SMC Networks WAP5110 User Manual
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Enterprise Access Point
MANAGEMENT
GUIDE
WAP5110
Enterprise Access Point
Management Guide
No. 1, Creation Road III,
Hsinchu Science Park,
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March 2013
Pub. # 149100000223A
E032012-CS-R01
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Warranty and Product Registration
To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please
refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://www.smc.com.
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How to Use This Guide
This guide includes detailed information on the access point (AP) software,
including how to operate and use the management functions of the AP. To deploy
this AP effectively and ensure trouble-free operation, you should first read the
relevant sections in this guide so that you are familiar with all its software features.
Who Should Read This
Guide?
How This Guide is
Organized
This guide is for network administrators who are responsible for operating and
maintaining network equipment. The guide assumes a basic working knowledge of
LANs (Local Area Networks), the Internet Protocol (IP), and Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP).
The organization of this guide is based on the AP’s main management interfaces.
The web management interface and command line interface (CLI) are described in
separate sections. An introduction and initial configuration information is also
provided.
The guide includes these sections:
◆ Section I “Getting Started” — Includes an introduction to AP management and
initial configuration settings.
◆ Section II “Web Configuration” — Includes all management options available
through the web interface.
◆ Section III “Command Line Interface” — Includes information on how to use the
CLI and details on all CLI commands.
◆ Section IV “Appendice s” — Includes information on troubleshooting AP
management access.
Related
Documentation
This guide focuses on AP software configuration, it does not cover hardware
installation of the AP. For specific information on how to install the AP, see the
following guide:
Installation Guide
For all safety information and regulatory statements, see the following documents:
Quick Start Guide
Safety and Regulatory Information
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How to Use This Guide
Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:
Note:
Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features
or instructions.
Caution:
the system or equipment.
War ning:
Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage
Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.
Revision History This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
March 2013 Revision
This is the first revision of this guide. It is valid for software release v0.3.3.8.
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Contents
Warranty and Product Registration 4
How to Use This Guide 5
Contents 7
Figures 12
Tables 14
Section I Getting Started 17
1 Introduction 18
Configuration Options 18
Console Port Connection 19
Console Login 19
Network Connections 20
Connecting to the Web Interface 20
Home Page and Main Menu 21
Common Web Page Buttons 22
2 Initial Configuration 24
CLI Initial Configuration Steps 24
Setting an IP Address 24
Setting a Password 25
Setting the Country Code 25
Web Quick Start 26
Step 1 26
Step 2 28
Step 3 29
Step 4 31
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Contents
Section II Web Configuration 32
3 System Settings 33
Administration Settings 34
IPv4 Address 35
IPv6 Address 36
RADIUS Settings 37
Primary and Secondary RADIUS Server Setup 37
RADIUS Accounting 38
System Time 39
SNTP Server Settings 40
Time Zone Setting 40
Daylight Saving Settings 40
VLAN Configuration 40
System Logs 42
Quick Start Wizard 43
System Resource 44
Bridge STP Configuration 45
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 45
Bridge Configuration 48
4 Management Settings 49
Remote Management Settings 49
Access Limitation 51
Simple Network Management Protocol 52
SNMP Basic Settings 52
SNMP Trap Settings 54
View Access Control Model 55
SNMPv3 Users 56
SNMPv3 Targets 57
SNMPv3 Notification Filters 58
5 Advanced Settings 60
Local Bridge Filter 60
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Contents
Link Layer Discovery Protocol 61
Access Control Lists 63
Source Address Settings 63
Destination Address Settings 64
Ethernet Type 65
Link Integrity 66
6 Wireless Settings 67
Authentication 68
Local MAC Authentication 68
RADIUS MAC Authentication 69
Band Steering 70
Radio Settings 71
Virtual Access Points (VAPs) 75
VAP Basic Settings 76
WDS-STA Mode 78
Wireless Security Settings 79
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 81
VAP QoS Settings 82
VAP Bandwidth Settings 84
Rogue AP Detection 84
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) 86
7 Maintenance Settings 91
Upgrading Firmware 91
Running Configuration 93
Resetting the Access Point 94
Scheduled Reboot 95
8 Status Information 97
AP Status 98
AP System Configuration 98
AP Wireless Configuration 100
Station Status 101
Station Statistics 102
Event Logs 103
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Contents
WDS Status 104
Section III Command Line Interface 107
9 Using the Command Line Interface 109
Console Connection 109
Telnet Connection 110
Entering Commands 111
Keywords and Arguments 111
Minimum Abbreviation 111
Command Completion 111
Getting Help on Commands 111
Showing Commands 111
Negating the Effect of Commands 112
Using Command History 112
Understanding Command Modes 112
Command Line Processing 114
10 General Commands 115
11 System Management Commands 119
12 System Logging Commands 139
13 System Clock Commands 144
14 DHCP Relay Commands 149
15 SNMP Commands 151
16 Flash/File Commands 164
17 RADIUS Client Commands 167
18 802.1X Authentication Commands 173
19 MAC Address Authentication Commands 175
20 Filtering Commands 179
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21 Spanning Tree Commands 185
22 WDS Bridge Commands 197
23 Ethernet Interface Commands 199
24 Wireless Interface Commands 206
25 Wireless Security Commands 234
26 Rogue AP Detection Commands 243
27 Link Integrity Commands 249
28 Link Layer Discovery Commands 252
29 VLAN Commands 256
30 WMM Commands 260
31 QoS Commands 265
Section IV Appendices 273
A Troubleshooting 274
Problems Accessing the Management Interface 274
Using System Logs 274
Index of CLI Commands 276
Index 278
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Figures
Figure 1: Login Page 21
Figure 2: The Home Page 21
Figure 3: Set Configuration Changes 22
Figure 4: Help Menu 23
Figure 5: Quick Start - Step 1 27
Figure 6: Quick Start - Step 2 28
Figure 7: Quick Start - Step 3 29
Figure 8: Quick Start - Step 4 31
Figure 9: Administration 34
Figure 10: IPv4 Configuration 35
Figure 11: IPv6 Configuration 36
Figure 12: RADIUS Settings 38
Figure 13: SNTP Settings 39
Figure 14: Setting the VLAN Identity 41
Figure 15: System Log Settings 42
Figure 16: System Resource 44
Figure 17: Spanning Tree Protocol 46
Figure 18: Bridge Configuration 48
Figure 19: Remote Management 50
Figure 20: Access Limitation 51
Figure 21: SNMP Basic Settings 53
Figure 22: SNMP Trap Settings 54
Figure 23: SNMP VACM 55
Figure 24: Configuring SNMPv3 Users 56
Figure 25: SNMPv3 Targets 58
Figure 26: SNMP Notification Filter 58
Figure 27: Local Bridge Filter 60
Figure 28: LLDP Settings 61
Figure 29: Source ACLs 63
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Figures
Figure 30: Destination ACLs 64
Figure 31: Ethernet Type Filter 65
Figure 32: Link Integrity 66
Figure 33: Local Authentication 68
Figure 34: RADIUS Authentication 69
Figure 35: Band Steering 70
Figure 36: Radio Settings 71
Figure 37: VAP Settings 76
Figure 38: VAP Basic Settings 77
Figure 39: WDS-STA Mode 78
Figure 40: Configuring VAPs - Security Settings 79
Figure 41: WEP Configuration 81
Figure 42: QoS Settings 82
Figure 43: QoS Template Setting 83
Figure 44: Bandwidth Settings 84
Figure 45: Rogue AP Detection 85
Figure 46: WMM Backoff Wait Times 88
Figure 47: QoS 88
Figure 48: Firmware 92
Figure 49: Running Configuration File 93
Figure 50: Resetting the Access Point 95
Figure 51: Reboot Schedule — Fixed Time 95
Figure 52: Reboot Schedule — Countdown Time 96
Figure 53: AP System Configuration 98
Figure 54: AP Wireless Configuration 100
Figure 55: Station Status 101
Figure 56: Station Statistics 102
Figure 57: Event Logs 103
Figure 58: WDS Status 104
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Tables
Table 1: Logging Levels 43
Table 2: WMM Access Categories 87
Table 3: Command Modes 113
Table 4: General Commands 115
Table 5: System Management Commands 119
Table 6: Country Codes 120
Table 7: System Management Commands 139
Table 8: Logging Levels 141
Table 9: System Clock Commands 144
Table 10: DHCP Relay Commands 149
Table 11: SNMP Commands 151
Table 12: Flash/File Commands 164
Table 13: RADIUS Client Commands 167
Table 14: 802.1x Authentication 173
Table 15: MAC Address Authentication 175
Table 16: Filtering Commands 179
Table 17: Spanning Tree Commands 185
Table 18: WDS Bridge Commands 197
Table 19: Ethernet Interface Commands 199
Table 20: Wireless Interface Commands 206
Table 21: Wireless Security Commands 234
Table 22: Rogue AP Detection Commands 243
Table 23: Link Integrity Commands 249
Table 24: Link Layer Discovery Commands 252
Table 25: VLAN Commands 256
Table 26: WMM Commands 260
Table 27: AP Parameters 262
Table 28: BSS Parameters 263
Table 29: QoS Commands 265
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Tabl es
Table 30: Troubleshooting Chart 274
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Tabl es
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Section I
Getting Started
This section provides an overview of the access point, and introduces some basic
concepts about wireless networking. It also describes the basic settings required to
access the management interface.
This section includes these chapters:
◆ “Introduction” on page 18
◆ “Initial Configuration” on page 24
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1 Introduction
The access point (AP) runs software that includes a network management agent.
The agent offers a variety of management options, including SNMP and a webbased interface. A PC may also be connected directly to the AP’s console port for
configuration using a command line interface (CLI).
Configuration Options
The AP’s HTTP web agent allows you to configure AP parameters, monitor wireless
connections, and display statistics using a standard web browser such as Internet
Explorer 6.x or above, and Mozilla Firefox 3.6.2/4/5. The AP’s web management
interface can be accessed from any computer attached to the network.
The CLI program can be accessed by a direct connection to the RS-232 serial
console port on the AP, or remotely by a Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH) connection
over the network.
The AP’s management agent also supports SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol). This SNMP agent permits the AP to be managed from any computer in
the network using network management software.
The AP’s web interface, console interface, and SNMP agent allow you to perform
management functions such as:
◆ Set management access user names and passwords
◆ Configure IP settings
◆ Configure SNMP parameters
◆ Configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio settings
◆ Control access through wireless security settings
◆ Filter packets using Access Control Lists (ACLs)
◆ Upload and download system firmware or configuration files
◆ Display system information and statistics
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Chapter 1
Console Port Connection
| Introduction
Console Port Connection
The AP provides an RS-232 serial console port that enables a connection to a PC or
terminal for monitoring and configuring the AP. A null-modem console cable is
provided with the AP.
Attach a VT100-compatible terminal, or a PC running a terminal emulation program
to the AP. You can use the console cable provided with this package, or use a nullmodem cable that complies with the wiring assignments shown in the Installation
Guide.
To connect a terminal to the console port, complete the following steps:
1. Connect the console cable to the serial port on a terminal, or a PC running
terminal emulation software, and tighten the captive retaining screws on the
DB-9 connector.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the console port on the AP.
3. Make sure the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
■
Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or COM port 2).
■
Set the baud rate to 115200 bps.
■
Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
■
Set flow control to none.
■
Set the emulation mode to VT100.
■
When using HyperTerminal, select Terminal keys, not Windows keys.
Note:
Once you have set up the terminal correctly, the console login screen will be
displayed.
For a description of how to use the CLI, see “Using the Command Line Interface” on
page 109. For a list of all the CLI commands, refer to “Index of CLI Commands” on
page 276.
Console Login Access to the CLI is controlled by user names and passwords. The AP has a default
user name and password. To log into the CLI using the default user name and
password, perform these steps:
1. To initiate your console connection, press <Enter>. The “User Access
Verification” procedure starts.
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Network Connections
Chapter 1
| Introduction
Network Connections
2. At the login prompt, enter “admin.”
3. At the Password prompt, press <Enter>. There is no default password.
4. The session is opened and the CLI displays the “SMC#” prompt indicating you
have access to the CLI commands.
Example
(none) login: admin
Password:
Jan 1 11:33:13 login[1918]: root login on 'ttyS0'
SMC#
Prior to accessing the AP’s management agent through a network connection, you
must first configure it with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
using a console connection, or the DHCP protocol.
The AP has a static default management IPv4 address of 192.168.1.10 and a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0.
Once the AP’s IP settings are configured for the network, you can access the AP’s
management agent from anywhere within the attached network. The
management agent can be accessed using Telnet from any computer attached to
the network. The AP can also be managed by any computer using a web browser,
or from a network computer using SNMP network management software.
Connecting to the Web Interface
The AP offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the
configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can
access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer
(version 6.x or above) or Firefox (version 2.x or above).
You may want to make initial configuration changes by connecting a PC directly to
the AP’s LAN port. The AP has a default management IP address of 192.168.1.10 and
a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. You must set your PC IP address to be on the same
subnet as the AP (that is, the PC and AP addresses must both start 192.168.1.x).
To access the AP’s web management interface, follow these steps:
1. Use your web browser to connect to the management interface using the
default IP address of 192.168.1.10.
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Chapter 1
Connecting to the Web Interface
| Introduction
2. Log into the interface by entering the default username “admin” with no
Note:
the first time you access the web interface. For information on changing user
names and passwords, See “Administration Settings” on page 34.
Figure 1: Login Page
password, then click Login.
It is strongly recommended to change the default user name and password
Home Page and Main
Menu
After logging in to the web interface, the home page displays. The home page
shows some basic settings for the AP, including Country Code and the
management access password.
Figure 2: The Home Page
The web interface Main Menu menu provides access to all the configuration
settings available for the AP.
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Chapter 1
Connecting to the Web Interface
| Introduction
To configure settings, click the relevant Main Menu item. Each Main Menu item is
sumarized below with links to the relevant section in this guide where
configuration parameters are described in detail:
◆ System — Configures Management IP, WAN, LAN and QoS settings. See
“System Settings” on page 33.
◆ Administration — Configures HTTP, Telnet, and SSH access settings. See
“Management Settings” on page 49.
◆ Advanced — Confiures LLDP and Access Control Lists. See “Advanced Settings”
on page 60.
◆ Wireless — Configures AP radio settings. See “Wireless Settings” on page 67.
◆ SNMP — Configures SNMP settings. See “Management Settings” on page 49.
◆ Maintentance — Enables firmware upgrades and resets the AP. See
“Maintenance Settings” on page 91.
Common Web Page
Buttons
◆ Information — Displays current system settings. See “Status Information” on
page 97.
The list below describes the common buttons found on most web management
pages:
◆ Set – Applies the new parameters and saves them to temporary RAM memory.
Also displays a screen to inform you when it has taken affect. Clicking ‘OK’
returns to the home page. The running configuration will not be saved upon a
reboot unless you use the “Save Config” button.
Figure 3: Set Configuration Changes
◆ Cancel – Cancels the newly entered settings and restores the originals.
◆ Help – Displays the help window.
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| Introduction
Figure 4: Help Menu
◆ Logout – Ends the web management session.
◆ Save Config – Saves the current configuration so that it is retained after a
restart.
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2 Initial Configuration
The AP’s initial configuration steps can be made through the CLI or web browser
interface. If the AP is not configured with an IP address that is compatible with your
network. You can first use the command line interface (CLI) as described below to
configure a valid IP address.
CLI Initial Configuration Steps
First connect to the AP’s console port and log in to the CLI, as described in “Console
Port Connection” on page 19. Then proceed with the required configuration.
Setting an IP Address If the default IP address is not compatible with your network or a DHCP server is not
available, the AP’s IP address must be configured manually using the CLI.
Type “configure” to enter configuration mode, then type “interface ethernet” to
access the Ethernet interface-configuration mode.
SMC#configure
SMC(config)#interface ethernet
SMC(config-if)#
First type “no ip dhcp” to disable DHCP client mode. Then type “ip address ipaddress netmask gateway,” where “ip-address” is the access point’s IP address,
“netmask” is the network mask for the network, and “gateway” is the default
gateway router. Check with your system administrator to obtain an IP address that
is compatible with your network.
SMC(if-ethernet)#no ip dhcp
SMC(if-ethernet)#ip address 192.168.2.2 255.255.255.0 192.168.2.254
SMC(if-ethernet)#
After configuring the access point’s IP parameters, you can access the management
interface from anywhere within the attached network. The command line interface
can also be accessed using Telnet from any computer attached to the network.
Note:
Command examples shown later in this manual abbreviate the console
prompt to “AP” for simplicity.
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Chapter 2
CLI Initial Configuration Steps
| Initial Configuration
Setting a Password If you are logging in to the CLI for the fist time, you should define management
access passwords for an administrator and guest (used for CLI and web
management), record them, and then keep them in a safe place.
Note:
If you loose your management access passwords, you will need to use the
Reset button on the AP to set the configuration back to factory default values.
Passwords can consist of 5 to 32 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive. To
prevent unauthorized access to the AP, set the passwords as follows:
Open the console interface to access the CLI prompt. Type “configure” and press
<Enter>. Type “password admin null password,” w he re “null” is the default old
password, and “password” is your new password. Press <Enter>.
Example
Setting the Country
Code
AP#configure
AP(config)#password admin null tpschris
AP(config)#
You must set the country code of the AP to be sure that the radios operate
according to permitted local regulations. That is, setting the country code restricts
operation of the AP to the radio channels and transmit power levels permitted for
wireless networks in the specified country.
Caution:
You must set the country code to the country of operation. Setting the
country code ensures that the radios operate within the local regulations specified
for wireless networks.
Note:
The country code selection is for non-US models only and is not available to
all US models. Per FCC regulation, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the US must be
fixed to US operation channels only.
From the CLI prompt, type “country ?” to display the list of country codes. Select the
code for your country, and enter the command again, following by your country
code (for example., “tw” for Taiwan).
Example
AP#country ?
