Atlantis NetFly AP4 WN User Manual

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INDEX

1. Product Overview ............................................................................. 10

1.1 System Requirements ................................................................ 11

1.2 Package contents ....................................................................... 11

1.3 Front LEDs ................................................................................ 11

1.4 Rear panel and ports .................................................................. 12

1.5 Cabling ...................................................................... 13

1.6 Factory Default Settings ............................................................. 13

1.7 TCP/IP Configuration.................................................................. 14

Windows 2000................................................................................. 14

Windows XP ....................................................... 15

Windows VISTA ............................................................................... 15

Configuring PC (Windows 7) ........................................................... 15

2. Configuring NetFly AP4 ..................................................................... 16

2.1 Browser configuration ................................................................ 16

2.2 Switching between Operating Modes ........................................... 17

3. WEB Configuration ............................................................................ 19

3.1 System ....................................................................... 19

3.1.1 Status ......................................................................... 20

3.1.2 Schedule ..................................................................... 21

3.1.3 Event Log ................................................................... 22

3.1.4 Monitor ....................................................................... 23

3.1.4.1 Switching between Operating Modes ............................ 25

3.1.4.2 Access Point Operating Mode ....................................... 26

3.1.4.2.1 Status ......................................................................... 27

3.1.4.2.2 Basic ........................................................................... 28

3.1.4.2.3 Advanced .................................................................... 30

3.1.4.2.4 Wireless Security Mode ................................................ 32

3.1.4.2.4.1 Security Disabled ......................................................... 32

3.1.4.2.4.2 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) ................................... 34

3.1.4.2.4.3 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / Pre-shared Key ............. 37

3.1.4.2.4.4 WPA RADIUS (802.1x) ................................................. 39

3.1.4.2.5 Filter ........................................................................... 41

3.1.4.2.6 Client List .................................................................... 42

3.1.4.2.7 VLAN .......................................................................... 43

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3.1.4.2.8 WMM (Wireless Multimedia) ......................................... 43

3.1.4.3 Client Bridge Operating Mode ....................................... 44

3.1.4.3.1 Status ......................................................................... 45

3.1.4.3.2 Basic ........................................................................... 45

3.1.4.3.3 Advanced .................................................................... 47

3.1.4.3.4 AP Profile .................................................................... 48

3.1.4.3.4.1 Manage AP Profile ....................................................... 48

3.1.4.3.5 WMM (Wireless Multimedia) ......................................... 49

3.1.4.4 WDS Operating Mode .................................................. 50

3.1.4.4.1 Status ......................................................................... 51

3.1.4.4.2 Basic ........................................................................... 51

3.1.4.4.3 Advanced .................................................................... 54

3.1.4.4.4 WMM (Wireless Multimedia) ......................................... 55

3.1.4.5 Repeater Operating Mode ............................................ 57

3.1.4.5.1 Status ......................................................................... 58

3.1.4.5.2 Basic ........................................................................... 58

3.1.4.5.3 Advanced .................................................................... 61

3.1.4.5.4 Wireless Security Mode ................................................ 63

3.1.4.5.4.1 Security Disabled ......................................................... 63

3.1.4.5.4.2 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) ................................... 64

3.1.4.5.4.3 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / Pre-shared Key ............. 66

3.1.4.5.5 Filter ........................................................................... 68

3.1.4.5.6 Client List .................................................................... 69

3.1.4.5.7 WMM (Wireless Multimedia) ......................................... 69

3.2 Network ...................................................................... 70

3.2.1 Status ......................................................................... 70

3.2.2 LAN / DHCP Client, Server ............................................ 70

3.3 Management ............................................................... 72

3.3.1 Admin ......................................................................... 72

3.3.2 SNMP .......................................................................... 73

3.3.3 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................... 74

3.3.4 Restore to Factory Default ........................................... 75

3.3.5 Backup Settings ........................................................... 76

3.3.6 Restore Settings .......................................................... 76

3.3.7 Reset .......................................................................... 76

3.4 Tools .......................................................................... 77

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3.4.1 Time Setting ............................................................... 77

