Planet WAP-4035 User manual

54Mbps Wireless Access Point
With 5-Port Switch
WAP-4035
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.
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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.
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 with 5-Port Switch
Model: WAP-4035
Rev: 1.0 (August, 2005)
Part No. EM-WAP4035
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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 Wireless Performance.............................................................................................. 8
1.5 Reset Button............................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.................................................................10
Chapter 3 Web Configuration .....................................................................11
3.1 Home.......................................................................................................................11
3.2 Basic Setting .......................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 AP Mode.....................................................................................................................12
3.2.2 Station - Ad Hoc Mode................................................................................................14
3.2.3 Station - Infrastructure Mode......................................................................................15
3.2.4 AP Bridge - Point to Point Mode.................................................................................16
3.2.5 AP Bridge - Point to Multipoint Mode..........................................................................18
3.2.6 AP Bridge - WDS Mode..............................................................................................19
3.2.7 Universal Repeater Mode...........................................................................................20
3.2.8 Security setting of bridge mode..................................................................................22
3.3 Advanced Settings ................................................................................................. 24
3.4 Security .................................................................................................................. 25
3.4.1 WEP...........................................................................................................................26
3.4.2 802.1x.........................................................................................................................27
3.4.3 WPA pre-shared key...................................................................................................28
3.4.4 WPA RADIUS.............................................................................................................29
3.5 RADIUS Server...................................................................................................... 30
3.6 MAC Filtering.......................................................................................................... 32
3.7 System Utility.......................................................................................................... 33
3.8 Configuration Utility................................................................................................ 35
3.9 Upgrade.................................................................................................................. 36
3.10 Reset...................................................................................................................... 37
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Appendix A Specification............................................................................38
Appendix B Frequently Ask Question........................................................39
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing WAP-4035. The WAP-4035 supports both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g
standards. You can use it to connect an existing WLAN, or to build up a new wireless LAN. Except for
essential AP mode, WAP-4035 also provides AP Client/ Bridge/ Repeater and WDS (Wireless Distributed
System) modes to accommodate all kinds of network topology. High data rate (up to 54Mbps) support
allows faster communication between LAN and WLAN. Built-in 5-port switch with auto MDI/MDI-X
support provides the most convenient for users to build up a wireless LAN with the existing
wired PCs easily.
The WAP-4035 supports WPA, WPA2, WEP and MAC address filter function to consolidate the wireless
network security. You can effectively prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing your wireless
network. With a built-in web server, the WAP-4035 allows users to configuring from web browser. Without
utility install, user doesn’t need to find the utility for this product in lots of program list. It can be configured
in different OS that provides web browser.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
 1 x WAP-4035
 1 x Power Adapter
 1 x User’s Manual CD
 1 x Quick Installation Guide
 1 x External Antenna
Note: If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as
possible.
1.2 Features
 Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification
 Data rate supports up to 54Mbps
 Built-in 5-port switch, support Auto-MDI/MDI-X function
 Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences
 Supports WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA/WPA2 encryption
 Supports AP/ AP Client/ Bridge/ Repeater and WDS (Wireless Distributed System) mode
 Built-in RADIUS Server
 Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks
 Provides MAC Filter function
 Support DHCP server
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 Web-based configuration
1.3 LED Indicators
LED Color Function
PWR Green Off: Power is not connected
On: Device is ready
Blink: During boot up procedure
WLAN Orange Off: Wireless LAN is no function
Blink: Transmitting or receiving data through the Wireless LAN
10/100M Green Off: LAN is connected to 10Mbps device
On: LAN is connected to 100Mbps device
LNK/ACT Green Off: LAN is not connected
On: LAN is connected
Blink: Transmitting or receiving data through the LAN
1.4 Wireless Performance
The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance and operating coverage of
WAP-4035.
1. Site selection
To avoid interferences, please locate WAP-4035 and wireless client away from transformers,
microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights and other industrial equipments. Keep the
number of walls or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible. Otherwise the signal strength
may be seriously reduced. Place WAP-4035 in an open space or add additional WAP-4035 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 rage of WAP-4035 in a specific location without testing.
3. Antenna adjustment
The bundle antenna of WAP-4035 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-4035 can be replaced with other external antennas to extend
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the coverage. Please check the specification of the antenna you want to use, and make sure it can
be used on WAP-4035.
