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NetComm NP725 User Manual

NP725 - Wireless Access Point
NP725 User Guide www.netcomm.com.au
User Guide
Table of Contents
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Features ........................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Deployment Topology Examples...............................................................................................................2
2.1 Package Contents .. ... .. ................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Hardware ...................................................................................................................................................3
2.3 System Requirement and Preparation......................... .. ................................. .. ... .. ... ..................................5
3.1 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection ...................................................................................................6
3.2 Basic Configuration...................................................................................................................................7
4.1 System .....................................................................................................................................................20
4.1.1 System Information.............................................................................. ...........................................................20
4.1.2 Network Settings .............................................................................................................................................23
4.1.3 Management Services............................................................. .........................................................................24
4.2 AP............................................................................................................................................................25
4.2.1 Virtual AP Overview............................................. ............................ ......................... ......................................25
4.2.2 General Settings...............................................................................................................................................28
4.2.3 VAP Configuration...........................................................................................................................................29
4.2.4 Security Settings..............................................................................................................................................30
4.2.5 Advanced W ire le ss Setti ngs......... ....... .... ....... ... ....... ....... .... ....... .... ....... .... ....... ....... ... ........ ... ...........................33
4.2.6 Access Control Settings................................................................................................................................... 34
4.3 WDS ........................................................................................................................................................37
4.3.1 WDS Link Overview.......................................................................................................................................37
4.3.2 WDS Link Settings..........................................................................................................................................38
4.4 Utilities ....................................................................................................................................................39
4.4.1 Change Password.............................................................................................................................................39
4.4.2 Configuration Save / Restore................................................................ ...........................................................40
4.4.3 System Upgrade............................................. .................................................................... ..............................41
4.4.4 Reboot..............................................................................................................................................................42
4.5 Status .......................................................................................................................................................43
4.5.1 System Overview.............................................................................................................................................43
4.5.2 Associated Client Sta t us..................................................................................................................................45
4.5.3 WDS List Status..............................................................................................................................................46
4.5.4 Event Log ........................................................................................................................................................47
4.6 Online Help..............................................................................................................................................48
4.7 Legal & Regulatory Information .............................................................................................................48

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

This manual is written to assist system integrators, field engineers and network adm inistrators in setting set up NetComm NP725 Access Points in their network environments. It contains step by step procedures and pictures to guide users with basic network system knowledge to complete the installation.
NP725 is a Multi-Mode Access Point, specially designed for connecting wireless networks for wider coverage. NP725 provides features of Access Point (AP) and Wireless Distribution System (WDS) simultaneously. In the Access Point mode, it supports up to eight Virtual Access Points (VAPs) which could provide service in different levels and much securer network. NP725 Access Point also supports the most popular wireless authentication and encryption standards which make flexible security policy possible by taking adva ntage of these V irtual Access Points. Thus, there is an independent rule setting for each Virtual Access Point that can be defined to meet the actual requirements. In the Wireless Distribution System mode, it supports point-to-point or point-to-multipoint topology, which could widely extend the wireless coverage.

1.2 Product Features

High Speed IEEE 802.11g and Backward Compatible with 802.11b IEEE 802.11b / g + WDS (Bridge & Repeater, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multiple-Point) Dual IEEE 802.3af (PoE) Compliant with Link Failover Multiple ESSIDs Capability WDS for Extending Wireless Coverage Supporting QoS & 802.11e WMM Multiple Virtual APs & Capability of Client Isolation Business-class WLAN Security & Client Authentications Multiple Administratio n Interfaces for Network Management Dual-PoE with Link Failover Antenna Diversity & detachable Antenna IP50 Compliant
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1.3 Deployment Topology Examples

Chapter 1. Introduction
The above deployment scenario illustrates a deployment example using three access points, AP-1, AP-2 and AP-3.
Three NP725s construct a network with wired and wireless segments. The AP-2 plays the role as a wireless bridge. All machines share the same DHCP server 192.168.1.1.
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Chapter 2. System Overview

Chapter 2. System Overview

2.1 Package Contents

The standard package of NP725 includes:
y NP725 x 1 y CD-ROM with product User Manual x 1 y Console Cable DB9 Female to DB9 Male x 1 y Straight through Ethernet Cable x 1 y Power Adapter 12V, 1.5A x 1 y 2dBi Antenna x 2 y Mounting Kit x 1 y Ground Cable x 1
Note: It is recommended to keep the original packing materials in case of product service requirements. Any returned product should be packed according to its original package content, together with its relevant packing materials used for protecting the equipment from damage during delivery.

