Complex MIMOJunior User Manual

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Manual Revision by wentao
Manual Version: v1.0.4C April 2009

Disclaimer

Compex, Inc. provides this manual without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied,
including but not limi ted to the i mpli ed warranti es of m erchan tabi li ty and fi tnes s for a par ti cul ar
purpose. Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or changes to the product and/or
specifications of the product descri bed 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 informa tion contained herein and will be incorpora ted
into later versions of the manual. The informati on contained is subject to change without pri or
notice.

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FCC NOTICE

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl ass B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a resi dential installation. This device generates uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, i f not instal led and used i n 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 us er 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 ci rcuit di fferent fr om that to whi ch the recei ver 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 appr oved 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 Rul es. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

RF Exposure warning
The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The equipment must not be co-located or opera ting in conjunction with any o ther antenna or
transmitter.

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

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Declaration of Conformity

Compex, Inc. declares the following:
Product Name: Wireless Access Point with PoE
Model No.: WPP543 conforms to the following Product Standards:
This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compati bility Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by
the Commission of the European Community . Compliance with this di rective impli es conformity
to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards.)

Electromagnetic Interference (Conduction and Radiation)

: EN 55022 (CISPR 22)

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

Compex, Inc. also declares that:
The wireless card in this product complies with the R &TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the
Commission of the European C ommunity. Compliance with this directiv e implies conformity to
the following:

EMC Standards:

FCC: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Section 15.247); CE:
EN 300 328-2, EN 300 826 (EN 301 489-17)
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.

Firmware

This manual is written based on Firmware version 1

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Table of Contents

OVERVIE W T H E PRODUCT ..............................................................7

Introduction ...................................................................................................7

Features and Benefits................................................................................... 8

When to Use Which Mode.........................................................................10

Access Point Mode................................................................................. 10

Access Point Client Mode .....................................................................11

Wireless Routing Client Mode................................................................12

Gateway Mode.......................................................................................13

Wireless Adapter Mode.......................................................................... 15

Transparent Client Mode.......................................................................16

Repeater Mode....................................................................................... 18

PANEL VIEWS AND DESCRIPTION................................................19

INSTALL THE HARDWARE...............................................................20

Antenna Alignment....................................................................................21

Installation Direction...................................................................................22

Setup Requirements................................................................................... 23

Setting Up.....................................................................................................23

Mount the Unit on a Pole.......................................................................24

CONFIGURE THE IP ADDRESS.......................................................26

For Windows 95 /9 8 / 9 8 S E /M E /N T ...............................................................26

For Windows XP/2000................................................................................. 28

ACCESS THE WEB I NT E R F A CE.......................................................30

Access with uConfig ..................................................................................30

Manual access with Internet Explorer .....................................................33

PERFORM BASIC CONFIGURATION ............................................35

Setup Management Port........................................................................... 35

To Setup DHCP Server............................................................................. 40

View Active DHCP Leases ..................................................................... 46

Reserve IP Addresses for Predetermined DHCP Clients .................... 47

Delete DHCP Server Reservation..........................................................49

Setup WLAN.................................................................................................50

Configure the Basic Setup of the Wireless Mode............................... 50

Scan for Site Survey.................................................................................54

View Link Information .............................................................................56

Scan for Channel Survey .......................................................................58

Align the Antenna................................................................................... 61

Configure the Advanced Setup of the Wireless Mode .................... 63

View the Statistics....................................................................................65

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Setup your WAN.......................................................................................... 66

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

Access the TELNET Command Line Interface.....................................76

Access the Secure Shell Host Command Line Interface ..................77

Set the WEB Mode...................................................................................... 78

Setup SNMP..................................................................................................79

Setup SNMP Trap......................................................................................... 80

Setup STP ...................................................................................................... 81

Use MAC Filtering........................................................................................84

Add a MAC Address to the MAC Address List ...................................85

Delete a MAC Address From All Access Points.................................. 88

Delete a MAC address from individual access point ....................... 89

Edit MAC Address from the MAC Address List.................................... 90

PERFORM ADVANCED CONFIGURATION..................................92

Setup Routing..............................................................................................92

Configure Static Routing........................................................................93

Use Routing Information Protocol.............................................................94

Use Network Address Translation..............................................................95

Configure Virtual Servers Based on DMZ Host ....................................96

Configure Virtual Servers Based on Port Forwarding.........................97

Configure Virtual Servers based on IP Forwarding ..........................101

Control the Bandwidth Available .......................................................... 102

Enable Bandwidth Control ..................................................................102

Configure WAN Bandwidth Control...................................................103

Configure LAN Bandwidth Control.....................................................104

Perform Remote Management..............................................................106

Setup Remote Management..............................................................106

USE PARALLEL BROADBAND......................................................107

Enable Parallel Broadband .................................................................108

Setup Email Notification........................................................................... 109

Using Static Address Translation..............................................................111

Use DNS Redirection.................................................................................112

Enable or Disable DNS Redirection ....................................................114

Dynamic DNS Setup .................................................................................115

To enable/disable Dynamic DNS Setup............................................115

To Manage Dynamic DNS List.............................................................116

USE THE WIRELESS EXTENDED FEATURES....................................120

Set Virtual AP (Multiple SSID) ...................................................................120

Set Preferred APs.......................................................................................122

Get Long Distance Parameters..............................................................123

Setup Point-to-Point & Point-to-MultiPoint Connection...................... 125

Setup Repeater.........................................................................................128

SECURE YOUR WIRELESS LAN.....................................................133

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Setup WEP..................................................................................................134

Setup WPA-Per s o n a l.................................................................................135

Setup 802.1x/RADIUS................................................................................ 137

Setup WPA Enter p rise...............................................................................139

CONFIGURE THE SECURITY FEATURES .......................................141

Use Packet Filtering................................................................................... 141

Configure Packet Filtering ...................................................................141

Use URL Filtering......................................................................................... 144

Configure URL Filtering .........................................................................144

Configure the Firewall..............................................................................145

Configure SPI Firewall ...........................................................................145

Use the Firewall Log..................................................................................149

View Firewall Logs .................................................................................149

ADMINISTE R THE SYSTEM.............................................................150

Use the System Tools.................................................................................150

Use the Ping Utility .................................................................................150

Use Tracero ute.......................................................................................15 1

Use Ping Watchdog..............................................................................152

Use Auto-Reboot...................................................................................153

Use Syslog ...............................................................................................154

Set System Identity................................................................................ 157

Setup System Clock .............................................................................. 158

Upgrade the Firmware with UConfig .................................................159

Perform Firmware Recovery ................................................................160

Backup or Reset the S ettings...............................................................162

Reboot the System................................................................................165

Change the Password..........................................................................166

To Logout................................................................................................ 167

Use the HELP menu...................................................................................168

View About System...............................................................................168

Get Technical Support.........................................................................169

ADDITIONAL SYSTEM INFORMATION TOOLS............................170

APPENDIX: VIRTUAL AP (MULTI-SSID) FAQ................................171

APPENDIX: V IEW THE TECHNI CAL SPECIFICATIONS................175

TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION .......................................178

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Overview the Product

Introduction

The Wireless Access Point is a high-performance AP designed for
enterprise and outdoor users. The access point is compatible with IEEE

802.11n (Draft 2.0) and supports high-speed data transmission of up to
300Mbps. This equips the access point with network robustness, stability
and wider network coverage. Housed in a weatherproof casing, the
access point is designed to withstand any outdoor climatic conditions,
making it 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, and 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 applications, including long­distance deployments.

Moreover, its integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows the access
point to be used in areas where power outlets are not readily
available.

* Depending on the model, some model will have less hardware features. All the software functions are the
same.

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Features and Benefits

•

•

PPooiinntt--ttoo--PPooiinntt && PPooiinntt--ttoo--MMuullttiiPPooiinntt SSuuppppoorrtt

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.

•

•

VViirrttuuaall AAPP ((MMuullttiippllee SSSSIIDD))

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.

•

•

HHiigghhllyy SSeeccuurreedd WWiirre

elleessss NNeettwwoorrkk

The access point supports the highest available wireless
security standard: WPA2. WPA2 has two different modes:
WPA2-Personal for SOHO users and WPA2-Enterprise for
Enterprise users. The access point also supports IEEE 802.1x
for secure and centralized user-based authentication.
Wireless clients are thus required to authenticate through
highly secure methods like EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP­PEAP, in order to obtain access to the network.

•

•

SSmmaarrtt SSeelleecctt

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

•

•

uuCCoonnffiigg UUttiilliit

tyy

The exclusive uConfig utility allows users to access the user­friendly Web configuration interface of the access point
without having to change the TCP/IP setup of the
workstation.

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•

•

HHTTTTPPSS

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

•

•

TTeellnneett

Telnet allows a computer to remotely connect to the
access point CLI (Command Line Interface) for control
and monitoring.

•

•

SSSSHH

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

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When to Use Which Mode

Access Point Mode

The Access Point Mode is the default mode of the access point and
enables the bridging of wireless clients to access the wired network
infrastructure and also enables their communication with each other.
In this example the wireless users are able to access the file server
connected to the switch, through the access point in Access Point
Mode.

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Access Point Client Mode

In Access Point Client Mode the device acts as a wireless client.
When connected to an access point, it creates a network link between
the Ethernet network connected at this client device, and the wireless
Ethernet network connected at the access point.

In this mode it can only connect with another access point. Other
wireless clients cannot connect to it directly unless they are also
connected to the same access point – allowing them to communicate
with all devices connected to the Ethernet port of the access point.

In this example the workgroup PCs can access the printer connected
to the access point in Access Point Client Mode.

Optional additional feature:
Point-to-Point connection in this operation mode is also supported if
you specifically wish to connect with an access point only.
Please refer to the Point-to-Point setup section.

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Wireless Routing Client Mode

In Wireless Routing Client Mode the Ethernet port of the access point
may be used to connect with other devices on the network while
Internet access would be provided through wireless communication
with a wireless ISP.

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Gateway Mode

In Gateway Mode, the access point supports several types of
broadband connections in a wireless network after you have identified
the type of broadband Internet access you are subscribed to.

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Broadband Internet Access Type:

Static IP Address

Use Static IP Address if you have subscribed to a fixed IP address or to a
range of fixed IP addresses from your ISP.

Dynamic IP Address

With Dynamic IP Address the access point requests for, and is
automatically assigned an IP address by your ISP, for instance:

• Singapore Cable Vision

• @HOME Cable Services

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

Use PPPoE if you are using ADSL services in a country utilizing standard
PPPoE authentication, for instance:

• Germany with T-1 Connection

• Singapore with SingNet Broadband or Pacific Internet

Broadband

PPTP

Use PPTP if you are using ADSL services in a country utilizing PPTP
connection and authentication.

Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)

L2TP enables ISPs to operate Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

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Wireless Adapter Mode

In Wireless Adapter Mode, the access point can communicate
wirelessly with another access point to perform transparent bridging
between 2 networks, like in the Access Point Client Mode. In this mode,
however, the wireless adapter connects to a single workstation only.
No client software or drivers are required to use this mode.

Optional additional feature:
Point-to-Point connection in this operation mode is also supported if
you specifically wish to connect with an access point only.
Please refer to the Point-to-Point setup section.

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Transparent Client Mode

In Transparent Client Mode, the access point provides connection with
an access point* acting as the RootAP. This operation is designed for
the implementation of Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint
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 over long
distances, or for indoor connections between local networks.

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

For newer models, please contact your Compex supplier or visit the C ompex 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

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.

The Transparent Client Mode is more transparent, making it more
suitable for linking 2 networks together in a point-to-point, or point-to­multipoint network connection.

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Repeater Mode

The access point comes with a built-in Repeater Mode to extend the
range, and substantially enhance the performance of the wireless
network by allowing communications over much greater distances.

In Repeater Mode, the access point acts as a relay for network signals
on the network by regenerating the signals it receives, and
retransmitting them to extend the range of the existing network
infrastructure.

Detailed information on the Repeater Mode is available in the
Repeater Setup section.

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Panel Views and Description

Features Status and Indications

Steady Power is supplied to the device.

1 POWER

LED

Off No power is supplied to the device.

2 RESERVED

Reserved for further use.

3 WAN Conn

LED

Flashing Data transmission at WAN connection.

Steady Wireless interface up rready for operation.

4 WLAN LED

Flashing Activity is detected in the wireless network.

5 DIAG LED

Flashing It indicates that the firmware is corrupted.

Steady The respective port has successfully connected

to the access point.

Blinking The respective port istransmitting or receiving data.

6 LAN Link

LED

Off No connection is established.

7

LAN PORT

Ethernet and power input (PoE) connection

8

SURGE
ARRESTOR

Connect to a ground wire.

9

RESET
BUTTON

• To reboot, press once.

• To reset password, press and hold the

button for 5 seconds before releasing it.

• To restore the factory default settings,
press and hold the button for 8 seconds
before releasing it.

