Contec FX-DS540-APDL-U User Manual

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LAN-HELPER

IEEE802.11a/g conform 54Mbps wireless LAN Micro Access Point

FX-DS540-APDL-U

User’s Manual

CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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Check Your Package

Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product. The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the follow ing list, that y our package is c omplete. If you discover dam aged or missi ng items,

contact your retailer.

Product Configuration List

- Main unit …1

- AC adapter(Cable length1.5m) …1

- Sheet metal for securing DC jack …1

- Cross cable(Cable length1.5m) …1

- Tapping screws …2

- Rubber feet …4

- External-toothed screw (Used for grounding v i a th e groun d ter minal) …1

- Magnet

(for mounting on metallic surfaces)

…2

- Installation diagram (Used when the main unit is installed) …1

- This User’s Manual (this booklet) …1

Main Unit

AC Adapter

(Cable length1.5m)

Sheet metal

for securing DC jack

Cross cable

(Cable length1.5m)

Tapp ing sc re ws × 2 Rubber feet × 4

External-toothed screw

(Used for grounding via the ground terminal)

Installation

diagram

Installation diagram

(Used when the main unit is installed)

User's Manual

This User's Manual

(This booklet)

Magnet

(for mounting on metal surfaces) × 2

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consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no com mitment to update or keep current the information contained in this

document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an

omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD. Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may

appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.

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FLEXLAN is a registered trademark or trademark of CONTEC CO., LTD. MS, Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

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Terminology/Abbreviations

CAUTION

In this manual, the FX-DS540-APDL-U is used in place of FX-DS540-APDL-U for convenience.

The following terms and abbreviations are used in this manual for convenience.

Full term Term used in this manual FX-DS540-APDL-U FX-DS540-APDL-U FX-DS540-APW-U FX-DS540-APW

FX-DS540-PCD-U FX-DS540-PCD FX-DS540-APDL-U, FX-DS540-AP,

FX-DS540-APP, FX-DS540-APW, FX-DS540-APL, FX-DS110-APE, FX-DS110-APL

Each access poin t on the above

Access point / AP

A device with the wireless function

User unit / Wireless

terminal Personal computer PC User unit UU

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Table of Contents

Check Your P ack ag e ............................................................................................................................ i

Copyright ............................................................................................................................................ii

Trademark s .........................................................................................................................................ii

Terminolo gy/Abbrev iations......................................................................................................... ii

Table of Co ntents...............................................................................................................................iii

1. BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1

About the FX-DS540-A PDL-U.......................................................................................................... 1

Features........................................................................................................................................ 1

Outline of the FLEXLAN-DS540 series............................................................................................ 2

Features o f the FLEXLAN-DS54 0 series .................................................................................... 2

Introduction to the FLEXLAN DS540 Series............................................................................. 4

Customer S u p port............................................................................................................................... 5

Web Site....................................................................................................................................... 5

Limited On e -Y ea r Wa r ra nt y............................................................................................................... 5

How to Obtain Se rv i ce ....................................................................................................................... 5

Liability............................................................................................................................................... 5

Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 6

Safety Inf ormation....................................................................................................................... 6

Precautio n s for Use...................................................................................................................... 6

Precautio ns R el at ed to Se rv i ce .................................................................................................... 6

Notes on Rad i o In te rfa c e ............................................................................................................. 6

Precautio ns R el at ed to El ec tr o mag n eti c Int e rf e ren c e ................................................................. 7

Handling Precaution s................................................................................................................... 8

Environmen t................................................................................................................................. 9

Inspection.....................................................................................................................................9

Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 9

2. FUNCTIONS AND WIRELESS LINK MODE 11

Roaming Function ............................................................................................................................ 11

IP Tunnel ing Functi o n (To be su p ported in the near future) ........................................................... 13

MAC Address Filtering .................................................................................................................... 14

Bridge Pac ke t Cont ro l ...................................................................................................................... 15

Wireless Lin k Mod e D es c ri p tio n s .................................................................................................... 16

Standard In f ra s t ru ctu r e Mod e.................................................................................................... 16

Compatibl e In f ras t ru c tu re Mod e ............................................................................................... 17

Advanced Inf r as tr uc tu r e Mo d e.................................................................................................. 18

Wireless Lin k Mod e an d Co mmun i c a ti ons ............................................................................... 19

Comparison o f Main Fu n cti o n s ................................................................................................. 20

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3. SETUP 23

Component Locations ....................................................................................................................... 23

Checking the Network Addresse s..................................................................................................... 25

Setup .................................................................................................................................................26

Wall Insta llation.........................................................................................................................26

Attaching Us ing a M ag ne t .........................................................................................................27

Table Top I ns t a ll ati on................................................................................................................28

Cable Inst allation.............................................................................................................................. 29

Network Ca bl e In st a ll at io n........................................................................................................ 29

Power Suppl y Conn e ct ion ......................................................................................................... 30

Ground the F X- D S54 0- AP DL - U...............................................................................................31

Securing th e DC j a ck .................................................................................................................31

Installat i on in a Network .................................................................................................................. 32

Features o f the Wireless Network .............................................................................................32

Operating En vi r o n men t and Ra di o Wav es ................................................................................ 33

Construct ing a Network.............................................................................................................34

4. SETUP PREPARATION 37

Setup Methods .................................................................................................................................. 37

Setup Using a Web Browser............................................................................................................. 38

Connecting to th e Web Br ow s e r PC..........................................................................................39

Connecting to an F X-DS 5 40 -A P D L- U ..................................................................................... 39

Setup Using TELNET.......................................................................................................................40

Connecting to an F X-DS 5 40 -A P D L- U ..................................................................................... 40

TELNET Key Operation............................................................................................................42

Explanatio n of To p M en u and IP S et tin g s ................................................................................ 43

5. SETUP AND STATUS DISPLAY 45

Setup Ite m Lis t..................................................................................................................................45

Settings..............................................................................................................................................48

Basic sett ing............................................................................................................................... 48

Ethernet ......................................................................................................................................49

Wireless L AN ............................................................................................................................ 49

IEEE802.1X...............................................................................................................................55

Extensions..................................................................................................................................55

SNMP......................................................................................................................................... 56

Log function............................................................................................................................... 58

Status display .................................................................................................................................... 59

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6. MEINTENANCE 61

Maintenance Tool ............................................................................................................................. 61

Log File Co llection........................................................................................................................... 61

Using FTP to G et th e Lo g Fi l e .................................................................................................. 61

Saving the Set t ing s F i le .................................................................................................................... 62

Using FTP to Backup the Setting s File ..................................................................................... 62

Restoring the Softwa r e Settings ....................................................................................................... 63

Using FTP to Res t or e th e S et t ing s ............................................................................................ 63

Upgrading th e Firmw a re................................................................................................................... 64

Performin g an Up gr ad e U si ng F TP ........................................................................................... 64

Performin g an Upd at e Us ing a Web B ro ws e r ........................................................................... 64

7. TROUBLESHOOTING 65

When Commun i c a tio n Fai ls ...................................................................................................... 65

When You Cannot Pe rform Setu p Using a Browser................................................................. 66

When the AP Will Not Start...................................................................................................... 66

8. APPECDIX 67

Factory De fa ul t Se ttin g s Lis t............................................................................................................ 67

Hardware Setup.......................................................................................................................... 67

Initial s etup ................................................................................................................................ 67

Setup / S tatus Items list .................................................................................................................... 71

WWW brous er ........................................................................................................................... 71

Terminal..................................................................................................................................... 7 2

Product Sp ecificatio ns...................................................................................................................... 74

Physical Specifications.............................................................................................................. 74

Software S p ecificati o n s ............................................................................................................. 75

Environmen t a l Sp e cif i ca ti on s fo r In st all in g th e FX - DS5 4 0 -AP DL- U ..................................... 75

External Dimensions.................................................................................................................. 76

LEDs ................................................................................................................................................. 7 7

During Normal Operation.......................................................................................................... 77

Others......................................................................................................................................... 78

Input/Out p ut Interface ...................................................................................................................... 78

Pin Assignment for UTP Port.................................................................................................... 78

Comparison to FL EX L AN D S11 0 se ri es te r min o lo g y .................................................................... 79

Glossary ............................................................................................................................................ 80

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1. Before Using the Product

FX-DS540-APDL-U

1. Before Using the Product

This chapter provides information you should know before using the FX-DS540-APDL-U.

About the FX-DS540-APDL-U

The FX-DS540-APDL-U is a wireless LAN Access point. It conforms to the wireless LAN standard specification IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g. The FX-DS540-APDL-U operates in the 5 or 2.4-GHz radio frequency band.

The FX-D540-APDL enables high-speed communication at up to 54 Mbps and is suitable for constructing 54 Mbs wireless LAN when us ed in combination with the Contec user unit [FX-DS540-PCD, FX-DS540-PCC, FX-DS540-PCC2] confirmed to IEEE802.11a or [FX-DS110-PCC, FX-DS110-PCC2] confirmed to IEEE802.11b.

While inheriting the proprietary functions highly evaluated mainly by corporate users, such as those for IP tunneling and roaming, the FX-D540-APDL supports d a ta rates of u p to 54 Mbps and th e 64 -, 128-, and 152-bit versions of WEP to pro vi de h ig her sec urity . It also s upp orts WSL (proprietary encryption), IEEE802.1X (EAP-TLS), ESS ID concealing, and ANY ID rejection as well.

Be sure to read it carefully so that you can use the product correctly. The FLEXLAN DS540 ser i es employs a wireless LAN chip manufactured by Atheros Comm unications

Inc. The main board, firmware, and enhancements are developed by CONTEC based on its abundant experience and technical skills in LAN.

Features

- It conforms to IEEE802.11a/b/g standard IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802 .11g and yo u can select the wireless Lan standard for the various purpose of constructing a network. Capable of effectively using existing wireless network resources.

- Compact housing with internal antenna (for diversity), saving space for installation.

- A single unit of FX-DS540-APDL-U accepts log-in from up to 254 stations.

- Easy configuration and management using a WWW browser. Assorted maintenance methods are available to different systems and applications, including FTP commands, TELNET.

- IP tunneling feature integrated, enabling co mmunication even at a roaming destin ation be yond the router without making any changes to network configuration.

- Various securities -- MAC address filtering, IEEE802.1X, ESS ID concealing and ANY ID rejection as well as WEP(64, 128, 152bit) – i n t eg ra t ed , en ab l in g to p rov id e th e rob us t se cu ri t y.

- SNMP agent feature integrated, enabling network management using SNMP supported network management software (such as CONTEC SNMPc). MIBII and private MIB are supported.

- The FX-DS540-APDL-U can be powered via a network cable when using the power supply unit POW-CB20 or POW-CBM4.

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Outline of the FLEXLAN-DS540 series

The FLEXLAN DS540 series is a wireless LAN devices adopting 5GHz band OFDM, which has the following features.

Features of the FLEXLAN- DS540 serie s

It conforms to IEEE802.11a/b/g standard(Lisence is not needed). The FLEXLAN DS540 series corresponds to the wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11 a/b/g and you can select the wireless Lan standard for the various purpose of constructing a network.

IEEE802.11a can c oustruct t he 5 GHz band wirele ss netw ork wit h high-sp eed and less radio inter ference. The 5 GH band wireless LAN provides a clearer radio communications environment than the 2.4 GHz band wireless LAN.

IEEE802.11g allows you to construct a 2.4-GHz band wireless network compatible with IEEE802.11b remaining popular so far. The network conforming to this standard can utilize resources of existing IEEE802.11b compliant products, accepting smooth migration from an IEEE802.11b wireless LAN.

The FLEXLAN DS540 series is classified as “radio equipment for a radio station in a low-power data communications system” defined in the Wireless Telegraphy Act, requiring no radio transmission license

Connection-able access point

Series Type Description

FX-DS540-APW Access point which conforms to IEEE802.11a/b/g and corresponds to Dual

band.

FX-DS540-APDL-U Microsoft access point which conforms to IEEE802.11a/b/g and corresponds to

Dual band. FX-DS540-AP Access point which conforms to IEEE802.11a. FX-DS540-APP Access point which confirms to IEEE802.11a

DS540 Series

FX-DS540-APL Microsoft access point which confirms to IEEE802.11a FX-DS110-APE Access point which confirms to IEEE802.11b. DS110 Series FX-DS110-APL Microsoft access point which confirms to IEEE802.11b.

Data transfer rate of 54 Mbps IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11g switches its data rate automatically to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18 , 1 2 , 9, o r 6 Mbps depending on the radio conditions.

Robust security provided The FLEXLAN DS540 series supports the 64-, 128, and 152-bit types of WEP(RC4). Using WEP in combination with WSL (Wireless Security Link with a proprietary cryptography) provides more robust security. WEP can be used single-handedly, too. The FLEXLAN DS540 series will also support IEEE802.1X(EAP-TLS) specifying the latest protocol for security.

Capable of interconnection with a Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN device The FLEXLAN DS540 series can communicate, using basic features, with a Wi-Fi compliant device such as a non-FLEXLAN wireless LAN card, wireless LAN integrated notebook PC. With this feature, you can get the most out of wireless LAN resources.

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Note! This feature does not guarantee the connection of the FX-DS540-PCD to all of Wi-Fi

compliant devices. Enhancements su ch as IP tunneling can be used with a product other than the FLEXLAN series.

Multi-channel support Thirteen channels (channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161) for IEEE802.11a and eleven channels (channels from 1 to 11) for IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g can be used at the same time. Using different channels for wireless networks adjacent to each other prevents radio interference and improves the throughput of either network.

IP tunneling function Even when a wireless terminal with a fixed IP address assigned moves to (roam) a segment different in IP beyond the router, you can continue communication withou t making changes to settings.

Station feature Two wired LANs can be interconnected between an access point and a station.

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Introduction to the FLEXLAN DS540 Series

User unit (FX-DS540-PCD/PCC/PCC2) The user unit corresponds to the LAN card for a wired LAN; it is plugged into a PC for use. There is the user unit FX-DS540-PCC/PCC2 conformed to IEEE802.11a.

FX-DS540-PCC / FX-DS540-PCC2

WIRELES S LA N CARD

Figure 1.1. User unit

User unit (FX-DS540-PCD) There is the user unit FX-DS540-PCD conformed to IEEE802.11a/b/g.

FX-DS540-PCD

WIRELESS LAN CARD

Figure 1.2. User unit

Access point (FX-DS540-APW/AP/APP/APDL/APL) The access point is used to manage the wireless network, relay messages, and serve as the bridge to a wired LAN.

FX-DS540-APW/APP

POWER

WLAN

LAN

FX-DS540-APDL/APL

FX-DS540-AP

Figure 1.3. Access point

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Customer Support

CONTEC provides the fo llowing support s ervices for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently and comfortably.

Web Site

Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/ English http://www.contec.com/ Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/

Latest product information CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.

CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.

Free download You can download update d driver software a nd dif ferent ial file s as well a s sample program s available i n

several languages.

Note! For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,

delivery time, or estimate information.

Limited One-Year Warranty

CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.

Repair will be free of charge only when this de vice is returned freight pre paid with a copy of the original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office, from which it was purchased.

This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.

How to Obtain Service

For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please obtain a Return Merchandise Authorizati on Num ber (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you purchased before returning any product.

* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.

Liability

The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor be liable for any incidental or consequential dam ages due to such defect or consequence s that arise from inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

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Safety Precautions

Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.

Safety Information

This document provi des safety in formation u sing the foll owing symbol s to prevent a ccidents resulting i n injury or death and the destructi on of equipment and resour ces. Understand the meanings of t hese labels to operate the equipment safely.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or in property dama ge.

Precautions for Use

This product is classified as "wireless equipment for stations of low-power data transmissions systems" under the Wireless Telegraphy Act, and does not require a radio transmission license. The law pr ohibits modification of the interior of this product.

Precautions Related to Service

Clean this product by wiping lightly with a soft cloth moistened with water or a cleaning solution. Take care to avoid the use of ben zene, t hi nner s or ot her v olatil e so luti on s whic h m ay cause d e form ati on

or discoloration.

Notes on Radio Interface

The 2.4 GHz band used by this product covers the operating frequencies of mobile-identification local radio stations (requiring the license), specific low-power radio stations (requiring no license) and amateur wireless stations (requiring the license) as well as industrial, scinetific, and medical equipment such as microwave ovens.

1. Before using this product, make sure that there is no mobile-identification local radio station, specific low-power radio station and amateur wireless station operating near the product.

2. If the product should cause radio interface with any mobil-identification local radio station or specific low-power radio station, immediately change the operating frequency to avoid the radio interface.

3. Contact your local retai le r or CONT EC if th e p roduct has trouble such as recurrent radio interface

with mobile-identification local radio stations or specific low-power radio stations.

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Precautions Related to Electromagnetic Interference

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two condition s : ( 1) t his de vice may not cause harmful inter fe rence, an d (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operat ion.

This equipment com plies with par t 15 o f the FCC rule s. Any c hanges or modific ations not e xpressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Handling Precautions

DANGER

Do not use the product where it is e xposed to flam mable or corr osive ga s. Doing so may resu lt in an

explosion, fire, electric shock, or failure.

CAUTION

- This product contains precision electronic elements and must not be used in locations subject to physical shock or strong vibration. Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- Do not use or store this device in high temperature or low temperature surroundings, or do not expose it to extreme temperature changes. Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- Do not use or store this device where it is exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves or other sources of heat. Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- Do not use or store this device near strong magnetic fields or devices emitting electromagnetic radiation. Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- If an unusual smell or overheat is noticed, unplug the power cable immediately.

- Be careful not to let the external supply voltage or drive current exceed the rating.

- Do no place an object that blocks ventilation slits on top of this product or on its sides.

- The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for enhancement and quality improvement. Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents.

- Do not attempt to modify this device. The manufacturer will bear no responsibility whatsoever for the device if it has been modified.

- Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever (including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this CONTEC product or the information contained herein.

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Environment

Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the board may overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure.

Operating temperature

0 to 50ºC

Humidity

10 to 90%RH (No condensation)

Corrosive gases

None

Floating dust particles

Not to be excessive

Inspection

Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely.

POWER

WLAN

LAN

- Check that the connector of the unit and its cable have been plugged correctly.

- The ventilation slits are not co v ered, and neither dust nor alien substance is attached to the ventilation slits

Storage

When storing this produ ct , keep it in its or igin a l pack ing for m. (1) Wrap it in the packing material, then put it in the box. (2) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock,

vibration, magnetism, and static electricity.

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2. Functions and Wireless Link Mode

This chapter describes the major functions of the FLEXLAN DS 540 series as a wireless LAN system and the wireless link modes of the FX-D540-APDL along with configuration examples o f networks available in the wireless lin k mode s.

Roaming Function

The roaming function maintains the connection to the LAN by auto matically changing the access point to which the user unit is connected when the unit moves. If access points are positioned so as to cover the entire area where the wireless LAN is to be available, the user unit can be used from anywhere.

When the w

ireless link mode

of a FLEXLAN-DS540 user unit is “

Standard Infrastructure

” or “

Compatible

Infrastructure

”, it is designed to continuously monitor the AP (access point) signal strength and change to

the AP that p r ovides the most reliable communications. In the following example, the signals from the APs do not cover the entire range in which the mobile

station UU1 moves and therefore the connection to the wired LAN is lost when UU1 is in position (2).

AP1

UU1

(1)

UU1

AP3

(2)

(3)

AP : Access point (FX-DS540-APDL/APL) UU : User unit (FX-DS540-PCD/PCC/PCC2)

Figure 2.1. Roaming Function 1

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With the addition of an extra AP, however, the mobile station can now continue communications seamlessly.

UU1

AP1

AP2

AP3

UU1

(1)

(2)

(3)

AP : Access point (FX-DS540-APDL/APL) UU : User unit (FX-DS540-PCD/PCC/PCC2)

POWER

WLAN

LAN

Figure 2.2. Roaming Function 2

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IP Tunneling Function

(To be supported in the near future)

In TCP/IP, packets belonging to different network groups cannot normally be used. However, a technique called tunneling or IP tunn el technolo gy can be use d to temporar ily modi fy pac kets belo nging to different network groups so that they can be used. This technique can enable user units to communicate with the wired LAN as usual even when connected via an AP from a different network group.

The following exam ple sho ws how user u nit UU 1, whic h belo ngs to networ k gro up A, ca n con nect vi a a router to terminal PC1, also in network group A, despite UU1 being connected to the LAN via AP2 which belongs to network group B.

UU1

PC1

AP1 AP2

UU1

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

To PC1 data is transmitted.

Roaming beyond router

Moves

Router

Network A

Network BRouter

AP : Access poin t ( FX- DS540-APDL/APL) UU : User unit (FX-DS540-PCD/PCC/PCC2)

Figure 2.3. IP Tunneling Function

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MAC Address Filtering

MAC address filtering is the function to permit only the user units whose MAC address has been registered for an AP to log in to the AP. Usi ng this funct ion c an rej ec t an atte mpt to lo g in to an AP b y an unidentified user unit not registered in the AP.

Figure 2.4 shows a sample image of connections under control of MAC address filtering. The example assumes that the MAC addresse s of UU1 a nd UU2 are regi stered in the MAC address filtering list for the AP while UU3’s MAC ad d res s is not regis t ered in th e l ist . In this c ase , UU 1 and U U2 ca n log in to th e AP but UU3 cannot. To permit UU3 to log in to the AP, the AP’s administrator has to add the UU3’s MAC address to the MAC address filtering list for that AP.

UU1

UU2

UU3

UU1 UU2

Registered MAC addresses

AP : Access point (FX-DS540-APDL/APL) UU : User unit(FX-DS540-PCD/ PCC /PC C2)

Network A

Figure 2.4. MAC address filtering

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Bridge Packet Control

Bridge packet control is the function that allows an AP to pass only data from those network devices whose MAC address has been registered for the AP to its clients. Using this function can restrict communication between user units.

Figure 2.5 shows a sample im age of connecting u nder bridge pa cket control. The example assum es that, for bridge packet control, only the MAC addr ess of the router is registered in AP1 and AP2. In thi s case, UU1, UU2, and UU3 can ex change data with the external network through the router while they cannot communicate with one another. When the router is connected to the Internet, UU1, UU2, and UU3 can access the Internet while they cannot communicate directly with each other.

AP1

AP2

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

UU1 UU2 UU3

Router

AP : Access point (FX-DS540-APDL/APL) UU : User unit (FX-DS540 -PCD /PC C/ P CC2 )

Figure 2.5. Bridge Packet Control (with MAC address registered)

If the bridge packet control list for the AP contains no entry with the bridge packet control function enabled, communication is unconditionally permitted between a wired unit and a wireless unit but rejected between wireless units.

When the bridge packet control list for AP1 and AP2 contains no entry in the above example, UU2 and UU3 can communicate with each other via AP1 and AP2 while UU1 and UU2 cannot.

Bridge packet control is suitable for a wireless LAN constructed in a public space.

AP1

AP2

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

UU1 UU2 UU3

Router

AP : Access point (FX-DS540-APDL/APL) UU : User unit (FX-DS540 -PCD /PC C/ P CC2 )

Figure 2.6. Bridge Packet Control (with MAC address not registered)

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Wireless Link Mode Descriptions

The AP has three wireless link modes. The available functions and network configurations differ depending on the mode. Use the wireless link mode most suitable to the type of network you are constructing. The factor y defa ult setting i s simple m ode. Chap ters 4 an d 5 descr ibe t he softwar e set ting procedures for the wireless link modes and related items.

Standard Infrastructure Mode

In this mode, each access point (AP) can accommodate user units (stations) to make up a network. This mode allows the use of multiple AP's to configure wide-area wireless LAN's. All communication between wireless terminals must go through an AP.

AP1

AP2

UU1

ST1

ST2

HUB

ST3

10/100M

WTX/WRX

MGMT

POW ER

WLINK ON OFF

LINK/ACT FDX/COL

1 MODEM/TE RMINAL 2 RSSI 3 CHANNEL1 4 CHANNEL2 5 INIT

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

Network A Network B

Router

AP : Unit type AP (FX-DS540-APDL/APL) ST :Unit type station (FX-DS540-APDL/APL) UU : User unit (FX-DS540-PCD/PCC/PCC2) FS : File server : Wireless connection : Wired connection

Note : An AP operating as a station has the same status as a user unit, as an AP managed

by (logged in with) an AP.

Figure 2.7. Standard Infrastructure Mode

In the above standard infrastructure mode, all wireless terminals communicate via unit type APs. Roaming functions are supported, allowing logged in on any unit type AP.

For IP tunneling to work correctly, one of the APs must be setup as the master AP (See “Setting Item List” in Ch apter 5).

- Advantages (1) Capable of accommodating APs as stations. (2) If the IP tunneling function is used, communication can continue via different routers with out

needing to change IP address. (3) Allows log-in restrictions on unit type AP's (security function). (4) Capable of improving security based on WSL (Wireless Security Link)

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Compatible Infrastructure Mode

This mode allows the FX-DS540-APW to be networked with other manufacturers’ Wi-Fi certified wireless terminals other than the CONTEC’s FLEXLAN series. Communications between the wireless terminals are always made via the APs.

CAUTION

The Compatible Infrastructure mode does not guarantee interconnection with Wi-Fi compliant

products of other manufacturers.

UU1 UU2

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

AP : Unit type AP (FX-DS540-APDL/APL) ST : Unit ty pe s t ati on (FX-DS540-APDL/A PL) UU1: User unit (wireless system card of the other companion for Wi-Fi) UU2: User unit(FX-DS540-PCD/PCC/PCC2) FS : File server : Wireless connection : Wired connection

Network A

Figure 2.8. Compatible Infrastructure Mode

In the Compatible I nfras tructur e m ode, eac h wire less term inal performs communication via the AP as in the Standard Infras truct ure m ode. As th e roam ing fu nction is s upported, the wireless term inal can log in to any unit type AP with in the co ve rag e .

