LevelOne WAP-6110 User manual

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LevelOne
WAP-6110
300Mbps Wireless PoE Access Point
User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
1Introduction.......................................................................................................5
Features................................................................................................................................................... 5
Device Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 5
Using this Document............................................................................................................................... 6
Notational conventions................................................................................................................. 6
Typographical conventions.......................................................................................................... 6
Special messages........................................................................................................................ 6
2Getting to know the device..............................................................................7
Computer / System requirements .......................................................................................................... 7
Package Contents................................................................................................................................... 7
LED meanings & activations................................................................................................................... 8
Front Panel................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear and Right Panel and bottom Side...................................................................................... 9
3Computer configurations under different OS, to obtain IP address
automatically ..................................................................................................11
For Windows 98SE/ ME / 2000 / XP................................................................................................... 11
For Windows Vista-32/64...................................................................................................................... 14
For Windows 7-32/64............................................................................................................................ 18
For Windows 8-32/64............................................................................................................................ 22
4Connecting your device.................................................................................27
Connecting the Hardware..................................................................................................................... 27
Using WISP (Wireless ISP) .................................................................................................................. 28
Using PoE (Power over Ethernet)........................................................................................................ 29
Using AP (Access Point)....................................................................................................................... 30
Wireless Connection............................................................................................................................. 31
5What the Internet/WAN access of your own Network now is.......................33
Internet/WANaccess is the DHCP client............................................................................................. 35
Internet/WANaccess is the Static IP................................................................................................... 36
Internet/WANaccess is the PPPoE client........................................................................................... 38
6Getting Started with the Web pages..............................................................39
Accessing the Web pages.................................................................................................................... 39
Testing your Setup................................................................................................................................ 41
Default device settings.......................................................................................................................... 41
7Wireless Network...........................................................................................43
Basic Settings........................................................................................................................................ 43
Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................................ 45
Security................................................................................................................................................... 46

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WEP + Encryption Key.............................................................................................................. 49
WEP + Use 802.1x Authentication............................................................................................ 51
WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed + Personal (Pre-Shared Key)....................................................... 53
WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed + Enterprise (RADIUS) .................................................................54
Access Control....................................................................................................................................... 56
Allow Listed.................................................................................................................................56
Deny Listed.................................................................................................................................58
WDS settings......................................................................................................................................... 59
Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution System) only............................................................... 60
Configure AP (Access Point) + WDS (Wireless Distribution System).................................... 65
Site Survey............................................................................................................................................. 70
Configure Wireless client + Site Survey................................................................................... 71
Configure Wireless ISP + Site Survey...................................................................................... 75
WPS....................................................................................................................................................... 79
Introduction of WPS................................................................................................................... 80
Supported WPS features........................................................................................................... 81
AP mode..................................................................................................................................... 81
AP as Enrollee............................................................................................................................ 81
AP as Registrar.......................................................................................................................... 81
AP as Proxy................................................................................................................................ 81
Infrastructure-Client mode......................................................................................................... 82
Instructions of AP’s and Client’s operations............................................................................. 82
Wireless Basic Settings page.................................................................................................... 83
Operations of AP - AP being an enrollee............................................................................................. 84
Operations of AP - AP being a registrar............................................................................................... 98
AP mode..................................................................................................................................... 98
Push Button method ................................................................................................................102
8LAN Interface ...............................................................................................106
LAN Interface Setup............................................................................................................................106
Changing the LAN IP address and subnet mask..............................................................................108
Show Client..........................................................................................................................................110
9Status............................................................................................................111
10 Statistics.......................................................................................................112
11 Log................................................................................................................113
System Log..........................................................................................................................................113
12 Firmware Update..........................................................................................115
About firmware versions .....................................................................................................................115
Manually updating firmware................................................................................................................115
13 Save/Reload Settings ..................................................................................117

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Save Settings to File............................................................................................................................117
Load Settings from File.......................................................................................................................119
Resetting to Defaults...........................................................................................................................121
14 Password......................................................................................................124
Setting your username and password...............................................................................................124
15 Logout...........................................................................................................126
Logout...................................................................................................................................................126
AConfiguring your Computers........................................................................127
Configuring Ethernet PCs...................................................................................................................127
Before you begin......................................................................................................................127
Windows® XP PCs..................................................................................................................127
Windows 2000 PCs..................................................................................................................127
Windows Me PCs.....................................................................................................................129
Windows 95, 98 PCs................................................................................................................129
Windows NT 4.0 workstations.................................................................................................130
Assigning static Internet information to your PCs..................................................................131
BIP Addresses, Network Masks, and Subnets..............................................133
IP Addresses........................................................................................................................................133
Structure of an IP address.......................................................................................................133
Network classes.......................................................................................................................133
Subnet masks......................................................................................................................................134
CUPnP Control Point Software on Windows ME/XP....................................136
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows ME.................................................................................136
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP with Firewall...........................................................137
SSDP requirements.................................................................................................................137
DTroubleshooting ...........................................................................................140
Troubleshooting Suggestions.............................................................................................................140
Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities................................................................................................142
ping............................................................................................................................................142
nslookup....................................................................................................................................142
EGlossary.......................................................................................................144

