ConnectGear WA540G User Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................................1
1.1 Package Contents....................................................................................2
1.2 Features..................................................................................................2
1.3 Specifications..........................................................................................2
1.4 Physical Description................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection..................................5
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration.............................6
3.1 Getting Started........................................................................................6
3.2 Configuring the Access Point................................................................. 10
3.2.1 Status and Information.......................................................................................10
3.2.2 Wireless Setting .................................................................................................10
3.2.3 Advanced Setting...............................................................................................18
3.2.4 Security..............................................................................................................20
3.2.5 MAC Address Filtering......................................................................................27
3.2.6 Radius Server .....................................................................................................29
3.2.7 System Utility....................................................................................................33
3.2.8 Configuration Tool.............................................................................................35
3.2.9 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................36
3.2.10 Reset...................................................................................................................37
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting..........................................................................38
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
This product is an access point for IEEE 802.11 g/b 2.4GHz wireless network. You
can use this access point to build up a wireless LAN.
The product supports WEP, ESSID and MAC address filter functions to consolidate
the wireless network security. With ESSID authentication, 64/128/152 bit WEP
encryption and MAC address filtering you can prevent unauthorized wireless stations
from accessing your wireless network.
The product’s dipole antenna is detachable by connecting to a RP- SMA connector.
Users can install a high gain antenna to the connector for better network link quality
so that you can build wireless network with more flexibility.
This product provides easy to use user interface and allows users to configuring from
web browser. Also it integrates DHCP server to provide multiple wireless and wired
users to get their IP address automatically. With the versatile of features, this product
is the best choice for you to integrate your wireless and wired network seamlessly.
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1.1 Package Contents
The Access Point includes the following items:
Ÿ One Access Point
Ÿ One Power Adapter
Ÿ One User’s Manual
1.2 Features
Ÿ Complies with the IEEE 802.11g/b 2.4GHz specification.
Ÿ High data rate 54, 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps network speed.
Ÿ Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks.
Ÿ Provides an internal 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch for wired Ethernet
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connection.
Ÿ Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences.
Ÿ Provide 64/128/152-bit WEP Data Encryption function to protect the
wireless data transmissions.
Ÿ Built-in DHCP server supports auto IP addresses assignment.
Ÿ Supports Web-based configuration.
1.3 Specifications
Ÿ Standards: IEEE 802.11g/b (Wireless), IEEE 802.3 (Wired)
Ÿ Data Rate : 54/11/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback
Ÿ Security: 64/128/152-bit WEP Data Encryption
Ÿ Frequency Band : 2.400~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
Ÿ Radio Technology : Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Ÿ Antenna: External detachable dipole antenna (with RP-SMA connector)
Ÿ Connectors: 10/100Mbps RJ -45 x 1
Ÿ Power: 12VDC, 1A
Ÿ Transmit Power: 18dBm (Typical)
Ÿ LEDs: Power, LAN Link/Activity, Wireless Activity
Ÿ Dimension: 30(H) x 187(W) x 100(D) mm
Ÿ Temperature:
Operating: 32~131°F (0~55° C)
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Storage: -4~158°F(-20~70°C)
Ÿ Humidity: 10-90% (Noncondensing)
Ÿ Certification: FCC, CE
1.4 Physical Description
Front Panel
On the Access Point’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the Access
Point’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED.
LED Color Status Description
Lit Power is supplied.
Power Green
Off No Power.
Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data. Wireless
Green
Activity
Off Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data.
On A valid link is established.
LAN
Green
Flash It is transmitting or receiving data.
Link/Activity
Off No link is established.
Back Panel
Access Point’s connection ports are located on the back panel. Below is the
description of each connection port.
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Ÿ Antenna Connector
This round connection is standard Reverse SMA connector where any antennas
with Reverse SMA connector can connect to the Access Point.
Ÿ DC Adapter Port
Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port.
Ÿ LAN Port
The Access Point’s LAN port is where you connect to your LAN’s network
devices.
Ÿ Reset
The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.
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1) If problems occur with your Access Point, press the reset button with a
pencil tip (for less than 4 seconds) and the Access Point will re-boot itself,
keeping your original configurations.
