Planet WAP-6100 User manual

802.11g Wireless LAN Outdoor CPE AP
WAP-6100
User’s Manual
Version 2.0

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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.
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 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a
Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are considered relevant
and sufficient.
Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 and EN 55024
has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.

Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2
Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328-2 has been conducted. These are considered
relevant and sufficient.
CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely:
Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg,
Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland.
France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels
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.
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.
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11g WLAN Outdoor CPE AP
Model: WAP-6100
Rev: 2.0 (October, 2008)
Part No. EM-WAP6100

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................6
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................6
1.2 FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................6
1.3 SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................................7
1.4 LED INDICATORS............................................................................................................................8
1.5WIRELESS PERFORMANCE ..............................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................................10
CHAPTER 3 INITIAL SETUP...........................................................................................................13
3.1 SETUP PROCEDURES .....................................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION............................................................................................15
4.1ACCESS POINT MODE....................................................................................................................15
4.1.1 System Summary ..................................................................................................................15
4.1.2 Wireless Station List.............................................................................................................16
4.1.3 System Properties.................................................................................................................17
4.1.4 Administration......................................................................................................................18
4.1.5 IP Settings............................................................................................................................19
4.1.6 Wireless Network..................................................................................................................19
4.1.7 Wireless Security..................................................................................................................20
4.1.8 Wireless Advanced Settings..................................................................................................24
4.1.9 SNMP..............................................................................................................................26
4.1.10 MAC Filter.................................................................................................................26
4.1.11 Backup / Restore Settings...................................................................................................27
4.1.12 Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................................27
4.1.13 Reboot................................................................................................................................28
4.2WIRELESS CLIENT MODE..............................................................................................................29
4.2.1 Connection Status ................................................................................................................30
4.2.2 Wireless Network..................................................................................................................31
4.2.3 Wireless Security..................................................................................................................32
4.2.4 Ethernet Client List..............................................................................................................33
4.3 REPEATER MODE ..........................................................................................................................34
4.3.1 Wireless Network..................................................................................................................34
4.3.2 Wireless Security..................................................................................................................35
4.4WIRELESS BRIDGE........................................................................................................................36
4.4.1 WDS Link Settings................................................................................................................36
4.4.2 WDS Security Settings..........................................................................................................37

APPENDIX A GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................1
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................1

Chapter 1 Introduction
The WAP-6100 is an outdoor 802.11g CPE AP with 12dBi antenna built in. This manual describes the
details of how to manage this equipment.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
•One WAP-6100
•One Power Cord
•One PoE Injector
•One Metal Ring
•One 25m CAT5 Cable with RJ-45 plug and ODU connector
•One 1.9m CAT5 Cable with RJ-45 plugs
•One User’s Manual and Utility CD
•One Quick Installation Guide
Note: If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as
possible.
1.2 Features
‧ Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b/g compliant
‧ Solid housing provides protection against rigorous weather conditions
‧ Four operating modes support: AP, Wireless Bridge, Wireless Client, and Repeater
‧ Strong network security with 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WPA and WPA-PSK
‧ Built-in 12dBi patch antenna
‧ 5 levels of adjustable transmit power control
‧ Super G mode raises the data rate up to 108Mbps
‧ Support DHCP Client
‧ Provides “Connection Status” indication for Repeater and Client modes
‧ Power over Ethernet design

1.3 Specification
Model WAP-6100
Standard IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g
Signal Type DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Modulation OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Port 10/100Mbps RJ-45 port * 1
Antenna Built-in 12dBi patch antenna
Output Power 18dBm@11Mbps / 17dBm@54Mbps (typical)
5 levels adjustable (Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, Minimum)
Sensitivity -74dBm@54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER
-88dBm@11Mbps CCK, 8% PER
Operating Mode AP, Wireless Bridge, Wireless Client, Repeater
Security
WEP setting
−Authentication type: Open System / Shared Key
−Shared keys input type: HEX / ASCII
−Shared keys length: (64-bit, 128-bit, 152-bit)
−Default WEP Key to use (1-4)
WPA-PSK setting
−PassPhrase
−WPA Cipher Type (TKIP, AES)
−Group Key Update Interval: 300
WPA setting
−Radius Server IP Address
−Radius Port: 1812
−WPA Cipher Type (TKIP, AES)
−Shared Key
Group Key Update Interval: 300
Super G mode Up to 108Mbps
802.11g Up to 54Mbps (6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54)
Data Rate
802.11b Up to 11Mbps (1/2/5.5/11)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 185 x 106 x 62mm
Weight 400g
Environmental
Specification
Operating temperature: -10 – 70 degree C
Storage temperature: -30 – 80 degree C
Relative humanity: 0% – 90% (non-condensing)

