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11n Dual Band
Wireless Access Point
User's Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 3 .............................................................................................................................. 9
ACCESS POINT SETUP.......................................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 4 PC AND SERVER CONFIGURATION ....................................................... 59
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS ......................................................................... 73
CHAPTER 6 ACCESS POINT MANAGEMENT ............................................................... 86
CHAPTER 7 ACCESS POINT MODE ................................................................................ 96
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Status Screen .................................................................................................................... 99
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 101
APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 104
APPENDIX C ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ........................................................................ 106
APPENDIX D COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .............................................................. 109
P/N: Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.0 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Access Point's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Access Point. The Wireless Access Point links your Wireless Stations to your wired LAN. With the Wireless Access Point, you can select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radio bands, which provides the flexibility to manage a graceful transition from networks. The Wireless stations and devices on the wired LAN are then on the same network, and can communicate with each other without regard for whether they are connected to the network via a Wireless or wired connection.
Figure 1: Wireless Access Point
Features of your Wireless Access Point
The Wireless Access Point incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE802.11g and
IEEE802.11n draft 2.0 specifications for Wireless LANs.
Supports 11n Wireless Stations. The 802.11n Draft standard provides for backward
compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously. The Wireless Access Point supports both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz (802.11a) bands.
DHCP Client Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP
address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Access Point can act as a DHCP Client, and obtain an IP address and related information from your existing DHPC Server.
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Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded
easily, using only your Web Browser.
PoE Support. You can use PoE (Power over Ethernet) to provide power to the Wireless
Access Point, so only a single cable connection is required.
Security Features
Virtual APs. For maximum flexibility, wireless security settings are stored in Virtual AP.
Up to 16 Virtual APs can be defined and used as any time.
Multiple BSSIDs. Because each Virtual AP has it own SSID and beacon, and up to 16
Virtual APs can be active simultaneously, multiple SSIDs are supported. Different clients can connect to the Wireless Access Point using different SSIDs, with different security settings.
Virtual APs Isolation. If desired, PCs and devices connecting to different Virtual APs
can be isolated from each other.
VLAN Support. The 802.1Q VLAN standard is supported, allowing traffic from differ-
ent sources to be segmented. Combined with the multiple SSID feature, this provides a powerful tool to control access to your LAN.
WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. The 64 Bit,
128 Bit and 152 Bit keys are supported.
WPA support. Support for WPA is included. WPA is more secure than WEP, and
should be used if possible. Both TKIP and AES encryption methods are supported.
802.1x Support. Support for 802.1x mode is included, providing for the industrial-
strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization.
Radius Client Support. The Wireless Access Point can login to your existing Radius
Server (as a Radius client).
Radius MAC Authentication. You can centralize the checking of Wireless Station
MAC addresses by using a Radius Server.
Rogue AP Detection. The Wireless Access Point can detect unauthorized (Rouge)
Access Points on your LAN.
Access Control. The Access Control feature can check the MAC address of Wireless
clients to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can use the W ireless Access Po int to gain access to your LAN.
Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to
prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
Advanced Features
Command Line Interface. If desired, the command line interface (CLI) can be used for
configuration. This provides the possibility of creating scripts to perform common config­uration changes.
Auto Configuration. The Wireless Access Point can perform self-configuration by
copying the configuration data from another Access Point. This feature is enabled by de­fault.
Auto Update. The Wireless Access Point can automatically update its firmware, by
downloading and installing new firmware from your FTP server.
Radius Accounting Support. If you have a Radius Server, you can use it to provide
accounting data on Wireless clients.
Syslog Support. If you have a Syslog Server, the Wireless Access Point can send its log
data to your Syslog Server.
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SNMP Support. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is supported, allowing
you to use a SNMP program to manage the Wireless Access Point. When stores the con­figuration, will not affect the operation of SNMP and CLI.
VPN Pass – through. Do not affect related application operation (such as ICMP, FTP,
HTTP, Etc.) when in IP network, and support VPN Pass - through function.
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
Wireless Access Point Power Adapter Two 5G Detachable Antennas Two 2.4G Detachable Antennas Quick Start Guide CD-ROM containing the on-line manual
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Physical Details
Front Panel LEDs
Figure 2: Front Panel
Antenna Ports (Left Side)
Status On - Error condition.
Power On - Normal operation.
Ethernet On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.
2.4 GHz On - Wireless connection is available in 2.4GHz mode.
5 GHz On - Wireless connection is available in 5GHz mode.
Attach the 5G antennas here.
Off - Normal operation. Blinking - During start up, and when the Firmware is being upgraded.
Off - No power
Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding
LAN (hub) port.
Off - Wireless connection is not available in 2.4GHz mode. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless
access point. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
Off - Wireless connection is not available in 5GHz mode. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless
access point. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
Antenna Ports (Right Side)
Attach the 2.4G antennas here.
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Rear Panel
Introduction
Figure 3: Rear Panel
Reset Button
Console port LAN/PoE
Power port
This button has two (2) functions: Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point
will reboot (restart).
Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear
ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:
1. Hold the Reset Button until the Status (Red) LED blinks TWICE,
usually more than 5 seconds.
2. Release the Reset Button.
The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the
Access Point is ready for use. This port allows root access to the router via a dumb terminal interface. Use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors) to connect this port to a
10/100/1000BaseT hub/switch on your LAN. Connect the supplied power adapter (12V) here.
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Wall Mount Template
The following image illustrates the mounting slots on the bottom of the device.
Figure 4: Wall Mount
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Chapter 2
Installation
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This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Access Point.
Requirements
Requirements:
TCP/IP network Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors Installed Wireless network adapter for each PC that will be wirelessly connected to the
network.
Procedure
1. Select a suitable location for the installation of your Wireless Access Point. To maximize
reliability and performance, follow these guidelines:
Use an elevated location, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle. Place the Wireless Access Point near the center of your wireless coverage area. If possible, ensure there are no thick walls or metal shielding between the Wireless
Access Point and Wireless stations. Under ideal conditions, the Wireless Access Point has a range of around 150 meters (450 feet). The range is reduced, and transmission speed is lower, if there are any obstructions between Wireless devices.
Figure 5: Installation Diagram
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2. Use a standard LAN cable to connect the "LAN" port on the Wireless Access Point to a
10/100/1000BaseT hub/switch on your LAN.
3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point and a convenient power
outlet, and power up.
4. Check the LEDs:
The Status LED should flash, then turn OFF. The Power and Ethernet LEDs should be ON.
For more information, refer to Front Panel LEDs in Chapter 1.
Using PoE (Power over Ethernet)
The Wireless Access Point supports PoE (Power over Ethernet). To use PoE:
1. Do not connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point.
2. Connect one end of a standard (category 5) LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the Wire-
less Access Point.
3. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the powered Ethernet port on a suitable PoE
Adapter.
