LANCOM L-54g Wireless
LANCOM L-54g Wireless – LANCOM L-54ag Wireless – LANCOM L-54 dual Wireless
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LANCOM L-54g Wireless
LANCOM L-54ag Wireless
LANCOM L-54 dual Wireless
© 2008 LANCOM Systems GmbH, Wuerselen (Germany). All rights reserved.
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).
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Subject to change without notice. No liability for technical errors or omissions.
LANCOM Systems GmbH
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52146 Wuerselen
Germany
www.lancom.eu
Wuerselen, August 2008
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Preface
Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this
LANCOM Systems
product.
The models LANCOM L-54g Wireless, LANCOM L-54ag Wireless and LANCOM
L-54 dual Wireless offer professional Access Point technology and a maximum
of WLAN performance.
Model variants
This documentation is for users of LANCOM Access Points. The access point is
to choose from different models. These are:
LANCOM L-54g Wireless, complying to the 802.11g standard in the 2,4
GHz band, which is downward-compatible to 802.11b devices. This opens
a vast range of possibilities where to use the LANCOM L-54g Wireless: at
the bureau, in open spaces or to interconnect LANs.
LANCOM L-54ag Wireless operates alternatively either in 802.11g mode
in the 2,4 GHz band, or in 802.11a mode in the 5 GHz band as well.
The LANCOM L-54 dual Wireless operates with two integrated 108-Mbps
wireless modules that comply with the WLAN standards IEEE 802.11a/h
or IEEE 802.11b/g and offers simultaneous operations in the 2.4-GHz and/
or the 5-GHz frequency bands. There is no limit to the range of applications that the LANCOM L-54 dual Wireless can be used for-be it within
infrastructure networks or as a WLAN bridge for network coupling.
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Model
restriction
The sections of the documentation that refer only to a range of models are
marked either in the corresponding text itself or with appropriate comments
placed beside the text.
In the other parts of the documentation, all described models have been classified under the general term LANCOM Access Point.
Security settings
To maximize the security available from your product, we recommend that you
undertake all of the security settings (e.g. firewall, encryption, access protection) that were not already activated when you purchased the product. The
LANconfig Wizard 'Security Settings' will help you with this task. Further information is also available in the chapter 'Security settings'.
We would additionally like to ask you to refer to our Internet site
www.lancom.eu
for the latest information about your product and technical
developments, and also to download our latest software versions.
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User manual and reference manual
The documentation of your device consists of the following parts:
Installation guide
User manual
Reference manual
You are now reading the user manual. It contains all information you need to
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put your device into operation. It also contains all of the important technical
specifications.
The reference manual can be found on the LANCOM product CD as an Acrobat
(PDF) document. It is designed as a supplement to the user manual and goes
into detail on topics that apply to a variety of models. These include, for example:
The system design of the operating system LCOS
Configuration
Management
Diagnosis
Security
Routing and WAN functions
Firewall
Quality of Service (QoS)
Virtual Local Networks (VLAN)
Wireless networks (WLAN)
Backup solutions
Further server services (DHCP, DNS, charge management)
This documentation was created by …
... several members of our staff from a variety of departments in order to
ensure you the best possible support when using your
In case you encounter any errors, or just want to issue critics enhancements,
please do not hesitate to send an email directly to:
info@lancom.eu
LANCOM
product.
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Our online services www.lancom.eu are available to you around the
clock should you have any queries regarding the topics discussed in
this manual or require any further support. The area 'Support' will
help you with many answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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Furthermore, the knowledgebase offers you a large reserve of information. The latest drivers, firmware, utilities and documentation are
constantly available for download.
In addition, LANCOM support is available. For telephone numbers and
contact addresses of LANCOM support, please see the enclosed leaflet or the LANCOM Systems website.
Information symbols
Very important instructions. Failure to observe this may result in damage.
Important instruction that should be observed.
Additional information that may be helpful but which is not required.
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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 9
1.1 What is a wireless LAN? 9
1.1.1 Modes of operation of wireless LANs and access points 9
1.2 What can your LANCOM do? 10
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2 Installation 13
2.1 Package contents 13
2.2 System requirements 13
2.2.1 Configuring the LANCOM devices 13
2.2.2 Operating access points in managed mode 14
2.2.3 Status displays, interfaces and hardware installation 14
2.2.4 Status displays 14
2.2.5 The connectors 18
2.2.6 Connecting the LANCOM Access Point 21
2.3 Software installation 23
2.3.1 Starting Software Setup 23
2.3.2 Which software should I install? 24
3 Basic configuration 25
3.1 What details are necessary? 25
3.1.1 TCP/IP settings 26
3.1.2 Configuration protection 27
3.1.3 Settings for the wireless LAN 28
3.2 Instructions for LANconfig 29
3.3 Instructions for WEBconfig 30
3.4 TCP/IP settings to workstation PCs 35
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4 Security settings 36
4.1 Security for the Wireless LAN 36
4.1.1 Closed network 36
4.1.2 Access control via MAC address 37
4.1.3 LANCOM Enhanced Passphrase Security 37
4.1.4 Encryption of the data transfer 38
4.1.5 802.1x / EAP 38
4.1.6 IPSec over WLAN 39
4.2 Tips for handling keys 39
4.3 The security settings wizard 39
4.3.1 Wizard for LANconfig 40
4.3.2 Wizard for WEBconfig 41
4.4 The security checklist 41
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5 Advanced wireless LAN configuration 45
5.1 WLAN configuration with the wizards in LANconfig 45
5.2 Point-to-point connections 47
5.2.1 Geometric dimensioning of outdoor wireless network
links 48
5.2.2 Antenna alignment for P2P operations 53
5.2.3 Configuration of P2P connections 55
5.2.4 Access points in relay mode 57
5.2.5 Security for point-to-point connections 58
5.3 Client mode 60
5.3.1 Client settings 61
5.3.2 Set the SSID of the available networks 62
5.3.3 Encryption settings 63
6 Setting up Internet access 65
6.1 The Internet Connection Wizard 66
6.1.1 Instructions for LANconfig 66
6.1.2 Instructions for WEBconfig 67
6.2 The Firewall Wizard 67
6.2.1 LANconfig Wizard 67
6.2.2 Configuration under WEBconfig 68
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7 Options and accessories 69
7.1 Optional LANCOM WLAN antennas 69
7.1.1 Antenna Diversity 70
7.1.2 Installation of AirLancer Extender antennas 70
7.2 LANCOM Public Spot Option 71
8 Troubleshooting 73
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8.1 No DSL connection is established 73
8.2 DSL data transfer is slow 73
8.3 Unwanted connections under Windows XP 74
9 Appendix 75
9.1 Performance data and specifications 75
9.2 Contact assignment 76
9.2.1 Ethernet interface 10/100Base-TX, DSL interface 76
9.2.2 Configuration interface (Outband) 76
9.3 Declaration of conformity 77
10 Index 78
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1Introduction
1.1 What is a wireless LAN?
The following sections describe the functionality of wireless networks
A wireless LAN connects individual end-user devices (PCs and mobile computers) to form a local network (also called – Local Area Network). In contrast to
a traditional LAN, communication takes place over a wireless connection and
not over network cables. For this reason it is called a Wireless Local Area Net-
work (WLAN).
in general. You can see from the table 'What your LANCOM can do'
further below which functions your device supports. Please refer to
the reference manual for further information on this topic.
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A wireless LAN provides the same functionality as a cable-based network:
Access to files, servers, printers etc. as well as the integration of individual
work stations into a corporate mail system or access to the Internet.
There are obvious advantages to wireless LANs: Notebooks and PCs can be
installed where they are needed—problems with missing connections or
structural changes are a thing of the past with wireless networks.
Apart from that, wireless LANs can also be used for connections over longer
distances. Expensive leased lines and the associated construction measures
can be saved.
LANCOM Wireless Routers and LANCOM Access Points can be oper-
1.1.1 Modes of operation of wireless LANs and access points
ated either as self-sufficient Access Points with their own configuration (WLAN modules in "Access Point mode“) or as components in a
WLAN infrastructure, which is controlled from a central WLANController ("managed mode"). Please observe the corresponding
notices to this in this documentation.
Wireless LAN technology and access points in wireless LANs are used in the
following modes of operation:
Simple, direct connection between terminal devices with an access point
(ad-hoc mode)
Extensive wireless LANs, possibly connected to a LAN, with one or more
access points (infrastructure network)
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Establishing access to the Internet
Connecting two LANs over a wireless link (point-to-point mode)
Connecting devices with an Ethernet interface via an access point (client
mode)
Extending an existing Ethernet network with a wireless LAN (bridge mode)
Relay function for connecting networks via multiple access points
Central administration using a LANCOM WLAN Controller
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1.2 What can your LANCOM do?
