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NP725 - Wireless Access Point
User Guide
NP725 User Guide
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................1 1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................1 1.2 Product Features .....................................................................................................................................
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4.5.3 WDS List Status ..............................................................................................................................................46 4.5.4 Event Log ........................................................................................................................................................47 4.6 Online Help..............................................................................................................................................48
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Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview This manual is written to assist system integrators, field engineers and network administrators in setting set up NetComm NP725 Access Points in their network environments. It contains step by step procedures and pictures to guide users with basic network system knowledge to complete the installation. NP725 is a Multi-Mode Access Point, specially designed for connecting wireless networks for wider coverage. NP725 provides fe
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Chapter 1. Introduction 1.3 Deployment Topology Examples The above deployment scenario illustrates a deployment example using three access points, AP-1, AP-2 and AP-3. Three NP725s construct a network with wired and wireless segments. The AP-2 plays the role as a wireless bridge. Formatted: Bullets and All machines share the same DHCP server 192.168.1.1. Numbering 2
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Chapter 2. System Overview Chapter 2. System Overview 2.1 Package Contents The standard package of NP725 includes: NP725 x 1 CD-ROM with product User Manual x 1 Console Cable DB9 Female to DB9 Male x 1 Straight through Ethernet Cable x 1 Power Adapter 12V, 1.5A x 1 2dBi Antenna x 2 Mounting Kit x 1 Ground Cable x 1 Note: It is recommended to keep the original packing materials in case of product service requirements. Any returned product should be packed according to i
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Chapter 2. System Overview Rear Panel Power Socket: Connects to the power adapter provided. RESET Button o Press the button to restart the system. o Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to reset the system to factory default and restart the system. LAN 1 / LAN2: o The LAN ports are used for connecting with wired networks. These two ports also support Power over Ethernet (PoE). Console: o The serial cable attaches here. Administrators can obtain IP address inform
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Chapter 2. System Overview Top Panel LED: Power: ON indicates that power is on and OFF indicates that power is off. LAN1/LAN2: OFF indicates no connection, ON indicates connection and BLINKING indicates transmitting data. WLAN: ON indicates system is ready. 2.3 System Requirement and Preparation Preparations A computer is needed to configure NP725 via its web management interface. After completing hardware installation, the administrator can configure the NP725 via web bro
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Chapter 3. Installation Chapter 3. Installation 3.1 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection Please follow the steps below to install the hardware of NP725. 1. Locate the wireless LAN access point at the best location. The best location for NP725 is usually at the center of a wireless network. 2. Connect the wireless LAN access point to your other network equipment. Connect an Ethernet cable to the NP725’s LAN port and connect the other end of the cable to a switch, a router, or a hub. T
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Chapter 3. Installation 3.2 Basic Configuration NP725 provides the web management interface for configuration. After completing hardware installation, the administrator can configure the NP725 via web browsers with JavaScript enabled, such as Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer version 6.0 and the above. The default LAN IP address of NP725 is listed as follows: IP Address: 192.168.25.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 If the IP address of the administrator’s PC is not assigned via
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Chapter 3. Installation After successfully logging into NP725, the System Overview page of the web management interface will appear. To logout, simply click the Logout icon on the upper right corner of the interface to return to the Administrator Login Page. Change Password: 1) Change administrator's password by clicking on the Utilities menu item. 2) Select Admin Password from submenu item. 3) Enter new password. Supply new password with length less than 30 characters, and then click
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Chapter 3. Installation Configure AP Settings 1) Click on the AP menu item. Select General submenu. 2) Determine the Band and Channel Select preferred Band and Channel for the wireless connection. For example, band is selected to 802.11b+802.11g and channel to 6. Check VAP Profile Settings 1) Select VAP Configuration submenu to configure. 2) Administrator can enable or disable specific VAP from the drop down list of “Profile Name”. NP725 supports up to 8 virtual APs. Note: To
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Chapter 3. Installation Check AP Status After finishing the settings, the enabled virtual AP should appear in the virtual AP list showing enabled state. Choose Security Type 1) Select AP menu. 2) Select Security submenu to continue. 10
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Chapter 3. Installation Change Security Type to WEP If WEP is preferred, supply the desired Authentication, key length, format, index and values. See the screen as an example. 11
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Chapter 3. Installation Change Security Type to 802.1X If 802.1X authentication is preferred, supply the desired WEP key length and the corresponding settings of RADIUS server. 12
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Chapter 3. Installation Change Security Type to WPA-PSK If WPA-PSK is preferred, supply the desired pre-shared key and cipher type. 13
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Chapter 3. Installation Change Security Type to WPA-Radius If WPA-Radius is preferred, supply the cipher type and the corresponding settings of RADIUS server. 14
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Chapter 3. Installation Configure WDS Settings 1) Click on the WDS menu item. 2) Select WDS Configuration submenu item. 3) Setting WDS link parameters By default, WDS profiles are disabled. First, choose the WDS Profile; enable WDS; supply peer’s MAC address and security type. Configure the Peer The WDS peer’s setting should be configured while completing the WDS configuration. To configure the peer, repeat the above WDS steps except for the last step that the MAC address informa
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Chapter 3. Installation Congratulations Now, the system has been installed and configured successfully. Note: It is strongly recommended to make a copy of configuration backup. 16
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Chapter 4. Web Management Interface Chapter 4. Web Management Interface This chapter provides further information on the NP725 configuration. The following table shows all the UI functions of NP725 Access Point. In the web management interface, there are main interface areas: Main Menu and Working Area. The Working Area occupies the largest area of the web interface in the center. It is also referred as the current management page. The current management is the page where status is display
