Compex Technologies WP11A+ User Manual

Copyrights © 2002 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 © 2002 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 Ong
Manual Number: U-0356-V1.1C Version 1.1, October 2002

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:

Telephone: [phone]
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.: WP11A+ 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)
Electromagnetic Immunity
Power Line Harmonics
Power Line Flicker

: EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11)

: EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2)

: EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000-3-3)

: EN 55022 (CISPR 22)

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.: WP11A+ 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
Technical requirements for radio equipment
General EMC requirements for radio equipment

: EN 60950 (IEC60950)

: EN 300 328-1/2

: 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.

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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

 Call

Fax

 Write

 Call

Fax

Compex, Inc.

4051 E. La Palma, Unit A
Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
Tel:
Tel:
Fax:
BBS:

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

Europe

ReadyLINK Networktechnology Gmbh

Albert Einstein Straβe 34/M21
63322 Rödermark, Germany
Tel:
Fax:
BBS:
Support Email: [e-mail]

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

Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East

 Write

 Call Tel:

Fax

Internet
access/
Website:

Compex Systems Pte Ltd

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

Tel:
Fax:
BBS:

E-mail:
FTPsite:

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

and the rest of the World

(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)

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

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About This Document

The product described in this document, Compex NetPassage Series, Compex WP11A+ is a
licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for
installing, configuring and using Compex WP11A+. 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 98/2000/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 WP11A+.

Firmware

This manual is written based on Firmware version 2.86 Build 0919.

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
WP11A+ 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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Table of Contents

Copyrights © 2002 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

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

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

Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A+ Using Web Interface........... 17

5.1 Changing the IP Address of Compex WP11A+....................................................... 18

5.2 Configuring DHCP Server...................................................................................... 18

5.3 Setting up Wireless Per Group Pseudo LAN using AP Bridge Mode....................... 20

5.4 Setting up Wireless LAN-to-LAN Bridge Network using AP Client Mode.............. 28

Chapter 6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode....... 32

6.1 Selecting the Right connection for your Broadband Internet Service ....................... 32

6.2 Setup on Compex WP11A+ for Broadband Internet Access .................................... 33

6.3 Configure Compex WP11A+ using Web Interface.................................................. 35

6.3.1 Advanced configuration in Gateway Mode.................................................. 38

Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client ................ 39

7.1 Setting up Compex WP11A+ as Wireless Routing Client ....................................... 39

7.2 Configuring Compex WP11A+ as Wireless Routing Client through Web Interface . 41

Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type............................... 44

8.1 Configuring Static IP Connection ........................................................................... 44

8.2 Configuring Dynamic IP Connection ...................................................................... 46

8.2.1 How to configure Singapore Cable Vision (SCV) Service ........................... 46

8.2.2 How to Configure @HOME Cable Service................................................. 47

8.3 Configuring PPP over Ethernet Session (PPPoE).................................................... 48

8.3.1 How to Configure SingNet, PacNet andQALA DSL Broadband.................. 48

8.4 Configuring for SingTel Magix SuperSurf.............................................................. 50

8.5 Configuring for BigPond Australia (BPA) .............................................................. 51

8.6 Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) .............................................................. 53

8.7 JTB BruNet e-Speed.............................................................................................. 55

Chapter 9 Configuring Network Address Translation ....................... 57

9.1 NAT and Virtual Server......................................................................................... 57

9.2 Defining Port-Forwarding Virtual Server ............................................................... 58

9.2.1 When to use Port–Forwarding Virtual Server ............................................. 58

9.3 Configuring Port–Forwarding virtual server with Compex WP11A+....................... 58

9.4 Configuring IP-Forwarding virtual server with Compex WP11A+........................... 60

Table of Contents

Chapter 10 Routing............................................................................. 62

10.1 Configuring Routing Protocol................................................................................. 62

10.2 Adding Static Routes ............................................................................................. 62

Chapter 11 Packet Filtering................................................................ 64

11.1 Filtering................................................................................................................. 64

Chapter 12 Remote Management........................................................ 67

12.1 Remote Management ............................................................................................. 67

Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu........................................ 68

13.1 System Identity...................................................................................................... 68

13.2 Set System Time.................................................................................................... 69

13.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................. 70

13.4 Save or Reset Settings............................................................................................ 71

13.5 Reboot System....................................................................................................... 72

13.6 Change Password................................................................................................... 73

13.7 Logout ................................................................................................................... 74

13.8 Exit uConfig .......................................................................................................... 74

Chapter 14 Using HELP menu ........................................................... 76

14.1 Get Technical Help................................................................................................ 76

