11N Wireless Gigabit
Multi-Function Client Bridge
ECB9500
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 FEATURES AND BENEFITS...........................................................................................................5
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................6
1.3 SAFETY GUIDELINES ..................................................................................................................7
1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................7
1.5 APPLICATIONS...........................................................................................................................7
1.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................8
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode...................................................................................................................8
b) Infrastructure Mode................................................................................................................................8
2 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE.......................................................................................... 9
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................9
2.2 IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION.....................................................................................................9
3 WEB CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................11
3.1 LOGGING IN.............................................................................................................................11
3.2 SYSTEM..................................................................................................................................12
3.2.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 SCHEDULE ..............................................................................................................................13
3.2.3 EVENT LOG.............................................................................................................................14
3.2.4 MONITOR................................................................................................................................15
3.2.4.1 SWITCHING BETWEEN OPERATING MODES .................................................................................17
3.2.4.2 ACCESS POINT OPERATING MODE.............................................................................................19
3.2.4.2.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................19
3.2.4.2.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................19
3.2.4.2.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................20
3.2.4.2.4 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE......................................................................................................22
3.2.4.2.4.1 SECURITY DISABLED................................................................................................................22
3.2.4.2.4.2 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY)........................................................................................22
3.2.4.2.4.3 WPA (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS) / PRE-SHARED KEY...............................................................24
3.2.4.2.4.4 WPA RADIUS (802.1X) .........................................................................................................25
3.2.4.2.5 FILTER....................................................................................................................................26
3.2.4.2.6 WPS (WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP) .............................................................................................27
3.2.4.2.7 CLIENT LIST ............................................................................................................................28
3.2.4.2.8 VLAN ....................................................................................................................................29
3.2.4.2.9 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................29
3.2.4.3 CLIENT BRIDGE OPERATING MODE............................................................................................31
3.2.4.3.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................31
3.2.4.3.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................31
3.2.4.3.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................32
3.2.4.3.4 AP PROFILE............................................................................................................................33
3.2.4.3.4.1 MANAGE AP PROFILE ..............................................................................................................34
3.2.4.3.5 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................34
3.2.4.4 WDS OPERATING MODE..........................................................................................................35
3.2.4.4.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................35
3.2.4.4.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................36
3.2.4.4.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................37
3.2.4.4.4 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................38
3.2.4.5 REPEATER OPERATING MODE...................................................................................................38
3.2.4.5.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................39
3.2.4.5.2 BASIC.....................................................................................................................................40
3.2.4.5.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................................41
3.2.4.5.4 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE......................................................................................................42
3.2.4.5.4.1 SECURITY DISABLED................................................................................................................42
3.2.4.5.4.2 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY)........................................................................................43
3.2.4.5.4.3 WPA (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS) / PRE-SHARED KEY...............................................................45
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3.2.4.5.5 FILTER....................................................................................................................................46
3.2.4.5.6 WPS (WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP) .............................................................................................46
3.2.4.5.7 CLIENT LIST ............................................................................................................................48
3.2.4.5.8 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................48
3.3 NETWORK .............................................................................................................................49
3.3.1 STATUS ..................................................................................................................................50
3.3.2 LAN / DHCP CLIENT, SERVER .................................................................................................50
3.4 MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................51
3.4.1 ADMIN ....................................................................................................................................51
3.4.2 SNMP ...................................................................................................................................51
3.4.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE...............................................................................................................52
3.4.4 RESTORE TO FACTORY DEFAULT...............................................................................................53
3.4.5 BACKUP SETTINGS...................................................................................................................54
3.4.6 RESTORE SETTINGS.................................................................................................................54
3.4.7 REST......................................................................................................................................55
3.5 TOOLS....................................................................................................................................55
3.5.1 TIME SETTING .........................................................................................................................56
3.5.2 DIAGNOSIS..............................................................................................................................56
APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................58
HARDWARE SUMMARY..................................................................................................................................58
RADIO SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................58
SOFTWARE FEATURES..................................................................................................................................58
MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................................................59
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL...........................................................................................................................59
APPENDIX B – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.........................................................................61
INDEX..........................................................................................................................................................62
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Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 December 12, 2008 Initial Version
2.0
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1 Introduction
The Multi-function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge is an 802.11n-draft compliant device that
delivers up to 6x faster speeds than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and
802.11b devices.
The Wireless Client Bridge, Access Point, and Repeater/WDS built into the device uses advanced
MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple steams of data in a single
wireless channel. The robust signal travels far ther, maintaining wireless connections up to 3 times
further than standard 802.11g, eliminates dead spots and extends network range.
To protect the data and privacy, the device can encode all wireless tr ansmissions with 64/128-b it
encryption as well as serves as your network's DHCP Server, In addition, the device also provides
easy configuration through the web-browser.
The incredible speed and QoS function of 802.11n (draft2.0) makes it ideal for media-centric
applications like streaming video, gaming, and VoIP telephony. It is designed to run multiple
media-intense data streams through the network at the same time, with no degradation in
performance.
This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and network
configuration.
1.1 Features and Benefits
Features Benefits
High Speed Data Rate Up to
300Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet Support up to 1000Mbps networking speed
IEEE 802.11n draft Compliant
and backward compatible with
802.11b/g
IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/IEEE802.11g
Multi-Function, 7 functions Users can use different mode in various environment
Point-to-point, Point-tomultipoint Wireless Connectivity
WDS (Wireless Distributed
System)
Universal Repeater The easiest way to expand your wireless network's
Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as
MPEG video streaming
Fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices
compliant devices
Let users transfer data between two buildings or
multiple buildings
Make wireless AP and Bridge mode simultaneously as
a wireless repeater
coverage
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Support Multi-SSID function (4
SSID) in AP mode
Multiple SSIDs serve as multiple APs which allow
administrator to assign different policies for specific
user groups.
