Funkwerk W1002 User manual

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This documentation was compiled and translated by ExperTeach GmbH.
Status: 05 May 2006 5400407283

I
Table of Contents
Preface ..............................................................................................................III
Knowledge Prerequisites .................................................................................IV
Manual Conventions .......................................................................................IV
Important Text Passages .................................................................................. V
funkwerk Service ............................................................................................... V
The Product Package .......................................................................................VI
Hardware Description and Commissioning ............................................. 1-1
The funkwerk Wx002 ....................................................................... 1-1
The Power Supply ............................................................................. 1-2
Commissioning ................................................................................. 1-3
After Successful Commissioning ..................................................... 1-6
The Basic Configuration ............................................................................. 1-7
Booting the ComPoint Manager ...................................................... 1-7
Performing the Basic Configuration ................................................ 1-8
Conventions for Interface Names .................................................... 1-9
Selecting the Frequency in the 2.4 GHz Band ............................... 1-11
Configuring the Ethernet ............................................................... 1-12
Security Measures for your Wireless LAN .................................... 1-12
Resetting the Password ................................................................... 1-16
The ComPoint Manager .............................................................................. 2-1
The User Interface of the ComPoint Manager ................................ 2-2
The Functions of the ComPoint Manager ...................................... 2-4
The funkwerk Wx002 User Interface ......................................................... 3-1
The User Interface via Telnet ........................................................... 3-1
The Browser-Based User Interface .................................................. 3-5
The User Interface via SSH .............................................................. 3-9
The User Interface via Secure Web .................................................. 3-9
funkwerk Wx002 AccessPoint .................................................................... 4-1
The Status Menu ............................................................................... 4-2
The Config Menu ............................................................................ 4-20
The Control Menu .......................................................................... 4-70
The Refresh Command .................................................................. 4-92

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The Help Command ....................................................................... 4-92
The Exit Command ........................................................................ 4-92
funkwerk Wx002 Bridge Port ..................................................................... 5-1
Using the funkwerk Wx002 Bridge .................................................. 5-1
Preconditions for Use of Links with funkwerk Wx002 Bridges ..... 5-5
Configuring the funkwerk Wx002 Bridge ....................................... 5-8
VLAN Configuration ................................................................................... 6-1
Setting up a VLAN ............................................................................ 6-2
Adding a Port to a VLAN ................................................................. 6-2
Viewing the VLAN Configuration ................................................... 6-4
Defining Rules for Receiving Frames on Individual Ports ............. 6-4
Viewing the Receive Rules ................................................................ 6-6
The LED States ............................................................................................ A-1
Assignment of LEDs to Ports .......................................................... A-1
Technical Data and Specifications ............................................................ B-1
Frequencies and Channels ................................................................ B-1
Specifications ..................................................................................... B-1
Glossary ....................................................................................................... C-1
Index ............................................................................................................ D-1

III
Preface
The W1002 and W2002 access points are manufactured environ-
ment friendly and are compliant to the RoHS directive. They sup-
port the latest WLAN technology and have been designed for use
in professional environments in particular.
Depending on the model, the access points are equipped with one
or two radio modules and two or four antennas for antenna diver-
sity for optimized coverage under heavy conditions, thus allowing
them to meet a wide variety of requirements.
When using data of different applications it´s important to prio-
rize some of them. The Wx002 series supports WMM (Wireless
Multimedia), a technique to priorize certain data of applications
like video or voice in order to provide maximum of transmission
quality for time critical applications.
In addition to the WLAN standards 802.11b and 802.11g, these
devices also support 802.11a as well as its European counterpart,
the 802.11h, to enable a data throughput rate of up to 54 Mbps in
the 5 GHz frequency range as well. This is particularly advisable
for building bridge solutions in outdoor areas.
Furthermore, these products also support such modem processes
as Multi SSID and VLAN, with which up to 16 virtual access
points can be mapped per radio module. These access points can
be secured one against the other, thus allowing guest access for
customers, for example. Different security levels and encryption
processes can be assigned to each SSID.
To ensure highest security, the devices support the 802.1x and
802.11i (WPA, WPA2) security standards. The systems can be reli-
ably configured using SSH, SSL or alternatively via https (in pre-
paration) as well. When used as bridges, the devices support the
automatic bridge mode and are able to secure bridge connections
with the help of TKIP and AES encryption.

