LevelOne WAP-6110 User Manual

LevelOne

WAP-6110

300Mbps Wireless PoE Access Point

User’s Manual

Table of Contents

1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 5

Features ................................................................................................................................................... 5

Device Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 5

Using this Document ............................................................................................................................... 6

Notational conventions................................................................................................................. 6

Typographical conventions .......................................................................................................... 6

Special messages ........................................................................................................................ 6

2 Getting to know the device .............................................................................. 7

Computer / System requirements .......................................................................................................... 7

Package Contents ................................................................................................................................... 7

LED meanings & activations ................................................................................................................... 8

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................... 8

Rear and Right Panel and bottom Side ...................................................................................... 9

3 Computer configurations under different OS, to obtain IP address

automatically .................................................................................................. 11

For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP ................................................................................................... 11

For Windows Vista-32/64 ...................................................................................................................... 14

For Windows 7-32/64 ............................................................................................................................ 18

For Windows 8-32/64 ............................................................................................................................ 22

4 Connecting your device ................................................................................. 27

Connecting the Hardware ..................................................................................................................... 27

Using WISP (Wireless ISP) .................................................................................................................. 28

Using PoE (Power over Ethernet) ........................................................................................................ 29

Using AP (Access Point) ....................................................................................................................... 30

Wireless Connection ............................................................................................................................. 31

5 What the Internet/WAN access of your own Network now is ....................... 33

Internet/WAN access is the DHCP client ............................................................................................. 35

Internet/WAN access is the Static IP ................................................................................................... 36

Internet/WAN access is the PPPoE client ........................................................................................... 38

6 Getting Started with the Web pages.............................................................. 39

Accessing the Web pages .................................................................................................................... 39

Testing your Setup ................................................................................................................................ 41

Default device settings .......................................................................................................................... 41

7 Wireless Network ........................................................................................... 43

Basic Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 43

Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................................ 45

Security................................................................................................................................................... 46

WEP + Encryption Key .............................................................................................................. 49

WEP + Use 802.1x Authentication............................................................................................ 51

WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed + Personal (Pre-Shared Key) ....................................................... 53

WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed + Enterprise (RADIUS) ................................................................. 54

Access Control ....................................................................................................................................... 56

Allow Listed ................................................................................................................................. 56

Deny Listed ................................................................................................................................. 58

WDS settings ......................................................................................................................................... 59

Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution System) only ............................................................... 60

Configure AP (Access Point) + WDS (Wireless Distribution System) .................................... 65

Site Survey ............................................................................................................................................. 70

Configure Wireless client + Site Survey ................................................................................... 71

Configure Wireless ISP + Site Survey ...................................................................................... 75

WPS ....................................................................................................................................................... 79

Introduction of WPS ................................................................................................................... 80

Supported WPS features ........................................................................................................... 81

AP mode ..................................................................................................................................... 81

AP as Enrollee ............................................................................................................................ 81

AP as Registrar .......................................................................................................................... 81

AP as Proxy ................................................................................................................................ 81

Infrastructure-Client mode ......................................................................................................... 82

Instructions of AP’s and Client’s operations ............................................................................. 82

Wireless Basic Settings page .................................................................................................... 83

Operations of AP - AP being an enrollee ............................................................................................. 84

Operations of AP - AP being a registrar............................................................................................... 98

AP mode ..................................................................................................................................... 98

Push Button method ................................................................................................................ 102

8 LAN Interface ............................................................................................... 106

LAN Interface Setup ............................................................................................................................ 106

Changing the LAN IP address and subnet mask .............................................................................. 108

Show Client .......................................................................................................................................... 110

9 Status............................................................................................................ 111

10 Statistics ....................................................................................................... 112

11 Log ................................................................................................................ 113

System Log .......................................................................................................................................... 113

12 Firmware Update.......................................................................................... 115

About firmware versions ..................................................................................................................... 115

Manually updating firmware ................................................................................................................ 115

13 Save/Reload Settings .................................................................................. 117

Save Settings to File............................................................................................................................ 117

Load Settings from File ....................................................................................................................... 119

Resetting to Defaults ........................................................................................................................... 121

14 Password ...................................................................................................... 124

Setting your username and password ............................................................................................... 124

15 Logout ........................................................................................................... 126

Logout ................................................................................................................................................... 126

A Configuring your Computers ........................................................................ 127

Configuring Ethernet PCs ................................................................................................................... 127

Before you begin ...................................................................................................................... 127

Windows® XP PCs .................................................................................................................. 127

Windows 2000 PCs .................................................................................................................. 127

Windows Me PCs ..................................................................................................................... 129

Windows 95, 98 PCs................................................................................................................ 129

Windows NT 4.0 workstations ................................................................................................. 130

Assigning static Internet information to your PCs .................................................................. 131

B IP Addresses, Network Masks, and Subnets .............................................. 133

IP Addresses ........................................................................................................................................ 133

Structure of an IP address ....................................................................................................... 133

Network classes ....................................................................................................................... 133

Subnet masks ...................................................................................................................................... 134

C UPnP Control Point Software on Windows ME/XP .................................... 136

UPnP Control Point Software on Windows ME................................................................................. 136

UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP with Firewall ........................................................... 137

SSDP requirements ................................................................................................................. 137

D Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 140

Troubleshooting Suggestions ............................................................................................................. 140

Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities ................................................................................................ 142

ping ............................................................................................................................................ 142

nslookup .................................................................................................................................... 142

E Glossary ....................................................................................................... 144

1 Introduction

Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Wireless Gateway. You will now be able to access the Internet using your high-speed xDSL/Cable modem connection.

This User Guide will show you how to connect your Wireless Gateway, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of your new product.

Features

The list below contains the main features of the device and may be useful to users with knowledge of networking protocols. If you are not an experienced user, the chapters throughout this guide will provide you with enough information to get the most out of your device.

Features include:  10/100Base-T Ethernet Wireless APto provide Internet

connectivity to all computers on your LAN

 Network address translation (NAT) functions to provide

security for your LAN

 Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP

Client

 Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP,

and IP

 Supports remote software upgrades  User-friendly configuration program accessed via a web

browser

 User-friendly configuration program accessed via

EasySetup program

The Wireless Gateway has the internal Ethernet switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network via an RJ-45 interface, with LAN connectivity for both the Wireless Gateway and a co-located PC or other Ethernet-based device.

Device Requirements

In order to use the Wireless Gateway, you must have the following:

 One RJ-45 Broadband Internet connection via cable

modem or xDSL modem

 Instructions from your ISP on what type of Internet access

you will be using, and the addresses needed to set up access

 One or more computers each containing an Ethernet card

(10Base-T/100Base-T network interface card (NIC))

 TCP/IP protocol for each PC

Note

You do not need to use a hub or switch in order to connect more than one Ethernet PC to your device. Instead, you can connect up to four Ethernet PCs directly to your device using the ports labeled Ethernet on the rear panel.

Note

Provides clarifying or non-essential information on the current topic.

Definition

Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.

WARNING

Provides messages of high importance, including messages relating to personal safety or system integrity.

 For system configuration using the supplied

a. web-based program: a web browser such as Internet Explorer v4 or later, or Netscape v4 or later. Note that version 4 of each browser is the minimum version requirement – for optimum display quality, use Internet Explorer v5, or Netscape v6.1 b. EasySetup program: Graphical User Interface

Using this Document

Notational conventions

 Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text

and also in the glossary.

 For brevity, the Wireless Gateway is referred to as “the device”.  The term LAN refers to a group of Ethernet-connected

computers at one site.

Typographical conventions

 Italic text is used for items you select from menus and drop-

down lists and the names of displayed web pages.

 Bold text is used for text strings that you type when prompted

by the program, and to emphasize important points.

Special messages

This document uses the following icons to draw your attention to specific instructions or explanations.

2 Getting to know the device

Computer / System requirements

 1. Pentium 200MHZ processor or above  2. Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows

XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8

 3. 64MB of RAM or above  4. 25MB free disk space

Package Contents

1. WAP-6110

2. CD-ROM With User Manual

3. Quick Installation Guide

4. Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)

5. Power Adapter

6. Detachable Antenna

Label

Color

Function

POWER

green

On: device is powered on Off: device is powered off

WLAN

green

On: WLAN link established and active Blink: Valid Wireless packet being transferred

WPS

green

Off: WPS link isn’t established and active Blink: Valid WPS packet being transferred

LAN

green

On: LAN link established and active Off: No LAN link

Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred

LED meanings & activations

Front Panel

The front panel contains lights called Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that indicate the status of the unit.

* Actual Front Panel and ANTENNA may vary depending on model.

Figure 1: Front Panel and LEDs

Rear and Right Panel and bottom Side

The rear and right panel and bottom side contains a Restore Defaults button, the ports for the unit's data and power

connections.

* Actual Rear Panel and ANTENNA may vary depending on model.

Figure 2: Rear Panel Connections

* Actual button may vary depending on model.

Figure 3: Right Panel Connections

* Actual button may vary depending on model.

Label

Function

ANTENNA

2 detachable ANTENNA

ON/OFF SWITCH

Power on/off the device POWER

Connects to the supplied power adaptor

LAN

Connects the device via LAN Ethernet

WPS

Press this button for at least 3 full seconds and the WPS LED will flash to start WPS. Now go to the wireless adapter or device and press its WPS button. Make sure to press the button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after pressing the AP's WPS button.

RESET

Reset button. RESET the 802.11n WLAN AP to its default settings.

Press this button for at least 6 full seconds to RESET device to its default settings.

3 Computer configurations under different OS,

to obtain IP address automatically

Before starting the 802.11n WLAN AP configuration, please kindly configure the PC computer as below, to have automatic IP address / DNS Server.

For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP

1. Click on "Start" -> "Control Panel" (in Classic View). In the Control Panel, double click on "Network Connections" to continue.

2. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click "Properties".

3. Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".

4. Check "Use the following IP address", configure IP address to "192.168.1.100", Subnet mask to "255.255.255.0" and check “Use the following DNS server addresses” then click on "OK" to continue.

5. Click "Show icon in notification area when connected" (see screen image in 3. above) then Click on "OK" to complete the setup procedures.

For Windows Vista-32/64

1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “View network status and tasks”.

2. In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage network connections” to continue.

3. Single RIGHT click on "Wireless Network Connection", then click "Properties".

4. The screen will display the information "User Account Control" and click "Continue" to continue.

5. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

6. Check "Use the following IP address", configure IP address to "192.168.1.100", Subnet mask to "255.255.255.0" and check “Use the following DNS

server addresses” then click on "OK" to continue.

For Windows 7-32/64

1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Category View) -> “View network status and tasks”.

2. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue.

3. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”.

4. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

5. Check "Use the following IP address", configure IP address to "192.168.1.100", Subnet mask to "255.255.255.0" and check “Use the following DNS

server addresses” then click on "OK" to continue.

For Windows 8-32/64

1. Move the mouse or tap to the upper right corner and click

on “Settings”.

2. Click on “Control Panel”.

3. Click on “View network status and tasks”.

4. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter

settings” to continue.

5. Single RIGHT click on “Ethernet", then click "Properties".

6. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".

7. Check "Use the following IP address", configure IP address to "192.168.1.100", Subnet mask to "255.255.255.0" and check “Use the following DNS

server addresses” then click on "OK" to continue.

WARNING

Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include your computer(s), your LAN hub/switch (if applicable), and the Wireless Gateway.

4 Connecting your device

This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the Wireless Gateway to a computer or LAN and to the Internet.

In addition to configuring the device, you need to configure the Internet properties of your computer(s). For more details, see the following sections:

 Configuring Ethernet PCs This chapter assumes that you have already established a

DSL/Cable service with your Internet service provider (ISP). These instructions provide a basic configuration that should be compatible with your home or small office network setup. Refer to the subsequent chapters for additional configuration instructions.

Connecting the Hardware

This section describes how to connect the device to the wall phone port, the power outlet and your computer(s) or network.

The diagram below illustrates the hardware connections. The layout of the ports on your device may vary from the layout shown. Refer to the steps that follow for specific instructions.

Using WISP (Wireless ISP)

The Wireless Access Point supports WISP (Wireless ISP). To use WISP:

Figure 4: Overview of Hardware Connections

Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to LAN Port Connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable from your PC's

Ethernet port to the 802.11n WLAN AP's LAN Port. Step 2. Attach the power connector

Connect the power adapter to the power inlet “POWER” of

the 802.11n WLAN AP and turn the power switch “ON/OFF SWITCH” of your 802.11n WLAN AP on.

* Actual ANTENNA may vary depending on model

Using PoE (Power over Ethernet)

The Wireless Access Point supports PoE (Power over Ethernet). To use PoE:

Step 1. Do not connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point.

Step 2. Connect one end of a standard (category 5) LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the Wireless Access Point.

Step 3. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the powered Ethernet port on a suitable PoE Adapter.

Step 4. Connect the unpowered Ethernet port on the PoE adapter to your Hub or switch.

Step 5. Connect the power supply to the PoE adapter and power up.

Step 6. Check the LEDs on the Wireless Access Point to see it is drawing power via the Ethernet connection.

Using AP (Access Point)

The Wireless Access Point supports AP (Access Point). To use AP:

Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to LAN Port Connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable from

xDSL/Cable Modem’s LAN port to the 802.11n WLAN AP's

LAN Port. Step 2. Attach the power connector

Connect the power adapter to the power inlet “POWER” of the 802.11n WLAN AP and turn the power switch “ON/OFF

SWITCH” of your 802.11n WLAN AP on.

* Actual ANTENNA may vary depending on model

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