AirLive WHA-5500CPE-PCBA User Manual
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HA-5500CPE
802.11a Multi-Function
Outdoor CPE
User’s Manual
Declaration of Conformity
802.11a Multi-function Outdoor AP
is in conformity with
Clause Description
Broadband Radio Access Network(BRAN); 5GHz high
(2005-03) performance RLAN; Harmonized EN Covering essential
requirements of Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Electromagnetic compatibility(EMC) standard for radio equipment and
HIPERLAN equipment
Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of low power
Electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related
to human exposure to electromagnetic field (10MHz – 300GHz)
-General public
Safety for information technology equipment including electrical
business equipment
Manufacturer/Importer
Position/ Title : Vice President
OvisLink Corp.
5F., NO.6, Lane 130, Min-Chuan Rd.,
Hsin-Tien City, Taipei County, Taiwan
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■ EN 300 328 v1.7.1
(2006-10)
Wideband transmission equipment operating in the 2.4GHz ISM band
And using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Part 1：technical
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Date： 2007/10/4
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Declare that the product
AirLive WHA-5500CPE
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OvisLink Corp. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirLive
WHA-5500CPE je ve shodě se základními
požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními
směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede OvisLink Corp. erklærer herved,
at følgende udstyr AirLive WHA-5500CPE
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt OvisLink Corp., dass sich das
Gerät AirLive WHA-5500CPE in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen
Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG
befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab OvisLink Corp. seadme
AirLive WHA-5500CPE vastavust direktiivi
1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Hereby, OvisLink Corp., declares that this AirLive
WHA-5500CPE is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente OvisLink Corp. declara
que el AirLive WHA-5500CPE cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ OvisLink Corp. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ
ΟΤΙ AirLive WHA-5500CPE ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ
ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ
1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente OvisLink Corp. déclare que
l'appareil AirLive WHA-5500CPE est conforme
aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive
1999/5/CE
Con la presente OvisLink Corp. dichiara che
questo AirLive WHA-5500CPE è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar šo OvisLink Corp. deklarē, ka AirLive WHA5500CPE atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK
būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem
noteikumiem.
Härmed intygar OvisLink Corp. att denna AirLive
WHA-5500CPE står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
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Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
nl
Nederlands [Dutch
mt
Malti [Maltese]
hu
Magyar
[Hungarian]
pl
Polski [Polish]
pt
Português
[Portuguese]
sl
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
sk
Slovensky [Slovak]
fi
Suomi [Finnish]
Íslenska [Icelandic]
no
Norsk [Norwegian]
Šiuo OvisLink Corp. deklaruoja, kad šis AirLive WHA5500CPE atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Hierbij verklaart OvisLink Corp. dat het toestel AirLive
WHA-5500CPE in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen
van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Hawnhekk, OvisLink Corp, jiddikjara li dan AirLive
WHA-5500CPE jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u
ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fidDirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Az OvisLink Corporation kijelenti, hogy az AirLive
WHA-5500CPE megfelel az 1999/05/CE irányelv
alapvető követelményeinek és egyéb vonatkozó
rendelkezéseinek.
Niniejszym OvisLink Corp oświadcza, że AirLive
WHA-5500CPE jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
OvisLink Corp declara que este AirLive WHA5500CPE está conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
1999/5/CE.
OvisLink Corp izjavlja, da je ta AirLive WHA5500CPE v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
OvisLink Corp týmto vyhlasuje, že AirLive WHA5500CPE spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
OvisLink Corp vakuuttaa täten että AirLive WHA5500CPE tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin
muiden ehtojen mukainen
Hér með lýsir OvisLink Corp yfir því að AirLive WHA5500CPE er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
OvisLink Corp erklærer herved at utstyret AirLive
WHA-5500CPE er i samsvar med de grunnleggende
krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
A copy of the full CE report can be obtained from the following address:
OvisLink Corp.
