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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.
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.
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, 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
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU
directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reasons/remarks
Bulgaria None
Outdoor use; limited to 10
France
Italy None
Luxembourg None
Norway Implemented
Russian
Federation
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
None Only for indoor applications
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
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.
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Revision
User Manual of PLANET 1750Mbps 802.11ac Dual Band Wall Mount Wireless Access Point
Model: WDAP-1750AC
Rev: 1.0 (Nov., 2014)
Part No. EM-WDAP-1750AC_v1.0 (2081-E11030-000)
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Product Introduction...........................................................................................................1
1.1 Package Contents............................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Product Description............................................................................................................2
1.3 Product Features................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Product Specifications .......................................................................................................8
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................ 12
2.1 Product Outlook ................................................................................................................ 12
2.1.1 Panel Layout...........................................................................................................13
2.1.2 Hardware Description ............................................................................................. 13
Chapter 3. Connecting to the AP........................................................................................................ 15
3.1 System Requirements ......................................................................................................15
3.2 Installing the AP ................................................................................................................15
Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide ...................................................................................................18
4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration.............................................................. 18
4.1.1 Configuring the IP Address Manually .....................................................................18
4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI ............................................................................................ 21
4.3 Basic Settings ...................................................................................................................22
4.3.1 LAN IP Address ......................................................................................................22
4.3.2 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security ...........................................................................23
4.3.3 Administrator Name & Password............................................................................ 23
4.3.4 Time & Date............................................................................................................ 24
Chapter 5. Configuring the AP............................................................................................................ 25
5.1 Information ........................................................................................................................25
5.1.1 System Information.................................................................................................25
5.1.2 Wireless Clients ......................................................................................................27
5.1.3 Wireless Monitor .....................................................................................................28
5.1.4 Log.......................................................................................................................... 29
5.2 Networking Settings ......................................................................................................... 30
5.2.1 LAN-side IP Address...............................................................................................30
5.2.2 LAN Port .................................................................................................................31
5.2.3 VLAN.......................................................................................................................32
5.3 Wireless Settings .............................................................................................................. 33
5.3.1 2.4GHz 11bgn Basic Settings................................................................................. 33
5.3.2 Advanced................................................................................................................ 35
5.3.3 Security................................................................................................................... 36
5.3.4 WDS........................................................................................................................40
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5.3.5 5GHz 11ac 11an Basic Settings .............................................................................42
5.3.6 Advanced................................................................................................................ 43
5.3.7 Security................................................................................................................... 44
5.3.8 WDS........................................................................................................................49
5.3.9 WPS........................................................................................................................51
5.3.10 RADIUS Settings ....................................................................................................52
5.3.11 Internal Server ........................................................................................................53
5.3.12 RADIUS Accounts...................................................................................................54
5.3.13 MAC Filter...............................................................................................................55
5.3.14 WMM.......................................................................................................................56
5.4 Management ...................................................................................................................... 58
5.4.1 Admin......................................................................................................................58
5.4.2 Date and Time ........................................................................................................ 60
5.4.3 Syslog Server .........................................................................................................60
5.4.4 I’m Here ..................................................................................................................61
5.5 Advanced ...........................................................................................................................62
5.5.1 LED Settings...........................................................................................................62
5.5.2 Update Firmware ....................................................................................................62
5.5.3 Save/Restore Settings ............................................................................................63
5.5.4 Factory Default .......................................................................................................64
5.5.5 Reboot ....................................................................................................................64
Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network....................................................................... 65
6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)................................................................... 65
6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)....................................................................................... 67
6.3 Mac OS X 10.x.................................................................................................................... 70
6.4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad ............................................................................................... 74
Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility.....................................................................................77
Appendix B: Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 78
Appendix C: Glossary.........................................................................................................................80
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FIGURES
FIGURE 2-1 WDAP-1750AC................................................................................................................... 12
FIGURE 2-2 WDAP-1750AC PANEL LAYOU T ............................................................................................13
FIGURE 3-1 WDAP-1750AC INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 1 ............................................................................15
FIGURE 3-2 WDAP-1750AC INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 2 ............................................................................16
FIGURE 3-3 WDAP-1750AC INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 3 ............................................................................17
FIGURE 4-1 TCP/IP SETTING................................................................................................................... 19
FIGURE 4-2 WINDOWS STAR T MENU ........................................................................................................19
FIGURE 4-3 SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF PING COMMAND ...............................................................................20
FIGURE 4-4 FAILED RESULT OF PING COMMAND .......................................................................................20
FIGURE 4-5 LOGIN BY DEFAULT IP ADDRESS..............................................................................................21
FIGURE 4-6 LOGIN WINDOW.....................................................................................................................21
FIGURE 4-7 BASIC SETTINGS - DHCP ......................................................................................................22
FIGURE 4-8 BASIC SETTINGS - WIRELESS SETTINGS ................................................................................. 23
FIGURE 4-9 BASIC SETTINGS - ADMINISTRATOR SETTING ...........................................................................23
FIGURE 4-10 BASIC SETTINGS - TIME & DATE ...........................................................................................24
FIGURE 5-1 INFORMATION - MAIN MENU ...................................................................................................25
FIGURE 5-2 INFORMATION - WIRELESS CLIENTS........................................................................................27
FIGURE 5-3 INFORMATION - WIRELESS MONITOR ......................................................................................28
FIGURE 5-4 INFORMATION - LOG...............................................................................................................29
FIGURE 5-5 NETWORK SETTINGS - LAN-SIDE IP ADDRESS........................................................................ 30
FIGURE 5-6 NETWORK SETTINGS - LAN PORT..........................................................................................31
FIGURE 5-7 NETWORK SETTINGS - VLAN.................................................................................................32
FIGURE 5-8 2.4GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS................................................................................................ 33
FIGURE 5-9 2.4GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - ADVANCED.............................................................................35
FIGURE 5-10 2.4GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - SECURITY............................................................................36
FIGURE 5-11 2.4GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - WEP................................................................................... 37
FIGURE 5-12 2.4GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - IEEE802.1X/EAP ...............................................................38
FIGURE 5-13 2.4GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - WPA-PSK ..........................................................................38
FIGURE 5-14 2.4GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - WPA-EAP ..........................................................................39
FIGURE 5-15 2.4GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - WDS ..................................................................................41
FIGURE 5-16 5GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS................................................................................................. 42
FIGURE 5-17 5GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - ADVANCED..............................................................................44
FIGURE 5-18 5GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - SECURITY...............................................................................45
FIGURE 5-19 5GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - WEP......................................................................................46
FIGURE 5-20 5GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - IEEE802.1X/EAP ..................................................................47
FIGURE 5-21 5GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - WPA-PSK .............................................................................47
FIGURE 5-22 5GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - WPA-EAP .............................................................................48
FIGURE 5-23 5GHZ WIRELESS SETTINGS - WDS .....................................................................................50
FIGURE 5-24 WPS..................................................................................................................................51
FIGURE 5-25 RADIUS SETTINGS............................................................................................................. 52
FIGURE 5-26 INTERNAL SERVER...............................................................................................................53
FIGURE 5-27 RADIUS ACCOUNTS ........................................................................................................... 54
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FIGURE 5-28 MAC FILTER.......................................................................................................................55
FIGURE 5-29 WMM.................................................................................................................................56
FIGURE 5-30 ADMIN.................................................................................................................................58
FIGURE 5-31 TIME AND DATE ...................................................................................................................60
FIGURE 5-32 SYSLOG SERVER.................................................................................................................61
FIGURE 5-33 I’M HERE.............................................................................................................................61
FIGURE 5-34 LED SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................62
FIGURE 5-35 UPDATE FIRMWARE .............................................................................................................62
FIGURE 5-36 SAVE /RESTORE SETTINGS................................................................................................... 63
FIGURE 5-37 FACTORY DEFAULT ..............................................................................................................64
FIGURE 5-38 REBOOT ............................................................................................................................. 64
FIGURE 6-1 SYSTEM TRAY – WIRELESS NETWORK ICON ...........................................................................65
FIGURE 6-2 CHOOSE A WIRELESS NETWORK ............................................................................................. 65
FIGURE 6-3 ENTER THE NETWORK KEY .....................................................................................................66
FIGURE 6-4 CHOOSE A WIRELESS NETWORK -- CONNECTED ...................................................................... 66
FIGURE 6-5 NETWORK ICON.....................................................................................................................67
FIGURE 6-6 WLAN AUTOCONFIG.............................................................................................................67
FIGURE 6-7 TYPE THE NETWORK KEY .......................................................................................................68
FIGURE 6-8 CONNECTING TO A NETWORK ................................................................................................. 68
FIGURE 6-9 CONNECTED TO A NETWORK ..................................................................................................69
FIGURE 6-10 MAC OS – NETWORK ICON ..................................................................................................70
FIGURE 6-11 HIGHLIGHT AND SELECT THE WIRELESS NETWORK .................................................................70
FIGURE 6-12 ENTER THE PASSWORD .......................................................................................................71
FIGURE 6-13 CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK ............................................................................................ 71
FIGURE 6-14 SYSTEM PREFERENCES....................................................................................................... 72
FIGURE 6-15 SYSTEM PREFERENCES -- NETWORK ...................................................................................72
FIGURE 6-16 SELECT THE WIRELESS NETWORK .......................................................................................73
FIGURE 6-17 IPHONE – SETTINGS ICON.................................................................................................... 74
FIGURE 6-18 WI-FI SETTING....................................................................................................................74
FIGURE 6-19 WI-FI SETTING – NOT CONNECTED ...................................................................................... 75
FIGURE 6-20 TURN ON WI-FI ...................................................................................................................75
FIGURE 6-21 IPHONE -- ENTER THE PASSWORD........................................................................................76
FIGURE 6-22 IPHONE -- CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK ............................................................................76
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Chapter 1. Product Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Thank you for choosing PLANET WDAP-1750AC. Before installing the AP, please verify the contents inside the
package box.
