Sercomm AP51DA User Manual
Dual-Band 802.11a/b/g
Wireless Access Point
User's Guide
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................... ......................................1
Features of your Wireless Access Point...........................................................................1
Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 2
Physical Details............................... ..... ..... ..... .......... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ........ 3
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION...............................................................................................5
Requirements.....................................................................................................................5
Procedure....................................................... ............................................................ ........5
CHAPTER 3 ACCESS POINT SETUP..................................................................................7
Overview ............................................................................................................................7
Setup using the Windows Utility......................................................................................7
Setup using a Web Browser............................................................................................10
System Screen..................................................................................................................13
Access Control........................... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .......... ..... ..... ..... . 14
2.4GHz Wireless Screens.............................. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .17
Basic Settings – 2.4GHz Screen......................................................................................17
2.4GHz Security Settings........................................ ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .......... ..... ..... ..... ..... . 19
Advanced Settings - 2.4GHz.......... .................................................................................30
5GHz Wireless Screens...................................................................................................32
Basic Settings – 5GHz (802.11a) Screen........................................................................ 32
5GHz Security Settings........................................................................................ ...........34
Advanced Settings - 5GHz..............................................................................................46
CHAPTER 4 PC AND SERVER CONFIGURATION .......................................................48
Overview ..........................................................................................................................48
Using WEP.......................................................................................................................48
Using WPA-802.1x ..........................................................................................................49
802.1x Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server).......................................................... ......50
802.1x Client Setup on Windows XP . ............................................................................60
Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA) ... .......... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .66
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS......................................................... ................ 67
Operation .........................................................................................................................67
Status Screen....................................................................................................................67
CHAPTER 6 OTHER SETTINGS & FEATURES .............................................................73
Overview ..........................................................................................................................73
Admin Login Screen........................................................................................................73
Config File....................................... ..... ..... ..... ..... .......... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ...... 75
SNMP ...............................................................................................................................76
Firmware Upgrade.......... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .......... ..... ..... ..... ..... . 77
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................78
Wireless Access Point......................................................................................................78
APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................... .....................82
Overview ..........................................................................................................................82
General Problems............................................................................................................82
APPENDIX C WINDOWS TCP/IP....................................................................................... 84
Overview ..........................................................................................................................84
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:.............................................................84
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 ...............................................................86
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000..................................................................88
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP ....................................................................90
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APPENDIX D ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................................92
Overview ..........................................................................................................................92
Wireless LAN Terminology............................................................................................92
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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 Wir eless Access
Point links your 802.11g or 802.11b 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.
Figure 1: Wireless Access Point
The auto-sensing capability of the Wireless Access Point allows packet transmission up to
54Mbps for maximum throughput, or automatic speed reduction to lower speeds when the
environment does not permit maximum throughput.
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.
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Standards Compliant.
specifications for Wireless LANs.
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Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and
802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
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WEP support.
and 128 Bit keys are suppor ted.
Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Both 64 Bit
The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS)
The 802.11g standard
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WPA support.
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should be used if possible.
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802.1x Support.
strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization.
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Radius Client Support.
Server (as a Radius client).
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Radius MAC Authentication.
MAC addresses by using a Radius Server.
Dynamic WEP key Support
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be used.
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Upgradeable Firmware.
easily, using only your Web Browser.
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Access Control.
clients to ensure that on ly trusted Wireless Stations can use the Wireless Access Point to
gain access to your LAN.
UAM Support. The Wireless Access Point supports UAM (Universal Access Method),
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making it suitable for use in Internet cafes and other sites where user access time must be
accounted for.
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Simple Configuration.
quickly and easily.
Support for WPA is included. WPA is more secure than WEP, and
Support for 802.1x mode is included, providing for the industrial-
The Wireless Access Point can login to your existing Radius
You can centralize the checking of Wireless Station
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In 802.1x mode, either fixed or Dynamic WEP keys can
Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded
The Access Control feature can check the MAC address of Wireless
If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed
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DHCP Client Support.
address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Access Point can act as a
DHCP Client
Server.
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NetBIOS & WINS Support.
dows Internet Naming Service) allows the Wireless Access Point to easily fit into your
existing Windows network.
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Password - protected Configuration
prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
, and obtain an IP address and related information from your existing DHPC
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP
Support for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Win-
. Optional password protection is provided to
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
Wireless Access Point
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Power Adapter
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Quick Start Guide
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CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and setup utility.
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If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Physical Details
Front Panel LEDs
Introduction
Figure 2: Front Panel
Status On
Power On - Normal operation.
LAN On
5GHz/802.11a On
2.4GHz/802.11
b/g
- Error condition.
- Normal operation.
Off
Blinking
Off - No power
Off
Flashing
LAN (Ethernet) port.
Off
Flashing
less band. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
On
Off
Flashing Data is being transmitted or received via the 802.11g/a Wire-
less band. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
- During start up, and when the Firmware is being upgraded.
- The LAN (Ethernet) port is active.
- No active connection on the LAN (Ethernet) port.
- Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding
- 802.11a Wireless connection is available.
- No 802.11a Wireless connection available.
- Data is being transmitted or received via the 802.11a Wire-
- 802.11g and/or 802.11b Wireless connection is available.
- 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless connections are not available.
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Rear Panel
Figure 3 Rear Panel
Antenna
Power port
Reset Button
Ethernet
One antenna (aerial) is supplied. Best results are usually obtained with
the antenna in a vertical position.
Connect the supplied power adapter here.
This button has two (2) functions:
• Reboot
. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point
will reboot (restart).
Reset to Factory Defaults
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. 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. Power Off the Access Point
2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On the Access
Point.
3. Continue holding the Reset Button until the Status (Red) LED
blinks TWICE.
4. Release the Reset Button.
The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the
Access Point is ready for use.
Use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors) to connect this port to a
10BaseT or 100BaseT hub on your LAN.
Console port
DB9 female RS232 port.
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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
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Ethernet cable with RJ-45 co nnectors
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Installed Wireless network adapter for each PC that will be wirelessly connected to the
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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.
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Place the Wireless Access Point near the center of your wireless coverage area.
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If possible, ensure there are no thick walls or metal shielding between the Wireless
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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 4: Installation Diagram
2. Use a standard LAN cable to connect the “Ethernet” port on the Wireless Access Po int to
a 10/100BaseT hub on your LAN.
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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.
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The Power, WLAN, and LAN LED should be ON.
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For more information, refer to Front Panel LEDs in Chapter 1.
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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 - Wireless Station
Configuration.
The Wireless Access Point can be configured using either the supplied Windows utility or your
Web Browser
Setup using the Windows Utility
A simple Windows setup utility is supplied on the CD-ROM. This utility can be used to assign
a suitable IP address to the Wireless Access Point. Using this utility is recommended, because
it can locate the Wireless Access Point even if it has an invalid IP address.
Installation
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in your drive.
2. If the utility does not start automatically, run the SETUP program in the root folder.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Main Screen
Start the program by using the icon created by the setup program.
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When run, the program searches the network for all active Wireless Access Points, then
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lists them on screen, as shown by the example below.
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Figure 5: Management utility Screen
Wireless Access Points
The main panel displays a list of all Wireless Access Points found on the network. For each
Access Point, the following data is shown:
Server Name
IP address
MAC Address
IEEE Standard
The Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.
The IP address for the Wireless Access Point.
The hardware or physical address of the Wireless Access Point.
The wireless standard or standards used by the Wireless Access Point
(e.g. 802.11b, 802.11g)
FW Version
Description
The current Firmware version installed in the Wireless Access Point.
Any extra information for the Wireless Access Point, entered by the
administrator.
Note: If the desired Wireless Access Point is not listed, check that the device is installed and
ON, then update the list by clicking the Refresh button.
Buttons
Refresh
Web Management
Click this button to update the Wireless Access Point device listing
after changing the name or IP Address.
Use this button to connect to the Wireless Access Point's Webbased management interface.
Set IP Address
Exit
Click this button if you want to change the IP Address of the
Wireless Access Point.
Exit the Management utility program by clicking this button.
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Setup
Setup Procedure
1. Select the desired Wireless Access Point.
2. Click the Set IP Address button.
admin
for the
3. If prompted, enter the user name and password. The default values are
User Name, and
password
for the Password.
4. Ensure the IP address, Network Mask, and Gateway are correct for your LAN. Save any
changes.
5. Click the Web Management button to connect to the selected Wireless Access Point using
your Web Browser. If prompted, enter the User Name and Password again.
6. Configure the following screens, using the on-line help if necessary.
The following section also provides more details about each of these screens.
• Wireless - Basic
• Wireless - Security
Management - Admin Login
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(Basic Wireless settings)
(Wireless Security)
(Set login name and password)
7. Setup is now complete.
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Setup using a Web Browser
Your Browser must support JavaScript
following browsers:
Netscape V4.08 or later
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Internet Explorer V4 or later
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. The configuration program has been tested on the
Setup Procedure
Before commencing, install the Wireless Access Point in your LAN, as described previously.
1. Check the Wireless Access Point to determine its Default Name. This is shown on a label
on the base or rear, and is in the following format:
SCxxxxxx
Where xxxxxx is a set of 6 Hex characters ( 0 ~ 9, and A ~ F ).
2. Use a PC which is already connected to your LAN, either by a wired connection or another Access Point.
Until the Wireless Access Point is configured, establishing a Wireless connection to it
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may be not possible.
If your LAN contains a Router or Routers, ensure the PC used for configuration is on
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the same LAN segment as the Wireless Access Point.
3. Start your Web browser.
4. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the Default Name of the Wireless Access Point
e.g.
HTTP://SC2D631A
5. You should then see a login prompt, which will ask for a User Name and Password.
admin
Enter
These are the default values. The password (but not the user name) can and should be
changed. Always enter the cur r ent password, as set on the Admin Lo gin screen.
for the User Name, and
password
for the Password.
Figure 6: 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.
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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.
• System
• Access Control
2.4GHz Wireless
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Basic
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Security
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Advanced
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• 5GHz Wireless
Basic
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Security
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Advanced
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• Management
Admin Login (Set login name and password)
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Config File
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SNMP
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Upgrade Firmware
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8. Setup of the Wireless Access Point is now complete.
Wireless stations must now be set to match the Wireless Access Point. See Chapter 4 for
details.
Setup
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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Status Screen
When you first connect, you will see the Status screen. This displays the current settings and
status of the Wireless Access Point. No data can be input on this screen.
Figure 7: Status Screen
For further details of this screen, refer to Status Screen in Chapter 5.
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System Screen
Click System on the menu to view a screen like the following.
Setup
Data - System Screen
Identification
Access Point
Name
Description
Country Domain
IP Address
DHCP Client
Fixed
Enter a suitable name for this Access Point.
If desired, you can enter a description for the Access Point.
Select the country or domain matching your current location.
Select this option if you have a DHCP Server on your LAN, and you
wish the Access Point to obtain an IP address automatically.
If selected, the following data must be entered.
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• Subnet Mask
• Gateway
• DNS
Figure 8: System Screen
IP Address - The IP Address of this device. Enter an unused IP
address from the address range on your LAN.
- The Network Mask associated with the IP Address
above. Enter the value used by other devices on your LAN.
- The IP Address of your Gateway or Router. Enter the
value used by other devices on your LAN.
- Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) used by PCs on
your LAN.
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WINS
Enable WINS
WINS Server
Name/IP Address
HTTP
HTTP Port
Telnet
Enable Telnet
Management
If your LAN has a WINS server, you can enable this to have this AP
register with the WINS server.
Enter the name or IP address of your WINS server.
Enter the port number to be used when connecting to this interface.
The default value is 80.
If desired, you can enable this option. If enabled, you will able to
connect to this AP using a Telnet client. You will have to provide the
same login data (user name, password) as for a HTTP (Web) connection.
Access Control
This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wireless
stations.
Click Access Control on the menu to view a screen like the following.
Figure 9: Access Control Screen
Data - Access Control Screen
Enable
Trusted Stations
Use this checkbox to Enable or Disable this feature as desired.
Warning !
list before enabling this feature..
This table lists any Wireless Stations you have designated as
"Trusted". If you have not added any stations, this table will be empty.
For each Wireless station, the following data is displayed:
Ensure you own PC is in the "Trusted Wireless Stations"
MAC Address - the MAC or physical address of each Wire-
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less station.
Connected - this indicates whether or not the Wireless station
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is currently associates with this Access Point.
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Buttons
Setup
Modify List
Read from File
Write to File
To change the list of Trusted Stations (Add, Edit, or Delete a Wireless
Station or Stations), click this button. You will then see the Trusted
Wireless Stations screen, described below.
To upload a list of Trusted Stations from a file on your PC, click this
button.
To download the current list of Trusted Stations from the Access Point
to a file on your PC, click this button.
Trusted Wireless Stations
To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control
screen. You will see a screen like the sample below.
Figure 10: Trusted Wireless Stations
Data - Trusted Wireless Stations
Trusted Wireless
Stations
Other Wireless
Stations
Address
Buttons
<<
This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated as
“Trusted”.
This list any Wireless Stations detected by the Access Point, which
you have not designated as "Trusted".
The MAC (physical) address of the Trusted Wireless Station. Use
this when adding or editing a Trusted Station.
Add a Trusted Wireless Station to the list (move from the "Other
Stations" list).
Select an entry (or entries) in the "Other Stations" list, and
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click the " << " button.
