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User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 FEATURES AND BENEFITS...........................................................................................................5
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................6
1.3 SAFETY GUIDELINES ..................................................................................................................6
1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................6
1.5 APPLICATIONS...........................................................................................................................7
1.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................8
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode...................................................................................................................8
b) Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................................................ 8
2 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE.......................................................................................... 9
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................9
2.2 IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION.....................................................................................................9
3 WEB CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................11
3.1 LOGGING IN.............................................................................................................................11
3.2 SYSTEM..................................................................................................................................12
3.2.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 SCHEDULE ..............................................................................................................................13
3.2.3 EVENT LOG.............................................................................................................................14
3.2.4 MONITOR................................................................................................................................15
3.2.4.1 SWITCHING BETWEEN OPERATING MODES .................................................................................17
3.2.4.2 ACCESS POINT OPERATING MODE.............................................................................................19
3.2.4.2.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................19
3.2.4.2.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................19
3.2.4.2.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................21
3.2.4.2.4 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE......................................................................................................22
3.2.4.2.4.1 SECURITY DISABLED................................................................................................................22
3.2.4.2.4.2 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY)........................................................................................23
3.2.4.2.4.3 WPA (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS) / PRE-SHARED KEY...............................................................25
3.2.4.2.4.4 WPA RADIUS (802.1X) .........................................................................................................26
3.2.4.2.5 FILTER....................................................................................................................................27
3.2.4.2.6 CLIENT LIST ............................................................................................................................28
3.2.4.2.7 VLAN ....................................................................................................................................28
3.2.4.2.8 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................29
3.2.4.3 CLIENT BRIDGE OPERATING MODE............................................................................................30
3.2.4.3.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................30
3.2.4.3.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................30
3.2.4.3.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................32
3.2.4.3.4 AP PROFILE............................................................................................................................33
3.2.4.3.4.1 MANAGE AP PROFILE ..............................................................................................................33
3.2.4.3.5 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................33
3.2.4.4 WDS OPERATING MODE..........................................................................................................35
3.2.4.4.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................35
3.2.4.4.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................35
3.2.4.4.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................36
3.2.4.4.4 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................38
3.2.4.5 REPEATER OPERATING MODE...................................................................................................39
3.2.4.5.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................39
3.2.4.5.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................40
3.2.4.5.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................42
3.2.4.5.4 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE......................................................................................................43
3.2.4.5.4.1 SECURITY DISABLED................................................................................................................43
3.2.4.5.4.2 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY)........................................................................................44
3.2.4.5.4.3 WPA (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS) / PRE-SHARED KEY...............................................................46
3.2.4.5.5 FILTER....................................................................................................................................47
3.2.4.5.6 CLIENT LIST ............................................................................................................................47
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3.2.4.5.7 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................48
3.3 NETWORK .............................................................................................................................49
3.3.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................49
3.3.2 LAN / DHCP CLIENT, SERVER .................................................................................................49
3.4 MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................50
3.4.1 ADMIN ....................................................................................................................................50
3.4.2 SNMP ...................................................................................................................................51
3.4.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE...............................................................................................................52
3.4.4 RESTORE TO FACTORY DEFAULT...............................................................................................52
3.4.5 BACKUP SETTINGS...................................................................................................................53
3.4.6 RESTORE SETTINGS.................................................................................................................53
3.4.7 REST......................................................................................................................................54
3.5 TOOLS....................................................................................................................................55
3.5.1 TIME SETTING .........................................................................................................................55
3.5.2 DIAGNOSIS..............................................................................................................................56
APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................57
HARDWARE SUMMARY..................................................................................................................................57
RADIO SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................57
SOFTWARE FEATURES..................................................................................................................................58
MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 59
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL...........................................................................................................................59
APPENDIX B – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.........................................................................60
INDEX..........................................................................................................................................................61
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Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 July 10, 2009 Initial Version
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1 Introduction
ECB9300 is a multi-functioned 11n product with 7 major multi-functions, is designed to
operate in every working environment for enterprises.
ECB9300 is a Wireless Network device that delivers up to 3x faster speeds and 2x extended
coverage than 802.11g devices. ECB9300 supports home network with superior throughput,
performance and unparalleled wireless range.
To protect data during wireless transmissions, ECB9300 encrypts all wireless transmissions
through WEP data encryption and supports WPA/WPA2. ECB9300 also supports IEEE 802.1x
Supplicant function in CB mode. Its MAC address filter allows users to select stations with
access to connect network. In addition, the function of user isolation protects private network
between client users. ECB9300 thus is the best product to ensure network safety for
enterprises.
