LevelOne WAP-3101 User manual

WAP-3101
Ceiling Mount PoE Wireless AP
User’s Manual
V1.1

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 FEATURES &BENEFITS..................................................................................................... 3
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................ 4
1.3 ACCESS POINT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................ 5
1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 5
1.5 APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................................. 5
1.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION............................................................................................... 6
2UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE.................................................................................. 8
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 8
2.2 IPADDRESS CONFIGURATION............................................................................................ 9
3WEB CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................11
3.1 LOGGING IN.....................................................................................................................11
3.2 STATUS.......................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 MAIN –SYSTEM STATUS ................................................................................................. 12
3.2.2 CLIENT LIST ................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.3 SYSTEM LOG.................................................................................................................. 14
3.3 SYSTEM......................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 SYSTEM PROPERTIES ..................................................................................................... 14
3.3.2 IPSETTINGS .................................................................................................................. 15
3.4 WIRELESS...................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.1 WIRELESS NETWORK...................................................................................................... 16
3.4.1.1 WIRELESS SECURITY -WEP....................................................................................... 17
3.4.1.2 WIRELESS SECURITY –WPA-PSK,WPA2-PSK, WPA-MIXED .................................... 19
3.4.1.3 WIRELESS SECURITY –WPA,WPA2.......................................................................... 19
3.4.2 WIRELESS MAC FILTER.................................................................................................. 20
3.4.3 WDS LINK SETTINGS...................................................................................................... 21
3.4.4 WIRELESS ADVANCED SETTINGS..................................................................................... 23
3.5 MANAGEMENT................................................................................................................ 24
3.5.1 ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................................ 24
3.5.2 MANAGEMENT VLAN...................................................................................................... 25
3.5.3 SNMPSETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 25
3.5.4 BACKUP/RESTORE SETTINGS,RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS .............................. 26
3.5.5 FIRMWARE UPGRADE...................................................................................................... 27
3.5.6 TIME SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 27
3.5.7 LOG............................................................................................................................... 28
APPENDIX A –SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX B –FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.................................................................. 32
APPENDIX C –IC STATEMENT................................................................................................... 33

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Introduction
This is a smoke detector looking Wireless Access Point / Repeater / WDS that
operates seamlessly in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b
(2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and faster 802.11g super G (2.4GHz, 108Mbps) wireless
standards. It's the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network,
or to add bandwidth to your wireless installation.
This device features high transmitted output power and high receivable sensitivity
along with antenna diversity. High output power and high sensitivity can extend
range and coverage to reduce the roaming between Access Points to get more
stable wireless connection. It also reduces the expense of equipment in the same
environment.
To protect your wireless connectivity, it can encrypt all wireless transmissions
through 64/128-bit WEP data encryption and also supports WPA/WPA2. The MAC
address filter lets you select exactly which stations should have access to your
network. In addition, the User Isolation function can protect the private network
between client users.
The attractive design, high performance, and array of features makes this a suitable
wireless solution for your residence or office.
This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and
network configuration.
Features & Benefits
Features
Benefits
High Speed Data Rate Up to 108Mbps
Capable of handling heavy data payloads
such as MPEG video streaming
High Output Power
Extended excellent Range and Coverage
(fewer APs)
IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant
Fully Interoperable with IEEE
802.11b/IEEE802.11g compliant devices
Embedded Antenna
Users won’t see antenna in your building
environment
WDS (Wireless Distributed System)
Make wireless AP and Bridge mode
simultaneously as a wireless repeater
Repeater
The easiest way to expand your wireless
network's coverage.
Support Multi-SSID function (4 SSID)
in AP mode
Allow clients to access different networks
through a single access point and assign
different policies and functions for each
SSID by manager
Diversity support
Enhance the traffic signal

