Planet WAP-3000 User Manual

Wireless Access Point

WAP-3000

User Manual

Networking & Communicatio

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Copyright

Copyright  2002 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of PLANET.
PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect
to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is".
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET,
its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and
any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further,
PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time
in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.

Disclaimer

PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all
environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or
expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a
particular purpose.
PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET
disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.
Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent
a commitment on the part of PLANET. PLANET assumes no responsibility for any
inaccuracies that may be contained in this User’s Manual. PLANET makes no commitment
to update or keep current the information in this User’s Manual, and reserves the right to
make improvements to this User’s Manual and/or to the products described in this User’s
Manual, at any time without notice.
If you find information in this manual that is incorrect, misleading, or incomplete, we would
appreciate your comments and suggestions.

Federal Communication 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 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. Reo rient o r re locate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

4. Con sult the d ealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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.

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 20 cm(8 inches)
during normal operation.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 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 elect ric shock and stat ic 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 (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany, Greece, Ireland,
Italy, Luxembourg .The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Potential restrictive use

France: Only channels 10,11,12 and 13

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET Wireless Access Point
Model: WAP-3000
Rev. 1.0 (July, 2002)
Part No. EM-WAP3000v1

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 1

1.1 F

EATURES

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1.2 A

PPLICATIONS

................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 S

PECIFICATION

.................................................................................................................. 2

1.4 P

ACKAGE CONTENTS

......................................................................................................... 2

1.5 M

INIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFIGURATION

..................................................... 3

1.6 S

AFETY PRECAUTION

........................................................................................................ 3

1.7 LED

AND BUTTON DEFINITION

........................................................................................... 3

1.8 B

OTTOM VIEW

................................................................................................................... 4

CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURATION UTILITY INSTALLATION ..................................................... 5

2.1 W

INDOWS

98/ME/2000/XP I

NSTALLATION

.......................................................................... 5

CHAPTER 3 USING CONFIGURATION UTILITY.................................................................. 10

3.1 P

ROFILES

.........................................................................................................................11

3.1.1 Edit Profile -> WiFi..................................................................................................11

3.1.2 Edit Profile -> IP/SNMP .........................................................................................12

3.2 H

ELP

.............................................................................................................................. 13

APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................. 14

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing WAP-3000. This device features the latest innovation wireless
technology making the wireless networking world happened. This manual guides you on how
to install and properly use the WAP-3000 in order to take full advantage of its features

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1.1 Features

 2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation
 Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
 Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b compliant
 Up to 11Mbps data rate with CSMA/CA
 Utilize Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology to provide robust,

interference-resistant solution in a multi-user environment

 Working range up to 350 feet indoor and 1100 feet outdoor



Seamless integration with IEEE 802.3 LAN through WAP-3000 or other IEEE 802.11b
compliant Access Point

 Channel Agility to Avoid In-Band Interference from Household Appliances, such as

Microwave Ovens and Cordless Phones

 Provides Window-based Configuration Utility
 Support IEEE802.11e standard (Future Function)
 Parameterized Quality of Service (QoS) to Support Multimedia Distribution and Ensure

Delivery of Isochronously /Time-Dependent Content (Future F unction).

1.2 Applications

1. Remote access to corporate network information

E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.

2. Difficult-to-wire environments

Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult
to employ.

3. Frequently changing environments

Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and
change location.

4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites need temporary setup for a short time
period. Retailers, airline and shipping companies need additional workstations for a
peak period. Auditors require workgroups at customer sit e s.

5. Access to database for mobile workers

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Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers need access to database while being
mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus.

6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users

SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.

7. High security connection

The wireless security network installs quickly and provides the flexibility to reconfigure
easily.

1.3 Specification

Product Wire Free – Wireless Access Point

Model Name WAP-3000
LED Indicators Power, Act, IEEE802.11e, PC/HUB, CM/DCT
Operating Frequency / Channel 2.412~2.462GHz (FCC, Canada) / 11 Channels

2.412~2.4835GHz (Japan, TELEC) / 14 Channels

2.412~2.472GHz (Euro ETSI) / 13 Channels

RF Modulation Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology

(CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK)
RF Output Power 20dBm
Sensitivity -83dBm (@ PER<8%)
Data Rate 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps with auto-rate fall back
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA + ACK, IEEE802.11b Compliant
Standard Antenna Built-in antenna
Range Up to 1100 feet outdoor and 350 feet indoor
Dimension (D x W x H) 163 x 89 x 55mm
Temperature 0 – 55 degree C (Operating), -20~70 degree C (Storage)
Humidity 0-90%, non-condensing (Operating and storage)
Management Windows-Based Configuration Utility

SNMP
Power Requirement 5V DC, 2A
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 class A, CE, ETSI 300, 328

1.4 Package Contents

Before installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include
the following items: