Planet Networking & Communication WAP-4036 User manual

802.11g Wireless Access Point
WAP-4036
User’s Manual

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1.Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two
conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this Device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to
the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication
terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As ofApril 8,2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However,
special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with
electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg .The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Potential Restrictive Use
France: Only channels 10,11,12 and 13
WEEE Regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the
presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of
electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out
wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to
collect such WEEE separately.
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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET Wireless Access Point
Model: WAP-4036
Rev: 1.1 (August, 2008)
Part No. EM-WAP4036
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................7
1.1 Package Contents..................................................................................................................7
1.2 Features.................................................................................................................................7
1.3 LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................8
1.4 Back View..............................................................................................................................8
1.5 Wireless Performance............................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.................................................................10
Chapter 3 Web Configuration .....................................................................11
3.1 Status...................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Radio ...................................................................................................................................13
3.3 Security................................................................................................................................14
3.3.1 NONE........................................................................................................................15
3.3.2 WEP..........................................................................................................................15
3.3.3 WPA Personal ...........................................................................................................16
3.3.4 WPA2 Personal .........................................................................................................17
3.3.5 WPA & WPA2 Personal.............................................................................................18
3.4 MAC Filter............................................................................................................................19
3.5 WDS ....................................................................................................................................20
3.6 Advanced.............................................................................................................................21
3.7 Client Info.............................................................................................................................22
3.8 Site Survey ..........................................................................................................................23
3.9 IP Config..............................................................................................................................24
3.10 DHCP Server .......................................................................................................................25
3.10.1 DHCP Setup...............................................................................................................25
3.10.2 IP Reserve..................................................................................................................26
3.10.3 DHCP Info..................................................................................................................26
3.11 MISC....................................................................................................................................27
3.11.1 Login ID & Password Setup........................................................................................27
3.11.2 Restore Default / Restart System...............................................................................28
3.11.3 Firmware Upgrade......................................................................................................28
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Chapter 4 Configuring Local Networking ..................................................29
4.1 Assigning a Static IPAddress in Windows XP/2000 ............................................................29
4.2 Additional Settings for Wireless Client .................................................................................31
4.3 Checking PC’s IP and Connection with the AP....................................................................32
Appendix A Specification............................................................................33
Appendix B Frequently Ask Question........................................................34
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing PLANET WAP-4036, 802.11g Wireless Access Point. This device supports
both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standards. Except for essential AP mode, WAP-4036 also provides
AP Client/ Repeater/ WDS/ AP+WDS (Wireless Distributed System) modes to accommodate all kinds of
network topology. High data rate transfer of up to 54Mbps, up to 5 times faster than 802.11b, support
allows faster communication between LAN and WLAN. It is backward compatible with existing 802.11b
infrastructure while migrating to the 802.11g standard. Maximize network efficiency while minimizing your
network investment and maintenance costs.
In addition, the WAP-4036 supports WEP, WPA, WPA2 and MAC address filter function to consolidate
the wireless network security; you can prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing your
wireless network.
This product provides a friendly web interface and allows users to configuring from browser. It is also a
total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)
markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and
speed.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
z1 x WAP-4036
z1 x Power Adapter
z1 x User’s Manual CD
z1 x Quick Installation Guide
z1 x External Antenna
z1 x Ethernet Cable
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as
possible.
1.2 Features
zComplies with the IEEE 802.11b/g (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification
zData rate supports up to 54Mbps
zBuild-in DHCP server for providing a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices
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zSupports WEP / WPA Personal / WPA2 Personal encryption
zSupports AP/ Client/ Repeater/ WDS/ AP+WDS mode
zSeamlessly integrate wireless and wired networks
zProvides MAC Filter function
zWeb-based configuration
1.3 LED Indicators
LED Action Function
PWR ON
This indicator lights green when the Wireless AP is receiving power;
otherwise, it is off.
SYS ON
The LED will be dark for a few seconds when the system is started. After
that, the LED will stays green to show the Wireless AP is working normally. If
the LED stays blink or dark, it means the system is failed. Please try to
reboot the system or restore default settings.
LAN 100M ON Indicates the Ethernet is working in 100Mbps mode.
LAN LNK ON Indicates the LAN is connected.
LAN ACT Flashing Indicates the LAN has activity with data sending or receiving.
WLAN ACT Flashing Indicates wireless interface has activity with data sending or receiving.
1.4 Back View
Power (DC 9V): The receptacle where you plug in the power adapter.
Reset button: Resets your AP or resets the AP to the default login settings.
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To reset the AP to the factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than five
seconds. This clears the AP’s user settings, including User ID, Password, IP Address, and
Subnet mask. (Warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory
default settings).
LAN Port: The port connects the AP to your PC. You can configure your AP through the connection.
Antenna: The antenna used for wireless connections. You are able to rotate the antenna to gain the best
signal reception.
1.5 Wireless Performance
The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance and operating coverage of
WAP-4036.
