11Wave EWP-645WA1 User Manual
WaveBuddy WLAN Access Point
User Guide
EWP-645WA1
Version 1.0
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INFORMATION TO USER
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. The antenna used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of least 20 centimeters from all persons and
must operate in conjunction with other antenna or transmitters. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
◇ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
◇
◇ Connect the equipment to an outlet other than receiver’s
Notice: The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating
at this frequency. Any change or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible
could void the warranty.
Regulatory
The wireless LAN Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.
USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation
Europe - R&TTE Directive
This device complies with the specifications listed below:
⌧
⌧ETS 300-328 Technical requirements for Radio equipment
⌧
EU Countries not intended for use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Increase the separation between the equipment or device
◇
Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
ETS 300-826 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment
EN60950 Safety requirements for Radio equipment
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Table of Contents
Section 1. Introduction.................................................................................................................1
1.1 The WaveBuddy WLAN Access Point ......................................................................................1
1.2 Package Contents .......................................................................................................................1
1.3 System Requirements.................................................................................................................1
1.4 Features .. ………………………………………………………………………………………1
1.4.1 Firmware Features................................................................................................................1
1.4.2 Bridging Functions...............................................................................................................2
1.4.3 Management .........................................................................................................................2
1.4.4 Roaming ...............................................................................................................................2
1.4.5 Operation Modes ..................................................................................................................2
1.5 Network Interface ......................................................................................................................2
Section 2. Network Configuration and Planning.......................................................................3
2.1 Wireless LAN Basic...................................................................................................................3
2.2 Network Topology .....................................................................................................................3
Section 3. Installation Overview..................................................................................................6
Section 4.
4.1 Using the Ethernet Port/Wireless Port .....................................................................................11
4.1.1 Using ARP/Ping commands...............................................................................................11
4.1.2 DHCP client .......................................................................................................................12
4.2 Using the USB Port..................................................................................................................12
Section 5.
5.1 Using the SNMP Configuration Utility application.................................................................14
5.1.1 Connecting to the Access Point..........................................................................................14
5.1.2 Configuring the Access Point .............................................................................................16
5.1.3 Reset the AP by manual......................................................................................................28
5.2 Using Web Browser .................................................................................................................28
5.2.1 Connecting the WaveBuddy-AP To Your Network ............................................................29
5.3 Using the DFU Utility application...........................................................................................36
Section 6.
6.1 Using the SNMP Configuration Utility application.................................................................41
6.2 Using Web Browser .................................................................................................................42
6.3 Using the DFU Utility application...........................................................................................42
Appendix A ……………………………………………………………………………………...45
Appendix B: Glossary ..................................................................................................................47
Setting the IP Address of the Access Point ..............................................................11
Access Point Configuration......................................................................................14
Access Point Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................41
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Section 1. Introduction
1.1 The WaveBuddy WLAN Access Point
The WaveBuddy WLAN Access Point (WaveBuddy-AP) is a long-range, high performance LAN
product, which provides Access Point services to a 2.4 GHz RF network and bridges to an
Ethernet backbone.
This document describes the steps required for the initial set up of the AP IP Address, the AP
configuration, and the firmware upgrade procedure. The description includes the implementation
of the above steps through Ethernet, USB and any current Web Browser, i.e., Internet Explorer 5x,
Netscape Navigator 4x or above.
1.2 Package Contents
Please make sure that your received the following with:
♦
One WaveBuddy Access Point
♦
One Software Tools CD (Drivers and User Guide on CD)
♦ One USB cable
♦ One Ethernet cable (crossover)
♦ One power adapter
1.3 System Requirements
For configuration through USB:
♦
Operating System: Windows 98se/Me/2000/XP
♦
Desktop PC or notebook PC with USB port
For configuration through Ethernet:
♦Operating System: Windows 95/98/98se/Me/2000/XP, Windows® NT 4.0
♦
Desktop PC or notebook PC connected on a LAN
1.4 Features
1.4.1 Firmware Features
The IEEE 802.11b firmware implementation for the WaveBuddy-AP supports:
– High data rate 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps
– Auto Rate fallback
– Basic Rate Set
– Distributed Coordination Function
– CSMA/CA
– Backoff Procedure
– NAV Management
– ACK Procedure
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– Retransmission of unacknowledged frames
– RTS/CTS Handshake
– Duplicate Detection and Recovery
– Beacon Generation
– Probe Response
– Fragmentation and Reassembly
– Wired Equivalent Privacy Algorithm (WEP 64, 128 bits)
– Authentication Algorithm (Open System, Shared Key)
– Power Management
– Association, Re-association and Disassociation
– Support for 802.1x in AP mode (Tested only with Microsoft Internet Authentication Servers
using EAP-TLS)
1.4.2 Bridging Functions
The following bridging functions are supported:
– Automatic Learning Process
– Filtering Database
– Forwarding Process
– IP Filtering
– Authorized Table
– Aging Function
– Protocol Filtering
1.4.3 Management
For Bridge Management, WaveBuddy-AP supports:
– SNMP (Wireless MIB, traps, firmware upgrade)
– USB (DFU-configuration, firmware upgrade)
–WEB Server for Configuration and Upgrade purposes
– Set IP Session (ARP/Ping)
– DHCP client
– Default Gateway
1.4.4 Roaming
Roaming functions supported:
– Among APs on the same subnet
– Preferred AP (only on WaveBuddy Bridge)
1.4.5 Operation Modes
Operation Modes supported:
– Access Point
– Access Point Client
– Wireless Bridge
– Wireless Repeater
1.5 Network Interface
WaveBuddy-AP supports 10 Mbps network interface.
