I-O Wireless AWS-110 User manual

Access Point User’s Guide
Model AWS-110
Version 1.1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................3
2 CONNECT THE ACCESS POINT TO THE NETWORK ...................................4
2.1 Install the Hardware...................................................................................4
2.2 Configure the Access Point .......................................................................4
3 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION..........................................................................5
3.1 Install Driver Under Windows 98 ...............................................................5
3.2 Install Driver Under Windows Me ..............................................................6
3.3 Install Driver Under Windows 2000 ...........................................................6
4 INSTALL THE CONFIGURATION UTILITIES ..................................................8
5 USB CONFIGURATION UTILITY .....................................................................9
5.1 Access the USB Configuration Utility.........................................................9
5.2 Setting the IP Address...............................................................................9
5.3 Configuration Utility..................................................................................11
5.4 Firmware Download.................................................................................14
5.5 Version Information .................................................................................15
5.6 Exit the Utility...........................................................................................15
6 SNMP MANAGER CONFIGURATION UTILITY .............................................16
6.1 Access the SNMP Manager Configuration Utility.....................................16
6.2 Setting the IP Address.............................................................................17
6.3 File...........................................................................................................17
6.3.1 Find Access Point ..........................................................................17
6.3.2 Connect to Access Point ................................................................18
6.3.3 Download Changes........................................................................19
6.4 Setup .......................................................................................................20
6.4.1 Bridge IP Configuration ..................................................................20
6.4.2 Privacy Option................................................................................21
6.4.3 Wireless Operational Settings........................................................22
6.5 Commands ..............................................................................................24
6.5.1 Reset Device..................................................................................24
6.5.2 Restore Defaults ............................................................................24
6.6 Info...........................................................................................................25
6.7 Traps .......................................................................................................26
6.8 Network ...................................................................................................26
6.9 Help .........................................................................................................27
7 FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY ...................................................................28
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICES...........................................................................29
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................30
HARDWARE WARRANTY .................................................................................32
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT................................................................33
PRODUCT SUPPORT AND WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION POLICY ............35

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1 Introduction
The I-O Wireless Access Point allows you to create an infrastructure type
wireless network (LAN). The wireless Access Point converts airwave data into
wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless
clients. Connecting multiple Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can
further extend the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device
moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another.
As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one access point domain to
another and still maintain seamless connection to the network.
Features:
•Complies with the IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread specification
•Complies with IEEE 802.3 specification
•Supports 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps Data Rates on the wireless interface
•Supports 10 Mbps Data Rate on the Ethernet interface
•WEP 64-bit data encryption for security
•Roaming capability
•Provides SNMP V1 management
•Remote management via SNMP protocol
•Local management via USB interface
•Firmware upgrade via USB interface
•Requires 5V@800mA power supply
•FCC Certified under Part 15 to Operate in 2.4GHz ISM Band
•Driver Support Microsoft Windows ® 98, Me and 2000

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2 Connect the Access Point to the
Network
2.1 Install the Hardware
Connecting the I-O Wireless Access Point to the network is as simple as
connecting a hub or switch to another hub or switch.
1. Connect the Ethernet port of the Access Point to a hub or switch.
2. Connect the power supply to the Access Point. The three LEDs will turn on.
The middle LED will flicker as it is an indicator of activity on the Ethernet line.
2.2 Configure the Access Point
Configuring the Access Point involves setting the IP Address, a sub-net mask,
assigning a wireless network name, and setting up security for the wireless
network. There are a number of other configuration parameters that may be set,
but using the default values generally meets the needs of most installations.
There are two ways to configure the Access Point:
•Locally using the USB interface. This method connects a PC directly to the
Access Point using the USB interface. A USB driver and configuration utility
must be installed on the PC to use this method.
•Remotely using the Ethernet link. This method uses an SNMP configuration
utility installed on a PC to connect to the Access Point over the Ethernet link.
The following sections describe how to install the USB driver and configuration
utilities as well as using the utilities to configure the Access Point. After you
determine which configuration method you will use (locally with USB or remotely
via Ethernet) go to the appropriate section.
Note: If you are going to the USB interface, you will need to install the USB
driver before installing the configuration utilities.

