Compex WP11B+ User Manual

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Copyrights © 2003 Compex Systems Pte Ltd

All Rights Reserved
This document contains information, which is protected by copyright. Reproduction, adaptation
or translation without prior permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright
laws.

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
registered trademark of Novell Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Notice: Copyrights © 2003 by Compex, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or
translation without prior permission of Compex, Inc. is prohibited, except as allowed under the
copyright laws.
Manual Revision by Mah.
Manual Number: U-0373-V1.1C Version 1.1, July 2003

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:

Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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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: 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:

1. 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).

2. 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.

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.

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Declaration of Conformity

Compex, Inc. declares the following:
Product Name: Compex 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point
Model No.: WP11B+ conforms to the following Product Standards:
This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by
the Commission of the European Community.

Electromagnetic Interference (Conduction and Radiation): EN 55022 (CISPR 22)
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11)
Power Line Harmonics: EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2)
Power Line Flicker: EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000-3-3)

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.

Declaration of Conformity

Compex, Inc. declares the following:
Product Name: Compex 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point
Model No.: WP11B+ conforms to the following Product Standards:
This device complies with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the
European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following
European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards.)

Product Safety: EN 60950 (IEC60950)
Technical requirements for radio equipment: EN 300 328-1/2
General EMC requirements for radio equipment: ETS 300 826 or ETSI EN 301 489-1/17

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.

5th July 2003

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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 Centers:

Technical Support Centers

Contact the technical support center that services your location.

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

* Write

Compex, Inc.
4051 E. La Palma, Unit A
Anaheim, CA 92807, USA

( Call

Fax

Tel:
Tel:
Fax:
BBS:

[phone] (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific time)
[phone] (Ext.122 Technical Support)
[phone]
[phone] (24-hour access)

Europe

* Write

ReadyLINK Networktechnology Gmbh
Albert Einstein Straβe 34/M21
63322 Rödermark, Germany
Tel:
Fax:
BBS:

+49 (0) 6074 - 98017 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)
+49 (0) 6074 - 90668
+49 (0) 6074 - 93974 (24-hour access)

( 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:
BBS:

(65) 6286-1805 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)
(65) 6286-2086 (Ext.199 Technical Support)
(65) 6283-8337
(65) 6282-8854 (24-hour access)

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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About This Document

The product described in this document, Compex NetPassage Series, Compex WP11B+ is a
licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for
installing, configuring and using Compex WP11B+. 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 end users who possess some basic
knowledge of networking structures and protocols.

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

How to Use this Document

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 the
installation and configuration of Compex WP11B+.

Firmware

This manual is written based on Firmware version 2.91.

Conventions

In this document, special conventions are used to help and present the information clearly. The
Compex 11Mbps PCMCIA Wireless LAN Access Point is often referred to as Compex
WP11B+ 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

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

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Copyrights © 2003 Compex Systems Pte Ltd.......................................................................i

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

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

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

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

Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................................iii

Technical Support Information .............................................................................................iv

About This Document...........................................................................................................v

How to Use this Document ...................................................................................................v

Firmware...............................................................................................................................v

Conventions ..........................................................................................................................v

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

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

1.2 Overview .....................................................................................................................1

1.3 Features and Benefits...................................................................................................2

1.3.1 IEEE 802.11 Compliant ..................................................................................2

1.3.2 11Mbps High Rate Communication................................................................2

1.3.3 Wire Equivalent Privacy (WEP)......................................................................2

1.3.4 Wireless/Ethernet Transparent Bridging .........................................................2

1.3.5 Broadband Internet Sharing.............................................................................2

1.3.6 LAN-to-LAN Bridging....................................................................................3

1.3.7 Upgradeable Firmware....................................................................................3

1.3.8 Web-Based Interface.......................................................................................3

1.4 Panel Views .................................................................................................................3

1.5 Panel Description.........................................................................................................5

1.6 Technical Specifications..............................................................................................7

Chapter 2 Getting Started................................................................... 9

2.1 Package Content ..........................................................................................................9

2.2 Setup Considerations ...................................................................................................9

2.2.1 Software requirements.....................................................................................9

2.2.2 Hardware requirements ...................................................................................9

Chapter 3 Hardware Installation........................................................ 10

Chapter 4 Software Configuration..................................................... 12

4.1 Login into Web-based Interface...................................................................................12

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4.1.1 AP Bridge and AP Client Mode......................................................................15

4.1.2 Gateway and Wireless Routing Client Mode ..................................................15

4.1.3 Wireless Ethernet Adapter Mode ....................................................................16

4.1.4 Wireless Bridge Link Mode ............................................................................17

Chapter 5 Basic Configuration for Compex WP11B+...................... 18

5.1 Changing the IP Address of Compex WP11B+...........................................................19

5.2 Configuring DHCP Server...........................................................................................19

Chapter 6 SNMP Settings.................................................................... 22

Chapter 7 Setting up of Wireless Per Group Pseudo LAN using

AP Bridge Mode................................................................. 23

7.1 Adding a client from the Pseudo Group.......................................................................24

7.2 Delete a client from the Pseudo Group ........................................................................29

7.3 Closed System............ .................................................................................................. 30

7.4 IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS Setup ...................................................................................... 31

Chapter 8 Setting up of Wireless LAN-to-LAN Bridge Network

using AP Client Mode........................................................ 33

Chapter 9 Setting up of Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode 37

9.1 Selecting the Right connection for your Broadband Internet Service ..........................37

9.2 Setup on Compex WP11B+ for Broadband Internet Access........................................38

9.3 Configure Compex WP11B+ using Web Interface......................................................40

9.3.1 Advanced configuration in Gateway Mode.....................................................43

Chapter 10 Setting up of WAN using Wireless Routing Client ......... 44

10.1 Setting up Compex WP11B+ as Wireless Routing Client ...........................................44

10.2 Configuring Compex WP11B+ as Wireless Routing Client through Web Interface ...46

Chapter 11 Setting up of Wireless Ethernet Adapter Mode .............. 49

11.1 Configuring the Wireless Ethernet Adapter Mode.......................................................50

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11.2 Configuring the Wireless Ethernet Setup.....................................................................51

11.3 Configuring the WEP setup .........................................................................................53

Chapter 12 Setting up WAN using Wireless Bridge Link Mode ....... 55

12.1 Setting up Compex WP11B+ as Wireless Bridge Link................................................56

12.2 Configuring Compex WP11B+ as Wireless Bridge Link Mode through Web

Interface.......................................................................................................................57

Chapter 13 Configuration on Various WAN Type ............................. 61

13.1 Configuring Static IP Connection................................................................................61

13.2 Configuring Dynamic IP Connection...........................................................................63

13.2.1 How to configure Singapore Cable Vision (SCV) Service..............................63

13.2.2 How to Configure @HOME Cable Service.....................................................64

13.3 Configuring PPP over Ethernet Session (PPPoE)........................................................65

13.3.1 How to Configure SingNet, PacNet and QALA DSL Broadband...................65

13.4 Configuring for SingTel Magix SuperSurf ..................................................................67

13.5 Configuring for BigPond Australia (BPA)...................................................................68

13.6 Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)...................................................................70

Chapter 14 Configuring Network Address Translation..................... 72

14.1 NAT and Virtual Server...............................................................................................72

14.2 Defining Port-Forwarding Virtual Server ....................................................................73

14.2.1 When to use Port–Forwarding Virtual Server .................................................73

14.3 Configuring Port–Forwarding virtual server with Compex WP11B+..........................73

Chapter 15 Routing................................................................................ 76

15.1 Configuring Routing Protocol......................................................................................76

15.2 Adding Static Routes ...................................................................................................76

Chapter 16 Packet Filtering.................................................................. 78

16.1 Filtering .......................................................................................................................78

Chapter 17 Remote Management......................................................... 81

17.1 Remote Management ...................................................................................................81

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Chapter 18 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu......................................... 82

18.1 System Identity............................................................................................................82

18.2 Set System Time..........................................................................................................83

18.3 Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................................................84

18.4 Save or Reset Settings..................................................................................................85

18.5 Reboot System.............................................................................................................86

18.6 Change Password.........................................................................................................87

18.7 Logout..........................................................................................................................88

18.8 Exit uConfig ................................................................................................................88

Chapter 19 Using HELP menu.............................................................. 90

19.1 Get Technical Help ......................................................................................................90

19.2 About System...............................................................................................................91

19.2.1 AP Bridge/AP Client/Wireless Bridge Link Mode..........................................91

19.2.2 Gateway Mode ................................................................................................91

Chapter 20 Hardware Reset of Compex WP11B+.............................. 92

Appendix I Login to Web-based Interface manually.......................... 95

AI-1 Configuration of Compex WP11B+ using Web-based Interface .................................95

Appendix II TCP/IP Configuration ....................................................... 97

AII-1 Adding TCP/IP network protocol for Windows 98/98SE/ME..................................97

AII-2 TCP/IP network protocol configuration for Windows XP/2000...............................100

Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface........ 102

AIII-1 Telnet Interface Configuration..................................................................................102

AIII-2 Command Line Interface Commands List................................................................103

AIII-3 How to recover Compex WP11B+ from failed firmware.........................................105

AIII-4 If you have any problem to accessing to the Internet................................................107

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Introduction

A wireless network is a convenient way of setting up a network both at home and in the
office. The lack of a physical infrastructure, such as LAN cables, reduces the cost of
implementing a network environment.

As a home user, you can enjoy the freedom to roam around your house and still
maintain connection to your network. Surfing the web, sending e-mail or downloading a
program while in the garden, near your swimming pool or anywhere in your house, is
now a reality.

With the many benefits that a wireless network environment brings, many users are
contemplating of expanding their network environment with wireless devices.

1.2 Overview

Compex WP11B+ is an easy-to-use 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point configurable
for six operating modes, namely

• Access Point Bridge

• Access Point Client

• Gateway

• Wireless Routing Client

• Wireless Ethernet Adapter

• Wireless Bridge Link

It supports up to 11Mbps wireless communication on 2.4GHz ISM band using DSSS
(Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)

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1.3 Features and Benefits

Compex WP11B+ is designed to give you a complete solution of a wireless network by
establishing connection with a wireless client. The list below identifies some of the
features and benefits of Compex WP11B+.

1.3.1 IEEE 802.11 Compliant

Compex WP11B+ is fully compliant with IEEE 802.11 standard. It divides the

2.4GHz license-free ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) band into 14 sub
channels, where the number of usable channels is subjected to local
regulations of the respective country/region.

1.3.2 11Mbps High Rate Communication

Compex WP11B+ supports IEEE 802.11b high rate communication of up to
11Mbps, and it is backward compatible with the older 2Mbps and 1Mbps
standard.

1.3.3 Wire Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

Compex WP11B+ uses a private encryption key to ensure data security. This
is commonly referred to as Wire Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Compex
WP11B+ supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP selectable via its web-based
configuration interface.

1.3.4 Wireless/Ethernet Transparent Bridging

Compex WP11B+ can be used as a Wireless Access Point functioning as a
transparent Bridge between the Wireless and Ethernet segments. It shares
resources for Microsoft and Novell Networks by using TCP/IP & IPX
respectively as the protocol for communication.

1.3.5 Broadband Internet Sharing

Compex WP11B+ may be configured to Gateway Mode. This allows sharing
of your broadband Internet access with your wireless clients. In addition, it
supports advanced features such as Virtual servers, Time-based Access
Management, IP Packet Filtering & Remote Management.

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1.3.6 LAN-to-LAN Bridging

Compex WP11B+ may also be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS)
Client, working in conjunction with another ESS Access Point (AP) to
function as a LAN-to-LAN Wireless Bridge.

1.3.7 Upgradeable Firmware

Compex WP11B+ is specially designed with a flash ROM that allows you to
update the Compex WP11B+ with the latest firmware release via a web-based
configuration interface.

1.3.8 Web-Based Interface

Compex WP11B+ is integrated with an embedded HTTP server facilitating a
multi-platform web-based configuration interface that requires only a JAVA­enabled web browser.

1.4 Panel Views

Figure 1.4a Front view of Compex WP11B+

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1 2 3 4 5 6 9

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WP11B+

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Figure 1.4b Side view of Compex WP11B+ (Section #1)

Figure 1.4c Side view of Compex WP11B+ (Section #2)

Figure 1.4d Connection to indoor antenna

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13 11 12

WA-HGA-5+

(sold separately)

Connecting WA-HGA-5+ to WP11B+ will

increase the wireless network coverage.

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1.5 Panel Description

Indicator Description

1 Power LED Steady Green Light

Power is supplied to Compex WP11B+.

2 WLAN LED Steady Green Light

A link is connected.

Flashing Green Light

An activity is going on.

3

10M LED

Steady Green Light

LAN connecting at 10Mbps.

4 100M LED Steady Green Light

LAN connecting at 100Mbps.

5 COL LED Steady Green Light

Collision occurs at the network segment.

6 FDX LED Steady Green Light

Network is in Full Duplex Mode.

No Light

Network is in Half Duplex Mode.

7 WLAN Speed LED

Total 5 LEDs

Steady Green Light

More LEDs lighting up indicate a higher speed of
data transmission.

8 DIAG LED Steady Green Light

Compex WP11B+ is booting and loading firmware.

Flashing Green Light

Firmware is corrupted.

No Light

Firmware has been completely downloaded onto the
Compex WP11B+. The device is connected to the
network.

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Indicator Description

9 AP Mode LED Steady Green Light

The device is in AP Bridge Mode or AP Client Mode.

No Light

The device is in Gateway mode.

10 Wireless Interface Built-in 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card to

support wireless client.

11 5V DC/2.1A Accepts 5V DC/2.1A input.

12 RJ45 Ethernet Port 10Base-T or 100-Base-TX Port connects to cable

modem or DSL modem.

13 Reset Button Compex WP11B+ will reboot the device, set to

default setting or switch between the selections of
work mode.
For more details please refer to “Hardware Reset of

Compex WP11B+”.

CAUTION

Do not remove the wireless Interface Card from Compex WP11B+.

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1.6 Technical Specifications

Items Specifications

Industry Standards

• IEEE 802.3 10Base-T;

• IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX;

• IEEE 802.11 DSSS;

• IEEE 802.11b High Rate;

• IEEE 802.1d LAN Bridging

• IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication

Safety Certifications CE Mark, FCC Class B, Gost, C-Tick, UL

Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

Frequency Band

• 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz (USA, Canada)

• 2400 ~ 2497MHz (Europe, Asia)

Data Rate

• CCK - 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps

• DQPSK - 2Mbps

• DBPSK - 1Mbps

Private Encryption 64-bit or 128-bit WEP (selectable)

Operating Mode Access Point Bridge

Access Point Client
Gateway
Wireless Routing Client
Wireless Ethernet Adapter

Wireless Bridge Link

AP Mode

WAN Interface

Supported Protocol

Wireless Pseudo VLAN

Function

RJ45 10/100Mbps port
IP, IPX, NetBEUI
Per Node & Per Group
Wireless to Ethernet Bridging

Client Mode

WAN Interface

Supported Protocol

Function

RJ45 10/100Mbps port
IP, IPX
Ethernet to Ethernet Wireless Bridging

Firmware Upgrade Yes
Antenna Diversity PCB Micro Strip Antenna

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Items Specifications

Roaming Unrestricted client roaming across multiple

access points

Media Access Method Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision

Avoidance (CSMA/CA)

Gateway Mode (Selectable)

Wired Interface

Wireless Pseudo VLAN

Private Subnet

Built-In DHCP Server

Virtual Server

Time-based Access Control

IP Packet Filtering

Router’s Clock

Configuration Interface

Remote Router Management

RJ45 10/100Mbps port
Per Node & Per Group
All Classful/Classless subnet
Yes (with DHCP reservation)
Port Forwarding and IP Forwarding
Yes
Yes
Yes
Web-based & TELNET Command Console
Via HTTP or TELNET session

Operating Channels 11 channels ( USA and Canada)

13 channels ( Europe, Asia and other parts of the
world)
14 channels ( Japan)

Dimension (L x W x H) 122mm x 119mm x 22mm (L x W x H)

Management Protocol SNMP Version 1 and 2

Environmental Requirement

Temperature

Humidity

Operating: 0°C to 40°C
Storage: -20°C to 70°C
Operating: 10%RH to 80%RH
Storage: 5%RH to 90%RH

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

This chapter outlines the basic requirements before you begin any installation and configuration
of Compex WP11B+.

2.1 Package Content

Thank you for purchasing Compex WP11B+. The package should contain the
following:

• Compex WP11B+ unit

• Compex WP11B+ switching Power Adapter

• Quick Install Guide with warranty registration

• CD User’s Manual with Utility Configuration Software

• Clip holder stand

• Wall-Mounting Template

• Cross RJ-45 cable

2.2 Setup Considerations

The following are the setup considerations you need to take note of before connecting
the Compex WP11B+ to your network:

2.2.1 Software requirements

• Windows 98/98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP

• Web Browser – Microsoft IE V4.0 or higher, Netscape Communicator

V4.06 or higher

• 2 MB of hard disk space

• Check your LAN configurations and IP addresses. Confirm whether they

are Dynamic or Static IP addressing

2.2.2 Hardware requirements

• PCs attached with wireless devices

• Ethernet-ready PC with TCP/IP protocol installed & configured for

Internet access

• RJ-45 cable

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Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

Figure 3a Compex WP11B+ Connections

To begin setting up the Compex WP11B+, please follow the steps listed below:

1. Snap the Compex WP11B+ onto the clip holder stand as shown in Figure 3b.

Figure 3b Illustration on using Clip holder Stand

Clip it directly onto the

ventilation hole located at the

back of the device.

Slide it into the slot of the

other clip holder stand to

place side by side.

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2. Place the Compex WP11B+ in a well ventilated area.

3. Place the device in a standing position.

4. Connect your PC to the Ethernet port of Compex WP11B+ using an MDIX UTP RJ45

cable. Please note that before your PC can access to the Internet, the NIC adapter and
TCP/IP protocol have to be installed and configured first.

5. Plug the AC power adapter. Please use only the correct power adapter supplied by Compex.

6. Check if the power LED is lighted up.

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Chapter 4 Software Configuration

After setting up the hardware, install a browser on the PC or workstation. Make sure that the
TCP/IP protocol is installed and configured for Internet access. Please refer to Appendix II.

4.1 Login into Web-based Interface

Compex has developed an utility configuration software, uConfig, that provides hassle-
free access to the web-based configuration interface. The uniqueness of this program is
that it does not require any alteration to the TCP/IP configuration on your computer.

Connect the WP11B+ to your computer via a crossover UTP cable.

As pre-configuration of TCP/IP is not required, you just simply activate the program to
get to the configuration page.

To login into Compex WP11B+’s web-based interface,

1. Insert the Product CD provided into your CD-ROM. This will automatically open

up the Welcome Page.

