PLANET WAP-6100 User Manual

802.11g Wireless LAN Outdoor CPE AP

WAP-6100

User’s Manual

Version 2.0

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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 uncontrol led environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the F CC radio frequency expos ure limits, human proximit y to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a

Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.

Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b

Testing for electromagnetic compatibility accordi ng to EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 and EN 55 024 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.

Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2

Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328-2 ha s been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.

CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely:

Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Irela nd, Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland.

France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels

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.

WEEE regulation

To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal

waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11g WLAN Outdoor CPE AP Model: WAP-6100 Rev: 2.0 (October, 2008) Part No. EM-WAP6100

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................6

1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................6

1.2 FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................6

1.3 SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................................7

1.4 LED INDICATORS............................................................................................................................8

1.5 WIRELESS PERFORMANCE ..............................................................................................................9

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................................10

CHAPTER 3 INITIAL SETUP ...........................................................................................................13

3.1 SETUP PROCEDURES .....................................................................................................................13

CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION............................................................................................15

4.1 ACCESS POINT MODE....................................................................................................................15

4.1.1 System Summary..................................................................................................................15

4.1.2 W ireless Station List.............................................................................................................16

4.1.3 System Properties.................................................................................................................17

4.1.4 Administration...................................................................................................................... 18

4.1.5 IP Settings............................................................................................................................19

4.1.6 W ireless Network..................................................................................................................19

4.1.7 W ireless Security..................................................................................................................20

4.1.8 W ireless Advanced Settings..................................................................................................24

4.1.9 SNMP..............................................................................................................................26

4.1.10 MAC Filter.................................................................................................................26

4.1.11 Backup / Restore Settings...................................................................................................27

4.1.12 Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................................27

4.1.13 Reboot................................................................................................................................28

4.2 WIRELESS CLIENT MODE..............................................................................................................29

4.2.1 Connection Status ................................................................................................................30

4.2.2 W ireless Network..................................................................................................................31

4.2.3 W ireless Security..................................................................................................................32

4.2.4 Ethernet Client List..............................................................................................................33

4.3 REPEATER MODE .......................................................................................................................... 34

4.3.1 W ireless Network..................................................................................................................34

4.3.2 W ireless Security..................................................................................................................35

4.4 WIRELESS BRIDGE........................................................................................................................36

4.4.1 WDS Link Settings................................................................................................................36

4.4.2 WDS Security Settings..........................................................................................................37

APPENDIX A GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................1

APPENDIX B GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................1

Chapter 1 Introduction

The WAP-6100 is an outdoor 802.11g CPE AP with 12dBi antenna built in. This manual describes the details of how to manage this equipment.

1.1 Package Contents

Make sure that you have the following items:

• One WAP-6100

• One Power Cord

• One PoE Injector

• One Metal Ring

• One 25m CAT5 Cable with RJ-45 plug and ODU connector

• One 1.9m CAT5 Cable with RJ-45 plugs

• One User’s Manual and Utility CD

• One Quick Installation Guide

Note:

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

1.2 Features

‧ Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b/g compliant ‧ Solid housing provides protection against rigorous weather conditions ‧ Four operating modes support: AP, Wireless Bridge, Wireless Client, and Repeater ‧ Strong network security with 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WPA and WPA-PSK ‧ Built-in 12dBi patch antenna ‧ 5 levels of adjustable transmit power control ‧ Super G mode raises the data rate up to 108Mbps ‧ Support DHCP Client ‧ Provides “Connection Status” indication for Repeater and Client modes ‧ Power over Ethernet design

1.3 Specification

Model WAP-6100 Standard IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g Signal Type DSSS (Direct Sequ ence Spread Spectrum) Modulation OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK Port 10/100Mbps RJ-45 port * 1 Antenna Built-in 12dBi patch antenna Output Power 18dBm@11Mbps / 17dBm@54Mbps (typical)

5 levels adjustable (Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, Minimum)

Sensitivity

-74dBm@54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER

-88dBm@11Mbps CCK, 8% PER

Operating Mode AP, Wireless Bridge, Wireless Client, Repeater

WEP setting

− Authentication type: Open System / Shared Key

− Shared keys input type: HEX / ASCII

− Shared keys length: (64-bit, 128-bit, 152-bit)

− Default WEP Key to use (1-4)

WPA-PSK setting

Security

− PassPhrase

− WPA Cipher Type (TKIP, AES)

− Group Key Update Interval: 300

WPA setting

− Radius Server IP Address

− Radius Port: 1812

− WPA Cipher Type (TKIP, AES)

− Shared Key

Group Key Update Interval: 300 Super G mode Up to 108Mbps

Data Rate

802.11g

802.11b Up to 11Mbps (1/2/5.5/11) Dimensions (L x W x H) 185 x 106 x 62mm Weight 400g

Operating temperature: -10 – 70 degree C

Environmental

Storage temperature: -30 – 80 degree C

Specification

Relative humanity: 0% – 90% (non-condensing)

Up to 54Mbps (6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54)

Power Requirement 48V DC, 0.4A Electromagnetic

Compatibility

FCC, CE

1.4 LED Indicators

WAP-6100v2 LED Indicators

LED Color Status Description

On Device power on

PWR Red

WLAN Green Blinking

LAN Green

Off Device power off Blinking During boot up procedure

Transmitting or receiving data through the Wireless

LAN On Link is established Blinking Packets are transmitting or receiving Off LAN port is not connected

1.5 Wireless Performance

The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance, and operating coverage of WAP-6100.