WDAP-1750AC Quick Guide Antenna x 3
Wall-mount Strip x 2 Screws Power Adapter
If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.
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1.2 Product Description
Ultra-high-speed, Next-generation Enterprise Wireless
PLANET WDAP-1750AC is an enterprise PoE access point with the latest 802.11ac wireless technology,
advanced management features and superior encryption standard yet cost-effective. Meeting enterprise
demand, the WDAP-1750AC has enhanced security and management features including multiple SSIDs, IEEE
802.1Q VLAN, WPA / WPA2-enterprise security, RADIUS MAC authentication and so forth. With the multiple
reversed-polarity SMA male antenna connectors, the WDAP-1750AC is able to connect its suitable external
antenna and booster wirelessly.
Extraordinary 11ac Dual Band Wireless Technology
The WDAP-1750AC supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual band standards with 3T3R MIMO technology;
therefore, it provides the wireless speed up to 450+1300Mbps, which is 24X faster than the 11a access point at
5GHz frequency and 8X faster than the 11g access point at 2.4GHz frequency. The incredible wireless speed
makes it ideal for handling multiple HD movie streams, high-resolution on-line games, stereo music, VoIPs and
data streams at the same time stably and smoothly.
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Secured and Managed Enterprise-class WLAN
With support for high-level encryption mechanism, the WDAP-1750AC can effectively prevent your information
from eavesdropping by unauthorized users. Allowing multiple different SSIDs to be used simultaneously and
cooperating with the VLAN support, the WDAP-1750AC helps network administrators define separate wireless
subnets for various class-of-service and security policies.
11ac Innovations Bring Excellent Data Link Speed
The WDAP-1750AC has 3 detachable highly-sensitive antennas which provide stronger signal and excellent
coverage even in the wide-ranging or bad environment. With adjustable transmit power option, the administrator
can flexibly reduce or increase the output power for various environments, thus reducing interference to achieve
maximum performance. To provide extremely high-speed user experience, the WDAP-1750AC adopts IEEE
802.11ac technology to extend the 802.11n 40MHz channel binding to 80MHz and the implementation of
256-QAM modulation where higher transmitting/receiving rates go up to 1300Mbps in 5GHz less interference
frequency band. In addition, the WDAP-1750AC is equipped with Gigabit LAN port to eliminate the restriction of
100Mbps Fast Ethernet wired connection to let users fully enjoy the high speed provided by wireless. The IEEE
802.11ac also optimizes MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) mechanism to serve multiple devices simultaneously.
Multiple Operation Modes for Various Applications
The WDAP-1750AC supports AP, WDS Bridge, and Repeater modes, through which it provides more flexibility
for users when wireless network is established. Compared with general wireless access point, the
WDAP-1750AC offers more powerful and flexible capability for wireless clients.
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Wireless Security Encryption and Wireless Value-added Features
In aspect of security, besides 64/128-bit WEP encryption, the WDAP-1750AC is integrated with WPA / WPA2,
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK and 802.1x Radius authority to secure and protect your wireless LAN. It provides the
wireless MAC filtering and SSID broadcast control to consolidate the wireless network security and prevent
unauthorized wireless connection. Being an access point, the WDAP-1750AC supports the VLAN function to
allow multiple SSIDs (32 sets of SSIDs) to access Internal VLAN topology. Moreover, its Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
mechanism provides enhanced QoS over wireless connection for better performance in multimedia transmission
like on-line gaming and video streaming, which are classified as a top priority.
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Extreme High Speed and Dual Band Make Wi-Fi transmission More Powerful
The WDAP-1750AC delivers the dual band technology to avoid signal interference and ensure the best Wi-Fi
performance. It allows you to check e-mail and surf the Internet via the 2.4GHz band and simultaneously watch
high-definition (HD) video or any other multimedia application via 5GHz band. Moreover, the Gigabit Ethernet
port of the WDAP-1750AC offers ultra-fast wired connections that utilize the maximum wireless bandwidth;
therefore, users will have real wireless speed over 100Mbps. With outstanding stability of high-speed wireless
transmission, the WDAP-1750AC can provide users with excellent experience in multimedia streaming with your
mobile devices anywhere, anytime.
Wall-mount Design Perfect for Room Installation
The WDAP-1750AC is adopted with the latest 802.11ac technology to provide extreme high-speed wireless
experience for users. With the stylish wall-mount design, you don’t need to spend extra time and cost to deploy
the wireless network. Its sleek and fashionable appearance adapted to the room can match any decor without
affecting the original interior design. Furthermore, the WDAP-1750AC supports standard 802.3at PoE power
scheme, effectively reducing the cabling cost. The WDAP-1750AC, with the SNMP supported, brings the most
convenience to system administrators or machine operators. No expensive instruments or complex back-end
subscriber managed systems are required for deployment.
Flexible Deployment with PoE Feature
Compliant with the IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet standard, the WDAP-1750AC can be powered and
networked by a single UTP cable. It thus reduces the needs of extra cables and dedicated electrical outlets on
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the wall, ceiling or any other place where it is difficult to reach. The wireless network deployment becomes more
flexible and worry-free from the power outlet locations. As it is a highly-reliable industrial wall-mount design, the
WDAP-1750AC can be firmly installed on the wall conveniently.
Easy Installation and Management
With user-friendly Web UI, the WDAP-1750AC is easy to install, even for users who never experience setting up
a wireless network. Furthermore, with SNMP-based management interface, the WDAP-1750AC is convenient to
be managed and configured remotely in a small business wireless network.
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1.3 Product Features
Standard Compliant Hardware Interface
Complies with IEEE 802.11ac (draft 2.0) and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards
2 x 10/100/1000BASE-TX port with PoE supporting 802.3at and 802.3af PSE (Power Sourcing
Equipment).
IEEE standard 802.3af/at PoE design
RF Interface Characteristics
Features 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n) and 5GHz (802.11a/n/ac) concurrent dual band for more efficiency
of carrying high load traffic
3T3R MIMO technology for enhanced throughput and coverage
Provides multiple adjustable transmit power control
High speed up to 1.75Gbps (450Mbps for 2.4GHz + 1300Mbps for 5GHz) wireless data rate
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Comprehensive Wireless Advanced Features
Multiple Wireless Modes: AP,WDS PtP/ PtMP, and WDS Repeater
Supports up to 32 multiple-SSIDs (2.4GHz + 5GHz) to allow users to access different networks
through a single AP
Supports VLAN function to limit the clients to access the specific internal network resource
Supports WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) and wireless QoS to enhance the efficiency of multimedia
application
Supports wireless schedule to automatically enable or disable the wireless function based on
predefined schedule.
