Gemtek WX-1516 User Manual

Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.

WX-1516

Hot Spot Access Point

User's Manual

Apr. 20, 2003 (Draft 1.0)

Contents

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.4.1

1.4.2

1.4.3

1.4.4

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.6.1

2.6.2

2.7

2.8

2.8.1

2.8.2

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.4.1

3.4.2

3.4.3

3.4.4

3.4.5

3.4.6

3.4.7

3.4.8

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wireless networking basics and advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding Access Points to your (network) environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extending a wired network with one or more Access Points . . . . . . . .

Creating a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Access Point environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Physical installation of the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Desktop installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wall mount installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ethernet port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unlocking the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Resetting to the default factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

When to configure the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using KickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing KickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Launching KickStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Select wireless ethernet device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Static IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Set Gateway address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ready to start the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5

3.6

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.8

4.8.1

4.8.2

4.9

4.9.1

4.9.2

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.6

5.6.1

5.6.2

5.6.3

5.6.4

5.7

5.8

Launching the Web Interface directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents of the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IP addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extending a wired network with one or more Access Points . . . . . . . . .

Creating a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using a DHCP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding multiple Access Points to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting Access Points via Ethernet links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting Access Points via wireless links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Network Setup in general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LAN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advanced configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Settings Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Event reporting/logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Identifying the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Security against unauthorized network access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Security against eavesdropping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Security against unauthorized configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Port forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrading the Access Point firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Federal Communication Commission Interference tatement …………....51

R&TTE Compliance tatement ………………………………………….… .……52

1 Getting started

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your 11 Mbps WLAN Access Point. The package you have received contains the following items:

˙user manual ˙11 Mbps WLAN Access Point ˙power adapter ˙CD containing configuration software and this manual

1.2 Contents of this manual

Table 1-1 Contents of this manual

Chapter When to read:

This chapter (Getting Started) Read this chapter for general information on wireless networks. Chapter 2: ‘Installing the Access Point’ on page 8

Chapter 3: ‘Connecting to the Access Point ’on page 14

Chapter 4: ‘Basic Configuration’ page 20

Chapter 5: ‘Advanced Configuration’ on page 31

Chapter 6: ‘Trouble shooting’ on page 43

Read this for information on how to install and connect the Access Point to your (network) environment.

Read this chapter when you want to connect to an Access Point to configure it.

Read this chapter when you want to configure the Access Point for use in common situations (the ones listed in section 1. 4: ‘Adding Access Points to your (network) environment’). Read this chapter when you want to make full use of the Access Point’s advanced capabilities.

Read this chapter when the Access Point does not function properly.

1.3 Wireless networking basics and advantages

A wireless network connects computers to each other using radio technology. This offers you the freedom to move around the area and work anywhere within range of an Access Point. Such a wireless network is called a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network).

Access Points can be connected to a wired (Ethernet) network. This allows wireless clients to communicate with computers on the wired network. This type of network is called a LAN (Local Area Network).

An Access Point can also act as a gateway. You can connect the

Access Point to your internet connection (for example a cable modem or ADSL modem), and use the wireless LAN to connect your computers to the internet. The internet, or any other network outside the gateway, is called a WAN (Wide Area Network).

1.4 Adding Access Points to your (network) environment

Where to place and how to connect an Access Point depends entirely on your specific (network) environment. The following sections give some guidelines on how to add Access Points to your environment. An Access Point can be used to:

˙connect to a single computer (see section 1.4.1) ˙extend an existing wired network (see section 1.4.2) ˙create a wireless network (see section 1.4.3) ˙create a gateway to the internet (see section 1.4.4)

These are not the only ways you can use an Access Point. You can adapt these basic scenarios for use in your network environment. The scenarios listed below are described in more detail in chapter 4: ‘Basic configuration’ The Access Point also has a number of advanced functions. These are not required for the Access Point to function, but are optional. These functions are described in chapter 5: ‘Advanced configuration’.

1.4.1 Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer

You can connect an Access Point directly to your computer.

Figure 1-2 Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer

You need to use a crossover cable to connect the Access Point directly to your computer.

