Contec FXE3000 Series User manual

FLEXLAN
IEEE802.11n/a/b/g Wireless LAN
Access Point / Station Board
FXE3000 Series
FXE3000-US
FXE3000-EU
FXE3000-TW
FXE3000-KR
User’s Manual
CONTEC CO., LTD.

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Check Your Package
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[FXE3000
-US, FXE3000-EU, FXE3000-TW,
FXE3000
-KR]...1
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Serial Number Label...1
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Setup Guide *...1
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* The language of the Setup Guide varies depending on the product.
Setup Guide
FXE3000 Series Serial Number Lavel

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Copyright
Copyright 2016 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear
in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
FLEXLAN is a registered trademark or trademark of CONTEC CO., LTD.
MS, Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
Other names of companies and products used in this document trademarks or registered trademarks of the
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Terminology/Abbreviations
The following terms and abbreviations are used in this manual for convenience.
Full term
Term used in this manual
Access point
Station
AP
ST/Wireless terminal
Personal computer
PC
About the speed mark
The link speed shown for the transmission rate in this manual, the setup screens, and elsewhere is the
theoretical maximum value based on the wireless LAN standard and does not represent the actual data
transfer rate.

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Table of Contents
Check Your Package .................................................................................................................................... i
Copyright...................................................................................................................................................... ii
Trademarks................................................................................................................................................... ii
About the speed mark........................................................................................................................... ii
Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................ iii
1. INTRODUCTION 1
About the Product ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Features ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Customer Support ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Web Site................................................................................................................................................ 2
Limited One-Year Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 2
How to Obtain Service ................................................................................................................................ 2
Liability ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Information................................................................................................................................ 3
Precaution on use.................................................................................................................................. 3
Usage limitation.................................................................................................................................... 3
Precautions Related to Service ............................................................................................................ 3
Notes on Radio Interface ..................................................................................................................... 4
Security Precautions............................................................................................................................. 5
Handling Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 6
Federal Communications Commission ............................................................................................... 7
Users in Canada .................................................................................................................................... 8
Environment ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Inspection.............................................................................................................................................. 9
Storage .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Disposal................................................................................................................................................. 9
2. SETUP 11
Component Locations................................................................................................................................ 11
LED display ........................................................................................................................................ 11
DIP switches ....................................................................................................................................... 11
INIT connector ................................................................................................................................... 11
Pin header (JP2).................................................................................................................................. 12
LAN connector ................................................................................................................................... 12
Checking the Network Addresses............................................................................................................. 12
Power Supply ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Power Supply...................................................................................................................................... 13
Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 14

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Connecting the external antenna ....................................................................................................... 14
DFS function ...................................................................................................................................... 15
3. CONNECTION TO DEVICES AND SETUP METHODS 17
Preparation before Setup ........................................................................................................................... 17
Setup Using a Web Browser ..................................................................................................................... 19
Setting the Browser ............................................................................................................................ 19
Connecting to This Product Using Web Browser ............................................................................ 22
Configuring Settings from a Web Browser ...................................................................................... 23
4. SETUP AND STATUS DISPLAY 25
Basic settings ............................................................................................................................................. 25
System................................................................................................................................................. 25
Radio ................................................................................................................................................... 27
VAP..................................................................................................................................................... 30
Advanced Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 34
System................................................................................................................................................. 34
Ethernet ............................................................................................................................................... 37
VAP..................................................................................................................................................... 39
SNMP.................................................................................................................................................. 45
Network Time..................................................................................................................................... 47
VLAN ................................................................................................................................................. 48
Log ...................................................................................................................................................... 50
Status Display ............................................................................................................................................ 52
System................................................................................................................................................. 52
WLAN................................................................................................................................................. 53
MAC Address Table .......................................................................................................................... 57
Log Information ................................................................................................................................. 58
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 61
5. WIRELESS LINK MODE AND WIRELESS LAN FUNCTION 65
Wireless Link Mode .................................................................................................................................. 65
Standard Infrastructure Mode............................................................................................................ 65
Compatible Infrastructure Mode ....................................................................................................... 66
Advanced Infrastructure Mode.......................................................................................................... 67
Repeater...................................................................................................................................................... 68
What’s Repeater? ............................................................................................................................... 68
Specification for Repeater and Wireless Connection Mode............................................................ 68
Recommended Setting ....................................................................................................................... 69
Notes ................................................................................................................................................... 70
Installation in a Network........................................................................................................................... 71
Features of the Wireless Network ..................................................................................................... 71
Operating Environment and Radio Waves ....................................................................................... 72

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Constructing a Network ..................................................................................................................... 74
6. MAINTENANCE 77
Maintenance Tool ...................................................................................................................................... 77
Log File Collection.................................................................................................................................... 77
Using FTP to Get the Log File .......................................................................................................... 78
Saving the Settings File............................................................................................................................. 79
Using FTP to Backup the Settings File............................................................................................. 79
Restoring the Software Settings................................................................................................................ 80
Using FTP to Restore the Settings .................................................................................................... 80
Upgrading the Firmware ........................................................................................................................... 81
Performing an Upgrade Using FTP................................................................................................... 81
Initialization ............................................................................................................................................... 82
Using a Web Browser ........................................................................................................................ 82
Using the DIP Switch of the Main Unit............................................................................................ 82
7. TROUBLESHOOTING 83
When Communication Fails...................................................................................................................... 83
Setup Screen Unavailable on Web Browser ............................................................................................ 84
When the AP Will Not Start ..................................................................................................................... 84
8. APPENDIX 85
Factory Default Settings List .................................................................................................................... 85
Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 100
Environmental Specifications.......................................................................................................... 100
External Dimensions................................................................................................................................ 101
I/O Interface ............................................................................................................................................. 102
List of Options ......................................................................................................................................... 103
Differences from FXE2000 Series.......................................................................................................... 103

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1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.
About the Product
This product is an embedded-type wireless LAN board that is compatible with the wireless LAN
standards IEEE802.11n/a/b/g and supports wide input power supplies (5 to 30 VDC) and power supplied
from the LAN connector.*
Just connecting this product to a LAN port of an LAN-compliant equipment, then the equipment will
features the latest standards-compatible higher security, stable communication and easy maintenance
without its OS or CPU.
*The IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at standards are not supported.
Features
- Compatible with 4 standards, IEEE802.11n/a/b/g
You can choose 24 ch (W52/W53/W56/W58*1) in the 5 GHz (IEEE802.11n/a), and in the 2.4 GHz
(IEEE802.11n/b/g), you can choose from 1 to 13ch *2. So, it is possible to design a flexible wireless
network to adjust a radio wave interference.
- Supports a various power supply
This product supports an AC adapter (sold separately), DC power supplies from 5 to 30 VDC, and power
supplied from the LAN connector.
- Multiple operating modes, station (slave station), access point (master station), and repeater.
You can use this product not only as a station (a slave station) but also as an access point (a master
station) and as a repeater by switching modes.
- The proprietary encryption technology "WSL" that is available along with WPA2/WPA and WEP.
In addition to the certifications for advanced security standards WPA2/WPA and IEEE802.1X, this
product is also equipped with our proprietary encryption technology "WSL", which can be used at the
same time as these certifications. MAC address filtering and ESSID hiding are also supported.
- Features variety of functions, including VLAN and a virtual AP function
This product is equipped with a VLAN function for constructing virtual networks and a virtual AP
function for operating one AP as multiple virtual APs with different security settings. Also, large capacity
event logs (with approximately 15,000 events, which is 7 times our conventional products) can be saved.
*1 :W52: 36, 40, 44, 48ch / W53: 52, 56, 60, 64ch / W56: 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140ch
W58: 149, 153, 157, 161, 165ch
Supported channels are different depending on the country in which the product is used.
*2 :Supported channels are different depending on the country in which the product is used.

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Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently and
comfortably.
Web Site
https://www.contec.com/
Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in
several languages.
Note! For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,
delivery time, or estimate information.
Limited One-Year Warranty
CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the original
invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office, from
which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and
original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in
which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you
purchased before returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from
inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

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Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
Safety Information
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting in
injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these labels
to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.
Precaution on use
It is prohibited to modify the inside of this product. The product cannot be used in any country other than
those authorized for use.
Usage limitation
This product has not been developed or manufactured to be used in systems including the equipment
which is directly related to human lives *1 or the equipment which involves human safety and may
significantly affect the maintenance of public functions *2. Therefore, do not use the product for such
purposes. In addition, do not use the product within 20cm from a human body on a regular basis.
*1: Medical devices such as life-support equipment and devices used in an operating theater.
*2: Main control systems at nuclear power stations, safety maintenance systems at nuclear facilities,
other important safety-related systems, operation control systems within group transport systems, air-
traffic control systems, etc.
If using the IEEE802.11a standard, ensure that you comply with all relevant laws in the country of
use.
Precautions Related to Service
Clean this product by wiping lightly with a soft cloth moistened with water or a cleaning solution.
Take care to avoid the use of benzene, thinners or other volatile solutions which may cause deformation
or discoloration.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION