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USER’S MANUAL

PP54G

WPP54G

COMPEX NETP ASSAGE SERIE S

Manual Number: U-0486-V1.2C

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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 trad emarks 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 © 2006 by Compex, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translati on without prior permi ssion of Compex, Inc. is prohibi ted, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Manual Revision by Daniel Manual Number: U-0478-V1.2 Version 1.2 October 2006

Disclaimer

Compex, Inc. provides this manual without warran ty of any kind, 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 prod uct described in this manual, without prior notice. Compex, Inc will not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographi cal errors found in thi s guide. Changes ar e 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 noti c e.

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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: (65) 62809947 Email:

[email protected]

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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 desi gned 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 instru ctions, 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 receiv ing 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 approv ed 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 foll o wing two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Products that contain a rad io transm itter are labelled with FCC I D and may al so 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 configurati ons m u st 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 coll ocated wi th other transm itters 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-G 54Mbps XR

Managed Access Point (compatible with Compex PoE Plus) Model No.: Compex WPP54G 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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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 techni cal assistance from the l ocal distributor , or from the authorized dealer/reseller that you have purchased this product from. For technical support by email, write to

[email protected].

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

Technical Support Centres

Contact the technical support centre that servi ces 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:

+1 (714) 482-0333 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific time) +1 (800) 279-8891 (Ext.122 Technical Support) +1 (714) 482-0332

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:

[email protected] ftp.compex.com.sg

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

Fax

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About This Document

The product described in this document, Wireless Access Point, Compex WPP54G is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for installing, configuring and using Access point. 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 th e 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 operati ng system’s documentation for networking.

How to Use this Document

This document may become superseded, i n which case you may find its latest version at:

http://www.compex.com.sg

The document is written in such a way th at you as a user will find it convenient to find specific information pertai ning to the product. It comprises of chapters that explain in details on the installation and config uration of Compex WPP54G.

Firmware

This manual is written based on Firmware version 2.02

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Conventions

In this document, special conventions are used to help and present the information clearly. The Wireless Access Point with PoE is often referred to as WPP54G or access point or AP 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 Ok.”

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Trademark Infor mation ..................................................................................................... i

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

Your F eedback...................................................................................................................i

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

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

Technical Supp ort Info rmation.......................................................................................iii

About This D ocument...................................................................................................... iv

How to Use th i s Do c u m e nt............................................................................................. iv

Firmware............................................................................................................................iv

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

CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW..............................................5

Introduction...............................................................................................................5

Features and Benefits..............................................................................................7

When to use which mode ......................................................................................9

Access Point Mo de..................................................................................................9

Access Point Client Mod e ....................................................................................10

Wireles s Routing Client Mode ..............................................................................11

Gatewa y Mode .....................................................................................................12

Wireless Adapter Mode ........................................................................................14

Transparent Client Mode......................................................................................15

Repeat er Mode......................................................................................................17

CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INS TALLATION...................................18

Setup Requirements ..............................................................................................18

Setti ng Up Your WPP54G.......................................................................................18

Method O ne: Moun ting on the Wall ..................................................................19

Method Two: Mounting on the Pole...................................................................22

CHAPTER 3: ACCESS TO WEB-BASED INTERFACE ...................25

Access to the Web interface with uConfi g.......................................................25

Manual access to web-based interface via Internet Explorer......................29

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CHAPTER 4: COMMON CONFIGURATION ..............................34

Manage ment Port Setup......................................................................................34

Setti ng up your LAN...............................................................................................35

To view t he active DHCP leas es..........................................................................38

To reserve specific IP add resses fo r predete rmined DHCP clien t s................39

WLAN Setup ............................................................................................................42

To configur e the Basic setup of the wireless mode .........................................43

To configure the Security setup of the wireless mode.....................................59

To configur e the Advanced s etup of the wireless mode...............................59

Statistics....................................................................................................................61

WAN Setup..............................................................................................................67

Telnet/SSH Setup.....................................................................................................74

TELNET Command L ine Interface........................................................................77

SSH Command Line Interfa ce..............................................................................78

Web Management Setup ....................................................................................80

SNMP Setup.............................................................................................................81

STP Setu p..................................................................................................................82

MAC Filtering...........................................................................................................87

Add a MAC address to the MAC Address List..................................................88

Delete a MAC address from all access points. ................................................91

Delete a MAC address from individual access point......................................93

Edit MAC address from the MAC Address List..................................................95

CHAPTER 5: WLAN SE CURITY.....................................................97

How to se t up WEP.................................................................................................98

How to se t up WPA-Personal ..............................................................................100

How to set up 802.1x/RADIUS.............................................................................102

How to set up WPA Enter prise ............................................................................104

CHAPTER 6: WI RE LE SS EXTENDED FEATURES ..........................107

Virtual AP (Multiple SSID).....................................................................................107

Preferred APs (Only available in Client Mode)...............................................109

Long Distance Parameters.................................................................................110

Point-to-Point & Point-to-MultiPoint Setup .......................................................113

Repeat er Setup ....................................................................................................116

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CHAPTER 7: ADVANCED CONFIGURATION..........................121

Routing...................................................................................................................121

To configure Static Rou ting of Compex WPP54G..........................................122

NAT..........................................................................................................................123

To configure Virtual Servers based on De-Militarized Zone Host .................124

To configure Virtual Servers based on Port F orwarding................................126

To configure Virtual Servers base d on IP Forwarding ....................................129

Bandwi dth Control...............................................................................................131

To enable or disable Bandwidth Co ntrol.........................................................131

To configure WAN Bandwidth Control Setting ...............................................132

To configure LAN Bandwidth Contr ol Setting .................................................133

Remote Management........................................................................................135

To set up R emote Managemen t.......................................................................135

Parallel Broadband..............................................................................................136

To enable Parallel Broadband on Compex WPP54G4 .................................137

Email Notification.................................................................................................138

Static Address Translation...................................................................................140

DNS Red irection ...................................................................................................142

To enable/disab le DNS R edirection..................................................................144

Dynamic DNS Setup ............................................................................................144

To enable/disab le Dynamic DNS Se tup...........................................................145

To manage Dynamic DNS Lis t............................................................................146

CHAPTER 8: SECURI TY CONFIGURATION ...............................151

Packet F iltering.....................................................................................................151

To configure Packet Filtering..............................................................................151

URL Filtering ...........................................................................................................155

To configure URL Filtering....................................................................................155

Firewall Configuration .........................................................................................156

To configure SPI Firewall......................................................................................156

Firewall Logs ..........................................................................................................160

To view Firewall Logs............................................................................................160

CHAPTER 9: SYSTE M UTILITIES ...................................................161

Using th e SYSTEM TOOLS Men u..........................................................................161

Ping Utility...............................................................................................................161

Syslog......................................................................................................................162

System Identity......................................................................................................163

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System Clock Setup.............................................................................................164

Firmwa re Up grade...............................................................................................165

Backup or Reset S ettings ....................................................................................167

Reboot System......................................................................................................170

Change Password................................................................................................171

Logout....................................................................................................................172

Using th e HELP menu...........................................................................................173

Get Technical Sup p or t........................................................................................173

About System........................................................................................................174

APPENDIX I: FIRMWARE RECOVERY .......................................175

APPEND IX II: TCP/ IP CONFIGURATION................................... 177

For Wind ows 95/ 9 8/ 98 S E/M E /N T ........................................................................177

For Windows XP/2000...........................................................................................180

APPENDIX III: PANEL VIEWS & DESCRIPTION..........................183

APPENDIX IV: COMMAND LINE INTERFACE COMMANDS...185

APPENDIX V: VIRTUAL AP (MULTI-SSID) FAQ..........................190

APPENDIX VI: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION S...........................194

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The WPP54G Wireless-G 54Mbps XR™ Outdoor Access Point is a highperformance AP designed for enterprise and outdoor users. WPP54G is compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g and supports high-speed data transmission of up to 54Mbps at in the 2.4GHz frequency bands. This equips WPP54G with network robustness, stability and wider network coverage. Housed in a weatherproof casing, WPP54G is designed to withstand any outdoor climatic condi tions, making i t the ideal solution for outdoor applications.

The access point is capable of operating in 7 modes: Access Point Mode,

Client Mode, Wireless Routing Client, Gateway Mode, Wireless Adapter Mode, Transparent Client Mode which is specifically developed to be

paired with root access point for Point-to-Point and Point-to-MultiPoint connection, and Repeater Mode. Which makes it suitable for a wide variety of wireless appli c ations, including long-distance deployments.

Designed with an external SMA connector, the WPP54G can be used for a wide variety of wireless applicati ons and provid es a wider cov erage for your network. Moreover, its integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows the access point to be used in areas where power ou tlets are not readi ly available.

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Connecting to a wireless LAN without adequate security measures generally opens up your network to any casual snoopers. To protect your security and privacy, WPP54G is armed with many enhanced wireless security features such as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), MAC Address Filtering, IEEE 802.1x Authentication, 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA2 Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption feature to ensure privacy for the heterogeneous mix of users within the same wireless LAN, while maintaining full access to the establishment’s resources.

WPP54G also incorporates unique features from Compex such as – the Parallel Broadband feature that allows bandwidth aggregation and failover redundancy capability. It uses 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. Long-Range parameter fine-tuning provides the access point with the abili ty to auto-calcul ate parameters su ch as slot time, A CK time-out and CTS time-out to achieve a longer range. HTTPS features additional authentication and encryption. Telnet, which allows remote connection, SSH which provides a secure hos t connecti on, and Vi rtual A P to deliver multiple services.

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Compex WPP54G has been designed for high performance and offers a rich suite of features, with which you shoul d acquaint yourself to be able to exploit your Compex WPP54G’s full potential.

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Point-to-Point and Point-to-MultiPoint communication between different buildings enables you to bridge wireless clients that are kilometres apart while unifying the networks.

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Virtual AP implements mSSID (Multi-SSID) This allows a single wireless card to be set up with multiple virtual AP connections with different SSIDs or BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier) and security modes.

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The access point supports the highest available wireless security standard: Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. The wireless users now enjoy the freedom of wireless roaming without worrying important data being exposed to outsiders. WPA2 has two different modes: WPA2-Personal for SOHO users and WPA2-Enterprise for Enterpri se users. Th e access poi nt also supp orts I EEE

802.1x for secure and centralized user-based authentication. Wireless clients are thus required to authenti cate thr ough hi ghly secure methods li ke EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP, in order to obtain access to the network.

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This feature will automati cally scan and recommend the best channel tha t the access point can utili ze.

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The Wireless Ethernet Adapter mode enables any computers with an Ethernet interface to be connected to th e wirel ess LAN without the n eed to install any driver software. Thi s is extremely useful for machines with limited driver support, e.g. Apple Macintosh machines and Linux machines.

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Compex’s exclusive uConfig utility allows users to access the user-friendly Web configuration interfac e of the access point witho ut having to change the TCP/IP setup of the workstation.

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For easy remote management and moni toring of the NetPassage WPP54G through standard SNMP software.

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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 SpanningTree 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.

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NetPassage WPP54G supports HTTPS (SSL) in addition to the standard HTTP. HTTP (SSL) features additional authentication and encryption for secure communication.

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Telnet allows a computer to remotely connect to th e NetPassage WPP54G CLI (Command Line Interface) for control and monitoring.

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SSH (Secure Shell Host) establishes a secure host connection to the NetPassage WPP54G CLI for control and monitoring.

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The access point is versatil e i n the sense tha t i t may opera te i n si x di fferen t ty pes of modes: Access Point Mode, Client Mode, Wireless Routing Client, Gateway Mode, Wireless Adapter Mode, Transparent Client Mode and Repeater Mode.

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

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This is the default mode of your access point. The Access Point mode enables you to bridge wireless clients to access the wired network infrastru cture and to communicate with each other.

In the example above, the wireless users will be able to access the file server connected to the switch through the access point in Access Point mode.

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In Access Point Client mode, the device acts as a wireless client. When connected to an access point, it will create a network link between the Ethernet network connected at this cli ent device, and the wireless and Ethern et network connected at the access point.

In this mode it can only connect with an access point. Other wireless clients cannot connect with it directly unless connected to the same access point allowing them to communicate with al l devices connec ted at th e Ethern et port of the NetPassage WPP54G.

In the example above, the workgroup PCs will be able to access the printer connected to the access point in Access Point Client mode.

Optional additi onal feature: Point-to-Point connection in this operation mode is also supported if you specifically wish to connect with an AP only. Please refer to Point-to-Point setup section.

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

The above illustration describes how this mode operates.

Optional additi onal feature: Point-to-Point connection in this operation mode is also supported if you specifically wish to connect with an AP only. Please refer to Point-to-Point setup section.

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Or put it more simply, Broadband Internet sharing in a wireless network! Since the access point supports several types of broadband connections, the

first step in setting up the access p oint as a Broadband Internet Gateway is to identify the type of broadband Internet access you are subscribed to.

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Static IP address

Use this type of connec tion if you have subscri bed to a fixed IP address or to a range of fixed IP addresses from your Internet Service Provider.

Dynamic IP address

When powered using thi s type of connection, the access poi nt requests for an IP address which will be automatically assigned to it by your Internet Service Provider.

This type of connection appli es 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.

PPTP

Select this type of connection if you are using ADSL services in a country utilising PPTP connection and authentication.

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Similarly to the A ccess Point Client mo de, the access poi nt used in this mod e is able to communicate wirelessly with another access point to perform transparent bridging between two networks.

