Quick Install Guide
Wireless-AG 54Mbps XRTM
Access Point
(Compatible with Compex PoE)
WP54AG 1a
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Table of Contents
1: Introduction...................................................................................1
Packaging Content............................................................................... 2
2: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup ...............................................3
Method One: Using power adapter to supply power to the unit ...... 3
Method Two: Using Compex PoE to supply power to the unit .......... 5
3: Access to Web-based Interface ................................................8
Access to the Web interface with uConfig......................................... 8
Access to the Web interface manually ............................................ 11
4: Panel Views and Descriptions...................................................12
5: Technical Specifications ...........................................................15
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD .....................................................20
Chapter 1 Introduction
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1: Introduction
The Compex WP54AG Wireless-AG 54Mbps XR™ Access Point is a highperformance AP that is designed for enterprise and public access application.
Embedded with Atheros chipset, it boasts network robustness, stability and
wider coverage for network connectivity. Compliant with IEEE 802.11a/b/g
standards, WP54AG supports high-speed data transmission of up to 54Mbps at
2.4GHz.
WP54AG is capable of operating in 6 different modes like Access Point Bridging,
Access Point Client, Gateway, Wireless Routing Client, Point-to-Point and Pointto-Multi Point that makes it suitable for a variety of wireless applications. By
supporting multiple modes, WP54AG is able to suit the different deployment
requirements. Network administrators can also make use of the SNMP feature
included in the web management application for easy user setup. Equipped
with an SMA antenna and Long Range Parameter Settings, WP54AG provides a
wider coverage for your network. An integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE)
allows WP54AG to be used in areas where power outlets are not readily
available.
To protect your security and privacy, WP54AG is armed with many enhanced
wireless security features such as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2, MAC
Address Filtering, IEEE 802.1x Authentication and 64/128-bit WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) and even WPA in Client Modes to ensure privacy for the
heterogeneous mix of users within the same wireless LAN, while maintaining full
access to the establishment’s resources.
WP54AG also incorporates unique features such as – the Parallel Broadband
feature that allows bandwidth aggregation and fail-over redundancy
capability. Long-Range parameter settings provides WP54AG with the ability to
auto-calculate parameters such as slot time, ACK time-out and CTS time-out on
the wireless device based on range requirements entered to achieve a longer
range. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) that provides the wireless network with
extra redundancy and reliability; the network will auto-reconfigure when there
are changes to the network connections. The Pseudo VLAN feature enables the
creation of wireless isolated nodes or workgroups between wireless clients to
increase network privacy in a wireless LAN installation.
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Packaging Content
Actual product appearance may slightly differ depending on the hardware
version.
1 x Compex WP54AG
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Antenna 1 x Product CD
1 x Read-Me-First Note
Chapter 2 Let’s Get Going - Hardware Setup
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2: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup
Compex WP54AG can be powered using either the power adapter provided or
the Compex PoE Injector. The installation process for both options is described
below.
Method One: Using power adapter to supply power to the
unit
Connect the external antenna to the
SMA connector of Compex WP54AG.
Insert one end of the RJ45 Ethernet cable to any of the LAN ports on your
Compex WP54AG, and the other end of the cable to your PC’s Ethernet
network adapter.
PC
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Attach the power adapter to the main electrical supply, and connect the
power plug into the socket of the Compex WP54AG.
Power ON your PC. Notice that the Power and Port 1 or 2 (depending on
which port you have connected the RJ45 Ethernet cable to) LEDs have lighted
up. This indicates that the connection has been established successfully
between your Compex WP54AG and your PC.
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Method Two: Using Compex PoE to supply power to the unit
Compex Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) is fully compatible with our Compex
WP54AG. This accessory supplies operational power to the wireless AP via the
Ethernet cable connection.
Users who have already purchased the Compex PoE and who wish to use it to
supply power to the Compex WP54AG may follow the installation procedures
as shown below:
Connect the external antenna to the SMA
connector of Compex WP54AG.
Use an RJ45 Ethernet cable to connect one end of the cable to the Ethernet
socket of the Injector and the other end to one of the LAN ports of Compex
WP54AG.
Warning:
When one port is used for PoE, the other port cannot connect to any other
network device.
Maximum length of the RJ45 Category 5 cable is 100 metres.
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