Canyon CNP-WFAP User Manual
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CNP-WFAP
Wireless Access Point
User Manual
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................3
PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................4
HARDWARE OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................5
GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................................6
CONNECTING TO DEVICE ...............................................................................................................6
WINDOWS XP SETUP.....................................................................................................................6
WINDOWS VISTA SETUP...............................................................................................................7
WINDOWS 2000 SETUP ...............................................................................................................7
WINDOWS 98/ME SETUP............................................................................................................7
DEVICE CONFIGURATION.........................................................................................................9
WIRELESS AP CONFIGURATION WIZARD...............................................................................10
STATUS.............................................................................................................................................12
RADIO ..............................................................................................................................................12
SECURITY ........................................................................................................................................13
MAC FILTER...................................................................................................................................16
WDS ................................................................................................................................................16
ADVANCED.......................................................................................................................................17
CLIENT INFO...................................................................................................................................18
SITE SURVEY ..................................................................................................................................18
IP CONFIG ......................................................................................................................................18
DHCP SERVER...............................................................................................................................19
DHCP Setup............................................................................................................................19
IP Reserve..............................................................................................................................19
DHCP Info...............................................................................................................................20
MISC ...............................................................................................................................................20
Login ID & Password Setup.........................................................................................20
Restore Default/Restart System...............................................................................20
Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................22
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................23
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................23
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Thank you for purchasing CANYON CNP-WFAP. W e sincerely wish you to enjoy the
wireless access point. It provides user an easy and stable high speed internet
connection. It is also equipped with built-i n NAT technology that acts as a firewall to
protect the network from outside intrusions. Ultimately, the device is implemented
with an IEEE 802.11b/g access point which is capable of wireless LAN network. To
fully utilize the functions and features of CANYON CNP-WFAP, please read
through the user manual before you get started.
Introduction
Safety Precautions
Please observe all safety precautions before using the device. Please follow all
procedures outlined in this manual to properly operate the device.
z Do NOT attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the device that is not
described in this guide.
z Do NOT place the device in contact with water or any other li quids. The device
is NOT designed to be liquid proof of any sort.
z In the event of liquid entry into device interior, immediately disconnect the
device from the computer. Continuing use of the device may result in fire or
electrical shock. Please consult your product distributor or the closest support
center.
z To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not connect or disconnect the device with
wet hands.
z Do NOT place the device near a heat source or directly expose it to flame.
z Never place the device in vicinity of equipments generating strong
electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause
malfunctions or data corruption and loss.
z All images in the user manual are for user reference only. Actual products
might differ slightly than images shown here.
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Package Contents
Product Image Item Name
CNP-WFAP Main Unit
Standing Base
Power Adapter
Warranty Card
Quick Guide
Documentation CD
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Hardware Overview
PWR Power status indicator
CPU Device status indicator
LINK LAN connection status indicator
SPD Transmission activity status indicator
TX LAN transmission activity status indicator
RX Wireless transmission activity status indicator
DC Jack Connects to power adapter
Default Reset device to factory default settings
LAN Connects to cable/DSL modem
Antenna Transmits signals
PWR RX
LAN
Default
Antenna
DC Jack
CPU LINK SPD TX
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Getting Started
Connecting to Device
Please follow the steps below to connect the modem and PC(s) with CANYON
CNP-WFAP:
1. Begin by searching for an appropriate location to setup device. Please keep
in mind to keep the device in the center of working area as the signal
strength and data transfer rate falls off with distance.
2. It is also recommended to place device at a higher position to ensure
minimum obstacle interference.
3. Make sure that all network devices are powered off, including the device
itself, PCs, switches, cable or DSL modem, and other peripherals.
4. Connect the modem to WAN port of the device by one CAT 5 Ethernet
cable.
5. Connect PC(s) with the LAN ports (PC1/PC2/PC3 /PC4) of the device by CA T
5 Ethernet cables. One PC connects to only one port using one cable.
6. Power on the cable or DSL modem.
7. Plug in the power of the device. The Power status indicator at the front
panel of device will light up as soon as the power adapter is connected
properly.
8. Power on PC(s).
Windows XP Setup
1. Click on Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel.
2. Click on Network and Internet Connections icon.
3. Click on Network Connections
4. Right click on Local Area Connection icon an d click on Properties.
5. Select TCP/IP option and click on Properties. The Properties dialog box will
be displayed.
6. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
address automatically” options.
7. Click Ok to confirm modifications.
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Windows Vista Setup
1. Click on Start Æ Settings Æ Network Connections.
2. Right click on Local Area Connection icon an d click on Properties.
3. Click on Continue in User Account Control dialog box.
4. Select TCP/IPv4 option and click on Properties. The Properties dialog box
will be displayed.
5. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
address automatically” options.
6. Click Ok to confirm modifications.
Windows 2000 Setup
1. Click on Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel.
2. Double click on Network and Dial-up Connections icon. The Network dialog
box will be displayed.
3. Right click on Local Area Connection icon an d click on Properties.
4. Select TCP/IP option and click on Properties. The Properties dialog box will
be displayed.
5. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
address automatically” options.
6. Click Ok to confirm modifications.
Windows 98/ME Setup
1. Click on Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel.
2. Double click on Network icon. The Network dialog box will be displayed.
3. Please make sure that appropriate network card is installed before
proceeding. Click on the Configuration label.
4. Select TCP/IP option and click on Properties. The Properties dialog box will
be displayed.
NOTE:
Select the TCP/IP item with an arrow “Æ” pointing to the network card if more
than one TCP/IP options is present.
5. Make sure that the option “Obtain IP address automatically” is checked.
6. Make sure that the “WINS Resolution” option is checked under WINS
Configuration dialog box.
7. From Gateway dialog box, remove all entries from the Installed gateways
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