THOMSON SpeedTouch 180 User manual

WA4001A-BT
SpeedTouch 180
Wireless Access Point

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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 the 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 of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 
1- 11 only.

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EC Conformance Declaration - Class B
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain
voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the
compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:
RFI
Emission: • Limit class B according to EN 55022:1998
• Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to
EN 61000-3-2/1995
• Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply
system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995
Immunity: • Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998
• Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995
(Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)
• Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to
EN 61000-4-3:1996 (80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80%
Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995
(AC/DC power supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)
• Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995
(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)
• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency
fields:
EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15~80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80%
Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to
EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)
• Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity
test according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10
ms, 30% Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms)
LVD: • EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)

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Safety Compliance
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine
Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur
Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen
könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor Überhitzung
schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch
nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz
trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das
Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit
nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von
einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit
Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15. Zum Netzanschluß dieses Gerätes ist eine geprüfte Leitung zu verwenden. Für einen
Nennstrom bis 6 A und einem Gerätegewicht größer 3 kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter
als H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm2einzusetzen.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70 dB(A) oder
weniger.

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
About the SpeedTouch 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Aerial View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
3 Configuring the SpeedTouch 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Using the Management Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Password Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Basic Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
WEP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
WPA Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Client List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Connection Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Basic Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
WEP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Repeater Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

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Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Client Bridge (Infrastructure) Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Client Bridge (AdHoc) Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
B Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Wiring Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
RJ-45 Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

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C HAPTER 1
I NTRODUCTION
The SpeedTouch 180 is an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Access Point
with switchable repeater mode and Ethernet client mode. It provides
transparent, wireless high-speed data communications between the wired
LAN (and/or within the wireless network) and fixed, portable or mobile
devices equipped with an 802.11b/g wireless adapter employing the same
radio modulation.
About the SpeedTouch 180
The SpeedTouch 180 offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with
considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term
maintenance overhead for cabling). New technology provides wireless
security via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA), and MAC address filtering.
Features and Benefits
• Wireless connection using IEEE 802.11b/g technology
• When working in Client Bridge mode, the SpeedTouch 180 allows the
wired Ethernet equipped device work wirelessly at 54Mbps
• DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name
mapping
• Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system that
supports TCP/IP
• WDS (Wireless Distribution System) is supported.

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Applications
SpeedTouch 180 provides great networking features:
• Remote access to corporate network information
Email, file transfer, and terminal emulation.
• Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where
wiring is difficult to employ.
• Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers, and banks that frequently rearrange the
workplace or change location.
• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites which need temporary
setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline and shipping companies
that need additional workstations for a peak period. Auditors who
require workgroups at customer sites.
• Access to databases for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, or white-collar workers who need access to
databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail store, or an office
campus.
• SOHO users
SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users who need easy and
quick installation of a small computer network.
• Security
The SpeedTouch 180 supports security features that deny Internet
access to specified PCs, or filter all requests for specific services that
might affect your network security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy),
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and MAC filtering provide security
over the wireless network.

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C HAPTER 2
I NSTALLATION
Before installing the SpeedTouch 180, verify that you have all the items
listed under the Package Contents list. If any of the items are missing or
damaged, contact your local distributor. Also be sure that you have all the
necessary cabling before installing the wireless gateway. After installing the
SpeedTouch 180, refer to “Configuring the SpeedTouch 180” on page 3-1.
Package Contents
After unpacking the SpeedTouch 180 box, check the contents to be sure
you have received the following components:
• SpeedTouch 180
• Power adapter
• Documentation CD
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing, or
damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing
materials in case there is a need to return the product.

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System Requirements
Your system must meet the following minimum requirements:
• A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assigned via
DHCP, as well as a gateway server address and DNS server address
from your service provider.
• An A/C power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) which will supply
power for the device.
• A computer equipped with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network interface
card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter or an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless
network adapter.
• TCP/IP network protocols installed on each PC that will access the
Internet.
• A Java-enabled web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
or above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the wireless
gateway.
Hardware Description
The SpeedTouch 180 connects to the Internet or to a remote site using its
RJ-45 WAN port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area
network using the 10/100 Mbps LAN port.
The data transmission speed between wired devices connected to your
local area network can run at up to 100 Mbps. Wireless connections can
run up to 54 Mbps with 11g wireless network.

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Aerial View
Rear View
Item Description
Power Inlet Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.
Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may damage
your adapter.
LAN Port Fast Ethernet port (RJ-45). Connect device (such as a PC, hub or
switch) on your local area network to this port.
This RJ-45 port can auto-negotiate the operating speed to
10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals
to MDI/MDI-X (i.e., allowing these ports to be connected to
any network device with straight-through cable).
8mm
8mm
speedtouch

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Note: If you use the RELOAD button at the bottom of the device, the
SpeedTouch 180 performs a power reset. Unplug the device, and
press the RELOAD button. Power the device again while holding
the RELOAD button down. Releasing the RELOAD button five
seconds after reboot, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory
settings will be restored.

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LED Indicators
The LED indicators are illustrated in the following figure and table.
Figure 2-1. LEDs
LED Status Description
WLAN Green Connection has been established.
Blinking The WLAN port is sending or receiving data.
Off Wireless feature has been disabled from the user
interface. The "Enable Wireless Networking" check
box has been de-selected.
LAN Green The connection is established at 100 Mbps.
Yellow The connection is established at 10 Mbps.
Blinking The indicated LAN port is sending or receiving data.
Off There is no traffic on the port.
Power Green The SpeedTouch 180 is receiving power.
Blinking Device is rebooting.
Off Power off or failure.
Power
Ethernet
Link/Activity
Wireless
Link/Activity

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System Requirements
Before you install the Wireless Access Point, be sure you can meet the
following requirements:
•A/C power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) which will supply power
for the access point
•802.11b or 802.11g compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP/IP
compatible protocol installed
• Web browser for configuration

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C HAPTER 3
C ONFIGURING THE
S PEED T OUCH 180
This chapter describes how to configure your SpeedTouch 180. For the
initial connection to the Internet, you firstly need to configure the
SpeedTouch 180. The SpeedTouch 180 can be configured by a web
browser, which is Internet Explorer 5.5 or above.
To access the SpeedTouch 180’s management interface, enter the default
IP address into your web browser: http://10.0.0.140. The default IP
address is a static IP address. Enter the default password (admin), and click
LOGIN to access the management interface.

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Using the Management Interface
The following items on the menu may be configured: System, LAN,
Wireless, and Tools. To apply configuration changes, click Apply, and if
you want to clear your setting changes, click Cancel. If you wish to view the
previous screen, press Back.
Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, be sure
that Internet Explorer 5.5, or above, is configured as follows:
Under the menu Tools/Internet Options/General/Temporary
Internet Files/Settings, the setting for “Check for newer versions
of stored pages” should be “Every visit to the page.”
Status
This is the SpeedTouch 180’s management interface menu homepage.

S YSTEM
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System
The System menu allows the user choose:
Password Settings
Operating Mode
Language Settings
Password Settings
Click System, Password Settings to set the password for administrative
access to the SpeedTouch 180.

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Please refer to the table below for a description of the password settings.
Note: If your password is lost, or you cannot gain access to the
management interface, unplug the power and then press the
RELOAD button. Restore the factory defaults by holding down
the RELOAD button for at least five seconds while powering up
the device. (The default password is admin.)
Parameter Description
Current
password
Enter the original password. (Default: admin)
New password Enter the new password.
New password
(confirmation)
Confirm the new password.
Idle time
(in minutes)
The maximum period of time (in minutes) for which the
login session is maintained during inactivity. If the
connection is inactive for longer than the maximum idle time,
it will perform a system logout, and you have to log in again
to access the management interface. (Default: 2 minutes)
(Range 1-99 minutes)