ZComax AG-3621 User manual

AG-3621
Reference Manual for the
ZComax Enterprise-Class
802.11a/b/g
Wireless Access Point
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Table of Content
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 5
OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................. 5
KEY FEATURES:.......................................................................................................................................... 6
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................... 7
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................... 8
The LEDs.............................................................................................................................................. 8
CHAPTER 2. BASIC INSTALLATIONAND SECURITIES............................................................. 9
OPERATING DISTANCE TIPS:........................................................................................................................ 9
DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS .................................................................................................................. 10
GETTING TO KNOWAG-3621WIRELESS SECURITY OPTIONS....................................................................11
Security Precautions..........................................................................................................................11
SECURITY OPTIONS....................................................................................................................................11
INSTALLING AG-3621 ACCESS POINT....................................................................................................... 13
DEPLOY THE AG-3621 ACCESS POINT...................................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 3. GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................................... 17
INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................... 17
CONNECTION............................................................................................................................................ 19
STATISTICS ................................................................................................................................................ 19
CHAPTER 4. COPIOUS FUNCTIONALITIES ................................................................................ 21
TIME SERVER ............................................................................................................................................ 21
BRIDGE/ROUTER MODE ............................................................................................................................ 22
ANY IP...................................................................................................................................................... 23
UNDERSTANDING RADIUS SETTINGS ...................................................................................................... 24
FIREWALL MANAGEMENT......................................................................................................................... 27
VIRTUAL SERVER...................................................................................................................................... 29
CHAPTER 5. WIRELESS SETUP...................................................................................................... 31
OPERATING MODE:................................................................................................................................... 32
VAP /VLAN SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................ 34
Overview............................................................................................................................................. 34
UNDERSTANDING WEP/WPASECURITY OPTIONS. ................................................................................... 36
ACCESS CONTROL..................................................................................................................................... 38
WDS MODE.............................................................................................................................................. 38
SMART WDS:............................................................................................................................................ 39
ADVANCED SETTINGS............................................................................................................................... 40
Wi-Fi Multi-media (WMM)................................................................................................................. 40
Super G and wireless parameters .................................................................................................. 41
CHAPTER 6. MANAGINGAND TESTINGYOUR AG-3621.......................................................... 43
SITE SURVEY............................................................................................................................................. 43
LINK TEST................................................................................................................................................. 44
CHAPTER 7. MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................... 45
CHANGE PASSWORD ................................................................................................................................. 45
REMOTE MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................................ 46
UPGRADE FIRMWARE ................................................................................................................................52
BACKUP /RESTORE SETTINGS................................................................................................................... 53
EVENT LOG............................................................................................................................................... 54
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REBOOT AP............................................................................................................................................. 55
CHAPTER 8. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................ 56
CHAPTER 9. WARRANTY INFORMATION................................................................................... 58
CHAPTER 10. REGULATORY INFORMATION .......................................................................... 60
FCC STATEMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 60
CHAPTER 11. CONTACT INFORMATION................................................................................... 61
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Copyright
This user’s manual and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written
permission of Zcomax (UK) Limited Corporation.
Preface
About This Manual
This manual explains Zcomax (UK) Limited enterprise-class AG-3621 access point.
Document Conventions
AP refers to an access point.
STA refers to a station
ETH refers to a PC
The following special notations are used:
Note
This indicates an important Note.
Bold: Indicates the function, important words, and so on.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Zcomax (UK) Limited’s AG-3621 Access Point (hereafter called
access point). This Access Point provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN
solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by
networking professionals.
This chapter gives an overview of the enterprises-class AG-3621 access point, as well as its
key features. In addition, we detail about the hardware description, system requirement and
basic installation.
Overview
802.11a/b/g-compliant, this access point distinguishes herself by one built-in mini-PCI card,
providing wired and wireless two ports in a bigger infrastructure. Typically, VAP functionality
allows a single network AP to behave as “8” number of virtual network APs. This does away
with the limitation by the sheer number of Ethernet connections that needAPs acting as a
proxy. WMM prioritizes traffic demands from different applications and extends Wi-Fi’s high
quality end-user experience from data connectivity to voice, music, and video applications
under a wide variety of environment.
This Access points serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as
the center point of a stand-alone wireless network. In large installations, wireless users within
radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless,
uninterrupted access to the network.
You can configure and monitor the access point using the command-line interface (CLI), the
browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
This Access Point currently can support data rate up to 108Mbps. Users are encouraged to
update their latest firmware through http://www.zcom.com.tw
Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from
different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are
even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes
and offices, they can also be fun. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the
Access Point, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions
should be all you need to get the most out of the Access point.
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Key Features:
The AG-3621 Access Point is use-friendly and provides solid wireless and networking support.
The following standards and conventions are supported:
• Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g for
Wireless LANs.
• WEP support. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys.
• DHCP Client Support. DHCP Server provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other
devices upon request. The AG-3621 can act as a client and obtain information from your
DHPC server.
• RADIUS Accounting—Enable accounting on the access point to send accounting data
about wireless client devices to a RADIUS server on your network.
• SNMP Support. Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management
Information Base (MIB) management.
• Multiple operating modes:
1. Access point
2. Station Adapter
3. Point-to-Point Bridge.
4. Wireless Repeater
5. Inter-building
• Repeater mode—Configure the access point as a wireless repeater to extend the
coverage area of your wireless network.
• VAPs
Assign Multi-SSIDs on your access point (one SSID per VAP) to differentiate policies and
services among users forming a wide variety of VLANs.
•QoS
Use this feature to support quality of service for prioritizing traffic from the Ethernet to the
access point. The access point also supports the voice-prioritization schemes used by
802.11a/b/g wireless phones.
•Transmit Power Control
Supports settable transmit power levels to adjust coverage cell size, ranging from full,
half(50%), quarter(25%) eighth(12.5%0 and min
•Atheros Super G Mode: Super G mode enables the transmission up to 108Mbps
• Multiple security settings per VLAN with up to 8 VLANs
Security settings for multiple groups – so employees, guests and contractors now easily and
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securely share the same infrastructure
•Access Control.
The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless
stations can use theAG-3621 to gain access to your LAN.
•Hidden Mode
The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can
connect.
System Requirements
Before installing theAG-3621 access point, make sure your system meets these
requirements
• The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the
package, or one like it
• A 230 V, 50 HZ AC power source
• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or
Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above
• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed
What’s In the Box?
• Zcomax (UK) Limited Wireless Access Point 802.11a/b/g AG-3621
• Power adapter and cord
• Two Dual-Band Omni-directional antennas
• AG-3621 11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Installation Guide
• Resource CD for the Zcomax (UK) Limited AG-3621 Wireless Access Point
• Support Registration card
If any missing or damaged, please contact your local seller.
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Hardware Description
We’ll discuss theAG-3621 front and rear functions.
The LEDs
The Access Point's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located
on the front panel.
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Off No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter
and cord correctly installed
PWR
On Power is on.
Off Indicates that leaving boot-code mode
On Indicates that entering boot-code mode
TEST
Blink 1. Reset button is pressed around 3 seconds (slow blinking).
2. Reset button is pressed after 3 seconds(fast blinking)
3. Whlie you upgrade firmware or reset to factory default,the
TEST LED is blinking.After firmware is upgraded or reset to
factory default, the Access Point will reboot automatically.
Off 10 Mbps Ethernet link is detected but no activity.LAN(100)
On 100Mbps Fast Ethernet link is detected but no activity.
LAN(LINK/ACT) Blinking Indicates that Data processing(Frequency depends on traffic)
Off Indicates no wireless links
On Wireless LAN is in service but no activity.
WLAN
Blinking Indicates the device is linking or active data through wireless
links.
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Chapter 2. Basic Installation and Securities
This chapter explains how to place and connect the AG-3621 Access Point. In addition, the
AG-3621’s security features are elaborated.
Note
You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection
through your wireless access point.
• A location for the AG-3621 that conforms to the Observing Placement and Range Guidelines
below.
• The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch,
router, or Cable/DSL gateway.
• One or more computers with properly configured 802.11a/b/g.
Operating Distance Tips:
The range of your wireless connection is significantly determined by the physical placement
of the access point.
To optimize the results, place your wireless access point:
• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have
line-of-sight access (even if through walls).
• Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
• Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the
antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage.
• If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency Channels to reduce interference. The recommended Channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 5 Channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
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Default Factory Settings
We’ll detail about AG-3621 default factory settings below. Factory Default Restore will enable
you to restore these defaults.
FEATURE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
User Name (case sensitive) admin
Password (case sensitive) password
Access Point Name APxxxxxx(xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of
MAC address)
Country / Region United States
Router Mode Bridge
IP Type static IP
IP Address 192.168.1.1
IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway 0.0.0.0
Operating Mode Access Point
Wireless Mode 802.11a
Channel / Frequency 52 / 5.260GHz
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