWS-100s wired to the Ethernet network

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3. From the list of detected AWS-100s, select and double click on the unit you want to
configure. The web browser page will appear as follows:
4. Enter the user name “default” and password “WLAN_AP” This will take you to the home
page.
NOTE: The AP firmware doesn’t check the field of User name. User can hit any
string except the “default” to login into the home page.
5. Click on “AP Information MIB”, “AP Control MIB”,“TCP/IP Settings”or ”Change
Password” to select the page required.
The AP Information MIB screen displays the categories of information shown below.

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In the AP Control MIB page set the parameters and the click on “Apply Changes” to implement
the settings.
6. DS Channel –Set the wireless channel number as the operating radio channel.
Note1: Corresponds the available channel setting (region) will be displayed in
the field of right corner.
FCC/IC: 1-11, ETSI: 1-13, MKK: 1-14, France: 10-13 and Spain: 10-11.
Note2: If you have several wireless LAN networks with different SSID on one
floor, the transfer speed may be affected when communicating with
other wireless networks. This is because radio waves with the same
frequency are being used (Close frequencies used on adjacent channels
may interfere with each other also).
To avoid this problem, set a different frequency (wireless channel) for
each wireless LAN network.
7. SSID -This SSID (ESS-ID) is an identification code required for communication in a
wireless LAN. (Default: “WLAN”)
Note: The SSID is upper/lower case sensitive and can consist of up to 32
alphanumeric characters.
8. RTS Threshold -Set the RTS Threshold to enable the RTS/CTS mechanism. (Default:
2,305,the maximum values and means Disabled)