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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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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appear as below. You can select the AP you want to connect and press “Connect”

t have find the AP you want to connect, please press

button to connect. If you don’

“Refresh” to rescan.

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3.2.3 Station-Infrastructure mode

1963A apply to this mode, this button will appear for user to find out the

dialog box will

Served as a wireless station (infrastructure). Connected to a PC or a small LAN, it allows the PC or
small LAN able to access the wireless network via Access Point.

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

WLAN. Please set it as the AP’s ESSID that you want to connect to. In default, the

ESSID is “default”.
Site Survey After WAP-

devices that it can connect to. When you press the button, the

appear as picture in section 3.1.2.2.

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3.2.4 AP Bridge – Point to Point Mode

channel from the list provided to correspond with your

Set a WEP Key to protect your wireless connection. It is support 64/128bit Key to

1963A to other operate mode,

please disable this function before change operating mode. Please make sure the

This mode can use to connect to another Bridge Mode WAP-1963A that the MAC Address is entered in
the setting. It can work as a bridge to connect two LANs in distant place.

Parameters Description

Channel Number Select the appropriate

network settings.
MAC Address Please enter the MAC Address of the WAP-1963A that you want to connect to.
Set Security

the WEP function. If you want to change WAP-

WEP Key have set to another WAP-1963A is the same.

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3.2.5 AP Bridge – Point to Multi-Point Mode

ey to protect your wireless connection. It is support 64/128bit Key to

1963A to other operate mode,

please disable this function before change operating mode. Please make sure the

This mode can use to connect to other Bridge Mode WAP-1963A that the MAC Address is entered in the
setting. It can work as a bridge to connect max 7 LANs in distant place.

Parameters Description

Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your

network settings.
MAC Address 1~6 Please enter the MAC Address of the other WAP-1963A that you want to connect

to.
Set Security Set a WEP K

the WEP function. If you want to change WAP-

WEP Key have set to others are the same.

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3.2.6 AP Bridge – WDS Mode

AN network are the

log box to show

In this mode, WAP-1963A will be a repeater between two AP mode WAP-1963A, that can extend the
connect distance. When it works in this mode, it will also be an access point.

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

WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs.

Please make sure that the ESSID of all stations in the same WL

same. The default ESSID is “default”.
Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your

network settings.
Associated Clients When you press the “Show Active Clients” button, you can see a dia

you the clients that connect to this WAP-1963A. Please refer to the section 3.1.2.1

to know the detail of the dialog box.

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MAC Address 1~6 Please enter the MAC Address of the other WAP-1963A that you want to connect

a WEP Key to protect your wireless connection. It has support 64/128bit Key to

1963A to other operate mode,

please disable this function before change operating mode. Please make sure the

to.
Set Security Set

the WEP function. If you want to change WAP-

devices that connect to this WAP-1963A have work with the same WEP Key.

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3.3 Wireless Advance Settings

. When you

, wireless stations can associate with this access point

, you should also setup

less stations should use WEP

encryption in the authentication phase to associate with this access point. If you

, the wireless client can associate with this access point by using

You can set advanced parameters of this WAP-1963A. The parameters include Authentication Type,
Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval, Data Rate, Preamble Type, and Broadcast
ESSID. You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes will have
on WAP-1963A. When configuration finished, please click “Apply” to save the settings.

Parameters Description

Authentication Type There are two authentication types: “Open System” and “Shared Key”

select “Open System”
without WEP encryption. When you select “Shared Key”
WEP key in the “Encryption” page and wire

select “Both”
any one of these two authentication types.

Fragment Threshold “Fragment Threshold”

specifies the maximum size of packet during the

fragmentation of data to be transmitted. If you set this value too low, it will result

nt will not use

The interval of time that this access point broadcast a beacon. Beacon is used to

transmit data packets. The

access point will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to transmit

Preamble type defines the length of CRC block in the frames during the wireless

s suitable for high traffic wireless network.

, every wireless station located within the

easily. If you are

building a public wireless network, enabling this feature is recommended.

, the access point will automatically broadcast information of

. This will help wireless station

roaming smoothly between access points. If you have more than one access

points in your wireless LAN and wireless stations have roaming requirements,

can provide better

in bad performance.

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

the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.

Beacon Interval

synchronize the wireless network.

Data Rate The “Data Rate” is the rate this access point uses to

the data packets.

Preamble Type

communication. “Short Preamble” i
“Long Preamble” can provide more reliable communication.