14.2 About System ........................................................................................................ 77

14.2.1 AP Bridge/AP Client Mode........................................................................ 77

14.2.2 Gateway Mode........................................................................................... 77

Chapter 15 Hardware Reset of Compex WP11A+ ............................. 78

Appendix I Login to Web-based Interface manually.......................... 79

AI-1 Configuration of Compex WP11A+ using Web-based Interface .............................. 79

Appendix II TCP/IP Configuration ..................................................... 81

AII-1 Adding TCP/IP network protocol for Windows 98/98SE/ME.................................. 81

AII-2 TCP/IP network protocol configuration for Windows XP/2000 ............................... 84

Table of Contents

Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface ......... 86

AIII-1 Telnet Interface Confi guration.......................................................................... 86

AIII-2 Command Line Interface Commands Lis t ......................................................... 87

AIII-3 How to r ecover Compe x WP11A+ from failed fir mware ................................... 88

AIII-4 If you have any problem to accessing t o the Internet ......................................... 90

Chapter 1 Product Overview

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 WP11A+ is an easy-to-use 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point configurable
for four operating modes, namely

• Access Point Bridge

• Access Point Client

• Gateway

• Wireless Routing Client

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 WP11A+ 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 WP11A+.

1.3.1 IEEE 802.11 Compliant

Compex WP11A+ 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 WP11A+ 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 WP11A+ uses a private encryption key to ensure data security. This
is commonly referred to as Wire Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Compex
WP11A+ supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP selectable via its web-based
configuration interface.

1.3.4 Wireless/Ethernet Transparent Bridging

Compex WP11A+ 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 WP11A+ 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 WP11A+ 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 WP11A+ is specially designed with a flash ROM that allows you to
update the Compex WP11A+ with the latest firmware release via a web-based
configuration interface.

1.3.8 Web-Based Interface

Compex WP11A+ 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

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1 2 3 4 5 6 9

Figure 1.4a Front view of Compex WP11A+

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Figure 1.4b Side view of Compex WP11A+ (Section #1)

13 11 12

Figure 1.4c Side view of Compex WP11A+ (Section #2)

Connecting WA-HGA-5+ to WP11A+ will

increase the wireless network covera

e.

WA-HGA-5+

(sold separately)

Figure 1.4dConnection to indoor antenna

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1.5 Panel Description

Indicator Description

1 Power LED Steady Green Light

Power is supplied to Compex WP11A+.

2 WLAN LED Steady Green Light

A link is connected.

Flashing Green Light

An activity is going on.

10M LED

3

4 100M LED Steady Green Light

5 COL LED Steady Green Light

6 FDX LED Steady Green Light

Steady Green Light

LAN connecting at 10Mbps.

LAN connecting at 100Mbps.

Collision occurs at the network segment.

Network is in Full Duplex Mode.

No Light

Network is in Half Duplex Mode.

7 WLAN Speed LED

Total 5 LEDs

8 DIAG LED Steady Green Light

Steady Green Light

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

Compex WP11A+ is booting and loading firmware.

Flashing Green Ligh

Firmware is corrupted.

No Light

Firmware has been completely downloaded onto the
Compex WP11A+. 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 xDSL modem.

13 Reset Button Compex WP11A+ 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 WP11A+” on Page 78.

CAUTION

Do not remove the wireless Interface Card from Compex WP11A+.

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1.6 Technical Specifications

Items Specifications

Industry Standards

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

Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

• IEEE 802.3 10Base-T;

• IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX;

• IEEE 802.11 DSSS;

• IEEE 802.11b High Rate;

• IEEE 802.1d LAN Bridging

Frequency Band

Data Rate

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

Operating Mode AP Mode, AP Client Mode, Gateway Mode and

AP Mode

WAN Interface

Supported Protocol

Wireless Pseudo VLAN

Function

Client Mode

WAN Interface

Supported Protocol

Function

Firmware Upgrade Yes

Antenna Diversity PCB Micro Strip Antenna

Roaming Unrestricted client roaming across multiple

• 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz (USA, Canada)

• 2400 ~ 2497MHz (Europe, Asia)

• CCK - 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps

• DQPSK - 2Mbps

• DBPSK - 1Mbps

Wireless Routing Client (selectable)

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

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

access points

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Items Specifications

Media Access Method Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision

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

Operating Channels 11 channels

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

Environmental Requirement

Temperature

Humidity

Avoidance (CSMA/CA)

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: 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 WP11A+.

