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Corporate Grade SNMP Managed
Wireless Access Point
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Product User Guide
Part Number 0-1591700-x
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Table Of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................4
Key Features and Benefits ..........................................................................................................4
Supplied Items.............................................................................................................................4
FCC Compliance.........................................................................................................................5
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................5
Other Regulatory Statements......................................................................................................5
General Operational Requirements..........................................................................................5
Operation of IEEE802.11a 5GHz Radio in the European Community ......................................5
5GHz Channel Assignments In Europe....................................................................................5
2.4GHz Channel Assignments In Europe.................................................................................5
Other 5GHz Channel Assignments ..........................................................................................5
Other 2.4GHz Channel Assignments.......................................................................................5
Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................6
Support .......................................................................................................................................6
Warranty......................................................................................................................................6
Installation Practice...........................................................................................................7
Do I Need A Site Survey ?.......................................................................................................7
Location Guidelines .................................................................................................................7
WLAN Security............................................................................................................................7
Access Point Ports......................................................................................................................8
DC In .......................................................................................................................................8
LAN .........................................................................................................................................8
RS232......................................................................................................................................8
Reset.......................................................................................................................................8
LED Indicators.............................................................................................................................8
Wall Mounting the Access Point..................................................................................................9
Desk Mounting the Access Point.................................................................................................9
Unit Information...........................................................................................................................9
Product Part Number...............................................................................................................9
Unit Serial Number...................................................................................................................9
MAC Addresses.......................................................................................................................9
Getting Started.................................................................................................................10
Configuring your PC..................................................................................................................10
Connecting To The Access Point ..............................................................................................11
Menu Systems..................................................................................................................14
Web Browser Menu...................................................................................................................14
Serial Console Menu.................................................................................................................14
Telnet Menu..............................................................................................................................14
System Menu....................................................................................................................15
Administrator Settings ...............................................................................................................15
Password Settings.................................................................................................................15
Idle Time Out.........................................................................................................................15
Remote Management ............................................................................................................15
Firmware Upgrade.....................................................................................................................16
TFTP Upgrade.......................................................................................................................16
Web Upgrade.........................................................................................................................17
Configuration Tools...................................................................................................................17
Restore Factory Default Configuration...................................................................................17
Backup Settings / Restore Settings........................................................................................18
Status........................................................................................................................................18
Reset.........................................................................................................................................18
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LAN Menu.........................................................................................................................19
LAN Settings.............................................................................................................................19
IP Address.............................................................................................................................19
DHCP Settings.......................................................................................................................19
DNS Settings.............................................................................................................................20
DHCP Client List .......................................................................................................................20
Filtering Menu ..................................................................................................................21
MAC Address Filtering - Access Control List.............................................................................21
Wireless Menus................................................................................................................22
11a Menu Option.......................................................................................................................22
SSID......................................................................................................................................22
Wireless Mode.......................................................................................................................22
Smart Channel.......................................................................................................................23
Channel.................................................................................................................................23
Advanced Settings ....................................................................................................................23
Radio On/Off..........................................................................................................................23
