SmartAnt Telecom SAA04052240 RANGE EXTENSION WLAN ADAPTER User Manual manual saa04 052240

SmartAnt Telecom Co., Ltd. RANGE EXTENSION WLAN ADAPTER manual saa04 052240

Contents

USERS MANUAL 2

SmartAnt 213.3.2 Launching the Web Configuration utilityUsing the Wireless Settings UtilityUsing an Internet browserTo launch the Web Configuration utility using an Internet web browser:1. Open a web browser.2. Disable your proxy settings, if any.3. Type http://192.168.1.1 on the address bar of the browser, then press<Enter>.To launch the Web Configuration utility using the Wireless Setting Utility:1. Click Start >All Programs >Wireless AP >Wireless Settings.2. Click Configure when the Wireless Setting Utility window appears.3. Log on to the configuration window using the password (admin), thenclick OK.4. Disable your proxy settings, ifany.5. Click the Advanced tab, thenclick the Web ConfigurationUtility button.This option requires you to change the IP address of the LAN adapterwhere the SAA04-05224A is connected. Make sure the IP addressof the SAA04-05224A and your computer is on the same subnet.You can only launch the Web Configuration utility from the WirelessSettings Utility when the device is in AP mode. Switch the device toAP mode using the mode switch before launching the Wireless Set-tings Utility.3. Configuration6. A web browser appears. Whenprompted, enter the defaultpassword (admin), check theRemember my passwordoption, then click OK.TheWebConfiguration utility pageappears.
22 SmartAntSSID (Service Set Identifier). This field displays the SSID of the device.Enabling the Response to Broadcast SSID requests option allows thedevice to broadcast its SSID in a wireless network. This allows otherwireless devices to scan and establish communication with the device.Unchecking this option hides the SSID to prevent other wireless devicesfrom recognizing and connecting to the device.3.3.3. Changing the access point (AP) configurationSimple Setup pageThe Simple Setup page displays the default AP settings of the SAA04-05224A.Use this page to set the AP channel, operation mode, and security.Clicking the button displays available options for that field. If you wish toload the default settings, press the device reset button for more than fiveseconds, then refresh your browser to display the default values.3. Configuration
SmartAnt 23Click the Associated Stations link (beside the SSID) to displays the listof wireless device(s) associated with the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A. Thelist includes the wireless device(s) MAC address and connection status.Channel. Allows you to specify the channel the device uses tocommunicate with other wireless device(s) in the network.The 802.11g specification supports up to 13 overlapping channels for radiocommunication. If several SmartAnt SAA04-05224As are operating inthe same area, assign a non-overlapping channel to each device to avoidinterference. Refer to page 3-21 for channel information.Operation Mode. You can adjust the SAA04-05224A operating mode tosupport wireless devices using IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g standards.Setting the operating mode to mixed allows the SAA04-05224A to supportboth wireless standards.Transmit Rate. This option allows you to specify the data transmissionrate for both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g devices. Select from 54,48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps data transfer rate.Preamble. Allows you to set the preamble mode for a 2.4GHz/11Mbnetwork to Long, Short, or Auto. The default preamble mode is Long.Operation mode Supported wireless client(s)BonlyIEEE802.11bclient(s)onlyGonlyIEEE802.11gclient(s)onlyMixedIEEE802.11bandIEEE802.11gclientsTable 3-2: SAA04-05224A operating modes3. Configuration
24 SmartAntMethod DescriptionOpen systemThismethodallowsthedevicetoacceptconnectionor shared keyrequestsfromanywirelessdevicewithinitsoperatingrange.Shared KeyOnlywirelessdevice(s)withthesameencryptionareallowedtoconnecttotheAP.WPA-PSKOnlywirelessdevice(s)withthesameTKIPencryptionsettingsareallowedtoconnecttotheAP.Table 3-3: Authentication methodsEncryption. The encryption field allows you to set the encryption for yourselected authentication method. Refer to the table below for a comparison ofthe encryption settings. specify a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key.A64-bit encryptioncontains 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. A 128-bit encryptioncontains 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.Authentication Method. This option allows you to select the encryptionmethod for securing your wireless communication. Refer to the tablebelow for details.The following fields allow you to configure the SmartAnt SAA04-05224Asecurity settings.* Wired Equivalent Privacy* * Temporal Key Integrity ProtocolTable 3-4: Encryption settingsMethod Encryption DescriptionOpen systemNone NoencryptionShared Key64-bitWEP* Contains10hexadecimaldigitsor5ASCIIcharacters128-bitWEP Contains26hexadecimaldigitsor13ASCIIcharactersWPA-PSKTKIP** Contains8to63alpha-numericcharacters3. Configuration