IV
Knowledge Prerequisites
It is assumed that the reader possesses or is in the process of acqui-
ring the following knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of the setup of networks,
• Knowledge of the basic networking terms and concepts, such
as server, client, and IP address,
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following text styles for the purpose of gui-
ding through the instructions:
• References to other manuals, chapters, or sections are repre-
sented in blue (on the online help screen and in the PDF ver-
sion of the manual) and are underlined.
Example:
See Manual Conventions.
• Menus, folders, functions, hardware labels, switch settings,
systems messages, etc. are represented in
italics.
Example:
Push the switch to the off position.
• Menus, functions, and subfunctions are separated from each
other by the “>” character.
Example:
Select File > Open...
• Keys you need to press simultaneously are indicated by a “+”
character preceding the second key.
Example:
Press Alt+A.

V
Important Text Passages
Important text passages are marked with symbols in the margin,
which have the following meanings:
Caution:
Contains information which has to be observed in order to avoid
damaging the hardware or software.
Note:
Contains important general or additional information on a speci-
fic topic.
Prerequisite:
Advises you of any prerequisites which have to be fulfilled to per-
form the subsequent steps.
funkwerk Service
Do you have any questions on our products or do you require spe-
cific information on artem ComPoint?
You can contact us, as follows:
• Internet: http://www.artem.de/
• E-mail (hotline): [email protected]

VI
The Product Package
The following components should be contained in your funkwerk
Wx002 product package.
• Cable sets/power supply:
• Ethernet cable (RJ-45, STP)
• Power supply (12 V/220 V)
• Self-adhesive feet, for use of Wx002 as desktop device
• Antennas:
• Mounting kit
• 2 external, screw-on standard antennas (at W1002)
• 4 external, screw-on standard antennas (at W2002)
• Companion CD-ROM
•Documentation:
• User Manuel (on CD)
• Quick start flyer (printed)
• Safety Instructions (printed)
• R&TTE Compliance Information (printed)
Note:
If your funkwerk product package does not meet your demands,
please contact our artem Service (see Section funkwerk Service).
You can find a description of the standard components of the
funkwerk Wx002 product package in Chapter Hardware Descrip-
tion and Commissioning.

Hardware Description and Commissioning
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Hardware Description and Commissioning
This section contains photographs and figures of the individual
components of the funkwerk Wx002 product package, as well as
further information on the parts in question.
The funkwerk Wx002
The funkwerk Wx002 can be equipped with various antenna
systems. Optionally, external standard antennas, which are
screwed on, can be used. It can either be used as a tabletop unit, or
it can be wall-mounted using the clips underside the case.
Front View of the W1002/W2002
The front side of the W1002 accommodates the two ports to screw
on the external standard antennas. W2002 offers two connectors
for external standard antennas at the front and at the rear.
W1002
W2002

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Rear View of the funkwerk Wx002
The rear side of the Wx002 accommodates the jack for the power
supply and an RJ45 jack for the Ethernet connection. Additionally
the two connectors for external standard antennas (W2002 only).
The Power Supply
The power supply is shipped as plug-in power supply.
Note:
If you require foreign adapters or power supplies, please contact
our funkwerk Service (see Section funkwerk Service).
The Wx002 product package contains a power supply. For data
informations see Section Technical Data and Specifications on
Page B –1.
Jack for
Power Supply
Ports for
Ethernet ETH1/ETH2
(RJ45)
I/O Jack
(DB15)
Ports to screw on the external
antennas (only at W2002)