2. Click on the Drivers and Utilities option and select uConfig program.

NOTE

In the event that the program cannot be found, please explore this directory
path, X:\utility\ (where X is the CD-ROM drive) to access the program.

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This will automatically launch the program and you will be greeted with the uConfig
application page as shown in Figure 4.1a.

Figure 4.1a Utility Configuration GUI

3. Click on the “OpenWeb” button and the system will automatically link you to

Compex WP11B+’s authentication page as shown in Figure 4.1b.

Figure 4.1b Log in to Compex WP11B+

This window lists all
Network Interface Card/s
installed in your system.

You can go through the
listing of all your Network
Card configuration.

This window indicates the
types of Compex product
which is installed in your
system.

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4. Click on the “Log ON!’ button to access the web based configuration interface of

the Compex WP11B+.

The default password for the login configuration interface is password. You will be able
to change the login password which will be elaborated in “Change Password” section.

The main menu screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 4.1c.

Figure 4.1c Compex WP11B+ Configuration Interface

From here, you will able to see three different window frames on the screen, namely
Command Menu Window, Configuration Window and Message Window.

You will see a listing of the functions stated in the Command Menu Window. The
functions will vary according to the mode which you have selected. Different modes
will provide different functions in the Command Menu Window.

Command Menu Window
Consists:

• Configuration menu

• System Tools menu

• Help menu

Configuration Window

Edit various attributes of
the menu here.

Message Window
Gives you a history of

various events. Various
configuration messages
are also displayed here.

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4.1.1 AP Bridge and AP Client Mode

Exit uConfig Mode menu – End the Utility Configuration Program

• ExitUconfig

CONFIGURATION menu – Basic Ethernet and Wireless setup

• Mode Selection

• Management Port

• SNMP Setup

• IEEE 802.1X / RADIUS

SYSTEM TOOLS menu –Edit various internal settings of Compex WP11B+

• System Identity

• Set System’s Clock

• Firmware Update

• Save or Reset Settings

• Reboot System

• Change Password

• Logout

HELP menu – Contact information of a technical support engineer

• Get Technical Support

• About System

4.1.2 Gateway and Wireless Routing Client Mode

Exit uConfig Mode menu

• ExituConfig

CONFIGURATION menu

• Mode Selection

• uConfig IP Setup ( Gateway Mode)

• Management Port

• WAN Setup

• NAT

• Routing

• IP Filtering

• SNMP Setup

• Remote Management

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SYSTEM TOOLS menu

• System Identity

• Set System’s Clock

• Firmware Update

• Save or Reset Settings

• Reboot System

• Change Password

• Logout

HELP menu

• Get Technical Support

• About System

4.1.3 Wireless Ethernet Adapter Mode

Exit uConfig Mode menu – End the Utility Configuration Program

• ExituConfig

CONFIGURATION menu – Basic Ethernet and Wireless setup

• Mode Selection

• Management Port

• SNMP Setup

SYSTEM TOOLS menu –Edit various internal settings of Compex WP11B+

• System Identity

• Set System’s Clock

• Firmware Update

• Save or Reset Settings

• Reboot System

• Change Password

• Logout

HELP menu – Contact information of a technical support engineer

• Get Technical Support

• About System

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4.1.4 Wireless Bridge Link Mode

Exit uConfig Mode menu – End the Utility Configuration Program

• ExituConfig

CONFIGURATION menu – Basic Ethernet and Wireless setup

• Mode Selection

• Management Port

• SNMP Setup

SYSTEM TOOLS menu –Edit various internal settings of Compex WP11B+

• System Identity

• Set System’s Clock

• Firmware Update

• Save or Reset Settings

• Reboot System

• Change Password

• Logout

HELP menu – Contact information of a technical support engineer

• Get Technical Support

• About System

With this user-friendly web based configuration interface, all configurations on the
Compex WP11B+ can now easily be achieved, allowing you to configure your network
promptly.