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

Optional additi onal feature: Point-to-Point connection in this operation mode is also supported if you specifically wish to connect with an AP only. Please refer to Point-to-Point setup section.

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In Transparent Client Mode, the access point provides connection with a Compex AP

acting as Root AP. This operation mode is designed for

implementation of Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi Point connections.

Point-to-Point

Point-to-MultiPoint

An access point acts as Root AP

and 1 other access point acts as

Transparent Client.

An access point acts as Root AP and

several other access point acts as

Transparent Clients.

This mode is generally used for outdoor connections ov er long distances, or for indoor connections between local networks.

• Current Compex model that provide RootAP support are: WP54x series; WPP54x series; WP18; and NP18A.

For newer models, please contact your Compex supplier or visit the Compex web site.

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Difference Between other client modes and Transparent Client Mode

Other client modes

Transparent Client Mode

Connectivity with any standard APs.

Connectivity with RootAP-supported

Compex APs.

All devices connected to the

Ethernet ports use a common MAC

address for communications with

the AP.

Devices connected to the Ethernet

ports flow through freely and

transparently without the MAC address

restriction.

Transparent Client Mode is more transparent, making it more suitable for linking two networks as point-to-point, or point-to-multi-point network connection.

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The access point has a built-i n Repeater Mode to extend the range and greatly enhance the performance of the wireless network b y allo wing communicati ons over much greater distances. In Repeater Mode , the access point regenerates network signals to exte nd the range of the existing network infrastructure. It receives and retransmits signals. This allows it to act as a relay for signals on the network.

For more information on the Repeater Mode operation mode, please refer to the Repeater Setup section.

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Before starting, please verify that the fol lowing 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

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You can install your Compex WPP54G either onto the wall or mount it on a pole. The two mounting methods will be described as shown below.

Note the following guidelines for choosing the best location for your wireless AP:

• Place the AP as close as possible to the area where users will requi re access to the WLAN.

• Choose an elevated location where trees, buildings and large steel structures will not obstruct the antenna signals and which offers maximum line-of-sight propagati on with the users.

• Select an appropriate antenna to improve range and/or coverage and WPP54G also lets you fine-tune parameters such as the transmit power to achieve the best results.

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Hold the catches upward as shown in the figure.

While still holding the catches, push the Compex WPP54 cover outwards.

Align the bracket to the wall, Use the bracket as a guideline, m ake 4 marks and drill 4 holes into the wall.

Next, secure the brackets to the wall as shown in the figure on the right.

Align the main unit of Compex WPP54 with the bracket to attach them as shown in the figure.

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Next, fasten two screws that are provided in the packaging to secure the main unit to the bracket.

Connect one end of an RJ45 Ethernet cable to the LAN OUT port of the Injector and the other end to Ethernet Port 1 of Compex WPP54.

Maximum length of the RJ45 Category 5 cable is 100 metres.

Next, connect your SMA antenna (not provided) to the SMA reverse connector.

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Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable attached to th e Compex PoE Injector (not provided) to a network device, such as to a s witch or to the PC you will use to configure the WPP54.

Connect the power adapter in the Compex PoE kit (not prov ided) to the mai n electrical supply and the power plug into the socket of the injector.

Now, turn on your power supply. Notice that the POWER LED has lighted up. This indicates that the WPP54 is receiving power through the Compex PoE Injector and that connection between Com pex WPP54 and your network has been established.

Note:

Please use the power adapter in the Compex PoE kit (not provi ded). Using a power adapter with a different voltage rating will damage this product.

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Hold the catches upward as shown in the figure.

While still holding the catches, push the Compex WPP54 cover outwards.

Use metal straps (not provided) to secure the bracket to the pole. Place the straps through the slots in the bracket and then around the pole. Tighten the straps.

Align the main unit of Compex WPP54 with the bracket to attach them as shown in the figure.

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Next, fasten two screws that are provided in the packaging to secure both the main unit to the bracket.

Connect one end of an RJ45 Ethernet cable to the LAN OUT port of the Injector and the other end to Ethernet Port 1 of Compex WPP54.

Maximum length of the RJ45 Category 5 cable is 100 metres.

Next, connect your SMA antenna (not provided) to the SMA reverse connector.

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Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable attached to th e Compex PoE Injector (not provided) to a network device, such as to a s witch or to the PC you will use to configure the WPP54.

Connect the power adapter in the Compex PoE kit (not prov ided) to the mai n electrical supply and the power plug into the socket of the injector.

Note:

Please use the power adapter in the Compex PoE kit (not provi ded). Using a power adapter with a different voltage rating will damage this product.

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There are two methods to access to the web-based Interface of your access point:

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You can access to the web-based interface directl y without the need to assi gn a different IP address to your PC.

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

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Compex has developed a powerful uConfig utility that has been desi gned to give you direct access to the Web interface.

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

SStteepp 22::

From the UUttiilliittiieess section, select to install the uuCCoonnffiigg utility to your hard disk.

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SStteepp 33::

When the utility has been installed, double-click on the uuCCoonnffiigg icon. The following screen will appear, click on the YYeess button to proceed.

SStteepp 44::

Select NNeettPPaassssaaggee WWPPPP5544GG in the CCoommppeexx PPrroodduuccttss LLiisstt section and click on the OO

ppeenn WWeeb

b button. To retrieve and display the latest device(s) in the list,

click on the RR

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h button.

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SStteepp 55::

Do not exit the uConfig program whil e accessing to the web-based interface. This will disconnect you from the device. Click on the OOKK button to proceed.

SStteepp 66::

At the login page, press the LLOOGGIINN!! button to enter the configuration page. The default password is “password”.

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SStteepp 77::

You will then reach the home page of your access point’s web-based interface.

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

SStteepp 11::

Go to your desktop, right-click on MMyy NNeettwwoorrkk PPllaacceess icon and select

PPrrooppeerrttiiees

SStteepp 22::

Go to your network adapter icon, right click and select PPrrooppeerrttiieess.

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SStteepp 33::

Highlight IInntteerrnneett PPrroottooccooll ((TTCCPP//IIPP)) and click on the PPrrooppeerrttiieess button.

SStteepp 44::

Select the radio button for UUssee tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg IIPP aaddddrreessss. Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask as 192.168.168.x and 255.255.255.0, where x can be any number from 2 to 254, except 1. In this example, we are using 192.168.168.160 as the static IP Address.

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SStteepp 55::

Click on the OOKK button to close all windows.

SStteepp 66::

Next, in order to check if the IP address has been correctly assigned to your PC, go to SSttaarrtt menu, AAcccceessssoorriieess, select CCoommmmaanndd PPrroommpptt and type the command ipconfig/all.

Your PC is now ready to configure your access point.