Data Rate ..............................................................................................................................23
Transmit Power......................................................................................................................23
Beacon Interval......................................................................................................................23
DTIM Interval.........................................................................................................................23
Fragment Length ...................................................................................................................24
RTS/CTS Threshold...............................................................................................................24
Hide SSID..............................................................................................................................24
Authentication ...........................................................................................................................24
Authentication Type...............................................................................................................24
WEP Encryption.....................................................................................................................24
802.1X...................................................................................................................................25
Re-authentication Time..........................................................................................................25
Primary Radius Server – Authentication Server IP.................................................................25
802.11g Menu Option................................................................................................................26
Channel.................................................................................................................................26
Short Preamble......................................................................................................................26
802.11g Stations Only............................................................................................................27
Protection Mode.....................................................................................................................27
Protection Rate......................................................................................................................27
Protection Type......................................................................................................................27
Short Slot Time......................................................................................................................27
Status Menu Option...................................................................................................................28
802.1x Status ............................................................................................................................28
SNMP Menu......................................................................................................................29
SNMP Community.....................................................................................................................29
Item .......................................................................................................................................29
Access Right..........................................................................................................................29
Community ............................................................................................................................29
Validity...................................................................................................................................29
SNMP Trap ...............................................................................................................................30
Item .......................................................................................................................................30
IP Address.............................................................................................................................30
Community ............................................................................................................................30
Generated Traps....................................................................................................................30
SNMP MIB Support...................................................................................................................30
Fault-Finding and FAQs..................................................................................................31
Power Supplies .........................................................................................................................32
Product Specifications....................................................................................................33
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Introduction
The Tyco Electronics Wireless Access Point model 0-1591700 is an SNMP managed, dual band,
multimode high performance access point intended for the professional, commercial and corporate
markets. The access point provides simultaneous, high-speed support for all three current wireless
modes (802.11a, b and g) using both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz commercial wireless bands. This high
level of wireless flexibility delivers a product that is ideal for environments such as offices where
there are highly mobile workers who may have different wireless client products. In addition to
future-proofed wireless support, the access point supports all the corporate standards for security
including WEP, WPA* and 802.1x RADIUS log-ins. Management is very important for corporate
systems and the access point supports web, Telnet, console and SNMP management interfaces.
The complexity of wireless networks is hidden by the access point that provides a set of clear
menus that easily and quickly guides new users through the configuration process. The installation
process is described in the Getting Started Guide on page 10 onwards and also in more detail in
the Main Section of this manual.
Key Features and Benefits
Supports simultaneous operation of 802.11b
and 802.11g and 802.11a radio modes Delivers a high level of future-proofing with support for all current WLAN modes and bands
Supports high level security options:-
• 802.1x Authentication with RADIUS
• WPA*
• WEP with 64/128 and 152 bit keys
• MAC Access Control List locking
• Hidden SSID option
Delivers corporate grade security with industry
leading security facilities that enable the access
point to be safely used in higher risk areas.
Excellent performance radios with both high
power transmitters and high sensitivity receivers Enables the access point to serve wide areas
Supports all FCC approved channels Enables the access point to be used in very
congested radio environments
Supports Transmit Power Control and Dynamic
Frequency Selection Enables the access point to be used in Europe and delivers transmit power management to suit
the radio environment.
Supports SNMP, Telnet, Web and Console
interfaces Greatly simplifies configuration and operational management of the access points in a corporate
environment
Optional DC injector, supports power over the
Ethernet cable Eliminates the need for an AC power cube close to the access point. This greatly simplifies
installation and allows access points to be
located far away from AC mains points.
* = WPA security available in Code Release 3.x in Q1 2004.
Supplied Items
The access point is supplied in a cardboard carton which contains the following:-
a) Installation Manual
b) Wireless Access Point
c) AC Power Adapter
d) Stand for the Access Point
e) Ethernet Data Cross-over Cable for local configuration via a PC
f) RS232 Serial Console Cable
If the package does not contain these items, please consult your distributor.
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FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the 2 conditions:-
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Tyco Electronics declare that this product 0-1591700-x is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For evaluation of
compliance with the Directive, the following standards were applied:-
o ETSI EN 300 328-2 (07-2000)
o ETSI EN 301 893 (01-2001)
o ETSI EN 301 489-1 (07-2000)
o ETSI EN 301 489-17 (09-2000)
Other Regulatory Statements
General Operational Requirements
1. Ensure that the correct channels and band implemented for the country of usage. The current
channel settings for various countries are listed below and are subject to change.
Operation of IEEE802.11a 5GHz Radio in the European Community
1. The access point is restricted to indoor usage using the channels in the 5.150GHz to 5.350GHz
spectrum (Channels 36 to 64) to reduce the potential for interference.