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Install the Hardware

This section will show you how to install the hardware of the access
point.

• Antenna Alignment
The antenna alignment of the access point must first be
considered to ensure that the signal is strong.

• Installation Direction
After considering the antenna alignment, the direction in which
the access point is facing must be considered to ensure that the
signal is actually being directed to the receiving end.

• Setting Up

Lastly, after making these considerations and confirming the final
position and facing direction of the access point, follow the
instructions to physically set up and complete the installation of
the access point.

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Antenna Alignment

The physical environment of the antenna must be examined when
aligning the antenna. Obstructions, available mounting locations,
and other factors must be considered. Many objects such as forests,
buildings, and hills, can obstruct the antenna, reducing the signal
strength. The antenna can be installed at a height above such
obstructions, and aligned so that antennas are directed at each
other by taking into account the horizontal angle and the vertical
angle of the antenna signal.

When the antenna is at the optimum alignment, there is less
possibility of encountering interference and of causing interference
to anyone else, and strong signal strength can be maintained.

NOTE

When the antennas are at the same height, it is quite simple to align
the antennas. However, when the antennas are at different heights,
greater care has to be taken to ensure that the antennas are properly
aligned.

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Installation Direction

The directional antenna radiates the signal towards the front of the
unit. The unit should be installed in a position whereby the front of
the unit faces the direction you wish to send the signal to. Therefore
the direction you wish to send the signal to has to be considered
before going on to the next step of starting to set up the access
point.

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Setup Requirements

• CAT5/5e Networking Cable.

• At least 1 computer installed with a web browser and a wired or

wireless network interface adapter.

• All network nodes installed with TCP/IP and properly configured
IP address parameters.

Setting Up

You can install your access point on a pole. The mounting method 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
require 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 propagation with the users.

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

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Mount the Unit on a Pole

Unpack the 2 cable ties from the box.

Loop each cable tie through the mounting bracket hole
at the top and bottom. Wrap them round the pole and
tighten the cable ties to secure the unit to the pole.

Connect one end of an RJ45 Ethernet cable to the LAN
OUT port of the Injector and the other end to LAN of the
access point.

Maximum length of the RJ45 Category 5 cable is 100
meters*.

* Up to 200mW radio. For higher power radio need upgrade to higher
rating power adapter.

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Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable attached to the PoE Injector to a network device,
such as to a switch or to the PC you will use to configure the access point.

PoE power input: Passive PoE (range 12V – 24V DC)

Connect the power adapter in the PoE kit to the main 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 access point is receiving power through the PoE Injector and that connection
between the access point and your network has been established.

Note:
Please use the power adapter in the PoE kit. Using a power adapter with a different
voltage rating will damage this product.

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Configure the IP Address

After setting up the hardware you need to assign an IP address to your
PC so that it is in the sam e subnet as the access point.

For Windows 95/98/98SE/ME/NT

SStteepp 11::

From your desktop, right-click the Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties.

SStteepp 22::

Select the network adapter that you are using, then right-click and select Properties.

SStteepp 33::

Highlight TCP/IP and click on the
Properties button.

SStteepp 44::

Select the Specify an IP address radio
button.

Set the IP address to 192.168.168.X and
subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, where X
can be any number from 2 to 254.

SStteepp 55::

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To verify that the IP address has been
correctly assigned to your PC, go to the
Start menu, select Run, and enter the
command: winipcfg.

Select the Ethernet adapter from the
drop-down list and click OK.

Your PC is now ready to communicate with the access point.

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For Windows XP/2000

SStteepp 11::

Go to your desktop, right-click on the My Network Places icon and select Properties.

SStteepp 22::

Right-click the network adapter icon and
select Properties.

SStteepp 33::

Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click
on the Properties button.

SStteepp 44::

Select the Use the following IP address radio
button.

Set the IP address to 192.168.168.X and
subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, where X can
be any number from 2 to 254.

SStteepp 55::

Click on the OK button to close all windows.

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SStteepp 66::

To verify that the IP address has been correctly assigned to your PC, go to the Start
menu, Accessories, select Command Prompt, and type the command: ipconfig/all

Your PC is now ready to communicate with your access point.

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Access the Web Interface

Access with uConfig

The UConfig utility provides direct access to the web interface. This
utility can be download from our website at www.compex.com.sg

SStteepp 11::

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

SStteepp 22::

After installation double-click on the uuCCoonnffiigg icon and click on the YYeess
button.

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SStteepp 33::

Select the access point from the products list and click on the OOppeenn WWeebb
button. To retrieve and display the latest device(s) in the list, click on the

RReeffrreessh

h button.

SStteepp 44::

Do not exit the uConfig program while accessing the web-based interface
as this will disconnect you from the device. Click on the OOKK button.

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SStteepp 55::

At the login page, press the LLOOGG OONN !! button to enter the configuration
page. The default password is: password

SStteepp 66::

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

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Manual access with Internet Explorer

SStteepp 11::

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

SStteepp 22::

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

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SStteepp 33::

At the AAddddrreessss bar type in http://192.168.168.1 and press EEnntteerr on your keyboard.

SStteepp 44::

At the login page, click on the LLOOGG OONN !! Button.

You will then reach the home page of the access point web interface.

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Perform Basic Configuration

Setup Management Port

At the Management Port Setup page, you may:

• Set Ethernet Link Speed and duplex settings.

• Automatically obtain IP address from DHCP server.

The default IP 192.168.168.1 is used until a new IP is obtained.
Access Point Clients also allows PCs connected to the Ethernet
port to obtain IP from the DHCP server at the access point end
network.

• Manually define IP address

Follow these steps to set Ethernet Link Speed and duplex settings.

SStteepp 11::

Click on TTCCPP//IIPP SSeettttiinnggss from MMaannaaggeemmeenntt SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu.

SStteepp 22::

Select the desired EEtthheerrnneett LLiinnkk SSppeeeedd and duplex settings.

• Auto: Automatic Detection

• 100 Full: 100BaseT Full-Duplex

• 100 Half: 100BaseT Half-Duplex

• 10 Full: 10BaseT Full-Duplex

• 10 Half: 10BaseT Half-Duplex

SStteepp 22::

Click the AAppppllyy button.

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Follow these steps to automatically obtain the IP address from DHCP
server.

SStteepp 11::

Click on TTCCPP//IIPP SSeettttiinnggss from MMaannaaggeemmeenntt SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu.

SStteepp 22::

Select to AAuuttoommaattiiccaallllyy oobbttaaiinn IIPP aaddddrreessss.