SStteepp 77::

Launch your Web browser. Under the TToooollss tab, select IInntteerrnneett OOppttiioonnss.

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SStteepp 88::

Open the CCoonnnneeccttiioonnss tab and in the LLAANN SSeettttiinnggss section, disable all the option boxes. Click on the OOKK button to update the changes.

SStteepp 99::

At the AAddddrreessss bar, enter http://192.168.168.1 and press EEnntteerr on your keyboard.

SStteepp 1100::

At the login page, click on the LLOOGGIINN!! button to enter the configuration pages.

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You will then reach the home page of your access point’s Web interface.

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CChhaapptteerr 44:: CCoom

moonn CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn

This chapter illustrates the following features, which are available in ALL

the

operating modes of your access point, unless stated otherwise.

••

MMaannaaggeemmeenntt PPoorrtt

••

WWLLAANN BBaassiicc SSeettuupp

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WWLLAANN SSeeccuur

iittyy

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This section shows you how to customize the parameter s of your access poi nt to suit the needs of your network. It also explai ns how to make use of the built-in DHCP server of your access point.

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

SStteepp 11::

Click on MMaannaaggeemmeenntt PPoorrtt from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. In the MMaannaaggeemmeenntt PPoorrtt SSeettuupp page, refer to the table bel ow to replace the

default settings of Access point with appropriate values to suit the needs of your network.

SStteepp 22::

Click on the AAppppllyy button to save your new parameters.

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This table descri bes the parameters that can be modifi ed in the Management

Port Setup page.

Parameters Description

IP Address When the DHCP server of the access point is enabled (unless you

set a different DHCP Gateway IP Address), this LAN IP Address would be allocated as the Default Gateway of the DHCP client.

The IP address of your Access point is set by default to

192.168.168.1.

Network Mask The Network Mask serves to identify the subnet in which your

Access point resides. The default network mask is 255.255.255.0.

Management Gateway IP

(Optional) As a bridge Access Point, the access point does not usually communicate with devices on other IP subnets. However, the Management Gateway here acts as the equivalent of the Default Gateway of a PC, to allow the access point to communicate with devices on different subnets. For instance, if you want to access the access point from the Internet or from a router on the LAN, enter the router IP address in the Management Gateway IP field.

The Management Gateway IP address of your access point is set to nil by default.

The next two fields (DHCP Start IP Address and DHCP End IP Address) allow you to define the range of IP addresses from which the DHCP Server can assign an IP address to the LAN.

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 your access point. For example, if the IP address and network mask of your access point 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. It 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 your access point. For instance, if the IP address and network mask of your access point 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.

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Parameters Description

DHCP Gateway IP Address

Though usually, the DHCP server also acts as the Default Gateway of the DHCP client, the access point gives you the option to define a different Gateway IP Address, which will be allocated as the Default Gateway IP of the DHCP client. The DHCP client will thus receive its dynamic IP address from the access point but will access to the Internet or to the other LAN through the Default Ga teway defin ed by the DHCP Gateway IP Address.

For instance, if the access point is used in Access Point Client mode and connects to an Internet gateway, X, a PC wired to the access point will be unable to obtain a dynamic IP address directly from X. But if you can enable the DHCP server of the access point and set the IP address of X as the DHCP Gateway IP Address, the PC will then obtain its IP address from the access point and access the Internet through X.

Always use these DNS servers

Enable this checkbox if you want the access point to only use the DNS server(s) you have specified below.

Primary DNS IP Address

Your ISP usually p rovides 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 computer in your network.

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The following will guide you to a page display of the active IP address leases that have been allocated by the buil t-in DHCP server of Access point.

SStteepp 11::

Click on MMaannaaggeemmeenntt PPoorrtt from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu.

SStteepp 22::

Go to the AAddvvaanncceedd DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr OOppttiioonnss section, click on the SShhooww AAccttiivvee

DDHHCCPP lleeaasse

s button.

The DHCP Active Leases table displays:

• The Host Name of the DHCP client

• The IP Address that has been allocated to the DHCP client

• Its Hardware (MAC) Address

• The Lease Expired Time.

NOTE

Invalid date and time displayed in the Lease Expired Time column indicates that the clock of your acc ess poi nt has not b een proper ly set. Please refer to the SYSTEM TOOLS

section for more details on

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how to set the system clock.

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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 dynami c 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.

SStteepp 11::

From the AAddvvaanncceedd DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr Options section, click on the DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr

RReesseerrvvaattiioonnss

button.

SStteepp 22::

Click on AAdddd button.

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SStteepp 33::

Fill in: The host portion of the IP Address to reserve. The Hardware Address, in pairs of two hex values

Press the AAppppllyy button to make your new entry effective.

The DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr RReesseerrvvaattiioonnss page will then be refreshed to illustrate the currently reserved IP addresses.

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EERRVVEERR RREESSEERRVVAATTIIOON

If you do not need the DHCP server to reserve an IP address anymore, you can delete the DHCP Server Reservation.

SStteepp 11::

Click on the reserved IP address that you wish to delete, e.g. 192.168.168.20.

SStteepp 22::

Click on the DDeelleettee button.

The DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr RReesseerrvvaattiioonnss table will then be refreshed to reflect your changes.

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WWLLAANN S

EETTUUP

This section shows how to perform the following functions:

Basic

This function performs a basic setup of the operation modes.

Security

This function performs data encryption and protection for the access point. Kindly refer to Chapter 5 on WLAN Security for details.

Advanced

: This function furthers the basi c configuration of the access point by setting th e system’s additional Long Distance Parameters.

Kindly refer to Chapter 6 on Wireless Extended Features for details.

Statistics

: This function uses the Scan Feature to monitor and interpret the statistics data collected.

MAC Filtering

(only applicable to Access Point mode):

MAC Filtering acts as a security measure by restricting the users accessing to the network through their MAC address.

Antenna Alignment

It is a tool for aligning outdoor antenna between 2 access points over long distances. The signal level can be checked from the web page and also from the DIAG LED indicator.

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AASSIICC SSEETTUUPP OOFF TTHHEE WWIIRREELLEESSSS MMOODDE

The following will guide you to configure the basi c setup of the wireless mode you have selected.

SStteepp 11::

Click on WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. You will see the sub- menus expanded under WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. Click on BBaassiicc. The default operating mode of Access point is the Access Point mode.

SStteepp 22:: ((OOppttiioonnaall:: CChhaannggee CCuurrrreenntt mmooddee))

If you wish to change the current mode of your access point, click on

CChhaanngge

e, select your OOppeerraattiioonn MMooddee and click on the AAppppllyy button to

access the setup page of your selected mode. Then you are prompted to reboot the access point so as to activate the mode setting.

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SStteepp 33::

Enter the parameters in thei r respective fields, click on the AAppppllyy button and reboot your device to let your changes take effec t.

