TRENDnet TEW-730APO User Manual

TRENDnet User’s Guide

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Contents

Product Overview ........................................................................... 3

Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 3

Features ......................................................................................................................... 3

Change your IP address ............................................................................................... 23

Configure your Internet connection ............................................................................ 24

Setting time ................................................................................................................. 24

Advance wireless settings ............................................................................................ 24

Change your login password ....................................................................................... 25

Access Control .............................................................................. 25

Product Hardware Features ............................................................. 4

Application Diagram ...................................................................................................... 6

Creating a Network ........................................................................................................ 6

Wireless Performance Considerations .......................................................................... 7

Getting Started ............................................................................... 7

Connect wireless devices to your access point .............................................................. 9

Steps to improve wireless connectivity ......................................................................... 9

Configuration ................................................................................ 10

Access the management page ..................................................................................... 10

Device Modes ............................................................................... 10

IP Filtering .................................................................................................................... 25

Port Filtering ................................................................................................................ 26

MAC Filtering ............................................................................................................... 26

Port Forwarding ........................................................................................................... 26

Open a device on your network to the Internet .......................................................... 27

DMZ ......................................................................................................................... 27

Configure your log ....................................................................................................... 27

View your log ............................................................................................................... 28

Ping Watchdog ............................................................................................................ 28

Remote Management .................................................................................................. 28

FAT AP .......................................................................................... 11

AP Mode ...................................................................................................................... 12

Wireless Client Mode................................................................................................... 14

Bridge Mode ................................................................................................................ 15

AP Repeater Mode....................................................................................................... 17

Router Mode................................................................................. 18

Wireless Networking and Security ................................................. 19

How to choose the type of security for your wireless network .................................. 19

Secure your wireless network ..................................................................................... 20

Wireless access control................................................................................................ 22

Advance Settings ........................................................................... 23

Upgrade Firmware ....................................................................................................... 29

Backup and restore your router configuration settings .............................................. 30

Reset to factory defaults ............................................................................................. 30

Certificate configuration settings ................................................................................ 31

Device Information ...................................................................................................... 31

Associated Information ............................................................................................... 32

Statistics....................................................................................................................... 33

ARP Table ..................................................................................................................... 33

Bridge Table ................................................................................................................. 33

DHCP Clients ................................................................................................................ 33

Thin AP ......................................................................................... 34

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Basic Setting ................................................................................................................. 34

Reset to factory defaults ............................................................................................. 49

Information .................................................................................................................. 35

Virtual AC ..................................................................................... 35

System Setting ............................................................................................................. 36

AP Management .......................................................................................................... 37

Advance Settings ........................................................................... 37

Setting time ................................................................................................................. 37

Upgrade Firmware ....................................................................................................... 38

Backup and restore your router configuration settings .............................................. 38

Reset to factory defaults ............................................................................................. 39

Change your login password ........................................................................................ 39

Configure your log ....................................................................................................... 39

View your log ............................................................................................................... 40

Ping Tool ...................................................................................................................... 41

Device Information ...................................................................................................... 41

Wireless Users ............................................................................................................. 42

DHCP Client .................................................................................................................. 42

Configure Wireless Profile ........................................................................................... 42

Secure your wireless network ..................................................................................... 43

Wireless access control................................................................................................ 45

Virtual AC + Thin AP ...................................................................... 46

AP Management .......................................................................................................... 46

Change your login password ....................................................................................... 49

Configure your log ....................................................................................................... 50

View your log ............................................................................................................... 51

Ping Tool ...................................................................................................................... 51

Device Information ...................................................................................................... 51

Wireless Users ............................................................................................................. 52

DHCP Client .................................................................................................................. 52

Configure Wireless Profile ........................................................................................... 53

Secure your wireless network ..................................................................................... 53

Wireless access control ............................................................................................... 55

Additional hardware installation ................................................... 56

Ground wire ................................................................................................................. 56

Pole mounting ............................................................................................................. 56

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 57

Appendix ...................................................................................... 58

System Setting ............................................................................................................. 46

Advance Settings ........................................................................... 47

Setting time ................................................................................................................. 47

Upgrade Firmware ....................................................................................................... 48

Backup and restore your router configuration settings .............................................. 48

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Product Overview

Package Contents

In addition to the access point, the package includes:

 TEW-730APO  CD-ROM (User’s Guide)  Quick Installation Guide  Poll mounting hardware  Proprietary PoE injector  Power adapter (24V, 1A)  Grounding wire

If any package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online retailer, or reseller/distributor from which the product was purchased.

Features

TRENDnet’s 9 dBi Outdoor PoE Access Point, model TEW-730APO, provides wireless N300 (2.4 GHz) building-to-building connectivity. It supports Fat AP, Thin AP, Virtual Access Control (controls compatible Thin AP devices), and Virtual AC + Thin AP modes. Fat AP mode supports a variety of installation scenarios with Access Point (AP), WDS Bridge, WDS Repeater, Client, and CPE + AP modes. The rugged IP55 rated TEW-730APO comes with a proprietary PoE injector and a pole mounting kit.

Multi-Mode Support

Supports Fat AP, Thin AP, Virtual Access Control (controls compatible Thin AP devices), and Virtual AC + Thin AP modes

Fat AP Mode

Fat AP mode supports a variety of installation scenarios with Access Point (AP), WDS Bridge, WDS Repeater, Client, and CPE + AP modes

Thin AP Mode

Thin AP mode supports management of the TEW-730APO by another device (such as another TEW-730APO set to Virtual Access Control) and Thin AP supports Access Point (AP) mode

Virtual Access Control (AC) Mode

Virtual Access Control mode manages other compatible access points set to Thin AP Wireless N300 (2.4 GHz)

Compliant with 802.11n/g/b technology (2.4 GHz spectrum) with data rates up to 300 Mbps

Directional Antenna

Built in 9 dBi directional antenna

Outdoor Rated

Durable enclosure with an IP55 outdoor weather rating

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Comes with a PoE injector (non-802.3af compliant)

Logs

Real time logs and statistics help trouble shooting

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Diagnostic LEDS

Ethernet Port

Encrypted Wireless

Support for wireless encryption of up to WPA2

Compatibility

Compatible with 2.4 GHz legacy wireless devices

Mounting Hardware

Product Hardware Features

Access Point Side View

Pole mounting hardware included

*Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical specifications. Actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials and other conditions.

 Diagnostic LEDs: Provides device status.

o Wireless Signal: Blinks green during wireless network activity.

 Green (Good), Yellow (Moderate), Red (Poor)

o LAN: Blinks green during network activity o Power: Solid green when the device has power

 Ethernet port: 1x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX port. Connect the side marked “PoE”

of PoE adapter to this port. Depending on the mode settings applied, the Ethernet port can function as the network WAN port or LAN port. Note:To access the Ethernet port, remove the bottom cap.

 Reset button: Press and hold the reset button for 15seconds to reset the unit

back the factory default settings. Note: To access the reset button, remove the

bottom cap

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Ethernet Port

Access Point Front View with Bottom Cap Removed

PoE Adapter View

 Ethernet port: 1x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX port. Connect the side marked “PoE”

of PoE adapter to this port. Depending on the mode settings applied, the Ethernet port can function as the network WAN port or LAN port

 Reset button: Press and hold the reset button for 15seconds to reset the unit

back the factory default settings.

 DC Power port: Powers up the PoE adapter.  PoE: Provides power to the access point. Connect this side to the access point

Ethernet port.

 LAN: Provides network connectivity to the access point and your network.

Connect this side to your router or network.

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Application Diagram

The access point is mounted a pole which is connected to the provided PoE adapter and then connected to your network switch or router. Wireless signals from the access point are broadcasted to each creating a Bridge/WDS connection, thereby providing network connection between both networks.

Creating a Network

What is a network? A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A

home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet access, which requires a router.

A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a printer, a modem, and a router. A large home network may also have a switch, additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs, game consoles, and Internet cameras.

 Modem – Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP (Internet Service

Provider).

