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W6x

Enterprise-Class, Ultra High Power and throughput

Wireless Access Point- Single Band 2.4 GHz

User Guide – Version 1.0

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FCC Declaration of Conformity

Pakedge Device & Software, PO Box 1973, San Mateo, CA 94401, declares under sole responsibility that the W6x complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferenc e that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the F CC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause ha rmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee t hat 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 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.

Wireless LAN and Your Health

The W6x, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy, but operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations.

FCC Certification

The W6x contains a radio transmitter. Accordingly, it has been certified as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules for inten tional radiators. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and the FCC logo.

Restrictions on Use of Wireless Devices

In some situations or environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or respon sible representatives of the organization. For example, these situations may include:

 Using wireless equipment on board an airplane.

 Using wireless equipment in any environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or

identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the applicable policy for the use of wireless equipment in a specific organization or environment (such as airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device prior to turning on the equipment. The manufacturer is not respons ible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this product, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by the manufacturer. Correction of interference caused by such unauthor ized modification, substitution, or attachment is the responsibility of the user. The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.

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Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the separation distance between the antenna and any person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 20 cm (8 inches).

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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

When using this device, always follow basic safety precautions, 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.

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

 Retain the instructions for future reference.

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

 Comply with all instructions that accompany this equipment.

 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.

 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 long periods of time, unplug the power supply, and disconnect the CAT5e to the W6x at the PoE. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power surges.

 Give particular attention to all safety precautions.

 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.

 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 damage to the equipment from lightning strikes and other electrical surges.

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 Place POE Injector unit 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.

 Keep the device away from excessive heat and humidity and keep the device free from vibration and dust.

 Do not directly cover the device, or block the airflow to the device with insulation or any other objects.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................... 9

System Requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Network Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer mode) .......................................................................................................................... 9

Infrastructure Mode..................................................................................................................................... 10

Hardware Installation & IP Address Configuration............................................................................................. 11

W6x Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Initial Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

System ............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Status .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

Properties .................................................................................................................................................... 16

Administration ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 17

Firmware ..................................................................................................................................................... 18

Time ............................................................................................................................................................ 18

Network ........................................................................................................................................................... 19

LAN Settings................................................................................................................................................. 19

Spanning Tree Settings ................................................................................................................................. 20

SNMP Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 20

Mode-Specific Setup............................................................................................................................................. 21

Access Point Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 21

Client Bridge Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 29

WDS Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 33

WDS - Access Point Mode ............................................................................................................................ 34

WDS - Bridge Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 42

WDS - Station ............................................................................................................................................... 43

Repeater Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 47

Advanced Wireless Settings .................................................................................................................................. 51

Log & Management .............................................................................................................................................. 52

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Wireless Clients ................................................................................................................................................ 52

Connection Status ............................................................................................................................................ 52

Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................................................... 53

System Log ....................................................................................................................................................... 54

Log ............................................................................................................................................................. 54

LED Options ..................................................................................................................................................... 55

Appendix A – Specs .............................................................................................................................................. 56

Appendix B – Technical Support ............................................................................................................................ 58

Appendix C – Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 59

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W6x

Access Point

Mode

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Pakedge W6x Wireless Access Point - the best Wireless Access

Point for your wireless network.

As the central component of your wireless network, the W6x can connect multiple computers, allowing you to share files, audio, video, printers, a high-speed Internet connection, and other resources. You can easily connect devices that have a wireless adapter to the W6x to create a secure, high-speed link between your computers, PDAs, and other electronics.

The W6x can operate in any one of four modes:

 Access Point Mode: The typical configuration for most Wi-Fi networks. In this mode, the W6x

broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal that clients can associate with, as shown in the figure below.

 Client Bridge Mode: In this mode, you can connect one W6x to a client by its Ethernet port, as

shown below. In Client Bridge Mode, the W6x can receive a wireless signal from an Access Point and send the signal through its Ethernet port to a client.

