Planet WNAP-W2201A User Manual

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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. Reo

rient 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.

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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 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless In-wall PoE Access Point

Model: WNAP-W2201A

Rev: 1.0 (February, 2016)

Part No. EM-WNAP-W2201A_v1.0

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1.Product Introduction...........................................................................................................1

1.1 Package Contents ...............................................................................................................1

1.2 Product Description............................................................................................................ 2

1.3 Product Features................................................................................................................. 5

1.4 Product Specifications ....................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 2.Hardware Introduction ........................................................................................................ 9

2.1 Product Outlook ..................................................................................................................9

2.1.1 Panel Layout............................................................................................................. 9

2.1.2 Hardware Description .............................................................................................10

Chapter 3.Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................ 11

3.1 Installing the AP ................................................................................................................ 11

3.1.1 Installing the AP – WNAP-W2201A........................................................................ 11

Chapter 4.Connect to the AP .............................................................................................................13

4.1 System Requirements ......................................................................................................13

4.2 Manual Network Setup -- TCP/IP Configuration............................................................. 13

4.2.1 Configuring the IP Address Manually ..................................................................... 14

4.3 Starting Setup in the Web UI............................................................................................17

Chapter 5.Configuring the AP............................................................................................................ 18

5.1 Operation Mode................................................................................................................. 18

5.2 Setup Wizard...................................................................................................................... 20

5.3 TCP/IP Settings..................................................................................................................25

5.3.1 LAN Settings........................................................................................................... 25

5.4 WLAN..................................................................................................................................27

5.4.1 Basic Settings .........................................................................................................27

5.4.2 Advanced Settings.................................................................................................. 44

5.4.3 RF Output Power ....................................................................................................46

5.4.4 Security ...................................................................................................................47

5.4.5 Access Control........................................................................................................ 49

5.4.6 WDS........................................................................................................................ 51

5.4.7 Site Survey .............................................................................................................54

5.4.8 WPS........................................................................................................................55

5.4.9 Schedule .................................................................................................................59

5.5 Management ......................................................................................................................61

5.5.1 Status......................................................................................................................61

5.5.2 Statistics.................................................................................................................. 63

5.5.3 SNMP...................................................................................................................... 64

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5.5.4 NTP Settings...........................................................................................................65

5.5.5 Schedule Reboot ....................................................................................................67

5.5.6 LOG ........................................................................................................................69

5.5.7 Upgrade Firmware ..................................................................................................70

5.5.8 Reload Settings ......................................................................................................70

5.5.9 Password ................................................................................................................72

5.5.10 LED Control ............................................................................................................73

5.5.11 Logout..................................................................................................................... 74

5.5.12 Reboot .................................................................................................................... 74

Chapter 6.Quick Connection to a Wireless Network....................................................................... 75

6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)................................................................... 75

6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig).......................................................................................77

6.3 Mac OS X 10.x....................................................................................................................80

6.4 iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad ...................................................................................................84

Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility.....................................................................................87

Appendix B: FAQs...............................................................................................................................88

Q1: How to set up the WDS Repeater Connection..................................................................88

Q2: How to set up the Universal Repeater Connection.......................................................... 96

Appendix C: Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 103

Appendix D: Glossary.......................................................................................................................105

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FIGURE

FIGURE 2-1 WNAP-W2201A FRONT PANEL ..........................................................................................................9

FIGURE 2-2 WNAP-W2201A REAR PANEL ............................................................................................................9

FIGURE 3-1 WNAP-W2200 INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 1.......................................................................................11

FIGURE 3-2 WNAP-W2201A INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 2....................................................................................12

FIGURE 3-3 WNAP-W2201A INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 3....................................................................................12

FIGURE 4-1 TCP/IP SETTING................................................................................................................................14

FIGURE 4-2 WINDOWS START MENU ....................................................................................................................15

FIGURE 4-3 SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF PING COMMAND .........................................................................................15

FIGURE 4-4 FAILED RESULT OF PING COMMAND..................................................................................................16

FIGURE 4-5 LOGIN BY DEFAULT IP ADDRESS........................................................................................................17

FIGURE 4-6 LOGIN WINDOW ................................................................................................................................17

FIGURE 5-1 MAIN MENU ......................................................................................................................................18

FIGURE 5-2 OPERATION MODE .............................................................................................................................19

FIGURE 5-3 SETUP WIZARD..................................................................................................................................20

FIGURE 5-4 LAN INTERFACE SETUP TOPOLOGY...................................................................................................20

FIGURE 5-5 WIZARD – LAN INTERFACE SETUP....................................................................................................20

FIGURE 5-6 TIME ZONE SETUP TOPOLOGY ...........................................................................................................21

FIGURE 5-7 WIZARD – TIME ZONE SETUP ............................................................................................................21

FIGURE 5-8 WIZARD – WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS..............................................................................................22

FIGURE 5-9 WIZARD – WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP .............................................................................................23

FIGURE 5-10 WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP – WEP SETTING ..................................................................................23

FIGURE 5-11 WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP – WPA SETTING...................................................................................24

FIGURE 5-12 LAN SETTING..................................................................................................................................25

FIGURE 5-13 WIRELESS MAIN MENU ...................................................................................................................27

FIGURE 5-14 WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – AP.....................................................................................................28

FIGURE 5-15 WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – MUL TIPLE APS ..................................................................................30

FIGURE 5-16 MULTIPLE-SSIDS ............................................................................................................................31

FIGURE 5-17 UNIVERSAL REPEATER-1 .................................................................................................................32

FIGURE 5-18 UNIVERSAL REPEATER-2 .................................................................................................................32

FIGURE 5-19 UNIVERSAL REPEATER-3 .................................................................................................................33

FIGURE 5-20 UNIVERSAL REPEATER-4 .................................................................................................................33

FIGURE 5-21 UNIVERSAL REPEATER-5 .................................................................................................................33

FIGURE 5-22 WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – CLIENT..............................................................................................34

FIGURE 5-23 CLIENT – SURVEY ............................................................................................................................36

FIGURE 5-24 CLIENT – AP LIST ............................................................................................................................37

FIGURE 5-25 CLIENT – SECURITY.........................................................................................................................38

FIGURE 5-26 CLIENT – STATUS .............................................................................................................................38

FIGURE 5-27 WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – WDS.................................................................................................40

FIGURE 5-28 WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – REPEATER .........................................................................................42

FIGURE 5-29 WIRELESS ADVANCED SETTINGS .....................................................................................................44

FIGURE 5-30 RF OUTPUT POWER .........................................................................................................................46

FIGURE 5-31 WIRELESS SECURITY SETTINGS .......................................................................................................47

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FIGURE 5-32 WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL...........................................................................................................49

FIGURE 5-33 WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL – DENY..............................................................................................50

FIGURE 5-34 WDS MODE.....................................................................................................................................52

FIGURE 5-35 WDS SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................................52

FIGURE 5-36 WDS – SET SECURITY.....................................................................................................................53

FIGURE 5-37 SITE SURVEY ...................................................................................................................................54

FIGURE 5-38 WPS................................................................................................................................................55

FIGURE 5-39 WPS-PBC -1...................................................................................................................................57

FIGURE 5-40 WPS-PBC -2...................................................................................................................................57

FIGURE 5-41 WPS-PIN -1.....................................................................................................................................58

FIGURE 5-42 WPS-PIN -2.....................................................................................................................................58

FIGURE 5-43 WPS-PIN -3.....................................................................................................................................58

FIGURE 5-44 SCHEDULE .......................................................................................................................................60

FIGURE 5-45 MANAGEMENT – MAIN MENU .........................................................................................................61

FIGURE 5-46 STATUS ............................................................................................................................................62

FIGURE 5-47 STATISTICS .......................................................................................................................................63

FIGURE 5-48 SNMP .............................................................................................................................................64

FIGURE 5-49 TIME ZONE SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................65

FIGURE 5-50 SCHEDULE REBOOT .........................................................................................................................67

FIGURE 5-51 SCHEDULE REBOOT - EXAMPLE.......................................................................................................68

FIGURE 5-52 SYSTEM LOG ...................................................................................................................................69

FIGURE 5-53 UPGRADING FIRMWARE ...................................................................................................................70

FIGURE 5-54 SAVE/RELOAD SETTINGS .................................................................................................................71

FIGURE 5-55 PASSWORD SETUP ............................................................................................................................72

FIGURE 5-56 LED CONTROL ................................................................................................................................73

FIGURE 5-57 LOGOUT...........................................................................................................................................74

FIGURE 5-58 REBOOT...........................................................................................................................................74

FIGURE 6-1 SYSTEM TRAY – WIRELESS NETWORK ICON......................................................................................75

FIGURE 6-2 CHOOSING A WIRELESS NETWORK ....................................................................................................75

FIGURE 6-3 ENTERING THE NETWORK KEY..........................................................................................................76

FIGURE 6-4 CHOOSING A WIRELESS NETWORK -- CONNECTED ............................................................................76

FIGURE 6-5 NETWORK ICON.................................................................................................................................77

FIGURE 6-6 WLAN AUTOCONFIG ........................................................................................................................77

FIGURE 6-7 TYPING THE NETWORK KEY..............................................................................................................78

FIGURE 6-8 CONNECTING TO A NETWORK............................................................................................................78

FIGURE 6-9 CONNECTED TO A NETWORK..............................................................................................................79

FIGURE 6-10 MAC OS – NETWORK ICON..............................................................................................................80

FIGURE 6-11 HIGHLIGHTING AND SELECTING THE WIRELESS NETWORK..............................................................80

FIGURE 6-12 ENTER THE PASSWORD ....................................................................................................................81

FIGURE 6-13 CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK .......................................................................................................81

FIGURE 6-14 SYSTEM PREFERENCES ....................................................................................................................82

FIGURE 6-15 SYSTEM PREFERENCES -- NETWORK................................................................................................82

FIGURE 6-16 SELECTING THE WIRELESS NETWORK .............................................................................................83

FIGURE 6-17 IPHONE – SETTINGS ICON.................................................................................................................84

FIGURE 6-18 WI-FI SETTING ................................................................................................................................84

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FIGURE 6-19 WI-FI SETTING – NOT CONNECTED .................................................................................................85

FIGURE 6-20 TURNING ON WI-FI..........................................................................................................................85

FIGURE 6-21 IPHONE -- ENTERING THE PASSWORD...............................................................................................86

FIGURE 6-22 IPHONE -- CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK .......................................................................................86

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1.1 Package Contents

Thank you for choosing PLANET WNAP-W2201A. Before installing the AP, please verify the contents inside the

package box.

WNAP-W2201A

Screw x 2

Quick Guide

If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.

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1.2 Product Description

All-in-One Manageable Wi-Fi Solution for Hospitality Industry

PLANET WNAP-W2201A enables hospitality industry to build a high-speed wireless network with a maximum

data rate of 11n 300Mbps via PLANET AP controller. Furthermore, it conforms to standard 86-type electrical

junction box and IEEE 802.3af PoE, suitable for in-wall installation. The WNAP-W2201A has also a built-in RJ11

port for phone pass-through and

enabling to integrate a hotel network with its all-in-one interface. This definitely helps guests gain

experience.

100BASE-TX RJ45 port for Ethernet connection to such device as IPTV or laptop,

good user

Ease of Deployment with PLANET AP Controller

To expand the capability of in-wall AP, PLANET WNAP-W2201A comes with centralized management, enabling

the hospitality industry to deploy multiple APs with a single interface of AP controller and reducing repetitive

tasks including AP provisioning, AP status monitoring and AP maintenance. In addition, by connecting with

PLANET WAPC AP controller series, the WNAP-W2201A comes with PoE alive check and PoE schedule

features, which help hoteliers optimize their wireless network within minutes.

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Suitable for Any Room Installation without Breaking Interior Design

Featuring attractive in-wall design, the WNAP-W2201A can be firmly installed into the wall via the standard 86 x

86 mm or 75 x 75 mm European outlet box, which

installation

without affecting the original interior design. It is ideal for hotels, residences, hospitals and more to

makes electrical wiring invisible and convenient for room

establish wireless network.

Comprehensive Wireless Operation Mode

The WNAP-W2201A supports multiple wireless communication connectivities such as AP (Multi-SSIDs), Client,

Repeater/Universal Repeater, WDS Point-to-Point (PtP) and WDS Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP), allowing

users to comprehensively experience various applications.

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Easy to Install and Manage

Integrated with RJ11 phone pass-through, RJ45 Ethernet connection and IEEE 802.3af PoE PD scheme, the

WNAP-W2201A is easy to be installed to any room’s existing 86-type or 75-type junction box with only 6 steps.

The setup wizard and on-line help can simplify the configuration even for a user who has never experienced in

setting up a wireless network. In aspect of centralized management, besides the SNMP, multiple devices can be

configured and monitored by PLANET AP controller. The WNAP-W2201A helps the system administrator

overcome the difficulties of wireless deployment.

Easy 6-Step Installation

Dismantle the existing panel in the wall

1

Open the front panel

4

Connect network cable to

2

the PoE Port

Screw the AP on the wall

5

RJ11
PoE
LAN

Connect Phone wire to

3

the RJ11 Port

RJ11
PoE
LAN

Place the front panel over AP to

6

tightly close, and turn it on

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1.3 Product Features

 Standard Compliant Hardware Interface

 Compliant with IEEE 802.11n wireless technology with data rate of up to 300Mbps
 One 10/100BASE-TX port and one PoE powered device (PD) port
 One RJ11 port for phone line connection
 European 86-type and 75-type wall outlet compatibility

 Secure Network Connection

 Advanced security: 64-/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES

encryption), 802.1x

 Supports wireless MAC address filtering control to limit the connected wireless clients

 Comprehensive Wireless Advanced Features

 Multiple operation modes including AP (Multi-SSIDs), Client, Repeater/Universal Repeater, WDS

Point-to-Point (PtP) and WDS Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP)

 Up to 5 multiple-SSIDs to allow users to access different networks through a single AP
 Supports WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) and wireless QoS to enhance the efficiency of multimedia

application

 Supports IAPP (Inter Access Point Protocol) wireless roaming to enable clients to roam across

multiple APs

 Provides 5-level Transmit Power Control to adapt various environments
 Wireless schedule allows administrators to enforce time-based internet access
 Self-healing (Schedule Reboot) mechanism for reliable connection

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 Easy Deployment & Centralized Management

 Supports AP controller to enable administrator to configure and monitor multiple APs

simultaneously

 Flexible deployment with standard 802.3af PoE/PD supported
 Stylish in-wall design perfectly matches the room decoration
 Step-by-step configuration with intelligent setup wizard and graphical Web-based UI
 Supports SNMP-based management interface
 System status monitoring including associated client list and system log

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1.4 Product Specifications

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Product

WNAP-W2201A

300Mbps 802.11n Wireless In-wall PoE Access Point

Hardware Specifications

PoE Port

1 x 10/100Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port (rear panel)
※ IEEE 802.3af PoE PD Port

Interface

LAN Port 1 x 10/100Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port
RJ11 Port Connect to the telephone through the 4-conductor phone line

PoE 802.3af PoE PD, Class 3
Antenna Built-in 3dBi antenna x 2

Reset Button

Reset button on side panel
(Press over 5 seconds to reset the device to factory default)

LED Indicators PWR/SYS LED
Material Plastic
Dimensions (W x D x H) 86 x 35 x 86 mm
Weight 76g
Power Requirements 802.3af/at PoE, 48-56V DC input, 0.35A (max.)
Power Consumption < 10W

Wireless interface Specifications

Standard Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Frequency Band

Europe -- ETSI: 2.412~2.472GHz

Operating Channel Europe -- ETSI: 1~13
Channel Width 20 or 20/40MHz

802.11n (HT40): 270/243/216/162/108/81/54/27Mbps
135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5Mbps (dynamic)

Data Transmission

Rates

802.11n (HT20): 130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13Mbps

65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5Mbps (dynamic)

802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps (dynamic)

802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps (dynamic)

802.11n: up to 70m

Transmission Distance

802.11g: up to 30m

The estimated transmission distance is based on the theory.
The actual distance will vary in different environments.