1.4.2 Extending a wired network with one or more Access Po ints

You can extend existing wired networks with wireless capability by adding Access Points to them.

Figure 1-3 Adding an Access Point to a wired network

1.4.3 Creating a wireless network

You can use an Access Point to set up a wireless network.

Figure 1-4 Wireless network

1.4.4 Creating a gateway

You can use an Access Point to set up a gateway to the internet.

Figure 1-5 Wireless network with internet gateway

2 Installing the Access Point

2.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the physical installation of an Access Point.

Table 2-1 Overview of this chapter

Section Describes

2.2 Where to install an Access Point

2.3, 2.4, 2.5 How to install an Access Point.

2.6 How to connect the AccessPoint.

2.7 Explanation of the LEDs.

2.8 How to unlock/reset the Access Point.

2.2 Access Point environment

When you install an Access Point, you must consider the following items: ˙connection to a power outlet

˙connection to the network ˙environment of the Access Point (heat/humidity) ˙range of the Access Point

2.3 Physical installation of the Access Point

For best performance, install the Access Point in a vertical position.

Figure 2-1 The Access Point The Access Point can be installed in 2 different ways:

˙on a desktop ˙mounted to a wall

The stand is used for desktop placement.

2.4 Desktop installation

Determine where you want to place the Access Point. Make sure you have a clear area on a desktop.

You can insert the Access Point into the stand as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 Access Point for desktop use No mounting materials are requir ed

2.5 Wall mount installation

Note: Before you start drilling holes into a wall, make sure that part

of the wall is clear of electricity, water and gas pipes.

The wall mount package contains two screws and plugs to fasten the Access Point to the wall.

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Figure 2-3 Mounting the Access Point on a wall

Step by step wall mount installation:

1. Determine the position of the screws. The screws must be 5 cm apart to fit the keyholes at the back of the Access Point.

2. Drill the holes in the wall (at the appropriate size for the plugs).

3. Insert the plugs into the holes.

4. Fasten the screws into the plugs, and leave about 3 mm of space between wall and screw head.

5. Attach the Access Point to the screws: there are two keyholes ○1 in the back of the Access Point. The screwheads fit into the large half of the keyholes. Once the screwheads are inside the keyholes, the Access Point can drop ○2, locking the screwheads into the small half of the keyholes.

2.6 Connecting the Access Point

Your Access Point is now ready to be connected to a power outlet and to your wired network.

You can find the power input and the Ethernet port on the left hand side of the Access Point.

Power

Ethernet Port

Reset

Figure 2-4 Connecting the Access Point

2.6.1 Power adapter

The Access Point package contains a power adapter. To connect it:

1. Plug it into the Access Point.

2. Plug the power cord into the adapter.

3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

4. Check the power LED (the middle of the three LEDs). If it is ON, you are connected properly.

2.6.2 Ethernet port

The Ethernet port (an RJ45 socket) can be found next to the power connector on the Access Point. For a wired connection, attach the Ethernet cable to the Access Point and connect the cable on the other end to either a hub in the network, or a computer. If you want to connect to an Access Point via a wired connection, it must be connected correctly:

˙if the Access Point is connected to a hub or switch, a ‘Normal’ (not

a crossover) cable must be used

˙if the Access Point is connected directly to a computer, a crossover

cable must be used

2.7 LEDs

The Access Point has three LEDs Table 2-2 LEDs

LED LED Function Link The link LED is on when the Access

Power The power LED is on when the Access

Point is connected to a wired network.

Point is connected to the electricity net. ACT (Radio signal)

Figure 2-5 shows the LEDs.

Figure 2-5 Access Point LEDs

2.8 The reset button

The unlock/reset button is found beneath the power and Ethernet ports. It is a small hole that gives access to a pushbutton switch. You can use this button in two ways: to unlock or to reset the

The ACT LED blinks when the Access

Point is active.

ACT

Power

Link

Access Point. Unlocking makes the Access Point accessible for configuration changes. Resetting removes all settings you made.

