Planet WAP-1963 User manual

Wireless Access Point
WAP-1963
User s Manual

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Copyright
Copyright 2003 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rightsreserved. No part of this publication may
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the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair,and any incidental or consequential damages resulting
from any defect in the software. Further,PLANETreserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time to time in the contentshereof without obligation tonotify any person of such
revision or changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual aretrademarks and/or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limitsfor aClass Bdigital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio
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
aparticular 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 correctthe interference by one or more of the following measures:
1.Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna.
2.Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.
3.Connect the equipment intoan outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician forhelp.
FCC Caution
Toassurecontinued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
computeror 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 mustaccept any

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interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.
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 ofexceeding 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 equipmentcomplies with all the requirementsof DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENTAND THE COUNCILOF 9March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication
terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of theirconformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal
Equipmentand Satellite EarthStation Equipment) As of April 8,2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost carefor the safety of those who install and use it. However,
special attention must be paid to the dangersof 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 ofthis device is intended forhome 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 ETSIversion of this device is also authorized foruse in EFTAmember states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Potential restrictive use
France: Only channels 10,11,12 and 13
Revision
User s Manual for PLANET Wireless Access Point
Model: WAP-1963
Rev: 1.0 (November,2003)
Part No. EM-WAP1963

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction1
1.1 Package Contents1
1.2 System Requirements1
1.3 Features1
1.4 Specification 2
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation3
2.1 Hardware Connection3
Chapter 3 Configuration 4
3.1 Configurethrough Web Browser 4
3.1.1 Home: 5
3.1.2 Wireless Settings: 6
3.1.3 Wireless AdvanceSettings: 8
3.1.4 Security: 12
3.1.5 MAC Filtering: 14
3.1.6 SystemUtility: 16
3.1.7 ConfigurationTool 18
3.1.8 Upgrade 19
3.1.9 Reset 20
Chapter 4 Application 21
4.1 Access Point mode21
4.2 Wireless Station mode21
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 22

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing WAP-1963.This device is an access point for IEEE 802.11b 2.4GHz wireless
network. You can use this access point tobuild up awireless LAN, any wireless LAN station can join the
wireless network. It has support 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption and MAC
address filter function toconsolidatethe wireless network security,you can preventunauthorized
wireless stations from accessing your wireless network.
WithitsStation mode, thatcan served as awireless station (Infrastructureor Ad-Hoc).Connected to
you LAN, it is able toaccess the network via Access Point or join toasmall wireless network without
Access Points. It sdatarate support 11, 5.5, 2and 1Mbps. Maximize network efficiency while minimizing
your network investment and maintenance costs.
This productprovides easy to use userinterface and allows usersto configuring from web browser.Also
it integrates DHCP server to provide multiple wireless and wired usersto get an IP address automatically.
Withthe versatile offeatures, this productis the best choice for you to integrate your wireless and wired
network seamlessly.
1.1Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
• One WAP-1963
• One AC Power Adapter
• One User s Manual CD
• One Quick Installation Guide
• One External Antenna
Note:
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as
possible.
1.2System Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirementswith your equipment.
• Pentium Based (And Above) IBM-Compatible PC System
• CD-ROMdrive
• Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Server2003 Operating System with TCP/IP protocol
1.3Features
Compliant with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification
High data rate 11,5.5,2 and 1Mbps network speed, Auto rate fallback

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Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired EthernetLAN networks
Interferences Provide 64/128-bit WEPEncryption and MAC Filter to protect the wireless data
transmissions
SupportsWireless AP/Station mode
Built-in DHCPserver supportsauto IP addresses assignment
Web-based configuration
Auto Fall-Back Data Rate forLong-Distance Communication and Noisy Environments
1.4 Specification
Standard IEEE 802.11b Compliant
Signal Type DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Modulation QPSK / BPSK / CCK
Port One 10/100BASE-TX
Antenna One Dipole Antenna
Data Encryption 64 bit / 128 bit WEPencryption
Frequency 2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz
Channel 11 Channels (US/ Canada, FCC)
13 Channels (Europe, ETSI)
14 Channels (Japan, TELEC)
Data Rate Up to 11Mbps(with automatic scale back)
Range Coverage
(In Open Environment)
11M448 feet = 140m
5.5M640 feet = 200m
2M864 feet = 270m
1M1100 feet = 340m
LED Indicators PWR, WLAN, LAN
Power Requirement 12V DC, 0.5A
Temperature Operating :0 ~ 55 degree C
Storage: -20 ~ 70 degree C
Humidity Operating: 10 ~ 90%
Storage: 10 ~ 90% Non-Condensing
Dimensions 160 x87 x28 mm
Output Power 18dBm
Antenna Gain 2dBi
Antenna Connector Reversed Polarity SMAMale