802.11n: 17 ± 2dBm

Max. RF Power

802.11g: 17 ± 2dBm

802.11b: 18 ± 2dBm

IEEE 802.11b: -92dBm @ 1Mbps; -85dBm @ 11Mbps, PER < 8%

Receiver Sensitivity

IEEE 802.11g: -88dBm @ 6Mbps; -73dBm @ 54Mbps, PER <10%
IEEE 802.11n: -90dBm @ MCS8; -70dBm @ MCS15, PER <10%
IEEE 802.11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps

Data Rate

IEEE 802.11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps
IEEE 802.11n:

300 Mbps in 40MHz mode/150Mbps in 20MHz mode

TX Power Provides 5-level Tx Power Control (100%, 70%, 50%, 35%, 15%)

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Wireless Management Features

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Operation Mode

 Standalone AP
 Managed AP
 AP (Multiple-SSIDs)
 Client

Wireless Mode

 Repeater (WDS+AP)
 Universal Repeater (AP+Client)
 WDS PtP Bridge
 WDS PtMP Bridge
 WEP (64-/128-bit) encryption security

Encryption Security

 WPA/WPA2 (TKIP/AES)
 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
 802.1x RADIUS Authentication

Wireless MAC address filtering (up to 20 entries)

Wireless Security

Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
SSID broadcast and hide

Supports WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) for better data transmission of video or
on-line demand
Supports wireless schedule

Wireless Advanced

Multiple SSIDs: up to 5
Wireless Isolation: Enables it to isolate each connected wireless client of a
BSSID from communicating with each other
IAPP (Inter Access Point Protocol): 802.11f wireless roaming
Provides wireless statistics, max. associated station number

Max. Supported Clients

Wired: 253

2.4GHz Wireless: 32

Built-in DHCP server supporting static IP address distribution

LAN

Supports static IP and dynamic IP
Supports UPnP
Supports 802.1d Spanning Tree
Web-based (HTTP) management interface
Supports SNTP synchronization
Easy firmware upgrade via HTTP/TFTP (through AP controller)

System Management

Easily locate deployed APs through the LED control
Supports SNMP management, LED On/Off control, Schedule Reboot
Supports Smart Discovery Utility, System Log
Supports WAPC series of AP controllers for central management

Max. WDS Peers 8

IEEE 802.11n (2T2R, up to 300Mbps)
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b

IEEE Standards

IEEE 802.11i
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX

IEEE 802.3x flow control

Other Protocols and CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, SNTP

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Standards

Environment & Certification

Temperature

Operating: -10 ~ 50 degrees C
Storage: -40 ~ 70 degrees C

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Humidity

Operating: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Storage: 5 ~ 90% (non-condensing)

Regulatory CE, RoHS

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Chapter 2. Hardware Introduction

2.1 Product Outlook

 Dimensions: 86 x 35 x 86 mm

2.1.1 Panel Layout

The front and rear panels provide a simple interface monitoring the AP.

 Front Panel

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 Rear Panel

Figure 2-1 WNAP-W2201A Front Panel

Figure 2-2 WNAP-W2201A Rear Panel

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2.1.2 Hardware Description

LED Definition

LED COLOR STATUS FUNCTION

Green

On

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Device power on

PWR

Green

Green

Flash

Off

Detect and identify the LED (controlled by S/W)

Device power off (controlled by S/W)

Button definition

Object Description

Press the Reset button for over 5 seconds and then release it to restore system

Reset

to the factory default settings.

H/W Interface definition

Object Description

PoE Port

(802.3af/at PoE)

10/100bps RJ45 port, auto MDI/ MDI-X

Connect PoE port to the IEEE 802.3af/at PoE switch to power on the device.

10/100Mbps RJ45 port, auto MDI/ MDI-X

LAN Port

Connect this port to the network equipment.

RJ11 Port

Connect to the telephone through the 4-conductor RJ11 phone line

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Easy 6-Step Installation

Dismantle the existing panel in the wall

1

Connect network cable to
the PoE Port

2

PoE
LAN

RJ11

Connect Phone wire to
the RJ11 Port

3

PoE
LAN

RJ11

Open the front panel

4

Screw the AP on the wall

5

Place the front panel over AP to
tightly close, and turn it on

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Chapter 3. Hardware Installation

3.1 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.

3.1.1 Installing the AP – WNAP-W2201A

Step 1. Follow the figure below to install WNAP-W2201A.

Figure 3-1 WNAP-W2200 Installation Diagram 1

※ The Ethernet cable should not exceed 8cm in length from the end connecting to PoE port to the part

that goes through the outlet box.

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Wireless AP Controller with 8-Port 802.3at PoE+

WAPC-1232HP

Alert

FAN

ACTLNK

PoE In-Use

PWR

2 4 6 8

1SYS

3 5 7

PoE

To PBX

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PoE Switch

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Mini-GBIC

9

11 12

Console

115200,N,8,1

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1 3 5 7

ACTLNK

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1000

9 11

RESET

To PoE Switch

Ethernet Cable
(Data+Power)

RJ11 Cable

European 86 x 86mm
Outlet Box

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Step 2. Follow the figure below to connect the network devices.

WNAP-W2201A

Wireless
Connection

Laptop

WiFi

WiFi

To PoE Port

Outer Cover

Screws

Laptop

Ethernet Cable (Data)

Telephone Pass-through

Figure 3-3 WNAP-W2201A Installation Diagram 3

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Chapter 4. Connect to the AP

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 System Requirements

 Broadband Internet Access Service (Cable/xDSL/Ethernet connection)

 One IEEE 802.3af/at PoE switch (supply power to the WNAP-W2201A)

 PCs with a working Ethernet adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

 PCs running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Win 7, Win8, Win10, MAC OS 9 or later, Linux, UNIX or

other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols

1. The AP in the following instructions refers to PLANET WNAP-W2201A.

2. It is recommended to use Internet Explore 8.0 or above to access the AP.

4.2 Manual Network Setup -- TCP/IP Configuration

The default IP address of the WNAP-W2201A 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 WNAP-W2201A 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 WNAP-W2201A 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
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4.2.1 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

WNAP-W2201A 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.) and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

1 Select Use the following IP address, and then configure the IP address of the PC.

2 For example, as the default IP address of the WNAP-W2201A 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.

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.

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2. Type “cmd” in the Search box.

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Figure 4-2 Windows St

art Menu

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

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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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4.3 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 OK 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, uncheck Using Proxy and click OK to finish it.

Figure 4-6 Login Window

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Chapter 5. Configuring the AP

This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of AP’s functionalities and features the main items below, allowing
you to manage the AP with ease.

Standalone AP Mode Managed AP Mode

Figure 5-1 Main Menu

During operation, if you are not clear about a certain feature, you can refer to the “Help” section at the right side
of the screen to read all the related helpful information.