WPA2/WPA/ IEEE 802.1x
support
802.1x Supplicant support (CB
mode)
MAC address filtering in AP
mode
User isolation support (AP mode) Protect the private network between client users.
PPPoE function support (CR
mode)
Power-over-Ethernet
(IEEE802.3af)
Keep personal setting Keep the latest setting when firmware upgrade
SNMP Remote Configuration
Management
Powerful data security
More powerful data security in Client Bridge mode
Ensures secure network connection
Easy to access internet via ISP service authentication
Flexible Access Point locations and cost savings
Help administrators to remotely configure or manage
the Access Point easily.
QoS (WMM) support Allow administrators to control connection bandwidth
and quality based on various rules.
WPS push button WiFi Protected setup within 3 steps to setup the AP
easily
1.2 Package Contents
Open the package carefu lly, and make sure that none of t he i tems li ste d bel ow ar e mi s sin g. D o n ot
discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package.
h One Wireless N Multi-function Client Bridge
h One
h
12V/1A 100V~240V Power Adapter
Three 5dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas
h One CD-ROM with User’s Manual
h One Quick Guide
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1.3 Safety Guidelines
In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shoc k and injury, please adhere to the following safety
guidelines.
h Carefully follow the instructions in this manual; also follow all i nstruction labels on
this device.
h Except for the power adapter supplied, this device should not be connected to any
other adapters.
h Do not spill liquid of any kind on this device.
h Do not place the unit on an unstable stand or table. This unit may drop and become
damaged.
h Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight.
h Do not place any hot devices close to this unit, as they may degrade or cause damage
to the unit.
h Do not place any heavy objects on top of t h is unit.
h Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners . Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.
1.4 System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device.
h PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface.
h Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser
1.5 Applications
The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes
some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs:
a) Diffic ul t-to-wire environments
There are many situations where w ires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings, old er
buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either
impossible or very expensive.
b) Temporary workgroups
Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery,
temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLAN
established and removed.
c) The ability to access real-time information
Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can access realtime information while dealing with patients, serving customers and processing
information.
d) Frequently changed environments
Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufactur ing sites where frequently
rearrange the workplace.
e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks
SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network.
f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks
Network managers in dynamic environ ments can minimize the overhead caused by
moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs.
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g) Wired LAN backup
Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-critical
applications running on wired networks.
h) Training/Educational facilities
Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless connectivity to
ease access to information, informa tion exchanges, and learning.
1.6 Network Configuration
To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a wireless
network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possib le wireless LAN PC card network
configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as:
a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs.
b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode
This is the simplest network
configuration with several
computers equipped with the PC
Cards that form a wireless network
whenever they are within range of
one another. In ad-hoc mode, each
client is peer-to-peer, would only
have access to the resources of the
other client and does not require an
access point. This is the easiest and
least expensive way for the SOHO
to set up a wireless network. The
image depicts a network in ad-hoc
mode.
b) Infrastructure Mode
The infrastructure mode requires the use
of an access point (AP). In this mode,
all wireless communication between
two computers has to be via the AP. It
doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone
or wired to an Ethernet network. If used
in stand-alone, the AP can extend the
range of independent wireless LANs by
acting as a repeater, which effectively
doubles the distance between wireless stations. The image below depicts a
network in infrastructure mode.
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2 Understanding the Hardware
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Place the unit in an appr opri ate loc a tion and screw device with mounting kit.
2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the device and another end into your
PC/Notebook.
3. Plug one end of another Ethernet cable to WAN port of the device and the other end into you
cable/DSL modem (Internet)
4. Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapt er into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the other end into
the power socket on the wall.
This diagram depicts the hardware configuration
2.2 IP Address Configuration
Ethernet Ethernet
AC/DC cable
Power Outlet
UnitPoE InjectorPC
This device can be configured as a Bridge/Router or Access Point. The defau lt IP address of the
device is 192.168.1.2 (In Client Bridge Mode as default)In order to log into this device, you must
first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
1. In the control panel, double click Network Connections and then double click on the
connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the following screen.
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2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow
you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address and subnet
mask. You may follow the example b elow. Please Ens ure th at the I P address and subn et ma sk
are on the same subnet as the dev ice.
For Example: Device IP address: 192.168.1.2
PC IP address: 192.168.0.10
PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN properties
window.
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3 Web Configuration
3.1 Logging In
To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge (default:
192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
Make sure t hat the device and your computers ar e configured on the same subnet. Refer to
Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.
Enter admin for both the user name and password.
After logging in you will see the graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The navigation
drop-down menu on left is divided into five main sections:
1. System: This menu includes the status, schedule, event log, and monitor.
2. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, security, WPS, Client list, VLAN,
and WMM. Through this section, you can also change the device operating mode, such as
Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS Bridge, or Universal Repeater.
3. Network: This menu includes status, and LAN.
Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade, save/restore
4.
backup and device reset.
5.
Tools: Displays the time zone, power saving, and diagnostics.
6.
Logout: To logout the system. Need to open up a new browser window in order to login again.
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3.2 System
Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu.
You will then see five options: Operation Mode, Status,
Schedule, Event Log, and Monitor. Each option is described in
detail below.