 Router – Connects multiple devices to the Internet.  Switch –Connect several wired network devices to your home network. Your

router has a built-in network switch (the LAN port 1-4). If you have more wired network devices than available Ethernet ports on your router, you will need an additional switch to add more wired connections.

How to set up a home network

1. For a network that includes Internet access, you’ll need:

 Computers/devices with an Ethernet port (also called network port) or wireless

networking capabilities.

 A modem and Internet service to your home, provided by your ISP (modem

typically supplied by your ISP).

 A router to connect multiple devices to the Internet.

2. Make sure that your modem is working properly. Your modem is often provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) when you sign up for Internet service. If your modem is not working contact your ISP to verify functionality.

3. Set up your router. See “How to setup your router” below.

4. To connect additional wired computers or wired network devices to your network,

see “Connect additional wired devices to your network” on page 11.

5. To set up wireless networking on your router, see “Wireless Networking and Security”

on page 12.

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Wireless Performance Considerations

There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices.

1. Adjust your wireless devices so that the signal is traveling in a straight path, rather

than at an angle. The more material the signal has to pass through the more signal you will lose.

2. Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum. Each obstruction can reduce the

range of a wireless device. Position the wireless devices in a manner that will minimize the amount of obstructions between them.

3. Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor

environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal.

4. Antenna orientation can also have a large impact on your wireless signal. Use the

wireless adapter’s site survey tool to determine the best antenna orientation for

your wireless devices.

5. Interference from devices that produce RF (radio frequency) noise can also impact

your signal. Position your wireless devices away from anything that generates RF noise, such as microwaves, radios and baby monitors.

6. Any device operating on the 2.4GHz frequency will cause interference. Devices such

as 2.4GHz cordless phones or other wireless remotes operating on the 2.4GHz frequency can potentially drop the wireless signal. Although the phone may not be

in use, the base can still transmit wireless signal. Move the phone’s base station as

far away as possible from your wireless devices.

Getting Started

For a typical wireless setup at home or office when using the access point in AP mode, please do the following:

Hardware Installation

1. Remove the bottom cap.

2. Plug a Network cable to the Ethernet port.

If you are still experiencing low or no signal consider repositioning the wireless devices or installing additional access points. The use of higher gain antennas may also provide the necessary coverage depending on the environment.

3. Slide the bottom cover back to the unit.

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4. Plug an Ethernet cable to the access point and plug the other end of the cable to the side of the PoE adapter marked PoE.

5. Take another Ethernet cable and plug it on the side of the PoE adapter marked LAN, plug the other end of the cable to your network.

6. Verify that the following LED indicators on the access point: Power (Solid Green), LAN (Solid/Blinking Green) and WLAN (Blinking Green).

7. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera) and go to http://192.168.10.100. The access point will prompt you for a password.

8. Enter the default user name and password and then click Login.

Default System Password: admin

9. Click the System button on the left side and then System Settings.

10. Select Fat AP in the Mode drop down menu and select the proper Country/Region.

11. Click Apply button to save your setting.

12. Once the configuration is saved. Click the Wireless button on the left side and then Basic Settings.

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Steps to improve wireless connectivity

There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. Follow these tips to help improve your wireless connectivity:

1. Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum. Each obstruction can reduce the

range of a wireless device. Position the wireless devices in a manner that will minimize the amount of obstructions between them.

a. For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of your home, and

13. Select AP in the Operation Mode pull down menu.

14. Enter your desired network name (SSID) of your wireless network in the Wireless Network Name and click Apply to save settings.

Connect wireless devices to your access point

A variety of wireless network devices can connect to your wireless network such as:

 Wireless Laptop computers  Network media players  Wireless IP cameras  Smart Phones  Gaming Consoles  Internet enabled TVs

Each device may have its own software utility for searching and connecting to available wireless networks, therefore, you must refer to the User’s Manual/Guide of your

wireless client device to determine how to search and connect to this router’s wireless

network.