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Wireless
Gateway. You will now be able to access the Internet using your
high-speed xDSL/Cable modem connection.
This User Guide will show you how to connect your Wireless
Gateway, and how to customize its configuration to get the most
out of your new product.
Features
The list below contains the mainfeatures of the device and may
be useful to users with knowledge of networking protocols. If
you are not an experienced user, the chapters throughoutthis
guide will provide you with enough information to get the most
out of your device.
Features include:
10/100Base-T Ethernet Wireless APto provide Internet
connectivity to all computers on your LAN
Network address translation (NAT) functions to provide
securityfor your LAN
Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP
Client
Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP,
and IP
Supports remote software upgrades
User-friendly configuration program accessed via a web
browser
User-friendly configuration program accessed via
EasySetup program
The Wireless Gateway has the internal Ethernet switch
allows for a direct connection to a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
network via an RJ-45 interface, with LAN connectivityfor
both theWireless Gateway and a co-located PC or other
Ethernet-based device.
Device Requirements
In order to use theWireless Gateway, you must have the
following:
One RJ-45 Broadband Internetconnection via cable
modem or xDSL modem
Instructions from your ISP on what type of Internet access
you will be using, and the addresses needed to set up access
One or more computers each containing an Ethernet card
(10Base-T/100Base-T network interface card (NIC))
TCP/IP protocol for each PC

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For system configuration using the supplied
a. web-based program:a web browser such as Internet
Explorer v4 or later, or Netscape v4 or later. Note that
version 4 of each browser is the minimum version
requirement –for optimum display quality, use Internet
Explorer v5, or Netscape v6.1
b. EasySetup program: Graphical User Interface
Note
You do not need to use a hub or switch in order to connect more
than one Ethernet PC to your device. Instead,you can connect
up to four Ethernet PCs directly to your device using the ports
labeled Ethernet on the rear panel.
Using this Document
Notational conventions
Acronyms are defined the firsttime they appear in the text
and also in the glossary.
For brevity, the Wireless Gateway is referred to as “the device”.
The term LAN refers to a group of Ethernet-connected
computers at one site.
Typographical conventions
Italic text is used for items you select from menus and drop-
down lists and the names of displayed web pages.
Bold text is usedfor text strings that you type when prompted
by the program, and to emphasize important points.
Special messages
This document uses the following icons to draw your attention to
specific instructions or explanations.
Note
Provides clarifying or non-essential information on the current
topic.
Definition
Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many
readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.
WARNING
Provides messages of high importance, including messages
relating to personalsafety or system integrity.

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2 Gettingtoknowthedevice
Computer/ System requirements
1. Pentium 200MHZ processor or above
2. Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows
XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8
3. 64MB of RAM or above
4. 25MB free disk space
Package Contents
1. WAP-6110
2. CD-ROM With User Manual
3. Quick Installation Guide
4. Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)
5. Power Adapter
6. Detachable Antenna

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LEDmeanings &activations
Front Panel
The front panelcontains lights called Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs) that indicate the status of the unit.
* Actual Front Panel and ANTENNA may vary depending on model.
Figure 1: Front Panel and LEDs
Label
Color
Function
POWER
green
On: device is powered on
Off: device is powered off
WLAN
green
On: WLAN link established and active
Blink: ValidWireless packet being transferred
WPS
green
Off: WPS link isn’t established and active
Blink: ValidWPS packet being transferred
LAN
green
On: LAN link established and active
Off: No LAN link
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred

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Rear and Right Panel and bottom Side
The rear and right panel and bottom side contains a Restore
Defaults button, the ports for the unit's data and power
connections.
* Actual Rear Panel and ANTENNA may vary depending on model.
Figure 2: Rear Panel Connections
* Actual button may vary depending on model.
Figure 3: Right Panel Connections
* Actual button may vary depending on model.

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Label
Function
ANTENNA
2 detachable ANTENNA
ON/OFF
SWITCH
Power on/off the device
POWER
Connects to the supplied power adaptor
LAN
Connects the device via LAN Ethernet
WPS
Press this button for at least 3 full seconds and
the WPS LED will flash to start WPS.
Now go to the wireless adapter or device and
press its WPS button. Make sure to press the
button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after
pressing the AP's WPS button.
RESET
Reset button. RESET the 802.11n WLAN AP to its
default settings.
Press this button for at least 6 full seconds to RESET
device to its default settings.

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3 ComputerconfigurationsunderdifferentOS,
toobtainIPaddressautomatically
Before starting the 802.11n WLAN AP configuration, please
kindly configure the PC computer as below, to have automatic
IP address / DNS Server.
ForWindows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
1. Click on "Start" -> "Control Panel" (in Classic View). In
the Control Panel, double click on "Network Connections"
to continue.

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2. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click
"Properties".
3. Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".

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4. Check "Use the following IP address", configure IP
address to "192.168.1.100", Subnet mask to
"255.255.255.0" and check “Use the following DNS
server addresses” then click on "OK" to continue.
5. Click "Show icon in notification area when connected"
(see screen image in 3. above) then Click on "OK" to
complete the setup procedures.

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ForWindows Vista-32/64
1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “View network
status and tasks”.

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2. In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage
network connections” to continue.

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3. Single RIGHT click on "Wireless Network Connection",
then click "Properties".
4. The screen will display the information "User Account
Control" and click "Continue" to continue.
5. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

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6. Check "Use the following IP address", configure IP
address to "192.168.1.100", Subnet mask to
"255.255.255.0" and check “Use the following DNS
server addresses” then click on "OK" to continue.

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ForWindows 7-32/64
1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Category View) ->
“View network status and tasks”.

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2. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter
settings” to continue.

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3. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area Connection”, then click
“Properties”.
4. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".