Enter the Address (MAC or physical address) of the wireless
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station, and click the "Add " button.
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>>
Select All
Select None
Edit
Add
Clear
Delete a Trusted Wireless Station from the list (move to the "Other
Stations" list).
Select an entry (or entries) in the "Trusted Stations" list.
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Click the " >> " button.
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Select all of the Stations listed in the "Other Stations" list.
De-select any Stations currently selected in the "Other Stations"
list.
To change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list, select it
and click this button.
1. Select the Station in the "Trusted Station" list.
2. Click the "Edit" button. The address will be copied to the
"Address" field, and the "Add" button will change to "Update".
3. Edit the address (MAC or physical address) as required.
4. Click "Update" to save your changes.
To add a Trusted Station which is not in the "Other Wireless
Stations" list, enter the required data and click this button.
Clear the Address field.
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2.4GHz Wireless Screens
There are 3 configuration screens available:
Basic Settings
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Security
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Advanced
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Basic Settings – 2.4GHz Screen
The settings on this screen must match the settings used by Wireless Stations.
Click Basic on the menu to view a screen like the following.
Setup
Figure 11: Basic Settings Screen
Data - Basic Settings Screen
Operation
Wireless Mode
Select the desired option:
• Disable
transmit or receive at all.
• 802.11b and 802.11g
tions by both 802.11b and 802.1g wireless stations.
• 802.11b
802.11g wireless stations will only be able to connect if they are
fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b standard.
802.11g - only 802.11g connections are allowed. If you only have
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802.11g, selecting this option may provide a performance improvement over using the default setting.
• Super 802.11g (108Mbps)
support this mode.
Dynamic Super 802.11g (108Mbps)
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wireless stations support this mode.
Static Super 802.11g (108Mbps)
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stations support this mode.
- select this if for some reason you do not this AP to
- if selected, only 802.11b connections are allowed.
- this is the default, and will allow connec-
- select this only if all wireless stations
- select this only if all
- select this only if all wireless
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Operating Mode
Remote AP
MAC Address
Channel No
Current Channel
No.
Select the desired mode:
Wireless Access Point - operate as a normal Access Point
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• Client Access Point
- act as a client for another Access Point. If
selected, you must provide the address (MAC address) of the other
Access Point (Remote AP).
• Repeater Access Point
- act as a repeater for another Access
Point. If selected, you must provide the address (MAC ad dress) of
the other Access Point (Remote AP).
This is not required unless the Operating Mode is "Client Access
Point" or "Repeater Access Point". In either of these modes, you must
provide the MAC address of the other AP in this field. You can either
enter the MAC address directly, or, if the other AP is on-line, you can
click the "Select AP" button and select from a list of available APs.
If "Automatic" is selected, the Wireless Access Point will self-select a
Wireless Channel.
If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow
data transfers) you may need to experiment with different channels to
see which Channel is the best.
This displays the current channel used by the Access Point.
SSID
Broadcast SSID
Enter the desired SSID. Wireless Stations must use the same SSID.
Note: The SSID is case sensitive.
If Enabled, the SSID will be broadcast to all Wireless Stations. Sta-
tions which have no SSID (or a "null" value) can then adopt the correct
SSID for connections to this Access Point.
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2.4GHz 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.
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- The 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before transmission, but the encryption
WEP
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system is not very strong.
WPA-PSK
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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.
WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the
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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.
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Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server.
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Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when re-
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quired.
All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA standard. Keys are automatically
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generated, so no key input is required.
• 802.1x
tion. If possible, you should use WPA-802.1x instead, because WPA encryption is much
stronger than WEP encryption.
If this option is selected:
This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server.
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Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server.
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Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when re-
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quired.
All data transmission is encrypted using the WEP standard. You only have to select
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the WEP key size; the WEP key is automatically generated.
- Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than
- This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryp-
Setup
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2.4GHz Security Settings - None
Figure 12: Wireless Security - None
No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network.
The only settings available from this screen are Radius MAC Authentication and UAM
(Universal Access Method).
Radius-based MAC Authentication
Radius MAC Authentication provides for MAC address checking which is centralized on your
Radius server. If you don't have a Radius Server, you cannot use this feature.
This screen will look different depending on the current security setting. If you have already
provided the address of your Radius server, you won't be prompted for it again.
Figure 13: Radius-based MAC Authentication Screen
Enable ...
Radius Server
Address
Enable this if you wish to Radius-based MAC authentication.
If this field is visible, enter the name or IP address of the Radius
Server on your network.
Radius Port
Client Login Name
Shared Key
If this field is visible, enter the port number used for connections to
the Radius Server.
