RFNet AP-2061 User manual

User Manual
2.4GHz 802.11b/g Outdoor
Access Point – Repeater - Bridge
Professional Speed - 54Mbps
AP-2061
Revision : 1-08
Updated : 23 Dec 08

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled enviroment.

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Important Note
1) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
2) This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator and your body.

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Contents
1INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... 1
THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................... 1
KEY FEATURES .......................................................................................... 1
2PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................. 2
CONTENT OF PACKAGE ................................................................................. 2
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFIGURATION ...................................................... 2
3CONNECTION ........................................................................................ 3
4BASIC IP NETWORKING........................................................................ 3
WIRELESS LAN BASICS................................................................................ 4
5GETTING STARTED................................................................................ 5
6CONFIGURATION WIZARD .................................................................... 8
7CONFIGURATION MENU ...................................................................... 11
SYSTEM SUMMARY >CONFIGURATION ..............................................................11
SYSTEM SUMMARY >ASSOCIATIONS................................................................12
SYSTEM SUMMARY >STATISTICS ...................................................................12
SYSTEM SUMMARY >SITE SCAN ....................................................................13
BASIC SETTING >SNTP .............................................................................13
BASIC SETTING >LAN SETTING ....................................................................14
BASIC >VLAN SETTING .............................................................................15
WIRELESS >BASIC SETTING ........................................................................16
SECURITY MODE >OPEN-SYSTEM/SHARED KEY ...................................................18
SECURITY MODE >WPA 2-PSK ....................................................................20
WIRELESS >ADVANCE SETTING.....................................................................21
WIRELESS >MAC ACCESS CONTROL...............................................................22
WIRELESS >BANDWIDTH CONTROL ................................................................23
SYSTEM TOOLS >SYSTEM LOG ......................................................................24
SYSTEM TOOLS >SYSTEM ADMIN ...................................................................25
SYSTEM TOOLS >LICENSE KEY......................................................................25
SYSTEM TOOLS >SNMP CONFIGURATION .........................................................26
SYSTEM TOOLS >BACKUP/RESTORE SETTINGS ...................................................27
SYSTEM TOOLS >FIRMWARE UPDATE ..............................................................28
SYSTEM TOOLS >REBOOT ...........................................................................29

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8ACCESS POINT MOUNTING GUIDE ...................................................... 29
9RJ45 ETHERNET ADAPTER WATERPROOF ASSEMBLY GUIDE............... 30
10 VIPER QUICKSTART INSTALLATION ................................................... 31
11 VIPER QUICKSTART USER GUIDE........................................................ 32
12 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......................................................................... 34
11 DISCLAIMER ....................................................................................... 35

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1INTRODUCTION
The Product
The product is based on the IEEE 802.11b/g standard, which is the latest 54Mbps Wireless
LAN (WLAN) standard. Having this wireless protocols in one product ensure that your
investments are protected, while enabling you to enjoy the fastest Wireless LAN speed.
This product model AP-2061 could operate as either one of the following modes:
a. Wireless LAN Access Point (AP) mode.
b. Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode.
c. Repeater mode.
Key Features
Support up to four distinct SSID
Fully compatibility with IEEE 802.11b/g WLAN standard
Utilize OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)
With independent 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
Operates in the 2.4GHz license-free frequency band
Industrial grade IP67 Casing
Power over UTP cable DC supply
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). A simple WLAN encryption standard to protect wireless
data from sniffers.
WPA (WiFi Protected Access), for AP mode only. An improved WLAN encryption
standard where the secret key renew automatically at regular intervals.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol). A new encryption key will be
generated by corporate RADIUS server when a authorized wireless
adaptor/user associate with the Access Point. This encryption key renew
automatically at regular intervals. This is normally used in high security
enterprise networks.
Pre Shared Key (WPA-PSK). A new key is generated each time a wireless
adaptor connects to the Access Point. This normally used for home user
without a RADIUS server.
Remote AP list provides added security for AP mode.
Protocol Filters provides security to the network
IPX Filter
Wireless Isolation. Each wireless user would not be able to see each other
even though they are in the same subnet. This is to protect the privacy of each
user.
Broadcast Filter