Broadcast ESSID If you enable “Broadcast ESSID”

coverage of this access point can discover this access point

Disabling “Broadcast ESSID” can provide better security.

IAPP If you enable “IAPP”

associated wireless stations to its neighbors

enabling this feature is recommended. Disabling “IAPP”
security.

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3.4 Security

disable the WEP function from the setting item. The selections

You may select to select ASCII Characters (alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal

In this option, you can select one of the security methods to protect your network. WAP-1963A has
provide WEP, 802.1x, 802.1x WEP static key, WPA pre-shared key and WPA RADIUS functions for
your network security. Please choose one of them and refer to the below sections for the detail
settings.

3.4.1 WEP

WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against
eavesdropping. The Authentication type and WEP key of wireless stations must be the same with the
Access Point. WAP-1963A has support 64/128-bit WEP Encryption function. With this function, your
data will be transmitted over the wireless network securely. In default, this function is “Disable”. When
configuration finished, please click “Apply” to save the settings.

Parameters Description

Key Length You may enable or

in the setting item are changed based on the key format. Default is “Disable”.
Key Format

Digits (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the WEP Key. For example:

ASCII Characters: guest

select it in the

The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the

or

Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde
Default Tx Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the key you

“Default key” will take effect.
Key 1 - Key 4

text box by following the rules below.

64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 5-digit

ASCII character as the encryption keys.

128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range)

10-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys.

3.4.2 802.1x

IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must use a valid account to login to this Access
Point before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server. You
can use an external RADIUS server or use the RADIUS server built-in with the Access Point. This
mode only authenticates user by IEEE 802.1x, but it does not encryption the data during
communication.

Parameters Description

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Use Internal MD5 RADIUS

If you have a RADIUS

in your network already, you can disable this option and enter

Leave the default port setting or assign a new port number for this

WAP-1963A has built-in RADIUS Server.

Server

RADIUS Server IP address Enter RADIUS Serer IP address.
RADIUS Server Pot

RADUIS Server Password Please enter the password that is assigned in RADIUS Server.

server
the settings below.

option.

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3.4.3 802.1x WEP static key

isable the WEP function from the setting item. The selections

You may select to select ASCII Characters (alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal

select it in the

WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill

IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must use a valid account to login to this Access
Point before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server. You
can use an external RADIUS server or use the RADIUS server built-in with the Access Point. This
mode also uses WEP to encrypt the data during communication.

Parameters Description

Key Length You may enable or d

in the setting item are changed based on the key format. Default is “Disable”.

Key Format

Digits (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the WEP Key. For example:
ASCII Characters: guest
Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde

Default Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the key you

“Default key” will take effect.

Key 1 - Key 4 The

the text box by following the rules below.

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64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or 5-

digit

or

If you have a RADIUS server in your

external RADUIS Server in your LAN, please enter the RADIUS

ASCII character as the encryption keys.
128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range)

10-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys.
Use Internal MD5
RAIUS Server
RADIUS Server IP
Address
RADIUS Server Port Leave the default port setting or assign a new port number for this option.
RADIUS Server
Password

WAP-1963A has built-in RADIUS Server.

network already, you can disable this option and enter the settings below.

If you have an

Server’s IP address into this field.

Please enter the password that is assigned in RADIUS Server.

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3.4.4 WPA pre-shared key

e encryption key frequently to enhance the

to the

Hex

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use a pre-shared key to
authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication. It uses TKIP to change the
encryption key frequently. This can improve security much more.

Note:

This Access Point does not provide AES encryption method.

Parameters Description

TKIP TKIP can change th

wireless LAN security.

Pre-shard Key Format Please select “Passphrase” or “Hex (64 characters)”

Pre-shared key.

Pre-shared Key

When “Passphrase” selected. You have to input at least 8 character

pass phrase as the pre-shared keys.

When “Hex (64 characters)” selected. Please input 64-digit
values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) as the encryption key.

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3.4.5 WPA RADIUS

TKIP can change the encryption key frequently to enhance the

Leave the default port setting or assign a new port number for this

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use an external RADIUS
server to authenticate wireless stations and provide the session key to encrypt data during
communication. It uses TKIP to change the encryption key frequently. This can improve security very
much.

Note:

This Access Point does not provide AES encryption method.
WPA can not use the internal RADIUS server for authentication.

Parameters Description

TKIP

wireless LAN security.
RADIUS Server IP address Enter RADIUS Serer IP address.
RADIUS Server Pot

option.
RADUIS Server Password Please enter the password that is assigned in RADIUS Server.