Note that the WWLLAANN BBaassiicc SSeettuupp pages for the modes are different.

Example: WWLLAANN BBaassiicc SSeettuupp page for CClliieenntt MMoodd

Example: WWLLAANN BBaassiicc SSeettuupp page for AAcccceessss PPooiinntt

This table describes the parameters that can be modified in the WWLLAANN BBaassiicc

SSeettuup

p page.

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Parameters Description

The Current Mode The default operating mode of the access point is the

Access Point mode. The access point can operate in 6

modes:

• Access Point Mode

• Client Mode

• Wireless Routing Client

• Gateway Mode

• Wireless Adapter Mode

• Transparent Client Mode

• Repeater Mode

You can toggle the mode by clicking on the CChhaannggee button.

ESSID Enter a preferred name for the wireless network. Your

wireless clients must be configured with the same ESSID. This case-sensitive entry can consi st of a maximum of 32

characters.

Site Survey

A list of wireless devices that are detected by your access point in the WLAN. Information such as MAC address, channel, SSID, algorithm and signal strength can be found in the listing.

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Wireless Profile A selection of network environment types in which to

operate the access point:

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This mode supports wireless B clients with data rates of up to 11Mbps in the frequency range of 2.4GHz.

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This mode supports both wireless B and G clients.

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This mode supports wireless-G clients that offer transmission rates of up to 54Mbps in the 2.4GHz frequency band.

Country Choose the Country where you are located.

Channel

This option allows you to select a frequ ency channel for the wireless communication. This parameter is only available in the Access Point, Transparent Client, and Repeater modes.

Select SmartSelect to automatically scan and recommend the best channel that the access point can utilize.

Tx Rate Allow you to choose the rate of data transmission from

1Mbps to Fully Auto.

Closed System The access point will not broadcast its WLAN name

(ESSID) when Closed system is enabled. By default Closed system is disabled.

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Act as RootAP

The access point will connect with one or multiple clients to create a point-to-point and point-to-multi-point connections network with 2 or more APs.

This connection method is fully compliant with 802.1h standards.

VLANID

Select and specify the VLANID. This is a number to identify the different virtual network segments to which the network devices are grouped.

This can be any number from 1 to 4094.

Channel Survey

A list of channels that are detected by your access point in the WLAN. Information such as frequency, channel, MyQuality, NeighQuality, APCount and Recommendation can be found in the listing. The Access Point and Gateway modes support this feature.

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SStteepp 11::

In the MMooddee SSeettuupp page, click on the SSiittee SSuurrvveeyy button.

The SSiittee SSuurrvveeyy provides a list of the MMAACC aaddddrreesssseess ((BBSSSSIIDD)) and SSSSIIDD of neighbouring access points detected, the CChhaann (channels), AAuutthh (Authentication), AA

lgg (Algorithm) used, and the strength of the SSiiggnnaall

received.

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SStteepp 22::

To connect the WPP54GG-client to one of the access points detected: Select the radio button corresponding to the access point you want to connect to.

SStteepp 33::

Click on the AAppppllyy button to effect the change and return to the setup page.

SStteepp 44::

Click on the RReeffrreesshh button to update this screen.

This table describes the read-only parameters of neighbouring access points that can be viewed from the Site Survey page.

Parameters Description

Bssid In an infrastructure wireless network, the BSSID refers to

the wireless MAC address of the access point.

SSID Refers to the network name that uniquely identifies the

network to which the access point is connected.

Chan Refers to the channel being used for transmissi on.

Auth Refers to the types of authentic ation, such as WPA , WPA-

Personal, etc being used by the access point.

Alg Refers to the types of algorithm, such as WEP, TKIP, etc

being used by the access point.

Signal Describes the strength of the signal received in

percentage.

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NOTE

The purpose of using Site Survey is to scan and display all access points based on the current security setting of your access point. For instance, the following informati on supplied by the Site Surv ey according to the security setting is explained:

• If the security mode i s set to None or WEP, the scan will show all available access points that have no security or WEP security

• If the security mode is set to WPA-Personal, the scan will show all available access points having all types of securi ty from no security, WEP security to WPA-Personal security.

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SStteepp 11::

To view the connecti on status when WPP5 4GG-client is linked to ano ther access point, click on the SShhooww LLiinnkk IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn button.

The LLiinnkk IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn table illustrates the following data:

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This table describes the parameters that can be viewed from the LLiinnkk

IInnffoorrmmaattiioon

n page.

Parameters Description

State Refers to the MAC address of the BSS (AP to which the

WPP54GG-client is connected).

Current Channel The channel that is being presently used for transmission.

Tx Rate The rate of data transmission in Mbps. Signal Strength Given in percentage, showing the intensity of the signal

received.

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Channel Survey provides a li st of all channels that are supported by th e access point. This feature will show relative interference of all channels and recommend the least congested channel. When the users want to scan for and find the best channel, they can use Channel Survey.

SStteepp 11::

In the MMooddee SSeettuupp page, click on the CChhaannnneell SSuurrvveeyy button.

The CChhaannnneell SSuurrvveeyy provides a list of the FFrreeqq (frequency) and CChhaannnneell of the access point detected, the AAPPCCoouunntt, MMyyQQuuaalliittyy (your access point’s interference from your access point’s channel signal) received and

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signals) received.

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The values indicate the level of interference. The higher the value, the higher the interference. If the value is zero, there is no interference.

SStteepp 55::

To connect the WPP54GG-client to one of the channels detec ted, select the radio button corresponding to the channel you want to connect to.

SStteepp 66::

Click on the AAppppllyy button to effect the change and return to the setup page.

SStteepp 77::

Click on the RReeffrreesshh button to update this screen.

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This table describes the read-only parameters of all channels that can be viewed from the Channel Survey page.

Parameters Description

Freq Refers to the frequency of the channel at which your

access point is operating.

Channel Refers to the channel of the access point bei ng used for

transmission depending on its origin of country.

MyQuality

Indicates the interference level of the respective channel with this AP. The lower the value, the less interference.

APCount Refers to the total numbe r of access points operating at

the current channel.

NeighQuality

Indicates the interference level with those discovered APs at those respective channels. The lower the value, the less interference.

Recommendation

Indicates the best channel for the AP device to use in its current environment.

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The Antenna Alignment feature in the access point is designed to precisely align the antenna over such a long distance so that the connectivity communication between your access point and another remote or neighbouring access point could be improved as indicated by higher signal strength.

SStteepp 11::

Click on WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. You wi ll see the sub- menus expanded under WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. Click on AAnntteennnnaa AAlliiggnnmmeenntt. The

AAnntteennnnaa AAlliiggnnmmeennt

t page can act as a diagnostic tool to check the

communication with a remote device. The remote AP MAC Address is preset to all zeros by default.