WORD Country code:
AL-ALBANIA, DZ-ALGERIA, AR-ARGENTINA, AM-ARMENIA, AU-AUSTRALIA,
AT-AUSTRIA, AZ-AZERBAIJAN,
BH-BAHRAIN, BY-BELARUS, BE-BELGIUM, BZ-BELIZE, BO-BOLIVIA,
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Web Quick Start
BA-BOSNIA, BR-BRAZIL, BN-BRUNEI_DARUSSALAM, BG-BULGARIA,
CA-CANADA, CL-CHILE, CN-CHINA, CO-COLOMBIA, CR-COSTA_RICA,
HR-CROATIA, CY-CYPRUS, CZ-CZECH_REPUBLIC, DK-DENMARK,
DK-DENMARK, DO-DOMINICAN_REPUBLIC,
EC-ECUADOR, EG-EGYPT, EE-ESTONIA,
FI-FINLAND, FO-FAROE_ISLANDS, FR-FRANCE, F2-FRANCE2,
GE-GEORGIA, DE-GERMANY, GR-GREECE, GT-GUATEMALA,
HK-HONG_KONG, HN-HONDURAS, HU-HUNGARY,
IS-ICELAND, IN-INDIA, ID-INDONESIA, IR-IRAN, IQ-IRAQ, IE-IRELAND,
IL-ISRAEL, IT-ITALY,
JM-JAMAICA, JP0-JAPAN0, JP3-JAPAN3(including 4.9G channels), JO-JORDAN,
KE-KENYA, KZ-KAZAKHSTAN, KP-NORTH KOREA, KR-KOREA_REPUBLIC,
K2-KOREA_REPUBLIC2(including 2.3G channels),
K3-KOREA_REPUBLIC3(more channels in 5G), KW-KUWAIT,
LV-LATVIA, LB-LEBANON, LI-LIECHTENSTEIN, LT-LITHUANIA,
LU-LUXEMBOURG, LY-LIBYA, MO-MACAU,
MO-MACAU, MK-MACEDONIA, MY-MALAYSIA, MT-MALTA, MX-MEXICO,
MC-MONACO, MA-MOROCCO,
NL-NETHERLANDS, AN-NETHERLANDS-ANTELLIS, NZ-NEW_ZEALAND,
NI-NICARGUA, NO-NORWAY,
OM-OMAN,
PK-PAKISTAN, PA-PANAMA, PY-PARAGUAY, PE-PERU, PH-PHILIPPINES,
PL-POLAND, PT-PORTUGAL, PR-PUERTO_RICO,
QA-QATAR,
RO-ROMANIA, RU-RUSSIA,
SA-SAUDI_ARABIA, RS_ME-SERBIA & MONTENEGRO, SG-SINGAPORE, SI-SLOVENIA,
SK-SLOVAK_REPUBLIC, SV-EL SALVADOR, ZA-SOUTH_AFRICA, ES-SPAIN,
LK-SRILANKA, SE-SWEDEN, CH-SWITZERLAND, SY-SYRIA,
TW-TAIWAN, TH-THAILAND, TT-TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, TN-TUNISIA, TR-TURKEY,
AE-UNITED_ARAB_EMIRATES, GB-UNITED_KINGDOM, UA-UKRAINE,
US-UNITED_STATES, PS-UNITED_STATES(PUBLIC SAFETY), UY-URUGUAY,
UZ-UZBEKISTAN,
VE-VENEZUELA, VN-VIETNAM, YE-YEMEN,
ZW-ZIMBABWE
AP# country tw
AP#
Web Quick Start
Step 1 The first page of the Quick Start configures the system identification, access
The web interface Quick Start menu is designed to help you configure the basic
settings required to get the AP up and running.
Click “System’” followed by “Quick Start’”
password, and the Country Code.
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Web Quick Start
| Initial Configuration
Figure 5: Quick Start - Step 1
The following items are displayed on the first page of the Quick Start wizard:
Identification
◆ System Name — The name assigned to the access point.
(Default: WAP5110)
Change Password
◆ Username/Guest Username — The name of the user is fixed as either “admin”
or “guest” and is not configurable.
◆ Old Password — If the unit has been configured with a password already,
enter that password, otherwise enter the default password “null.”
◆ New Password — The password for management access.
(Length: 5-32 characters, case sensitive)
◆ Confirm New Password — Enter the password again for verification.
Country Code
◆ Country Code — Configures the access point’s country code from a drop down
menu, which identifies the country of operation and sets the authorized radio
channels.
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Web Quick Start
Caution:
You must set the country code to the country of operation. Setting the
country code restricts operation of the access point to the radio channels and
transmit power levels permitted for wireless networks in the specified country.
◆ Cancel — Cancels the newly entered settings and restores the orignals.
◆ Next — Proceeds to the next page.
Step 2 The second page of the Quick Start configures IP settings and DHCP client status.
