DIGISOL DG-WA3000NP User Manual

DG-WA3000NP

300Mbp PoE

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s Wireless LAN Access Point with

User Manual

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Trademarks:

DIGISOL™ is a trademark of Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of the respective manufacturers.

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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Index

1. Product Information..............................................................................5

1-1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION...................................................................................5

1-2 SAFETY INFORMATION........................................................................................6

1-3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .....................

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

1-4 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..........................................................................................7

1-5 GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW WIRELESS POE ACCESS POINT ......................8

2. System and Network Setup..................................................................10

2-1 HARDW ARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................10

2-2 CONNECTING TO WIRELESS ACCESS POINT USING WEB BROWSER..................22

2-2-1 Windows 95/98 IP address setup...........................................................................23

2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup............................................................................25

2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup...............................................................................27

2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup............................................................................29

2-2-5 Connecting to Web Management Interface by web browser...............................31

2-3 VIEW SYSTEM ST A TUS AND INFORMATION.......................................................33

2-4 SELECT AN OPER

2-4-1 AP Mode........

ATING MODE FOR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT.......................35

........................................................................................................37

2-4-1-1 Multiple ESSID...............................................................................................39

2-4-2 Station-Infrastructure...............................

2-4-2-1 Wireless Site Survey........................................................................................43

2-4-3 AP Bridge-Point to 2-4-4 AP Bridge-Point to

2-4-5 AP Bridge-WDS Mode..........................................................................................48

2-4-6 Universal Repeater................................................................................................51

Point Mode............................................................................44

Multi-Point Mode..................................................................46

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2-5 WPS SETTING ...................................................................................................54

2-6 ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS......................................................................57

2-7 WIRELESS SECURITY ....

2-7-1 Disable Security ....................................................................................................63

2-7-2 WEP.......................................................................................................................64

2-7-3 WPA Pre-shared Key.............................................................................................66

2-7-4 WPA RADIUS .......................................................................................................67

2-7-5 802.1x Authentication...........................................................................................69

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2-8 RADIUS SERVER ................................................................................................71

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2-9 MAC FILTERING...............................................................................................74

2-10 SYSTEM UTILITY.............................................................................................77

2-10-1 Change Password................................................................................................77

2-10-2 IP

2-10-3 DHCP Server.......................................................................................................81

Advanced Configuration......................................................................83

Address of the Wireless Access Point.............................................................79

3-1 CONFIGURATION BACKUP AND RESTORE.........................................................83

3-2 FIRMWARE UPGRADE........................................................................................85

3-3 SYSTEM RESET (RESTART) ...............................................................................87

4. Appendix...............................................................................................89

4-1 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION..............................................................................89

4-2 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................90

3 GLOSSARY .........................................................................................................92

. Product Information

1-1

Product Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing DG-WA3000NP wireless LAN Access Point with PoE! With this high cost-efficiency wireless Access Point, computers and wireless devices which are com the speed of helps in easy installation, by eliminating the need of a dedicated power source for the access point.

W network environm Just follow the instructions given in this user manual, you can complete the setup procedure.

patible with IEEE 802.11n can connect to existing wired Ethernet network, at

up to 300Mbps. DG-WA3000NP also supports power over ethernet which

ith Quick Setup installation procedure, any computer user can setup a wireless

ent in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced users.

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.

 Complies with 802.3af PoE standard.  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.

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 Supports four sets of ESSID t  Supports hidden SSID funct  Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected 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.

o group the different wireless networks.

ion.

, simplifies wireless client setup

1-2 Safety Information

order to keep the safety of users and your property

instructions mentioned below:

, please follow the safety

1. This Access Point is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this Access

door

Point out

2. DO NOT place this Access Point close to a hot or

bathroom. Also, do not leave this Access Point in

humid area, like kitchen or

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 secu the Access Point and its accessories and warranty will be void.

red. Falling from a height would damage

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 co cause serious damage to them.

REACH OF CHILDREN.

KEEP THIS ACCESS POINT OUT OF THE

uld

6. The Access Point will get heated up when used for a long tim and is not a malfunction). DO NOT pu other flammable materials.

t this Access Point on paper, cloth, or

e (This is normal

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7. There’s no user-serviceable part Access Point is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the

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

inside the Access Point. If you find that the

and

Access Point, warranty will be void.

for help.

9. If you smell something strange or even see som Access Point or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the electrical power off immediately, and c

all the dealer of purchase for help.

e smoke coming out from the

1-3 System Requireme

 Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface car  Web brow

4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).

 An available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz)

ser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape Navigator

nts

1-4 Package Contents

Before you start using this PoE Access Point, please check if there’s anything miss 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.)

ing

 Quick Insta  Installation Guide CD (includes User Manual & Utility)  Patch cord (1 No.)

llation Guide

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1-5 Get familiar with your new wireless PoE Access Point

ront Panel

LED

Name

PWR

WLAN

LAN

Light

Status

LED Description

Color

Green The Access Point is switched on and

correctly powered. On Wireless WPS mode is enabled. Off Wireless network is switched off. Flashing

Amber

Wireless LAN activity (transferring or

receiving data). On LAN port is connected. Off LAN port is not connected. Flashing

Green

LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

Back Panel

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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

hol

def

start W c

or 10

d f seconds to restor to factory

ts, and

aul press this button for less than 5 seconds to

e all settings

PS fun tion.

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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 PoE 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.

Please check all 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 sw h/hub. If ‘PWR’ please rec le reason

itc LED is not ON, or any LED you expected is not ON,

heck

the cabling, or jump to ‘Section 4-2 Troubleshooting’ for possib

s and sol

utions.

Note: You m Acces other

ust use the power adapter shipped along with the

s Point. DO NOT use any other power adapter from

sources.

Software Installation:-

 Insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive of notebook/desktop computer.

 Explore the CD and execute the “APWizard.exe” file. Screen given below will

be displayed. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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 Connect one end of the network cable to

other end to one of the LAN ports on the router. Power ON the router and the

the LAN port on the AP and the

AP. Ensure that all the LED’s on the Access Point are ON. If not, try th 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 Click ‘Log in’ to continue.

New Password” fields blank.

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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.

 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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Univer

sal Repeater

To configure Root A

ppear. Select the wireless router or AP you wish to repeat and click ‘Connect’. Next,

P’s SSID Click on ‘Site Survey’, a “Wireless Site Survey” window will

configure a r for the

peater to be identified.

network name and channel no in Main SSID and Channel Numbe

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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-Po

int / Point-to-MultiPoint / WDS Bridge

Note: Same setup procedure applies to Point-to-Point Bridge, Point-to- MultiPoint Bridge and WDS Bridge modes.

or bridge mode, you need at least two Access Points. We will use Point-to-Point Bridge

F 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 recommen

ded 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 Co sing web browser

nnecting to wireless Access Point u

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….

indows 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 w

indow will appear

. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.

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2. Select ‘Specify an IP address’, then inpu

respective field:

IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finish.

t the following settings in

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2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup

1. Click ‘S computer), then click up Connections’ icon, Rig

tart’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your

control panel. Double-click ‘Network and Dial-

ht click on ‘Local Area Connection’ and

select ‘Properties’, Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Interne

t Protocol (TCP/IP)’, then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address

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.

’, then input the following settings

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2-2

-3 Windows XP IP address setup

1. lick ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your

trol panel. Click on ‘Network Connections’,

mputer), then click con

Right click on ‘Local Area Co indow will appear. Select ‘Internet

Area Connection Properties w

nnection’ and select Properties, Local

Protocol (TCP/IP)’ and then click ‘Properties’.

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2. Select ‘Use the following IP addre

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.

ss’, then input the following settings

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-4 Windows Vista IP address setup

1. lick ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your

trol panel. Click on ‘View Network Status

mputer), then click con

and Tasks’, and then click on click ‘Local Area Connection’

‘Manage Network Connections’. Right-

, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), a

nd then click ‘Properties’

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Product Introduction

1-2 Safety Information

1-4 Package Contents

1-5 Get familiar with your new wireless PoE Access Point

2-1 Hardware and Software Installation

2-2-1 Windows 95/98 IP address setup

2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup