On-Q-Legrand 1307877 User Manual

WIRELESS ACCESS POINT

P/N 364887-01(In-Ceiling) P/N 364891-01(In-Wall)

OWNER’S MANUAL 1307877 REV.O

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Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interfe rence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation . This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a c lass B digita l device, p ursuant to Part 15 of

the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designe d 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 partic ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television rec eption, 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:

• Reorient or relocate the re ceiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ci rcuit different from that to which the receiver is conne cted.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal

Canadian Department of Communications

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital appar atus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement

In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and ma y violate FCC regulations. Any changes of modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the users authorit y to operate the equipment.

Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be i n st rict accordanc e with the instructions inc lude d in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications ( including the antennas) mad e to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unaut horized modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipm ent other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)

The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient:

• Essential requirements as in [Article 3]

• Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a]

• Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950]

• Protection requirements for electromagnetic co mpatibility in [Article 3.1b]

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• Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301]

• Testing according to [489-17]

• Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]

• Testing for radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2]

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE UNIT MUST NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING WATER.

CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: THIS DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AND USED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AS DESCRIBED IN THE USER DOCUMENTATION THAT COMES WITH THE PRODUCT.

WARNING: POSTPONE INSTALLATION UNTIL THERE IS NO RISK OF THUNDERSTORM OR LIGHTNING ACTIVITY IN THE AREA.

When using this device, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

• Read all of the instructions {listed here and/or in the user manual} before you operate this equipment.

• Give particular attention to all safety precautions.

• Retain the instructions for future reference.

• Comply with all warning and caution statements in the instructions.

• Observe all warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this equipment.

• Comply with all instructions that accompany this equipment.

• Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. For

added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for lo ng periods of time, unplug the power supply, and disconnect the Cat 5e to the WAP at the Power Inserter. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power surges. It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge protector in the AC outlet to which this device is connected. This is to avoid damaging the equipment by local lightning strikes and other electrical surges. A Data Surge Conditioning Unit is also available from OnQ/Legrand (364598-01) to help protect the data connection from the Power Injector to the WAP.

• Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the product’s marking label.

• If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the product is in safe operating condition. Installation of this product must be in accordance with national wiring codes and conform to local regulations. Place Power Inserter to allow for easy access when disconnecting the power cord/adapter of the device from the AC

wall outlet. Wipe the unit with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on

the unit or use forced air to remove dust. When not utilizing the recommended 3 gang plastic switch & outlet box, do not directly cover the device, or block the

airflow to the device with insulation or any other objects. Keep the device away from excessive heat and humidity and keep the device free from vibration an d dust.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction 1 II. Product Overview 2

C. Replacement Parts 2

III. Installation 5

IV. Configuration Steps 8

VI. Troubleshooting 20

VII. Glossary 25

A. Features 2 B. Components Included 2

D. Detailed Physical Description 2

A. “Rough-In” Steps 5 B. “Trim-Out” Steps 6

A. Configuring a Network Interface Card to talk to a WAP 9 B. Logging on to the WAP 11 C. Wireless Security Setup 12 D. Configuring the WAP to work with a Router 15 E. Allowing Client Access with MAC Addresses 16 F. Returning the PC to DHCP Control 16 G. Firmware Upgrades 19 H. Login Password Change 19

A. Contact Information 20 B. Hardware Situations 20 C. Software Situations 23

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I. Introduction

The On-Q/Legrand Wireless Access Point (WAP) 802.11g In-Ceiling or In-Wall unit (shown in Figure 1) uses a radio transmission technology defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). This standard is subdivided into distinct categories of speed and the frequency spectrum used, designated by the lower case letter after the standard. Your On-Q WAP 802.11g supports both the

802.11b and 802.11g specifications.

P/N 364887-01 P/N 364891-01

The 802.11b specification transmits data rates up to 11 Mbps while the 802.11g specification transmits data rates up to 54 Mbps. These are theoretical speeds so your performance may vary. The radio waves radiate out in a donut-shaped pattern. The waves travel through walls and floors, but transmission power and distance are affected. The following chart shows how the wireless range is different for each data rate and also depends on the local conditions:

Data Rate Open Area Closed Area

54 Mbps Up to

100 ft. Up to 60 ft.

11 Mbps Up to 900 ft. Up to 160 ft.

5.5 Mbps Up to

1300 ft. Up to 200 ft.

2 or 1 Mbps Up to 1500 ft. Up to 300 ft.

Typically, the best performance can be expected by positioning it in the ceiling or wall at a central location on the top floor of the home or where a localized “hot spot” is desired.

The following recommendations help you achieve the best wireless performance environment:

• Placing the WAP in the physical center of your network is the premium location because the antenna radiates out the signal in all directions.

• Placing the WAP in a higher location helps to disperse the signal cleanly, especially to recei v ing locations on upper stories.

• Direct line of sight achieves better performance, but obviously is not always achievable.

• Try to avoid placing the WAP next to large solid or dense objects like walls, fireplaces, etc. This

helps the signal penetrate more cleanly.

• Other wireless devices like televisions, radios, microwaves and 2.4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with the signal. Keep devices away from the unit.

• Mirrors, especially silver-coated, negatively affect transmission performance.

Your On-Q WAP 802.11g is powered over the single Cat 5e cable that connects it to the service provider. A power supply inserts power onto the Cat 5e cable through an inserter module, and then this power is extracted for use at the WAP location. In this way, unsightly power cables are avoided at the WAP location.

Figure 1

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II. Product Overview

A. Features

• Compatibility with both 802.11g and 802.11b standards

• Wireless security via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and WiFi Protected Access (WPA)

encryptions

• Firmware upgrades available to stay current with latest specification

B. Components Included

The On-Q WAP 802.11g (either In-Ceiling or In-Wall version) includes the following components:

• WAP Assembly

• WAP Cover

• WAP 24VDC Power Supply with AC cord

• WAP Power Over Cat 5e Inserter Module

• Cat 5e Jumper Cable

• This WAP Owner’s Manual on CD

• WAP IS Sheet and User Guide

C. Replacement Parts

Replacement parts available for the On-Q WAP 802.11g include:

• WAP 24 VDC Power Supply with AC cord (P/N 364889-01)

• WAP Power Over Cat 5 Inserter Module (P/N 364888-01)

D. On-Q WAP 802.11g Detailed Physical Description

The following information describes the physical characteristics of the WAP Assembly.

1. WAP Assembly Connections (P/N 364887-01 shown)

Figure 2 shows the WAP Assembly connection area including:

Cat 5e from Power Inserter in enclosure “INPUT” connection

Figure 2

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2. Connection Area Detailed Description

INPUT – This RJ-45 connector is where the Cat 5e cable from the Power Over Cat 5e Inserter Module in the On-Q Enclosure plugs in. There is an Extractor Module in the WAP Assembly that breaks out the required DC power from the data on the input Cat 5e cable connection.

NOTE: Notice in Figure 2 that there is also a small factory installed jumper cable that supplies the required DC power and data to the WAP assembly.

3. WAP Assembly Status Indications (P/N 364891-01 shown)

Figure 3 shows the WAP 802.11g Assembly status indicators, which are visible when the WAP cover is properly installed:

Data

Figure 3

Wireless

Powe

4. Status Indicators Detailed Description:

Data Indicator

ON (Blue) – The device is connected to a data network. OFF – The device is powered off or not connected to a data network.

Wireless Indicator

ON (Blue) – The device is on and operating normally. OFF – The device is powered off. Blinking (Blue) – The device is transmitting or receiving data.

Power Indicator

ON (Blue) - The device is powered on and operating normally. OFF – The device is powered off or performing a boot sequence. Blinking (Blue) Firmware upgrade failed.

5. WAP 802.11g Reset Button Access

Figure 4 shows the WAP 802.11g with the cover removed to gain access to the Reset Button. As shown, there is a tab that when pushed in the direction shown will activate the Reset Button. Pushing and holding this tab for five seconds or more will return the unit to

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factory default condition. This is particularly handy if someone configured a security level or IP Address by mistake that prohibits you from gaining access to the unit.

Figure 4

6. WAP 802.11g Power Over Cat 5e Inserter Module

Figure 5 shows the WAP Inserter Module components:

Figure 5

24VDC in from Power Supply

Data and Power out to WAP

Data in from ISP

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III. Installation

The On-Q WAP 802.11g is best installed during new construction in two steps; at “rough-in” with the other low voltage cabling such as TV and Phone, but prior to drywall being installed, and at “trim-out” after the drywall is installed and painted. These steps are detailed below:

A. “Rough-in” steps:

1. A single Cat 5e should be run in the walls from a plastic triple gang box (not supplied) at the location in the home where the On-Q Wireless Access Point (WAP) will be installed to the location where the Power Inserter Module will be located (On-Q enclosure) leaving extra cable at both ends.