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 WDS Mode: In this mode, the W6x associates to the MAC address of another W6x operating in

Access Point mode. The W6x receives and “repeats” the signal of the broadcasting unit. (All AP’s operating in WDS mode should be on the same channel and same security settings)

 Repeater (Universal) Mode: This is similar to WDS Mode; however, the W6x can associate with

any Wireless Access Point, as shown in the figure below.

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Wireless

Communication

Rebroadcast

Because the functionality of the W6x changes depending on its operating mode, this manual offers both general and mode-specific content.

Package Contents

 Package contents depend on your W6x model. Please refer to the installation manual of

your product.

System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for the W6x are:

 PC-compatible computer with an Ethernet interface  Operating system that supports an HTTP Web browser

Network Configuration

To help you understand how the W6x works with other LAN products to create a wireless network, we will describe several possible wireless network configurations.

The wireless LAN products can be configured as:

 An ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) network for departmental or a small office/home office (SOHO)

network

 Infrastructure for enterprise LANs

Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer mode)

This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer and only has access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access

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point. This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depicts a network in ad-hoc mode.

Infrastructure Mode

In this mode, an Access Point such as the W6x handles all wireless communication between two computers. It doesn’t matter if the W6x is stand-alone, or wired to an Ethernet network. In stand-alone mode, the W6x can extend the range of your wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, effectively doubling the connection distance between wireless stations. The figure below shows a network configured in infrastructure mode.

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Switch W6x

Wireless

Ethernet

Power & Ethernet

PoE Injector

Power Outlet

AC/DC Cable

Hardware Installation & IP Address Configuration

NOTE: Please refer to the installation manual of your product for detailed information regarding the installation of the Access Point.

The diagrams below depict the configuration using a PoE injector or a PoE Switch.

Power using PoE Injector

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Wireless

S24H – PoE Switch

Power using PoE Switch

The W6x can be configured as a Client Bridge, WDS, Repeater, or Access Point. When shipped from the factory, the W6x is set to Access Point mode. The default IP address of the W6x is 192.168.1.250.

In order to log in to the W6x, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. Follow

these steps:

1. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click Network Connections and double-click the

connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). The Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears below:

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2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog appears

where you can configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC.

3. Select Use the following IP Address and type the IP address and subnet mask, as in the example

below. (Be sure the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the W6x.)

W6x IP address: 192.168.1.250 PC IP address: 192.168.1.10 PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

4. Click OK to close the dialog, and click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog.

W6x Configuration

To configure the W6x through a Web Browser, in the address bar of the browser type the IP

address of the W6x (default 192.168.1.250) and press Enter.

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Make sure the Access Point and your computers are configured on the same subnet. To configure the IP address of your computer, see Section 2.

The W6x login dialog appears.

In the User Name box, type pakedge, and in the Password box type pakedgea, and click OK.

The W6x main menu appears (see figure below).

The area on the right displays current information about the system. To refresh the data to reflect the current state of the W6x, click Refresh.

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The navigation bar on the left has four groups:

 System: Display and/or modify the W6x’s status, system properties, administrative controls,

maintenance, firmware options, and internal time settings.

 Network: Display and/or modify settings for the system LAN (including IP), spanning tree, and

SNMP.

 Wireless: Display and/or modify settings for the wireless network, VLAN, MAC filter, WDS,

VLAN, and advanced system options.

 Log & Management: Display and/or modify settings for wireless clients, diagnostics, system log,

and local network logs.

NOTE: The main menu options change depending on the operating mode you set for your W6x. The main menu in the figure above shows the options available with the default login, which is Access Point mode. If you set the W6x to a different mode (e.g., Client Bridge mode), the options on the main menu will change. Sections of this manual that discuss settings for the diferent operating modes include screen shots that show the main menu options available in those modes.

Initial Setup

System

On the W6x main menu, the System group has six options:

 Status  Properties  Administration  Maintenance  Firmware  Time

Status

In the System group under the W6x, click Status. The Main dialog appears and displays the current status of the W6x for the operating mode you’ve selected – see the figure below. The System section shows the W6x’s Name, Firmware version, operating Country, current Date/Time, MAC Network address, and MAC Wireless address.