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Commissioning
The following section describes how to commission the funkwerk
Wx002. This procedure is performed in several steps:
1. Screwing on the external standard antenna(s)
2. Gluing on the feet if you wish to use the Wx002 as desktop
device, respectively assembly on the wall
3. Connection to the power supply
4. Connect the funkwerk Wx002 to the Ethernet. Select either
port ETH1 or ETH2. The second port serves to cascade
several devices.
Connecting both Ethernet interfaces to the same switch
may cause loops.
Screwing on the External Antennas
If you wish to use external antennas to set up a radio link via the
funkwerk Wx002, these have to be screwed in at the correspond-
ing ports at the front.
1. Screw in the external antenna, respectively both standard
antennas at the corresponding ports. Please adjust the
antenna to the desired position before tightening the screw
nut. Once you have tightened the screw nut, the radiator
can no longer be rotated.
2. If two antennas are connected to the Wx002 in order to use
Antenna Diversity, these must be installed so that they keep
a minimum distance of 6 cm. The optimum distance is 12
cm.
In strongly reflecting environments, it is advisable to adjust
the antennas in an angle of 90°. In order to do this, adjust
the antennas in V form.
The funkwerk Wx002 as Desktop Device
1. To use the Wx002 as desktop device, attach the four self-
adhesive feet at the lower side of the device.

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Mounting the funkwerk Wx002 on the Wall
The clips underside the case are for wall-mounting Wx002.
Connection to the Power Supply
1. Take the power supply unit and insert the corresponding
plug into the respective jack of the funkwerk Wx002.
2. Subsequently, insert the power supply into the mains
socket (110 - 240 V).
3. The status LEDs indicate whether the Wx002 is properly
connected to the power supply.
Power supply
Connection on the
Ethernet

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Connection to the Ethernet
1. Take one end of an RJ45 patch cable and insert it into the
ETH1 or the ETH2 jack of the Wx002. Please only use an
Ethernet port for the connection or configuration of the
device.
Note:
The standard patch cable (RJ45-RJ45) is designed symmet-
rically. It is therefore not possible to confuse the cable ends.
2. Insert the other end into a free Ethernet port.

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After Successful Commissioning
After connecting the funkwerk Wx002 to the power supply and
setting up a connection to your Ethernet, the funkwerk Wx002 is
ready for use if the following prerequisites are fulfilled:
Prerequisite:
If you are using a PC with an funkwerk radio client, e.g. a laptop
with an funkwerk W-client, you can immediately access your Eth-
ernet via the Wx002, since the communications parameters match
in this configuration.
You may also use any other standard-compatible radio card. In
this case, the radio card ought to be in the state of the first com-
missioning, i.e. it should not be preconfigured.
Note:
To adapt the radio client to already existing configurations of
wireless networks, specific settings of the communications
parameters are required.
funkwerk
Wx002 Desktop PC
Mobile PC

The Basic Configuration
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Prerequisite:
To make the required settings, you have to assign an IP address to
the funkwerk Wx002 via the ComPoint Manager (see Section The
Basic Configuration on page Page B1 – 7). Afterwards, you can
start the configuration via a terminal program (e.g. Telnet) or a
browser.
The Basic Configuration
This chapter describes which steps have to be performed in order
to assign an IP address to your funkwerk Wx002 via the ComPoint
Manager.
To configure an IP address for your funkwerk Wx002, carry out
the following steps:
Prerequisite:
The PC which you use to configure the IP address for your
funkwerk Wx002 has to be connected to the same network as the
funkwerk Wx002 to be configured.
Booting the ComPoint Manager
1. Insert the supplied CD into the drive of the corresponding
computer.
2. Carry out the instructions of the CD wizard and install the
ComPoint Manager.
3. Start the ComPoint Manager from the Start > Programs >
funkwerk > ComPoint Manager menu.
The following dialog box is displayed:

The Basic Configuration
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The ComPoint Manager identifies the units installed in your net-
work.
Performing the Basic Configuration
1. Double-click the MAC address of the device to be config-
ured in the list. If you do not know the MAC address of the
device: there is a label attached to each device which con-
tains the most important specifications, among them the
MAC address.
The following dialog box is displayed:

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2. Enter the network parameters (Device name, IP address,
Subnetmask, and Gateway) and confirm them with OK.
Note:
The parameter Device name may consist of 32 characters, as a
maximum.
When entering the parameter Device name, only the letters from
“a” to “z”, “A” to “Z”, the digits “0” to “9”, the hyphen “-”, and the
dot “.” must be used to avoid errors caused if other systems inter-
pret the parameter Device name. The first character has to be a let-
ter, the last character must not be a dot “.” or a hyphen “-”. A single
character is not permitted as a name.
Your funkwerk Wx002 can now be reached with its IP address
over the Ethernet via a web browser and/or via Telnet and can be
configured.
Conventions for Interface Names
This chapter illustrates the conventions for the funkwerk Wx002
interface names.
Note:
Antennas
of the 2 radio cards
(wl1_xxx, wl2_xxx)

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With funkwerk Wx002 which are only equipped with the one
card, the card is designated wl1_xxx on the user interface.
Name Conventions for the Wireless Ports
The names of the wireless ports on the user interface of the funk-
werk Wx002 consist of the following elements:
1. wl, wl stands for wireless
2. Number of the physical port (1 or 2)
3. _ap, ap stands for AccessPoint port type
4. _br, br stands for bridge port type
For example:
• wl2_ap
In the following descriptions, the designation <Wireless Port>
will be used.
Name Conventions for the Ethernet Port
The name of the Ethernet port on the user interface of the
funkwerk Wx002 consists of the following elements:
1. eth, eth stands for Ethernet
The name of the Ethernet port is:
• eth1 (1oo Mbps)
In the following descriptions, the designation <Ethernet port>
will be used.
Name Conventions for the Interfaces
The names of the interfaces on the user interface of the funkwerk
Wx002 consist of the following elements:
1. le
for the Ethernet interface type

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2. Number of the interface
(e.g. le0 or le1)
Selecting the Frequency in the 2.4 GHz Band
Although wireless networks can be logically separated by setting
the network name, they can still physically interfere with each
other if they are operated on the same radio channel or on chan-
nels which are close together.
Consequently, if you operate two or more wireless networks
within short distance, it is advisable to assign different channels to
the networks. Since a network also allocates a part of its adjacent
channels, these channels should be at least 4 channels apart from
each other.
To select the channel frequency, proceed as follows:
1. In order to set up a Telnet connection, boot the ComPoint
Manager and select Configuration > Telnet.
2. When the password prompt appears, log in as an adminis-
trator by entering the password funkwerk. This password
has been preset for the admin user level as a factory default.
3. Select Config > Ports > <Wireless Port> > RF settings, select
the entry Channel, and confirm by pressing “Enter” or the
right arrow key.
4. On the right side of the table, a list of channels or fre-
quency options will be displayed.
5. The factory default setting for all ports is “Auto_DFS”, i.e.
automatic channel selection. You can also select channels
manually. If you wish to do this, make sure that the clients
in question do support the channels selected by you.
Note:

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The number of the available channels is not identical for all
device generations. You should, therefore, also refer to the
current data sheet for your funkwerk Wx002. As a rule,
however, channels 1 to 11 are available.
In the case of devices where the factory default setting is
not “Auto_DFS”, the preset parameter for port wl1 is
channel 1 with 2412 MHz, i.e. 2.412 GHz. The preset value
for port wl2 is channel 11 with 2,462 MHz.
6. Select the desired frequency by using the arrow keys and
confirm by pressing Enter.
Configuring the Ethernet
With the basic configuration of the ComPoint Manager, you have
already configured the IP address, the subnet mask, and the gate-
way for the funkwerk Wx002.
You will find further parameters for configuring the Ethernet port
under Config > Ports > <Ethernet Port> (e.g. eth1).
These parameters are:
•Interface
•Autonegmode
•Actualvalue
You will find the description of the individual parameters in
Section Config > Ports > Port <Ethernet Port>, Page 4–24.
Security Measures for your Wireless LAN
In order to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless LAN, you
ought to take the following measures: