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Actiontec 802AA User Manual

802AA
User Guide
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Contents
Preface ...............................................................vii
About this Document ..................................................................................vii
Audience ...................................................................................................viii
Additional Resources.................................................................................viii
Regulatory Compliance Information............................................................ ix
1. Introduction.................................................................. 1-1
Package Contents....................................................................................... 1-1
System Requirements................................................................................. 1-2
2. Access Point Physical Description............................... 1-1
Top Panel................................................................................................... 1-1
Rear Panel.................................................................................................. 1-3
1. AP Web Server .......................................................... A-2-2
Accessing the AP Web Server................................................................. A-2-2
Configuration Windows......................................................................... A-2-4
General Configuration Window............................................................. A-2-5
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General Advanced Configuration Window............................................ A-2-8
Shared Key Configuration...................................................................... A-2-8
Per Station Privacy Configuration Window..........................................A-2-10
Script Configuration Window ..............................................................A-2-12
Firmware Update Configuration Windows ..........................................A-2-14
Statistics Windows...............................................................................A-2-15
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Preface
The intent of this document is to familiarize you with the Actiontec Access Point (AP) Reference Design, its physical characteristics, setup, configuration, and usage. AP hardware developers should refer to the AP Reference Design Functional
Specification, AP Hardware Design Guide, AP Reference Design Board Layouts, AP Reference Design Schematics, and AP Reference Design Bill of Materials. AP software developers should refer to the AP Programmer’s Guide. Both the AR5110 Data Sheet and the AR5210 Data Sheet will provide valuable AR5000 chipset
reference for both hardware and software developers. After reading this user’s guide, you should be able to install, configure, control,
and maintain the Actiontec AP Reference Design provided as part of an Actiontec Evaluation or Developer’s Kit.
a. About this Document
This document consists of the following chapters and appendixes:
Chapter 1 Introduction—Describes the Access Point package
contents and system requirements.
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Chapter 2 AP Network Attachment and Configuration—
Appendix A AP Web Server—Describes the use of the web
2. Access Point Physical Description—Provides a physical description of the Access Point.
Describes the Access Point network connections and initial software configuration.
server to configure the Access Point.
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b. Audience
The intended audience for this user’s guide is evaluators and developers of AP products. The reader is assumed to have conceptual and practical knowledge about AP concepts, features, and functions. This guide relies on the reader’s familiarity with APs in general, while discussing the specific characteristics of the Actiontec AP Reference Design.
c. Additional Resources
Actiontec Reference Design hardware, software, and documentation contain proprietary information of Actiontec Electronics, Inc., and are provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure, and are also protected by copyright law. Reverse engineering of this hardware, software, or documentation is prohibited.
If you are working with an Actiontec Developers Kit, the following resources should be referenced regarding topics that are not addressed in this document:
1. AR5110 Radio-on-a-Chip for 5-GHz Wireless LANs data sheet
2. AR5210 MAC/Baseband Processor for IEEE 802.11a 5-GHz Wireless LAN data sheet
3. AP Reference Design Functional Specification
4. AP Hardware Design Guide
5. AP Reference Design Bill of Materials
6. AP Reference Design Board Layouts
7. AP Reference Design Schematics
8. CLI Quick Reference
9. AP Programmer’s Guide
10. STA User’s Guide
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If you are using an Actiontec Evaluation Kit, you may receive a subset of these documents.
d. Regulatory Compliance Information
This section contains Regulatory Compliance Information for the AP.
i. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC regulations require this product to be used indoors to
reduce the potential for harmful interference. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65
to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage to this device.
ii. FCC Warning
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., as well as ICES 003 B/ NMB 003 B. 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 undesirable operation.
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:
11. Reorient or relocate the radio/TV receiving antenna.
12. Increase the separation between the equipment and the radio/TV receiver.
13. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio/TV receiver is connected.
14. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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iii. RF Exposure Requirements
While this device is in operation, a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters must be maintained between the radiating antenna and the body of all persons exposed to the transmitter in order to meet the FCC RF exposure guidelines.. Installers and end-users must follow the installation instructions provided in this user guide.
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1.
Introduction
Actiontec AP Reference Design implements an IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN (WLAN) AP or data-oriented Residential Gateway (RG) on a single PCB. This Reference Design is intended to provide high-level information to designers who want to develop a manufacturing-ready product, or architect a new product based on the Actiontec AR5000 802.11a wireless LAN chipset and the Motorola MPC8245 Power PC processor.
Detailed information regarding the Actiontec AR5110 and AR5210, Motorola MPC8245 processor, National Semiconductor DP83185 Ethernet controller, Micron SDRAM, and Intel Flash memory devices can be found in the appropriate vendor datasheets or by contacting the appropriate company.
The Actiontec AP Reference Design hardware together with AP Reference Design software provide an IEEE 802.11a Access Point supporting up to 128 IEEE 802.11a station associations including the AP itself. Rates of 6 to 54 Mbps are supported in standard IEEE 802.11a mode, and 12 to 72 Mbps in Actiontec turbo mode. All transmission rates are supported across the 5.15 to 5.35 GHz spectrum.
e. Package Contents
The Actiontec AP Reference Design is provided in a completely enclosed plastic housing with two antennas (180° swivel motion), a power supply, and a serial cable for use in AP software configuration. The AP Reference Design contains a single 10/100 Ethernet port. Use an RJ-45 cable Ethernet cable (not provided by
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AP Network Connections in Chapter 3 for information on connecting the AP to your LAN.
f. System Requirements
The AP contains a small boot executive that allows the main operating system software to be downloaded using the Ethernet port over an FTP connection. The Operating system software can also reside in the Flash memory of the AP, which allows booting without the need to download the operating system from the host PC over an FTP connection. A configuration file is created in Flash memory to store user configurable parameters such as WEP keys. A terminal or PC with an Ethernet connection is required to perform the initial Operating system software loading operation, as well as AP configuration. A freeware FTP server (“a­ftp.exe”) is included on the Actiontec distribution CD in the \utils directory.
Actiontec Electronics provides an FTP site you can use to evaluate the firmware update capabilities of the AP for test purposes only. By default, Actiontec Electronicswill set to NULL the default address of the FTP connection. Contact Actiontec Electronics for the location of the FTP site containing test firmware.
Use the updateparam command to enter parameters for your image and FTP site. Refer to the AP Programmer’s Guide for information on the updateparam command.
WARNING: You must confirm that your End User License Agreement (EULA )
covers upgrades to the firmware. The Reference Design upgrade code permits direct upgrades of the AP from the configuration screen. As a precaution, you should also use the EULA as your FTP startup text in the event some of your users log in manually.
You can also use the AP Web Server for firmware updates. Refer to Appendix A, Firmware Update Configuration Windows for information on the web server.
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2. Access Point Physical
Description
This section provides an overview of the physical characteristics of the Actiontec Reference Design Access Point (AP).
G. Top Panel
The top panel of the AP provides 3 LEDs for status indication, and a pair of side­mounted antennas that rotate 180° for alternative reception positioning and compact packaging.
WARNING: To ensure compliance with FCC FR exposure requirements,
position the AP so that its antenna is separated by at least 20 centimeters (cm) from all persons.
Refer to Table 1-1 for a description of the functionality of each LED.
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