*Future firmware supports
Secure Network Connection
Advanced security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES encryption)
and 802.1x Radius Authentication
Supports MAC address Filtering
Easy Installation & Management
Flexible Deployment with Standard 802.3at PoE/ PD supported
Web-based configuration of HTTP/HTTPS/SSH/CLI
SNMP-based management interface
System status monitoring includes DHCP Client, System Log
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1.4 Product Specifications
Product WDAP-1750AC
Hardware Specifications
LAN 1 (PoE In) 10/100/1000BASE-T Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port
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10/100/1000BASE-T Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port with
802.3af PoE injector
Interfaces
LAN 2 (PoE Out)
USB USB port for system log and system configuration file
Console 1 x RS-232-to-RJ45 serial port (115200, 8, N, 1)
Antennas Gain 3 x 2dBi RP-SMA (Male) dual-band antenna
Reset Press over 5 seconds to reset the device to factory default
Button / Switch
WPS Press for 1~2 seconds to activate WPS function
Eject Eject an attached USB device
Switch Power ON/Off switch
LED Indicators
PWR
Allow LED to turn off via software control
Material Plastic
Dimensions (WxDxH) 182 x 182 x 30mm
Weight 470g
Power Requirements
DC Input: 12V DC, 4A
PoE Input: IEEE 802.3at PoE+, 48~56V DC in-line power
ESD Protection ±8kV air-gap discharge, ±4kV contact discharge
Mounting Wall mount / Desktop
Wireless Interface Specifications
IEEE 802.11ac (draft 2.0) 5GHz
Standard
IEEE 802.11a/n 5GHz
IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Antenna Structure
802.11ac: 3T3R MU-MIMO
802.11n: 3T3R MIMO
Modulation DSSS
802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM / 256QAM)
Data Modulation
802.11a/g/n: OFDM (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM)
802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK / DQPSK / CCK)
Band Mode 2.4G / 5G concurrent mode
2.4GHz
Frequency Range
5GHz
America/ FCC: 2.412~2.462GHz
Europe/ ETSI: 2.412~2.484GHz
America/ FCC: 5.180~5.240GHz, 5.725~5.850GHz
Europe/ ETSI: 5.180~5.240GHz
2.4GHz
America/ FCC: 1~11
Europe/ ETSI: 1~13
Operating Channels
5GHz
America/ FCC:
36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165
Europe/ ETSI:
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Transmission Distance
Max. RF Power
Receive Sensitivity
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36, 40, 44, 48
5GHz channel list will vary in different countries according to
their regulations.
802.11ac: 20/40/80MHz
802.11n: 20/40MHz
802.11ac (draft): up to 30m
802.11n: up to 70m
802.11g: up to 30m
The estimated transmission distance is based on the theory. The actual
distance will vary in different environments.
5GHz:
802.11a
22dBm@6Mbps
22dBm@9Mbps
22dBm@12Mbps
22dBm@18Mbps
22dBm@24Mbps
21dBm@36Mbps
19dBm@48Mbps
18dBm@54Mbp
802.11an(5G)
27.5dBm@MCS0/8/16
26.5dBm@MCS1/9/17
26.5dBm@MCS2/10/18
25.5dBm@MCS3/11/19
25.5dBm@MCS4/12/20
24.5dBm@MCS5/13/21
23.5dBm@MCS6/14/22
22.5dBm@MCS7/15/23
802.11ac
27.5dBm@MCS0
26.5dBm@MCS1
26.5dBm@MCS2
25.5dBm@MCS3
2.4GHz:
802.11b
23dBm@1Mbps
23dBm@2Mbps
23dBm@5.5Mbps
23dBm@11Mbps
802.11g
23dBm@6Mbps
23dBm@9Mbps
23dBm@12Mbps
23dBm@18Mbps
23dBm@24Mbps
22dBm@36Mbps
20dBm@48Mbps
19dBm@54Mbps
802.11gn (2.4G)
27.5dBm@MCS0/8/16
26.5dBm@MCS1/9/17
26.5dBm@MCS2/10/18
26.5dBm@MCS3/11/19
25.5dBm@MCS4/12/20
24.5dBm@MCS5/13/21
23.5dBm@MCS6/14/22
22.5dBm@MCS7/15/23
25.5dBm@MCS4
24.5dBm@MCS5
23.5dBm@MCS6
22.5dBm@MCS7
20.5dBm@MCS8
19.5dBm@MCS9
5GHz:
802.11a: -71dBm @ 54Mbps
802.11n (HT20): -87dBm @ MCS0, -67dBm @ MCS7
802.11n (HT40): -84dBm @ MCS0, -63dBm @ MCS7
802.11ac (VHT20): -64dBm @ MCS9
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802.11ac (VHT40): -61dBm @ MCS9
802.11ac (VHT80): -58dBm @ MCS9
2.4GHz:
802.11b: -90dBm @1Mbps
802.11g: -70dBm @54Mbps
802.11n (HT20/40): -87dBm @MCS0
802.11n (HT20/40): -67dBm @MCS7
Wireless Mode
Encryption Security
Wireless Security
Wireless Advanced
Max. Clients
AP (Access Point)
Repeater (WDS + AP)
WDS PTP (Point to Point)
WDS PTMP (Point to Multipoint)
WEP (64/128-bit) encryption security
WPA / WPA2 (TKIP/AES)
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
802.1x Authenticator (MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP/EAP-FAST,
EAP-SIM/MAC Authentication)
Wireless MAC address filtering, up to 256 entries
Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Enable/ Disable SSID Broadcast
WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia), Max. Associated Station Number
Multiple SSIDs: up to 16 at 2.4GHz and 16 at 5GHz
Wireless Isolation: Enable it to isolate each connected wireless client
from communicating with each other
WLAN L2 isolation (AP mode)
Provides wireless statistics
Tx power control adjustment by %: 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 90%, 100%
Auto-channel: Automatically selecting lease congested channel
Wired: 253
2.4GHz Wireless: 50
5GHz Wireless: 50
LAN
System Management
Built-in DHCP server supporting static IP address distribution
Supports UPnP
Supports 802.1Q VLAN, SSID and Ethernet port-based tag/untag
VID from 1~4094
Web-based (HTTP/HTTPS) management interface
SNMP v1,v2c,v3
SNTP synchronization
Firmware upgrade via WEB, USB and FTP
Supports scheduling reboot
Supports Smart Discovery Utility*
Local RADIUS: Radius server built-in with 256 accounts support
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Standards Conformance
IEEE 802.11ac (draft 2.0, 3T3R, up to 1300Mbps)
IEEE 802.11n (3T3R, up to 450Mbps)
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE Standards
IEEE 802.11i
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
IEEE 802.11 MIB
SNMP MIBs
IEEE 802.1AE LLDP-MIB
Bridge MIB
Interface MIB
Other Protocols and
Standards
CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, SNTP
Environment & Certification
Temperature
Operating: 0 ~ 50 degrees C
Storage: -20 ~ 60 degrees C
Humidity
Operating: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Storage: 5 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Regulatory FCC, CE
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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation
Please follow the instructions below to connect WDAP-1750AC to the existing network devices and your
computers.
2.1 Product Outlook
Dimensions: (W x D x H)
182 x 30 x 182 mm
Weight :
470g
Figure 2-1 WDAP-1750AC
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Figure 2-2 shows the hardware interface of the WDAP-1750AC.
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2.1.2 Hardware Description
Port definition
Object Description
12V DC
LAN1
(PoE In)
LAN2
(PoE Out)
USB
Eject
Console
12V DC port to connect the power adapter
LAN port with IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) to power on the device.
LAN port with IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) OUT to supply power to
the POE IP-CAM.
USB Port for system log
Eject an attached USB device
Connect a management console
Figure 2-2 WDAP-1750AC Panel Layout
Reset
WPS
Power On/Off
To restore to the factory default setting, press and hold the Reset Button over 7
seconds, and then release it.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button
Switch the access point on/off
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Off
Blue
The access point is off.
The access point is on.
Amber The access point is starting up.
Flashing Amber
The access point cannot establish a connection to the network.
The access point is experiencing a problem of starting up. The
Flashing Amber and Blue
access point will restart.
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Chapter 3. Connecting to the AP
3.1 System Requirements
Broadband Internet Access Service (Cable/xDSL/Ethernet connection)
One IEEE 802.3at PoE switch (supply power to the WDAP-1750AC)
PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
PCs running Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/XP, Windows Vista / Win 7, MAC OS 9 or later, Linux,
UNIX or other platforms are compatible with TCP/IP protocols
1. The AP in the following instructions refers to PLANET WDAP-1750AC.
2. It is recommended to use Internet Explore 7.0 or above to access the AP.
3.2 Installing the AP
Before installing the AP, make sure your PoE switch is connected to the Internet through the broadband service
successfully at this moment. If there is any problem, please contact your local ISP. After that, please install the
AP according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.
Step 1. Attach the two magnetic wall-mount strips to your wall using the included screws, as shown below..
Figure 3-1 WDAP-1750AC Installation Diagram 1
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Step 2. Fasten the antennas to the antenna connectors. And you can bend the antennas to fit your actual
needs.
Figure 3-2 WDAP-1750AC Installation Diagram 2
Step 3. Method A - Power socket nearby
Connect he power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power
source.
Method B – Hard to find the power socket
Plug the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the PoE port of the WDAP-1750AC and the other end of Ethernet
cable into the PoE switch.
Method A - Power socket nearby
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Figure 3-3 WDAP-1750AC Installation Diagram 3
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Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your AP within minutes.