If this field is visible, it displays the name used for the Client Login
on the Radius Server. This Login name must be created on the
Radius Server.
If this field is visible, it is used for the Client Login on the Radius
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Setup
Server. Enter the key value to match the value on the Radius Server.
WEP Key
WEP Key Index
If this field is visible, it is for the the WEP key used to encrupt data
transmissions to the Radius Server. Enter the desired key value 9in
HEX), and ensure the Radius Server has the same value.
If this field is visible, select the desired key index. Any value can be
used, provided it matches the value on the Radius Server.
UAM
UAM (Universal Access Method) is intended for use in Internet cafes and other sites where
user access must be accounted for. To use this feature, you also need a Radius Server. The
"Radius Server Setup" must be completed before you can use UAM.
The UAM screen will look different depending on the current security setting. If you have
already provided the address of your Radius server, you won't be prompted for it again.
Data – UAM Screen
Enable
Internal
Web-based
Authentication
External
Web-based
Authentication
Login URL
Login Failure
URL
Enable this if you wish to use this feature.
If selected, then when a user first tries to access the Internet, they will
be blocked, and re-directed to the built-in login page. The logon data is
then sent to the Radius Server for authentication.
If selected, then when a user first tries to access the Internet, they will
be blocked, and re-directed to the URL below. This needs to be on
your own local Web Server. The page must also link back to the builtin login page on this device to complete the login procedure.
Enter the URL of the page on your local Web Server you wish users to
see when they attempt to access the Internet, but are not logged in.
Enter the URL of the page on your local Web Server you wish users to
see if their login fails. (This may be the same URL as the Login URL).
Figure 14: UAM Screen
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2.4GHz 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
Authentication
Key Input
Key Value
Figure 15: WEP Wireless Security
Select the desired WEP Encryption level, and ensure Wireless
stations have the same setting and key value.
Normally this can be left at the default value of "Automatic." If
that fails, select the appropriate value - "Open System" or
"Shared Key." Check your wireless card's documentation to see
what method to use.
Select "Hex" or "ASCII" depending on your input method. (All
keys are converted to Hex, ASCII input is only for convenience.)
Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have
the same key.
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Setup
Passphrase
Radius-based
MAC Authentication
UAM
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). If encryption strength is
set to 64 bit, then each of the four key fields will be populated
with key values. If encryption strength is set to 128 bit, then
only the selected WEP key field will be given a key value.
Enable this if your network is using this system. If enabled,
click the "Configure" button to configure the Radius server.
Enable this if your network is using this system. If enabled,
click the "Configure" button to configure the Radius server and
the Login URL.
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Wireless Access Point User Guide
2.4GHz 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.
Figure 16: WPA-PSK Wireless Security
Data - WPA-PSK Screen
WPA-PSK
Network Key
WPA Encryption
Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using this key.
Other Wireles Stations must use the same key.
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Select the desired option. Other Wireless Stations must use
the same method.
This refers to the key used for point-to-point transmissions.
Enable this if you want the keys to be updated regularly.
TKIP - Unicast (point-to-point) transmissions and multicast
(broadcast) transmissions are encrypted using TKIP.
TKIP + 64 bit WEP - Unicast (point-to-point) transmissions are encrypted using TKIP, and multicast (broadcast)
transmissions are encrypted using 64 bit WEP.
TKIP + 128 bit WEP - Unicast (point-to-point) transmissions are encrypted using TKIP, and multicast (broadcast)
transmissions are encrypted using 128 bit WEP.
AES - CCMP - Unicast (point-to-point) transmissions and
multicast (broadcast) transmissions are encrypted using
AES - CCMP.
Pairwise Key Update
This refers to the key used for point-to-point transmissions.
Enable this if you want the keys to be updated regularly.
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Setup
Key Lifetime
Group Key Update
Key Lifetime
Update Group Key
when any membership
terminates
This field determines how often Pairwise keys are dynamically
updated. Enter the desired value.
This refers to the key used for broadcast transmissions. Enable
this if you want the keys to be updated regularly.
This field determines how often the Group key is dynamically
updated. Enter the desired value.
If enabled, the Group key will be updated whenever any member leaves the group or disassociates from the Access Point.
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Wireless Access Point User Guide
2.4GHz Security Settings - WPA-802.1x
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.
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Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server.
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Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when required.
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All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA standard. Keys are automatically
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generated, so no key input is required.
Figure 17: WPA-802.1x Wireless Security
Data - WPA-802.1x Screen
WPA-802.1x
Radius Server
Address
Radius Port
Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your network.
Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server.
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