5.1 Operation Mode

The Operation Mode section guides you to configuring the WNAP-W2201A to Standalone AP or Managed AP.
When switching the operation mode to Managed AP, the administrator will be able to manage the AP by
PLANET Wireless AP Controller. To configure the managed AP by PLANET Wireless AP Controller, please refer
to the WAPC-1232HP/WAPC-2864HP AP Management user’s manual.

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The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Standalone AP

Managed AP

AP Controller IP Address

Apply Change

Reset

In Standalone AP, the AP acts as an individual AP in the network, and you
manage it by using the Administrator Web User Interface (UI), or SNMP.

In Managed AP, the AP is part of the PLANET Wireless AP controller System, and
you manage it by using the WAPC Wireless AP controller.

Check this option and enter the IP address of the AP controller that user
specifies. The default “0.0.0.0” means any AP controller existed in the local
network can control this AP.

Click “Apply Change” to save and apply the settings.

Click “Reset” to erase all settings.

After you configure the settings on the AP Operation Mode page, you must click Apply
to apply the changes and to save the settings. Changing some settings might cause the
AP to stop and restart system processes. If this happens, wireless clients will
temporarily lose connectivity. We recommend that you change AP settings when WLAN
traffic is low.

Please back up the configuration settings before switching from the Standalone AP
mode to the Managed AP mode.

All the configurations will be erased and at the same time, the system will return to the
factory default settings once it is reverted to the Standalone AP mode.

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5.2 Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard will guide the user to configuring the WNAP-W2201A easily and quickly. Select Setup Wizard

on the left side of the screen and by clicking on Next on the Setup Wizard screen shown below, you will then

name your WNAP-W2201A and set up its security.

Figure 5-3 Setup Wizard

Step 1. LAN Interface Setup

Figure 5-4 LAN Interface Setup Topology

Figure 5-5 Wizard – LAN Interface Setup

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IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

Step 2. Time Zone Setting

Displays the current IP address of the AP. (Default = 192.168.1.253)

Displays LAN mask of the AP. (Default = 255.255.255.0)

IP address of the associated router. (Default = 192.168.1.254)

Figure 5-6 Time Zone Setup Topology

Figure 5-7 Wizard – Time Zone Setup

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Enable NTP Client Update

Automatically Adjust

Daylight Saving

Check this box to connect NTP Server and synchronize internet time.
Check this box and system will adjust the daylight saving
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Time Zone Select

NTP Server

Enable NTP Client Update

Step 3. Wireless Basic Settings

Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.

Select the NTP Server from the drop-down menu.

Check this box to connect NTP Server and synchronize internet time.

Figure 5-8 Wizard – Wireless Basic Settings

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Supports 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n and mixed mode. Please choose its

Band

Mode

SSID

band according to your clients.

Supports AP, Client, WDS and AP+WDS mode.

Service Set Identifier identifies your wireless network.

Select 40MHz if you use 802.11n, otherwise, 20MHz is for the 802.11b/g

Channel Width

Control Sideband

Channel Number

mode.

It is only valid when you choose a 40MHz channel width.

Indicates the channel setting for the AP.

Step 4. Wireless Security Settings

Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. For this section, you
can set WEP and WPA-PSK security mode.

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Figure 5-9 Wizard – Wireless Security Setup

 Encryption: WEP

The following picture shows how to set the WEP security.

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Figure 5-10 Wireless Security Setup – WEP Setting

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Key Length

Key Format

Key Setting

WEP supports 64-bit or 128-bit security key.

User can enter key in ASCII or Hex format.

Enter the key whose format is limited by the key format, ASCII or Hex.

 Encryption: WPA-PSK

The following picture shows how to set WPA-PSK security. You can select WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) and

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Figure 5-11 Wireless Security Setup – WPA Setting

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Pre-shared Key Format

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Specify the format of the key, pass phrase or hex.

Pre-shared Key

Enter the key whose format is limited by the key format.

Click Finished making your wireless configuration effective and finishing the Setup Wizard.

After rebooting, please check whether you can access the Internet or not on the “Status” page.

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5.3 TCP/IP Settings

This page is used to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LAN port of your AP.
Here you may change the setting for IP address, subnet mask, DHCP, etc.

5.3.1 LAN Settings

On the LAN Settings page, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as shown below.

Figure 5-12 LAN Setting

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IP Address

The default LAN IP address of the WNAP-W2201A is 192.168.1.253.
You can change it according to your request.

Subnet Mask Default is 255.255.255.0. You can change it according to your request.

Default Gateway Default is 192.168.1.254. You can change it according to your request.

You can select a Disabled, Client, and Server. Default is Client,

DHCP

meaning the WNAP-W2201A must be connected to a router to assign
IP addresses.
For the Server mode, you must enter the DHCP client IP address

DHCP Client Range

range in the field. And you can click “Show Client” to show the Active
DHCP Client Table.
Click “Set Static DHCP” and you can reserve some IP addresses for

Static DHCP

those network devices with the specified MAC addresses anytime
when they request IP addresses.

Domain Name Default is Planet.

802.1d Spanning Tree You can enable or disable the Spanning Tree function.

Clone MAC Address You can input an MAC address here for using clone function.

UPnP Enable

You can enable or disable the UPnP function. The UPnP feature allows
the devices, such as Internet computers, to access the local host
resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices can be automatically
discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN.

If you change the IP address of LAN, you must use the new IP address to login the
AP.

When the IP address of the WNAP-W2201A is changed, the clients on the network
often need to wait for a while or even reboot before they can access the new IP
address. For an immediate access to the AP, please flush the netbios cache on the
client computer by running the “nbtstat –r” command before using the device
name of the WNAP-W2201A to access its Web Management page.

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5.4 WLAN

The Wireless menu contains submenus of the settings about wireless network. Please refer to the following

sections for the details.

Figure 5-13 Wireless Main Menu

5.4.1 Basic Settings

Choose menu “WLAN  Basic Settings” to configure the basic settings for the wireless network on this page.
After the configuration is done, please click “Apply Changes” to save the settings.

First of all, the wireless AP supports multiple wireless modes for different network applications, which include:

 AP
 Multiple SSIDs
 Universal Repeater
 Client
 WDS
 Repeater

It is so easy to combine the WNAP-W2201A with the existing wired network. The WNAP-W2201A definitely
provides a total network solution for the home and the SOHO users.

 AP

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Figure 5-14 Wireless Basic Settings – AP

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The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Disable Wireless LAN

Interface

Check the box to disable the wireless function.

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Band

Mode

SSID

Channel Width

Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly
recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of

802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the
WNAP-W2201A.

 2.4 GHz (B): 802.11b mode, rate is up to 11Mbps
 2.4 GHz (G): 802.11g mode, rate is up to 54Mbps
 2.4 GHz (N): 802.11n mode, rate is up to 300Mbps(2T2R)
 2.4 GHz (B+G): 802.11b/g mode, rate is up to 11Mbps or 54Mbps
 2.4 GHz (G+N): 802.11g/n mode, rate is up to 54Mbps or 300Mbps
 2.4 GHz (B+G+N): 802.11b/g/n mode, rate is up to 11Mbps,

54Mbps, or 300Mbps

There are four kinds of wireless mode selections:

 AP
 Client
 WDS
 Repeater

If you select WDS or Repeater, please click “WDS Settings” in the
submenu for the related configuration. Furthermore, click “Multiple
AP” to enable multiple SSID functions.
It’s the ID of the wireless network. User can access the wireless
network via the ID only. However, if you switch to Client Mode, this
field becomes the SSID of the AP you want to connect with.
Default: PLANET_XXXX (“X” means the last 4 digits of the MAC
address)

You can select 20MHz, or 40MHz.