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Multicast Filter
User-friendly web-based interface for managing and configuring the Access Point.
QoS features for multimedia support - voice, video and audio.
2PACKAGE CONTENTS
Content of Package
AP-2061
48V DC combiner adaptor (Power Over Ethernet)
screws, washers, nuts & U-bolt
mounting bracket (wall/pole)
1.5m power cord
N jack metal cover
RJ45 ethernet adapter waterproof assembly
Note: Standard package may vary with model type and country. Using a combiner adaptor
with a power rating other than the one included in the package will cause serious damage to
the Access Point and void the warranty for this product.
System Requirements for Configuration
Computers with Windows, Macintosh or Linux-based operating systems and
with an Ethernet adaptor
Internet Explorer version 5.5 and above or Netscape Navigator that supports
Java

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3CONNECTION
4BASIC IP NETWORKING
IP = Internet Protocol
IP stands for Internet Protocol. In an IP network, every device has a unique IP Address (For
example: 192.168.1.35) to identify itself. There are two ways of assigning an IP address to a
PC or AP: Static and Automatic (DHCP). Static IP addresses are keyed-in manually, while
Dynamic IP’s are distributed by a DHCP Server.
Ports
Every packet of traffic is identified by its Source and Destination Addresses, which would
ensure that the packet arrives at the correct destination. A Port Number is also embedded in
each packet; to identify which software application that generated and uses that packet.
Therefore, if it blocks a certain port number, it denies the particular software from using the
connection.
Static IP Address
Static IP addressing ensures that the device will always have the same IP address. Static
addressing is commonly used for your servers.
Network LAN+DC
LAN

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Dynamic IP Address
A dynamic IP address is one that is automatically assigned to a PC. These IP addresses are
“dynamic” because they are only temporarily leased to the PC when it connects to the
network. This is the most convenient and common way of managing IP addresses in a
network. The Server that manages this pool of IP addresses is called the DHCP Server. The
product has a DHCP Server built-in to simplify the network management.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
The PC obtaining an IP address from the Server is called the DHCP Client. If there is already a
DHCP Server running on your network, you must disable one of the two DHCP servers.
Running more than one DHCP server together will cause network problems!
Wireless LAN Basics
A Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio
signals instead of using cables. WLANs have become common in homes, offices, airports and
public Hotspots. WLAN can support the same applications and software that run on a wired
network (LAN). Besides supporting the same software and functions, WLAN brings greater
convenience and eliminates the need to lay Ethernet cables in a home or office.
WLAN networking involves a few additional parameters to be configured:
SSID
The SSID is the “network name” for the WLAN network. The SSID is any name, and can be
any set of characters or numbers. The Client sniffs the radio frequencies for an AP with the
same SSID with itself. The client locks onto the AP and they are “associated”.
To enable plug-and-play convenience, most client cards can sniff the frequencies to extract the
available SSIDs to let the user choose from.
Encryption
WLAN traffic can be captured by anybody to be read! The solution is to use encryption to
make the traffic appear as random characters to the eavesdropper. Both the AP and client
must use the same encryption standard and key to enable them to decode the “rubbish”. If
the encryption settings are mismatched, the client and AP cannot associate. WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) is the most common WLAN encryption standard.
Channel
There are a total of 13 channels in the 2.4GHz band. Depending on regulation, not all the
frequencies may be available in every country. Frequency is configured on the AP only. The
client searches for the AP and locks it into that AP’s channel.

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Signal Strength
Radio signals drop in power over a distance. Even if all the settings are correct, low signal
strength makes association impossible. The usable distance between the AP and client can
range from a few meters indoor to a few km. When setting up the client, make sure that you:
Keep at a distance between the AP and the clients.
Make sure that the WLAN signals do not have to pass through too many
concrete walls and metal structures to reach the client.
Make sure that clients are located far away from one another to avoid
interference.
Make sure that there is line of sight between the AP and client device.
Interference
Interference happens when 2 clients with the same channels are placed near to one another.
The speed of the network drops and the signal strength fluctuates wildly.
Roaming
Association happens when the SSID, Encryption and MAC Address Control settings
are correct between the AP and client. If 2 APs with these same settings are located
in the same area, the client would choose to associate to the one which gives it a
better signal strength. The client would roam over to the 2nd AP when he moves
nearer to it. The client switches AP and frequency as he does so.
5GETTING STARTED
Connect the network as shown previously.
If your PC is wireless, check the PC’s card utility to make sure that the
signal strength is good.
Open a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape etc.).
Type the AP LAN IP (192.168.1.20) address into the browser’s Address field. The default LAN
IP address is 192.168.1.20.
Note: If you have changed the default IP of the AP, make sure you enter the correct IP
address.

