Funkwerk W500 User manual

Copyright ©February 2010 Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH
Version 2.1
User Manual
funkwerk W500

Purpose This document describes the installation and usage of the funkwerk W500.
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How to Reach Funkwerk
Enterprise Communications
GmbH
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH
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Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.funkwerk-ec.com

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1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Technical Features and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Checking for Completeness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Mechanical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1 Access to the Web-based
Configuration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1.1 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.1.2 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2 Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2.1 WPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2.2 Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.2.3 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.2.4 MAC Address Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.3 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.3.1 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.3.2 Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.3.3 Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.4 Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.4.1 Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.4.2 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.4.3 List of Associated Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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4Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.1 Bridge Mode with WEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.1.1 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.1.2 Navigation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4.1.3 Setting Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
4.1.4 Advanced Settings / Setting MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
4.1.5 Checking Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.2 Access Point Mode with WPA2-PSK and MAC Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
4.2.1 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.2.2 Navigation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4.2.3 Setting Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
4.2.4 Setting the Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4.2.5 Checking Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
4.3 AP + Repeater Mode with WPA2-PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
4.3.1 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
4.3.2 Navigation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
4.3.3 Setting Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
4.3.4 Setting the Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
4.4 Wireless Client Mode with WPA2-PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
4.4.1 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
4.4.2 Navigation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
4.4.3 Setting Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
4.4.4 Wireless Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
4.4.5 Security Mode for the Wireless Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
4.4.6 Checking the Client’s Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
5Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
5.1 Replacement, Repair and Refund for Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
5.2 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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6Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.1 General Safety Precautions in English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6.2 Allgemeine Sicherheitshinweise in Deutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6.3 Indicaciones generales de seguridad en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6.4 Consignes générales de sécurité en français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
6.5 Indicazioni generali di sicurezza in italiano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
6.6 Ogólne instrukcje bezpieczeñstwa w jêzyku polskim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
6.7 Considerações genéricas em matéria de segurança,
em português . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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Introduction 1
1Introduction
This product was specially designed to satisfy the needs of small offices
or home offices.
It represents a complete solution for wireless networking and is very easy to
configure and operate without any special prior technical knowledge. This Man-
ual contains instructions for installing and configuring W500. Please read this
Manual thoroughly before you install and use this product. This way you will be
able to derive the maximum benefit from the functionality of the device.
1.1 Technical Features and Advantages
■Interoperable with IEEE 802.11g wireless devices
■Support for AP, wireless client, repeater and bridge modes
■High security: WEP encryption (64, 128 and 152 bit), 802.1x (EAP-TLS,
EAP-TTLS, LEAP, EAP-PEAP), WPA/WPA-PSK, WPA2/WPA2-PSK, wire-
less MAC filter list
■Direct interface to IEEE 802.3 Fast Ethernet networks (10/100-BaseTX RJ-
45 LAN port)
■Supports data rates of 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
■Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows users to automatically establish a con-
nection between W500 and WPS-capable wireless clients. Users can con-
figure the wireless client for the connection with W500 at the press of a but-
ton.

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1.2 System Configurations
W500 can be set up for a wealth of network systems configurations.
Wireless Infrastructure In a wireless infrastructure, W500 acts as an access point (AP) with repeater.
The access point links wireless clients with one another. Here the AP is at the
center of all wireless communication. This makes communication more effi-
cient, because the wireless adapters do not have to be within direct range of
each other.
Wireless Infrastructure
with Stations in the
Wired LAN
W500 allows access to your wired LAN. A LAN with integrated wired and wire-
less components is known as infrastructure configuration. A group of WLAN-PC
users and an access point form a basic service set (BSS). Each wireless con-
nected PC in this BSS can make contact with every computer in your wired net-
work via the access point.

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2 Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the initial setup of the access point (AP).
2.1 Checking for Completeness
Make sure the following parts are present prior to installation:
■W500
■Ethernet cable
■Power supply unit
■Product CD
If any of these parts are missing or damaged, please contact your vendor for
further assistance.
2.2 System Requirements
Required for installing W500:
1. A power socket (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) for power supply to the access
point.
2. An Ethernet network.

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2.3 Mechanical Description
Top side of W500:

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The following table describes the LEDs and their significance:
LED
designation Color Description
Steady green Power supply established.
LINK Orange ON: 10 Mbps connection established at
LAN port.
BLINKING: Sending or receiving data via
the LAN port.
Green ON: 100 Mbps connection established at
LAN port.
BLINKING: Sending or receiving data via
the LAN port.
WLAN Green BLINKING:Sending or receiving data via
the wireless connection.
WPS
button/LED
----- After activating WPS in "Push
Button" mode, to be used as
described in Chapter 4.2.1.

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W500 rear panel:
2.4 Hardware Installation
Perform the following steps to set up W500.
Select Location Decide on the location of W500 before installation. The location must be care-
fully selected in order to ensure the best radio range for W500. The most favor-
able location for installing W500 is usually at the center of the required radio
coverage area. Attempt to install the mobile stations within line of sight of W500.
Obstacles can impair the performance of W500.
Connection/
operating
element
Description
POWER Power supply: 12 V DC, 1.0 A (min.).
RESET The Reset button resets the system settings to the factory
defaults. Keep the Reset button depressed for at least
three seconds. After releasing the button W500 reboots.
ETHERNET LAN port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
ANT The antenna is included with the device. Please screw the
antenna into the jack (ANT) and align it vertically.