Channel Number

Broadcast SSID

Data Rate

You can select the operating frequency of wireless network.
Default: 11
If you enable “Broadcast SSID”, every wireless station located within
the coverage of the AP can discover its signal easily. If you are building
a public wireless network, enabling this feature is recommended. In
private network, disabling “Broadcast SSID” can provide better
wireless network security.
Default is “Enabled”.
Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of
wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data
transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value

unless you know what will happen after modification.

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Associated Clients Click “Show Active Clients” to show the status table of active wireless

clients.

Enable Universal

Repeater Mode

(Acting as AP and client

simultaneously)

Universal Repeater is a technology used to extend wireless coverage.
To enable Universal Repeater mode, check the box and enter the
SSID you want to broadcast in the field below. Then please click
“Security” in the submenu for the related settings of the AP you want
to connect with.

 Multiple-SSIDs

Enabling multiple-SSIDs can broadcast multiple WLAN SSIDs using virtual interfaces. You can have
different encryption settings for each WLAN and you can restrict what they have access to.

Choose menu “WLAN  Basic Settings  Multiple AP” to configure the device as a general wireless
access point with multiple SSIDs.

Figure 5-15 Wireless Basic Settings – Multiple APs

The device supports up to four multiple Service Set Identifiers. You can go back to the Basic Settings page
to set the Primary SSID. The SSID’s factory default setting is PLANET_XXXX (Multiple-SSID 1~4). The
SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless
network. When the information for the new SSID is finished, click Apply Changes to let your changes take
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Figure 5-16 Multiple-SSIDs

Once you have applied and saved those settings, you can then go to the “WLAN  Security” page on the

AP to set up security settings for each of the SSIDs.

 Universal Repeater

This mode allows the AP with its own BSS to relay data to a root AP to which it is associated with WDS
disabled. The wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater wireless
range.

 Example of how to configure Universal Repeater Mode. Please take the following steps:

To configure each wireless parameter, please go to the “WLAN  Basic Settings” page.

Step 1. Configure wireless mode to “AP” and then check “Enable Universal Repeater Mode (Acting as AP

and client simultaneously)”. Click “Apply Changes” to take effect.

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Step 2. Go to Site Survey page to find the root AP. Select the root AP that you want to repeat the signal, and

then click “Next”.

Figure 5-18 Universal Repeater-2

Step 3. Select the correct encryption method and enter the security key. Then click “Connect”.

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Figure 5-19 Universal Repeater-3

Step 4. Check “Add to Wireless Profile” and click “Reboot Now”.

Figure 5-20 Universal Repeater-4

Step 5. Go to the “Management-> Status” page to check whether the state of Repeater interface should be

“Connected”.

Figure 5-21 Universal Repeater-5

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 Client (Infrastructure)

Combine the Wireless Router to the Ethernet devices such as TV, Game player, or HDD and DVD, to make
them be wireless stations.

Figure 5-22 Wireless Basic Settings – Client

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Object Description

Disable Wireless LAN

Check the box to disable the wireless function.

Interface

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Band

Mode

Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly
recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of

802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the
WNAP-W2201A.

 2.4 GHz (B): 802.11b mode, rate is up to 11Mbps
 2.4 GHz (G): 802.11g mode, rate is up to 54Mbps
 2.4 GHz (N): 802.11n mode, rate is up to 300Mbps(2T2R)
 2.4 GHz (B+G): 802.11b/g mode, rate is up to 11Mbps or 54Mbps
 2.4 GHz (G+N): 802.11g/n mode, rate is up to 54Mbps or 300Mbps
 2.4 GHz (B+G+N): 802.11b/g/n mode, rate is up to 11Mbps,

54Mbps, or 300Mbps

There are four kinds of wireless mode selections:

 AP
 Client
 WDS
 Repeater

If you select WDS or Repeater, please click “WDS Settings” in the
submenu for the related configuration. Furthermore, click “Multiple

AP” to enable multiple SSID functions.

Network Type

SSID

Broadcast SSID

In Infrastructure, the wireless LAN serves as a wireless station. And
the user can use the PC equipped with the WNAP-W2201A to access
the wireless network via other access points. In ad hoc, the wireless
LAN will use the ad-hoc mode to operate.

Default is “Infrastructure”.

Note: only while the wireless mode is set to “Client”, then the Network
Type can be configured.

It’s the ID of the wireless network. User can access the wireless
network via the ID only. However, if you switch to Client Mode, this
field becomes the SSID of the AP you want to connect with.

Default: PLANET_XXXX (“X” means the last 4 digits of the MAC
address)

If you enable “Broadcast SSID”, every wireless station located within
the coverage of the WNAP-W2201A can discover its signal easily. If
you are building a public wireless network, enabling this feature is
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provide better wireless network security.

Default is “Enabled”.

Data Rate

Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of
wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data
transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value

unless you know what will happen after modification.

Default is “Auto”.

Enable Mac Clone

Enable Mac Clone.

(Single Ethernet Client)

 Example of how to configure Client Mode. Please take the following steps:

To configure each wireless parameter, please go to the “WLAN  Basic Settings” page.

Step 1. Go to the “WLAN  Site Survey” page and click “Site Survey”.

Figure 5-23 Client – Survey

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Step 2. Choose the root AP from the list. If the root AP is not listed in the table, re-click “Site Survey” to update

the list.

Figure 5-24 Client – AP List

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Step 3. Enter the Security Key of the root AP and then click “Connect”.

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Figure 5-25 Client – Security

Step 4. Wait until the connection is established. Check the “Add to Wireless Profile” option and then reboot it.

Figure 5-26 Client – Status

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 WDS

Connect this Wireless AP with up to 8 WDS-capable wireless APs to expand the scope of network.

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Figure 5-27 Wireless Basic Settings – WDS

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Disable Wireless LAN

Check the box to disable the wireless function.

Interface

Band

Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly
recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of

802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the
WNAP-W2201A.

 2.4 GHz (B): 802.11b mode, rate is up to 11Mbps

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 2.4 GHz (G): 802.11g mode, rate is up to 54Mbps
 2.4 GHz (N): 802.11n mode, rate is up to 300Mbps(2T2R)
 2.4 GHz (B+G): 802.11b/g mode, rate is up to 11Mbps or 54Mbps
 2.4 GHz (G+N): 802.11g/n mode, rate is up to 54Mbps or 300Mbps
 2.4 GHz (B+G+N): 802.11b/g/n mode, rate is up to 11Mbps,

54Mbps, or 300Mbps

There are four kinds of wireless mode selections:

 AP
 Client
 WDS
 Repeater

If you select WDS or Repeater, please click “WDS Settings” in the
submenu for the related configuration. Furthermore, click “Multiple

AP” to enable multiple SSID function.

Channel Width

Control Sideband

Channel Number

Data Rate

You can select 20MHz, or 40MHz

You can select Upper or Lower.

You can select the operating frequency of wireless network.

Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of
wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data
transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value

unless you know what will happen after modification.

Default is “Auto”.

Once you have applied and saved the settings of WDS mode, you can then go to the “WLAN  WDS

Settings” page on the AP to set up the MAC address of the remote slave AP.

 Repeater

Connect this Wireless AP with up to 8 WDS-capable wireless APs, and connect another AP to provide

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Figure 5-28 Wireless Basic Settings – Repeater

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Disable Wireless LAN

Check the box to disable the wireless function.