SmartAnt 25¡C 64-bit and 40-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method andcan interoperate on wireless networks. This lower level of WEPencryption uses a 40-bit (10 hexadecimal digits assigned by theuser) secret key and a 24-bit Initialization Vector assigned by thedevice. 104-bit and 128-bit WEP keys use the same encryptionmethod.¡C Keep a record of the WEP encryption keys¡C All wireless clients in a network must have identical WEP keyswith the access point to establish connection.Securing your wireless communication using WEP encryptionTo secure your wireless communication using the WEP encryption:1. Assign the WEP encryption keys by manual or automatic generation.Manual Assignment. For a 64-bit encryption, enter 10 hexadecimaldigits (0~9, a~f, A~F) or 5 ASCII characters in each of the four WEPkeys. For 128-bit encryption enter 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f,A~F) or 13 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys.Automatic Generation. Type a combination of up to 64 letters,numbers, or symbols in the Passphrase field. The Web Configurationutility uses an algorithm to generate four WEP keys based on thetyped combination.2. Specify the default WEP encryption key in the Default Key field.3. Click the Apply button when finished.Securing your wireless communication using TKIP (WPA)encryptionThe SAA04-05224A implements the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)-PSKauthentication method to secure communication to and from wirelessdevices. This method uses the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)encryption.To secure your wirelesscommunication using the TKIP:1. Select WPA-PSK as theAuthentication Method.2. Type 8 ~ 63 alpha-numericcharacters in the Passphrasefield.3. Configuration
26 SmartAntA shorter re-key interval provides a more secure wireless network.3. Set the WPA Re-key Timer(1 ~ 2147483647 seconds). There-key timer allows you to setthe time interval before the WPAgroup key is changed.Changing the network settingsThe Ethernet Interface fields allow you to configure the SmartAntSAA04-05224A.Enable DHCP. When enabled, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol(DHCP) server automatically assigns the IP address, Subnet Mask, andDefault Gateway of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A.Use the following IP setting. Select this option to manually assign theIP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A.Click Apply after configuring the network settings. Otherwise, clickRestore to load the default values.Inquire the correct network settings with your network administra-tor before changing any Ethernet interface settings.3. Configuration
SmartAnt 27Access Control pageThe MAC Access Control page allows you to control the wireless networktraffic by specifying the MAC addresses of wireless clients allowed toestablish connection to the SAA04-05224A.To specify the wireless clients allowed to establish connection to theSAA04-05224A:1. Click , then select the Only allow Stations with MAC listed belowto access this device option. The MAC address fields are activated2. Type the MAC address(es) of the wireless clients allowed to establishconnection to the SAA04-05224A, then click Apply.Selecting the Accept association requests from any station optionallows all wireless clients operating within the SAA04-05224A rangeto establish connection.3. Configuration
28 SmartAntFirmware Upgrade pageThe Firmware Upgrade page displays the product ID, firmware version,and regulation domain. This page allows you to:1. upgrade the firmware when it becomes outdated or corrupted, and2. change the log on password.The Power LED blinks continuously when the firmware is corruptedor when the firmware upgrade fails.1. Download and save the latest firmware from the website.2. Launch the Web Configuration Utility, then go to the FirmwareUpgrade page.3. Click the Browse button to locate the new firmware file.4. Click Upgrade.AFirmwareUpgrading! message appears.The browser refreshes after thefirmware upgrade process iscompleted.To upgrade the firmware:3. Configuration
SmartAnt 293. ConfigurationTo change the log on password:1. Type the new password in the New Password and Retype NewPassword fields, then click Apply.Regulation DomainIEEE 802.11b/g networks are regulated worldwide since thesenetworks use the 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz ISM (Instrumentation, Scientific,and Medical) Band. The SmartAnt SAA04-05224A is shipped with adefault regulation domain allowed in your country/location.The FCC (US) and ETSI (Europe) specify operation from 2.4 GHz to2.4835 GHz. For Japan, operation is specified as 2.4 GHz to 2.497GHz. For each supported regulatory domain, all channels markedwith “Yes” are supported. The channel center frequencies and CH IDnumbers are shown on the next page.Use your new password when launching both the Wireless Settingconfiguration window and Web Configuration utilities.2. A message appears indicatingthat you have successfullychanged the log on password.The browser refreshes with thenew password.
30 SmartAntTable 3-6: Regulating bodies and allowed channelsTable 3-5: DSSS PHY frequency channel planCountry Regulating body Allowed channelsUnitesStates FCC 1-11Europe ETSI 1-13Japan MKK 1-14Regulatory DomainCH ID Frequency X’10' X’30' X’40'FCC ETSI MKK1 2412MHz Yes Yes Yes2 2417MHz Yes Yes Yes3 2422MHz Yes Yes Yes4 2427MHz Yes Yes Yes5 2432MHz Yes Yes Yes6 2437MHz Yes Yes Yes7 2442MHz Yes Yes Yes8 2447MHz Yes Yes Yes9 2452MHz Yes Yes Yes10 2457MHz Yes Yes Yes11 2462MHz Yes Yes Yes12 2467MHz – Yes Yes13 2472MHz – Yes Yes14 2484MHz – – YesIn a multiple cell network topology, overlapping and/or adjacent cells usingdifferent channels can operate simultaneously without interference if thedistance between the center frequencies is at least 30 MHz. Channel 14is specifically for operation in Japan.Use only the allowed channels when you set the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A in access point mode.3. Configuration
SmartAnt 31Restoring the default valuesThe following are the default values of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A(in AP mode). You can restore the default values by pressing the resetbutton for more than five seconds.Parameter Default valueWirelessInterfaceSSID .................................................................. AP_XXXXXXResponsetobroadcastSSIDrequests ...................... EnabledChannel .............................................................. Channel1Operationmode .................................................... mixedTransmitRate ...................................................... AutoPreamble ............................................................. LongAuthenticationMethod ........................................... OpenSystemorSharedKeyEncryption ........................................................... NoneEthernetInterfaceEnableDHCP ....................................................... No(Disabled)IPAddress........................................................... 192.168.1.1SubnetMask ........................................................ 255.255.255.0DefaultGateway ................................................... BlankAccessControlAcceptassociationrequestsfromanystation ............. Enabled3. Configuration
32 SmartAnt3.3.4 Changing the Ethernet adapter configurationSimple Setup pageThe Simple Setup page allows you to change the basic Ethernet adaptersettings. You can use this page when setting the SAA04-05224A SSID,station mode, transmission rate, security, and when enabling the MACcloning and button scan mode features.SSID (Service Set Identifier). This field allows you to specify the SSIDof the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A in Ethernet adapter mode.Operating Mode. This field allows you to select the operating mode forthe Ethernet adapter. In an Infrastructure mode, the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A connects to an available AP. In Ad-hoc mode, the SmartAntSAA04-05224A connects to other wireless devices in the wireless network.Select Ad-hoc mode when there is no available AP in your location.You must switch the device to Ethernet adapter mode using the modeswitch before changing any Ethernet adapter settings.3. Configuration
SmartAnt 33Channel. Select the channel used by the AP (Infrastructure) or the wirelessdevice (Ad-hoc) to establish connection.Station Mode. This field allows you to select the device wireless standardwhile in Ethernet adapter mode. Selecting 802.11b/g allows the device toconnect to both wireless standards.Transmission Rate. This field allows you to adjust the data transmissionrate between the SAA04-05224A and the AP/wireless device.Preamble. Seepage3-14.Authentication Method. See page 3-15.Encryption. See page 3-15.Pass Phrase. See page 3-16.Default Key. See page 3-16.MAC cloning. MAC cloning allows the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A to usethe MAC address of the host computer in communicating with otherwireless devices. MAC cloning supports certain software applicationsand devices such as Xbox and PlayStation®2 game consoles.Using the Button Scan Mode featureThe Button Scan Mode allows you to use the reset button to connect toan access point (Infrastructure mode) or wireless device (Ad-hoc mode)savedintheProfile Table of the configuration utility or in your location.You must save at least one wireless connection profile before usingthe Button Scan Mode.Save the profile of the wireless connection using the Site Survey window.See the next section for details.4. Using the device
