Kobian Wireless LAN Access Point User manual

Wireless LAN Access Point
User Guide

Regulatory notes and statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN
devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than
the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example
mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety
standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be
restricted in some situations or environments for example:
·On board of airplanes, or
·In an explosive environment, or
·In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or
identified as harmful
In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific
organizations or environments (e.g. airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas
industrial plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please ask for
authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment.
Regulatory Information/disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance
with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the
product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. The Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, of
the substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or
distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of
government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.

USA-FCC (Federal Communications Commission) statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of this device.
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement
This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET
64C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections
2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio
frequency devices. The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is
far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device
shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during
normal operation is minimized.
When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance, in
order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1
standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less
than 20 cm.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Export restrictions
This product or software contains encryption code that may not be exported or
transferred from the US of Canada without an approved US Department of
Commerce export license.
Safety Statements
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
·This device may not cause harmful interference, and
·This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Safety Information
Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it
sends out radio frequency (RF) signal.
CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the
transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required
to take adequate measures.

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OPERATING CHANNELS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATORY
STANDARDS OF INDIVIDUAL COUNTRY. USERS SHOULD SET THE
CORRECT OPERATING CHANNELS ACCORDING TO THE REGULATORY
STANDARDS OF THEIR COUNTRY. REFER TO “NOTE FOR OPERATING
CHANNELS” FOR MORE INFORMATION
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All rights reserved.
All trademarks and/or registered trademarks are properties of their respective owners. ver.A2

TABLE OF CONTENT
About This Guide................................................................................. 1
Purpose ............................................................................................ 1
Overview of this User’s Guide......................................................... 1
Unpacking and Setup ........................................................................... 3
Unpacking........................................................................................ 3
Setup ................................................................................................ 3
Hardware Instalation............................................................................ 5
Front View ....................................................................................... 5
Rear Panel........................................................................................ 6
Hardware connections...................................................................... 7
Connect to the Switch/Hub .......................................................... 7
Check the installation................................................................... 7
Configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point ...................................... 9
Installing the AP Utility and SNMP Manager ................................. 9
Configuring through the AP Utility ............................................... 10
Configuring through the SNMP Manager...................................... 16
Technical Specifications .................................................................... 31

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase of this IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN
Access Point. This manual helps to features the innovating wireless
technology that can help you build a wireless network easily! This
manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
With a WLAN (IEEE 802.11b) Access Point, a mobile computer can share
data with another mobile computer in a wireless way. Easy-to-use utilities are
bundled with WLAN Access Point for configuration and monitoring purposes.
WLAN networking can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizing the
need for wired connections, at a speed of up to eleven megabit per second.
With WLAN networking, you can locate your PC wherever you want without
wires and cables.
WLAN networking provides users with an access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization. The mobility provides productivity and
service, which are not available under wired networks.
Purpose
This manual discusses how to install the WLAN Access Point.
Overview of this User’s Guide
Introduction. Describes the WLAN Access Point and its features.
Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the
WLAN Access Point.
Hardware Installation. Describes the LED indicators of the AP.
Software Installation. Tells how to setup the driver and the utility setting.
Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and
environmental) specifications of the WLAN Access Point.

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UNPACKING AND SETUP
This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Access
Point.
Unpacking
Open the box of the Access Point and carefully unpack it. The box
should contain the following items:
 One Wireless Access Point
 One external power adapter
 One USB cable (A type to B type)
 One Installation CD (Driver & Utility + User’s guide)
 One Quick Installation Guide
 Two SMA reverse type antenna (2dBi) (for optional external
antenna of WLAN Access Point)
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local
reseller for replacement.
Setup
The setup of the WLAN Access Point can be performed using the
following steps:
 Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point
(AP). The best place for your AP is usually the center of your
wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.
 Visually inspect the USB or Ethernet RJ45 port connector and
make sure that it is fully plugged in to the system’s USB port or
Ethernet switch/hub port.

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 Fix the direction of the antennas. Try to place the AP in a
position that can best cover your wireless network. Normally,
the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will
be. The antenna’s position enhances the receiving sensitivity.
 Visually inspect if the Power Adaptor was fully plugged to the
device power jack.

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HARDWARE INSTALATION
Front View
The figure below shows the front view of the WLAN Access Point.
Power LAN WLAN
Front View
POWER
This indicator lights green when the Access Point receives power.
Otherwise, it turns off.
LAN (Link/ACT)
The indicator lights green when the LAN port is connected to a
10Mbps Ethernet station, the indicator blinks green while transmitting
or receiving data on the 10Mbps Ethernet network.
WLAN (Link)
The indicator blinks green when the wireless station connected to the
AP, the AP is always transmitting or receiving data once a wireless
device is connected, otherwise, the light turns off.

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Rear Panel
The figure below shows the rear panel of the Access Point
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Console Ethernet
Rear Panel
Ethernet
Ethernet uplink port with auto-sensing for connecting to either
10Mbps Ethernet connections, connect this port to switch/hub.
Console
The Console port is using USB “B” type connector, through this port,
you can manage your Access Point by using AP utility.
DC Power
Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AP’s power jack.

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Hardware connections
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Connect to the Switch/Hub
1. Plug in one end of the RJ45 network cable to the Switch/Hub port,
2. Plug in the other end of the RJ45 network cable to the Wireless
Access Point.
Check the installation
The control LEDs of the Access Point are clearly visible and the status
of the network link can be seen instantly:
1. With the power source on, once the device is connected, the
Power, LAN and WLAN port link LEDs of the Internet
Broadband Router will light up indicating a normal status.
2. If the LAN Port’s Link indicator does not light up then check the
RJ-45 cable if it is firmly feed to the RJ45 port, while the LAN is
link up to the Switch/Hub, the LAN port’s LED will light up.