Interface

Band

Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly
recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of

802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the
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 2.4 GHz (B): 802.11b mode, rate is up to 11Mbps
 2.4 GHz (G): 802.11g mode, rate is up to 54Mbps
 2.4 GHz (N): 802.11n mode, rate is up to 300Mbps(2T2R)
 2.4 GHz (B+G): 802.11b/g mode, rate is up to 11Mbps or 54Mbps
 2.4 GHz (G+N): 802.11g/n mode, rate is up to 54Mbps or 300Mbps
 2.4 GHz (B+G+N): 802.11b/g/n mode, rate is up to 11Mbps,

54Mbps, or 300Mbps

There are four kinds of wireless mode selections:

 AP
 Client
 WDS
 Repeater

If you select WDS or Repeater, please click “WDS Settings” in the
submenu for the related configuration. Furthermore, click “Multiple

AP” to enable multiple SSID functions.

SSID

Channel Width

Control Sideband

Channel Number

Broadcast SSID

Data Rate

It’s the ID of the wireless network. User can access the wireless
network via the ID only. However, if you switch to Client Mode, this
field becomes the SSID of the AP you want to connect with.

Default: PLANET_XXXX (“X” means the last 4 digits of the MAC
address)

You can select 20MHz, or 40MHz

You can select Upper or Lower.

You can select the operating frequency of wireless network.

If you enable “Broadcast SSID”, every wireless station located within
the coverage of the WNAP-W2201A can discover its signal easily. If
you are building a public wireless network, enabling this feature is
recommended. In private network, disabling “Broadcast SSID” can
provide better wireless network security.
Default is “Enabled”.
Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of
wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data
transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value

unless you know what will happen after modification.

Associated Clients

Enable Universal

Repeater Mode

(Acting as AP and client

simultaneously)

Default is “Auto”.
Click “Show Active Clients” to show the status table of active wireless

clients.
Universal Repeater is a technology used to extend wireless coverage.

To enable Universal Repeater Mode, check the box and enter the
SSID you want to broadcast in the field below. Then please click
“Security” in the submenu for the related settings of the AP you want
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5.4.2 Advanced Settings

Choose menu “WLAN Advanced Settings” to configure the advanced settings for the wireless network on
this page. After the configuration, please click “Apply” to save the settings.

Figure 5-29 Wireless Advanced Settings

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Fragment Threshold You can specify the maximum size of packet during the fragmentation

of data to be transmitted. If you set this value too low, it will result in
bad performance.
Default is “2346”.

RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller than the RTS threshold, the access

point will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.
Default is “2347”.

Beacon Interval The interval of time that this access point broadcasts a beacon.

Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network. Default is “100”.

IAPP IAPP (Inter-Access Point Protocol) enabled is recommended as it

describes an optional extension to IEEE 802.11 that provides wireless
access-point communications among multivendor systems.
Default is “Enabled”.

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Protection It is recommended to enable the protection mechanism. This

mechanism can decrease the rate of data collision between 802.11b
and 802.11g wireless stations. When the protection mode is enabled,
the throughput of the AP will be a little lower due to the transmission of
heavy frame traffic.
Default is “Disabled”.

Aggregation It is a function where the values of multiple rows are grouped together.

Default is “Enabled”

Short GI It is used to set the time that the receiver waits for RF reflections to

settle out before sampling data.
Default is “Enabled”

WLAN Partition This feature also called “WLAN isolation” or “Block Relay”. If this is

enabled, wireless clients cannot exchange data through the
WNAP-W2201A.
Default is “Disabled”.

STBC Activate Space Time Blocking Code (STBC) which does not need

channel statement information (CSI).
Default Setting: "Enabled"

LDPC Low-density Parity-check Code is wireless data transmit algorithm.

Default Setting: "Enabled"

20/40MHz Coexist Configure 20/40MHz coexisting scheme.

If you set up as "Enabled", "20MHz" and "40MHz" will coexist.
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5.4.3 RF Output Power

Choose menu “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  RF Output Power” to adjust to different levels of transmitting power for the
wireless network according to various environment on this page. After the configuration, please click “Apply

Changes” to save the settings.

Figure 5-30 RF Output Power

RF Output Power Control provides the flexibility to control the Wi-Fi Transmit power to optimize the wireless

range. Wi-Fi power consumption for an Access Point could be reduced to up to 75% from its peak power

consumption for serving small to medium size homes, while maximum power is boosted for large homes and

businesses. The WNAP-W2201A supports output power control levels up to 5. You can change the RF output

power level here in accordance with various environments and signal strength.

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5.4.4 Security

Choose menu “WLAN  Security” to configure the settings of wireless security for the wireless network on this
page. After the configuration, please click “Apply Changes” to save the settings.

Figure 5-31 Wireless Security Settings

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Select SSID

Select the SSID you want to configure the wireless security function, which
includes the root one and the client one.

Encryption

Disable:

No security setup for wireless connection.

 WEP:

It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. And the default setting of
authentication is Automatic, which can select Open System or Shared Key
authentication type automatically based on the wireless station's capability
and request. Furthermore, you can select Key Length and enter 10 and 26
Hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not
promoted) or 5 and 13 ASCII characters in the Encryption Key field.

 WPA:

WPA is a medium level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices
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 WPA2:

WPA2 is a high level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices
and operating systems.

 WPA / WPA2 / WPA-Mixed:

WPA Mixed Mode allows the use of both WPA and WPA2 at the same time.

Authentication Mode

802.1x Authentication

 Enterprise (RADIUS)

When you select the authentication mode based on Enterprise (RADIUS
Server), please enter the IP Address, Port, and Password of the RADIUS
Server.

 Personal (Pre-shared Key)

When you select the other authentication mode based on Personal
(Pre-shared Key), please enter at least 8 ASCII characters (Passphrase) or
64 Hexadecimal characters. All of the Cipher Suites support TKIP and AES.

Enable 802.1x authentication function and then enter the IP Address, Port,
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5.4.5 Access Control

Choose menu “WLAN  Access Control” to allow or deny the computer of specified MAC address to connect
with the WNAP-W2201A on this page. After the configuration, please click “Apply Changes” to save the
settings.

Figure 5-32 Wireless Access Control

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Wireless Access

You can choose to set the Allow Listed, Deny Listed, or Disable this function.

Control Mode

MAC Address

Enter the MAC address you want to allow or deny connection to the
WNAP-W2201A in the field.

Comment

Current Access Control

You can make some comment on each MAC address on the list.

You can select some MAC addresses and click “Delete Selected” to delete it.

List

 Wireless Access Control example:

To deny a PC at the MAC address of 00:30:4F:00:00:01 to connect to your wireless network, do as follows:

Step 1. Select “Deny Listed” from MAC Address Filter drop-down menu.

Step 2. Enter 00:30:4F:00:00:01 in the MAC address box and click “Add”.

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Step 3. Click “OK” to save your settings and you can add more MAC addresses, if you like, simply repeat the

above steps.

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5.4.6 WDS

WDS (Wireless Distribution System) feature can be used to extend your existing wireless network coverage.

Here we present you how to configure such feature in the AP.

Before configuring the WDS Setting page, you have to select the wireless mode to “WDS” on the WLAN 
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Figure 5-34 WDS Mode

Choose menu “WLAN  WDS Settings” to configure WDS to connect the WNAP-W2201A with another AP on
this page. After the configuration, please “Apply Changes” to save the settings.

Figure 5-35 WDS Settings

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The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Enable WDS Check the box to enable the WDS function. Please select WDS or

Repeater in the Mode of Wireless Basic Settings before you enable

WDS on this page.

MAC Address You can enter the MAC address of the AP you want to connect with.

Max. 8 MAC addresses can be configured.

Data Rate Default is “Auto”.
Comment You can make some comment for each MAC address on the list.

Set Security Click “Set Security” to configure the wireless security parameters of the

AP you want to connect via WDS.

Show Statics Click “Show Statics” to show the WDS AP.