4. WLAN Type
If WAP-4035 is installed in an 802.11b and 802.11g mixed WLAN, its performance will be 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 so that WAP-4035 can operate in 11g-only mode, then its data rate should actually
54Mbps.
1.5 Reset Button
WAP-4035 provides a Reset button on the rear panel for user to restart or set WAP-4035 configuration to
factory default.
Time Active
Press less than 5 Sec. WAP-4035 will re-boot itself, keeping your original configurations
Press more than 5 Sec. WAP-4035 will reset itself to the factory default settings
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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-4035.
1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-4035. The best place for your WAP-4035 is usually
at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.
2. Assemble the antenna to WAP-4035. 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-4035. Connect this WAP-4035 to your LAN switch/hub or a single
PC.
4. Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, WAP-4035 will start to
work.
Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-4035. Otherwise, the product may be
damaged. If you want to reset your WAP-4035 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-4035. An AP with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.0.1) 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-4035 IP address (default IP address is http://192.168.0.1) into the address field. Please
also make sure your PC’s IP address is in the same IP range with WAP-4035.
3. A User Name and Password dialog box will appear. Please enter your User Name and Password here.
Default User Name and Password are “admin”. Click “OK” to access the management page.
3.1 Home
In this screen, you can check all the information of WAP-4035.
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3.2 Basic Setting
In this screen, you can configure WAP-4035 to work in different operating mode. Please refer to
below sections to know the details configuration of each operating mode.
3.2.1 AP Mode
This mode is set to WAP-4035 by default. It served as a transparent Media Access Control
(MAC) bridge between wired and wireless network.
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Parameter Description
Mode Shows the current operation mode.
Band 2.4GHz (B): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b only.
2.4GHz (G): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11g only.
2.4GHz (B+G): It allows the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b and 802.11g
simultaneously.
ESSID The ESSID (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 ESSID of all stations in the same WLAN network are the
same. The default value 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)
Channel 1-13 (Europe)
Associated Clients You may press “Show Active Clients” button to check the connected client
information. After the button pressed, you will see the dialog box as below.
You may press “Refresh” to get the new client table or “Close” to close this dialog
box.
After configuration complete, please click “Apply” button to save the configuration. Then you will
see a screen below to prompt you the settings are save successfully. If you press “Continue”,
you can proceed to configure other settings. However, the new configurations are not take
effect at this time. You must click “Apply”, and then the WAP-4035 will restart with new
configuration. You may check the LED status to make sure WAP-4035 finishes the restart.
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3.2.2 Station - Ad Hoc Mode
WAP-4035 serves as a wireless station (Ad-hoc) in this mode. Connected to a PC or a small
LAN (no more than 5 PCs), this station along with other wireless stations can establish a small
wireless network without Access Points.
Parameter Description
Mode Shows the current operation mode.
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Band 2.4GHz (B): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b only.
2.4GHz (G): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11g only.
2.4GHz (B+G): It allows the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b and 802.11g
simultaneously.
ESSID Please make sure the ESSID of the wireless network that you will connect
and enter the correct value in this field. 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)
Channel 1-13 (Europe)
WLAN MAC Keep default setting: WAP-4035 will use it’s own MAC address to access
the wireless LAN.
Press “MAC Clone” button: It will use PC’s MAC address to access the
wireless LAN.
After configuration complete, please click “Apply” button to save the configuration. Then you will
see a screen to prompt you the settings are saved successfully. You may press “Continue” for
configure other settings or “Apply” to restart WAP-4035 with new configuration.
3.2.3 Station - Infrastructure Mode
WAP-4035 serves as a wireless station (infrastructure) in this mode. Connected to a PC or a
small LAN (no more than 5 PCs), it allows the PC or small LAN able to access the wireless
network via Access Point.
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Parameter Description
Mode Shows the current operation mode.
Band 2.4GHz (B): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b only.
2.4GHz (G): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11g only.
2.4GHz (B+G): It allows the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b and 802.11g
simultaneously.
ESSID Please make sure the ESSID of the wireless network that you will connect
and enter the correct value in this field. The default SSID is “default”.
