Funkwerk W500 User Manual
User Manual
funkwerk W500
Copyright © February 2010 Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH
Version 2.1
Purpose This document describes the installation and usage of the funkwerk W500.
Liability While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual, Funkwerk
Enterprise Communications GmbH cannot assume liability to any party for any loss or damage caused
by errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this document and is only liable within the scope
of its terms of sale and delivery.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Additional information and changes
can be found at www.funkwerk-ec.com.
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Guidelines and Standards Funkwerk products comply with the following guidelines and standards:
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EG
CE marking for all EU countries and Switzerland
You will find detailed information in the Declarations of Conformity at www.funkwerk-ec.com.
How to Reach Funkwerk
Enterprise Communications
GmbH
Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH
Suedwestpark 94
D-90449 Nuremberg
Germany
Telephone: +49 180 300 9191 0
Fax: +49 180 300 9193 0
Internet: www.funkwerk-ec.com
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Technical Features and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Checking for Completeness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Mechanical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1 Access to the Web-based
Configuration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1.1 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.1.2 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2 Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2.1 WPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2.2 Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.2.3 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.2.4 MAC Address Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.3 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.3.1 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.3.2 Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.3.3 Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.4 Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.4.1 Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.4.2 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.4.3 List of Associated Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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4 Use of the Device in Various Network Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.1 Bridge Mode with WEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.1.1 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.1.2 Navigation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4.1.3 Setting Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
4.1.4 Advanced Settings / Setting MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
4.1.5 Checking Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.2 Access Point Mode with WPA2-PSK and MAC Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
4.2.1 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.2.2 Navigation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4.2.3 Setting Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
4.2.4 Setting the Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4.2.5 Checking Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
4.3 AP + Repeater Mode with WPA2-PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
4.3.1 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
4.3.2 Navigation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
4.3.3 Setting Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
4.3.4 Setting the Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
4.4 Wireless Client Mode with WPA2-PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
4.4.1 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
4.4.2 Navigation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
4.4.3 Setting Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
4.4.4 Wireless Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
4.4.5 Security Mode for the Wireless Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
4.4.6 Checking the Client’s Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
5.1 Replacement, Repair and Refund for Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
5.2 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
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6 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.1 General Safety Precautions in English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6.2 Allgemeine Sicherheitshinweise in Deutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6.3 Indicaciones generales de seguridad en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6.4 Consignes générales de sécurité en français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
6.5 Indicazioni generali di sicurezza in italiano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
6.6 Ogólne instrukcje bezpieczeñstwa w jêzyku polskim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
6.7 Considerações genéricas em matéria de segurança,
em português . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Introduction
1Introduction
This product was specially designed to satisfy the needs of small offices
or home offices.
It represents a complete solution for wireless networking and is very easy to
configure and operate without any special prior technical knowledge. This Man
ual contains instructions for installing and configuring W500. Please read this
Manual thoroughly before you install and use this product. This way you will be
able to derive the maximum benefit from the functionality of the device.
1.1 Technical Features and Advantages
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■ Interoperable with IEEE 802.11g wireless devices
■ Support for AP, wireless client, repeater and bridge modes
■ High security: WEP encryption (64, 128 and 152 bit), 802.1x (EAP-TLS,
EAP-TTLS, LEAP, EAP-PEAP), WPA/WPA-PSK, WPA2/WPA2-PSK, wire
less MAC filter list
■ Direct interface to IEEE 802.3 Fast Ethernet networks (10/100-BaseTX RJ-
45 LAN port)
■ Supports data rates of 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
■ Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows users to automatically establish a con-
nection between W500 and WPS-capable wireless clients. Users can configure the wireless client for the connection with W500 at the press of a button.
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1.2 System Configurations
W500 can be set up for a wealth of network systems configurations.
Wireless Infrastructure In a wireless infrastructure, W500 acts as an access point (AP) with repeater.
The access point links wireless clients with one another. Here the AP is at the
center of all wireless communication. This makes communication more effi
cient, because the wireless adapters do not have to be within direct range of
each other.
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Wireless Infrastructure
with Stations in the
Wired LAN
W500 allows access to your wired LAN. A LAN with integrated wired and wire-
less components is known as infrastructure configuration. A group of WLAN-PC
users and an access point form a basic service set (BSS). Each wireless con
nected PC in this BSS can make contact with every computer in your wired network via the access point.
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2 Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the initial setup of the access point (AP).
2.1 Checking for Completeness
Make sure the following parts are present prior to installation:
■ W500
■ Ethernet cable
■ Power supply unit
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■ Product CD
If any of these parts are missing or damaged, please contact your vendor for
further assistance.