5F, No.6 Lane 130,
Min-Chuan Rd, Hsin-Tien City,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
This equipment may be used in AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK,
SI, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO, TR
Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Copyright Statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
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otherwise without the written consent of OvisLink Corp.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features .................................................................................................................1
1.3 Wireless Operation Modes .....................................................................................2
1.3.1 Access Point Mode......................................................................................2
1.3.2 Repeater Mode............................................................................................3
1.3.3 WDS Bridge Mode.......................................................................................3
1.3.4 Client Infrastructure Mode ...........................................................................4
1.3.5 Client Ad Hoc Mode.....................................................................................4
1.3.6 WISP Router Mode......................................................................................5
1.4 Set up the device....................................................................................................5
1.4.1 STAT IC IP....................................................................................................5
1.4.2 AUTOMA TIC IP............................................................................................6
2. Install the 802.11 A Access Point.............................................................7
2.1 What’s in the box?..................................................................................................7
2.2 Hardware Installation..............................................................................................8
2.2.1 Mounting Configuration..............................................................................10
2.2.2 Antenna polarization..................................................................................11
2.3 Configuration steps...............................................................................................12
2.4 Set up a wireless client as a DHCP client.............................................................13
3. Basic Configuration.................................................................................14
3.1 Setup wizard.........................................................................................................15
3.1.1 TIME SETTINGS.......................................................................................15
3.1.2 DEVICE IP SETTINGS..............................................................................16
3.1.3 WIRELESS SETTINGS.............................................................................17
3.1.4 FINISH SETUP WIZARD AND SAVE YOUR SETTINGS..........................23
3.2 Advanced settings.................................................................................................24
3.2.1 PASSWORD SETTINGS...........................................................................24
3.2.2 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT.........................................................................25
3.2.3 SNMP Settings..........................................................................................26
3.2.4 MAC FILTERING SETTINGS....................................................................28
3.2.5 OPERATIONAL MODE..............................................................................28
3.3 Access Point Mode Settings.................................................................................30
3.3.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................31
3.3.2 SSID Settings............................................................................................32
3.3.3 QoS Settings .............................................................................................33
3.3.4 RADIUS Settings.......................................................................................34
3.4 Repeater Mode Settings.......................................................................................35
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3.4.1 AP Node Settings.......................................................................................35
3.4.2 Repeater Node Settings ............................................................................37
3.4.3 Repeater Node Local service Settings.......................................................38
3.4.4 Repeater Advance Wireless Setting..........................................................38
3.4.5 QoS Settings .............................................................................................40
3.4.6 RADIUS Settings.......................................................................................41
3.5 WDS Bridge Mode Settings..................................................................................42
3.5.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................43
3.6 Client Infrastructure Mode Settings.......................................................................44
3.6.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................45
3.7 Client Adhoc Mode Settings..................................................................................46
3.7.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................46
3.8 WISP Router Mode Settings.................................................................................47
3.8.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................47
3.8.2 WISP Router DHCP Server Settings.........................................................49
3.8.3 Multiple DMZ .............................................................................................50
3.8.4 Virtual Server Settings...............................................................................51
3.8.5 Special Applications...................................................................................52
3.8.6 IP Filtering Settings....................................................................................53
3.8.7 IP Routing Settings....................................................................................54
3.9 ACK Timeout Setup ..............................................................................................55
4. Manage the WHA-5500CPE.....................................................................57
4.1 Device Status........................................................................................................57
4.2 System Log...........................................................................................................58
4.3 Wireless Client Table ............................................................................................58
4.4 Radio Table...........................................................................................................59
4.5 Site Survey ...........................................................................................................59
4.5.1 Signal survey.............................................................................................60
4.6 Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................61
4.7 Configuration Save and Restore ...........................................................................62
4.8 Factory Default .....................................................................................................63
4.9 Reboot System.....................................................................................................63
4.10 What if you forgot the password? .......................................................................64
5. Specifications...........................................................................................65
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1. Introduction
1. Introduction
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1.1 Overview
The WHA-5500CPE is a wireless access-point based on IEEE 802.11a 5-GHz radio
technologies. It contains an 802.11a wireless interface and one half/full-duplex 10/100 LAN
interface. Moreover, WHA-5500CPE features a total of 6 wireless modes: Access Point,
Repeater, WDS Bridge, Client Infrastructure, Client Ad Hoc and WISP Router.
To address growing security concerns in a wireless LAN environment, different levels of
security can be enabled in WHA-5500CPE:
To disable SSID broadcast to restrict association to only those client stations that are
already pre-configured with the correct SSID
To enable WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) 64, 128, or 152-bit encryption to protect
the privacy of your data.
Support of Access List Control to allow you to grant/deny access to/from specified
wireless stations
Provisioning of centralized authentication through RADIUS Server.
WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key) for home users to provide
authentication, data integrity, and data privacy.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) works with a RADIUS server to provide stronger
authentication as well as data integrity and privacy.
1.2 Features
Compliant with 802.11a and Super A™ standards with roaming capability.
Supports 6 wireless multi-function modes: Access Point, Repeater, WDS Bridge, Client
Infrastructure, Client Ad Hoc and WISP Router.