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3.5 RADIUS Server

This table records the accounts of users you want to allow to access

and

and

This Access Point provides an internal RADIUS server to authenticate wireless station users. You have
to add user accounts to the RADIUS server. The wireless station user has to use one of these
accounts to login to the Access Point before access the wireless LAN. You also have to add secret key
to the RADIUS server. RADIUS server client has to use one of these secret keys to login the RADIUS
server before asking the RADIUS server to authenticate the uses for it.

Parameters Description

Enable Radius Server Select to enable the RADIUS server.

User Profile table

your wireless network. An account includes the “User name”

“Password”. A wireless LAN user has to enter correct “Username”

“Password” before he/she is allowed to access the wireless LAN.

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Add an user account Fill in the “Username”, “Password” and “Re-Type Password”

of the

. Then this new account

will be added into the account table below. If you find any typo before

,

If you want to remove some account from the table, select the

Delete

. If you want remove all user accounts from the table, just

ion center of your

network. This table records the clients of the RADIUS server that

need to authenticate wireless LAN or LAN users. Authentication client

. An

to login to the

of the

. Then this

uthentication will be added into the authentication client table

below. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again.

If you want to remove some authentication client from the table, select

the authentication clients you want to remove in the table and then

. If you want remove all user authentication

new account to be added and then click “Add”

adding it and want to retype again. Just click “Reset” and “Username”

“Password” and “Re-Type Password” fields will be cleared.
Remove user account from the
table

Reset Click “Reset” will clear your current selections.

Authentication Client table The RADIUS server can also be an authenticat

Add an authentication client Fill in the “Client IP”, “Secret Key” and “Re-Type Secret Key”

accounts you want to remove in the table and then click “

Selected”

click “Delete All” button.

information includes the “Client IP” and “Secret Key”

authentication client has to use the “Secret Key”

RADIUS server before it can start to authenticate users.

new authentication client to be added and then click “Add”

new a

Just click “Reset” and “Client IP”, “Secret Key” and “Re-Type Secret”

fields will be cleared.
Remove authentication client
from the table

click “Delete Selected”

clients from the table, just click “Delete All” button.
Reset Click “Reset” will clear your current selections.
After the RADIUS server configuration finished, please refer to section 3.10 to restart your WAP-1963A to
make the RADIUS server affect to your network.

3.6 MAC Filtering

nt to allow to

field is the description of the wireless station

and is helpful for you to recognize the wireless

area, fill in

to be added and then

MAC Address Filtering

re adding it and want to retype again. Just

,

Delete

This Access Point provides MAC Address Filtering, which prevents the unauthorized MAC Addresses
from accessing your wireless network.

Parameters Description

MAC Address
Filtering Table

Add MAC address
into the table

Remove MAC
address from the

This table records the MAC addresses of wireless stations you wa
access your network. The “Comment”
associated with the “MAC Address”
station.
Please click “Enable Wireless Access Control” first. In the bottom “New”
the “MAC Address” and “Comment” of the wireless station
click “Add”. Then this wireless station will be added into the “
Table” above. If you find any typo befo
click “Clear” and both “MAC Address” and “Comment” fields will be cleared.
If you want to remove some MAC address from the “MAC Address Filtering Table”
select the MAC addresses you want to remove in the table and then click “

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table Selected”. If you want remove all MAC addresses from the table, just click “

Delete

digit alphanumeric string) of the Access

All” button.

Reset Click “Reset” will clear your current selections.

3.7 System Utility

From here, you can define the Access Point’s IP Address and Login Password and enable the Access
Point to be a DHCP Server. After configure, please press “Apply” button to save the settings.

Parameters Description
Password Settings

Current Password Enter the current password (up to 15-

Point. The default password for the Access Point is admin

. Note that the

digit alphanumeric string) you want to login to

digit alphanumeric string) you want to

s IP Address. This IP Address should be unique

The Subnet Mask of the

Specify the gateway IP in your network. This IP address should be different

or you can

your DHCP server to

By default the IP range is from: Start

your LAN client an IP

the

Server

password is case-sensitive.

New Password Enter the password (up to 15-

the Access Point. Note that the password is case-sensitive.

Re-Enter Password Reconfirm the password (up to 15-

login to the Access Point. Note that the password is case-sensitive.
Management IP
IP Address Designate the Access Point’

in your network. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.1.
Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment.