A computer with wired Ethernet connection to the Wireless AP is required for the first-time
configuration.
4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the WDAP-1750AC is 192.168.1.253. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
These values can be changed as you want. In this guide, we use all the default values for description.
Connect the WDAP-1750AC with your PC by an Ethernet cable plugging in LAN port on one side and in LAN
port of PC on the other side. Please power on the WDAP-1750AC by PoE switch through the PoE port.
In the following sections, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows 7. And the
procedures in other operating systems are similar. First, make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, and refer
to the Ethernet adapter manual if needed.
4.1.1 Configuring the IP Address Manually
Summary:
Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC.
Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx (if the default IP address of the
WDAP-1750AC is 192.168.1.253, and the DSL router is 192.168.1.254, the "xxx" can be configured to
any number from 1 to 252), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
1 Select Use the following IP address radio button, and then configure the IP address of the PC.
2 For example, as the default IP address of the WDAP-1750AC is 192.168.1.253 and the DSL router is
192.168.1.254, you may choose from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.252.
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Figure 4-1 TCP/IP Setting
Now click OK to save your settings.
Now, you can run the ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your
PC and the AP. The following example is in Windows 7 OS. Please follow the steps below:
1. Click on Start > Run.
2. Type “cmd” in the Search box.
Figure 4-2 Windo
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3. Open a command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.253 and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-3, it means the connection between your PC and the AP
has been established well.
Figure 4-3 Successful Result of Ping Command
If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-4, it means the connection between your PC and the AP
has failed.
Figure 4-4 Failed Result of Ping Command
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your AP. Some
firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
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4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI
It is easy to configure and manage the AP with the web browser.
Step 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address
http://192.168.1.253 in the web address field of the browser.
Figure 4-5 Login by default IP address
After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case
letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.
Default IP Address: 192.168.1.253
Default User name: admin
Default Password: admin
If the above screen does not pop up, it may mean that your web-browser has been set to a
proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings on the screen that
appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
Figure 4-6 Login Window
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4.3 Basic Settings
The instructions below will help you to configure the following basic settings of the access point:
LAN IP Address
2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security
Administrator Name & Password
Time & Date
It is recommended you configure these settings before using Planet WDAP-1750AC.
4.3.1 LAN IP Address
1. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “Network Settings” > “LAN-side IP Address” and you will
see the screen below.
Figure 4-7 Basic Settings - DHCP
2. Enter the IP address settings you want to use for your access point. You can use a dynamic (DHCP) or static
IP address, depending on your network environment. Click “Apply” to save the changes and wait a few moments
for the access point to reload.
When you change your access point’s IP address, you need to use the new IP address to
access the browser based configuration interface instead of the default IP 192.168.1.253.
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4.3.2 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security
1. To change the SSID of your WDAP-1750AC’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz
11bgn” > “Basic”. Enter the new SSID for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click “Apply”.
Figure 4-8 Basic Settings - Wireless settings
2. Go to “Wireless Setting” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps1 for the access point’s 5GHz wireless
network.
4.3.3 Administrator Name & Password
1. To change the administrator name and password for the browser based configuration interface, go to
“Management” > “Admin”.
Figure 4-9 Basic Settings - Administrator setting
2. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields and click “Apply”.
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4.3.4 Time & Date
1. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” > “Date and Time”.
Figure 4-10 Basic Settings - Time & Date
2. Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop down menus. The access point also
supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time
server. Click “Apply” when you are finished.
You can also use the “Acquire Current Time from your PC” button if you wish to set the access point to the
same time as your PC.
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Chapter 5. Configuring the AP
This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of AP’s functionalities and features under 5 main menus below,
allowing you to manage the AP with ease.
5.1 Information
5.1.1 System Information
The “System Information” page displays basic system information about the access point.
Figure 5-1 Information - Main Menu
The page includes the following information:
Object Description
Model
Product Name
Uptime
Boot From
MAC Address
Management VLAN ID
Runtime Code Version
IP Address
Displays the model number of the access point.
Displays the product name for reference, which consists of “AP” plus
the MAC address.
Displays the total time since the device was turned on.
Displays information for the booted hardware, booted from either USB
or internal memory.
Displays the access point’s MAC address.
Displays the management VLAN ID.
Displays the runtime code version.
Displays the IP address of this device. Click “Refresh” to update this
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Default Gateway
DNS
DHCP Server
Wired LAN Port
Status
VLAN Mode/ID
Status
MAC Address
Channel
Transmit Power
SSID
Authentication Method
Displays the IP address of the default gateway.
IP address of DNS (Domain Name Server)
IP address of DHCP Server.
Specifies which LAN port (1 or 2).
Displays the status of the specified LAN port (connected or
disconnected).
Displays the VLAN mode (tagged or untagged) and VLAN ID for the
specified LAN port.
Displays the status of the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless (enabled or
disabled).
Displays the access point’s MAC address.
Displays the channel number the specified wireless frequency is using
for broadcast.
Displays the wireless radio transmitting power level as a percentage.
Displays the SSID name(s) for the specified frequency.
Displays the authentication method for the specified SSID.
Encryption Type
VLAN ID
Additional
Authentication
Wireless Client
Isolation
Refresh
Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID.
Displays the VLAN ID for the specified SSID.
Displays the additional authentication type for the specified SSID. See
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Displays whether wireless client isolation is in use for the specified
SSID.
Click to refresh all information.
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5.1.2 Wireless Clients
The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the
2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency.
Figure 5-2 Information - Wireless Clients
The page includes the following information:
Object Description
Auto Refresh Time
Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically
refresh.
Manual Refresh
SSID
MAC Address
Tx
Rx
Signal (%)
Connected Time
Click refresh to manually refresh the client table.
Displays the SSID which the client is connected to.
Displays the MAC address of the client.
Displays the total data packets transmitted by the specified client.
Displays the total data packets received by the specified client.
Displays the wireless signal strength for the specified client.
Displays the total time the wireless client has been connected to
the access point.
Idle Time
Client idle time is the time for which the client has not transmitted
any data packets i.e. is idle.
Vendor
The vendor of the client’s wireless adapter is displayed here.
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5.1.3 Wireless Monitor
Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment.
Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each
SSID.
Figure 5-3 Information - Wireless Monitor
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Channel Survey
Channel Survey Result
Ch
SSID
MAC Address
Security
Signal (%)
Select which frequency (or both) to scan, and click “Scan” to
begin.
After a scan is complete, click “Export” to save the results to
local storage.
Displays the channel number used by the specified SSID.
Displays the SSID identified by the scan.
Displays the MAC address of the wireless router/access point for
the specified SSID.
Displays the authentication/encryption type of the specified
SSID.
Displays the current signal strength of the SSID.
Type
Displays the 802.11 wireless networking standard(s) of the
specified SSID.
Vendor
Displays the vendor of the wireless router/access point for the
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5.1.4 Log
The system log displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This
information is useful for network administrators.
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Save
Clear
Refresh
Click to save the log as a file on your local computer.
Clear all log entries.
Refresh the current log.
Figure 5-4 Information - Log
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5.2 Networking Settings
5.2.1 LAN-side IP Address
The “LAN-side IP Address” page allows you to configure your access point on your Local Area Network (LAN).
You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you
can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers.
Figure 5-5 Network Settings - LAN-side IP Address
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
IP Address Assignment
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Select “DHCP Client” for your access point to be assigned a
dynamic IP address from your router’s DHCP server.
Select “Static IP” to manually specify a static/fixed IP
address for your access point (below).
Specify the IP address here.
This IP address will be assigned to your access point and will
replace the default IP address.
Specify a subnet mask.
The default value is 255.255.255.0
For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway
from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway
manually.
For static IP users, the default value is blank.
DHCP users can select to get DNS servers’ IP address from DHCP or manually enter a value. For static IP users,
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Primary Address
DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get primary DNS server’s IP
address from DHCP or “User-Defined” to manually enter a value.
For static IP users, the default value is blank.
Secondary
Address
DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get secondary DNS server’s
IP address from DHCP or “User-Defined” to manually enter a value.
For static IP users, the default value is blank.
5.2.2 LAN Port
The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your access point’s two wired LAN (Ethernet) ports.
Figure 5-6 Network Settings - LAN Port
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Wired LAN Port
Enable
Speed & Duplex
Identifies LAN port 1 or 2.
Enable/disable specified LAN port.
Select a speed and duplex type for specified LAN port, or use the
“Auto” value.
LAN ports can operate up to 1000Mbps and full-duplex enables
simultaneous data packets transfer/receive.
Flow Control
Enable/disable flow control.
Flow control can pause new session request until current data
processing is complete, in order to avoid device overloads under
heavy traffic.
