LEGRAND N-WAP User Manual
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N-WAP
802.11n Wireless Access Point
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Copyright
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equip-ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the inter-ference at his own expense.
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FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use
only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
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.
CE mark Warning
The is a class B device, In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
WEEE Warning
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presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of
electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out
wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to
collect such WEEE separately.
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Revision
User’s Manual for 802.11n Wirele ss Access Point:
Model: N-WAP
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Rev: 1.0 (2011, July)
Part No. EM-N-WAP_v1
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T A BLE OF C ONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................7
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Package Content............................................................................................................................ 7
Physical Details.............................................................................................................................. 7
Physical Interface & Button....................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Preparations & Installation..................................................................................................9
Physical Installation Requirement................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 3 Network Settings ................................................................................................................11
Configuring and monitoring your Access Point from web browser........................................11
Overview on the web interface of Access Point.......................................................................11
Manipulation of Access Point via web browser........................................................................11
Starting Setup in Web UI......................................................................................................... 13
Network Operation Mode........................................................................................................ 16
LAN Interface Setup................................................................................................................ 17
WAN Interface Setup.............................................................................................................. 18
Chapter 4 Firewall ................................................................................................................................27
Port Filtering............................................................................................................................ 27
IP Filtering............................................................................................................................... 28
MAC Filtering.......................................................................................................................... 30
Port Forwarding ...................................................................................................................... 30
URL Filtering........................................................................................................................... 32
DMZ ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Chapter 5 Wireless Settings................................................................................................................35
Basic Settings......................................................................................................................... 35
Multiple APs............................................................................................................................ 38
VLAN Settings......................................................................................................................... 40
Advanced Settings.................................................................................................................. 41
Security Setup......................................................................................................................... 43
Access Control........................................................................................................................ 47
WDS Settings.......................................................................................................................... 47
Site Survey.............................................................................................................................. 48
WPS Settings.......................................................................................................................... 48
Wireless Schedule.................................................................................................................. 51
Chapter 6 Management........................................................................................................................52
Status...................................................................................................................................... 52
Statistics.................................................................................................................................. 52
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DDNS...................................................................................................................................... 53
Time Zone Setting................................................................................................................... 53
Denial-of-Service .................................................................................................................... 54
Log.......................................................................................................................................... 55
Upgrade Firmware.................................................................................................................. 56
Save / Reload Settings ........................................................................................................... 57
Password Setup...................................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 7 QoS ......................................................................................................................................59
Enable QoS............................................................................................................................. 59
QoS Rule Setting.................................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 8 Route Setup.........................................................................................................................61
Dynamic Route ....................................................................................................................... 61
Static Route............................................................................................................................. 61
Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions List.......................................................................... 64
Appendix B Access Point Sp ecifications (T BD)....................................................................... 65
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
Integrating the cutting edge of Internet Telephony and Access Point manufacturing experience,
LEGRAND now introduces the latest member of LEGRAND Wireless Access Point family: the N-WAP.
The N-WAP provides not only high-performance Access Point (AP) function for flexible wireless
communication.
With built-in IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network capability, the N-WAP allows any computer and
wireless enabled network client connect to it without additional cabling. The 802.11n wireless
capability gives users the highest speed of wireless experience ever. With an 802.11n compatible
wireless adapter installed in your PC, the files can be transferred at up to 300Mbps. The radio coverage
is also doubled to offer the high speed wireless connection even in a wide space of your office or
house.
To secure the wireless communication, the N-WAP supports most up-to-date encryption: WEP,
WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. In addition, the N-WAP supports WPS configuration with PBC/PIN type
for users to connect to a secured wireless network easily.
