Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point
Operations & Installation Guide
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Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point
Contents
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................ 1
Specifications ..............................................................................................................3
Physical Description.................................................................................................... 4
Industry Compliance ...................................................................................................7
Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Network Wiring...........................................................................................................8
Supplied Hardware...................................................................................................... 8
Installation................................................................................................................... 8
Hardware Hookup ..................................................................................................... 10
Configuration........................................................................................................................... 11
Accessing the Configuration Utility .......................................................................... 11
Using Setup Wizard Configuration Mode................................................................. 14
Using Custom Settings Configuration Mode.............................................................16
Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 44
Reference Documents................................................................................................ 46
Further Inquiries........................................................................................................ 47
Future Updates ..........................................................................................................47
Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 48
Return and Warranty Policies.................................................................................................. 50
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................50
CRESTRON Limited Warranty................................................................................. 50
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Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access
Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G
Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G
Introduction Introduction
The CEN-WAP-ABG-1G wireless access point enables wireless communication for
Crestron
devices. With IEEE 802.11a/b/g support, easy setup, flush-mount installation, and
enterprise level security and management capabilities, the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G
delivers an ideal wireless access point solution for any application.
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Wi-Fi touchpanels, 2-Series control systems, computers, and other
Features and Functions
• Supports 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g protocols
• Single-wire hookup using Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Secure network with no configuration required
• Web-browser configuration and management
• Enterprise level security
• Built-in DHCP server
• MAC address filtering
• On-board event logging
• SNMP and UPnP configuration and management
• Bridge mode for wireless LAN-to-LAN capability
• Ethernet control system interface
• Front-panel LAN pass-through port
• Attractive Decora
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flush-mount design
Single-Wire Hookup
Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability powers the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G through the
LAN wiring, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. A Category 5 (CAT5)
cable simply connects the wireless access point to a PoE injector (PWE-4803RU),
allowing for installation at a convenient location apart from the access point.
Alternatively, using the Crestron five-port PoE switch (CEN-SW-POE-5), up to four
access points can be powered from a single location, simplifying design and wiring.
A third-party PoE source device can also be used to power the access point.
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No Configuration Required
Using the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G, a secure Wi-Fi touchpanel connection can be made
quickly and easily right out of the box. Each wireless access point ships with a
unique network name and network key printed on a removable sticker on the front of
the unit. Entering this information into the touchpanel is all that is required to
complete the connection. Multiple access points can be installed in the same vicinity
without causing any connection problems.
Web-Browser Configuration and Management
For applications that require a customized configuration, the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G
features built-in browser-based management tools. From any Web browser, the easy
setup wizard lets you simply select the scenario, such as a standalone network or a
high-security environment, and applies the necessary configuration settings for you.
After configuration using the setup wizard is completed, step-by-step instructions are
then provided for connecting Crestron Wi-Fi touchpanels to the network. Beyond the
wizard, there are more comprehensive configuration and security settings available
for advanced users and system administrators.
Enterprise Level Security
For a secure wireless network in the home or office, the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G
supports up to 152-bit WEP encryption as well as more advanced WPA and WPA2
authentication and encryption methods. RADIUS certificates are also supported for a
true enterprise level solution.
DHCP Server
The CEN-WAP-ABG-1G can assign IP addresses automatically to touchpanels and
other client devices using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
MAC Address Filtering
Unauthorized devices can be prevented from joining the wireless network,
maximizing bandwidth for control and streaming AV signals to support only the
touchpanels, computers, and other devices that you specify. MAC filtering increases
security without switching to an authentication method with more overhead.
Event Logging
To assist in troubleshooting, the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G keeps a history of the last 500
client connections, disconnections, and failure events, and includes helpful details
such as the reason for a disconnect or failure.
Bridge Mode
This useful feature allows a CEN-WAP-ABG-1G to be used to add wireless
connectivity to any device with an Ethernet port, or to extend a LAN via a wireless
link whenever a CAT5 wire cannot be run.
Ethernet Pass-Through
An Ethernet port is available on the front of the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G, providing a
convenient LAN connection for computers and touchpanels. This port can be
disabled via software if not required.
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Specifications
Specifications for the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G are listed in the following table.
CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
RF Wireless
RF Transceiver
Transmit Power Up to 19 dBm
Range
Ethernet
Power Requirements
Environmental
Temperature 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Heat Dissipation 11 BTU/Hr
Enclosure
Dimensions (without antenna)
Height 4.14 in (10.51 cm)
Width 1.74 in (4.40 cm)
Depth 2.87 in (7.29 cm)
Weight 5 oz (133 g)
* Middle Atlantic HBL1-722243 or equivalent rack mount panel recommended. Note unit dimensions
when specifying any other rack mount kit.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g; 5.8 or 2.4 GHz 2-way RF;
64, 128, and 152-bit WEP encryption; WPA
and WAP2 with TKIP and AES
30 feet (10 meters); range and speed vary
based upon environmental conditions
10BaseT/100BaseTX, auto-switching, autonegotiating, auto-discovery, full/half duplex,
TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DHCP client and server,
SNMP, IEEE 802.3u and 802.3af compliant
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet, 3.3 W
(70 mA) @ 48 VDC
Injection-molded plastic, white textured
finish, 1-gang mountable in a standard
plaster ring (recommended) or electrical box
(2.5 inch deep minimum), rack mountable
using a third-party rack mount panel*;
requires Decora faceplate (not included)
NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for authorized Crestron
dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users
may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the
FTP site).
