Lanpro LP-1518 User manual

LP1518_UM_ENB01W
LP-1518
Wireless Access Point
User’s Manual

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Contents
1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Features and Benefits..................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Applications.................................................................................................................................................3
2Before You Start ...............................................................................................................................................4
2.1 You must have the following items..............................................................................................................4
2.2 Checklist......................................................................................................................................................4
3 Hardware Installation..........................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Connect the station adapter to your Ethernet-enabled device.......................................................................5
3.2 Mechanical Description..................................................................................................................................5
3.3 System configuration......................................................................................................................................6
3.3.1 Install an AP.........................................................................................................................................6
3.3.2 Install a Station---Connecting One Ethernet-Device (as Station)..........................................................7
3.3.3 Install a Station---Connecting Multiple Ethernet-Devices (as Bridge)...................................................7
3.3.4 Install aWDS........................................................................................................................................8
4 Configure Your 3-in-1 AP....................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Using the 3-in-1 AP Web Management..........................................................................................................9
4.1.1 How to access the web-browser configuration utility? ..........................................................................9
4.1.2 Information.........................................................................................................................................10
4.1.3 Configuration......................................................................................................................................11
4.1.4 TCP/IP ................................................................................................................................................19
4.1.5 Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................................................................20
4.2 Using the 3-in-1 AP Utility..........................................................................................................................21
4.2.1 Configuration......................................................................................................................................22
4.2.2 TCP/IP................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.3 Advance .............................................................................................................................................26
5 Wireless Connection to the Internet /Head-to-Head for your Gaming Console...........................................28
5.1 Internet Gaming.........................................................................................................................................28
5.2 Head To Head Gaming..............................................................................................................................28
6 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................30
Appendix A Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................................33

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1 Introduction
This Wireless 3-in-1 AP is quite a friendly device to have around, with dedicated one LAN/WAN port, it can be
communicated with other mobile devices for 802.11g standard-base wireless network connectivity. Let you quickly
network multiple PCs and notebooks without laying cables, and gives users the freedom to roam throughout the
workplace and stay connected to corporate resources, e-mail and Internet access.
1.1 Features and Benefits
•High Speed & Backward Compatible
The high-speed wireless device simultaneously supports both IEEE802.11b/802.11g 54 Mbps wireless
networks.
•3-in-1 AP operating mode
Three different functions are integrated as well: Access Point, Station, WDS.
•Multiple Client Support
Create a large wireless network to connect more hubs or switches.
•WEB Interface
It is easy to configure the device or upgrade the Firmware via WEB browser.
•Enhanced Security
Provides the highest available level ofWEP /WAP-PSK as well as MAC Address Control to increase security.
1.2 Applications
The Wireless 3-in-1 AP offers a fast, reliable, high-speed, and high security solution for wireless clients access to
the network in applications like these:
1. Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
2. Difficult-to-wire environments.Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where
wiring is difficult to deploy.
3. Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and those who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location.
4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
•Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites where a temporary network will be practical.
•Retailers, airline and shipping companies need additional workstations during peak period.
•Auditors requiring workgroups at customer sites.
5. Access to database for mobile workers Doctors, nurses, retailers, accessing their database while being
mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus.
6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small
computer network.
7. High security connection
The secure wireless network can be installed quickly and provide flexibility.

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2 Before You Start
2.1 You must have the following items
An Ethernet-enabled device, such as a game console, PC, or network printer will connect to the 3-in-1 AP.
2.2 Checklist
If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your local reseller.
•802.11g Wireless LAN 3-in-1 AP x1
•Power Adapter x 1
•CD x 1
Character
Ethernet Connector: 10/100BaseTR-45 LAN port with Auto-MDIX
Power Supply: DC 5V/2A
Configuration: Smart Utility/WEB Management
Antenna: One External dipole antenna, gain 2dBi, with diversity function
Operation: Access Point / Station Adapter /WDS
Supported Operating Systems: Win98SE/ME/2000/XP
Security:WEP/WPA-PSK

