Loop Telecom Loop-W8110-BG-500-EANT User manual

Loop-W8110-BG-500-EANT
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g
Outdoor Access Point
Repeater - Bridge
Professional Turbo Speed - 108 Mbps
USER’S MANUAL
LOOP TELECOMMUNICATION INTERNATIONAL, INC.
8F, NO. 8, HSIN ANN RD.
SCIENCE-BASED INDUSTRIAL PARK
HSINCHU, TAIWAN
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

2010 Loop Telecommunication International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Version 5 05 FEB 2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................1
1.1 Description ..............................................................................................................1
1.2 Features..................................................................................................................2
2 INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................3
2.1 Component List .......................................................................................................3
2.2 System Requirements for Configuration...................................................................3
3 CONNECTION.....................................................................................................................4
4 QUICK SETUP GUIDE.........................................................................................................5
4.1 Setup Guide ............................................................................................................5
4.2 Mounting Guide .......................................................................................................7
5 BASIC IP NETWORKING ....................................................................................................8
5.1 IP = Internet Protocol...............................................................................................8
5.2 Ports........................................................................................................................8
5.3 Static IP Address .....................................................................................................8
5.4 Dynamic IP Address ................................................................................................8
5.5 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)..........................................................8
5.6 Wireless LAN Basics................................................................................................8
5.7 SSID........................................................................................................................9
5.8 Encryption ...............................................................................................................9
5.9 Channel...................................................................................................................9
5.10 Signal Strength........................................................................................................9
5.11 Interference .............................................................................................................9
5.12 Roaming................................................................................................................10
6 GETTING STARTED..........................................................................................................11
7 CONFIGURATION MENU..................................................................................................12
7.1 Administration........................................................................................................13
7.2 Site Survey............................................................................................................14
7.3 IP Configuration.....................................................................................................14
7.4 Operation Mode.....................................................................................................15
7.5 Statistics................................................................................................................17
7.6 Radio Setting.........................................................................................................18
7.7 Security Setting .....................................................................................................20
7.7.1 WEP Security ........................................................................................................20
7.7.2 WPA-PSK Security ................................................................................................21
7.7.3 WPA Security ........................................................................................................22
7.7.4 WPA2_PSK Security..............................................................................................23

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7.7.5
WPA2 Security ......................................................................................................23
7.8 MAC Addr Control..................................................................................................25
7.9 Protocol Filter ........................................................................................................26
7.10 SNMP Configuration..............................................................................................27
7.11 Miscellaneous........................................................................................................28
7.12 QoS Setting...........................................................................................................29
7.13 System Log ...........................................................................................................29
7.14 System Status .......................................................................................................30
7.15 Association Status .................................................................................................30
7.16 Super User ............................................................................................................31
7.17 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................32
7.18 Firmware Version...................................................................................................33
7.19 License Key...........................................................................................................33
8 VIPER QUICK START INSTALLATION.............................................................................34
8.1 Introduction............................................................................................................34
8.2 PC Requirements ..................................................................................................34
8.3 Installation.............................................................................................................35
9 VIPER QUICK START USER GUIDE.................................................................................38
9.1 Viper QuickStart Icon.............................................................................................38
9.2 Parameters Display in Utility ..................................................................................38
9.3 Username and Password of Utility..........................................................................39
9.3.1 Making Changes....................................................................................................39
9.3.2 Updating Changes.................................................................................................39
9.4 Pinging the Device.................................................................................................40
10 DISCLAIMER.....................................................................................................................41
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 W8110-BG-500 .........................................................................................................1
Figure 2-1 Contents of Package.................................................................................................3
Figure 3-1 Network Connection..................................................................................................4