2.1 Package Content

Thank you for purchasing Compex WP11A+. The package should contain the
following:

• Compex WP11A+ unit

• Compex WP11A+ switching Power Adapter

• Quick Install Guide with warranty registration

• CD User’s Manual with Utility Configuration Software

• Clip holder stand

2.2 Setup Considerations

The following are the setup considerations you need to take note of before connecting
the Compex WP11A+ to your network:

2.2.1 Software requirements

• Windows 95/98/98SE/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 WP11A+ Connections

To begin setting up the Compex WP11A+, please follow the steps listed below:

1. Snap the Compex WP11A+ onto the clip holder stand as shown in Figure 3b.

Slide it into the slot of the

other clip holder stand to

place side by side.

Clip it directly onto the

ventilation hole located at the

back of the device.

Figure 3b Illustration on using Clip holder Stand

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2. Place the Compex WP11A+ in a well ventilated area.

3. Place the device in a standing position.

4. Connect your PC to the Ethernet port of Compex WP11A+ 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 hassle­free 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 WP11A+ 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 WP11A+’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.

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

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

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

Figure 4.1a Utility Configuration GUI

3. Click on the “OpenWeb” button and the system will automatically link you to
Compex WP11A+’s authentication page as shown in Figure 4.1b.

Figure 4.1b Log in to Compex WP11A+

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4. Click on the “Log ON!’ button to access the web based configuration interface of
the Compex WP11A+.

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
on Page 73.

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

Figure 4.1c Compex WP11A+ 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.

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4.1.1 AP Bridge and AP Client Mode

Exit uConfig Mode menu

• ExituConfig

CONFIGURATION menu

• Mode Selection

• Management Port Setup

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

• Gateway Mode

4.1.2 Gateway and Wireless Routing Client Mode

Exit uConfig Mode menu

• ExituConfig

CONFIGURATION menu

• Mode Selection

• uConfig IP Setup

• Management Port Setup

• WAN Setup

• NAT

• Static Address Translation

• Routing

• Filtering

• Remote Management

– Contact information of a technical support engineer

– End the Utility Configuration Program

– Basic Ethernet and Wireless setup

–Edit various internal settings of Compex WP11A+

SYSTEM TOOLS menu

• System Identity

• Set System’s Clock

• Firmware Update

• Save or Reset Settings

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• Reboot System

• Change Password

• Logout

HELP menu

• Get Technical Support

• About System

With this user-friendly web based configuration interface, all configurations on the
Compex WP11A+ can now easily be achieved, allowing you to configure your network
promptly.

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Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface

Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A+ Using Web Interface

This chapter explains the Configuration Menu tool of Compex WP11A+ 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.

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 WP11A
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.

DHCP Gateway IP Address

The DHCP S erver will automatically a ssigned a
Gateway IP Address when the PC is connected in
the same network.

Primary/Secondary DNS IP Address

Domain Name Service is an Internet service that
translates domain na mes into IP addresses. If your
WAN connection is using Static IP, you should
configure the primary and secondar y 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 Server

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Server dynamically assigns IP addresses to
the comput ers connected in t he 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 dyna mic 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.

Figure 5.1a Management Port Setup Interface

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5.1 Changing the IP Address of Compex WP11A+

You can also assign a specific IP address to the Compex WP11A+. 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 WP11A+ 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

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.

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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 WP11A+ again to activate the changes.

NOTE

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

To view the IP released by the DHCP Server

1. Press the Show Active DHCP Leases button in the LAN Setup window shown in

Figure 5.1a. The list of released IP addresses will be displayed, as shown in Figure

5.2b.

Figure 5.2b Show DHCP Leases

NOTE

Invalid date and time shown under Expires column indicates that the router’s
clock of your Compex WP11A+ has not been set. Refer to “Set System Time”
on Page 69 to set the system’s clock.

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5.3 Setting up Wireless Per Group Pseudo LAN using AP Bridge Mode

With more wireless networks being deployed in public premises, privacy protection
against unknown users has been an increasingly grave concern. The Wireless Pseudo
VLAN segregates each wireless client or group of wireless clients into its own Pseudo
VLAN. This restricts communication between wireless clients of different Pseudo
VLAN while retaining wireless accessibility to the network resources.

The subnet view illustrates Pseudo Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 not only can surf the
Net freely, but they also can access the server easily. The PCs within its own group will
be able to communicate with one another. However, communications between Group 1,
Group 2 and Group 3 are not permissible.

Pseudo
Group 1
WEP1

Internet

& Fast

Ethernet

Pseudo

Group 2

WEP2

Pseudo

Group 3

Figure 5.3a Per Group Pseudo VLAN Subnet View

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