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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-1963.
2.1HardwareConnection
12V DC
LAN RESETANT
+
1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-1963. Thebestplace for your WAP-1963 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-1963. Try to place them to aposition that can best cover your
wireless network. The antenna sposition will enhance the receiving sensitivity.
3. Connect RJ-45 cable to WAP-1963. Connect this WAP-1963 to your LAN switch/hub or a single
PC.
4. Plug in power adapter and connect topower source.After power on, WAP-1963 will start to
work.
Note: ONLYuse the power adapter supplied with the WAP-1963. Otherwise, the product may be
damaged.
If you want to reset your WAP-
1963 to default settings, press the Reset button 5 second.And
then wait for10 seconds for WAP-1963 restart.

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Chapter 3 Configuration
3.1 Configurethrough Web Browser
Web configuration provides auser-friendly graphical user interface (web pages)to manage your
WAP-1963.An APwith an assigned IPaddress (e.g. http://192.168.0.1)will allowyou via web browser
(e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape) to monitor and configure.
1. Open your web browser.
2. Enter WAP-1963 IP address (default IP address is http://192.168.0.1)intothe address field of the web
browser. Please also make sure your PC s IPaddress is in the same IP range of WAP-1963.
3. AUser Name and Password dialog boxwill appear.Please enter your User Name and Password here.
DefaultUser Name and Password is “admin”and “admin”. Click “OK”.
4. Then you will see the WAP-1963 information in the web page as the picture in section 3.1.1.

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3.1.1 Home:
On this screen,you can see the general information ofthe Access Pointincluding Alias Name,
Firmware Version,SSID,Channel Number,Security,Number ofAssociated Clients,IP Address,MAC
Address, etc.

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3.1.2 Wireless Setting:
In this option, you can set the Mode, Alias Name, ESSID and Work Channel to this Access Point.
When configuration finished, please click “Apply”to save.
3.1.2.1AP MODE
This mode is set to WAP-1963 by default. Itserved as atransparent Media Access Control (MAC)
bridge between wired and wireless network.
Parameters Description
Alias Name The alias name of this access point.
ESSID The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a
WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs.
Please make sure thatthe ESSID ofall stations in the same WLANnetwork are the
same. The default ESSID is “default”.
Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your
network settings. Channels differ from country to country.
Channel 1-11 (North America)
Channel 1-14 (Japan)

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Channel 1-13 (Europe)
Associated Clients Click “ShowActive Clients”button, then a “Active Wireless Client Table”
will pop up
as below.You can see the status ofall active wireless stations that are connecting
to the access point.
“Active Wireless ClientTable”records the status ofall active wireless stations that areconnecting to
the access point.You can lookup the MAC Address, Number ofTransmitted Packets,Number of
Received Packets and Encryption Status of each active wireless clientin this table.
Parameters Description
MAC Address MAC address of this active wireless station.
TxPacket The number of transmitted packets that are sent out from this active wireless
station.
RxPacket The number of received packets that are received by this active wireless station.
TXRate The transmission rate in Mbps.
Power Saving Shows if the wireless client is in Power Saving mode.
Expired Time
The time in second beforedissociation. If the wireless keeps idle long than the
expired time,this access point will dissociate
it.The wireless clientstation has to
associate again when it become active.
Refresh Refresh the “Active Wireless Client Table”.
Close Close “Active Wireless Client Table”window.

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3.1.2.2STATION-AD HOC MODE
Served as a wireless station (Ad-hoc).Connected to a PC or a small LAN, this station along with
other wireless stations can establish a small wireless network without Access Points.
Parameters Description
Alias Name The alias name of this access point.
ESSID The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a
WLAN.Please setit as the WLAN s ESSID thatyou want to join.In default, the
ESSID is “default”.
Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your
network settings.
3.1.2.3STATION-INFRASTRUCTURE MODE
Served as a wireless station (infrastructure).Connected to a PC or a small LAN, itallows the PC or
small LAN able to access the wireless network via Access Point.

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Parameters Description
Alias Name The alias name of this access point.
ESSID The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a
WLAN.Please setit as the AP s ESSID that you want to connect to. In default, the
ESSID is “default”.