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3 Hardware Installation
3.1 Connect the station adapter to your Ethernet-enabled device
1. Combine the antenna with the 3-in-1 AP to wirelessly connect to the 802.11g networks.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the 3-in-1 AP and connect the other end to the Ethernet LAN
port located on the device (e.g., a gaming console, laptop, desktop computer, or network printer).
3. Connect the power adapter to the 3-in-1 AP
3.2 Mechanical Description
The following table provides an overview of each LED activity:

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Power Socket
Using the power adapter suppliedwith the 3-in-1 APwill prevent damage to the station adapter and personal injury.
Note:
We cannot assume the responsibility for the damage from using with the other power adapter supplier.
LAN Ports
Connect the 3-in-1 AP to a hub or a PC with Ethernet cable. Please note that, use the Ethernet cable when you
directly connect 3-in-1 AP to a PC.
Antenna
Notice that you connect tightly the External dipole antenna on the antenna connector of your 3-in-1 AP. A loosen
antenna will reduce the radiant energy or even lose it. In order to improve the RF signal radiation of your antenna,
proper antenna placement is necessary. Try to place the antenna as high as possible to increase the coverage
area. If you have further question, please contact your wireless network administrator.
Default
Press the Default button for about 3 seconds until all LEDs go off. This action will restore to the factory default
settings of the 3-in-1 AP. Besides, this is also used when you forget the password.
3.3 System configuration
The 3-in-1 AP can be configured in a variety of network system configurations such as AP mode, Station mode or
WDS mode.
3.3.1 Install an AP
The 3-in-1 AP can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Please take the following steps to
successfully set up the Access Point.
1. Attach one end of the Ethernet Cable to the Access Point and connect the other end of the Ethernet cable
to a hub or a station (PC).
2. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the AP. The power and the Ethernet status
should light up.
3. When the station adapter is associated to the Wireless AP and Wireless LAN traffic activity, you will see
the wireless LAN status lights up.
4. Place your 3-in-Access Point at your site in the center of your wireless coverage area.

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3.3.2 Install a Station---Connecting One Ethernet-Device (as Station)
The 3-in-1 AP can be configured to work as a client mode. To connect with one client, follow these steps:
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the Station Adapter and the other to the Ethernet –enabled
device.
2. Connect the power adapter to station adapter’s power jack. The power and the Ethernet status
should light up.
3. Turn on the Ethernet-enabled device. When the station adapteris associated to the Wireless AP and
Wireless LAN traffic activity, you will see the wireless AN status lights up.
3.3.3 Install a Station---Connecting Multiple Ethernet-Devices (as Bridge)
The station can be implemented on allowing multi-clients to join a network. To connect withmulti-clients, follow
these steps:
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the Station Adapter and the other to the hub.
2. Connect the Ethernet Cable between Ethernet-enable devices and the hub.
3. Connect the power adapter to station adapter’s power jack. The power and the Ethernet light should light
up.
4. Connect the power adapter to the hub.
5. Turn on all Ethernet -enable devices.When the station is associated to the
6. Wireless AP andWireless LAN traffic activity, you will see the wireless LAN status lights up.

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Note:
A hub could connect with up to 8 Ethernet-devices. However, it would reduce the transmission rate if
connected with too many units. (The more units to connect with will produce less transmission rate.)
Note:
If all of your clients do not support TCP/IP protocol, only the first client can connect to the wireless station
adapter.
3.3.4 Install a WDS
The 3-in-1 AP can be configured as a WDS. Under this mode, you can extend the range of your network by adding
additional 3-in-1 AP with WDSmode for each additional LAN Segment. To connect two or more than two APs with
WDS mode please do the following:
1. Attach one end of the Ethernet Cable to AP1 and connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable to Client1.
2. Attach one end of the Ethernet Cable to AP2 and connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable to Client2.
3. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on both of AP1 and AP2. The power and the
Ethernet light should light up.
4. When AP1 and AP2 are associated with each other andWireless LAN traffic activity, you will see the
wireless LAN status lights up.

