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AirLive WLA-9000AP PCBA User Manual

WLA
-9000AP
108Mbps 802.11a/b/g Dual Radio Access Point
User’s Manual
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.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction..............................................................................................1
1.1 Overview..............................................................................................1
1.2 Features...............................................................................................1
1.3 Operational Modes ..............................................................................2
1.3.1 Dual WDS bridge mode ...............................................................................2
1.3.2 Dual AP Mode..............................................................................................2
1.3.3 AP + Client Mode.........................................................................................3
1.3.4 AP + WDS bridge Mode...............................................................................3
2. Install the 802.11 A/G Access Point..........................................................4
2.1 What’s in the box? ...............................................................................4
2.2 Hardware Presentation ........................................................................4
2.3 Configuration steps..............................................................................5
2.3.1 Set up a wired connection with Ethernet cable ............................................6
2.3.2 Set up a wireless client as a fixed IP client ..................................................6
3. Basic Configuration...................................................................................8
3.1 Log On .................................................................................................8
3.2 Setup wizard ........................................................................................9
3.2.1 TIME SETTINGS ......................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 DEVICE IP SETTINGS..............................................................................10
3.2.3 OPERATION MODE SETTINGS ............................................................... 11
3.3 Wireless Interface Configuration........................................................13
3.3.1 AP Mode Settings ......................................................................................13
3.3.2 Client Mode Settings .................................................................................23
3.3.3 WDS Bridge Mode Settings .......................................................................28
3.4 ACK Timeout Setup ...........................................................................31
4. Advanced Setting .....................................................................................33
4.1 Password Settings .............................................................................33
4.2 System Management.........................................................................34
4.3 SNMP Settings...................................................................................35
4-4 Multi-SSID Settings............................................................................36
4.5 QoS Settings......................................................................................38
5. Manage the WLA-9000AP......................................................................39
5.1 Device Status.....................................................................................39
5.2 System Log........................................................................................40
5.3 Wireless Client Table .........................................................................40
5.4 Radio Table........................................................................................41
5.5 Site Survey ........................................................................................41
5.5.1 Signal survey.........................................................................................41
5.6 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................43
5.7 Configuration Save and Restore........................................................44
5.8 Factory Default ..................................................................................45
5.9 Reboot System ..................................................................................45
5.10 What if you forgot the password? ....................................................45
6. Specifications.........................................................................................47
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1. Introduction

1. Introduction
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1.1 Overview

The WLA-9000AP is a wireless access-point based on IEEE 802.11a/g 5-GHz and 2.4-GHz radio technologies. It contains an 802.11a/g wireless interface and one half/full-duplex 10/100 LAN interface. WLA-9000AP, with the new 2.0 firmware, features a total of 6 wireless modes: Access Point, Repeater, WDS Bridge, Client Infrastructure, Client Ad Hoc and WISP Router.
Since the 802.11g shares the same 2.4GHz radio band with the 802.11b technology, it can interoperate with existing 802.11b (up to 11Mbps) devices. Therefore, you can reserve your existing investment in 802.11b client cards, and migrate to the high-speed 802.11g standard as your needs grow.
To address growing security concerns in a wireless LAN environment, different levels of security can be enabled in WLA-9000AP:
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, 802.11b and 802.11g, Super A™ and Super G™ standards
with roaming capability.
Dual Wireless interfaces support multi-function modes: Dual Access Point, Dual WDS
Bridge, AP + Client Infrastructure, AP + WDS mode.
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.
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Easy configuration and monitoring through the use of a Web-browser based GUI with
predefined operation mode. 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.
Firmware upgradeable for flexibility to add extra features.

1.3 Operational Modes

There are currently 4 predefined operational modes. Extra operational mode will be added according to the evolution of firmware.
They are:
1. Dual WDS bridge mode
2. Dual AP mode
3. AP + Client mode
4. AP + Bridge mode

1.3.1 Dual WDS bridge mode

When configured to operate in the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Mode, the WLA-9000AP provides bridging functions between LANs physically separated. When configured in the Dual WDS Bridge mode, a WLA-9000AP allows solving discontinuous link due to geographical obstacles, shown as below and extension of distance between two WDS bridge nodes separated by a building.
WLA-9000AP acts in Dual WDS Mode application as repeater of backbone

1.3.2 Dual AP Mode

In Dual AP mode, both wireless interface of WLA-9000AP are set as AP and provide hotspot service on each interface.
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WLA-9000AP acts in Dual AP Mode application to serve wider coverage
This Application provides winder coverage that difficult to be reached with a unique omni antenna by using another adequate antenna such as sector antenna. It’s particularly suitable for WISP to provide stable and high performance link.

