Planet WAP-4030 User manual

Wireless Access Point
WAP-4030
User s Manual

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Copyright
Copyright ã2004 by PLANETTechnology Corp. All rightsreserved. No part of this publication may
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resulting from any defectin the software. Further,PLANETreserves the right torevise this publication
and tomake changes from time to time in the contentshereof without obligation to notify any person of
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All brand and productnames mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/orregistered trademarks
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor aClass Bdigital device,
pursuant toPart15 of FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,thereis no guarantee that interference will not
occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio ortelevision
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the useris 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 equipmentinto an outlet on acircuit different from that towhich the receiveris
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 must accept 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 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 equipmentcomplies with all the requirementsof DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND 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 withthe utmost care for the safetyof 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 ofthis and ofthe computer manufacture mustthereforebe 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 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 ETSI version ofthis 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-4030
Rev: 1.0 (July, 2004)
Part No. EM-WAP4030

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents1
1.2 System Requirements1
1.3 Features1
1.4 Specification 2
1.5 Wireless Performance 3
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation4
2.1 Hardware Connection 4
Chapter 3 Configuring theWirelessAP5
3.1 Association Table5
3.2 Radio Setting6
3.3 Security7
3.4 IPConfig 9
3.5 Filter List 10
3.6 Firmware Upgrade 12
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 13

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing WAP-4030.This device is an access point for IEEE 802.11g 2.4GHz wireless
network. You can use this access point tobuild up awireless LAN, any wireless LAN station can join the
wireless network. It supports64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption, WPA-PSK and MAC
address filter function to consolidate the wireless network security; you can prevent unauthorized
wireless stations from accessing your wireless network. Withthe detachable antenna design, users can
install a high gain antenna for better network link quality and wider coverage.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
· 1 x WAP-4030
· 1 xAC Power Adapter
· 1 xUser s Manual CD
· 1 xQuick Installation Guide
· 1 xDipole Antenna
Note:
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 requirementswith your equipment.
· Pentium Based (And Above) IBM-Compatible PC System
· CD-ROMdrive
· Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server2003 Operating System with TCP/IP protocol
1.3 Features
l Compliant with the IEEE 802.11g/802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification
l High data rate up to 54Mbps, Auto rate fallback
l Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired EthernetLAN networks
l Provide WPA-PSK, 64/128-bit WEPEncryption and MAC Filter to protect the wireless data
transmissions
l Support DHCP clientfor auto IP addresses assignment
l Provides a reverse-polaritySMAconnector forexternal antenna connection
l Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance communication and noisy environment
l Support 63 clients to connect the network. (For best performance, the suggested
maximum clients number of one WAP-4030 is 25)
l Web-based configuration

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1.4 Specification
StandardIEEE 802.11g /802.11b
Frequency Band 2.400~2.4835GHz
Transfer Rate 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps
802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps
Modulation OFDM, CCK, DQPSK and DBPSK
Sensitivity IEEE802.11b:
-92dBm @ 1Mbps
-89dBm @ 2Mbps
-87dBm @ 5.5Mbps
-82dBm @ 11Mbps
IEEE802.11g
-91dBm @ 6Mbps
-90dBm @ 9Mbps
-87dBm @ 12Mbps
-82dBm @ 18Mbps
-82dBm @ 24Mbps
-78dBm @ 36Mbps
-71dBm @ 48Mbps
-71dBm @ 54Mbps
Channel FCC: 11 Channels (US, Canada)
ETSI: 13 Channels (Europe)
ELEC: 14 Channels (Japan)
Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Antenna External detachable dipole antenna
Transmit Power 16±2dBm (Typical)
LAN Interface 1-port RJ-45 UTP
Cabling Category 5/5e or above, 4-pair
LED Indicators 3; PWR,WLAN,LAN
Power 12V DC, 0.5A
Temperature 0 ~ 55°C (Operating)
Humidity 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing (Operating)
Dimension 169 x87 x30 (mm)
Weight 155g
Emission FCC Class B, CE-mark