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4 Configure Your 3-in-1 AP
The Wireless 3-in-1 AP is shipped with default parameters, which will be suitable for the typical
infrastructure/ad-hoc wireless LAN. Just simply install the 3-in-1 AP, power it on, and it is now ready to work.
Nevertheless, you can still switch the configuration settings depending on how you would like to manage your
wireless network. You are allowed to configure the 3-in-1 AP with a web browser (Web Management), or the smart
configuration utility, known as an Access Point Manager.
4.1 Using the 3-in-1 AP Web Management
The built-in Web Management provides you with a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage
your 3-in-1 AP.
4.1.1 How to access the web-browser configuration utility?
1. Connect your computer to the wireless adapter either through wireless or wired connection. Please set a
fixed IP address (refer to Chapter 6), within the range of 192.168.0.X (X
can’t be 2), to your computer.
2. Activate your browser, then type this 3-in-1 AP’s address (e.g. http://192.168.0.2), in the Location (for IE)
or Address field and press Enter.
3. Key in the system password (the default setting is default) and click on the Login button. You will see the
main page.

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The main window provides 5 items for you to monitor and configure the Wireless 3-in-1 AP: Information, Configuration,
TCP/IP, Statistics and Firmware Upgrade.
4.1.2 Information
This item shows the current information on the 802.11g Wireless 3-in-1 AP such as MAC Address, Firmware Version as
well as Boot Version.

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4.1.3 Configuration
4.1.3.2 General Page
Access Point Name: In this field, you may enter any name. This will enable you to manage your 3-in-1 AP more
easily if you have multiple 3-in-1 APs on the network. Besides, Access Point Name can be used to prevent you
from forgetting an IP Address and fail to access the website. Try to type the nickname you like to identify the
website, then press the button of Apply. Whenever you want to get back to the website again,
just type the name you login.
Wireless Mode: The default wireless operating mode of the 3-in-1 AP is Access Point (AP) mode. To switch to AP
or Station mode, select the desired mode from the down-arrow menu. Click Apply. The board will reboot into the
desired mode.
•AP Mode: The system can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Note that the
3-in-1AP acts only as a layer 2 bridge and does not act as a DHCP server. In other words, it does not
supply dynamic IP addresses and instead relies on the network to supply them. The implementation can
be shown as below:

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•Station Mode: When configuring as a station mode, the device is now acting as a wireless client. The
3-in-1 AP will associate to an AP within its range in infrastructure mode, or join with another 3-in-1 device
in Client mode in an ad-hoc network. The implementation can be shown as below: Infrastructure Ad-Hoc.
Network Type: There are 2 network types for the wireless station adapter to operate. If you need to access
company network or Internet via Access Point, select Infrastructure. To set up a group of wireless stations for files
and printer sharing, select Ad-Hoc (without Access Point). For Ad-Hoc operation, the same ESSID is
required to set for the wireless stations.
ESSID: The ESSID is a unique ID used by Access Points and Stations to identify a wireless LAN. Wireless clients
associating to any Access Point must have the same ESSID. The default ESSID is Wireless. The ESSID can have
up to 32 characters.
Channel: Select a clear and available channel as an operational channel for your wireless station adapter when it
performs as Ad-Hoc mode or AP mode.
Mode: There are three different wireless modes to operate, B Only Mode, G Only Mode, and B/G Mixed Mode. In
B/G Mixed Mode, the wireless station adapter is compatible with a mix of both 802.11g and 802.11b clients. You
will see that the factory-set default B/G Mixed Mode will prove the most efficient. B Only Mode is compatible with
802.11b clients only. This mode can be used only if you do not allow any 802.11g clients to join a network. G Only
Mode is compatible with 802.11g clients only. This mode can be used only if you do not allow any 802.11b clients
to access to the network. To switch the mode, select the desired mode form the pull-down menu
next to Mode.
Rate: The wireless station adapter provides various data rate options for you to choose. Data rates options
include Auto, 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54. The default setting is Auto.