Access Point is fixed and the value is 255.255.255.0.
DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP Server.
DHCP Server
Default Gateway IP

from the Management IP.
Domain Name Server IP This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address that they gave you;

specify your own preferred DNS server IP address.
Start IP/End IP You can designate a particular IP address range for

issue IP addresses to your LAN Clients.

IP 192.168.0.100 to End IP 192.168.0.200.
Domain Name You can specify the Domain Name for your Access Point.
Lease Time

The DHCP Server when enabled will temporarily give

address. In the Lease Time setting you can specify the time period that

DHCP Server lends an IP address to your LAN clients. The DHCP

will change your LAN client’s IP address when this time threshold period is

reached.

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3.8 Configuration Tool

The Configuration Tool screen allows you to backup, restore and reset WAP-1963A configuration
settings. Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience should
problems occur with the WAP-1963A and you have to reset to factory default. When you save the
configuration setting (Backup) you can re-load the saved configuration into the Access Point through
the Restore selection. If extreme problems occur you can use the Restore to Factory Default
function, this will set all configurations to its original default settings.

Parameter Description

Backup Settings Please click “Save…” button. That will save the Access Point’s current

configuration to a file named "config.bin" on your PC.

Restore Settings Please click “Browse…” to find out the config.bin, and then click “Upload” to

restore the saved configuration to the Access Point.

Restore to Factory Click “Reset”. This function will restore WAP-1963A to original factory settings.

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3.9 Upgrade

Please power off and on

This page allows you to upgrade WAP-1963A with when the new firmware released.

Parameter Description

Firmware Upgrade You can use the “Browse…” button to find the firmware location on your PC, and

then press “Apply” button to upgrade your Access Point.
the Access Point when the upgrade process is complete. That can let the new
firmware work properly on WAP-1963A.

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3.10 Reset

You can reset the Access Point’s system should any problem exist. The reset function essentially
Re-boots your Access Point’s system.

Parameter Description

Reset In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops

functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed. To
perform the reset, click on the “Apply” button. You will be asked to confirm your
decision. Once the reset process is complete you may start using the Access Point
again.

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Chapter 4 Application

This chapter describe the Application of your WAP-1963A. The working modes of WAP-1963A are
Access Point, Station Modes, Wireless Bridge modes. In different work mode, you can use WAP-1963A
to fit to each environment.

4.1 Enterprise or Campus Users

In an enterprise or campus area, some mobile users may need a continuous network connection. By
installing 11Mbps access points in the area, mobile users can be always on the network by installing a
wireless card in their notebook or PDA. The roaming capacity allows users connected to the network to
transparently roam from one access point to another.
.

4.2 Wireless ISP

A first mile solution now is now simple with PLANET’s wireless devices. No wiring is needed and the
provided bandwidth can be up to 11Mbps. By installing PLANET’s wireless access point equipped with
omni-directional antenna in the user’s neighborhood, all users around the access point can easily
connect to Internet through the access point by installing a wireless PCI card or a WAP-1963 in AP client
mode. By using a directional antenna, the distance between users and AP can be a few kilometers.

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4.3 LAN to LAN or LAN to Multi-LAN

Wiring inside your own building may be an easy job, but it is hard if network cabling needs to route
through some public areas or difficult wiring environments. PLANET’s 11Mbps Wireless access point, the
WAP-1963A, can work in bridge or repeater mode to provide a robust solution for connecting two or more
buildings wired Ethernets together. By extending distance using PLANET’s external antenna, the
installation is easy and the distance between buildings can be 10km or more.

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

This chapter gives tips on how to configure the communication software. This chapter provides solutions
to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Wireless Network Access
Point. Read the description below to solve your problems.

Q. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?

A. This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the

application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network.

Q. Can I play games with other members of the cordless network?

A. Yes, as long as the game supports multiple plays over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the game’s

user guide for more information.

Q. What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

A. The IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the

industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufactures to
communicate.

Q. What IEEE 802.11 features are supported?

A. The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 functions:

• CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

• Multi-Channel Roaming

• Automatic Rate Selection

• RTS/CTS feature

• Fragmentation

• Power Management

Q. What is Ad-hoc?

A. An Ad-hoc integrated wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, Connected as

an independent wireless LAN. Ad hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch
or SOHO operation.

Q. What is Infrastructure?

A. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Infrastructure is

applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central database, or wireless application for mobile
workers.

Q. What is Roaming?

A. Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely

throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Wireless Network Access Point. Before using
the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with the
Wireless Network Access Point of dedicated coverage area.

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