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Physical Description
This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators
available on your CEN-WAP-ABG-1G.
CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Physical View (Front and Rear)
CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Overall Dimensions (Front View)
2.60 in
(6.60 cm)
2.84 in
(7.20 cm)
4.14 in
(10.51 cm)
1.29 in
(3.28 cm)
1.74 in
(4.40 cm)
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CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Overall Dimensions (Side View, Left)
0.10 in
(0.24 cm)
2.16 in
(5.47 cm)
0.30 in
0.61 in
(1.55 cm)
(0.77 cm)
CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Front and Rear)
1
2
3
4
5
6
PoE
NETWORK
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Connectors, Controls & Indicators
# CONNECTORS,
DESCRIPTION
CONTROLS &
INDICATORS
1 Antenna
2 LAN
3 Reset
4
Wi-Fi
5
6
* To press the Reset button, use the end of a paper clip. Pressing the Reset button for eight seconds
resets the configuration settings of the unit to factory-default settings.
NETWORK PoE
AMBER
LED
GREEN
LED
PoE
NETWORK
Reverse SMA, female;
Connects to supplied antenna.
(1) Green LED: Solid Green indicates link
status of the rear Ethernet port;
Flashing Green indicates Ethernet activity
through the rear Ethernet port.
(1) Miniature push button that resets the
device.*
(1) Green LED: Solid green indicates
wireless network connection;
Flashing green indicates wireless data
activity.
(1) 8-wire RJ-45 connector with 2 LED
indicators;
10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet port;
Amber LED indicates 100BaseT link status;
Solid Green LED indicates link status;
Flashing Green LED indicates Ethernet
activity.
Connects to local wired Ethernet equipment
(optional).
(1) 8-wire RJ-45 connector;
10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet and PoE
input port;
Connects to IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE
power source.
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Industry Compliance
This product is Listed to applicable UL Standards and requirements by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc.
(E312979)
As of the date of manufacture, the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G has been tested and found to
comply with specifications for CE marking.
FCC ID: MXF-M930907
Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)
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.
Warning (Part 15.21)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC 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 or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Exposure (OET Bulletin 65)
To comply with FCC’s RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled
exposure, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Setup
Network Wiring
When wiring the Ethernet network, use CAT5 wiring. CAT5 wiring is a twisted pair
cable designed for Ethernet networks. These networks operate at speeds of up to 100
Megabits per second (Mbps) using the 100BaseT standard.
Ventilation
For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to the
latest version of the Crestron e-Control
available for download from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals).
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Reference Guide (Doc. 6052), which is
Supplied Hardware
The hardware supplied with the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G is listed in the following table.
Supplied Hardware for the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY
2.4/5.8 GHz White Omnidirectional
Antenna
6-Foot CAT5e Patch Cable 2021160 1
#6-32 x ¾”, Pan Head Phillips Screws 2022188 2
2021159 1
Installation
The CEN-WAP-ABG-1G should be used in a well-ventilated area. The venting holes
should not be obstructed under any circumstances. Contact with thermal insulating
materials should be avoided on all sides of the device. If installing the access point
in an insulated wall, one inch of insulation must be removed from all sides of
the device.
To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the
environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications.
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Wall Mounting
The CEN-WAP-ABG-1G mounts into a one-gang low-voltage bracket or electrical
box. The recommended depth of the electrical box is a minimum of 2.5 inches. The
maximum voltage of the access point is 48 VDC.
NOTE: To increase airflow, it is recommended that a low-voltage bracket be used
instead of an electrical box.
NOTE: For the best possible range, it is recommended that you mount the device as
high as possible and away from metal objects.
To mount the access point into a low-voltage bracket or electrical box (refer to the
illustration below):
1. Orient the access point properly, and then place the device into the bracket or
electrical box.
2. Attach the access point to the bracket or electrical box using the two #6-32 x ¾”
Phillips pan head screws included with the access point.
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3. Attach the desired Decora
CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Wall Mounting (Low-Voltage Bracket Shown)
faceplate (not included).
Rack Mounting
#6-32 x ¾”
Phillips Pan Head
Screws
The CEN-WAP-ABG-1G mounts horizontally into a rack and occupies 1U
(1.75 inches) of rack space.
NOTE: It is recommended that the access point be mounted into a rack only if the
connected Wi-Fi devices are to be used less than 20 feet away from the access point
and have line of sight to the access point.
NOTE: For the best possible range, it is recommended that you mount the device
into the topmost rack space.