4. Connect the unpowered Ethernet port on the PoE adapter to your Hub or switch.
5. Connect the power supply to the PoE adapter and power up.
6. Check the LEDs on the Wireless Access Point to see it is drawing power via the Ethernet
connection.
Figure 6: Using PoE (Power over Ethernet)
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Chapter 3
Access Point Setup
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This Chapter provides details of the Setup process for Basic Operation of your Wireless Access Point.
Overview
This chapter describes the setup procedure to make the Wireless Access Point a valid device on your LAN, and to function as an Access Point for your Wireless Stations.
Wireless Stations may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC and Server Configuration.
The Wireless Access Point can be configured using your Web Browser.
Setup using a Web Browser
Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:
Chrome Firefox Internet Explorer 7 or later
Setup Procedure
Before commencing, install the Wireless Access Point in your LAN, as described previously.
1. Check the Wireless Access Point to determine its Host Name. This is shown on a label on
the base or rear, and is in the following format: APxxxxxx Where xxxxxx is the last 6 Hex characters (0 ~ 9, and A ~ F) of the MAC address.
2. Use a PC which is already connected to your LAN, either by a wired connection or anoth-
er Access Point.
Until the Wireless Access Point is configured, establishing a Wireless connection to it
may be not possible.
If your LAN contains a Router or Routers, ensure the PC used for configuration is on
the same LAN segment as the Wireless Access Point.
3. Start your Web browser.
4. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the 11N Wireless Access Point,
as in this example, which uses the Wireless Access Point's default IP Address:
HTTP://192.168.0.228
5. You should then see a login prompt, which will ask for a User Name and Password.
Enter admin for the User Name, and password for the Password.
These are the default values. The password can and should be changed. Always enter the
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current user name and password, as set on the Administration-Management-Account
screen.
Figure 7: Password Dialog
6. You will then see the Status screen, which displays the current settings and status. No data
input is possible on this screen. See Chapter 5 for details of the Status screen.
7. From the menu, check the following screens, and configure as necessary for your
environment. Details of these screens and settings are described in the following sections
of this chapter.
8. Use the Apply and Logout buttons on the menu to apply your changes and exit the
Wireless Access Point.
Setup is now complete. Wireless stations must now be set to match the Wireless Access Point. See Chapter 4 for
details.
If you can't connect:
It is likely that your PC’s IP address is incompatible with the Wireless Access Point’s IP address. This can happen if your LAN does not have a DHCP Server. The default IP address of the Wireless Access Point is 192.168.0.228, with a Network Mask of 255.255.255.0.
If your PC’s IP address is not compatible with this, you must change your PC’s IP address to an unused value in the range 192.168.0.1 ~ 192.168.0.254, with a Network Mask of 255.255.255.0. See Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP for details for this procedure.
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System - Basic Settings Screen
Click Basic Settings on the System menu to view a screen like the following.
Figure 8: Basic Settings Screen
Data - Basic Settings Screen
Access Point Setup
Basic Settings
Access Point Name
Description Country/Domain
It displays the default host name of the device. Enter a suitable name for this Access Point if required.
If desired, you can enter a description for the Access Point. The country or domain which is matching your current location.
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System - Time Settings Screen
Figure 9: Time Settings Screen
Data - Time Settings Screen
TimeZone
Time Settings
Select either Manually or Automatically
Manually
Date - Select the date to match your location. Time - Enter the correct time.
Automatically
Current Time - It displays the current date and time. Time Zone - Choose the Time Zone for your location from
the drop-down list. If your location is currently using Day­light Saving, enable the Automatically adjust for daylight saving changes checkbox. You must UNCHECK this checkbox when Daylight Saving Time finishes.
Use Defined NTP Server - If you prefer to use a particular
NTP server as the primary server, check this checkbox and enter the Server's IP address in the fields provided. If this setting is not enabled, the default NTP Server is used.
NTP Server Name/IP Address - Enter the server name or IP
address of the NTP.
NTP Server Port - Enter the port for the NTP server.
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System - SNMP Settings
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is only useful if you have a SNMP program on your PC. To reach this screen, select SNMP in the System section of the menu.
Basic Screen
Data - Basic Screen
Basic
SNMP v1/v2/v3 Contact Device Name Location Read Only
community Read/Write
Community
Use this to enable or disable SNMP as required. The identification of the contact person. Enter the desired name for the device. The physical location of this node. Data can be read, but not changed.
Data can be read and changed.
Figure 10: Basic Screen
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SNMPv3
Figure 11: SNMPv3 Screen
Data - SNMPv3 Screen
SNMPv3
User Name Authentication
Protocol Authentication
Key Privacy Protocol Privacy Key
Enter the user name for SNMPv3. Select the authentication protocol used by SNMPv3.
Enter the authentication key required by SNMPv3.
Select the private protocol as required. Enter the private key here.
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SNMP Trap
Access Point Setup
Figure 12: SNMP Trap Screen
Data - SNMP Trap Screen
SNMP Trap
Server 1 Server 2
Server Port Trap Periods
Trap Threshold
Rate of CPU Utilization
Rate of Memory Utilization
Enter the IP address of the server 1. Enter the IP address of the server 2 in case the server 1 is not
available. Enter the port number for the server. Enter the desired hours (1 ~ 65535).
When Rate of CPU Utilization reaches the threshold, then one SNMP trap will be sent out.
When Rate of Memory Utilization reaches the threshold, then one SNMP trap will be sent out.
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System - Log Settings
If you have a Syslog Server on your LAN, this screen allows you to configure the Access Point to send log data to your Syslog Server.
Figure 13: Syslog Settings Screen
Data - Syslog Settings Screen
Syslog Mode
Server Name/IP Address Syslog Port
Select the desired Option:
Disabled - Syslog server is not used. Broadcast - Syslog data is broadcast. Use this option if
different PCs act as the Syslog server at different times.
Unicast - Select this if the same PC is always used as the
Syslog server. If selected, you must enter the server ad-
dress in the field provided. Enter the name or IP address of your Syslog Server. Enter the port for the Syslog Server.
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Mail Alerts
Access Point Setup
Figure 14: Mail Alerts Screen
Data - Mail Alerts Screen
Email Alerts
Email Alerts
Log Queue Length
Log Time Threshold
SMTP Mail Server
Email Address for Alert Logs
E-mail Log Now
If enabled, an E-mail will be sent. If enabled, the e-mail address information (below) must be provided.
Enter the desired length of the log queue. The default is 20 entries.
Enter the preferred value between 60 and 600, which deter­mine how often the log will be emailed to you. Normally, this can be left at the default value. The default is 600 seconds.
Enter the domain name or IP address of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) server you use for sending e-mails.
Enter the e-mail address the log is to be sent to.
Press this button to let the log to be e-mailed immediately.
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Log Types
Figure 15: Log Types Screen
Data - Log Types Screen
Log Types
Log Types
Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log. Checking all options will increase the size o f the log, so it is good practice to disable any events which are not really required.
