LevelOne WAP-0005 User manual

9570N900A0
LevelOne
WAP -0005
802.11g/802.11b PoE
Access Point
Quick Install Guide

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1. Introduction
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please
contact your dealer immediately.
Physical Details
Front Panel LEDs
Status On -Error condition.
Off -Normal operation.
Blinking -This LED blinks during start up, or
when the Firmware is being upgraded.
Power On -Normal operation.
Off -No power
LAN On -The LAN (Ethernet) port is active.
Off -No active connection on the LAN (Ethernet)
port.
Flashing -Data is being transmitted or received
via the corresponding LAN (Ethernet) port.
Wireless
LAN On -Idle.
Off -Error-Wireless connection is not available.
Flashing -Data is being transmitted or received
via the Wireless access point. Data includes
"network traffic" as well as user data.

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Rear Panel
Antenna One antenna (aerial) is supplied. Best results are
usually obtained with the antenna in a vertical
position.
Reset Button
This button has two (2) functions:
Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless
Access Point will reboot (restart).
Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also
be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL
settings to the factory default values, as follows:
1. Power Off the Access Point.
2. Hold the Reset Button down while you
Power On the Access Point.
3. Continue holding the Reset Button until the
Status (Red) LED blinks TWICE.
4. Release the Reset Button.
The factory default configuration has now been
restored, and the Access Point is ready for use.
Ethernet Use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors) to
connect this port to a 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub
on your LAN.
Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here.

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2. Installation
1. Select a suitable location for the installation of your
Wireless Access Point. To maximize reliability and
performance, follow these guidelines:
•Use an elevated location, such as wall mounted or on
the top of a cubicle.
•Place the Wireless Access Point near the center of
your wireless coverage area.
•If possible, ensure there are no thick walls or metal
shielding between the Wireless Access Point and
Wireless stations.
2. Use a standard LAN cable to connect the “Ethernet” port
on the Wireless Access Point to a 10/100BaseT hub on
your LAN.
3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless
Access Point and a convenient power outlet, and power up.

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Note:
To use PoE (Power over Ethernet), the WAP –0005 should be
connected as shown below, rather than using steps 2 and 3
above.
Please be noted that PoE Adapter is not included in package.
4. Check the LEDs:
•The Status LED should flash, then turn OFF.
•The Power, Wireless LAN, and LAN LEDs should
be ON.
3. Access Point Setup
A simple Windows setup utility is supplied on the CD-ROM.
This utility can be used to assign a suitable IP address to the
Wireless Access Point. Using this utility is recommended,
because it can locate the Wireless Access Point even if it has an
invalid IP address.
Utility Installation
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in your drive.
2. If the utility does not start automatically, run the SETUP
program in the root folder.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

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Main Screen
•Start the program by using the icon created by the setup
program.
•When run, the program searches the network for all active
Wireless Access Points, then lists them on screen, as
shown by the example below.
The default settings are:
IP Address Automatic (DHCP Client)
If no DHCP Server is detected, the IP
address is 192.168.0.228
SSID wireless
Wireless
Security Disabled
If you want to change the default setting, follow the steps
below:
1. Select the desired Wireless Access Point.
2. Click the Set IP Address button.

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3. If prompted, enter the user name and password. The
default values are admin for the User Name, and
password for the Password.
4. Ensure the IP address, Network Mask, and Gateway are
correct for your LAN. Save any changes.
5. Click the Web Management button to connect to the
selected Wireless Access Point using your Web Browser.
If prompted, enter the User Name and Password again.
6. The following screen should appear:
Please refer to the manual for the setting instruction.

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4. Client (PC) Configuration
WEP/WPA-PSK Mode
Each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the
Wireless Access Point.
Mode On each PC, the mode must be set to
Infrastructure.
SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the
Wireless Access Point.
The default value is wireless
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
WEP
WPA-PSK If WEP or WPA-PSK is enabled on the
Wireless Access Point, each station must
use the same settings as the Wireless
Access Point.
802.1x Mode
Using 802.1x requires extensive configuration. See the user
manual for details.