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Chapter 5 Basic Configuration for Compex WP11B+

This chapter explains the Configuration Menu tool of Compex WP11B+ the web-based
configuration interface. To communicate with the network, DHCP Gateway IP Address should
be common to the AP Client. Settings for network parameters depend on the configuration of
your individual network.

Figure 5.1a Management Port Setup Interface

Network Mask

Network Mask identifies the class of the Gateway’s
IP address. The users may configure the network
with Class A (255.0.0.0) and Class B (255.255.0.0)
Network Mask as well. In addition, Compex
WP11B+ can be configured for Classless Subnet to
support certain application.

DHCP Start/End IP Address

These parameters specify the range of the IP address
of which the DHCP Server will assign. For
example, if the DHCP Start IP Address and DHCP
End IP Address are 192.168.168.100 and

192.168.168.200 respectively, the first IP address
that the DHCP Server releases will be

192.168.168.100 while the last IP address that it
will release is 192.168.168.200.

Primary/Secondary DNS IP Address

Domain Name Service is an Internet service that
translates domain names into IP addresses. If your
WAN connection is using Static IP, you should
configure the primary and secondary DNS IP
addresses with the DNS information provided by
your Broadband Internet Service Provider. For other
WAN connection types, the DNS IP addresses are
obtained automatically from ISP. The Always use
these DNS servers checkbox can be used to disable
the automatic process, and your preferred DNS IP
addresses can be used.

IP Address

IP address uniquely identifies
the Gateway in the network.
whereby the users should
point their Internet gateway to,
if fixed IP addresses are
configured on the computers

in the network.

DHCP Gateway IP Address

The DHCP Server will automatically assigned a
Gateway IP Address when the PC is connected in
the same network.

DHCP Server

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Server dynamically assigns IP addresses
to the computers connected in the same
network. If a computer has been
configured to dynamically obtain IP
address, the DHCP Server will release an
available IP address beginning from the
DHCP Start IP Address to the computer. If
you have set the TCP/IP protocol of your
PC to dynamic IP address, the built-in
DHCP server will assign the DHCP Start
IP Address and DHCP End IP Address
automatically to the PCs connected in the
same network. For dynamic WAN IP, the
DNS IP address is obtained automatically

from the ISP.

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5.1 Changing the IP Address of Compex WP11B+

You can also assign a specific IP address to the Compex WP11B+. To change the IP
address,

1. Enter the new IP address in IP Address entry.

2. Click “Save” button and reboot the device to update the configurations.

3. Logon again using your new IP Address to avoid connection with an incorrect

profile.

5.2 Configuring DHCP Server

You may configure the built-in DHCP Server of the Compex WP11B+ to release a
specific IP address to a specific computer via the web-based configuration interface.
You may also view the IP releases online.

The DHCP Server can also be configured to reserve specific IP address for specific host
or Mac address.

Figure 5.2a DHCP Reservations of IP Address

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CAUTION

The reserved IP address to be assigned should NOT have the same Dynamic IP
address range as the DHCP Start and End IP address.

To reserve a certain IP address for a specific workstation

1. Click on “DHCP Server Reservations” button in the Management Port Setup Menu.

2. Enter the specific IP address to be assigned to your designated PC.

3. Assign a name for the Host of the designated PC.

4. Fill in the MAC address of the designated PC in the Hardware Address entry.

NOTE

The DHCP server will ignore the Host Name if it finds a match in the Hardware
Address. It checks the Hardware Address first, so you need only to enter either
the Host Name or Hardware Address.

To add an entry

1. Click “Add” button to create an entry into the DHCP Server Reservations.

2. After the address is entered, click “Apply” button to make the updates effective.

You need to reboot and logon WP11B+ again to activate the changes.

NOTE

The reserved IP address must not be within the range of DHCP start and end IP
addresses.