Unauthorized Login Attempt - If checked, the unau-
thorized users who attempted to login to the Access Point are logged.
Authorized Login - If checked, this will log the author-
ized login TO this Access Point.
Unauthorized Wireless Attempt - If checked, the
unauthorized wireless attempted will be login to the Access Point are logged.
Authorized Wireless Connection - If checked, this will
log the authorized wireless connection to this Access Point.
System Error Messages - If checked, the system error
message will be logged.
Web Access and Configuration Changes - If checked,
the changes of configuration will be logged.
Firewall Log - If checked, the firewall message will be
logged.
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Wireless - Basic Settings Screen
The settings on this screen must match the settings used by Wireless Stations.
WLAN
Access Point Setup
Figure 16: WLAN Settings Screen
Data - WLAN Settings Screen
Operation
Wireless Radio Radio Function
Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature. Enable this to use the wireless feature.
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Wireless Mode
For 5G, select the desired option: 802.11a Only (5G) - only 802.11a connections are allowed. If you
only have 802.11a, selecting this option may provide a perfor­mance improvement over using the default setting.
802.11n Only (5G) - only 802.11n connections are allowed. If
you only have 802.11n, selecting this option may provide a per­formance improvement over using the default setting.
802.11a and 802.11n (5G) - this will allow connections by both
802.11a and 802.11n wireless stations.
For 2.4G, select the desired option: 802.11b only (2.4G) - if selected, only 802.11b connections are
allowed. 802.11g wireless stations will only be able to connect if they are fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b standard.
802.11g only (2.4G) - only 802.11g connections are allowed. If
you only have 802.11g, selecting this option may provide a per­formance improvement over using the default setting.
802.11n only (2.4G) - only 802.11n connections are allowed. If
you only have 802.11n, selecting this option may provide a per­formance improvement over using the default setting.
802.11b and 802.11g (2.4G) - this will allow connections by both
802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations.
802.11n and 802.11g (2.4G) - this will allow connections by both
802.11n and 802.11g wireless stations.
Mixed 802.11n/802.11b/802.11g (2.4G) - this is the default, and
will allow connections by 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations.
Auto Channel Scan
Channel /Frequency
Transmit Data Rate
11N Transmit Data Rate
Basic Rate
Support Rate
11N MCS
Auto Power Output Power
If "Enable" is selected, the Access Point will select the best available Channel.
If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with manually setting different channels to see which one is better.
Select the desired rate from the drop-down list as required.
Select the desired rate for 802.11N from the list.
It is the rate that the WAP device will advertise to the network for setting up communication with other access points and client stations on the network.
This indicates the rates that the WAP device supports. Multiple rates can be selected. The WAP device will automatically choose the most efficient rate based on error rates and distance of client stations.
Select the MCS index below. The WAP device supports MCS indexes from 0 to 15, which allows a maximum transmission rate of 300 Mbps.
Select the desired option. The default is Disable. Select the desired power output. Can support -1dB~-15dB, step 1dB.
Higher levels will give a greater range, but are also more likely to
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cause interference with other devices.
Access Point Setup
Channel Bandwidth
Extension Sub-Channel
Operation Mode
Select the desired bandwidth from the list.
Select Above or Below Primary Channel from the list.
Figure 17: Operation Mode
Data - Operation Mode Settings Screen
Operation
Wireless Radio Operation Mode
Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature. Select the desired option from the list:
AP: Choose this to make the device act as a normal AP. AP+WDS: Select this mode and make configurations in Vitrual
APs pages. In WDS mode, you can choose which interface to be worked as a root AP or WDS client. Select only one interface to be worked as a root AP for the device is recommended. A root AP is the "Master" for a group of Bridge-mode APs. The other Bridge-mode APs must be set to Point-to-Point Bridge mode (WDS Client) with the AP's MAC address.
Wireless - Virtual APs Screen
Clicking the Virtual APs link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following.
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Figure 18: Virtual APs Settings
Data - Virtual APs Settings Screen
VAPs
Wireless Radio VAP List
Enable Button Configure Button Disable Button
Isolation
Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature. All available VAPs are listed. Up to 16 VAPs/Radios can be
supported. For each VAP, the following data is displayed:
*
If displayed before the name of the VAP, this indicates the VAP is currently enabled. If not displayed, the VAP is currently disabled.
VAP Name
The current VAP name is displayed.
[SSID]
The current SSID associated with this VAP.
Security System
The current security system (e.g. WPA-PSK) is dis-
played. Enable the selected VAP. Change the settings for the selected VAP. Disable the selected VAP.
Isolation among VAPs
Select the desired option from the list. If this option is enabled, wireless clients using different VAPs (different SSIDs) are isolated from each other, so they will NOT be able to communi­cate with each other. They will still be able to communicate with other clients using the same profile, unless the "Wireless
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Separation" setting on the "Advanced" screen has been enabled.
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Virtual AP Screen
This screen is displayed when you select a VAP on the Virtual AP Settings screen, and click the Configure button.
Figure 19: Virtual VAP Screen
Data - Virtual VAP Screen
Basic Settings
VAP Name SSID Broadcast SSID
Isolation within VAP
Max Station Number
VAP Rate Limit
Max Downstream Rate
Enter a suitable name for this VAP. Enter the desired SSID. Each VAP must have a unique SSID. If Disabled, no SSID is broadcast. If enabled, the SSID will then be broadcast to all Wireless Stations.
Stations which have no SSID (or a "null" value) can then adopt the correct SSID for connections to this Access Point.
If enabled, then each Wireless station using the Access Point is invisible to other Wireless stations. In most business stations, this setting should be Disabled.
Enter the number between 0 and 64.
Enter the maximum downstream rate for the VAP. "0" means no limit.
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Max Upstream Rate
Enter the maximum upstream rate for the VAP. "0" means no limit.
Station Rate Limit
Max Downstream Rate
Max Upstream Rate
Enter the maximum downstream rate for each wireless station. "0" means no limit.
Enter the maximum upstream rate for each wireless station. "0" means no limit.
Security
Security System
Choose the security method from the drop-down list. Refer to the following section for more details.
Security Settings
Select the desired option, and then enter the settings for the selected method. The available options are:
None - No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network. WEP - The 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before transmission, but the encryption
system is not very strong.
WPA-PSK - Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than
WEP, and should be used if possible. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be entered on each Wireless station. The 256Bit encryption key is derived from the PSK, and changes fre­quently.
WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater securi-
ty, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption.
WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK - This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows
clients to use EITHER WPA-PSK (with TKIP) OR WPA2-PSK (with AES).
WPA with Radius - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to
provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard.
If this option is selected:
This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server. Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when
required.
All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA standard. Keys are au tomatically
generated, so no key input is required.
WPA2 with Radius - This version of WPA2 requires a Radius Server on your LAN to
provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA2 standard.
If this option is selected:
This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. Each user must authenticate on the Radius Server. This is usually done using digital
certificates.
Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the Radius authentication
data when required.
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All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA2 standard. Keys are automatically
generated, so no key input is required.
WPA and WPA2 with Radius - EITHER WPA or WPA2 require a Radius Server on
your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using EITHER WPA or WPA2 standard.
If this option is selected:
This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. Each user must authenticate on the Radius Server. This is usually done using digital
certificates.
Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the Radius authentication
data when required.
All data transmission is encrypted using EITHER WPA or WPA2 standard. Keys are
automatically generated, so no key input is required.
802.1x - This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data
encryption. If this option is selected:
This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server. Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when re-
quired.
All data transmission is encrypted using the WEP standard. You only have to select
the WEP key size; the WEP key is automatically generated.
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Security Settings - None
Access Point Setup
Figure 20: Wireless Security - None
No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network.
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Security Settings - WEP
This is the 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before transmission, but the encryption system is not very strong.
Data - WEP Screen
WEP
Data Encryption
Select the desired option, and ensure your Wireless stations have the same setting:
64 Bit Encryption - Keys are 10 Hex (5 ASCII) characters. 128 Bit Encryption - Keys are 26 Hex (13 ASCII) characters. 152 Bit Encryption - Keys are 32 Hex (16 ASCII) characters.
Figure 21: WEP Screen
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Authentication
Key Input
Key Value
Passphrase
Normally, you can leave this at “Automatic”, so that Wireless Stations can use either method ("Open System" or "Shared Key".).
If you wish to use a particular method, select the appropriate value ­"Open System" or "Shared Key". All Wireless stations must then be set to use the same method.
Select "Hex" or "ASCII" depending on your input method. (All keys are converted to Hex, ASCII input is only for convenience.)
Enter the key values you wish to use. The default key, selected by the radio button, is required. The other keys are optional. Other stations must have matching key values.
Use this to generate a key or keys, instead of entering them directly. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the "Generate Key" button to automatically configure the WEP Key(s).
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Security Settings - WPA-PSK
Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be entered on each Wireless station. The 256Bit encryption key is derived from the PSK, and changes frequently.
Data - WPA-PSK Screen
WPA-PSK
Network Key
Encryption
Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key.
The encryption method is TKIP. Wireless Stations must also use TKIP.
Figure 22: WPA-PSK Screen
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Security Settings - WPA2-PSK
This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption.
Figure 23: WPA2-PSK Screen
Data - WPA2-PSK Screen
WPA2-PSK
Network Key
Encryption
Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key.
The encryption method is AES. Wireless Stations must also use AES.
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Security Settings - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-PSK (with TKIP) OR WPA2-PSK (with AES).
Figure 24: WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Screen
Data - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Screen
WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
Network Key
Encryption
Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using this key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key.
Select the desired encryption method from the list.
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Security Settings - WPA with Radius
This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentica­tion according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard.
Figure 25: WPA with Radius Screen
Data - WPA with Radius Screen
WPA with Radius
WPA Encryption
The encryption method is TKIP. Wireless Stations must also use TKIP.
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Security Settings - WPA2 with Radius
This version of WPA2 requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentica­tion according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA2 standard.
Figure 26: WPA2 with Radius Screen
Data - WPA2 with Radius Screen
WPA2 with Radius
WPA Encryption
The encryption method is AES. Wireless Stations must also use AES.
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Security Settings - WPA and WPA2 with Radius
EITHER WPA or WPA2 require a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authenti­cation according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using EITHER WPA or WPA2 standard.
Figure 27: WPA and WPA2 with Radius Screen
Data - WPA and WPA2 with Radius Screen
WPA and WPA2 with Radius
WPA Encryption
Select the desired encryption method from the list.
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Security Settings - 802.1x
This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If this option is selected:
This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server. Normally, a Certificate is used to
authenticate each user. See Chapter4 for details of user configuration.
Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x. All data transmission is encrypted using the WEP standard. You only have to select the
WEP key size; the WEP key is automatically generated.
Data - 802.1x Screen
802.1x
Dynamic WEP Key Size
Figure 28: 802.1x Screen
Select the desired option:
64 Bit - Keys are 10 Hex (5 ASCII) characters. 128 Bit - Keys are 26 Hex (13 ASCII) characters. 152 Bit - Keys are 32 Hex (16 ASCII) characters.
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Wireless - Radius Settings
Clicking the Radius link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following.
Figure 29: Authentication Server Settings
Data - Authentication Server Screen
Authentication Server
Primary IP Address
Port Number
Shared Secret Secondary IP Address
Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your network.
Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server.
Enter the key value to match the Radius Server. The Secondary Authentication Server will be used when the
Primary Authentication Server is not available.
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Accounting Server
Figure 30: Accounting Server Screen
Data - Accounting Server Screen
Accounting Server
Primary IP Address
Port Number
Shared Secret Secondary IP Address
Enter the IP address in the following fields if you want this Access Point to send accounting data to the Radius Server.
The port used by your Radius Server must be entered in the field.
Enter the key value to match the Radius Server. The Secondary Accounting Server will be used when the
Primary Accounting Server is not available.
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Wireless - Access Control
This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wireless stations.
Click Access Control on the Wireless menu to view a screen like the following.
Figure 31: Access Control Screen
Data - Access Control Screen
Wireless Radio Enable Access
Control Control Method
Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature. Enable or Disable the Access Control feature as required.
Select the desired option, as required Local Database- The device will use the local MAC address table
for Access Control.
RADIUS Server- The Access Point will use the MAC address
table located on the external Radius server on the LAN for Access Control.
Warning ! Ensure your own PC is in the "Trusted Wireless Stations" list before enabling this feature.
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Control Type
Wireless Stations MAC Address List
Available Wireless Stations
There are three options:
Open Allow Following MAC Addresses to Connect to Wireless
network - It's only used for Access Control with Local Database. If selected, then clients with MAC Addresses in Local Database can connect to the wireless network.
Deny Following MAC Addresses to Connect to Wireless
network - It's only used for Access Control with Local Data-
base. If selected, then clients with MAC Addresses in Local Database cannot connect to the wireless network.
All Wireless Stations defined in Local Database are listed here. Use the "Delete" button to delete the items from the list.
All Wireless Stations connecting to the device are listed here. You can choose some stations from the list and click "Add" button to add them into Local Database.
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Wireless - QoS Settings
QoS Screen
Clicking the QoS link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following.
Data - QoS Screen
Parameters
Enable Upstream QoS
Upstream Bandwidth Wireless Radio Queue Mapping
Figure 32: QoS Screen
Enable or Disable upstream QoS of Ethernet Port. The QoS includes four outbound priority queues. The packets from high priority queue will be processed first.
Specify the maximum upstream bandwidth of the AP. Select the desired radio to configure the queue mappings. Define the mapping for the queues.
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Wireless - Advanced Settings
Parameters Screen
Clicking the Parameters link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following.