1.3.3 AP + Client Mode

In AP + Client operational Mode, WLA-9000AP can be used as the repeater of backbone, it provide the possibility to “chain-up” continuously from one point to another despite of long distance crossing the wide geography.
Multiple WLA-9000AP act in continuous AP-Client Mode application to chain backbone

1.3.4 AP + WDS bridge Mode

Under this operational mode, WDS acts as bridge to pass through data from another remote node as point-to-point data transmission. The other side acts as AP and provides coverage as point-to-multi point service. One device satisfies multiple applications maintaining the performance.
WLA-9000AP acts in AP+WDS Mode application as extension of backbone in long distance.
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2. Install the 802.11 A/G Access Point

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This section describes the installation procedure for the WLA-9000AP. 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 WLA-9000AP. Finally, this section explains how to configure a Windows PC to communicate with the WLA-9000AP.

2.1 What’s in the box?

The WLA-9000AP package contains the following items:
1. One WLA-9000AP main unit
2. One 5.5V 2.5A DC power adapter
3. Indoor detachable Omni Antenna x 2
4. One CD of the WLA-9000AP Quick Start Guide

2.2 Hardware Presentation

2.2.1 Front side introduction
LED # Display Description
1 Power
Solid Green LED while the device is powered on, either by power adaptor or PoE.
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3 WLAN2
4 LAN 1
5 LAN 2
6 LAN 3
Solid Green LED while the device is powered on. Blinking while there is Data transmission, dark when this interface is turn off.
LAN ports status LED, Solid Green LED shows when a port is actively connected, blinking while there is data transmission, turns into dark when this disconnected.
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2.2.2 Back side introduction
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Port # Display
1 WLAN1
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3 RESET
4 LAN 3/PoE
5 LAN 2
6 LAN 1 LAN port 1
7 WLAN2 Detachable antenna with R-SMA connector.
Power
Adaptor
Detachable antenna with R-SMA connector. 2 indoor 2dBi antennas are delivered.
5.5V 2.5A power supply adaptor delivered with product.
Reset button for rebooting and reset device as default facory value.
LAN port 3 and PoE port. It can be plug 802.3af compliant PoE as power and data supply.
LAN port 2
Description

2.3 Configuration steps

This section describes configuration required for the WLA-9000AP before it can work properly in your network.
Set up the device
The WLA-9000AP can be managed remotely by a PC through either the wired or wireless network. To do this, the WLA-9000AP must first be assigned an IP address, which can be done using one of the following 2 methods.
WLA-9000AP’s Factory default value IP
The default IP address of the LAN interface of an WLA-9000AP 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 address in a different subnet, depending on the existing network settings (if there is any) or user’s preferences.
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First, you need to perform various configuration changes to the WLA-9000AP, including the SSID, Channel number, the WEP key, …, etc., it is necessary to associate a fixed IP address with the WLA-9000AP, which is why the WLA-9000AP 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 WLA-9000AP and a PC, and then perform the following steps.

2.3.1 Set up a wired connection with Ethernet cable

In the case of using a LAN attached PC, the PC must have an Ethernet interface installed properly, be connected to the WLA-9000AP either directly or through an external LAN switch, and have TCP/IP installed and configured as fixed IP and same subnet mask scope as the AP.
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.
Manually change the IP address of the PC to become 192.168.1.3. To do this , move your mouse and high light the node device (please go to your network device such as Ethernet card), right click on your mouse. Click Properties, and check the settings in each of the TCP/IP Properties window. Select fixed IP and assign the IP as 192.168.1.3 and subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.
Step 3. Once you have modified the PC’s IP as same network scope as the default IP of
WLA-9000AP, you can then open a browser and start to configure the AP by typing the default IP address into the URL line.
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.

2.3.2 Set up a wireless client as a fixed IP 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 wireless client, the client must also have an 802.11a/b/g wireless interface installed properly, be physically within the radio range of the WLA-9000AP, and have TCP/IP installed and configured as fixed IP and same subnet mask scope as the AP.
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
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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.
Manually change the IP address of the PC to become 192.168.1.4 and Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.
Step 8. With the WLA-9000AP powered on, reboot the PC/wireless client. After the
PC/wireless client is re-booted, you should be ready to configure the WLA-9000AP. 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 WLA-9000AP. It describes how to set up the WLA-9000AP 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 WLA-9000AP 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 scope as the WLA-9000AP.
The Home Page of the WLA-9000AP 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.

3.1 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.

3.2 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.

3.2.1 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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3.2.2 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 WLA-9000AP 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 WLA-9000AP 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 WLA-9000AP 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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3.2.3 OPERATION MODE SETTINGS

Setup Wizard>>Operation Modes >> “Current Operation Mode”
There are two levels of setting while set the device: the operational mode and the detail parameter of each wireless interface under current operation mode.
To start, please select first the “Operational Mode” under Setup Wizard, to choose an operational mode, click on radio button and “APPLY”.
Once you decide the operation mode, please press “APPLY” to validate your choice. The screen will show appear as below according to your choice:
On this page, left lower side appears current operational mode. It’s easy to switch between operation mode selection and detail parameter setting page: click on “Operational Mode” to return to Operational mode selection list; if you want to return the detail parameter setting page without modifying current operational mode, click on current operation mode, current parameter detail page will appear again.
Click here to modify operational mode
Current operational mode
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