3.4.2 Diagnosis .................................................................... 78

4. Support ............................................................................................ 79

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A: Troubleshooting ............................................................... 80

A.1 Using LEDs to diagnose problems ............................................... 80

A.1.1 Power LED ............................................................................. 80

A.1.2 LAN LED ................................................................................. 80

A.2 WEB Configurator ...................................................................... 80

A.4 Login Username e Password ....................................................... 81

A.5 LAN Interface ............................................................................ 81

A.6 Frequently Asked Question ......................................................... 82

APPENDIX B: Country Channel List ........................................................ 85

APPENDIX C: Technical Features ........................................................... 86

A02-AP4-WN(v1.0)_ME01 (July 2010)

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Copyright Statement

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher. Windows™ 98SE/2000/ME/XP/VISTA are trademarks of Microsoft® Corp. Pentium is trademark of Intel. All copyright reserved. The Atlantis logo is a registered trademark of Atlantis. All other names mentioned mat be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Subject to change without notice. No liability for technical errors and/or omissions.

Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use

Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments for example:

 On board of airplanes, or  In an explosive environment, or  In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or

In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific organizations or environments (e.g. airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please ask for authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment.

Regulatory Information/disclaimers

Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the

manufacturer may void the user‟s authority to operate the equipment. The

Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, of the substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. CE Mark Warning In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

identified as harmful

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Location

Frequency Band (MHz)

Power (EIRP)

Indoor (no restriction)

2400-2483,5

100mW(20dBm)

Outdoor

2400-2454 2454-2483,5

100mW(20dBm) 10mW(10dBm)

CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely: Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Gr eece, Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels.

CE/EMC Restriction of Liability

The product described in this handbook was designed, produced and approved according to the EMC-regulations and is certified to be within EMC limitations. If the product is used in an uncertified PC, the manufacturer undertakes no warranty in respect to the EMC limits. The described product in this handbook was constructed, produced and certified so that the measured values are within EMC limitations. In practice and under special circumstances, it may be possible, that the product may be outside of the given limits if it is used in a PC that is not produced under EMC certification. It is also possible in certain cases and under special circumstances, which the given EMC peak values will become out of tolerance. In these cases, the user himself is responsible for compliance with the EMC limits.

Declaration of Conformity

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Directive 1999/5/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. After assessment, the equipment has been found to comply with the following standards: EN 300.328 (radio), EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 (electromagnetic compatibility) and EN 60950 (safety). This equipment may be used in all European Union contries and in all countries applying Directive 1999/5/CE, without restriction, with the exception of the following countries:

France (FR):

within the frequency bans listed on the chart. For more info, consult the website

www.art-telecom.fr.

When this equipment is used outdoors, output power is limited to

Italy(IT):

Luxembourg:

For more info, consult the website

General authorization requie for network and service supply.

www.comunicazioni.it

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Norway (NO):

of 20 km from the center of Ny Alesund.

Russia (CCP):

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby We declare that this product is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive “Electromagnetic Compatibility” and 1999/5/CE within CE Marking Requirememnt.

CE Declaration is available on the web site www.atlantis-land.com.

procedures of this equipment

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol printed on the unit label or unit packaging indicates that this equipment must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste but it should be collected separately. The waste of electric and electronic equipment must be treated separately, in order to ensure that hazardous materials contained inside the equipment are not buried thereby providing potential future problems for the environment and human health. Moreover, it will be possible to reuse and recycle some parts of the waste of electric and electronic equipment, contributing to reduce the quantities of waste to be disposed of and the depletion of natural resources. As user of this equipment, you are responsible to return this waste of electronic equipment to an authorised collection facility set up by your Municipality. More detailed information on your nearest collection centre can be obtained from your Municipality or from other competent local entities. If you are replacing the old equipment with a new equivalent product, the distributor must take-back the old equipment free of charge on a one-to one basis as long as the equipment is of equivalent type and fulfilled the same functions as the supplied equipment. Your rôle in participating to the separate collection of waste of electric and electronic equipment is essential to ensure that environmental protection and

This subsection does not apply for geographical area within a radius

only for indoor application.

Important information for the correct recycle/treatment

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CE Logo with attention Mark ( ) aren‟t fully compliant with minimum dimensions requirement to European Directive due to limited sticker area.

WEEE BIN Logo ( ) isn‟t fully compliant with minimum dimensions requirement to European Directive due to limited sticker area.

Atlantis suggest to vistit the web site www.atlantis-

land.com in order to retrieve update manual, techsheet

and driver.

Before starting, take a few minutes to read this manual. Read all of instructions and save this manual for later reference.

human health objectives connected to a responsible treatment and recycling activities are achieved.

PS.: The above mentioned information are reported herewith in compliance with Directive 2002/96/CE, which requires a separate collection system and specific treatment and disposal procedures for the waste of electric and electronic equipments (WEEE). For further and more detailed information, we invite you to visit our website at www.atlantis-land.com

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Thank You for choosing an Atlantis Product. For more detailed instructions on configuring and using the NetFly AP4, please refer to the online manual into CD.

1. Product Overview

IEEE 802.11n Wireless

Thanks to its embedded Access Point, based on the most recently 802.11n specifications, is possible to create high performance WLANs with extended coverage. NetFly AP4 is designed to operate in every working environment (domestic or SoHo). No more dead zones and high speed (up to 6 times than traditional IEEE802.11b/g networks) are the most impressive characteristics of this innovative wireless technology, that ensure excellent throughtput performances merging with total freedom of mobility. The chipsets fully support Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and the IEEE802.1x (Supplicant function in CB mode) security standards in hardware and high-speed encryption engines with no performance degradation.

Multi-Function Access Point

The WDS (up to 4 AP) feature makes the device an ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in offices or other workplaces. A pair of Wireless Multi-Function APs operating under Bridge mode to act as the bridge that connect two Ethernet networks or Ethernet enabled clients together. Repeater Mode is able to extend the effective range and coverage of the wireless network. Last but not least the AP will be a Wireless Ethernet Adapter transforms any Ethernet-enabled (Console, Pinter, DLNA player, TV, NAS) devices to have the wireless function. When Router function is enabled, it is possible to add between the 2 interfaces, Wireless and Ethernet, different services (NAT, firewall and QoS).

Virtual AP

The device supports up to 4 SSIDs (client isolation) with VLAN tag that allows NetFly to perform as multiple virtual access points. Wall Plug mount and compact size for an easy installation.

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LED

MEANING

PWR

Lit Blue when power is plugged in and the system is ready.

1.1 System Requirements

Before installing Router, your PC should meet the following:

 TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC  Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape

Navigator 6.0 or later

1.2 Package contents

Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future. The package should contain the following items:

 NetFly AP4  Power Adapter AC-DC (12V, 1A)  UTP cat. 5 cable (RJ-45 connector), 2 dBi Antenna  Quick Start Guide (English, Italian and French)  Cd-Rom contained manual  Warranty Card & WEEE Disclaimer

If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer as soon as possible.

1.3 Front LEDs

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LAN

Lit when connected to Ethernet device (Blue for 10/100Mbps) Blinking when data transmit/received.

WLAN

Flashes when sending/receiving data. Lit blue when the wireless connection is established

PORT

MEANING

DC-IN

Connect the supplied power adapter to this jack.

RJ45(LAN)

Connect an UTP Ethernet cable to one of the four LAN ports when connecting to a PC or an office/home network of 10Mbps or 100Mbps.

Reset

After the device has turned on, press it to reset (10 seconds or above) the device will be restored to factory

default settings (this is used when you can not login to the router, e.g. forgot the password)

R-SMA

Connect the supplied Antenna here.