802.3az
Enable/disable 802.3az. 802.3az is an Energy Efficient Ethernet
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5.2.3 VLAN
The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area
network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users
from each other. VLAN IDs 0 – 4094 are supported.
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Wired LAN
Identifies LAN port 1 or 2, or wireless SSIDs (2.4GHz or 5GHz).
Port/Wireless
VLAN Mode
Select “Tagged Port” or “Untagged Port” for specified LAN/wireless
interface.
VLAN ID
Management
VLAN ID
Set a VLAN ID for specified interface, if “Untagged Port” is selected.
Specify the VLAN ID of the subnet.
Hosts belonging to the subnet can only communicate with other hosts
on the same subnet.
Figure 5-7 Network Settings - VLAN
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5.3 Wireless Settings .3 Wireless Settings
5.3.1 2.4GHz 11bgn Basic Settings 5.3.1 2.4GHz 11bgn Basic Settings
The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless
The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless
network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS.
network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS.
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Wireless
Band
Enable SSID
Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz wireless radio.
When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active.
Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of
802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n can be selected.
Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 2.4GHz frequency from the
Figure 5-8 2.4GHz Wireless Settings
Number
SSID#
VLAN ID
drop-down menu.
A maximum of 16 can be enabled.
Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16).
The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID.
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Auto Channel
Auto Channel
Range
Auto Channel
Interval
Channel
Bandwidth
BSS Basic Rate
Enable/disable auto channel selection.
Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the
access point’s 2.4GHz frequency based on availability and potential
interference.
When disabled, select a channel manually as shown in the next table.
Select a range from which the auto channel setting (above) will choose a
channel.
Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting will
check/reassign the wireless channel.
Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box
according to your preference.
Set the channel bandwidth:
20MHz (lower performance but less interference)
40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference)
Auto (automatically select based on interference level).
Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is the transmission rate for
Set
controlling communication frames for wireless clients.
When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually:
Object Description
Channel Interval
Channel
Bandwidth
Select a wireless channel from 1 – 11.
Set the channel bandwidth:
20MHz (lower performance but less interference),
40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference)
Auto (automatically select based on interference level).
BSS Basic Rate Set
Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is the transmission rate for
controlling communication frames for wireless clients.
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5.3.2 Advanced
These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you
are already familiar with these functions.
Figure 5-9 2.4GHz Wireless Settings - Advanced
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Contention Slot
Select “Short” or “Long” – this value is used for contention windows in
WMM.
Preamble Type
Set the wireless radio preamble type.
The default value is “Short Preamble”.
Guard Interval
802.11g Protection
Set the guard interval.
Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but
reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to
access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS),
before a packet is sent from client.)
802.11n Protection
Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but
reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to
DTIM Period
access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS),
before a packet is sent from client.)
Set the DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) period value of the
wireless radio.
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RTS Threshold
Fragment
Threshold
Multicast Rate
Tx Power
Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.
Set the fragment threshold of the wireless radio.
The default value is 2346.
Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting.
Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100%
output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security
since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be
able to access your signal.
Beacon Interval
Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio.
The default value is 100.
Station Idle
Timeout
Set the time for access point which the client has not transmitted any
data packets
Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point.
5.3.3 Security
The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted,
information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key.
Figure 5-10 2.4GHz Wireless Settings - Security
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
SSID Selection
Broadcast SSID
Select which SSID to configure security settings for.
Enable or disable SSID broadcast.
When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an
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When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available
Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the
SSID in order to connect.
A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible
(enabled) SSID.
Wireless Client
Isolation
Enable or disable wireless client isolation.
Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the
access point from communicating with each other and improves
security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate
environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force
attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords.
Load Balancing
Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected
to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50).
Authentication
Method
Additional
Authentication
Select an authentication method from the drop down menu and
refer to the information below appropriate for your method.
Select an additional authentication method from the drop down
menu.
No Authentication
Authentication is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the access point.
Disabling wireless authentication is NOT recommended. When disabled, anybody within
range can connect to your device’s SSID.
WEP
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA
encryption.
Figure 5-11 2.4GHz Wireless Settings - WEP
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Key Length
Select 64-bit or 128-bit.
128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended.
Key Type
Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or
“Hex” (any characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).
Default Key
Select which encryption key (1 – 4 below) is the default key.
For security purposes, you can set up to four keys (below) and change
which is the default key.
Encryption Key 1
– 4
Enter your encryption key/password according to the format you selected
above.
IEEE802.1x/EAP
Figure 5-12 2.4GHz Wireless Settings - IEEE802.1x/EAP
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Key Length
Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is
recommended.
WPA-PSK
Figure 5-13 2.4GHz Wireless Settings - WPA-PSK
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
WPA Type
Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-PSK, WPA2 or WPA only. WPA2
is safer than WPA only, but not supported by all wireless clients. Please
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make sure your wireless client supports your selection.
Encryption
Key Renewal
Interval
Pre-Shared Key
Type
Pre-Shared Key
WPA-EAP
Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type.
Specify a frequency for key renewal in minutes.
Choose from “Passphrase” (8 – 63 alphanumeric characters) or “Hex”
(up to 64 characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).
Please enter a security key/password according to the format you
selected above.
Figure 5-14 2.4GHz Wireless Settings - WPA-EAP
Additional Authentication
Additional wireless authentication methods can also be used:
Object Description
MAC address filters
Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in
the MAC filter table.
MAC-RADIUS
Authentication
MAC RADIUS
Password
Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address via a
RADIUS server, or password authentication via a RADIUS server.
Select whether to use MAC address or password authentication via
RADIUS server.
If you select “Use the following password”, enter the password in
the field below.
The password should match the “Shared Secret”.
MAC Filter &
MAC-RADIUS
Restrict wireless clients access using both of the above MAC filtering
and RADIUS authentication methods
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5.3.4 WDS
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network.
WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access
point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access
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Figure 5-15 2.4GHz Wireless Settings - WDS
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
WDS Functionality
Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use
WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients.
When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with
corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and WEP key.
Local MAC Address
WDS #
Displays the MAC address of your access point.
Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDA devices you wish to
connect.
VLAN Mode
VLAN ID
Encryption
Specify the WDS VLAN mode.
Specify the WDS VLAN ID.
Select whether to use “None” or “AES” encryption and enter a
pre-shared key for AES.
WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses.
All access points should use the same wireless channel and WEP key.
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5.3.5 5GHz 11ac 11an Basic Settings
The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless
network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS.
The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Wireless
Enable or disable the access point’s 5GHz wireless radio.
When disabled, no 5GHz SSIDs will be active.
Band
Select the wireless standard used for the access point.
Combinations of 802.11a, 802.11n and 802.11ac can be selected.
Enable SSID
Number
Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 5GHz frequency from the drop-down
menu.
A maximum of 16 can be enabled.
SSID#
Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16).
The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
VLAN ID
Auto Channel
Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID.
Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically
Figure 5-16 5GHz Wireless Settings
Auto Channel
Range
set the wireless channel for the access point’s 5GHz frequency based on
availability and potential interference.
When disabled, select a channel manually as shown in the next table.
Select a range from which the auto channel setting (above) will choose a
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Auto Channel
Interval
Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting will check/reassign
the wireless channel.
Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box
according to your preference.
Channel
Bandwidth
Set the channel bandwidth:
20MHz (lower performance but less interference)
Auto 40/20MHz
Auto 80/40/20MHz (automatically select based on interference level).
BSS Basic Rate
Set
Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is the transmission rate for controlling
communication frames for wireless clients.
When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually:
Object Description
Channel Interval
Channel
Select a wireless channel.
Set the channel bandwidth:
Bandwidth
20MHz (lower performance but less interference)
Auto 40/20MHz
Auto 80/40/20MHz (automatically select based on interference level).
BSS Basic Rate
Set
Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is the transmission rate for controlling
communication frames for wireless clients.
5.3.6 Advanced
These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you
are already familiar with these functions.
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Figure 5-17 5GHz Wireless Settings - Advanced
The page includes the following fields:
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Guard Interval
802.11n Protection
DTIM Period
RTS Threshold
Fragment
Threshold
Multicast Rate
Tx Power
Beacon Interval
Set the guard interval.
Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces
bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and
access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from
client.)
Set the DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) period value of the wireless
radio. The default value is 1.
Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.
Set the fragment threshold of the wireless radio.
The default value is 2346.
Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting.
Set the power output of the wireless radio.
You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can
enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas
will not be able to access your signal.
Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio.
The default value is 100.
Station Idle
Timeout
Set the time for access point which the client has not transmitted any data
packets
Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point.
5.3.7 Security
The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted,
information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key.
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Figure 5-18 5GHz Wireless Settings - Security
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SSID Selection
Broadcast SSID
Wireless Client
Isolation
Load Balancing
Select which SSID to configure security settings for.
Enable or disable SSID broadcast.
When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi
network.
When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi
network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to
connect.
A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled)
SSID.
Enable or disable wireless client isolation.
Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the access point
from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this
function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can
prevent brute force attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords.
Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID.
Set a load balancing value (maximum 50).
Authentication
Method
Additional
Select an authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the
information below appropriate for your method.
Select an additional authentication method from the drop down menu.
Authentication
No Authentication
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Disabling wireless authentication is NOT recommended. When disabled, anybody within
range can connect to your device’s SSID.
WEP
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA
encryption.
Figure 5-19 5GHz Wireless Settings - WEP
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Key Length
Select 64-bit or 128-bit.
128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended.
Key Type
Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or
“Hex” (any characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).
Default Key
Select which encryption key (1 – 4 below) is the default key.
For security purposes, you can set up to four keys (below) and change
which is the default key.
Encryption Key 1 – 4
Enter your encryption key/password according to the format you selected
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Figure 5-20 5GHz Wireless Settings - IEEE802.1x/EAP
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Key Length
Select 64-bit or 128-bit.
128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended.
WPA-PSK
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Figure 5-21 5GHz Wireless Settings - WPA-PSK
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
WPA Type
Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-PSK, WPA2 or WPA only.
WPA2 is safer than WPA only, but not supported by all wireless clients.
Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection.
Encryption
Key Renewal
Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type.
Specify a frequency for key renewal in minutes.
Interval
Pre-Shared Key
Type
Pre-Shared Key
Choose from “Passphrase” (8 – 63 alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to
64 characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).
Please enter a security key/password according to the format you selected
above.
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Figure 5-22 5GHz Wireless Settings - WPA-EAP
Additional Authentication
Additional wireless authentication methods can also be used:
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MAC Address
Filters
MAC-RADIUS
Authentication
MAC RADIUS
Password
MAC Filter &
MAC-RADIUS
Authentication
Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the
MAC filter table.
Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address via a RADIUS
server, or password authentication via a RADIUS server.
Select whether to use MAC address or password authentication via RADIUS
server. If you select “Use the following password”, enter the password in
the field below. The password should match the “Shared Secret”.
Restrict wireless clients access using both of the above MAC filtering and
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5.3.8 WDS
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network.
WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access
point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access
points, preferably on the WAN side.
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Figure 5-23 5GHz Wireless Settings - WDS
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
WDS Functionality
Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use
WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients.
When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with
corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and WEP key.
Local MAC Address
WDS #
Displays the MAC address of your access point.
Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDA devices you wish to
connect.
VLAN Mode
VLAN ID
Encryption
Specify the WDS VLAN mode.
Specify the WDS VLAN ID.
Select whether to use “None” or “AES” encryption and enter a pre-shared
key for AES.
WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses.
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5.3.9 WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices.
WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s
firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”).
When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will
automatically connect. “PIN code WPS” is a variation of PBC which includes the additional use of a PIN code
between the two devices for verification.
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
WPS
Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS functionality.
WPS must be disabled when using MAC-RADIUS authentication
Product PIN
Displays the WPS PIN code of the device, used for PIN code WPS. You will be
required to enter this PIN code into another WPS device for PIN code WPS.
Click “Generate PIN” to generate a new WPS PIN code.
Push-button
WPS
WPS by PIN
Click “Start” to activate WPS on the access point for approximately 2 minutes.
This has the same effect as physically pushing the access point’s WPS button.
Enter the PIN code of another WPS device and click “Start” to attempt to
establish a WPS connection for approximately 2 minutes.
WPS Status
WPS security status is displayed here. Click “Release” to clear the existing
status.
Figure 5-24 WPS
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5.3.10 RADIUS Settings
The RADIUS sub menu allows you to configure the access point’s RADIUS server settings, categorized into
three submenus: RADIUS settings, Internal Server and RADIUS accounts.
A RADIUS server provides user-based authentication to improve security and offer wireless client control –
users can be authenticated before gaining access to a network.
The access point can utilize both a primary and secondary (backup) RADIUS server for each of its wireless
frequencies (2.4GHz & 5GHz). External RADIUS servers can be used or the access point’s internal RADIUS
server can be used.
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
RADIUS Type
Select “Internal” to use the access point’s built-in RADIUS server or
“external” to use an external RADIUS server.
RADIUS Server
Authentication
Port
Enter the RADIUS server host IP address.
Set the UDP port used in the authentication protocol of the RADIUS server.
Value must be between 1 and 65535.
Figure 5-25 RADIUS Settings
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Shared Secret
Session Timeout
Accounting
Accounting Port
Enter a shared secret/password between 1 and 99 characters in length.
Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 and 86400.
Enable or disable RADIUS accounting.
When accounting is enabled (above), set the UDP port used in the
accounting protocol of the RADIUS server.
Value must be between 1 and 65535.
5.3.11 Internal Server
The access point features a built-in RADIUS server which can be configured as shown below.
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Internal Server
EAP Internal
Check/uncheck to enable/disable the access point’s internal RADIUS server.
Select EAP internal authentication type from the drop down menu.
Authentication
EAP Certificate
Displays the EAP certificate file format: PCK#12(*.pfx/*.p12)
File Format
EAP Certificate
File
Click “Upload” to open a new window and select the location of an EAP
certificate file to use. If no certificate file is uploaded, the internal RADIUS
server will use a self-made certificate.
Shared Secret Enter a shared secret/password for use between the internal RADIUS server
and RADIUS client.
The shared secret should be 1 to 99 characters in length.
Session Timeout Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 to 86400.
Termination
Action
Select a termination-action attribute: “Reauthentication” sends a RADIUS
request to the access point, “Not-Reathentication” sends a default
Figure 5-26 Internal Server
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termination-action attribute to the access point, “Not-Send” no
termination-action attribute is sent to the access point.
5.3.12 RADIUS Accounts
The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you
to configure and manage users.
Figure 5-27 RADIUS Accounts
Press “Add” and “Edit”, the page includes the following fields:
Object Description
User Name Enter a user name here.
Add Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list.
Reset Clear text from the user name box.
Select Check the box to select a user.
User Name Displays the user name.
Password Displays if specified user name has a password (configured) or not (not
configured).
Customize Click “Edit” to open a new field to set/edit a password for the specified
user name (below).
Delete Selected Delete selected user from the user registration list.
Delete All Delete all users from the user registration list.
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5.3.13 MAC Filter
Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access
point.
This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are
each identified by their unique MAC address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses
attempts to connect to the access point, it will be denied.
Figure 5-28 MAC Filter
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Add MAC
Address
Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually without
dashes or colons, e.g., for MAC address ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ enter
‘aabbccddeeff’.
Add Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table.
Reset Clear all fields.
MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select”
checkbox.
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Select Delete selected or all entries from the table.
MAC Address The MAC address is listed here.
Delete Selected Delete the selected MAC address from the list.
Delete All Delete all entries from the MAC address filtering table.
Backup Click “Backup” to save a copy of the MAC filtering table. A new window
will pop up for you to select a location to save the file.
5.3.14 WMM
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard,
which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to
four categories: background, best effort, video and voice.
Figure 5-29 WMM
Configuring WMM consists of adjusting parameters on queues for different categories of wireless traffic. Traffic is
sent to the following queues:
Object Description
Background Low Priority High throughput, non time sensitive bulk data e.g. FTP
Best Effort Medium Priority Traditional IP data, medium throughput and delay.
Video High Priority Time sensitive video data with minimum time delay.
Voice High Priority Time sensitive data such as VoIP and streaming media
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with minimum time delay.
Queues automatically provide minimum transmission delays for video, voice, multimedia and critical applications.
The values can further be adjusted manually:
Object Description
CWMin
CWMax
AIFSN
TxOP
Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random
backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission. The backoff wait time
will be generated between 0 and this value. If the frame is not sent, the random backoff
value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below).
Valid values are 1,3,7,15,31,63,127,255,511 or 1024.
The CWMin value must be lower than the CWMax value. The contention window
scheme helps to avoid frame collisions and determine priority of frame transmission. A
shorter window has a higher probability (priority) of transmission.
Maximum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is the upper limit to random
backoff value doubling (see above).
Valid values are 1,3,7,15,31,63,127,255,511 or 1024.
Arbitration Inter-Frame Space (milliseconds): Specifies additional time between when a
channel goes idle and the AP/client sends data frames. Traffic with a lower AIFSN
value has a higher priority.
Transmission Opportunity (milliseconds): The maximum interval of time an AP/client
can transmit. This makes channel access more efficiently prioritized.
A value of 0 means only one frame per transmission.
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5.4 Management
5.4.1 Admin
You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do
so for security purposes.
Figure 5-30 Admin
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Administrator Name Set the access point’s administrator name. This is used to log in to the
browser based configuration interface.
Administrator
Password
Set the access point’s administrator password. This is used to log in to
the browser based configuration interface.
Product Name Edit the product name according to your preference. This name is used
for reference purposes.
Management Protocol Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable specified management
interfaces (see below). When SNMP is enabled, complete the SNMP
fields below.
SNMP Version Select SNMP version appropriate for your SNMP manager.
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SNMP Get Community Enter an SNMP Get Community name for verification with the SNMP
manager for SNMP-GET requests.
SNMP Set Community Enter an SNMP Set Community name for verification with the SNMP
manager for SNMP-SET requests.
SNMP Trap Enable or disable SNMP Trap to notify SNMP manager of network
errors.
SNMP Trap
Community
Enter an SNMP Trap Community name for verification with the SNMP
manager for SNMP-TRAP requests.
SNMP Trap Manager Specify the IP address or sever name (maximum 128 characters) of the
SNMP manager.
HTTP: Internet browser HTTP protocol management interface
HTTPS: Internet browser HTTPS protocol management interface
TELNET: Client terminal with Telnet protocol management interface
SSH: Client terminal with SSH protocol version 1 or 2 management interface
SNMP: Network management protocol. SNMPv1, v2 & v3 protocol supported. SNMPv2 can be used
with community based authentication. SNMPv3 uses user-based security model (UM) architecture.
FTPD: Third-party FTP server.
SNMP: Third-party TFTP server.
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5.4.2 Date and Time
You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be
configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server.
Figure 5-31 Time and Date
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop-down
menus.
Acquire Current Time
from your PC
Click “Acquire Current Time from Your PC” to enter the required values
automatically according to your computer’s current time and date.
Use NTP The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for
automatic time and date setup.
Server Name Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish.
Update Interval Specify a frequency (in hours) for the access point to
update/synchronize with the NTP server.
Time Zone Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not
listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the
same as yours.
5.4.3 Syslog Server
The system log can be sent to a server or to attached USB storage.
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Figure 5-32 Syslog Server
Transfer Logs
Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog
server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server,
consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters.
Copy Logs to Attached
USB Device
Transfer Logs
Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable copying logs to attached
USB storage.
Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog
server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server,
consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters.
5.4.4 I’m Here
The access point features a built-in buzzer which can sound on command using the “I’m Here” page. This is
useful for network administrators and engineers working in complex network environments to locate the access
point.
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Duration of Sound Set the duration for which the buzzer will sound when the “Sound
Buzzer” button is clicked.
Sound Buzzer Activate the buzzer sound for the above specified duration of time.
Figure 5-33 I’m Here
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5.5 Advanced
5.5.1 LED Settings
The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference.
Figure 5-34 LED Settings
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Power LED Select on or off.
Diag LED Select on or off.
5.5.2 Update Firmware
The “Firmware” page allows you to update the system firmware to a more recent version. Updated firmware
versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. You can download the latest
firmware from the PLANET website.
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Update Firmware From Select to upload firmware from your local computer or from an
attached USB device.
Figure 5-35 Update Firmware
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Firmware Update File Click “Browse” to open a new window to locate and select the
firmware file in your computer.
Update Click “Update” to upload the specified firmware file to your access
point.
5.5.3 Save/Restore Settings
The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings
as a file to your local computer or a USB device attached to the access point, and restore the access point to
previously saved settings.
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Using Device
Select to save the access point’s settings to your local computer or to an
attached USB device.
Save Settings
Click “Save” to save settings and a new window will open to specify a
location to save the settings file. If saving settings to your computer, you can
also check the “Encrypt the configuration file with a password” box and
enter a password to protect the file in the field underneath, if you wish.
Figure 5-36 Save/Restore Settings
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Restore Settings
Click the browse button to find a previously saved settings file and then click
“Restore” to replace your current settings. If your settings file is encrypted
with a password, check the “Open file with password” box and enter the
password in the field underneath.
5.5.4 Factory Default
If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device or reset
the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using
this feature if the location of the access point is not convenient to access the reset button.
Figure 5-37 Factory Default
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Factory Default Click “Factory Default” to restore settings to the factory default. A
pop-up window will appear and ask you to confirm.
After resetting to factory defaults, please wait for the access point to reset and
restart.
5.5.5 Reboot
If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device or reset
the access point back to its factory default settings. You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature.
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
Reboot Click “Reboot” to reboot the device. A countdown will indicate the
progress of the reboot.
Figure 5-38 Reboot
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Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network
In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-1750AC is configured to “default”.
6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)
Step 1: Right-click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray
Figure 6-1 System Tray – Wireless Network Icon
Step 2: Select [View Available Wireless Networks]
Step 3: Highlight and select the wireless network (SSID) to connect
(1) Select SSID [default]
(2) Click the [Connect] button
Figure 6-2 Choose a wireless network
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Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP
(1) The Wireless Network Connection box will appear
(2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.3.3
(3) Click the [Connect] button
Figure 6-3 Enter the network key
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Figure 6-4 Choose a wireless network -- Connected
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Some laptops are equipped with a “Wireless ON/OFF” switch for the internal wireless LAN. Make
sure the hardware wireless switch is switched to “ON” position.
6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)
WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network.
This built-in wireless network connection tool is similar to wireless zero configuration tool in Windows XP.
Step 1: Right-click on the network icon displayed in the system tray
Figure 6-5 Network icon
Step 2: Highlight and select the wireless network (SSID) to connect
(1) Select SSID [default]
(2) Click the [Connect] button
Figure 6-6 WLAN AutoConfig
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If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Connect automatically].
Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP
(1) The Connect to a Network box will appear
(2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.3.3
(3) Click the [OK] button
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Figure 6-7 Type the network key
Figure 6-8 Connecting to a Network
Step 5: Check if “Connected” is displayed
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6.3 Mac OS X 10.x .3 Mac OS X 10.x
In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-1750AC is configured to “default”. In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-1750AC is configured to “default”.
Step 1: Right-click on the network icon displayed in the system tray
The AirPort Network Connection menu will appear
Figure 6-10
Mac OS – Network icon
Step 2: Highlight and select the wireless network (SSID) to connect
(1) Select and SSID [default]
(2) Double-click on the selected SSID
Figure 6-11 Highlight and select the wireless network
Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP
(1) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.3.3
(2) Click the [OK] button
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Figure 6-12 Enter the Password
If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Remember this
network].
Step 5: Check if the AirPort is connected to the selected wireless network.
If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in the front of the SSID.
Figure 6-13 Connected to the Network
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There is another way to configure the MAC OS X Wireless settings:
Step 1: Click and open the [System Preferences] by going to Apple > System Preference or Applications
Figure 6-14 System Preferences
Step 2: Open Network Preference by clicking on the [Network] icon
Figure 6-15
System Preferences -- Network
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Step 3: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network
(1) Choose the AirPort on the left-menu (make sure it is ON)
(2) Select Network Name [default] here
If this is the first time to connect to the Wireless AP, it should show “Not network selected”.
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6.4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad .4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad
In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-1750AC is configured to “default”. In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-1750AC is configured to “default”.
Step 1: Tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen
Figure 6-17 iPhone – Settings icon
Step 2: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network
(3) Tap [General] \ [Network]
(4) Tap [Wi-Fi]
If this is the first time to connect to the Wireless AP, it should show “Not Connected”.
Figure 6-18 Wi-Fi Setting
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Figure 6-19 Wi-Fi Setting – Not Connected
Step 3: Tap the target wireless network (SSID) in “Choose a Network…”
(1) Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping “Wi-Fi”
(2) Select SSID [default]
Figure 6-20 Turn on Wi-Fi
Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP
(1) The password input screen will be displayed
(2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.3.3
(3) Tap the [Join] button
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Figure 6-21 iPhone -- Enter the Password
Step 5: Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network.
If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in the front of the SSID.
Figure 6-22 iPhone -- Connected to the Network
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Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility
To easily list the WDAP-1750AC in your Ethernet environment, the Planet Smart Discovery Utility from user’s
manual CD-ROM is an ideal solution.
The following installation instructions guide you to running the Planet Smart Discovery Utility.
Step 1: Deposit the Planet Smart Discovery Utility in administrator PC.
Step 2: Run this utility and the following screen appears.
Step 3: Press “Refresh” button for the current connected devices in the discovery list as shown in the following
screen:
Step 3: Press “Connect to Device” button and then the Web login screen appears.
The fields in white background can be modified directly and then you can apply the new
setting by clicking the “Update Device” button.
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Appendix B: Troubleshooting
If you find the AP is working improperly or stop responding to you, please read this troubleshooting first before
contacting the dealer for help. Some problems can be solved by yourself within a very short time.
Scenario Solution
The AP is not responding to
me when I want to access it
by Web browser.
I can’t get connected to the
Internet.
a. Please check the connection of the power cord and the
Ethernet cable of this AP. All cords and cables should be
correctly and firmly inserted to the AP.
b. If all LEDs on this AP are off, please check the status of
power adapter, and make sure it is correctly powered.
c. You must use the same IP address section which AP
uses.
d. Are you using MAC or IP address filter? Try to connect
the AP by another computer and see if it works; if not,
please reset the AP to the factory default settings
(pressing ‘reset’ button for over 7 seconds).
e. Use the Smart Discovery Tool to see if you can find the
AP or not.
f. If you did a firmware upgrade and this happens, contact
your dealer of purchase for help.
g. If all the solutions above don’t work, contact the dealer
for help.
a. Go to ‘Status’ -> ‘Internet Connection’ menu on the router
connected to the AP, and check Internet connection
status.
b. Please be patient, sometimes Internet is just that slow.
c. If you’ve connected a computer to Internet directly
before, try to do that again, and check if you can get
connected to Internet with your computer directly
attached to the device provided by your Internet service
provider.
d. Check PPPoE / L2TP / PPTP user ID and password
entered in the router’s settings again.
e. Call your Internet service provider and check if there’s
something wrong with their service.
f. If you just can’t connect to one or more website, but you
can still use other internet services, please check
URL/Keyword filter.
g. Try to reset the AP and try again later.
h. Reset the device provided by your Internet service
provider too.
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I can’t locate my AP by my
wireless device.
File downloading is very slow
or breaks frequently.
I can’t log into the web
management interface; the
password is wrong.
The AP becomes hot
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i. Try to use IP address instead of host name. If you can
use IP address to communicate with a remote server,
but can’t use host name, please check DNS setting.
a. ‘Broadcast ESSID’ set to off?
b. Both two antennas are properly secured.
c. Are you too far from your AP? Try to get closer.
d. Please remember that you have to input ESSID on your
wireless client manually, if ESSID broadcast is disabled.
a. Are you using QoS function? Try to disable it and try
again.
b. Internet is slow sometimes. Please be patient.
c. Try to reset the AP and see if it’s better after that.
d. Try to know what computers do on your local network. If
someone’s transferring big files, other people will think
Internet is really slow.
e. If this never happens before, call you Internet service
provider to know if there is something wrong with their
network.
a. Make sure you’re connecting to the correct IP address of
the AP!
b. Password is case-sensitive. Make sure the ‘Caps Lock’
light is not illuminated.
c. If you really forget the password, do a hardware reset.
a. This is not a malfunction, if you can keep your hand on
the AP’s case.
b. If you smell something wrong or see the smoke coming
out from AP or A/C power adapter, please disconnect
the AP and power source from utility power (make sure
it’s safe before you’re doing this!), and call your dealer of
purchase for help.
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Appendix C: Glossary
802.11ac - 802.11ac is a wireless networking standard in the 802.11 family (which is marketed under the
brand name Wi-Fi), developed in the IEEE Standards Association process, providing
high-throughput
wireless local area networks (WLANs) on the 5 GHz band.
802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input
multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data
throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity, perhaps
through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC) [3] was
formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.11n development process and promote a technology
specification for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking (WLAN) products.
802.11a
- 802.11a was an amendment to the IEEE 802.11 wireless local network specifications that
defined requirements for an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) communication
system. It was originally designed to support wireless communication in the unlicensed national
information infrastructure (U-NII) bands (in the 5–6 GHz frequency range) as regulated in the United
States by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Section 15.407.
802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence
spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and
WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.
802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum
(DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at
2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security.
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - The capability of assigning a fixed host and domain name to
a dynamic Internet IP Address.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that automatically configure the TCP/IP
parameters for the all the PC(s) that are connected to a DHCP server.
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the Internet
for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing.
DNS (Domain Name System) - An Internet Service that translates the names of websites into IP
addresses.
Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that allows data to be sent or received over existing
traditional phone lines.
ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
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MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be transmitted.
NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network
to a different IP address for the Internet.
PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to
the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a
wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all
devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for a
wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network
name.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit
shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting
interoperability among 802.11b devices.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices communicate
with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local area.
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EC Declaration of Conformity
For the following equipment:
*Type of Product: 1750Mbps 802.11ac Dual Band Wall Mount Enterprise Wireless Access Point
*Model Number: WDAP-1750AC
* Produced by:
Manufacturer‘s
Manufacturer‘s Address: 10F., No.96, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist.,
New Taipei City 231, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
is here with confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive
on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to 1999/5/EC R&TTE
For the evaluation regarding the R&TTE the following standards were applied:
Responsible for marking this declarati o n i f the:
Name : Planet Technology Corp.
EN 300 328 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
EN 301 893 V1.7.1
EN 60950-1
.
(2012-06)
(2012-09)
(2011-09)
(2012-06)
(2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011)
Manufacturer Authorized representative established within the EU
Authorized representative established within the EU (if applicable):
Company Name: Planet Technology Corp.
Company Address: 10F., No.96, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
Person responsible for making this declaration
Name, Surname Kent Kang
Position / Title : Product Manager
(R.O.C.)
Taiwan 5 Dec., 2014
Place Date Legal Signature
PLANET TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
e-mail: sales@planet.com.tw http://www.planet.com.tw
10F., No.96, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel:886-2-2219-9518 Fax:886-2-2219-9528
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Hereby, PLANET Technology Corporation,
declares that this 11ac Wireless AP is in
compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Společnost PLANET Technology Corporation,
tímto prohlašuje, že tato 11ac Wireless AP splňuje
základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení
směrnice 1999/5/EC.
PLANET Technology Corporation, erklærer
herved, at følgende udstyr 11ac Wireless AP
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante
krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
Hiermit erklärt PLANET Technology Corporation,
dass sich dieses Gerät 11ac Wireless AP in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten
Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet".
(BMWi)
Käesolevaga kinnitab PLANET Technology
Corporation, et see 11ac Wireless AP vastab
Euroopa Nõukogu direktiivi 1999/5/EC
põhinõuetele ja muudele olulistele tingimustele.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ , PLANET Technology
Corporation, ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ ΑΥΤ Ο 11ac Wireless
APΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ ΔΕ Ι Σ
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙ ΠΕ Σ
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ
Por medio de la presente, PLANET Technology
Corporation, declara que 11ac Wireless AP
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y
cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o
exigibles de
la Directiva 1999/5/CE
Par la présente, PLANET Technology
Corporation, déclare que les appareils du 11ac
Wireless AP sont conformes aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes
de la directive 1999/5/CE
Con la presente , PLANET Technology
Corporation, dichiara che questo 11ac Wireless
AP è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre
disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva
1999/5/CE.
Ar šo PLANET Technology Corporation,
apliecina, ka šī 11ac Wireless AP atbilst
Direktīvas 1999/5/EK pamatprasībām un citiem
atbilstošiem noteikumiem.
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Šiuo PLANET Technology Corporation,, skelbia,
kad 11ac Wireless AP tenkina visus svarbiausius
1999/5/EC direktyvos reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias
nuostatas.
A gyártó PLANET Technology Corporation, kijelenti,
hogy ez a 11ac Wireless AP megfelel az 1999/5/EK
irányelv alapkövetelményeinek és a kapcsolódó
rendelkezéseknek.
Hawnhekk, PLANET Technology Corporation,
jiddikjara li dan 11ac Wireless AP jikkonforma
mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn
relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC
Hierbij verklaart , PLANET Technology orporation,
dat 11ac Wireless AP in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen
van richtlijn 1999/5/EG
Niniejszym firma PLANET Technology Corporation,
oświadcza, że 11ac Wireless AP spełnia wszystkie
istotne wymogi i klauzule zawarte w dokumencie
„Directive 1999/5/EC”.
PLANET Technology Corporation, declara que este
11ac Wireless AP está conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
1999/5/CE.
Výrobca PLANET Technology Corporation, týmto
deklaruje, že táto 11ac Wireless AP je v súlade so
základnými požiadavkami a ďalšími relevantnými
predpismi smernice 1999/5/EC.
PLANET Technology Corporation, s tem potrjuje,
da je ta 11ac Wireless AP skladen/a z osnovnimi
zahtevami in ustreznimi določili Direktive 1999/5/EC.
PLANET Technology Corporation, vakuuttaa täten
että 11ac Wireless AP tyyppinen laite on direktiivin
1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar, PLANET Technology Corporation,
att denna 11ac Wireless AP står i överensstämmelse
med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
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