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3.2.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the System drop-down menu. The status page displays a
summary of current system settings. Information such as operating mode, system up time,
firmware version, serial number, kernel version and application version are displayed in the
‘System’ section. LAN IP address, subnet mask, and MAC address are displayed in the
‘LAN’ section. In the ‘WLAN’ sec tion, t he fre quency, channel is di splay ed. Since th is de vice
supports multiple-SSIDs, the deta ils of ea ch SSI D, such as ES SID and its se curity setti ngs are
displayed in the ‘SSID_#’ section.
3.2.2 Schedule
Click on the Schedule link in the navigation menu. Prior to setting schedule, time zone must
be set in the Tools menu. Schedules can be cr eated to specify the occasions to enforce the
rules.
For example, if you want enable power saving on Mon-Fri from 3pm to 8pm, you could
create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and enter a Start Time of 3pm and
End Time of 8pm.
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Click on the Add button to add a new schedule. .
Schedule Description: Specify a name for the schedule.
Service: Select a service.
Days: Select the days at which you would like the schedule to be effective.
Time of Day: Place a check in the All Day box if you would like the schedule to be active for
24 hours. If you do not use the 24 hours option, you may specify a start time and end time.
Click on the Apply button to add this schedule i nto th e lis t.
3.2.3 Event Log
Click on the Event Log link on the navigation menu. The device automatically records
important events in its internal memory. Order r ecords will be over-written by the latest ones
when it is out of internal memory.
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Save: Click on the Save button to save the log into a text file on your computer.
Clear: Click on the Clear button to clear the log on the screen.
Refresh: Click on the Refresh button to refresh the log.
3.2.4 Monitor
Click on the Monitor link in the navigation drop-down menu. This page displays the
transmitted and received packet s tatistics of the wired ( LAN & WAN) and wir eless interface.
You may change the auto-refresh time by selecting the number of seconds from the dropdown list.
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Click
to view the history records.
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3.2.4.1 Switching between Operating Modes
Each of the operating modes offers different features. In order to switch the operating mode,
select it from the Sys tem >> Operation Mode
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will rest art in order for the change to
take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and restarts into the new operating mode.
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Each of the operating modes is described in detail in this chapter. Refer to the following
sections for each operating mode:
o 3.2.4.2 Access Point Operating Mode
o 3.2.4.3 Client Bridge Operating Mode
o 3.2.4.4 WDS Bridge Operating Mode
o 3.2.4.5 Repeater Operating Mode
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3.2.4.2 Access Point Operating Mode
In order to configure the device as an Access Point,
select Access Point from the Operating Mode dropdown list.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system
will restart in order for the change to take effect. Click
on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and restarts
into the new operating mode.
Once the device has restarted into Access Point mode,
you will see a new drop-down menu with nine options
which are: Status, Basic, Advanced, Security, Filter,
WPS, Client List, VLAN, and WMM. Each of the
options is described in detail below.
3.2.4.2.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display the
current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC address)
3.2.4.2.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display the
current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC address).
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• Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio.
• Mode: This drop-down list is fixed to AP as this is the Access Point operating mode.
•
Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if y ou are sure
that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to
select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the performance of the
wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the wireless devices you want
to connect with this router can connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve
performance slightly by choosing the appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that
use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
•
ESSID#: This device allows up for four SSIDs, select the SSID# that you would like to configure from
the drop-down list.
ESSID: The SSID is a uni que named shared amongst al l the points of the wireless network.
The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32
characters.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.2.3 Advanced
Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you to
configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period , DTIM Period, etc.
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Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improv e
performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346. The default value is
2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the
performance. Specify a value between 0 and 2347. The default value is 2347.
Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to synchronize wireless
devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1024. The default value is set to 100
milliseconds.
DTIM Period: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to
broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has buffered broadcast or
multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Period value.
Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast
messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings are between 1 and 10.
Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is recommended
to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to improve the efficiency
of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This is also known as
auto-fallback.
Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is
recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always enabl ed, auto, or disabled. By enabled
CTS, the Access Point and clients will wait for a ‘clear’ signal before transmitting. It is
recommended to select auto.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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3.2.4.2.4 Wireless Securit y M od e
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. To protect your privacy this
mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2, and 802.1x RADIUS.
WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security.
The following section describes the security configuration in detail.
3.2.4.2.4.1 Security Disabled
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a
different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
your signal coverage
authentication. When this is disabled, you must enter the W ireless Network Name (SSID) on
the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS) feature for
prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM
under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select Disable from the drop-down list.
Enable 802.1x Authentication: Place a check in this box if you would like to use RADIUS
authentication. This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate wireless clients.
Wireless clients should have established the necessary credentials before attempting to
authenticate to the Server through this Gateway. Furthermore, it may be necessary to
configure the RADIUS S erver to allow this Gateway to authenticate users. You w ill then be
required to specify the RADIUS Server’s IP address, port, and password.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcasted of
. If encryption is set to NONE, users will be abl e to access the AP without
3.2.4.2.4.2 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
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WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalen t Privacy , and is a secur ity prot ocol that pr ovid es th e
same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.
WEP is less secure as compares to WP A encryption. To gain access to a WEP network, you
must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you use for password. When using
WEP, you must determine the level of encryption.
The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key
than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using
characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is
easier to remember. Th e ASCII string is converted to HEX f or use over the network. Four
keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is automatically
generated when WEP is enabled.
ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a
different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
anyone within the range of your signal
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to
. If you're not using encryption then th ey could connect to
your network. W hen this is disabl ed, you must enter th e Wireless Net work Name (SSID ) on
the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS) feature for
prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM
under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list.
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Authentication Type: Select Open System, Shared Key, or auto. Authentication method
from the drop-down list. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it
conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication
packets are transmitted without encry ption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challeng e text
string to any device attempting to communicate with the AP. The device requesting
authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the access point. If the
challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access point allows the requesting device to
authenticate. It is recomme n ded t o s elect Aut o if y ou ar e not sure which authentication type is
used.
Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list.
Key Type: Select a key type from the drop-down list. 128-bit encryption requires a longer
key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal using character s 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is
easier to remember.
Default Key: You may choose one of your 4 different WEP keys from below.
Encryption Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys.
Enable 802.1x Authentication: Place a check in this box if you would like to use RADIUS
authentication. This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate wireless clients.
Wireless clients should have established the necessary credentials before attempting to
authenticate to the Server through this Gateway. Furthermore, it may be necessary to
configure the RADIUS S erver to allow this Gateway to authenticate users. You w ill then be
required to specify the RADIUS Server’s IP address, port, and password.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.2.4.3 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / Pre-shared
Key
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is designed to improve upon the security features of WEP
(Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi products
that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved data encryption through the
Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and
by adding an integrity checking feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered
with.
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ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a
different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
anyone within the range of your signal
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to
. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to
your network. W hen this is disabled, y ou must enter the Wireless Networ k Name (SSID) on
the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS) feature for
prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM
under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select WPA pre-shared key from the drop-down list.
WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encry ption algorithm used to secure
the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key
generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a very secure
block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the AES option, the bridge can associate
with the access point only if the access point is also set to use only AES.
Pre-shared Key Type:: The Key Type can be passphrase or Hex format.
Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass -phrase of up to 63 alph anumeric character s in
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at both ends of the
wireless connection. It cann ot be shorter than eight character s, although for proper security it
needs to be of ample length and should not be a commonly known phrase. This phrase is used
to generate session keys that ar e u nique for each wireless client.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.2.4.4 WPA RADIUS (802.1x)
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
WPA encryption. WPA (Wi- Fi Protected Ac cess) was desi gned to impr ove upon th e security
features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with
existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved data
encryption through t he Te mpor al In tegr ity Pro tocol ( TKI P) , which sc ra mbl es the ke y s using a
hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature which makes sure that keys
haven’t been tampered with.
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This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate wireless clients. Wireless clients
should have established the necessary credentials before attempting to authenticate to the
Server through this Gateway. Furthermore, it may be necessary to configure the RADIUS
Server to allow this Gateway to authenticate users.
ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a
different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
anyone within the range of your signal
your network. W hen this is disabl ed, you must enter th e Wireless Net work Name (SSID ) on
the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS) feature for
prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM
under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select WPA RADIUS from the drop-down list.
WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encry ption algorithm used to secure
the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key
generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a very secure
block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the AES option, the bridge can associate
with the access point only if the access point is also set to use only AES.
RADIUS Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Server Port: Specify the port number of the RADIUS server, the default port is
1812.
RADIUS Server Password: Specify the pass-phrase that is matched on the RADIUS Serv er.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to
. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to
3.2.4.2.5 Filter
Yo u will be able to block out connections from unauthorized MAC Address by setting filter
policy.
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Check on the Enable Wireless MAC Filtering
Type in Description as a note for your own reference
Enter the MAC address that you allow for accessing to your device
Press Add to apply the policy
Click Apply for the setting to take effect
3.2.4.2.6 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Click on the WPS link under the Wireless drop-down menu
WPS requires you to enter a PIN for the device press the configuration button on the device.
If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a configuration button, you can add it to
the network by pressing the configuration button on the device
There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. Access to the wireless
network is controlled by a registrar. A registrar only allows devices onto the wirele ss network
if you have entered the PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device.
The device acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a regis trar as
well.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that locks the wireless security settings and prevents the
settings from being changed by any new external registrar using its PIN. Devices can still be
added to the wireless network using Wi-Fi Pr o tected Setup.
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WPS: Place a check in this box to
enable this feature.
WPS Current Status: Displays the current status of the WPS configuration.
Self Pin Co de: Displays the current PIN.
SSID: Displays the current SSID.
Authentication Mode: Displays the current authentication mode.
Passphrase Key: Displays the current pas sphr as e.
WPS Via Push Button: Click on the Start to Process button if you would like to en able
WPS through the Push Button instead of the PIN. After pressing this button you will be
required to press the W PS on the c lient de vice withi n two minu tes. C lick on the OK button in
the dialog box.
WPS via PIN: Specify a PIN, which unique number that can be used to add the router to an
existing network or to create a new network. Then click on the Start to Process button.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.2.7 Client List
Click on the Client List link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page displays the list
of Clients that are associated to the Access Point.
The MAC address and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the Refresh
button to ref resh the client list
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3.2.4.2.8 VLAN
Click on the VLAN link under the Wireless drop-down menu. A VLAN (Virtual LAN) is a
group of hosts with a common set of r equirements tha t communicate as if they were attache d
to the same wire, regardless of their physical location.
Virtual LAN: Choose to Enable or Disable the VLAN features.
SSID1 Tag: Specify the VLAN tag.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.2.9 WMM (Wireless Multimedia)
Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of Service
(QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get pr iority in order to run
smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
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3.2.4.3 Client Bridge Operating
Mode
In order to configure the d evice as an A ccess Point,
select Client Bridge from the Operating Mode
drop-down list.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the
system will restart in order for the change to take
effect. Click on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and
restarts into the new operating mode.
Once the device has restarted into Client Bridge
mode, you will see a new drop-down menu with
fice options which are: Status, Basic, Advanced,
AP Profile, and WMM. Each of the options is
described in detail below.
3.2.4.3.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display the
current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC address)
3.2.4.3.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display the
current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC address).
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• Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio.
