NetComm INFRASTRUCTURE SERIES User manual

NetComm INFRAStRUCtURe SeRIeS
In-wall Wireless Access Point
USER GUIDE

Table of Contents
1.Introduction....................................................................................................................................4
1.1Overview.....................................................................................................................................................4
1.2Product Features..........................................................................................................................................4
1.3Deployment Topology Diagram..................................................................................................................5
1.4Document Conventions...............................................................................................................................5
2.System Overview ...........................................................................................................................6
2.1Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................6
2.2Specification................................................................................................................................................7
3.Installation ...................................................................................................................................10
3.1Panel Function Description.......................................................................................................................10
3.2Hardware Installation................................................................................................................................12
3.3Basic Configuration...................................................................................................................................15
4.Web Interface Configuration....................................................................................................26
4.1System Configuration................................................................................................................................27
4.1.1System Information .......................................................................................................................................27
4.1.2Network Settings ...........................................................................................................................................29
4.1.3Management Services....................................................................................................................................30
4.2Wireless.....................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.1Virtual AP Overview......................................................................................................................................31
4.2.2General Settings.............................................................................................................................................33
4.2.3VAP Configuration.........................................................................................................................................35
4.2.4Security Settings............................................................................................................................................36
4.2.5Repeater Settings...........................................................................................................................................39
4.2.6Advanced Wireless Settings...........................................................................................................................41
4.2.7Access Control Settings.................................................................................................................................40
4.2.8Site Survey.....................................................................................................................................................42
4.3Firewall .....................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.1Layer 2 Firewall Settings...............................................................................................................................44
4.3.2Firewall Service.............................................................................................................................................52
4.3.3Advanced Firewall Settings...........................................................................................................................50
4.4Utilities......................................................................................................................................................51
4.3.1Change Password...........................................................................................................................................51
4.3.2Network Utilities ...........................................................................................................................................52
4.3.3Configuration Save & Restore.......................................................................................................................53
4.3.4System Upgrade.............................................................................................................................................54
4.3.5Reboot............................................................................................................................................................55
4.5Status.........................................................................................................................................................56
4.5.1System Overview...........................................................................................................................................56
4.5.2Associated Client Status................................................................................................................................61

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4.5.3Repeater Information.....................................................................................................................................62
4.5.4Event Log ......................................................................................................................................................61
4.6Online Help...............................................................................................................................................62

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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The NP727 In-wall Wireless Access Point is an in-the-wall Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g AP, designed to blend with any
office or home interior architecture and furnishings effortlessly.
The compact NP727, with its small form factor can fit in a standard wall outlet box, and hides the wall cutout with its
faceplate. Its front panel features LED status indicators and an RJ45 wall jack. It has the interfaces to serve both
wireless and wired LAN access. The simplistic yet stylish design of NP727 allows it to blend into a working or a
living environment seamlessly.
By utilizing Power over Ethernet (PoE), the NP727 comes with an advantage of running fewer cables in the duct.
The Power over Ethernet (PoE) LAN port on the NP727 serves as the power feed as well as the wired network
feed. Alternatively, it can also be powered via an AC adapter when a PoE switch is not available.
The NP727 is an easy-to-install and cost-effective solution for most indoor wireless deployments, including hotel
rooms, apartments, offices, classrooms, libraries, private homes and public kiosks etc.
1.2 Product Features
yInstallation friendly housing design for seamless blending into deployed environment
yHigh speed IEEE 802.11g and backward compatible with 802.11b
ySupporting IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
yWDS for extending wireless coverage
ySupporting QoS & 802.11e WMM
yMultiple virtual APs & capable of client isolation
yBusiness-class WLAN security & client authentication
yLayer 2 firewall for security enhancement

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1.3 Deployment Topology Diagram
This above deployment scenario illustrates a deployment example.
yHidden in-the-wall behind faceplate, blending into most interior/architectural designs.
yKeep the style of a simple LAN wall jack while being able to serve both LAN and WLAN devices.
yWhen managed under a NetComm InternetAccess Controller, the combination has been pre-integrated to
provide solutions for many applications.
1.4 Document Conventions
Represents essential steps, actions, or messages that should not be ignored.
Note: Contains related information that corresponds to a topic.
Indicates that clicking this button will save the changes you made, but you must reboot the
system upon the completion of all configuration settings for the changes to take effect.
Indicates that clicking this button will clear what you have set before the settings are
applied.