Figure 33: Parameters Screen
Data - Parameters Screen
Parameters
Wireless Radio Fragmentation Length
Beacon Interval
DTIM Interval
RTS/CTS Threshold
Guard Interval
Preamble Type
Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature. Enter the preferred setting between 256 and 2346. Normally,
this can be left at the default value. Enter the preferred setting between 20 and 1000. Normally, this
can be left at the default value. Enter the preferred setting between 1 and 255. Normally, this
can be left at the default value. Enter the preferred setting between 1 and 2347. Normally, this
can be left at the default value. Select the guard interval manually for Wireless-N connections.
The two options are Short (400ns) and Long (800ns). Select the desired option. The default is "Long". The "Short"
setting takes less time when used in a good environment.
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802.11b Protection Mode
Station Idle Time
TX/RX Chainmask Enable A-MPDU Enable Worldwide
Mode Enable WMM (Wi-Fi
Multimedia) Support
Enable WMM Power­Save
Enable Link Integrity
The Protection system is intended to prevent older 802.11b devices from interfering with 802.11g transmissions. (Older
802.11b devices may not be able to detect that the 802.11g transmission is in progress.)
This indicates the time (seconds) of the station whose node will be deleted from AP if there is no traffic for the link.
Select the desired TX/RX chainmask. Enable this setting if you wish to use this feature. Enable this setting if you want to use this mode, and your
Wireless stations also support this mode. Check this to enable WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) support in the
Access Point. If WMM is also supported by your wireless clients, voice and multimedia traffic will be given a higher priority than other traffic.
Enable or Disable WMM Power-Save feature.
If enabled, the device can detect the plugging or unplugging of the Ethernet cable and start/stop the related services correspondingly.
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User Control Screen
Click User Control on the Wireless menu to view a screen like the following:
Figure 34: User Control Screen
Data - User Control Screen
User Control
Wireless Radio User Control
Mode
Max Station Number
Max Throughput
Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature. Select the method of controlling the Wireless Stations. It can be one of
following options:
Disable - This function is disabled. Users - In this mode, number of Wireless Stations that can connect
this device is limited to the specified value.
Flux - In this mode, if total throughput of the device reaches the
specified value, the Wireless Stations will refuse to connect the device.
Enter the maximum number (1~256) of wireless stations connecting to the device.
Enter the desired number between 1 and 100 for the maximum throughput.
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Auto Frequency Screen
Access Point Setup
Figure 35: Auto Frequency Screen
Data - Auto Frequency Screen
Auto Frequency
Wireless Radio Auto Frequency
Mode Auto Frequency
Adjust Interval
Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature. If enabled, the device can adjust its wireless channel at a specified
interval. Specify the interval at which the device will scan and adjust its
wireless channel.
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Load Balance Screen
Figure 36: Load Balance Screen
Data - Load Balance Screen
Load Balance
Load Balance Mode Load Balance Group
User Number Interval
Data Flux Interval
CPU Usage Interval
Enable or disable this function. Specify the group name. The feature will only work with the
Access Points that are in same group. Specify the User Number Interval. When user number
difference of Access Points reaches the interval, the new client will connect to the Access Point with fewer users.
Specify the Data Flux Interval here. When data flux difference of Access Points reach the interval, the new client will connect to the Access Point with fewer data flow.
Specify the CPU Usage Interval. When CPU usage difference of Access Points reaches the interval, the new client will connect to the Access Point with fewer users.
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WMM Screen
Access Point Setup
Figure 37: WMM Screen
Data - WMM Screen
WMM
Wireless Radio WMM Support
WMM Power Save Support
WMM EDCA Parameters (When the Number of Spatial Streams≥ 2，Can support static and dynamic Spatial Multiplexing Power Saving.
ACM
AIFSN
CWmin/CWmax
Select the desired radio option from the list. Check this to enable WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) support. This
feature is also supported by your wireless clients, whose voice and multimedia traffic will be given a higher priority than other traffic.
Enable or disable WMM Power-Save feature
ACM (Admission Control Mandatory) is used to restrict stations from using a specific AC.
Specify the AIFSN (Arbitration Interframe Space) of the AC here. The idle duration increases as the AIFSN value increases.
CWmin (Minimum Contention Windows) and CWmax (Maxi­mum Contention Windows) determine the average backoff slots, which increases as the two values in­crease. CWMax value must be greater than or equal to CWMin.
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TXOPlimit
Band Select Screen
Transmission opportunity limit (TXOPLimit) indicates the maximum time, which a user can use a channel after a successful contention. The greater the TXOPLimit is, the longer the user can use the channel. The value 0 indicates that the user can send only one packet each time when it uses the channel.
Figure 38: Band Select Screen
Data - Band Select Screen
Band Select
Band Select Function
When 2.4G radio and 5G radio are both enabled, and both have the same SSIDs, this function will force dual band (2.4G & 5G) clients to connect with 5G channel.
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Rate Limitation Screen
Access Point Setup
Figure 39: Rate limitation Screen
Data - Rate limitation Screen
Rate limitation
Rate Limitation
Lowest Rate Rate Duration
If this feature is enabled, it will be disconnected when one wireless client's link rate is lower than the specified lowest rate in a specified duration.
Select the lowest rate from the list. Choose the desired duration from the drop-down list.
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Interference Detection Screen
Figure 40: Interference Detection Screen
Data - Interference Detection Screen
Interference Detection
Co-channel Interference
Adjacent-channel Interference
Detecting Interval Log by Syslog Send SNMP Trap
Check it to enable the detecting interference of APs with same channels.
Check it to enable the detecting interference of APs with adja­cent channels.
Specify the interval for detecting. Enable it if you want to use this function. Send the results of interference by SNMP trap if enabled.
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Network - Device Mode Screen
Figure 41: Device Mode Screen
Access Point Setup
Data - Device Mode Screen
Device Mode
If bridge mode is selected, then the device will act as an Access Point. If router mode is selected, then the device will act as a router.
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Network - IP Settings Screen
Figure 42: IP Settings Screen
Data - IP Settings Screen
IP Settings
IP Settings
Select the desired option from the drop-down list. Static - Select it if you want to configure one static IP Address for
the Access Point. You need input following settings:
IP Address: The IP Address of this device. Subnet Mask: The Network Mask associated with the IP
Default Gateway: The IP Address of your Gateway or Router. Primary DNS: Specify a primary DNS here. It's necessary for
Secondary DNS: Specify a secondary DNS here. It's optional.
DHCP Client - Select it if you want the device to obtain an IP
address automatically.
PPPoE Client - This is the most common login method, widely
used with DSL modems.
Username - The user name (or account name) provided by
Password - Enter the password for the login name above. Timeout - Enter the desired value in seconds for the timeout
Retry - Enter the retry times for the PPPoE connection. Auth-Type - Choose the desired option from the list.  MTU - Enter the number between 128 and 1492 for MTU.
|Address above.
functions like NTP Client, E-Mail alert and so on.
your ISP.
period.
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AC IP Address
AC DNS Name 1 AC DNS Name 2
Enter the IP address for the AC. It's necessary when the IP Settings is "Static".
Enter the primary DNS name for the AC. Enter the secondary DNS name for the AC. It is optional.
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Network - VLAN Settings Screen
Figure 43: VLAN Settings Screen
Data - VLAN Settings Screen
VLAN Settings
Enable 802.1Q VLAN
Native VLAN
This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN support the VLAN standard.
Enter the value for Native VLAN.
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Management VLAN
Wireless Radio VLAN Table
Define the VLAN ID used for management.
Select the desired option from the list.
802.1p setting: Enter the values for VLAN ID, Default Priority, WMM VO Priority, WMM VI Priority, WMM BE Priority, WMM BK Priority in the table.
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Network - IGMP Settings Screen
Figure 44: IGMP Settings Screen
Data - IGMP Settings Screen
IGMP Settings
IGMP Snooping
This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN support the VLAN standard.
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Network - STP Screen
Access Point Setup
Figure 45: STP Screen
Data - STP Screen
STP
Enable Spanning Tree Protocol
Enable this if you want to use this feature.
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Network - Bridge Parameters Screen
Figure 46: Bridge Parameters Screen
Data - Bridge Parameters Screen
Bridge Parameters
Ageing Time
This value indicates the ageing time on the bridge. If it is timeout, this station will be removed from the bridge table.
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Chapter 4
PC and Server Configuration
4
This Chapter details the PC Configuration required for each PC on the local LAN.
Overview
All Wireless Stations need to have settings which match the Wireless Access Point. These settings depend on the mode in which the Access Point is being used.
If using WEP or WPA-PSK, it is only necessary to ensure that each Wireless station's
settings match those of the Wireless Access Point, as described below.
For 802.1x modes, configuration is much more complex. The Radius Server must be
configured correctly, and setup of each Wireless station is also more complex.
Using WEP
For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point.
Mode SSID (ESSID)
Wireless Security
On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure. This must match the value used on the Wireless Access Point. The default value is wireless
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
Each Wireless station must be set to use WEP data encryption. The Key size (64 bit, 128 bit, 152 bit) must be set to match the
Access Point.
The keys values on the PC must match the key values on the Access
Point.
Note: On some systems, the key sizes may be shown as 40bit, 104bit, and
128bit instead of 64 bit, 128 bit and 152bit. This difference arises be­cause the key input by the user is 24 bits less than the key size used for encryption.
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Using WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point.
Mode SSID (ESSID)
Wireless Security
On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure. This must match the value used on the Wireless Access Point. The default value is wireless
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
On each client, Wireless security must be set to WPA-PSK. The Pre-shared Key entered on the Access Point must also be
entered on each Wireless client.
The Encryption method (e.g. TKIP, AES) must be set to match the
Access Point.
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Using WPA-Enterprise
This is the most secure and most complex system. WPA-Enterprise mode provides greater security and centralized management, but it is more
complex to configure.
Wireless Station Configuration
For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point.
Mode SSID (ESSID)
802.1x Authentication
802.1x Encryption
On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure. This must match the value used on the Wireless Access Point. The default value is wireless
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
Each client must obtain a Certificate which is used for authentication for the Radius Server.
Typically, EAP-TLS is used. This is a dynamic key system, so keys do NOT have to be entered on each Wireless station.
However, you can also use a static WEP key (EAP-MD5); the Wireless Access Point supports both methods simultaneously.
Radius Server Configuration
If using WPA-Enterprise mode, the Radius Server on your network must be configured as follow:
It must provide and accept Certificates for user authentication. There must be a Client Login for the Wireless Access Point itself.
The Wireless Access Point will use its Default Name as its Client Login name. (How-
ever, your Radius server may ignore this and use the IP address instead.)
The Shared Key, set on the Security Screen of the Access Point, must match the
Shared Secret value on the Radius Server.
Encryption settings must be correct.
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802.1x Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server)
This section describes using Microsoft Internet Authentication Server as the Radius Server, since it is the most common Radius Server available that supports the EAP-TLS authentication method.
The following services on the Windows 2000 Domain Controller (PDC) are also required:
dhcpd dns rras webserver (IIS) Radius Server (Internet Authentication Service) Certificate Authority
Windows 2000 Domain Controller Setup
1. Run dcpromo.exe from the command prompt.
2. Follow all of the default prompts, ensure that DNS is installed and enabled d uring installa-
tion.
Services Installation
1. Select the Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs.
2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components from the left side.
3. Ensure that the following components are activated (selected): Certificate Services. After enabling this, you will see a warning that the computer
cannot be renamed and joined after installing certificate services. Select Yes to select certificate services and continue
World Wide Web Server. Select World Wide Web Server on the Internet Information
Services (IIS) component.
From the Networking Services category, select Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP), and Internet Authentication Service (DNS should already be selected and in­stalled).
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Figure 47: Components Screen
4. Click Next.
5. Select the Enterprise root CA, and click Next.
PC and Server Configuration
Figure 48: Certification Screen
6. Enter the information for the Certificate Authority, and click Next.
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Figure 49: CA Screen
7. Click Next if you don't want to change the CA's configuration data.
8. Installation will warn you that Internet Information Services are running, and must be stopped before continuing. Click Ok, then Finish.
DHCP server configuration
1. Click on the Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - DHCP
2. Right-click on the server entry as shown, and select New Scope.
Figure 50: DHCP Screen
3. Click Next when the New Scope Wizard Begins.
4. Enter the name and description for the scope, click Next.
5. Define the IP address range. Change the subnet mask if necessary. Click Next.
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Figure 51: IP Address Screen
6. Add exclusions in the address fields if required. If no exclusions are required, leave it blank. Click Next.
7. Change the Lease Duration time if preferred. Click Next.
8. Select Yes, I want to configure these options now, and click Next.
9. Enter the router address for the current subnet. The router address may be left blank if there is no router. Click Next.
10. For the Parent domain, enter the domain you specified for the domain controller setup, and enter the server's address for the IP address. Click Next.
Figure 52: DNS Screen
11. If you don't want a WINS server, just click Next.
12. Select Yes, I want to activate this scope now. Click Next, then Finish.
13. Right-click on the server, and select Authorize. It may take a few minutes to complete.
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Certificate Authority Setup
1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Certification Authority.
2. Right-click Policy Settings, and select New - Certificate to Issue.
Figure 53: Certificate Authority Screen
3. Select Authenticated Session and Smartcard Logon (select more than one by holding down the Ctrl key). Click OK.
Figure 54: Template Screen
4. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Active Directory Users and Computers.
5. Right-click on your active directory domain, and select Properties.
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Figure 55: Active Directory Screen
PC and Server Configuration
6. Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit.
