Edimax Wireless LAN Access Point User manual

Wireless LAN Access Point

User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction.........................................................1

1.1 Package Contents.........................................1

1.2 Features........................................................2

1.3 Specifications................................................2

1.4 Physical Description......................................3

Chapter 2 W ireless L AN Access Point Connection..........5

Chapter 3 W ireless L AN Access Point Configuration......6

3.1 Getting Started..............................................6

3.2 Configuring the Access Point......................10

3.2.1 Status and Information....................10

3.2.2 Wireless Setting..............................10

3.2.3 Advanced Setting............................18

3.2.4 Security...........................................21

3.2.5 Radius Server.................................30

3.2.6 MAC Address Filtering....................33

3.2.7 System Utility....................................35

3.2.8 Configuration Too.............................37

3.2.9 Firmware Upgrade...........................39

3.2.10 Reset...............................................40

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting...............................................41

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

This product is an access poi nt for IEEE 802.11g/b 2.4GHz

wireless networ k. You can use this access point to build up a

wireless LAN.

The pr oduct supports WEP, ESSID and MAC address filter

functi ons to consolidate the wireless network security. With

ESSID authentication, 64/128 bit WEP encr yption and MAC

address filtering you can prevent unauthorized wireless

stations from accessing your wireless networ k.

The pr oduct’s dipole antenna is detachable byconnecti ng to a

RP-SMA connector. Users can install a high gain antenna to

the connector for better networ klinkqualityso that you can

build wireless network with more flexibility.

This product provides easyto use user interface and allows

users to configuring from web browser. Also it integrates

DHCPserver to provide multiple wireless and wired users to

get their IP address automatically. With the versatile of

features, this pr oduct is the best choice for you to integrate

your wireless and wired networ kseamlessl y.

1.1 Package Contents

The Access Point i ncludes the following items:

yOne Access Point

yOne Power Adapter

yOne User’s Manual

Introduction

1.2 Features

yComplies with the IEEE 802.11g/b 2.4GHz specificati on.

yHigh data r ate 54, 11, 5.5, 2 and 1M bps networkspeed.

ySeamlessl yintegrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN

networ ks.

yProvides an i nternal 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch for

wired Ethernet connection.

yAuto rate fallbackin case of obstacles or interferences.

yProvide 64/128-bit WEP Data Encr yption function to

protect the wireless data transmissions.

yBuilt-inDHCPserver supports auto IP addresses

assignment.

ySupports Web-based configuration.

1.3 Specifications

yStandards: IEEE 802.11g/b (Wirel ess), IEEE 802.3

(Wired)

yData Rate: 54/11/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback

ySecurity: 64/128-bit WEP Data Encryption

yFrequencyBand: 2.400~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific

Medical Band)

yRadio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

(DSSS)

yAntenna: External detachable dipole antenna (with RP-

SMA connector)

yConnectors: 10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1

yPower: 12VDC, 1A

yTransmit Power: 18dBm (Typical)

yLEDs:Power, LAN Link/Activity, Wireless Activity

yDimension: 30(H) x 187(W) x 100(D) mm

yTemperature:

Operati ng: 32~ 131°F (0~55°C)

Storage: - 4~158°F(-20~70°C)

yHumidity: 10- 90% (Non-condensing)

yCertification: FCC,CE

Introduction

1.4 Physical Description

Front Panel

On the Access Point’s front panel there ar e LED lights that

inform you of theAccess Point’s current status. Belowis an

explanation of each LED.

LED Color Status Description

Lit Power is supplied.

Power Green Off No Power.

Flash

ntenna is transmitting or

receiving data.

Wireless

Activity Green Off Antenna is not

transmitting or receiving

data.

On A validlinkis

established.

Flash It is transmitting or

receiving data.

LAN

Link/Activity Green

Off No link is established.

Back Panel

Access Point’s connecti on ports are located on the back panel.

Belowis the descripti on of each connection port.

Introduction

yAntennaConnector

This round connection is standard R everse SMA connector

where any antennas with Reverse SMA connector can

connect to the Access Point.

yDC Adapter Port

Insert the power jackof the power adapter into this port.

yLAN Port

The Access Point’s LAN port is where you connect to your

LAN’s networ kdevices.

yReset

The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.

1) If problems occur with your Access Point, press the reset

button with a pencil tip (for less than 4 seconds) and the

Access Point will re-bootitself, keeping your original

configurations.