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WPA2/WPA/ IEEE 802.1x support
Powerful data security
MAC address filtering in AP mode(up
to 50)
Ensures secure network connection
User isolation support (AP mode)
Protect the private network between client
users.
Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE802.3af)
Flexible Access Point locations and cost
savings
Keep personal setting
Keep the latest setting when firmware
upgrade
SNMP Remote Configuration
Management
Help administrators to remotely configure
or manage the Access Point easily.
QoS (WMM) support
Enhance user performance and density
Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are
missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be
shipped in its original package.
One Wireless Access Point Unit(WAP-3101)
One Power Adapter (12V/ 1A)
One CAT5 UTP Cable
One Quick Installation Guide
One CD-ROM with User’s Manual
One Mounting Bracket
Two Screws

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Access Point Description
Front Panel Rear Panel
System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the
device.
PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface.
Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser
Applications
The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list
describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and
flexibility of wireless LANs:
a) Difficult-to-wire environments
There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic
buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the
installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
b) Temporary workgroups
Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-
recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a
temporary WLAN established and removed.
c) The ability to access real-time information
Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can
access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving
customers and processing information.
d) Frequently changed environments
Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where
frequently rearrange the workplace.
e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks

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SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small
network.
f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks
Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead
caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with
wireless LANs.
g) Wired LAN backup
Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for
mission-critical applications running on wired networks.
h) Training/Educational facilities
Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless
connectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, and
learning.
Network Configuration
To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a
wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC
card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as:
a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs.
b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode
This is the simplest network configuration with several computers
equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they
are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-
peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and
does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive
way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depicts
a network in ad-hoc mode.

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b) Infrastructure Mode
The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this
mode, all wireless communication between two computers has to be via
the AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet
network. If used in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range of
independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectively
doubles the distance between wireless stations. The image below
depicts a network in infrastructure mode.

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Understanding the Hardware
Hardware Installation
1 Place the unit in an appropriate place after conducting a site survey.
2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port on the rear panel of the
device and another end into your PC/Notebook.
3 Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the
other end into the power socket on the wall.
This diagram depicts the hardware configuration
Access Point
PC
Power Outlet
Ethernet
AC/DC cable

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IP Address Configuration
The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1. In order to log into this device,
you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
1. In the control panel, double click Network Connections and then double click on
the connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the
following screen.
2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This
will allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.

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3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address
and subnet mask. Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same
subnet as the device.
For Example: Device IP address: 192.168.1.1
PC IP address: 192.168.1.10
PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN
properties window.

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Web Configuration
Logging In
To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge
(default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
Make sure that the Bridge and your computers are on the same subnet. Refer to
Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
Username：admin; Password：admin
After logging in you will see the graphical user
interface (GUI) of the device. The navigation
drop-down menu on left is divided into four main
sections:
1. Status: This includes the main status page,
DHCP client list, and system log.
2. System: This includes the system properties
and IP settings.
3. Wireless: This includes the basic, advanced,
security, WDS, and MAC filter for the wireless
interface.
4. Management: This includes the administrator
password settings, VLAN and SNMP settings,
backup/restore configuration, firmware upgrade,
time settings, and the system log.
The status page is also displayed once you have
logged in. This includes details about the system,
wireless, and TCP/IP configuration.

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Status
Click on the Status link on the navigation drop-
down menu. You will then see three options:
main, client list, and system log. Each option is
described below.
Main –System Status
The Main page is the first page that is displayed once you have logged in. The
following information is included on this page:
oSystem Information –device name, Ethernet MAC address, Wireless MAC
address, country, current time, firmware version, and VLAN management tag.
oCurrent IP Settings: IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DHCP
client status.
oCurrent Wireless Settings: Operation mode, wireless mode, channel
frequency, profile isolation, profile settings such as SSID, and security
settings.

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Client List
Click on the Client List link to view a list of devices that are associated with the
Access Point.
Click on the Refresh button to view an updated list of devices that are associated
with the Access Point.

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System Log
The System Log page displays a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet
and Wireless interface. This log can be referred to when an unknown error occurs on
the system or when a report needs to be sent to the technical support department for
debugging purposes.
System
Click on the System link on the navigation
drop-down menu. You will then see two
options: system properties and IP settings.
Each option is described below.
System Properties
The System Properties allows you to configure a name for the device (this is not
the SSID), select and country and the operational mode.
Device Name: Specify a name for the device –this is not the SSID.
Country/Region: Select the region from the drop-down list.

