Planet Technology WAP-1963A User Manual
11Mbps Wireless Access Point w/Bridge
WAP-1963A
User’s Manual
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Copyright 2004 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
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PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove
defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes
the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting
from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such
revision or changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance. (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.
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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.
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 w/Bridge
Model: WAP-1963A
Rev: 1.0 (November, 2003)
Part No. EM-WAP1963A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 System Requirements 1
1.3 Features 2
1.4 Specification 2
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 3
2.1 Hardware Connection 3
Chapter 3 Configuration 4
3.1 Home 5
3.2 Wireless Setting 6
3.2.1 AP mode 6
3.2.2 Station-Ad Hoc mode 8
3.2.3 Station-Infrastructure mode 10
3.2.4 AP Bridge – Point to Point Mode 11
3.2.5 AP Bridge – Point to Multi-Point Mode 12
3.2.6 AP Bridge – WDS Mode 13
3.3 Wireless Advance Settings 15
3.4 Security 17
3.4.1 WEP 17
3.4.2 802.1x 18
3.4.3 802.1x WEP static key 20
3.4.4 WPA pre-shared key 22
3.4.5 WPA RADIUS 23
3.5 RADIUS Server 24
3.6 MAC Filtering 26
3.7 System Utility 27
3.8 Configuration Tool 29
3.9 Upgrade 31
3.10 Reset 32
Chapter 4 Application 33
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4.1 Enterprise or Campus Users 33
4.2 Wireless ISP 33
4.3 LAN to LAN or LAN to Multi-LAN 34
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 35
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Chapter 1 Introduction
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as
Thank you for purchasing WAP-1963A. The WAP-1963A 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 the most security functions such as WPA, 802.1X authentication,
64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption and MAC address filter o consolidate the wireless
network security; you can prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing your wireless network.
WAP-1963A also offers a RADIUS-based access control, for the enterprise manage requirement.
With it’s Bridge and Station modes, that it can provide more elasticity for users create their Wireless
Network. 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-1963A
• 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
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1.3 Features
l Compliant with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification
l High data rate 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps network speed, Auto rate fallback
l Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks
l 64/128-bit WEP Encryption and MAC Filter to protect the wireless data transmissions
l Supports Wireless AP / Bridge / Station mode
l WPA, 802.1X authentication
l MAC Address Filter
l Built-in DHCP server supports auto IP addresses assignment
l Web-based configuration
l Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
1.4 Specification
Standard
Signal Type
Modulation
Port
Antenna
Data Encryption
Frequency
Channel
Data Rate
Range Coverage
LED Indicators
Power Requirement
Temperature
Humidity
IEEE 802.11b Compliant
DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
QPSK / BPSK / CCK
One 10/100BASE-TX
One Dipole Antenna
64 bit / 128 bit WEP encryption
2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz
11 Channels (US/ Canada, FCC)
13 Channels (Europe, ETSI)
14 Channels (Japan, TELEC)
Up to 11Mbps(with automatic scale back)
(In Open Environment)
11M 448 feet = 140m
5.5M 640 feet = 200m
2M 864 feet = 270m
1M 1100 feet = 340m
PWR, WLAN, LAN
12V DC, 0.5A
Operating :0 ~ 55 degree C
Storage: -20 ~ 70 degree C
Operating: 10 ~ 90%
Storage: 10 ~ 90% Non-Condensing
Dimensions
Output Power
Antenna Gain
Antenna Connector
160 x 87 x 28 mm
18dBm
2dBi
Reversed Polarity SMA Male
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
1963A. Otherwise, the product may
1963A to default settings, press the Reset button 5 second.
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the
WAP-1963A.
2.1 Hardware Connection
12V DC
+
1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-1963A. The best place for your WAP-1963A 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-1963A. 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-1963A. Connect this WAP-1963A to your LAN switch/hub or a
single PC.
4. Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, WAP-1963A will start to
work.
LAN
RESETANT
Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-
be damaged.
If you want to reset your WAPAnd then wait for 10 seconds for WAP-1963A restart.
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Chapter 3 Configuration
Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your
WAP-1963A. 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-1963A 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-1963A.
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”. Click “OK”.
4. Then you will see the WAP-1963A information in the web page as the picture in section 3.1.
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3.1 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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3.2 Wireless Setting
in the same WLAN network are the
In this option, you can set the Mode, Alias Name, ESSID and Work Channel to this Access Point.
There are six operating modes available in WAP-1963A: AP, Station-Ad hoc, Station-Infrastructure, AP
Bridge-Point to Point, AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point, and AP Bridge-WDS. When configuration finished,
please click “Apply” to save.
3.2.1 AP mode
This mode is set to WAP-1963A by default. It served as a transparent Media Access Control (MAC)
bridge between wired and wireless network.
Parameters Description
Alias Name The alias name of this access point.
ESSID The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a
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WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs.
Please make sure that the ESSID of all stations
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same. The default ESSID is “default”.
will pop up
The time in second before dissociation. If the wireless keeps idle long than the
it. The wireless client station has to
Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your
network settings. Channels differ from country to country.
Channel 1-11 (North America)
Channel 1-14 (Japan)
Channel 1-13 (Europe)
Associated Clients Click “Show Active Clients” button, then a “Active Wireless Client Table”
as below. You can see the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting
to the access point.
“Active Wireless Client Table” records the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting to
the access point. You can lookup the MAC Address, Number of Transmitted Packets, Number of
Received Packets and Encryption Status of each active wireless client in this table.
Parameters Description
MAC Address MAC address of this active wireless station.
Tx Packet The number of transmitted packets that are sent out from this active wireless
station.
Rx Packet The number of received packets that are received by this active wireless station.
TX Rate The transmission rate in Mbps.
Power Saving Shows if the wireless client is in Power Saving mode.
Expired Time
expired time, this access point will dissociate
associate again when it become active.
Refresh Refresh the “Active Wireless Client Table”.
is the unique name identified in a
you want to join. In default, the
correspond with your
1963A apply to this mode, this button will appear for user to find out the
dialog box will
Close Close “Active Wireless Client Table” window.
3.2.2 Station-Ad Hoc mode
Served as a wireless station (Ad-hoc). Connected to a PC or a small LAN, this station along with
other wireless stations can establish a small wireless network without Access Points.
Parameters Description
Alias Name The alias name of this access point.
ESSID The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters)
WLAN. Please set it as the WLAN’s ESSID that
ESSID is “default”.
Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to
network settings.
Site Survey After WAP-
devices that it can connect to. When you press the button, the
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