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Section 2. Network Configuration and
Planning
2.1 Wireless LAN Basic
The WLANs support legacy Ethernet LAN network configuration options as defined by the IEEE
802.11b standards committee. The wireless LAN card/adapter can be configured as:
♦ Ad-Hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs
♦ Infrastructure for enterprise LANs
♦
LAN-Interconnection for point-to-point link as campus backbone
2.2 Network Topology
An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers shown in Fig2.1, each equipped with one
WLAN card/adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific
Ad-Hoc wireless LAN must be configured to share the same radio channel.
The card/adapter provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated
wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration shown in Fig 2.1. A group of
WLAN PC users and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each WLAN PC in a
BSS can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.
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An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a WLAN equipped PC to a wired
LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range for 2 WLANs PCs. Since the Access
Point is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure
LAN is double shown in Fig 2.3.
The use of a unique ID in a BSS is essential. All WLAN equipped PCs configured without
roaming options in independent BSS must be configured with a BSS ID corresponding to the
Access Point used in the BSS. Check your Access Point for its BSS ID or use the Access Point
Utility program to determine the BSS ID. The infrastructure wireless LAN configuration is
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appropriate for enterprise-scale wireless access to a central database, or as a wireless application
for mobile users.
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More than one BSS can
be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS) shown in Fig 2.4. The continuous network
allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All WLAN PCs and Access Point within one ESS
must be configured with the same ESS ID.
Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, it is recommended to select a feasible radio
channel and optimum Access Point position. Proper Access Point positioning combined with a
clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
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Section 3. Installation Overview
This section provides a quick step-by-step guide on how to install your WaveBuddy WLAN
Access Point. Please follow the steps described below.
1. Power on the computer.
2. Install the drivers and application:
Step 1.
Insert the given Installation CD into your CD-ROM driver. Unless you have
deactivated the autorun feature of the window, the screen shown as below should
appear automatically. If this screen doesn’t appear automatically, you can access
the installation by clicking the
drop-down box provided type
CD-ROM drive). Alternately, double-click “My Computer” and double-click the
Autorun.exe
and go to
icon in the folder that appears or browse to your CD-ROM drive
D:\WLAN Access Point\AP Utility\
Autorun
D:\Autorun.exe
button and choosing
and click on the
(where D: is the letter of your
Run
Setup.exe
. In the
.
Step 2.
Click the “
installation process.
Install AP Utility
” button to start the driver and application
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Step 3.
Follow the installation instructions from the InstallShield Wizard by pressing the
Next
“
” button.
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Step 4.
Give the destination path where the application will be installed. To set the path
of your choice, select “
Browse
” and click “
Next
”.
Step 5.
Select a program folder and then select “
Next
”.
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Step 6. Finish the installation. If prompted for reboot, select “Yes”.
3. Connect and operate the Access Point
Adjust the Access Point antennas.
Connect the Ethernet cable from the wired 10/100 Ethernet LAN to the Ethernet connector on
the Access Point. (Make sure to do this before
you apply power to the Access Point).
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Ethernet cable
Note:
When you connect the Ethernet cable from the wired 10/100 Ethernet network card of
LAN
PC to the Ethernet connector on the Access Point, you must use crossover Ethernet
cable.
Ethernet cable
(crossover)
Connect the power supply adapter by inserting the power pack connector into the power
receptacle on the back of the Access Point.
Read the MAC address from the label on the bottom of the Access Point (for example:
00-0B-10-02-00-1C).
From your system administrator obtain:
The ESSID for your radio network.
If not connected to a DHCP server, a unique IP address for the Access Point. If the Access
Point is not on the same subnet as your PC, a default gateway address and subnet mask.