The unit type AP does not provide FX-D S540- APDL-U’ s unique fea tures a s it works as a simple br idge.

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Advanced Infrastructure Mode

The Advanced Infrastructure mode is a mixture of the Standard Infrastructure and Compatible Infrastructure modes.

Network A

Networ B

ST1

ST2

HUB

UU2

UU1

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

P:UnittypeAP(FX-DS540-APDL

PL) ST : Unit type station(FX-DS540-APDL/APL) UU1: User unit(wireless system card of the other companion for Wi-Fi) UU2: User unit(FX-DS540-PCD/PCC/PCC2) FS : File server : Wireless connection : Wired connection

Note : An AP operating as a station has the same status as a user unit, as an AP managed

by (logged in with) an AP.

Figure 2.9. Advanced Infrastructure Mode

The terminal set to the Standard Infrastructure mode can use the FX- DS540-APDL -U’ s uni que f eatures. The terminal set to the Compati ble Infrastr ucture m ode serves as a simple bridge and thus cannot use the

FX-DS540-APDL-U’s unique features.

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Wireless Link Mode and Communications

The table below shows which wireless terminals can communicate with each other depending on the operating mode of the AP and user unit.

[Table notation and notes]

1. UU stands for “user unit”.

2. AP⇔UU indicates communications between a unit type AP and user unit.

3. ST indicates an “AP managed by (logged in to) another AP” which operates in the same way as a user unit. See Chapter 5 for details of the setup procedure.

Table 2.1. Wireless Link Mode and Communications

Terminal able to communicate

AP Wireless L i nk Mo d e

AP⇔UU AP⇔ST

Standard Infrastructure O O Compatible Infrastructure O × Advanced Infrastructure O O

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Comparison of Main Functions

The FX-DS540-APDL-U has three wireless link modes. The available functions are different for each mode. The followi n g sh ow s a ta ble of t he rela ti on ship be twee n t he operat in g m od es and main functions and gives a brief explanation of each function.

Table 2.2. Comparison of Main Functions

Setting item

Standard

Infrastructure mode

Compatible

Infrastructure mode

Advanced

Infrastructure mode Roaming O O O IP Tunneling O O *2 O *1 Station AP connection O × O SNMP O O O Log collection function O O O MAC address Filtering O O O Bridge Packet Control O O O Data encryption (WSL) O × O *1 Data encryption (WEP) O O O IEEE802.1x(EAP-TLS) O O O

*1 Not available between the devices in Compatible Infrastructure mode *2 When compatible infrastructure mode, PC which is capable of connecting to the station AP is 1 unit.

Roaming The roaming functi on whic h allows mobi le user u nits to sw itch l og-in be tween multi ple APs can only be

used. Roaming can be used to construct large scale wireless LANs. IP tunneling

This function modifies the IP address so that units can connect to the desired network group even via. It can be used in the Advanced Infrastructure and Standard Infrastructure modes.

Station AP connection A station (unit type ST) indicates an AP managed (logged in) by another AP; it is used to serv e as a

bridge. SNMP

This function enables remote management by software that supports SNMP. Available in all modes. Log collection function

This function lists the wireless terminals logged in to the AP and collects times and other event information. See Chapter 6 for details.

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MAC address filtering This function enables connection of only the terminals whose MAC address has been registered.

Bridge Packet Control This function allows the AP to pass only that data to terminals which comes from network devices

having a registered MAC address. Communication between wireless terminals can be rejected when their MAC addresses are unregistered.

Data encryption This function encrypts wireless data. For encryption, three security protocols are available: WSL (Wireless Security Link: proprietary cryptography), WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and AES. WSL and WEP or WSL and AES can be used at the same time. Note, however, that devices using WSL and those not using it cannot communication with each other.

IEEE802.1X(EAP-TLS) This function performs authentication using digital certificates. After authentication, the AP

dynamically broadcasts the WEP key. The function of IEEE802.1X cannot be used when the unit type of the AP is “station”.

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3. Setup

This chapter describes how to install the AP and points to note when installing.

Component Locations

Front

Side

DIP switchUTP connector

Ground terminal

Power plug

LED

Notes : Not cover the ventilation slits because of misoperation caused by overheating.

Ventilation slits

POWER

WLAN

LAN

UTP

Figure 3.1. Component Locations

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LED indicator Three LEDs indicate the user unit connection, transmission/reception, power supply, and wired LAN

connection status.

Table 3.1. LED Display during Normal Operation

Name State Indicator

Indicates that the device is operating.

POWER

Flashing

Indicates that the device is being started (going to operate after the power switch was t u rn ed on).

Indicates th at a wire d L AN ha s bee n co nne ct ed.

Flashing

Indicates the sending / receiving state between the terminal and data connected by the wired LAN.

LAN

Off

Indicates that a wired LAN has been unconnected.

Indicates that a user uni t ha s bee n l ogge d in (Wit h a ccess point). Indicates that a user unit has not been logged in access point (With station).

Off

Indicates that a user unit has not been logged in (With access point). Indicates that a user unit has not been logged in access point (With station).

WLAN

Flashing

Indicates that a user unit has not been logged in.

DIP switches The DIP switches are used to initialize the AP and select the IP-less mode.

Table 3.2. DIP Switches

ON OFF Indicator

1 INIT -

Used to initialize the AP. Turning on this switch makes the LED of POWER, LAN, WLAN blink. Turning this DIP switch off before (about 3 seconds) staying illuminated from being blinking resets all the AP’s settings to their factory defaults the next time the AP is started.

2 IP LESS -

Turning this switch on, operating can be done without setting the IP address on the AP In this time, you cannot us e the setup by WWW browser or SNMP agent fu ncti on.

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Connectors

Table 3.3. Connectors

Item Operation / function UTP 10/100M Connects to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX LAN. Ground terminal Grou nds the A P vi a the g r ound te rminal. Power supply

jack

3.3VDC power supply input jack. Supply the power with this connector when using the bundled AC adapter.

- Power supply plug

- Standard : EIAJ RC-5320A Voltage category 2

- Polarity : Outside terminal is negative (-) and center terminal is

positive (+)

- Plug diameter : 4.0mm (external diameter), 1.7mm (internal

diameter)

CAUTION

Use either the AC power supply or DC power supply on the FX-DS540-APDL-U.

Using both power supplies at the same time may damage the AP.

Checking the Network Addresses

The Ethernet MAC addres s and IP address ar e defined on the housing seal (on the bottom) of this product. Note the addresses in the following list for later use.

Table 3.4. Network address

Housing seal description Explanation Keeping from column I/A Default IP Address

E/A : C Et he rnet MAC Ad dre ss E/A : W Wireless MAC Address

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Setup

Wall Installation

In case of using the supported screw Refer to the main unit installation drawing to drive the screws into a wall and hang the main unit on

them.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) Drive the screws into the wall. The dimensions are shown in the figure above. (2 locations) (2) Attach the AP case such that the two screws on the wall insert into the wall-mount holes on the case. (3) Slide the AP unit down to hold it in place.

Figure 3.2. Wall Installation

CAUTION

Do not obstruct the ventilation slits. This can cause the temperature inside the product to rise and

can damage the components inside.

WARNING

Do not install this product downward or on a ceiling.

It can be overheated inside to catch fire.

POWER

WRX

WLINK

LINK

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Attaching Using a Magnet

The magnet provided with the FX- DS540-APDL -U makes it ea sy to attach or remove the AP from m etal surfaces such as steel partitions or desks.

CAUTION

- Do not place magnets near monitors, floppy disks, or other sensitive objects.

- Moving the AP while it is mounted on a steel desk or similar surface can cause paint scratching.

Attaching and removing magnets To mount the unit using a magnet, push the magnet into the magnet mounting hole in the direction of

arrow 1 as shown in Figu re 3 .3 . , th en ins ert th e en ti re mag n et into the moun ti ng hol e. Next, slide the magnet in the direction of arrow 2 to hold the unit in place.

Magnet mounting holes

Magnet

Figure 3.3. Attaching Magnets

To remove, slide the magnet in the direction of arrow 1 in Figure 3.4. , then lift in the directio n of arrow 2.

Figure 3.4. Removing Magnets

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Mounting on steel desks The unit can be mounted directly on steel de sks. Pull lightly to m ake sure that the AP does not c ome off

easily. Select a location that gives good radio reception. The unit provides better receiver sens itivity wit h the internal antenna inside the top protruding above the steel surface.

Antenna

Figure 3.5. Mounting on Steel Desks

CAUTION

Do not obstruct the ventilation slits. This can cause the temperature inside the product to rise and

can damage the components inside.

Table Top Installation

Set it by using the supported rubber feet. If installing on a desktop, place th e unit on a stable and flat base and en su re th a t adequ a te sp ace is

provided for ventilation (5cm). As far as possible, locate the unit in a high place with an unobstructed view as this gives better ra dio transmission and reception performance and increases the operat ing range.

CAUTION

Do not obstruct the ventilation slits. This can cause the te mperature inside the product to rise and

can damage the components inside.

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Cable Installation

Network Cable Installation

Connect your network cable to the network connector on the AP. This model has a single 10/100BASE-TX connector.

10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection

CAUTION

- When connecting this product to a personal computer or hub use a twisted pair cable no more than

100m in length.

- Use UTP cable or STP cable having category 3, 4, or 5 specif ications.

- When connecting with a personal computer (NIC) or hub up-link port, use a UTP cross cable (TP-X).

(1) Connect the UTP cable (straight-through cab le) to the UTP port in a hub or bridge. (2) Connect the other end of the UTP cable to the UTP port on the FX-DS540-APDL-U.

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

UPLINK 8X 7X 6X 5X 4X 3X 2X 1X

* Cable length between this product and PC or HUB is less than 100m.

*1 : Optional TP-03(3m), TP-05(5m), TP-10(10m), TP-20(20m), TP-50(50m), TP-100(100m) can be used. *2 : Optional TP-X(Cross cable and attachment which are 30cm tall) can be used.

PC (NIC)

HUB

Cross cable *2

UP-LINK Port

Usual Port (Something other than UP-LINK Port)

HUB

UPLINK 8X 7 X 6X 5X 4X 3 X 2X 1X

Cross cable *1

Figure 3.6. 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Connection

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Power Supply Connection

This product has two methods to supply the power.

Using the attached AC adapter Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet, then connect the DC jack to the power plug in the main unit.

Using the UTP cable (Optional POW-CB20, POW-CBM4 are necessary.) As the FX-DS540-APW contains a power supply separator unit, it can be powered directly fro m the

POW-CB20 or POW-CBM4. Power supply separator unit POW-SP20 is not used. To supply power to the unit using a UTP cable, refer to the PW-CB20 or POW-CBM4’s instruction manual to connect it correctly. And use UTP cable having category 5.

Using the attached AC adapter Using the UTP cable

AC adapter

HUB

*Cable length between this product and PC or HUB is less than 90m.

*1 : Optional TP - 03(3m), TP-05(5m), TP-10(10m), TP-20(20m), TP-50(50m) can be used. *2 : Optional TP-X (Cross cable and attachment which are 30cm) can be used.

UPLINK 8 X 7X 6X 5X 4 X 3X 2X 1X

Strai ght cable*1

Cross cable*2

Straight cable*1

PC (NIC)

Enlarged figure

POW-CBM4

HUB

UTP cables are all staraight cables*1

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

UPLINK 8X 7X 6X 5X 4X 3X 2X 1X

A P

HUB

A P

HUB

Figure 3.7. Power Supply Connection

CAUTION

- Do not connect any AC adapter other than the accessory. Doing so may result in a failure in the device or an accident. Note, in particular, that the AC adapters bundled with the FX-DS540-APP and FX-DS540-A PW a re diff er en t in vo ltag e wh i le being iden t ic al in sh ap e.

- The power supply from the UTP cable is corresponding to the optional POW-CB20/POW-CBM4. You cannot use the power supply unit of another company. Doing so may result in a failure in the device or an accident.

- Do not connect the AP-side UTP cable of the POW-C BM4 to a device suc h as a hub as d oing so can cause a device fault or accident.

- The power supply cannot be done by th e power supply separator unit POW-SP20 . Doing so may result in a failure in the device or an accident.

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Ground the FX-DS540-APDL-U

Remove the rubber plug from the ground terminal on the main unit and connect a ground wire to the terminal using the bundled external-toothed screw.

Remove the rubber feet.

Figure 3.8. Ground the FX-D540-APDL

Securing the DC jack

Using the DC jack retain ing bracket as a standard accessory stops the DC jack from being r emoved when the DC cable is loaded to be pulled, preventiing the power from being shut off abruptly.

Fix the metal fittings by using the bundled external-toothed screw and then fix th e DC jack.

Remove the rubber feet.

Sheet m etal for securing DC jack

Figure 3.9. Securing the DC jack

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Installation in a Network

This section describes how to install the FX-DS540-APDL-U to construct a network with improved performance and discusses the general features and radio characteristics of the wireless LAN as well as the guidelines f or constructing th e network.

Features of the Wir ele ss Net work

In general, the operation of a wireless network is the same as for most other types of LAN. The most prominent feature of the wireless network is that it uses radio waves a s its m edium , elim ina ting th e need for cabling. Th e wireless networ k thus req uires no cabli ng cost a nd has oth er advanta ges as liste d below:

- Quick construction of a LAN

- Temporary installation of a LAN

- Higher flexibility in layout of connected PCs (terminals)

- Assured mobility of connected PCs (terminals)

On the other hand, the w irele ss ne twork has the f ollowi ng draw backs from the opera tion al point of vie w due to the nature of radio waves:

- Signal attenuation

- Signal interference

Also, although this unit does not require a radio license, it is subject to radio regulations.

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Operating Environment and Radio Waves

When using this pr od uct t o c onstr uct a netw or k, i ns tall a n d op erate it c o nsid eri ng t he r a di o e nviro nm ent to optimize the performance.

Is allowed to use radio equipment at the installation location? In some medical institutions and laboratories, radio-sensitive precision instru ments are used and it may

be prohibited to use radio equipment.

Radio waves are attenuated. Although a radio wave is attenuated naturally as it travels from its transmission source, it may also be

attenuated by an object existing in its way. Major obstacles that attenuate radio waves are as follows:

- Concrete wall

- Metal surfaces in the vicinity of th e antenna Obstacles blocking radio waves include metal walls and walls containing a metal firewall. Strictly speaking, nearly all objects in the path of the radio waves (such as partitions or people) cause

some attenuation but these do not have a significant impact on network performance. RSSI (Receive Signal Strength Indication) utility is available as a means of knowing the signal strength

of an incoming radio wave. Placing this product for a greater RSSI value makes the communication state more stable. If the RSSI value is small and slightly moving the position of the product does not incr ease the RSSI value, it indicates radio wave attenuation either to the distance or by an obstacle.

Pay attention to radio interference. Radio interference means the reception of radio waves in the frequency band used by this network that

are generated by equipment that is not part of the network to which this product belongs. Listed below are major examples of sources of interfering radio waves generated in general environments excluding plants and factories:

- 5GHz (using by IEEE802.11a) or 2.4GHz (using by IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g) band wireless networks that do not co mply with IE EE802.11

- Using by IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g. Ex. microwave ovens, security gates (installed near the entrances of some department stores and rental shops), copiers which give o ff the 2.4GHz electric waves.

Where there is a large metal wall such as in a warehouse, the radio wave generated from the sender is reflected, resulting in those ra dio wave s reac hing the receiv er whic h have take n differe nt ro utes (t hereby phase-shifted). This has the similar effect as the generation of interfering radio waves, po ssibly slow ing down data transfer.

Most of the interfering radio wave sources other than wireless networks have local and/or temporary effects, not so affecting network performance. Rarely, however, the date rate is reduced and, in the worst case, communication is disabled temporarily. In such cases, change the location of this product and the channel used for communication. This may solve the problem.

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Constructing a Network

This section gives so me pointers and cautions relating to constructing a network using the AP and user units, and provides some practical examples.

(1) Check the coverage (cover area) of the AP. To use the AP with two or more user units logged in an

infrastructure mode, all the user units must be installed within the cover area. The AP’s coverage varies with obstacles (concrete walls, iron doors, elevator halls, etc.). Note also that the number of transmission/reception errors increases beyond a certain transmission distance.

When setting up the network, check the RSSI level then confirm that communication works

correctly with th e appl i cat ion you pl an to us e. For a TCP/IP system, for example, you can use the Windows PING command. To use PING, open an MS-DO S prompt window and enter the following command. The example command is for an AP with an IP address of 10.168.132.15.

C:\WINDOWS>ping 10.168.132.15

(2) The maxim um number of user uni ts that ca n log in t o an AP at one tim e is 254. However, remember

that the communication speed slows due to the increased loading as th e number of user units for a

particular AP increases. (3) This product can be set to one of the four channels according to the Wireless Telegraphy Act. (4) If a pair of wirele ss term inals are comm unicati ng via a particular cha nnel, no other communic ations

can use that channel within the range of the radio signal (the exception is broadcasting which

transmits to all terminal s). As a resul t, communication speed tends to drop as the density of wireless

terminals incre as es a ltho ugh th is de pen ds to a la rg e extent on how f requen tly the netwo rk is us ed. (5) If the AP is connected to an Ethernet hub or similar, a unexpectedly large load can occur on the AP

if the Ethernet traffic is heavy and this may reduce the performance of the wireless network. This

can be solved by chan ging the hub connected to the AP to a switching hub (bridge). (6) Setup the software in accordance with how the network will be used. (7) The communication speed may also drop due to interference if two wireless terminals are located

close to each other. I n general, m aintain a ga p of abo ut 1m betwee n user unit s, 3m betw een APs and

user units, and 3m between APs. (8) The best performance is achieved from antennas if they are located in an open space free from

obstructions. Avoid locating antennas where they will be hidden. In particular, when

communication distance is an important consideration, it is recommended that you install antennas

in a high location with a clear view. (9) Floors often contain steel beams or metal firewalls and therefore communication between floors is

often not possible.

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Example 1 Use example This example constructs a netw ork wi th 48 user unit s. Al though the small area to be covered m eans t hat

one AP should be enough, two APs are used to provide a backup and to ensure a reasonable level of communication speed. If AP1 or AP2 is down, the roaming fea ture allows user units to log in to the other AP and so provides a backup network connection. Also, as notebook PCs are often brought to the meeting room and used to exchange data and access the server, and as the concrete walls of the meeting room block radio si gnals a nd r esul t in a low R SSI val ue, an other AP i s al so l ocated in t he mee ting r oom.

Each of the APs has a wired connected to the Ethern et network.

Concrete wall

Conference room

AP1

AP2

AP3

FX-DS540-APDL/APL

Notebook PC with FX-DS540-PCD/PCC/PCC2

PC with FX-DS540-PCD/PCC/PCC2

20m

POWER

WLAN

LAN

F&eI T

POWER

WLAN

LAN

F&eI T

POWER

WLAN

LAN

F&eI T

POWER

WLAN

LAN

F&eI T

Figure 3.10. Use example

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Example 2 Medium-sized wireless LAN

PC1

FX-DS540-APDL/APLNote PC with

FX-DS540-PCD/PCC/PCC2

File Server

Router

PC1

POWER

WLAN

LAN

F&eI T

POWER

WLAN

LAN

F&eI T

POWER

WLAN

LAN

F&eI T

POWER

WLAN

LAN

F&eI T

Router

Figure 3.11. Medium-Sized Wireless LAN

This example constructs a wireless LAN operating over three floors of a building. A different department is located on each floor and these are separated by router s.

User PC1 belongs to the 3rd floor but sometimes takes his PC and works on the1st floor. As the IP tunneling server function is enabled on the AP, PC1 can still perform operations such as sending and receiving mail and accessing the 3F file server while roaming on the 1st floor away from the 3rd floor router.

To keep the various APs separated, the APs on different floors are installed on opp os ite s i des of the building so that they are not directly above or below each other.

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4. Setup Preparation

This chapter gives an overview of how to setup the AP and describes how to access the AP setti ngs using a web browser.

Setup Methods

Although the FX-D540-APDL can be set up precisely to construct an advanced wireless LAN environment, there are two different setup methods available: web browser and TELNET.

The key features of each setup method are as follows.

WWW browser

- Provides an easy to use graphical interface.

- Setup can be performed remotely (via a LAN or modem).

- Independent of PC platform (type of OS, etc.).

- Requires that the network IP address of t he AP be the sam e as the network IP addr ess of the PC u sed for setup.

TELNET

- Setup can be performed remotely (via a LAN or modem) and even from older PCs.

- This setup assumes that the IP address of the AP and that of the PC used for setup belong to the same network group.

- It is necessary to connect the setting device to this product directly.

- Cumbersome text-only interface.

Browser, TELNET

FX-DS540-APDL/APL

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

F&eI T

Figure 4.1. Setup image

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Setup Using a Web Browser

You can setup the AP software from a PC running a web browser via the LAN or a modem. As this provides a graphical interface, setup using a web browser is much easier than using a TELNET.

The factory default IP address for the AP is listed on the underside of the case. You can use this a ddress to connect to the AP from a web bro wser but thi s requ ires tha t you chan ge the IP ad dress o f the PC t o be in the same network group as the AP’s IP address (when finished, set the IP address back to its original value).

Supported web browsers (recommended)

- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher

- Netscape Navigator 6 or higher

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Connecting to the Web Browser PC

When using a web browser to setup the AP, you can connect via either a LAN or a modem. Use the following procedure to connect the web browser.

Connecting via a LAN (1) Connect the PC on which you will run the web browser to the same network as the AP.

Alternatively, you can use a UTP cable to connect the PC directly to the AP. In that case, use a crossed-cable. The connection will not work if you use a standard straight-through cable.

CAUTION

You may not be able to esta blish a connectio n if the web browser i s setup to use a pr oxy. In this case,

change the setting to not use a proxy. Remember to change the proxy setting back when you have f inish ed se tting up the AP.

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To connect the web bro wser t o t he AP, t he IP a ddr e ss of th e P C on w hic h y ou run the web browser must be in the same networ k group as th e IP addr ess o f the AP. The factory default IP addre ss set in th e AP i s always in the class A network gr oup s tarting wit h [10] (that is, 10. xxx.xxx. xxx). Accor dingly, set the IP address of the PC to also start wi th [10] ([I P 10.1.1. 1, MASK 255.0.0. 0], for exam ple). Remember to set the IP address of the PC back to its previous v alue after y ou have fi nished with t he connecti on for setti ng up the AP. You can also change and set the AP’s IP address according to the PC being used for setup.

(1) Start the web browser

Recommended web browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later and Netscape Navigator

6.0 or later.

(2) After starting the web browser, enter the IP address of the AP in the URL field.

For example, if the IP address of the AP is [10 .66 .1.1 ], enter the following:

http://10.66.1.1 / Refer to Chapter 5 below as you perform software setu p.

(3) When connec ting it to the produ ct , inpu t screen of the pass word is displayed. Enter the password.

No password has bee n set by fact ory default. When you log in at first, not input any thing in the form and then click th e “Log -i n” bu tt on to log in .

(4) Click on [Setup] in the Top Menu and open the Setup submenu. Choose and click on the desired

item in the submenu to open its s etup dialog box.

(5) After changing the setting of each item, press the [Send] button on the page to send the new setting

to the AP. The se ttin g sen t to the AP is te mpo rar il y re tai ne d in th e AP . To save temporary data retained in the AP, click on the [Save] button on the left menu or top page, then choose “Yes” in the conf ir mation dialog box. For the saved settings to take effect, click on the [Restart] button and choose “Yes” in the confirmation dialog box to restart the AP. To save settings and restart the AP at the same time, click on the [Save/Restart] button and choose “Yes” in the confirmation dialog box.

For details of setup or Confirmation of status, refer to Chapter 5 to set up software.

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Setup Using TELNET

Run Telnet on a PC connected within the same LAN to set up this product. As Telnet is a text based program, it requires a bit complicated setup operations but it can be used for setup even on an old PC with a browser which does not support setup through a web browser.

Figure 4.2. Example of TELNET Setting Screen

Connecting to an FX-DS540-APDL-U

For connecting the PC for setup to the AP using TELNET, the PC’s IP address and the AP’s IP address must belong to the same network group. The IP address factory-set for the AP belongs to the class-A network group beginning with 10, such as 10.xxx.xxx .xxx. Fo r the PC to be us ed for setu p, therefo re, assign an IP address beginning with 10 (for example, [IP 10.1.1.1, MASK 255.0.0.0]). After connecting the PC to the AP and setting it up, restore the original IP address of the PC. The IP address of the AP should be changed when it is set up.

You can also change and setup the IP address of AP depending on PC to set. (1) Bring up the command prompt. In Windows 98 or Windows ME, choose “MS-DOS Prompt” from

“Programs” in the Start Menu. In Windows 2000 or Windows XP, choose “Command Prompt” from “Programs” in the Start Menu.

(2) Connect it by using TELNET and then connect it to AP by using telnet command. For example, if

the IP address of the AP is [10.66.1.1], enter the follow ing :

telnet 10.66.1.1

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(3) Enter the password at the [Password:] prompt. The default factory setting is no password. To login, just press the Enter key wit hout entering anything.

Figure 4.3. Password entry screen

(4) When password is entered correctly, TOP menu is displayed.

Figure 4.4. TOP menu

CAUTION

The console program uses the “Shift-JIS” character set for Kanji codes. If characters do not display correctly, check the Kanji code setting for the terminal.

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TELNET Key Operation

Select items from the TELNET menus by entering the corresponding number. In addition to entering numbers, you can also use the following commands. The operation of each key is the same for all menus.

- TT Return to top menu

- E Escape from the current operation

- M Return to previous menu

- GO Jump to the specified category

- JP Change to Japanese mode (SHIFT-JIS)

- US Change to English mode

- W Save settings

- BYE / OFF End

- H or ? Display a list of commands (Help screen)

Figure 4.5. Help Screen

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Explanation of Top Menu and I P Se tti ng s

This section describes the top menu, with the IP address and subnet mask settings as examples. Although individual menu items are not detailed here, they are almost the same as the settings available in the web browser. Accordingly, see Chapter 5 for details.

Table 4.1. TOP Menu

Menu Description

1.End Exit terminal setup.

2.Setup Select to setup AP.

3.Writing Use this command to save the settings.

4.Reboot

Reboots the AP. Perform a reboot after modifying the settings (after saving). The new settings become effective from after the reboot.

5.Change syst em pa rame te rs Change the pa ssw o rd or da te .

6.Download Download the settings file and firmwa re from the AP.

7.Upload

Send the settings file or firmware from the PC (terminal) to the AP and update on the AP.

8.Default

Restore all AP settings to their factory defaults. The IP address can be excluded.

9.Status Use this command to check the AP settings.

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Setting the IP addres s (1) Select [2. Setup].

Figure 4.6. IP Address Setting Screen

(2) Select [3. IP Address] and enter the IP address assigned to the AP on the wired LAN. (3) Select [4. Sub-Net Mask] and enter the sub-net mask for the IP address set in step 2. (4) Select [5. Default Gateway] and enter the IP address of the default gateway.

You do not need to en ter an IP address if there is no default gateway.

(5) Press the [W] key or return to the top menu and select [3. Writing] to save the settings, then enter

[BYE] or return to the top menu and select [1. Exit] to disconnect the terminal. After restarting the AP, setting is en able. This completes network setup. You can now use a web browser for setup and perform network management using SNMP.

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5. Setup and Status Disp lay

This chapter describes how to setup the AP using a web browser, explains each setting item and status display. Before you can setup the AP, perform the preparation described in “Chapter 4 Setup Preparation”.

This section describes how to perform setup using a web browser.

Setup Item List

Setup items are listed in the fol low ing ta ble. The item s tha t ca n be se t vary wit h t he wirele ss li nk m ode. The symbols O and

indicate the items that can be set an d the item s that are not available, re spectively.

Table 5.1. Setup Item List(1/3)

Wireless Link Mode

Standard

Infrastructure mode

Compatible

Infrastructure mode

Advanced

Infrastructure mode

Setting item

AP Station AP Station AP fixation

Basic setting Host name O DHCP client O IP address O Subnet mask O Default gateway O Access point construction O Access point type O IP address of master AP O IP address of backup AP O Language setting O Password O

Ethernet Port speed O Link down sense O

O - O

Wireless LAN

Interface O O O O O Wireless LAN standard O O O O O Wireless Link Mode Standard Compatible Advanced

Basis

Unit type AP Station AP Station AP fixation ESSID O O O O O Channel number O

O - O Transmission rate O O O O O Beacon transmission rate O

O - O

Details

Transmission output O O O O O

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Table 5.1. Setup Item List(2/3)

Wireless Link Mode

Standard

Infrastructure mode

Compatible

Infrastructure mode

Advanced

Infrastructure mode

Setting item

AP Station AP Station AP fixation

802.11g Only mode O

O - O

Protect mode O O O O O

802.11g parameter

Protect type O O O O O Antenna selecting O O O O O Statistic node address

Maximum number of logged in devices O

O - O

Roaming threshold

O - O

Speed control function O

O - O

Transmission speed O

O - O

Transmission retry count O

O - O

Broadcast

Band O

O - O

AP1 to AP5

O - O

Details

Prioritized APs

Connect to other APs

O - O

Functions O O O O O Default key O O O O O

Encryption

Size / Key 1 to 4 O O O O O

WSL O O

MAC address filtering O

O - O

Security

ESSID security O

O - O

IEEE802.1X IEEE802.1X function O

O - O

Re-authentication interval O

O - O

IP address O

O - O

Port number O

O - O

ESSID O

O - O

Radius serv er list (1 to 4)

Shared secret O

O - O Extensions Bridge packet control O

O - O Network time Function O IP address O Time zone O

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Table 5.1. Setup Item List(3/3)

Wireless Link Mode

Standard

Infrastructure mode

Compatible

Infrastructure mode

Advanced

Infrastructure mode

Setting item

AP Station AP Station AP fixation

TELNET server function

FTP server function O WEB server function O Specifing

Administrator IP

Administrator IP address1

Access control

Administrator IP address2

SNMP SNMP agent function O Community name O Access permission O Trap destination IP address O Administrator contact information O Device location O Device name O Log function Log function O Overwrite mode O

Beginning date set function

Start time setting

Beginning date O Log in O Log Out O Log in refusal O Roaming O IP tunnel start O IP tunnel exit O Application log in O

Detailed setting

Application log out O Setting list Setting list O * : When connecting a station to the AP in the Advanced Infrastructure mode, set the station to the St and ard

Infrastructure mode.

* : When the AP is set as a stat io n in compatible infrastructure mode, only one PC is connected to the station.

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Settings

Basic setting

Host name Assigning a name to an AP makes it easier to identify on the network. Enter a name of up to 16

alphanumeric characters. Factory default setting : (Not input)

DHCP client Enabling “DHCP client” makes the access point available as a DHCP client. Factory default setting : Disable

IP address Sets the IP address of the AP. Always set the IP address. When setting via a LAN using a browser

running on a PC, the network address of the AP must be the same as the network address of the PC. Factory default setting : (Specified on the housing seal)

Subnet mask If using a subnet, specify the subnet mask. Factory default setting : 255.0.0.0

Default gateway Specify the IP address of the router for the network to which the AP belongs. Factory default setting : 0.0.0.0

Access point construction Sets the Access point construction.

This setting affects “Access point type”, “IP address of the masuterAP”, “IP address of the backup AP”. Select “Compatible, when AP is coustructed by only FLEXLAN DS540 series. Select “Integrated” when the AP includes the DS110 series as well as the DS540 series. Factory default setting : Compatibility

Access point type The application type of the access point can be set by selecting “normal”, “master”, or “backup”.

The “master” device integrates access points on the network and the “backup” device substitutes for the master AP if the master AP stops working for some reason.

Factory default setting : Normal

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IP address of the master AP When the master AP exists, specify the IP address of the AP that serves as the master AP. Factory default setting : 0.0.0.0

IP address of the backup AP When a backup AP exists, specify its IP address. Factory default setting : 0.0.0.0

Language setting Select the language displayed by the terminal or browser from “English” or “Japanese. Factory default setting : English

Password Set a password. Enter a string of up to 31 single-byte alphanumeric characters. The password is case

sensitive. At the passwor d in pu t prom pt w he n star ti ng so ft ware set up, you can log in by clickin g on the [Setting] button with no password entry.

If you forget your password, initialize the AP using the DIP switch (INIT). The password is cleared when the AP is initialized. Note, however, that initializing the AP resets all of

its settings to their factory defaults, requiring you to make settings over again. For using the DIP switches, see Chapter 3.

Factory default setting : (Not input)

Ethernet

Port speed Select the port speed setting. Select one of “Auto”, “100M Full Duplex”, “100M half Duplex”, “10M

Full Duplex”, or “10M half Duplex”. Factory default setting : Auto

Link down sense Enabling “link down sense” stops the wireless capabilities when the wired link of the access point is

disconnected. Factory default setting : Disable

Wireless LAN

To change the wireless LAN standard (IEEE802.11a/802.11b/802.11g), wireless connection mode, and unit type, take three steps of “Basic” -> “Details” -> “Security” to make their respective settings.

For any other item, you can change the setting on under “Details” or “Security”.

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Basis

Interface Disabling “Interface” disables the internal wireless LAN module. Factory default setting : Enabled

Wireless LAN standard Sets the wireless LAN standard to use. When the unit type is “Access point”, you can select o n e of

checkboxes. When the unit type is “Station”, you can select m ore than one check boxes according to the standard of the access point to be connected. The wireless LAN standard to be used is determined automatically depending on the destination access point.

Factory default setting : Check only IEEE802.11a.

Wireless Link Mode Select the operation mode of the FX-DS540-AP/APP from among “Standard Infrastructure”, “Compatible

Infrastructure”, and “Advanced Infrastructure”. Factory default setting : Standard Infrastructure

Table 5.2. Wireless Link Mode

Standard Infrastructure

Each access point can accommodate stations (such as wireless LAN cards) to make up a network. This mode provides scalability from a middle- or large-scale system with multiple access points connected by LAN to a small-scale system based on a single access point.

Compatible Infrastructure

This mode allows the AP to be networked with other manufacturers' Wi-Fi certified wireless terminals other than the FLEXLAN series. Note, however, that functions such as IP tunneling cannot be used in this mode.

Advanced Infrastructure

The access point can be used in both of the Standard Infrastructure and Comp at ible Infrastructure modes. This mode is a mixture of the two.

Unit type Select either “Access point” or “Station”. “Access Point” means the Access point manages user units

and other Access Points th at are operating as stations. “Station” means the Access Point is managed by (logs in to) anothe r A cce ss P oi nt an d is set w h en the Ac cess Poi nt is us ed as a bridg e or s i mila r.

Factory default setting : Access point

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Details

ESSID The name of the wireless LAN to which the AP belongs. Changing the ESSID causes the AP to be

disconnected from the network. Enter a name up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Th e name is case sensitive.

Factory default setting : LocalGroup

Channel number (This item available when the unit type is “Access point”.) Sets the channel number. Setting-able channel numbers are from “36” to “64”, “149” to “165” when

IEEE802.11a and from “1” to “11” when IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g. Factory default setting : 36ch (Wireless Lan standard is IEEE802.11a)

Transmission rate Sets the wireless transmission rate.

Select one from “Auto”, “54Mpbs”, “48Mbps”, “36Mpb s”, “24Mpbs”, “18Mpbs”, “12 Mpbs”, “9 Mpbs”, “6 Mpbs” when IEEE802.11a.

Select one from “11Mpbs”, “5.5Mbps”, “2Mpbs”, “1Mpbs” when IEEE802.11b. Select one from “Auto”, “54Mpbs”, “48Mbps”, “36Mpb s”, “24Mpbs”, “18Mpbs”, “12 Mpbs”, “9 Mpbs”,

“6 Mpbs”, “11Mpbs”, “5.5Mbps” , “2Mpbs”, “1Mpbs” when IEEE802.11g. Factory default setting : Auto

Beacon transmission rate Specify the beacon transmission rate. The options available to this item are the same as those for the

above transmission rate except “Auto”. Factory default setting : 6Mbps (Wireless Lan standard is IEEE802.11a)

Transmission output You can decrease the transmission output to “50%” or “25%” by software setting. To decrease the

output, select either. Factory default setting : MAX

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802.11g parameter This item is available when “IEEE802.11g” is selected as the wireless LAN standard. Parameter abou t

IEEE802.11g can be set. Enabling the “802.11g Only” mode rejects access from IEEE802.11b compliant user units and accepts

access only from IEE E802.11g complia nt user unit s, resultin g in communica tion with IEE E802.11g user units at higher data rates than both types of us er units coexist with the “802.11g Only” mode disabled. This setting is the item when unit type is “Acc es s point”.

Enabling the protect mode enables stable communication even in an environment in which IEEE802.11b compliant user units coexi st wi th IEEE8 02.11 g compliant user u nits. Di sabli ng the pr otect mode m akes communication a bit unstable but increases the data rate to some extent.

For the protect type, specify the data pack et configuration method. ”CTS-only” uses only CTS to transmit and receive data. ”RTS-CTS” uses both RTS and CTS to transmit and receive data. Data rate of ”CTS-only”is higer than that of “RTS-CT S”. T his se tting is ena bled whe n the protec t mode is enabled.

Factory default setting : 802.11g Only mode … Disabled

Protect mode … Enabled Protect type … CTS-only

Antenna selecting You can specify the antenna to use. When “Auto”, use the both antenna connected to the built-in

wireless module. When “1” or “2” is set, either of them is used. Factory default setting : Auto

Statistic node address (This item available when the unit type is “Station”.) You can set it when “Compatible Infrastructure” mode. Enter the MAC address of the PC to be connected to the FX-D540-APDL whose unit type has been set to

“Station”. In general, set this item t o connect the unit to a receive-only device such as a POS terminal. The factory default indicates no setting (00-00-00-00-00-00).

When specifying a MAC address, enter a hyphen (-) at intervals of two bytes. (Example: 01-23-45-67-89-ab)

Factory default setting : 00-00-00-00-00-00

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Maximum number of logged in devices (This item available when the unit type is “Access point”.) The number of user unit to log in AP is limited. From 1 to 254 are input. Factory default setting : 254

Roaming threshold (This item available when the unit type is “Station”.) When the RSSI value of the currently connected a ccess point is sm aller than the setting, the unit s earches

for a roaming-accessible access point and roams into that access point if possible. Threshold can be set from 0 to 95. Increasing this value makes roaming easiers; decreasing it makes roaming harder.

This function is enabled when unit type is “Station.” and is disabled when it is “Access point”. Factory default setting : 15

Broadcast (This item available when the unit type is “Access point”.) It can be set when the mode type is “Standard infrastructure”. It is set when the data transmission is couducted. To set the transmission rate and transmission retry

count manually, set “Speed control function” to “Manual” and set “Transmission speed” and “Transmission retry count” to the desired values.

To set the transmission rate and transmission retry count automatically, set “Speed control function” to “Auto” and set “Band” to the band to be used for broadcasting within the range from 0 to 54.

Factory defaults : Speed control function …Disable

Transmission speed …Auto Transmission retry count …0 Band …0

Prioritized APs (This item available when the unit type is “Station”.) This item allows you to specify the access point to be connected preferentially. Wireless MAC address

of access point is input in AP1 to AP5. Wire less MAC address of access point can be confirmed by using “Status” of each access point and “Wireless MAC address” of the “Wireless LAN” items.

The access points to be connected are assigned priorities in ascending order beginning with AP1 (followed by AP2, …, AP5). By inputting the wireless MAC address, this function is enabled. When this function is not used, all MAC addresses are set to all zeroes (00-00-00-00-00-00).

When entering a MAC address, place a hyphen (-) between adjacent pairs of bytes in the MAC address. (Example : 01-23-45-67-89-ab)

Enable “Connect to other APs” to permit connection, if the unit fails to be connected to any of the access points AP1 to AP5, to any other AP. To prohibit connection to any access point other than the prioritized APs, disable “Connect to other APs”.

Factory default setting : AP1 to AP5 …00-00-00-00-00-00

Connect to other APs … Enabled

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Security

Encryption This setting specifies whether to enable or disa ble encryption. To enable e ncryption, select WEP or AES

under “Functions”. Specify the default transmission key no. to use when you transmit the data. Enter the key hexadecimally (uppercase and lowercase alphanumeric characters can be used). To use the WEP protocol, enter te n digi ts for a 64- bit key , 26 digit s f or a 128- bit key , or 3 2 dig its for a 152-bit k ey. Enter 32 digits for a 128-bit key when AWS. If you disable encryption, neither key can be used as the default key.

Note that enabling encryption prevents communications from being performed between terminals using different security protocols or keys.

Factory defaults : Function ...Disable

Default key …#1 Key #1 to #4 …Disable, (Not enter)

WSL(Wireless Security Link) Select whether to encrypt wireless transmission data. Note that WSL-enabled and WSL-disabled

terminals cannot communicate with each other. The WSL key can be set only when WSL has been enabled. Note, also, that terminals different in WSL key cannot communicate with other.

Factory default setting : Disable (Not input)

MAC address filtering (This item available when the unit type is “Access point”.) Select whether to use the MAC a ddress filtering function. Ena bling the function rejec ts an attempt to log

in to the access point by other than the clients having authorized MAC addresses. MAC addresses can be registered either individually or in a range.

You can register up to 8192 entries. When specifying a MAC address, enter a hyphen (-) at intervals of two bytes. (Example: 01-23-45-67-89-ab)

Factory default setting : Disable

ESSID security (This item available when the unit type is “Access point”.) ESSIC security is the composite function as the combination of “ANY ID reject” and “ESSID hide”.

Enabling this function rejects access by ANY ID term inals (those with on ESSID assigned) and hides the AP’s ESSID from external references to the access point. Using the function restricts illegal access using ANY ID and prevents the ESSID from being easily known to third parties.

Factory default setting : Disable

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IEEE802.1X

IEEE802.1X function Set this item to “enable” to enable the function of IEEE802.1X. Factory default setting : Disable

Re-authentication interval Specify the time interval at which to perform re-authentication, between 2 and 4320 minutes.

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Factory default setting : 60(minutes)

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RADIUS server Up to four RADIUS serv ers can be registered by entering their IP address, port nu mber, and shared

secret. Even when one RADIUS server goes down, clients can connect to another RADIUS server as long as there are two or more RADIUS servers registered. RADIUS server 1 is assigned the highest priority. If the client cannot connect to it, the client will attempt to connect to RADIUS servers 2 to 4 sequentially.

Enter the IP address of RADIUS server in “IP address”. Enter the port number to use for communication with RADIUS server in port number. For “ESSID”, specify the ESSID of the access point to which to change upon switching to the RADIUS

server defined with the above “IP address”. Set th item only when this function is used. When this function is not used, leave the field blank.

Enter the shared secret of IEEE802.1X in “Shared secret”. Factory defaults : IEEE802.1X function …Disable

Re-authentication interval …60 (minutes) (RADIUS server 1 to 4) IP address …0.0.0.0 (RADIUS server 1 to 4) Port number …1812 (RADIUS server 1 to 4) ESSID …(Not input) (RADIUS server 1 to 4) Shared secret… (Not input)

Extensions

Bridge packet control Enabling the bridge packet control function can restrict communication between clients accommodated

by the same access point. You can specify the network i n which to share file s by editing the bridge packet contr ol list. Re gister the

MAC address of the router that permits the clients to share files. When specifying the MAC address, enter a hyphen (-) at intervals of two bytes.

(Example: 01-23-45-67-89-ab) Factory default setting : Disable

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Network time Enabling the network time function can synchronize the access point time with the network time. The

factory default setting is “disable”. Before you can enab le this function, you have to set the IP address and time zone of a network time

server on the network. (Example: For use in Japan, enter “+09:00” (meaning UTC + 9 hours) as the Japan standard time is nine hours ahead of Un iv ersal Time Coordinated (UTC).)

Factory default setting : function …Disable

IP address … 0.0.0.0 Time zone … +09:00

Access control Set the access control for the access point. Disabling TELNET, FTP, WEB serv er function can be

refecte the connection to each server. Disabling all sets, it cannot be connected to Access point. Enabling specification of administrator IP, you can specify the IP address to connect to TELNET, FTP,

WEB. Up to two administrator IP addresses can be registered in “Administrator IP address 1” and “Administrator IP address 2”. When using this function, you need to enable TELNET server function. When the disabled IP address is not registered, connection to TELNET, FTP, WEB by using access point cannot be done.

Factory default setting : TELNET / FTP / WEB server function …Disable

Administrator IP addresse …Disable Administrator IP addresse 1 to 2 …0.0.0.0

SNMP

SNMP agent function Set this item to “enable” to enable SNMP. Factory default setting : Disable.

Community name Enter the SNMP authentication string. The SNMP authentication string serves as a password to access

the AP using SNMP. Programs use this community name to access the AP’s MIB. Enter a string of up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters. The community name is case sensitive. Factory default setting : public

Access permission Set the access permission for the community. Select “Read/Write” or “Read Only ”. The factory default

setting is “Read/Write”. Factory default setting : Read / Write

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Trap destination IP address Trap is the function to notify a user of a change made within the SNMP agent system. The trap function

can be enabled by specify the IP address of the destination user. The SNMP manager having the IP address specified here can m anage tra p informati on abou t the AP. I f the networ k contai ns more than one AP, it is advisable to re gister the same IP addr ess so that all t he APs can be managed on one machine. Up to three destination IPs can be registered.

Factory default setting : 0.0.0.0

Administrator co nt act infor matio n Enter contact information about the AP administrator. An example is the name and telephone number of

the network administrator. The string can be up to 32 characters long when all the characters are single-byte alphanumeric characters or up to 16 characters long (within 32 bytes) when they are all double-byte Japanese characters.

Factory default setting : (Not input)

Device locat ion Specify the physical location of the AP. An example is “Administration Division, 2F”. The string can

be up to 32 characters long when all the characters are single-byte alphanumeric characters or up to 16 characters long (within 32 bytes) when they are all double-byte Japanese characters.

Factory default setting : (Not input)

Device name Specify the device name of the AP u nder SNMP. Enter a string of up to 32 single-byte alphanu meric

characters. The device name is case sensitive. Factory default setting : (Not input)

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Log function

The FX-DS540-APDL-U can pre serve l og information. See Chapter 6 for details of the logg ed dat a and data collection methods.

Log function This specifies whether or not to enable logging. The collected log data (2048 at Max.) is stored in

internal me mor y . Factory default setting : Disable

Overwrite setting This specifies whether or not to over write old data when the number o f log entries reaches the maxim um.

If disabled, log collection halts when the maximum number of entries is reached. Factory default setting : Enable

Start time se ttin g This specifies whether or not to set a logging start time. I f enabled, s et the time at w hich to start logging. Factory default setting : Beginning date set function …Disable

Beginning date …0 :00 1 Jan. 2002

Detailed setting You can select the ty pes of event s to be l ogged. S etting [ Log in], [Log Out], [Log i n refusal] , [Roam ing],

[IP tunnel start / exit] and [Application log in / log out] to “ON” allows the selected events to be logged. Setting them to “OFF” prevents them from being logged. Factory default setting : All of the events are set to “ON”

Table 5.3. Events to Be Logged

Event Introduction

Start Indicates that the AP has been activated. Link Up Indicates that the wired link has been connected and the link speed. Link Down Indicates that the wired link has been disconnected. Login Indicates the MAC address of the wireless terminal con nect ed to the AP. Logout Indicates the MAC a ddre ss o f the wir eles s termi nal di scon nect ed f rom the AP . Login NG Indicates that the fil ter func tion re jecte d an atte mpt to log in by an

unregistered wireless terminal. Roaming Indicates the MAC address of the wireless terminal roaming into the AP. Tunnel Start Indicates the MAC address of the wireless terminal that has started IP tunneling. Tunnel Stop Indicates the MAC address of the wireless terminal that has terminated IP tunneling. Application Login Indicate the IP address of the terminal that has used an application (such as telenet or FTP). Application Logout Indicates the termination of an application and the IP address of the terminal

that used the application. Write Firmware Indicates that firmware has been reprogrammed. (Example: Update from Ver1.15 to Ver1.20) Write Config Indicates that the Config file has been edited. Manual Reset Indicates that t he AP ha s b een restar ted by the t e rminal or br ow ser.

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Status display

A list of status information on this product can be displayed by selecting “Status” after logging in through a web browser or Telnet.

This displays the following information.

Configuration data This includes the firmware version, IP address.

Interface information The browser displays information about the Ethernet, wireless LAN, and series interfaces.

Wireless LAN information The browser displays wireless LAN information, wireless packet statistical information, and Wireless

node information.

MAC address table The browser displays information on the user units and stations that have been logged in to the AP.

Log information The browser displays log information recorded in the AP.

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Meintenance

This chapter describes how to perform maintenance on the AP and explains the tools to be used. Here, “maintenance” means the following: log file collection, firmware upgra des, and saving and restoring the software settings.

Maintenance Tool

This mainten ance tool is ava i la bl e for the FTP. This section describes how to use the tool.



Log File Collection

The AP collects the following log data. To collect the log file, you collect it by using FTP via the LAN. The log file is in text format and can be displayed in the Notepad or WordPad programs that come with

Windows. The collected lo g file is s to red th e CF card wi th the fol low ing fil e n a me.

File name : LOGFILE

CAUTION

To collect the log file, log collection must be enabled. Note also that the contents of the log file

differ depending on the operating mode and software settings.

Using FTP to Get the Log File

(1) Run FTP to log in to the AP. (2) Transfer the log file. (3) Exit FTP.

The following example shows how to get the log file using the FTP command coming standard with Windows. Invoke the MS-DOS prompt or command prompt and follow the procedure below to get the log file.The example assumes the IP address as 10.168.132.15.

C:\>ftp 10.168.132.15 ftp>get logfile ftp>bye

----------- (1)

----------- (2)

----------- (3)

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Saving the Settings File

Making a backup of the AP software settings file has the following benefits:

- If you have more than one AP and all APs have t he same settings, you ju st need to setup one AP then use the resulting settings file for the other APs. (However, as this sets the same IP address for all APs, you need to chan ge the IP addres s se par at ely. )

- The old settings can be restored easily if a fault causes the settings file to be erased.

The settings file is stored the CF card with the following file name.

File name : CONFIG

If the MAC address filter ing and bridg e packet c ontrol functions are used, their settings files should also be saved. The settings files are stored in memory on the AP with the following file names:

MAC address filtering --- MACFLIST Bridge packet control --- BRGFLIST

Note that a file of LOGFLIST may be stored in the AP’s memory but it is not used as a setup file.

Using FTP to Backup the Settings File

(1) Run FTP to log in to th e A P. (2) Transfer the settings f i le . When the MAC address filtering and bridge packet control functions are in use, MACFLIST,

LOGFLIST, and BRGFLIST are also transferred.

(3) Exit FTP.

The following example shows how to get the log file using the FTP command coming standard with Windows.

Invoke the MS-DOS prompt or comm and prompt and foll ow the procedure bel ow to get the settings file. The example assumes the IP address as 10.168.132.15.

C:\>ftp 10.168.132.15 ftp>put config ftp>get macflist ftp>get brgflist ftp>bye

------------ (1)

------------ (2)

------------ (3)

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Restoring the Software Settings

Using this function has the following benefits:

- If you have more than one AP a nd all APs have the same se ttings, you just need to set up one AP then use the resulting settings file for the other APs. (However, as this sets the same IP address for all APs, you need to chan ge the IP addres s se par at ely. )

The old settings can be restored easily if a fault causes the settings file to be erased.

Using FTP to Restore the Settings

(1) Run FTP to log in to the AP. (2) Transf er th e sett in gs f ile(config).

When the MAC address filtering and bridge packet control functions are in use, MACFLIST, and BRGFLIST are also transferred.

(3) Issue the reset request command(command : quote crst). (4) Quit FTP. The AP will be restarted.

The following example shows how to update the firmware using the FTP command coming standard with Windows.

Invoke the MS-DOS prompt or comm and prom pt and f ollow t he procedur e below t o restore AP setti ngs. The example assumes the IP address as 10.168.132.15.

C:\>ftp 10.168.132.15 ftp>put config ftp>quote crst ftp>bye

------------ (1)

------------ (2)

------------ (3)

------------ (4)

When the MAC address filtering function is in use, MACFLIST and LOGFLIST must be transferred along with CONFIG. When the bridge packet control function is in use, BRGFLIST must be transferred along with CONFIG. If both of the functions are in use, the above example is replaced by the following:

C:\>ftp 10.168.132.15 ftp>put config ftp>put macflist ftp>put brgflist ftp>quote crst ftp>bye

------------ (1)

------------ (2)

------------ (3)

------------ (4)

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Upgrading the Firmware

The AP firmware may be upgraded to resolve any bugs found in the sof t ware o r to add new functions. Contact CONTEC via our web site for details of the latest firmware.

The firmware is stored th e A P me mory wi th th e fol low ing file n a me.

File name : apfirm.bin

Performing an Upgrade Using FTP

(1) Run FT P to log in to th e AP. (2) Change the transfer mode to binary

. (3) Transfer the fir mware file. (4) Issue the reset request command (quote crst). (5) Quit FTP. The AP will be restarted.

The following example shows how to update the firmware using the FTP command coming standard with Windows. Invoke the MS-DOS prom pt or c ommand prom pt a nd foll ow the pr ocedure be low to rest ore AP set tings. The example assumes the IP address as 10.168.132.15.

A:\>ftp 10.168.132.15 ftp>bin ftp>put apfirm.bin ftp>quote crst ftp>bye

------------ (1)

------------ (2)

------------ (3)

------------ (4)

------------ (5)

Performing an Update Using a Web Browser

(1) Start a web browser and access and log in to the AP. (2) Open the “Maintenance” menu and then open the “Upgrade Firmware”page. (3) Click the [Browse…] button and select the desired firmware then, click the [Update] button to

transfer the firmware.

(4) Upon completion of transfer of the firmware, the screen changes with the AP restarted.

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7. Troubleshooting

This chapter describe s common problems that m ay occur with t his product a nd what to do a bout them . If any problems occur tha t are not descr ibed here, chec k to confirm that t he re-occur, then contact the s tore where you purchased the product.

When Communication Fails

Check hardware

- If connecting via the wired LAN, check that the LAN cable is connected correctly.

- Check that there a re no ob struct ion s in th e wa y of this produc t.

Check software

- The FLEXLAN-DS540 series is designed to handle a variety of operating formats, and requires software setting for each type of operation. Check that the settings are appropriate for the type of operation, and check th e format in which com munication is be ing attempted. Als o check DIP switc h settings.

- The terminals that cannot communicate with each other may have the same ESSID. Two terminals with the same ESSID cannot communicate with each other.

- Check that the AP IP address and subnet settings have been entered.

- Check whether the wireless link mode has been set correctly. To use the AP in an infrastructure mode, use the user unit in the infrastructure mode as well.

- Check whether communication is restricted by security functions.

- Check whether the data encryption setting is the same as that of the recipient. Communication cannot be performed while data encryption is being switched between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled).

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Check the peripheral environment and place of installation

- A nearby source of electromagnetic interference can prevent communication. In general locations (excluding factories) the following may be sources of electromagnetic emissions.

- 5GHz band not conforming to IEEE802.11(when using by IEEE802.11a) or 2.4GHz band(when using by IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g) wireless network.

- Electric devices which give off 2.4GHz band electric wave - microwave oven, security gate (it is a antitheft gate in the shop), copy machine and so on.

Most electromagnetic sources other than wireless networks are local and not continuous, and therefore by moving the location of the unit and waiting briefly, communication may be possible.

- Sometimes communication is hindered by attenuation of electric waves. Attenuation occurs naturally as distance from the source of transmissi on increases, but may also be caused by objec ts in the path of the transmission. The objects primarily responsible for attenuation are the following.

- Concrete walls

- Metallic surfaces around this product

When You Cannot Perform Setup Using a Browser

- Check that you are using the correct IP address for the AP.

- Check that the IP address of your PC is in the same network group as the IP address of the AP.

- Use a recommended browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, Netscape Navigator 6 or later)

- You cannot use a browser to communicate with the AP if the TCP/IP protocol is not installed on your PC.

When the AP Will Not Start

Check the power LED

- Check whether the “POWER” LED is illuminated. If not, check the power cable and confirm that the power plug and mains plug are correctly connected.

- Check whether the Power LED is flashing. If the power LED is still flashing more than 5 minutes after the power is switched on, the problem may be an AP firmware failure. In this case, contact your retailer.

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8. Appecdix Factory Default Settings List

Hardware Setup

- FX-DS540-APDL-U switch1 : OFF switch 2 : OFF

Figure 8.1. DIP Switch

Initial setup

Table 8.1. Initial setup list (1/4)

Setting item Setting contents(Fir st de fa ult )

Host name (Enter a s trin g of up t o 16 si ngl e-by te alphanumeric characters.)

(Blank)

DHCP client Di sable / Enable

IP address (When disabled setting of DHCP client sets : enable)

Seal on the back of housing

Subnet mask 255.0.0.0 Default gateway 0.0.0.0 Access point co nstr uc tion Compatible, I n teg rat ed Access point type Normal, Master, Back up IP of master AP (It is set when normal or backup) 0.0.0.0 IP of backup AP (It is set when normal or backup) 0.0. 0.0 Language setting Japanese, English

Password (single-byte alphanumeri c characters can be up to 31 characters long and .the password is case sensitive.)

(Blank)

<Ethernet> Port speed

Recognization automatically, 100M/full, 100M/half duplex, 10M/full, 10M/half duplex

Link down sense

Disable, Enable (correspon ding to 5/2.4GHz only w hen unit type access point.

11g: The function when selecting IEEE802.11g. AP: The function when unit type is access point. ST: The function when unit type is station.

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Table 8.1. Initial setup list (2/4)

Setting item Setting contents(Fi rs t de fa ult )

Interface Enable, Disable Wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g Wireless connection mode Standard, Compatible, advanced infrastructure Unit type Access point, Station

*In compatible mode, you ca n not sel ect stati on.

ESSID (single-byte alphanumeric characters can be up to 32 characters long and .the password is case sensitive.)

LocalGroup

Channel number 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161 : 1 1a

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 : 11g , 11b

*In station, Free is fixe d. Transmission rate Auto, 6M, 9M, 12M, 18M, 24M, 36M, 4 8 M, 54 M Encryption Disable, WEP, AES Default key #1, #2, #3, #4 Size / key#1 Disalbe, 64bit(10-digits), 128bit(26-digits), 152bit(32-digits) : WEP

128bit(32-digits) : AES Key#1 hexadecimal value (0 to 9, a t o f o r A to F )

Size / Key#2 Disable, 64bit(10-digits), 128bit(26-digits), 152bit(32-digits) : WEP

128bit(32-digits) : AES Key#2 hexadecimal value (0 to 9, a t o f o r A to F )

Size / key#3 Disable, 64bit(10-digits), 128bit(26-digits), 152bit(32-digits) : WEP

128bit(32-digits) : AES Key#3 hexadecimal value (0 to 9, a to f or A t o F ) Size / Key#4 Disable, 64bit(10-digits), 128bit(26-digits), 152bit(32-digits) : WEP

128bit(32-digits) : AES Key#4 hexadecimal value (0 to 9, a t o f o r A to F )

WSL (Wireless security link) Disable, Enable(20-digits) Key WSL hexadecimal value (0 to 9, a to f or A to F) Transmission output MAX, 50%(-3dB), 25%(-6dB)

MAC address filtering Disable, Enable [List edit : MAX 8192 entries]

11g: The function when selecting IEEE802.11g. AP: The function when unit type is access point. ST: The function when unit type is station.

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Table 8.1. Initial setup list (3/4)

Setting item Setting contents(First default)

11g

802.11g Only mode Disable, Enable

11g

Protect mode Enable, Disable

11g

Protect type CTS-only, RTS-CTS

AP Antenna selecting

Auto, 1, 2

AP Broadcasting speed control function

Disable, Auto, Enable

Broadcasting transmission speed Auto, 6M, 9M, 12M, 18M, 24M, 36M, 48M, 54M

Broadcasting transmission retry count 0, 0 to 10

Broadcasting band 0, 0 to 54

AP ESSID securit y Disable, Enable ST Roaming threshol d 15, 0 to 95 : 11a, 11g 24, 0 to 95 : 11b ST Prioritize d APs AP 1 00-00-00-00-00-00(No designation) [Speficy t he MAC address of AP] ST Prioritized APs AP 2 00-00-00-00-00-00(No designation) [Speficy the MAC address of AP] ST Prioritize d APs AP 3 00-00-00-00-00-00(No designation) [Speficy t he MAC address of AP] ST Prioritize d APs AP 4 00-00-00-00-00-00(No designation) [Speficy t he MAC address of AP] ST Prioritize d APs AP 5 00-00-00-00-00-00(No designation) [Speficy t he MAC address of AP] ST Prio ritized APs Connect t o ot h er AP s Enable, Disabl e AP Maximum number of logged in devices 254, 1 to 254

<IEEE802.11X> IEEE802.1X function Disable, Enable Re-authentication interval(minutes) 2, 2 to 4320 RADIUS server1, IP address (Set 0.0.0.0 when it is not used./IP address of authentication server.) RADIUS server1, Port number 1812 (UDP port number of RADIUS) RADIUS server1, ESSID (Blank) RADIUS server1, Shared secret (Single-byte alphanumeric characters can be up to 128 characters

long. Encryption key to use betw een aut henti cati on s erv er. )

RADIUS server2, IP address (Set 0.0.0.0 when it is not used./IP address of authentication server.) RADIUS server2, Port number 1812 (UDP port number of RADIUS) RADIUS server2, ESSID (Blank) RADIUS server2, Shared secret

(Single-byte alphanumeric characters can be up to 128 characters long. Encryption key to use betw een aut henti cati on s erv er. )

RADIUS server3, IP address (Set 0.0.0.0 when it is not used./IP address of authentication server.) RADIUS server3, Port number 1812 (UDP port number of RADIUS) RADIUS server3, ESSID (Blank) RADIUS server3, Shared secret

(Single-byte alphanumeric characters can be up to 128 characters long. Encryption key to use betw een aut henti cati on s erv er. )

RADIUS server4, IP address (Set 0.0.0.0 when it is not used./IP address of authentication server.) RADIUS server4, Port number 1812 (UDP port number of RADIUS) RADIUS server4, ESSID (Blank) RADIUS server4, Shared secret

(Single-byte alphanumeric characters can be up to 128 characters long. Encryption key to use betw een aut henti cati on s erv er. )

11g: The function when selecting IEEE802.11g. AP: The function when unit type is access point. ST: The function when unit type is station.

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Table 8.1. Initial setup list (4/4)

Setting item Setting contents(Firs t d efa ult ) < Extensions > Bridge Packet Control (MAX 32 entries) Disable, Enable [List edit : MAX 32 entires] Network time, function Disable, Enabled Network time, IP address (IP address of network time server) Network time, time zone +09:00 (Japanese time zone is between +09:00.) Access control Access control, TELNET Enabled, Disable

Access control, FTP Enabled, Disable Access control, WEB server Enabled, Disable Access control, administrator IP Disable, Enabled Access control, administrator IP address1 0.0.0.0 Access control, administrator IP address2 0.0.0.0

<Terminal> Baud rate 9600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 <SNMP> SNMP agent function Disable, Enabled

Community name (Single-byte alphanumeric

characters can be up to 32 characters long and .the

password i s c a se se n si ti v e.)

public

Access p e rmi s si o n Read/W ri te , R ea d O n l y Trap destination IP addres s (1 poi nt) 0.0.0.0 Administrator contact information (sysContact)

(Blank), (The string can be up to 32 characters long when all the characters are single-byte characters or up to 16 characters long when they are all double-byte characters.)

Device location (sysLocation)

(Blank), (The string can be up to 32 characters long when all the characters are single-byte characters or up to 16 characters long when they are all double-byte characters.)

Device name (sysName)

(Blank), (The string can be up to 32 characters long when all the characters are single-byte characters or up to 16 characters long when they are all double-byte characters.)

<Log function> Log function Disable, Enabled Overwriting mode Enabled, Disabl e

Beginning day/time setting

Beginning day/time setting function

Disable, Enabled

Beginning day/time setting Beginning day/time Year Month Day Time Minutes Log setting in detail log-in ON, OFF Log setting in detail log-out ON, OFF Log setting in detail log-in rejection ON, OFF Log setting in detail Roaming ON, OFF

11g: The function when selecting IEEE802.11g. AP: The function when unit type is access point. ST: The function when unit type is station.

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Setup / Status Items list

WWW brouser

Setting

|− Basic setting

|− Ethernet |− Wireless LAN

|− Basis |− Details |_ Security

Status

Meintenance |− Firware version up

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Terminal

Fxit Setting

|− Antenna selecting

|_ 802.11g paremet er

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Writing Re-start

|− Cold boot |_ Warm boot

System parameter

|− Password |_ Date / Time

Download

|− Farmware |_ Setting file

Up loading

|− Setting file |_ Log file

Default Status

|− DHCP

|− MIB | |− system | |− interfaces | |− at | |− ip | |− icmp | |− tcp | |− udp | |− snmp |_ Log

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Physical Specifications

Table 8.2. Product Specifications

Specification FX-DS540-APDL-U Ethernet standard IEEE802.3(10BASE-T) IEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX) Data transmission speed 10/100Mbps

Access method CSMA/CD Communication type Half Duplex, Full Duplex

Wired LAN unit

Number of ports 1(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

Transmission format IEEE802.11a standard OFDM

(Orthogonal Freq u en cy Divi si on M ulti p le x ing ) Channel 8ch(36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161) Data transmission speed 54, 48, 36 , 24 , 18, 12 , 9, 6 Mbp s (Fix / Au to)

Access method CSMA/CA + ACK(RTS/CTS) Wireless category ISM Baud (5.150 to 5.250GHz, 5.725 to 5.825GHz) Aerial power 10mW/MHz or less

IEEE802.11a

Security WEP(64/128/152Bit) and AES(128Bit) / WSL(Wireless

Security Link)

Compatible of using both WEP, AES and WSL.

MAC address filtering, IEEE802.1X Transmission format It conforms to the IEEE802.11b CCK, QPSK, BPSK form

Channel 11ch(1 to 11) Data transmission speed 11, 5.5 , 2 , 1Mbps(Fi x / A uto ) Access method CSMA/CA + ACK(RTS/CTS) Wireless categ o ry ISM Baud (2. 4 to 2.4 83 5G Hz ) Aerial power 10mW/MHz or less

IEEE802.11b

Security WEP(64/128/152Bit) and AES(128Bit) / WSL(Wireless

Security Link).

Compatible of using both WEP, AE S and WSL. ,

MAC address filtering, IEEE802.1X Transmission format IEEE802.11g standard OFDM

(Orthogonal Freq u ency Di vision Multiplex i ng ) Channel 11ch (1 to 11)

Data transmission speed 54, 48, 36 , 24, 18, 12 , 9, 6 Mbp s(Fix / Auto ) Access method CSMA/CA + ACK(RTS/CTS) Wireless cat e g o ry ISM Bau d (2 . 4 t o 2 .4835GHz) Aerial power 10mW/MHz or less

Wireless LAN unit

IEEE802.11g

Security WEP(64/128/152Bit) and AES(128Bit) / WSL(Wireless

Security Link).

Compatible of using both WEP, AES and WSL.

MAC address filtering, IEEE802.1X

Antenna Chip-type, diversity antenna(Built-in) External dimensi o n(mm ) 81(W) x 26.5(D) x 17 5( H) Weitht 0.2kg Length of AC adapter cable 1.5m

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Table 8.3. Software Specifications

Specification FX-DS540-APDL-U

Protocols IP(RFC791), ICMP(RFC792), UDP(RFC768),

TCP(RFC793,896), ARP(RFC826), HTTPD(RFC1866), TELNET(RFC), FTPD(RFC959), TFTP(RFC783,906), DHCP(RFC2131)

Environmental Specifications for Installing the FX-DS540-APDL-U

Table 8.4. Environmental Specifications (Environmental Specs)

Specification FX-DS540-APDL-U DC supply voltage(Input) 3.3VDC±5% 1.3A(Max.) (AC adapter(bundled)) Operating temperature 0 to 50°C

Operating humidity 10 to 90%RH (No condensation) Airborne dust Not extreme Corrosive gases None Permitted transient power failure 17ms or less (100VAC@25°C)

An automatic rese t is pe r fo rme d whe n low volta ge i s de te cte d.

Table 8.5. AC Adapter Environmental Conditions (Environmental Specs)

Specification FX-DS540-APDL-U’s accessory AC supply voltage(Input) 100 to 240VAC 0.3A(Max.) AC supply frequency 47 t o 63 Hz DC supply voltage(Output) 3.3VDC±5% 1.5 A(Max.) Operating temperature 0 to 50°C Operating humidity 20 to 90%RH (No condensa ti o n ) Airborne dust Not extreme Corrosive gases None

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External Dimensio ns

26.5

175

POWER

WLAN

LAN

UTP

Figure 8.2. External Dimensions(FX-DS540-APDL-U)

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LEDs

POWER

WLAN

LAN

POWER

WLAN

LAN

Front

LED

Figure 8.3. FX-DS540-APDL-U(Front)

During Normal Operation

Table 8.6. During Normal Operation

Name Status Indicator

ON Indicates that the device is operating. POWER Flashing Indicates that the device is being started (going to operate after the power switch was turned on) ON Indicates that a wi red LAN has been connected. Flashing Indicates the transmitting / receiving between terminal connected by the wired LAN and the

data.

LAN

OFF Indicates that a wired LAN has been no connected. ON It displays that user unit is logged-in (When access point).

It displays that user unit is logged-in access point (When station).

Flashing Indicates the transmitting / receiving between terminal connected by the wireless LAN and the

data.

WLAN

OFF It displays that user unit is not logged-in (When access point).

It displays that user unit is not logged-in access point (When station).

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Others

Table 8.7. When Writing Firmware

Name Status Indicator POWER LAN

WLAN

Flashing simultaneously

Writing firmware is in progress

Table 8.8. Error Display(The POWER LED blinks twice)

Name Status Indicator LAN Flashing Wired LAN error WLAN Flashing Wireless LAN error

Input/Output Interface

Pin Assignment for UTP Port

Table 8.9. UTP Port Pin Assignments

Pin.No Signal 1 TD + 2 TD

3 RD + 4 Not used * 5 Not used * 6 RD

7 Not used * 8 Not used *

* : When supplying the power form UTP cable. 4, 7pin LANVCC(+24) 5, 8pin LANGND(0V)

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Comparison to FLEXLAN DS110 series terminology

The table below compares terms used fo r the FLEXLAN DS540 series and those for the FLEXLAN DS110 series.

Table 8.10. FLEXLAN DS540/DS110 terminology comparison table

FLEXLAN DS540series

Name Abbreviation

FLEXLN DS110series

Wireless Link Mode WLM Operating Mode Standard Infrastructure if-std Standard Mode Compatible Infrastr u ctu re if-comp Interconne c tion Mo de Advanced Infrastructure if-adv Integrated mode, Standard Mode + Interconnection Mode,

Interconnection Mo de Plus

Simple Adhoc ad-simp Simple Mode, Adhoc Compatible Ad h o c ad-comp Compatible Ad h o c Wireless Security Link WSL WEP, Standard Mode

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Glossary

SQE(Signal Quality Error) (Heartbeat)

This uses the same signal line as the collision signal for the purpose of notifying the transmitting terminal that t he packets se nt from the terminal are sent c orrectly over t he cable.

PPP(Point to Point Protocol)

A protocol for communicating using TCP/IP over a serial line.

IEEE(Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers)

"I-triple-E," involved in a wide range of fields from communications and computer to medicine and biology, with primary activities related to publishing articles and sponsoring conferences, but also recommending and setting of standards. The organization sponsoring Committee 802, which is responsible for LAN related matters.

IEEE802.11/ IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g

The wireless LAN standard established by the IEEE.

OFDM(Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)

OFDM is a modulation technique for transmission using different bandwidths. It is characterized by immunity to fading and multipath.

MIB(Management Information Base)

The value of a MIB is determined by the Internet standard control information structure.

SNMP(Sinmple Network Management Protcol)

A function necessary for network control, provides three func tion s: Get (acquire), Set (modify), and Trap (notify event). Conceived as an easily installable control protocol that places as little load on the network as possible.

Diversity

A method of using multiple antennas, and selecting the one with the best receiving conditions.

Router

A device for relaying between LAN's. The router determines data addresses by the combination of a network address assigned to the network and an individual computer address. Used particularly in medium-scale and larger LAN systems with very large number of clients, to reduce traffic (congestion) on communication lines.

Bridge

A device for relaying between LAN's. The bridge determines whether to relay data based on the address of the computer to which the data is being sent. It can be used to connect networks having different protocols, or when data for broadcast to all computers is received, can send this to all connected networks.

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Brouter

A router with an added bridge func tio n. W he n data receive d fr om one net work cannot be processed by the ro ut er beca u se a di ffere nt protocol is used, the bridge function can be used to send the data on to the other network.

LAN(Local Area Network)

A network configured from mutual connections between computers within a limited area. Also called an "intra net" or "busine ss or regional da ta communicatio ns network."

RSSI(Receive Signal Strength Indication)

A numeric indicator of incoming signal strength.

Spectrum diffusion transmission

A method of transmission in which signals that are normally trans mitted over a given limited frequency band undergo narrow band modulation (primary modulation), then again diffuse modulation (secondary modulation) to intentionally diffuse the signal over a broad frequency spectrum.

DS(Direct Sequence)

A type of spectrum diffusion signal using narrow band modulation with phase modulation, in which t he diffusion i s by means of pha se modulatio n using a bro ad band diffusion signal (pseudo random strings).

CSMA/CA(Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance)

CSMA is a method of avoiding collision by which wireless terminals listen before transmitting and do not transmit if they can year transmissions from other wireless terminals. CSMA/CA is CSMA plus additional collision avoidance functions.

Hidden Terminal Problem

When wireless terminals are farther apart then their electric signals can reach, or their signals are obstructed by objects, neither may be able to receive the other's signals. Any two such wireless terminals are said to be hidden from each other. In Ad Hoc mode, because the carrier sense function is not effective between hidden terminals there is a higher probability of collisions and throughput (the volume of information sent in a given t ime interval) is re duced.

RTS(Reqest To Send)

In communication via AP, transmission i s controlled by CSMA /CA plus RTS. In RTS, a wireless ter mina l asks the AP if it is all right to transmit, and only transmits after an OK-to-send acknowledgement signal is returned. This serves to avoid unnecessary collisions when hidden terminals exist because hidden terminals cannot transmit.

Roaming

This term has the same m eaning as roam ing for a portable phone or PHS. The AP is in the role commonly called the 'antenna/base station' for the phone or PHS, and the user unit is in the rol e of the phon e i tse lf.

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Peer-To-Peer

A network in which two or more nodes can communicate directly with each other without going through another device.

AP(ACCESS POINT)

Access point. In the FLEXLAN DS540 series, the access point serves as a bridge between a wired network and a wireless network and provides IP tunneling; it is indispensable for the versatility and scalability of the wireless network.

User Unit

In FLEXLAN DS540 series, user unit means the device loading FX-DS540-PCC/FX-DS540-PCC2/FX-DS540-PCD.

ESSID(Extended Service Set ID)

In the FLEXLAN DS540 series, the ESS ID is like a name assigned to the wireless LAN network to which a u nit bel ongs. The sam e name m ust not b e given to m ore tha n one wireless terminal. Conversely, a wireless network can be partitioned by using different ESS ID names.

Channel

This has the sam e meaning as in TV an d radio term inology. The 5.15 t o 5.25 GHz ba nd (namely 36, 40, 4 4, 48, total : 4channel s) and the 5. 725 to 5.8 25 GHz band (nam ely 149, 153, 157, 161, total : 4channles) us ed by t his pr od uct s is stip ul ate d by IEEE 80 2. 11a to be divided into a total of thirteen channles. The 2.4 to 2.4835GHz band (namely from 1 to 11, total : 11channels) used by this products is stipulated by IEEE802.11b/g to be divided into a total of eleven chann les. Radio transceivers different in channel ca nnot communicate with each other even when they belong to the same network.

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