US Robotics USR5454 User manual

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The USRobotics Wireless Nd1™ Access Point turns your wired network into a powerful and secure wireless network.
Featuring USRobotics’ exclusive Nd1wireless technology, delivering speeds up to 270 Mbps*and a range up to 5 times
greater than standard 802.11g, the access point is designed to provide total home/small business coverage and optimal
performance. New SecureEZSetup™ provides simple and fast installation and security configuration. A full complement of
security capabilities deliver confident, high-performance wireless networking.
System Requirements
●A computer with an Ethernet adapter installed
●A router or other networking device with a DHCP server
●An HTML 4.01-compliant Web Browser with JavaScript enabled
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Product Views
Front
Symbol Name State Condition
Power Off Not receiving power.
Solid Receiving power.
WLAN
(Wireless Network)
Off Wireless connection is disabled.
Solid Wireless connection is enabled.
Flashing Sending and receiving data.
SecureEasySetup
Off SecureEasySetup mode is not ready on
the access point.
Solid SecureEasySetup mode is ready.
Blinking Communicating with SecureEasySetup
devices.
LAN Off No LAN connection. Solid LAN link is achieved.
Flashing Sending and receiving data.
Back
Item Function
Connects an antenna to the access point.
LAN Connects the access point to a networking device.
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Reset
Reboots your access point or restores your access point to its factory
default settings.
●To reboot your access point without changing your current
settings, press and hold the Reset button for 1 second.
●To restore your access point to the factory default settings,
press and hold the Reset button for 7 seconds.
15VDC Connects the power adapter to your access point.
SecureEasySetup
button
Enables SecureEasySetup on your access point.
●To enable SecureEasySetup on your access point, press and
hold the SecureEasySetup button for 1 second.
●To reset your wireless security settings to the factory default
(no security enabled), press and hold the SecureEasySetup
button for 7 seconds.
*Actual performance may vary depending on operating environment and distance between networked devices.
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Product Specifications
●Integrated 270 Mbps 802.11n Draft 1.0 Wireless Access Point, Bridge, and Range
extender
●One RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing and auto-switching Ethernet LAN port
●HTML-based configuration
●Roaming capability
●Wi-Fi Multi Media (WMM): Prioritization of marked voice and video traffic
●AP firmware upgrades available through the Web User Interface
●Complies with IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps wireless radio standard and 802.11n Draft
1.0 270 Mbps wireless radio
●Dynamic IP Address assignment via DHCP or Static IP address assignment
through the Web User Interface (Access Point mode only)
●Wireless Multi-Bridging support using Wireless Distribution System (WDS) (Bridge
mode only)
Security Features
●WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
●64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption with Open/Shared
Key
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●WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (WPA-WPA2 with 802.1X)
●Ability to disable SSID Broadcast
●MAC address authentication and wireless association control (Access Point and
Range Extender modes only)
●802.1x pass-through support (not supported in WDS Mode)
●WDS restrictions (Bridge mode only)
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Installing the Access Point
Step One: Connect the Access Point
1. Look at the label on the bottom of the access point and note its LAN MAC address. You may need it to distinguish
the access point from other devices on your network.
2. Connect the provided antennas to the back of the access point.
3. Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port on the access point to a LAN port on your networking
device.
4. Supply power to the access point as follows:
Note to UK Users: With the power adapter unplugged, connect the appropriate power plug for your
country on to the power adapter. Apply enough pressure to cause a click and firmly seat the plug.
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A. Connect the supplied power adapter to the 15VDC port on the access point.
B. Plug the power adapter into a standard power outlet.
Note: This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-in Power Unit marked Class 2 and
rated 15VDC, 1200 mA.
Step Two: Start the Setup Wizard
The setup wizard makes it easy for you perform basic setup of the access point. To start the wizard using an operating
system other than Windows, go to Setup Wizard for Non-Windows Users.
Setup Wizard for Windows Users
If you are using a Windows operating system, you can use the setup program on the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM to
install and run the Network Device Locator and configure basic settings in one easy, continuous process:
1. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive.
If the CD doesn't start automatically, start it manually as follows:
A. Windows XP: Click Windows Start > My Computer.
Windows 2000: On the desktop, double-click My Computer.
B. Double-click the CD drive.
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2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the locator.
When the locator is installed, it starts automatically:
3. Click Next.
The locator lists the access point as well as any other USRobotics devices that were found:
4. Select the device whose MAC address matches the LAN MAC address on the bottom of the access point, and click
Next.
The locator displays the name, IP address, and LAN MAC address of the access point:
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5. Click Finish.
The locator launches the setup wizard for the access point:
Proceed to "Step Three: Configure Basic Settings".
Setup Wizard for Non-Windows Users
If you are using an operating system other than Windows, you first need to find the IP address of the access point. Then
you can start the setup wizard to configure the basic settings of the access point.
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Find the IP Address of the Access Point
The networking device to which you connected the access point assigns IP addresses on your local network. To find the
IP address of the access point:
1. Access the configuration program or configuration pages of the networking device. For detailed instructions, consult
the documentation for the networking device.
2. Find the list of clients associated with the networking device.
3. On the client list, find the LAN MAC address of the access point.
4. Note the IP address associated with the LAN MAC address of the access point.
Run the Setup Wizard
1. Start your Web browser.
2. In the location or address line, type the IP address of the access point and press ENTER.
The wizard displays its welcome page:
Step Three: Configure Basic Settings
In the setup wizard, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup of the access point as follows:
Note: If you see a “Page Not Found” error at any time while using the setup wizard, press the Back button in
your Web browser or refresh the page.
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1. Click Start.
The setup wizard displays the SecureEasySetup page:
2. Do one of the following:
❍To use SecureEasySetup to set your wireless security:
A. Select Set wireless security using SecureEasySetup and click *
B. Wait for setup to complete, then click Continue.
OR
❍To set your wireless security information manually:
A. Clear the Set wireless security using SecureEasySetup checkbox.
The setup page displays wireless security settings.
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B. Enter a Network Name (SSID), select a security Method, and enter your pass phrase. For more
information about pass phrases, see wireless security information.
Note: For your wireless security settings, it is recommended that you select the WPA2 and
WPA (PSK) wireless security method using TKIP and AES encryption for the most secure
wireless network.
C. Click Next.
When your security settings are complete, the setup wizard displays the login setup page:
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3. Enter a User name and Password and click Finish.
Note: Remember the user name and password that you enter. You will need it whenever you access the
configuration pages of the access point.
The access point displays its status page. If you intend to connect wireless devices to the access point manually, you will
need the informaton on the status page. Consider bookmarking the page for easy access to the required information.
You have successfully completed the installation procedure. You can verify your network connection by registering your
Wireless Nd1Access Point at www.usr.com/productreg/.
To connect a client to the access point, see Connecting a Wireless Client in this user guide.
Backing Up Your Configuration Settings
Having a backup reduces the effort required in reapplying your configuration settings should you ever restore your access
point to its factory default settings. USRobotics recommends that you back up your settings now.
1. In the configuration pages, click the Device tab, and scroll down to Back Up Settings.
2. Click Back Up.
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Your system prompts you to save or open the file.
3. Click Save.
*By default, SecureEasySetup is ready to be used on your access point. If you change the wireless settings, be aware
that for SecureEasySetup to be ready on your access point, it must be set with WPA2 and WPA (PSK) wireless security,
with TKIP and AES encryption, and a pass phrase (which is also commonly called a Network key, WPA key, or WPA Pre-
shared key). You can configure the settings manually on the Wireless configuration page of the access point or
automatically by pressing the SecureEasySetup button on the back of the access point.
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Configuration Pages
The Wireless Nd1Access Point provides configuration pages so that you can manage
and monitor the access point from any computer on the network. Under normal
operating conditions, you do not need to change the basic configuration that you
established when you installed your access point. However, if your network
environment changes, you may decide to reconfigure your access point to reflect the
new environment.
The topics below address the following aspects of using the configuration pages:
●Configuring Your Web Browser
●Logging in to the Configuration Pages
●Using the Configuration Pages
Configuring Your Web Browser
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You may need to disable the HTTP Proxy feature of your Web browser so the
configuration pages will display the most current information.
Internet Explorer users:
1. Click Tools > Internet Options, and select the Connections tab.
2. Select Never dial a connection, then click Apply.
3. Click OK.
4. Click Tools > Internet Options, and select the Connections tab again.
5. Click the LAN Settings button.
6. Clear all the check boxes and click OK.
7. Click OK again.
Netscape Navigator 8.x users:
1. Click Tools > Options > General.
2. Click the Connection Settings button.
3. Select Direct connection to the Internet, then click OK.
Logging in to the Configuration Pages
If you know the IP address of the access point, simply type it in your Web browser's
location or address line and press ENTER. If you do not know the IP address of the
access point, follow one of the procedures below to find it:
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Using the Device Locator (Windows Users Only)
1. Click Windows Start > Programs > USRobotics Network Device Locator.
The locator displays its welcome screen:
2. Click Next.
The locator lists the access point as well as any other USRobotics devices that
were found:
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3. Find the Wireless Nd1Access Point in the list. (If you have more than one
Wireless Nd1Access Point, find the device whose MAC address matches the LAN
MAC address on the bottom of the access point that you are trying to access).
Note the IP address associated with the LAN MAC address of the access point.
Manually Finding the IP Address of the Access Point
The networking device to which you connected the access point assigns IP addresses on
your local network. To find the IP address of the access point:
1. Access the configuration program or configuration pages of the networking
device. For detailed instructions, consult the documentation for the networking
device.
2. Find the list of clients associated with the networking device.
3. On the client list, find the LAN MAC address of the access point.
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4. Note the IP address associated with the LAN MAC address of the access point.
Using the Configuration Pages
The configuration pages are divided into the functional areas shown on its tabs and
listed below:
●Status
●Security
●Wireless
●LAN
●Device
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Connecting a Wireless Client
You can use the SecureEasySetup™ button to connect installed Wireless Nd1 or other certified SecureEasySetup wireless
devices to your access point.*
If your wireless client has SecureEasySetup, you should see one of the following logos on the device or within the client
utility:
If your wireless client does not support SecureEasySetup, you can manually enter the wireless security settings.
Connecting a Device Using SecureEasySetup
1. Press the SecureEasySetup button on the back of the access point for 1 second. The SecureEasySetup LED on the
front of the access point starts blinking after you release the button.
2. Initiate SecureEasySetup in the client utility for your wireless adapter.
3. The access point and the wireless device synchronise their wireless security settings, and the device is securely
connected to the access point.
Connecting a Device Manually
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