2. The radio spectrum regulatory bodies in Greece and Spain currently do not permit operation of
the access point in the 5GHz band using IEEE802.11a, however operation in the 2.4GHz band
using IEEE802.11b/g is permitted. To comply with this requirement, the 5GHz band radio must
be disabled as described in page 23.
3. The Access Point supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control
(TPC) as required for use in Europe.
5GHz Channel Assignments In Europe
Countries of Operation Permitted 5GHz Band Channels
Austria, France and Switzerland Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64
Denmark, Italy, Germany, Finland, Iceland,
Holland, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, UK, Ireland Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64 and 100 to 140
Liechtenstein Channels 36, 40, 44, 48
2.4GHz Channel Assignments In Europe
Countries of Operation Permitted 2.4GHz Band Channels
All European Community excluding France Channels 1 to 13
France Channels 10, 11, 12, 13
Other 5GHz Channel Assignments
Countries of Operation Permitted 5GHz Band Channels
USA and Canada Channels 36 to 64 and 149 to 161 (pt-pt)
Other 2.4GHz Channel Assignments
Countries of Operation Permitted 2.4GHz Band Channels
USA and Canada Channels 1 to 11
Note that the above channel assignment information is subject to change; check with local authorities for details.
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Disclaimer
Tyco Electronics makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Further, Tyco Electronics reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes
from time-to-time in the content hereof without obligation of Tyco Electronics to notify any person of
such revision or changes.
Support
The access point is a high performance unit with a very strong feature set. Please carefully check
the manual and the settings of associated equipment before calling for technical support. When
requesting support, please have your proof-of-purchase documentation available.
The first line of support is via the Tyco Electronics web site at www.lan-electronics.com where
further support information and frequently asked questions are located. If you are still unable to
solve the problem then there is a web contact form at www.lan-electronics.com/support.htm that
will assist you in placing the query with us. Please fill in all the fields and provide us with as much
information as possible to assist us in getting a suitable answer to you. The estimated turn-round
time for support requests is 1-2 working days.
Partner level clients may participate in a 24 x 5 telephone helpdesk support scheme.
Warranty
Full details of the generic warranty scheme are available on the web site at:-
http://www.lan-electronics.com/support.htm
Tyco Electronics (Active LAN Products) warrants this Wireless LAN Access Point product to be
free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and operation for a period of 2
years product from the date of purchase from an authorised vendor, subject to the conditions and
exclusions below:-
1. This warranty does not cover any damage to the products that resulted from accident,
abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster, or any unauthorised disassembly or
modification, or operation in a manner contrary to the instructions, or shipment of the
product to the Tyco Support Centre.
2. The products are not designed, manufactured or intended for use in hazardous or critical
environments or in activities requiring emergency or fail-safe operation or in any other
activity or application in which failure of the product may pose the risk of physical injury or
death or environmental harm. Tyco Electronics (Active LAN Products) specifically disclaims
any express or implied warranty of fitness for any dangerous application.
3. Except for the foregoing express limited warranty, Tyco makes no other warranty, statutory,
express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
4. Tyco Electronics (Active LAN Products) offers a two-year standard warranty to external
power supply. This standard warranty commences from the date that the end Customer
purchases the unit from an authorised vendor.
Submitting A Warranty Claim
Use the Tyco web-based form at http://www.lan-electronics.com/returns_form_normal.htm when
submitting a warranty claim.
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Installation Practice
Wireless LAN systems need a little more planning than conventional wired LANs. This is because
the access point relies on the propagation of radio signals, which are sometimes greatly affected
by a range of factors including:-
• building materials,
• thickness and type of walls,
• proximity of metal,
• proximity of radar and other high power transmitters
• relative positions and characteristics of client devices.
Do I Need A Site Survey ?
If you are uncertain about the characteristics of an intended location for a wireless LAN system,
then it is advisable to obtain a professional site survey. This will provide a report on the current
radio environment and may also make recommendations about the location of access points.