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The Network section displays the device IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DHCP, and Spanning Tree.

The Wireless section displays the device operating mode, 802.11 mode, channel bandwidth, wireless Channel, VLAN Management ID, and Profile Settings.

Because the W6x supports multiple SSIDs, the Wireless section also displays the details of each SSID, and the security settings of each SSID.

Properties

Under the System section in the W6x main menu, click Properties. The Properties page is where you can specify a name for the device, choose the country of operation, and switch the W6x’s operating mode.

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 Name: Type a name for the device. (Note: This name is not used as the device SSID.)  Country: Select a country from the drop-down list.  Mode: Select an operating mode. (For detailed information on configuring operating modes, see

Chapter 4.)

 To save your changes, click Apply.

Administration

Click Administration under the System group in the W6x main menu. The Administration page allows you to specify a user name and password for the W6x. By default, the W6x is configured with a default name of pakedge and a default password of pakedgea. For security reasons, it is imperative to change the default user name and password.

 Name: Type a user name.  Password: Type a password.  Confirm Password: Type the password again.  Click Apply to save your changes.

Maintenance

Under the System section in the W6x main menu, click Maintenance. When The Maintenance page appears, you can save the current settings for the W6x. This is useful when, for example, you need to configure several devices with the same settings.

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 Backup Current Configuration: Click Backup to save the current configuration.  Restore Configuration: If you have already backed up your W6x configuration, you can quickly

restore it. Click Browse and choose the backup file, then click Restore.

 Reset to Factory Default: Click Factory Default to reset the W6x to the factory default settings.

After the device restarts, you can access the W6x at the default IP address: 192.168.1.250

Firmware

In the W6x main menu, in the System group, click Firmware. In the Firmware Upgrade page you can upgrade your W6x’s firmware. To perform a firmware upgrade, you must first download the correct firmware from the Pakedge website under the Dealer Portal section.

 Click Browse and choose the firmware file that you downloaded from the Pakedge

site.

 Click Upgrade.

Note: The upgrade usually takes about 1 minute. During the firmware upgrade process, do not turn off the device – doing so can damage the W6x. Once the upgrade completes, the device will restart

automatically.

Time

Click Time, under the System group in the W6x main menu. The Time page is used for configuring the time on your W6x unit. You can configure the time manually, or by connecting the device to an NTP time server.

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 Manually Set Date and Time: Type the date and time  Automatically Get Date and Time: Choose the time zone of your location from the drop-down

list.

 User Defined NTP Server: Type the IP address of the NTP server.  Click Apply to save your changes.

Network

On the W6x main menu, the Network section has three links: LAN Settings, Spanning Tree Settings, and SNMP Settings.

LAN Settings

To configure the IP address of your W6x, in the Network section of the W6x main menu, click LAN Settings. In the LAN Settings page, you can configure the W6x with a static IP address, or obtain an IP address automatically using a DHCP client.

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 Network Setting: If your W6x is connected to a DHCP server (such as a router), choose Obtain

an IP address automatically. Your W6x will automatically assign IP addresses to clients

associated with it (Not recommended).

 Specify an IP address (default): Select this option if you want to use a static IP address. Type the

appropriate entries in the text boxes for IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.

 Click Accept to apply the changes.

Spanning Tree Settings

To configure a Spanning Tree protocol for your W6x device, in the W6x main menu, in the Network section, click Spanning Tree Settings.

 Spanning Tree Status: Enabled by default; to turn it off, select Off.  Bridge Hello Time: The hello time is the interval between sending one bridge protocol data unit (BPDU)

and the next unit on a port. Type an entry between 1-10 seconds.

 Bridge Max Age: Specify the maximum time the W6x can wait before saving its configuration BPDU

information. Type an entry between 6-40 seconds.

 Bridge Forward Delay: The forward delay is the amount of time the W6x will spend in listening and

learning states. Type an entry between 4-30 seconds.

 Priority: Assign a priority for the W6x in the Spanning Tree Protocol hierarchy. Type a number between

0-65535.

SNMP Settings

In the main menu of the W6x, in the Network section, click SNMP Settings. The SNMP Settings page appears, where you can enter a community name and password to manage the W6xR device remotely, using an SNMP client.

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 Enable/Disable: To manage the W6x remotely using an SNMP client, choose Enable.  Contact: Enter the contact information for the SNMP manager.  Location: Enter the location of the W6x for reference by the SNMP manager.  Community Name (Read only): Type the password for read-only access to the SNMP

community.

 Community Name (Read/Write): Type the password for read/write access to the SNMP

community.

 Trap Destination Address: Type the IP address to receive SNMP traps.  Trap Destination Community Name: Type the password of the SNMP trap community.  Click Apply to save your settings.

Mode-Specific Setup

This section describes the settings for your W6x in the four available modes:

 Access Point  Client Bridge  WDS  Repeater

Access Point Mode

NOTE: The options in the main menu of the W6x change depending on the current operating mode of the W6x. The main menu options discussed in this chapter are those available in Access Point mode.

In this mode, the W6x broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal that clients can associate with, as shown in the figure below.

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Wireless

On the W6x main menu, the Wireless section includes the following five options, which will be described in detail in the sections that follow:

 Network Settings  VLAN Management  Wireless MAC filter  Advanced

Network Settings

In the W6x main menu, click Network Settings to begin configuring your W6x network settings, including the following options: wireless mode, channel, VLAN Tagging, SSID, and Security. The Network Settings screen appears:

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 802.11 Mode: Choose the setting that corresponds to the type of wireless clients connected to

your network: B, G, N, B/G or B/G/N. If you aren’t sure which type(s) of clients will access the

wireless networks, it’s recommended to choose B/G/N Mixed for best performance.

 Channel Mode: By default, the Channel Mode is set to 20/40MHZ. The larger the channel, the

better the transmission quality and speed.

 Channel: In the default setting (Auto), the W6x automatically associates to the channel with

best performance for the wireless network. To select a channel manually, uncheck the Auto box

and select a channel from the drop-down list. The channel options on the list depend on the

selected country’s regulations.

 Detect Best Channel: Click Scan to perform an automatic site survey. A new window will open

and display the site survey utility. The W6x will scan the 2.4GHz frequency for devices currently

broadcasting their SSID, and then will display them in the table.

 Current Profiles: You can configure up to four wireless profiles, each with its own VLAN ID. To

modify and activate a profile check Enable and then click Edit to configure the settings.

 VLAN Tagging 802.1Q: Check of the appropriate box next an SSID to enable VLAN tagging on

that SSID. Note: DO NOT enable VLAN tagging on VLAN ID 1; you will be locked out of the W6x

and will need to reset the device.

 SSID: The SSID is the name associated with the W6x WIFI network. By default, the SSID is

broadcast on the network for easy association by clients. An SSID cannot exceed 32 characters.

 VLAN ID: If you have enabled VLAN tagging on your network, type the VLAN tag ID for this

profile.

 Suppressed SSID: If you don’t want the SSID to be broadcast, check this box. With SSID

suppressed, wireless clients will not be able to scan the W6x in a site survey.

 Station Separation: If you enable this option, clients that connect to this access point will no

longer be able to communicate directly with each other. (This is also known as layer 2 isolation.)

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 Wireless Security – Type: Security is disabled by default. To enable wireless security, select an

option from the drop-down menu. For detailed information on configuring the security features

of the W6x, such as WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, and WPA2-PSK, see the next section. When

you select a wireless security option from the drop-down menu, the configuration options for

that mode appear on the page. (For details on setting the security options, see the next section.)

 Click Save to apply your changes. The SSID profile window will close and you need to click on

Accept under the Network Settings window for the changes to take effect.

Wireless Security

When you select a wireless security Type, as described at the end of the previous section, the configuration options for that mode appear (See the figure below). The following sections describe the available options, depending on the type of security you have chosen.

WEP

In the SSID Profile page, under Wireless Security, choose a wireless security protocol Type from the drop-down list. For example, if your wireless network uses WEP encryption, choose WEP from the drop-down list. (WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, a protocol that offers the same level of security for wireless networks as for wired networks.)

 Auth Type: In the drop-down list, choose an authentication method. The options are Open

System or Shared Key.

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o If you choose Open System, any client will be able to authenticate, as long as it

conforms to any MAC address filter policies you have set. In an open system, authentication packets are sent without encryption.

o If you choose Shared Key, the W6x sends a challenge text string (unencrypted) to

devices that try to communicate with the access point. The device that requests authentication encrypts the challenge text and returns it to the access point. If the challenge text is correctly encrypted, the access point authenticates the requesting device.

If you don’t know which authentication type will be used, it’s recommended to select Auto.

 Input Type: Select Hex or ASCII.  Key Length: Choose a key length. 64-bit hex keys require 10 characters, and 128-bit keys require

26 characters. (A hexadecimal key is in the format of a number between 0 through 9, and a

letter between A and F.)

 Default Key: You can specify 1-4 keys for up to four networks. Type the number of the key to be

used by default.

 Keys 1-4: You can enter up to four unique WEP keys.  Click Save to apply the changes. The SSID profile window will close and you need to click on

Accept, under the Network Settings window, for the changes to take effect.

WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK

When you select a wireless security Type, the configuration options for that mode appear.

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) improves on the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). WPA technology can work with existing Wi-Fi products that are enabled with WEP. WPA improves data encryption using the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which scrambles the encryption keys using a hashing algorithm, and adds integrity checking to ensure that keys haven’t been tampered with.

If your wireless network uses WPA security with a pre-shared key (PSK), select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the Type drop-down list. If your network doesn’t use a PSK, see the following section.

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 Encryption: In the drop-down list, select the type of encryption your wireless network uses:

TKIP, AES or both. For Apple products, AES works best.

 Passphrase: In the text box, type a passphrase of 8-63 characters to be shared by the Access

Points and clients in your network.

 Group Key Update Interval: In the text box, type the number of seconds the Access Point will

wait to probe the client for a passphrase.

 Click Save to apply the changes. The SSID profile window will close and you need to click on

Accept, under the Network Settings window, for the changes to take effect.

WPA, WPA2

When you select a wireless security Type in the SSID Profile page, the configuration options for the security mode you chose appear at the bottom of the page.

If your wireless network uses WPA security without a pre-shared key (PSK) (also known as Enterprise), select WPA or WPA2 from the Type drop-down list. The options for WPA and WPA2 appear at the bottom of SSID Profile page.

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 Encryption: In the drop-down list, select the type of encryption your wireless network uses:

TKIP, AES or both. For Apple products, AES works best.

 RADIUS Server: Type the IP address of the RADIUS server.  RADIUS Port: Type the port number of the RADIUS server. (The most common default is 1812.)  RADIUS Secret: Type the shared password of the RADIUS server.  Group Key Update Interval: Type the number of seconds (between 30-3600) that the Access

Point should wait before probing the client for the secret group key.

 Click Save to apply the changes. The SSID profile window will close and you need to click on

Accept under the Network Settings window for the changes to take effect.

VLAN Management

If you enable VLAN tagging in the W6x Wireless section, you must choose a VLAN Management ID for the W6x to access the administrative functions of your W6x. This is the VLAN you designated for the WAP ID address. For example, let’s say the subnet range for VLAN 3 is 192.168.3.X and VLAN3 is selected for the VLAN ID for management. The IP address for the W6x must be 192.168.3.X, where X is any value in range.

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 VLAN Id for Management: To turn on VLAN Management, select the VLAN Id button. Note:

802.1q tagging must be enabled.

In the VLAN Id text box, type the ID number of the VLAN you want to allow access to the administrative functions of the W6x. Note: The IP address range for the VLAN must be the same as the W6x.