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3.1.3 Wireless Advance Settings:
You can set advanced parameters of this WAP-1963. The parametersinclude Authentication Type,
Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval,DataRate, Preamble Type, and Broadcast
ESSID. You should not change these parametersunless you knowwhat effect the changes will have
on WAP-1963. When configuration finished, please click “Apply”to save the settings.
Parameters Description
Authentication Type There are twoauthentication types: “Open System”and “Shared Key”
.When you
select “Open System”
,wireless stations can associate with this access point
without WEP encryption. When you select “Shared Key”
,you should also setup
WEPkey in the “Encryption”
page and wireless stations should use WEP
encryption in the authentication phase to associatewith this access point. If you
select “Both”,the wireless client can associa
te with this access point by using
any one of these two authentication types.
Fragment Threshold “FragmentThreshold”
specifies the maximum size of packet during the
fragmentation of datato be transmitted. If you set this value too low,it will result
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RTS Threshold
When the packet size is smaller the RTS threshold,the access pointwill not use
the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.
Beacon Interval
The interval of time that this access point broadcast a beacon. Beacon is used to
synchronize the wireless network.
Data Rate The “DataRate”
is the rate this access point uses totransmit datapackets.The
access point will use the highest possible selected transmission rate totransmit
the data packets.
Preamble Type Preamble type d
efines the length of CRC block in the frames during the wireless
communication. “Short Preamble”
is suitable for high traffic wireless network.
“Long Preamble”can provide more reliable communication.
Broadcast ESSID If you enable “Broadcast ESSID”,every
wireless station located within the
coverage of this access pointcan discover this access point easily.If you are
building apublic wireless network, enabling this feature is recommended.
Disabling “Broadcast ESSID”can provide better security.

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3.1.4 Security:
WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protectsauthorized Wireless LAN users against
eavesdropping.The Authentication type and WEPkey of wireless stations must be the same with the
Access Point. WAP-1963 has support 64/128-bit WEPEncryption function. With this function, your
datawill be transmitted over the wireless network securely.In default, this function is “Disable”.When
configuration finished, please click “Apply”to save the settings.
Parameters Description
Key Format You ma
yselectto selectASCII Characters (alphanumeric format)orHexadecimal
Digits (in the “A-F”, “a-f”and “0-9”range) to be the WEPKey. For example:
ASCII Characters: guest
Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde
Key LengthYou may enable or disable the WEPfunct
ion from the setting item. The selections
in the setting item are changed based on the key format. Default is “Disable”.
DefaultKey Select one of the four keys toencrypt your data. Only the key you
selectit in the
“Defaultkey”will take effect.
Key 1 - Key 4
The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network.Fill the

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text boxby following the rules below.
64-bitWEP: input10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f”and “0-9”range) or5-digit
ASCII character as the encryption keys.
128-bit WEP:input26-digit Hexvalues (in the “A-F”, “a-f”and “0-9”range)
or
10-digit ASCIIcharacters as the encryption keys.

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3.1.5 MAC Filtering:
This Access Point provides MAC Address Filtering,which preventsthe unauthorized MAC Addresses
from accessing your wireless network.
Parameters Description
MAC Address
Filtering Table
This table records the MAC addresses ofwireless stations you want to allowto
access yournetwork. The “Comment”
field is the description ofthe wireless station
associated with the “MAC Address”
and is helpful foryou torecognize the wireless
station.
Add MAC address
into the table
Please click “Enable Wireless Access Control”first. Inthe bottom “New”
area,fill in
the “MAC Address”and “Comment”of the wireless station
tobe added and then
click “Add”. Then this wireless station will be added into the “
MAC Address Filtering
Table”
above. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again. Just
click “Clear”and both “MAC Address”and “Comment”fields will be cleared.
Remove MAC
address from the
table
If you want to remove some MAC address from the “MAC Address Filtering Table”
,
select the MAC addresses you want to remove in the table and then click “
Delete
Selected”.If you want remove all MAC addresses from the table, just click “
Delete

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All”button.
Reset Click “Reset”will clearyour current selections.

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3.1.6 System Utility:
From here,you can define the Access Point sIPAddress and Login Password and enable the Access
Point to be a DHCPServer.After configure, please press “Apply”button to save the settings.
Parameters Description
Password Settings
Current Password Enter the current password (up to 15-
digit alphanumeric string) of the Access
Point.The default password for the Access Point is admin
.Note that the
password is case-sensitive.
NewPassword Enter the password (up to15-
digitalphanumeric string)you want to login to
the Access Point. Note thatthe password is case-sensitive.