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2.System Overview
2.1 Package Contents
The standard package of the NP727 includes:
yNP727 x 1
yScrews & Face Plate Kit x 1
yProduct CD-ROM x 1

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2.2 Specification
Standard Conformance
hWireless:
(1) IEEE 802.11g (up to 54Mbps)
(2) IEEE 802.11b (up to 11Mbps)
hEthernet:
(1) 802.3
(2) 802.3u
Wireless Radio
hFrequency band: 2.4 GHz
hWireless architecture:
(1) AP mode
(2) Repeater mode (WDS/Universal Repeater)
hModulation:
(1) 802.11b: DSSS (CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK)
(2) 802.11g: OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
hChannels:
(1) Australia (Channel 1~13)
hData rate with auto fallback: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
hReceiver Sensitivity:
(1) 802.11g: 54Mbps@-74dBm
(2) 802.11b: 11Mbps@-89dBm
hRF output power:
(1) EU/AU: 100mW EIRP
*Note: EIRP= Transmit Power + Antenna Gain
hAntenna: Built-in chip antenna
Wireless Signal Management
hMax number of ESSIDs (Virtual APs): 8
hMax number of associated clients per AP: 32
hSetting for maximum number of associated clients
hNetwork policy based on ESSID
QoS & WMM
hDiffServ / TOS
hIEEE 802.1p/ COS
hIEEE 802.1Q Tag VLAN priority control
hIEEE 802.11e WMM
Handover & Roaming
hIEEE 802.11f IAPP
hIEEE 802.11i pre-auth (PMKSA cache)
hL2 Roaming

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System Management
hWeb-based administration
hSNMP v1/v2c
hProvides Event Log
hSyslog information support
hStatistics
hConfiguration backup and restore
hOne-button-click to restore factory default setting
hFirmware upgrade
hCapable of performing RADIUS Accounting and Accounting Update
Security
hWEP (64/128/152 bits)
hEAP-TLS + Dynamic WEP
hEAP-TTLS + Dynamic WEP
hPEAP / MS-PEAP + Dynamic WEP
hWPA (PSK + TKIP)
hWPA (802.1X certification + TKIP)
h802.11i WPA2 (PSK + CCMP / AES)
h802.11i WPA2 (802.1X certification + CCMP / AES)
hSetting for TKIP / CCMP / AES key's refreshing period
hHidden ESSID support
hMAC Address filtering (MAC ACL)
hMAC authentication with RADIUS servers
hMaximum number of registered RADIUS servers: 2
Built-in Servers & Client Interfaces to Other Services
hDHCP client
hDNS client
hSyslog client
hRADIUS client
hSNMP v1/v2c read & write client
Physical and Power
hForm factor: In-Wall type
hDimensions (W x H x D):
Center unit: 1.88" x 3.07" x 3.07" (48mm x 78 mm x 78 mm)
Faceplate: 2.95" x 4.72" x 0.35" (75mm x 120 mm x 9 mm)
hWeight: 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg)
hPoE port: IEEE 802.3af
hPower adaptor (Optional, not included in the package):
AC Input: 100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz
DC Output: 12VDC, 1.5A
Connectors and Display
hLAN Port: 1 × 10/100 Base-T Ethernet

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hPoE Port: 1 × 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
hLED Indicators: 1 × Power, 1 × LAN, 1 × WLAN
Environment
hOperation Temperature: -20 ~ 50 °C
hStorage Temperature: -20 ~ 70 °C
hOperation Humidity: 10% ~ 80% Non-condensing
hStorage Humidity: 5% ~ 90% Non-condensing
Certifications
hFCC, CE
hRoHS compliant

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3.Installation
3.1 Panel Function Description
On the front panel of the NP727, there are three LEDs that are used to indicate the POWER status, the WLAN
status, and the link status of the LAN port. On the front panel, there are: one RESET button and one LAN port. The
antenna is built-in chip antenna.
Front Panel
1. RESET Button:
¾Press the button to restart the system.
¾Press the button for more than 30 seconds to reset the system to default settings.
2. LAN:
¾The LAN port is for connection with wired networks.
LED status indication:
3. LAN
¾OFF indicates no connection; ON indicates connection; BLINKING indicates transmitting data.
4. WLAN
¾Green LED ON indicates system ready.
5. Power
¾Green LED On indicates power on; OFF indicates power off.