2.2 System Requirements
Required for installing W500:
1. A power socket (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) for power supply to the access
point.
2. An Ethernet network.
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2.3 Mechanical Description
Top side of W500:
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The following table describes the LEDs and their significance:
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LED
designation
LINK Orange ON: 10 Mbps connection established at
WLAN Green BLINKING:Sending or receiving data via
WPS
button/LED
Color Description
Steady green Power supply established.
LAN port.
BLINKING: Sending or receiving data via
the LAN port.
Green ON: 100 Mbps connection established at
LAN port.
BLINKING: Sending or receiving data via
the LAN port.
the wireless connection.
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After activating WPS in "Push
Button" mode, to be used as
described in
Chapter 4.2.1.
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W500 rear panel:
Connection/
operating
element
Description
POWER Power supply: 12 V DC, 1.0 A (min.).
RESET The Reset button resets the system settings to the factory
defaults. Keep the Reset button depressed for at least
three seconds. After releasing the button W500 reboots.
ETHERNET LAN port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
ANT The antenna is included with the device. Please screw the
antenna into the jack (ANT) and align it vertically.
2.4 Hardware Installation
Perform the following steps to set up W500.
Select Location Decide on the location of W500 before installation. The location must be care-
fully selected in order to ensure the best radio range for W500. The most favorable location for installing W500 is usually at the center of the required radio
coverage area. Attempt to install the mobile stations within line of sight of
Obstacles can impair the performance of
W500.
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Positioning W500 You can place W500 on a flat surface such as a table or cupboard or mount the
unit upright e.g. on a wall. The W500 antenna works best in an open environment with as few obstacles as possible.
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Connecting the
Ethernet Cable
Establishing Power
Supply
Note
Defining Settings for
Wireless Devices
W500 supports a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection. Connect one end of the
Ethernet cable to the W500 RJ-45 connector. Connect the other end of the RK45 cable with a switch, hub or computer.
Connect the power supply unit with the power supply. W500 automatically starts
a self-test. Wait for around a minute until the WLAN LED is lit steady and
switches to normal operation.
The W500 access point must only be operated with the approved power supply
unit supplied.
For accessing W500 the wireless devices (802.11b or 802.11g standard) must
be configured according to the
as follows:
NETWORK NAME: Funkwerk-ec
CHANNEL: 6
OPERATING MODE: AP
W500 settings. The default settings for W500 are
W500
Note
WLAN SECURITY: OFF
It is strongly recommended to set WLAN SECURITY to ON and to change the
W500 security mode fromdisabled (default settings) to WPA2-PSK
(recommended setting). Please find the necessary setup steps in
4.2.4 (Setting Security Mode).
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3 Configuration
W500 allows IP configuration via the ComPoint Manager and detailed set-
up with a web browser.
3.1 Access to the Web-based
Configuration Program
If you do not wish to use the fixed W500 IP address192.168.0.252, please install
the ComPoint Manager software. You can find it on the product CD or on our
website. ComPoint Manager allows you to localize
without difficulty and define another IP address suitable for the network. The
use of ComPoint Manager is explained in the documentation for this tool.
W500 within your network
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Note
Not all functions of FEC ComPoint Manager are available for W500. The
localization of devices in the network and the IP configuration of FEC devices
are supported. Please note that
WLAN management software applications WILMA or WMS.
The following instructions guide you through the installation of W500 with the
example of its preset IP address.
1. Connect your computer wireless or via a cable to W500. Please set a fixed
IP address on your computer. It must be in the range 192.168.0.X, whereby
"X" must not be 254 or 252. If you wish to establish a wireless connection,
you first have to set the configuration described below in the computer.
– SSID: Funkwerk-ec
HANNEL: 6
– C
– WLAN
– O
– WLAN: ON
2. Open your web browser, in the address field enter the W500 IP address
and press Enter. The
SECURITY: disabled
PERATION MODE: AP
W500 standard address is http://192.168.0.252.
W500 is not compatible with the Funkwerk
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3. The USER is ’admin’ and the default PASSWORD is ’funkwerk’.
The web-based configuration program offers you several options for monitoring
and configuring
After logging on you arrive at the homepage. Here you find the buttons Status,
System, Wireless LAN, Management and Monitoring. The main menu contains links to all parts of the web configuration interface.
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3.1.1 Status
The STATUS page offers a brief description of the device and its status. The displayed device status includes DEVICE INFORMATION, IP SETTINGS and WIRELESS
ETTINGS.