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3 USB Driver Installation
The USB Driver is installed on the PC that will be connected to the Access Point
via the USB cable. With this type of connection, you will be able to configure the
Access Point prior to using it on the Ethernet LAN.
1. Connect the Access Point:
a. To your computer using the USB cable
b. To the LAN hub or switch using the Ethernet cable
c. To the power supply
2. Insert the Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Proceed to the one of the three following sections depending upon the
version of Windows on your PC.
3.1 Install Driver Under Windows 98
4. Windows 98 automatically recognizes a new USB Device. Click the Next
button to proceed.
5. Select Search for the best driver for your device. Click Next.
6. Select Specify a location. Enter the driver location as “d:\Driver” (d: is your
CD-ROM drive). Click Next.
7. Windows is now ready to install the driver. Click Next.
8. After Windows copies the files from your CD, you will be notified that
installation has been completed. Click Finish to complete the installation.
9. To verify that the USB driver has been installed, right click the mouse on the
My Computer icon and select Properties. Click Device Manager. The
Wireless 802.11b Access Point will be listed if the driver installation was
successful.
10.Proceed to the Install the Configuration Utilities section to install the USB
Configuration Utility, and then configure the Access Point using the utility.

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3.2 Install Driver Under Windows Me
4. Windows ME automatically recognizes a new USB Device added. Select
Specify the location of the driver. Click the Next button to proceed.
5. At this point, Windows will ask you for new drivers. Make sure that Search for
the best driver for your device and Specify a location options are
selected. Enter the driver location as “d:\Driver” (d: is your CD-ROM drive).
Click Next.
6. Windows is now ready to install the driver. Click Next.
7. Windows will indicate that installation is complete. Click Finish to complete
the installation.
8. To verify that the USB driver has been installed, right click the mouse on the
My Computer icon and select Properties. Click Device Manager. The
Wireless 802.11b Access Point will be listed if the driver installation was
successful.
9. Proceed to the Install the Configuration Utilities section to install the USB
Configuration Utility, and then configure the Access Point using the utility.
3.3 Install Driver Under Windows 2000
4. Windows 2000 automatically recognizes the Wireless Access Point when it is
connected to the PC. Click the Next button to proceed.
5. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Click Next.
6. Select Specify a location. Click Next.
7. Enter the driver location as “d:\Driver” (d: is your CD-ROM drive). Click OK.
8. Windows is now ready to install the driver. Click Next.
9. Windows will indicate that installation is complete. Click Finish to complete
the installation.
10.To verify that the USB driver has been installed, right click the mouse on the
My Computer icon and select Properties. Select Hardware and click Device
Manager. The Wireless 802.11b Access Point will be listed if the driver
installation was successful.

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11.Proceed to the Install the Configuration Utilities section to install the USB
Configuration Utility, and then configure the Access Point using the utility.

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4 Install the Configuration Utilities
The configuration utilities must be installed before the Access Point can be
configured.
1. Execute the Setup.exe file found in the Utility sub-directory on the CD-
ROM. Click Start | Run and enter “d:\Utility\setup.exe” (d: is your CD-ROM
drive). Click OK.
2. Windows will bring you to the InstallShield Wizard screen. Click Next.
3. At this point, Windows will ask for the destination folder. Either accept the
default or enter a folder of your choice. Click Next.
4. Windows will ask for the program folder. Either accept the default or enter a
folder of your choice. Click Next.
5. Windows will indicate that installation has been completed. Click Finish to
complete the installation.
6. Proceed to either the USB Configuration Utility or SNMP Manager
Configuration Utility section to setup the configuration parameters for the
Access Point.

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5 USB Configuration Utility
The USB Configuration Utility is used when the Access Point is connected
directly to a PC.
5.1 Access the USB Configuration Utility
1. Using the USB cable, connect the Access Point to computer where the USB
driver has been installed.
2. Select the USB Configuration Utility option from within the Wireless
802.11b Access Point Utility program group (or group where you installed
the configuration tools).
3. Windows will bring you to the Access Point Configuration & Firmware
Upgrade Utility screen.
From this screen, you will find the software firmware level, configure the Access
Point, and upgrade the Access Point’s firmware.
5.2 Setting the IP Address
If this is the first time you are connecting to the Access Point, the IP Address,
sub-net mask and ESSID (SSID) network name will need to be set up.

