Ovislink WL-5420AP User Manual

20AP

User’s Guide

Table of contents

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................... 1

About the Operation Modes .............................................................................2

LED Indicators...................................................................................................5

Solid.................................................................................................................5

Ports on the Rear Panel.....................................................................................7

GETTING CONNECTED........................................................................ 8

WPA AP -CONFIGURATION VIA WEB ................................................. 9

Login ...................................................................................................................9

Info(Information).............................................................................................10

Assoc(Associations)..........................................................................................11

Wireless (Wireless Configuration) .................................................................12

Visibility Status..............................................................................................12

Access (Access Control)...................................................................................14

Advanced (Advanced Wireless) ......................................................................15

Maximum associated stations........................................................................15

Security .............................................................................................................17

PSK pass-phrase ............................................................................................18

Enable WEP...................................................................................................21

IP Addr (IP Address Settings) .........................................................................22

IP Address Mode............................................................................................22

Access point name .........................................................................................22

Admin (Administration)..................................................................................23

Change password. ..........................................................................................23

Reboot/Reset this device................................................................................23

Upgrade system firmware..............................................................................23

BRIDGE -CONFIGURATION VIA WEB ............................................... 25

Login .................................................................................................................25

Info(Information).............................................................................................26

Wireless (Wireless Configuration) .................................................................27

Wireless Mode ...............................................................................................27

Advanced (Advanced Wireless) ......................................................................29

Maximum associated stations........................................................................29

Admin (Administration)..................................................................................31

Device Name .................................................................................................31

Commands: Reboot/Reset this device. ..........................................................32

Upgrade system firmware..............................................................................32

RESET TO THE FACTORY DEFAULTS.............................................. 34

Reset ..................................................................................................................34

Find ...................................................................................................................35

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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

pursuant to Part 15 of the 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:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

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

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm

between the radiator and your body.

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Introduction

The WL-5420AP is an IEEE802.11g compliant access point, it not only

provides a high transfer rate up to 54Mbps, which is almost five times faster

than the already existing 11Mbps 802.11b products, but is also backward

compatible with the Wireless B equipments.

The WL-5420AP provides 64/128 bit WEP encryption and IEEE802.1x

which ensures a high level of security to protects users’ data and privacy.

The MAC Address filter prevents the unauthorized MAC Addresses from

accessing your Wireless LAN. Your network security is therefore double

assured.

This device can support three modes, i.e. Access Point and Bridge. While

acting as a Bridge, this device connects wireless stations for inter-LAN

connection.

Placed anywhere along with an Ethernet LAN, the WL-5420AP allows up to

200 wireless stations within its area of coverage to access transparently to the

corporate network.

The web-based configuration utility allows users to configure via web

browser. Advanced setup and firmware upgrade can be done easily.

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About the Operation Modes

This device provides multiple operational applications with Access Point,

Client, and Bridge (Infrastructure and Ad-hoc) modes, which are mutually

exclusive.

1. Access Point: When acting as an access point, this device connects all

the wireless points (PCs) to a wired network. See the sample application

below.

If you are currently in Bridge mode and want to change to Access Point,

perform the Firmware Upgrade to upload the firmware from the included

CD for Access Point mode. Refer to the section titled “Upgrade system

firmware” for details.

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2. Bridge (Infrastructure): When acting as a Bridge, this device serves as

a wireless client that connects wired stations (refer to the following

illustration) to other access point(s). When becomes a wireless station

(AP1 plus the connected computer 1, 2 and 3) can have the Internet

access if the other Access Point (AP2) has the Internet connection.

If you are currently in Access Point mode and want to change to Bridge,

perform the Firmware Upgrade to upload the firmware from the included

CD for Access Point mode. Refer to the section titled “Upgrade system

firmware” for details.

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3. Bridge (Ad-hoc): When set to the Bridge (Ad-hoc) mode, this device

can only work when connected to a computer, and will work like a

wireless station. You can share files and printers between wireless

stations (PC and laptop with wireless network adapter installed).

The Bridge (Ad-hoc) mode is only for inter-LAN connection and will

not communicate with any wired network.

This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the

box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced

configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can use the

web-based utility provided by the manufacturer as described in the following

sections.

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LED Indicators

LED Indicators on the Front Panel

Status LED Indicator

Solid Dim/ Flashing

Power

Glows when power is

applied to this device, the

LED turns solid yellow.

Dim when no power is

applied.

Status

Normal Flashing when upgrading

firmware.

LAN-Link

Glows when Ethernet is

connected.

Dim when no Ethernet is

connected.

Flashing when this device is

sending/receiving data

LAN-100M

Glows for 100Mbps Dim for 10 Mbps Ethernet

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Ethernet connection. connection

LAN-Full Duplex

Glows for Full duplex

mode

Dim for half duplex

WLAN-Link

Glows when this device is

associated

Dim when it is not

associated

WLAN-Ready

Glows when WLAN is

connected.

Dim when no WLAN is

connected.

Flashing when trying to

connect to WLAN.

WLAN-Active

N/A Flashing when this device is

actively sending/receiving

data over the wireless LAN

connection.

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Ports on the Rear Panel

Port/button Functions

5V DC

Connects the power adapter plug.

LAN

Connects to your LAN’s network device.

II-X

Switch this button for choosing different wiring

scheme LAN connection; Switch left to select

using a straight Ethernet cable; Switch right to

use a Crossover Ethernet cable. .

Antenna

Adjust to have better performance

Reboot

Use a pin-shape item, for example a pin tip, to

press this button to re-boot this device when the

device stop working properly. .

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Getting Connected

1. Find a Location: choose a location to place the access point. Usually,

the best place for the access point is at the center of your wireless

network, with line of straight to all your wireless stations.

2. Adjust the Antenna: usually the higher the antenna is placed, the better

will be the performance.

3. Connect to your local area network: connect a straight or a crossover

Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet port of the access point, and the

other end to a hub or switch. (If you are using a straight Ethernet cable,

make sure the II-X button is switched right; the other way for Cross

Ethernet cable.)

4. Power on the device: connect the included AC power adapter to the

access point’s power port and the other end to a wall outlet. Note: use

only the power adapter that provided with the access point. Using a

different power adapter may cause permanent damage to the device.

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