1.1 Features and Benefits
Features Benefits
High Speed Data Rate Up to
150Mbps
Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG
video streaming
10/100 Fast Ethernet Support up to 100Mbps networking speed
IEEE 802.11n draft Compliant and
backward compatible with
802.11b/g
Multi-Function, 7 functions Allowing users to select different mode in various
Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint
Wireless Connectivity
WDS (Wireless Distributed
System)
Universal Repeater The easiest way to your wireless network's coverage
Support Multi-SSID function (4
SSID) in AP mode
WP A2/WPA/ IEEE 802.1x support Powerful data security
802.1x Supplicant support (CB &
CR mode)
Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices
environment
Allowing to transfer data from buildin gs to buildings
Making wireless AP and Bridge mode simultaneously as
a wireless repeater
Allowing clients to access different networks through a
single access point and to assign different policies and
functions for each SSID by manager
More powerful data security in Client Bridge mode
MAC address filtering in AP mode Ensuring secure network connection
User isolation support (AP mode) Protecting the private network between client users.
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PPPoE function support (CR
mode)
Keep personal setting Keeping the latest setting when firmware upgrade
SNMP Remote Configuration
Management
QoS (WMM) support Enhancing user performance and density
Easy to access the internet via ISP service
authentication
Helping administrators to remotely configure or manage
the Access Point easily
1.2 Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are
missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in ca se of return; the unit must be shipped
in its original package.
¾ 1* 11N multi-function Client Bridge (ECB9300)
¾ 1* 12V/1A Power Adapter
¾ 1* Ethernet Cable
¾ 1* 2dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas
¾ 1*QIG
¾ 1*CD (User’s Manual)
1.3 Safety Guidelines
In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, please adhere to the following
safety guidelines.
h Carefully follow the instructions in this manual; also follow all instruction labels
on this device.
h Except for the power adapter supplied, this device should not be connected to
any other adapters.
h Do not spill liquid of any kind on this device.
h Do not place the unit on an unstable stand or table. This unit may drop and
become damaged.
h Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight.
h Do not place any hot devices close to this unit, as they may degrade or cause
damage to the unit.
h Do not place any heavy objects on top of this unit.
h Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.
1.4 System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device.
h PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface.
h Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser
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1.5 Applications
The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list
describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility
of wireless LANs:
a) Difficult-to-wire environments
There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic
buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the
installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
b) Temporary workgroups
Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disasterrecovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a
temporary WLAN established and removed.
c) The ability to access real-time information
Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can
access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers
and processing information.
d) Frequently changed environments
Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where
frequently rearrange the workplace.
e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks
SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small
network.
f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks
Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead
caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless
LANs.
g) Wired LAN backup
Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for missioncritical applications running on wired networks.
h) Training/Educational facilities
Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless
connectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, and
learning.
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1.6 Network Configuration
To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a
wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC
card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as:
a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs.
b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode
This is the simplest network
configuration with several
computers equipped with the 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, would only have
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
depicts a network in ad-hoc mode.
b) Infrastructure Mode
The infrastructure mode requires the
use of an access point (AP). In this
mode, all wireless communication
between two computers has to be
via the AP. It doesn’t matter if the
AP is stand-alone or wired to an
Ethernet network. If used in standalone, the AP can extend the range
of independent wireless LANs by
acting as a repeater, which effectively doubles the distance between
wireless stations. The image below depicts a network in infrastructure
mode.
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2 Understanding the Hardware
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Place the unit in an appropriate location after conducting a site survey.
2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the device and another end
into your PC/Notebook.
3. Plug one end of another Ethernet cable to WAN port of the device and the other end
into you cable/DSL modem (Internet)
4. Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the other
end into the power socket on the wall.
This diagram depicts the hardware configuration
PC, Cable/DSL
Modem
2.2 IP Address Configuration
Ethernet
Client Bridge/AP
AC/DC cable
Power Outlet
This device can be configured as a Bridge/Router or Access Point. The default IP
address of the device is 192.168.1.2 (In Client Bridge Mode as default)In order to log into
this device, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
1. In the control panel, double click Network Connections and then double click on the
connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the following
screen.
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2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will
allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address
and subnet mask. You may follow the example below. Please Ensure that the IP
address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device.
For Example: Device IP address: 192.168.1.2
PC IP address: 192.168.0.10
PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN properties
window.
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3 Web Configuration
3.1 Logging In
To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge
(default: 192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
Ma ke sure that the device and your computers are co nfigured on the same subnet.
Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.
Enter admin for both the user name and password.
After logging in you will see the graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The
navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into five main sections:
1. System: This menu includes the status, schedule, event log, and monitor.
2. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, security, WPS, Client list,
VLAN, and WMM. Through this section, you can also change the device operating
mode, such as Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS Bridge, or Universal Repeater.
Network: This menu includes status, and LAN.
3.
Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade,
4.
save/restore backup and device reset.
Tools: Displays the time zone, power saving, and diagnostics.
5.
6.
Logout: To logout the system. Need to open up a new browser window in order to login
again.
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3.2 System
Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down
menu. You will then see five options: Operation Mode,
Status, Schedule, Event Log, and Monitor. Each option is
described in detail below.
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3.2.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the System drop-down menu. The status page
displays a summary of current system settings. Information such as operating mode,
system up time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version and application
version are displayed in the ‘System’ section. LAN IP address, subnet mask, and
MAC address are displayed in the ‘LAN’ section. In the ‘WLAN’ section, the
frequency, channel is displayed. Since this device supports multiple-SSIDs, the
details of each SSID, such as ESSID and its security settings are displayed in the
‘SSID_#’ section.