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In-Wall Panel
1. POWER SOCKET:
¾Attach the power adapter here, it accepts 12VDC 1.5A.
2. PoE (LAN):
¾The LAN port is for connection with wired networks or PoE Switch.

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3.2 Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps mentioned below to install the hardware of the NP727:
Before the installation, assemble the following parts accordingly for the in-wall placement.
Step 1: Unpack the box and remove the cover and the frame.
Step 2: Lock the screw correctly to the frame.
Step 3: Slide the frame from the two sides to the front until locked to the fixed point.

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Step 4: Cover it with faceplate.

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1. Place the NP727 in the best location.
The best location for the NP727 is usually at the center of your wireless network.
2. Connect the NP727 to your network device.
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port of THE NP727 and the other end of the cable to a
switch, a router or a hub. The NP727 is then connected to your existing wired LAN network.
3. There are two ways to supply power over to THE NP727.
(1) Connect the power adapter to the NP727 power socket.
(2) THE NP727 PoE (LAN) port is capable of transmitting DC currents via its PoE (LAN) port. Connect an
IEEE 802.3af-compliant PSE device, e.g. a PoE switch, to the PoE (LAN) port of THE NP727 with the
Ethernet cable.
Now, the hardware installation is completed.

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3.3 Basic Configuration
The NP727 supports web-based configuration. Upon the completion of the hardware installation, the NP727 can be
configured through a PC by using its web browser such as Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer version 6.0 and
the above.
The default values of the LAN IP address and subnet mask of the NP727 are:
IPAddress: 192.168.27.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
•To access the web management interface, connect the administrator PC to the LAN port of the NP727 via an
Ethernet cable. Then, set a static IP address on the same subnet mask as the NP727 in the TCP/IP of your PC,
such as the following example (Please note that the IP address used shall not be duplicated with the IP
address of other devices within the same network.):
IPAddress: 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
•Launch the web browser on your PC by entering the IP address of the NP727 (http://192.168.27.1) in the
address field, and then press Enter. The following Administrator Login Page will then appear. Enter “admin”
for both the User name and Password fields, and then click Login to log in.
User name: “admin”
Password: “admin”
•After a successful login into the NP727, a System Overview page of the web management interface will
appear. To logout, simply click on the Logout button in the upper right hand corner of the interface to return to
the Administrator Login Page.

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•To logout, simply click on the Logout button at the upper right hand corner of the interface to return to the
Administrator Login Page.

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Please refer to the following steps to complete the basic configuration:
Step 1. Change Administrator’s Password:
hClick on the Utilities button, and then select the Admin Password tab.
hEnter a new password with length up to 32 characters, and then click SAVE to save the new password.
Note: Click SAVE to save the changes, but you must reboot the system upon the completion of all
configuration settings for the changes to take effect. When clicking SAVE, the following message will
appear: “Some modifications have been saved and will take effect after Reboot.”

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Step 2. Configure Wireless Settings
hClick on the Wireless button, and then select the General tab.
hDetermine the Band and Channel settings:
Select your preferred Band and Channel for your wireless connection. For example, select
802.11b+802.11g for the band and Auto for the channel.

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Step 3. Configure VAP (Virtual Access Point) Profile Settings
The NP727 Supports up to 8 virtual APs. By default, only 1 VAP is enabled.
hConfigure VAP profile settings:
(a) Select the VAP Config tab to configure the settings for each VAP.
(b) An administrator can enable or disable specific VAP from the drop-down list box of Profile Name.
hCheck VAP status：
After finishing the above settings, the status of enabled Virtual APs shall be reflected on the Virtual AP
Overview page.
Step 4 (Advanced Optional). Choose Security Type

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hClick on the Wireless button.
hSelect the Security tab to configure your preferred security types:
(The following uses “VAP-1” security configuration as an example.)