BroMax Communications WA304-UF Users Manual
11Mbps Wireless Access Point with
4-port 10/100M LAN switch
User’s Manual
Version 0.9
January 15, 2002
User Manual of Wireless Access Point with 4-Port 10/100M LAN Switch
FCC Warning
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 or more 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.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm be tween the
radiator & your body.
FCC ID: O6M-WA304-UF
CE Marking Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
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HE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT FEATURES
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ACKAGE CONTENTS
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2.HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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HYSICAL DETAILS
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ARDWARE INSTALLATION
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ONNECTING THE ACCESS POINT TO YOUR NETWORK
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3. WIRELESS NAVIGATOR INSTALLATION
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NSTALL
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NSTALL THE WIRELESS NAVIGATOR
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TARTUP AND LOGIN
4. CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT
TCP/IP P
ROTOCOL
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HE INFO TAB
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HE ASSOC TAB
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HE WIRELESS TAB
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HE ADVANCED TAB
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HE SECURITY TAB
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IP A
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HE ADMIN TAB
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HE HELP TAB
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DDR TAB
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5. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE
6. FAQ & TROUBLESHOOTING
7. GLOSSARY
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8. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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About this manual
This user’s manual describes how to install and operate Wireless Access Point with 4-port
10/100M LAN Switch (AP). Please read this manual before you install the product.
This manual includes the following topics:
" Product description, features and specifications
" Hardware installation procedure
" Software installation procedure
" Trouble shooting procedures
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this 11Mbps Wireless Access Point with 4-port
10/100M LAN Swith (AP). This product is designed specifically for SOHO 11Mbps wireless
LAN environment. It is easy to configure and operate even by non-technical users.
Instructions for installing and configuring this product are included in this manual. Before you
install and use this product, please read the manual carefully so you may take full advanta ge
of its functio ns.
The Wireless Access Point Features
LAN Features
DHCP Client – Enable the AP to act as a DHCP client to receive IP address from DHCP
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Server in the wired Ethernet LAN.
Built-in Four 100BaseTX LAN Switch Ports – All four ports support Auto MDIX for
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uplink or connect with any local Ethernet-ready devices. It’s designed as a bridge
between wired and wireless LAN systems.
Wireless Features
Standard Compliant – The AP complies with IEEE802.11b standard, and it is
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interoperable with IEEE802.11b-Compliant Equipment
High Speed Wireless Connection – Using Diversity Dipole Antenna to secure reliable
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11Mbps wireless data rate connection.
Data Rate Auto Fall-Back - Provides 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps wireless data rate shifting
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dynamically to guarantee availability and reliability of wireless connections
Roaming – Provides seamless roaming within IEEE802.11b wireless LAN
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infrastructure.
Long Distance Reach – Support 80M indoor and 300M outdoors long operating
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distance under normal environment condition.
Configuration & Management
Easy to Setup – With windows-based Wireless Navigator Utility, user can easily setup
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the IP address of this AP, and upgrade the firmware.
Easy to manage – User can use any WEB browser from anywhere on the wired or
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wireless LAN to configure the AP easily.
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Security
Configuring Protection – Provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users
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from changing the configuration
Wireless LAN Security - Provide 64-bit & 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption
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to protect the wireless data transmissions.
Package Contents
# One 11Mbps Wireless Access Point with 4-port 10/100M LAN Switch
# One CD-ROM (Wireless Navigator utility software & user’s manual included)
# One Power Adapter
# One Quick Ins ta l lation Guide
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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2.Hardware Installation
Physical Details
Rear Panel
Diversity Dipole Antenna
Front Panel
The front panel features four 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports. These LAN ports are used to
connect to your computers or other network devices.
4-port 10/100Mbps LAN connection RESET Button
DC Power Input LED indications
Power Input Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point
LAN Connection Use standard Ethernet cables (RJ-45 connector) to connect your
PC, hub/switch or broadband router/modem to this port.
INIT Button “INIT” mean “Initiation”. While pressing the button, the AP will
reboot and reset current settings to factory default settings. The left
indicator “DIAG” on AP will be off and then begin blinking. Then this
initiation action will be completed when the indicator “ DIAG” is
always green instead of blinking.
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Top Panel LED Indications
LED Color Status Description
DIAG
Green
ON 1) The AP is in normal operation mode.
2) While in firmware upgrade process, it indicates the
AP is writing the firmware into Flash ROM
Blinking 1) The AP is in self-diagnostic mode.
2) While in firmware upgrade process, it indicates the
AP is waiting the Wireless Navigator sending
firmware image
OFF 1) The AP starts to boot up the system.
2) While in firmware upgrade process, it indicates the
firmware upgrade process is finished.
Ethernet
Wireless
Power
Green
Green
Green
ON The LAN port is linked
Blinking The LAN port is sending or receiving data
OFF No data forwarding between wireless and LAN ports.
Blinking Sending or Receiving data via wireless
ON The Access Point power on
OFF The Access Point power off
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Hardware Installation
Following illustration is an example showing how to install AP with hub/switch.
Be sure to use the supplied power adapter.
Connecting the Access Point to your Network
For optimal performance, usually the center of your wireless network is the best place for
your AP, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. Try to place it in a position where can
best cover your wireless network and is away from any potential source of int e rfer ence. And
normally, t he hig her you place the AP, the better the wireless signal coverage will be.
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The following picture describes how to use the AP when communicating between wireless
LAN and wired LAN.
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3. Wireless Navigator Installation
Install TCP/IP Protocol
TCP/IP Protocols are necessary for computers to communicate on LAN and Internet.
Note!
1. From the Start Menu, select Settings and bring up the Control Panel. From the Control
Panel, double-click on the Network icon.
If your PC already has TCP/IP protocol installed, please skip this section. Please
contact your administrator for details if you have problems of setting up this TCP/IP
protocol in your PC.
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