AirLive WH-5400CPE-ESD User Manual

WH-5400CPE

High Power Outdoor Solution

User’s manual

UThe Wireless Technology

Standard

The Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps (108Mbps in Super G mode) within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format you’re your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of cross talk (interference) in signal transmissions. The AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. 802.11g offers the most advanced network security features available today, including: WPA, TKIP, AES and Pre-Shared Key mode.

UPlanning Your Wireless Network

Network Topology

A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network. The wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router. An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and may double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network may be doubled.

Roaming

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same channel and SSID. Before enabling you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.

Network Layout

The AP Access Point has been designed for use with 802.11g and 802.11b products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard, products using these standards can communicate with each other. The Access point is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b adapters, such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers, PCI Card for your desktop PC, and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. These wireless products can also communicate with a 802.11g or 802.11b wireless Print Server. When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, the Access Point’s network port can be used to connect to any of switches or routers.

Installation Considerations

The AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

z Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical

devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

z Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the AP and other network

devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your AP’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

z Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet

thick(.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or

ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

z Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or

aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

Network Topology – AP Mode and Client Mode

Wireless AP

Mode

Network Topology – Gaming Bridge Mode

Peer to Peer

Gaming

Wireless Client

Mode

Ad hoc

Network Topology – Repeater Mode

Wireless

Network Topology – WDS Point to Point Mode

Wireless

Client Mode

Network Topology – WDS Point to Multi-Point Mode

WDS P2MP

Mode

CPE Installation Diagram

Hardware Installation

 Making a Connection

Attention:

he cable distance between the Router and PC/hub/Switch should

not exceed 100 meters.

z Make sure the wiring is correct. In 10Mbps operation, Categ ory

3/4/5 cable can be used for connection. To reliably operate y our network at 100Mbps, you must use Category 5 cable, or better Data Grade. Make sure 4-paired wires are used.

AP Configuration Using Locator

While entering the Locator utility, the Locator will automatically search the AP available on the same network. Locator will show the Device Name, Device Type, IP Address, Ethernet MAC Address and Firmware Version in first page. Before start using Locator, make sure you disable personal firewall installed in you PC. (Ex. Windows XP personal firewall)

To setup the access point, just simply click on the “Setup Wizard” icon and the Locator configuration utility will lead you step by step to finish all the settings. After click on the “Setup Wizard” icon, the first page show up will be “Login”. Please input your user name and password into the column. Default user name and password ex-factory as below:

User Name: Admin Password: (leave blank)

After type in correct user name and password, the utility will lead you into “IP Setting” page. Here you can choose to get IP from a DHCP server or specify IP

address manually. Choose to obtain an IP address from DHCP server if your environment or ISP provide DHCP server. Otherwise, you can manually setup IP address. Keep the default IP setting if you are not familiar with TCP/IP setting.

After you finish IP setting, click on “Next” to continue the configuration.

You may assign any name to the Access Point. Memorable, Unique names are helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network. The device name needs to be less than 32 characters. After verify the name you input and click “Next” to continue the setting.

The following page is operation mode setting. Default operation mode is Access Point, this connects your wireless PCs and devices to a wired network. In most cases, no change is necessary. You can switch operation mode to Wireless Client or Repeater mode depends on y our application. Wireless Client mode can allow AP act as a client within its range. Your Ethernet devices behind the AP can connect to remote AP. Repeater mode is able to talk with one remote access point within its range and retr ansmit its signal. Choose repea ter mode if you want to extend the range of your original AP. Note: due to the built-in internal directional patch antenna, repeater mode and

WDS option do not apply in WH-5400CPE.

Here we choose the AP to work in Access Point mode, and then the utility will ask for SSID, Channel and Wireless Mode. Keep the default value if you do not

have special requirement for these settings.

SSID: airlive Channel: Smart Select Wireless Mode: 2.4GHz 54Mbps (802.11g)

Next page is wireless security setting; you can choose different level of securit y support for your wireless environment here. The default value is “Disable” which means anybody who can receive the wireless signal can link to your access point. Once you choose different security level, your wireless LAN card will also need to have corresponding security set ting as well. Keep default value if you are not familiar with wireless security setting.

With default setting “Disable” may cause your wireless network vulnerable to hacker or even neighbor since there is not any encryption or authentication protect. But this setting will help you to get best connectivity with most wireless

clients available.

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