1. Site selection

To avoid interferences, please locate WAP-6100 and wireless clients away from transformers, microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, and other industrial equipments. Keep the number of walls, or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible; otherwise the signal strength may be seriously reduced. Place WAP-6100 in open space or add additional WAP-6100 as needed to improve the coverage.

2. Environmental factors

The wireless network is easily affected by many environmental factors. Every environment is unique with different obstacles, construction materials, weather, etc. It is hard to determine the exact operating range of WAP-6100 in a specific location without testing.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary t hat you have enough information about the WAP-6100.

1. Locate an optimum location and use the provided metal ring to secure WAP-6100 to a mast.

2. Using provided CAT5 waterproof cable; connect the waterproof connector port of the WAP-6100

to the “P+DATA OUT” port of PoE Injector.

3. Using Category 3 or higher UTP or STP cable, connect the “DATA IN” port of PoE Injector to a 10Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet hub or switch, and connect the management station to a hub or switch on the same LAN.

4. Connect the power cord to the PoE Injector, and plug it into an AC outlet to power up the WAP-6100.

Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-6100. Otherwise, the product may be

damaged.

OUTDOOR INSTALLATION WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

LIVES MAY BE AT RISK! Carefully observe these instructions and any special instructions that are

included with the equipment you are installing.

CONTACTING POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL. Make sure no power lines are anywhere where possible contact can be made. Antennas, masts, towers, guy wires or cables may lean or fall and contact these limes. People may be injured or killed if they are touching or holding any part of equipment when it contacts electric lines. Make sure there is NO possibility that equipment or personnel can come in contact directly or indirectly with power lines.

Assume all overhead lines are power lines. The horizontal distance from a tower, mast or antenna to the nearest power line should be at least twice the total length of the mast/antenna combination. This will ensure that the mast will not contact power if it falls either during installation or later.

TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND.

z Select equipment locations that will allow safe, simple equipment installation.

z Don’t work alone. A friend or co-worker can save your life if an accident happens.

z Use approved non-conducting lasers and other safety equipment. Make sure all equipment is in

good repair.

z If a tower or mast begins falling, don’t attempt to catch it. Stand back and let it fall.

z If anything such as a wire or mast does come in contact with a power line, DON’T TOUCH IT

OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE IT. Instead, save your life by calling the power company.

z Don’t attempt to erect antennas or towers on windy days.

MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND MASTS ARE SECURELY GROUNDED, AND ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHTNING ARRESTORS. This will help prevent fire

damage or human injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short circuit within equipment connected to the antenna.

z The base of the antenna mast or tower must be connected directly to the building protective

ground or to one or more approved grounding rods, using 1 OAWG ground wire and corrosion-resistant connectors.

z Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.

IF A PERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER, AND CANNOT MOVE:

z DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED.

z Use a non-conductive dry board, stick or rope to push or drag them so they no longer are in

contact with electrical power.

Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer CPR if you are certified, and make sure that emergency medical aid has been requested.

Chapter 3 Initial Setup

The WAP-6100 allows configuration either via the configuration utility, known as Locator, or Web Browser through network. For the initial installation, we suggest using the PLANET WAP-6100 Locator. Before using Locator, please make sure the personal firewall installed in your PC is disabled.

It is strongly recommended to configure and manage WAP-6100 using a wired LAN computer.

3.1 Setup Procedures

1. Insert the bundled CD in the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. Click on the "PLANET WAP-6100 Locator" hyperlink to activate the program.

Or you can start the installation as follows.

A. Click on Start Menu/ Run. B. Enter “E:\UTILITY\Locator.exe” in the appeared box, where “E” is the letter of your CD-ROM

drive.

C. Click on “OK” button.

2. When the Loc ator is started, it will search the available WAP-6100 on the same network. The Locator shows you the Device Name, Device Type, IP Address, Ethernet MAC Address and Firmware Version. If there are multiple WAP-6100 or WAP-6100 in the same network, all of them will be listed.

3. To change the IP address, select the target WAP-6100 if there are multiple devices, and click on the “IP Setting” button. A login dialog box will pop up. Please input your user name and password into the fields. Default user name and password are as below:

User Name: Admin Password: (blank)

Please note the first character of user name is a capital letter.

4. After type in correct user name and password, the “IP Setting” box appears. Here you can choose to obtain IP from a DHCP server or specify IP address manually. If your environment or ISP provide DHCP server, you can choose the first option. Other wise, you need to manually setup IP address. Click on “Apply” button and WAP-6100 will reboot immediately. After the reboot completes, the WAP-6100 is operating with new settings.

5. To restore WAP-6100 back to factory default values, click on the “Factory default” icon. This

operation requires you to login the WAP-6100 first. Please input correct user name and password into the fields. The WAP-6100 will reboot immediately. After the reboot completes, the WAP-6100 is operating with default settings.

6. Click on the “Web” icon, the Internet Explorer will be executed and connect to the web interface of WAP-6100. Please refer to the next chapter for how to manage WAP-6100 via web.

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