Accton Technology WA-5001 User Manual

Cheetah WirelessTM 802.11a Access Point - WA5001

Quick Installation Guide

Cheetah WirelessTM 802.11a Access Point

802.11a Wireless Access Point

with 1 10/100Mbps (RJ-45) LAN Port

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Contents

Introduction 1

Package Checklist 1 System Requirements 1

Hardware Description 2

Ethernet Compatibility 2 Radio Characteristics 2 LED Indicators 2

Applications 3

Hardware Installation 4

Software Installation and Configuration 6

Windows Installation (98/Me/NT/2000/XP) 6

Setup Wizard 7

Advanced Setup 11

Identification 12 Channel 12 Performance 13 Synchronization 14 Transmit Threshold 15 TCP / IP Settings 16 Encryption 17

Authentication Type 18 Standard WEP Setup (WEP Default: Disable) 18

Advanced WEP Setup 18 SNMP 19 System 20

Administration 20

Factory Default 20

Upgrade Firmware 20

Status 21

Access Point Status 21

AP Configuration 22

AP SME (Station Management Entity) 22

AP Statistics 22 Connected Station Status 22

Station Configuration 23

Station SME 23

Station Statistics 23

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Contents

Network Configuration and Planning 24

Network Topologies 24 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN (no AP or Bridge) 24 Infrastructure Wireless LAN 25 Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs 26

Troubleshooting 27

Accton Networks 27

Specifications 28

Terminology 31

Introduction

Accton’s Cheetah Wireless 802.11a Access Point (WA5001) provides transparent, wireless high speed data communications for portable or mobile devices equipped with an

802.11a wireless adapter (such as the WN5301). These communications can be between the access point and the wired LAN, between the access point and the wireless network, or within the wireless network.

This offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Using this 802.11a technology, the access point can easily integrate with the existing 10/100 Ethernet LAN.

Package Checklist

The Cheetah Wireless 802.11a Access Point package includes:

• One Cheetah Wireless Access Point (WA5001)

• One 3.3 V DC power adapter

• One installation CD-ROM which includes the User Guide and the 802.11a Utility

Program

• This Quick Installation Guide

Please complete the warranty registration card and return to Accton or register online at:

Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product if there is a need to return it for repair.

System Requirements

Before you install the Wireless Access Point, be sure you meet the following requirements:

• An A/C power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) which will supply power for the access

point

• An available RJ-45 (UTP) port on a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet hub or switch

• 802.11a compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP/IP compatible protocol

installed

• Web browser for configuration

Quick Installation Guide

Hardware Description

Ethernet Compatibility

Accton’s Wireless Access Point can attach directly to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (twisted-pair) Ethernet LAN segments. These segments must conform to the IEEE 802.3 specification.

The access point appears as an Ethernet node and performs a routing function by moving packets from the wired LAN to remote workstations on the wireless infrastructure.

Radio Characteristics

The Wireless Access Point uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and a shared collision domain (CSMA/CA). It operates at the 5 GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) band with turbo mode. Data is transmitted over a half-duplex radio channel operating at up to 72 Megabits per second (Mbps) in the turbo mode, and with a maximum operating range up to 500 m (1650 feet).

LED Indicators

The Wireless Access Point includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.

Power

Ethernet

Link/Activity

Figure 1. Status LEDs

LED Status Description

Power On Indicates that power is being supplied.

Flashing Indicates:

• running a self-test

• loading software program

• system errors (See “Troubleshooting” on page 27)

Ethernet Link/ Activity

(Green)

On Indicates a valid 100 Mbps Ethernet cable link.

Flashing Indicates that the access point is transmitting or

receiving data on the 100 Mbps Ethernet LAN. The flashing rate is proportional to your network activity.

Wireless

Link/Activity

Applications

LED Status Description

Ethernet Link/ Activity

(Amber)

Wireless Link/ Activity

On Indicates a valid 10 Mbps Ethernet cable link.

Flashing Indicates that the access point is transmitting or

On Indicates a valid wireless link.

receiving data on the 10 Mbps Ethernet LAN. The flashing rate is proportional to your network activity.

Applications

The Cheetah Wireless products offer a high speed, reliable, cost-effective solution for 10/100 Mbps wireless Ethernet client access to the network in applications such as:

• Remote access to corporate network information

E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation

• Difficult-to-wire environments

Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ

• Frequently changing environments

Retailers, manufacturers, and banks which frequently rearrange the workplace or change location

• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times

Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites which need temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline and shipping companies which need additional workstations for a peak period. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites.

• Access to databases for mobile workers

Doctors, nurses, retailers, or mobile workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail store or an office campus.

• SOHO (Small Office and Home Office)

SOHO users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.

Quick Installation Guide

Hardware Installation

Figure 2. Top Panel

1. Select the Site general, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of

sight of all wireless devices.

2. Placement of the Wireless Access Point performance. Try to place the access point in a position that can best cover its

BSS (page 25). Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance.

3. Connect the Ethernet Cable through a network device such as a hub or a switch. Connect to the RJ-45 connector

socket on the back panel with category 3, 4 or 5 UTP Ethernet cable and an RJ-45 connector.

– Choose a proper place for your WA5001 Wireless Access Point. In

– Proper placement will improve

Reset

Button

RJ-45

Connector

Figure 3. Rear Panel

3.3 V DC

Power Socket

– The WA5001 can be wired to a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet

Hardware Installation

4. Connect the Power Cable – Connect the power adapter cable to the 3.3 V DC power

socket on the rear panel.

Warning: USE ONLY the power adapter supplied with the WA5001. Otherwise, the

The CD-ROM that comes with the package contains a utility program for the access point. Any updates can be downloaded from Accton’s Web site at:

http://www.acctontech.com.

The WA5001 can be configured over an Ethernet network using RJ-45 cable. You may connect the WA5001 to a network device such as a hub or switch. Then, run the utility program, and configure the WA5001 remotely, as described on the next page.

product may be damaged.

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