PheeNet WLn-501 User manual

802.11n Wireless
Access Point
User Manual WLn-501
ver.1.0

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defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its
distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing,
repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect
in the software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof
without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

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C A T A L O G
Chapter I: Product Information.....................................................................................4
1-1 Product Introduction........................................................................................4
1-2 Safety Information...........................................................................................6
1-3 System Requirements ......................................................................................7
1-4 Package Contents.............................................................................................8
1-5 Familiar with your new wireless access point.................................................9
Chapter II: System and Network Setup........................................................................11
2-1 Setup Network Connection between Wireless Access Point and your
Computer..............................................................................................................11
2-2 Connecting to wireless access point by web browser....................................12
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup .................................................12
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup.........................................................14
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup............................................................16
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup.........................................................18
2-2-5 Connecting to Web Management Interface ........................................21
2-3 View System Status and Information ............................................................23
2-4 Select an Operating Mode for Wireless Access Point ...................................25
2-4-1 AP Mode.............................................................................................27
2-4-2 AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode..........................................................29
2-4-3 AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode ...............................................31
2-4-4 AP Bridge-WDS Mode.......................................................................33
2-5 WPS Setting...................................................................................................36
2-6 Advanced Wireless Settings...........................................................................39
2-7 Wireless Security (Data Encryption) .............................................................42
2-7-1 Disable Security .................................................................................44
2-7-2 WEP ...................................................................................................45
2-7-3 WPA Pre-shared Key..........................................................................47
2-7-4 WPA RADIUS....................................................................................49
2-7-5 802.1x Authentication ........................................................................51
2-8 Radius Server.................................................................................................53
2-9 MAC Filtering ...............................................................................................56
2-10 System Utilities............................................................................................58
2-10-1 Change Password .............................................................................58
2-10-2 IP Address of the Wireless Access Point ..........................................59
2-10-3 DHCP Server....................................................................................61

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Chapter III: Advanced Configuration..........................................................................63
3-1 Configuration Backup and Restore................................................................63
3-2 Firmware Upgrade.........................................................................................64
3-3 System Reset..................................................................................................65
Chapter IV: Appendix...................................................................................................66
4-1 Hardware Specification .................................................................................66
4-2 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................67
4-3 Glossary.........................................................................................................69
4-4 FCC Statement...............................................................................................73

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Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this wireless access point! With this high
cost-efficiency wireless access point, computers and wireless devices
which are compatible with 802.11 Draft-N wireless network standard can
connect to existing wired Ethernet network via this wireless access point,
at the speed of 300Mbps.
Easy install procedures allows any computer users to setup a network
environment in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced
users. Just follow the instructions given in this user manual, you can
complete the setup procedure and release the power of this access point
all by yourself!
This access point is also capable to operate in ‘Wireless Bridge’ mode.
You can use it to expand the scope of your network wirelessly! When you
want to build connection between two wired networks, you can use this
function to establish connection by a pair or more wireless access point,
to connect all networks together.
Other features of this access point including:
•Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless network standard -
works with other 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless access points.
•High speed wireless network, six times faster than conventional
802.11g wireless network (300Mbps)
•Allow wireless devices to connect to existing wired network and share
Internet and other network resources.
•Five wired Ethernet LAN ports (10/100M)
•Supports DHCP server function.
•Supports wireless data encryption (WEP/WPA).
•Supports MAC address filtering (Only allow specific wireless device of
your choice to connect to this access point).

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•Supports RADIUS server, only allow users listed in your authorization
server to use wireless network.
•Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), simplifies wireless client setup
procedures. Even inexperienced user can setup wireless network
without network technician’s help!
•Easy to use web-based GUI (Graphical User Interface) for network
configuration and management purposes.
•Remote management function allows configuration and upgrades from
a remote computer (over the Internet)
•Auto MDI / MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports.
•Three high-gain antenna (antenna angle adjustable).

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1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the
following safety instructions:
1. This access point is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this
access point outdoor.
2. DO NOT put this access point at or near hot or humid places, like
kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not left this access point in the car in
summer.
3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the
access point first.
4. If you want to place this access point at high places or hang on the wall,
please make sure the access point is firmly secured. Falling from high
places would damage the access point and its accessories, and warranty
will be void.
5. Accessories of this access point, like antenna and power supply, are
danger to small children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts
in their nose or month and it could cause serious damage to them. KEEP
THIS ACCESS POINT OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
6. The access point will become hot when being used for long time (This
is normal and is not a malfunction), DO NOT put this access point on
paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the access point. If you found
that the access point is not working properly, please contact your dealer
of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the access point,
warranty will be void.
8. If the access point falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use
your hand to pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do
anything, or contact an experienced electrical technician for help.
9. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out
from the access point or power supply, remove the power supply or
switch the electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase
for help.

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1-3 System Requirements
zComputer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface
card.
zWeb browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape
Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).
zAn available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz)

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1-4 Package Contents
Before you starting to use this access point, please check if there’s
anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to
claim for missing items:
□ Wireless Access point (main body, 1 pcs)…………………..…… 1
□ User manual (1 pcs) …………….……………………………… 2
□ A/C power adapter (1 pcs) ……………………………………..... 3

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1-5 Familiar with your new wireless access point
Front Panel
LED Name Light Status Description
PWR ON Access point is switched on and correctly
powered
On Wireless network is switched on
Off Wireless network is switched off
WLAN
Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring data)
On LAN port is running at 100Mbps LAN
10/100M
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Off LAN port is running at 10Mbps
On LAN port is connected
Off LAN port is not connected
LAN
LNK/ACT
1-5Flashing LAN activity (transferring data)

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Back Panel
Item Name Description
Antenna A to C Antenna A, B and C
Power Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter
Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings) or
start WPS function.
Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to activate WPS function;
press and hold this button for more than 20 seconds to clear all
settings.
LAN 1 - 5 Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 5

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Chapter II: System and Network Setup
2-1 Setup Network Connection between Wireless Access Point and your
Computer.
Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection
between your new wireless access point and your computers, network
devices:
1. Connect all your computers, network devices (network-enabled
consumer devices other than computers, like game console, or switch /
hub) to the LAN port of the access point by Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it
to the ‘Power’ socket of the access point.
3. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. ‘PWR’ LED should be
steadily on, LAN LEDs should be on if the computer / network device
connected to the respective port of the access point is powered on and
correctly connected. If PWD LED is not on, or any LED you expected
is not on, please recheck the cabling, or jump to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’
for possible reasons and solution.

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2-2 Connecting to wireless access point by web browser
After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is
setup the access point with proper network parameters, so it can work
properly in your network environment.
Before you can connect to the access point and start configuration
procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address
automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it’s set to use static IP address,
or you’re unsure, please follow the following instructions to configure
your computer to use dynamic IP address:
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2
Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3
Windows Vista please go to section 2-2-4
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and
Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.

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2. Select ‘Specify an IP address’, then input the following settings in
respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’ when finish.

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2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up
Connections icon, double click Local Area Connection, and Local Area
Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)’, then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings
in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’ when finish.

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2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet
Connections icon, click Network Connections, and then double-click
Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will
appear, and then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings
in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’ when finish.

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2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Click View Network Status and
Tasks, then click Manage Network Connections..Right-click Local Area
Netwrok, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties
window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and
then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings
in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’ when finish.