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LevelOne WAB-1000
Outdoor Access Point/Bridge
User Guide
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................................................................ 1 Basic Features...................................................................................................................... 1 Wireless Basics.................................................................................................................... 2 802.11b .................................................................
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General .......................................................................................................................... 18 Encryption ..................................................................................................................... 21 WEP Encryption ........................................................................................................ 21 WPA Encryption............................................................................................
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Chapter 5: Technical Support ................................................................................................ 51 Manufacturer’s Statement.................................................................................................. 51 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements .................................................................... 51 Channel Separation and WLAN Cards.............................................................................. 51 Glossary..
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Chapter 1: Introduction This manual covers the installation and operation of Level One’s WAB-1000 Outdoor Access Point. The WAB-1000 is a ruggedized access point/ bridge, which is intended for use in industrial and external environments. It accommodates both 802.11b WLAN and 802.11g WLAN access and uses Power over Ethernet (PoE) access to the Ethernet WAN to eliminate the need for internal access point power supply units (AC-DC converters) and 110-220V cabling installations. The wireles
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to reset to factory settings, use the reset function available through the web-screen management module, or keep pressing the reset button located at the bottom of the device for 5 seconds. It has the following features: • Ethernet uplink WAN port • Local Ethernet LAN port (for configuration only) • Wireless (802.11b/g) interface • Power over Ethernet (PoE) • Above average operating temperature range for extreme environments • TKIP, AES-CCMP or WEP encryption (for AP mode); AES-ECB or
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802.11b The IEEE 802.11b standard, developed by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA) and ratified by IEEE, establishes a stable standard for compatibility. A user with an 802.11b product can use any brand of access point with any other brand of client hardware that is built to the 802.11b standard for basic interconnection. 802.11b devices provide 11 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band. For wireless devices to communicate with the WAB-1000, they must meet the following
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configured on the same subnetwork as the wired network interface and can be accessed by devices on the wired network. Possible AP Topologies 1. An access point can be used as a single AP without any connection to a wired network. In this configuration, it simply provides a stand-alone wireless network for a group of wireless devices. 2. The WAB-1000 can be used as one of a number of APs connected to an existing Ethernet network to bridge between the wired and wireless environments
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Bridging A wireless bridge is an access point configured to allow wireless communication from access point to access point. The wireless bridging function in the WAB-1000 allows use as a wireless bridge, in a number of alternate configurations, including the following popular configurations: Point-to-point bridging of 2 Ethernet Links; • Point-to-multipoint bridging of several Ethernet links; • Repeater mode (wireless client to wireless bridge.) • Because the WAB-1000 is equippe
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SSID The Service Set ID (SSID) is a string used to define a common roaming domain among multiple wireless access points. Different SSIDs on access points can enable overlapping wireless networks. The SSID can act as a basic password without which the client cannot connect to the network. However, this is easily overridden by allowing the wireless AP to broadcast the SSID, which means any client can associate with the AP. SSID broadcasting can be disabled in the WAB-1000 setup menus i
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3DES is modeled on the older DES standard but encrypts data three times over. 3DES uses more CPU resources than AES because of the triple encryption. MAC Address Authentication The MAC address, short for Media Access Control address, is a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks, the Data Link Control (DLC) layer of the OSI Reference Model is divided into two sub-layers: the Logical Link Control (LLC) layer and the Media Access Control (MAC)
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Management After initial setup, maintenance of the system and programming of security functions are performed by personnel trained in the procedure using the embedded web-based management screens. The next chapter covers the basic procedure for setting up the hardware. 8
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Chapter 2: Hardware installation Preparation for use The Level One WAB-1000 Outdoor Access Point requires physical mounting and installation on the site, following a prescribed placement design to ensure optimum operation and roaming. The determination and planning of the wireless network solution should have been determined by a wireless LAN site survey team prior to purchase. This is not part of the scope of this user’s guide. The WAB-1000 operates with Power over Ethernet (PoE) wh
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Installation Instructions The WAB-1000 intended to be installed as part of a complete wireless design solution. This manual deals only and specifically with the single WAB-1000 device as a unit. The purpose of this chapter is the description of the device and its identifiable parts so that the user is sufficiently familiar to interact with the physical unit. Preliminary setup information provided below is intended for information and instruction of the wireless LAN system administration
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The WAN port is used to connect the WAB-1000 to the organization’s LAN. The Ethernet cable is run from the WAB-1000 WAN port to the power injector which is then connected to a power source and the wired LAN. A second (LAN Port) Ethernet connector is designed for use during initial configuration only. This uses an RJ45 cable to connect the WAB-1000 to a laptop. The reset button is for set the WAB-1000 to the factory default. Pleasekeep pressing the button and hold for 5seconds, after WA
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Sealing Antenna Connections Once all antennas have been installed, the connection should be sealed to protect them in an exterior harsh environment using a self amalgamating polyisobutylene tape which, over a period of hours, adheres to itself and forms a single amalgamated rubber molding conforming to the shape of the item it is covering. Be sure that it is completely dry when applied. If you need to uninstall it after it has sealed for 30 minutes or more, cut it away with a sharp knife.
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Chapter 3: Configure the WAB-1000 for use as an access point Introduction The WAB-1000 Gateway comes with the capability to be configured as an access point. It can be further configured for Bridging. This is discussed in Chapter 4. Configured as an access point, it allows one LAN to freely exchange data with another LAN without restriction. In the case of the WAB-1000, it allows the configuration of a WLAN and wireless connection to the LAN. The existing wired LAN is extended by ad
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Initial setup using the “Local” port Plug one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the WAB-1000 (see page 11) and the other end to an Ethernet port on your laptop. This LAN port in the WAB-1000 connects you to the device’s internal DHCP server, which will dynamically assign an IP address to your laptop so you can access the device for reconfiguration. In order to connect properly to the WAB-1000 on the LAN port, the TCP/IP parameters on your laptop must be set to “obtain IP
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NOTE: You will be asked for your user name and password. The default is "crypto" with the password "officer" to give full access for setup configuration. (This password is case- sensitive.) System Configuration General You will immediately be directed to the System Configuration—General page for the WAB-1000 access point. This screen lists the firmware version number for your WAB-1000 and allows you to set the Host Name and Domain Name as well as establish system date and time. (H
