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LevelOne
WAP - 0005
11g PoE Wireless Access Point
User's Guide
Ver: 2.00-0506
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 Features of your Wireless Access Point........................................................................... 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 4 Physical Details...............................................................................................
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APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 79 Wireless Access Point...................................................................................................... 79 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 83 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 83 Gene
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the WAP-0005, PoE Wireless Access Point's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your WAP-0005,PoE Wireless Access Point. The Wireless Access Point links your 802.11g or 802.11b Wireless Stations to your wired LAN. The Wireless stations and devices on the wired LAN are then on the same network, and can communicate with each other without regard for whether they are connected to the network via a Wirel
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Wireless Access Point User Guide Point) Bridge modes are supported. And you can even use both Bridge Mode and Access Point Mode simultaneously! • Client/Repeater Access Point. The Wireless Access Point can operate as a Client or Repeater Access Point, sending all traffic received to another Access Point. • Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily. • DHCP Client Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic I
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Introduction • Auto Update. The Wireless Access Point can automatically update its firmware, by downloading and installing new firmware from your FTP server. • Command Line Interface. If desired, the command line interface (CLI) can be used for configuration. This provides the possibility of creating scripts to perform common configuration changes. • NetBIOS & WINS Support. Support for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) allows the Wireless Access Point to
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Wireless Access Point User Guide Package Contents The following items should be included: • WAP-0005 • Power Adapter • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and setup utility. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Status On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - During start up, and when the Firmware is being upgraded. Power On - Norm
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Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3 Rear Panel Antenna One antenna (aerial) is supplied. Best results are usually obtained with the antenna in a vertical position. Console port DB9 female RS232 port. This button has two (2) functions: Reset Button • Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point will reboot (restart). • Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To Clear All Data and
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Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Access Point. Requirements Requirements: • TCP/IP network • Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors • Installed Wireless network adapter for each PC that will be wirelessly connected to the network Procedure 1. Select a suitable location for the installation of your Wireless Access Point. To maximize reliability and performance, follow these guidelines: • Use an elevated location, such as wall moun
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Installation 3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point and a convenient power outlet, and power up. NOTE: If you wish to use PoE (Power over Ethernet), refer to the following section. 4. Check the LEDs: • The Status LED should flash, then turn OFF. • The Power, Wireless LAN, and LAN LEDs should be ON. For more information, refer to Front Panel LEDs in Chapter 1. Using PoE (Power over Ethernet) WAP-0005 supports PoE (Power over Ethernet). To use PoE: 1. Do no
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Chapter 3 Access Point Setup 3 This Chapter provides details of the Setup process for Basic Operation of your WAP-0005, PoE Wireless Access Point. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure to make WAP-0005 a valid device on your LAN, and to function as an Access Point for your Wireless Stations. Wireless Stations may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - Wireless Station Configuration. WAP-0005 can be configured using either the supplied Windows utility
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Wireless Access Point User Guide Wireless Access Points The main panel displays a list of all Wireless Access Points found on the network. For each Access Point, the following data is shown: The Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. Server Name IP address The IP address for the Wireless Access Point. MAC Address The hardware or physical address of the Wireless Access Point. IEEE Standard The wireless standard or standards used by the Wireless Access Point (e.g. 80
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Setup Setup Procedure 1. Select the desired Wireless Access Point. 2. Click the Set IP Address button. 3. If prompted, enter the user name and password. The default values are admin for the User Name, and password for the Password. 4. Ensure the IP address, Network Mask, and Gateway are correct for your LAN. Save any changes. 5. Click the Web Management button to connect to the selected Wireless Access Point using your Web Browser. If prompted, enter the User Name and Password again.
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Wireless Access Point User Guide Setup using a Web Browser Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Setup Procedure Before commencing, install the Wireless Access Point in your LAN, as described previously. 1. Check the Wireless Access Point to determine its Default Name. This is shown on a label on the base or rear, and is in the following format: SCxxxxxx Where
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Setup 7. From the menu, check the following screens, and configure as necessary for your environment. Details of these screens and settings are described in the following sections of this chapter. • Access Control - MAC level access control. • Security Profiles - Wireless security. • System - Identification, location, and Network settings • Wireless - Basic & Advanced 8. You may also wish to set the admin password and administration connection options. These are on the Admin Login scree
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Wireless Access Point User Guide Access Control This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wireless stations. Click Access Control on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 8: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Enable Use this checkbox to Enable or Disable this feature as desired. Warning ! Ensure your own PC is in the "Trusted Wireless Stations" list before enabling this feature. Trusted Stations This table lists any Wi
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Setup Trusted Wireless Stations To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen. You will see a screen like the sample below. Figure 9: Trusted Wireless Stations Data - Trusted Wireless Stations Trusted Wireless This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated as Stations “Trusted”. Other Wireless This list any Wireless Stations detected by the Access Point, which Stations you have not designated as "Trusted". Name Th
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Wireless Access Point User Guide Select None De-select any Stations currently selected in the "Other Stations" list. To change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list, select it Edit and click this button. 1. Select the Station in the "Trusted Station" list. 2. Click the "Edit" button. The address will be copied to the "Address" field, and the "Add" button will change to "Update". 3. Edit the address (MAC or physical address) as required. 4. Click "Update" to save your chang
