LevelOne WAP-0006 User manual

LevelOne

WAP-0006/0009

11g Wireless AP

User Manual

V1.0.1-0610

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 1

1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS..........................................................................................................................................2

1.2 FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................................2

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................................2

1.4 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................................................3

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .............................................. 5

CHAPTER 3 WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION......... 6

3.1 GETTING STARTED..............................................................................................................................................6

3.2 CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT ....................................................................................................................10

3.2.1 Status and Information......................................................................................................................11

3.2.2 Wireless Setting..................................................................................................................................11

3.2.3 Advanced Setting...............................................................................................................................23

3.2.4 AP Security .........................................................................................................................................25

3.2.5 MAC Address Filtering.......................................................................................................................34

3.2.6 System Utility......................................................................................................................................36

3.2.7 Configuration Tool..............................................................................................................................40

3.2.8 Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................................................41

3.2.9 Reset....................................................................................................................................................42

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 43

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

LevelOne WAP-0006/0009 is an access point for IEEE 802.11g/b 2.4GHz wireless

network. User can use this access point to build up a wireless LAN. Any wireless LAN

station can join the wireless network by using the “Infrastructure Mode”.

The product supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, ESSID and MAC address filter functions to

consolidate the wireless network security. With ESSID authentication, WPA2 encryption

and MAC address filtering user can prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing

user’s wireless network.

The product’s dipole antenna is detachable by connecting to a RP-SMA connector. Users

can install a high gain antenna to the connector for better network link quality so that user

can build wireless network with more flexibility.

This product provides easy to use user interface and allows users to configuring from web

browser. Also it integrates DHCP server to provide multiple wireless and wired users to get

their IP address automatically.

With the versatile of features, this product is the best choice for user to integrate user’s

wireless and wired network seamlessly.

Introduction

1.1 Package Contents

The Access Point includes the following items:

yWAP-0006/0009

yPower Adapter (WAP-0006 Only)

yDipole Antenna

yCD Manual

yQuick Installation Guide

1.2 Features

yComplies with the IEEE 802.11b/g (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification.

yCompliant with IEEE802.3af POE PD(Power Device) standard (WAP-0009 Only)

yHigh data rate 54Mbps network speed.

ySeamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks.

yAuto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences.

yProvide 64/128-bit WEP and WPA Data Encryption function to protect the

wireless data transmissions.

yBuilt-in DHCP server supports auto IP addresses assignment.

ySupports Web-based configuration.

1.3 Specifications

yStandards: IEEE 802.11b/g (Wireless), IEEE 802.3 (Wired)

yData Rate: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback

ySecurity Encryption: 64/128-bit WEP/

WPA(802.1x, TKIP)

WPA2(AES)

yFrequency Band: 2.400~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)

yModulation: CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps and DBPSK@1Mbps

yRadio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

yAntenna: External detachable dipole antenna (with RP-SMA connector)

yConnectors: 10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1

Introduction

yTransmit Power: 15dBm (Typical)

yLEDs: Power, LAN Link/Activity, Wireless Activity

yDimension: 30(H) x 127(W) x 96(D) mm

yTemperature:

Operating: 32~131°F (0~55°C)

Storage: -4~158°F(-20~70°C)

yHumidity: 10-90% (Noncondensing)

yCertification: FCC, CE

1.4 Physical Description

Front Panel

On the Access Point’s front panel there are LED lights that inform user of the Access

Point’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED.

LED Color Status Description

Lit Power is supplied.

Power Green Off No Power.

Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data.Wireless

Activity Green Off Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data.

On A valid link is established.

Flash It is transmitting or receiving data.

LAN

Link/Activity Green Off No link is established.

Introduction

Back Panel

Access Point’s connection ports are located on the back panel. Below is the description of

each connection port.

yAntenna Connector

This round connection is standard Reverse SMA connector where any antennas with

Reverse SMA connector can connect to the Access Point.

yDC Adapter Port

Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port.

yLAN Port

The Access Point’s LAN port is where user connects to user’s LAN’s network devices.

yReset

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

1) If problems occur with user’s Access Point, press the reset button with a pencil

tip (for less than 4 seconds) and the Access Point will re-boot itself, keeping

user’s original configurations.

2) If problems persist or user experience extreme problems or user forgot user’s

password, press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the Access Point

will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: user’s original

configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings).

Wireless LAN Access Point Connection

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

1. Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point.

The best location for user’s Access Point is usually at the center of user’s wireless

network, with line of sight to all of user’s mobile stations.

2. Connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to user’s 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 to a switch, a router or a hub. The Access Point will then be

connected to user’s existed wired LAN Network.

3. Connect the DC Power Adapter to the Wireless LAN Access Point’s Power

Socket. (WAP-0006)

Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Using a different adapter

may damage the product.

4. Connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to your POE adapter, router, hub or

switch. (WAP-0009 Only)

Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Access Point’s LAN Port and connect

the other end of the cable to a powered Ethernet port on POE switch, POE router,

POE hub, or POE adapter. The Access Point will then power ON and connected to

your existed wired LAN Network.

The Hardware Installation is complete.

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration

Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point

Configuration

3.1 Getting Started

This Access Point provides web-based configuration tool allowing user to configure from

wired or wireless stations. Follow the instructions below to get started configuration.

From Wired Station

1. Make sure user’s wired station is in the same subnet with the Access Point.

The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the Access Point is:

Default IP Address: 192.168.2.1

Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0

Configure user’s PC to be in the same subnet with the Access Point.

1a) Windows 98SE/ME

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel

window will appear.

2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.

3. Check user’s list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to

install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.

4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.

5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the

OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. User may need user’s Windows CD to

complete the installation.

6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of

Network Components and then click the Properties button.

7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

•Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for

Microsoft Networks.

•Gateway: All fields are blank.

•DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

•WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration

•IP Address: Select Specify an IP Address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask

as following example.

9IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (any IP 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. Reboot the PC. User’s PC will now have the IP Address user specified.

1b) Windows XP

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network

Connections window will appear.

2. Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.

3. Check user’s list of Network Components. User should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

user’s list. Select it and click the Properties button.

4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following screen.

5. Click OK to confirm the setting. User’s PC will now obtain an IP address automatically

from user’s Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server

available on user’s LAN.

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration

Once user has configured user’s PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to

Step 3.

1c) Windows 2000

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel

window will appear.

2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up

Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection

window will appear.

3. In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.

4. Check user’s list of Network Components. User should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

user’s list. Select it and click the Properties button.

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address

and specify the IP Address and Subnet mask as following.

9IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (any IP 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. Click OK to confirm the setting. User’s PC will now have the IP Address user specified.

2. Enter 192.168.2.1 from Web Browser to get into the Access Point’s configuration

tool.

3. A screen will be popped up and request user to enter user name and password. The

default user name and password is as follows.

User Name: Admin

Password: 1234

Enter the default user name and password, then press OK button directly.

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