Compex Netpassage WPE54AG User Manual

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© Copyright 2005 Compex Systems Pte Ltd

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Trademark Information

Compex®, ReadyLINK® and MicroHub® are registered trademarks of Compex, Inc. Microsoft
Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of Microsoft Corp. NetWare is the
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copyright laws.
Manual Revision by Ann
Manual Number: U-0428-V1.3C Version 1.3, February 2005

Disclaimer

Compex, Inc. provides this manual without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or changes to the product and/or
specifications of the product described in this manual, without prior notice. Compex, Inc will
not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors found in this guide. Changes
are periodically made to the information contained herein and will be incorporated into later
versions of the manual. The information contained is subject to change without prior notice.

Your Feedback

We value your feedback. If you find any errors in this user’s manual, or if you have suggestions
on improving, we would like to hear from you. Please contact us at:

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FCC NOTICE

This device 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 device 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 device does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Increase the separation between the computer and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Compliance Statement: 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.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Products that contain a radio transmitter are labelled with FCC ID and may also carry the FCC
logo.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna
installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied:
a. For configurations using the integral antenna, the separation distance between the antenna(s)

and any person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 2.5cm (1
inch).

b. For configurations using an approved external antenna, the separation distance between the

antenna and any person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least
20cm (8 inch).

The transmitter shall not be collocated with other transmitters or antennas.

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ICES 003 Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Declaration of Conformity

Compex, Inc. declares the following:
Product Name: Compex Wireless-A/G Dual-Band Network Access Point
Model No.: Compex WPE54AG conforms to the following Product Standards:

Radiated Emission Standards:

ETSI EN 300 328-2: July 2000; FCC: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, ANSI C63.4-1992; 47 CFR
Part 15, Subpart C (Section 15.247), ANSI C63.4-1992.

Conducted Emission Standards:

ETS 300 826: Nov. 1997.

Immunity Standards:

IEC 801-2; IEC 801-3; IEC 801-4

Low Voltage Directive:

EN 60 950:1992+A1: 1993+A2: 1993+A3; 1995+A4; 1996+A11: 1997

Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards: FCC Class B

⎯ following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive; CE Mark ⎯ following the provisions of
the EC directive.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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About This Document

The product described in this document, Compex Wireless-A/G Dual-Band Network Access
Point, Compex WPE54AG is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document
contains instructions for installing, configuring and using Compex WPE54AG. It also gives an
overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product.

This documentation is for both Network Administrators and the end user who possesses some
basic knowledge in the networking structure and protocols.

It makes a few assumptions that the host computer has already been installed with TCP/IP and
already up & running and accessing the Internet. Procedures for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
operating systems are included in this document. However, for other operating system, you may
need to refer to your operating system’s documentation for networking.

How to Use this Document

This document may become superseded, in which case you may find its latest version at:
http://www.compex.com.sg/prodspec.asp?f=Manual&s=1

The document is written in such a way that you as a user will find it convenient to find specific
information pertaining to the product. It comprises of chapters that explain in details on the
installation and configuration of Compex WPE54AG.

Firmware

This manual is written based on Firmware version 1.16 build 0405.

Conventions

In this document, special conventions are used to help and present the information clearly. The
Compex Wireless-A/G Dual-Band Network Access Point is often referred to as Compex
WPE54AG in this document. Below is a list of conventions used throughout.

NOTE

This section will consist of important features or instructions

CAUTION

This section concerns risk of injury, system damage or loss of data

WARNING

This section concerns risk of severe injury

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Technical Support Information

The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide.

For technical support, you may contact Compex or its subsidiaries. For your convenience, you
may also seek technical assistance from the local distributor, or from the authorized
dealer/reseller that you have purchased this product from. For technical support by email, write
to

[e-mail].

Refer to the table below for the nearest Technical Support Centres:

Technical Support Centres

Contact the technical support centre that services your location.

U.S.A., Canada, Latin America and South America

 Write

Compex, Inc.

840 Columbia Street, Suite B
Brea, CA 92821, USA

 Call

Fax

Tel:
Tel:
Fax:

[phone] (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific time)
[phone] (Ext.122 Technical Support)
[phone]

Europe

 Write

ReadyLINK Networktechnology Gmbh

Albert Einstein Straβe 34/M21
63322 Rödermark, Germany

Tel:
Fax:

+49 (0) 6074 - 98017 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)
+49 (0) 6074 - 90668

 Call

Support Email:

[e-mail]

Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East

and the rest of the World

 Write

Compex Systems Pte Ltd

135, Joo Seng Road #08-01, PM Industrial Building
Singapore 368363

 Call

Tel:
Tel:
Fax:

(65) 6286-1805 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)
(65) 6286-2086 (Ext.199 Technical Support)
(65) 6283-8337

Internet access/

E-mail:
FTPsite:

[e-mail]
ftp.compex.com.sg

Website:

http://www.cpx.com or http://www.compex.com.sg

Fax

Fax

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References on Menu Command, Push Button, Radio Button, LED and Label appear in Bold.
For example, “Click on Ok.”

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Copyrights © 2005 Compex Systems Pte Ltd...............................................................................i

Trademark Information.................................................................................................................i

Disclaimer........................................................................................................................................i

Your Feedback................................................................................................................................i

FCC NOTICE................................................................................................................................ii

Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................ii

Technical Support Information.................................................................................................. iii

About This Document ..................................................................................................................iv

How to Use this Document...........................................................................................................iv

Drivers...........................................................................................................................................iv

Conventions...................................................................................................................................iv

Chapter 1 Product Overview.................................................................................... 1

1.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................1

1.2 Features and Benefits...........................................................................................................1

1.3 Compex WPE54AG Package...............................................................................................3

1.4 When to use which mode.....................................................................................................3

1.4.1 The Access Point Mode.............................................................................................4

1.4.2 The Access Point Client Mode...................................................................................4

1.4.3 The Gateway Mode....................................................................................................5

1.4.4 The Wireless Routing Client Mode ...........................................................................6

1.4.5 The Wireless Ethernet Adapter Mode........................................................................7

1.4.6 The Wireless Bridge Link Mode................................................................................7

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation............................................................................. 8

2.1 Setup Requirements.............................................................................................................8

2.2 Compex WPE54AG Hardware Installation.......................................................................8

Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface............................................................... 9

3.1 Access to the Web interface with uConfig..........................................................................9

3.2 Verify the IP address of Compex WPE54AG - The NpFind Utility...............................11

3.3 Direct access to web-based interface via Internet Explorer............................................12

Chapter 4 Common Configuration........................................................................ 17

4.1 Management Port Setup....................................................................................................17

4.1.1 To view the active DHCP leases..............................................................................19

4.1.2 To reserve specific IP addresses for predetermined DHCP clients..........................20

4.2 WLAN Setup ......................................................................................................................23

4.2.1 To configure the Basic setup of the wireless mode..................................................23

4.2.2 To configure the Advanced setup of the wireless mode...........................................26

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4.3 Scan for Site Survey (For Wireless Client Mode Only)...................................................29

4.3.1 Show Link Information (For Wireless Client Mode Only)......................................30

4.4 Wireless Extended Features..............................................................................................31

4.4.1 Access Control – The Wireless Pseudo VLAN........................................................31

4.4.2 Wireless Setup - The Wireless Distributed System (WDS).....................................39

4.4.3 WMM Parameters (available in all modes except for Wireless Bridge Link)..........45

4.4.4 Long Distance Parameters (available in all modes).................................................47

4.5 WLAN Security..................................................................................................................49

4.5.1 How to set up WEP [Available in ALL modes].......................................................50

4.5.2 How to set up WPA-PSK [Available in AP/Gateway mode ONLY].......................52

4.5.3 How to set up 802.1x/RADIUS [Available in Access Point mode ONLY].............53

4.5.4 How to set up WPA EAP [Available in Access Point mode ONLY].......................54

4.6 STP Setup ( available in AP/Gateway modes)..................................................................56

4.7 SNMP Setup........................................................................................................................62

4.8 MAC Filtering....................................................................................................................62

Chapter 5 Further Configuration.......................................................................... 64

5.1 Setting up uConfig (only in Gateway mode) ....................................................................64

5.2 Configuring WAN Setup (Available in Gateway and Wireless Routing Client mode).65

5.2.1 Dynamic IP..............................................................................................................66

5.2.2 Static IP ...................................................................................................................66

5.2.3 PPPoE......................................................................................................................67

5.2.4 Singapore ADSL......................................................................................................69

5.2.5 Australia BPA Cable................................................................................................70

5.2.6 PPTP........................................................................................................................71

5.3 Using NAT (Only available in Gateway and Wireless Routing Client mode)...............72

5.3.1 To set up a De-Militarised Zone host.......................................................................73

5.3.2 To set up port forwarding ........................................................................................74

5.4 Routing (Only available in Gateway and Wireless Routing Client mode).....................77

5.4.1 Static Routing ..........................................................................................................79

5.4.2 Dynamic Routing.....................................................................................................80

5.5 Implementing IP Filtering (Only available in Gateway and Wireless Routing Client

mode)

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5.6 Applying Remote Management (Only available in Gateway and Wireless Routing

Client mode)........................................................................................................................

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5.7 Enabling Parallel Broadband (Only available in Gateway mode).................................86

5.7.1 Load balancing.........................................................................................................86

5.7.2 Fail-Over Redundancy.............................................................................................87

5.7.3 To enable Parallel Broadband..................................................................................87

Chapter 6 System Utilities ...................................................................................... 89

6.1 Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu...................................................................................89

6.1.1 System Identity........................................................................................................89

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6.1.2 WLAN Station List (Only available in AP and Gateway mode)..............................90

6.1.3 Set System’s Clock..................................................................................................90

6.1.4 Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................................91

6.1.5 Save or Reset Settings..............................................................................................92

6.1.6 Reboot System.........................................................................................................93

6.1.7 Change Password.....................................................................................................94

6.1.8 Logout......................................................................................................................94

6.2 Using the HELP menu.......................................................................................................95

6.2.1 Get Technical Support .............................................................................................95

6.2.2 About System ..........................................................................................................95

Appendix I Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 96

AI Solutions to Common Problems........................................................................................96

Appendix II Firmware Recovery............................................................................. 100

AII How to recover Compex WPE54AG from failed firmware..........................................100

Appendix III TCP/IP Configuration......................................................................... 102

AIII.1 Configure dynamic IP Address in Windows 98SE/ME..............................................102

AIII.2 Configure dynamic IP Address in Windows XP/2000................................................105

AIII.3 Configure static IP Address in Windows 98SE/ME...................................................107

AIII.4 Configure static IP Addres s in Windows XP/2000.....................................................108

Appendix IV Panel Views and Descriptions............................................................. 109

Appendix V Technical Specifications...................................................................... 111

Chapter 1 Product Overview

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Introduction

The Compex NetPassage WPE54AG is a dual-band wireless access point that is
interoperable with all standard based 802.11a, 11g and 11b wireless devices. The
Compex NetPassage WPE54AG is a compact and high performance access point that is
designed with support for high security features like Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA),
IEEE 802.1x Authentication and 64-bit or 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy. Compex
exclusive wireless LAN technology Wireless Pseudo VLAN further enhances security in
wireless hotspot networks in isolating different users into their own VLANs. The
Compex NetPassage WPE54AG is capable of operating in 6 different modes: Access
Point Bridging, Access Point Client, Gateway, Wireless Routing Client, Wireless
Ethernet Adapter and Wireless Bridge Link; making it suitable for all kinds of wireless
applications.

1.2 Features and Benefits

Compex WPE54AG has been designed for high performance and offers a rich suite of
features, with which you should acquaint yourself to be able to exploit your Compex
WPE54AG’s full potential

• Wireless Distribution System

This unique feature allows linking of several access points, virtually creating a
larger wireless network infrastructure that allows desktops or laptops that are
connected to NetPassage WPE54AG to share their network resources wirelessly.

• Pseudo Virtual LAN

Compex unique Wireless Pseudo Virtual LAN technology is a feature that allows a
wireless client or groups of wireless client to be segmented wirelessly into its
individual workgroup or individual node thus enhancing the privacy of the wireless
clients. This is especially useful in public hotspot deployment.

• Secured Wireless Authentication

The Compex WPE54AG supports the latest wireless security standard—Wi-Fi
Protected Access. The wireless users now enjoy the freedom of wireless roaming
without worrying important data being exposed to outsiders. WPA has two different
modes: WPA-PSK for SOHO users and WPA-EAP for Enterprise users. WPE54AG
supports WPA-PSK and WPA-EAP that using IEEE 802.1x-based Extensible
Authentication Protocol (EAP) for secure and centralized user-based authentication.
The wireless clients are now able to authentication through a RADIUS server to the

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authorized network through highly secured authentication methods like EAP-TLS,
EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP.

