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NW-ER3

Wireless N POE Access Point

IEEE 802.11b/g/n

User’s Manual

Version 1.0

(October, 2010)

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Federal Communication Commission

Interference Statement

FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided

instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer

mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet)

during wireless modes of operation.

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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

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compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency

exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8

inches) during normal operation.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 1-11

only.

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R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment

and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their

conformity (R&TTE).

The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC

(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As

of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install

and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock

and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this

and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure

the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries Intended for Use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium,

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the

Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states:

Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not intended for use

None.

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C A T A L O G

Chapter I: Product Information ............................................................. 1

1-1 Product Introduction ....................................................................................... 1

1-2 Safety Information ........................................................................................... 2

1-3 System Requirements ...................................................................................... 3

1-4 Package Contents ............................................................................................. 4

1-5 Familiar with your new wireless access point ................................................. 5

Chapter II: System and Network Setup ................................................. 7

2-1 Installing the access point to your Network .................................................... 7

2-2 Connecting to wireless access point by web browser ..................................... 8

2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup ............................................................... 8

2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup .................................................................... 10

2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup ........................................................................ 12

2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup .................................................................... 14

2-2-5 Connecting to Web Management Interface ................................................... 17

2-3 View System Status and Information ............................................................ 19

2-4 Select an Operating Mode for Wireless Access Point .................................... 21

2-4-1 AP Mode ......................................................................................................... 23

2-4-1-1 Multiple ESSID ..................................................................................... 25

2-4-2 Station-Infrastructure ..................................................................................... 26

2-4-2-1 Wireless Site Survey ............................................................................ 29

2-4-3 AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode ...................................................................... 30

2-4-4 AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode ............................................................. 33

2-4-5 AP Bridge-WDS Mode ..................................................................................... 35

2-4-6 Universal Repeater ......................................................................................... 37

2-5 WPS Setting .................................................................................................... 40

2-6 Advanced Wireless Settings ........................................................................... 43

2-7 Wireless Security ........................................................................................... 46

2-7-1 Disable Security .............................................................................................. 48

2-7-2 WEP ................................................................................................................ 49

2-7-3 WPA Pre-shared Key ....................................................................................... 51

2-7-4 WPA RADIUS ................................................................................................... 53

2-7-5 802.1x Authentication .................................................................................... 55

2-8 Radius Server ................................................................................................. 57

2-9 MAC Filtering ................................................................................................. 60

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2-10 System Utilities ............................................................................................ 62

2-10-1 Change Password.......................................................................................... 62

2-10-2 IP Address of the Wireless Access Point ....................................................... 63

2-10-3 DHCP Server ................................................................................................. 65

Chapter III: Advanced Configuration ................................................... 67

3-1 Configuration Backup and Restore ................................................................ 67

3-2 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................... 68

3-3 System Reset .................................................................................................. 69

Chapter IV: Appendix ......................................................................... 70

4-1 Hardware Specification .................................................................................. 70

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 71

4-3 Glossary.......................................................................................................... 73

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Chapter I: Product Information

1-1 Product Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Wireless LAN POE Access Point! With this high cost-efficiency wireless access point, computers and wireless devices which are compatible with IEEE 802.11n can connect to existing wired Ethernet network via this wireless access point, at the speed of 300Mbps.

Easy install procedures allows any computer users to setup a network environment in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced users. Just follow the instructions given in this user manual, you can complete the setup procedure and release the power of this access point all by yourself!

Other features of this access point including:

 Comply with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network standards.  High speed wireless network, six times faster than conventional 802.11g

wireless network (up to 300Mbps).

 Allow wireless devices to connect to existing wired network and share

network resources.

 Supports DHCP server function.  Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 wireless data encryption.  Supports MAC address filtering (Only allow specific wireless device of your

choice to connect to this access point).

 Supports RADIUS server, only allow users listed in your authorization server to

use wireless network.

 Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), simplifies wireless client setup

procedures. Even inexperienced user can setup wireless network without

network technician’s help!

 Easy to use web-based GUI (Graphical User Interface) for network

configuration and management purposes.

 Complies with IEEE 802.3af Powered Device (PD) standard.

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1-2 Safety Information

In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety instructions:

1. This access point is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this access point outdoor.

2. DO NOT put this access point at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not left this access point in the car in summer.

3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the access point first.

4. If you want to place this access point at high places or hang on the wall, please make sure the access point is firmly secured. Falling from high places would damage the access point and its accessories, and warranty will be void.

5. Accessories of this access point, like antenna and power supply, are danger to small children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in their nose or month and it could cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS ACCESS POINT OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!

6. The access point will become hot when being used for long time (This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put this access point on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.

7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the access point. If you found that the access point is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the access point, warranty will be void.

8. If the access point falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your hand to pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an experienced electrical technician for help.

9. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out from the access point or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.

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1-3 System Requirements

 Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface card.  Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape Navigator

4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).

 An available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz)

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1-4 Package Contents

Before you starting to use this access point, please check if there’s anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:

□ Access Point (main body, 1 pcs) □ Detachable Dipole Antenna (2 pcs) □ Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs) □ User Manual CD-ROM (1 pcs) □ Power Adapter (1 pcs)

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1-5 Familiar with your new wireless access point

Front Panel

LED Name

Light Status

Description

PWR

The access point is switched on and correctly

powered.

WLAN

Wireless WPS mode is enabled.

Off

Wireless network is switched off.

Flashing

Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

LAN

LAN port is connected

Off

LAN port is not connected

Flashing

LAN activity (transferring or receiving data)

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Back Panel

Item Name

Description

Antennas

Two reserve SMA antenna connectors for screwing 3dBi

detachable antennas enclosed with the product.

Power

Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter.

LAN

Local Area Network (LAN) port.

Reset / WPS

Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings) or

start WPS function. Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to

restore all settings to factory defaults, and press this button for

less than 5 seconds to start WPS function.

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Chapter II: System and Network Setup

2-1 Installing the access point to your Network

Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection between your new wireless access point and your computers, network devices:

1. Connect the access point to ADSL modem, router, or switch/hub in

your network through the LAN port of the access point by Ethernet cable.

2. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect

it to the ‘Power’ socket of the access point.

3. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. ‘PWR’ LED should be steadily

on, LAN LEDs should be on if the access point is correctly connected to the ADSL modem, router or switch/hub. If PWR LED is not on, or any LED you expected is not on, please recheck the cabling, or jump to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’ for possible reasons and solution.

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2-2 Connecting to wireless access point by web browser

After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the access point with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.

Before you can connect to the access point and start configuration procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it’s set to use static IP address,

or you’re unsure, please follow the following instructions to configure

your computer to use dynamic IP address:

If the operating system of your computer is….

Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1

Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2 Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3 Windows Vista please go to section 2-2-4

2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup

1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your

computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.

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2. Select ‘Specify an IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field:

IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

click ‘OK’ when finish.

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2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup

1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up

Connections icon, double click Local Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP)’, then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings

in respective field:

IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

click ‘OK’ when finish.

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2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup

1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet

Connections icon, click Network Connections, and then double-click Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will

appear, and then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings

in respective field:

IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

click ‘OK’ when finish.

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2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup

1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Click View Network Status and Tasks, then click Manage Network Connections..Right-click Local Area Netwrok, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field:

IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

click ‘OK’ when finish.

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2-2-5 Connecting to Web Management Interface

All functions and settings of this access point must be configured via web management interface. Please start your web browser, and input ‘192.168.2.1’ in address bar, then press ‘Enter’ key. The following message should be shown:

Please input user name and password in the field respectively, default user name is ‘admin’, and default password is ‘1234’, then press ‘OK’ button, and you can see the web management interface of this access point:

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NOTE: If you can’t see the web management interface, and you’re being prompted to input user name and password again, it means you

didn’t input username and password correctly. Please retype user

name and password again. If you’re certain about the user name and

password you type are correct, please go to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’ to

perform a factory reset, to set the password back to default value.

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2-3 View System Status and Information

After you connected to the access point by web browser, the first thing

you see is ‘Status and Information’ page. All system and network related

information of this access point will be displayed here. The information is very helpful when you want to know the detailed information of your access point, and when you try to fix the communication problem between this access point and other wired / wireless computer / devices.

You can click ‘Home’ on the left, and the system status and information will be displayed, as shown below:

Here are descriptions of every item:

Up time

Displays the total passed time since the wireless access point is powered.

Hardware Version

Displays hardware version. This information is helpful when you need online help from the dealer of purchase.

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Runtime Code Version

Displays current firmware version. If you want to perform firmware upgrade, this number will help you to determine if you need such upgrade.

Mode

Displays current wireless operating mode (see next Section)

ESSID

Displays current ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point)

Channel Number

Displays current wireless channel number

Security

Displays current wireless security setting

BSSID

Displays current BSSID (a set of unique identification name of this access point, it can not be modified by user)

Associated Clients

Displays the number of connected wireless client

IP Address

Displays the IP address of this wireless access point

Subnet Mask

Displays the net mask of IP address

Default Gateway

Displays the IP address of default gateway

MAC address

Displays the MAC address of LAN interface

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2-4 Select an Operating Mode for Wireless Access Point

This access point can be operated in different modes; you can click ‘Basic Setting’ on the left of web management interface to select an operating mode you want to meet for different needs:

You can click ‘Mode’ dropdown menu to select operating mode, and there are 6 operating modes available:

Access point mode, allows wireless clients to connect to access point and exchange data with the devices connected to the wired network.

Station-Infrastructure

Enable the Ethernet device such us TV and Game player connected to the access point to a wireless client.

AP Bridge-Point to Point

Establish wireless connection with another wireless access point using the same mode, and link the wired network which these two wireless access points connected to together. Only one

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access point can be connected in this mode.

AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point

Establish wireless connection with other wireless access points using the same mode, and link the wired network which these wireless access points connected to together. Up to 4 access points can be connected in this mode.

AP Bridge-WDS

This mode is similar to ‘AP Bridge to Multi-Point’, but access point is not work in bridge-dedicated mode, and will be able to accept wireless clients while the access point is working as a wireless bridge.

Universal Repeater

This product can act as a wireless range extender that will help you to extend the networking wirelessly. The access point can act as Station and AP at the same time. It can use Station function to connect to a Root AP and use AP function to service all wireless clients within its coverage.

Please select one wireless operating mode, for detailed descriptions of every operating mode; please refer to Section 2-4-1 to 2-4-6 listed below.

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2-4-1 AP Mode

This is the most common mode. When in AP mode, this access point acts as a bridge between 802.11b/g/n wireless devices and wired Ethernet network, and exchange data between them.

When you select ‘AP’, the following options will be displayed:

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Band

Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By

selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to

allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.

If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.

If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using 802.11b and 802.11g band will be able to connect to this access point.

If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and

802.11n clients to connect to this access point, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N).

Main ESSID

Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE

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THAT ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE.

Multiple ESSID

The access point supports multiple SSID function; up to four SSIDs can be set. If you want to configure additional SSIDs, please click this button. For detailed descriptions of the function, please refer to Section 2-4-1-1.

Channel Number

Please select a channel number you wish to use. If you know a certain channel number is being used by other wireless access points nearby, please refrain from using the same channel number

Associated Clients

Click ‘Show Active Clients’ button and a new popup

window will appear which contains the information about all wireless clients connected to

this access point. You can click ‘Refresh’ button in

popup window to keep information up-to-date.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following

message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save. You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-4-1-1 Multiple ESSID

This access point supports four SSIDs. Except the main SSID (It can be configure in Basic Setting page), you can configure another three of SSIDs here. With different SSIDs, you can separate the wireless networks with different SSID name, wireless security, WMM, and VLAN settings.

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

No.

Except Main SSID, you can configure additional three ESSID here.

Enable

Select the box to enable the different additional ESSID.

SSID

Please input the SSID name (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters. PLEASE

NOTE THAT ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE.

Broadcast SSID

Decide if the wireless access point will broadcast its own ESSID or not. You can hide the ESSID of your wireless access point (set the option to

NOTE: If you want to configure the wireless security for different SSID, please go to ‘2-7 Wireless Security’ for more information.

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‘Disable’), so only people those who know the

ESSID of your wireless access point can get connected.

WMM

WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology, which can improve the performance of certain network applications, like audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and others. When you enable WMM function, the access point will define the priority of different kinds of data, to give higher priority to applications which require instant responding. Therefore you can improve the performance of such network applications.

VLAN ID (0:Untagged)

If your network uses VLANs, you can assign the SSID to a VLAN on your network. Client devices that associate using the SSID are grouped into this VLAN. The VLAN ID range is from 1 to 4094. The VLAN ID is 0 by default, it means that disable the VLAN function for the ESSID.

2-4-2 Station-Infrastructure

In this mode, you can connect the access point to Ethernet device such us TV and Game player to enable the Ethernet device be a wireless station and join to a wireless network through an access point or AP router.

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Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Band

Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By

selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to

allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.

If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.

If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using 802.11b and 802.11g band will be able to connect to this access point.

If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and

802.11n clients to connect to this access point, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N).

Main ESSID

Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE

THAT ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE.

Site Survey

When you use this access point as a wireless station for Ethernet network device to have wireless capability, you have to associate it with a

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working access point. Click ‘Select Site Survey’ button, then a “Wireless Site Survey Table” will

pop up. It will list all available access points near by. You can select one access point in the table and it will join wireless LAN through this access point. Please go to Section 2-4-2-1 for more information about the ‘Wireless Site Survey Table’.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed:

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2-4-2-1 Wireless Site Survey

The table will list the access points nearby as the access point is set to Station mode; you can select one of the access points to associate.

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Select

Click the radio button to select the access point.

Channel

Display to channel number of the access point.

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SSID

Display the SSID name of the access point.

BSSID

Display the BSSID (MAC Address) of the access point.

Encryption

Display the encryption setting of the access points. If you have selected the access point with security setting, you have to go to ‘2-7 Wireless Security’ to set the same security with the access point you want to associate.

Authentication

Display the authentication type of the access point.

Signal

The signal strength of each access point will be displayed here. The signal strength is stronger, the connection quality is better.

Mode

Display the wireless modes include 11b, 11b/g or 11b/g/n or 11n only of the access points.

Refresh

Click this button to refresh the table.

Connection

Select an access point and click this button to choose the network. The SSID name of the access point you have selected will be displayed in the Main SSID in the Basic Setting page.

2-4-3 AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode

In this mode, this wireless access point will connect to another wireless access point which uses the same mode, and all wired Ethernet clients of both wireless access points will be connected together. You can use this mode to connect a network to another network which is physically isolated.

Please note that when you set your access point to this mode, it will not accept regular wireless clients anymore.

When you select ‘AP Bridge-Point to Point’, the following options will be displayed:

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Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Band

Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By

selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to

allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.

If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.

If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using 802.11b and 802.11g band will be able to connect to this access point.

If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and

802.11n clients to connect to this access point, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N).

Channel Number

Please select a channel number you wish to use. The channel number must be same with another wireless access point you wish to connect

MAC address 1

Please input the MAC address of the wireless access point you wish to connect

Set Security

Click this button to select an encryption mode for this wireless link, a new popup window will appear. Please refer to Section 2-7 for detailed descriptions.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following

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message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully saved, you can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on

other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-4-4 AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode

In this mode, this wireless access point will connect to up to four wireless access points which uses the same mode, and all wired Ethernet clients of every wireless access points will be connected together. You can use this mode to connect a network to other networks which is physically isolated.

Please note that when you set your access point to this mode, it will not accept regular wireless clients anymore.

When you select ‘AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point’, the following options will be displayed:

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Band

Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By

selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to

allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.

If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.

If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless

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clients using 802.11b and 802.11g band will be able to connect to this access point.

If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and

802.11n clients to connect to this access point, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N).

Channel Number

Please select a channel number you wish to use. The channel number must be same with another wireless access point you wish to connect

MAC address 1-4

Please input the MAC address of the wireless access point you wish to connect

Set Security

Click this button to select an encryption mode for this wireless link, a new popup window will appear. Please refer to Section 2-7 for detailed descriptions.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following

message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-4-5 AP Bridge-WDS Mode

When you use this mode, this access point is still able to accept wireless clients.

When you select ‘AP Bridge-WDS’, the following options will be displayed:

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Band

Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By

selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to

allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.

If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.

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If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using 802.11b and 802.11g band will be able to connect to this access point.

If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and

802.11n clients to connect to this access point, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N).

MAIN ESSID

Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE

THAT ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE.

Multiple ESSID

Channel Number

Please select a channel number you wish to use. The channel number must be same with another wireless access point you wish to connect

Associated Clients

Click ‘Show Active Clients’ button and a new popup

window will appear which contains the information about all wireless clients connected to

this access point. You can click ‘Refresh’ button in

popup window to keep information up-to-date.

MAC address 1-4

Please input the MAC address of the wireless access point you wish to connect

Set Security

Click this button to select an encryption mode for this wireless link, a new popup window will appear. Please refer to Section 2-7 for detailed descriptions.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following

message will be displayed:

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When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

2-4-6 Universal Repeater

In this mode, the access point can act as a wireless repeater; it can be Station and AP at the same time. It can use Station function to connect to a Root AP and use AP function to service all wireless stations within its coverage.

NOTE: For Repeater Mode, this access point will demodulate the received signal, checking if this signal is noise for the operating network then have the signal modulated and amplified again. The output power of this mode is the same as that of WDS and normal AP mode.

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Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Band

Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By

selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to

allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.

If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.

If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using 802.11b and 802.11g band will be able to connect to this access point.

If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and

802.11n clients to connect to this access point, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N).

MAIN SSID

Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE THAT ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE.

Multiple ESSID

Channel Number

Please select a channel number you wish to use. The channel number must be same with another wireless access point you wish to connect

Associated Clients

Click ‘Show Active Clients’ button and a new popup

window will appear which contains the information about all wireless clients connected to

this access point. You can click ‘Refresh’ button in

popup window to keep information up-to-date

Root AP SSID

In ‘Universal Repeater’ mode, this device can act

as a station to connect to a Root AP. You should

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assign the SSID of the Root AP here or click ‘Select Site Survey’ button to choose a Root AP.

Select Site Survey

Click ‘Select Site Survey’ button, then a “Wireless Site Survey Table” will pop up. It will list all

available access points near by. You can select one access point in the table and the access point will join wireless LAN through this access point. Please go to Section 2-4-2-1 for more information about

the ‘Wireless Site Survey Table’.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following

message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-5 WPS Setting

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the simplest way to build connection

between wireless network clients and this access point. You don’t have

to select encryption mode and input a long encryption passphrase every time when you need to setup a wireless client, you only have to press a button on wireless client and this access point, and the WPS will do the setup for you.

This access point supports two types of WPS: Push-Button Configuration (PBC), and PIN code. If you want to use PBC, you have to switch this access point to WPS mode and push a specific button on the wireless client to start WPS mode. You can push Reset/WPS button of this access point, or click ‘Start PBC’ button in the web configuration interface to do this; if you want to use PIN code, you have to provide the PIN code of the wireless client you wish to connect to this access point and then switch the wireless client to WPS mode. The detailed instructions are listed follow:

To use WPS function to set encrypted connection between this access point and WPS-enabled wireless client by WPS, click ‘WPS Setting’ on the left of web management menu, and the following information will be displayed:

Note: WPS function of this access point will not work for those wireless clients do not support WPS.

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Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Enable WPS

Check this box to enable or disable WPS function

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Information

All information related to WPS will be displayed

here, they’re helpful when you’re setting up

connections by WPS.

WPS Status: Displays WPS status. If data encryption settings of this access point has never

been set, ‘unConfigured’ message will be displayed

her. (see Section 2-7 for detailed information); if data encryption settings has been set before, ‘Configured’ message will be displayed here.

Self PinCode: This is the WPS PIN code of this access point. This code is useful when you need to build wireless connection by WPS with other WPS-enabled wireless devices.

SSID: Displays the SSID (ESSID) of this access point.

Authentication Mode: The wireless security

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authentication mode of this access point will be

displayed here. If you don’t enable security

function of the access point before WPS is activated, the access point will auto set the security to WPA (AES) and generate a set of passphrase key for WPS connection.

Passphrase Key: Displays the WPA passphrase here, all characters will be replaced by asterisk for security reason. If encryption is not set on this access point, nothing will be displayed here.

Config Mode

There are ‘Registrar’ and ‘Enrollee’ modes for the WPS connection. When ‘Registrar’ is enabled, the

wireless clients will follow the access point’s wireless settings for WPS connection. When

‘Enrolle’ mode is enabled, the access point will

follow the wireless settings of wireless client for WPS connection.

Start PBC

Click ‘Start PBC’ to start Push-Button style WPS setup procedure. This access point will wait for WPS requests from wireless clients for 2 minutes.

The ‘WLAN’ LED on the access point will be steady

on for 2 minutes when this access point is waiting for incoming WPS request.

Start PIN

Please input the PIN code of the wireless client you

via client wish to connect, and click ‘Start PIN’ button. The ‘WLAN’ LED on the access point will be

steady on when this access point is waiting for incoming WPS request.

NOTE: When you’re using PBC type WPS setup, you must press ‘PBC’ button (hardware or software) of wireless client within 120

seconds; if you didn’t press PBC button of wireless client within this time period, please press ‘PBC’ button (hardware or software) of this access point again.

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2-6 Advanced Wireless Settings

This wireless access point has many advanced wireless features. Please

note that all settings listed here are for experienced users only, if you’re not sure about the meaning and function of these settings, please don’t

modify them, or the wireless performance will be reduced.

You can click ‘Advanced Setting’ on the left to enter advanced settings menu, and the following message will be displayed:

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Fragment Threshold

Set the Fragment threshold of wireless radio. Do

not modify default value if you don’t know what it is, default value is 2346

RTS Threshold

Set the RTS threshold of wireless radio. Do not

modify default value if you don’t know what it is,

default value is 2347

Beacon Interval

Set the beacon interval of wireless radio. Do not

modify default value if you don’t know what it is,

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default value is 100

DTIM Period

Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. Do not

modify default value if you don’t know what it is,

default value is 3

Data Rate

Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change

this value unless you know what will happen after modification.

N Data Rate

Set the data rate of 802.11n clients, available

options are MCS 0 to MCS 15, it’s safe to set this option to ‘Auto’ and it’s not necessary to change

this value unless you know what will happen after modification.

Channel Width

Select wireless channel width (bandwidth taken by wireless signals of this access point). It’s suggested

to select ‘Auto 20/40MHz’. Do not change to ’20 MHz’ unless you know what it is.

Preamble Type

Set the type of preamble of wireless radio, Do not

modify default value if you don’t know what it is,

default setting is ‘Short Preamble’.

Broadcast ESSID

Decide if the wireless access point will broadcast its own ESSID or not. You can hide the ESSID of your wireless access point (set the option to

‘Disable’), so only people those who know the

ESSID of your wireless access point can get connected.

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CTS Protect

Enabling this setting will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and

802.11g wireless access points. It’s recommended to set this option to ‘Auto’.

TX Power

You can set the output power of wireless radio.

Unless you’re using this wireless access point in a

really big space, you may not have to set output power to 100%. This will enhance security

(malicious / unknown users in distance will not be able to reach your wireless access point).

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following

message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-7 Wireless Security

This wireless access point provides many types of wireless security (wireless data encryption). When you use data encryption, data transferred by radio signals in the air will become unreadable for those people who don’t know correct encryption key (encryption password).

There are two ways to set wireless security:

1. Click ‘Security’ on the left of web management interface.

2. Click ‘Set Security’ button when the wireless operating mode you selected is ‘AP Bridge-Point to Point’, ‘AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point’, or ‘AP Bridge-WDS’.

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There are four types of security level you can select: Disable (no security

- data encryption disabled), WEP, WPA Pre-shared Key, and WPA Radius. Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions.

Please remember it’s very important to set wireless security settings

properly! Without a proper setting, hackers and intruders may gain access to your local network and do something bad to your computers and servers, which could cause serious problem.

There are several things you can do to improve wireless security:

1. Always enable data encryption. Only disable it when you want to open your wireless access point to the public.

2. Never use simple words as encryption password. Use the random combination of symbols, numbers, and alphabets will greatly improve security.

3. Use WPA when possible - it's much safer than WEP.

4. Change encryption password when you’ve used it for too long time.

NOTE: If you have enabled Multiple SSID function, please select the SSID network you wish to configure in advance.

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2-7-1 Disable Security

Select the SSID you wish to configure. When you select ‘Disable’, wireless encryption for the network is disabled.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following

message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-7-2 WEP

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a common encryption mode, it’s safe enough for home and personal use. But if you need higher level of security, please consider using WPA encryption (see next Section).

However, some wireless clients don’t support WPA, but only support WEP, so WEP is still a good choice for you if you have such kind of client in your network environment.

When you select ‘WEP’ as encryption type, the following messages will

be displayed:

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Key Length

There are two types of WEP key length: 64-bit and 128-bit. Using ‘128-bit’ is safer than ’64-bit’, but will reduce some data transfer performance.

Key Format

There are two types of key format: ASCII and Hex. When you select a key format, the number of characters of key will be displayed. For example, if

you select ’64-bit’ as key length, and ‘Hex’ as key format, you’ll see the message at the right of ‘Key

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Format’ is ‘Hex (10 characters), which means the

length of WEP key is 10 characters.

Default Tx Key

You can set up to four sets of WEP key, and you can decide which key is being used by default here.

If you don’t know which one you should use, select ‘Key 1’.

Encryption Key 1 to 4

Input WEP key characters here, the number of characters must be the same as the number

displayed at ‘Key Format’ field. You can use any

alphanumerical characters (0-9, a-z, and A-Z) if

you select ‘ASCII’ key format, and if you select ‘Hex’

as key format, you can use characters 0-9, a-f, and A-F. You must enter at least one encryption key here, and if you entered multiple WEP keys, they should not be same with each other.

Enable 802.1x Authentication

Check this box to enable 802.1x user authentication. Please refer to Section 2-7-5 for detailed instructions.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following

message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-7-3 WPA Pre-shared Key

WPA Pre-shared key is the safest encryption method currently, and it’s recommended to use this encryption method to ensure the safety of your data.

When you select ‘WPA pre-shared key’ as encryption type, the following messages will be displayed:

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

WPA Unicast Cipher Suite

Available options are: WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES), and WPA2 Mixed. You can select one of them, but you have to make sure your wireless client support the cipher you selected.

Pre-shared Key Format

Please select the format of pre-shared key here, available options are ‘Passphrase’ (8 to 63

alphanumerical characters) and ‘Hex (64

hexadecimal characters – 0 to 9 and a to f).

Pre-shared Key

Please input pre-shared key according to the key format you selected here. For security reason,

don’t use simple words).

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed:

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When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on

other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-7-4 WPA RADIUS

WPA Radius is the combination of WPA encryption method and RADIUS user authentication. If you have a RADIUS authentication server, you can check the identify of every wireless client by user database.

When you select ‘WPA RADIUS’ as encryption type, the following

messages will be displayed:

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

WPA Unicast Cipher Suite

You can select WPA encryption type here. AES is safer than TKIP, but not every wireless client supports it. Please refer to the specification of your wireless client to decide which encryption type you should use.

Use internal MD5/PEAP RADIUS Server

Uses built-in RADIUS Server (refer to Section 2-8) instead of external RADIUS server. If you check this box, the value in following three fields will be ignored.

RADIUS Server IP address

Please input the IP address of RADIUS authentication server here.

RADIUS Server Port

Please input the port number of RADIUS authentication server here. Default value is 1812.

RADIUS Server Password

Please input the password of RADIUS authentication server here.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following

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message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-7-5 802.1x Authentication

You can enable 802.1x user identification (based on RADIUS user authentication server) by checking ‘Enable 802.1x Authentication’ box when you select ‘Disable’ or ‘WEP’ as encryption type, and the following message will be displayed:

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Use internal MD5/PEAP RADIUS Server

Uses built-in RADIUS Server (refer to next Section) instead of external RADIUS server. If you check this box, the value of internal RADIUS server fields will be ignored.

Enable 802.1x Authentication

Enable or disable the use of 802.1x user authentication.

RADIUS Server IP address

Please input the IP address of RADIUS authentication server here.

RADIUS Server Port

Please input the port number of RADIUS authentication server here. Default value is 1812.

RADIUS Server Password

Please input the password of RADIUS authentication server here.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed:

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When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-8 Radius Server

Comparing to other wireless security measures, radius server provides user-based authentication. If your wireless client supports 802.1x user authentication, you can use the ‘Radius Server’ function to use the internal mini radius server to improve security and wireless user control.

The internal radius server only supports 96 users and 16 IP addresses. If the number of user and/or IP address you need is more than this, please use external radius server.

To setup internal radius server, click ‘Raidus Server’ on the left of web

management interface, and the following information will be displayed:

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Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Enable Radius Server

Check this box to enable internal radius server function.

User Profile

You can add or delete radius user here. Please input username, password, re-type password in

corresponding field, and click ‘Add’ button to add

the user to radius server database. You can click

‘Reset’ to clear the text you typed in above three

fields.

All current radius users will be listed here. If you

want to delete one or more users, check ‘Select’ box of that user, and click ‘Delete Selected’ button; you can click ‘Delete All’ button to delete all users in radius server database. You can also click ‘Reset’ button to uncheck all ‘Select’ boxes.

Authentication Client

You can add allowed radius client IP address here. Please input client IP, secret key, re-type secret key in corresponding field, and click ‘Add’ button to add the IP address to radius server database. You

can click ‘Reset’ to clear the text you typed in

above three fields.

All current IP addresses will be listed here. If you want to delete one or more addresses, check

‘Select’ box of that address, and click ‘Delete Selected’ button; you can click ‘Delete All’ button

to delete all addresses in radius server database.

You can also click ‘Reset’ button to uncheck all ‘Select’ boxes.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed:

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When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-9 MAC Filtering

Another security measure you can use to keep hackers and intruders away is ‘MAC filtering’. You can pre-define a so-called ‘white-list’, which contains MAC addresses of the wireless clients you trust. All other wireless client with the MAC address which is not in your list will be denied by this wireless access point.

To setup MAC filtering, please click ‘MAC Filtering’ on the left of web management interface and the following messages will be displayed:

This page contains two parts of MAC filtering information. All allowed MAC addresses will be listed in upper part (1), and you can add new MAC addresses by components in lower part (2).

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Select

Check this box to select one or more MAC address(es) to delete.

Delete Selected

Click this button to delete all selected MAC address(es).

Delete All

Delete all MAC address entries.

Reset

Uncheck all selected MAC address entries.

Address filtering table (1)

Add new entry here (2)

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Enable Wireless Access Control

Check this box to enable MAC address restriction, if unchecked, no restriction will be enforced (any wireless client with proper encryption setting will be able to connect to this wireless access point).

MAC address

Input MAC address allowed using this wireless

access point here. You don’t have to add colon (:)

or hyphen (-) by yourself, just input 0 to 9 and a to f here, like 112233445566 or aabbccddeeff.

Comment

You can input any text here as the comment of this

MAC address, like ‘ROOM 2A Computer’ or

anything. You can input up to 16 alphanumerical characters here. This is optional and you can leave

it blank, however, it’s recommended to use this

field to write a comment for every MAC addresses as a memory aid. This is optional.

Add

When you finish inputting MAC address and (optional) Comment, click this button to add the MAC address to the list.

Clear

Remove all characters in ‘MAC address’ and ‘Comments’ field.

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-10 System Utilities

This access point provides some control functions include password, IP

address management, and DHCP server function. Please click ‘System Utility’ on the left of web management interface to access these

functions. Below are detailed descriptions of every control function.

2-10-1 Change Password

You can change the password used to enter the web configuration menu of this wireless access point.

Please click ‘System Utility’ on the left, and the following message will be

displayed:

Please input current password in ‘Current Password’ field, then input new password in both ‘New Password’ and ‘Re-Enter Password’ field.

After you finish, please go to the bottom of this page and click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on

other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-10-2 IP Address of the Wireless Access Point

You can change the IP address of this wireless access point, so it can become a part of your local network. Please remember this address or you will not be able to connect the configuration menu of this wireless access point.

Default IP address is: 192.168.2.1 / Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0, you can press and hold ‘Reset/WPS’ button over 10 seconds to change the IP address back to default value if you forget the IP address you set.

To change IP address, please click ‘System Utility’ on the left, and the

following message will be displayed:

Please input IP address and Subnet Mask in corresponding field, and you

can input the IP address of gateway in ‘Gateway Address’ field, if you

need to manage this wireless access point from other network (like Internet).

If you want to activate the DHCP server function of this wireless access point, please select ‘Enabled’ in ‘DHCP Server’ option, and see next Section for detailed instructions; if you don’t want to use DHCP server

function of this wireless access point, or there’s another DHCP server on the network this access point connects to, please select ‘Disable’.

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After you finish, please go to the bottom of this page and click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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2-10-3 DHCP Server

This wireless access point is capable to act as a DHCP server for your

network, and it’s disabled by default. If you want to activate this function, please click ‘System Utility’ on the left, and the following message will be

displayed:

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Default Gateway IP

Please input the IP address of default gateway of your network here.

Domain Name Server IP

Please input the IP address of domain name server (DNS) here.

Start IP

Please input the start IP address of the IP range.

End IP

Please input the end IP address of the IP range.

Domain Name

If you wish, you can also optionally input the domain name for your network. This is optional.

Lease Time

Please choose a lease time (the duration that every computer can keep a specific IP address) of every IP address assigned by this access point from

NOTE: Please remember to select ‘Enable’ in ‘DHCP Server’ option as described in last Section or all DHCP-related fields will be grayed out, and you will not be able to input any DHCP parameter.

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dropdown menu.

After you finish, please click ‘Apply’, and the following message will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings you made is successfully save.

You can click ‘Continue’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting items, or click ‘Apply’ button to restart the wireless access

point and the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

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Chapter III: Advanced Configuration

3-1 Configuration Backup and Restore

You can backup all configurations of this access point to a file, so you can make several copied of access point configuration for security reason.

To backup or restore access point configuration, please follow the following instructions:

Please click ‘Configuration Tool’ on the left of web management interface, and the following message will be displayed on your web browser:

Here are descriptions of every buttons:

Backup Settings

Press ‘Save...’ button, and you’ll be prompted to

download the configuration as a file, default filename is ‘config.bin’, you can save it as another filename for different versions, and keep it in a safe place.

Restore Settings

Press ‘Browse…’ to pick a previously-saved configuration file from your computer, and then click ‘Upload’ to transfer the configuration file to access point. After the configuration is uploaded,

the access point’s configuration will be replaced by

the file you just uploaded.

Restore to Factory Default

Click this button to remove all settings you made, and restore the configuration of this access point back to factory default settings.

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3-2 Firmware Upgrade

If there are new firmware of this wireless access point available, you can upload the firmware to the access point to change the firmware with new one, to get extra functions or problem fix.

To perform firmware upgrade, please click ‘Upgrade’ on the left of web management interface, and the following message will be displayed:

Click ‘Browse’ button first, you’ll be prompted to provide the filename of

firmware upgrade file. Please download the latest firmware file from our website, and use it to upgrade your access point.

After a firmware upgrade file is selected, click ‘Apply’ button, and the

access point will start firmware upgrade procedure automatically. The procedure may take several minutes, please be patient.

NOTE: Never interrupt the upgrade procedure by closing the web browser or physically disconnect your computer from access point. If the firmware you uploaded is corrupt, the firmware upgrade will fail, and you may have to return this access point to the dealer of purchase to ask for help. (Warranty voids if you interrupted the upgrade procedure).

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3-3 System Reset

When you think the access point is not working properly, you can use this function to restart the access point; this may help and solve the problem.

This function is useful when the access point is far from you or unreachable. However, if the access point is not responding, you may have to switch it off by unplug the power plug and plug it back again after 10 seconds.

To reset your access point, please click ‘Reset’ on the left, and the following message will be displayed:

Please click ‘Apply’, and a popup message will ask you again, to make

sure you really want to reset the access point:

Click ‘OK’ to reset the access point, or click ‘Cancel’ to abort. Please

remember all connections between wireless client and this access point will be disconnected.