2.8.1 Unlocking the Access Point

Doing this unlocks the Access Point (i.e. the Lock Access Point setting) and removes the WCS (Write Community String) password. These settings are described in section 5.6.3: ‘Security against unauthorized configuration’.

1. Insert the end of a paperclip into the hole.

2. Press the button until the Radio LED (the one on the right) goes from blinking to being on constantly. This takes about one second.

3. Release the reset button when the LED is o n constantly.

You can now use the Web Interface to manage the Access Point again.

2.8.2 Resetting to the default factory settings

If you press the reset button for more than 5 seconds, the Access Point will be reset to the default factory settings.

All changes you made to the configuration will be lost.

1. Insert one end of a paperclip into the hole for the reset button and keep it pressed for more than five seconds. After about one second, the Radio LED (the one on the right) goes from blinking to being on constantly. After about five seconds, the LED goes off.

2. Release the reset button when the LED has gone off.

All settings are deleted. You will need to reconfigure the Access Point.

3 Connecting to the Access Point

3.1 Introduction

The Access Point is a ready to use device. It is delivered with default settings which allow you to use its basic functions without configuring it.

Whether you need to configure the Access Point or not, depends entirely on how you use the Access Point in your network environment. Section 3.2: ‘When to configure the Access Point’ discusses the consequences of configuring the Access Point.

You configure the Access Point via Web pages that are built into the Access Point. These are accessible via any Web browser. The KickStart application helps you access this Web Interface.

Table 3-1 Overview of this chapter

Section Description

3.2 When to configure the Access Point

3.3-3.4 Starting the Web Interface

3.5 Launching the Web Interface manually

3.6 Contents of the Web Interface

3.2 When to configure the Access Point

Configuring the Access Point means installing settings with respect to the use of radio channels, security, identification, etc.

Out of the box, the Access Point is configured so you can use it as a basic Access Point (a “Hub” for your wireless network).

In scenarios like section 1.4.1: ‘Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer’ where there’s no gateway, the Access Point will probably function without additional configuration. If it doesn’t, you need to change the IP address settings.

Not configuring your Access Point will make your network accessible to anyone. Once your network is up and running, we recommend you read section 5.6: ‘Security’ and secure your network.

When you want to use the more advanced functions (e.g. use the Access Point as a gateway to the internet), you need to change the configuration.

3.3 Starting the Web Interface

The first time you want to access the Web Interface, you need to use KickStart to find it. For subsequent access, you can go to the Web Interface directly (see section 3.5) and you don’t need KickStart. Tip: you can bookmark the web address for the Web Interface for even easier access. You also need to use KickStart after you have reset the Access Point to factory defaults.

3.4 Using KickStart

KickStart helps you start the Web Interface: it finds all Access Points in your network and it points your Web browser to the Web Interface of the Access Point you selected. If your network uses DHCP or Auto IP to assign IP addresses, KickStart retrieves the address assigned to the Access Point. If your network uses static IP addresses, KickStart allows you to change the IP address settings for an Access Point.

3.4.1 Installing KickStart

You can install KickStart on any PC in the network to which the Access Point will be connected. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.

3.4.2 Launching KickStart

Launch KickStart via the Start menu. The application starts up. When you click Next, KickStart will search for all Access Points within range, whether they have been configured properly or not.

3.4.3 Select wireless ethernet device

In the ‘Select wireless ethernet device’ dialog, select the Access Point you want to configure from the list. Once you have selected an Access Point, click Next to continue.

Figure 3-1 KickStart: ‘Select wireless ethernet device’ dialog

If the Access Point you are looking for does not appear in the list, click Rescan. KickStart will search for Access Points again. For example, use this to find Access Points that have just been switched on or reset. These devices may take up to a minute to find an IP address, and they won’t appear in the list until then.

If the device that you want to manage is not in the list and is not found after clicking the Rescan button, go to chapter 6: ‘Troubleshooting’.

An Access Point may appear twice in the list: you? l see two items with the same MAC address, but different IP addresses. In this case, select the one with the green icon.

The columns in the list contain the properties of all detected wireless devices. Table 3-2 lists these properties:

Table 3-2 Description of the device data

Column Description Name The name of the Access Point. This cannot

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