2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your
password, press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the Access
Point will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original
configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings).
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Wireless LAN Access Point Connection
Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point
Connection
1. Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point.
The best location for your Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless
network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.
2. Connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to your router, hub or switch.
Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Access Point’s LAN Port and
connect the other end of the cable to a switch, a router or a hub. The Access Point
will then be connected to your existed wired LAN Network.
3. Connect the DC Power Adapter to the Wireless LAN Access Point’s Power
Socket.
Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Us ing a different
adapter may damage the product.
The Hardware Installation is complete.
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Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point
Configuration
3.1 Getting Started
This Access Point provides web -based configuration tool allowing you to configure
from wired or wireless stations. Follow the instructions below to get started
configuration.
From Wired Station
1. Make sure your wired station is in the same subnet with the Access Point.
The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the Access Point is:
Default IP Address: 192.168.2.1
Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Configure your PC to be in the same subnet with the Access Point.
1a) Windows 95/98/Me
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.
3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to
install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.
4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.
5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the
OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to
complete the installation.
6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of
Network Components and then click the Properties button.
7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
• Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for
Microsoft Networks.
• Gateway: All fields are blank.
• DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
• WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.
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• IP Address: Select Specify an IP Address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask
as following example.
ü IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (any IP address within 192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is
available, do not setup 192.168.2.1)
ü Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.
1b) Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up
Connection window, double -click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection
window will appear.
3. In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.
4. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address
and specify the IP Address and Subnet mask as following.
ü IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (any IP address within 192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is
available, do not setup 192.168.2.1)
ü Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
6. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.
1c) Windows NT
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from
the Network window.
3. Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not installed,
click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5.
4. In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok
button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to
complete the installation.
5. After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of
Network Protocols and then click the Properties button.
6. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
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• IP Address: Select Specify an IP address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask
as following example.
ü IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (any IP address within 192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is
available, do not setup 192.168.2.1)
ü Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• DNS: Let all fields are blank.
• WINS: Let all fields are blank.
• Routing: Let all fields are blank.
7. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.
2. Enter 192.168.2.1 from Web Browser to get into the Access Point’s
configuration tool.
3. A screen will be popped up and request you to enter user name and password.
The default user name and password is as follows.
User Name: Admin
Password: 1234
Enter the default user name and password, then press OK button directly.
4. You can start configuring the Access Point.
From Wireless Station
1. Make sure your wireless station is in the same subnet with the Access Point.
Please refer to the step 1 above for configuring the IP Address and Sub Mask of
the wireless station.
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2. Connect to the Ac cess Point.
The Access Point’s ESSID is “default” and the WEP Encryption function is
disabled. Make sure your wireless station is using the same ESSID as the
Access Point and associate your wireless station to the Access Point.
3. Enter 192.168.2.1 from Web Browser to get into the Access Point’s
configuration tool.
4. Enter the user name and password and then press OK button and you are
available to configure the Access Point now.
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3.2 Configuring the Access Point
3.2.1 Status and Information
On this screen, you can see the general information of the Access Point including
Alias Name, Firmware Version, ESSID, Channel Number, Status, IP Address, MAC
Address, etc.
3.2.2 Wireless Setting
This Access Point supports AP, Bridge and WDS modes. “AP Bridge Mode”
provides the function to bridge more than 2 wired Ethernet networks together by
wireless LAN. You can use two access points with “AP Bridge-Point to Point mode”
to bridge two wired Ethernet networks together. If you want to bridge more than two
wired Ethernet networks together, you have to use enough access points with “AP
Bridge-Point to Multi-Point mode”. An access point with “AP Bridge-Point to Point
mode” or “AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point mode” can only be used to bridge wired
Ethernet networks together. It can’t accept connection from other wireless station at
the same time. If you want an access point to bridge wired Ethernet network and
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provide connection service for other wireless station at the same time, you have to set
the access point to “AP Bridge-WDS mode”. Simply speaking, “AP Bridge -WDS
mode” function is the combination of “AP mode” and “AP Bridge-Point to MultiPoint mode”.
AP mode setting page:
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