2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems

or you forgot your password, press the reset button for

longer than 4seconds and theAccess Point will reset

itself to the factor y default setti ngs (warning: your original

configurations will bereplaced withthefactory default

settings).

W ireless L AN AP Connection

Chapter 2 Wireless LAN AP Connection

1. Locate an optimum location for the W ireless LAN

Access Point.

The best location for your Access Point is usually at the

center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of

your mobile stati ons.

2. Connect the W ireless LAN Access Point to your

router, hub or switch.

Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Access

Point’s LAN Port and connect the other end of the cable

toa switch, arouter or ahub.TheAccessPoint will then

be connected to your existed wired LAN Networ k.

3. Connect the DC Po wer Ad apter to the W ireless LAN

Access Point’s Power Socket.

Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access

Point. Using a different adapter may damage the product.

The Hardware Installation is complet e.

W ireless L AN AP Configuration

Chapter 3 Wireless LAN AP Configuration

3.1 Getting Started

This Access Point provi des web-based configuration tool

allowing you to configure fr om wired or wireless stations.

Follow the instructions below to get started configuration.

From Wired Station

1. Make sure your wired station is in the same subnet with

the Access Point.

The default IP Address and Sub Maskof the Access Point

is: Default IP Address: 192.168.2.1

Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0

Configureyour PC to bein thesame subnet with the

Access Point.

1a) Windows 95/98/Me

1. ClicktheStart button and sel ect Settings, then click

Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2. Double-clickNetwork icon. The Network window will

appear.

3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not

installed,click theAdd button to install it now. If TCP/IP is

installed,gotostep 6.

4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select

Protocol and clickAdd button.

5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select

Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the OK button to

startinstalling theTCP/IP protocol. You may need your

Windows CD to complete the installation.

6. After installing TCP/IP, gobacktotheNetwork dial og

box. Select TCP/IPfromthe list of Network

Components and then click the Pr operti es button.

W ireless L AN AP Configuration

7. Checkeach of the tabs and verifythe following settings:

yBindings: Check Client for Microsoft N etworks and File

and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks.

yGateway: All fields are blank.

yDNSConfiguration: Select DisableDNS.

yWINSConfiguration: Select DisableWINSResolution.

yIP Address: Select Specify an IP Address. Specify the

IP Address and Subnet M askas following example.

9IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (anyIP address within

192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is available, do not

setup 192.168.2.1)

9Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

8.Rebootthe PC.Your PC will now havethe IP Address you

specified.

1b) Windows2000

1. ClicktheStart button and sel ect Settings, then click

Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2. Double-clickNetwork and Dial-up C onnections icon. In

the Network and Dial-up Connection wi ndow, double-

clickLocal Ar ea Connection icon. The Local Area

Connection window will appear.

3. In the Local Area Connecti on window, clickthe

Properties button.

4. Check your list of Network Components. You should see

Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and

clickthePr operti es button.

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window,

select Use the following IP address and specify the IP

Address and Subnet maskas following.

9IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (anyIP address within

192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is available, do not

setup 192.168.2.1)

9Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

6. ClickOK toconfirm thesetting.Your PC will now have

the IP Address you specified.

W ireless L AN AP Configuration

1c) WindowsNT

1. ClicktheStart button and sel ect Settings, then click

Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2. Double-clickNetwork icon. The Network window will

appear. Select the Protocol tab fromthe Network window.

3. Checkif the TCP/IP Protocol is on your listofNetwork

Protocols. If TCP/IP is notinstalled, click theAdd button

toinstall itnow.If TCP/IP is installed,go to step 5.

4. In the Select Network Protocol window, select the

TCP/IP Protocol and clickthe Ok button to start

installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your

Windows CD to complete the installati on.

5. After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window.

Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Protocols and

then click the Properties button.

6. Checkeach of the tabs and verifythe following settings:

yIP Address: Select Specify an IP address. Specifythe

IP Address and Subnet M askas following example.

9IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (anyIP address within

192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is available, do not setup

192.168.2.1)

9Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

•DNS: Let all fields are bl ank.

•WINS:Let all fields are blank.

•Routing: Let all fields are blank.

7. ClickOK toconfirm thesetting.Your PC will now have

the IP Address you specified.

2. Enter 192.168.2.1 from Web Browser to get into the

Access Point’s configurati on tool.

3. Ascreen will be popped up andrequest youtoenter user

name and password. The default user name and

password is as follows. UserName:Admin

Password: 1234

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