SStteepp 33::

Select to either AAuuttoommaattiiccaallllyy oobbttaaiinn DDNNSS sseerrvveerr aaddddrreessss or UUssee tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg DDNNSS sseerrvveerr

aaddddrreessssees

s and enter the parameters, if any.

In the MMaannaaggeemmeenntt PPoorrtt SSeettuupp page, refer to the table below to replace the default
settings of Access point with appropriate values to suit the needs of your network.

If you choose to Automatically obtain DNS server address.

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If you choose to Use the following DNS server addresses.

SStteepp 33::

Click on the AAppppllyy button to save your new parameters.

This table describes the parameters that can be modified in the

Management Port Setup page if you select to Use the following DNS
server addresses.

Parameters Description

Primary DNS
IP Address

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

Secondary
DNS IP
Address

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

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Follow these steps to manually define the IP address.

SStteepp 11::

Click on TTCCPP//IIPP SSeettttiinnggss from MMaannaaggeemmeenntt SSeettuupp from the

CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOON

N menu.

SStteepp 22::

Select to UUssee tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg IIPP aaddddrreessss.
In the MMaannaaggeemmeenntt PPoorrtt SSeettuupp page, refer to the table below to replace

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

The parameters are the same in routing mode.

SStteepp 33::

Click on the AAppppllyy button to save your new parameters.

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

Parameters Description

IP Address 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.

Default
Gateway IP

(Optional) As a bridge Access Point, the access point does
not usually communicate with devices on other IP subnets.
However, the Default Gateway a PC allows 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 Default Gateway IP field.

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

Primary DNS
IP Address

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

Secondary
DNS IP
Address

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

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To Setup DHCP Server

There are 3 DHCP Modes:

• NONE
By default, DHCP Mode is set to NONE. Leave the selection at this
mode if you do not wish to use DHCP.

• DHCP Server
Select this mode to setup a DHCP server.

• DHCP Relay
Select this mode to setup a DHCP relay.
By default, DHCP broadcast messages do not cross router
interfaces.
DHCP Relay supports DHCP Clients and DHCP Servers on different
networks by configuring the router to pass selective DHCP
messages.

Follow these steps if you do not wish to use DHCP.

SStteepp 11::

Click on AAddvvaanncceedd SSeettttiinnggss from MMaannaaggeemmeenntt SSeettuupp from the

CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOON

N menu.

SStteepp 22::

Set DDHHCCPP MMooddee to NNOONNEE.

SStteepp 33::

Click on the AAppppllyy button.

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The following will guide you to setup the DHCP Server.

SStteepp 11::

Click on AAddvvaanncceedd SSeettttiinnggss from MMaannaaggeemmeenntt SSeettuupp from the

CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOON

N menu.

SStteepp 22::

Set DDHHCCPP MMooddee to DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr.
In DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr SSeettuupp, refer to the table below to set the appropriate

values to suit the needs of your network.

SStteepp 33::

Click on the AAppppllyy button.

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This table describes the parameters that can be modified in DHCP
Server Setup.

Parameters Description

The fields DHCP Start IP Address and DHCP End IP Address fields 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 and should belong to the same
subnet as the access point. For example if the
access point IP address is 192.168.168.1 and
the network mask is 192.168.168.1 and

255.255.255.0, the DHCP Start IP Address should
be 192.168.168.X, where X can be any number
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 and should also belong to the same
subnet as your access point. For example if the
access point IP address is 192.168.168.1 and
the network mask is 192.168.168.1 and

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

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DHCP Gateway IP
Address

Though the DHCP server usually also acts as the
Default Gateway of the DHCP client, the
access point allows you 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 the other LAN through the
Default Gateway defined by the DHCP
Gateway IP Address.

For instance if the access point in Access Point
Client mode 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 enable the DHCP server of
the access point and set the IP address of X as
the DHCP Gateway IP Address, the PC will
obtain its IP address from the access point and
access the Internet through X.

DHCP Lease Time

This is the length of time that the client may use
the assigned address before having to check
with the DHCP server to see if the Address is still
valid.

Primary DNS IP Address Your ISP usually provides the IP address of the

DNS server.

Secondary DNS IP
Address

This optional setting is the IP address of a
secondary DNS server.

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The following will guide you to setup the DHCP Relay.

SStteepp 11::

Click on AAddvvaanncceedd SSeettttiinnggss from MMaannaaggeemmeenntt SSeettuupp from the

CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOON

N menu.

SStteepp 22::

Set DDHHCCPP MMooddee to DDHHCCPP RReellaayy.
In DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr SSeettuupp, refer to the table below to set the appropriate

values to suit the needs of your network.

SStteepp 33::

Click on the AAppppllyy button.

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This table describes the parameters that can be modified in DHCP
Server Setup.

Parameters Description

DHCP Server IP

This is the IP address of the DHCP server.

DHCP Gateway IP Though the DHCP server usually also acts as the

Default Gateway of the DHCP client, the access
point allows you 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 the
other LAN through the Default Gateway defined
by the DHCP Gateway IP Address.

For instance if the access point in Access Point
Client mode 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 enable the DHCP server of the access
point and set the IP address of X as the DHCP
Gateway IP Address, the PC will obtain its IP
address from the access point and access the
Internet through X.

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View Active DHCP Leases

SStteepp 11::

Select MMaannaaggeemmeenntt SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu.

SStteepp 22::

Go to the AAddvvaanncceedd DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr OOppttiioonnss section and click on the SShhooww

AAccttiivvee DDHHCCPP lleeaassees

s button.

The DHCP Active Leases table displays:

• The Host Name of the DHCP client.

• The IP Address allocated to the DHCP client.

• The Hardware (MAC) Address of the DHCP client.

• The Lease Expired Time.

NOTE

Invalid date and time displayed in the Lease Expired Time column
indicates that the clock of the access point has not been set
properly.

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Reserve IP Addresses for Predetermined
DHCP Clients

A reserved IP address is excluded from the pool of free IP addresses the
DHCP server draws on for dynamic IP address allocation.
For instance if you set up a publicly accessible FTP or HTTP server within
your private LAN, while that server requires 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.

SStteepp 11::

From the AAddvvaanncceedd DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr Options section click on the DDHHCCPP

SSeerrvveerr RReesseerrvvaattiioonnss

button.

SStteepp 22::

Click on the AAdddd button.

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SStteepp 33::

Fill in:
The host portion of the IP Address to be reserved.
The Hardware Address, in pairs of two hexadecimal values.

Press the AAppppllyy button to effect your new entry.

The DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr RReesseerrvvaattiioonnss page refreshes to display the currently
reserved IP addresses.

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Delete DHCP Server Reservation

SStteepp 11::

Select the reserved IP address to delete.

SStteepp 22::

Click on the DDeelleettee button.

The DDHHCCPP SSeerrvveerr RReesseerrvvaattiioonnss table refreshes to display your changes.

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Setup WLAN

Configure the Basic Setup of the Wireless
Mode

SStteepp 11::

Select WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu and you will see
the sub menus expanded under WWLLAANN SSeettuupp, select BBaassiicc.
The default operating mode of the access point is the Access Point
mode.

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

To change the current mode of the access point click on CChhaannggee,
select the OOppeerraattiioonn MMooddee, and click on the AAppppllyy button to access
the setup page of the selected mode. You will be prompted to reboot
the access point to effect the mode setting.

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Step 3:
Enter the parameters in their respective fields, click on the

AApppplly

y button and reboot your device to let your changes

take effect.
Note that the WWLLAANN BBaassiicc SSeettuupp pages for the modes are

different.

Example: WWLLAANN BBaassiicc SSeettuupp page for CClliieenntt MMooddee

Example: WWLLAANN BBaassiicc SSeettuupp page for AAcccceessss PPooiinntt

Example: WWLLAANN BBaassiicc SSeettuupp page for RReeppeeaatteerr MMooddee

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WLAN Basic Setup

page Parameters

Description

The Current Mode The default operating mode is the Access Point mode. Operating

modes:

• Access point

• Client Mode

• Wireless Routing Client

• Gateway

• Wireless Adapter

• Transparent Client

• Repeater

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

ESSID

ESSID is a connection name this device will broadcast for wireless
client to connect. The minimum length is 1 character and
maximum length is 32 characters.

* Note: In Repeater mode, this name is automatically set to be the
same as Remote ESSID.

Remote ESSID

This option only appears in Repeater mode. Enter the ESSID name
of the Access Point (AP) device or another Repeater ESSID name
you want to connect this repeater device to.

* Note: The Access Point must enable RootAP mode before both
devices can communication.

Site Survey

A list of wireless devices in the WLAN that are detected by your
access point. Information such as MAC address, channel, SSID,
algorithm and signal strength can be found in the listing.
This feature is supported by the Access Point Client, Wireless
Routing Client, Wireless Adapter, Transparent Client and Repeater.

Wireless Profile

A selection of network environment types in which to operate the
access point:

•

•

MMiixxeedd 880022..1111nnaa,, 880022..1111aa

Supports both wireless 802.11a and 802.11n clients.

•

•

MMiixxeedd 880022..1111nngg,, 880022..1111bb,, aanndd 880022..1111gg

Supports wireless 802.11b, 802.11bg, and 802.11n clients.

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Country

Choose the Country where you are located.

Channel

This option allows you to select a frequency channel for the wireless
communication.
Default is SmartSelect. It automatically scans and set to the best
channel to use during initial device power up.
To use a specific channel, click the down arrow at the side-bar for
a list of available channels. Just click on the channel number to
select.

* Note: Different country has different channel list. You should first
select the conntry before select the channel.

Tx Rate

Allows you to choose the rate of data transmission ranging from
1Mbps to Fully Auto.

The first 8 from top of list, 1Mbps - 54Mbps are for normal standard

802.11a/b/g modulation.
The next 8 starting from MC0-MC8 are for 802.11n for channels with

20MHz bandwidth.
The last 8 starting from MC9-MC15 are for 802.11n for channels with

40MHz bandwidth.

Closed System

The access point will not broadcast its WLAN name (ESSID) when
Closed system is enabled. By default Closed system is disabled.

Act as RootAP

If device setup as access point (AP), You need to check this
option before AP can communicate with another
device running Repeater or Transparent Client.

This option does not affect standard or normal PC wireless client.

Channel Survey

A list of channels that are detected by your access point in the
WLAN. Information such as frequency, channel, MyQuality,
APCount, NeighQuality and Recommendation can be found in the
listing.

The Access Point and Gateway modes support this feature.

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Scan for Site Survey

(Available in Client and Wireless Routing Client modes)

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), AAllgg (Algorithm) used, and the strength of the SSiiggnnaall
received.

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SStteepp 22::

To connect the 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 the screen.

Read-Only Parameters of

Neighbouring Access Points

Viewable from Site Survey page

Description

Bssid

Wireless MAC address of the access point
in a wireless network infrastructure.

SSID

Network name that uniquely identifies the
network to which the access point is
connected.

Chan

Channel being used for transmission.

Auth

Types of authentication, such as WPA,
WPA-Personal, etc being used by the
access point.

Alg

Types of algorithm, such as WEP, TKIP, etc
being used by the access point.

Signal

Strength of the signal received in
percentage.

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View Link Information

(Available in Client and Wireless Routing Client modes)

To view the connection status when the client is linked to another
access point, click on the SShhooww LLiinnkk IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn button.

The LLiinnkk IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn table displays the following data:

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Parameters Viewable from

Link Information page

Description

State

Displays whether the State is Scanning or Associated,
and MAC address of the access point to which the
client is connected.

Current Channel

Channel presently being used for transmission.

Tx Rate

Rate of data transmission in Mbps.

Signal Strength

Intensity of the signal received, in percentage.

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Scan for Channel Survey

(Availabl e in Access Point and Gateway modes)
Channel Survey displays a list of all the channels supported by the

access point, shows the relative interference of all the channels, and
recommends the least congested channel.

SStteepp 11::

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

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SStteepp 22::

To connect the client to one of the channels detected, select the
corresponding radio button.

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 the screen.

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Read-Only Parameters of All

Channels Viewable from

Channel Survey page

Description

Freq

Frequency of the channel at which your access
point is op erating.

Channel

Channel of the access point being used for
transmission depending on its origin of co untry.

MyQuality

Interference level of the respective channel with this
AP. The lower the value, the less interference. If the
value is zero, there is no interference.

APCount

Total number of access points operating at the
current channel.

NeighQuality

Interference level with those discovered APs at
those respective channels. The lower the value, the
less interference. If the value is zero, there is no
interference.

Recommendation

Best channel for the device to use in its current
environment.

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Align the Antenna

Antenna Alignment precisely aligns the antenna over long distances
for higher signal strength to improve the connection between the
access point and another access point.

SStteepp 11::

Select WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. You will see the
sub-menus expanded under WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. Click on AAnntteennnnaa AAlliiggnnmmeenntt.
The AAnntteennnnaa AAlliiggnnmmeenntt 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, edit the field
next to RReemmoottee AAPP AAddddrreessss ((ooppttiioonn)), followed by clicking on the SSttaarrtt
button. A pop-up status screen will display, allowing you to monitor the
signal strength received from the remote access points.