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D Bitte führen Sie das Gerät am Ende seinerLewbensdauer den zue Verfügung
stehended Rückgabeund Sammelsystemen zu.
GB At the end of the product's useful life, please dispose of it at appropriate collection
points provided in your country
F Une fois le produit en fin devie, veuillez le déposer dans un point de recyclage
approprié.
ES Para preservar el medio ambiente, al final dela vida útil de su producto, depositelo
en los laguares destinado aello de acuerdo con la legislación vigente.
P No final de vida útil do producto, por favor coloque no ponto de recolha
apropriado.
I Onde tutelare l'ambiente, non buttate l'apparecchio trai i normali rifiuti al termine
della sua vita utile, ma portatelo presso i punti do taccolta specifici per questi rifiuti
previsti dalla normativa vigente.
NL Wij raden u aan het apparant aan het einde van zijn nuttige levensduur, niet bij hey
gewone huisafval te deponeren, maar op de dearvoor bestemde adressen.
DK Når produktet er udtjent, bor det børtskaffes via de sæ rlige indsamlingssteder i
landet.
N Ved slutten av produktets levetid bør det avhendes på en kommunal miljøstasjon
eller leveres til en elektroforhandler.
S Lämna vänligen in produkten på lämplig återvinningsstation när den är förbrukad.
FIN Hävitä tuote käytöiän päättyessä viemällä se asianmukaiseen keräyspisteeseen.
PL Gdy produkt nie nadaje sie juz do dalszego uzytku, nalezy zostawic go w jednym ze
specjalnych punktów zajmujacych sie zbiórka zuzytych producktów w wybranych
miejscach na terenie kraju.
CZ Po skončení jeho životnosti odložte prosím výrobek na přislušném sbĕrném místé
zřízeném dle předpisůve vaší zemi.
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mieste podía platných miestnych predpisov a noriem.
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ga odvrzite v skladu z veljavnimi predpisi.
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Π ε τ ξ τ ε τ ο σ τ α ε ι ι κ ά σ η µ ε ί α π ο υ Π α ρ έ χ ο ν τ α ι ο τ η χ ω ρ α σ α ς .
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CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Description
The product is based on the IEEE 802.11b/g standard, which is the latest 54Mbps Wireless
LAN (WLAN) standard. Having this wireless protocols in one product ensure that your
investments are protected, while enabling you to enjoy the fastest Wireless LAN speed.
This product model – W8110-BG-500 could operate as either one of the following modes:
a. Wireless LAN Access Point (AP) mode.
b. Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode.
c. Repeater mode.
Figure 1-1 W8110-BG-500

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1.2 Features
 Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g WLAN standard
 Utilize OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)
 Wireless data rate of up to 108Mbps.
 Operates in the 2.4GHz license-free frequency band
 Industrial grade IP67 Casing
 Power over UTP cable DC supply
 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). A simple WLAN encryption standard to protect
wireless data from sniffers.
 WPA (WiFi Protected Access), for AP mode only. An improved WLAN encryption
standard where the secret key renew automatically at regular intervals.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol). A new encryption key will be generated by
corporate RADIUS server when a authorized wireless adaptor/user associate with
the Access Point. This encryption key renew automatically at regular intervals. This
is normally used in high security enterprise networks.
Pre Shared Key (WPA-PSK). A new key is generated each time a wireless
adaptor connects to the Access Point. This normally used for home user without a
RADIUS server.
Remote AP list provides added security for AP mode.
 Protocol Filters provides security to the network
IPX Filter
Wireless Isolation. Each wireless user would not be able to see each other even
though they are in the same subnet. This is to protect the privacy of each user.
Broadcast Filter
Multicast Filter
 User-friendly web-based interface for managing and configuring the Access Point.
 QoS features for multimedia support - voice, video and audio.
Important Note
1) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
2) Caution : Antenna installation should be done by experienced antenna installer.