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Country/Region: Allows you to select country domain in case there is any chances that you would use wireless
network in other countries. There are a total of 11 countries for you to select. They are Africa, Asia, Australia,
Canada, Europe, France, Israel, Japan, Mexico, South America, and USA. Note that if your AP and station adapter
are in different standards, please use the Country/Region item to switch the standards of the station adapter (For
example, when set to client mode, if your Access Point is America standard but your station adapter is Japanese
standard, you can pull down the Country/Region option to switch your station adapter from Japanese standard to
American standard.). As long as you change the country domain, the channel will switch to correspond with the
country you changed.
Password: You may change the default password by entering the new password.
Click Apply if you have made any changes.
4.1.3.2 Security Page
Security Mode: This wireless 3-in-1 AP allows you to create up to 4 data encryption keys to secure your data from
being eavesdropping by unauthorized wireless users. To enable the encryption, all devices on the network must
share the same WEP key.
Disable: Allows the wireless station adapter to communicate with the Access Point without any data encryption.
WEP40: Requires the wireless station adapter to use data encryption with 40-bit algorithm when communicating
with the Access Point.
WEP128: Allows the wireless station adapter to communicate with the Access Point with data 128-bit encryption
algorithm.
WPA-PSK: Allows the wireless station adapter to communicate with the Access Point with a more secure data
protection than the WEP. Here you can select theWPA-PSK mode to improve the data security and privacy during
wireless transmission. The present WPA supplied with this 3-in-1 AP is used in a pre-shared key mode, which
does not require an authentication (Radius) server.

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Moreover, the wireless 3-in-1 AP provides three types of authentication services: Auto, Open System and Shared
Key. The default authentication type is Auto. Open System requires no authentication since it allows any device
to join a network without performing any security check. If you require higher security for wireless access, you may
select Shared Key.Note that when Shared Key is selected, aWEP key is required andmust be the same between
the Access Point and client.
For 40bit encryption you may choose:
ASCII: Enter 5 characters (case sensitive) ranging from a-z, A-Z and 0-9 (e.g. MyKey).
Hex: Alternatively, you may enter 10 hexadecimal digits in the range of A -F, a-f and 0-9 (e.g. 11AA22BB33).
For 128bit encryption you may choose:
ASCII: Enter 13 characters (case sensitive) ranging from a-z, A-Z and 0-9 (e.g. MyKey12345678).
Hex: Alternatively, you may enter 26 hexadecimal digits in the range of A-F, a-f and 0-9 (e.g.
00112233445566778899AABBCC)
After entering the WEP keys in the key field, select one key as active key.
Alternatively, you may create encryption keys automatically by using Passphrase. From the Passphrase field,
type a character string and click Generate. As you type, the wireless 3-in-1 AP will use an algorithm to generate 4
keys automatically. Select one key from the 4WEP keys.
For WPA-PSK mode you may choose:
In the WPA-PSK field, you may input 8-63 characters ranging from a-z, A-Z and 0-9 or 64 hexadecimal digits form
A-F, a-f and 0-9. If you require that access to the Internet or other wireless network services are allowed only when
the pre-shared key of the 3-in-1 AP matches that of the device you want to communicate.

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Click the Apply button on the Security tab to make the setting take effect
4.1.3.3 WDS Mode Page
In Wireless Distribution System (WDS) mode, you can extend the range of a wireless network.Wireless clients can
associate with the repeater to communicate with each client on your network. Note that all the Access Points’ IP
address must be set in the same network and make sure that Channel are set the same for all of your AP with
supporting WDS link.
Disable: No WDS link.
Auto WDS: Any Aps can connect to this AP byWDS link.
Manual: Allow only Aps listed to connect to this AP by WDS link.
Click the Applybutton on the WDS tab to make the setting take effect

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4.1.3.4 Access Control Page
When configuring the 3-in-1 AP with AP mode operation, the Access Control is a powerful security feature that
allows you to specifywhich wireless stations are allowed or denied in the list including:
Open: Allows any wireless station to access the network.
Allow: Any wireless station in this list attempting to access the network is allowed.
Deny: Any wireless station in this list will be denied access.
To add the Mac address of each wireless station on your network by entering the Mac address of the client you
desire to add into the list. Click Add, and then Apply to save the settings. To delete a Mac address from the list,
select the Mac address you want to delete by clicking Del and then Apply to save the settings
4.1.3.5 SNMP Page
Using the Simple Network Management protocol (SNMP) manage the 3-in-1 AP.
Enable SNMP: To enable the SNMP support feature, select Enable SNMP.
Trap Server: To specify a trap server IP address.
Read-only Community: To assign a name to control the access.
Read-write Community: To assign a name to control the access.

