Edimax Technology EW-7205APS User Manual

Wireless LAN Access Point

with 5-Port Switch

EW-7205APS

User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................. 1

1.1 Package Contents .......................................................................................... 1

1.2 Features ......................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Specifications................................................................................................ 2

1.4 Physical Description ..................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection................................ 5

Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration ........................... 6

3.1 Getting Started .............................................................................................. 6

3.2 Configuring the Access Point ....................................................................... 9

3.2.1 System Information.............................................................................................. 9

3.2.2 Channel and ESSID ...........................................................................................10

3.2.3 Encryption..........................................................................................................11

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

3.2.5 IEEE 802.1X ...................................................................................................... 15

3.2.6 System Utility .................................................................................................... 20

3.2.7 DHCP Client Log...............................................................................................23

3.2.8 Configuration Tools ........................................................................................... 24

3.2.9 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................. 25

3.2.10 Reset................................................................................................................... 26

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 28

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

This product is a Wireless LAN Access Point with 5-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch, which allows you to build your wireless network without buying an additional hub or switch. It is the ideal product that provides you the best solution for building both wireless network and 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet backbone.

The product supports advanced user authentication including 64/128-bit WEP Encryption and IEEE 802.1X ensures a high level of security for wireless networking. In additional to corporate use, this Access Point can also be implemented in the public arena such as airports, hotels based on the advanced 802.1X authentication mechanism.

The product’s dipole antenna is detachable by connecting to a RP-SMA connector. Users can install a high gain antenna to the connector for better network link quality so that you can build wireless network with more flexibility.

This product provides easy to use user interface and allows users to configuring from web browser. Also it integrates DHCP server to provide multiple wireless and wired users to get their IP address automatically. With the versatile of features, this product is the best choice for you to integrate your wireless and wired network seamlessly.

1.1 Package Contents

The Access Point includes the following items:

 One Access Point  One Power Adapter  One User’s Manual

1.2 Features

 Complies with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification.  High data rate 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps network speed.  Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks.  Provides an internal 5-port switch for wired Ethernet connection.  Detachable external antenna provides users flexibility to install the wireless

network with high gain antenna.

 Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences.  Provides 64/128-bit WEP Data Encryption function to protect the wireless

data transmissions.

 Supports IEEE 802.1X, enabling enhanced WLAN security.

Introduction

 Built-in proprietary authentication server based on the IEEE 802.1X standard.  Built-in DHCP Server supports auto IP address assignment.  Supports Web-based configuration.

1.3 Specifications

 Standards: IEEE 802.11b (Wireless), IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u (Wired),

IEEE 802.11X

 Data Rate: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback  Security: 64/128-bit WEP Data Encryption, IEEE 802.1X  Frequency Band: 2.400~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)  Modulation: CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps and DBPSK@1Mbps  Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)  Antenna: External detachable dipole antenna (with RP-SMA connector)  Connectors: 10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 5 (Normal x 4, Uplink x 1)  Power: 12VDC, 1A  Transmit Power: 15dBm (Typical)  LEDs: Power, LAN Link/Activity and 10/100M Speed, Wireless

Link/Activity

 Dimension: 33(H) x 188(W) x 135(D) mm

Introduction

 Temperature:

Operating: 32~131°F (0~55°C) Storage: -4~158°F(-20~70°C)

 Humidity: 0-90% (Noncondensing)  Certification: FCC, CE

1.4 Physical Description

Front Panel

On the Access Point’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the Access Point’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED.

LED Color Status Description

Lit Power is supplied.

Power Green

Off No Power.

Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data. Wireless

Green

TX/RX

Off Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data.

Lit A valid link is established.

Amber

Flash Data packets are received.

(100Mbps)

LAN

Link/Activity

Off No link is established.

Lit A valid link is established.

Green

Flash Data packets are received.

(10Mbps)

Off No link is established.

Back Panel

Access Point’s connection ports are located on the back panel. Below is the description of each connection port.

 Antenna Connector

This round connection is standard Reverse SMA connector where any antennas with Reverse SMA connector can connect to the Access Point.

 DC Adapter Port

Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port.

 10/100Mbps

Introduction

The Access Point’s LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs.

 Uplink Port

Using this port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a hub, switch, or router directly.

 Reset

The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.

1) If problems occur with your Access Point, press the reset button with a pencil tip (for less than 4 seconds) and the Access Point will re-boot itself, keeping your original configurations.

2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password, press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the Access Point will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings).

Wireless LAN Access Point Connection

Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point

Connection

1. Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point.

The best location for your Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

2. Connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to your 10/100Mbps network.

Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Access Point’s Uplink Port and connect the other end of the cable to a switch or a hub’s regular port. The Access Point will then be connected to your existed 10/100Mbps Network.

3. Connect your PCs to the Wireless LAN Access Point directly.

This Access Point has a built-in 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch, allowing you to build a wired LAN network directly by connecting your PCs to the Access Point. Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Access Point and connect the other end of the cable to your PCs. A small LAN network will be built.

4. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the Wireless LAN Access Point’s Power

Socket.

Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Using a different adapter may damage the product.

The Hardware Installation is complete.

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration

Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point

Configuration

3.1 Getting Started

This Access Point provides web-based configuration tool allowing you to configure from wired or wireless stations. Follow the instructions below to get started configuration.

From Wired Station

1. Make sure your wired station is in the same subnet with the Access Point. The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the Access Point is:

Default IP Address: 192.168.2.1

Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0

Configure your PC to be in the same subnet with the Access Point.

1a) Windows 95/98/Me

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel

window will appear.

2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.

3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to

install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.

4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.

5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the

OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to

complete the installation.

6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of

Network Components and then click the Properties button.

7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for

Microsoft Networks.

• Gateway: All fields are blank.

• DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

• WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration

• IP Address: Select Specify an IP Address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask

as following example.

 IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (any IP address within 192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is

available, do not setup 192.168.2.1)

 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.

1b) Windows 2000

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel

window will appear.

2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up

Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection

window will appear.

3. In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.

4. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address

and specify the IP Address and Subnet mask as following.

 IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (any IP address within 192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is

available, do not setup 192.168.2.1)

 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

6. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.

1c) Windows NT

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel

window will appear.

2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from

the Network window.

3. Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not installed,

click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5.

4. In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok

button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to

complete the installation.

5. After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of

Network Protocols and then click the Properties button.

6. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration

• IP Address: Select Specify an IP address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask

as following example.

 IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (any IP address within 192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is

available, do not setup 192.168.2.1)

 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

• DNS: Let all fields are blank.

• WINS: Let all fields are blank.

• Routing: Let all fields are blank.

7. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.

2. Enter 192.168.2.1 from Web Browser to get into the Access Point’s configuration tool.

3. The default Password for the Access Point is blank. Press Login button directly.

4. You can start configuring the Access Point.

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