3.2.2 Schedule
Click on the Schedule link in the navigation menu. Prior to setting schedule, time
zone must be set in the Tools menu. Schedules can be created to specify the
occasions to enforce the rules.
For example, if you want enable power saving on Mon-Fri from 3pm to 8pm, you
could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and enter a Start
Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm.
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Click on the Add button to add a new schedule. .
Schedule Description: Specify a name for the schedule.
Service: Select a service.
Days: Select the days at which you would like the schedule to be effective.
Time of Day: Place a check in the All Day box if you would like the schedule to be
active for 24 hours. If you do not use the 24 hours option, you may specify a start
time and end time.
Click on the Apply button to add this schedule into the list.
3.2.3 Event Log
Click on the Event Log link on the navigation menu. The device automatically
records important events in its internal memory. Order records will be over-written by
the latest ones when it is out of internal memory.
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Save: Click on the Save button to save the log into a text file on your computer.
Clear: Click on the Clear button to clear the log on the screen.
Refresh: Click on the Refresh button to refresh the log.
3.2.4 Monitor
Click on the Monitor link in the navigation drop-down menu. This page displays the
transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired (LAN & WAN) and wireless
interface. You may change the auto-refresh time by selecting the number of seconds
from the drop-down list.
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Click
to view the history records.
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3.2.4.1 Switching between Operating Modes
Each of the operating modes offers different features. In order to switch the operating
mode, select it from the System >> Operation Mode
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the
change to take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and restarts into the new operating mode.
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Each of the operating modes is described in detail in this chapter. Refer to the
following sections for each operating mode:
o 3.2.4.2 Access Point Operating Mode
o 3.2.4.3 Client Bridge Operating Mode
o 3.2.4.4 WDS Bridge Operating Mode
o 3.2.4.5 Repeater Operating Mode
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3.2.4.2 Access Point Operating Mode
In order to configure the device as an Access Point,
select Access Point from the Operating Mode drop-
down list.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system
will restart in order for the change to take effect. Click
on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and restarts
into the new operating mode.
Once the device has restarted into Access Point
mode, you will see a new drop-down menu with nine
options which are: Status, Basic, Advanced, Security,
Filter, WPS, Client List, VLAN, and WMM. Each of the
options is described in detail below.
3.2.4.2.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address)
3.2.4.2.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address).
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• Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio.
• Mode: This drop-down list is fixed to AP as this is the Access Point operating mode.
•
Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are
sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is
recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the
performance of the wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the
wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same
transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the
appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that use a different transmission
mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
•
ESSID#: This device allows up for four SSIDs, select the SSID# that you would like to
configure from the drop-down list.
ESSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless
network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot
exceed 32 c haracters.
Auto Channel: The device can automatically select the clearest channel in the
environment. If auto channel is disabled, then you must select a channel from the
drop-down l i st.
Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are
based on the country’s regulation. A wireless network uses specific channels in the
wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients. Some channels in your
area may have interference from other electronic devices. Choose the clearest
channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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3.2.4.2.3 Advanced
Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you
to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, transmit
power, DTIM Period, etc.
Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to
improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346.
The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from
degrading the performance. Specify a value between 0 and 2347. The default value
is 2347.
Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to
synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1024.
The default value is set to 100 milliseconds.
DTIM Period: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for
listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has
buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next
DTIM with a DTIM Period value. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to
receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings
are between 1 and 10.
Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list,
however, it is recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
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Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to improve the
efficiency of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This
is also known as auto-fallback.
Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is
recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always en abled, auto, or d isabled. By
enabled CTS, the Access Point and clients will wait for a ‘clear’ signal before
transmitting. It is recommended to select auto.
Tx Power: You may control the transmit output power of the device by selecting a
value from the drop-down list. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage
area of the wireless network.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.2.4 Wireless Security Mode
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. To protect your
privacy this mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2,
and 802.1x RADIUS. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA
provides a higher level of security. The following section describes the security
configuration in detail.
3.2.4.2.4.1 Security Disabled
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure
a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down
list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
broadcasted of your signal coverage
access the AP without authentication. When this is disabled, you must enter the
Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS)
feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further
configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu.
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is
. If encryption is set to NONE, users will be able to
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Encryption: Select Disable from the drop-down lis t.
Enable 802.1x Authentication: Place a check in this box if you would like to use
RADIUS authentication. This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate
wireless clients. Wireless clients should have established the necessary credentials
before attempting to authenticate to the Server through this Gate way. Fu rthermore, it
may be necessary to configure the RADIUS Server to allow this Gateway to
authenticate users. You will then be required to specify the RADIUS Server’s IP
address, port, and password.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.2.4.2 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that
provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.
WEP is less secure as compares to WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP
network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you use for
password. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption.
The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a
longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX
(hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for
Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided
so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to
HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change
keys easily. A default key is automatically generated when WEP is enable d.
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ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure
a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down
list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is
. If you're not using encryption then
they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the
Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS)
feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further
configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list.
Authentication Type: Select Open System, Shared Key, or auto. Authentication
method from the drop-down list. An open system allows any client to authenticate as
long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All
authentication packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an
unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the
AP. The device requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it
back to the access point. If the challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access point
allows the requesting device to authenticate. It is recommended to select Auto if you
are not sure which authentication type is used.
Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list.
Key Type: Select a key type from the drop-down list. 128-bit encryption requires a
longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX
(hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for
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Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided
so you can enter a string that is easier to remember.
Default Key: You may choose one of your 4 different WEP keys from below.
Encryption Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys.
Enable 802.1x Authentication: Place a check in this box if you would like to use
RADIUS authentication. This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate
wireless clients. Wireless clients should have established the necessary credentials
before attempting to authenticate to the Server through this Gate way. Fu rthermore, it
may be necessary to configure the RADIUS Server to allow this Gateway to
authenticate users. You will then be required to specify the RADIUS Server’s IP
address, port, and password.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.2.4.3 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / Pre-shared
Key
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is designed to improve upon the security features of
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing
Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved data
encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which scrambles the keys
using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature which makes
sure that keys haven’t been tampered with.
ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure
a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down
list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is
. If you're not using encryption then
they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the
Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.
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WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS)
feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further
configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select WPA pre-shared key from the drop-down list.
WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encryption algorithm used to
secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides
per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the
AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if th e access point is
also set to use only AES.
Pre-shared Key Type:: The Key Type can be passphrase or Hex format.
Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 alphanumeric
characters in ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at
both ends of the wireless connection. It cannot be shorter than eight characters,
although for proper security it needs to be of ample length and should not be a
commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are
unique for each wireless client.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.2.4.4 WPA RADIUS (802.1x)
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
WPA encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the
security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to
work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides
improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which
scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking
feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered with.
Th is o ption works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate wireless clients. Wireless
clients should have established the necessary credentials before attempting to
authenticate to the Server through this Gateway. Furthermore, it may be necessary
to configure the RADIUS Server to allow this Gateway to authenticate users.
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ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure
a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down
list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal
they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the
Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS)
feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further
configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select WPA RADIUS from the drop- down list.
WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encryption algorithm used to
secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides
per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the
AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if th e access point is
also set to use only AES.
RADIUS Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Server Port: Specify the port number of the RADIUS server, the default
port is 1812.
RADIUS Server Password: Specify the pass-phrase that is matched on the RADIUS
Server.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is
. If you're not using encryption then
3.2.4.2.5 Filter
You will be able to block out connections from unauthorized MAC Address by setting
filter policy.
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Check on the Enable Wireless MAC Filtering
Type in Description as a note for your own reference
Enter the MAC address that you allow for accessing to your device
Press Add to apply the policy
Click Apply for the setting to take effect
3.2.4.2.6 Client List
Click on the Client List link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page displays
the list of Cl ie nts that are associated t o t h e A c cess Point.
The MAC address and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the
Refresh button to refresh the client list
3.2.4.2.7 VLAN
Click on the VLAN link under the Wireless drop-down menu. A VLAN (Virtual LAN)
is a group of hosts with a common set of requirements that communicate as if they
were attached to the same wire, regardless of their physical location.
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Virtual LAN: Choose to Enable or Disable the VLAN features.
SSID1 Tag: Specify the VLAN tag.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.2.8 WMM (Wireless Multimedia)
Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of
Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority
in order to run smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
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3.2.4.3 Client Bridge Operating
Mode
In order to configure the device as an Access
Point, select Client Bridge from the Operating
Mode drop-down list.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the
system will restart in order for the change to
take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and
restarts into the new operating mode.
Once the device has restarted into Client
Bridge mode, you will see a new drop-down
menu with fice options which are: Status,
Basic, Advanced, AP Profile, and WMM. Each
of the options is described in detail below.
3.2.4.3.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address)
3.2.4.3.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address).
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• Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio.
• Mode: This drop-down list is fixed to Client as this is the Client Bridge operating mode.
•
Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are
sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is
recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the
performance of the wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the
wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same
transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the
appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that use a different tr ansmission
mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
•
Site Survey: Click on the Site Survey button to view a list of Access Points in the area. The
Site Survey page displays information about devices within the 802.11b/g/n frequency.
Information such as channel, SSID, BSSID, encryption, authentication, signal strength, and
operating mode are displayed. Select the desired device and then click on the Add to AP
Profile button.
SSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless
network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot
exceed 32 c haracters.
Status: Displays the current status of the device.
Channel: The channels available are based on the country’s regulation. A wireless
network uses specific channels in the wireless spectrum to handle communication
between clients. Some channels in your area may have interference from other
electronic devices.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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3.2.4.3.3 Advanced
Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you
to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, transmit
power, DTIM Period, etc.
Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to
improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346.
The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from
degrading the performance. Specify a value between 0 and 2347. The default value
is 2347.
Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to
synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1024.
The default value is set to 100 milliseconds.
DTIM Period: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for
listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has
buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next
DTIM with a DTIM Period value. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to
receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings
are between 1 and 10.
Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list,
however, it is recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is
recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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3.2.4.3.4 AP Profile
Click on the AP Profile link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
This page allows you to configure the profile of the Client Bridge including Security
Setting exactly the same as the Access Point.
3.2.4.3.4.1 Manage AP Profile
1. Press Add/Edit to add/modify the SSID(s) of your device.
2. Setting Encryption type from Encryption dropdown list. (See 3.2.4.2.4.2 to
3.2.4.2.4.4)
3. Press Save to save your setting.
4. Check one of the SSID in the table to Move Up or Move Down the display ord er
5. Delete Selected to delete the SSID on check.
6. Delete All to delete all SSID from the table
7. Connect to configure your device using the SSID on check
3.2.4.3.5 WMM (Wireless Multimedia)
Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of
Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority
in order to run smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
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3.2.4.4 WDS Operating Mode
In order to configure the device as an
Access Point, select WDS from the
Operating Mode drop-down list.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that
the system will restart in order for the
change to take effect. Click on the OK
button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down
and restarts into the new operating mode.
Once the device has restarted into WDS
mode, you will see a new drop-down menu
with four options which are: Status, Basic,
Advanced, and WMM. Each of the options
is described in detail below.
3.2.4.4.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address)
3.2.4.4.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address).
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• Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio.
• Mode: This drop-down list is fixed to WDS as this is the Wireless Distribution operating mode.
•
Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are
sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is
recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the
performance of the wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the
wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same
transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the
appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that use a different tr ansmission
mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are
based on the country’s regulation. A wireless network uses specific channels in the
wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients. Some channels in your
area may have interference from other electronic devices. Choose the clearest
channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network.
• MAC Address #: Specify the MAC address (BSSID) of up to four devices within the
WDS.
Set Security: Setting data encryption type. (See 3.2.4.2.4.2 to 3.2.4.2.4.4)
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.4.3 Advanced
Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you
to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, transmit
power, DTIM Period, etc.
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Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to
improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346.
The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from
degrading the performance. Specify a value between 0 and 2347. The default value
is 2347.
Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to
synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1024.
The default value is set to 100 milliseconds.
DTIM Period: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for
listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has
buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next
DTIM with a DTIM Period value. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to
receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings
are between 1 and 10.
Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list,
however, it is recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to improve the
efficiency of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This
is also known as auto-fallback.
Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is
recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always enabled, auto, or disabled. By
enabled CTS, the Access Point and clients will wait for a ‘clear’ signal before
transmitting. It is recommended to select auto.
Tx Power: You may control the transmit output power of the device by selecting a
value from the drop-down list. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage
area of the wireless network.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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3.2.4.4.4 WMM (Wireless Multimedia)
Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of
Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority
in order to run smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
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3.2.4.5 Repeater Operating Mode
In order to configure the device as an Access
Point, select Repeater from the Operating
Mode drop-down list.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the
system will restart in order for the change to
take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.
Plea se wait while the device counts down and
restarts into the new operating mode.
Once the device has restarted into Repeater
mode, you will see a new drop-down menu
with eight options which are: Status, Basic,
Advanced, Security, Filter, WPS, Client List,
and WMM. Each of the options is described in
detail below.
3.2.4.5.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address)
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3.2.4.5.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address).
• Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio.
• Mode: This drop-down list is fixed to WDS as this is the Wireless Distribution operating mode.
•
Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are
sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is
recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the
performance of the wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the
wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same
transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the
appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that use a different tr ansmission
mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
•
ESSID#: This device allows up for four SSIDs, select the SSID# that you would like to
configure from the drop-down list.
ESSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless
network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot
exceed 32 c haracters.
• Channel: Select the channel as you wish to use for your device
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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• Site Survey: Click on the Site Survey button to view a list of Access Points in the area. The
Site Survey page displays information about devices within the 802.11b/g/n frequency.
Information such as channel, SSID, BSSID, encryption, authentication, signal strength, and
operating mode are displayed. Select the desired device and then click on the Add to AP
Profile button.
SSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless
network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot
exceed 32 c haracters.
Status: Displays the current status of the device.
Channel: The channels available are based on the country’s regulation. A wireless
network uses specific channels in the wireless spectrum to handle communication
between clients. Some channels in your area may have interference from other
electronic devices.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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3.2.4.5.3 Advanced
Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you
to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, transmit
power, DTIM Period, etc.
Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to
improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346.
The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from
degrading the performance. Specify a value between 0 and 2347. The default value
is 2346.
Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to
synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1000.
The default value is set to 100 milliseconds.
DITM Period: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for
listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has
buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next
DTIM with a DTIM Period value. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to
receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings
are between 1 and 10.
Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list,
however, it is recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to improve the
efficiency of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This
is also known as auto-fallback.
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Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is
recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always enabled, auto, or disabled. By
enabled CTS, the Access Point and clients will will wait for a ‘clear’ signal before
transmitting. It is recommended to select auto.
Tx Power: You may control the transmit output power of the device by selecting a
value from the drop-down list. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage
area of the wireless network.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.5.4 Wireless Security Mode
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. To protect your
privacy this mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2,
and 802.1x RADIUS. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA
provides a higher level of security. The following section describes the security
configuration in detail.
