Digisol DG-WA3000NP User manual

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COPYRIGHT
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with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties,
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this
manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following
their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes
the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves
the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the
contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademarks:
DIGISOL™ is a trademark of Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. All other trademarks
are the property of the respective manufacturers.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install
and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock
and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this
and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure
the safe use of the equipment.

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1-4 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..........................................................................................7
2-3VIEW SYSTEM STATUS AND INFORMATION.......................................................33
ATING MODE FOR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT.......................35
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2-4-2-1 Wireless Site Survey........................................................................................43
Point Mode............................................................................44
Multi-Point Mode..................................................................46
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2-7-1 Disable Security ....................................................................................................63
2-7-2 WEP.......................................................................................................................64
2-7-3 WPA Pre-shared Key.............................................................................................66
2-7-4 WPA RADIUS .......................................................................................................67
2-7-5 802.1x Authentication...........................................................................................69
2-8 RADIUS SERVER ................................................................................................71
Index
1. Product Information..............................................................................5
1-1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION...................................................................................5
1-2 SAFETY INFORMATION........................................................................................6
1-3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .....................
1-5 GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW WIRELESS POEACCESS POINT ......................8
2. System and Network Setup..................................................................10
2-1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................10
2-2 CONNECTING TO WIRELESS ACCESS POINT USING WEB BROWSER..................22
2-2-1 Windows 95/98 IP address setup...........................................................................23
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup............................................................................25
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup...............................................................................27
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup............................................................................29
2-2-5 Connecting to Web Management Interface by web browser...............................31
2-4 SELECTAN OPER
2-4-1 AP Mode........
2-4-1-1 Multiple ESSID...............................................................................................39
2-4-2 Station-Infrastructure...............................
2-4-3 AP Bridge-Point to
2-4-4 AP Bridge-Point to
2-4-5 AP Bridge-WDS Mode..........................................................................................48
2-4-6 Universal Repeater................................................................................................51
2-5WPS SETTING ...................................................................................................54
2-6ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS......................................................................57
2-7WIRELESS SECURITY ....

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2-9 MAC FILTERING...............................................................................................74
2-10 SYSTEM UTILITY.............................................................................................77
2-10-1 Change Password................................................................................................77
3.
4-
2-10-2 IPAddress of the Wireless Access Point.............................................................79
2-10-3 DHCP Server.......................................................................................................81
Advanced Configuration......................................................................83
3-1 CONFIGURATION BACKUPAND RESTORE.........................................................83
3-2 FIRMWARE UPGRADE........................................................................................85
3-3 SYSTEM RESET (RESTART) ...............................................................................87
4. Appendix...............................................................................................89
4-1 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION..............................................................................89
4-2TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................90
3GLOSSARY .........................................................................................................92

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Just follow the instructions given in this user manual, you can complete the setup
procedure.
Other features of this Access Point include:
Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network standards - works with
other 802.11b/g/n wireless devices.
Complies with 802.3af PoE standard.
High speed wireless network, six times faster than conventional 802.11g
wireless network (up to 300Mbps).
Allows wireless devices to connect to existing wired network and share
network resources.
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 wireless data encryption.
Supports RADIUS server, only allows users listed in your authorization server
to use wireless network.
Supports MAC address filtering (Only allows specific wireless device of your
choice to connect to this Access Point).
Supports DHCP server function.
Supports point-to-point and point-to-multi point bridge function.
Supports WDS (Wireless Distributed System) repeater mode.
Supports Universal Repeater mode.
. Product Information
Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing DG-WA3000NP wireless LAN Access Point with PoE! With
this high cost-efficiency wireless Access Point, computers and wireless devices which
patible with IEEE 802.11n can connect to existing wired Ethernet network, at
up to 300Mbps. DG-WA3000NP also supports power over ethernet which
helps in easy installation, by eliminating the need of a dedicated power source for the
access point.
ith Quick Setup installation procedure, any computer user can setup a wireless
ent in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced users.

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o group the different wireless networks.
ion.
, simplifies wireless client setup
order to keep the safety of users and your property, please follow the safety
door.
humid area, like kitchen or
the car during summer.
red. Falling from a height would damage
uld
e (This is normal
t this Access Point on paper, cloth, or
Supports AP Client mode.
Supports four sets of ESSID t
Supports hidden SSID funct
Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
procedures. Even inexperienced users can setup a wireless network without
network technician’s help!
Easy to use web-based GUI (Graphical User Interface) for network
configuration and management purposes.
1-2 Safety Information
In
instructions mentioned below:
1. ThisAccess Point is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this Access
Point out
2. DO NOT place this Access Point close to a hot or
bathroom. Also, do not leave this Access Point in
3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the Access
Point first.
4. If you want to place this Access Point at a height or mount on the wall, please
make sure the Access Point is firmly secu
the Access Point and its accessories and warranty will be void.
5. Accessories of this Access Point, like antenna and power supply, are dangerous to
small children. They may put the small parts in their nose or mouth and it co
cause serious damage to them. KEEPTHIS ACCESS POINT OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
6. TheAccess Point will get heated up when used for a long tim
and is not a malfunction).DO NOT pu
other flammable materials.