Product Features
IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless standard compliant
Multi-mode: AP, Client, Router Mode
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK and 802.1x encryption
Package Content
The contents of your product should contain the following items:
802.11n Wireless Access Point
Power adapter
Quick Installation Guide
User’s Manual CD
RJ-45 cable x1
Physical Details
The following figure illustrates the each panel of N-WAP
Front Panel of N-WAP
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Rear Panel of N-WAP
Physical Interface & Button
Front Panel LED Indicators
Rear Panel Indicators
ÍNote
1. Machine LAN port default IP is http://192.168.1.254
. Press RESET
button on front panel over 5 seconds will reset the Access Point to
factory default value.
2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in package will
cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
LED Color State Descriptions
PWR
Blue
ON
Off
Access Point is power ON
Access Point is power Off
LAN
Yellow
ON
Flashing
Off
LAN is connected successfully
Data is transmitting
Ethernet not connected to PC
WPS
Red
ON
Off
WPS Active
WPS Not Active
Reset Button
Pressing over 5 seconds to reset to the factory default setting
LAN
RJ-45 connector, to maintain the existing network structure,
connected directly to the PC through straight CAT-5 cable
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Chapter 2
Preparations & Installation
Physical Installation Requirement
This chapter illustrates basic installation of Wireless Access Point (“Access Point” in the following
term)
Network cables. Use standard 10/100Base-TX netwo rk (UTP) cables with RJ-45
connectors.
TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem
Administration Interface
LEGRAND Access Point provides GUI (Web based, Graphical User Interface) and utility for machine
management and administration.
Web configuration access
You will connect to Access Point via your web browser automatically. Access Point will prompt for logon
username / password, please enter: admin / admin to continue machine administration.
Access Point will prompt for logon username/password, please enter: admin / admin to continue
machine administration.
The default IP address of LAN port is 192.168.1.254. You also could open your web browser , and inse rt
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http://192.168.1.254 in the address bar of your web browser to logon Access Point web configuration
page.
To start Access Point web configuration, you must have one of these web browsers installed on
computer for management
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.00 or higher with Java support
ÍNote
Please locate your PC in the same network segment
(192.168.1.x) of Router. If you’re not familiar with TCP/IP,
please refer to related chapter on user’s manual CD or consult
your network administrator for proper network
configurations.
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Chapter 3
Network Settings
Configuring and monitoring your Access Point from web
browser
The Access Point integrates a web-b ased graphical user interface that can cover most configurations
and machine status monitoring. Via standard web browser, you can configure and check machine
status from anywhere around the world.
Overview on the web interface of Access Point
With web graphical user interface, you may have:
More comprehensive setting feels than traditional command line interface.
Provides user input data fields, check boxes, and for changing machine configuration settings
Displays machine running configuration
To start Access Point web configuration, you must have one of these web browsers installed on
computer for management
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.00 or higher with Java support
Manipulation of Access Point via web browser
Log on Access Point via web browser
After TCP/IP configurations on your PC, you may now open your web browser, and input
http://192.168.1.254
(Default LAN port IP address) to logon Access Point web configuration page.
The Access Point will prompt for logon username/password: admin / admin
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Access Point login prompt screen
When users login the web page, users can see the general information like company…etc in this main
page.
Access Point main page
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Starting Setup in Web UI
It is easy to configure and manage the AP/ Router with web browser. After successfully login, you can
click Setup Wizard to quickly configure your AP/ Router.
AP Mode
Step 1. Set Wireless Network Name (SSID), and then click Next>>.
Step 2. Select Wireless Security Mode.
Step 3. Click the Finished button. You will then see the Finish page as shown below.
The AP will reboot automatically to make your wireless configuration to t ake ef fect and finish the Setup.
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Client Mode
Step 1. Set Wireless Network Name, or click Site Survey to scan the nearby AP.
Step 2. Select Wireless Security Mode.
Step 3. Click the Finished button. You will then see the Finish page as shown below.
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The AP will reboot automatically to make your wireless configuration to t ake ef fect and finish the Setup.
Router Mode
Step 1. Select the WAN Access Type.
Step 2. Enter the information for the selected WAN Access T ype, and then click Next. If your access
type is DHCP Client, then you can get the IP address from the ISP, so you do not need to
enter the information like other modes. For other modes, please refer to the section WAN
Interface Setup.
Step 3. Click the Finished button. You will then see the Finish page as shown below.
The AP will reboot automatically to make your wireless configuration to t ake ef fect and finish the Setup.
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Network Operation Mode
You can setup different modes to WAN and LAN interface for NAT, Bridging and Wireless ISP function.
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LAN Interface Setup
This page is used to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LA N port of
your Gateway. Here you may change the setting for IP address, subnet mask, DHCP, etc..
AP
In this mode, all Ethernet ports are bridged together and NAT function
is disabled. All the LAN port related fun ction and fire wall are not
supported.
Client
In this mode, all Ethernet ports are bridged together and the wireless
client will connect to ISP access point. The NAT is enabled and PCs in
Ethernet ports share the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN. You
must set the wireless to client mode first and connect to the ISP AP in
Site-Survey page.
Router
In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via
ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT is enabled and your PC in LAN port
shares the same IP to ISP through WAN port. The connection type
can be setup in WAN page by using Static, DHCP Client, PPPOE,
PPTP or L2TP.
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WAN Interface Setup
Choose menu “TCP/IP Settings→WAN Interface”, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN
on the screen below when router mode is enabled.
LAN IP Address of the Access Point
IP Address
Default : 192.168.1.254
LAN mask of the Access Point
Subnet Mask
Default : 255.255.255.0
You can select Server or Disable. If you select Disable, the
DHCP service of LAN port is disabled.
DHCP Server
Default : Server
The first and last IP address that DHCP server a ssigns.
DHCP Client Range
Default : 192.168.1.100 – 192.168.1.200
It allows you reserve IP addresses, and assign the same IP
address to the network device with the specified MAC address
any time it requests an IP address
Static DHCP
Default : Disable
Set three alternatives Domain Name Server for LAN interface.
Domain Name
Default : Null
Spanning Tree Protocol. You can select Enable or Disable.
802.11d Spanning Tree
Default : Disable
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DHCP Client
Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.
Static IP
Connections which use static IP address assignment.
PPPoE
Connections which use PPPoE that requires a user
name and password.
PPTP
Connections which us e
a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
(PPTP) connection.
WAN Access Type
L2TP
Connections which use
a Layer2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
connection.
Attain DNS Automatically
Select to attain DNS automatically from your ISP.
Set DNS Manually
Select to specify your own preferred DNS Server IP address.
The DNS 2 or DNS 3 is optional. You can enter the secondary and the
third DNS Server’s IP address as an alternative of DNS 1.
Clone MAC Address
Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to
connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’ s MAC ad dre ss that
your ISP had originally connected your Internet to. Type in this section to
replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC addre ss of that PC.
Enable uPNP
Check to enable the uPNP function.
Enable IGMP Proxy
Check to enable the IGMP Proxy function.
Enable Ping Access on
WAN
Check to enable the Ping Access on WAN function.
Enable Web Server
Access on W AN
Check to enable the Web Server Access on WAN function.
Enable IPsec pass
through on VPN
connection
Check to enable the IPsec pass through on VPN connection
function.
Enable PPTP pass
through on VPN
connection
Check to enable the PPTP pass through on VPN connection
function.
Enable L2TP pass through
on VPN connection
Check to enable the L2TP pass throu gh on VPN connection function.
Enable IPv6 pass through
on VPN connection
Check to enable the IPv6 pass through on VPN connection function.
Apply Changes
After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button
to save the settings.
Reset
Click Reset to restore to default values.
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DHCP Client
If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose DHCP Client type, and the Router will
automatically obtain IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follows.
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Host Name
This option specifies the Host Name of the Router .
MTU Size The default MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value is 1492
Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size
unless required by your ISP.
Static IP
If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, then you have to setup the IP address, Subnet Mask,
Gateway and DNS setting. You can see the page as follows.
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