Current WDS AP List You can select some MAC addresses of the AP and click “Delete

Selected” to delete it.

WDS feature can only be implemented between 2 wireless devices that both support the

WDS feature. Plus, channel, security settings and security key must be the same on

both such devices.

To encrypt your wireless network, click “Set Security”. For the detail of wireless security,

see section 5.4.4

security settings; otherwise, the WDS feature may not function.

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5.4.7 Site Survey

Choose menu “WLAN  Site Survey” to scan the available local AP. If any Access Point is found, you could
choose any one to connect with manually when the Client Mode is enabled.

Figure 5-37 Site Survey

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5.4.8 WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is designed to ease setup of security Wi-Fi networks and subsequently network

management. This Wireless Router supports WPS features for AP mode, Repeater mode,

Infrastructure-Client mode, and the wireless root interface of Universal Repeater mode.

Figure 5-38 WPS

Simply enter a Pin code or press the software PBC button or hardware WPS button (if any) and a secure
wireless connection is established.

 PBC: If you find the WPS LED blinking for 2 minutes after you press the hardware WPS button on the

device, it means that PBC encryption method is successfully enabled. And an authentication will
be performed between your router and the WPS/PBC-enabled wireless client device during this
time; if it succeeds, the wireless client device connects to your device, and the WPS LED turns
off. Repeat steps mentioned above if you want to connect more wireless client devices to the
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 PIN：To use this option, you must know the Pin code from the wireless client and enter it in

corresponding field on your device while using the same Pin code on client side for such
connection.

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Disable WPS

WPS Status

Self-Pin Number

Push Button

Configuration

Client Pin Number

You can check the box to disable the WPS function.

Here you can check if the connection via WPS is established or not.

It is the Pin number of the WNAP-W2201A here.

Click “Start PBC” to activate WPS as well in the client device within 2

minutes.

In addition to the PBC method, you can also use the Pin method to

activate the WPS. Just enter the Pin number of the client device in the

field and click “Start Pin”.

The WPS encryption can be implemented only between your Router and another
WPS-capable device.

 Example of how to establish wireless connection using WPS. Please take the following steps:

Step 1. Choose menu “WLAN  WPS” to configure the setting for WPS. After the configuration, please click

“Apply Changes” to save the settings.

Step 2. Add a new device.

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between
wireless adapter and AP using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or Pin method.

To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration
of the new device for WPS function.

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Figure 5-40 WPS-PBC -2

ii. Press and hold the WPS button equipped on the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds. Or you can click

the WPS button with the same function in the configuration utility of the adapter. The process must be

finished within 2 minutes.

iii. Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click OK to complete the WPS configuration.

B. By Pin

If the new device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Pin method, you can add it to the network by Pin with

the following two methods.

Method One: Enter the Pin of your wireless adapter into the configuration utility of the AP

i. Enter the Pin code of the wireless adapter in the field behind Client Pin Number in the following

figure and then click Start Pin.

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Figure 5-41 WPS-Pin -1

Figure 5-42 WPS-Pin -2

ii. For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose the option that you want to enter Pin

into the AP (Enrollee) in the configuration utility of the WPS and click Next until the process finishes.

Method Two: Enter the Pin of the AP into the configuration utility of your wireless adapter

i. Click “Start PBC” on the WPS page of the AP. Get the current Pin code of the AP on WPS page (each

AP has its unique Pin code).

Figure 5-43 WPS-Pin -3

ii. For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose the option that you want to enter the Pin

of the AP (Registrar) in the configuration utility of the wireless adapter and enter it into the field.

Then click Next until the process finishes.

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5.4.9 Schedule

Wireless Schedules will enable or disable your wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule.

This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees and guests) during

specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons.

Choose menu “WLAN  Schedule” to configure the schedule rule of enabling wireless function. After the
configuration, please click “Apply Changes” to save the settings.

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Figure 5-44 Schedule

When setting the Wireless Schedule, it is important to ensure that your System Clock
settings have been configured. If not, your Wireless Schedule will not function correctly.

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5.5 Management

This section focuses on how to maintain AP, including Restore to Factory Default Setting, Backup/Restore,
Firmware Upgrade, Reboot, Password Change and Syslog.

Figure 5-45 Management – Main Menu

5.5.1 Status

You can use this function to realize the instantaneous information of the wireless AP. The information displayed

here may vary on different configurations.

Choose menu “Management  Status” to show the current status and some basic settings of the

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5.5.2 Statistics

Choose menu “Management  Statistics” to show the packet counters for transmission and reception

regarding wireless and Ethernet network.

Figure 5-47 Statistics

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Wireless LAN

Sent Packets

Wireless LAN

Received Packets

Ethernet LAN

Sent Packets

Ethernet LAN

Received Packets

It shows the statistic count of sent packets on the wireless LAN interface.

It shows the statistic count of received packets on the wireless LAN interface.

It shows the statistic count of sent packets on the Ethernet LAN interface.

It shows the statistic count of received packets on the Ethernet LAN interface.

Refresh Click the refresh the statistic counters on the screen.

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5.5.3 SNMP

Choose menu “Management  SNMP” to enable SNMP to allow the network management station to retrieve

statistics and status from the SNMP agent in the AP. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a popular

network monitoring and management protocol, used to refer to a collection of specifications for network

management that includes the protocol itself.

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Enable SNMP

Name

Location

Contact

Read/Write Community

It shows the statistic count of sent packets on the wireless LAN interface.

An administratively-assigned name for this managed node.

The physical location of this node.

The textual identification of the contact person for this managed node.

Enter the community name that allows Read/Write access to the AP's SNMP
information. The community name can be considered a group password. The
default setting is “private”.

Read-Only Community

Enter the community name that allows Read-Only access to the AP's SNMP
information. The community name can be considered a group password. The
default setting is “public”.

Trap Receiver IP

Enter the IP address s of the SNMP trap receiver.

Address

Figure 5-48 SNMP

Apply Change

Reset

Click “Apply Change” to save and apply the settings.

Click “Reset” to reset the values to default.

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5.5.4 NTP Settings

This section assists you in setting the Wireless AP’s system time. You can either select to set the time and date

manually or automatically obtain the GMT time from Internet.

Choose menu “Management  NTP Settings” to configure the system time. You can also maintain the system

time by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet. After the configuration, please click “OK” to

save the settings.

The configured time and date settings are lost when the wireless AP is powered off.

Figure 5-49 Time Zone Settings

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Current Time

Time Zone Select

Automatically Adjust

Daylight Saving

Enable NTP client

update

NTP Server

Input current time manually.

You can click “Copy Computer Time” to copy the PC’s current time to the AP.

Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will set its

time based on your selection.

Select the time offset, if your location observes daylight saving time.

Check to enable NTP update. Once this function is enabled, AP will

automatically update the current time from NTP server.

User may select prefer NTP sever or input address of NTP server manually.

If the AP loses power for any reason, it cannot keep its clock running, and will not have
the correct time when it is started again. To maintain correct time for schedules and logs,
either you must enter the correct time after you restart the AP, or you must enable the
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5.5.5 Schedule Reboot

This page allows you to enable and configure system reboot schedule. The device can regularly reboot

according to the reserved time when connecting to the Internet.

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Schedule Reboot

Enable or disable the Schedule Reboot function.

Setting

Reboot Time

Reboot Plan

Enter the Reboot Time (24-hour format) to enable this function to take effect.
There are two Reboot Plans supported in the AP:

Weekday: select this option to let the device reboot automatically according
to the reserved time in one or more days of a week.

Every day: select this option to let the device reboot automatically according
to the reserved time every day.

Weekday

Check one or more days to let the device auto reboot on schedule.