Note: The “Add New Hardware Wizard” automatically loads the Drivers when the USB
cable connects to the Wireless-AP.
4. Associate an IP address with the Access Point
If you are connected to a DHCP server and the DHCP Client button on the Access Point is
enabled, the server will automatically assign an IP address when you connect the Access
Point to your network. You must identify the assigned address by using the Find Access Point
option in the SNMP Configuration Utility (SNMP Manager).
If you are not connected to a DHCP server and the AP is on the same subnet as your PC, you
can use the ARP/Ping commands to assign an IP Address to the AP. The default IP address of
the WaveBuddy-AP is
Note:
More detailed information is available in this User Guide, Section 4: “Setting the IP
Address of the Access Point”.
192.168.98.11
with a Subnet Mask of
255.255.255.0
.
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Section 4. Setting the IP Address of the
Access Point
The first step in using the WaveBuddy-AP is to set its IP Address. The default IP address of the
WaveBuddy-AP is
done through the Ethernet/Wireless port by using a combination of ARP/Ping commands and the
SNMP Configuration Utility application (SNMP Manager), or by using the network DHCP server.
It also can be done through the USB port by using the DFU Utility application (AP Utility)
192.168.98.11
with a Subnet Mask of
4.1 Using the Ethernet Port/Wireless Port
You can set the AP IP Address using the ARP/Ping commands or by using the network DHCP
server.
4.1.1 Using ARP/Ping commands
In order to set the AP IP Address you first need to know the AP MAC Address (the MAC
Address of the AP is indicated on the back of the AP board). Follow the steps below to give the
AP a temporary IP Address at the beginning (Step A) and then save the IP Address through the
SNMP Configuration Utility application (SNMP Manager)(Step B).
Step A:
1. Connect an Ethernet station and the AP on the same subnet
that is to connect the AP and the Ethernet station to the same hub. You need to check if the
station IP Address and the Subnet mask are configured properly. Also, the new IP Address
for the AP must correspond to the Subnet mask.
2. Open an MS-DOS Prompt window and enter a static route in the ARP table for the new IP
Address you want to assign. Use the ARP -s command to do that:
ARP -s “new-IP-Address” "AP-MAC-Address"
For example
3. Ping the AP, using its new IP Address.
For example
If you get a ping reply, then the IP Address has been temporarily set. In order to set it
permanently you need to proceed to Step B without powering off
Step B:
1. Open the SNMP Configuration Utility application (SNMP Manager).
2. Connect to the AP by selecting the “Connect to Access Point” option under the “File” menu.
Type the IP Address of the AP (which has been temporarily set in Step A) in the panel which
appears, type “
combo-box and then press OK. The AP Configuration application will inform you that the AP
has been found and that all the configuration values have been successfully retrieved.
: ARP -s 192.168.98.33 00-0B-10-02-00-1C
: ping 192.168.98.33
public
” at the Community field, select “
255.255.255.0
. The simplest way to accomplish
Administrator
. This procedure can be
the AP.
” in the Authority
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3. Select the Setup | Bridge | IP Configuration. Type the IP Address of Step A in the
configuration window that appears. Confirm the validity of the other values (MAC Address
and IP Mask), and select the Primary Port that determines the AP’s MAC Address and IP
Address and press “OK”.
4. Save the configuration by selecting
File | Download Changes
. The IP Address of the AP has
now been set permanently.
4.1.2 DHCP client
If DHCP client is enabled, the IP Address field displays the IP Address that was dynamically
assigned to the AP by the network DHCP server. The IP Mask field displays the IP Mask utilized
by the network DHCP server. Select the Primary Port, which is the interface that determines the
DHCP server, and press “OK”. If the network server failed to give an IP Address to the AP, then
the AP IP Address is the default one.
4.2 Using the USB Port
This procedure requires the use of the DFU Utility application (AP Utility) that can be used only
through the USB port. When you connect the WaveBuddy-AP to the USB port for the very first
time, the operating system will automatically detect the device since the driver has been already
installed during the installation process.
Plug the USB cable to the WaveBuddy-AP USB port. Run the DFU Utility application and select
the “Configuration” button (Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1.
DFU Utility application (AP Utility)
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In the window that appears, press the “Get” button if you want to view the current IP Address
(Figure 4-2). If you want to set a new IP Address, first select the parameter “Eth_IP_Address”,
then press the “Modify” button and then type the new IP Address that appears in the window.
Press the “Set” button for the changes to take effect.
Figure 4-2.
Bridge Configuration
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Section 5. Access Point Configuration
The WaveBuddy-AP configuration can be done either through the Ethernet/Wireless port by
using the SNMP Configuration Utility (SNMP Manager) application and Web Browser, or
through the USB port by using the DFU Utility application (AP Utility).