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oType in admin for user name.
oType in admin for the password
oClick on Log In
Note: If you have changed the default user name and password of the AP, make sure you
enter the correct user name and password.
Once the login is successful, you’ll see a configuration menu and a pop up window for
wizard setup. The wizard is a quick guide to run you through the configuration
process so as to setup your system in the shortest time. After the initial setup, you
may wish to turn off the setup wizard by removing the tick on Run This Wizard At
Start. Click on Next to proceed with the setup wizard.
Note: If you have pop-ups blocker installed on your computer, it may prevent the Wizard
window from functioning properly.

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Detailed configuration for the AP can be found at the System Summary menu. The
System Summary menu consists of a navigation panel and a configuration panel. The
configuration panel is a place to view the entire detailed configuration.
Navigation
Panel
Configuration
Panel

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6CONFIGURATION WIZARD
Click Next
Once you have
logged in, the Wizard
screen will appear.
Set up your new
password
The default User
Name and password is
admin and admin.
Click Next

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Click Next
Choose your Time
Zone
Enter the SNTP
Server. If you do not
know of any SNTP
Server, you can use
the default.
Choose your time
zone from the drop
down list.
Click Next
Wireless Setup
Enter the SSID you
preferred for your
network.
You can manually select
the channel you wish to
use or allow the AP to
select a clean channel to
use by selecting
smartSelect.

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Click Next
Wireless Security
Enter the type of
security mode you wish
to use.
Take note that if you
are using 802.11b
card, it does not
support WPA-PSK or
WPA or WPA 2-PSK or
WPA 2
End of Setup
Click on Reboot to
save the setting and
reboot the AP. If you
wish to discard all
the setting, click on
Discard. Click if
you wish
to discard
changes
Click to save
the setting and
reboot the AP.

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7CONFIGURATION MENU
System Summary > Configuration
This page presents a convenient overview of the overall status of the AP. The most
common configuration parameters are shown here, for a quick look.

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System Summary > Associations
This page allows you to view the MAC address of all the wireless laptop and PC connected to the
AP. ID of AP is the MAC address of the AP itself. Any wireless computers or laptop associated
with the AP will have an ID of STA.
System Summary > Statistics
This page allows you to view the packets and bytes receive and transmit by the
Access Point.

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System Summary > Site Scan
Using the site scan, you can scan for the presence of other AP near you. The ESSID,
BSSID, wireless mode, channel, signal strength, security mode and network mode of
the surrounding AP will be display in the table. You can use this function to select a
clean channel for your AP. Take note that there would not be any result if the
wireless function of the AP is set to disable.
Basic Setting > SNTP
Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) allows the AP to set its internal clock based on
periodic updates from the specified timeserver (SNTP or NTP). The time is useful in
the IP filter section, where you can configure to block certain IP address daily at a
certain time.

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Basic Setting > LAN Setting
This page allows you to choose the type of IP mode
Static IP mode: When you boot up the AP for the first time, it is in Static mode. You can
assign a Static IP to the AP.
DHCP mode: The AP will obtain an IP Address from an upstream DHCP Server.
System Name: This is to assign a name to the AP for system identification.
LAN IP address: This is where you assign a local IP address to your AP’s LAN port. The
factory default value is 192.168.1.20. If you give your computer a static IP address, the
gateway of your computer must be set to this IP for you to access the Internet.
Subnet Mask: This is where you assign the corresponding subnet mask. The default subnet
mask is 255.255.255.0.
(Note: When you change the LAN Setting of the AP, you need to reset/renew the Local
computer IP address.)
Gateway Address: This displays the gateway address of your WAN as given by the ADSL
modem.
DNS Server: This displays the IP address of the DNS server as given by the ADSL modem.
You can manually set the DNS server if your ISP provides you with the IP address of the DNS
server.
Take note:
User must un-tick the manually set DNS if your ISP did not provide the DNS IP address.

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Basic > VLAN Setting
The VLAN provides broadcast filtering, security, address summarization, and traffic
flow management. VLAN tagging is to control traffic flow patterns and react to port
relocations.
This page lets you configure the wireless AP, VLAN tagging
configurations and additional function of the wireless AP.
The features includes as follows:
1. VLAN Tagging function in Access Point mode
2. VLAN Tagging function in Ethernet Bridge mode
3. Management VLAN support for both AP and Ethernet Bridge mode
VLAN mode: Can be set as enabled or disabled.
Once the AP or Bridge is set to Enabled mode, use LAN1 as your uplink port to
connect to your PC (for configuration use).
You may also set
LAN1 port to have
the same VLAN ID
as the management
port to enable the
PC connected to this
port to get access
to web or console.