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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Component List
•W8110-BG-500
•48V  combiner adaptor (PoE)
•Screws, washers, nuts, U-bolt
•Mounting bracket (wall or pole)
•1.5m power cord
•Dual band omni antenna
•N jack metal cover
•Waterproof RJ45 Adaptor
Figure 2-1 Contents of Package
Note: Standard package may vary with model type and country. Using a combiner adaptor
with a power rating other than the one included in the package will cause serious damage to
the Access Point and void the warranty for this product.
2.2 System Requirements for Configuration
 Computers with Windows, Macintosh or Linux-based operating systems and with an
Ethernet adaptor
 Internet Explorer version 5.5 and above or Netscape Navigator that supports Java

CHAPTER 3 CONNECTION
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3 CONNECTION
Figure 3-1 Network Connection
Network
LAN+DC
LAN

CHAPTER 4 QUICK SETUP GUIDE
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4 QUICK SETUP GUIDE
4.1 Setup Guide
Step 1: Set default LAN IP address
The default LAN IP address is 192.168.1.20
Step 2: Set password
The default login name is admin (in lower case letters), the default password is LOOP (in
upper case letters).
Step 3 : Configure the AP
Step 3.1 : Set IP configuration
This page allows you to choose the type of IP address

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Step 3.2: Set operation mode
This page allows you to set the AP as either an Access Point, a client or a repeater.

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Step 4: Set security settings
This section allows you to configure wireless encryption to prevent unwelcome parties from
reading your traffic.
Step 5: Reboot the AP
Reboot the system to make all the settings take effect.
4.2 Mounting Guide

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5 BASIC IP NETWORKING
5.1 IP = Internet Protocol
IP stands for Internet Protocol. In an IP network, every device has a unique IP Address (For
example: 192.168.1.35) to identify itself. There are two ways of assigning an IP address to a
PC or Router: Static and Automatic (DHCP). Static IP addresses are keyed-in manually, while
Dynamic IP’s are distributed by a DHCP Server.
5.2 Ports
Every packet of traffic is identified by its Source and Destination Addresses, which would
ensure that the packet arrives at the correct destination. A Port Number is also embedded in
each packet; to identify which software application that generated and uses that packet.
Therefore, if it blocks a certain port number, it denies the particular software from using the
connection.
5.3 Static IP Address
Static IP addressing ensures that the device will always have the same IP address. Static
addressing is commonly used for your servers.
5.4 Dynamic IP Address
A dynamic IP address is one that is automatically assigned to a PC. These IP addresses are
“dynamic” because they are only temporarily leased to the PC when it connects to the
network. This is the most convenient and common way of managing IP addresses in a
network. The Server that manages this pool of IP addresses is called the DHCP Server. The
product has a DHCP Server built-in to simplify the network management.
5.5 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
The PC obtaining an IP address from the Server is called the DHCP Client. If there is already
a DHCP Server running on your network, you must disable one of the two DHCP servers.
Running more than one DHCP server together will cause network problems!
5.6 Wireless LAN Basics
A Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio
signals instead of using cables. WLANs have become common in homes, offices, airports and
public Hotspots. WLAN can support the same applications and software that run on a wired
network (LAN). Besides supporting the same software and functions, WLAN brings greater
convenience and eliminates the need to lay Ethernet cables in a home or office.

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The AP can even support 108Mbps wireless data rate at Turbo mode. This is only applicable
for user using recommended Turbo-capable Cardbus (with Atheros chipset).
WLAN networking involves a few additional parameters to be configured:
5.7 SSID
The SSID is the “network name” for the WLAN network. The SSID is any name, and can be
any set of characters or numbers. The Client sniffs the radio frequencies for an AP with the
same SSID with itself. The client locks onto the AP and they are “associated”.
To enable plug-and-play convenience, most client cards can sniff the frequencies to extract
the available SSIDs to let the user choose from.
5.8 Encryption
WLAN traffic can be captured by anybody to be read! The solution is to use encryption to
make the traffic appear as random characters to the eavesdropper. Both the AP and client
must use the same encryption standard and key to enable them to decode the “rubbish”. If the
encryption settings are mismatched, the client and AP cannot associate. WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) is the most common WLAN encryption standard.
5.9 Channel
There are a total of 13 channels in the 2.4GHz band. Depending on regulation, not all the
frequencies may be available in every country. Frequency is configured on the AP only. The
client searches for the AP and locks onto that AP’s channel.
5.10 Signal Strength
Radio signals drop in power over a distance. Even if all the settings are correct, low signal
strength makes association impossible. The usable distance between the AP and client can
range from a few meters indoor to a few km. When setting up the client, make sure that you:
 Keep at a distance between the AP and the clients.
 Make sure that the WLAN signals do not have to pass through too many concrete walls
and metal structures to reach the client.
 Make sure that client are located far away from one another to avoid interference.
 Make sure that there is line of sight between the AP and client device.
5.11 Interference
Interference happens when 2 clients with the same channels are placed near to one another.
The speed of the network drops and the signal strength fluctuates wildly.

