Abocom Systems 802.11b Users Manual

802.11b Access Point

User’s Guide

FCC Certifications

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with 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 can be determined 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.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This device and its antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20cm between the radiator and your body.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

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Table of Content

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1

FEATURES ............................................................................................................................. 1

PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................ 2

Solid.................................................................................................................................. 2

FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS............................................................................................... 4

Wireless AP....................................................................................................................... 4

Hardware Connection............................................................................................................5

About the Operation Modes..................................................................................................6

ACCESS POINT MODE............................................................................................................ 6

BRIDGE MODE ...................................................................................................................... 7

CLIENT MODE (INFRASTRUCTURE) ....................................................................................... 8

CLIENT MODE (AD-HOC) ...................................................................................................... 9

Configuration........................................................................................................................ 10

LOGIN.................................................................................................................................. 10

STATUS................................................................................................................................11

System............................................................................................................................. 11

System Log......................................................................................................................12

Statistics.......................................................................................................................... 13

Active Clients..................................................................................................................13

WIRELESS............................................................................................................................ 15

Basic Settings..................................................................................................................15

Advanced Settings........................................................................................................... 16

Security........................................................................................................................... 20

Access Control................................................................................................................ 22

Site Survey ...................................................................................................................... 23

WDS Setting.................................................................................................................... 24

TCP/IP................................................................................................................................26

Basic...............................................................................................................................26

Web Redirection ............................................................................................................. 27

SNMP.............................................................................................................................. 28

OTHER................................................................................................................................. 31

Upgrade Firmware......................................................................................................... 31

Reboot............................................................................................................................. 31

Save/Reload Settings....................................................................................................... 32

Password ........................................................................................................................34

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INTRODUCTION

The Wireless 802.11b Access Point is an IEEE802.11b co mpliant access point, which
provides a powerful high-speed wireless connection for compatible wireless-enabled
devices into the network with the freedom to roam.

This Access Point provides 64/128bit WEP encryption, WPA and IEEE802.1x which
ensures a high level of security to protects users’ data and privacy. The MAC Address
filter prevents the unauthorized MAC Addresses from accessing your Wireless LAN.
Your network security is therefore double assured.

The web-based management utility is provided for easy configuration that your wireless
network connection is ensured to be always solid and hassle free.

Features

• Support WPA.

• Support AP client mode.

• Support WDS for bridge mode.

• Support data rate automatic fallback.

• Automatic channel selection.

• Client access control.

• Support 802.1x/Radius client with EAP-MD5, TKIP encryption.

• Support IAPP.

• Adjustable Tx power, Tx rate, and SSID broadcast.

• Allow WEP 64/128 bit.

• Support SNMP v1/v2.

• Web redirection for unauthorized clients.

• Web interface management.

• Support System event log and statistics.

• MAC filtering.

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Parts Names and Functions

1. Front Panel: (LED Indicators)

LED Indicator

Power

WLAN

LAN

Status

Solid

Dim/ Flashing

Turns green when the device is turned
on.
Turns green when this device is
connected to a network equipment. The
green light will vanish once a wireless
LAN card is connected to the device.
10M:Turns yellow when the LAN port
is connected with 10M Ethernet cable.
100M: Turns green when the LAN port
is connected with 100M Ethernet cable.

Table 1: LED Indicators

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Dim when no power is
applied.
Flashing when this device
is sending/receiving data

Flashing when this device
is sending/receiving data

b

2. Rear Panel: Connection Ports

Port/button Functions

DC 5V
LAN
ANTENNA

Connects the power adapte r plug
Connects to Ethernet

2.5dBi 1/4 λ dipole antenna with reverse SMA
connector

REBOOT

Use a pin-shape item, for example a pin tip, to press this
button to re­properly.

oot this device when the device stop working

Table 2: Connection Ports

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Factory Default Settings

Setting Wireless Access Point

Device Name
SSID Default value: 802.11bAP

Channel
WEP Default value: Disabled
IP Address



Wireless AP

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192.168.100.252

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HARDWARE CONNECTION

Note: Before you starting hardware connection, you are advised to find an appropriate
location to place the Access Point. Usually, the best place for the Access Point is at the
center of your wireless network, with line of straight to all your wireless stations. Also,
remember to adjust the antenna; usually the higher the antenna is placed, the better will
be the performance.

1. Connect to your local area network: connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet

port of this Wireless Access Point, and the other end to a hub, switch, router, or
another wireless access point.

2. Power on the device: connect the included AC power adapter to the Wireless Access
Point’s power port and the other end to a wall outlet.

3. Configure your PC: Make sure your local PC(s) has wireless network adapter
installed.

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ABOUT THE OPERATION MODES

This device provides four operational applications with Access Point, Bridge, Client
(Ad-hoc) and Client (Infrastructure) modes, which are mutually exclusive.

This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you
want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even
change the mode of operation, you can use the web-based utility provided by the
manufacturer as described in the following sections.

Access Point Mode

When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with
wireless network adapter) to a wired network. All stations can have the Internet access if
only the Access Point has the Internet connection.

See the sample application below.
To set the operation mode to Access Point, please go to “Wireless JBas ic Settings”, in

the “Mode” field click the down arrow b to select AP mode.

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Bridge Mode

Refer to the illustration below. While acting as Bridges, AP1 (with Station 1 being
associated to) and AP2 (with Station 2 being associated) can communicate with each other
through wireless interface (with WDS). Thus Station 1 can communicate with Station 2
and both Station 1 and Station 2 are able to access the Internet if only AP1 or AP2 has the
Internet connection.

To set the operation mode to Bridge, please go to “Wireless JBasic Settings”, in the
“Mode” field click the down arrow b to select AP mode. And go to “Wireless JWDS
Settings” to enable WDS.

Note:
To act as Bridge, both AP1 and AP2 must have WDS enabled and add each other as its

WDS Access Point. (e.g. Add AP2’s MAC address to AP1’s “WDS AP List” and vice
versa)

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Client Mode (Infrastructure)

If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s
connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless
interface.

Refer to the illustration below. This station (AP1 plus the connected computer 1) can
associate to another Access Point (AP2), and then can have the Internet access if the other
Access Point (AP2) has the Internet connection.

To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Wireless JBasic
Settings”, in the “Mode” field click the down arrow b to select Client mode, and then
select “Network Type” as “Infrastructure”.

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Client Mode (Ad-hoc)

If set to the Client (Ad-hoc) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it is
connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless
interface. You can share files and printers between wireless stations (PC and laptop with
wireless network adapter installed).

See the sample application below.
To set the operation mode to Client (Ad-hoc), please go to “Wireless JBasic Settings”,

in the “Mode” field click the down arrow b to select Client mode, and then select
Network Type as “Ad-hoc”.

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