LevelOne WAP-0006 User manual

LevelOne
WAP-0006/0009
11g Wireless AP
User Manual
V1.0.1-0610

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS..........................................................................................................................................2
1.2 FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .............................................. 5
CHAPTER 3 WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION......... 6
3.1 GETTING STARTED..............................................................................................................................................6
3.2 CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT ....................................................................................................................10
3.2.1 Status and Information......................................................................................................................11
3.2.2 Wireless Setting..................................................................................................................................11
3.2.3 Advanced Setting...............................................................................................................................23
3.2.4 AP Security .........................................................................................................................................25
3.2.5 MAC Address Filtering.......................................................................................................................34
3.2.6 System Utility......................................................................................................................................36
3.2.7 Configuration Tool..............................................................................................................................40
3.2.8 Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................................................41
3.2.9 Reset....................................................................................................................................................42
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 43

Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
LevelOne WAP-0006/0009 is an access point for IEEE 802.11g/b 2.4GHz wireless
network. User can use this access point to build up a wireless LAN. Any wireless LAN
station can join the wireless network by using the “Infrastructure Mode”.
The product supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, ESSID and MAC address filter functions to
consolidate the wireless network security. With ESSID authentication, WPA2 encryption
and MAC address filtering user can prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing
user’s wireless network.
The product’s dipole antenna is detachable by connecting to a RP-SMA connector. Users
can install a high gain antenna to the connector for better network link quality so that user
can build wireless network with more flexibility.
This product provides easy to use user interface and allows users to configuring from web
browser. Also it integrates DHCP server to provide multiple wireless and wired users to get
their IP address automatically.
With the versatile of features, this product is the best choice for user to integrate user’s
wireless and wired network seamlessly.
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Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
The Access Point includes the following items:
yWAP-0006/0009
yPower Adapter (WAP-0006 Only)
yDipole Antenna
yCD Manual
yQuick Installation Guide
1.2 Features
yComplies with the IEEE 802.11b/g (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification.
yCompliant with IEEE802.3af POE PD(Power Device) standard (WAP-0009 Only)
yHigh data rate 54Mbps network speed.
ySeamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks.
yAuto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences.
yProvide 64/128-bit WEP and WPA Data Encryption function to protect the
wireless data transmissions.
yBuilt-in DHCP server supports auto IP addresses assignment.
ySupports Web-based configuration.
1.3 Specifications
yStandards: IEEE 802.11b/g (Wireless), IEEE 802.3 (Wired)
yData Rate: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback
ySecurity Encryption: 64/128-bit WEP/
WPA(802.1x, TKIP)
WPA2(AES)
yFrequency Band: 2.400~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
yModulation: CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps and DBPSK@1Mbps
yRadio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
yAntenna: External detachable dipole antenna (with RP-SMA connector)
yConnectors: 10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1
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yTransmit Power: 15dBm (Typical)
yLEDs: Power, LAN Link/Activity, Wireless Activity
yDimension: 30(H) x 127(W) x 96(D) mm
yTemperature:
Operating: 32~131°F (0~55°C)
Storage: -4~158°F(-20~70°C)
yHumidity: 10-90% (Noncondensing)
yCertification: FCC, CE
1.4 Physical Description
Front Panel
On the Access Point’s front panel there are LED lights that inform user of the Access
Point’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED.
LED Color Status Description
Lit Power is supplied.
Power Green Off No Power.
Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data.Wireless
Activity Green Off Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data.
On A valid link is established.
Flash It is transmitting or receiving data.
LAN
Link/Activity Green Off No link is established.
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Introduction
Back Panel
Access Point’s connection ports are located on the back panel. Below is the description of
each connection port.
yAntenna Connector
This round connection is standard Reverse SMA connector where any antennas with
Reverse SMA connector can connect to the Access Point.
yDC Adapter Port
Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port.
yLAN Port
The Access Point’s LAN port is where user connects to user’s LAN’s network devices.
yReset
The Reset button allows user to do one of two things.
1) If problems occur with user’s Access Point, press the reset button with a pencil
tip (for less than 4 seconds) and the Access Point will re-boot itself, keeping
user’s original configurations.
2) If problems persist or user experience extreme problems or user forgot user’s
password, press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the Access Point
will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: user’s original
configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings).
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Wireless LAN Access Point Connection
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
1. Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point.
The best location for user’s Access Point is usually at the center of user’s wireless
network, with line of sight to all of user’s mobile stations.
2. Connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to user’s router, hub or switch.
Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Access Point’s LAN Port and connect
the other end of the cable to a switch, a router or a hub. The Access Point will then be
connected to user’s existed wired LAN Network.
3. Connect the DC Power Adapter to the Wireless LAN Access Point’s Power
Socket. (WAP-0006)
Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Using a different adapter
may damage the product.
4. Connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to your POE adapter, router, hub or
switch. (WAP-0009 Only)
Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Access Point’s LAN Port and connect
the other end of the cable to a powered Ethernet port on POE switch, POE router,
POE hub, or POE adapter. The Access Point will then power ON and connected to
your existed wired LAN Network.
The Hardware Installation is complete.
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Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point
Configuration
3.1 Getting Started
This Access Point provides web-based configuration tool allowing user to configure from
wired or wireless stations. Follow the instructions below to get started configuration.
From Wired Station
1. Make sure user’s wired station is in the same subnet with the Access Point.
The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the Access Point is:
Default IP Address: 192.168.2.1
Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Configure user’s PC to be in the same subnet with the Access Point.
1a) Windows 98SE/ME
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.
3. Check user’s list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to
install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.
4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.
5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the
OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. User may need user’s Windows CD to
complete the installation.
6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of
Network Components and then click the Properties button.
7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
•Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for
Microsoft Networks.
•Gateway: All fields are blank.
•DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
•WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.
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•IP Address: Select Specify an IP Address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask
as following example.
9IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (any IP address within 192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is
available, do not setup 192.168.2.1)
9Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Reboot the PC. User’s PC will now have the IP Address user specified.
1b) Windows XP
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network
Connections window will appear.
2. Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.
3. Check user’s list of Network Components. User should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
user’s list. Select it and click the Properties button.
4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following screen.
5. Click OK to confirm the setting. User’s PC will now obtain an IP address automatically
from user’s Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on user’s LAN.
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Once user has configured user’s PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3.
1c) Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up
Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection
window will appear.
3. In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.
4. Check user’s list of Network Components. User should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
user’s list. Select it and click the Properties button.
5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address
and specify the IP Address and Subnet mask as following.
9IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (any IP address within 192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is
available, do not setup 192.168.2.1)
9Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
6. Click OK to confirm the setting. User’s PC will now have the IP Address user specified.
2. Enter 192.168.2.1 from Web Browser to get into the Access Point’s configuration
tool.
3. A screen will be popped up and request user to enter user name and password. The
default user name and password is as follows.
User Name: Admin
Password: 1234
Enter the default user name and password, then press OK button directly.
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