Abocom Systems WI5200 802.11b/g/n iNIC Module User Manual WI5200 Eng Manual

Abocom Systems Inc 802.11b/g/n iNIC Module WI5200 Eng Manual

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802.11b/g/n Wireless iNIC Module User’s Guide
2Federal 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. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. 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 availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
3This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: 1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users. For laptop installations, the antenna must be installed to ensure that the proper spacing is maintained in the event the users places the device in their lap during use (i.e. positioning of antennas must be placed in the upper portion of the LCD panel only to ensure 20 cm will be maintained if the user places the device in their lap for use) and 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as the 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example access points, routers, wireless ASDL modems, certain laptop configurations, and similar equipment). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: "Contains TX FCC ID: MQ4WI5200". RF Exposure Manual Information That Must be Included The users manual for end users must include the following information in a prominent location "IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter." Additional Information That Must be Provided to OEM Integrators The end user should NOT be provided any instructions on how to remove or install the device. NOTE: 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 or more 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 needed.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
4Table of Content CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION............................................................................................5 FEATURES ................................................................................................................................5 CHAPTER 2: ABOUT THE OPERATION MODES............................................................6 ACCESS POINT MODE............................................................................................................... 6 WDS MODE .............................................................................................................................6 CLIENT MODE ..........................................................................................................................7 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION .........................................................................................8 LOGIN ......................................................................................................................................8 CONFIGURATION VIA WEB ..................................................................................................... 10 INTERNET SETTINGS............................................................................................................... 10 WIRELESS SETTINGS ..............................................................................................................12 ADMINISTRATION...................................................................................................................23 CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION.................................................................................27 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................27 WINDOWS CLIENTS................................................................................................................ 27 MACINTOSH CLIENTS.............................................................................................................32 LINUX CLIENTS ......................................................................................................................32 OTHER UNIX SYSTEMS...........................................................................................................32 WIRELESS STATION CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................33 APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................34 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................34 GENERAL PROBLEMS .............................................................................................................34 INTERNET ACCESS..................................................................................................................34 WIRELESS ACCESS .................................................................................................................35 APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS........................................................................36 BSS........................................................................................................................................36 CHANNELS .............................................................................................................................36 SECURITY...............................................................................................................................36 WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................37 REGULATORY APPROVALS..................................................................................................... 39
5 Chapter 1: Introduction For easy configure and achieve stable wireless feature for household appliance and try to create a new application for Wi-Fi module. By MII interface, user could embed our module in projector, Set-Top BOX and Multimedia center etc. Features 1. Support the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, high speed date rate up to 300Mbps. 2. High security with build-in Security: WEP 64/128 bits, WPA, WPA2, WPA Mixed, 802.1x Authenication. 3. Support AP, WDS and Client (Infrastructure) mode. 4. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) - 802.11e, WMM. 5. Easy configuration for home user setup. 6. MAC filtering for wireless.
6Chapter 2: About the Operation Modes This device provides operational applications with AP, WDS and Client modes, which are mutually exclusive. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can use the web-based utility provided by the manufacturer as described in the following sections. Access Point Mode When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wired network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection. WDS Mode The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function lets this access point act as a wireless LAN access point and repeater at the same time. Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a large space like airports, hotels and schools and so on. This feature is also useful when users want to bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections between these buildings.
7 Client Mode If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.
8 Chapter 3: Configuration Login 1. Start your computer. Connect an Ethernet cable between your computer and the device. 2. Make sure your wired station is set to the same subnet as the device, i.e. 198.245.80.123 3. Start your WEB browser. In the Address box, enter the following: http:// 198.245.80.211 4. Please enter the username “admin” and password “admin” for login. The configuration menu is divided into three folders: Internet Settings, Wireless Settings, and Administration. Click on the desired setup item to expand the folder in the main navigation page. The setup pages covered in this utility are described below.
9Common Connection Types Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Usually, none. However, some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you. Some ISP's may also require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address. DSL Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you. PPPoE You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically. User name and password. PPTP Mainly used in Europe. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed). • PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. • IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you.
10Configuration via Web Operation Mode Select an operation mode then click Apply to enable the mode you preferred or click Reset button to discard current settings. Default operation mode is AP mode. Operation Mode Access Point When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wired network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection. Adapter Mode If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface. Internet Settings LAN (Local Area Network) Settings
11LAN Interface Setup IP Address Shows the IP address of the device. Subnet Mask Shows the subnet mask of the device. DHCP Type Disable: Select to disable this device to distribute IP addresses. Server: Select to enable this device to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP Server). And the following field will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address. DHCP Start IP The starting address of this local IP network address pool. DHCP End IP The ending address of this local IP network address pool. DHCP Subnet Mask Shows the DHCP subnet mask. DHCP Lease Time Default settings are 86400 seconds. Apply Click to save and apply the current settings. Refresh Click to get the latest information. DHCP Clients DHCP Clients MAC Address Shows the client MAC address information. IP Address Shows the client IP address information. Expires in Shows the expired time of the client.
12Wireless Settings Basic Wireless Network Radio On/Off Click Radio OFF button to turn off the radio function. Network Mode Select 11 b/g mixed mode, 11b only, 11g only or 11 b/g/n mixed mode from the pull-down menu. Default setting is 11 b/g/n mixed mode.
13Network Name (SSID) A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network. Multiple SSID 1~6 A multiple SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network. Broadcast Network Name(SSID) Enable: This wireless AP will broadcast its SSID to stations. Disable: This wireless AP will NOT broadcast its SSID to stations. If stations want to connect to this wireless AP, this AP’s SSID should be known in advance to make a connection. BSSID Shows the MAC address of the device. Frequency (Channel) Select Channel 1~13 or Auto Select from the pull-down menu. Wireless Distribution System(WDS) WDS Mode Select the mode from the pull-down menu, Disable, Lazy Mode, Bridge Mode or Repeater Mode. HT Physical Mode Operating Mode Select Mixed Mode or Green Field. Default setting is Mixed Mode. Channel Band Width Select 20 or 20/40, default setting is 20/40. Guard Interval Select Long or Auto, default setting is Auto. MCS Default setting is Auto. Or select form the pull-down menu 0~15, 32 or Auto. Reverse Direction Grant(RDG) Select Disable or Enable this function, default setting is Enable. Extension Channel Default setting is 2452MHz (Channel 9). Aggregation MSDU (A-MSDU) Select Disable or Enable, default setting is Disable. Auto Block ACK Select Disable or Enable, default setting is Enable. Decline BA Request Select Disable or Enable, default setting is Disable. Other HT Tx Stream Select 1 or 2 form the pull-down menu. HT Rx Stream Select 1 or 2 form the pull-down menu. Apply Click to save and apply the current settings. Cancel Click to discard the current settings.
14Advanced Advanced Wireless BG Protection Mode Select Auto, On or Off from the pull-down menu. Basic Data Rates By default, the unit adaptively selects the highest possible rate for transmission. Select the basic rates to be used among the following options: 1-2Mbps, Default (1-2-5.5-11Mbps), or All(1-2-5,5-6-11-12-24Mbps.) Beacon Interval Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon transmissions. Before a station enters power save mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive the beacon. Range 20-999, default is 100. Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) Range from 1 to 255, default setting is 1. Fragment Threshold Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If the 802.11g MIMO Wireless Device often transmit large files in wireless network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346. The default value is 2346.
15RTS Threshold RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node” problem. If the “Hidden Node” problem is an issue, please specify the packet size. The RTS mechanism will be activated if the data size exceeds the value you set.. The default value is 2347. Warning: Enabling RTS Threshold will cause redundant network overhead that could negatively affect the throughput performance instead of providing a remedy. This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications of this value are recommended. Short Preamble Select Disable or Enable this function, default setting is Disable. A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. Short Slot Select Disable or Enable this function, default setting is Enable. Tx Burst Select Disable or Enable this function, default setting is Enable. Pkt_Aggregate Select Disable or Enable this function, default setting is Enable. IGMP Snooping Select Disable or Enable this function, default setting is Disable. Wi-Fi Multimedia WMM Capable Select Disable or Enable this function, default setting is Enable. APSD Capable Select Disable or Enable this function, default setting is Disable. WMM Parameters Click the WMM Configuration button to go further settings. Apply Click to save and apply the current settings. Cancel Click to discard the current settings. Security
16Select SSID SSID choice Select the SSID form the pull-down menu for security settings. Security Mode There are several types of authentication modes including Disable, Open, Shared, WEP Auto, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 and 802.1X. Disable Disable: Encryption is set to Disable by default. There is no security be set when Disable be selected. OPEN, SHARED, WEP AUTO Open: If your wireless device is using "Open” authentication, then the wireless adapter will need to be set to the same authentication type. Shared: Shared key is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key. WEP Auto: If WEP encryption is selected, users will have to Set WEP keys either manually or select to Use 802.1x Authentication to make the RADIUS server to issue the WEP key dynamically. Default Key: There are four keys 1~4 that you can select at will. All computers, access points, and wireless adapters must use the same key when making a connection.
17WEP Key 1~4: Enter the password in the encryption key field that the encryption key number must match the selected key. • Hexadecimal (128bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). • ASCII (128bits): 13 ASCII characters. WPA WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access): It is designed to improve WEP security and provides stronger data protection and network access control than WEP. Most wireless networks should use either WEP or WPA security. If WPA is selected, please select WPA Algorithms for TKIP or AES. Then enter Port, IP address and Shared Secret for Enterprise (RADIUS Server) authentication mode. RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information. IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP Address provided by your ISP. Port: Enter the RADIUS Server’s port number provided by your ISP. The default is 1812. Shared Secret: Enter the password that the device shares with the RADIUS Server. WPA-PSK
18WPA Algorithms: Select TKIP or AES for the WPA Algorithms. Pass Phrase: Pass Phrase serves as a password. Users may key in 8 to 63 characters string if you select Passphrase to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.1x Authentication will be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end. WPA2 WPA Algorithms: Select TKIP, AES or TKIP/AES for the WPA Algorithms. Pre-Authentication: Select Enable or Disable to execute this function .This function only valid under WAP2-RADIUS authentication. The two most important features beyond WPA to become standardized through 802.11i/ WPA2 are: pre-authentication, which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable signal latency. Pre-authentication provides a way to establish a PMK security association before a client associates. The advantage is that the client reduces the time that it's disconnected to the network. Radius Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information. IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP Address provided by your ISP. Port: Enter the RADIUS Server’s port number provided by your ISP. The default is 1812. Shared Secret: Enter the password that the device shares with the RADIUS Server.
19WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WPA Algorithms: Select TKIP, AES or TKIP/AES for the WPA Algorithms. Pass Phrase: Pass Phrase serves as a password. Users may key in 8 to 63 characters string if you select Passphrase to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.1x Authentication will be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end. WPA/WPA2 WPA Algorithms: Select TKIP, AES or TKIP/AES for the WPA Algorithms. Radius Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information. IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP Address provided by your ISP. Port: Enter the RADIUS Server’s port number provided by your ISP. The default is 1812. Shared Secret: Enter the password that the device shares with the RADIUS Server.
20802.1X 802.1x WEP: Select Disable or Enable to use 802.1x authentication to make the RADIUS server to issue the WEP key dynamically. Radius Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information. IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP Address provided by your ISP. Port: Enter the RADIUS Server’s port number provided by your ISP. The default is 1812. Shared Secret: Enter the password that the device shares with the RADIUS Server. Apply Click to save and apply the current settings. Cancel Click to discard the current settings.
21WPS WPS Configuration WPS Select Enable or Disable from the pull-down menu. Apply Click to save and apply the current settings. WPS Summary Here shows the WPS function status. Reset OOB Click the button to reset the settings. WPS Process WPS mode Select PCB or PIN WPS mode. PIN Enter the PIN code form the registrar or enrollee to make a WPS connection with client. PBC Select PBC then click Apply to make a WPS connection with client. Apply Click to save and apply the current settings. WPS Status Here shows the current status of the WPS function.
22Trusted Stations Select SSID SSID choice Select the SSID from the pull-down menu. Trusted Stations Policy Trusted Stations Policy Select Disable, Enable –Rules for DROP, or Enable –Rules for ACCEPT form the pull-down menu. Station MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the station. Apply Click to save and apply the current settings. Reset Press to discard the current settings. Current Trusted Stations rules Here shows the information of the trusted stations clients. Delete Selected Select the unwanted trusted station MAC addresses and then click the Delete Selected button to eliminate them. Delete All Click to delete all the trusted station MAC addresses in the table. Reset Click to clear the current settings.
23 Station List Here shows the information of stations that connected with the AP. Administration User/ Password Administrator Settings Account Enter the user name for managing this device. Maximum Input is 16 alphanumeric characters. Password Enter the passwords for managing this device. Apply Click to save and apply the current settings. Cancel Click to discard the current settings.
24System Log System Log Management Enable Log Check the box to enable this function. System all Check to show all system related log files. Apply Changes Click this button to save the settings. Refresh Click to renew the current log message. Clear Click to remove current log message. Upload Firmware
25Update Firmware Location Click the Browse button, find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct file path). Apply Click the Apply button to perform. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Settings Management Export Settings Export Button Click the Export button to export the current device settings. Import Settings Settings file location Click the Browse button, find and open the file that has been saved before. (The browser will display to correct file path). Import Click the Import button to import the device settings. Cancel Click to discard the current settings. Load Factory Defaults Load Default Button Click to Load Default button to set the device back to factory default settings.
26 Statistics This screen displays the transmission and reception statistics on your current networks.
27 Chapter 4: PC Configuration Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients • This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Device. • The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. • The Wireless Device uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC. TCP/IP Settings - Overview If using default Wireless Device settings, and default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made. • By default, the Wireless Device will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots. • For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP client. If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are required: • The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Device. • The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
28Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.
29Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Device will act as a DHCP Server. • Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Device. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • Enter the Wireless Device's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Device.) • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enters the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK. Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
30 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Device will act as a DHCP Server. • Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Device. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Device's IP address and click OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Device. • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enters the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK. Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Device for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.
31For Windows 2000 1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. 2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next. 4. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next. 5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are unchecked. 6. Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?" 7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed. For Windows XP 1. Select Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections. 2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection. 3. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 4. Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen. 5. Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen. 6. Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next. 7. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next. 8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next. 9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed. Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Device, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: 1. Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions. 2. Click the Setup button. 3. Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to "Wireless Device." 4. Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number blank.) 5. Click Save, then OK. Configuration is now complete. 6. Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "Wireless Device" location.
32Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Device. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank. 4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings. Note: If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are: • Set the Device Address field to the Wireless Device's IP Address. • Ensure your DNS settings are correct. Linux Clients To access the Internet via the Wireless Device, it is only necessary to set the Wireless Device as the "Gateway". Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes. Fixed IP Address By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration. • Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Device. • Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct. To act as a DHCP Client (Recommended) The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell. 1. Start your X Windows client. 2. Select Control Panel - Network 3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0". 4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data. 5. To apply your changes: • Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available. • OR, restart your system. Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Device: • Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Device. • Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
33Wireless Station Configuration • This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Device's Access Point, regardless of the operating system that is used on the client. • To use the Wireless Station with Wireless Device, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure. SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the Wireless Device. The default value is Untitled. Note! The SSID is case sensitive. WEP By default, the security setting on the Wireless Device is Disabled. • If security setting remains disabled on the Wireless Device, all stations must have it disabled. • If security setting is enabled on the Wireless Device, each station must use the same settings as the Wireless Device. WPA WPA2 (AES) WPA2 Mixed WPA (TKIP/AES)/ WPA2 (AES)/ WPA2 Mixed: If one of these securities is enabled on the Wireless Device, each station must use the same settings as the Wireless Device. If there is no security is enabled on the Wireless Device, the security of each station should be disabled as well. Note: By default, the Wireless Device will allow both 802.11b and 802.11g connections.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Device and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Device still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Device to configure it. Solution 1: Check the following: • The Wireless Device is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON. • Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Device are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a device, this must be the case.) • If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP client), restart it. • If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP Address within the range 10.10.10.1 to 10.10.10.253 and thus compatible with the Wireless Device's default IP Address of 10.10.10.254. Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the Wireless Device. In Windows, you can check these settings by using Control Panel-Network to check the Properties for the TCP/IP protocol. Internet Access Problem 1: When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error. Solution 1: A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. • Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask, Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address. • If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the Wireless Device. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.) • If the Wireless Device is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Device. Solution 2: The Wireless Device processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications, which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: • It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled. A
35• Only one (1) PC can use this feature. Wireless Access Problem 1: My PC can't locate the Wireless Device. Solution 1: Check the following: • Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are always in Infrastructure Mode.) • The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Device are the same. Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for example "Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup". • Both your PC and the Wireless Device must have the same setting for security. The default setting for the Wireless Device is disabled, so your wireless station should also have security setting disabled. • If security setting is enabled on the Wireless Device, your PC must have it enabled, and the password or key must match. • If the Wireless Device's Wireless screen is set to Allow LAN access to selected Wireless Stations only, then each of your Wireless stations must have been selected, or access will be blocked. • To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if connection is possible when close to the Wireless Device. Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor environments. Problem 2: Wireless connection speed is very slow. Solution 2: The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed, depending on the distance and the environment. To obtain the highest possible connection speed, you can experiment with the following: • Wireless Device location. Try adjusting the location and orientation of the Wireless Device. • Wireless Channel. If interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a marked improvement. • Radio Interference. Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by switching other devices Off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices should be shielded or relocated. • RF Shielding. Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless Device.
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs BSS BSS A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other. Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference. • In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.) Note to US model owner: To comply with US FCC regulation, the country selection function has been completely removed from all US models. The above function is for non-US models only. Security Authentication methods include Disable, Open, Shared, WEP Auto, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA1/WPA2 and 802.1X. Once you choose your authentication, you then need to select the Data Encryption methods which may includes WEP Key, Pass Phrase and Radius Server settings. Encryption Enabling WEP can protect your data from eavesdroppers. There are two levels of WEP Encryption: 64 bits and 128 bits. 64 bits WEP encryption requires enter 10 Hex characters as a “secret key”, whereas 128 bits WEP requires users to enter 26 Hex characters as “secret key”. PASS PHRASE is applicable only when you select to use WPA-PSK authentication. You will need to enter an 8~63 characters password to kick off the encryption process, which will generate four WEP keys automatically. RADIUS setup is used to set up additional parameters for authorizing wireless clients through RADIUS server. The RADIUS setup is required when you select to use Open System with 802.1x or WPA/WPA2 authentication. Open, Shared, WEP auto With Shared Key or Open System, the Wireless Device can automatically change its authentication method to Shared Key or Open System depending on its client’s setting. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. B
37This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data that is transmitted by your Wireless Stations. But if the data is encrypted, then it is meaningless unless the receiver can decrypt it. If WEP is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same settings for each of the following: WEP Off, 64 Bit, 128 Bit. Key For 64 Bit encryption, the Key value must match. For 128 Bit encryption, the Key value must match. WEP Authentication Open System or Shared Key. WPA/WPA2 WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP. It uses a “Shared Key” which allows the encryption keys to be regenerated at a specified interval. There are four encryption options: TKIP, AES, TKIP-AES and additional setup for RADIUS is required in this method. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access using Pre-Shared Key) is recommended for users who are not using a RADIUS server in a home environment and all their clients support WPA/WPA2. This method provides a better security. Encryption WEP Key 1~4 Passphrase TKIP AES NOT REQUIRED 8-63 characters 802.1x With 802.1x authentication, a wireless PC can join any network and receive any messages that are not encrypted, however, additional setup for RADIUS to issue the WEP key dynamically will be required. Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: Mode On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastructure." (The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure" mode.) SSID (ESSID) Wireless Stations should use the same SSID (ESSID) as the Access Point they wish to connect to, but the SSID can not set to be null (blank). WEP The Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings for WEP (Off, 64 Bit, 128 Bit). WEP Key: If WEP is enabled, the Key must be the same on the Wireless Stations and the Access Point. WEP Authentication: If WEP is enabled, all Wireless Stations must use the same setting as the Access Point (either "Open System" or "Shared Key").
38WPA WPA2 (AES) WPA2 Mixed WPA (TKIP/AES)/ WPA2 (AES)/ WPA2 Mixed: If one of these securities is enabled on the Wireless Device, each station must use the same settings as the Wireless Device. If there is no security is enabled on the Wireless Device, the security of each station should be disabled as well.
39Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: • EN300328-2 • EN301489-1/-17 • EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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