Power Requirement 48V DC, 0.4A
Electromagnetic
Compatibility FCC, CE
1.4 LED Indicators
WAP-6100v2 LED Indicators
LED Color Status Description
On Device power on
Off Device power off
PWR Red
Blinking During boot up procedure
WLAN Green Blinking Transmitting or receiving data through the Wireless
LAN
On Link is established
Blinking Packets are transmitting or receiving
LAN Green
Off LAN port is not connected

1.5 Wireless Performance
The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance, and operating coverage of
WAP-6100.
1. Site selection
To avoid interferences, please locate WAP-6100 and wireless clients away from transformers,
microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, refrigerators, 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-6100 in open space or add
additional WAP-6100 as needed to improve the coverage.
2. Environmental factors
The wireless network is easily affected by many environmental factors. Every environment is
unique with different obstacles, construction materials, weather, etc. It is hard to determine the
exact operating range of WAP-6100 in a specific location without testing.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the
WAP-6100.
1. Locate an optimum location and use the provided metal ring to secure WAP-6100 to a mast.
2. Using provided CAT5 waterproof cable; connect the waterproof connector port of the WAP-6100
to the “P+DATA OUT” port of PoE Injector.
3. Using Category 3 or higher UTP or STP cable, connect the “DATA IN” port of PoE Injector to a
10Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet hub or switch, and connect the management station to a hub or
switch on the same LAN.
4. Connect the power cord to the PoE Injector, and plug it into an AC outlet to power up the
WAP-6100.
Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-6100. Otherwise, the product may be
damaged.

! OUTDOOR INSTALLATION WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
LIVES MAY BE AT RISK! Carefully observe these instructions and any special instructions that are
included with the equipment you are installing.
CONTACTING POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL. Make sure no power lines are anywhere where
possible contact can be made. Antennas, masts, towers,
guy wires or cables may lean or fall and contact these
limes. People may be injured or killed if they are touching
or holding any part of equipment when it contacts electric
lines. Make sure there is NO possibility that equipment or
personnel can come in contact directly or indirectly with
power lines.
Assume all overhead lines are power lines.
The horizontal distance from a tower, mast or antenna to the nearest power line should be at least twice
the total length of the mast/antenna combination. This will ensure that the mast will not contact power if it
falls either during installation or later.
TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND.
zSelect equipment locations that will allow safe, simple equipment installation.
zDon’t work alone. A friend or co-worker can save your life if an accident happens.
zUse approved non-conducting lasers and other safety equipment. Make sure all equipment is in
good repair.
zIf a tower or mast begins falling, don’t attempt to catch it. Stand back and let it fall.
zIf anything such as a wire or mast does come in contact with a power line, DON’T TOUCH IT
OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE IT. Instead, save your life by calling the power company.
zDon’t attempt to erect antennas or towers on windy days.
MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND MASTS ARE SECURELY GROUNDED, AND ELECTRICAL
CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHTNING ARRESTORS. This will help prevent fire
damage or human injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short circuit within equipment connected
to the antenna.

zThe base of the antenna mast or tower must be connected directly to the building protective
ground or to one or more approved grounding rods, using 1 OAWG ground wire and
corrosion-resistant connectors.
zRefer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.
IF APERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER, AND CANNOT MOVE:
zDON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED.
zUse a non-conductive dry board, stick or rope to push or drag them so they no longer are in
contact with electrical power.
Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer CPR if you are certified, and make sure
that emergency medical aid has been requested.

Chapter 3 Initial Setup
The WAP-6100 allows configuration either via the configuration utility, known as Locator, or Web Browser
through network. For the initial installation, we suggest using the PLANET WAP-6100 Locator. Before
using Locator, please make sure the personal firewall installed in your PC is disabled.
It is strongly recommended to configure and manage WAP-6100 using a wired LAN computer.
3.1 Setup Procedures
1. Insert the bundled CD in the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. Click on the
"PLANET WAP-6100 Locator" hyperlink to activate the program.
Or you can start the installation as follows.
A. Click on Start Menu/ Run.
B. Enter “E:\UTILITY\Locator.exe” in the appeared box, where “E” is the letter of your CD-ROM
drive.
C. Click on “OK” button.
2. When the Locator is started, it will search the available WAP-6100 on the same network. The
Locator shows you the Device Name, Device Type, IP Address, Ethernet MAC Address and
Firmware Version. If there are multiple WAP-6100 or WAP-6100 in the same network, all of
them will be listed.
3. To change the IP address, select the target WAP-6100 if there are multiple devices, and click on
the “IP Setting” button. A login dialog box will pop up. Please input your user name and
password into the fields. Default user name and password are as below:
User Name: Admin
Password: (blank)
Please note the first character of user name is a capital letter.

4. After type in correct user name and password, the “IP Setting” box appears. Here you can
choose to obtain IP from a DHCP server or specify IP address manually. If your environment or
ISP provide DHCP server, you can choose the first option. Otherwise, you need to manually
setup IP address. Click on “Apply” button and WAP-6100 will reboot immediately. After the
reboot completes, the WAP-6100 is operating with new settings.
5. To restore WAP-6100 back to factory default values, click on the “Factory default” icon. This
operation requires you to login the WAP-6100 first. Please input correct user name and password
into the fields. The WAP-6100 will reboot immediately. After the reboot completes, the WAP-6100 is
operating with default settings.
6. Click on the “Web” icon, the Internet Explorer will be executed and connect to the web interface
of WAP-6100. Please refer to the next chapter for how to manage WAP-6100 via web.

Chapter 4 Web Configuration
Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your
WAP-6100. An AP with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.1.1) will allow you to monitor and
configure via web browser (e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape).
1. Open your web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of your WAP-6100 in the address field (default IP address is http://192.168.1.1).
Please note that your PC’s IP address should be on the same IP subnet of the WAP-6100. For
example, you can configure your PC’s IP address to 192.168.1.2 if WAP-6100 is with IP 192.168.1.1.
3. A User Name and Password dialog box will appear. Please enter your User Name and Password here.
Default User Name and Password are as below:
User Name: Admin
Password: (blank)
Please note the first character of user name is a capital letter.
4. Then you will see the WAP-6100 web configuration page after click on “OK”.
4.1 Access Point Mode
4.1.1 System Summary
System Information
•This will display system name and both Ethernet MAC address and Wireless MAC
address. Current country setting and firmware version will also be available here.
Current IP Settings
•This section shows current IP address setting including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default
Gateway and DHCP status.

Current Wireless Settings
•This area shows current wireless setting including operation mode, wireless mode, SSID,
channel and security setting.
4.1.2 Wireless Station List
This page can help user identify current clients who already associated to the WAP-6100. You can also
click on the MAC address column then the system will show the detail technical information for each
wireless station.
The page below describes the detail connection information with each station. You can get all information
needed right here.

4.1.3 System Properties
Device Name You may assign any name to the WAP-6100. Memorable, Unique names are
helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same
network. The device name needs to be less than 32 characters. After verify
the name you input and click “Apply” to save the setting.
Country / Region Here you can set the WAP-6100 to follow different country and region
regulations.

Operation Mode The default operation mode is Access Point; this mode connects your
wireless clients to a wired network. In most cases, no change is necessary.
You can switch operation mode to Wireless Client, Repeater or Wireless
Bridge mode depends on your application. Wireless Client mode can allow
AP act as a client within its range. Your Ethernet devices behind the AP client
can connect to a remote AP. Repeater is able to retransmit the signal of a
remote AP. Choose repeater mode if you want to extend the range of your
original AP. Wireless Bridge mode allow you to create a wireless connection
to connect the networks between different building. You may check to the
section 4.2/4.3 and 4.4 for more details of those operating mode.
4.1.4 Administration
Administrator Name You change the administrator login name in this field.
Password Type the new password here if you need to change it.
Confirm Password Re-type the new password again, then click the “Apply” below to save the
changes.

4.1.5 IP Settings
This page can configure system IP address. Default IP address is 192.168.1.1 and Subnet Mask is
255.255.255.0. You can manually input IP address setting or get an IP from a DHCP server.
IP Network Setting Here you can choose to get IP from a DHCP server or specify IP address
manually. Choose to obtain an IP address from DHCP server if your
environment or ISP provide DHCP server. Otherwise, you must manually setup
IP address.
IP Address If you select “Specify an IP address”, you must enter a unique IP address here.
IP Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask must be the same as your Ethernet network setting.
Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your gateway here. If your network does not have a
Gateway, you can leave this field blank.
4.1.6 Wireless Network

SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all APs and clients in a wireless
network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network. It is
case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which may
be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in
your wireless network. For added security, you should change the SSID from
the default name default, to a unique name.
Suppressed SSID This option can hide the SSID. Enable this function only if you do not want the
WAP-6100 to be found by others.
Wireless Mode Default setting is “2.4GHz 54Mbps (802.11g)”. This will support all 802.11b/g
clients connect to the WAP-6100. You can choose “2.4GHz 11Mbps
(802.11b)” in wireless mode column if your environment has only 802.11b
clients. The final selection “2.4GHz 108Mbps (802.11 SuperG)” supports
high-speed 108Mbps SuperG function. In order to support SuperG 108M
transmission, all wireless clients will need to be Atheros®solution.
Channel / Frequency Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your
network settings. All points in your wireless network must use the same
channel in order to function correctly. The default setting is “SmartSelect”
means the system will pick best channel for you automatically. Stay with default
setting if you do not have special request on channel selection.
4.1.7 Wireless Security
The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are three wireless
security mode options supported by the WAP-6100: WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi
Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired
Equivalent Privacy.)
In Wireless Security page, you can configure the AP to work with No Security, WEP, WPA-PSK and
WPA security mode. Once you setup the AP to work in security mode, all wireless stations will also need
to have corresponding settings. System default setting is “No Security”.