34 SmartAntScan Mode. This field allows you to select the scan mode for buttonscanning. Click to display available options.Find the connection with the strongest link quality- When the reset buttonis pressed for less than 5 seconds, the SmartAnt SAA04-05224Aconnects to an AP or wireless device with the strongest link quality.Same as the above mode but only in the profile table -Whentheresetbutton is pressed for less than 5 seconds, the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A searches for an AP or wireless device in the Profile Table,then connects to the one with the strongest link quality.Same as the above mode but find extra site in my location- When theresetbuttonispressedforlessthan5seconds,theSmartAntSAA04-05224A searches for an AP or wireless device in the Profile Table andin your location, then connects to the one with the strongest linkquality.Profile Scan (total x)-Thismodeallowsyoutoconnecttoasavedwirelessnetwork by their sequence in the Profile Table. Press the reset buttononce to connect to the first wireless connection in the Profile Table.Press again to connect to the second wireless connection, and soon.For example, if you have three saved profiles in the profile table, theSmartAnt SAA04-05224A automatically connects to the first profile.Press the reset button to connect to the second saved profile. Pressthe reset button again to connect to the third saved profile.Specified profile scan (just no. x)- When the reset button is pressed forless than 5 seconds, the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A automaticallyconnects to the specified profile. The saved profiles are numberedfrom 1 ~ x. You must select the profile number using the SpecifiedProfile field.Specified Profile. This field allows you to select a saved wireless networkin the Profile Table. The SmartAnt SAA04-05224A automaticallyconnects to the selected profile when Scan Mode is set to Specifiedprofile scan.Click Apply when done. Otherwise, click Restore to load the defaultvalues.When using the Alphabet Scan, the AP or wireless device you wishto connect to must have a disabled WEP encryption and availableSSID.4. Using the device
SmartAnt 35Site Survey pageThe Site Survey page displays the Station Status, and allows you toscan and connect to available wireless networks within the SAA04-05224Arange. This page also allows you to save a wireless connection in theProfile Table for the Button Scan Mode feature.Station StatusThe Station Status fields displays the device wireless network connectionSSID, operating mode, and encryption settings. You can use theseinformation when you connect to an available wireless connection in theSite Survey table.Site SurveyThe Site Survey table lists the available wireless networks within thedevice range. The table displays the following wireless network information.BSSID. The Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is the IEEE MACaddress of the wireless network.SSID. SSID refers to the service set identifier of the wireless network.CH. The direct sequence channel used by the wireless network.RSSI. Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is a measurement ofconnection strength in dBm.Type. Tells whether a wireless network is in access point (AP) orstation (STA) mode.4. Using the device
36 SmartAntTo scan available wireless network(s) in your location:1. Click the Survey button on thebottom of the page. A SiteScanning window appears.2. The utility displays the availablewireless network(s) in the SiteSurvey table.To connect to an available wireless network with known SSID and disabledencryption:1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network you intend tojoin.Take note of the icon preceding the wireless network for easy iden-tification. Refer to page 3-8 for details on wireless network icons.2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend tojoin, then click the Join button.A message appears in the browser indicating that you havesuccessfully joined the wireless network.4. Using the device
SmartAnt 37To connect to an available wireless network with a hidden SSID and disabledencryption:1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network (with a hiddenSSIDanddisabledencryption)youintendtojoin.2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend tojoin, then click the Join button.A message appears in thebrowser indicating that you havesuccessfully joined the wirelessnetwork.3. Click OK when this windowappears.4. Enter the SSID of the wireless network in the SSID field, then clickApply.Inquire the wireless networkSSID with the networkadministrator.4. Using the device
