SendFar Technology OAP-02002 Wireless Access Point User Manual AP 8110 MENU

SendFar Technology Co., Ltd. Wireless Access Point AP 8110 MENU

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AOutdoorWireless Access PointUser’s ManualBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, andretain it for future reference.i■ ContentsCHAPTER 1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................... 11.1 BEFORE YOU START ............................................................................. 11.2 LOCATE THE ACCESS POINT AND INLINE POWER INJECTOR PORTS.......... 21.3 INSTALLING THE ANTENNAS ................................................................... 31.4 INSTALLING THE CONSOLE PORT CABLE................................................. 31.5 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY AND ETHERNET CABLE ....................... 41.6 OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 5CHAPTER 2. NETWORK TOPOLOGIES................................................. 62.1 WIRELESS ACCESS BRIDGE................................................................... 72.2 WIRELESS ACCESS ROUTER WITH PPPOE ETHERNET CONNECTION ....... 82.3 WIRELESS ACCESS ROUTER WITH DYNAMIC IP ETHERNET CONNECTION.. 92.4 WIRELESS ACCESS ROUTER WITH STATIC IP ETHERNET CONNECTION... 10CHAPTER 3. WEB ACCESS.................................................................. 11CHAPTER 4. CONFIGURATION............................................................ 154.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 154.1.1 Basic Configuration Steps........................................................... 154.2 SYSTEM SETUP................................................................................... 16AFTER THAT, CLICK FINISH AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO COMPLETE THEMODIFICATION OF THIS PAGE. ......................................................................... 20AFTER THAT, CLICK FINISH AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO COMPLETE THEMODIFICATION OF THIS PAGE.TCP/IP PROTOCOL CONFIGURE ......................... 20TCP/IP PROTOCOL CONFIGURE .................................................................... 214.2.1 Virtual Server Mapping................................................................ 214.3 CONFIGURE DHCP SERVER ................................................................ 234.3.1 General DHCP Server Parameter............................................... 244.3.2 Fixed Host Entries ....................................................................... 244.4 CONFIGURE SNMP............................................................................. 264.4.1 Configure Community Pool ......................................................... 264.4.2 Configure Trap Host Pool............................................................ 274.5 CONFIGURE WIRELESS RELATED PARAMETERS..................................... 294.6 SECURITY........................................................................................... 314.6.1 IEEE 802.1x Access Control ....................................................... 314.6.2 MAC based Access Control ........................................................ 324.7 UTILITY............................................................................................... 33
ii4.7.1 Software Upgrade ....................................................................... 334.7.2 Administration.............................................................................. 34CHAPTER 5. STATUS MONITOR.......................................................... 355.1 SYSTEM INFORMATION ........................................................................ 365.2 DHCP INFORMATION .......................................................................... 375.3 STATION INFORMATION........................................................................ 385.4 STATISTIC INFORMATION ..................................................................... 39CHAPTER 6. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 40CHAPTER 7. DEFAULT SETTINGS ...................................................... 427.1 GENERAL CONFIGURATION .................................................................. 427.1.1 System......................................................................................... 427.1.2 Virtual Server Mapping................................................................ 437.1.3 DHCP .......................................................................................... 447.1.4 SNMP .......................................................................................... 457.1.5 Wireless LAN............................................................................... 477.2 UTILITY............................................................................................... 487.2.1 Software Upgrade ....................................................................... 487.2.2 Administration.............................................................................. 48CHAPTER 8. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ............. 491Chapter 1. Hardware InstallationThis chapter describes the procedures for installing the SendFar OutdoorAccess Point.1.1 Before You StartAfter unpacking the system, make sure the following items are present andin good condition.1. Access Point2. Inline Power Injector3. AC Power Cord4. MIL-C-5015 style RS232 Console Port Cable5. Grounding Wire6. Cross over Ethernet Cable7. Two rubber dipole antenna7. 30M MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet Cable8. Mast Mounting Kit10. Wall Mounting Kit11. User’s Manual Disk12. Simple Spanner23456891011127
21.2 Locate the Access Point and Inline PowerInjector Portsz Special Ethernet port 1 for connecting the MIL-C-5015 style EthernetCablez Special serial port 2 for connecting the MIL-C-5015 style RS-232console port cablez Grounding port 3.z Special N-Type connector 4 for connecting the antenna or RF cable.z Power & Data output port 5 for connecting the other of the MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet Cablez Data input port 6 for connecting the Ethernet Cable to a Hub SwitchRouter or a PC.31.3 Installing the AntennasStep 1: With the unit powered off, attach the dipole antenna to the antennaconnector as shown in Figure 1.3.NOTE: Do not over-tighten; finger tight is sufficient. Position the antennavertically for best omni-directional signal reception.Figure 1.3.Before installing your WLAN system, we recommend that you test theAccess Point using the dipole antenna included in your package. Oncetesting is completed, install your Access Point for use with the appropriateantenna for your application.1.4 Installing the Console Port CableStep 2: Attach the Console Port cable to the Serial Port. Attach the othercable end to the Serial Port on a PC running a terminal emulation program,
4and set the terminal to 15200 Baud, No-Parity, 8 data bits, 1 Stop bit, andANSI compatible.NOTE: This connection is required for setting up initial configurationinformation.After configuration is completed, this cable may be removed until additionalconfiguration is required via the Serial Port.1.5 Connecting the power supply and EthernetcableStep 3 Plug the female end of the power cord into the Inline Power Injector,and then plug the male end of the power cord into a power outlet or powerstrip. The Power LED on the front of the Inline Power Injector will light up.Step 4 Run the cross over Ethernet cable (included in your package) fromData Input Port (on the front of the Inline Power Injector) to the EthernetPort on the PC we mentioned above.NOTE: This connection is required for setting up initial configurationinformation. After configuration is completed, this cable will be removed,and then you should run an Ethernet cable from Data Input Port (on thefront of the Inline Power Injector) to the LAN connection (such as a hub orconcentrator).Step 5 Plug the MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet connector into the SpecialEthernet port on the back of the access point.Step 6 Plug the RJ-45 Ethernet connector (the other end of the SpecialEthernet cable) into the Power & Data Output Port on the front of the InlinePower Injector. When the Access Point receives power over the Ethernetcable, the Access Point will start its boot sequence and the Active LED onthe front of the Inline Power Injector will light up.51.6 Outdoor InstallationOutdoor Access Point device can be mounted on the side of abuilding or mounted to an mast as shown in following:A wall (side) mount allows for mounting the Outdoor AP on the side ofa building. This will provide a convenient mounting location when theroof overhang is not excessive and/or the location is high enough toprovide a clear line of sight.GroundingA safety grounding system is necessary to protect your outdoorinstallation from lightning strikes and the build-up of static electricity.So direct grounding of the antenna mast, Outdoor AP andSurge Arrester is very important. And so mounting the Outdoor AP onthe antenna mast, you have to connect the Outdoor AP to the samegrounding system with the AC wall outlet.The grounding system must comply with the National Electrical Codeand safety standards that apply in your country. Always check with aqualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether your outdoorinstallation is properly grounded.
6Chapter 2. Network TopologiesThis chapter describes several main types of installations commonlyimplemented using the Outdoor Wireless Access Point (OWAP). This isby no means intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible configurations,but rather shows examples of some of the more common implementations(as shown in following figuration).The OWAP can perform in router or bridge modes. In a wireless topology,all communication between network stations is done through a centralizedAccess Point. To show some possibilities of wireless topologies, thefollowing examples are provided:1. Wireless Access Bridge2. Wireless Access Router with PPPoE Ethernet connection3. Wireless Access Router with dynamic IP address Ethernet4. Wireless Access Router with static IP address Ethernet72.1 Wireless Access Bridge1. Set the OWAP as a bridge (bridge IP address is 192.168.2.1).2. Set Wireless parameters on OWAP: Channel (1) and SSID(wireless)3. Set Wireless parameters on client stations PC1, PC2 and PC3:SSID (wireless).4. Left side stations are transparent to the right side network.5. DHCP server assigns IP address to PC1, PC2 and PC3.
82.2 Wireless Access Router with PPPoEEthernet connection1. Set the OWAP as a Router (Wireless Interface IP is 192.168.1.1,Ethernet Interface IP is 192.168.2.1, must turn on NAT on EthernetInterface, default route is 0.0.0.0).2. Choose the PPPoE connection mode and specify that yourpersonal ISP provided PPPoE Username and PPPoE Password toenable ADSL broadband access.3. Set Wireless parameters on OWAP: Channel (1) and SSID(wireless)4. Turn on DHCP server on the OWAP and assign IP address to PC1,PC2 and PC3.5. Set Wireless parameters on client stations PC1, PC2 and PC3:SSID (wireless).92.3 Wireless Access Router with dynamic IPEthernet connection1. Set the OWAP as a Router (Wireless Interface IP is 192.168.1.1, mustturn on NAT on Ethernet Interface).2. Enable DHCP client on the Ethernet Interface of the OWAP (ThisOWAP will got IP / Gateway / DNS from the DHCP server).3. Set Wireless parameters on the OWAP: Channel (1) and SSID(wireless)4. Turn on DHCP server on the OWAP and assign IP address to PC1,PC2 and PC3.6. Set Wireless parameters on client stations PC1, PC2 and PC3:SSID (wireless).
102.4 Wireless Access Router with static IPEthernet connection1. Set the OWAP as a Router (Wireless Interface IP is 192.168.1.1,Ethernet Interface IP is 192.1682.1, must turn on NAT on EthernetInterface, default route is 192.168.2.254).2. Set Wireless parameters on OWAP: Channel (1) and SSID(wireless)3. Turn on DHCP server on the OWAP and assign IP address to PC1,PC2 and PC3.4. Set Wireless parameters on client stations PC1, PC2 and PC3:SSID (wireless).11Chapter 3. Web AccessWeb ConnectionThe SendFar Wireless Access Point (OWAP) supports access to theconfiguration system through the use of an HTTP Interface (web browser).Before configuring the OWAP, you need to know the IP Address assignedto the unit.When shipped from the factory, the IP Address (192.168.2.1) was assignedto the OWAP by default. To start a web connection use:http://192.168.2.1/Identify the IP Address assigned to the unitHowever, the IP Address may be changed and you cannot connect the unitusing the default IP Address. In this case, you must identify the OWAP IPAddress before configuration. To identify the IP Address, you can use theSerial Port to gain access the current network status. To start a Serial Portconnection:1. Attach a serial data (RS-232) cable to the Serial Port Adapter.Connect the other cable end to a terminal or a PC running a terminalemulation program. Use a 9-pin female to 9-pin female NULL Modemcable.2. Set the terminal to 115200 Baud, No-Parity, 8 data bits, 1 Stop bit,and ANSI compatible.Note: Running a terminal emulation program on your PC, such asHyperTerminal, and then set the following connection properties:z Click the Start icon > Program > Accessories >Communication > Terminal.z Create a new connection file, and then select a Com Port<COM1, COM2, etc., depending on your PC> with 115200bps /8-bits / 1-stop.z Click the properties icon in the Tool Bar > setting > selectEmulation terminal VT100 > ok.
123. Reboot or turn on your OWAP4. When the OWAP is powered up, the “Current Network Status” will bedisplayed.Figure 3-1 Current Network StatusWeb Access ProcedureOnce you identify the IP Address assigned to your OWAP, use your webbrowser to configure the OWAP through the HTTP Interface.The following procedure explains how to configure each item.1. Open your browser and enter the IP Address2. Press ENTER and the OWAP Login screen appear.13Figure 3-2 Login Screen3. Enter root in the User Name and the Password fields. And then theweb configuration user interface screen appears.Figure 3-3 Web User InterfaceWeb Configuration StructureThe web configuration user interface be grouped in a tree structure, andcontains the following settings or information:▽ General Configuration● System● TCP/IP－ Virtual Server－ DHCP－ SNMP● Wireless● Security－ 802.1x Access Control
14－ MAC Filter▽ Running Status● System Info● DHCP Info● Station Info● Statistic Info▽ Utility● Software Upgrade● AdministrationMove through the tree by clicking on an icon to expand or collapse the tree.The nodes on the tree represent web pages that allow you to view andmodify the parameters.Figure 3-4 Web Configuration Structure15Chapter 4. Configuration4.1 IntroductionWhat you Need to KnowSince each network is unique, the OWAP must be configured to operate inyour network environment. Before configuring the OWAP, you need toknow the role of the OWAP on your network.The OWAP can be configured into four operation modes:1. Wireless Access Bridge2. Wireless Router with PPPoE Client Ethernet connection3. Wireless Router with DHCP Client Ethernet connection4. Wireless Router with Static IP Ethernet connection4.1.1 Basic Configuration StepsModify the Default Settings and Apply the NewThis section will describe a 5-step configuration to setup your OutdoorWireless Access Point (OWAP) workable.1. Select an operation mode for your OWAP on the web page “/GeneralConfig/System/”, and click FINISH to refresh this page.2. Modify the factory-set default parameters on the web page “/GeneralConfig/System/”page, and click FINISH to save your changes.3. Modify the factory-set default parameters on the web page “/GeneralConfig/Wireless/”page, and click FINISH to save your changes.4. (Optional) Modify others parameters on the web page “/GeneralConfig/”page, and click FINISH to save your changes.5. Move on page “/Utility/Administration/”, select the Save then Restartand then click FINISH to take effect the previous configurationchanges.
164.2 System SetupWhen setting up a SendFar Wireless Access Router (OWAP), you mustdecide which operation mode that your OWAP works. This feature isavailable in the “/General Config/System/” page.Figure 4-1 & 4-2 show the “General Configuration – System Setup”page.Figure 4-1 General Configuration – System Setup-117Figure 4-2 General Configuration – System Setup-2Host Information- Host Name. The Host Name is not an essential setting, but it helpsidentify the device in network. Use this setting to assign a name to thedevice.Operation ModeThe First Thing You Have To DoSelect an operation mode, and click FINISH to refresh this page.Wireless Access BridgeSelect the Wireless Access Bridge mode. And then set the correspondingparameters.- Bridge IP Address. Use this setting to assign or change the bridge’s IPaddress.
18- Bridge Subnet Mask. Enter an IP subnet mask to identify the subnetwork so the IP address can be recognized on the LAN.Default Route IP- IP Address. Enter the default Gateway IP Address.After that, click FINISH at the bottom of this page to complete themodification of this page.Wireless Router with PPPoE Client Ethernet connectionIf you are an ADSL subscriber, you need to specify that you personal ISPPPPoE Username and Password to enable ADSL broadband access.- PPPoE User Name. This setting allows you to enter the user name thatyour ISP assigns to your account.- PPPoE Password. Enter the password that your ISP assigns to youraccount.- Password Confirm. Enter the PPPoE Password once more again.Wireless Interface Address- IP Address. Use this setting to assign or change the wireless interface’sIP address.- Subnet Mask. Enter an IP subnet mask to identify the sub network so theIP address can be recognized on the WLAN.Ethernet Interface Address- IP Address. Use this setting to assign or change the Ethernet interface’sIP address- Subnet Mask. Enter an IP subnet mask to identify the sub network so theIP address can be recognized on the WAN.NAPT performs on which interface?There are three interfaces. You can select one to use or select "None"to disable it.19Default Route IP- IP Address. Enter the default Gateway IP Address.DNS Server IP- Primary DNS Server IP. Enter the Primary Domain Name Server IPAddress.- Secondary DNS Server IP. Enter the Secondary Domain Name ServerIP Address.After that, click FINISH at the bottom of this page to complete themodification of this page.Wireless Router with DHCP Client Ethernet connectionWireless Interface Address- IP Address. Use this setting to assign or change the wireless interface’sIP address.- Subnet Mask. Enter an IP subnet mask to identify the sub network so theIP address can be recognized on the WLAN.NAPT performs on which interface?There are three interfaces. You can select one to use or select "None"to disable it.Default Route IP- IP Address. Enter the default Gateway IP Address.DNS Server IP- Primary DNS Server IP. Enter the Primary Domain Name Server IPAddress.- Secondary DNS Server IP. Enter the Secondary Domain Name ServerIP Address.
20After that, click FINISH at the bottom of this page to complete themodification of this page.Wireless Router with static IP Ethernet connectionWireless Interface Address- IP Address. Use this setting to assign or change the wireless interface’sIP address.- Subnet Mask. Enter an IP subnet mask to identify the sub network so theIP address can be recognized on the WLAN.Ethernet Interface Address- IP Address. Use this setting to assign or change the Ethernet interface’sIP address- Subnet Mask. Enter an IP subnet mask to identify the sub network so theIP address can be recognized on the WAN.NAPT performs on which interface?There are three interfaces. You can select one to use or select "None"to disable it.Default Route IP- IP Address. Enter the default Gateway IP Address.DNS Server IP- Primary DNS Server IP. Enter the Primary Domain Name Server IPAddress.- Secondary DNS Server IP. Enter the Secondary Domain Name ServerIP Address.After that, click FINISH at the bottom of this page to complete themodification of this page.21TCP/IP Protocol Configure4.2.1 Virtual Server MappingSometimes, the operator can expose the internal servers on the localintranet to the public Internet. For this, you must create the Virtual ServerMapping for these invisible internal servers.Select the “/General Config/ Virtual Server/”, and then the GeneralConfiguration - Virtual Server screen appears. Figure 4-3 show thecurrent virtual server entry table. (Default Virtual Server Mapping pool isempty)Figure 4-3 General Configuration - Virtual Server1. Click Add . The Virtual Server Entry Edit page Figure 4-4 appears.2. To edit the Virtual Server Entry, specify all the entry fields to allowInternet user to access the Internal servers.Service Name: Alias name of this internal server, such as FTP.
22Access Interface: Indicate the translation occurs on which interface(Wireless interface / Ethernet interface), such as Ethernet.Protocol: Indicate which protocol (TCP/UDP) you want to translatefrom outside to internal server, such as TCP.Public Access Port number: Indicate which socket port (1 ~ 65535)you want to translate from outside to internal server, such as 21.Virtual Server IP address: Specify the private IP address of theinternal server, such as 192.168.1.100.Virtual Server Port number: Specify the socket port (1 ~ 65535) of theinternal server, such as 21.3. Click OK . The Virtual Server Entry Table appears with the entries list.4. To modify or delete a virtual server entry, click the select button besidethe entry index number and click Modify or Delete .5. To add another entry to the Virtual Server Mapping Pool, repeat step 1through step 3.6. When you have included all the entries you need, click FINISH . Figure 4-4 Add Virtual Server Entry234.3 Configure DHCP serverSometimes, the operator want to managing a large TCP/IP networkrequires maintaining accurate and up-to-date IP address and domain nameinformation. In this situation, it needs manually configure and enable theDHCP server service. Select the “/General Config/ DHCP/”, and then theGeneral Configuration – DHCP Parameter screen appears. Figure 4-5shows the general DHCP parameters and the fixed host entry table.(Default fixed host entry pool is empty).Figure 4-5 DHCP Parameter
244.3.1 General DHCP Server Parameter- Trigger DHCP Service. Select Enable to allow the OAP to assignIP Addresses from IP Pool Table. Select Disable to prevent IP Addressassignment from the OAP- Default Gateway. Enter the default Gateway IP Address.- Subnet Mask. Configure the subnet for the client.- Name Server 1, 2, 3. Configure the DNS servers IP for the client.- DHCP Start IP address. Enter the starting IP Address for this IP PoolTable.- DHCP End IP address. Enter the ending IP Address for this IP PoolTable.- Apply Interface. Enable DHCP server service on Wireless or Ethernetinterface.4.3.2 Fixed Host EntriesFigure 4-5 shows the general DHCP parameters and the fixed host entrytable. (Default fixed host entry pool is empty).1. Click Add . The Fixed Host Entry Edit page Figure 4-6 appears.2. To edit the Fixed Host Entry, specify the Ethernet and Internet Addressfields.- Ethernet Address. Enter the MAC address for a fixed IP user.- Internet Address. Assign a fixed IP Address to this special user.3. Click OK . The Fixed Host Entry Table appears with the entries list.4. To modify or delete a fixed host entry, click the select button beside theentry index number and click Modify or Delete .255. To add another entry to the Fixed Host Mapping Pool, repeat step 1through step 3.6. When you have included all the entries you need, click FINISH . Figure 4-6 Add Fixed Host Entry
264.4 Configure SNMPClick General Config, SNMP, and then the General Configuration – SNMPCommunity Parameter screen appears. Figure 4-7 shows the currentSNMP community pool and trap host pool.Figure 4-7 General Configuration – SNMP Community Parameter4.4.1 Configure Community PoolThe SNMP Community Pool has five entries.1. To modify a entry, click the select button beside the entry indexnumber and then click Modify , the configuration page Figure 4-8appears.2. Specify the Validity, Access Right and Community field.- Validity. Select Enable or Disable to control this community.27- Access Right. Select a command from the pull down menu for this field.- Community. Enter the password related the Access Right in this field.3. Click OK . To refresh the current community pool.4. To modify another community entry to the current community pool,repeat step 1 through step 3.5. When you have modified all the entries you need, click FINISH . Figure 4-8 Modify SNMP Community Parameter4.4.2 Configure Trap Host PoolThe Trap Host Pool has five entries.1. To modify a entry, click the select button beside the entry indexnumber and click Modify . The configuration page Figure 4-9appears.
282. Specify the Version, IP Address and Community field.- Version. Select Disable, Version 1 or Version 2 to control this trap host.- IP Address. Enter the Trap Host IP Address.- Community. Enter the password in this field.3. Click OK . To refresh the current trap host pool.4. To modify another trap host entry to the current trap host pool, repeatstep 1 through step 3.5. When you have modified all the entries you need, click FINISH . Figure 4-9 Modify SNMP Trap Host Parameter294.5 Configure Wireless related parametersClick General Cofig, Wireless. The Wireless LAN information page Figure4-10 appears. In here, enter the Channel (default is 1), rts Threshold(default is 1600), frag Threshold (default is 1600), SSID (default iswireless) and Station Name (default is ap) that are suitable for your radionetwork and then you can clicked radio button to disable WEP or enable64/128 bit WEP services (default is disable), if WEP is enabled, you mustinput corresponded Default Key index and WEP Key and then clickKeyGen to generate the WEP64 & WEP128 key patterns. After that, clickFINISH at the bottom of this page to complete the modification.Figure 4-10- Channel. The factory setting is Radio Channel 1 transmitting at 2412 MHz.The channel set appears on the screen installed on your access. Eachchannel covers 22 MHz. The bandwidth for channels 1, 6, and 11 does notoverlap, so you can set up multiple access point in the same vicinity withoutcausing interference.- RTS Threshold. This setting determines the packet size at which the
30bridge issues a request to send (RTS) before sending the packet. A lowRTS Threshold setting can be useful in areas where many client devicesare associating with the access point, or in areas where the clients are farapart and can detect only the bridge and not each other. Enter a settingranging from 0 to 2339 bytes.- Frag Threshold. This setting determines the size at which packets arefragmented (sent as several pieces instead of as one block). Enter a settingranging from 256 to 2338 bytes. Use a low setting in areas wherecommunication is poor or where there is a great deal of radio interference.- SSID. The Service Set ID (SSID) can be any alphanumeric, case-sensitive entry from two to 32 characters long. This string functions as apassword to joint the radio network.- Hide SSID. You use this setting to choose whether devices that do notspecify an SSID are allowed to associate with the access point. With Yesselected, the SSID used by other devices must match exactly the AP’sSSID.- Deny Any. You use this setting to choose whether devices that specifythe well define SSID keyword ‘ANY’ or ‘any’ are allowed to associatewith the access point. With Yes selected, the SSID ‘ANY’ or ‘any’ used byother devices are not allowed to associate with the access point- Station Name. Enter any alphanumeric, case-sensitive entry.- WEP Key. Enter 1~15 characters for 64 and 128 bits WEP KEYencryption, and then click KeyGen to generate the WEP64 & WEP128key patterns.- WEP. Disable or enable 64/128 bit WEP services.- Default Key. Select an encryption key from the pull down menu.- WEP64 Key1~4 & WEP128 Key1~4. The keys in these fields can begenerated automatically by KeyGen function. For 40-bit encryption, enter10 hexadecimal digits; for 128-bit encryption, enter 26 hexadecimal digits.Hexadecimal digits include the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters Athrough F. Your 40-bit WEP keys can contain any combination of 10of these characters; your 128-bit WEP keys can contain any combination of26 of these characters. The letters are not case-sensitive.314.6 Security4.6.1 IEEE 802.1x Access ControlYou can configure Authenticator on AP:1. Click General Config, select 802.1x Access Control page, and choicethe IEEE 802.1x services is Enable or Disable (as shown in Figure 4-11).Figure 3-112. The OWAP supporting authentication which based on two kinds of userinformation base, Local User Database or Remote Radius Servers.You can specify which user database you want to use.3. You can specify the username/password of an accessible 802.1xuser. All user information entries in the Local User Database arepermitted to connect into the OWAP. You can also click ADD,DELETE, MODIFY button to maintain this User Information table.4. Some Radius server implements EAP authentication, like MicrosoftWindows 2000 server or Cisco ACS. To set up the Radius server andOWAP for authentication, you must specify the Radius server IP
32address, Share key between OWAP and Radius server,authentication port and accounting port on this Radius server.5. Click FINISH at the bottom of this page to complete the modification ofthis page.4.6.2 MAC based Access Control1. Click Basic Config, select MAC Filter page, and choice the MAC Filterservices is Enable or Disable (as shown in Figure 4-12).2. You can specify the MAC address of a wireless client station. All MACentries in the MAC address table are permitted to connect into theOWAP. You can also click ADD, DELETE, MODIFY button to maintainthis MAC address table. After that, click FINISH at the bottom of thispage to complete the modification of this page.Figure 4-12334.7 Utility4.7.1 Software Upgrade1. Click Utility, select Software Upgrade page (as shown in Figure 4-13), and then you can use TFTP to upgrade your AP. In here, you mustspecify the TFTP server IP and select which file you want to upgrade it(Program image, Web image), then click OK button to start the TFTPupgrade process.2. If the upgrade process is success, the AP will apply the new settingsand start rebooting right away.Hint: You must set up a TFTP server and this server must contain onelatest new image.Figure 4-13
344.7.2 AdministrationClick Utility, Administration. Figure 4-14 shows the Utility – Administrationpage.Figure 4-14 Utility – AdministrationSupervisor AccountChange the supervisor’s user name & password in the Supervisor Accountfield, and Click FINISH. To take effect the previous configuration changes.Apply the New Settings1. Click Utility, Administration, select the Save then Restart to applythe new configuration settings.2. Click FINISH. To take effect the previous configuration changes.Hint: It takes about 10 seconds, to complete the restart process.35Chapter 5. Status MonitorYou can see the system running status and the some information on thiswindows. Click the Running Status link on the left window (as shown inFigure 5-1), you can choose which function that you want to monitor.Figure 5-1 Running Status
365.1 System InformationClick Running Status, System Info. Figure 5-2 shows the SystemInformation page.Figure 5-2 Running Status – System InfoIn this page, you can see the system information and most runningparameters.General System Information This block displayed the Product Model,Host Name, Software Version, Build, Boot Code Version, Web Version, APFirmware version and System Uptime. General System Status This block displayed the Operation Mode,Interface IP/Net mask and brief wireless parameters, if the operator turn onthe DHCP or PPPoE services, you can also see the related information onhere.Services Information This block displayed which service is turn on or not.It is includes the NAPT, DHCP server, SNMP, 802.1x access control, MACFilter and WEP encryption.375.2 DHCP InformationClick Running Status, DHCP Info. Figure 5-3 shows the DHCP assignedIP Information page.Figure 5-2 Running Status – DHCP InfoIn this page, you can see the DHCP server assigned table, includes MACaddress, corresponded IP address and IP assigning type (Dynamic or Fix).
385.3 Station InformationClick Running Status, Station Info. Figure 5-3 shows the associatedstations information page.Figure 5-3 Running Status – Station InfoIn this page, you can see how many wireless stations associated to this AP,this association table includes the associated station MAC address and thecorresponded connection time.395.4 Statistic InformationClick Running Status, Statistic Info. Figure 5-3 shows the statistic ofinterface page.Figure 5-4 Running Status – Statistic InfoIn this page, you can see the packet statistic of each interface, Wirelessand Ethernet. This statistic table includes the In Packets, Out Packets, InBytes and Out Bytes.
40Chapter 6. SpecificationsGeneralCompatibility Fully interoperable with IEEE802.11bcompliant productsRegulation Certifications FCC Part 15, ETSI 300/328Power Supply Output: DC 5V/3AInput: 100/240 VAC; 50/60 HzTemperature Range 0 to 55 ℃ (operating) -20 to 75 ℃ (storage)Humidity (non-condensing) 10% ~ 90%Interface LAN ports: 3 Switching(10Base-T/100Base-TX)WAN port: 1(10Base-T/100Base-TX)Console port: RS-232 x 1RadioFrequency Band 2.4 – 2.484 GHzRadio Type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum(DSSS)Modulation CCK (11, 5.5Mbps) DQPSK (2Mbps)DBPSK (1Mbps)Operation Channels 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for EuropeReceiver Sensitivity -84dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PER(Packet Error Rate)-90dBm for 2Mbps @ 8% PER(Packet Error Rate)RF Output Power 19dBm typically (including antennagain), ETSI14.2dBm typically (including antennagain), FCCRF Connector Reversed N Type41Network InformationProtocol Supported TCP/IPNAT/NAPTVirtual ServerDHCP clientDHCP serverPPPoEBridgeSecurity PPP PAP/CHAP/MS-CHAPAuthentication in Web-BasedmanagerIEEE 802.1x Port-Based networkaccess controlRadius client (Authentication &Accounting)MAC address based access control64-bit, 128-bit WEP encryption802.11 SSID hiddenDenial 802.11 “Any” stationManagementLocal Configuration RS-232 serial portRemote Configuration HTTP, SNMPFirmware Upgrade Upgrade via Serial Interface or TFTPPhysical SpecificationsDimensions 211(L) mm x 151(W) mm x 40(H) mmWeight 1000 g
42Chapter 7. Default Settings7.1 General Configuration7.1.1 SystemParameter Description Default Value Host Name Host name for the OWAP HWLAN Operation Mode1. Wireless Access Bridge2. Wireless Access Routerwith PPPoE clientEthernet connection3. Wireless Access Routerwith DHCP clientEthernet connection4. Wireless Access Routerwith Static IP EthernetconnectionWireless AccessBridgeBridge IP Address 192.168.2.1Bridge Subnet MaskFor Wireless Access BridgeOperation Mode 255.255.255.0PPPoE User Name userPPPoE Password passPassword ConfirmFor Wireless Access Routerwith PPPoE client Ethernetconnection passIP Address 192.168.1.1Wireless InterfaceAddress Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0IP Address 192.168.2.1Ethernet-WAN InterfaceAddress Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0IP Address 192.168.2.1Ethernet-LAN InterfaceAddress Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0NAPT Interface1. None2. Wireless LAN3. Ethernet4. PPPoENone Default Route IP IP address of the gateway for 192.168.2.25443 default route when TCP/IP filteringPrimary DNS Server IP 192.168.2.254Second DNS Server IPIP addresses of the DNSServers of your Local ISP7.1.2 Virtual Server MappingParameter Description Default Value Service Name Specify the service for publicaccess NULL Protocol Select a protocol for publicaccess NULLInterface NULL Public Access Port Number NULLIP address NULL Virtual Server Port Number NULLNote: (Maximum Entry: 10, Maximum Port Number: 32767)
447.1.3 DHCPParameter Description Default Value Trigger DHCP ServiceDisable or Enable automatic IPaddress assignment to wirelessstationsDisable Default GatewayIP address of the gateway fordefault route when TCP/IPfiltering192.168.1.1Net MaskConsists of four sets of digits thathelp divide a network into sub-networks and simplify routing anddata transmission255.255.255.0Name Server 1: 192.168.2.254Name Server 2: NullName Server 3: IP address of the DNS hostNull DHCP Start IP IP starting address 192.168.1.240 DHCP End IP IP ending address 192.168.1.249 Interface 1. Wireless2. Ethernet WirelessEthernet Address Fixed Host Entries (Max 10) IP Address Empty457.1.4 SNMP7.1.4.1 Table of SNMP Community Pool:Parameter Description Default ValueIndex 1 EnableIndex 2 EnableIndex 3 DisableIndex 4 DisableIndex 5Validity Enable or disable the function of the corresponding community indexDisableIndex 1 ReadIndex 2 WriteIndex 3 ---Index 4 ---Index 5AccessRight Select the access right (Deny/Read/Write/Create) for SNMP Manager---Index 1 publicIndex 2 privateIndex 3 ---Index 4 ---Index 5Community Specify the type of community (public or private) for SNMP Manager---
467.1.4.2 Table of SNMP Trap Community Host Pool:Parameter Description Default ValueIndex 1 Version1Index 2 Version2Index 3 ---Index 4 ---Index 5Version Select or disable the SNMP Version Version 1: MIB1 Version 2: MIB2---Index 1 192.168.2.100Index 2 192.168.2.100Index 3 ---Index 4 ---Index 5IP Address Specify the IP address of the SNMP Manager for SNMP Trap Report---Index 1 publicIndex 2 publicIndex 3 ---Index 4 ---Index 5Community Specify the type of community (public or private) for SNMP Manager---477.1.5 Wireless LAN Parameter Description Default Value Regulatory Domain Define the regulatory domain toWhich this NIC may be deployed 1 Channel USA: 1~11, Europe: 1~13 1 RTS Threshold Set RTS (Request To Send) threshold value 1600 Fragmentation Threshold Set fragmentation threshold value 1600 SSID Wireless LAN service area identifier of the OWAP (case sensitive)wireless Hide SSID Yes or No No Deny ANY Yes or No No Station Name Show the name of the AP ap WEP Key Push the “KeyGen” button togenerate the WEP key patternsautomaticallywepkey WEP1. WEP1282. WEP643. DisableDisable Default Key Select a WEP key to encrypt each frame transmitted from the radio using one the of the 4 Keys from the Key Panel1 Key Panel When you use WEP to communicate with the other wireless clients, all the wireless devices in this network must have the same encryption key or pass phrase. Note: each key must consist of hex digits, it means that only digit 0 -9 and letters A-F
48 are valid entries. If entered incorrectly, program will not write keys to a driver.7.2 Utility7.2.1 Software UpgradeParameter Description Default Value TFTP Server IP Address Specify the IP address of the TFTP server to upgrade the firmware of the OWAP192.168.2.100 Program Image soho.bin Upgrade Filename Web Image pfs.img7.2.2 AdministrationParameter Description Default Value Supervisor ID Supervisor’s identity code root Supervisor Password Supervisor’s password root Password Confirm Confirm the password again root49Chapter 8. Regulatory Compliance InformationRadio Frequency Interference RequirementsThis device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Canada RSS-210.Operation is subject to the following conditions:This device may not cause harmful interference.This device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operatedwith minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with anyother antenna of transmitter.Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulation.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference tonearby TV’s, VCR’s, radio, computers, or other electronic devices. Tominimize or prevent such interference, this equipment should not be placedor operated near these devices. If interference is experienced, moving theequipment away from them will often reduce or eliminate the interference.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:Re-orient 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 whichthe receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
50Professional InstallationPer the recommendation of the FCC, the installation of high gain directionalantenna to the system, which are intended to operated solely as a point-to-point system and whose total power exceeds +30dBm EIRP, requireprofessional installation. It is the responsibility of the installer and the enduser that the high power systems are operated strictly as a point-to-pointsystem.Systems operating as a point-to-multipoint system or use non directionalantennas cannot exceed +30dBm EIRP power requirement under anycircumstances and do not require professional installation.Information to userThe users manual or instructionmanual for an intentional or unintentionalradiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expresslyapprove by the party responsible for compliance could void the user'sauthority to operatethe equipment

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