• Smart Select

This feature will automatically scan and recommend the best channel that the access
point can utilize.

• Wireless Routing Client Capability

The Wireless Routing Client mode enables Internet Service Provider (ISP) or offices
to send their data packet wirelessly and these network packets will be routed
to a wired Local Area Network via the WPE54AG.

• Wireless Ethernet Adapter

The Wireless Ethernet Adapter mode enables any computers with an Ethernet
interface to be connected to the wireless LAN without the need to install any driver
software. This is extremely useful for machines with limited driver support, e.g.
Apple Macintosh machines and Linux machines.

• Parallel Broadband

This unique feature allows bandwidth aggregation and fail-over redundancy
capability when set to gateway mode which uses wireless distribution system to
wirelessly link all associated access point gateway together.

• Universal Configuration Software

Compex uConfig software allows users to get onto the web based configuration
interface of WPE54AG without the need to further manipulate the TCP/IP setup of
the workstation.

• Web-based Management Interface

Embedded with a HTTP server allows the configuration of the WPE54AG features
via a user friendly web-based management interface. In addition, firmware upgrade
can be done through this interface as well.

• IEEE 802.1x Authentication and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

Compex WPE54AG supports latest wireless security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
using both Pre-Share Key and 802.1x EAP authentication. A wide range of IEEE

802.1x authentication methods like EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP
for strong mutual authentication and data encryption is supported.

• Wireless Pseudo Virtual LAN

Allows the creation of wireless virtual nodes or workgroups for wireless clients to
increase the privacy in a wireless LAN installation.

• SNMP

For easy remote management and monitoring of the NetPassage WPE54AG through
standard SNMP software.

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• STP

Spanning-Tree Protocol provides path redundancy while preventing undesirable
loops in the network. It forces certain redundant data paths into a standby (blocked)
state. If one network segment in the Spanning-Tree Protocol becomes unreachable,
or if Spanning-Tree Protocol costs change, the spanning-tree algorithm reconfigures
the spanning-tree topology and re-establishes the link by activating the standby path.

1.3 Compex WPE54AG Package

Compex WPE54AG retail package contains the following items:

• 1 x Compex WPE54AG

• 1 x External Power Adapter

• 1 x 3dBi SMA Antenna

• 1 x Base Stand

• 1 x RJ45 MDIX cross-over Ethernet cable

• 1 x Quick Install Guide with Warranty Registration Form

• 1 x Product CD (including Quick Install Guide, User’s Manual, Firmware Recovery

Tool & Utilities)

1.4 When to use which mode

Compex WPE54AG is unique in the sense that it may operate in up to 5 different
complex modes in order to best suit any type of network application that you require.

This section presents a brief outline of the different network applications that can be
accommodated through the different modes of Compex WPE54AG.

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1.4.1 The Access Point Mode

This is the default mode of Compex WPE54AG. The Access Point mode
enables you to bridge wireless clients to the wired network infrastructure.

1.4.2 The Access Point Client Mode

In Access Point Client mode, Compex WPE54AG acts as a wireless client
which can operate wirelessly with another access point to perform transparent
bridging between two Fast Ethernet networks.

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1.4.3 The Gateway Mode

Or put it more simply, Broadband Internet sharing in a wireless network!

Since Compex WPE54AG supports several types of broadband connections,
the first step in setting up Compex WPE54AG as a Broadband Internet
Gateway is to identify the type of broadband Internet access you are
subscribed to.

Static IP address

Use this type of connection if you have subscribed to a fixed IP address or to a
range of fixed IP addresses from your Internet Service Provider.

Dynamic IP address

When powered using this type of connection, Compex WPE54AG requests for
an IP address which will be automatically assigned to it by your Internet
Service Provider.

This type of connection applies for instance, to:

• Singapore Cable Vision subscribers

• @HOME Cable Service users

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

Select this type of connection if you are using ADSL services in a country
utilising standard PPP over Ethernet for authentication.

For instance:
If you are in Germany which uses T-1 connection or
If you are using SingNet Broadband or Pacific Internet Broadband in
Singapore.

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Singapore ADSL (Ethernet 512K)

This applies to ADSL subscribers in Singapore including SingTel Magix
SuperSurf users.

Australia BPA Cable

This connection type is customised for Big Pond Cable Internet users in
Australia.

PPTP

The Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP) mode enables the
implementation of secure multi-protocol Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
through public networks.

1.4.4 The Wireless Routing Client Mode
An application of this mode would be for the Ethernet port of the Wireless

Routing Client to be used for connection with other devices on the network

while accessing to the Internet would be achieved through wireless
communication with wireless ISP.

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1.4.5 The Wireless Ethernet Adapter Mode

Similarly to the Access Point Client mode, Compex WPE54AG used in this
mode, is able to communicate wirelessly with another access point to perform
transparent bridging between two networks.

However here, the Wireless Ethernet Adapter connects a single wired
workstation only. No client software or drivers are required while using this
mode.

1.4.6 The Wireless Bridge Link Mode

The Wireless Bridge Link mode allows point-to-point communication
between different buildings. It enables you to bridge wireless clients that are
kilometres apart ( eg. within 100 metres between two buildings ) while
unifying the networks. In this scenario, you may configure two Compex
WPE54AG units to perform transparent bridging between two buildings.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Setup Requirements

Before starting, please verify that the following is available:

• CAT5/5e networking cable

• At least one computer is installed with a Web browser and a wired or wireless

network interface adapter

• TCP/IP protocol is installed and IP address parameters are properly configured on

all your network’s nodes

2.2 Compex WPE54AG Hardware Installation

In three simple steps, you may power ON and begin configuring Compex WPE54AG.

1. You can choose to connect the external antenna to the SMA connector of Compex

WPE54AG.

2. Use the Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the socket labelled LAN on Compex

WPE54AG.

3. Attach the power adapter to the main electrical supply, and connect the power plug

onto the socket on Compex WPE54AG.

You may turn the device ON.

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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface

There are two methods to access to the web-based Interface of Compex WPE54AG:

• Through our Compex Utility – uConfig

You can access to the web-based interface directly without the need to assign an IP address
to your PC.

• Enter IP address of Compex WPE54AG in the address bar of Internet Explorer

You need to assign an IP address to your PC, such as 192.168.168.xxx, where x can take
any value from 2 to 254.so that it is in the same subnet as Compex WPE54AG.

3.1 Access to the Web interface with uConfig

Compex has developed a powerful uConfig utility which will provide you hassle-free
access to the web-based configuration page. It has been designed to give you direct
access to the Web interface.

1. Insert the Product CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will run automatically.

2. From the Utilities section, select to install the uConfig utility to your hard disk.

3. When the utility has been installed, double-click on the uConfig icon.

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4. Select Compex WPE54AG in the Compex Products List section and click on Open

Web button.

5. At the login page, press the Log On! button to enter the configuration page.

6. You will then reach the home page of Compex WPE54AG’s web-based interface.

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3.2 Verify the IP address of Compex WPE54AG - The NpFind Utility

Compex has designed another utility program NpFind, intended to help you verify the
IP address of your Compex product.

Follow the next steps to check the IP address of your Compex WPE54AG.

1. Insert the Product CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. It will automatically run to the page shown below.

3. Click on Utilities.

4. Click on the NpFind program to run it.

The screen will automatically display the IP address of the Compex device detected.

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3.3 Direct access to web-based interface via Internet Explorer

For this method, you need to assign an IP address to your PC so that it belongs to the
same subnet as your Compex WPE54AG. In this example, we are using Windows XP
for illustration, for Windows 98/98SE/2000/NT/ME, kindly refer to Appendix III
“TCP/IP Configuration”.

1. Go to your desktop, right click on My Network

Places and select Properties.

2. Right click on your Ethernet adapter and

select Properties.

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3. Next, select on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties button.

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4. Since the default IP address for your Compex WPE54AG is 192.168.168.1, we need

to set your PC’s IP address to be the same subnet as your access point. Therefore, in
this example, we assign an IP address of 192.168.168.100 and subnet mask as

255.255.255.0.

5. Click OK button to update

the changes.

6. Now, you may open the MS-DOS prompt window and type in ping 192.168.168.1

to verify whether your PC can communicate with Compex WPE54AG.

7. If your TCP/IP settings are correct, you will get replies to the ping command:

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8. Launch your Web browser. Under the

Tools tab, select Internet Options.

9. Open the Connections tab and in the LAN Settings section, disable all the option

boxes. Click OK button to update the changes.

10. At the Address bar, enter http://192.168.168.1 and press Enter from your keyboard.

11. At the login page, click the Log On! button to enter the configuration pages.

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12. You will then reach the home page of Compex WPE54AG’s Web interface.

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Chapter 4 Common Configuration

This chapter illustrates the following features, which are available in ALL the operating modes
of Compex WPE54AG, unless stated otherwise.

• Management Port

• WLAN Setup

• WLAN Security

• SNMP Setup

4.1 Management Port Setup

This section shows you how to customize the parameters of Compex WPE54AG to suit
the needs of your network. It also explains how to make use of the built-in DHCP server
of Compex WPE54AG.

Setting up your LAN

You can opt to adjust the default values of Compex WPE54AG and customize them to
your network settings.

LAN SETUP

Click on Management Port from the CONFIGURATION menu.

In the Management Port
Setup page, refer to the
table below to replace the
default settings of Compex
WPE54AG with appropriate
values to suit the needs of
your network.

Click on Apply to save your new parameters.

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This table describes the parameters that can be modified in the Management Port
Setup page.

Parameters Description

IP Address

The IP address of Compex WPE54AG is set by default to

192.168.168.1.

Network Mask

The Network Mask serves to identify the subnet in which Compex
WPE54AG resides. The default network mask is 255.255.255.0.

DHCP Start IP
Address

This is the first IP address that the DHCP server will assign. The
value that you input here should belong to the same subnet as
Compex WPE54AG. For example, if the IP address and network
mask of your Compex WPE54AG are 192.168.168.1 and

255.255.255.0 respectively, the DHCP Start IP Address should be

192.168.168.X, where X can take any value from 2 to 254. This value
is pre-set to 192.168.168.100.

DHCP End IP
Address

This is the last IP address that the DHCP server can assign. It should
also belong to the same subnet as Compex WPE54AG. For instance,
if the IP address and network mask of your Compex WPE54AG are

192.168.168.1 and 255.255.255.0 respectively, the DHCP End IP
Address should be 192.168.168.X, where X can take any value from
2 to 254. It is pre-set as 192.168.168.254.

DHCP Gateway IP
Address

Inserting a DHCP gateway IP address will enable the DHCP server to
automatically assign an IP address to any PC belonging to a different
subnet or LAN.

Always use these
DNS servers

If this checkbox is enabled, the DHCP server will also resolve the
DNS queries of the computers. Otherwise, you will have to set up
DNS information manually for every PC in your network.

Primary DNS IP
Address

Your ISP usually provides the IP address of the DNS server.

Secondary DNS IP
Address

This optional field is reserved for the IP address of a secondary DNS
server.

DHCP Server

If you disable the DHCP server, you will need to manually configure
the TCP/IP parameters of each PC in your network.

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4.1.1 To view the active DHCP leases

The following will guide you to a page display of the active IP address leases
that have been allocated by the built-in DHCP server of Compex WPE54AG.

View Active DHCP Leases

Click on Management Port from the CONFIGURATION menu.

Go to the Advanced DHCP Server
Options section, click on the Show

Active DHCP leases button.

The DHCP Active Leases table displays:
The IP Address that has been allocated to the DHCP client
The Host Name of the DHCP client
Its Hardware (MAC) Address
The date and time at which the IP address leased expires

NOTE

Invalid date and time displayed in the Expires column indicates that the clock of
your Compex WPE54AG has not been properly set. Please refer to the SYSTEM
TOOLS section for more details on how to set the system clock.

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4.1.2 To reserve specific IP addresses for predetermined DHCP clients

Making an IP address reservation lets you inform the DHCP server to exclude
that specific address from the pool of free IP addresses it draws on for
dynamic IP address allocation.

For instance, if you set up a publicly accessible FTP/HTTP server within your
private LAN, while that server would require a fixed IP address, you would
still want the DHCP server to dynamically allocate IP addresses to the rest of
the PCs on the LAN.

The following shows you how to reserve a particular IP address.

Reserve Specific IP addresses

Click on Management Port from the CONFIGURATION menu.

Go to the Advanced DHCP
Server Options section,
click on the DHCP Server

Reservations button.

Fill in:
The host portion of the IP Address to reserve.
The Host Name, if there is any, else, leave it blank.
The Hardware Address, in pairs of two hex values

Click on Add button.