LEGRAND DA2155 User Manual

Desktop N-Wireless Access Point (P/N DA2155)

User’s Guide 1308211 REV. A

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Compliance

FCC Notice – FCC ID:YV8-DA2155V1

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

Canadian Department of Communications – IC:9922A-DA2155V1

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Main Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.4 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................. 2

2.0 Hardware Installation ................................................................ ................................................................ ................ 4

2.1 Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Basic Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 4

2.3 Connecting the Device......................................................................................................................................... 5

3.0 Quick Installation Guide ........................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Configure the PC .................................................................................................................................................. 6

3.2 Quick Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

4.0 Configure the Device .............................................................................................................................................. 19

4.1 Login ................................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.2 Status .................................................................................................................................................................. 20

4.3 Quick Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

4.4 Operation Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 21

4.5 WPS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.6 Network ............................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.7 Wireless .............................................................................................................................................................. 30

4.7.1 Wireless Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 30

4.7.2 Wireless Security ....................................................................................................................................... 42

4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering .............................................................................................................................. 50

4.7.4 Wireless Advanced .................................................................................................................................... 53

4.8 DHCP ................................................................................................................................................................... 57

4.9 System Tools ...................................................................................................................................................... 60

4.9.1 SNMP ........................................................................................................................................................... 60

4.9.2 Time Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 62

4.9.3 Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................................. 63

4.9.4 Ping Watch Dog .......................................................................................................................................... 65

4.9.5 Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................................................................................... 66

4.9.6 Factory Defaults ......................................................................................................................................... 67

4.9.7 Backup & Restore ...................................................................................................................................... 67

4.9.8 Reboot ......................................................................................................................................................... 68

4.9.9 Password .................................................................................................................................................... 69

Appendix A: Application Example ............................................................................................................................... 73

Appendix B: Factory Defaults ..................................................................................................................................... 76

Appendix C: Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 77

Appendix D: Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 81

Appendix E: Glossary ................................................................................................................................................... 82

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

The Legrand DA2155-V1 Desktop Wireless N Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. It allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while also allowing you to connect the wireless devices to a wired environment.

When using IEEE 802.11n wireless technology, your device can transmit wireless data at rates up to 150Mbps. With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), the DA2155-V1 Access Point delivers complete data privacy. This device leverages some 802.11n features to provide improved performance and coverage compared to 802.11b/g devices, and fully interoperates with other 802.11n products.

It supports an easy, web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may not be familiar with the Access Point, you can easily configure it with the help of this Guide. Before installing the AP, please review the information in this document.

1.2 Main Features

 Wireless speed up to 150Mbps  Support for Access Point, Multi-SSID, Client, Repeater （ Universal Repeater） and Bridge with AP

modes

 Up to 4 SSIDs and VLAN support  Up to 30 meters (100 feet) of flexible deployment with included Power over Ethernet Injector  Easily setup a WPA encrypted secure connection at a push of the WPS button  Supports Remote and Web management  Backward compatible with 802.11b/g products

1.3 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1

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The front panel of the DA2155-V1 consists of several LED indicators (described below) and one WPS button (operation covered later).

LED Explanation

Name

Status

Indication

PWR

Off

No Power

Power on

SYS

Off

The device has a system error

The device is initialising

Flashing

The device is working properly

LAN

Off

There is no device linked to the corresponding port

There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity

Flashing

There is an active device linked to the corresponding port

WLAN

Off

The Wireless function is disabled

Flashing

The Wireless function is enabled

WPS

Slow Flash

A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.

A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS function.

Quick Flash

A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS function.

Table 1-1

1.4 The Rear Panel

Figure 1-2

Viewed from left to right, the following parts are located on the rear panel of DA2155-V1.

POWER: The power port connects to the power adapter provided with the DA2155-V1.

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ON/OFF: The switch for the power.

LAN: One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to a network device, such as a switch or a router.

RESET: The Reset button is used to restore the AP’s factory default settings. There are two ways to reset the Access Point’s factory defaults:

 Method one: With the AP powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button (about 5

seconds) until the System LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the AP to reboot to its factory default settings.