It is possible to conduct your own informal site survey using the software tools provided on some
client WLAN cards. This is achieved by fitting the appropriate client card into the PC,
commissioning and installing the Access Point in the intended position and then moving the PC
around the intended area. Whilst this is not a scientific method, it does provide a quick method of
determining the likely coverage of an area by observing the relative signal strength.
Note that radio environments may change due to new radars, transmitters, access points and
scientific instrumentation being installed near the access point. This means that further site surveys
may be needed in the future to assist in problem diagnosis.
Location Guidelines
a) Ensure that the number of barriers between the access point and client devices are kept to
the absolute minimum. In an ideal environment, there should be “line-of-sight” between the
access point and the client devices.
b) If the access point and clients are separated by walls, then ensure that the wall is relatively
thin and constructed of a material that is of high radio transparency (not steel or re-inforced
concrete etc).
c) If walls separate the client and the access point, then ensure that the wireless devices are
perpendicular to the walls. This reduces the apparent depth of the wall compared with the
signals needing to pass through a wall at an angle.
d) Reduce the distances between the access point and the client devices to maintain high
signal strengths. This will keep the data transfer rates achieved over the wireless links to
the highest possible levels.
e) Consider the availability of power for the access point. If power is not available, then the DC
Power Injector Model 0-15910710-x can be used to inject power for the access point into
the Ethernet cable at the equipment room. This option enables easy remote powering of
distant access points.
WLAN Security
Wireless access points are potentially a security risk to a network if no precautions are taken.
However as with any network, simple precautions can greatly increase the security of a network to
create a highly secure environment. These precautions include:-
1. Change the default SSID setting and password (see pages 22 and 26).
2. Hide the SSID value (see page 24)
3. Implement an 802.1x authentication scheme if at all possible (see page 25).
4. If 802.1x cannot be implemented:-
a. Use the integrated WEP encryption at the highest possible key values and change
the keys on a regular basis (page 24).
b. Use the MAC address based filters (page 21)
5. Place access points on inner walls of a building and use the lowest possible transmit power
settings (see page 23).
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Access Point Ports
The access point has all the physical connections located on the right hand side panel. These
connections are:-
Figure 1 - Access Point Side Panel
DC In
This is a 3.5mm coaxial format jack socket that accepts +12v DC for locally powering the access
point. Ensure that the correct polarity and voltage range is applied.
LAN
This RJ-45 connector is the auto-sensing 10/100Mbps Ethernet circuit that will be connected to the
local switch or other LAN element. For installation, this port is connected to the configuring PC
using the supplied cable. This port is not Auto-MDI/MDI-X and so the correct type of cable is
needed. This port can also be used for powering the access point by the application of +48v DC on
the spare pairs of the structured wiring. See page 32 for details.
RS232
This 9W D-Type connector is the 9600bps serial console link that can be used during configuration
and maintenance activities. The console system uses a command line interface.
Reset
This push-button switch is used to force a factory default reset of the access point. See page 32.
LED Indicators
The access point has 4 LED indicators on the front surface of the unit.
Indicator Function
Power Lights when there is suitable DC power on either the DC In port or on the
RJ-45 Ethernet LAN cable.
LAN Flashes when data is transmitted on the 10/100M Ethernet LAN port
A Flashes when data is transmitted on the 802.11a band radio
B/G Flashes when data is transmitted on the 802.11b/g band radio
Note that even if there are no wireless clients associated with the access point, the A and the B/G
LEDs will flash when the access point transmits a beacon frame. See page 23 for details.
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Wall Mounting the Access Point
Figure 2 - Rear Panel
The access point is supplied with a desk-mount stand
but it is probably best to wall-mount the unit to deliver
best possible radio performance.
1. Choose a location that is likely to provide line-of-
sight or maximum visibility of the clients in their
intended locations.