Figure 6: Quick Start - Step 2
The following items are displayed on this page:
DHCP
◆ DHCP Status — Enables/disables DHCP on the access point. (Default: Disabled)
◆ IP Address — Specifies an IP address for the access point. Valid IP addresses
consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods. (Default:
192.168.2.10.)
◆ Subnet Mask — Indicates the local subnet mask. Select the desired mask from
the drop down menu. (Default: 255.255.255.0)
◆ Default Gateway — The default gateway is the IP address of the router for the
access point, which is used if the requested destination address is not on the
local subnet. (Default: 192.168.2.254)
If you have DNS, RADIUS, or other network servers located on another subnet,
type the IP address of the default gateway router in the text field provided.
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Web Quick Start
| Initial Configuration
◆ Primary and Secondary DNS Address — The IP address of Domain Name
Servers on the network. A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names
and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP
addresses. (The default Primary and Secondary DNS addresses are null values.)
◆ Management IP — The IPv4 address of the AP through which you can access
management interfaces.
■
Management IP Address — Specifies an IPv4 address for management of
the access point. (Default: 192.168.1.10.)
■
Management Subnet Mask — Indicates the local subnet mask.
(Default: 255.255.255.0)
◆ Prev — Returns to the previous screen.
◆ Cancel — Cancels the newly entered settings and restores the orignals.
◆ Next — Proceeds to the final step in the Quick Start wizard.
Step 3 The Step 3 page of the Quick Start configures basic radio and wireless security
settings.
Figure 7: Quick Start - Step 3
The following items are displayed on this page:
Basic Setting
◆ SSID — The name of the basic service set provided by the primary VAP
interface. Clients that want to connect to the network through the AP must set
their SSID to the same as that of a VAP interface.
(Default: EAP9112A_11BGN_0; Range: 1-32 characters)
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Web Quick Start
Security
◆ Association Mode — Defines the mode with which the VAP will associate with
clients. (For more information on security modes, see “Wireless Security
Settings” on page 79.)
■
Open System: The VAP is configured by default as an “open system,” which
broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID. Wireless clients
with an SSID setting of “any” can read the SSID from the beacon and
automatically set their SSID to allow immediate connection.
■
WPA: WPA employs a combination of several technologies to provide an
enhanced security solution for 802.11 wireless networks.
■
WPA-PSK: For enterprise deployment, WPA requires a RADIUS
authentication server to be configured on the wired network. However, for
small office networks that may not have the resources to configure and
maintain a RADIUS server, WPA provides a simple operating mode that uses
just a pre-shared password for network access. The Pre-Shared Key mode
uses a common password for user authentication that is manually entered
on the access point and all wireless clients. The PSK mode uses the same
TKIP packet encryption and key management as WPA in the enterprise,
providing a robust and manageable alternative for small networks.
■
WPA2: WPA was introduced as an interim solution for the vulnerability of
WEP pending the ratification of the IEEE 802.11i wireless security standard.
In effect, the WPA security features are a subset of the 802.11i standard.
WPA2 includes the now ratified 802.11i standard, but also offers backward
compatibility with WPA. Therefore, WPA2 includes the same 802.1X and PSK
modes of operation and support for TKIP encryption.
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WPA2-PSK: Clients using WPA2 with a Pre-shared Key are accepted for
authentication.
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WPA-WPA2 Mixed: Clients using WPA or WPA2 are accepted for
authentication.
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WPA-WPA2-PSK-mixed: Clients using WPA or WPA2 with a Pre-shared Key
are accepted for authentication.
◆ Encryption Method — Selects an encryption method for the global key used
for multicast and broadcast traffic, which is supported by all wireless clients.
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WEP: WEP is used as the multicast encryption cipher. You should select
WEP only when both WPA and WEP clients are supported.
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TKIP: TKIP is used as the multicast encryption cipher.
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AES-CCMP: AES-CCMP is used as the multicast encryption cipher. AESCCMP is the standard encryption cipher required for WPA2.
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