Figure 56: Group Policy Tab
7. Select Computer Configuration - Windows Settings - Security Settings - Public Key Policies, right-click Automatic Certificate Request Settings - New - Automatic Certificate Request.
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Figure 57: Group Policy Screen
8. When the Certificate Request Wizard appears, click Next.
9. Select Computer, then click Next.
Figure 58: Certificate Template Screen
10. Ensure that your certificate authority is checked, then click Next.
11. Review the policy change information and click Finish.
12. Click Start - Run, type cmd and press enter. Enter secedit /refreshpolicy machine_policy This command may take a few minutes to take effect.
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Internet Authentication Service (Radius) Setup
1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Internet Authentication Service
2. Right-click on Clients, and select New Client.
Figure 59: Service Screen
3. Enter a name for the access point, click Next.
4. Enter the address or name of the Wireless Access Point, and set the shared secret, as entered on the Security Settings of the Wireless Access Point.
5. Click Finish.
6. Right-click on Remote Access Policies, select New Remote Access Policy.
7. Assuming you are using EAP-TLS, name the policy eap-tls, and click Next.
8. Click Add... If you don't want to set any restrictions and a condition is required, select Day-And-Time- Restrictions, and click Add...
Figure 60: Attribute Screen
9. Click Permitted, then OK. Select Next.
10. Select Grant remote access permission. Click Next.
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11. Click Edit Profile... and select the Authentication tab. Enable Extensible Authentication Protocol, and select Smart Card or other Certificate. Deselect other authentication meth- ods listed. Click OK.
Figure 61: Authentication Screen
12. Select No if you don't want to view the help for EAP. Click Finish.
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Remote Access Login for Users
1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools- Active Directory Users and Computers.
2. Double click on the user who you want to enable.
3. Select the Dial-in tab, and enable Allow access. Click OK.
Figure 62: Dial-in Screen
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Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA)
This is very similar to using WPA-Enterprise. The only difference is that on your client, you must NOT enable the setting The key is provid-
ed for me automatically. Instead, you must enter the WEP key manually, ensuring it matches the WEP key used on the
Access Point.
Figure 63: Properties Screen
Note:
On some systems, the "64 bit" WEP key is shown as "40 bit" and the "128 bit" WEP key is shown as "104 bit". This difference arises because the key input by the user is 24 bits less than the key size used for encryption.
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Chapter 5
Operation and Status
This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Access Point and the status screens.
Status Screen
Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen.
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Data - Device Info Screen
Access Point
Hardware Version Firmware Version Bootloader Version Serial Number AP Type Device Mode Running Firmware
The version of the hardware currently used. The version of the firmware currently installed. The version of the bootloader currently used. The serial number of the device. The current AP type is displayed. The current Device mode is displayed The currently running firmware is displayed.
Figure 64: Device Info Screen
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System Status
This screen is displayed when the System Status button is clicked.
Figure 65: System Status Screen
Data - System Status Screen
Access Point Name MAC Address Country/Domain System Up Time
The current name will be displayed. The MAC (physical) address of the Wireless Access Point. The region or domain, as selected on the System screen. This indicates how long the system has been running since the
last restart or reboot.
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Network Status
This screen is displayed when the Network Status button is clicked.
Operation and Status
Data - IP Settings Screen
TCP/IP
IP Type IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS
The current IP type is displayed. The IP Address of the Wireless Access Point. The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above. Enter the Gateway for the LAN segment to which the Wireless
Access Point is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).
Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. These DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable.
The Secondary DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable.
Figure 66: IP Settings Screen
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Ethernet
This screen is displayed when the Ethernet button is clicked.
Data - Ethernet Screen
Ethernet
Ethernet Status
The current Ethernet status is displayed.
Figure 67 Ethernet Screen
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VLAN
This screen is displayed when the VLAN button is clicked.
Operation and Status
Data - VLAN Screen
VLAN
VLAN Management VLAN
ID
Figure 68: VLAN Screen
The current VLAN status is displayed. It displays the VLAN ID of Management VLAN.
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Wireless Status
Basic Screen
Data - Basic Screen
Basic
AP Mode Channel/Frequency Wireless Mode WMM Support WMM Power Save
Support
Figure 69: Basic Screen
The current Access Point mode is displayed. The Channel currently in use is displayed. The current mode (e.g. 802.11g) is displayed. "Enabled" or "Disabled" is displayed for the WMM status. "Enabled" or "Disabled" is displayed for the WMM Power Save
status.
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Virtual AP Status Screen
Operation and Status
Figure 70: Virtual AP Status Screen
Data - Virtual AP Status Screen
Virtual AP Status
Wireless Radio Name
BSSID SSID SSID Broadcast Security Status Clients
Select the desired band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) used by this profile. The name you gave to this profile; if you didn't change the name, the
default name is used. The BSSID assigned to this profile. The SSID assigned to this profile. Indicates whether or not the SSID is broadcast. The security method used by this profile. Indicates whether or not this profile is enabled or currently used. The number of wireless stations currently using accessing this Access
Point using this profile. If the profile is disabled, this will always be zero.
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Wireless Stations Screen
Figure 71: Wireless Stations Screen
Data - Wireless Station Screen
Station List
Wireless Radio Station ID
MAC Address SSID
RSSI
Status OutPkts InPkts OutOctets InOctets Refresh Button
Select the desired band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) used by this profile. The ID of each Wireless Station is displayed. If the ID is not known,
"unknown" will be displayed. The MAC (physical) address of each Wireless Station is displayed. This displays the SSID used by the Wireless station. Because the
Wireless Access Point supports multiple SSIDs, different PCs could connect using different SSIDs.
It displays the RSSI (received signal strength indicator) of received radio signal
This indicates the current status of each Wireless Station. Number of valid Data packets transmitted to Wireless Stations Number of valid Data packets received from Wireless Stations. Number of octests transmitted to Wireless Stations This indicates the current status of each Wireless Station. Update the data on screen.
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WDS Status Screen
Operation and Status
Figure 72: WDS Status Screen
Data - WDS Status Screen
Wireless Radio Root AP Status WDS Client Status
Select the desired band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) used by this profile. The following table shows the current status of the root AP. The following table shows the current status of the WDS Client.
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Log Screen
Data - Log Screen
Figure 73: Log Screen
Data
Current Time Log
Buttons
Refresh Save File Clear Log
The system date and time is displayed. The Log shows details of the connections to the Wireless Access
Point.
Update the data on screen. Save the log to a file on your pc. This will delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it
easier to read new messages.
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Statistics Screen
Ethernet Screen
Operation and Status
Data - Ethernet Screen
Ethernet
Packets Received Packets Sent Bytes Received Bytes Sent Error Packets
Received Drop Received
Packets
The number of packets received by the Access Point. The number of packets sent by the Access Point. The number of bytes received by the Access Point. The number of bytes sent by the Access Point. The number of error packets received.
The number of drop packets received.
Figure 74: Ethernet Screen
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Wireless Screen
Data - Wireless Screen
VAP1~VAP16
Wireless Radio
Select the desired band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) used by this profile.