The following table shows the properties and functions of your device:
Applications
Expansion of the LAN through WLAN (infrastructure mode)
WLAN via point-to- point and relais mode (2 WLAN modules)
Internet Access
IP router with Stateful Inspection Firewall
DHCP and DNS server (for LAN and WLAN)
N:N mapping for routing networks with the same IP-address ranges over
VPN
Policy-based routing
Backup solutions and load balancing with VRRP
PPPoE Server
WAN RIP
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L-54g
Wireless
LANCOM
L-54ag
Wireless
LANCOM
L-54 dual
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Spanning Tree protocol
Layer 2 QoS tagging
WLAN
Wireless transmission by IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b
Wireless transmission by IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11h
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Wireless transmission by IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE 802.11a/h at the same
time
Point-to-point mode (six P2P paths can be defined per WLAN interface)
Access point mode
Client mode
Managed mode for central configuration of WLAN modules by a WLAN
Controller
Relay function to link two P2P connections
Turbo Mode: Double the bandwidth at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
Super AG incl. hardware compression and bursting
Multi SSID
Roaming function
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L-54g
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L-54ag
Wireless
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802.11i / WPA with hardware AES encryption
WEP encryption (up to 128 Bit key length, WEP152)
IEEE 802.1x/EAP
MAC address filter (ACL)
Individual passphrases per MAC address (LEPS)
Closed network function
Integrated RADIUS server
VLAN
Intra-Cell Blocking
WLAN QoS (IEEE 802.11e, WME)
LAN Connection
Fast Ethernet LAN port (10/100Base-TX)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
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redundant
DHCP and DNS server
WAN Connection
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Connection for DSL or cable modem
Connection for serial modem
Internet access (IP router)
Stateful-Inspection Firewall
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Firewall filters (IP addresses, ports)
IP masquerading (NAT, PAT)
Quality of Service
Configuration and firmware
Configuration with LANconfig or with web browser, additionally terminal
mode for Telnet or other terminal programs, SNMP interface and TFTP
server function., SSH connection.
Setup wizards
FirmSafe with firmware versions for absolutely secure software upgrades
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L-54g
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L-54ag
Wireless
LANCOM
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Wireless
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Monitoring and management of the WLAN with Rogue AP Detection
Optional software extensions
LANCOM Public Spot Option
Optional hardware extensions
AirLancer Extender antennas for increased range
LANCOM Modem Adapter Kit for connection of analog or GSM modems
to the serial interface
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2 Installation
This chapter will assist you to quickly install hardware and software. First,
check the package contents and system requirements. The device can be
installed and configured quickly and easily if all prerequisites are fulfilled.
2.1 Package contents
Chapter 2: Installation
Please check the package contents for completeness before starting the
installation. In addition to the base station itself, the package should contain
the following accessories:
LANCOM
L-54g
Wireless
12 V DC power adapter
18 V DC power adapter
Dualband antennas with screw connection 2 4
Singleband antennas with screw connection 2
Connector cable for serial configuration interface
PoE Ethernet cable (green plugs)
LANCOM CD
Printed documentation
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L-54ag
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If anything is missing, please contact your retailer or the address stated on the
delivery slip of the unit.
2.2 System requirements
2.2.1 Configuring the LANCOM devices
Computers that connect to a LANCOM must meet the following minimum
requirements:
Operating system that supports TCP/IP, e.g. Windows Vista™,
Windows XP, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 2000, Windows 98, Linux, BSD Unix, Apple Mac OS, OS/2.
Access to the LAN via the TCP/IP protocol.
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Wireless LAN adapter or LAN access (if the access point is to be connected
to the LAN).
The LANtools also require a Windows operating system. A web
browser under any operating system provides access to WEBconfig.
2.2.2 Operating access points in managed mode
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LANCOM Wireless Routers and LANCOM Access Points can be operated either
as self-sufficient Access Points with their own configuration ("Access Point
mode“) or as components in a WLAN infrastructure, which is controlled from
a central WLAN-Controller ("managed mode").
For operation in managed mode the Access Points require firmware of
version 7.22 or higher and a current loader (version 1.86 or higher).