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Positioning W500 You can place W500 on a flat surface such as a table or cupboard or mount the
unit upright e.g. on a wall. The W500 antenna works best in an open environ-
ment with as few obstacles as possible.
Connecting the
Ethernet Cable
W500 supports a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection. Connect one end of the
Ethernet cable to the W500 RJ-45 connector. Connect the other end of the RK-
45 cable with a switch, hub or computer.
Establishing Power
Supply
Connect the power supply unit with the power supply. W500 automatically starts
a self-test. Wait for around a minute until the WLAN LED is lit steady and W500
switches to normal operation.
Defining Settings for
Wireless Devices
For accessing W500 the wireless devices (802.11b or 802.11g standard) must
be configured according to the W500 settings. The default settings for W500 are
as follows:
NETWORK NAME: Funkwerk-ec
CHANNEL:6
OPERATING MODE:AP
WLAN SECURITY:OFF
Note
The W500 access point must only be operated with the approved power supply
unit supplied.
Note
It is strongly recommended to set WLAN SECURITY to ON and to change the
W500 security mode fromdisabled (default settings) to WPA2-PSK
(recommended setting). Please find the necessary setup steps in Chapter
4.2.4 (Setting Security Mode).

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Configuration 3
3 Configuration
W500 allows IP configuration via the ComPoint Manager and detailed set-
up with a web browser.
3.1 Access to the Web-based
Configuration Program
If you do not wish to use the fixed W500 IP address192.168.0.252, please install
the ComPoint Manager software. You can find it on the product CD or on our
website. ComPoint Manager allows you to localize W500 within your network
without difficulty and define another IP address suitable for the network. The
use of ComPoint Manager is explained in the documentation for this tool.
The following instructions guide you through the installation of W500 with the
example of its preset IP address.
1. Connect your computer wireless or via a cable to W500. Please set a fixed
IP address on your computer. It must be in the range 192.168.0.X, whereby
"X" must not be 254 or 252. If you wish to establish a wireless connection,
you first have to set the configuration described below in the computer.
–SSID: Funkwerk-ec
–CHANNEL: 6
–WLAN SECURITY: disabled
–OPERATION MODE:AP
–WLAN: ON
2. Open your web browser, in the address field enter the W500 IP address
and press Enter. The W500 standard address is http://192.168.0.252.
Note
Not all functions of FEC ComPoint Manager are available for W500. The
localization of devices in the network and the IP configuration of FEC devices
are supported. Please note that W500 is not compatible with the Funkwerk
WLAN management software applications WILMA or WMS.

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3. The USER is ’admin’ and the default PASSWORD is ’funkwerk’.
The web-based configuration program offers you several options for monitoring
and configuring W500.
After logging on you arrive at the homepage. Here you find the buttons Status,
System, Wireless LAN, Management and Monitoring. The main menu con-
tains links to all parts of the web configuration interface.

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Configuration 3
3.1.1 Status
The STATUS page offers a brief description of the device and its status. The dis-
played device status includes DEVICE INFORMATION, IP SETTINGS and WIRELESS
SETTINGS.
Figure 3-1: Status

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3.1.2 System
Figure 3-2: System
DEVICE SETTINGS:The device name serves to identify your access point. The de-
fault is W500 plus the 6 last digits of the MAC address.
This makes it easier for you to manage your access point if there are several
APs in your network. You can also use the name of the AP for web management
access (e.g. http://W5005cbac7).
IP ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT: You can define the IP address for your access point in
this section. You have the option of using a fixed IP address or of obtaining the
IP address automatically using DHCP.
Note
On completion of the settings, click OK to implement the changes.

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Configuration 3
3.2 Wireless
3.2.1 WPS Settings
The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) specification is overseen by the Wi-Fi Alli-
ance and primarily serves to simplify setup and management of security func-
tions for Wi-Fi networks.
The access point supports three WPS configuration methods: Client's PIN,
AP's PIN and Push Button. To enable the WPS function click the check box
ENABLE WPS.
Figure 3-3: WPS settings
PIN Client After selecting the WPS configuration method PIN Client enter the PIN and the
pre-shared key generated from the WPS wireless client on attempting to estab-
lish connection with the AP. Alternatively, you can enter your own PSK. Click
OK to immediately start the WPS process.

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PIN AP If the PIN AP WPS configuration method is selected, the AP automatically gen-
erates a PIN. Click OK to save the configuration and to enter the generated PIN
in the wireless client WPS program. In this case, start the process start from the
wireless client WPS program.
Push Button W500 supports software PBC (calling up WPS mode from a software button)
and hardware PBC (calling up WPS mode by pressing a button on the device).
To use software PBC, select WPS Configuration Mode Push Button and en-
ter the pre-shared key. Click Start PBC to start the WPS process. If you wish to
use the hardware WPS button, the WPS Enable check box must be selected.
Keep the Hardware WPS button depressed for at least three seconds. After re-
leasing the button the AP switches to the WPS mode for two minutes. During
these two minutes you have to arrange for the wireless client to establish a WPS
connection with the AP using the same PBC mode.
3.2.2 Wireless Settings
In this menu you can undertake changes to the settings for wireless network op-
eration. In GENERAL SETTINGS changes can be made to OPERATION MODE,
NETWORK NAME, CHANNEL and WIRELESS MODE,in ADVANCED SETTINGS additional
parameters such as OUTPUT POWER or DATA RATE MANAGEMENT are accessible
for changing.