38 SmartAntTo connect to an available wireless network with a hidden SSID and enabledencryption:1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network (with a hiddenSSID and enabled encryption) you intend to join.2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend tojoin, then click the Join button.3. Click OK when this windowappears.4. Enter the SSID of the wireless network, then select the AuthenticationMethod and Encryption. When done, enter the encryption keys inthe key fields, then click Apply.Inquire the wireless networkSSID and encryption settings withthe network administrator.4. Using the device
SmartAnt 39A message appears in the browserindicating that you havesuccessfully joined the wirelessnetwork.To connect to an available wireless network with a known SSID and enabledencryption:1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network (with a knownSSID and enabled encryption) you intend to join.2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend tojoin, then click the Join button.3. Click OK when this window appears.4. Click OK when this windowappears.Inquire the wireless network en-cryption settings with the net-work administrator.4. Using the device
40 SmartAnt4. Select the Authentication Method and Encryption of the wirelessnetwork you intend to join, then enter the encryption keys in the keyfields. Click Apply when finished.A message appears in thebrowser indicating that you havesuccessfully joined the wirelessnetwork.4. Using the device
SmartAnt 41Saved wireless networks are preceded by an icon for easy identification.Profile TableThe Profile Table allows you to view or delete saved wireless networks.The table displays the saved wireless network SSID, channel, securitysettings, and network type. Click the Profile Table link to view the ProfileTable.4. Using the device
42 SmartAntTo save a wireless network in the Profile Table:1. From the Site Survey page, select the wireless network you intendto join.2. Click to select the number of the selected wireless network, thenclick the Join button.3. When the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A is associated with the wirelessnetwork, click the Save button.4. The Profile Table appears with the saved wireless network. Click Backto return to the previous page.4. Using the device
SmartAnt 43The saved wireless networks in the Profile Table corresponds to the numberof profiles available for the Button Scan Mode feature.For example, if you saved three wireless networks in the Profile Table,then three profiles are available for button scanning• The profile number represents the sequence of the saved wire-less networks in the profile table.• Refer to page 3-24 to 3-25 for details on the Button Scan Modefeature.To delete a wireless network from the Profile Table:1. Open the Profile Table by clicking the Profile Table link.2. Select the wireless network you intend to delete, then check theDelete? box opposite it.3. Click the Delete button. The browser displays the Profile Table afterthe wireless network is deleted.4. Click the Back button to return to the previous window.4. Using the device
44 SmartAntRestoring the default valuesThe following are the default values of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A(Ethernet adapter mode). You may restore these values by pressing thereset button for more than five seconds.Parameter Default valueWirelessInterfaceSSID .................................................................. ANYOperatingMode .................................................... InfrastructureModeChannel............................................................... AutoStationMode........................................................ 802.11b/gTransmissionRate ................................................ AutomaticPreamble ............................................................. LongAuthenticationMethod ........................................... OpenSystemEncryption ........................................................... NoneMACCloning ........................................................ DisabledButtonScanModeEnableButtongScanning ........................................ EnabledScanMode .......................................................... Findtheconnectionwiththe......................................................................... strongestlinkqualitySpecifiedProfile .................................................... NoSavedprofile4. Using the device
SmartAnt 453.4 Firmware RestorationThe Firmware Restoration utility is a rescue tool for an SmartAnt SAA04-05224A that failed during a previous firmware upload. This utility is availablein the support CD that came with the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A package.A failed firmware upgrade causes the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A to entera failure mode. Use the Firmware Restoration utility to find and upload anew firmware for the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A.To restore the firmware:1. Visit the website to download the latest firmware for the device.2. Launch the Firmware Restoration utility from the Windows®desktopby clicking Start >All Programs >Wireless AP >FirmwareRestoration.3. The Firmware Restoration window appears.If you have problems uploading a firmware while using a networkhub, try connecting your computer directly to the LAN port.4. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file.5. After selecting the firmware file, click the Upload buttontobeginthefirmware restoration.The restoration process takes about 3 to 4 minutes to finish. Duringrestoration, the Power, and Wireless LEDs remain lit, while the EthernetLED flashes slowly.4. Using the device
46 SmartAnt4. Using the device4.1 Using the device in a local networkYou can use the SAA04-05224A to connect a wireless LAN-enabledcomputer to a local network with or without a DHCP server.To connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network:1. Switch the SAA04-05224A to AP mode. (Default SSID: AP_xxxxxx),then turn on the device.2. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port ofthe device and the other end to the Ethernet port of the local network.3. Use the wireless LAN adapter software in the wireless LAN-enabledcomputer to perform a Site Survey. Make sure the computer’s wirelessLAN adapter is set to Infrastructure mode.4. Establish connection with the SAA04-05224A.5. Set the IP configuration of the computer to establish connection tothe local network. Verify your connection.4.2 Replacing the computer Ethernet cablesYou can use the SAA04-05224A to replace your wireless LAN-enabledcomputer cable connection to an ADSL or cable modem.To do this:1. Switch the SAA04-05224A to AP mode. (Default SSID: AP_xxxxxx),then turn on the device.2. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port ofthe device and the other end to the Ethernet port of the ADSL or cablemodem.3. Use the wireless LAN adapter software in the wireless LAN-enabledcomputer to perform a Site Survey. Make sure the computer’s wirelessLAN adapter is set to Infrastructure mode.4. Establish connection with the SAA04-05224A.5. Set the IP configuration of the computer to establish connection tothe local network. Verify your connection.Use the Wireless Setting Utility to change the SAA04-05224A SSIDor encryption settings.
SmartAnt 474.3 ReplacingcableconnectionsofotherdevicesYou can also use the SAA04-05224A to replace your Xbox, PlayStation®2, or set-top box network cable connection. To do this:1. Switch the SAA04-05224A to Ethernet adapter mode using the modeswitch. (Default SSID: ANY)2. Place the SAA04-05224A nearest the AP you wish to connect, then turnon the device.3. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of thedevice and the other end to the Xbox, PlayStation®2, or set-top boxEthernet port.4. Set the IP address of the Xbox, PlayStation®2, or set-top box to establishconnection to the local network. Verify your connection.Make sure the SAA04-05224A MAC cloning feature is enabled whenusing the device in this setup. Use the Wireless Setting Utility toenable MAC cloning. See page 3-24 for details on MAC cloning.4.4 Sharing Internet connection with other PCsRefer to the typical network configuration below and a table on the next page forinformation on Internet connection sharing with other computers in your officeor home network.WirelesscomputerInternetî‚”ADSL/CablemodemUse the mode switch to set the SAA04-05224A to AP mode beforesharing an Internet connection with other computers in your network.Table 4-1: Internet connection sharing matrix1xDSL¡CADSL(Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) orDSL(Digital Subscriber Line)2PPPoE¡CPoint-to-Point over Ethernet3DHCP¡CDynamic Host Configuration ProtocolIf your Internet Then set the IP of Number of allowedconnection is other computer(s) Internet connectionsxDSL1with dynamic IP ISP automatically assigns Depends on the Internet (PPPoE2account) the IP (using PPPoE dial-up) Service Provider (ISP)xDSL with static IP to the provided static IP Depends on the InternetService Provider (ISP)xDSL/Cable with a The DHCP server Depends on the DHCP router andenable DHCP3server automatically assigns the IP server, usually about 2534. Using the device
