Planet WAP-4030A User Manual

54Mbps Wireless Access Point w/bridge, inter-building

WAP-4030A

User’s Manual

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Copyright

Copyright  2004 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
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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". Shou ld the programs prov e
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.

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 enc oura ged to tr y
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

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

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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 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 Not 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-4030A
Rev: 1.0 (November, 2004)

Part No. EM-WAP4030A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................5

1.1 Package Contents.................................................................................................... 5

1.2 System Requirements.............................................................................................. 5

1.3 Features................................................................................................................... 5

1.4 Specification............................................................................................................. 6

1.5 Wireless Performance.............................................................................................. 7

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...................................................................8

2.1 Hardware Connection .............................................................................................. 8

Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless AP.......................................................9

3.1 Operating Mode........................................................................................................ 9

3.1.1 Client Mode................................................................................................................10

3.1.2 Access Point Mode.....................................................................................................12

3.1.3 Repeater Mode...........................................................................................................17

3.1.4 Point-to-Point Mode....................................................................................................18

3.1.5 Point-to-Multipoint Mode.............................................................................................20

3.2 Status..................................................................................................................... 21

3.3 Admin..................................................................................................................... 22

3.4 LAN ........................................................................................................................ 23

3.5 WEP....................................................................................................................... 24

3.6 WPA-PSK............................................................................................................... 25

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting.........................................................................26

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing WAP-4030A. The WAP-4030A supports both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g
standards. You can use it to connect an existing WLAN, or to build up a new wireless LAN. Except for
essential AP mode, WAP-4030A also provides Repeater, Bridge, and Client modes to accommodate all
kinds of network topology. High data rate (up to 54Mbps) support allows faster communication between
LAN and WLAN. Maximize network efficiency while minimizing your network investment and
maintenance costs.

The WAP-4030A provides the most security functions such as 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Encryption, WPA-PSK and MAC address filter to consolidate the wireless network security. There is no
chance for the unauthorized wireless stations to access your wireless network.

With the user-friendly management interface and versatile features, WAP-4030A is the best choice to
integrate your wireless and wired network seamlessly.

1.1 Package Contents

Make sure that you have the following items:

• 1 x WAP-4030A

• 1 x Power Adapter

• 1 x User’s Manual CD

• 1 x Quick Installation Guide

• 1 x External Antenna

Note:

If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as
possible.

1.2 System Requirements

Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.

• Pentium Based (or above) IBM-Compatible PC System

• CD-ROM drive

• Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server2003 Operating System with TCP/IP protocol

1.3 Features

 Compliant with the IEEE 802.11g/802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification
 High data rate up to 54Mbps, Auto rate fallback
 Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks

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 Provide WPA-PSK, 64/128-bit WEP Encryption and MAC Filter to protect the wireless data

transmissions

 Support Wireless AP / Client / Repeater and Bridge mode
 Support MAC Address Filter
 Support DHCP client for auto IP address assignment
 Provide a reverse-polarity SMA connector for external antenna connection
 Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance communication and noisy environment
 Web-based configuration

1.4 Specification

Standard IEEE 802.11g / 802.11b
Frequency Band 2.400~2.4835GHz
Transfer Rate 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps

802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps
Modulation OFDM, CCK, DQPSK and DBPSK
Sensitivity IEEE802.11b:

-92dBm @ 1Mbps

-89dBm @ 2Mbps

-87dBm @ 5.5Mbps

-82dBm @ 11Mbps

IEEE802.11g

-91dBm @ 6Mbps

-90dBm @ 9Mbps

-87dBm @ 12Mbps

-82dBm @ 18Mbps

-82dBm @ 24Mbps

-78dBm @ 36Mbps

-71dBm @ 48Mbps

-71dBm @ 54Mbps
Channel

FCC: 11 Channels (US, Canada)
ETSI: 13 Channels (Europe)

ELEC: 14 Channels (Japan)
Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Antenna Detachable dipole antenna
Transmit Power

16±2dBm (Typical)
LAN Interface 1-port RJ-45 UTP
Cabling Category 5/5e or above, 4-pair

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LED Indicators 3; PWR, WLAN, LAN
Power 12V DC, 1A
Temperature

0 ~ 55°C (Operating)
Humidity 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing (Operating)
Dimension 169 x 87 x 30 (mm)
Weight 155g
Emission FCC Class B, CE-mark

1.5 Wireless Performance

The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance and operating coverage of
WAP-4030A.

1. Site selection

To avoid interferences, please locate WAP-4030A and wireless client away from transformers,
microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights and other industrial equipments. Keep th e
number of walls or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible. Otherwise the signal strength
may be seriously reduced. Place WAP-4030A in a open space or add additional WAP-4030A as
needed to improve the coverage.

2. Environmental factors

The wireless network is easily affected by many environment factors. Every environment is unique
with different obstacles, construction materials, weather, etc. It is hard to determine the exact
operation rage of WAP-4030A in a specific location without testing.

3. Antenna adjustment

The bundle antenna of WAP-4030A is adjustable. Firstly install the antenna pointing straight up, then
smoothly adjust it if the radio signal strength is poor. But the signal reception is definitely weak in
some certain areas, such as location right down the antenna.
Moreover, the original antenna of WAP-4030A can be replaced with other external antennas to
extend the coverage. Please check the specification of the antenna you want to use, and make sure
it can be used on WAP-4030A.

4. WLAN Type

If WAP-4030A is installed in an 802.11b and 802.11g mixed WLAN, its performance will reduced

significantly. Because every 802.11g OFDM packet needs to be preceded by an RTS-CTS or CTS
packet exchange that can be recognized by legacy 802.11b devices. This additional overhead
lowers the speed. If there are no 802.11b devices connected, or if connections to all 802.11b devices
are denied so that WAP-4030A can operate in 11g-only mode, then its data rate should actually
54Mbps.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the
WAP-4030A.

2.1 Hardware Connection

12V DC

LAN

RESET ANT

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1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-4030A. The best place for your WAP-4030A is
usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

2. Assemble the antenna to WAP-4030A. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your
wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity.

3. Connect RJ-45 cable to WAP-4030A. Connect this WAP-4030A to your LAN switch/hub or a
single PC.

4. Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, WAP-4030A will start to
work.

Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-4030A. Otherwise, the product may be

damaged.
If you want to reset your WAP-4030A to default settings, press the Reset button 5 second.
Then release the button and wait for 10 seconds for rebooting.