Gemtek WX-1516 User manual

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WX-1516
Hot Spot Access Point
User's Manual
Apr. 20, 2003 (Draft 1.0)
Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.

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Contents
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.7
2.8
2.8.1
2.8.2
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
3.4.5
3.4.6
3.4.7
3.4.8
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Wireless networking basics and advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Adding Access Points to your (network) environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Extending a wired network with one or more Access Points . . . . . . . .
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Creating a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Creating a gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installing the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Access Point environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Physical installation of the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Desktop installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Wall mount installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connecting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ethernet port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Unlocking the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Resetting to the default factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connecting to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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When to configure the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Starting the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using KickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installing KickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Launching KickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Select wireless ethernet device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Change IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Static IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Set Gateway address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Changing IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ready to start the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.5
3.6
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.8.1
4.8.2
4.9
4.9.1
4.9.2
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
5.6.4
5.7
5.8
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Federal Communication Commission Interference tatement…………....51
R&TTE Compliance tatement………………………………………….….……52
Launching the Web Interface directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents of the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Basic configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IP addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Extending a wired network with one or more Access Points . . . . . . . . .
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Creating a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Creating a gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using a DHCP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Adding multiple Access Points to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connecting Access Points via Ethernet links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connecting Access Points via wireless links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Network Setup in general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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WAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LAN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Advanced configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Settings Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Event reporting/logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Identifying the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Security against unauthorized network access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Security against eavesdropping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Security against unauthorized configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Port forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Upgrading the Access Point firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Getting started
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your 11 Mbps WLAN Access Point.
The package you have received contains the following items:
˙user manual
˙11 Mbps WLAN Access Point
˙power adapter
˙CD containing configuration software and this manual
1.2 Contents of this manual
Table 1-1 Contents of this manual
Chapter When to read:
Thischapter(Getting Started)Read this chapter for general information on wireless networks.
Chapter 2: ‘Installingthe
AccessPoint’on page8
Read this for information on how to install and connect the Access
Point to your (network) environment.
Chapter 3: ‘Connecting totheAccess
Point ’on page14
Read this chapter when you want to connect to an Access Point to
configure it.
Chapter 4: ‘Basic
Configuration’ page20
Read this chapter when you want to configure the Access Point for
use in common situations (the ones listed in section 1.4: ‘Adding
AccessPointsto your (network) environment’).
Chapter 5: ‘Advanced
Configuration’onpage 31
Read this chapter when you want tomake full use of the Access
Point’s advanced capabilities.
Chapter 6: ‘Trouble shooting’on page
43
Read this chapter when the Access Point does not function
properly.
1.3 Wireless networking basics and advantages
A wireless network connects computers to each other using radio
technology. This offers you the freedom to move around the area
and work anywhere within range of an Access Point. Such a wireless
network is called a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network).
Access Points can be connected to a wired (Ethernet) network. This
allows wireless clients to communicate with computers on the wired
network. This type of network is called a LAN (Local Area Network).
An Access Point can also act as a gateway. You can connect the

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Access Point to your internet connection (for example a cable modem
or ADSL modem), and use the wireless LAN to connect your
computers to the internet. The internet, or any other network outside
the gateway, is called a WAN (Wide Area Network).
1.4 Adding Access Points to your (network) environment
Where to place and how to connect an Access Point depends
entirely on your specific (network) environment. The
following sections give some guidelines on how to add Access
Points to your environment.
An Access Point can be used to:
˙connect to a single computer (see section 1.4.1)
˙extend an existing wired network (see section 1.4.2)
˙create a wireless network (see section 1.4.3)
˙create a gateway to the internet (see section 1.4.4)
These are not the only ways you can use an Access Point. You
can adapt these basic scenarios for use in your network
environment.
The scenarios listed below are described in more detail in
chapter 4: ‘Basic configuration’
The Access Point also has a number of advanced functions.
These are not required for the Access Point to function, but
are optional. These functions are described in chapter 5:
‘Advanced configuration’.

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1.4.1 Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer
You can connect an Access Point directly to your computer.
Figure 1-2 Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer
You need to use a crossover cable to connect the Access Point
directly to your computer.
1.4.2 Extending a wired network with one or more Access Points
You can extend existing wired networks with wireless capability by
adding Access Points to them.
Figure 1-3 Adding an Access Point to a wired network

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1.4.3 Creating a wireless network
You can use an Access Point to set up a wireless network.
Figure 1-4 Wireless network
1.4.4 Creating a gateway
You can use an Access Point to set up a gateway to the internet.
Figure 1-5 Wireless network with internet gateway

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2 Installing the AccessPoint
2.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the physical installation of an Access Point.
Table 2-1 Overview of this chapter
Section Describes
2.2 Where to install an Access Point
2.3, 2.4, 2.5 How to install an Access Point.
2.6 How to connect the AccessPoint.
2.7 Explanation of the LEDs.
2.8 How to unlock/reset the Access Point.
2.2 Access Point environment
When you install an Access Point, you must consider the following
items:
˙connection to a power outlet
˙connection to the network
˙environment of the Access Point (heat/humidity)
˙range of the Access Point
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2.3 Physical installation of the Access Point
For best performance, install the Access Point in a vertical position.
Figure 2-1 The Access Point
The Access Point can be installed in 2 different ways:
˙on a desktop
˙mounted to a wall
The stand is used for desktop placement.
2.4 Desktop installation
Determine where you want to place the Access Point. Make sure you
have a clear area on a desktop.
You can insert the Access Point into the stand as shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Access Point for desktop use
No mounting materials are required

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2.5 Wall mount installation
Note: Before you start drilling holes into a wall, make sure that part
of the wall is clear of electricity, water and gas pipes.
The wall mount package contains two screws and plugs to fasten the
Access Point to the wall.
Figure 2-3 Mounting the Access Point on a wall
Step by step wall mount installation:
1. Determine the position of the screws. The screws must be 5 cm apart
to fit the keyholes at the back of the Access Point.
2. Drill the holes in the wall (at the appropriate size for the plugs).
3. Insert the plugs into the holes.
4. Fasten the screws into the plugs, and leave about 3 mm of space
between wall and screw head.
5. Attach the Access Point to the screws: there are two keyholes ○
1in
the back of the Access Point. The screwheads fit into the large half of
the keyholes. Once the screwheads are inside the keyholes, the
Access Point can drop ○
2, locking the screwheads into the small half
of the keyholes.
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