Figure 75: Wireless Screen
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Operation and Status
Packets Received Packets Sent Bytes Received Bytes Sent Error Packets
Received Drop Received
Packets
The number of packets received by the Access Point. The number of packets sent by the Access Point. The number of bytes received by the Access Point. The number of bytes sent by the Access Point. The number of error packets received.
The number of drop packets.
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Chapter 6
Access Point Management
This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Access Point's "Administration" Features.
Overview
This Chapter covers the following features, available on the Wireless Access Point’s Administration menu.
AP Type Management Auto Config Config File Ping Test Auto Reboot Firmware Upgrade
AP Type
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Data - AP Type Screen
Account
AP Type
Figure 76: AP Type Screen
Select the AP type as required.
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Management Screen
Account Screen
The Account screen allows you to assign or modify the names and passwords for the administrator and maintainer. It is recommended that this be changed, using this screen.
Data - Account Screen
Account
Admin User Name
Change Admin Password
New Password Re-enter to Confirm
Maintainer
Maintainer Name
Change Maintainer’s Password
New Password
Figure 77: Account Screen
Enter the login name for the Administrator. The administrator has the maintenance and operation for all the functions.
If you wish to change the Admin password, check this field and enter the new login password in the fields below.
Enter the desired login password. Re-enter the desired login password.
Enter the login name for the maintainer. This account can only be allowed to use some functions (such as Firmware Upgrade, Auto Reboot, Config file, AP Type, Device Mode and Wire­less).
If you wish to change the password, check this field and enter the new login password in the fields below.
Enter the desired login password.
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Re-enter to Confirm
Method Screen
Re-enter the desired login password.
Data - Method Screen
Method
Enable Wireless Web Access
Enable HTTP
HTTP Port Number
Enable HTTPS
HTTPS Port Number
Enable Management via SSH
Figure 78: Method Screen
Enable this to allow wireless client access the device.
Enable this to allow admin connections via HTTP. If enabled, you must provide a port number in the field below. Either HTTP or HTTPS must be enabled.
Enter the port number to be used for HTTP connections to this device. The default value is 80.
Enable this to allow admin connections via HTTPS (secure HTTP). If enabled, you must provide a port number in the field below. Either HTTP or HTTPS must be enabled.
Enter the port number to be used for HTTPS connections to this device. The default value is 443.
If desired, you can enable this option. If enabled, you will ab le to connect to this AP using a SSH client.
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Control Screen
This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wireless stations.
Data - Control Screen
Turn IP Management Control On
Select the desired option, as required
Enable or Disable the Management Control feature. Select either Allow following IP addresses to Manage the Device
Enter the physical IP address and Subnet Mask of each Wireless
Figure 79: Control Screen
or Deny following IP addresses to Manage the Device.
station.
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Auto Config
To reach this screen, select Auto Config in the Administration section of the menu.
Figure 80: Auto Config Screen
Data - Auto Config Screen
Auto Config
Auto Config FTP Server User Name Password Config File Interval
If enabled, this AP will perform Auto Configuration. Enter the address for the FTP server. Enter the login name for the FTP server. Enter the login password for the FTP server. Enter the full path of the firmware in the FTP server. If enabled, the device will check the config file in the time
interval. Enter the desired time in the field.
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Config File
This screen allows you to Backup (download) the configuration file, and to restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file.
You can also set the Wireless Access Point back to its factory default settings. To reach this screen, select Config File in the Management section of the menu.
Data - Config File Screen
Backup
Back up a copy of the current settings to a file
Restore
Restore saved settings from a file
Once you have the Access Point working properly, you should back up the settings to a file on your computer. You can later restore the Access Point's settings from this file, if necessary.
To create a backup file of the current settings:
Click Back up. If you don't have your browser set up to save downloaded
To restore settings from a backup file:
1. Click Browse.
2. Locate and select the previously saved backup file.
3. Click Restore.
Figure 81: Config File Screen
files automatically, locate where you want to save the file, rename it if you like, and click Save.
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Defaults
Revert to factory default settings
To erase the current settings and restore the original factory default settings, click Restore to Defaults button.
Note!
This will terminate the current connection. The Access Point
will be unavailable until it has restarted.
By default, the Access Point will act as a DHCP client, and
automatically obtain an IP address. You will need to deter­mine its new IP address in order to re-connect.
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Ping Test
This screen allows you to perform a "Ping". These activities can be useful in solving network problems.
Data - Ping Test Screen
Ping
Ping Test Mode Ping IP Address
Select the desired option from the drop-down list. Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your
LAN, or on the Internet. Note that if the address is on the Internet, and no connection currently exists, you could get a "Timeout" error. In that case, wait a few seconds and try again.
Figure 82: Ping Test Screen
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Auto Reboot
If you have a Syslog Server on your LAN, this screen allows you to configure the Access Point to send log data to your Syslog Server.
Figure 83: Auto Reboot Screen
Data - Auto Reboot Screen
Auto Reboot Mode
Reboot Interval
Select the desired Option:
Disable - Auto Reboot feature is not used. Enable - Auto Reboot feature is in use.
Enter the desired time for reboot interval.
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Firmware Upgrade
The firmware (software) in the Wireless Access Point can be upgraded using your Web Browser.
You must first download the upgrade file, and then select Upgrade Firmware in the
Management section of the menu. You will see a screen like the following.
Figure 84: Firmware Upgrade Screen
To perform the Firmware Upgrade:
1. Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file.
2. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Firmware File field.
3. Click the Upgrade button to commence the firmware upgrade.
The Wireless Access Point is unavailable during the upgrade process, and must restart when the up­grade is completed. Any connections to or through the Wireless Access Point will be lost.
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Chapter 7
Access Point Mode
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This Chapter explains configuration and operation when in "Access Point".
Overview
There are two modes available on the Device Mode screen. Router - In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN
users. Also, by default, it acts a DHCP Server, providing an IP address and related infor­mation to all Wireless and LAN users.
Bridge - The device links your Wireless Stations to your wired LAN. The Wireless
stations and devices on the wired LAN are then on the same network, and can communi­cate with each other without regard for whether they are connected to the network via a Wireless or wired connection.
This Chapter describes operation while in Access Point Mode.
Management Connections
You need to have a DHCP Server on your LAN to provide IP addresses to the Wireless
clients using this Access Point.
This AP must be a valid device on your LAN, to allow management connections. You
must assign a (fixed) IP address which is within the address range used on your LAN, but not within the address range used by your DHCP server.
When you connect in future, just connect normally, using the IP address you assigned.
1. Start your WEB browser.
2. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the current IP Address of the Wireless ADSL Modem, as in this example, which uses the Wireless ADSL Modem's default IP Address:
HTTP://192.168.0.228
3. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter admin for the user name, and the current password, as set on the password screen. (The password is the same regardless of the mode.)
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