 Click Accept to save your changes.

Wireless MAC Filter

Under the W6x main menu, in the Wireless section, click MAC Filter. The Wireless MAC Filter page appears for you to allow or block access to the network by clients with specific MAC addresses.

 ACL Mode: To block a client from associating with the W6x, select Disabled from the drop-down

list. Or to deny or allow access by clients with a MAC that you type in a list, select Allow MAC in

the List or Deny MAC in the List in the drop-down list.

o If you select Allow MAC in the List, only clients whose MAC addresses are on the list in

the table will be able to access the network, and other clients will be blocked.

o If you select Deny MAC in the List, clients whose MAC addresses are on the list will be

unable to access the network, but all other clients will be granted access.

 MAC Address: In the text box, type a client’s MAC address, then click Add to add the client to

the list.

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 The table at the bottom of the page lists MAC addresses you have blocked or allowed. To delete

selected MAC addresses, or delete all the addresses in the table, select the address (es) in the

list and click Delete.

 Click Accept to save your changes.

Client Bridge Mode

NOTE: The options in the main menu of the W6x change depending on the current operating mode of the W6x. The main menu options discussed in this chapter are those available in Client Bridge mode.

In this mode, you can connect one W6x to a client by its Ethernet port, as shown below. In Client Bridge Mode, the W6x can receive a wireless signal from an Access Point and send the signal through its Ethernet port to a client.

Summary of configuration for Client Bridge Mode

1. First setup the Wireless Access Point that that will be broadcasting to the Client Bridge. This

Wireless Access Point is the one broadcasting the Wireless Network you wish to connect the client device to. Setup as usual- i.e. SSID, IP Address, Channel, Security, etc.

2. Connect the W6x to the client and login via your Web Browser.

3. Configure the W6x by selecting Client Bridge Mode from the Properties page under the

System header.

4. Under Wireless, click on Network Settings. If you know the SSID you want the client bridge

to associate with, you can type it under Specify the static SSID. For easier setup, click on

Site Survey and a list of available SSID’s will show up and you can select the appropriate

one.

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5. Configure the Security Mode to match those on the SSID the client bridge is associated with.

6. Click Accept to apply the changes.

7. Finish the configuration of the W6x in Client Bridge Mode by assigning it a unique IP address

if it is not connected to a DHCP server.

8. You should be able to verify performance from the client device by sending a ping request to

the IP address of the Wireless Access Point or by accessing the GUI through your Web Browser at the same address.

For more detailed setup information on setting up the W6x in Client-Bridge mode see below.

Wireless

With the W6x operating in Client Bridge mode, the main menu shows two options under the Wireless section:

 Network Settings  Advanced

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Network Settings

 Wireless Mode: Choose the setting that corresponds to the type of wireless clients connected to

your network: B, G, N, B/G Mixed, or B/G/N Mixed. If you aren’t sure which type(s) of clients

will access the wireless networks, it’s recommended to choose B/G/N Mixed for best

performance.

 SSID: If you know the SSID you want the client bridge to associate with, you can type it under

Specify the static SSID. For easier setup, click on Site Survey and a list of available SSID’s will

show up and you can select the appropriate one.

 Site Survey: Click Site Survey to perform an automatic site survey. A new window will display

the results of the site survey. (See the figure below.) The W6x will scan the 2.4GHz frequency for

devices currently broadcasting their SSIDs, and display them in the 2.4GHz Site Survey table

shown below. In the table, click the BSSID of the Access Point you wish to connect to.

 Click Refresh to re-scan the frequency.

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 Preferred BSSID: If you want the W6x to associate based on MAC Address instead of SSID, select

the Prefer BSSID checkbox.

 Wireless Security: Configure the security settings to match those on the SSID the client bridge is

associated with.

 Security Mode: If your wireless network uses WEP encryption, select WEP from the drop-down

list. The Wireless Security page displays options for WEP encryption.

 Auth Type: In the drop-down list, select an authentication method. The options are Open

System, Shared Key, and Auto.

o If you choose Open System, any client will be able to authenticate, as long as it

conforms to any MAC address filter policies you’ve set. Authentication packets are

transmitted unencrypted.

o Choosing Shared Key enables the W6x to send an unencrypted challenge text string to a

device that attempts to communicate with the W6x. The device requesting authentication will encrypt the challenge text and return it to the W6x. If the challenge text is correctly encrypted, the W6x allows the requesting device to authenticate.

o If you are unsure which authentication type to use, it’s recommended to choose Auto.

 Input Type: From the drop-down list, select Hex or ASCII.  Key Length: From the drop-down list, select a key format. 64bit-hex keys require 10 characters;

128-bit keys require 26 characters. A hex key is formatted in hexadecimal notation as a number

between 0-9 followed by a letter between A-F.

 Default Key: From the drop-down list, select the number of the key to be used; you can define

four keys (Key1…Key4) in the text boxes.

 Key 1-4: Enter up to four unique WEP keys.

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 Click Accept to apply the changes. The SSID profile window will close and you need to click on

Accept under the Network Settings window for the changes to take effect.

 Security Mode: If your wireless network uses a WPA pre-shared key, select WPA-PSK or WPA2-

PSK from the drop-down list.

 Encryption: In the drop-down list, select the type of encryption your wireless network uses: TKIP

or AES.

 Passphrase: In the text box, type a passphrase of 8-63 characters that will be shared among the

Access Points and clients.

 Click Apply to save your changes.

WDS Mode

NOTE: All Access Points in the WDS network should be on the same channel and should use the same security settings.

WDS extends a wired infrastructure to locations where cabling is not an option.

For WDS mode, the W6x provides 3 different options: Access Point, Bridge and Station. Access Point mode allows communication between Access Points and it also allows wireless devices to communicate with the Access Points. Bridge mode only allows communication between Access Points and wireless devices, but cannot communicate with the Access Points. A station receives signals from wireless devices and passes it along to the main station or main Access Point.

Summary of configuration for WDS

1. First setup AP-1 that will be broadcasting the Wireless Network you wish to associate the

W6x with. Setup as usual- i.e. SSID, IP Address, Channel, Security, etc.

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2. Connect AP-2 to the LAN and login via your Web Browser.

3. Configure AP-2 by selecting WDS from the Properties page under the System header.

4. Now configure the Channel and Security settings to match those of AP-1.

5. Add the MAC address of AP-1 to the Ap-2’s WDS Link list on the WDS page under the

Wireless header.

6. Finish the configuration of the AP-2 by assigning it a unique IP address.

7. You should be able to verify performance from the client device by sending a ping request to

the IP address of the W6x or accessing the GUI through your Web Browser at the same address.

WDS - Access Point Mode

WDS- Access Point mode creates a WDS network that allows communication between AP’s and wireless devices.

Wireless

When you set the W6x in Wireless Bridge Mode, in the W6x main menu the Wireless section has the following four options, to be described in detail in the following sections:

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 Network Settings  WDS  VLAN Management  Wireless MAC Filter  Advanced

Network Settings

NOTE: All Access Points in the WDS network should be on the same channel and should use the same security settings.

 802.11 Mode: Choose the setting that corresponds to the type of wireless clients connected to

your network: B, G, N, B/G or B/G/N Mixed. If you aren’t sure which type(s) of clients will

access the wireless networks, it’s recommended to choose B/G/N Mixed for best performance.

 Channel Mode: By default, the Channel Mode is set to 20/40MHZ. The larger the channel, the

better the transmission quality and speed.

 Channel: In the default setting (Auto), the W6x automatically associates to the channel with

best performance for the wireless network. To select a channel manually, uncheck the Auto box

and select a channel from the drop-down list. The channel options on the list depend on the

selected country’s regulations.

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 Detect Best Channel: Click Scan to perform an automatic site survey. A new window will open

and display the site survey utility. The W6x will scan the 2.4GHz frequency for devices currently

broadcasting their SSID, and then display them in the table.