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W7x - Wireless Access Point Family
W7, W7R, W7C

ENTERPRISE-CLASS, ULTRA HIGH POWER, CONCURRENT DUAL
BAND WIRELESS-N ACCESS POINT- High Capacity, Stand-Alone
and Controller Based Ready

User Guide – Version S

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied
in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:

- EN60950-1

- Safety of Information Technology Equipment

- EN50385

- Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human
exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)

- EN 300 328

- Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; Data transmission equipment
operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential
requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

EN 301 893

Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high performance RLAN; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

EN 301 489-1

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements

- EN 301 489-17

- Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance
RLAN equipment

This device is a 5GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries,
except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.

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user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to

setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.

This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF o

–

tímto prohlašuje, že tento

Undertegnede

[fabrikantens navn]

øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Hiermit erklärt

[Name des Herstellers]

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Käesolevaga kinnitab

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[name of manufacturer]

provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiv

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Par la présente

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dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

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pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

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būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saist

deklaruoja, kad šis

[naam van de fabrikant]

relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

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Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

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obtain authorization to use the device for

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user should contact the national spectrum

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è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni

[type of equipment / iekārtas tips]

atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

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ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti o

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overholder de væsentlige krav og

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Česky [Czech]

Dansk [Danish]

Deutsch

[German]

Eesti [Estonian]

English

Español

[Spanish]

[Jméno výrobce]

směrnice 1999/5/ES.

2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-

[typ zařízení]

[Gerätetyp]

stimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

name of manufacturer]

[type of equipment]

[clase de equipo]

a 1999/5/CE.

Ελληνική [Greek]

Français

[French]

Italiano [Italian]

Latviski [Latvian]

Lietuvių

[Lithuanian]

Nederlands

[Dutch]

Malti [Maltese]

Magyar

[nom du

Con la presente

Ar šo

Šiuo [manufacturer name]

Hierbij verklaart

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relevanti li hemm fid-

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[type of equipment]

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dichiara che questo [tipo di apparecchio]

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[equipment type]

dat het toestel [type van toestel]

, jiddikjara li dan [il-mudel tal-prodott] jikkonforma mal-

[... típus]

atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK

és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb

W7x User Manual

[nazwa producenta]

postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

declara que este

izjavlja, da je ta

týmto vyhlasuje, že

manufacturer]

oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

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att denna

bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi

está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da

mi relevantnimi dolo

spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

vakuuttaa täten että

tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY

står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta

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[Hungarian] elõírásainak.

Polski [Polish]

Português

[Portuguese]

Slovensko

[Slovenian]

Slovensky

[Slovak]

Suomi [Finnish]

Svenska

[Swedish]

Niniejszym

[Nome do fabricante]
Directiva 1999/5/CE.

[Ime proizvajalca]

[Meno výrobcu]

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[företag]

oświadcza, że [nazwa wyrobu]

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[tip opreme] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostali

[typ zariadenia]

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[utrustningstyp]

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T A B L E O F C O N T EN T S

INTRODUCTION

P

ACKAGE CONTENTS

S

YSTEM REQUIREMENTS

N

ETWORK CONFIGURATION

Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer mode)

Infrastructure

H

ARDWARE INSTALLATION

W7X C

MENU

OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 15

S

YSTEM

Status ...................................................................................................................................................................15

Properties.............................................................................................................................................................18

Administration .....................................................................................................................................................18

Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................19

Firmware..............................................................................................................................................................20

Time

N

ETWORK

LAN

Spanning Tree Settings

SNMP Settings

MODE-SPECIFIC

A

CCESS POINT MODE

2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless

Network Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 25

Wireless MAC Filter ........................................................................................................................................................... 31

Advanced

Client List ........................................................................................................................................................................... 33

C

LIENT BRIDGE MODE

2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless

Network S
Advanced

Connection Status.............................................................................................................................................................. 39

R

EPEATER MODE

2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless

..................................................................................................................................................... 7

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Mode.............................................................................................................................................10

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ONFIGURATION

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Settings.........................................................................................................................................................21

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SETUP ......................................................................................................................................... 24

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Wireless Security ........................................................................................................................................................... 28

WEP........................................................................................................................................................................... 28

WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK ................................................................................................................................................ 29

WPA, WPA2 .............................................................................................................................................................. 30

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etting

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Network Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 41

Wireless MAC Filter ........................................................................................................................................................... 43

Advanced

Client List ........................................................................................................................................................................... 44

LOG &

Connection Status.............................................................................................................................................................. 45

MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 45

D

IAGNOSTICS

Ping Test

Traceroute Test Parameters

VLAN

M

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IRELESS TRAFFIC SHAPING

B

AND STEERING

S

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LED

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PTIONS

APPENDIX A –

HARDWARE
RF INFORMATION

OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................51

MANAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................52

MECHANICAL ...........................................................................................................................................................52

APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SUPPORT

APPENDIX C – LIMITED

........................................................................................................................................................................... 44

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Parameters ...........................................................................................................................................46

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ANAGEMENT

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SPECS ............................................................................................................................................ 51

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................51

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AND

SECURITY ................................................................................................................................52

.................................................................................................................... 53

WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 54

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing

Concurrent Dual Band Wireless Acc

As the central component of your
share files, audio, video, printers,
devices that have a wireless adap
PDAs, and other electronics; And
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interference, improving the overall

Each band (either 2.4GHz or 5GHz)

• Access Point Mode:

broadcasts two Wi-Fi sign
below.

Laptop

• Client Bridge Mode:

below. In Client Bridge

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ss Point for your wireless network.

ireless network, the W7x can connect multiple comp

high-speed Internet connection, and other resources

to the W7x to create a secure, high-speed link betw

the W7x being able to broadcast both 2.4GHz and
ess devices are now free to choose the best signal wi
stability, reliability and performance of the wireless

the W7x can operate in any one of three modes:

the typical configuration for most Wi-Fi networks. In
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Mode

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signal through its Ethernet port to a client. This mode is used when you need to have network
connectivity to hard wired device(s) but are unable to run cable to them.

• Repeater Mode: In this mode, the W7x will receive a wireless signal from another AP and then repeat it.

This mode is useful in a situation where you need to extend the wireless coverage but are unable to run
cable to the W7x from the network.

NOTE: Setting the W7x in repeater mode will sacrifice half of the bandwidth available from the primary
access point for devices wirelessly connected to the repeater.

Repeater

Mode

W7

Any

WAP

Ethernet Cable

Laptop

Because the functionality of the W7x changes depending on its operating mode, this manual offers both general
and mode-specific content.

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P A C K A G E C O N T E N T S

• Package contents depend on your W7x model. Please refer to the installation manual of your

product.

S Y S T E M R E Q U I R E M E N T S

The minimum system requirements for the W7x are:

• PC-compatible computer with an Ethernet interface

• Operating system that supports an HTTP Web browser

N E T W O R K C O N F I G U R A T I O N

To help you understand how the W7x works with other LAN products to create a wireless network, we will
describe several possible wireless network configurations.

The wireless LAN products can be configured as:

• An ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) network for departmental or a small office/home office (SOHO) network

• Infrastructure for enterprise LANs

AD - H O C ( P E E R - TO - P E E R M O D E )

This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with PC Cards that form a
wireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer and
only has access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and
least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depicts a network in ad-hoc
mode.

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I N F R A S T R U C T U R E M O D E

In this mode, an Access Point such as the W7x handles all wireless communication between two
computers. It doesn’t matter if the W7x is stand-alone, or wired to an Ethernet network. In stand-alone mode,
the W7x can extend the range of your wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, increasing the connection distance
between wireless stations. The figure below shows a network configured in infrastructure mode.

W7x

H A R D W A R E I N S T A L L A T I O N

The diagrams below depict the configuration using a PoE injector or a PoE Switch to power the W7x.

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Power using PoE

Switch

PoE Injector

Ethernet

Switch

The W7x can be configured in Client Bridge, Repeater, or Access Point mode. When shipped from the factory, the
W7x is set to Access Point mode. The default IP address of the W7x is 192.168.1.250 and username/password of
pakedge / pakedgea

In order to log in to the W7x, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. Follow these steps:

Power using PoE

Ethernet

1. Under “Control Panel”, double-click “Network Connections” and double-click the connection of

your Network Interface Card (NIC). The Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears:

Injector

Power &
Ethernet

W7

Switch

W7

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2. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog appears

where you can configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC.

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PC IP address: 192.1

68.1.10

PC s

ubnet mask:

255.2

55.255.0

3. Select “Use the following IP Address” and type the IP address and subnet mask, as in the example below. (Be

sure the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the W7x.)

W7x IP address: 192.168.1.250

4. Click “OK” to close the dialog, and click “OK” to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog.

W7 X C O N F I G U R A T I O N

To configure the W7x through a Web Browser, in the address bar of the browser type the IP address of
the W7x (default 192.168.1.250) and press Enter.

NOTE: Make sure the Access Point and your computer are configured on the same subnet. To configure the IP
address of your computer, follow the steps in the previous section.

The W7x login dialog appears.

In the User Name box, type pakedge, and in the Password box type pakedgea, and click “Login”.

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The W7x main menu appears (see figure below).

The area on the right displays current information about the system. To refresh the data to reflect the current
state of the W7x, click Refresh.

The navigation bar on the left has five groups:

• System: Display and/or modify the W7x’s status, system properties, administrative controls, maintenance,

firmware options, and internal time settings.

• Network: Display and/or modify settings for the system LAN (including IP & gateway), spanning tree, and

SNMP.

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• 2.4GHz Wireless: Display and/or modify settings for the wireless network, MAC filter, advanced system

options and the client list for the 2.4GHz band.

• 5GHz Wireless: Display and/or modify settings for the wireless network, MAC filter, advanced system

options and the client list for the 5GHz band.

• Log & Management: Display and/or modify settings for diagnostics, VLAN management, wireless traffic

shaping, system log, log settings and LED options.

NOTE: The main menu options change depending on the operating mode you set for your W7x. The main menu in
the figure above shows the options available with the default login, which is Access Point mode. If you set the W7x
to a different mode (e.g., Client Bridge mode), the options on the main menu will change. Sections of this manual
that discuss settings for the diferent operating modes include screen shots that show the main menu options

available in those modes.

MENU OPTIONS

S Y S T E M

On the W7x main menu, the System group has six options:

• Status

• Properties

• Administration

• Maintenance

• Firmware

• Time

S T AT

US

In the System group under the W7x, click “Status”. The Main dialog appears and displays the current
status of the W7x for the operating mode you’ve selected – see the figure below. The System section shows the
W7x’s Name, Firmware Version, Current Date/Time, MAC Network address, MAC Wireless address (for both

2.4GHz and 5GHz band) and the Management VLAN.

The Network section displays the access point’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DHCP and Spanning
Tree status.

The 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless section displays the device operating mode, 802.11 mode, channel bandwidth, wireless
Channel and Profile Settings.

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Because the W7x supports multiple SSIDs, the Wireless section also displays the details of each SSID, and the
security settings of each SSID.

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