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Operation Mode: Select Access Point or Repeater radio button. In order to
configure the Repeater, click on the WDS Link Settings under the Wireless drop-
down menu.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
IP Settings
The IP Settings page allows you to configure the device with a static IP address
or a DHCP client.
IP Network Setting: Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) radio
button if the Access Point is connected to a DHCP server. This will allow the Access
Point to pass IP addresses to the clients associated with it. You may select Specify
an IP Address radio button if you would like the device to use a static IP address. In
this case, you would be required to specify an IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway IP address.
IP Address: Specify an IP address
IP Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for the IP address
Default Gateway: Specify the IP address of the default gateway.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Wireless
Click on the Wireless link on the
navigation drop-down menu. You will then
see four options: wireless network,
wireless MAC filter, WDS link settings, and
wireless advanced settings. Each option is
described below.

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Wireless Network
The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the wireless mode, channel,
SSID, and security settings.
Wireless Mode: Depending on the type of wireless clients that are connected to the
network, you may select B, G, or B/G-mixed. If you are not sure about which clients
will be accessing the wireless networks, it is recommended that you select B/G-
mixed for the best performance.
Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are
based on the country’s regulation. When selecting Infrastructure mode, a channel is
not required, however, when selecting AdHoc mode, you must select the same
channel on all points.
Channel: You may configure up to four different wireless profiles. Click on the Edit
button to modify the profile and place a check in the Enable box to activate the
profile.

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SSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless
network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot
exceed 32 characters.
VLAN ID: If you have enabled VLAN tagging on your network, specify the VLAN tag
ID.
Suppressed SSID: Place a check in this box if you would like to hide the SSID. By
enabling this feature, wireless clients will not be able to scan this access point in a
site survey.
Station Separator: This is also known as layer 2 isolation. Clients connected to this
Access Point will not be able to directly communicate with each other.
Security Mode: By default, the security is disabled. Refer to the next section to
configure the security features such as WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
and WPA-Mixed
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Wireless Security - WEP
Security Mode: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses
WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security
protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired
network.

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Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open
Key, Shared Key or Auto (Auto：AP mode only). An open system allows any client
to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may
have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared
Key sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to
communicate with the Access Point. The device requesting authentication encrypts
the challenge text and sends it back to the Access Point. If the challenge text is
encrypted correctly, the Access Point allows the requesting device to authenticate. It
is recommended to select Auto if you are not sure which authentication type is used.
Input Type: Select He or ASCII from the drop-down list
Key Length: Select a key format from the drop-down list. 64bit-hex keys require 10
characters, where as 128-bit keys require 26 characters. 128bit keys require 32
characters. A hex key is defined as a number between 0 through 9 and letter
between A through F.
Default Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select
the current key that will be used.
Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

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Wireless Security –WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Mixed
Security Mode: Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Mixed from the drop-down
list if your wireless network uses WPA pre-shared key. (WPA, WPA2 and WPA-
Mixed：AP mode only)
Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network
uses this encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon
the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed
to work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA
provides improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP),
which scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity
checking feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered with.
Passphrase: Specify a passphrase that is shared amongst the Access Points and
clients.
Group Key Update Interval: Specify the number of seconds after which the Access
Point will probe the client for the passphrase.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Wireless Security –WPA, WPA2 (AP mode only)
Security Mode: Select WPA or WPA2 from the drop-down list if your wireless
network uses WPA. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon
the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed
to work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA
provides improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP),
which scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity
checking feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered with.

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Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network
uses this encryption.
RADIUS IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default is usually
1812.
RADIUS Secret: Enter the shared password of the RADIUS server.
Group Key Update Interval: Specify the number of seconds after which the Access
Point will probe the client for the secret.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Wireless MAC Filter
Click on the Wireless MAC Filter link under the Wireless menu. On this page you
can filter the MAC address by allowing or blocking access the network.
ACL (Access Control) Mode: You may choose to Disable, Allow Listed, or Deny
Listed MAC addresses from associating with the network. By selecting Allow MAC
in the List, only the address listed in the table will have access to the network; all