2. Ensure that the wall is suitable for drilling and that
there are no major metallic structures in the wall that
may interfere with the radio signals.
3. Consider the powering of the access point and either
provide a local AC socket or use the DC Injector unit
0-1591700-x to down-line power the access point.
4. Drill the mounting surface with 2 holes spaced apart
by 95mm and insert 2 screws into the holes leaving
about 10mm of screw head protruding.
5. Locate the keyhole slots on the rear of the access
point and carefully hang the access point on to the
screw head.
6. Fit the power and LAN cables and position the
antennae vertically as show.
Desk Mounting the Access Point
The access point can be mounted on a desk or similar surface, however it is recommended that
the unit is wall mounted to achieve a more professional installation and reduce the risk of
accidental knocks and other damage that can happened to desk-mounted equipment. The unit is
supplied with a plastic stand that is shaped to accommodate the access point.
1. Ensure that the proposed desk area is safe, dry and clean.
2. Carefully locate the access point into the stand.
3. Connect the cables to the access point.
4. Position the antennae vertically as show.
Unit Information
The rear panel of the access point as shown in Figure 2 has a silver metallic label containing
regulatory information.
Product Part Number
The lower adhesive label contains the Tyco Part Number and will be in the format 0-1591700-x.
Ensure that this full number is quoted on any support requests.
Unit Serial Number
The access point serial number is located on the white adhesive label and is also found on the
System > Status menu option as detailed on page 18.
MAC Addresses
This metallic label has an adhesive label that specifies the MAC address of the Ethernet port of the
access point. The individual MAC addresses for the 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios can be found
from the System > Status menu option as detailed on page 18.
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Getting Started
The access point is easy to install and will work with very little configuration.
Configuring your PC
To enable the access point to enter service, some basic configuration needs to be completed. The
easiest way to configure the access point is to make a network connection between the Ethernet
card in the configuration PC and the LAN port of the access point. This can be achieved by first
changing the IP address of the PC to a default value that can be recognised by the access point.
The illustrations below are based on Windows XP operating system, but the same basic screens
are displayed for other Windows operating systems. The sequence below is based on an access
point having the factory default settings. If the IP address settings of the access point have been
changed, then care will need to be taken when setting up the PC IP address.
1. First, click on the Local Area Connection icon in the lower right-hand side of the PC toolbar.
2. A new dialogue box called Local Area Connection Status is displayed (see Figure 3)
3. Click on the Properties button and a new dialogue box is displayed (see Figure 4
Figure 3 - LAN Connection Status Figure 4 – Selecting the IP Protocol
4. When the Local Area Connection Properties dialogue box in Figure 4 is displayed, locate the
connection protocol TCP/IP in the list and click on it. If you cannot locate the TCP/IP protocol in
the list, then consult your network administrator for advice.
5. Select Properties button and a new screen is displayed similar to Figure 5.
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6. This Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen is used to specify the IP address of the PC.
Note that the access point and PC addresses must be in the same subnet. The default IP
address for the access point is 192.168.1.1 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
7. Although the access point is set by default to be a DHCP server, it is probably best to specify
the IP address of the connected PC rather than let the access point allocate IP addresses.
Figure 5 - Internet Protocol Properties Screen
8. For configuration purposes, select the Use the following IP address radio button and enter
the information below to place the PC in the same default IP subnet as the access point for the
configuration. A suitable IP address for the PC is 192.168.1.10. The subnet mask value is
255.255.255.0. The Default gateway and DNS settings can be left blank at this stage.
9. When the settings have been applied, select OK and the PC will use the new settings.
Connecting To The Access Point
1. Connect the PC network port to the LAN port of the access point using the supplied cross-over
cable.
2. The Local Area Connection icon in the PC task bar should now indicate that the PC has a valid
Ethernet network connection of the access point.
3. To test that a valid connection has been obtained between the PC and the access point, open
the web browser and enter the IP address 192.168.1.1 of the access point into the browser.