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CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT
There are two ways to configure the Wireless Access Point,
configuring through AP utility and SNMP Manager.
Installing the AP Utility and SNMP Manager
The AP Utility and SNMP Manager will help you to configure the
Wireless LAN Access Point through the USB port or Ethernet port.
Note: Please configure through AP Utility before you start using the device.
When the AP is connected to the USB port, the operating system will search
the driver when detecting the device. Put the driver CD into your CD-ROM,
the installation will start automatically. Afterwards, configure through the
AP Utility to get the AP started.
1. Power on your computer and allow Window 98/Me/2000/XP to
load fully. Be sure that there is no AP connected to the computer
at this stage.
2. Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM and it will execute the
installation program automatically or refer to the “D:\Setup.exe ”
in the dialog box (D:\ will depends on where the CD-ROM drive
is located). Follow the instruction of the instruction step by step.
3. At last, a message will notify you to restart your computer. Select
“Yes” to restart your computer.

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Configuring through the AP Utility
The AP Utility helps you configure the Wireless LAN Access Point
through the USB port.
On the Windows Start Menu →Program →802.11 Wireless LAN →
Access Point Utility, choose the AP Utility, and the following dialog
box will appear, type the password in the dialog box, the default
password is “public”, press “OK” to go to main menu or press
“Cancel” to terminate the program.
Login Password
If you need to change the default password, Press “Change” button
and type in the new password in the “New Password” and “ Confirm
New Password” dialog box.
The AP Utility includes five tabs: Wireless, Encryption, IP Config,
Advanced and Info.
Press “OK” button after finishing the AP utility setting and it will
automatically pop out the AP utility window. Press “Apply” to save
the current setting,, press “Default” to set back the setting to factory
default setting, and “cancel” to bypass the exist setting.

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Wireless
This screen will show the setting of the AP.
Wireless Setting
 Access Point Name: appoint a name for the AP.
 Wireless ESSID: It is an ASCII string up to 32 characters used
to identify a WLAN that prevents the unintentional merging of
two co-located WLANs. The SSID value must be the same in all
stations and AP in the extended WLAN.
 Operational Rate Set: to select the transfer rate from 11, 5.5, 2
and 1Mbps.
 Wireless Channel: There are 14 channels available. The
channels differ from country to country. Select the channel to be
used.
 Operational mode: Set one of the following operational modes
on the AP: Access Point / Access Point Client / Wireless Bridge
/ Wireless Repeater.
 Preferred BSSID: Remote MAC Address for connection, in
Access Point Client or Wireless Bridge Operational modes.

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Encryption
The encryption function is used to protect wireless communication
from eavesdropping. A secondary function of WEP is to prevent
unauthorized access to a wireless network, and it can be achieved by
using the Encryption function.
 WEP Type: If you select 64bit, you must type 10 values in the
following range (0~F, hexadecimal) on Key 1 to 4. Besides, if
you select 128bit, you must type 26 values (0~F, hexadecimal)
on Key 1 to 4.
 Authentication type: to choose which authentication algorithm
will be used, open system, shared key or both type.
 Default Key: Select the default key that you need to
communicate between your wireless stations.

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IP Config
This window is for setting the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway,
DHCP Client and Primary Port of the device
 IP Address: to set the IP address used by the AP.
 Subnet Mask: to set the subnet mask address.
 Gateway: to set the gateway address.
 DHCP Client: Enable/Disable automatic IP address assignment
by the DHCP server.
 Primary Port: The interface to determine the DHCP server
(Ethernet Port/ Wireless Port) Authorization Algorithm.

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Advanced
This screen is to set the advance setting of the device.
 Fragmentation Threshold: the size at which packets will be
fragmented. Choose a setting within a range of 256 to 2346
bytes.
 RTS/CTS Threshold: Choose a setting within a range of 0 to
2432 bytes. It is recommended limiting a long packet to prevent
each station waiting too long to transmit a data.
 Beacon Period: to select the time of beacon signal from 20-
1000 (Typical 100 millisecond).
 Preamble: to limit the packet size of the data to transmit. It is
recommended to choose the short preamble when the link
quality is bad.
 Antenna Select: to determine which antennas are used, Left,
Right or Diversity.
 SSID Broadcasting: When checked this item, the AP
broadcasts the SSID to the stations, if not, the stations must
know the AP SSID in advance.
 International Roaming: When enable the International
Roaming function, it allows users of the AP to travel to a foreign
country to use their channels.

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Info.
This screen shows the Utility version, Firmware version, Regulation
Domain and MAC Address information of the device
 Utility Version: shows the version of the utility.
 Firmware Version: shows the version of the device firmware.
 Regulatory Domain: To display where your AP is set the
domain.
 MAC Address: showing the MAC ID of the device.

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Configuring through the SNMP Manager
The Access Point SNMP Manager is provided to manage the Wireless
LAN Access Point through Ethernet.
Note: Before using the SNMP manager to configure the AP, please check
with your network administrator to have enough information for the setting.
1. On the Windows Start Menu →Program →802.11 Wireless
LAN →Access Point Utility, choose the SNMP Manager and the
following windows will pop up.
SNMP Manager
2. On the Task Manager, select “File →Find Access Point” to find
the Access Point.
The submenu allows you to find and connect to the AP without
knowing its IP address. Choose this submenu in order to find the AP
and click “Connect”. Window appears indicating the IP Address of the
selected AP and prompting you select Authority and appropriate
password at the community field. Then click “OK”, the default
appropriate password is “public”.