Planet WAP-1960 User manual

Wireless Access Point
WAP-1960
User’s Manual

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Copyright
Copyright 2002 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic,
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permission of PLANET.
Planet makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should
the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Planet, 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, Planet reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof
without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
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:

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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/television technician for help.
Notice 1:
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2:
Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Package Contents.........................................................................................5
1.2 System Requirements...................................................................................5
1.3 Features ........................................................................................................6
1.4 Specification.................................................................................................. 7
INSTALLATION ...........................................................................8
2.1 Hardware Connection....................................................................................8
CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT..............................9
3.1 Configure through DFU utility........................................................................9
3.2 Configure through SNMP Manager.............................................................14
APPLICATION ..........................................................................26
4.1 Wireless Access Point.................................................................................26
4.2 Wireless AP Client Mode.............................................................................27
4.3 LAN to LAN Bridging through WAP-1960 ...................................................28
4.4 Multiple LAN to LAN Bridging through WAP-1960......................................29
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................30
5.1 Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................................30
APPENDIX ................................................................................32

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing WAP-1960. This device features the latest innovation
wireless technology making the wireless networking world happened. This manual
guides you on how to install and properly use the WAP-1960 in order to take full
advantage of its features.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
• One WAP-1960
• One AC Power Adapter
• One USB Cable (For Configuration)
• One CD-ROM with AP manager Software and Installation Manual
• One Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.
1.2 System Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.
• Pentium Based (And Above) IBM-Compatible PC System
• CD-ROM drive
• One Available USB Connector
• Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Operating System with TCP/IP protocol

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1.3 Features
 Four operation modes selectable: AP / AP Client / Wireless bridge* Point
to Point and Wireless bridge Point to Multipoint
 Highly Efficient Dipole Antennas Provide Extensive Range of Operation
 Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance Communication and Noisy
Environments
 High-Speed Data Transmitter Rate Up to 11 Mbps
 Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment
 Features Roaming, Best Access Point Selection, Load Balancing, and Network
Traffic Filtering
 64-Bit and 128-Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy
 Support 63 clients to connect the network. (For best performance, the suggested
maximum clients number of one WAP-1960 is 25.)
 Software Driver Upgrades
* Terms “Wbridge” in the following sections

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1.4 Specification
• Standard IEEE 802.11b
• Signal Type DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
• Modulation QPSK / BPSK / CCK
• Port One RJ-45 / One 10BASE-T
• Ethernet Interface IEEE802.3 10 BASE-T
• Antenna Dual Dipole Antenna
• Data Encryption
64 bit / 128 bit WEP encryption
• Frequency 2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz
• Channel 11 Channels (US, Canada)
13 Channels (Europe)
14 Channels (Japan)
4 channels (France)
2 channels (Spain)
• Data Rate Up to 11Mbps(with automatic scale back)
• LED Indicators Power, Activity (wireless), Link (wired)
• Power Requirement
5V DC, 2A
• Temperature Operating :0 degree C to 40 degree C,
Storage: -20 degree C to 70 degree C,
• Humidity 90% Non-Condensing
• Dimensions 206 x 142 x 35mm
• Output Power 14dBm
• Antenna Gain 1dBi
• Antenna Connector Reversed Polarity SMA Male
• Transmission
Antenna ANT A*
• Receive Antenna ANT A, ANT B
* For external antenna or directional antenna connection, ANT A is the dedicated connector.

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CHAPTER 2
Installation
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough
information about the WAP-1960.
2.1 Hardware Connection
1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-1960. The best place for your
WAP-1960 is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of
your mobile stations.
2. Assemble the antennas to WAP-1960. Try to place them to a position that can
best cover your wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving
sensitivity.
3. Connect RJ-45 cable to WAP-1960. Connect this WAP-1960 to your LAN
switch/hub or a single PC.
4. Connect USB cable to WAP-1960 USB port. If you are first time to configure
WAP-1960, please connect the USB cable for DFU configuration. Before USB cable
connected, please ensure you have install DFU utility to your PC already.
5. Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, WAP-1960
will start to work.
Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-1960. Otherwise, the
product may be damaged.

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CHAPTER 3
Configuring the Wireless Access Point
3.1 Configure through DFU utility
The DFU Utility is provided to configure the WAP-1960 setting through the USB port.
Note: If this is your first time to configure WAP-1960, we suggest installing DFU
utility for configuration. Before connect WAP-1960 to your PC, please ensure
DFU utility had been installed to your OS. DFU installation will also install
WAP-1960 USB driver. When Windows detect WAP-1960 from USB port and
ask for the driver, click “Next” for Windows to automatically find the installed
driver.
Installing the DFU Utility
A.
Insert the Driver and Users Manual CD into your CD drive (suppose E:\) and
execute the “DFU.EXE” which is in E:\Utility\WAP1960\.
B.
Then the wizard box will appears, please click “ Next “.
C.
Choose the destination folder that you want to install utility and click “Next” to
continue.
D.
After installation finish, please click “Finish “to complete the installation. And then
please restart your PC.
Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point with the DFU Utility
 Run the DFU utility form Start -> Programs ->Planet -> DFU, the following dialog
will appear.

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Note: If this is your first time to use the DFU utility to configure the Access Point, you
can select “Access Point Wizard” as show above to set the basic settings of
WAP-1960 (IP Address, SSID, Radio Channel). Or you may click the
“Configuration” to get more advanced settings. But, please be sure that you
have got enough information and authorization to set the advance setting.