• Mode: This drop-down list is fixed to Client as this is the Client Bridge operating mode.
•
Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if y ou are sure
that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to
select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the performance of the
wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the wireless devices you want
to connect with this router can connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve
performance slightly by choosing the appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that
use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
•
Site Survey: Click on the Site Survey button to view a list of Access Points in the area. The Site
Survey page displays information about devices within the 802.11b/g/n frequency. Information such as
channel, SSID, BSSID, encryption, authentication, signal strength, and operating mode are displayed.
Select the desired device and then click on the Add to AP Profile button.
SSID: The SSID is a unique named sh ared amongst all the points of the wireless network.
The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32
characters.
Status: Displays the current status of the device.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.3.3 Advanced
Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you to
configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, DTIM Period, etc.
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Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improv e
performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346. The default value is
2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the
performance. Specify a value between 0 and 2347. The default value is 2347.
Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to synchronize wireless
devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1024. The default value is set to 100
milliseconds.
DTIM Period: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to
broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has buffered broadcast or
multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Period value.
Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast
messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings are between 1 and 10.
Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is recommended
to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is
recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.3.4 AP Profile
Click on the AP Profile link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
This page allows you to configure the profile of the Client Bridge including Security Setting
exactly the same as the Access Point.
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3.2.4.3.4.1 Manage AP Profile
1. Press Add/Edit to add/modify the SSID(s) of your device.
2. Setting Encryption type from Encryption dropdown list. (See 3.2.4.2.4.2 to 3.2.4.2.4.4)
3. Press Save to save your setting.
4. Check one of the SSID in the table to Move Up or Move Down the display order
5. Delete Selected to delete the SSID on check.
6. Delete All to delete all SSID from the table
7. Connect to configure your device using the SSID on check
3.2.4.3.5 WMM (Wireless Multimedia)
Click on the WMM link under th e Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of Service
(QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get pr iority in order to run
smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
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3.2.4.4 WDS Operating Mode
In order to configure the device as an Access
Point, select WDS from the Operating Mode
drop-down list.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the
system will restart in order for the change to
take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and
restarts into the new operating mode.
Once the device has restarted into WD S mode,
you will see a new drop- down menu with four
options which are: Status, Basic, Advanced, and
WMM. Each of the options is described in
detail below.
3.2.4.4.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display the
current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC address)
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3.2.4.4.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display the
current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC address).
• Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio.
• Mode: This drop-down list is fixed to WDS as this is the Wireless Distribution operating mode.
•
Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if y ou are sure
that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to
select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the performance of the
wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the wireless devices you want
to connect with this router can connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve
performance slightly by choosing the appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that
use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
•
MAC Address #: Specify the MAC ad dress (BSSID) of up to four devices within the WDS.
Set Security: Settin g data encryption type. (See 3.2.4.2. 4.2 to 3.2.4.2.4.4)
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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3.2.4.4.3 Advanced
Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you to
configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period , DTIM Period, etc.
Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improv e
performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346. The default value is
2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the
performance. Specify a value between 0 and 2347. The default value is 2347.
Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to synchronize
wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1024. The default value i s
set to 100 milliseconds.
DTIM Period: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to
broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has buffered broadcast or
multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Period value.
Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast
messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings are between 1 and 10.
Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is recommended
to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to improve the efficiency
of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This is also known as
auto-fallback.
Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is
recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
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CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always enabl ed, auto, or disabled. By enabled
CTS, the Access Point and clients will wait for a ‘clear’ signal before transmitting. It is
recommended to select auto.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.4.4 WMM (Wireless Multimedia)
Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Qual ity of Service
(QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get pr iority in order to run
smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
3.2.4.5 Repeater Operating Mode
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In order to configure the device as an Access Point,
select Repeater from the Operat ing Mode drop-down
list.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system
will restart in order for the change to take effect. Click
on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the d evice counts down and restarts
into the new operating mode.
Once the device has restarted i nto Repeater mode, you
will see a new drop-down menu with eight options
which are: Status, Basic, Advanced, Security, Filter,
WPS, Client List, and WMM. Each of the options is
described in detail below.
3.2.4.5.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display the
current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC address)
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3.2.4.5.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display the
current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC address).
• Radio: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless radio.
• Mode: This drop-down list is fixed to WDS as this is the Wireless Distribution operating mode.
•
Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if y ou are sure
that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to
select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the performance of the
wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the wireless devices you want
to connect with this router can connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve
performance slightly by choosing the appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that
use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
•
ESSID#: This device allows up for four SSIDs, select the SSID# that you would like to configure from
the drop-down list.
ESSID: The SSID is a u nique named shared amongst all the points of th e wireless network.
The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32
characters.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
• Site Survey: Click on the Site Survey button to view a list of Access Points in the area. The Site
Survey page displays information about devices within the 802.11b/g/n frequency. Information such as
channel, SSID, BSSID, encryption, authentication, signal strength, and operating mode are displayed.
Select the desired device and then click on the Add to AP Profile button.
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SSID: The SSID is a unique named sh ared amongst all the points of the wireless network.
The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32
characters.
Status: Displays the current status of the device.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.5.3 Advanced
Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you to
configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period , DTIM Period, etc.
Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improv e
performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 2346. The default value is
2346.
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RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the
performance. Specify a value between 0 and 2347. The default value is 2346.
Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to synchronize
wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1000. The default value i s
set to 100 milliseconds.
DITM Period: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to
broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has buffered broadcast or
multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Period value.
Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast
messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings are between 1 and 10.
Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is recommended
to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to improve the efficiency
of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This is also known as
auto-fallback.
Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is
recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always enabl ed, auto, or disabled. By enabled
CTS, the Access Point and clients will will wait for a ‘clear’ signal before transmitting. It is
recommended to select auto.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.5.4 Wireless Securit y M od e
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. To protect your privacy this
mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2, and 802.1x RADIUS.
WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security.
The following section describes the security configuration in detail.
3.2.4.5.4.1 Security Disabled
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a
different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.
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Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
anyone within the range of your signal
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to
. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to
your network. W hen this is disabl ed, you must enter th e Wireless Net work Name (SSID ) on
the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS) feature for
prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM
under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select Disable from the drop-down list.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.5.4.2 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalen t Privacy , and is a secur ity prot ocol that pr ovid es th e
same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.
WEP is less secure as compares to WP A encryption. To gain access to a WEP network, you
must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you use for password. When using
WEP, you must determine the level of encryption.
The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key
than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using
characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is
easier to remember. Th e ASCII string is converted to HEX f or use over the network. Four
keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is automatically
generated when WEP is enabled.
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ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a
different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
anyone within the range of your signal
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to
. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to
your network. W hen this is disabl ed, you must enter th e Wireless Net work Name (SSID ) on
the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS) feature for
prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM
under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list.
Authentication Type: Select Open System, Shared Key, or auto. Authentication method
from the drop-down list. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it
conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication
packets are transmitted without encry ption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challeng e text
string to any device attempting to communicate with the AP. The device requesting
authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the access point. If the
challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access point allows the requesting device to
authenticate. It is recomme n ded t o s elect Aut o if y ou ar e not sure which authentication type is
used.
Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list.
Key Type: Select a key type from the drop-down list. 128-bit encryption requires a longer
key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal using character s 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange -
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alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is
easier to remember.
Default Key: You may choose one of your 4 different WEP keys from below.
Encryption Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys.
Enable 802.1x Authentication: Place a check in this box if you would like to use RADIUS
authentication. This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate wireless clients.
Wireless clients should have established the necessary credentials before attempting to
authenticate to the Server through this Gateway. Furthermore, it may be necessary to
configure the RADIUS S erver to allow this Gateway to authenticate users. You w ill then be
required to specify the RADIUS Server’s IP address, port, and password.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.5.4.3 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / Pre-shared
Key
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is designed to improve upon the security features of WEP
(Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi products
that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved data encryption through the
Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and
by adding an integrity checking feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered
with.
ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a
different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature.
anyone within the range of your signal
When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is broadcast to
. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to
your network. W hen this is disabled, y ou must enter the Wireless Networ k Name (SSID) on
the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS) feature for
prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further configured in WMM
under the Wireless drop-down menu.
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Encryption: Select WPA pre-shared key from the drop-down list.
WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encry ption algorithm used to secure
the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key
generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a very secure
block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the AES option, the bridge can associate
with the access point only if the access point is also set to use only AES.
Pre-shared Key Type:: The Key Type can be passphrase or Hex format.
Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass -phrase of up to 63 alph anumeric character s in
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at both ends of the
wireless connection. It cann ot be shorter than eight character s, although for proper security it
needs to be of ample length and should not be a commonly known phrase. This phrase is used
to generate session keys that ar e u nique for each wireless client.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.5.5 Filter
Yo u will be able to block out connections from unauthorized MAC Address by setting filter
policy.
Check on the Enable Wireless MAC Filtering
Type in Description as a note for your own reference
Enter the MAC address that you allow for accessing to your device
Press Add to apply the policy
Click Apply for the setting to take effect
3.2.4.5.6 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Click on the WPS link under the Wireless drop-down menu
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WPS requires you to enter a PIN for the device press the configuration button on the device.
If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a configuration button, you can add it to
the network by pressing the configuration button on the device
There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. Access to the wireless
network is controlled by a registrar. A registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network
if you have entered the PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device.
The device acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a regis trar as
well.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that locks the wireless security settings and prevents the
settings from being changed by any new external registrar using its PIN. Devices can still be
added to the wireless network using Wi-Fi Pr o tected Setup.
WPS: Place a check in this box to
enable this feature.
WPS Current Status: Displays the current status of the WPS configuration.
Self Pin Co de: Displays the current PIN.
SSID: Displays the current SSID.
Authentication Mode: Displays the current authentication mode.
Passphrase Key: Displays the current pas sphr as e.
Interface: Displays the current interface.
WPS Via Push Button: Click on the Start to Process button if you would like to en able
WPS through the Push Button instead of the PIN. After pressing this button you will be
required to press the W PS on the c lient de vice withi n two minu tes. C lick on the OK button in
the dialog box.
WPS via PIN: Specify a PIN, which unique number th at can be used to add the router to an
existing network or to create a new network. Then click on the Start to Process button.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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3.2.4.5.7 Client List
Click on the Client List link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page displays the list
of Clients that are associated to the device.
The MAC address and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the Refresh
button to ref resh the client list
3.2.4.5.8 WMM (Wireless Multimedia)
Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Qual ity of Service
(QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get pr iority in order to run
smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
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3.3 Network
Click on the Network link on the navigation drop-
down menu. You will then see three options:
Status, LAN, and WAN. Each option is described
in detail below.
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3.3.1 Status
Click on the Status link on the Network navigation drop-down menu. This page will display
the current LAN settings such as IP addr ess, subnet mask, and MAC address.
3.3.2 LAN / DHCP Client, Server
Click on the LAN link on the Network navigation drop-down men u. This page will allow
you to configure the device as a static or dynamic IP address, along with DHCP server
settings.
