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54Mbps Wireless Access Point
With 5-Port Switch
WAP-4035
User’s Manual
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Copyright Copyright © 2005 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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interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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
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Revision User’s Manual for PLANET Wireless Access Point with 5-Port Switch Model: WAP-4035 Rev: 1.0 (August, 2005) Part No. EM-WAP4035 4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................7 1.1 Package Contents.................................................................................................... 7 1.2 Features ................................................................................................................... 7 1.3 LED Indicators..................................................................................................
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Appendix A Specification............................................................................38 Appendix B Frequently Ask Question........................................................39 6
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Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing WAP-4035. The WAP-4035 supports both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standards. You can use it to connect an existing WLAN, or to build up a new wireless LAN. Except for essential AP mode, WAP-4035 also provides AP Client/ Bridge/ Repeater and WDS (Wireless Distributed System) modes to accommodate all kinds of network topology. High data rate (up to 54Mbps) support allows faster communication between LAN and WLAN. Built-in 5-port switch with aut
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Web-based configuration 1.3 LED Indicators LED Color Function PWR Green Off: Power is not connected On: Device is ready Blink: During boot up procedure WLAN Orange Off: Wireless LAN is no function Blink: Transmitting or receiving data through the Wireless LAN 10/100M Green Off: LAN is connected to 10Mbps device On: LAN is connected to 100Mbps device LNK/ACT Green Off: LAN is not connected On: LAN is connected Blink: Transmitting or receiving data through the LAN 1.4 Wireless
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the coverage. Please check the specification of the antenna you want to use, and make sure it can be used on WAP-4035. 4. WLAN Type If WAP-4035 is installed in an 802.11b and 802.11g mixed WLAN, its performance will be reduced significantly. Because every 802.11g OFDM packet needs to be preceded by an RTS-CTS or CTS packet exchange that can be recognized by legacy 802.11b devices. This additional overhead lowers the speed. If there are no 802.11b devices connected, or if connections to al
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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-4035. 1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-4035. The best place for your WAP-4035 is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 2. Assemble the antenna to WAP-4035. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sen
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Chapter 3 Web Configuration Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your WAP-4035. An AP with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.0.1) will allow you to monitor and configure (via web browser e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape). 1. Open your web browser. 2. Enter WAP-4035 IP address (default IP address is http://192.168.0.1) into the address field. Please also make sure your PC’s IP address is in the same IP range with WAP-4035
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3.2 Basic Setting In this screen, you can configure WAP-4035 to work in different operating mode. Please refer to below sections to know the details configuration of each operating mode. 3.2.1 AP Mode This mode is set to WAP-4035 by default. It served as a transparent Media Access Control (MAC) bridge between wired and wireless network. 12
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Parameter Description Mode Shows the current operation mode. Band 2.4GHz (B): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b only. 2.4GHz (G): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11g only. 2.4GHz (B+G): It allows the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b and 802.11g simultaneously. ESSID The ESSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs. Please make sure that the ESSID of all stations in
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3.2.2 Station - Ad Hoc Mode WAP-4035 serves as a wireless station (Ad-hoc) in this mode. Connected to a PC or a small LAN (no more than 5 PCs), this station along with other wireless stations can establish a small wireless network without Access Points. Parameter Description Mode Shows the current operation mode. 14
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Band 2.4GHz (B): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b only. 2.4GHz (G): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11g only. 2.4GHz (B+G): It allows the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b and 802.11g simultaneously. ESSID Please make sure the ESSID of the wireless network that you will connect and enter the correct value in this field. The default ESSID is “default”. Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. Channels d
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Parameter Description Mode Shows the current operation mode. Band 2.4GHz (B): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b only. 2.4GHz (G): It forces the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11g only. 2.4GHz (B+G): It allows the WAP-4035 to operate in 802.11b and 802.11g simultaneously. ESSID Please make sure the ESSID of the wireless network that you will connect and enter the correct value in this field. The default SSID is “default”. WLAN MAC Keep default setting: WAP-4035 will use it’s
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Parameter Description Mode Shows the current operation mode. Band 2.4GHz (B): It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps. 2.4GHz (G): It allows to select the transmit rate up to 54Mbps. 2.4GHz (B+G): It allows selecting the 802.11b and 802.11g data rates. Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. Channels differ from country to country. Channel 1-11 (North America) Channel 1-14 (Japan) Channel 1-13 (Europ
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3.2.5 AP Bridge - Point to Multipoint Mode This function allows WAP-4035 to bridge more than 2 wired Ethernet networks together by wireless connection. Parameter Description Mode Shows the current operation mode. Band 2.4GHz (B): It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps. 2.4GHz (G): It allows to select the transmit rate up to 54Mbps. 2.4GHz (B+G): It allows selecting the 802.11b and 802.11g data rates. Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to
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3.2.6 AP Bridge - WDS Mode If you want WAP-4035 to bridge to other WAP-4035 and provide access for other wireless clients at the same time, you have to set the WAP-4035 to “AP Bridge - WDS”. Simply speaking, “AP Bridge - WDS” function is the combination of “AP mode” and “AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point mode”. Parameter Description Mode Shows the current operation mode. Band 2.4GHz (B): It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps. 2.4GHz (G): It allows to select the transmit
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Channel 1-13 (Europe) Associated Clients You may press “Show Active Clients” button to check the connected client information. After the button pressed, you will see the dialog box as below: You may press “Refresh” to get the new client table or “Close” to close this dialog box. MAC Address 1 ~6 If you want to bridge multiple WAP-4035 in this mode, you have to enter the MAC addresses of other WAP-4035 into the fields. Set Security IF you want to enable security to protect your wireless