When choosing “Every day” as your reboot plan, the “Weekday” will be

grayed out (disabled), which means Every day will auto reboot at the time

Figure 5-50 Schedule Reboot

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1. This setting will only take effect when the Internet connection is accessible and the GMT
time is configured correctly.

2. You must select at least one day when choosing “Weekday” as your reboot plan.

3. When choosing “Every day” as your reboot plan, the “Weekday” will be grayed out
(disabled), which means Every day will auto reboot at the time that you schedule.

 Example of how to configure Schedule Reboot. Please take the following steps:

Before configured schedule reboots, please ensure the Internet connection is accessible and the GMT time is

configured correctly according to NTP Settings page.

Step 1. Select the Schedule Reboot Setting checkbox.

Step 2. Enter the Reboot Time (24-hour format) to enable this function to take effect. For example, if you want

this function to work at 23:00 every Sunday, choose "Weekday" in the Reboot Plan field.

Figure 5-51 Schedule Reboot - Example

Step 3. Click “Apply Changes” to take this function effect.

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5.5.6 LOG

Choose menu “Management  LOG” to configure the settings of system log. You can check the box of the

items you want to record it in the log. After the configuration, please click “Apply” to save the settings.

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Enable Log

System all

Wireless

Enable Remote Log

Check to enable log function.

Check this option to display all the system logs.

Check this option to display only the logs related to wireless module.

Enable this option if you have a syslog server currently running on the LAN and

wish to send log messages to it.

Log Server IP

Enter the LAN IP address of the Syslog Server.

Address

Refresh

Clear

Click this button to update the log.

Click this button to clear the current log.

Figure 5-52 System Log

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5.5.7 Upgrade Firmware

This page allows you to upgrade the Access Point firmware to new version. Please note, do not power off the

device during the upload because it may crash the system.

Choose menu “Management  Upgrade Firmware” to upgrade the firmware of the WNAP-W2201A. Select the

new firmware file downloaded from the PLANET website and then click “Upload” to upgrade it.

Figure 5-53 Upgrading Firmware

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Select File

Browse and select file you want to upgrade and press Upload to perform

upgrade.

Please wait till the related information is shown on the screen after

upgrade is finished.

Do not disconnect the wireless AP from your management PC (the PC you use to
configure the device) or power off it during the upgrade process; otherwise, it may be
permanently damaged. The wireless AP will restart automatically after the upgrade
process completes in several minutes.

5.5.8 Reload Settings

Choose menu “Management  Reload Settings” to back up or reset the configuration of the WNAP-W2201A.

Once you have configured the Wireless AP the way you want it, you can save these settings to a configuration

file on your local hard drive that can later be imported to your Wireless AP in case the device is restored to

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The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

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Figure 5-54 Save/Reload Settings

Save Settings to File Click “Save…” to back up the configuration of the WNAP-W2201A and

then save the “config.dat” in your computer.

Load Settings from File Select the configuration file of the WNAP-W2201A and then click “Upload”

to reload the configuration back into the WNAP-W2201A.

Reset Settings to

Default

Click “Reset” to reset all settings of the WNAP-W2201A to factory default.

Factory Default Settings:

User Name: admin

Password: admin

IP Address: 192.168.1.253

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway: 192.168.1.254

DHCP: Client

SSID: PLANET_XXXX (“X” means the last 4 digits of the MAC address)

Wireless Security: None

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5.5.9 Password

To ensure the wireless AP’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the wireless AP’s

Web-based utility. The default user name and password are “admin”. This page will allow you to add or modify

the user name and password.

Choose menu “Management  User Management” to change the user name and password which is inputted

to access the web UI of the WNAP-W2201A.

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Current Username

New Username

Current Password

New Password

Re-enter New

Enter current user name.

Input user name for this user.

Enter current password.

Input password for this user.

Confirm password again.

Password

For the sake of security, it is highly recommended that you change default login
password and user name.

Figure 5-55 Password Setup

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5.5.10 LED Control

This section provides the LED control function, which allows you to control the LED On, Off or Blink.

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

LED

The LED to detect and identify the AP.

1) On: The LED is on.

2) Off: The LED is off.

2) Blink: The LED blinks continuously.

Figure 5-56 LED Control

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5.5.11 Logout

To log out the WNAP-W2201A, please select “Logout” from the left-side menu.

Figure 5-57 Logout

5.5.12 Reboot

To reboot the WNAP-W2201A, please select “Reboot” from the left-side menu.

Figure 5-58 Reboot

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Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network

In the following sections, the default SSID of the WNAP-W2201A 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 Choosing 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 5.4.4

(3) Click the [Connect] button

Figure 6-3 Entering the Network Key

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Step 5: Check if “Connected” is displayed

Figure 6-4 Choosing 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 5.4.4

(3) Click the [OK] button

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Figure 6-7 Typing the Network Key

Figure 6-8 Connecting to a Network

Step 5: Check if “Connected” is displayed

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Figure 6-9 Connected to a Network

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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 WNAP-W2201A is configured to “default”. In the following sections, the default SSID of the WNAP-W2201A 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 Highlighting and Selecting the Wireless Network

Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP

(1) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.4.4

(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 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 Prefe

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rences -- Network

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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Figure 6-16 Selecting the Wireless Network

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6.4 iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad .4 iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

In the following sections, the default SSID of the WNAP-W2201A is configured to “default”. In the following sections, the default SSID of the WNAP-W2201A 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

(1) Tap [General] \ [Network]

(2) 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 Turning 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 5.4.4

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Figure 6-21 iPhone -- Entering 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 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 WNAP-W2201A in your Ethernet environment, the Planet Smart Discovery Utility is an ideal

solution. The utility is available at: http://www.planet.com.tw/en/product/images/

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: Extract and run this utility and the following screen appears.

Step 3: Press “Refresh” for the current connected devices in the discovery list as shown in the following

screen:

48590/Planet_Utility.zip

Step 3: Press “Connect to Device” 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
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Appendix B: FAQs

Q1: How to set up the WDS Repeater Connection

In this case, we use wireless to connect to the root AP and then repeat the wireless signal by using the wireless

interface to let the wireless clients surf the internet.

Topology:

1. Before configuration, please ensure the root AP is already connected to the internet and the
DHCP server is enabled to let it able to assign IP address to the connected clients.

2. Please ensure there is no IP conflict in the existing network. Otherwise, please re-configure the
WNAP-W2201A using other IP addresses which should be in the same network segment. The
default IP address of the WNAP-W2201A is 192.168.1.253.

Step 1. In the WNAP-W2201A-1, go to “WLAN  Basic Settings” to configure wireless mode to “WDS” and

then configure the channel to a fixed one. Click “Apply Changes” to take effect.

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Step 2. Go to “WLAN WDS Settings” page to connect the root AP. Select “Enable WDS” and enter the MAC

address of the repeater AP. Then, click “Set Security” to configure the security setting for the WDS

connection. After finishing the configuration, click “Apply Changes” to take effect.

Step 3. In the WNAP-W2201A-2, go to “WLAN  Basic Settings” to configure wireless mode to “Repeater”

and then configure the channel to a fixed one which must be the same as the root AP. Click “Apply

Changes” to take effect.

※ The root AP should be the same model (WNAP-W2201A) in WDS mode; otherwise, the connection might not

be able to be established due to the incompatibility.

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Step 4. Go to the “WLAN  WDS Settings” page to connect the root AP. Select “Enable WDS” and enter the

MAC Address of the root AP. Then, click “Set Security” to configure the security setting as the same as the

root AP. After finishing the configuration, click “Apply Changes” to take effect.

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Step 5. After reboot, please go to “WLAN  Security” page to configure the repeater’s security setting for

wireless clients. Select the encryption method and enter the security key. Then, click “Apply Changes”.

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