 Method two: Restore the default settings from “System Tools > Factory Defaults” of the AP's

Web-based management page.

Wireless antenna: The external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data.

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Note: Ensure the AP is powered on before pressing the reset button.

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2.0 Hardware Installation

2.1 Before You Begin

Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical position of

the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your network’s radio

waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary base on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.

For best performance of your wireless network, you are suggested to:

1). Avoid redundant obstacles and interference between the wireless devices.

2). Keep your AP away from appliances with a strong electric field or magnetic field, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator.

3). Place the AP near the center of the area in which your computers operates

2.2 Basic Requirements

 Use only the power adapter provided with your AP  The electrical outlet should be installed near the device and should be easily accessible  Place your AP in a well ventilated place, far from direct sunlight, any heater, or heating vent  Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation  Turn off your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid damage  Use web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above  Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)  Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

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2.3 Connecting the Device

Figure 2-1 is an example of the typical application of DA2155-V1 in an infrastructure network. An Infrastructure network contains an access point and a wireless or non-wireless router.

Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the DA2155-V1

To establish a typical connection of the AP, please take the following steps:

1. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router.

2. Locate an optimum location for the AP. The best place is usually near the center of the area in which your PC(s) will wirelessly connect.

3. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

4. Connect the Router to the DA2155-V1 Access Point and power on the AP.

5. Then you can connect a desktop PC or laptop to your network. (Make sure your computer or laptop is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.)

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Note: If you are not so clear about how to connect your devices to the network, please

refer to Appendix A Application Example.

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3.0 Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP and to configure and manage the DA2155-V1 easily with a web-based utility.

3.1 Configure the PC

This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP. The wireless adapterequipped computer in your network must be in the same IP Address range as the AP. Manually configure the IP address as 192.168.40.* (* is any integer between 1 to 250), and the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0 for your PC by following the instructions below.

Connect the local PC to the LAN port on the AP and configure the IP address manually for your PC.

1. Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and

choose Properties.

Figure 3-1

2. On the My Network Connections window shown as Figure 3-2 below, right-click LAN (Local

Area Connection) and choose Properties.

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Figure 3-2

3. In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP) and click Properties.

Figure 3-3

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4. Configure the IP address manually.

1) Select Use the following IP address.

2) Enter 192.168.40.* (* is any integer between 1 to 250) into the IP address field,

255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask filed.

3) Click OK to keep your settings.

Figure 3-4

5. Verify the network connection between your PC and the AP via the Ping command. The following

example is in Windows XP Operating System.

1) Click Start > Run tab. Enter cmd in the filed and click OK.

2) Type ping 192.168.40.252 on the screen that displays and then press Enter.

If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-5 below, the connection between your PC and the AP has been successfully established.

Figure 3-5

192 . 168 . 40 . 10

Pinging 192.168.40.252 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 192.168.40.252: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64 Reply from 192.168.40.252: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64 Reply from 192.168.40.252: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64 Reply from 192.168.40.252: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

Ping statistics for 192.168.40.252: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms

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If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-6 below, it means that your PC has not connected to the AP.

Figure 3-6

Please check following these steps: a) Check to see if your PC and the AP are right connected. The LED of LAN port which

you link to on the device and the LED on your PC’s adapter should be lit up.

b) Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC is configured correctly. If the AP’s IP address is

192.168.40.252, your PC’s IP address must be within the range of 192.168.40.1 ~

192.168.40.250.

3.2 Quick Setup

With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the DA2155-V1. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address

http://192.168.40.252 in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-7 Login to the AP

Pinging 192.168.40.252 with 32 bytes of data:

Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out.

Ping statistics for 192.168.40.252: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),

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After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-8. Enter admin for the User Name and Password (both in lower case letters). Then click OK or press Enter.

Figure 3-8 Login Windows

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Note: If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been

set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

2. After successfully logging in, the Quick Setup page will display. Click Next to continue.

Figure 3-9 Quick Setup

3. The Operation Mode page will appear then, shown in Figure 3-10. The DA2155-V1 supports up

to five operation modes.

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Figure 3-10 Operation Mode

a) In Access Point mode (typical for Legrand), the product will act as a wireless central hub for

your wireless LAN clients, giving a wireless extension for your current wired network.

b) In Multi-SSID mode, the product can be assigned up to four SSIDs to work with your VLAN.

c) In Repeater(Range Extender) mode, the product can extend the coverage of another

wireless Access Point or Router. The universal repeater mode is for the wireless Access Point or Router which does not support WDS function.

d) In Bridge with AP mode, the product can wirelessly connect two or more remote LANs

together.

e) In Client mode, the product will act as a wireless adapter to connect your wired devices (e.g.

PC, Xbox, PS3, etc. ) to a wireless network.

4. Select the operation mode based on your need.

A. When you choose Access Point mode, the Wireless Settings page will be shown in Figure

3-11.

Figure 3-11 Wireless Settings - Access Point mode

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1) Create an easy-to-remember name for your wireless network, write it into Wireless Network Name(SSID). Notice the default SSID is Legrand_ followed by the last six digits of the DA2155-V1’s MAC address.

2) Select Most Secure (WPA/WPA2-PSK) encryption mode and enter a password below to prevent unauthorized access to your AP (the default pw is the WPS pin# on the product label).

3) Click Next, you will then come to Network Settings page for further configuration.

B. If you chose Multi-SSID operation mode, the Wireless Settings page will be shown as in

Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12 Wireless Settings – Multi-SSID mode

You are suggested to implement Multi-SSID function with a switch that supports Tag VLAN feature. For advanced configuration of this step, please refer to explanations of this mode in 4.7.1

Wireless Settings.

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C. If you chose Repeater(Range Extender) operation mode, the Wireless Settings page will be

as shown in Figure 3-13.

Figure 3-13 Wireless Settings – Repeater(Range Extender) mode

1) Select the Repeater Mode, for example Universal Repeater.

2) Click Survey, then the window displaying a list of available SSIDs will appear in Figure 3-14.

Figure 3-14 AP List

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3) Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router or WISP, and click Connect in the corresponding row. You will then return to the previous page.

4) Select the security mode and enter the password that is the same as on your router or access point in Figure 3-13.

5) Click Next, you will then come to Network Settings page for further configuration.

D. If you chose Bridge with AP operation mode, the Wireless Settings page will be shown as in

Figure 3-15.

Figure 3-15 Wireless Settings – Bridge with AP mode

1) Click Survey, then the window displaying a list of available SSIDs will appear as in Figure 3-14.

2) Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router or WISP, and click Connect in the corresponding row. You will then return to the page shown in Figure 3-15.

3) Select the security mode and enter the password that is the same as on your router or access point.

4) Click Next in Figure 3-15, then the page below (Figure 3-16) will appear. You can name the bridge AP in Local Wireless Name. With Use the same security settings for the local wireless network as the root AP selected, the security settings of the wireless network will be the same with the root AP.

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Figure 3-16

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Note: If you do not select “Use the same security settings for the local wireless

network as the root AP”, the page below will be shown and you can then separately configure the security settings for the local wireless network.

When the Wireless Security Mode in this page and in Figure 3-15 are both chosen Secure(WEP), the security settings of the local wireless network will/shall keep the same

with the root AP.

5) Click Next in Figure 3-16, and you will come to Network Settings page for further configuration.

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E. If you chose Client operation mode, the Wireless Settings page will be shown as in Figure

3-17.

Figure 3-17 Wireless Settings –Client mode

1) Click Survey and a window displaying a list of available SSIDs will appear as in Figure 3-14.

2) Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router or WISP, and click Connect in the corresponding row. You will then return to the page shown in Figure 3-17.

3) Select the security mode and enter the password that is the same as on the root AP.

4) Click Next, you will then come to Network Settings page for further configuration.

5. When you have configured Wireless Settings in step 4, The Network Settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-18. It is recommended that you keep the default settings on this page.