3.2.4.5.4.1 Security Disabled
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure
a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down
list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal
they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the
Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS)
feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further
configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select Disable from the drop-down lis t.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is
. If you're not using encryption then
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3.2.4.5.4.2 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that
provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.
WEP is less secure as compares to WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP
network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you use for
password. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption.
The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a
longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX
(hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for
Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided
so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to
HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change
keys easily. A default key is automatically generated when WEP is enable d.
ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure
a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down
list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is
. If you're not using encryption then
they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the
Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.
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WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS)
feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further
configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list.
Authentication Type: Select Open System, Shared Key, or auto. Authentication
method from the drop-down list. An open system allows any client to authenticate as
long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All
authentication packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an
unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the
AP. The device requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it
back to the access point. If the challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access point
allows the requesting device to authenticate. It is recommended to select Auto if you
are not sure which authentication type is used.
Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list.
Key Type: Select a key type from the drop-down list. 128-bit encryption requires a
longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX
(hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for
Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided
so you can enter a string that is easier to remember.
Default Key: You may choose one of your 4 different WEP keys from below.
Encryption Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys.
Enable 802.1x Authentication: Place a check in this box if you would like to use
RADIUS authentication. This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate
wireless clients. Wireless clients should have established the necessary credentials
before attempting to authenticate to the Server through this Gate way. Fu rthermore, it
may be necessary to configure the RADIUS Server to allow this Gateway to
authenticate users. You will then be required to specify the RADIUS Server’s IP
address, port, and password.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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3.2.4.5.4.3 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / Pre-shared
Key
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is designed to improve upon the security features of
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing
Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved data
encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which scrambles the keys
using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature which makes
sure that keys haven’t been tampered with.
ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure
a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down
list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is
. If you're not using encryption then
they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the
Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS)
feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further
configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select WPA pre-shared key from the drop-down list.
WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encryption algorithm used to
secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides
per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the
AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if th e access point is
also set to use only AES.
Pre-shared Key Type:: The Key Type can be passphrase or Hex format.
Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 alphanumeric
characters in ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at
both ends of the wireless connection. It cannot be shorter than eight characters,
although for proper security it needs to be of ample length and should not be a
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commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are
unique for each wireless client.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.5.5 Filter
You will be able to block out connections from unauthorized MAC Address by setting
filter policy.
Check on the Enable Wireless MAC Filtering
Type in Description as a note for your own reference
Enter the MAC address that you allow for accessing to your device
Press Add to apply the policy
Click Apply for the setting to take effect
3.2.4.5.6 Client List
Click on the Client List link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page displays
the list of Cl ie nts that are associated t o t h e d evice.
The MAC address and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the
Refresh button to refresh the client list
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3.2.4.5.7 WMM (Wireless Multimedia)
Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of
Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority
in order to run smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
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3.3 Network
Click on the Network link on the navigation
drop-down menu. You will then see three
options: Status, LAN, and WAN. Each option
is described in detail below.
3.3.1 Status
Click on the Status link on the Network navigation drop-down menu. This page will
display the current LAN settings such as IP address, subnet mask, and MAC address.
3.3.2 LAN / DHCP Client, Server
Click on the LAN link on the Network navigation drop-down menu. This page will
allow you to configure the device as a static or dynamic IP address, along with DHCP
server settings.
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Bridge Type: Select Stat ic IP or Dynamic IP from the drop-down list. If you select
Static IP, you will be required to specify an IP address and subnet mask. If Dynamic
IP is selected, then the IP address is received automatically from the external DHCP
server.
IP Address: Specify an IP address.
IP Subnet Mask: Specify a subnet mask for the IP address.
802.1d Spanning Tree: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. Enabling
spanning tree will avoid redundant data loops.
DHCP Server: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. If this is enabled,
you will be required to specify the lease time, start and end IP address range, and
domain name. If DHCP server is disabled, then all the clients connected to this
device will need to acquire an IP address from the DHCP server behind this device.
Lease Time: Select a lease time from the drop-down list.
Start IP: Specify the starting IP address for the DHCP server to assign IP addresses.
End IP: Specify the last IP address for the DHCP server to end assigning IP
addresses.
Domain Name: Specify a domain name.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.4 Management
Click on the Management link on the navigation
drop-down menu. You will then see four options:
Admin, SNMP, Firmware, and Configure. Each
option is described in detail below.
3.4.1 Admin
Click on the Admin link on the Management navigation drop-down menu. This page
allows you to configure a new password to login to the device. It is recommended to
change the default password for security reasons.
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Old Password: Specify the old password of the device.
New Password: Specify a new password.
Repeat New Password: Re-type the new password.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.4.2 SNMP
Click on the SNMP link on the Management navigation drop-down menu. This option
allows you to assign the contact details, location, community name and trap settings
for SNMP. This is a networking management protocol used to monitor networkattached devices. SNMP allows messages (called protocol data units) to be sent to
various parts of a network. Upon receiving these messages, SNMP-compatible
devices (called agents) return data stored in their Management Information Bases. .