1. Site selection
To avoid interferences, please locate WAP-4036 and wireless client away from transformers,
microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights and other industrial equipments. Keep the
number of walls or ceilings betweenAP and clients as few as possible. Otherwise the signal strength
may be seriously reduced. Place WAP-4036 in an open space or add additional WAP-4036 as
needed to improve the coverage.
2. Environmental factors
The wireless network is easily affected by many environment factors. Every environment is unique
with different obstacles, construction materials, weather, etc. It is hard to determine the exact
operation range of WAP-4036 in a specific location without testing.
3. Antenna adjustment
The bundle antenna of WAP-4036 is adjustable. Firstly install the antenna pointing straight up, then
smoothly adjust it if the radio signal strength is poor. But the signal reception is definitely weak in
some certain areas, such as location right down the antenna.
Moreover, the original antenna of WAP-4036 can be replaced with other external antennas to extend
the coverage. Please check the specification of the antenna you want to use, and make sure it can
be used on WAP-4036.
4. WLAN Type
If WAP-4036 is installed in an 802.11b and 802.11g mixed WLAN, its performance will reduced
significantly. Because every 802.11g OFDM packet needs to be preceded by an RTS-CTS or CTS
packet exchange that can be recognized by legacy 802.11b devices. This additional overhead
lowers the speed. If there are no 802.11b devices connected, or if connections to all 802.11b devices
are denied, the WAP-4036 can operate in 11g-only mode and its data rate should actually 54Mbps.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the
WAP-4036.
zKeep the access point as central in your work area as possible. Signal strength and speed fall off
with distance.
zHigher is often better. For instance, set it up on the top shelf of a bookcase rather than the bottom
one, if possible.
Prior to connecting the hardware, make sure to power off your Ethernet device and Wireless Access
Point (AP). Then follow the steps below to connect the related devices.
Step 1: Connect your computer to the LAN port of WAP-4036 by using RJ-45 cable. Attach one end
of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector to your hub, switch or a computer’s Ethernet port,
and the other end to one of the LAN ports of your AP.
Step 2: Assemble the antenna to WAP-4036. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your
wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity.
Step 3: Connect the power adapter. Connect the single DC output connector of the power adapter to
the power jack on the side of the AP. Then plug the Power Adapter into an AC outlet.
Step 4: Power on the following devices in this order: HUB or Switch, AP, and PCs
ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-4036. Otherwise, the product may be
damaged. If you want to reset your WAP-4036 to default settings, press the Reset button 5
second. Then release the button and wait for 10 seconds for rebooting.
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Chapter 3 Web Configuration
Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your
WAP-4036. An AP with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.1.1) will allow you to monitor and
configure (via web browser e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape).
1. Open your web browser.
2. Enter WAP-4036 IP address (default IP address is http://192.168.1.1) into the address field of the web
browser. Please also make sure your PC’s IP address is in the same IP range with WAP-4036.
If the AP’s LAN port has been changed with new IP address, enter the new IP address
instead.
3. A User Name and Password dialog box will appear. Please enter your User Name and Password here.
The User Name and Password are “admin” by default. Click “OK” to access the management page.
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3.1 Status
This page will show most of the basic configuration parameters of the WAP-4036. It is the first page
shown after login as below. You can usually get context sensitive help by clicking on the Help link at
the top right of the page.
Parameter Descriptions
LAN Status
This section shows the LAN interface parameters of the wireless AP. This
includes information such as: The MAC address of LAN interface, IP/Subnet
Mask, DHCP Server (whether the DHCP Server is Enables or disables, and
display address pool).
Wireless Status
This section shows the WLAN interface parameters of the wireless AP. This
includes information such as: Wireless (whether Wireless interface status is
active), Connection (whether have active wireless stations that are connecting
to the AP and display number of them), The MAC address of WAN interface,
Radio Band (The type of transmission protocol your wireless network uses),
SSID, channel number, security.
System Information This section shows the installed version of the firmware of the WAP-4036.
And company information.
To apply any settings you’ve altered on any page, click the Save button. Otherwise the
modified settings would be lost after the AP reboot.
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3.2 Radio
The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.
Parameter Descriptions
Disabled Wireless Select this option will disable the wireless operation of WAP-4036.
Radio Band
The default setting is mixed mode [802.11B/G]. If you do not know or have
both 11g and 11b devices in your network, please keep the default setting in
mixed mode. From the drop-down manual, you can select 802.11G if you
have only 11G card. If you have only 802.11 B card, select 802.11B mode.
Radio Mode
The AP has 5 modes: AP, Client, Repeater, WDS, AP+WDS.
Note 1: if WDS or AP+WDS is selected, please go to “WDS” page to configure
related settings.
Note 2: when WAP-4036 is in Client mode, it allows only one Ethernet device
for connection.
Booster Mode Enabled this mode can enhance the throughput of data transmission.
SSID
The SSID is the network name shared among all points in a wireless network.
The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is
case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any of the characters
on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your
wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID
(default) to a unique name.
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This setting will not appear in WDS mode.
Broadcast SSID
When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate
with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the AP. To broadcast the AP
SSID, keep the default setting, Enable. If you do not want to broadcast the AP
SSID, then select Disable.
Channel
Select the channel used for wireless communication. There are 11
overlapping channels. Channels 1, 6 and 11are non-overlapping. The default
is channel 6.
This setting will not appear in Client and Repeater modes.
zClick “Apply” when you have finished the configuration above.
3.3 Security
This wireless AP provides complete wireless LAN security functions; include WEP, WPA with
pre-shared key and WPA2 with pre-shared key. With these security functions, you can prevent your
wireless LAN from illegal access. Please make sure your wireless stations use the same security
function.
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3.3.1 NONE
Transmit data without encryption and authentication. This is the default option.
zClick “Apply” when you have selected the “None”.
If you select none, any data will be transmitted without Encryption and any station can
access the wireless AP.
3.3.2 WEP
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an encryption method used to protect your wireless data
communications. WEP uses a combination of 64-bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to your
network and encryption security for every data transmission.
Parameter Descriptions
Open-System No authentication is used. But uses WEP encrypt data packets.
Share-keys Authentication is a process in which the AP validates whether the wireless
client is qualified to access the AP’s service. You must enable WEP function
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and define your WEP keys. The keys are used both to authenticate wireless
clients and encrypt outgoing data.
Auto-Select
It can detect Wireless Client authentication information, and automatically
choose Open-System or Share-Keys mode to communicate with client. When
use Auto-Select mode, you must setup WEP keys which are used by
authentication system.
KEY Length
Selects 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption. Be sure that the key length setting
in the AP shall be the same as in wireless clients, or the communication will
not work.
WEP Mode You may select ASCII Characters or Hexadecimal Digits (in the "A-F", "a-f"
and "0-9" range) to be the WEP Key.
Key 1~4 Enter one to four WEP keys in either ASCII or Hexadecimal format. You can
use 64 bits or 128 bits as the encryption algorithm.
zClick “Apply” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations..
When using Hexadecimal format, only digits 0-9 and letters A-F, a-f are allowed. Valid
key length for each encryption type is as below:
Key Length HEX Format ASCII Format
64 Bits 10 hexadecimal digits 5 ASCII characters
128 Bits 26 hexadecimal digits 13 ASCII characters
3.3.3 WPA Personal
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use a pre-shared key to
authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication. It uses TKIP and AES to
change the encryption key frequently. This can improve security very much.
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Parameter Descriptions
TKIP
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) utilizes a stronger encryption algorithm
and includes Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against
hackers.
AES Advanced Encryption System (AES) utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data
encryption. It’s the strongest encryption currently available.
Key Format
The WPA Pass Phrase is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in
the wireless network. The input format is in character style and key size
should be in the range between 8 and 63 characters.
KEY Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this
key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key.
Rekey Time (sec) Specifies the timer the WPA key must changes. The change is done
automatically between the server and the client. The default value is 86400.
zClick “Apply” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations..
3.3.4 WPA2 Personal
The WPA2 is a stronger version of WPA. You can use a pre-shared key to authenticate wireless
stations and encrypt data during communication. It uses AES to change the encryption key
frequently. This can improve security very much.
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Parameter Descriptions
AES Advanced Encryption System (AES) utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data
encryption. It’s the strongest encryption currently available.
Key Format
The WPA Pass Phrase is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in
the wireless network. The input format is in character style and key size
should be in the range between 8 and 63 characters.
KEY Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this
key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key.
Rekey Time (sec) Specifies the timer the WPA key must changes. The change is done
automatically between the server and the client. The default value is 86400.
zClick “Apply” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
3.3.5 WPA & WPA2 Personal
Auto-Select WPA/WPA2 can detect Wireless Client authentication information, and automatically
choose WPA or WPA2 mode to communicate with client. Operation is the same as WPA or WPA2.
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zClick “Apply” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations..
3.4 MAC Filter
This Wireless AP has the capability to control the wireless client access based on the MAC address
of the wireless client. The user has the flexibility to customize your own control policy based on
these options:
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Parameter Descriptions
Enable Wireless Access Control To enable Wireless MAC Filter, click the check box. The
default is “disable＂.
Defined items in MAC list are PERMIT
to connect AP, others are DENIED.
Defined items in MAC list are DENIED
to connect AP, others are PERMIT.
You can choose a default operation for your factual
security or management consideration
MAC Enter the MAC Address of a station.
Description Enter the Comment of station.
zAfter enter all necessary fields and click "Add”, the wireless station will be added into the”
Current Access Control List".
zIf you want to remove specific stations from the "Current Access Control List ", select the
MAC addresses in the list and then click "Delete ".
3.5 WDS
You can set the wireless Bridge MAC here. The bridge uses to connect between more than 2 APs.
The maximum number setting is for six wirelesses Bridge MAC.
Parameter Descriptions
Wireless Bridge MAC If the operating mode of your AP is "WDS" or "AP+WDS",
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