5.1 Using the SNMP Configuration Utility application
Before using the SNMP Configuration Utility (SNMP Manager) application for configuring the
WaveBuddy-AP, verify that the WaveBuddy-AP’s IP Address has been set following the
procedure described in the Section 4 “Setting the IP Address of the Access Point”. The default IP
address of the WaveBuddy-AP is
5.1.1 Connecting to the Access Point
On the window task bar, choose
SNMP Configuration Utility to open the application.
File menu:
Connect to Access Point -
type its IP Address in the panel that appears (Figure 5-1). Then, type the appropriate
password in the Community field (see Section 5.1.2 • Setup menu • Authorization
option. The default password is "
Administrator Authority in the Authority combo-box. User Authority allows you to
view but not to set or save changes to the AP Configuration, while Administrator
Authority allows you to either view or set changes to the AP Configuration. Press
“OK” to finish.
The File Menu contains the following options:
192.168.98.11
Start | Programs | WaveBuddy WLAN Access Point Utilities |
Using this option you can directly connect with the AP. First,
with a Subnet Mask of
public
"). Finally, you have to select either User or
255.255.255.0
.
Figure 5-1. Connecting to the Access Point
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This option allows you to find and connect with an AP without the
necessity of knowing its IP Address. Choose this option in order to find the APs
available for connection (Figure 5-2). Select one of the available APs and press
“Connect”. Figure 5-1 appears indicating the IP Address of the selected AP and
prompting you to select Authority and to write the appropriate password at the
community field. Then press “OK”.
Figure 5-2.
Find the available Access Points
In case of a successful connection to the AP, the following window appears (Figure
5-3). Press “OK”.
Figure 5-3.
Access Point found
In case of an unsuccessful connection you receive the following message (Figure 5-4):
Figure 5-4.
Access Point not found
If the above error message appears, you need to check if the AP has the desired IP
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Address and is connected to the network. In order to check the validity of the IP
Address you need to ping the AP.
Firmware Upgrade –
Please refer to Section 6 “Access Point Firmware Upgrade” for
more details.
Exit -
Help menu:
Terminates the application.
Provides on-line help about the application.
5.1.2 Configuring the Access Point
When the connection has been successfully established, you will get a message in the left bottom
corner indicating as “Get Configuration done” and on the right bottom corner as the “IP Address”
of the connected AP.
File menu: The file menu contains the following enabled options:
Close Connection AP -
Terminates the connection with the AP.
Download Changes -
When all the desired values of the parameters have been set you
are able to download the changes (save the changes) to the AP by selecting this option.
Refresh -
Renews the display.
Options -
Defines the polling interval according to which the AP Configuration polls the
AP in order to update the statistics and the Associated Stations List.
Exit -
Setup menu:
Terminates the connection with the AP and exits the application.
As soon as the connection has been established, you are able to start
viewing or setting the AP parameters. Under the “Setup” menu, there are the following
submenus (Figure 5-5):
Bridge -
Under the “Bridge” submenu, there are two options:
IP Configuration: By choosing this option the window of Figure 5-5 appears. The “IP
Address” and “IP Mask” can be modified through “IP Configuration”, if DHCP client is
not enabled. If DHCP client is enabled the IP Address field displays the IP Address that
was dynamically assigned to the AP by the network DHCP server and the IP Mask field
displays the IP Mask utilized by the network DHCP server.
Additionally you have to select the Primary Port, which is the interface that determines
the DHCP server. Also, you can select which port (Ethernet Port and/or Wireless Port)
will be used for the AP configuration.
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If you make any changes, you need to select “Download Changes” under the “File” menu
in order to save them.
Table 5-1.
Bridge IP Configuration Parameters
Parameters Description
MAC Address Unique 48-bit, hard-coded Media Access Control
address known as the station identifier.
IP Address
IP Mask
Network-assigned Internet Protocol address of the
Access Point.
Four sets of three digits that divide a network into
subnetworks.
Figure 5-5.
Filtering:
(Figure 5-5).
Under this window you can set the filtering options that the AP will use
Bridge IP Configuration and Filter Options
IP Filtering:
protocol will be filtered out.
Only the IP protocol packets will pass through the WLAN and any other
Broadcast Forwarding:
The AP should not forward broadcast traffic to the air.
Send Back Broadcast:
The AP should not send back to the air broadcast traffic
received from the air.
Send Back Unicast:
from the air.
Wireless LAN -
The AP should not send back to the air unicast traffic received
Under this submenu the following three options are available (Figure
5-6).
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