4. The web browser should now show the access point log-in screen similar to the image below:-
Figure 6 - Web Browser Log-in Screen
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5. If the web browser reports that it cannot find the access point, then recheck the following:-
a) The correct IP address has been entered into the web browser.
b) Ensure that the IP address of the PC is in the same subnet.
c) Execute a PING test from the PC to the IP address of the access point. If the test returns as
Request Timed Out, then there is no connection between the PC and the access point.
d) Check that a cross-over style Ethernet cable is used between the PC and the access point.
The cable shipped with the access point should be suitable.
e) The browser proxy settings are correct.
6. Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of iktpw into the log-in prompt.
The password is case-sensitive and is an abbreviation of the phrase “Iknow the password”.
Note that the password can be changed in the System > Administrator Settings screen. The
access point will need to be reset after changing the password. If the screen shows a message
“Login Error”, then use the Back button of the browser to return to the log-in screen.
7. The access point main/home screen should be displayed similar to the image below:-
Figure 7 - Access Point Main Screen
8. This screen has a navigation bar on the left hand side and three action buttons in the top right
hand corner. The action buttons are:-
• Home – this always returns the web browser to the main screen
• Exit – this button forces a log-out from the session
• Reset – this button resets the access point and will slowly flash red to signal that the
access point needs to be reset to implement the requested changes. This reset can be
done after all required changes have been made.
9. Select the System > Status menu to view a summary of the access point.
10. The web browser session with the access point will timeout after about 10 minutes of no
activity to ensure that the configuration session cannot be accidentally left open creating a
security risk.
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11. Configure the access point to meet the required radio settings by selecting the Wireless menu
option and then the required band 11a or 11g. A new menu is displayed with the upper part as
shown below:-
Figure 8 - Wireless Configuration Menu- Basic Settings
Ensure that the following settings are applied:-
• The SSID of the access point and the client devices are the same.
• The channel assignments of the access point and the client are the same.
• The channel assignments do not conflict with other WLAN devices.
• The IP addresses of the access point and clients are in the same subnet.
• WEP Encryption is disabled whilst testing the system.
12. When the above settings have been completed, then the PC should be able to PING the IP
address of wireless clients via the access point. The access point has been shown to work over
the air interface and is now ready for detailed configuration and service. If this cannot be
achieved then re-check the above steps and see the Faultfinding section at page 31.
13. To adjust the LAN settings, see page 19. To adjust the MAC layer filtering, see page 21. To
change the radio, security and encryption settings see page 22 onwards.
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Menu Systems
The access point supports 3 different menu presentations:-
• Web browser
• Telnet
• Serial Console
Each menu supports the same types of commands and controls. The web menu is a highly
graphical menu that is optimised for ease of usage whereas the Telnet and serial console menus
are command line interface type menus intended for more technical users.
Web Browser Menu
The web-based menu is a hierarchical menu of up to 3 levels in depth. The same basic hierarchy is
present on the Telnet and serial console interfaces. The options are:-
Top Level Menu Second Level Menu Third Level Menu
System > Administrator Settings Password
Idle Timeout
Remote Management
Firmware Upgrade > TFTP
Web
Configuration Tools > Restore Factory Default
Backup/Restore Settings
Status
Reset
LAN > LAN Settings IP Address
Enable DHCP Server
DNS Settings
DHCP Client List
Filtering > MAC Address Filtering
Wireless > .11a SSID, Channel, WEP,
802.1x Authentication
.11g SSID, Channel, WEP,
802.1x Authentication
Status
801.1x Status
SNMP > SNMP Community
SNMP Trap
Table 1 - Access Point Web Menu System
Serial Console Menu
This is obtained by using the supplied serial cable connected to a serial port on a PC. Select the
data rate of 9600, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit, No Flow Control. Press <Return> to view the log-in
screen. Windows or network service to obtain direct access to the menu system over the LAN
network. The interface is a command line system that is described in an application note on the
web site www.lan-electronics.com
Telnet Menu
This is obtained by using the Windows or Telnet network service to obtain direct access to the
menu system over the LAN network. The Windows syntax is Start > Run > telnet 192.168.1.1
where the IP address is specific to your network. This user interface is a command line system that
is described in an application note on the web site www.lan-electronics.com
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System Menu
Administrator Settings
This menu specifies the password and remote management control of the access point. Set a
password to restrict management access to the access point via the web, console or Telnet
interfaces. Management of the access point can be restricted to a specific IP address if required.