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inside the Access Point. If you find that the
and
Access Point, warranty will be void.
for help.
e smoke coming out from the
Access Point or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the electrical
all the dealer of purchase for help.
nts
d.
ser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape Navigator
ing
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Quick Installation Guide
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7. There’s no user-serviceable part
Access Point is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase
ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the
8. If the Access Point falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your hand to
pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an
experienced electrical technician
9. If you smell something strange or even see som
power off immediately, and c
1-3 System Requireme
Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface car
Web brow
4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).
An available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz)
1-4 Package Contents
Before you start using this PoE Access Point, please check if there’s anything miss
in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:
DG-WA3000NP Wireless Access Point with PoE
3dBi dipole antenna (2 Nos.)
Switching Power Adapter (5V DC, 1A)
Rubber feet (4 Nos.)
Installation Guide CD (includes User Manual & Utility)
Patch cord (1 No.)

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1-5 Get familiar with your new wireless PoE Access Point
F ront Panel
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LED
Name Light Status LED Description Color
On Green The Access Point is switched on and
correctly powered.
PWR
On Wireless WPS mode is enabled.
Off Wireless network is switched off.
WLAN Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or
receiving data).
Amber
On LAN port is connected.
Off LAN port is not connected.
LAN Flashing
Green
LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

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Back Panel
Interfaces Description
Antennas Two reverse SMA antenna connectors for screwing
detachable antennas enclosed with the product.
Power Power connector, connects to power adapter.
LAN Local Area Network (LAN) port.
Reset / WPS Reset the Access Point to factory default settings (clear
all settings) or start WPS function. Press this button and
d f seconds to restor to factory
aul press this button for less than 5 seconds to
start W c
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and Network Setup
2-1 Hardware and Software Installation
Please follow the instructions mentioned below to build the network connection between
your new wireless PoE Access Point and your computers, network devices:
Hardware Installation:-
1. Fix two detachable dipole antennas to the antenna connectors of theAccess Point.
2. Connect the Access Point to ADSL modem, router, or switch/hub in your network
through the LAN port of the Access Point by using Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the power adapter (5V DC, 1A) to the wall socket, and then connect the other
end of it to the ‘Power’ socket of the Access Point.
4. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. ‘PWR’ LED should be steadily ON, ‘LAN’
LED should be ON if the Access Point is correctly connected to the ADSL modem,
itc LED is not ON, or any LED you expected is not ON,
heck
2. System
router or sw h/hub. If ‘PWR’
the cabling, or jump to ‘Section 4-2 Troubleshooting’ for possib
utions.
please rec le
s and sol reason
Note: You m
Acces
other
ust use the power adapter shipped along with the
s Point. DO NOT use any other power adapter from
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Insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive of notebook/desktop computer.
Software Installation:-
Explore the CD and execute the “APWizard.exe” file. Screen given below will
be displayed. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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the LAN port on the AP and the
other end to one of the LAN ports on the router. Power ON the router and the
e
above steps again else click ‘Next’ to continue.
Connect one end of the network cable to
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New Password” fields blank.
Click ‘Log in’ to continue.
Enter the AP’s password to log in to the AP. The default password is “1234”.
It is recommended to change the AP’s password to protect it from being
accessed by other users. If you do not wish to change the current password,
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Configure the IP Address of AP for future management. Click ‘Next’ to
continue.
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Select an operation mode for your Access Point and click ‘Next’. The wizard
will guide you to finish the following corresponding settings.

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Configure the settings for the operation mode you have selected.
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Access Point
Configure the SSID and Channel Number. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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Univer
P’s SSID Click on ‘Site Survey’, a “Wireless Site Survey” window will
ppear. Select the wireless router or AP you wish to repeat and click ‘Connect’. Next,
configure a r for the
peater to be identified.
sal Repeater
To configure Root A
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AP Client
Click on ‘Site Survey’, “Wireless Site Survey” window will appear. Select the wireless
router or AP you wish to connect and click ‘Connect’, or enter your wireless network’s
SSID manually. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
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int / Point-to-MultiPoint / WDS Bridge
or bridge mode, you need at least two Access Points. We will use Point-to-Point Bridge
as an example.
Select a channel number you wish to use and enter the MAC address of the other Access
Point for the bridge. Click ‘Next’.
Point-to-Po
Note: Same setup procedure applies to Point-to-Point Bridge, Point-to-
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ded to use WPA2-
PSK (AES) which is the most secured encryption for general users.
Configure the wireless security settings. It is recommen
Then Click ‘Next’.

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 Verify the settings you have configured and click ‘Restart’.