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Figure 3-18 Network Settings

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Note:

1. These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to Section 4.7 Wireless.

2. To change to another mode, please refer to T3 in Troubleshooting to assign a static IP address 192.168.40.100 for your computer first before logging in the management page.

6. Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page (Access Point mode shown) for example.

 Because something has changed in the configuration, you will see the Finish page as shown in

Figure 3-19. Check your settings and click Save to save your settings for future reference.

Figure 3-19 Quick Setup – Finish

Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to take effect and finish the Quick

Setup. Wait until the device restarts successfully.

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Figure 3-20 Quick Setup – Finish

 If you don’t make any configuration changes, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure

3-21. Check your settings and click Save to save your settings for future reference. Click the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup.

Figure 3-21 Quick Setup – Finish

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4.0 Configure the Device

This Chapter describes how to configure your Access Point via the web-based management page. The DA2155-V1 is easy to configure and manage with the web-based (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera or Chrome) management function, which can be launched on any windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser.

4.1 Login

Open your web browser. Type in IP address http://192.168.40.252in the address field of web browser and press Enter.

Figure 4-1 Login to the AP

Enter admin for the User Name and Password (both in lower case letters) in Figure 4-2 below. Then click OK or press Enter.

Figure 4-2 Login Windows

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Note: If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set

to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

After a successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are six main menus on the leftmost column of the web-based management page: Status, WPS, Network, Wireless, DHCP and System Tools. Submenus will be available after clicking one of the main menus. On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page.

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4.2 Status

Selecting Status will enable you to view the AP’s current status and configuration, all of which is readonly.

Figure 4-3 Device Status

 Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version of the AP.  Hardware Version - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP

 Wired - This field displays the current settings or information for the Network, including the MAC

address, IP address and Subnet Mask.

 Wireless - This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including

Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address.

 Traffic Statistics - This field displays the AP's traffic statistics.  System Up Time - This filed displays the run time of the AP since it’s powered on or reset.

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Note: If you select Client mode in Figure 4-19, the wireless status in Figure 4-3 will change,

similar to the figure below:

4.3 Quick Setup

Please refer to Section 3.2 Quick Setup for more details.

4.4 Operation Mode

The Operation Mode option allows you to change the operation mode for your AP, shown in Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4 Operation Mode

a) In Access Point mode (typical for Legrand), the product will act as a wireless central hub for

your wireless LAN clients, giving a wireless extension for your current wired network.

b) In Multi-SSID mode, the product can be assigned up to four SSIDs to work with your VLAN.

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c) In Repeater (Range Extender) mode, the product can extend the coverage of another

wireless Access Point or Router. The universal repeater mode is for the wireless Access Point or Router which does not support WDS function.

d) In Bridge with AP mode, the product can wirelessly connect two or more remote LANs

together.

e) In Client mode, the product will act as a wireless adapter to connect your wired devices (e.g.

PC, Xbox, PS3, etc. ) to a wireless network.

Select the operation mode based on your need, then click the Save button. If the mode is changed, the Note Dialog will appear, shown as below. Click OK.

4.5 WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section

will guide you in adding a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by using this function. The WPS function is only available when the Operation Mode is set to Access Point or Multi-SSID (Access Point mode is used below for the example). Select menu “WPS” and you will see the next screen shown in Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5 WPS

 WPS Status - To enable or disable the WPS function here.  Current PIN - The current value of the device's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the

device can be found on the product label (it is also the default password for security).

 Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the device to its default.  Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the device's PIN.

You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.

 Disable Router’s PIN - WPS external register of entering the device’s PIN can be disabled or

enabled manually. If the device receives multiple failed attempts to authenticate an external Register, this function will be disabled automatically.

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 Add Device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this button.

To add a new device:

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and device using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.

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Note:

To build a successful connection by WPS, you need to do the corresponding

configuration of the new device for WPS functionality.

Below is an example of configuration of a Wireless Adapter. I. By PBC

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method, you can add it to the network by PBC with the following two methods.

Method One:

Step 1: Press the WPS button on the front panel of the device.

Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds.

Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click OK to complete the WPS configuration.

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