SNMP Active: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature.
SNMP Version: You may select a specific version or select All from the drop-down
list.
Read Commun ity Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for
read only access.
Set Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community
with read/write access.
System Location: Specify the location of the device.
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System Contact: Specify the contact details of the device.
Send SNMP Trap: Specify the IP address of the computer that will receive the
SNMP traps.
Trap Active: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP trapping feature. .
Trap Manager IP: Specify the password for the SNMP trap community.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.4.3 Firmware Upgrade
Click on the Firmware link in the navigation menu. This page allows you to upgrade
the firmware of the device in order to improve the functionality and performance.
Ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate firmware from the vendor’s
website. Connect the device to your PC using an Ethernet cable, as the firmware
cannot be upgraded using the wireless interface.
Click on the Browse button to select the firmware and then click on the Apply button.
3.4.4 Restore to Factory Default
Click on the Configure link in the navigation menu
Click on the Reset button to reset the device to the factory default settings.
Once the dialog box app e ar s , click on the OK button to confirm the action.
Note: The current settings will be lost.
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Click on the OK button to continue. You will then see the Rebooting page.
Please wait while the system is rebooting.
Note: Do no un-plug the device during this process as this may cause permanent
damage.
3.4.5 Backup Settings
Click on the Configure link in the navigation menu
Click on the Save button you will be provided with download link
Click on download link to save file to your local disk.
3.4.6 Restore Settings
Click on the Configure link in the navigation menu
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Click on the Browse button to select the file that has been backed up and then click
on the Upload button.
3.4.7 Rest
Press Apply to reset your device.
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3.5 Tools
Click on the Tools link on the navigation drop-down
menu. You will then see four options: Time zone,
power saving, diagnosis, and reset. Each option is
described in detail below.
3.5.1 Time Setting
Click on the Time Setting link in the navigation menu. This feature allows you to
configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the device’s internal system clock
as well as configure the time zone. The date and time of the device can be
configured manually or by synchronizing with a time server.
Note: If the device losses power for any reason, it will not be able to keep its clock
running, and will not display the correct time once the device has been restarted.
Therefore, you must re-enter the correct date and time.
Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down list.
NTP Time Server: Specify the NTP server’s IP address to synchronize the device’s
clock to a Network Time Server over the Internet.
Daylight Saving: Place a check in this box to enable daylight savings time. And
select the da t e / time from the drop-down list.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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3.5.2 Diagnosis
Click on the Diagnosis link in the navigation menu. This page allows to Ping a
device to check if it is active.
Address to Ping: Specify the IP address to ping and then click on the Start button.
The result will then display in the field below.
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Appendix A – Specifications
Hardware Summary
MCU RT3050, 320MHz
Memory 32MB SDRAM
Flash 4MB
Expansion Slots N/A
Physical Interface z LAN: One 10/100Mbps
z Reset Button
z Power Jack
LEDs Status z Power/ Status
z LAN (10/100Mbps)
z WLAN (Wireless Connection)
Power Requirements z Power Supply: 90 to 240 VDC ± 10％, 50/60 Hz (depends on
different countries)
z Device: 7.5V/1A
Regulation
Certifications
z FCC Part 15/UL, CE
Radio Specifications
Frequency Band 2.400～2.484 GHz
Media Access Protocol
Modulation Technology
Operating Channels 1 1 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe
Receive Sensitivity
(Typical)
Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance
(CSMA/CA)
- OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
- DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
- IEEE802.11n
MCS0 @ -79dBm
MCS7 @ -61dBm
- IEEE802.11g
6Mbps@ -90dBm
54Mbps@ -70dBm
- IEEE802.11b
1Mbps@ -87dBm
1 1Mbps@ -87dBm
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Available transmit
power
Antenna *1
- IEEE802.11n/g
17dBm@6~9 Mbps / MCS0
17dBm@12~18 Mbps / MCS2
15dBm@24~36 Mbps / MCS4
14dBm@48~54 Mbps / MCS6
- IEEE802.11b
17.5dBm@1, 11Mbps