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5.12 Roaming
Association happens when the SSID, Encryption and MAC Address Control settings are
correct between the AP and client. If 2 APs with these same settings are located in the same
area, the client would choose to associate to the one which gives it a better signal strength.
The client would roam over to the 2nd AP when he moves nearer to it. The client switches AP
and frequency as he does so.

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6 GETTING STARTED
Connect the network as shown previously.
Note: If your PC is wireless, check the PC’s card utility to make sure that the signal strength
is good and that the bottom LED lights up on the AP.
Open a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape etc.).
Type the AP LAN IP (192.168.1.20) address into the browser’s Address field. The default LAN
IP address is 192.168.1.20.

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7 CONFIGURATION MENU
In every Web Configuration page, the left panel is the navigation menu containing the main
sections. The right-side frame is where the detailed configuration is done.
Navigation
P ane l
C onf igu r ation
P ane l

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Remember that after every configurations change, it
is necessary to update and reboot the AP for
changes to take effect.
7.1 Administration
This page allows you to change the Username and Password for admin user/end user. The
default username is admin (in lower case letters) and the default password is LOOP (in upper
case letters). After every factory reset, the Username and Password reverts to this
combination. To view/upgrade firmware version, you need to close this configuration page.
Then you have to login as a super user/system administrator in the configuration page again.
The default username is super (in lower case letters) and the default password is LOOP (in
upper case letters). After every factory reset, the Username and Password reverts to this
combination. Refer to super user instructions for more info.
The username and password are case sensitive.

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7.2 Site Survey
Site Survey: Displays the MAC address, RSSI, SSID and the channel of other AP.
7.3 IP Configuration
This page allows you to choose the type of IP
Static IP mode: When you boot up the AP for the first time, it is in Static mode. You assign a
Static IP to the AP. The default IP address, subnet mask and gateway mask are 192.168.1.20,
255.255.255.0 and 0.0.0.0.
DHCP mode: the AP will obtain an IP Address from an upstream DHCP Server.
DHCP Relay: When DHCP relay is enabled, the A-100-IANT18 will transmit packets to
another PC.
Note: When in DHCP client mode, these 4 columns show the IP settings obtained from the
network.

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7.4 Operation Mode
Operation Mode: The AP can be used as an Access Point or as a Wireless Bridge or a
repeater. Wireless Bridge or repeater is used when it is not advisable to lay an Ethernet line
over a distance. Two AP can be set up to connect over this distance, acting as the wired
backbone.
SSID: Service Set Identifier. It is a sequence of characters that uniquely names a Wireless
LAN. This name allows PCs to connect to the correct Wireless Access Point when multiple
Access Points operate in the same location. The default SSID is 11g.
Wireless Mode: The AP or Bridge operates in the frequency of 2.4GHz for 802.11b/g/turbo g.
Radio Frequency: There are different frequency channels depending on the country of use.
You can choose to set the frequency channel to use or use SmartSelect for automatic
channel selection.
WDS: Enable or disable or disable with multiple PC support. When WDS enabled, the bridge
can support multiple PCs behind it. When WDS disabled, the bridge can support only one PC
behind it. When disabled with multiple PCs support, the bridge can support multiple PCs
behind it, even if the AP cannot support WDS.
Advance Settings: This is to set the distance for bridging. The default distance is 4-6km.