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4.1.3.6 Parameter log Page
The Parameter log item allows you to save settings to the local hard drive by clicking Save. When you click the
Browse button, you can select the saved setting files. To click Load, the saved settings will be loaded back.
4.1.3.7 Advanced Page
RTS Threshold: RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the Hidden Node problem. Hidden
Node is a situation in which two stations are within range of the same Public Access Point, but are not within range
of each other. Therefore, they are hidden nodes for each other. When a hidden station starts data transmission
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these two stations send data at the same time, they might collide when arriving simultaneously at the Public
Access Point. The collision will most certainly result in a loss of messages for both stations. Thus, the RTS
Threshold mechanism will provide the solution to prevent data collisions. When the RTS is activated, the station
and its Public Access Point will use a Request to Send/Clear to Send protocol (RTS/CTS). The station will send an
RTS to the Public Access Point, informing that it is going to transmit the data. Upon receipt, the Public Access
Point will respond with a CTS message to all station within its range to notify all other stations to defer
transmission. It will also confirm to the requesting station that the Public Access Point has reserved the channel for
transmission.
Fragmentation Threshold:Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when there is high
traffic within the wireless network. If you transmit large files in a wireless network, you can enable the
Fragmentation Threshold and specify the packet size.
Beacon Interval: The amount of time between beacons in kilomicroseconds.
DTIM: This setting, always a multiple of the beacon period, determines how often the beacon contains a delivery
traffic indication message (DTIM). A traffic indication map is present in every beacon. The DTIM notifies
power-save client devices that a packet is waiting for them. If power save clients are active, the access point
buffers any multicast traffics and delivers them immediately after the DTIM beacon. Power save nodes always
wake for the DTIM beacons. The longer the time, themore buffering the access point.
Preamble: The radio preamble is a section of data at the head of a packet that contains information the access
point and the client devices need when sending and receiving packets. Keep the setting on short unless you want
to test with long preambles. If you have the radio preamble set to short and a client associates that does not
support short preamble associates, the access point will send only long preamble packets to this client.
•Short - A short preamble improves throughput performance.
•Long - A long preamble ensures compatibility between the access point and all early Wireless LAN
Adapters
•Auto – Including Short and Long preamble.
Enable Protection Mode: Selecting Protection Mode to reduce conflict with 802.11b AP, and also lower
throughput.

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4.1.4 TCP/IP
You mayassign a proper IP address to your wireless 3-in-1 AP manually. If you would like the wireless 3-in-1 AP to obtain
the IP address from the DHCP server on your network automatically, enable the DHCP client function. Click the Apply
button to make it effect. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.2.
When set to Client mode, you may also open the General page to view the available Access Points around your
environment. The status includes Link Status, ESSID, BSSID, Channel and Signal as well as RX/TX from Ethernet
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4.1.5.2 AP Browser Page
This AP Browser shows only when configuring your 3-in-1 AP as Station mode. By clicking the Refresh button, the
AP Browser will reload and display available Access Points around the working environment. Besides showing the
BSSID of each Access.
Point, it also displays ESSID, Channel, Support Rate and Capability. To connect one of displayed Access Points,
just select the Access Point you desire and then click the Connect button to make the connection.
4.1.5 Firmware Upgrade
Here, you can upload the latest firmware of the wireless 3-in-1 AP. You may either enter the file name in the entry
field or browse the file by clicking the Browse button. Then click the Apply button to begin to upgrade the new
firmware.