Static assignment or DHCP client to set the device IP address.
Multiple security measures: SSID hiding, Access Control List, WEP based encryption
(64, 128, 152 bits), enhanced Security with 802.1x using a primary and a backup
RADIUS Server with/without dynamic WEP keys, WPA-PSK, WPA, and WPA2.
Extensive monitoring capability such as event logging, traffic/error statistics monitoring.
Support of remote logging.
Easy configuration and monitoring through the use of a Web-browser based GUI,
SNMP commands from a remote SNMP management station, and UPnP for users to
automatically discover the device.
Setup Wizard for easy configuration/installation.
Configuration file download and restore.
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Firmware upgradeable.
1.3 Wireless Operation Modes
A group of wireless stations communicating with each other is called a Basic Service Set
(BSS) and is identified by a unique SSID.
When a WHA-5500CPE is used, it can be configured to operate in the following network
configurations.
1.3.1 Access Point Mode
When configured in the Access Point mode, the WHA-5500CPE allows a group of wireless
stations to communicate with each other through it. Such a network is called an
Infrastructure BSS.
The WHA-5500CPE further provides bridging functions between the wireless network and
the wired LAN network.
When multiple access points are connected to the same LAN segment, stations can roam
from one WHA-5500CPE to another without losing their connections, as long as they are
using the same SSID. See the diagram below.
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1.3.2 Repeater Mode
In Repeater mode, the WHA-5500CPE set as a repeater extends the range of wireless
LAN.
1.3.3 WDS Bridge Mode
When configured to operate in the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Mode, the
WHA-5500CPE provides bridging functions between the LAN behind it and separates
LANs behind other APs’ operating in the WDS mode. The system will support up to eight
APs in a WDS configuration.
Note that a WHA-5500CPE runs in the WDS mode can also support wireless stations
simultaneously. See the diagram below:
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1.3.4 Client Infrastructure Mode
In Client Infrastructure mode, the WHA-5500CPE is connected to a computer and acts like
a wireless station, so that the computer can wirelessly access the other network’s services,
such as Internet.
1.3.5 Client Ad Hoc Mode
In Client Ad Hoc mode, WHA-5500CPE is connected to a computer and acts like a wireless
station, so that the computer can wirelessly share files and printers with other wireless
stations.
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1.3.6 WISP Router Mode
1. Introduction
In WISP Router Mode, WHA-5500CPE is connected to several computers and acts like a
Client mode AP. With IP sharing function, the computers can share the WISP connection
via WHA-5500CPE.
1.4 Set up the device
The WHA-5500CPE can be managed remotely by a PC through either the wired or wireless
network. To do this, the WHA-5500CPE must first be assigned an IP address, which can be
done using one of the following two methods.
1.4.1 STATIC IP
The default IP address of the LAN interface of an WHA-5500CPE is a private IP address of
192.168.1.1, and a network mask of 255.255.255.0. This means IP addresses of other
devices on the LAN should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.
This IP address can be modified to either a different address in this same subnet or to an
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address in a different subnet, depending on the existing network settings (if there is any) or
user’s preferences.
1.4.2 AUTOMATIC IP
The WHA-5500CPE can also be configured to “obtain” an IP address automatically from a
DHCP server on the network. This address is called “dynamic” because it is only
dynamically assigned to the device, which may change depends on the IP assignment
policy used by the DHCP server on the network. Since the IP address in this case may
change from time to time, this method is not recommended - unless the user uses UPnP or
other management tools that do not depend on a fixed IP address.
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2. Install the WHA-5500CPE
2. Install the 802.11A
Access Point
2
This section describes the installation procedure for the WHA-5500CPE. It starts with a
summary of the content of the package you have purchased, followed by steps of how to
power up and connect the WHA-5500CPE. Finally, this section explains how to configure a
Windows PC to communicate with the WHA-5500CPE.
2.1 What’s in the box?
The WHA-5500CPE package contains the following items:
One WHA-5500CPE main unit
One 48V 0.4A DC power adapter with a splitter
Wall Mounting kit
One CD of the WHA-5500CPE Quick Star Guide
WHA-5500CPE Mounting Kits PoE Kits
Regarding to the specification of each application, the PoE Ethernet cable is not included in
the package.
You may choose outdoor specification Ethernet cable according to the length you need.
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2.2 Hardware Installation
Please take the device unit from the color box, a scroll driver, an Ethernet cable with
adequate length according to your application.