Bridge Type: Select Static IP or Dynamic IP from the drop-down list. If you select Static IP,
you will be required to spec if y an I P addr ess and s ubne t mas k. If Dynamic IP is selected, then
the IP address is received automatically from the external DHCP server.
IP Address: Specify an IP address.
IP Subnet Mask: Specify a subnet mask for the IP address.
802.1d Spanning Tree: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. Enabling
spanning tree will avoid redundant data loops.
DHCP Server: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. If this is enabled, you will
be required to specify the lease time, start and end IP address range, and domain name. If
DHCP server is disabled, then all the clients connected to this device will need to acquire an
IP address from the DHCP server behind this device.
Lease Time: Select a lease time fr om th e drop-down list.
Start IP: Specify the starting IP address for the DHCP serv er to assign IP addresses.
End IP: Specify the last IP address f o r the DHCP server to end assigning IP addresses.
Domain Name: Specify a domain name.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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3.4 Management
Click on the Management link on the navigation drop-
down menu. You will then see four options: Admin,
SNMP, Firmware, and Configure. Each option is
described in detail below.
3.4.1 Admin
Click on the Admin link on the Management navigation drop-down menu. This page allows
you to configure a new password to login to the device. It is recommended to change the
default password for security reasons.
Old Password: Specify the old password of the device.
New Password: Specify a new password.
Repeat New Password: Re-type the new password.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.4.2 SNMP
Click on the SNMP link on the Management navigation drop-down menu. This option
allows you to assign the contact details, location, community name and trap settings for
SNMP. This is a networking management protocol used to monitor network-attached devices.
SNMP allows messages (called protocol data units) to be sent to various parts of a network.
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Upon receiving these messages, SNMP- compatible devices (called agents) return data stored
in their Management Information Bases. .
SNMP Active: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature.
SNMP Version: You may select a specific version or select All from the drop-down list.
Read Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read
only access.
Set Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with
read/write access.
System Location: Specify the location of the device.
System Contact: Specify the contact details of the device.
Send SNMP Trap: Specify the IP address of the computer that will receive the SNMP traps.
Trap Active: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP trapping feature. .
Trap Manager IP: Specify the password for the SNMP trap community.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.4.3 Firmware Upgrade
Click on the Firmware link in the navigation menu. This page allows you to upgrade the
firmware of the device in order to improve the functionality and performance.
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Ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate firmware from the vendor’s website.
Connect the device to your PC using an Ethernet cable, as the firmware cannot be upgraded
using the wireless interface.
Click on the Browse button to select the firmware and then click on the Apply button.
3.4.4 Restore to Factory De fault
Click on the Configure link in the navigation menu
Click on the Reset button to reset the device to the factory default settings.
Once the dialog box appears, click on the OK button to confirm the action.
Note: The current settings will be lost.
Click on the OK button to continue. You will then see the Rebooting page.
Please wait while the system is rebooting.
Note: Do no un-plug the device during this process as this may cause permanent damage.
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3.4.5 Backup Settings
Click on the Configure link in the navigation menu
Click on the Save button you will be provided with download link
Click on download link to save file to your local disk.
3.4.6 Restore Settings
Click on the Configure link in the navigation menu
Click on the Browse button to select th e file that has been backed up and then click on the
Upload button.
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3.4.7 Rest
Press Apply to reset your device.
3.5 Tools
Click on the Tools link on th e navigation drop-dow n menu.
You will then see four options: Time zone, power saving,
diagnosis, and reset. Each option is described in detail below.
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3.5.1 Time Setting
Click on the Time Setting link in the navigation menu. This feature allows you to configure,
update, and maintain the correct time on the device’s internal system clock as well as
configure the time zone. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or by
synchronizing with a time server.
Note: If the device losses power for any reason, it will not be able to keep its clock running,
and will not display the correct t ime once the device has been rest arted. Therefore, you must
re-enter the correct date and time.
Time Zone: Select your time zone fro m th e drop-down list.
NTP Time Server: Specify the NTP serv er’s IP address to synchr onize the device ’s clock to
a Network Time Server over the Internet.
Daylight Saving: Place a check in this box to enable daylight savings time. And select the
date/time from the drop-down list.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.5.2 Diagnosis
Click on the Diagnosis link in the navigation menu. This page allows to Ping a device to
check if it is active.
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Address to Ping: Specify the IP address to ping and the n click on the Star t button. The res ult
will then display in the field below.
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Appendix A – Specifications
Hardware Summary
Physical Interface LAN: One 10/100/1000Mbps
Reset Button
Power Jack
WPS push button (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
LEDs Status Power/ Status
LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
WLAN (Wireless Connection)
Power Requirements
Regulation
Certifications
Radio Specifications
Frequency B and
Media Access Protocol
Modulation T echnology
Operating Channels
Receive Sensitivity
(Typical)
Available transmit power
Antenna *3
Software Features
Power Supply: 100 to 240 VDC ± 10％, 50/60 Hz (depends on
different countries)
Active Ethernet (Power over Ethernet, IEEE802.3af)- 48
VDC/0.375A
Device: 12V/1A
FCC Part 15/UL, CE
2.400～2.484 GHz
Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance
(CSMA/CA)
z OFDM: BPSK, QP SK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
z DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe
z IEEE802.11n
MCS8 @ -91dBm
MCS15 @ -74dBm
z IEEE802.11g (3RX)
6Mbps@ -92dBm
54Mbps@ -75dBm
z IEEE802.11b (1RX)
1Mbps@ -93dBm
11Mbps@ -91dBm
z IEEE802.11n @ 17dBm
z IEEE802.11g @ 23dBm
z IEEE802.11b @ 15dBm
Omni-directional external antenna
TNC type; Peak Gain = 5 dBi
Topology Infrastructure/Ad-Hoc
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Operation Mode Client Bridge/Access Point/Repeater/WDS/PtP
LAN
VPN
Wireless
Security
QoS
• DHCP Server
• DHCP Client
VPN pass-through (PPTP, L2TP, IPSEC)
• Wireless Mode – 11b / 11g / 11n / Disable
• Transmission Rate
¾ 11 b/g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 in Mbps
¾ 11n: up to 300Mbps
• Distance Control (Ack timeout)
• Signal Strength
• Bandwidth Selection- 40/20/10/5 MHz
• RSSI indicator bar (CB mode)
• WEP Encryption-64/128 bit
• WPA Personal (WPA-PSK using TKIP or AES)
• WPA Enterprise (WPA-EAP using TKIP)
• 802.1x Authenticator
• 802.1x Supplicant- TTLS (Client Bridge mode)
• Hide SSID in beacons
• Multiple SSID with 802.1q VLAN tagging (up to 4 SSIDs)(AP
mode)
• MAC Filter(AP mode)
• L2 isolation(AP mode)
• Wireless STA (Client) connected list
• WMM
Management
Configuration Web-based configuration (HTTP)/Telnet
Firmware Upgrade Upgrade firmware via web-browser
Keep latest setting when f/w update
Administrator Setting Administrator password change
Reset Setting Reboot
Reset to Factory Default
System monitoring Status, Statistics and Event Log
SNMP V1, V2c
MIB MIB I, MIB II (RFC1213) and Private MIB
Bandwidth Measurement IP range and bandwidth management
Backup & Restore Settings through Web
Environment & Physical
Temperature Range Operating: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Humidity (non-condensing)
5%～95% typical
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Dimensions 125mm (L) x 108mm (W) x 31mm (H)
Weight 350g
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Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement
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 the 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 of the following measures:
z Reorient or relocate the receiv ing antenna.
z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
We declare that the product is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Index
8
802.1x, 2, 3, 6, 20, 22, 23, 30, 32, 33, 40, 42, 43,
49, 51, 52, 68
A
Access Point Operating Mode, 17
admin, 11
Advanced, 2, 3, 17, 19, 23, 24, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39,
43, 44, 46, 48, 52, 53
Applications, 7
ASCII, 21, 22, 23, 30, 32, 33, 35, 41, 42, 43, 50,
51, 52
B
Backup Settings, 3, 64
Band, 18, 29, 38, 47, 67
Beacon Period, 19, 39, 48
Broadcast SSID, 20, 21, 23, 24, 30, 31, 32, 34, 40,
41, 43, 44, 49, 50, 51, 53
C
Channel, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29, 37, 39, 46, 47, 48, 68
Client Bridge Operating Mode, 2, 16, 28
Client List, 2, 3, 17, 26, 35, 37, 45, 46, 54
Community, 62
CTS Protection, 20, 40, 48
D
Data Rate, 5, 19, 39, 48
DHCP, 3, 5, 55, 56, 57, 58, 68
Diagnosis, 3, 66
DITM Interval, 19, 39, 48
DNS Address, 57
Dynamic IP Address, 58
E
Encryption, 20, 22, 23, 24, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 40,
42, 43, 44, 49, 50, 52, 53, 68
ESSID, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 30, 31, 32, 34, 38,
40, 41, 43, 44, 47, 49, 50, 51, 53
Event Log, 2, 12, 14, 69
F
FCC, 3, 67, 70
Features and Benefits, 5
Firmware Upgrade, 3, 62, 69
Fragment Threshold, 19, 39, 48
H
Hardware Installation, 9
HEX, 21, 22, 30, 32, 41, 42, 50, 51
I
Introduction, 5
IP Address Configuration, 9
K
Key Length, 22, 31, 42, 51
Key Type, 22, 23, 32, 33, 35, 42, 43, 51, 52
L
LAN / DHCP Client, Server, 3, 55
Logging In, 11
M
Management, 3, 6, 11, 61, 62, 69
N
Network Configuration, 8
P
Package Contents, 6
Power Saving, 3, 66
PPPoE, 3, 6, 56, 59
PPTP, 3, 56, 60, 68
Preamble Type, 20, 39, 48
R
Repeater Operating Mode, 3, 16, 46
Reset, 3, 63, 66, 67, 69
Restore to Factory Default, 3, 63
Router, 56
RTS Threshold, 19, 39, 48
S
Safety Guidelines, 7
Schedule, 2, 12, 13, 14
Security Disabled, 2, 3, 20, 30, 40, 49
SNMP, 3, 6, 11, 61, 62, 69
Spanning Tree, 56
Specifications, 67
Statistics, 2, 15, 69
Status, 2, 3, 12, 13, 17, 25, 28, 29, 37, 46, 55, 67,
69
Switching between Operating Modes, 2, 16
System, 12
System Requirements, 7
T
Time Zone, 3, 65
Tools, 3, 11, 13, 65
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Trap, 62
Tx Power, 20, 40, 49
V
VLAN, 2, 11, 17, 26, 68
W
WAN, 3, 9, 11, 15, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60
WDS Operating Mode, 2, 37
Web Configuration, 11
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), 2, 3, 21, 22, 23,
30, 32, 33, 41, 42, 43, 49, 51, 52
Wireless Operating Modes, 2, 16
Wireless Security Mode, 2, 3, 20, 30, 40, 49
WMM, 2, 3, 6, 11, 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30,
31, 33, 34, 35, 37, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49,
50, 52, 53, 54, 68
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / Pre-shared Key,
2, 3, 22, 32, 42, 51
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), 2, 25
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