48 SmartAntTroubleshootingProblem ActionTheSmartAntSAA04-05224Adoesnotpowerup.• Use a test meter to measure thevoltage outputof the power sourcethroughthe power plug.• Check if the power plug is properlyconnectedto the device.OtherdevicescannotcommunicatewiththeSmartAntSAA04-05224Athroughawirednetworkconnection.• Verify your network configuration toensure that there is no IP addressduplication. Turn off the device inquestion,thenping theassignedIPaddress of the device. Make sureno other device responds to thataddress.• Check if the cables have theproper pin outs and connectors.You may also use anotherLANcable.• Make sure the hub, switch, orcomputerconnectedtotheSmartAntSAA04-05224Asupports10Mbpsor100Mbpsspeed.Do this by check the SmartAntSAA04-05224AandtheHubLEDs. When you connect theSmartAnt SAA04-05224A toa10/100Mbpshub,boththeHubLED and the SmartAnt SAA04-05224AEthernetLEDsshouldlight up.This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common prob-lems that you may encounter while installing and/or using SmartAntSAA04-05224A. These problems require simple troubleshooting thatyou can perform by yourself. Contact the Technical Support if youencounter problems not mentioned in this section.
SmartAnt 49Problem ActionObserve the hub LEDif you are notsurewhat speed the hub supports.My WLAN card can not associatewiththeSmartAntSAA04-05224A.• Make sure your WLAN card hasthe same specifications as theSmartAntSAA04-05224A (IEEE802.11b/g).• Minimize the distance between thedevices. The WLAN card may beout of range of the SmartAntSAA04-05224A.• Check if the SmartAnt SAA04-05224Aand the WLANcard havethesameSSID.• When encryption is enabled,check if the SmartAnt SAA04-05224Aand the WLANcard havethe same encryption settings.• Check if the Wireless LED of theSmartAnt SAA04-05224A is on.• When the Access Control table isenabled, check if the MACaddress of the WLAN card isincluded in the Access Controltable.• Check if the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A is in Access Point mode.Troubleshooting
50 SmartAntWhere can I get a firmware file toupgradetheSmartAntSAA04-05224A?You may download the latest firmwarefile from the website (www.smartant.com).Use theFirmware Upgrade page in theWeb Configuration utility to update theSmartAntSAA04-05224Afirmware.Problem ActionTo access the SmartAnt SAA04-05224Awebconfigurationpage,yourcomputer must have the same subnetas that of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A.Adjust your networkif your computer’ssubnetdoesnotmatchthatoftheSmartAntSAA04-05224A.The default IP address of theSmartAntSAA04-05224Ais192.168.1.1 In special cases, when theSmartAntSAA04-05224Ain Ethernetadapter mode joins an AP network withthe same IP address, reset theSmartAntSAA04-05224A toaccessthe Web Configuration utility again.I can not access the PocketWirelessAPwebconfigurationpage.Thethroughputseemsslow.Avoid placing the device behind ametal object. Clear obstacles betweenthe AP and the device. Try moving theclient closer to the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A and checkif the throughputincreases. Consider adding a secondSmartAntSAA04-05224Atoimplementroaming.Troubleshooting
SmartAnt 51Problem ActionTheSmartAntSAA04-05224APowerLEDcontinuouslyblinksformorethanaminute.Turn off the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A.Turn the device again and observe ifthe Power LED stops blinking.If the blinking continues, you need torestoretheSmartAntSAA04-05224Afirmware. Use the FirmwareRestoration utility to restore or updatetheSmartAntSAA04-05224Afirmware.AwirelessclientwantstoconnecttotheSmartAntSAA04-05224Abut cannotgetthe correct IPfromthe DHCP server.(TheSmartAntSAA04-05224AhasanenabledDHCP.)Make sure the DHCP server isworking properly.Some DHCPservers can only assign one IPaddress at a time. In this case, assigna fixed IP address to your SmartAntSAA04-05224A.Troubleshooting

Navigation menu