Planet Technology WAP-1963 User Manual

Wireless Access Point

WAP-1963

User’s Manual

Copyright  2003 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET. PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

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

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this Device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE) The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8,2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries Not Intended for Use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg .The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Potential restrictive use

France: Only channels 10,11,12 and 13

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET Wireless Access Point Model: WAP-1963 Rev: 1.0 (November, 2003)

Part No. EM-WAP1963

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 System Requirements 1

1.3 Features 1

1.4 Specification 2

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 3

2.1 Hardware Connection 3

Chapter 3 Configuration 4

3.1 Configure through Web Browser 4

3.1.1 Home: 5

3.1.2 Wireless Settings: 6

3.1.3 Wireless Advance Settings: 8

3.1.4 Security: 12

3.1.5 MAC Filtering: 14

3.1.6 System Utility: 16

3.1.7 Configuration Tool 18

3.1.8 Upgrade 19

3.1.9 Reset 20

Chapter 4 Application 21

4.1 Access Point mode 21

4.2 Wireless Station mode 21

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 22

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

Thank you for purchasing WAP-1963. This device is an access point for IEEE 802.11b 2.4GHz wireless network. You can use this access point to build up a wireless LAN, any wireless LAN station can join the wireless network. It has support 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption and MAC address filter function to consolidate the wireless network security, you can prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing your wireless network.

With it’s Station mode, that can served as a wireless station (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc). Connected to you LAN, it is able to access the network via Access Point or join to a small wireless network without Access Points. It’s data rate support 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps. Maximize network efficiency while minimizing your network investment and maintenance costs.

This product provides easy to use user interface and allows users to configuring from web browser. Also it integrates DHCP server to provide multiple wireless and wired users to get an IP address automatically. With the versatile of features, this product is the best choice for you to integrate your wireless and wired network seamlessly.

1.1 Package Contents

Make sure that you have the following items:

• One WAP-1963

• One AC Power Adapter

• One User’s Manual CD

• One Quick Installation Guide

• One External Antenna

Note:

possible.

1.2 System Requirements

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

• Pentium Based (And Above) IBM-Compatible PC System

• CD-ROM drive

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

1.3 Features

• Compliant with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification

• High data rate 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps network speed, Auto rate fallback

• Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks

• Interferences Provide 64/128-bit WEP Encryption and MAC Filter to protect the wireless data

transmissions

• Supports Wireless AP/Station mode

• Built-in DHCP server supports auto IP addresses assignment

• Web-based configuration

• Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance Communication and Noisy Environments

1.4 Specification

Standard IEEE 802.11b Compliant Signal Type DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)

Modulation QPSK / BPSK / CCK Port One 10/100BASE-TX Antenna One Dipole Antenna Data Encryption 64 bit / 128 bit WEP encryption Frequency 2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz

11 Channels (US/ Canada, FCC)

Channel

13 Channels (Europe, ETSI) 14 Channels (Japan, TELEC)

Data Rate Up to 11Mbps(with automatic scale back)

(In Open Environment) 11M 448 feet = 140m

Range Coverage

LED Indicators PWR, WLAN, LAN Power Requirement 12V DC, 0.5A

Temperature

Humidity

Dimensions 160 x 87 x 28 mm Output Power 18dBm Antenna Gain 2dBi Antenna Connector Reversed Polarity SMA Male

5.5M 640 feet = 200m 2M 864 feet = 270m 1M 1100 feet = 340m

Operating :0 ~ 55 degree C Storage: -20 ~ 70 degree C

Operating: 10 ~ 90% Storage: 10 ~ 90% Non-Condensing

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

1963 to default settings, press the Reset button 5 second. And

Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the WAP-1963.

2.1 Hardware Connection

12V DC

1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-1963. The best place for your WAP-1963 is usually

at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

2. Assemble the antennas to WAP-1963. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your

wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity.

3. Connect RJ-45 cable to WAP-1963. Connect this WAP-1963 to your LAN switch/hub or a single

PC.

4. Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, WAP-1963 will start to

work.

LAN

RESETANT

Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-1963. Otherwise, the product may be

damaged.

If you want to reset your WAP-

then wait for 10 seconds for WAP-1963 restart.

Chapter 3 Configuration

3.1 Configure through Web Browser

Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your WAP-1963. An AP with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.0.1) will allow you via web browser (e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape) to monitor and configure.

1. Open your web browser.

2. Enter WAP-1963 IP address (default IP address is http://192.168.0.1) into the address field of the web browser. Please also make sure your PC’s IP address is in the same IP range of WAP-1963.

3. A User Name and Password dialog box will appear. Please enter your User Name and Password here. Default User Name and Password is “admin” and “admin”. Click “OK”.

4. Then you will see the WAP-1963 information in the web page as the picture in section 3.1.1.

3.1.1 Home:

On this screen, you can see the general information of the Access Point including Alias Name, Firmware Version, SSID, Channel Number, Security, Number of Associated Clients, IP Address, MAC Address, etc.

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