If there is no specified access point with the specified MAC address,
this screen will display. To abort or to key in the MAC address of
another available remote access point, click on the SSttoopp button.

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NOTE
If no MAC address is entered, the Antenna
Alignment tool will make use of the SSID to align

the antenna. Please ensure that the correct SSID
is entered. If more than one access points share
the same SSID, the access point with the
strongest signal will be shown.

Signal Strength

(RSSI Value) Indicated by DIAG LED

Status of DIAG LED

Above 20

Stays turned on.

Between 19 and 17

Flashes 6 times.

Between 17 and 14

Flashes 3 times.

Between 13 and 10

Flashes once.

Below 10

Turns off.

NOTE

Outdoor long distance connection should
preferably have signal strength of a RSSI of 10 and
above.

NOTE

To ensure proper functionality of the device,
select to Stop antenna alignment.
Alternatively, you may also reboot the device.

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Configure the Advanced Setup of the
Wireless Mode

SStteepp 11::

Select WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu to expand four
sub-menus. From here, select AAddvvaanncceedd.

SStteepp 22::

Enter the parameters in the WWLLAANN AAddvvaanncceedd SSeettuupp page.

SStteepp 33::

Click on the AAppppllyy button to update the changes.

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Advanced Setup Parameters Description

Beacon Interval

(Only in Access Point mode)

Amount of time between beacon transmissions. This tells the
client when to receive the beacon. A beacon is a guidance
signal sent by the access point to announce its presence to
other devices in the network.

Data Beacon Rate (DTIM)

(Only in Access Point mode)

How often the beacon contains a delivery traffic indication
message (DTIM). The DTIM identifies which clients have data
waiting to be delivered to them.

If the beacon period is set at the default value of 100, and the
data beacon rate is set at the default value of 1, the access
point will send a beacon containing a DTIM every 100
kilomicrosecond (1 kilomicrosecond equals 1,024 microsecond)

RTS/CTS Threshold

Minimum size of a packet in bytes that will trigger the RTS/CTS
mechanism.

This value extends from 1 to 2312 bytes.

Frag Threshold

Maximum size that a packet can reach without being
fragmented, represented in bytes.

This value extends from 256 to 2346 bytes, where a value of 0
indicates that all packets should be transmitted using RTS.

Transmit Power

A setting to fix a certain power output limit from radio.
Selectable range in step of 1 dB.
The max power display may change depending on the
regulatory country domain selected.

NOTE

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

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View the Statistics

The Statistics feature reveals information on the wireless device
connected to the WLAN.

SStteepp 11::

Select WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. The sub-menus
under WWLLAANN SSeettuupp expand, select 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 latest information on the
availability of wireless clients in the wireless network.

SStteepp 33::

To check the details on an individual wireless client, click on the
corresponding MAC Address in the WLAN Station List.
The statistics of the selected wireless client displays.

In CClliieenntt mode you are not allowed to view the information of other
wireless clients, to do that you need to change to the Access Point
mode.

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Setup your WAN

(Availabl e in Wireless Routin g Client and Gateway modes)

NOTE:

Any changes to the WAN Setup will only take effect after rebooting.

Setup your WAN to share Internet connection among the clients of the
access point.

Setup your WAN for cable internet whereby WAN IP address is

dynamically assigned by ISP

The access point is pre-configured to support this WAN type.
However, you may verify the WAN settings with the following
steps:

Step 1:

UUnnddeerr CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN oonn tthhee ccoommmmaanndd mmeennuu,, sseelleecctt WWAANN SSeettuupp..

SStteepp 22::

On the WWAANN DDyynnaammiicc SSeettuupp screen, verify that the WWAANN TTyyppee is

DDyynnaammiicc ((DDHHCCPP)

). Otherwise, click on the CChhaannggee button.

Step 3:

Select DDyynnaammiicc IIPP AAddddrreessss and hit the AAppppllyy button.
Reboot to let the settings take effect.

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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 ID to be set and follow steps 4 - 5 to accomplish the setup.

SStteepp 44::

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.

Select SSyysstteemm IIddeennttiittyy under the SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS command menu.

Step 5:

Enter the DHCP Client ID assigned by your ISP for the SSyysstteemm NNaammee. You
may also enter in a preferred SSyysstteemm CCoonnttaacctt person and the SSyysstteemm

LLooccaattiioon

n of the access point. Click the AAppppllyy button.

Select RReebboooott SSyysstteemm under SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS and click the RReebboooott
button to effect the settings.

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Setup your WAN for cable internet whereby fixed WAN IP

address is assigned by ISP

WAN Setup Parameters Example:

• IP Address: 203.120.12.240

• Network Mask: 255.255.255.0

• Gateway IP Address: 203.120.12.2

Step 1:

UUnnddeerr CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN oonn tthhee ccoommmmaanndd mmeennuu,, sseelleecctt WWAANN SSeettuupp..

Step 2:

AAcccceessss tthhee

Select WAN Type ppaaggee aanndd sseelleecctt Static IP Address bbeeffoorree

cclliicckkiinngg tthhee

Apply bbuuttttoonn..

Step 3:
Fill in the information provided by your ISP in the IIPP AAddddrreessss,, NNeettwwoorrkk

MMaassk

k and GGaatteewwaayy IIPP AAddddrreessss fields, and click the AAppppllyy button.

Select

RReebboooott SSyysstteem

m under SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS and click the RReebboooott button

to effect the settings.

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Setup your WAN for ADSL Internet using PPP over Ethernet

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:

UUnnddeerr

CONFIGURATION oonn tthhee ccoommmmaanndd mmeennuu,, cclliicckk oonn WAN Setup..

Step 2:

AAcccceessss tthhee

Select WAN Type ppaaggee aanndd cchhoooossee PPP over Ethernet

bbeeffoorree cclliicckkiinngg tthhee

Apply bbuuttttoonn..

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Step 3:
Enter your account name assigned by your ISP (Example: guest) in the

field for UUsseerrnnaammee, followed by your account PPaasssswwoorrdd.
Select AAllwwaayyss--OOnn if you want your access point to always maintain a

connection with the ISP. Otherwise select OOnn--DDeemmaanndd for the access
point to connect to the ISP automatically when it receives Internet
requests from the PCs in your network.