See the “Appendix” on page 53 for general information on connecting to a wireless

network.

near the ceiling, if possible.

b. Avoid placing the router on or near metal objects (such as file cabinets and metal

furniture), reflective surfaces (such as glass or mirrors), and masonry walls.

c. Any obstruction can weaken the wireless signal (even non-metallic objects), so the

fewer obstructions between the router and the wireless device, the better.

d. Place the router in a location away from other electronics, motors, and fluorescent

lighting.

e. Many environmental variables can affect the router’s performance, so if your

wireless signal is weak, place the router in several locations and test the signal strength to determine the ideal position.

2. Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor

environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal.

3. Antenna orientation can also have a large impact on your wireless signal. Use the

wireless adapter’s site survey tool to determine the best antenna orientation for your wireless devices.

4. Interference from devices that produce RF (radio frequency) noise can also impact

your signal. Position your wireless devices away from anything that generates RF noise, such as microwaves, radios and baby monitors.

If possible, upgrade wireless network interfaces (such as wireless cards in computers) from older wireless standards to 802.11n. If a wirelessly networked device uses an older standard, the performance of the entire wireless network may be slower. If you are still experiencing low or no signal consider repositioning the wireless devices or installing additional access points.

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Configuration

Access the management page

Note: The access point’s default management page http://192.168.10.100 is accessed through the use of your Internet web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera) and will be referenced frequently in this User’s Guide.

1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera) and

go to http://192.168.10.100. The access point will prompt you for a password.

2. Enter the default user name and password and then click Login.

Default Username and Password: admin

Device Modes

The TEW-730APO access point supports different types of system modes and sub modes within the selected device mode. Please verify carefully on which mode you would like the device to operate in to proper installation.

 FAT AP: In this mode the devices operates as your typical standalone access point.

Below list the supported wireless modes when FAT AP is selected as the device system mode.

o AP Mode: Creates a wireless network to your existing network. Device Ethernet

port serves as a LAN (Local Area Network) port of the device

o Wireless Client: Connects to any existing wireless network (similar to a wireless

adapter). Device Ethernet port serves as a LAN (Local Area Network) port of the device

o Bridge: Creates a wireless bridge connection with another access point.

Ethernet port serves as a LAN (Local Area Network) port of the device

o AP Repeater: Is similar to WDS repeater mode and repeats and existing WDS

connection. Device Ethernet port serves as a LAN (Local Area Network) port of the device

 Thin AP: In this mode the device operates only in access point mode. However a

thin access point must be controller with a controller system. Please see Virtual AC mode.

 Virtual AC: Virtual Access Controller, in this mode the device operates only as the

controller system for Thin AP mode devices connected in the same network.

 Virtual AC + Thin AP: In this mode the device simultaneously operates in Thin AP

mode and the controller system for Thin AP mode devices connected in the same network and a Thin AP client.

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FAT AP

Below describes the configuration settings when the TEW-730APO System Mode is set to FAT AP mode. The features and configuration settings in FAT AP is similar to most wireless access points in the market. It creates a wireless network in your environment, the device also be configured as a bridge, repeater or wireless client in FAT AP mode.

Configuration

1. Log into the management page (see “Access the management page” on page 9).

2. Your access point will prompt you for a user name and password.

3. Enter the default user name and password and then click Login.

Default User Name: admin Default Password: admin

4. Click the System button on the left side and then System Settings.

5. Select Fat AP in the Device Mode drop down menu and Select your Country/Region.

6. Click Apply button to save your setting.

7. Click the Wireless button on the left side and then Basic Settings.

8. Select the mode you would like to apply Operation Mode pull down menu.

 AP: Creates a wireless network to your existing network. Device Ethernet port

serves as a LAN (Local Area Network) port of the device

 Wireless Client: Connects to any existing wireless network (similar to a wireless

adapter). Device Ethernet port serves as a LAN (Local Area Network) port of the device

 Bridge: Creates a wireless bridge connection with another access point. Ethernet

port serves as a LAN (Local Area Network) port of the device

 AP Repeater: Repeats the wireless signal of an existing wireless network. Device

Ethernet port serves as a LAN (Local Area Network) port of the device

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AP Mode

This section outlines available management options when the device System Setting is set to Bridge and the wireless Operation Mode is set to AP. Click Apply to save any changes.

