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802.11b WLAN Outdoor AP
WAP-5000
User’s Manual
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Copyright Copyright 2004 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET. PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereo
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm(8 inches) during normal operation. R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................1 1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS .........................................................................................................1 1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................1 1.3 FEATURES ........................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction WAP-5000 is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless Outdoor Access Point. The special designed housing allows WAP-5000 to be installed in exposed locations under the rigorous weather conditions including heavy rain, wind, and snow. Except for 64/128bit WEP encryption, WAP-5000 also integrates 802.1X authentication. Cooperating with a RADIUS server can make your wireless LAN more secure than ever. Provided with SNMP-based utility, WAP-5000 is easy to be installed and managed. The POE
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1.3 Features • Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b compliant • Solid housing provides protection against rigorous weather conditions • Strong network security with 802.1X authentication, 64/128-bit WEP encryption, user isolation, protocol filtering, and MAC access control • One detachable N-type female connectors can connect to external antenna for expanding connection distance • 5 levels of adjustable transmit power control • High speed data transfer rate up to 11Mbps • Auto fall-back data rate
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Storage temperature: -30 – 80 degree C Relative humanity: 5% – 95% (non-condensing) Power Requirement 12V DC, 2.0A Electromagnetic FCC, CE Compatibility 1.5 Wireless Performance The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance, and operating coverage of WAP-5000. 1. Site selection To avoid interferences, please locate WAP-5000 and wireless clients away from transformers, microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, and other indus
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the WAP-5000. 1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-5000. 2. Assemble the antennas to WAP-5000. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity. 3. Using provided CAT5 waterproof cable; connect the waterproof connector port of the WAP-5000 to the ODU port of DC Injector
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OUTDOOR INSTALLATION WARNING ! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: LIVES MAY BE AT RISK! Carefully observe these instructions and any special instructions that are included with the equipment you are installing. CONTACTING POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL. Make sure no power lines are anywhere where possible contact can be made. Antennas, masts, towers, guy wires or cables may lean or fall and contact these limes. People may be injured or killed if they are touching or holding any part of equipmen
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corrosion-resistant connectors. l Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details. IF A PERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER, AND CANNOT MOVE: l DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED. l Use a non-conductive dry board, stick or rope to push or drag them so they no longer are in contact with electrical power. Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer CPR if you are certified, and make sure that emergency medical aid has been requested
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Chapter 3 PLANET Outdoor WLAN Management System 3.1 Introduction The bundled PLANET Outdoor WMS (WLAN Management System) is a powerful utility for managing WAP-5000. This utility is fully compatible with the industry-standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). A powerful auto-discovery algorithm is built into WMS. With a simple click on the Auto Discovery icon, all compatible devices within the subnet will be discovered. This discovery feature is based on the following tech
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3. You can click “Browse” to specify the Destination Folder that you want to install the utility. Or you can keep the default setting and click ”Next” to continue. - 8 -
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4. Click “Next” to continue. 5. The setup will start to copy necessary files to your computer. When the Setup Complete window appears, click “Finish” to complete the software installation. - 9 -
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3.3 Using PLANET Outdoor WMS After successfully installing the utility, you can found the icon on your desktop. To activate WMS, you can double click this icon or click Start > Programs > PLANET > PLANET Outdoor WLAN Management System. The main WMS window will then open. - 10 -
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3.3.1 Kick Start It is recommended to use Kick Start function when initial setting up a WAP-5000. Open Start menu and select Kick Start, or click on the icon from the main WMS window, then the Kick Start window appears as below. - 11 -
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3.3.1.1 Find This function helps you to quickly locate all compatible devices (include AP and Bridge). Open the Start menu and select Find, or click on the icon , or press F5. Few seconds later, the MAC addresses of all compatible devices will be listed below. If you select a specific device from the left field, its detailed settings will be shown in the right field. 3.3.1.2 Preference You can set the parameters for the Kick Start as desired. Open the Start menu and select Preference, a
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MAC address of the device and click OK to make the connection. 3.3.1.4 Delete If you want to remove a specific device from the list, select its MAC address, open the Edit menu and select Delete, or click on the icon . The device will disappear from the list immediately. 3.3.1.5 Delete All It is the similar function as Delete. Open the Edit menu and select Delete All, or click on the icon , all devices will be removed from the list immediately. 3.3.1.6 Ping Test You can use this functio
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3.3.1.8 Change Password This function allows you to change the administrative password of the device. Highlight the MAC address of a device from the list, open the Tools menu and select Change Password, or click on the icon , a dialog box will pop up. Type the Old Password, New Password, and confirm New Password again, then click OK button to close the box and apply the changes to the device. 3.3.1.9 Reboot This function allows you to reboot the device without unplugging its power adapte
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3.3.2.1 Auto Discovery This function helps you to quickly locate all compatible devices in the same IP subnet as the administrative PC. Open the Host menu and select Auto Discovery, or click on the icon , or press F5. Few seconds later, all compatible devices will be listed below with their information. 3.3.2.2 Monitor Device This function allows you to view the status, statistics, and other configuration information of WAP-5000. Open the Host menu and select Monitor, or click on the ico
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• Device Name: WMS system default category name • Name: Device name assigned by the user for easier identification • S/W Version: Shows the device software version number • H/W Version: Shows the device hardware version number • Current Channel: Shows the wireless channel currently in use on the device • SSID: Shows the SSID of the device • Current BSSID: Shows the BSSID of the device (same as the device MAC address) Statistics The Statistics window shows both Ethernet and Wireless traff
