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
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consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, Planet reserves the
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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.

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3.1.1 Access Point Wizard configuration
Set IP address
Press the “Access Point Wizard” button, the following dialog box will show up. If
there is a DHCP server in your LAN, you can “Enable” DHCP Client (Default is
DHCP Client Enable). If no, please consult with your network administrator about
how to configure WAP-1960 IP address. After complete this setting, click the
“Next “.
Set SSID
Note: Please be sure the SSID of the Access Point and Wireless LAN
card are the same. This defines those wireless devices to work in
the same WLAN.
SSID is the identification string for distinguish different wireless network. Key in
any string you like to identify your wireless network. Click “Next “to continue.

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Set Radio Channel
Choose the radio channel you want to use, then click “Finish” to complete the
setting.

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3.1.2 Advanced DFU Setting
Click the Configuration button from AP Utility Application window, then the dialog
box below will appear.
You may use those buttons in the right side as shown in the figure above for
advance setting.
Get: Show the current setting.
Modify: Set new parameter to the identifier you selected. (You can click
the identifier twice, which provides the same function)
Set: Save and take any effect to the current setting. After press this button,
WAP-1960 will take 20 seconds for restart.
Set the settings below to your WAP-1960.
Eth_IP_Address: Set an IP address for the AP.
Eth_Submask: Set the subnet mask for the AP.
Wirel_ESSID: ESSID is used by all wireless devices within the ESS or

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extended wireless LAN.
Wirel_Channel: Define the radio channel the AP will work on.
Access Point Name: Set a name you like to the AP.
Gateway IP Address: The IP address of a gateway device necessary for
communication with devices outside the subnet of the Access Point. If your
network is not divided onto different subnets, this can remain blank.
Operation Mode to set the mode used by AP. Please refer to the
Appendix for more information about AP’s operation mode.
After configuration, close the application and unplug the USB cable.
Note: Chapter 5 contains definitions of technical terms and acronyms
commonly found when installing and configuring this device.
3.2 Configure through SNMP Manager
SNMP Manager is provided to configure WAP-1960 through Ethernet.
Note: Before using the SNMP manager to configure AP please consult with your
Network Administrator to have enough information for the setting.
Installing the SNMP manager
A. Be sure that there is no AP inserted at this stage. Power on your computer
and allow Window 98/2000/ME/XP to load fully.
B. Insert the Driver and User’s Manual CD into the CD drive (suppose E:\) and
execute the “SNMP.EXE” which is in E:\Utility\WAP1960\.
C. Then the wizard box will appears, please click “Next “.
D. Choose the destination folder that you want to install the utility and click “Next” to
continue.
E. After installation finish, please click “Finish“ to complete the installation. And then
please restart your PC.

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Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point with the
SNMP Manager
 Before configure the AP with SNMP Manger Utility, Please ensure you had used
DFU Utility to set an IP address for this Access Point.
Run the SMNP Manager utility form the Start -> Programs ->Planet
->SnmpManger, then the dialog box below will appear.
 File -> Connect to Access Point –
You can connect to the Access Point directly by typing the appropriate IP
Address and Community in the panel,(The default community is” public”). Select
the User or Administrator Authority in the Authority pull-down list.
User: Allow you to view the Access Point Configuration only. Administrator:
Allow you to view and change the Access Point Configuration.
After the above configuration, press “OK”.

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 File -> Find Access Point–
1. This submenu allows you to find and connect to the Access Point without
the necessity of knowing IP address. Click the Access Point and press
“Connect”.
2. Window will appears a dialog box below, indicating the IP Address of the
selected Access Point and prompting you enter appropriate Community and
select Authority. Then press “OK”.
3. The following window appears indicating a successful connection to Access
Point. Press “OK”
The following message appears in indicating an unsuccessful connection. If you have
seen this error message, please check your AP that has connected to your LAN
properly or try to restart your PC and try again.

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4. When connect successfully, messages “Get Configuration done” and “IP
Address” will show on the left and right bottom of the Utility.
 File menu: The file menu contains the following selections.
1. Close Connection AP – Terminates the connection with the Access Point.
2. Download changes – Save. When all the parameters have been set, you are
able to download the changes (save the changes) to the Access Point by
selecting this option.
3. Options – Defines the polling interval according to which the SNMP Manager
polls the Access Point in order to update the Associated Stations List.
 Setup Menu: You are able to view or set the Access Point parameters under the
“Setup” menu, the section consists of following options.
Setup -> Bridge -> IP Configuration
The “IP Address” and “IP Mask” can be changed when DHCP client is not enabled.
If DHCP client is enable, the IP Address and IP Mask field displays the IP Address
and IP Mask that was assigned by the DHCP server. Additional you have to select
the Primary Port, which is the interface that determines the AP dynamically obtains
an IP address (Either Ethernet or Wireless).

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Setup -> Bridge -> Filtering
If IP Routing is enabled, all the other protocols will be filtered out of the WLAN
besides TCP/IP protocol.
Setup->Wireless LAN ->Privacy Options
You can define the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Key values by yourself. There
are 4 keys available for the 64bit WEP (10 Hex digit) or 128bit WEP (26 Hex digit).
Enable the WEP option in order to activate WEP encryption for transmissions
between the stations and the Access Point. WEP is an authentication algorithm that
protects authorized Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping.

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Note: All the WEP keys must be entry. Then you can select one of them to
work. When WEP is enabled it must be the same on all the wireless devices
(station and the access point).
Setup->Wireless LAN -> Operational Settings
The operational settings allow viewing or modifying the parameters of the Wireless
Access Point.
Access Point Name: Change the Access Point Name here, if you want to set
another name to this Access Point.
ESSID: The ESSID is used by all wireless devices within the ESS or extended
wireless LAN. The ESSID value must be the same on all stations and Access points
in this WLAN.
Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with
your network settings, between 1 and 13 (in ETSI). All devices that communicate

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with this Access Point must use the same channel in order to work correctly. Verify
that the correct channel is selected before clicking the Ok button.
Fragmentation threshold: Fragment Threshold defines a threshold above which
the wireless packet will be split up, or fragmented. For a fragmented packet, if
transmission of part of it were to be interfered with, only the portion that was not
successfully transmitted would need to be re-sent. Throughput will generally be
lower for fragmented packets, since the fixed packet overhead consumes as higher
portion of the RF bandwidth. Choose a setting within a range of 256 to 2346 bytes.
RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,346. Should you
encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.
Choose a setting within a range of 128 to 2,346 bytes
Regulatory Domain: The value of this field is fixed and cannot be modified.
Auto Rate Fall Back: When enabled, the transmission rate will set to the optimum
rate. In case of interference, the system will automatically fall back to the lower
speed.
Authentication Type:
Open System: With this setting, any station in the WLAN can receives and
transmits data from the Access Point (null authentication).
Shared Key: With this setting only stations using shared key encryption
identified by the Access Point are allowed to associate with it.
Both: with this setting, stations can communicate with the Access Point either
with or without data encryption.
Preamble Type (Short/Long):- Preamble is the first sub field of the PPDU, is an
appropriable frame format for transmission between PHY (Physical layer). There
are two preamble types, Short and Long Preamble. The Short Preamble option
improves throughput performance
Rate (Mbps): The unit adoptively selects the highest possible rate for transmission.