1.4 Rear panel and ports

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1.5 Cabling

First you must connect the product to the RJ45 ports the PCs of your Lan or others Switch. In the end connect the DC Adapter to the socket then to the NetFly AP4. Once you‟ve done all the connections the product will carry on immediately a autotest (120 seconds). With the power source on, once the device is connected, the Power, LAN and WLAN port LEDs will light up indicating a normal status. If the LAN Port‟s Link indicator does not light up then check the RJ-45 cable if it is firmly feed to the RJ45 port, while the LAN is link up to the Switch/Hub, the LAN port‟s LED will light up. The control LEDs of the device are clearly visible and the status of the network link can be seen instantly.

1.6 Factory Default Settings

The Wireless Multi-Function Access Point can be configured with your Web browser. The product provides a very easy and user-friendly interface for configuration.

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When NetFly AP4 works as Access Point/Bridge the IP

192.168.1.1.

This section describes the configuration required by LAN-attached PCs that communicate with the Wireless Multi-Function Access Point, either to configure the device or for network access. These PCs must have an Ethernet interface (or wireless adapter) installed properly, be connected to the Wireless Multi-Function Access Point either directly or through an external repeater hub or by wireless, and have TCP/IP installed and configured with a fixed IP address that must be in the same subnet of the Wireless Multi-Function Access Point. The default IP address of the Wireless Multi-Function Access Point is 192.168.1.2 and subnet mask is

255.255.255.0. For example, when the default network address of the default IP address of the AP is 192.168.1.1, then the manager PC should be set at 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 5 and 254), and the default subnet mask is

255.255.255.0.

Please follow the steps below for PC‟s network environment installation. First of all, please check your PC‟s network components. The TCP/IP protocol stack and

Ethernet network adapter must be installed. If not, please refer to MS Windows related manuals. Before you configure this Wireless Multi-Function Access Point, you need to know the following default settings:

 Username:admin  Password: atlantis  IP LAN address: (192.168.1.2), Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0)  DHCP Server: disable  Mode: Client Bridge

1.7 TCP/IP Configuration

Windows 2000

 Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click

on Network and Dial-up Connections.

 Double-click LAN Area Connection.  In the LAN Area Connection Status window, click Properties.  Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.  Select Use the Following IP Address (EG IP=192.168.1.5 and subnet

Mask=255.255.255.0).

 Click OK to finish the configuration.

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Windows XP

 Go to Start / Control Panel (in Classic View). In the Control Panel,

double-click on Network Connections.

 Double-click LAN Area Connection.  In the LAN Area Connection Status window, click Properties.  Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.  Select Use the Following IP Address (EG IP=192.168.1.5 and subnet

Mask=255.255.255.0).

 Click OK to finish the configuration.

Windows VISTA

 Go to Start -> Control Panel (in Classic View). In the Control Panel,

double-click on Network and Sharing Center icon.

 Click Manage Network connections then double-click Local Area

Connection and click Properties.

 Click Continue (Windows needs your permission to continue).  Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.  Select Use the Following IP Address (EG IP=192.168.1.5 and subnet

Mask=255.255.255.0).

 Click OK to finish the configuration. 

Configuring PC (Windows 7)

 Go to Start / Control Panel (select Large/Small Icon). In the Control

Panel, double-click on Network and Sharing Center icon.

 Click Change Adapter Settings then double-click Local Area Connection

(or Wireless) and click Properties.

 Click Continue (Windows needs your permission to continue).  Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.  Select Use the Following IP Address (EG IP=192.168.1.5 and subnet

Mask=255.255.255.0).

 Click OK to finish the configuration.

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2. Configuring NetFly AP4

2.1 Browser configuration

Open the web browser, enter the local port IP address of this NetFly AP4, which default at 192.168.1.2, and click Go to get the login page.

The default username is admin, password atlantis and click OK to continue. At the configuration homepage, the left navigation pane where bookmarks are provided links you directly to the desired setup page, including:

 System  Wireless  Network  Management  Tools  Logout

Click on the desired item to expand the page with all settings in the main navigation panel.

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2.2 Switching between Operating Modes

Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see five options: Operation Mode, Status, Schedule, Event Log, and Monitor. Click on Operation Mode. A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the change to take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.

 Client Wireless (Operation Mode=Client Bridge, Router Function=disable):

transforms any Ethernet-enabled (Console, Pinter, DLNA player, TV, NAS) devices to have the wireless function.

 Client Wireless Router (Operation Mode=Client Bridge, Router

Function=disable): In order to configure NetFly AP4 as a Router, select Access Client Bridge with Router function from the Operating Mode drop-down list.

 Access Point (Operation Mode=Access Point, Router Function=disable): In

order to configure NetFly AP4 as an Access Point, select Access Point from the Operating Mode drop-down list. IP is 192.168.1.1

 Router (Operation Mode=Access Point, Router Function=enable): In order to

configure NetFly AP4 as a Router, select Access Point with Router function from the Operating Mode drop-down list. IP is 192.168.1.1

 WDS Bridge (Operation Mode=WDS Bridge): The WDS (up to 4 AP) feature

makes the device an ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in offices or other workplaces. A pair of Wireless Multi-Function APs operating under Bridge mode to act as the bridge that connect two Ethernet networks or Ethernet enabled clients together. IP

is 192.168.1.1

 Universal Repeater (Operation Mode=Repeater):NetFly AP4 is able to

extend the effective range and coverage of the wireless network.

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A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the change to take effect. Click on the OK button to continue For more detailed instructions on configuring and using the NetFly AP4, please refer to the online manual into CD.

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3. WEB Configuration

3.1 System

the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see five options: Operation Mode, Status, Schedule, Event Log, and Monitor. Each option is described in detail below.

 Click on the System link on

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3.1.1 Status

 Click on the Status link under the System drop-down menu. The status

page displays a summary of current system settings. Information such as operating mode, system up time, firmware version, serial number,

kernel version and application version are displayed in the „System‟

section. LAN IP address, subnet mask, and MAC address are displayed in

the „LAN‟ section. In the „WLAN‟ section, the frequency, channel is

displayed. Since this device supports multiple-SSIDs, the details of each SSID, such as ESSID and its security settings are displayed in the „SSID_#‟ section.

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3.1.2 Schedule

 Click on the Schedule link in the navigation menu. Prior to setting

schedule, time zone must be set in the Tools menu. Schedules can be created to specify the occasions to enforce the rules.

 For example, if you want enable power saving on Mon-Fri from 3pm to

8pm, you could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and enter a Start Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm.

 Click on the Add button to add a new schedule. .

 Schedule Description: Specify a name for the schedule.  Service: Select a service.  Days: Select the days at which you would like the schedule to be

effective.

 Time of Day: Place a check in the All Day box if you would like the

schedule to be active for 24 hours. If you do not use the 24 hours option, you may specify a start time and end time.

 Click on the Apply button to add this schedule into the list.

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3.1.3 Event Log

 Click on the Event Log link on the navigation menu. The device

automatically records important events in its internal memory. Order records will be over-written by the latest ones when it is out of internal memory.

 Save: Click on the Save button to save the log into a text file on your

computer.

 Clear: Click on the Clear button to clear the log on the screen.  Refresh: Click on the Refresh button to refresh the log.

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3.1.4 Monitor

 Click on the Monitor link in the navigation drop-down menu. This page

displays the transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired (LAN & WAN) and wireless interface. You may change the auto-refresh time by selecting the number of seconds from the drop-down list.

Click to view the history records.

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3.1.4.1 Switching between Operating Modes

 Each of the operating modes offers different features. In order to switch

the operating mode, select it from the System >> Operation Mode

 A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in

order for the change to take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.

 Please wait while the device counts down and restarts into the new

operating mode.

 Each of the operating modes is described in detail in this chapter. Refer

to the following sections for each operating mode:

o 3.2.4.2 Access Point Operating Mode o 3.2.4.3 Client Bridge Operating Mode o 3.2.4.4 WDS Bridge Operating Mode o 3.2.4.5 Repeater Operating Mode

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3.1.4.2 Access Point Operating Mode

 In order to configure the

device as an Access Point, select Access Point from the Operating Mode drop-down list.

 A dialog box will appear to

notify you that the system will restart in order for the change to take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.