2.2.3 Status displays, interfaces and hardware installation
2.2.4 Status displays
Front side
The LANCOM L-54ag Wireless and LANCOM L-54g Wireless have status displays on the front panel.
L-54 dual Wireless
LANCOM L-54g
Wireless
LANCOM L-54ag
Wireless
Top panel
Two additional LEDs on the top panel provide a convenient overview of the
most important status information, especially when the device is mounted
vertically.
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ETH 1
Power
WLAN 1 Link
WLAN 2 Link
ETH 2
LAN Link
Power
WLAN Link
WLAN Data
LAN Data
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Power
WLAN Link (1+2)
Meanings of the LEDs
In the following sections we will use different terms to describe the behaviour
of the LEDs:
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Power
Blinking means, that the LED is switched on or off at regular intervals in
the respective indicated colour.
Flashing means, that the LED lights up very briefly in the respective col-
our and stay then clearly longer (approximately 10x longer) switched off.
Inverse flashing means the opposite. The LED lights permanently in the
respective colour and is only briefly interrupted.
Flickering means, that the LED is switched on and off in irregular inter-
vals.
This LED provides information on the device's operating state. After being
switched on, it blinks green during the self-test. The LED then shines constantly to indicate operational readiness, unless an error is detected as indicated by a code blinked in red.
Off Device switched off
Green Blinking Self-test after power-up
Green On (perma-
nently)
Device operational
Red/green Blinking alter-
Device insecure: Configuration password not set
nately
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Orange/green In the housing
cover; blinking
alternately with
the online LED
Orange /red In the housing
cover; blinking
alternately with
the online LED
Red Blinking The device is locked because location verification was
At least one WLAN module is in managed mode and
has not found a WLAN Controller yet. The corresponding WLAN module(s) is/are switched off until a WLAN
Controller is found to supply a configuration, or until
being switched manually into another operating mode.
At least one WLAN module is in managed mode and
has found a WLAN Controller. However, the WLAN
Controller cannot assign a configuration because the
firmware and/or the device's loader version is not compatible with the WLAN Controller.
not successful
The power LED blinks alternately in red/green until a configuration
password has been set. Without a configuration password, the configuration data in the LANCOM are unprotected. Normally you would
set a configuration password during the basic configuration (instructions in the following chapter). Information about setting a configuration password at a later time is available in the section 'The Security
Wizard'.
The power LED is blinking and no connection can be
made?
If the power LED blinks red and no WAN connections can be
established, there is no cause for concern. This merely means
that a pre-set charge or time limit has been reached.
Signal that a
ower
ower
P
charge or time
P
limit has been
reached
There are three ways to remove the lock:
Reset the toll protection.
Increase the limit.
Deactivate the lock completely (set limit to '0').
LANmonitor shows you when a charge or time limit has been reached. To reset the toll protection, activate the context menu (right-mouse click) Reset charge and time limits. The charge
settings are defined in LANconfig under Management Costs (these settings are only available if the 'Complete configuration display' is activated under Tools Options).
With WEBconfig, resetting the toll protection and all parameters are found under Expert con-
figuration Setup Charges.
WLAN Link or
WLAN Link 1/2
Provides information about the WLAN connections via the internal WLAN
modules.
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Provides information about the WLAN connections via the internal WLAN
module.
The following can be displayed for WLAN link:
Off No WLAN network defined or WLAN module deacti-
vated. The WLAN module is not transmitting beacons.
Green At least one WLAN network is defined and WLAN mod-
ule activated. The WLAN module is transmitting beacons.
Green Inverse flashing Number of flashes = number of connected WLAN sta-
tions and P2P wireless connections, followed by a pause
(default).
Alternatively, the frequency of the flashed can indicate
the input sensitivity.
Green Blinking DFS scanning or other scan procedure.
Red Blinking Hardware error in the WLAN module
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WLAN Data
(LANCOM L54g Wireless
and LANCOM
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Wireless only)
ETH
LAN link (only
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and LANCOM
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Wireless)
Provides information about the data traffic at the internal WLAN modules.
Provides information about the data traffic at the internal WLAN module.
The following can be displayed for WLAN data:
Green Flickering TX data traffic.
