AMX WAP250G Users Manual

SAP2315A

802.11b/g Access Point

Management Guide

WA6102-ZZ

Management Guide
Guide

802.11b/g Access Point

IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point

SAP2315A
E062006-EK-R01
FEGFT2315000E

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Initial Configuration 1-1

Logging into the Web Interface 1-1
Using the Setup Wizard 1-2

Chapter 2: System Configuration 2-1

Information 2-3

System 2-3
Client 2-4
Network 2-5
Event Log 2-6

System Settings 2-7

Administration 2-7
Operation Mode 2-8
Reboot System 2-8

Wireless VAP Settings 2-10

Basic 2-10
Channel Setting 2-11
WEP Security 2-11
WPA-PSK Security 2-12

Network Settings 2-14

DHCP Client 2-14
DHCP Server/NAT 2-15

PPPoE 2-17
Time and Log 2-18
Updating Firmware 2-20

Upgrade via the Web Page 2-20

Upgrade via a Remote Server 2-20

Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1

Glossary

Index

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Contents

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Chapter 1: Initial Configuration

The Access Point offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the
configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can
access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer
(version 5.0 or above).

The initial configuration steps can be made through the web browser interface using
the Setup Wizard. It is recommended to make the initial changes by connecting a
PC directly to the access point before installing it in its intended location. The access
point has a default IP address of 192.168.1.20 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
If your PC has an IP address on the same subnet (that is, the PC and access point
addresses both start 192.168.1.x), you can connect immediately to the web
interface. Otherwise, you must first change your PC’s IP address to be on the same
subnet as the access point.

Logging into the Web Interface

In the web browser’s address bar, type the default IP address: http://192.168.1.20.
The web browser displays the access point’s login page.

The User ID is fixed as “admin.” There is no default password, so just leave the
Password box blank and click LOGIN.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you configure a password. If a password is not

configured, the management interface is not protected and anyone that can
connect to the access point may be able to compromise your network security.
For information on configuring a password, see “Administration” on page 2-7.

Figure 1-1. Login Page

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The home page displays the Main Menu. There are two options available, you can
configure the basic features of the access point using the Setup Wizard’s simple
steps, or you can configure all features in detail using the Advanced Setup menu.

Figure 1-2. Home Page

Using the Setup Wizard

There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the access point and provide a
connection for your Wi-Fi phone and network access for other wireless stations.

The Setup Wizard takes you through configuration procedures for the general
network settings, such as IP configuration, wireless network name (Service Set
Identifier), and wireless security. Follow these steps:

1. Launch the Setup Wizard – Click “Start with Setup Wizard” on the home page.

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Using the Setup Wizard

2. Operation Mode Setting – Select an operation mode according to how your

divice will function.

Figure 1-3. Setup Wizard - Network Setting (AP)

There are three operation modes:

• AP — Set the device as an Access Point.

• Repeater — Set the device as a Wireless Repeater to relay messages
between subnetworks that use different protocols or cable types. The Root
AP MAC Address can be assigned manually or selected after click “Scan”.

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Figure 1-4. Setup Wizard - Network Setting (Repeater)

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• Bridge — Set the device as a Wireless Bridge to connect two local-area
networks (LANs), or two segments of the same LAN that use the same
protocol. The Bridge Nodes need to be assigned manually by the user.

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Figure 1-5. Wizard - Network Setting (Repeater)

Using the Setup Wizard

3. Network Setting – Sets the access point’s IP address assignment method and

configures the local Dynamic Host Configuration Prototcol (DHCP) server and
Network Address Translation (NAT) settings.

Figure 1-6. Setup Wizard - Network Setting

There are three basic methods for configuring the access point’s IP address:

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• Dynamic IP — The IP address is assigned automatically from a home

gateway router or other device that has a DHCP server feature.

• PPPoE — The IP address is assigned automatically from an Internet service

provider (ISP) through an ADSL modem using Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet (PPPoE). If your ISP has provided you with a user name and
password, enter these in the corresponding text boxes under PPPoE Setting.

• Static IP — The IP address is assigned manually by the user. This may be

required if your access point is connected to a home gateway router or other
device that does not support a DHCP server.

If you select Static IP, enter an appropriate IP address and subnet mask that are
compatible with your existing network. If a management station exists on
another network segment, then you must enter the IP address for a Default
Gateway that can route traffic between these segments. Also enter the IP
address for the Domain Name Server (DNS) to be used for host-name to IP
address resolution.

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Figure 1-7. Setup Wizard - DHCP Server and NAT Settings

DHCP Server/NAT Setting — This access point includes a DHCP server that

can assign IP addresses to any wireless station or Wi-Fi phone requesting the
service. Addresses are assigned from a common address pool configured on
the access point. You can configure the address pool by specifying start and
end IP addresses.

NAT is a standard method of mapping multiple “internal” IP addresses to one
“external” IP address on devices at the edge of a network. For the access point,
the internal (local) IP addresses are the IP addresses assigned to wireless
clients by the DHCP server, and the external IP address is the IP address
assigned to the access point itself. Note that the access point IP address is
always in a different subnet from the DHCP server pool. The access point uses
the NAT IP settings to route traffic from the wireless interface to the Ethernet
network.

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Using the Setup Wizard

4. Wireless VAP #1 Setting – Sets the wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) and

wireless security encryption key for the VAP#1 network. Note that it is
recommended to restrict one VAP network for only Wi-Fi phones and let all
other wireless stations use the other VAP network.

Figure 1-8. Setup Wizard - Setting the VAP#1 SSID and Security

Enter the SSID, or wireless network name, which all wireless stations must use
to associate with the access point. The SSID is case sensitive and can consist
of up to 32 alphanumeric characters (Default: Skype Zones).

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The access point offers two wireless security options; Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared Key (WPA-PSK). Select the
security you want to use and enter the appropriate encryption key, or select
“none” for no security.

• WEP Key — Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (0 to 9 and A to F) or 5

alphanumeric characters for 64 bit keys, 26 hexadecimal digits or 13
alphanumeric characters for 128 bit keys, and 32 hexadecimal digits or 16
alphanumeric characters for 152 bit keys.

• WPA-PSK Key — Enter as an easy-to-remember form of letters and

numbers. The key must be from 8 to 63 characters, which can include
spaces.

Note: All wireless devices must be configured with the same WEP or WPA-PSK Key

values to communicate with the access point.

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5. Wireless VAP #2 Setting – Sets the wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) and

wireless security encryption key for the VAP#2 wireless network.

Figure 1-9. Setup Wizard - Setting the VAP#2 SSID and Security

Enter the SSID, or wireless network name, which all wireless stations must use
to associate with the access point. The SSID is case sensitive and can consist
of up to 32 alphanumeric characters (Default: Wireless Network - 1).

The access point offers two wireless security options; Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared Key (WPA-PSK). Select the
security you want to use and enter the appropriate encryption key, or select
“none” for no security.

• WEP Key — Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (0 to 9 and A to F) or 5
alphanumeric characters for 64 bit keys, 26 hexadecimal digits or 13
alphanumeric characters for 128 bit keys, and 32 hexadecimal digits or 16
alphanumeric characters for 152 bit keys.

• WPA-PSK Key — Enter as an easy-to-remember form of letters and
numbers. The key must be from 8 to 63 characters, which can include
spaces.

Note: All wireless devices must be configured with the same WEP or WPA-PSK Key

values to communicate with the access point.

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6. Click Finish.

Figure 1-10. Setup Wizard - Finish

7. Click the Reboot button to restart the access point.

Note that the access point will start using any configured new IP settings, which
must be used to access the web management interface.

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