SStteepp 22::

If you wish to specify the MAC address of the remote AP , key in the field next to RReemmoottee AAPP AAddddrreessss ((ooppttiioonn)), followed by executing the SSttaarrtt button. Then the pop-up status screen will show up, allowing you to monitor the signal strength received from the remote access points.

If there is no specified AP with its MAC address you have keyed in, the screen below will show on the right. To abort or key in the MAC address of the other available remote AP, click on the SSttoopp button.

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NOTE: To ensure pr oper functi onali ty of the device, selec t to Stop after performing antenna alignm ent. Alternativ ely, you may also reboot the device.

NOTE

If no MAC address is entered, the Antenna Alignment tool will make use of the SSID to align the antenna. Please m ake sure that the correct SSID is entered. If more than one access point (AP) share the same SSID, the Antenna Alignment tool will show the strongest signal AP.

The DIAG LED indicates the signal strength as described below:

Signal Strength (RSSI Value)

Status of DIAG LED

Above 20dBm Stays turned ON

Between 19 and 17 dBm

Flashes 6 times

Between 17 and 14 dBm Flashes 3 times

Between 13 and 10 dBm

Flashes ONCE

Below 10dBm Turns OFF

NOTE

The signal strength of below RSSI of 10 is not recommended for outdoor long distance connection.

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EECCUURRIITTYY SSEETTUUPP OOFF TTHHEE WWIIRREELLEESSSS MMOODDE

Kindly refer to Chapter 5 on WLAN Security for details on setting the different security modes of the access point.

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DDVVAANNCCEEDD SSEETTUUPP OOFF TTHHEE WWIIRREELLEESSSS MMOODDEE

The following will guide you to configure the advanced setup of the wireless mode you have selected.

SStteepp 11::

Click on WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN m enu to expand into the four sub-menus. From here, click on AAddvvaanncceedd.

SStteepp 22::

In the WWLLAANN AAddvvaanncceedd SSeettuupp page, enter the parameters.

SStteepp 33::

Click on the AAppppllyy button to update the changes.

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This table describes the parameters that can be modified in the WWLLAANN

AAddvvaanncceedd SSeettuup

p page.

Parameters Description

Beacon Interval (Only in Access Point mode)

The Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon transmissions. A beacon is a guidance signal sent by the access point to announce its presence to other devices in the network.

Before a client enters the power-sav e mode, it needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receiv e the beacon (and learn whether th ere are buffered frames at the access point).

Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) (Only in Access Point mode)

The Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) determines how often the beacon contains a delivery traffic indication message (DTIM). The DTIM identifies which clients (in power-save mode) have data frames waiting for them in the access point’s buffer.

If the beacon period is set at 100 (default value), and the data beacon rate is set at 1 (default value), then the access point sends a beacon containing a DTIM every 100 Kμsecs (1 Kμsec equals 1,024 μsec).

RTS/CTS Threshold The RTS/CTS Threshold value determi nes the minimu m size

of a packet in bytes that would trigger the RTS/CTS mechanism.

Frag Threshold The Frag Threshold v alue indi cates the maxi mum si ze that

a packet can reach without being fragmented. This value extends from 256 to 2346 bytes, where a value

of 0 indicates that all the packets should be transmitted using RTS.

Transmit Power The Transmit Power drop-down list lets you pick from a

range of transmission power.

Radio Off When Ethernet Link Down

The Radio Off When Ethernet Link Down function detects when the Ethernet link is down and disables the radio card automatically.

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Antenna Control

The Antenna Control function allows you to control whether to use the:

• External antenna (Default)

• Internal antenna

NOTE

The values illustrated in the examples are suggested values for their respective parameters.

TTAATTIISSTTIICCS

The following shows you the information on the wireless device that is connected to the WLAN.

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SStteepp 11::

Click on WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. You will see the sub- menus expanded under WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. Click on SSttaattiissttiiccss.

Wireless clients that are connected to the WLAN are shown in the WLAN Station List.

SStteepp 22::

Click on the RReeffrreesshh button to get the lates t information on the avai lability of wireless clients in the wireless network.

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SStteepp 33::

To check the details on individual wirel ess client, click on the MAC Address in the WLAN Station List.

The following screen will show the statistics of the selected wireless client.

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LLIIEENNTT MMOODDE

Click on WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. You will see the sub- menus expanded under WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. Click on SSttaattiissttiiccss.

In CClliieenntt mode, you are not allowed to vi ew other wirel ess clients’ sta tistics. To view other wireless clients information, you need to change to Access Point mode.

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Click on WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. You will see the sub- menus expanded under WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. Click on SSttaattiissttiiccss.

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AATTEEWWAAYY MMOODDE

Click on WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. You will see the sub- menus expanded under WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. Click on SSttaattiissttiiccss.

To view the statistics informati on if a wireless client connec ted to the AP, click on the MAC address of that client.

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EEPPEEAATTEERR MMOODDE

Click on WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. You will see the sub- menus expanded under WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. Click on SSttaattiissttiiccss.

Click on the RRee

ffrreessh

h button to get the latest informati on on the wireless clients

in the wireless network.

To check the details on individual wirel ess client, click on the MAC Address in the lists.

The following screen will show the statistics of the selected wireless client.

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(only supported by Wireless Routing Client and Gateway) A correct WAN Setup allows you to successfully share your Internet connection among the wired and wireless clients of the access point. To do so, you need to identify the type of broadband I nternet access you are subscribed to. If you are using :

• Cable Internet where your ISP dynamically assigns a WAN IP address to you, refer to WAN Setup - Cable Internet with Dynamic I P Assignment.

• Cable Internet where your ISP provides you with a fixed WAN IP address (or a range of fixed IP addresses), refer to WAN Setup - Cable Internet with Static IP Assignment.

• ADSL Internet that requires standard PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) for authentication , refer to WAN Setup - ADSL Internet using PP P over Ethernet (PPPoE).

• ADSL Internet that requires standard Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) for authenticati on, refers to WAN Setup – ADSL Intern et using Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).

WAN Setup - Cable Internet with Dynamic IP Assignment

The access point is pre-configured to support a WAN type that dynamically obtains an IP address from the ISP. However, you may verify the WAN settings with the following steps:

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oonn WWAANN SSeettuupp.. SStteepp 22::

On the WWAANN DDyynnaammiicc SSeettuupp screen that follows, veri fy that the WWAANN TTyyppee reads

DDyynnaammiicc ((DDHHCCPP)

) in red colour. Otherwise, click on the CChhaannggee button.

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Step 3:

Simply select DDyynnaammiicc IIPP AAddddrreessss and hit the AAppppllyy button.

Please remember to click RReebboooott

SSyysstteem

m under SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLL

S and hit

the RReebboooott button to let the setting s take effect.

Note: Additional configuration might be required before your ISP will allocate an IP address to the access point.

Certain ISPs require authentication through a DHCP Client ID before releasing a public IP address to you. The access point uses the System Name in the System Identity as the DHCP Client ID.

Therefore, if this is the case, refer to your ISP for the correct DHCP Client I D to be set and follow steps 4 - 5 to accomplish the setup.

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Steps 4 - 5 are for those who need to set up the SSyysstteemm NNaammee in SSyysstteemm

IIddeennttiitty

y so that your ISP can

authenticate it as a valid DHCP Client ID.

Click on SSyysstteemm IIddeennttiittyy under the

SSYYSSTTEEM

TTOOOOLLS

S command menu.

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Step 5:

On the following screen, key in the your ISP assigned DHCP Client ID as the SSyysstteemm NNaammee (You may also like to key in a preferred SSyysstteemmss CCoonnttaacctt person and the SSyysstteemm LLooccaattiioonn of the access point). Click the AAppppllyy button to complete.

Please remember to click RReebboooott

SSyysstteem

m under SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS and hit

the RReebboooott button to let the settings take effect.

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WAN Setup - Cable Internet with Static IP Assignment

If you have an ISP that leases a sta ti c WAN IP for your subscri pti on, you will need to configure your access point’s WAN type accordingly. For example, if the ISP provided you with the following setup i nformation , you can set up your WAN as described below: IP Address : 203.120.12.240 Network Mask : 255.255.255.0 Gateway IP Address : 203.120.12.2

Step 1:

Under CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN on the command menu, click on WWAANN SSeettuupp.

Step 2:

Access the SSeelleecctt WWAANN TTyyppee page and choose SSttaattiicc IIPP AAddddrreessss before clicking the AAppppllyy button. You will then be brought to the following page requiring your inputs.

Step 3:

Fill in the information provided by your ISP in the IIPP AAddddrreessss,, NNeettwwoorrkk

MMaassk

k and GGaatteewwaayy IIPP AAddddrreessss

fields, before clicking the AAppppllyy button.

Please remember to click RReebboooott

SSyysstteem

m under SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS and hit

the RReebboooott button to let the settin gs take effect.

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WAN Setup - ADSL Internet using PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

If you subscribe to an ADSL service using PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) authentication, you can set up your access point’s WAN type as follows. For example, you may configure an account whose username is ‘guest’ as described below:

Step 1:

Under CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN on the command menu, click on WWAANN SSeettuupp.

Step 2:

Access the SSeelleecctt WWAANN TTyyppee page and choose PPPPPP oovveerr EEtthheerrnneett before clicking the AAppppllyy button. You will then be brought to the following page requiring your inputs.

Step 3:

For UUsseerrnnaammee, key in your ISP assigned account name (e.g. guest for this example), followed by your account PPaasssswwoorrdd.

Step 4:

Select AAllwwaayyss--OOnn if you want your access point to always maintain a connection with the ISP. Otherwise, you may select OOnn--DDeemmaanndd. The access point will then c onn ect to the ISP automatically when it receives Internet requests from the PCs in your network.

The IIddllee TTiimmeeoouutt setting is associated with the OOnn--DDeemmaanndd option, allowing you to specify the value (in seconds) after which the access point will disconnect from the ISP after the last I nter ne t ac ti vity. A value of “0” will di sabl e idl e timeout.

RReeccoonnnneecctt TTiimmee FFaaccttoor

r is associated with the AAllwwaayyss

--oon

n option and specifies

the maximum time the access poi nt will wait before re-attempting to connect with your ISP. Hit the AAppppllyy button and RReebboooott the access point.

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You can limit the maximum size a packet can be in a network by setting the MMTTUU (Maximum Transmissible Unit).

Click the MMTTUU Button in AAddvvaanncceedd WWAANN OOppttiioonnss.

The MMTTUU VVaalluuee has a range of 1 to 1492. Enter the MMTTUU VVaalluuee and click AAppppllyy.

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WAN Setup – ADSL Internet using PPTP

If you subscribe to an ADSL serv ic e usi ng Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) authentication, you can set up your access point’s WAN type from the steps that follow. For example, if the ISP provided you with the following set up information, you can set up your WAN as described below: IP Address : 203.120.12.47 Network Mask : 255.255.255.0 VPN Server : 203.120.12.15

Step 1:

Under CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN on the command menu, click on WWAANN SSeettuupp.

Step 2:

Access the SSeelleecctt WWAANN TTyyppee page and choose PPPPTTPP before clicking the AAppppllyy button. You will then be brought to the following page requiring your inputs.

Step 3:

Fill in the information provided by your ISP in the IIPP AAddddrreessss,,

NNeettwwoorrkk MMaassk

k, VVPPNN SSeerrvveerr, and

DDHHCCPP

fields, followed by clicking

the AAppppllyy button.

Please remember to click RRee

boooott

SSyysstteem

m under SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS and

hit the RReebboooott button to let the settings take effect.

The IIddllee TTiimmeeoouutt setting allows you to specify the value (in seconds) after which the access point will disconnect from the ISP after the last Internet activity. A value of “0” will disable idle timeout.

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EELLNNEET

//SSSSHH S

EETTUUP

Telnet allows a computer t o remotely connect to the NetPassage WPP54GG CLI (Command Line Interface) for control and monitoring.

SSH (Secure Shell Host) establishes a secure host conn ection to the NetPassage WPP54GG CLI for control and monitoring.

Telnet/SSH Setup

Click Telnet/SSH Setup from the CONFIGURATION menu.

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1. To enable Telnet Server: Select Telnet Server Enable and enter the Port Number.

2. To enable SSH server: Select SSH Server Enable and enter the Port Number.

Click Apply.

To add user:

1. Click Add button.

2. In Add User Entry Page, enter User Name, Password, and specify whether user is

granted permission to Read Only or Read/Write.

3. Click Apply.

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To Dele te User:

1. Select which user to Delete.

2. Click Delete.

User Management list refreshes to update users.

To Refresh User Management list: Click Refresh to refresh User Management list.

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Telnet CLI (Command Line Interface)

The user may connect to the CLI (Command Line I nter face ) vi a a TELNE T sessi on to the default IP, 192.168.168.1. This section uses Microsoft TELNET command for instruction. You may use any TELNET client.

Connecting to CLI (Command Line Interface) via TELNET

1. Connect to CLI (Command Line Interface) with the following command at DOS prompt. The TELNET application will then be launched and connected.

C:\WINDOWS\TELNET 192.168.168.1

2. At the login prompt, type in “password” (default password) and press the <ENTER> key, as shown in Figure 2.4c. You will then login to the CLI.

NOTE

Please refer to Appendix IV for the list of commands available at the console.

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SSH CLI (Secure Shell Host Command Line Interface)

SSH is designed and created to provide the best security when accessing another computer remotely. Not only does it encrypt the session, it also provides better authentication facilities and features that increase the security of other protocols. It can use different forms of encryption and ciphers.