Red Flickering Error in wireless LAN (TX error, e.g. transmission error
due to a poor connection)
Red Blinking Hardware error in the WLAN module
Off No networking device attached
Green On (perma-
nently)
Green Flickering Data traffic
Connection to network device operational, not data traffic
Condition of the LAN interface:
off no network device connected
green constantly on network device connected; transfer rate 100 Mbps
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green regularly blinking connection establishing DSL over LAN
LAN Data (only
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green on with short inter-
ruptions
orange network device connected; transfer rate 100 Mbps (The
Indicating data traffic on the LAN interface:
off no data traffic
green flickering data traffic
2.2.5 The connectors
With your LANCOM Access Point the connectors and switches of the base station are located on the back panel:
Aux 2 Aux 1 Main 2 Main 1
DSL over LAN active (e.g. PPPoE via LAN access)
device cannot function as directed, since a 10 Mbps fast
connection is too slow for a 54 Mbps fast WLAN data
transmission in the LAN.)
ETH 2 ETH 1
Config (COM)
Reset
Aux connector for (second) WLAN module. Diversity antennas are con-
nected to the Aux connectors.
Connection for the included power adapter.
Aux connector for (first) WLAN module.
(Second) 10/100base-Tx for the connection to the LAN. 10Mbp- or
100Mbp connections are supported. The used transfer speed will automatically be identified (autosensing).
The LAN connector of the LANCOM Access Point supports the Powerover-Ethernet standard (PoE). You find further information about operat-
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AC 12 VAntenna Aux Antenna Main
LAN 10/100 Mb
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ing with PoE in the info box ’Power-over-Ethernet – elegant power supply
through the LAN wiring’ → Page 20.
By activated DSLoL option, the LAN connector can also be used for connecting the LANCOM Access Point to a broadband modem.
(First) Ethernet connector.
Connection for the serial configuration cable.
Main connector for the (second) WLAN module. Additional AirLancer
antennas are connected to the Main connectors if necessary.
Reset switch – has two different functions depending on the length of
time that it is pressed.
Main connector for the (first) WLAN module.
Reset switch of LANCOM L-54 dual Wireless
The reset button offers two basic functions—boot (restart) and reset (to the
factory settings)—which are called by pressing the button for different
lengths of time.
Some devices simply cannot be installed under lock and key. There is
consequently a risk that the configuration will be deleted by someone
pressing the reset button too long. With the suitable setting, the behavior of
the reset button can be controlled accordingly.
Configuration tool Call
WEBconfig, Telnet Expert configuration > Setup > Config
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Reset button
This option controls the behavior of the reset button when it is pressed:
Ignore: The button is ignored.
Please observe the following notice: The settings 'Ignore' or 'Boot
only' makes it impossible to reset the configuration to the factory settings using the reset button.
If the password is lost for a device with this setting, there is no way to
access the configuration! In this case the serial communications interface can be used to upload a new firmware version to the device-this
resets the device to its factory settings, which results in the deletion
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of the former configuration. Instructions on firmware uploads via the
serial configuration interface are available in the LCOS reference
manual.
Boot only: A press of the button prompts a restart, regardless of how
long the it is held down.
Power-over-Ethernet – elegant power supply through the LAN wiring
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LANCOM Access Points are prepared for the PoE power supply (Power-over-Ethernet), corresponding to the 802.3af standard. PoE- enabled network devices can be comfortably supplied
with power feeding through the LAN wiring. A separate external power supply for each base
station is unnecessary, which reduces the installation complexity considerably.
The power feeding into the LAN happens at a central position, either via a PoE power injector,
or via a so-called powerhub/powerswitch. For the LAN wiring is to note that all 8 wires must
be available by the cabling. PoE feeds the power over those four wires, which are normally
not used for data transfer.
Installation of single devices
230 V
Switch
PoE - 48 V
Power Injector
ACCESS POINT
Installation of several devices
230 V
PoE Switch 48 V
Power switch
ACCESS POINTACCESS POINT
The PoE supply works only in such network segments, in which exclusively PoE-capable
devices are operating. The protection of network devices without PoE support is guaranteed
by an intelligent mechanism, that tests the network segment for devices without PoE support
before starting the PoE power feeding. The power is only switched onto the segment, if only
devices with PoE support were detected.
In a PoE installation use exclusively devices which correspond to the 802.3af stand-
ard! For damages caused by inadmissible devices no warranty may be claimed.
For the LANCOM L-54 dual Wireless, two LAN sockets can be used for redundant
power supply. The device itself selects the power source to be used. If a power outage
causes a switch between power sources, the device reboots so that the power feed is
reactivated, if appropriate.
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Reset-or-boot (standard setting): Press the button briefly to restart
the device. Pressing the button for 5 seconds or longer restarts the
device and resets the configuration to its factory settings. All LEDs on
the device light up continuously. Once the switch is released the
device will restart with the restored factory settings.
After applying the reset, the device will start fresh with factory
2.2.6 Connecting the LANCOM Access Point
defaults. All settings will be lost. Therefore, you should save the current configuration if possible before the reset!
After a reset, the LANCOM access point returns to managed mode, in
which case the configuration cannot be directly accessed via the
WLAN interface!
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Installation of the access point devices involves the following steps:
Antennas —screw the supplied antennas onto the back side of the
device.
Antennas are only to be attached or changed when the device is
LAN – You can first connect the access point to your LAN. For that pur-
switched off. Mounting or demounting antennas while the device
switched on may cause the destruction of the WLAN module!
If the reverse SMA antennas are attached to the device directly, the
quality of data transfer may be compromised if both WLAN modules
are operated in the same frequency band at once. In this situation, at
least one of the wireless modules should be operated with an external
antenna.
pose, plug the included network cable (green plugs) into the LAN connector of the device or and the other end into a free network
connecting socket of your local network (resp. into a free socket of a hub/
switch). Alternatively, you can connect also a single PC.
The LAN connector identifies automatically the contact assignement
(Auto MDI/X) as well as the transfer rate (10/100 Mbp) of the connected
network device (autosensing).
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For information about the installation of PoE see the info box ’Powerover-Ethernet – elegant power supply through the LAN wiring’
→ Page 20.
DSLoL – If you want to use your access point in DSLoL mode, you can
either connect the device directly to the DSL modem (exclusive mode) or
to a hub resp. switch of the cable-bound LAN (automatic mode).
For the exclusive mode insert the included network cable (green
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plugs) into the LAN connector of the device or and the other
end into the corresponding interface of the DSL modem.
For the automatic mode for simultaneous operating with LAN and
DSLoL insert the included network cable (green plugs) into the LAN
connector of the device or and the other end into a free network connecting socket of your local network (resp. into a free socket
of a hub/switch). More information about DSLoL can be found under
’LAN interface: exclusive or in parallel for DSLoL’ → Page 22.
LAN interface: Can be used exclusively or in parallel for DSLoL.
There are basically two possibilities for using the access point for DSLoL operation. Use exclusive mode when you wish to connect the device directly to the DSL modem. Use automatic
mode when you wish to connect it to a hub or switch on a wired LAN and the hub (or switch)
is connected to the DSL modem. If the
access point is advertised as a gateway
via DHCP, computers in the LAN and
wireless LAN can access the Internet via
one physical port simultaneously. You
can set the desired mode in LANconfig in
the interface settings of the DSLoL interface.
DSLoL supports all PPPoE-based Internet connections (such as T-DSL) as well as
Internet connections that have been implemented with static IP addresses via a router (for example CompanyConnect or various SDSL connections for business customers).
Connect up the power supply – Use the supplied power supply unit to
provide the device with power via connector Use the supplied power supply unit to provide the device with power via connector .
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Use only the supplied power supply unit! The use of the wrong power
Operational? – After a short device self-test the Power LED will be per-
supply unit can be of danger to the device or persons.
manently lit green resp. will blink alternately red and green as long as no
configuration password has been given.
2.3 Software installation
The following section describes the installation of the Windows-compatible
system software LANtools, as supplied.
You may skip this section if you use your LANCOM Access Point exclu-
sively with computers running operating systems other than Windows.
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2.3.1 Starting Software Setup
Place the product CD into your drive. The setup program will start automatically.
If the setup does not start automatically, run AUTORUN.EXE in the
In Setup, select Install Software. The following selection menus will appear
on screen:
root directory of the product CD.
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2.3.2 Which software should I install?
LANconfig is the Windows configuration program for all LANCOM
models. WEBconfig can be used alternatively or in addition via a web
browser.
With LANmonitor you can use a Windows computer to monitor all of
your LANCOMs.
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WLANmonitor enables the observation and surveillance of wireless
LAN networks. Clients connected to the access points are shown, and
even non-authenticated access points and clients can be displayed as
well (rogue AP detection and rogue client detection).
With Documentation you copy the documentation files onto your PC.
Select the appropriate software options and confirm your choice with
Next. The software is installed automatically.
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