NOTE: The preferred location for the WAP 802.11g is in the ceiling or wall of the top floor, centrally located in the home (see Figure 6). If multiple WAPs are used, they should be located in overlapping wireless zones.

Figure 6

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B. “Trim-out” steps:

1. The Cat 5e cable that was run from the triple gang plastic box to the enclosure should be pulled out of the box and terminated with an RJ-45 plug as shown in Figure 7.

NOTE: Use proper tools and standard TIA 568A rules to prep a nd terminate the Cat 5e cable, such as the On-Q Cat 5 Cable Stripper (P/N 363292-01) and the On-Q EZ RJ45 Crimp Tool (P/N 364555-01).

2. It should then be plugged into the “INPUT” connector on the rear of the WAP Assembly as shown in Figure 8.

3. The On-Q WAP 802.11g Assembly can then be screwed into the triple gang box and the cover inserted, insuring that the LEDs on the WAP line up with the holes in the cover (see Figure 9).

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

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4. In the structured wiring enclosure (see Figure 10) the Cat 5e from the WAP 802.11g can be terminated with an RJ45 plug which is then connected directly to the output of the Power over Cat 5e Inserter Module (P/N 36488-01).

Figure 10

Data in from ISP

Data/Power out to WAP

Router/ Switch

Cat 5e patch cable

Power Over Cat5e Inserter

5. A supplied Cat 5e patch cable is then connected from the input RJ-45 jack of the Power over Cat 5e Inserter Module to one of the LAN ports on the On-Q or third party Router, or directly to a Broadband Modem.

6. The Power over Cat 5e Inserter Module is powered with a 24 Volt DC power supply which needs to be plugged in to an AC source.

7. When the 24 VDC Power Supply is plugged in to an active AC Source, verify that the Power LED is lit on the Power Inserter.

8. Next, verify that the Power LED is lit on the WAP.

9. If you connected to an active network, verify that the Network Activity LED is lit on the network access device and on the WAP.

10. Then, verify the Wireless LED is lit on the WAP.

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IV. Configuration Steps

The On-Q WAP 802.11g is typically configured in one of two ways; (1) From a portable PC connected through the “Data In” port of the Power Inserter Module in the enclosure which is then connected through its “Data/Power Out” port to a Cat 5e cable to the WAP, or (2) From a PC in one of the rooms of the house, connected through an outlet in the room to the enclosure where it is patched to the “Data In” port of the Power Inserter Module in the enclosure which is then connected through its “Data/Power Out” port to a Cat 5e cable to the WAP (see Figure 11). In either case, the PC must have an Ethernet Network Interface Card to communicate with the WAP.

NOTE: The On-Q WAP 802.11g can also be configured from a PC containing a Wireles s Network Interface Card for your desktop PC, or wireless PCMCIA card for your laptop PC, but this is not recommended because it is not secure until you have configured security levels on the WAP

NOTE: Before configuring the On-Q WAP 802.11g, you must first temporarily configure your computer (with installed Ethernet Network Interface Card) to talk to the WAP. The WAP comes configured to a specific IP subnetwork (192.168.1.xxx) and its default IP address in that subnetwork is 192.168.1.1, so your PC’s Ethernet Card must be assigned an IP address, (like

192.168.1.10

), on that same subnetwork to talk to and configure the WAP. Giving the PC a specific IP address is also called assigning it a Static IP address, as compared to a Dynamic IP address that is typically assigned by a service provider through a process called Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

NOTE: Before doing any PC IP Address re-configuration, make sure you first write down all of the current IP settings. If your PC is running XP, you may want to first create a manual system restore point (under Accessories/System Tools/System Restore).

NOTE: After initially configuring the WAP, using that Static IP Address that you assign, y ou may need to return the PC’s IP Address setting to be dynamically assigned by DHCP, if that is what the service provider requires. If you are using a router, you will also want to change your WAP’s IP address and Gateway settings to be compatible with the router. These steps are covered at the end of this section.

Figure 11

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