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1. From within the Access Point Configuration & Firmware Upgrade Utility
screen, click the Configure button, then click the Get button.
2. In the left column, click on the Eth_IP_Address identifier. Then click the
Modify button.
3. Enter the IP Address, click OK.
4. Set up the values for the sub-net mask and the ESSID name.
5. Click the Set button.

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5.3 Configuration Utility
There are two different configuration sets that may be stored in the Access Point:
the current set that is being used for normal operation, and a default set. The
default set can be customized and stored. This allows you to change the current
set for testing specific situations and then easily restore the default set. The
SNMP Manager Configuration Utility has an option that allows you to easily
restore the default values.
To configure the Access Point using the USB Configuration Utility:
1. From within the Access Point Configuration & Firmware Upgrade Utility
screen, click the Configure button. The Configuration Utility screen appears.
2. Select whether you want to configure the current configuration settings or
modify the default settings by clicking on either the Configuration Settings
or the Default Settings options.
3. Click the Get button. The Identifier and Value fields will be listed.
4. Select the Identifier you want to modify and click the Modify button. You may
change the Value by either entering a new value or selecting a value from the
drop down box.
5. Click the Set button to set the Configuration.
6. Exit the utility when complete.

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•The Eth_IP_Address value is the IP Address of the Access Point.
•The Eth_SubMask value is the sub-net mask used for the network.
•The Wirel_ESSID (also known as the SSID) is a unique name shared among
all points in a wireless network. The ESSID must be the same for all points in
the network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters.
•The Wirel_AutoFallBack value is for roaming flexibility. When the wireless
devices move away from the Wireless Access Point, the transfer rate will
automatically fall back to the optimum rate.
•The Wirel_Channel value specifies the channel used in wireless
communication between the wireless clients and the Access Point. It should
be set to the same channel as the other points in the wireless network.
•The Wirel_WEP value specifies the WEP key to be used for secured
communication between the wireless clients and the Access Point. It should
be set to the same key number as all other points in the wireless network.
•The Wirel_Fragmentation_Threshold value sets the length of the fragment.
Each fragment is a frame no larger than the Fragmentation Threshold.

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•The Wirel_Rts_Threshold value sets the length threshold. An Access Point
uses a RTS/CTS exchange for directed frames only when the length of the
MPDU is greater than the length threshold.
•The Key1, Key2, Key3 and Key4 values are the keys used for establishing
secured communication between the Access Point and the wireless clients.
The keys are to be set to the same keys as all other points in the wireless
network. Each key is a combination of five sets of two digits. Each key
should be unique.
•The Preamble value sets the length of preamble. The Long mode is set to
144 bits. The Short mode is set to 72 bits.
•The AuthenticationType value sets the type of authentication service. The
Open System mode is for any wireless device. The Shared Key mode is for
a wireless device with a shared secret key. The Both selection allows both
types to be used by the wireless clients connecting to this Access Point.
•The AccessPointName value is the name of this Access Point.
•The OperationalRateSet is a hexadecimal representation of the
communication speed setting. For IEEE 802.11b wireless networks, select
the 1, 2, 5.5 11 Mbps setting. The 1, 2 setting is for older 802.11 networks.
•The BeaconPeriod is a numeric value indicating the typical amount of time
that elapses between Beacon frame transmissions. The interval is measured
in time units. Each time unit is 1024 microseconds.
•The DTIM period is used to inform mobile stations with power saving
capability when multicast frames that have been buffered at the AP will be
delivered and how often that delivery will occor.
•The ReceiveAntenna selection identifies which antenna is to be used for
receiving wireless packets.
•Diversity setting tells the Access Point to use the antenna that receives
the best single. If the Access Point has two fixed (non-removable)
antennas, use this setting for both receive and transmit.
•Right tells the Access Point to use the right antenna connection if the
Access Point has removable antennas and a high-gain antenna has been
installed on the Access Point's right connector. Use this setting for both
receive and transmit.

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•Left tells the Access Point to use the Left antenna connection if the
Access Point has removable antennas and a high-gain antenna has been
installed on the Access Point's left connector. Use this setting for both
receive and transmit.
•The TransmitAntenna selection identifies which antenna is to be used for
receiving wireless packets.
•Diversity setting tells the Access Point to use the antenna that receives
the best single. If the Access Point has two fixed (non-removable)
antennas, use this setting for both receive and transmit.
•Right tells the Access Point to use the right antenna connection if the
Access Point has removable antennas and a high-gain antenna has been
installed on the Access Point's right connector. Use this setting for both
receive and transmit.
•Left tells the Access Point to use the Left antenna connection if the
Access Point has removable antennas and a high-gain antenna has been
installed on the Access Point's left connector. Use this setting for both
receive and transmit.
5.4 Firmware Download
The Firmware Download is for upgrading the firmware.
1. From within the Access Point Configuration & Firmware Upgrade Utility
screen, click the Browse button and select the Firmware File.
2. Click the Download button.

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5.5 Version Information
The Version Information field shows the release information for the USB
Configuration Utility.
5.6 Exit the Utility
To exit the USB Configuration Utility, click on the “X” box on the right hand side
of the title bar (upper right hand corner of the window).

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6 SNMP Manager Configuration
Utility
6.1 Access the SNMP Manager
Configuration Utility
1. Go to the PC where you have installed the configuration utilities.
2. Select the SNMP Manager Configuration Utility option from within the
Wireless 802.11b Access Point Utility program group (or group where you
installed the configuration tools).
3. Windows will bring you to the Wireless 802.11b Access Point SNMP
Manager screen. Only two menu options will be visible, File and Help.
4. You will need to connect to the Access Point. This can be done either by
having the utility search for all available access points, or directly by entering
the IP address of the desired access point. You will use either the Find
Access Point or the Connect to Access Point options in the File menu (see
below).
5. After connecting to the Access Point, the Wireless 802.11b Access Point
SNMP Manager screen will show six additional menus: Setup, Commands,
Info, Traps, Network, and Window.

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6. If this is the first time you are connecting to the Access Point, the IP Address,
sub-net mask, ESSID (the name of the wireless network), the channel, and
security settings will need to be configured. Other configuration parameters
may also need to be set. You will use options from within the Setup menu to
perform these configurations (see below).
6.2 Setting the IP Address
If this is the first time you are connecting to the Access Point, the IP Address will
need to be set up.
This can be done automatically if DHCP is active on the Ethernet LAN. If DHCP
is not active, the IP Address is assigned manually in the Bridge IP Configuration
section (see below). In either case, you will use the Find Access Point option in
the File menu.
6.3 File
6.3.1 Find Access Point
Use this option to connect to an Access Point when you are not sure of the IP
Address, or if this is the first time you are connecting to a new Access Point.
1. From the File tab, select the Find Access Point item.
2. Windows will bring you to the Available Access Points screen listing the
Access Point. Highlight the Access Point to which you want to configure.
Click the Connect button.

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3. After connecting to the Access Point, the Wireless 802.11b Access Point
SNMP Manager screen will show six additional menus: Setup, Commands,
Info, Traps, Network, and Window.
4. Proceed with configuring the Access Point using the options in the Setup
menu.
6.3.2 Connect to Access Point
Use this option to connect to an Access Point when you know the IP Address.
1. Select the Connect to Access Point option from the File menu.
2. Enter the IP Address of the Access Point.
3. In the Community field, enter “public”.

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4. Click the OK button.
5. After connecting to the Access Point, the Wireless 802.11b Access Point
SNMP Manager screen will show six additional menus: Setup, Commands,
Info, Traps, Network, and Window.
6. Proceed with configuring the Access Point using the options in the Setup
menu.
6.3.3 Download Changes
After you have made all configuration changes, you need to download the
configuration settings to the Access Point.
Note: This must be done for the configuration settings to become active!
(The exception to this is when you restore defaults.)
1. From the File tab, select the Download Changes item.
2. Click the Yes button to download configuration.

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6.4 Setup
6.4.1 Bridge IP Configuration
1. From the Setup tab, select the Bridge item and then the IP Configuration
item.
2. The IP Address field must be set to a unique IP Address.
3. The IP Mask field must be set to the same sub-net mask used by the wireless
clients in the wireless network.
4. Click OK to set the configuration exit this screen.