WLAN MAC Keep default setting: WAP-4035 will use it’s own MAC address to access
the wireless LAN.
Press “MAC Clone” button: It will use PC’s MAC address to access the
wireless LAN.
After configuration complete, please click “Apply” button to save the configuration. Then you will
see a screen to prompt you the settings are save successfully. You may press “Continue” for
configure other settings or “Apply” to restart WAP-4035 with new configuration.
3.2.4 AP Bridge - Point to Point Mode
This function allows WAP-4035 to bridge 2 wired Ethernet networks wirelessly.
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Parameter Description
Mode Shows the current operation mode.
Band 2.4GHz (B): It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps.
2.4GHz (G): It allows to select the transmit rate up to 54Mbps.
2.4GHz (B+G): It allows selecting the 802.11b and 802.11g data rates.
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)
Channel 1-13 (Europe)
MAC Address 1 Keep default setting: WAP-4035 will use it’s own MAC address to access the
wireless LAN.
Press “MAC Clone” button: It will use PC’s MAC address to access the
wireless LAN.
Set Security IF you want to enable security to protect your wireless connection. Please press
“Set Security” button and refer to section “3.2.8 Security setting for bridge mode”
to configure the detail settings.
After configuration complete, please click “Apply” button to save the configuration. Then you will
see a screen to prompt you the settings are save successfully. You may press “Continue” for
configure other settings or “Apply” to restart WAP-4035 with new configuration.
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3.2.5 AP Bridge - Point to Multipoint Mode
This function allows WAP-4035 to bridge more than 2 wired Ethernet networks together by
wireless connection.
Parameter Description
Mode Shows the current operation mode.
Band 2.4GHz (B): It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps.
2.4GHz (G): It allows to select the transmit rate up to 54Mbps.
2.4GHz (B+G): It allows selecting the 802.11b and 802.11g data rates.
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)
Channel 1-13 (Europe)
AP MAC Address If you want to bridge multiple WAP-4035 in this mode, you have to enter the MAC
addresses of other WAP-4035 into the fields.
Set Security IF you want to enable security to protect your wireless connection. Please press
“Set Security” button and refer to section “3.2.8 Security setting for bridge mode” to
configure the detail settings.
After configuration complete, please click “Apply” button to save the configuration. Then you will see
a screen to prompt you the settings are save successfully. You may press “Continue” for configure
other settings or “Apply” to restart WAP-4035 with new configuration.
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3.2.6 AP Bridge - WDS Mode
If you want WAP-4035 to bridge to other WAP-4035 and provide access for other wireless
clients at the same time, you have to set the WAP-4035 to “AP Bridge - WDS”. Simply speaking,
“AP Bridge - WDS” function is the combination of “AP mode” and “AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point
mode”.
Parameter Description
Mode Shows the current operation mode.
Band 2.4GHz (B): It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps.
2.4GHz (G): It allows to select the transmit rate up to 54Mbps.
2.4GHz (B+G): It allows selecting the 802.11b and 802.11g data rates.
ESSID The ESSID (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 ESSID of all stations in the same WLAN network are the
same. The default value 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 You may press “Show Active Clients” button to check the connected client
information. After the button pressed, you will see the dialog box as below:
You may press “Refresh” to get the new client table or “Close” to close this dialog
box.
MAC Address 1 ~6 If you want to bridge multiple WAP-4035 in this mode, you have to enter the MAC
addresses of other WAP-4035 into the fields.
Set Security IF you want to enable security to protect your wireless connection. Please press
“Set Security” button and refer to section “3.2.8 Security setting for bridge mode” to
configure the detail settings.
After configuration complete, please click “Apply” button to save the configuration. Then you will
see a screen to prompt you the settings are save successfully. You may press “Continue” for
configure other settings or “Apply” to restart WAP-4035 with new configuration.
3.2.7 Universal Repeater Mode
This mode allows you to extend the range of your wireless network. When the AP is configured
to repeater mode, it will repeat the wireless signal from wireless client to access point. Thus,
the wireless connection distance can be extended. However, the performance will become
half of normal performance when client connect to a Repeater. Besides, when the WAP-4035
is configured to repeater mode, you can only manage the AP through LAN interface and the
PC(s) connected to its LAN port cannot communicate with other wireless clients.
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