MicroNet SP9121 User manual

User’s Manual
Wireless LAN Access Point
Model No.: SP9121
http://www.micronet.info

Table of Contents
Chapter 1Introduction............................................................................. 1
1.1 Package Contents..........................................................................................1
1.2 Features.........................................................................................................2
1.3 Specifications................................................................................................2
1.4 Physical Description .....................................................................................3
Chapter 2Wireless LAN Access Point Connection................................ 5
Chapter 3Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration........................... 6
3.1 Getting Started ..............................................................................................6
3.2 Configuring the Access Point.....................................................................11
3.2.1 Status and Information.......................................................................................12
3.2.2 Wireless Setting .................................................................................................12
3.2.3 Advanced Setting...............................................................................................22
3.2.4 Security ..............................................................................................................24
3.2.5 MAC Address Filtering......................................................................................30
3.2.6 System Utility ....................................................................................................31
3.2.7 Configuration Tool.............................................................................................33
3.2.8 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................34
3.2.9 Reset...................................................................................................................35
Chapter 4Troubleshooting .................................................................... 36

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Chapter 1 Introduction
SP9121 is an access point compliant with IEEE 802.11g/b 2.4GHz wireless network.
The access point provides high output power to extend wireless connection for
current network. Any wireless LAN station can join to wireless network easily by
using the “Infrastructure Mode” of the access point.
This product supports WEP, WPA, ESSID and MAC address filter functions to
consolidate the wireless network security. With ESSID authentication, 64/128 bit
WEP encryption and MAC address filtering, users can prevent unauthorized wireless
stations from accessing the network.
This product provides easy-to-use user interface, which allows user to manage and
configure via web browser. The access point also integrates DHCP server to provide
multiple wireless and wired users with automatic allocation of IP addresses. With the
versatile of features, this product is the excellent choice for integrating wireless and
wired network seamlessly.
1.1 Package Contents
Prior to the installation of the device, please verify the following items are in the
package:
yWireless Access Point
yQuick installation guide
yManual CD
yDetachable antenna
yAccessories
yPower adapter

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1.2 Features
yCompliant with IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN standard
yOperate in 2.4GHz frequency band
yAuto data rate selection at 1~54Mbps
ySupport 64/128-bit WEP encryption, WPA, 802.1x and Access Control List
for security
ySupports Web-based management
1.3 Specifications
Standards zIEEE 802.11g/b (Wireless)
zIEEE 802.3/802.3u (Ethernet)
Data Rate 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback.
Interface 1 x Port 10/100Mbps RJ-45
Antenna 1 x Detachable dipole antenna (RP-SMA connector)
Radio Technology zOFDM
zDSSS
Operation Mode zInfrastructure
zStation Adapter
zRepeater
zWDS (Wireless Distribution System)
Transmit Power 23dBm
DHCP DHCP Server
Security Features zESSID
zWEP (64/128 bit)
zWPA & WPA2
zWPA Radius
z802.1x
zAccess Control List (MAC Addresses)
Management zWeb-based Interface
Power 12V DC, 0.4A
Humidity 10-90% (Non-Condensing)
Temperature zOperating: 0~50°C (32 ~ 122°F)
zStorage: -20~70°C (-4 ~ 158°F)
Dimension 28(H) x 88(W) x 128 (D) mm, 160g
Certification FCC, CE

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1.4 Physical Description
Front Panel
On the front panel of the Access Point contains LED light indications for informing
current status of device. Table below contains the explanation of each LED indication.
LED Status Operation
System LED
On/Green Power is on.Power Off No power.
Blink/Green Antenna is transmitting or receiving
data.
Wireless
Off Antenna is not transmitting or receiving
data.
On/Green A valid link is established.
Blink/Green Port is transmitting or receiving data.
LAN
Off No link is established.
Back Panel
Access Point’s connection ports are located on the back panel. Below is the
description of each connection port.
yAntenna Connector
The detachable antenna uses standard Reverse SMA connector. It is suitable for
any antenna with Reverse SMA connector.
yDC Adapter Port
Attach the AC adapter to the ‘Power’ socket of the router and wall socket.

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yLAN Port
Connect any computer or network device that is using wired connection to access
point on LAN port.
yReset
The <Reset> button has the following functions:
1) If problems occur with Access Point, press the reset button with a pencil tip
(for less than 4 seconds) and the device will re-boot itself, keeping your
original configurations.
2) If problems persist or invalid password supplied, press the reset button for
longer than 4 seconds and the Access Point will reset itself to the factory
default settings (Warning: original configurations will be replaced with the
factory default settings).

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Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point
Connection
1. Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point.
The best location for the Access Point is usually at the center of wireless network
with line of sight to all mobile stations.
2. Connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to the 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 the switch, router or hub. The Access Point
will then connect to the existing wired network.
3. Connect the Original DC Power Adapter to the power socket of the Access
Point.
Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Using a different
adapter may damage the product.
The Hardware Installation is complete.

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Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point
Configuration
3.1 Getting Started
The Access Point provides web-based configuration tool allowing users to configure
for wired or wireless stations. Follow the instructions below to start the configuration.
From Wired Station
1. Make sure your 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 PCs to be in the same subnet with the Access Point.
1a) Windows 95/98/Me
1. Click the <Start> button and select <Settings>, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2. Double-click on <Network> icon. The Network window will appear.
3. Check list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the <Add> button to install. If
TCP/IP is installed, proceed 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. Windows CD maybe needed 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
according to the following example.
9IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (Any IP address within 192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is available
and do not setup 192.168.2.1)
9Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now have the IP Address you 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 your list of Network Components. You should see <Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]>
on your 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.

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5: Click <OK> to confirm the setting. PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from Access Point’s
DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Access Point’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on LAN.
Once, the network devices can obtain an IP address automatically, please proceeds 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 your list of ‘Network Components’. You should see ‘Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]’ on your 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 set up 192.168.2.1)
9Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
6. Click <OK> to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.
1d) Windows NT
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. Select the <Protocol> tab from the
‘Network’ window.
3. Check if the ‘TCP/IP Protocol’ is on your list of ‘Network Protocols’. If ‘TCP/IP’ is not installed,
click the <Add> button to install it. If ‘TCP/IP’ is installed, go to step 5.
4. In the ‘Select Network Protocol window’, select the <TCP/IP Protocol> and click the <OK> button
to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. Windows CD may be needed to complete the installation.
5. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the ‘Network’ window. Select <TCP/IP> from the list of
‘Network Protocols’ and then click the <Properties> button.
6. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
•IP Address: Select <Specify an IP address>. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask
according to the following example.