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1.5 Wireless Performance
The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance and operating coverage of
WAP-4030.
1. Site selection
Toavoid interferences, please locateWAP-4030 and wireless clientaway from transformers,
microwave ovens,heavy-duty motors, fluorescentlightsand other industrial equipments.Keep the
number of walls or ceilings between AP and clientsas few as possible. Otherwise the signal strength
may be seriously reduced. Place WAP-4030 in open space or add additional WAP-4030 as needed
to improve the coverage.
2. Environmental factors
The wireless network is easily affected by many environment factors. Every environmentis unique
with different obstacles, construction materials, weather,etc. It is hardto determine the exact
operation rage of WAP-4030 in a specific location without testing.
3. Antenna adjustment
The bundle antenna of WAP-4030 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 definitelyweak is
some certain areas,such as location right down the antenna.
Moreover,the original antenna of WAP-4030 can be replaced with other external antennas toextend
the coverage. Please check the specification of the antenna you want to use, and make sure itcan
be used on WAP-4030.
4. WLAN Type
If WAP-4030 is installed in an 802.11b and 802.11g mixed WLAN, itsperformance will reduced
significantly.Because every 802.11g OFDMpacket needs tobe 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 so thatWAP-4030 can operatein 11g-only mode, then itsdatarate should actually
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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-4030.
2.1 Hardware Connection
12V DC
LAN RESETANT
+
1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-4030. Thebestplace for your WAP-4030 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-4030. 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-4030. Connect this WAP-4030 to your LAN switch/hub or a single
PC.
4. Plug in power adapter and connect topower source.After power on, WAP-4030 will start to
work.
Note: ONLYuse the power adapter supplied with the WAP-4030. Otherwise, the product may be
damaged.
If you want to reset your WAP-4030 to default settings, press the Reset button 5 second.
And then wait for 10 seconds for WAP-4030 restart.

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Chapter 3 Configuring the WirelessAP
Web configuration provides auser-friendly graphical user interface (web pages)to manage your
WAP-4030.An AP with an assigned IPaddress (e.g. http://192.168.0.1)will allowyou to monitorand
configure via web browser (e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape).
1. Open your web browser.
2. Enter WAP-4030 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 with WAP-4030.
3. AUser name and Password dialog boxwill appear.Please enter your User name and Password here.
DefaultUser name and Password is “admin”. Click “OK”.
4. Then you will see the WAP-4030 configuration web pages.
3.1 Association Table
In this screen, you can see the MAC addresses of the clientsconnect to this Access Point.

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3.2 Radio Setting
In this option, you can set the wireless settings such as SSIDand RF Channel tothis Access Point.
When configuration finished, please click “Apply”to save.

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Parameters Description
Service SetID (SSID) The SSID (up to 32 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 that the SSID of all stations in the same WLAN network are
the same.
Broadcast SSID in the
Beacon
When enabled,WAP-4030 will broadcast its SSID to the wireless network. To
keep your WLAN more private, it is suggested to uncheck this option.
Radio Preamble Preamble type defines the length of CRC block in the frames during the wireless
communication.
Auto select: It will auto switch to the more suitable method.
Short: Itis suitable for high traffic wireless network
Long: It can provide more reliable communication
APMode It allows user to select Mixed mode, G only mode or B only mode. If “Mixed
mode”is selected,please configure the rate selections belowto “Auto”.
Rate selection for B When the AP is configured in “B only mode”
,you can select the desired data rate
here.
Rate selection for G When the AP is configured in “Gonly mode”
,you can select the desired datarate
here.
RF Channel The value of RF Channel can be selected from channel 1 to 11 for FCC domain,
channels 1 to 13 for ETSI domain and 1 to 14 for Japan domain.
RTS Threshold
(256-2432)
Use this field to specify a value for the RTS Threshold.Entera value between
256 and 2432. This value should remain atits default setting. Should you
encounterinconsistentdata flow, only minor modifications are recommended.
Beacon Period
(20-1000)
Specify the Beacon Period value. Enter a value between 20 and 1000. Beacons
are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network.
DTIMPeriod
(1-255)
Enter a value between 1 and 255 that specifies the Delivery Traffic Indication
Message
(DTIM). A DTIMis a countdown informing clients ofthe next windowfor
listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the AP has buffered
broadcast or multicast messages forassociated clients, itsends the next DTIM
with a DTIMInterval value. APClients hear the beacons and awaken to receive
the broadcastand multicast messages.
3.3 Security
This Access Point provides the wireless LAN security functions, including 64/128-bit WEP,and
WPA-PSK. With these securityfunctions, you can preventyour wireless LANfrom illegal access.

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Please make sure your wireless stations use the same security function.
Parameters Description
WPAMode Disabled: Disable WPA-PSK
WPA-PSK: Enable WPA-PSK
Data Encryption There are two encryption methods selectable: TKIPand AES.Please make sure
all wireless clients are using identical encryption method.
Pass Phrase The Pre-shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt datatransmitted in the
wireless network. Fill the text boxby following the rules below.
Hex code: input 64-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f”and “0-9”range) or
at least
8 characters pass phrase as the pre-shared keys.
WEPEncryption Not Required: Disable WEP.
Required: Enable WEP.
Accept 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 “Key Value”and wireless stations should use WEPencryption in

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the authentication phase to associate with this access point. If you select “Both”,
the wireless client can associate with this access point by using any one ofthese
two authentication types.
Transmit WEPKey The WEPkeys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network.
Please select one of them for WEPfunction.
WEPKey Size Fill the text boxby following the rules below.
64-bitWEP: input10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f”and “0-9”range).
128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hexvalues (in the “A-F”, “a-f”and “0-9”range).
3.4 IP Config
You can assign a newpassword and IPAddress in this option.
Parameters Description
User Name Please key-in a newuser name as yourwish or keep using “admin”be the user
name for login.
Current Password Enter the current password (up to 15-
digit alphanumeric string) of the Access Point.
The default password for the Access Pointis admin.
NewPassword Enter the password (up to 15-
digit alphanumeric string) you want to login to the

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Access Point.
Confirm New
Password
Reconfirm the password you want to login to the Access Point.
IPAddress Designate the Access Point
s IP Address. This IP Address should be unique inyour
network. The default IPAddress is 192.168.0.1.
Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
Gateway Please enter the IPaddress ofyour gateway in this field.
3.5 Filter List
This Access Point provides MAC Address Filtering,which preventsthe unauthorized MAC Addresses
from accessing your wireless network.

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Parameters Description
Accept Association If this option is selected, all wireless stations can associate to this AP. If uncheck

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from any station this option, only the wireless clients in the MAC Address listare allowed.
MAC Address Table This table records the MAC addresses of wireless stations you granted access to.
3.6 Firmware Upgrade
This page allows you to upload the newest firmware of the WAP-4030..
Parameter Description
Firmware Upgrade You can use the “Browse…” button to find the firmware location on your PC, and
then press “Upgrade”button to upgrade your Access Point.
Please power offand
on the Access Point afterupgrade process is completed.

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
This chapter provides answer to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of
the Wireless Network Access Point. Read the description belowto solve your problems.
Q. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?
A. This will depend on whether or not the application is designed tobe used over anetwork. Consult the
application s user guide to determine ifit supports operation over a network.
Q. Can, I playgames with other members of the cordless network?
A. Yes, as long as the game supportsmultiple plays over aLAN(local area network). Refer tothe game s
user guide formore information.
Q. What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
A. The IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating astandard for the
industry.The objective is toenable wireless LAN hardware from different manufactures to
communicate.
Q. What IEEE 802.11 features are supported?
A. The productsupports the following IEEE 802.11 functions:
CSMA/CAplus Acknowledge protocol
Multi-Channel Roaming
Automatic Rate Selection
RTS/CTS feature
Fragmentation
Power Management
Q. What is Infrastructure?
A. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructureconfiguration. Infrastructureis
applicable toenterprise scale for wireless access tocentral database, or wireless application for mobile
workers.
Q. What is Roaming?
A. Roaming is the ability of aportable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely
throughoutan area greaterthan that covered by a single Wireless Network Access Point.Before using
the roaming function,the workstation must make sure thatit is the same channel number with the
Wireless Network Access Point of dedicated coverage area.