Detachable Dipole antenna
Peak Gain = 2 dBi (Reverse)
Software Features
Topology Infrastructure
Operation Mode Client Bridge / Access Point / WDS AP / WDS Bridge / Client
Router / Router / Universal Repeater
LAN
Wireless
Security
DHCP Server
DHCP Client
Wireless Mode – 11b / 11g / 11n / Disable
Transmission Rate
¾ 11 b/g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 in Mbps
¾ 11n:
MCS
Index
0 6.5 13.5 7.2 15
1 13 27 14.4 30
2 19.5 40.5 21.7 45
3 26 54 28.9 60
4 39 81 43.3 90
5 52 108 57.8 120
6 58.5 121.5 65 135
7 65 135 72.2 157.5
Signal St re ng th
Bandwidth Selection- 40/20 MHz for 11n
WEP Encryption-64/128 bit
WP A Personal (WPA-PSK using TKIP or AES)
WPA Enterprise (WPA-EAP using TKIP)
802.1x Authenticator
802.1x Supplicant- MD5/TTLS (CB & CR mode)
Hide SSID in beacons
Multiple SSID with 802.1q VLAN tagging (up to 4 SSIDs) in AP
mode
Guard Interval 800ns Guard Interval 400ns
20MHz
(Mbps)
40MHz
(Mbps)
20MHz
(Mbps)
40MHz
(Mbps)
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MAC Filter(AP mode)
WLAN L2 isolation(AP mode)
Wireless STA (Client) connected list (Idle/Connection Time, Pkt
statistics)
QoS
WMM
Management
Configuration Web-based configuration (HTTP)/Telnet
Firmware Upgrade Upgrade firmware via web-browser
Keep latest setting when f/w update
Administrator Setting Administrator password change
Reset Setting Reboot
Reset to Factory Default
System monitoring Status, Statistics and Event Log
SNMP V1, V2c
MIB MIB I, MIB II (RFC1213) and Private MIB
Bandwidth Measurement IP range and bandwidth management
Backup & Restore Settings through Web
Environment & Physical
Temperature Range Operating: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Humidity (non-condensing)
Dimensions 125mm (L) x 108mm (W) x 31mm (H)
Weight 350g
5%～95% typical
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Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement
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:
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
z 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 compli es wit h Par t 15 of t he F CC Rule s. 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47
CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Index
8
802.1x, 2, 3, 6, 20, 22, 23, 30, 32, 33, 40, 42,
43, 49, 51, 52, 68
A
Access Point Operating Mode, 17
admin, 11
Advanced, 2, 3, 17, 19, 23, 24, 33, 34, 35,
37, 39, 43, 44, 46, 48, 52, 53
Applications, 7
ASCII, 21, 22, 23, 30, 32, 33, 35, 41, 42, 43,
50, 51, 52
B
Backup Settings, 3, 64
Band, 18, 29, 38, 47, 67
Beacon Period, 19, 39, 48
Broadcast SSID, 20, 21, 23, 24, 30, 31, 32,
34, 40, 41, 43, 44, 49, 50, 51, 53
C
Channel, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29, 37, 39, 46, 47,
48, 68
Client Bridge Operating Mode, 2, 16, 28
Client List, 2, 3, 17, 26, 35, 37, 45, 46, 54
Community, 62
CTS Protection, 20, 40, 48
D
Data Rate, 5, 19, 39, 48
DHCP, 3, 5, 55, 56, 57, 58, 68
Diagnosis, 3, 66
DITM Interval, 19, 39, 48
DNS Address, 57
Dynamic IP Address, 58
E
Encryption, 20, 22 , 23, 24, 30 , 31, 33, 34 , 35,
40, 42, 43, 44, 49, 50, 52, 53, 68
ESSID, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 30, 31, 32, 34,
38, 40, 41, 43, 44, 47, 49, 50, 51, 53
Event Log, 2, 12, 14, 69
F
FCC, 3, 67, 70
Features and Benefits, 5
Firmware Upgrade, 3, 62, 69
Fragment Threshold, 19, 39, 48
H
Hardware Installation, 9
HEX, 21, 22, 30, 32, 41, 42, 50, 51
I
Introduction, 5
IP Address Configuration, 9
K
Key Length, 22, 31, 42, 51
Key Type, 22, 23, 32, 33, 35, 42, 43, 51, 52
L
LAN / DHCP Client, Server, 3, 55
Logging In, 11
M
Management, 3, 6, 11, 61, 62, 69
N
Network Configuration, 8
P
Package Contents, 6
Power Saving, 3, 66
PPPoE, 3, 6, 56, 59
PPTP, 3, 56, 60, 68
Preamble Type, 20, 39, 48
R
Repeater Operating Mode, 3, 16, 46
Reset, 3, 63, 66, 67, 69
Restore to Factory Default, 3, 63
Router, 56
RTS Threshold, 19, 39, 48
S
Safety Guidelines, 7
Schedule, 2, 12, 13, 14
Security Disabled, 2, 3, 20, 30, 40, 49
SNMP, 3, 6, 11, 61, 62, 69
Spanning T r ee, 56
Specifications, 67
Statistics, 2, 15, 69
Status, 2, 3, 12, 13, 17, 25, 28, 29, 37, 46,
55, 67, 69
Switching between Operating Modes, 2, 16
System, 12
System Requirements, 7
T
Time Zone, 3, 65
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Tools, 3, 11, 13, 65
Trap, 62
Tx Power, 20, 40, 49
V
VLAN, 2, 11, 17, 26, 68
W
WAN, 3, 9, 11, 15, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60
WDS Operating Mode, 2, 37
Web Configuration, 11
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), 2, 3, 21, 22,
23, 30, 32, 33, 41, 42, 43, 49, 51, 52
Wireless Operating Modes, 2, 16
Wireless Security Mode, 2, 3, 20, 30, 40, 49
WMM, 2, 3, 6, 11, 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28,
30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45,
46, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 68
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / Pre-shared
Key, 2, 3, 22, 32, 42, 51
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), 2, 25
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