To mount the unit, use the Middle Atlantic HBL1-722243 or equivalent rack mount
panel. For ordering information, contact Middle Atlantic Products, Inc.
(
http://www.middleatlantic.com).
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Hardware Hookup
Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph.
Apply power after all connections have been made.
Hardware Connections for the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G (Front View)
ANTENNA:
FROM 2.4/5.8 GHz
ANTENNA
(INCLUDED)
ETHERNET:
10BaseT/100BaseTX
ETHERNET TO LAN
(OPTIONAL)
Hardware Connections for the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G (Rear View)
NETWORK PoE:
TO 10BaseT/100BaseTX
PoE
NETWORK
802.3af-COMPLIANT
POWER SOURCE
NOTE: A 6-foot CAT5e cable is included with the access point to connect the
NETWORK PoE port to the PoE port of an 802.3af-compliant power source.
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Configuration
Have a question or comment about Crestron software?
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help
section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have
submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com.
First-time users will need to establish a user account.
NOTE: The CEN-WAP-ABG-1G is designed to be functional right out of the box.
Configure the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G only if customized settings are required.
If customized settings are not required, refer to the latest version of the
CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Quickstart Guide (Doc. 6693), which is available from
the Crestron website, for guidelines to connect the access point to Crestron
Wi-Fi touchpanels.
The CEN-WAP-ABG-1G provides a Web-based utility that can be accessed from a
Web browser or from the Crestron Toolbox™. The utility offers two configuration
modes:
• Setup Wizard configuration mode, which provides instructions and
automated access to the screens necessary to set up a particular
configuration or application scenario.
• Custom Settings configuration mode, which allows more advanced
configuration than that provided by the wizard and also allows monitoring
of the status of the access point.
Accessing the Configuration Utility
NOTE: Configuration of the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G must be performed from a
computer whose IP address is in the same IP subnet. The default configuration of the
access point allows the IP address of the access point to be automatically assigned by
a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the local area network.
If a DHCP server does not exist on the network and 45 seconds have elapsed since
the access point was powered on, the IP address of the access point defaults to
192.168.1.222 and the subnet mask defaults to 255.255.255.0.
You can access the configuration utility from a Web browser or from the Crestron
Toolbox:
• You can access the configuration utility from a Web browser if you know
the IP address or host name of the access point.
NOTE: The default host name of the access point is CEN-WAP-ABG-1G.
For additional information, refer to “Using a Web Browser” on page 12.
• You can access the configuration utility from the Crestron Toolbox if the
access point is configured to operate in DHCP mode (default configuration).
The Crestron ToolBox automatically discovers the IP address of the access
point. For additional information, refer to “Using the Crestron ToolBox” on
page 12.
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Using a Web Browser
To access the configuration utility from a Web browser:
1. Start your Web browser.
2. Go to the IP address or host name of the access point.
NOTE: If the default Web management port number of 80 has been
changed, you must append the port number to the IP address by entering a
colon followed by the new port number. If, for example, the IP address is
192.168.10.225 and the Web management port number has been changed
from 80 to 150, go to http://192.168.10.225:150.
For information about changing the Web management port number, refer to
“Configuring External Control Settings” on page 36.
The user name and password window opens, allowing you to log in to the
access point. For log-in information, refer to “Logging In to the Access
Point” on page 13.
Using the Crestron ToolBox
NOTE: To be able to use the Crestron Toolbox to access the configuration utility of
the access point, the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Ethernet protocol configuration
setting of the access point must be enabled. The UPnP protocol is enabled by default.
For additional information, refer to “Configuring External Control Settings”
on page 36.
To access the configuration utility from the Crestron Toolbox:
1. Open the Crestron Toolbox.
2. From the Tools menu, select Device Discovery Tool.
NOTE: You can also access the Device Discovery Tool by clicking the
Device Discovery Tool button ( ) in the toolbar.
NOTE: The security software running on your computer may send you a
program alert regarding the attempt of Crestron Toolbox to connect to the
network. You must allow the connection so that the Device Discovery tool
can be used.
3. From the device list on the left-hand side of the screen, select the UPnP
name of the access point. The default UPnP name is CEN-WAP-ABG-1G.
The user name and password window opens, allowing you to log in to the
access point. For log-in information, refer to “Logging In to the Access
Point” on page 13.
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Logging In to the Access Point
The user name and password window allows you to log in to the access point.
“User Name and Password” Window
To log in to the access point:
1. Enter the user name and password. The default user name is admin, and the
default password is admin.
NOTE: The user name and password are not case sensitive.
NOTE: For enhanced security, it is recommended that you change the
default user name and password. For information about changing the user
name and password, refer to “Configuring User Name and Password
Settings” on page 33.
2. Click OK. The Home page of the access point opens, allowing you to select
the desired configuration mode. Refer to “Selecting the Configuration
Mode” below for information.
Selecting the Configuration Mode
The Home page allows you to select the desired configuration mode.
CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Home Page
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