The first diagram below shows a telnet session.

The second diagram below shows how an encrypted connection like SSH is not viewable on the network. The server still can read the information, but only after negotiating the encrypted session with the client.

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SSH CLI has a command line interface like shown below for example.

NOTE

Please refer to Appendix V for the list of commands available a t the console.

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NetPassage WPP54G supports HTTPS (SSL) in addition to the standard HTTP. HTTPS (SSL) features additional authentication and encryption for secure

communication.

Web Management Setup

Select Web Management Setup from the CONFIGURATION menu.

1. Select whether to set web server to HTTP or HTTPS (SSL) mode.

2. Click Apply.

Changes will be effected after reboot.

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SSNNMMPP S

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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of communication protocols that separates the management architecture from the architecture of the hardware devices.

Step 1:

Click on SSNNMMPP from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu.

Step 2:

Select EEnnaabbllee from the SSNNMMPP SSttaattee drop-down list. The default RReeaadd PPaasssswwoorrdd is set to public while the default RReeaadd//WWrriittee

PPaasssswwo

orrdd is private.

Step 3:

Click on the AAppppllyy button.

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SSTTPP S

EETTUUPP

(Only available in Access Point, Transparent Client, and Repeater Modes) Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a link management

protocol that helps to prevent undesirable loops occurs in the network. For an Ethernet network to function properly, only one active path can exist between two stations. If a loop exists in the network topol ogy, duplication of messages will occur and this might confuse the forwarding algorithm and allow duplicate frames to be forwarded.

In short, the main purpose of activating STP is to prevent looping when you have redundant paths in the network. Without activating STP, redundant topology will cause broadcast storming.

To establish path redundancy, STP creates a

tree that spans all of the devices in an extended network, forcing redundant paths into a standby, or blocked, state, but establishing the redundant links as a backup in case the active link should fail. If STP costs change, or if one network segment in the STP becomes unreachable, the spanning tree algorithm reconfigures the spanning tree topology and re-establishes the connection by activating the standby path. Without spanning tree in place, it is possible that more than one connection may be simultaneously live, which could result in an endless loop of traffic on the

LAN.

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Spanning-Tree Protocol operation is transparent to end stations, which are unaware whether they are connec ted to a single LAN segment or a switched LAN of multiple segments.

The path with the smallest cost wil l be used and extra redundant paths will be disabled.

To explain the effect of STP on the wireless clients , we will compare 2 separate scenarios.

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Scenario #1 – (No STP)

Referring to the illustration below, if the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is not implemented in a network, all clients (Notebook#1 , #2, #3 & #4,) can access to one another, resulting in low level of data security. Due to the redundant paths found in this network, broadcast packets will be duplicated and forwarded endlessly resulting in a broadcast storm.

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Scenario #2 – (With STP)

When STP is enabled, extra redundant network paths between APs will be disabled, hence preventing multi ple active network paths in-between any two APs.

If one of the APs is down, the STP algorithm will reactivate one of the redundant paths so that the network connection will not be lost.

All wireless users will be able to communicate with each other if they are associated to the APs that are in the same zone.

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Click on SSTTPP SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu.

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Select EEnnaabbllee from the SSTTPP SSttaattuuss radio button. Fill in the fields, and cli ck on the AAppppllyy button to update the changes.

Priority: (Default: 32768, Range: 0 – 65535) This is the relative priority. The lowest priority will be elected as the root.

Hello Time: (Default: 2, Range: 1 – 10) This is the hello time. Every (this number) seconds, a hello packet is sent out by. Hello packets are used to communicate information about the topology throughout the entire STP network.

Forward Delay: (Default: 15, Range: 4 – 30) The forward delay is the time that is spent i n the listening and learning state.

Max Age: (Default: 20, Range: 6 – 40) The max age timer control s the m aximum length of time that pass es befor e a port saves its configuration information.

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MMAACC F

IILLTTEERRIINNG

MAC Filtering acts as a securi ty measure by controlling the users accessing to the network through their MAC address. Each WLAN or radi o card supports up to 16 virtual access points and has i ts own MAC address listing. The client MAC addresses entries can be set apply to all, or to only selected virtual access points.

NOTE: MAC Filtering will not filter any MAC address from Ethernet port.

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MMAACC

AADDDDRREESSSS TTOO TTHHEE

MMAACC A

DDDDRREESSSS

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Select MMAACC FFiilltteerriinngg from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp((aa//bb//gg)). MAC Address Filtering page displays.

In this page you may also set the MAC Filtering Status to EEnnaabbllee or DDiissaabbllee for access points and set the Policy to either AA

cccceepptt

or DDeennyy MAC

addresses.

MAC Filtering set to EEnnaabbllee with Policy to AAcccceepptt only the MAC addresses in the MAC Filter Address List and deny all other MAC addresses.

MAC Filtering set to EEnnaabbllee with Policy to DDeennyy all the MAC addresses in the MAC Filter Address List and accept all other MAC addresses.

MAC Filtering set to DDiissaabbllee. Whether Policy is set to

EEnnaabblle

e or DDeennyy does not matter.

MAC Filtering set to DDiissaabbllee. Whether Policy is set to

EEnnaabblle

e or DDeennyy does not matter.

Click EEddiitt. (This displays the MAC Address List of individual virtual access points.)

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MAC Filter Address List page displays. Click the AAdddd button.

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Add MAC Address page displays.

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Enter the MAC Address of the client in the format xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx, where x can take any value in the range 0-9 or a-f.

Enter the Comment. This describes the MAC Address you have entered. To apply to all virtual access points: Check AAppppllyy ttoo AAllll.

To apply to specific virtual access point: Select the checkb ox of the corresponding AP.

Click the AAppppllyy button.

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MAC Filter Address List page displays with updated MAC Address List.

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NOTE

Please reboot to effect all changes and new MAC address entries.

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MMAACC

AADDDDRREESSSS FFRROOMM AALLLL AACCCCEESSSS PPOOIINNTTS

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Select MMAACC FFiilltteerriinngg from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp((aa//bb//gg)). MAC Address Filtering page displays.

Click VViieeww CCoommpplleettee MMAACC

LLiisstt.

(This displays the MAC Address List of the radio card.)

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MAC Filter Address List page displays. Select the checkbox of the MAC address you wish to delete.

Click the DDeelleettee button.

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MAC Filter Address List page displays with updated MAC Address List.

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EELLEETTEE AA

MMAACC

AADDDDRREESSSS FFRROOMM IINNDDIIVVIIDDUUAALL AACCCCEESSSS PPOOIINNT

SStteepp 11::

Select MMAACC FFiilltteerriinngg from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp((aa//bb//gg)). MAC Address Filtering page displays.

Click EEddiitt for the corresponding access point.