DIGISOL DG-WA3000N User Manual
DG-WA3000N
300Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point
User Manual
2012-02-15
As our products undergo continuous development the specifications are subject to change without prior notice
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damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves
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Trademarks:
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Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install
and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock
and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this
and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure
the safe use of the equipment.
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
FCC Part 15
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
limitations 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into a different outlet from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult your local distributors or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
• Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with
emission limits
Changes or modifications to the equipment, which are not approved by the
party responsible for compliance could affect the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
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FCC Caution
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between
computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of
hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall
not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels
1-11 only.
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R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999
on Radio Equipment And Telecommunication Terminal Equipment and the
mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station
Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who
install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of
electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment.
All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be
allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland,
Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the
United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member
states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use: None.
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Index
1. Product Information..............................................................................8
1-1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION...................................................................................8
1-2 SAFETY INFORMATION........................................................................................9
1-3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................10
1-4 PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................ 11
1-5 GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW WIRELESS ACCESS POINT.............................12
2. System and Network Setup..................................................................14
2-1 HARDW ARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................14
2-2 CONNECTING TO WIRELESS ACCESS POINT USING WEB BROWSER..................26
2-2-1 Windows 95/98 IP address setup...........................................................................27
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup............................................................................29
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup...............................................................................31
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup............................................................................33
2-2-5 Connecting to Web Management Interface by web browser...............................35
2-3 VIEW SYSTEM ST A TUS AND INFORMATION.......................................................37
2-4 SELECT AN OPERATING MODE FOR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT.......................39
2-4-1 AP Mode................................................................................................................41
2-4-1-1 Multiple ESSID...............................................................................................43
2-4-2 Station-Infrastructure...........................................................................................45
2-4-2-1 Wireless Site Survey........................................................................................47
2-4-3 AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode............................................................................48
2-4-4 AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode..................................................................50
2-4-5 AP Bridge-WDS Mode..........................................................................................52
2-4-6 Universal Repeater................................................................................................55
2-5 WPS SETTING ...................................................................................................58
2-6 ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS......................................................................61
2-7 WIRELESS SECURITY ........................................................................................64
2-7-1 Disable Security ....................................................................................................67
2-7-2 WEP.......................................................................................................................68
2-7-3 WPA Pre-shared Key.............................................................................................70
2-7-4 WPA RADIUS.......................................................................................................71
2-7-5 802.1x Authentication...........................................................................................73
2-8
RADIUS SERVER ................................................................................................75
2-9 MAC FILTERING...............................................................................................78
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2-10 SYSTEM UTILITY.............................................................................................81
2-10-1 Change Password................................................................................................81
2-10-2 IP Address of the Wireless Access Point.............................................................83
2-10-3 DHCP Server.......................................................................................................85
3. Advanced Configuration......................................................................87
3-1 CONFIGURATION BACKUP AND RESTORE.........................................................87
3-2 FIRMWARE UPGRADE........................................................................................89
3-3 SYSTEM RESET (RESTART) ...............................................................................91
4. Appendix...............................................................................................93
4-1 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION..............................................................................93
4-2 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................94
4-3 GLOSSARY .........................................................................................................96
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1. Product Information
1-1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing DG-WA3000N wireless LAN Access Point! With this
high cost-efficiency wireless Access Point, computers and wireless devices which
are compatible with IEEE 802.11n can connect to existing wired Ethernet network,
at the speed of up to 300Mbps.
With Quick Setup installation procedure, any computer user can setup a wireless
network environment in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced users.
Just follow the instructions given in this user manual, you can complete the setup
procedure.
Other features of this Access Point include:
Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network standards - works with
other 802.11b/g/n wireless devices.
High speed wireless network, six times faster than conventional 802.11g
wireless network (up to 300Mbps).
Allows wireless devices to connect to existing wired network and share
network resources.
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 wireless data encryption.
Supports RADIUS server, only allows users listed in your authorization
server to use wireless network.
Supports MAC address filtering (Only allows specific wireless device of
your choice to connect to this Access Point).
Supports DHCP server function.
Supports point-to-point and point-to-multi point bridge function.
Supports WDS (Wireless Distributed System) repeater mode.
Supports Universal Repeater mode.
Supports AP Client mode.
Supports four sets of ESSID to group the different wireless networks.
Supports hidden SSID function.
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Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), simplifies wireless client setup
procedures. Even inexperienced users can setup a wireless network without
network technician’s help!
Easy to use web-based GUI (Graphical User Interface) for network
configuration and management purposes.
1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your property, please follow the safety
instructions mentioned below:
1. This Access Point is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this Access
Point outdoor.
2. DO NOT place this Access Point close to a hot or humid area, like kitchen or
bathroom. Also, do not leave this Access Point in the car during summer.
3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the Access Point
first.
4. If you want to place this Access Point at a height or mount on the wall, please
make sure the Access Point is firmly secured. Falling from a height would damage
the Access Point and its accessories and warranty will be void.
5. Accessories of this Access Point, like antenna and power supply, are dangerous to
small children. They may put the small parts in their nose or mouth and it could
cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS ACCESS POINT OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN!
6. The Access Point will get heated up when used for a long time (This is normal
and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put this Access Point on paper, cloth, or
other flammable materials.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the Access Point. If you find that the
Access Point is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and
ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the Access Point, warranty will be void.
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8. If the Access Point falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your hand to
pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an
experienced electrical technician for help.
9. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out from the
Access Point or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the electrical
power off immediately, and call the dealer of purchase for help.
1-3 System Requirements
Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network
interface card.
Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape
Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).
An available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz)
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1-4 Package Contents
Before you start using this Access Point, please check if there’s anything missing in
the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:
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3dBi dipole antenna (2 Nos.)
Switching Power Adapter (5V DC, 1A)
Rubber feet (4 Nos.)
Quick Installation Guide
Installation Guide CD (includes User Manual & Utility)
Patch cord (1 No.)
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1-5 Get familiar with your new wireless Access Point
Front Panel
LED
Name
PWR
WLAN
LAN
Light
Status
On Wireless WPS mode is enabled.
Off Wireless network is switched off.
Flashing
On LAN port is connected.
Off LAN port is not connected.
Flashing
LED
Color
Am er
Green
Description
powered.
b
Wirele
data).
LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
ss LAN activity (transferring or receiving
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and correctly On Green The Access Point is switched on
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Interfaces Description
Antennas Two reverse SMA antenna connectors for screwing detachable
antennas enclosed with the product.
Power Power connector, connects to power adapter.
LAN Local Area Network (LAN) port.
Reset / WPS Reset the Access Point to factory default settings (clear all
settings) or start WPS function. Press this button and hold for 10
seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults, and press this
button for less than 5 seconds to start WPS function.
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2. System and Network Setup
2-1 Hardware and Software Installation
Please follow the instructions mentioned below to build the network connection
between your new wireless Access Point and your computers, network devices:
Hardware Installation:-
1. Fix two detachable dipole antennas to the antenna connectors of the Access
Point.
2. Connect the Access Point to ADSL modem, router, or switch/hub in your
network through the LAN port of the Access Point by using Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the power adapter (5V DC, 1A) to the wall socket, and then connect the
other end of it to the ‘Power’ socket of the Access Point.
4. Please check all the LEDs on the front panel. ‘PWR’ LED should be steadily
ON, ‘LAN’ LED should be ON if the Access Point is correctly connected to the
ADSL modem, router or switch/hub. If ‘PWR’ LED is not ON, or any LED you
expected is not ON, please recheck the cabling, or jump to ‘Section 4-2
Troubleshooting’ for possible reasons and solutions.
Note: You must use the power adapter shipped along with the
Access Point. DO NOT use any other power adapter from
other sources.
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Software Installation:-
Insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive of notebook/desktop computer.
Explore the CD and execute the “EZWizard.exe” file. Scre en given below will
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be displayed. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
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Connect one end of the network cable to the LAN port on the AP and the other
end to one of the LAN ports on the router. Power ON the router and the AP.
Ensure that all the LED’s on the Access Point are ON. If not, try the above
steps again else click ‘Next’ to continue.
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Enter the AP’s password to log in to the AP. The default password is “1234”. It
is recommended to change the AP’s password to protect it from being
accessed by other users. If you do not wish to change the current password,
you can leave “New Password” and “Confirm New Password” fields blank.
Click ‘Log in’ to continue.
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Configure the IP Address of AP for future management. Click ‘Next’ to
continue.
Select an operation mode for your Access Point and click ‘Next’. The wizard
will guide you to finish the following corresponding settings.
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Configure the settings for the operation mode you have selected.
Access Point
Configure the SSID and Channel Number. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
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Universal Repeater
To configure Root AP’s SSID Click on ‘Site Survey’, a “Wireless Site Survey” window will
appear. Select the wireless router or AP you wish to repeat and click ‘Connect’. Next,
configure a network name in Main SSID for the repeater to be identified.
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AP Client
Click on ‘Site Survey’, “Wireless Site Survey” window will appear. Select the wireless router
or AP you wish to connect and click ‘Connect’, or enter your wireless network’s SSID
manually. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
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Point-to-Point / Point-to-MultiPoint / WDS Bridge
Note: Same setup procedure applies to Point-to-Point Bridge, Point to-MultiPoint Bridge and WDS Bridge modes.
For bridge mode, you need at least two Access Points. We will use Point-to-Point
Bridge as an example.
Select a channel number you wish to use and enter the MAC address of the other Access
Point for the bridge. Click ‘Next’.
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Configure the wireless security settings. It is recommended to use WPA2-PSK
(AES) which is the most secured encryption for general users.
Then Click ‘Next’.
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Verify the settings you have configured and click ‘Restart’.
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This will take 60 Seconds. Then Press ‘OK’
Click ‘Finish’ to complete the installation.
Congratulations! Your Access Point Installation is now
finished.
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2-2 Connecting to wireless Access Point using web browser
After the network connection is setup, next step is to setup the Access Point with
proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.
Please use the web browser to configure the Access Point. A computer with wired
Ethernet connection to the Access Point is required for this first-time configuration.
Before you start to configure the Access Point, please configure the IP address of the
computer in the same network class as that of the Access Point.
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 95/98 - please go to section 2-2-1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2
Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3
Windows Vista -please go to section 2-2-4
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2-2-1 Windows 95/98 IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer),
then click control panel. Double-click ‘Network’ icon, and Network window will
appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.
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2. Select ‘Specify an IP address’, then input the following settings in respective
field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Click ‘OK’ when finish.
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2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click ‘Network and Dial-up
Connections’ icon, Right click on ‘Local Area Connection’ and select
‘Properties’, Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select
‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, then click ‘Properties’
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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following
settings in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.2.1
Click ‘OK’ when finish.
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