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Figure 3-1: Status
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3.1.2 System
Note
Figure 3-2: System
DEVICE SETTINGS: The device name serves to identify your access point. The default is W500 plus the 6 last digits of the MAC address.
This makes it easier for you to manage your access point if there are several
APs in your network. You can also use the name of the AP for web management
access (e.g. http://W5005cbac7).
IP ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT: You can define the IP address for your access point in
this section. You have the option of using a fixed IP address or of obtaining the
IP address automatically using DHCP.
On completion of the settings, click OK to implement the changes.
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3.2 Wireless
3.2.1 WPS Settings
The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) specification is overseen by the Wi-Fi Alliance and primarily serves to simplify setup and management of security functions for Wi-Fi networks.
The access point supports three WPS configuration methods: Client's PIN,
AP's PIN and Push Button. To enable the WPS function click the check box
ENABLE WPS.
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PIN Client After selecting the WPS configuration method PIN Client enter the PIN and the
Figure 3-3: WPS settings
pre-shared key generated from the WPS wireless client on attempting to estab
lish connection with the AP. Alternatively, you can enter your own PSK. Click
OK to immediately start the WPS process.
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PIN AP
Push Button W500 supports software PBC (calling up WPS mode from a software button)
If the PIN AP WPS configuration method is selected, the AP automatically generates a PIN. Click OK to save the configuration and to enter the generated PIN
in the wireless client WPS program. In this case, start the process start from the
wireless client WPS program.
and hardware PBC (calling up WPS mode by pressing a button on the device).
To use software PBC, select
ter the pre-shared key. Click Start PBC to start the WPS process. If you wish to
use the hardware WPS button, the
Keep the Hardware WPS button depressed for at least three seconds. After releasing the button the AP switches to the WPS mode for two minutes. During
these two minutes you have to arrange for the wireless client to establish a WPS
connection with the AP using the same PBC mode.
WPS Configuration Mode Push Button and en-
WPS Enable check box must be selected.
3.2.2 Wireless Settings
In this menu you can undertake changes to the settings for wireless network operation. In GENERAL SETTINGS changes can be made to OPERATION MODE,
NETWORK NAME, CHANNEL and WIRELESS MODE, in ADVANCED SETTINGS additional
parameters such as
for changing.
OUTPUT POWER or DATA RATE MANAGEMENT are accessible
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Figure 3-4: Wireless settings
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Fields in the General Settings menu
Field Description
OPERATION MODE Define in which mode the wireless module of
your device is to be operated
Selectable parameters:
– Access point:
Your device serves as an access point
in your network.
– Bridge:
Your device serves as a wireless
bridge in your network.
The device can act as a wireless
network bridge and establish wireless
connections to other APs. In this case,
you have to know the MAC address of
the other peer devices, which must also
be in bridge mode.
If two APs are connected in bridge
mode, they form a WDS (Wireless
Distribution System), which allows
computers in a LAN to establish
contact with the computers in another
LAN.
– AP+Repeater:
Select AP+Repeater as operation
mode if the device is to work as an
access point and wireless bridge.
– Wireless Client:
In this mode the device behaves like a
wireless client connected with a
wireless network.
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Field Description
NETWORK NAME (SSID): The NETWORK NAME (SSID) is an identification
used by access points and stations, which is
unique for a WLAN.
The standard SSID is funkwerk-ec. To change
this, please enter the required name of the
wireless network. The SSID must consist of a
maximum of 32 ASCII characters.
Also select whether the NETWORK NAME (SSID)
is to be transferred. The function becomes
enabled with the selection of
to enabled by default.
Visible. This is set
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CHANNEL: Select the channel from the list box, which is
appropriate for your network settings.
WIRELESS MODE: Select the wireless technology, which the
access point is to use.
Selectable values:
– AUTO: default value. Your device
adapts to the technology (802.11b or
802.11g) of the clients.
ONLY 802.11b: Your device works
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exclusively to 802.11b and the clients
must adapt accordingly.
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ONLY 802.11g: Your device works
exclusively to 802.11g and the clients
must adapt accordingly. 802.11b
clients do not have access.
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Fields in the WDS Settings menu
Field Description
LOCAL MAC ADDRESS: The MAC address of the device.
REMOTE MAC ADDRESS
1-4:
Enter the MAC address of the peer device in a
format valid for MAC addresses (six
hexadecimal character pairs).
Figure 3-5: Advanced settings
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Fields in the Advanced Settings menu
Field Description
BEACON PERIOD: Enter the time in milliseconds between sending
two beacons.
This value is transferred to Beacon and Probe
Response Frames.
The default value is 100 msec.
INTRA-CELL REPEATING: Select whether communication between the
WLAN clients within a wireless cell is to be
allowed
The function becomes enabled with the
selection of
Enabled.
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By default, the function is Enabled.
DTIM PERIOD: Specify the interval for the Delivery Traffic
Indication Message (DTIM).
The DTIM field is a data field in the transmitted
beacons, which informs clients about the next
broadcast or multicast transmission. If the
clients are operated in the power-saving mode,
they will wake up in time and will receive the
data.
Values are possible between 1 and 255
The default value is 1.
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Field Description
WMM: Select whether WMM (Wireless Multimedia) is
to be enabled for wireless network voice or
video data prioritization, in order to always attain
the best possible transmission quality for timecritical applications. DSCP (Differentiated
Services Code Point) or IEEE802.1d data
prioretization is supported.
The function becomes enabled with the
selection of
Enabled.
NUMBER OF CLIENTS
ALLOWED TO BE LOGGED
ON AT THE SAME TIME:
Use this field to define the maximum number of
wireless stations that can have a connection
with the device.
Enter the number (1 to 32) of permissible
wireless stations.
RADIO: Enable the wireless adapter to allow wireless
communication between the device and other
devices in accordance with IEEE802.11b or
IEEE802.11g standards. Disable the wireless
adapter to terminate wireless communication
between the device and other devices in
accordance with IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g
standards.
OUTPUT POWER: Defines the output power of the access point.
The options are
default setting (
Full, 50%, 25%, 12%, Min. The
50%) is matched to the 5dBi
antenna supplied. The output power must not
be increased when using the 5dBi antenna.
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Field Description
DATA RATE MANAGEMENT The underlying transmission rate should be
selected dependent on the speed of the
wireless network. The value determines this
transmission rate. From the drop-down menu
select
possible transmission rate.
PREAMBLE TYPE: The preamble defines the length of the PLCP
synchronization field for communication
between the access point ad the network
interface card. The default setting is
SUPER-G MODE: Enabling the Super-G mode can improve the
wireless data throughput. The default setting is
Disabled.
Best, to always achieve the highest
Dynamic.
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TURBO-G MODE: Enabling Turbo-G can improve the wireless
data throughput up to 108 Mbps. Please note
that to use this mode the wireless client also has
to support the Turbo-G mode. The default
setting is
NOTE: Only certain WLAN devices and WLAN
clients support this mode.
RTS/CTS THRESHOLD: The RTS Threshold serves to prevent the
occurrence of hidden node problems. RTS is
activated if the size of the packet sent is larger
than a defined value. If RTS is activated, the
station and your access point use a RTS/CTS
method for data transmission. The setting range
extends from 0 to 2346.
Disabled.
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Field Description
FRAGMENTATION: Specify the maximum size above which the data
packages are fragmented (i.e. divided into
smaller units). Low values in this field are
recommended in areas with poor reception and
interference.
Values are possible between 256 and 2346
The default value is 2346 bytes.
On completion of the settings, click OK to implement the changes.
Note
3.2.3 Security
As WLAN data are sent via the transmission medium of open space, data can,
in theory, be intercepted and read by anybody with the appropriate means. For
this reason, the protection of the wireless link deserves special attention.
Access control
By creating an access control list (ACL mode or MAC filter), you can control
which clients are allowed to access your wireless LAN. In the access control list,
specify the MAC addresses of the clients which are allowed to access to your
wireless LAN. Access is denied to all other clients.
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Figure 3-6: 802.1x security
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Field Description
SECURITY MODE: 802.1x authentication:
IEEE 802.1x is a standard for network access
control (port-based), specially introduced for
distributing cryptographic keys in a wireless
network. The access point supports IEEE
802.1x to repel non-authorized users and to
check the authorization of users with RADIUS
so that authorized users obtain access to the
network and services.
To use IEEE 802.1x you require a common
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) on
your authorization server, the APs
(authenticator) and the stations (requestor).
IEEE 802.1x is also used to generate and
distribute cryptographic keys from the AP to the
station as part of the authentication process.
Another factor here is the dynamic WEP. It is
based on old RC4 WEP encryption and with this
access point is available under the setting to
enable
disabled
settings. Key lengths are selectable as 64 or
128 bit. The longer the key, the greater the
security it offers.
DATA ENCRYPTION: After clicking the button Set WEP Key you can
define the
Passphrase for the WEP key.
IEEE 802.1x security in association with
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
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