IIddllee TTiimmeeoouut

t is associated with the OOnn--DDeemmaanndd option, allowing you to

specify the value in seconds after the last Internet activity by which the
access point will disconnect from the ISP. A value of “0” will disable idle
timeout. RReeccoonnnneecctt TTiimmee FFaaccttoorr is also associated with the AAllwwaayyss--oonn
option and specifies the maximum time the access point will wait before
reattempting to connect with your ISP. A value of “0” will disable idle
timeout. Click 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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Setup your WAN for ADSL Internet using Point-to-Point Tunneling

Protocol (PPTP)

WAN Setup Parameters Example:

• IP Address: 203.120.12.47

• Network Mask: 255.255.255.0

• VPN Server: 203.120.12.15

Step 1:

UUnnddeerr

CONFIGURATION oonn tthhee ccoommmmaanndd mmeennuu,, cclliicckk oonn WAN Setup..

Step 2:
Access the SSeelleecctt WWAANN TTyyppee page and select PPPPTTPP before clicking the

AApppplly

y button.

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Step 3:
Fill in the information provided by your ISP in the IIPP AAddddrreessss,, NNeettwwoorrkk

MMaassk

k, VVPPNN SSeerrvveerr, and DDHHCCPP fields, and click the AAppppllyy button.

Select RReebboooott SSyysstteemm under SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS and click the RReebboooott button
to effect the settings

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

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Setup Telnet / SSH

Telnet allows a computer to remotely connect to the access point CLI
(Command Line Interface) for control and monitoring.

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

Step 1:
Select Telnet/SSH Setup from the CONFIGURATION menu.

Step 2:

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

2. Select SSH Server Enable and enter the Port Number to enable.

3. Enter the Time out in seconds for Telnet.

Click the Apply button.

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Step 3:
To add user:

1. Click the Add button.

2. In Add User Entry Page, enter the User Name, Password, and
specify whether the user is granted permission to Read Only or
Read/Write.

3. Click the Apply button.

To Delete User:

1. Select which user to Delete.

2. Click the Delete button.

To Refresh User Management list click the Refresh button.

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Access the TELNET Command Line
Interface

You may connect to the CLI (Command Line Interface) via a
TELNET session to the default IP 192.168.168.1 Microsoft TELNET
command is shown here but any TELNET client can be used.

1. Enter C:\WINDOWS\TELNET 192.168.168.1 at DOS prompt and
the TELNET application will launch and connect.

2. At the login prompt, type in the default password “password”
and press enter. You will then login to the CLI.

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Access the Secure Shell Host Command
Line Interface

SSH provides the best remote access security using different forms of
encryption and ciphers to encrypt sessions, and providing better
authentication facilities and features that increase the security of other
protocols.

An encrypted connection like SSH is not viewable on the network. The server
can still read the information, but only after negotiating the encrypted session
with the client.

SSH CLI has a command line interface.

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Set the WEB Mode

The access point supports HTTPS (SSL) featuring additional
authentication and encryption for secure communication, in addition to
the standard HTTP.

Step 1:
Select Web Management Setup from the CONFIGURATION menu.

Step 2:

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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Setup SNMP

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

Step 1:

Select SSNNMMPP SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu.

Step 2:

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

PPaasssswwoorrd

d is set to private by default.

Step 3:

Click on the AAppppllyy button.

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Setup SNMP Trap

The SNMP Trap saves network resources through eliminating the need
for unnecessary SNMP requests by providing notification of significant
network events with unsolicited SNMP messages.

Step 1:

Select SSNNMMPP SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu.

Step 2:

1. Select whether to EEnnaabbllee or DDiissaabbllee the
SNMP Trap.

2. Enter the RReemmoottee IIPP AAddddrreessss oorr DDNNSS.

3. Enter the RReemmoottee PPoorrtt.
This is the port number of the SNMP manager.

4. Enter the CCoommmmuunniittyy.
This is used to authenticate message, and is
included in every packet that is transmitted
between the SNMP manager and agent.

5. Click on the AAppppllyy button.

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Setup STP

(Available in Access Point, Transparent Client, and Repeater modes)

Spanning Tree Protocol (S TP) prev ents broadcast storms when there are
redundant paths in the network. STP creates a tree that spans all
devices in an extended network, forcing redundant paths into a
standby state, but establishing the redundant links as 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. The path with the smallest
cost will be used and extra redundant paths will be disabled.

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Scenario #1 – (No STP)

With no STP, all clients (Notebook#1, #2, #3, #4) can access one
another, resulting in low data security. Due to the redundant paths,
broadcast packets will be duplicated and forwarded endlessly,
resulting in a broadcast storm.

Scenario #2 – (With STP)

With STP, extra redundant network paths between access points will be
disabled, hence preventing multiple active network paths in between
any 2 access points. If one of the access points 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 access
points that are in the same zone.

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SStteepp 11::

Select SSTTPP SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu.

SStteepp 22::

Select the SSTTPP SSttaattuuss EEnnaabbllee radio button, fill in the fields, and
click 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 time interval in seconds whereby a hello packet is
sent out. Hello packets are used to communicate information
about the topology throughout the entire STP network.

Forward Delay: (Default: 15, Range: 4 – 30)
This is the time that is spent in the listening and learning state.

Max Age: (Default: 20, Range: 6 – 40)
The max age timer controls the maximum length of time that
passes before a port saves its configuration information.

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Use MAC Filtering

MAC Filtering acts as a security measure by restricting user network
access according to MAC address. Each WLAN or radio card supports
up to 16 virtual access points and has its own MAC address listing.

NOTE

MAC Filtering will not filter any MAC address from the Ethernet
port.

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Add a MAC Address to the MAC Address
List

SStteepp 11::

Select MMAACC FFiilltteerriinngg from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp.
The 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 AAcccceepptt 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 the EEddiitt button.

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SStteepp 22::

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

SStteepp 33::

The Add MAC Address page displays.

SStteepp 44::

Enter the MAC Address of the client in the format xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx,
where x can take any value from 0 to 9 or a to f.
Enter the Comment. This describes the MAC Address you have entered,
Maximum length is 15 characters.

To apply to all virtual access points, check AAppppllyy ttoo AAllll.
To apply to specific virtual access point, select the checkbox of the
corresponding access point.

Click the AAppppllyy button.

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SStteepp 55::

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

NOTE

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

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Delete a MAC Address From All Access
Points

SStteepp 11::

Select MMAACC FFiilltteerriinngg from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp.
The MAC Address Filtering page displays.

Select VViieeww CCoommpplleettee MMAACC LLiisstt..

SStteepp 22::

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

Click the DDeelleettee button.

SStteepp 33::

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

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Delete a MAC address from individual
access point

SStteepp 11::

Select MMAACC FFiilltteerriinngg from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp.
The MAC Address Filtering page displays.

Select EEddiitt for the corresponding access point.

SStteepp 22::

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

Click the DDeelleettee button.

SStteepp 33::

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

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Edit MAC Address from the MAC Address
List

SStteepp 11::

Select MMAACC FFiilltteerriinngg from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp.
The MAC Address Filtering page displays.

Select EEddiitt.

SStteepp 22::

MAC Filter Address List page displays.
Select the MAC address to edit.

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SStteepp 33::

The Edit MAC Address page displays.
Edit the MAC address settings accordingly.

Click the SSaavvee button.

SStteepp 44::

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

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Perform Advanced Configuration

Setup Routing

(Availabl e in Wireless Routin g Client and Gateway modes)
The access point allows you to add a static routing entry into its routing

table to re-route IP packets to another access point. This is useful if your
network has more than one access point.

Important:

You do NOT need to set any routing information if you are simply
configuring the access point for broadband Internet sharing. The
wrong routing configuration might cause the access point to
function improperly.

In this network, the main office of subnet 192.168.168.0 contains two
routers: the office is connected to the Internet via the access point
(192.168.168.1) and to the remote office via 192.168.168.254 The
remote office resides on subnet 192.168.100.0

You can add a static routing entry into the access point routing table
so that IP packets from the clients in the main office wi th a destination
IP address of 192.168.100.X where X is any number from 2 to 254 will be
re-routed to the router, which acts as the gateway to that subnet.

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Configure Static Routing

Step 1:

Select RRoouuttiinngg from the

CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOON

N command

menu. The SSyysstteemm RRoouuttiinngg TTaabbllee
page displays. Initially the table
contains the default routing
entries of the access point.

Step 2:

Click on the SSttaattiicc RRoouuttiinngg TTaabbllee
button, then click the Add
button.

Step 3:

Enter the DDeessttiinnaattiioonn IIPP AAddddrreessss,,

DDeessttiinnaattiioonn NNeett MMaassk

k, and

GGaatteewwaayy IIPP AAddddrreesss

s, and click

the AAdddd button.
The SSttaattiicc RRoouuttiinngg TTaabbllee reflects

the entry.

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Use Routing Information Protocol

(Availabl e in Wireless Routin g Client and Gateway modes)
RIP (Routing Information Protocol) allows information to be exchanged

within a set of routers under the same administration.
RIPv1 bases the path used to pass traffic between routers on the fewest

number of hops between the source and destination IP addresses
within a packet. Routers broadcast RIPv1 information on all router
interfaces every 30 seconds and process the information from other
routers to determine if a better path is available. RIPv 2 is more secure,
and performs broadcasting and the assignment of IP address more
efficiently.

Step 1:
Under the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN command
menu, click on RRoouuttiinngg to be brought
to RRoouuttee IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn PPrroottooccooll.

Step 2:

Select to EEnnaabbllee RRIIPP SSttaattuuss.
Select either RIPv1 or RIPv2.
On this page, click the Apply button.

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Use Network Address Translation

(Availabl e in Wireless Routin g Client and Gateway modes)
NAT (Network Address Translation) allows multiple PCs in a private

network to share a single public IP address by using different TCP ports
to identify requests coming from different PCs, and is enabled by
default. Computers in the private LAN behind the access point will not
be directly accessible from the Internet. However, employing virtual
servers allows the hosting of Internet servers by using IP/ Port Forwarding
and De-Militarized Zone hosting.

Step 1:

Select

NNAAT

T from the

CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOON

N command

menu. To disable it, select the

DDiissaabblle

e radio button.]

Step 2:

Click the AAppppllyy button to
effect the setting.

Important:

NAT provides for effective broadband Internet sharing, do
NOT disable NAT unless it is absolutely necessary.

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Configure Virtual Servers Based on DMZ
Host

DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) makes specific PCs in a NAT-enabled
network directly accessible from the Internet.

With NAT, the access point keeps track of which client is using which
port number and forwards Internet replies to the client according to
the port number in the reply packet. Reply packets with unrecognized
port numbers are discarded, but with DMZ, these packets are
forwarded to the DMZ-enabled PC instead.

Step 1:

Select NNAATT from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN
command menu.

Step 2:

Click on the DDMMZZ button in AAddvvaanncceedd

NNAATT OOppttiioonns

s.

Step 3:

Enter the PPrriivvaattee IIPP AAddddrreessss of the DMZ
host on the NNAATT DDMMZZ IIPP AAddddrreessss page.

To disable DMZ, enter 00..00..00..00
Click the AAppppllyy button.

NOTE

1. DMZ may not function properly if the DMZ host IP address
is changed due to DHCP, therefore, Static IP Address
configuration is recommended for the DMZ host.

2. Please note that the DMZ host is susceptible to malicious
attacks as ALL of its ports are exposed to the Internet.

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Configure Virtual Servers Based on Port
Forwarding

Virtual Server based on Port Forwarding forwards Internet requests arriving at
the access point WAN interface to specific PCs in the private network based

on their ports.

Step 1:
Select NNAATT from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN command menu.

Step 2:
Click the PPoorrtt FFoorrwwaarrddiinngg button in AAddvvaanncceedd NNAATT OOppttiioonnss.

Step 2:

CClliicckk tthhee

Add bbuuttttoonn oonn tthhee Port Forward Entries ppaaggee..

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Step 3:
In the AAdddd PPoorrtt FFoorrwwaarrdd EEnnttrryy page, you can set up a Virtual Server for a KKnnoowwnn

SSeerrvveer

r type by selecting from a drop-down menu or you can define a CCuussttoomm SSeerrvveerr.

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Known

Server

Server Type : Select from the drop-down list of known server types:

• HTTP

• FTP

• POP3

• Netmeeting

Private IP

Address

:

Specify the LAN IP address of the server PC running within the
private network.

Public IP : Select All, Single, or Range from the dropdown list.

From

:

Enter the beginning of the range.

To

:

Enter the end of the range.

Custom

Server

Server Type

:

Define a name for the server type you wish to configure.

Protocol

:

Select either TCP or UDP protocol type from the dropdown list.

Public Port : Select whether to define a single port or a range of public

port numbers to accept.

From

:

Starting public port number

To

:

Ending public port number. If the Public Port type is Single, this
field will be ignored.

Private IP

Address

:

Specify the IP address of the server PC running within the
private network.

Private Port

From

:

Starting private port number. The ending private port number
will be calculated automatically according to the public port
range.