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Chapter IV: Appendix

4-1 Hardware Specification

SoC : Ralink RT3052

Flash: 4MB

SDRAM: 16MB

LAN Port: 10/100M UTP Port x 1

Antenna: 3dBi Detachable Dipole Antenna x 2 (2T2R Spatial Multiplexing MIMO configuration. These 2 antennas are for signal transmitting and receiving)

Power: 5VDC, 1A Switching Power Adapter

Dimension: 30(H) x 127(W) x 96(D) mm

Transmit Power: 11n:14dBm±1.5dBm, 11g:15dBm±1.5dBm, 11b:17±1.5dBm

Temperature: 32~104°F (0 ~ 40°C)

Humidity: 10-90% (NonCondensing)

Certification: FCC, CE

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4-2 Troubleshooting

If you found the access point is working improperly or stop responding to

you, don’t panic! Before you contact your dealer of purchase for help,

please read this troubleshooting first. Some problems can be solved by yourself within very short time!

Scenario

Solution

Access point is not responding to me when I want to access it by web browser

a. Please check the connection of power cord

and network cable of this access point. All cords and cables should be correctly and firmly inserted to the access point.

b. If all LEDs on this access point are out,

please check the status of A/C power adapter, and make sure it’s correctly powered.

c. You must use the same IP address section

which access point uses.

d. Are you using MAC or IP address filter? Try

to connect the access point by another computer and see if it works; if not, please

perform a hard reset (pressing ‘reset’

button).

e. Set your computer to obtain an IP address

automatically (DHCP), and see if your computer can get an IP address.

f. If you did a firmware upgrade and this

happens, contact your dealer of purchase for help.

g. If all above solutions don’t work, contact

the dealer of purchase for help.

Can’t get connected to wireless access point

a. If encryption is enabled, please re-check

WEP or WPA passphrase settings on your wireless client.

b. Try to move closer to wireless access point. c. Unplug the power plug of access point, and

plug it back again after 10 seconds.

d. If all LEDs on this access point are out,

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please check the status of A/C power

adapter, and make sure it’s correctly

powered.

I can’t locate my

access point by my wireless client

a. ‘Broadcast ESSID’ set to off? b. Is Antenna properly installed and secured? c. Are you too far from your access point? Try to get closer. d. Please remember that you have to input ESSID on your wireless client manually, if ESSID broadcast is disabled.

File download is very slow or breaks frequently

a. Try to reset the access point and see if it’s

better after that.

b. Try to know what computers do on your

local network. If someone’s transferring big

files, other people will think Internet is really slow.

c. Change channel number and see if this

works.

I can’t log onto web

management interface: password is wrong

a. Make sure you’re connecting to the correct

IP address of the access point! b. Password is case-sensitive. Make sure the ‘Caps Lock’ light is not illuminated. c. If you really forget the password, do a hard reset.

Access point become hot

a. This is not a malfunction, if you can keep

your hand on the access point’s case.

b. If you smell something wrong or see the

smoke coming out from access point or A/C power adapter, please disconnect the access point and A/C power adapter from utility power (make sure it’s safe before

you’re doing this!), and call your dealer of

purchase for help.

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4-3 Glossary

Default Gateway (Access point): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure

a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the

destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its

default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination.

DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every

computer on your home network an IP address.

DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet

servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandaccess point.com) and one

or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of

Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a

domain name is requested (as in typing "Broadbandaccess point.com" into your

Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server IP

address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS

server your ISP has assigned to you.

DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing

phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.

Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by

special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per

second (Mbps).

Idle Timeout: Idle Timeout is designed so that after there is no traffic to the Internet

for a pre-configured amount of time, the connection will automatically be

disconnected.

IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP

address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies a

single, unique Internet computer host in an IP network. Example: 192.168.2.1. It

consists of 2 portions: the IP network address, and the host identifier.

The IP address is a 32-bit binary pattern, which can be represented as four cascaded

decimal numbers separated by “.”: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, where each “aaa” can be

anything from 000 to 255, or as four cascaded binary numbers separated by “.”:

bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b” can either be 0 or 1.

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A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading

1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as

11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can

also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s.

When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP

address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network

address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.

For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form,

11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is,

11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000

It means the device’s network address is

11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is,

00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient method

for access points to route IP packets to their destination.

ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP

address for the Internet access point located at the ISP's office.

ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the

Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.

LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected

together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network

is considered a LAN.

MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware

address of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a unique identifier

for a device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of two parts: 3 bytes of data

that corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (unique for each manufacturer), plus 3

bytes that are often used as the product’s serial number.

NAT: Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your

home network to use one IP address. Using the broadband access point’s NAT

capability, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network

without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.

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Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network

application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and

protocol/port numbers:

Application

Protocol

Port Number

Telnet

TCP

FTP

TCP

SMTP

TCP

POP3

TCP

110

H.323

TCP

1720

SNMP

UCP

161

SNMP Trap

UDP

162

HTTP

TCP

PPTP

TCP

1723

PC Anywhere

TCP

5631

PC Anywhere

UDP

5632

PPPoE: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a secure data

transmission method originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet

connections. PPPoE relies on two widely accepted standards, Ethernet and the

Point-to-Point Protocol. It is a communications protocol for transmitting information

over Ethernet between different manufacturers

Protocol: A protocol is a set of rules for interaction agreed upon between multiple

parties so that when they interface with each other based on such a protocol, the

interpretation of their behavior is well defined and can be made objectively, without

confusion or misunderstanding.

Access point: A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets

between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP

addresses.

Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information

provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an

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IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular

network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which

must be assigned by InterNIC).

TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Unreliable

Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over

the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocol. TCP performs proper

error detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable. UDP on the other hand is not

reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol.

WAN: Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in

geographically separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet

is a wide area network.

Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a

graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can

use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or

monitor the device being managed.

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