Step 1: A scroll driver and Ethernet
Cable, four screws and WHA-5500CPE
main unit
Step 2: Open the housing of
WHA-5500CPE
Step 3: Turn the WHA-5500CPE to
another side, the RJ-45 jack is at the
middle of LEFT side of main board.
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Step 4: Plug one side of RJ-45 cable
into the Ethernet port.
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Step 5: Put the Ethernet cable along the
module, till the exit (at the bottom of
Housing).
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Step 6: Make sure that the other side of
Ethernet cable is out of housing. Close
the housing.
Step 7: Scroll up 4 screws well. Be
careful, this is very important; it could
protect your device against the water.
Step 8: Plug the Ethernet to the PoE “P
+ DATA OUT” jack of injector.
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Step 9: Plug the power cord of adaptor
into the injector “POW
ER IN” port.
Step 10: Plug the Data Ethernet cable to
the port “DATA IN” of injector.
2.2.1 Mounting Configuration
Pole mount
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
Antenna body - 1pc
2
M6 washer(φ
3
M6 S/W - 6 pcs
4
M6-16 screw - 4 pcs
5
M-Shaped mounting - 1 pc
6
Lock frame - 1 pc
7
M6 washer(φ
8
M6-60 screw - 2 pcs
9
5"/32-16 screw - 4 pcs
10
Plastic anchor - 4 pcs
16mm
12mm
) - 4 pcs
) - 2 pcs
7
3
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Wall mount
1
2
3
4
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2. Install the WHA-5500CPE
1
Antenna body - 1pc
2
M6 washer(φ
3
M6 S/W - 6 pcs
4
M6-16 screw - 4 pcs
5
M-Shaped mounting - 1 pc
6
Lock frame - 1 pc
7
M6 washer(φ
8
M6-60 screw - 2 pcs
9
5"/32-16 screw - 4 pcs
10
Plastic anchor - 4 pcs
16mm
12mm
) - 4 pcs
) - 2 pcs
5
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2.2.2 Antenna polarization
Pease install the CPE in the UP RIGHT position only.
Do not put the CPE into water.
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Pease do not tilt the CPE more than 15 degree angle from vertical.
2.3 Configuration steps
This section describes configuration required for the WHA-5500CPE before it can work
properly in your network.
First, it is assumed that in your LAN environment, a separate DHCP server will be available
for assigning dynamic (and often private) IP addresses to requesting DHCP clients.
Additionally, since you need to perform various configuration changes to the
WHA-5500CPE, including the SSID, Channel number, the WEP key, …, etc., it is
necessary to associate a fixed IP address with the WHA-5500CPE, which is why the
WHA-5500CPE will be shipped with a factory default private IP address of 192.168.1.1
(and a network mask of 255.255.255.0).
Therefore, during the system installation time, you need to build an isolated environment
with the WHA-5500CPE and a PC, and then perform the following steps:
Step 1. Manually change the IP address of the PC to become 192.168.1.3.
Step 2. Connect the PC to the WHA-5500CPE via PoE and change its configuration to a
static IP address based on your network environment. For example, if there is a
DHCP server that assigns IP addresses from the range 192.168.23.10 -
192.168.23.254 to DHCP client devices, it can reserve 192.168.23.10 for the
WHA-5500CPE and then the address pool with the DHCP server becomes
192.168.23.11 – 192.168.23.254.
If there is no DHCP server on your network environment, you just have to make
sure that there is no machine in the environment has the same IP address as
another machine.
Please note that after you change the IP address of the ACCESS POINT, the PC
client may not be able to reach the ACCESS POINT. This is because they may no
longer belong to the same IP network address space.
Step 3. Change the setting of the PC back to “obtain IP addresses dynamically”.
Now you can put the WHA-5500CPE and the PC to your network where the DHCP
server is connected. From then on, any wireless client configured to “obtain IP
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addresses dynamically” will work with the AP, with each other, and with devices on
the wired LAN network.
2.4 Set up a wireless client as a DHCP client
The following will give detailed steps of how to configure a PC or a wireless client to “obtain
IP addresses automatically”.
In the case of using a LAN attached PC, the PC must have an Ethernet interface installed
properly, be connected to the WHA-5500CPE either directly or through an external LAN
switch, and have TCP/IP installed and configured to obtain an IP address automatically
from a DHCP server in the network.
In the case of using a wireless client, the client must also have an 802.11a wireless
interface installed properly, be physically within the radio range of the WHA-5500CPE, and
have TCP/IP installed and configured to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP
server in the network.
Then perform the following steps for either of the cases above. To configure types of
workstations other than Windows 95/98/NT/2000, please consult the manufacturer’s
documentation.
Step 1. From the Win95/98/2000 Start Button, select Settings, then Control Panel. The
Win95/98/2000 Control Panel displays.
Step 2. Double-click on the Network icon.
Step 3. Check your list of Network Components in the Network window Configuration tab.
If TCP/IP has already been installed, go to Step 8. Otherwise, select Add to install
it now.
Step 4. In the new Network Component Type window, select Protocol. In the new Select
Network Protocol window, select Microsoft in the Manufacturers area.
Step 5. In the Network Protocols area of the same window, select TCP/IP, then click OK.
You may need your Win95/98 CD to complete the installation. After TCP/IP
installation is complete, go back to the Network window described in Step 4.
Step 6. Select TCP/IP in the list of Network Components.
Step 7. Click Properties, and check the settings in each of the TCP/IP Properties window:
Bindings Tab: both Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing
for Microsoft Networks should be selected. Gateway Tab: All fields should be
blank. DNS Configuration Tab: Disable DNS should be selected. IP Address
Tab: Obtain IP address automatically should be selected.
Step 8. With the WHA-5500CPE powered on, reboot the PC/wireless client. After the
PC/wireless client is re-booted, you should be ready to configure the
WHA-5500CPE. See Chapter 3.
The procedure required to set a static IP address is not too much different from the
procedure required to set to “obtain IP addresses dynamically” - except that at the end of
step 7, instead of selecting “obtain IP addresses dynamically, you should specify the IP
address explicitly.
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3 . Basic Configuration
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This section describes the basic configuration procedure for the WHA-5500CPE. It
describes how to set up the WHA-5500CPE for wireless connections, and the configuration
of the local LAN environment. All basic configurations may be effected through a standard
Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. From a PC that has been configured as
described in Chapter 2, enter the IP address of the WHA-5500CPE as the URL in your
browser, e.g. http://192.168.1.1.
The IP address of your PC must be in the same IP subnet as the
WHA-5500CPE.
The Home Page of the WHA-5500CPE screen will appear. Its main menu displays on the
right hand side of the window. The main menu includes the following choices: Setup Wizard,
Device Status, Advanced Settings, System Tools, and Help.
Log On
If you attempt to access a configuration item from the browser menu, an administrator
logon screen, shown below, will appear.
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If you are logging on for the first time, you should use the factory default setting “airlive”.
The password is always displayed as a string of wildcards or dots. Click the LOG ON button
to start the configuration session.
3.1 Setup wizard
The Setup Wizard will guide you through a series of configuration screens to set up the
basic functionality of the device. Every time you modify the settings, remember to click
APPLY button to save the changes.
3.1.1 TIME SETTINGS
Setup Wizard>>Time Settings
After logging on, the Time Settings page appears. The device time is automatically set to
the local time of the management PC at the first time a connection is made. To modify the
device’s time, modify the appropriate fields, then click APPLY.
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3.1.2 DEVICE IP SETTINGS
Setup Wizard>> Device IP Settings
The Device IP Settings screen allows you to configure the IP address and subnet of the
device. Although you can rely on a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the
WHA-5500CPE automatically, it is recommended that you configure a static IP address
manually in most applications.
If you choose to assign the IP address manually, enable the checkbox of “Assign static IP
to this device” and then fill in the following fields
IP Address and IP Subnet Mask: Default values are 192.168.1.1 and 255.255.255.0
respectively. It is important to note that there are similar addresses falling in the standard
private IP address range and it is an essential security feature of the device. Because of
this private IP address, the device can no longer be accessed (seen) from the Internet.
Gateway IP Address: Enter the IP address of your default gateway.
DNS Server: The Domain Name System (DNS) is a server on the Internet that translates
logical names such as “www.yahoo.com” to IP addresses like 66.218.71.80. In order to do
this, a query is made by the requesting device to a DNS server to provide the necessary
information. If your system administrator requires you to manually enter the DNS Server
addresses, you should enter them here.
Click APPLY to go to the next screen.
If you choose to use a DHCP Server to acquire an IP address for the WHA-5500CPE
automatically, enable the checkbox that says, “Use the DHCP client protocol to
automatically get the IP address for this device”. Then click Next to go to the next screen.
Again, as a reminder, it is recommended that your WHA-5500CPE should be assigned a
static IP address in order to make it easy for you to manage the device later on.
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