 Please wait while the

device counts down and restarts into the new operating mode.

 Once the device has

restarted into Access Point mode, you will see a new drop-down menu with nine options which are: Status, Basic, Advanced, Security, Filter, WPS, Client List, VLAN, and WMM. Each of the options is described in detail below.

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3.1.4.2.1 Status

 Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This

page will display the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel , Security and BSSID (MAC address)

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3.1.4.2.2 Basic

 Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page

will display the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC address).

 Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio.  Mode: This drop-down list is fixed to AP as this is the Access Point

operating mode.

 Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For

example, if you are sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the performance of the wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.

 ESSID#: This device allows up for four SSIDs, select the SSID# that

you would like to configure from the drop-down list.

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 ESSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of

the wireless network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32 characters.

 Auto Channel: The device can automatically select the clearest channel

in the environment. If auto channel is disabled, then you must select a channel from the drop-down list.

 Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels

available are based on the country‟s regulation. A wireless network uses

specific channels in the wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients. Some channels in your area may have interference from other electronic devices. Choose the clearest channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network.

 Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

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3.1.4.2.3 Advanced

 Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This

page allows you to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, transmit power, DTIM Period, etc.

 Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be

fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346. The default value is 2346.

 RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS

mechanism to maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the performance. Specify a value between 0 and 2347. The default value is 2347.

 Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to

synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1024. The default value is set to 100 milliseconds.

 DTIM Period: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next

window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has buffered broadcast or multicast m essages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Period value.

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Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings are between 1 and 10.

 Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list,

however, it is recommended to select auto. This is also known as autofallback.

 N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-

down list, however, it is recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.

 Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to

improve the efficiency of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This is also known as auto-fallback.

 Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum

performance it is recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.

 CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always enabled, auto, or

disabled. By enabled CTS, the Access Point and clients will wait for a „clear‟ signal before transmitting. It is recommended to select auto.

 Tx Power: You may control the transmit output power of the device by

selecting a value from the drop-down list. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage area of the wireless network.

 Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

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3.1.4.2.4 Wireless Security Mode

 Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. To

protect your privacy this mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2, and 802.1x RADIUS. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security. The following section describes the security configuration in detail.

3.1.4.2.4.1 Security Disabled

 Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.

 ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible

to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.

 Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list.

This is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcasted of your signal coverage. If encryption is set to NONE, users will be able to access the AP without authentication. When this is disabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.

 WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of

Service (QoS) feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM under the Wireless dropdown menu.

 Encryption: Select Disable from the drop-down list.  Enable 802.1x Authentication: Place a check in this box if you would

like to use RADIUS authentication. This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate wireless clients. Wireless clients should have

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established the necessary credentials before attempting to authenticate to the Server through this Gateway. Furthermore, it may be necessary to configure the RADIUS Server to allow this Gateway to authenticate

users. You will then be required to specify the RADIUS Server‟s IP

address, port, and password.

 Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

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 Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.  WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security

protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.

 WEP is less secure as compares to WPA encryption. To gain access to a

WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you use for password. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption.

 The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption

requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is automatically generated when WEP is enabled.

3.1.4.2.4.2 WEP (Wired

Equivalent Privacy)

 ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible

to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.

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 Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list.

This is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.

 WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of

Service (QoS) feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM under the Wireless dropdown menu.

 Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list.  Authentication Type: Select Open System, Shared Key, or auto.

Authentication method from the drop-down list. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the AP. The device requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the access point. If the challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access point allows the requesting device to authenticate. It is recommended to select Auto if you are not sure which authentication type is used.

 Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the

drop-down list.

 Key Type: Select a key type from the drop-down list. 128-bit encryption

requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember.

 Default Key: You may choose one of your 4 different WEP keys from

below.

 Encryption Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys.  Enable 802.1x Authentication: Place a check in this box if you would

like to use RADIUS authentication. This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate wireless clients. Wireless clients should have established the necessary credentials before attempting to authenticate to the Server through this Gateway. Furthermore, it may be necessary to configure the RADIUS Server to allow this Gateway to authenticate

users. You will then be required to specify the RADIUS Server‟s IP

address, port, and password.

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 Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

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3.1.4.2.4.3 WPA (Wi-Fi

Protected Access) / Pre-shared Key

 Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.  WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is designed to improve upon the security

features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature which makes sure that keys haven‟t been tampered with.

 ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible

to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.

 Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list.

This is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.

 WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of

Service (QoS) feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM under the Wireless dropdown menu.

 Encryption: Select WPA pre-shared key from the drop-down list.  WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encryption algorithm

used to secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if the access point is also set to use only AES.

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 Pre-shared Key Type:: The Key Type can be passphrase or Hex

format.

 Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63

alphanumeric characters in ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at both ends of the wireless connection. It cannot be shorter than eight characters, although for proper security it needs to be of ample length and should not be a commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are unique for each wireless client.

 Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

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3.1.4.2.4.4 WPA RADIUS

(802.1x)

 Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.  WPA encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve

upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature which makes sure that keys haven‟t been tampered with.

 This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate wireless clients.

Wireless clients should have established the necessary credentials before attempting to authenticate to the Server through this Gateway. Furthermore, it may be necessary to configure the RADIUS Server to allow this Gateway to authenticate users.

 ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible

to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.

 Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list.

This is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.

 WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of

Service (QoS) feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM under the Wireless dropdown menu.

 Encryption: Select WPA RADIUS from the drop-down list.

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 WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encryption algorithm

used to secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if the access point is also set to use only AES.

 RADIUS Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the RADIUS

server.

 RADIUS Server Port: Specify the port number of the RADIUS server,

the default port is 1812.

 RADIUS Server Password: Specify the pass-phrase that is matched

on the RADIUS Server.

 Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

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3.1.4.2.5 Filter

You will be able to block out connections from unauthorized MAC Address by setting filter policy.

 Check on the Enable Wireless MAC Filtering  Type in Description as a note for your own reference  Enter the MAC address that you allow for accessing to your device  Press Add to apply the policy  Click Apply for the setting to take effect

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3.1.4.2.6 Client List

 Click on the Client List link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This

page displays the list of Clients that are associated to the Access Point.

 The MAC address and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click

on the Refresh button to refresh the client list

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3.1.4.2.7 VLAN

 Click on the VLAN link under the Wireless drop-down menu. A VLAN

(Virtual LAN) is a group of hosts with a common set of requirements that communicate as if they were attached to the same wire, regardless of their physical location.

 Virtual LAN: Choose to Enable or Disable the VLAN features.  SSID1 Tag: Specify the VLAN tag.  Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

3.1.4.2.8 WMM (Wireless Multimedia)

 Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is

Quality of Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority in order to run smoothly.

 Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.

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3.1.4.3 Client Bridge Operating Mode

 In order to configure the device as an Access Point, select Client

Bridge from the Operating Mode drop-down list.

 A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in

order for the change to take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.

 Please wait while the device counts down and restarts into the new

operating mode.

 Once the device has restarted into Client Bridge mode, you will see a

new drop-down menu with fice options which are: Status, Basic, Advanced, AP Profile, and WMM. Each of the options is described in detail below.

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3.1.4.3.1 Status

 Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This

page will display the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel , Security and BSSID (MAC address)

3.1.4.3.2 Basic

 Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page

will display the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC address).

 Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio.  Mode: This drop-down list is fixed to Client as this is the Client Bridge

operating mode.

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 Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For

example, if you are sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the performance of the wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.

 Site Survey: Click on the Site Survey button to view a list of Access

Points in the area. The Site Survey page displays information about devices within the 802.11b/g/n frequency. Information such as channel, SSID, BSSID, encryption, authentication, signal strength, and operating mode are displayed. Select the desired device and then click on the Add to AP Profile button.

 SSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the

wireless network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32 characters.

 Status: Displays the current status of the device.  Channel: The channels available are based on the country‟s regulation.

A wireless network uses specific channels in the wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients. Some channels in your area may have interference from other electronic devices.

 Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

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3.1.4.3.3 Advanced