2.2 Hardware

On the top panel of the product, there are four LEDs that are used to indicate the system power, WLAN status , and the link status of the two PoE Fast Ethernet ports. On the front panel, there are one power socket, one reset button, two PoE LAN ports and one console port. The antenna is installed on the rear panel.
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Rear Panel
Power Socket: Connects to the power adapter provided.
RESET Button
o Press the button to restart the system. o Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to reset the system to factory default and restart the system.
LAN 1 / LAN2:
o The LAN ports are used for connecting with wired networks. These two ports also support Power over
Ethernet (PoE).
Console:
o The serial cable attaches here. Administrators can obtain IP address information of Ethernet ports
from the console port.
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Antenna Connector: The antenna attaches here. NP725 supports 1 RF interface and 2 SMA connectors for
antenna connection.
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Top Panel
LED:
Power: ON indicates that power is on and OFF indicates that power is off.  LAN1/LAN2: OFF indicates no connection, ON indicates connection and BLINKING indicates transmitting
data.
WLAN: ON indicates system is ready.

2.3 System Requirement and Preparation

Preparations
A computer is needed to configure NP725 via its web management interface. After completing hardware installation, the administrator can configure the NP725 via web browser with JavaScript enabled, such as Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer version 6.0 and the above.
The default LAN IP address of NP725 is listed as following:
IP Address: 192.168.25.1 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
If the IP address of the administrator’s PC is not assigned via DHCP, then a static IP address assigned to the administrator’s computer within the same subnet as NP725 is needed. The following listed Address as examples:
IP Address: 192.168.25.100 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Note: Please refer to LEDs of the switch hub to verify the wired connection of both sides. After NP725's network configuration completes, please switch back the original settings to fit the real network environment.
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Chapter 3. Installation

Chapter 3. Installation

3.1 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection

Please follow the steps below to install the hardware of NP725.
1. Locate the wireless LAN access point at the best location. The best location for NP725 is usually at the center of a wireless network.
2. Connect the wireless LAN access point to your other network equipment. Connect an Ethernet cable to the NP725’s LAN port and connect the other end of the cable to a switch, a router, or a hub. The access point will be connected to your existing wired LAN network.
3. There are two options to supply power to NP725.
1) Connect the DC power adapter to the power socket. Please note that using a different adapter may damage the product.
2) Connect a PoE capable device (switch or PSE) to the LAN port.
Now, the Hardware Installation has been completed.
Note:
1. Please refer to LEDs of the switch/hub to verify the wired connection of both sides.
2. Dual LAN ports can be used for power failover, but there could be a problem with dual data links in the same LAN
environment, unless appropriate Layer 2 STP configuration has been made for the entire network. Please refer to 4.1.2 Network Settings (Layer 2 STP) for more information.
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3.2 Basic Configuration

NP725 provides the web management interface for configuration. After completing hardware installation, the administrator can configure the NP725 via web browsers with JavaScript enabled, such as Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer version 6.0 and the above.
The default LAN IP address of NP725 is listed as follows:
IP Address: 192.168.25.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
If the IP address of the administrator’s PC is not assigned via DHCP within the same subnet as NP725’s, then a static IP address assigned to the administrator’s computer within the same subnet as NP725’s is needed. The following IP address is listed as an example:
IP Address: 192.168.25.100 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Once NP725 has been connected, the Administrator Login Page will appear. Enter “admin” for both the default user name and password in the User name and Password fields, and then click the OK button to log in.
User name: admin Password: admin
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After successfully logging into NP725, the System Overview page of the web management interface will appear. To logout, simply click the Logout icon on the upper right corner of the interface to return to the Administrator Login Page.
Change Password:
1) Change administrator's password by clicking on the Utilities menu item.
2) Select Admin Password from submenu item.
3) Enter new password. Supply new password with length less than 30 characters, and then click on Apply to
confirm the change.
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Configure AP Settings
1) Click on th e AP menu item. Select General submenu.
2) Determine the Band and Channel
Select preferred Band and Channel for the wireless connection. For example, band is selected to
802.11b+802.11g and channel to 6.
Check VAP Profile Settings
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1) Select VAP Configuration submenu to configure.
2) Administrator can enable or disable specific VAP from the drop down list of “Profile Name”.
NP725 supports up to 8 virtual APs.
Note: To configure the rest of the profiles, please follow the same steps as illustrated for VAP-1.
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Check AP Status
After finishing the settings, the enabled virtual AP should appear in the virtual AP list showing enabled stat e.
Choose Security Type
1) Select AP menu.
2) Select Security submenu to continue.
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Change Security Type to WEP If WEP is preferred, supply the desired Authentication, key length, format, index and values. See the screen as an example.
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Change Security Type to 802.1X If 802.1X authentication is preferred, supply the desired WEP key length and the corresponding settings of RADIUS server.
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Change Security Type to WPA-PSK If WPA-PSK is preferred, supply the desired pre-shared key and cipher type.
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Change Security Type to WPA-Radius If WPA-Radius is preferred, supply the cipher type and the corresponding settings of RADIUS server
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