Figure 9 - Administrator Settings Screen
Password Settings
To change the password, enter your current password in the Current Password box. Enter new
password in the Password box. Enter the new password again in the Re-type password box to
confirm it. Click Apply to complete the change.
The default user name is admin and the password is iktpw. See section 6 on page 12 for details.
Note that the user name cannot be changed from the web or console interfaces.
Idle Time Out
This is the period of inactivity before the access point will automatically close the Administrator
session for security reasons. The default value is 10 minutes. The available range is 1-99 minutes.
Remote Management
By default, the access point can be managed from any IP address in the network. This can
introduce security problems and it may be desirable to permit only a specific IP address to manage
the access point. Obtain the required value of static IP address from your network manager. This
remote management locking is enabled by clicking the Enable check box and then entering the
static IP address of the management platform. Note that if this option is selected, then no other IP
addresses can manage the access point.
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Firmware Upgrade
This mode enables the access point firmware to be upgraded by either a TFTP session with a
TFTP server or via the web interface. Note that these upgrade methods are intended to be used
over the wired Ethernet LAN only and must not be used over the wireless LAN to the access point.
Select the required upgrade method by clicking on the relevant Next button.
Figure 10 - Firmware Upgrade Screen
TFTP Upgrade
In this method the access point communicates with a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server
running on a computer on the same wired network as the access point. A TFTP server session is
started on the remote computer and the IP address of that system noted. The upgrade file is
loaded into the main directory of the TFTP server. Consult the TFTP server documentation for
details.
Figure 11 - TFTP Upgrade Screen
The upgrade process is:-
1. Open the TFTP Upgrade screen on the access point and enter the IP address of the TFTP
server together with the name of the upgrade file.
2. Select Apply when ready and the TFTP download will start to the access point. This upgrade
can take up to 3 minutes.
3. Near the end of the download, the web screen will update and show a progress bar.
4. The access point will re-boot at the end of the download.
Note that the IP addresses and other critical settings are all retained following the upgrade. No
manual intervention such as activating the reset button is required.
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Web Upgrade
To load the upgrade code from the web interface, use the following steps:-
1. Select the web option and the screen below is displayed:-
Figure 12 - Web Upgrade Screen
2. Use the Browse button and then the Explorer style window to select the correct firmware path
and filename.
3. Select Apply when ready and accept the warning message.
4. The upgrade starts and can take up to 3 minutes during which time service will be briefly lost
on the access point. Progress is shown in the moving bar in the browser. At the end of the
upgrade the message stating successful upgrade is displayed. The access point will then reset.
5. Refresh the browser window and the standard login screen will be displayed.
6. Login and check the status screen to ensure that the expected upgrade number is displayed.
See page 18 for details.
Note that the IP addresses and other critical settings are all retained following the upgrade. No
manual intervention such as activating the reset button is required.
Configuration Tools
This menu option can be used to backup or restore the configuration of the access point. The
factory default settings can also be applied from this option.
Figure 13 - Configuration Tools Screen
Restore Factory Default Configuration
This option restores the entire factory default settings including the IP address, channel and related
values. Only activate this option if you are sure that you can regain access to the unit. For
example, do not activate the reset over the wireless link as there is a risk that when the reset is
completed, then the WLAN settings of the client and the access point will be different. Select Next
to activate the factory default configuration.
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Backup Settings / Restore Settings
This option allows you to store the current configuration of the access point in a safe location. In
addition, the saved settings can be restored if required. Select Next to obtain the detailed menus
and then select Backup Settings to save the configuration. The backup file is called config.bin and
should be saved in a specific directory for the access point away from Windows files. Click the
Save button and an explorer dialogue box will be displayed. Choose the target location for the
backup file and then select Save As. The backup will start and a progress box will show when the
download has been completed.
Status
This menu option displays a summary of the current radio, LAN, encryption settings together with
asset information about the access point.
Figure 14 - Access Point Status Display Screen
The above screenshot shows the default settings for the access point together with the system run
time and firmware version and serial number. If you require technical support, please provide the
information listed above.
Reset
The access point will need to be reset when certain settings are changed or if it stops responding
correctly. This reset is normally implemented by selecting the Reset button and accepting the
screen prompts. The programmed access point settings will not be changed by this soft reset. To
perform the reset, click on the screen Reset button and you will be asked to confirm your decision.
The reset procedure takes about 60 seconds and a moving bar in the browser window shows the
progress of the reset.
Note that after certain key values of the access point are changed, then the web screen Reset
button will flash prompting you to reset the device.
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LAN Menu
LAN Settings
This menu area enables you to change the IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway values. If
you are not sure about these settings, please contact your network administrator.
IP Address
The IP values are set in the upper part of the screen and are:-
• IP Address: The IP address of the access point. You should have a unique IP address
assigned for the access point from your network. The default IP Address is 192.168.1.1.
• Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask of the access point. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
• Gateway: The Gateway is the address of a router that the access point needs to use if IP
addresses outside its subnet are encountered.
When the required IP values have been entered, click the Apply button.
Figure 15 - DHCP Server Enable/Disable
DHCP Settings
Although the default setting for the access point is for the DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol)
server mode to be enabled, this mode is probably not desirable for certain corporate networks
where a DHCP server may already exist. This DHCP enabled mode is intended for small offices
and wireless hot-spots, but for corporate usage where there may be an IP address plan, then the
DHCP server mode should be disabled.
To disable the DHCP server mode, click the radio button to clear the tick. The menu refreshes and
no longer displays the detailed settings of the DHCP server. To save the settings, click the Apply
button at the bottom of the menu.
Other DHCP controls are:-
• IP Pool Starting Address & Ending Address: The first and the last address in the IP
address pool that can be assigned by the DHCP server. By default a pool of 100 addresses
are available.
• Lease Time: The period the client can have the IP address assigned by DHCP server
(default = 30 mins). After this time, the IP lease is renewed.
• Local Domain Name: Optional value.
The access point can display the list of allocated IP addresses using the LAN Settings > DHCP
Client List menu option. See page 20 for details.
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DNS Settings
Domain Name Servers (DNS) are used to map an IP address to the equivalent domain name such
as http://www.tycoelectronics.com/. Your ISP or network administrator should provide the IP
address for one or more domain name servers.
The access point can be a DNS relay to send clients request to the specified Domain Name
Server. You can also do a DNS lookup to find the IP address of some specific servers. Enter the IP
address for the DNS server and click Apply to complete the change.
Figure 16 - DNS Settings Screen
DHCP Client List
This menu option displays a list of all the clients that have received an IP address from the access
point via the DHCP process (see DHCP on page 19 for details of the DHCP server configuration).
Figure 17 - DHCP Client List Screen
The screen shows the assigned IP addresses from the DHCP pool together with the MAC address
of the client device. In addition the expiry time of the DHCP lease is also shown as a count-down
timer. The lease duration is programmed in DHCP on page 19. When the lease timer expires, the
access point will offer a new IP address to the client if the DHCP server mode is enabled.
The screen is a static display and to see the current value of timer and IP address, select the
Refresh button.
To clear all DHCP leases and to restart the lease duration, select the Clear & Restart button.
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