 Disable Wireless LAN Interface:

o Check/Off: turns off wireless networking on your router.

o Unchecked/On: turns on the wireless networking on your router (by default

it is enabled).

Note: It is recommended to leave the wireless setting to On unless you do not plan on connecting any wireless computers or devices to your network.

 Operation Mode: Select the mode you want the access point to operate in.

o AP: refer to page11 for additional information. o Wireless Client: refer to page13 for additional information o Bridge: refer to page 16 for additional information o AP Repeater: refer to page18 for additional information to operate the

device as an access point.

 Wireless Network Name (SSID): This acronym stands for Service Set Identifier

and is the name of your wireless network. It differentiates your wireless network from others around you. By default, the access point broadcast TRENDnet730 as the wireless network name. If you choose to change the SSID, change it to a name that you can easily remember. You can click more to configure additional SSID.

 Broadcast SSID:

o Enable: Access point will broadcast your wireless network name (SSID),

making it easier for wireless clients to find the wireless network.

o Disable: Access point will not broadcast the wireless network name (SSID)

and wireless clients will have to manually enter the wireless network to connect.

 802.11 Mode: If all of the wireless devices you want to connect with this Access

Point can connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the appropriate mode. If you have some devices that use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate mode.

o 802.11b/g mixed mode (2.4GHz) - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz

frequency range and will allow both wireless b and wireless g client to connect and access point, at 54Mbps for wireless g and share access at the same time. Although the wireless b/g operates in the 2.4GHz frequency, it will allow the use of other 2.4GHz client devices (Wireless n/g @ 54Mbps) to connect and access at the same time.

o 802.11b/g/n mixed mode (2.4GHz) - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz

frequency range and will only allow the use of wireless g client devices to connect and access point, 54Mbps for wireless g and up to 300Mbps* for wireless n and share access at the same time. Although the wireless b/g/n operates in the same 2.4GHz frequency, it will allow the use of other 2.4GHz client devices (Wireless b/g/n) to connect and access at the same time.

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 HT protect: Enable HT (High Throughput) protect to ensure HT transmission with

MAC mechanism. Under 802.11n mode, wireless client can be divided into HT STA and Non-HT STA, among which the one with HT protect enabled gets higher throughput.

 Channel Mode: Four levels are available: 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz and 40MHz. The

last one can enhance data throughput, but it takes more bandwidth, thus it might cause potential interference.

 Channel: To manually set the channel on which the router will broadcast,

uncheck Auto Channel, then click the drop-down list and select the desired Channel for wireless communication. The goal is to select the Channel that is least used by neighboring wireless networks.

 Extension channel: When 20/40 channel bandwidth has been chosen, you should

select extension channel to get higher throughput.

 Data Rate: Usually “Auto” is preferred. Under this rate, the IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Wireless CPE will automatically select the highest available rate to transmit. In some cases, however, like where there is no great demand for speed, you can have a relatively-low transmit rate for compromise of a long distance.

 Maximum Output power: Specify the signal transmission power. The higher the

output power is, the wider the signal can cover, but the power consumption will be greater accordingly.

Wireless Profile

This section outlines available management options under the Profile Settings of the Wireless button. This access point supports multiple SSID, you can set an additional of 16 SSSID for your wireless network.

The following section outlines options to configure the basic settings of the multiple SSID.

 Select Always Enabled option and click the Profile Name you would like to

configure.

 Profile Name: Enter the profile name of the network name you are configuring.  Wireless Network Name (SSID): This acronym stands for Service Set Identifier

and is the name of your wireless network. It differentiates your wireless network from others around you.

 Broadcast Network Name (SSID):

o Enabled allows wireless devices to search and discover your wireless network

name (also called SSID) broadcasted by your router.

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o Disabled turns off the ability for wireless devices to find your network. It is

still possible for wireless devices to be configured to connect to your wireless network.

 Wireless Separation:

o Enabled separates all wireless clients connected to this SSID, clients cannot

communicate with each other.

o Disabled allows all wireless clients connect to this SSID to communicate with

each other

 WMM: Wi-Fi Multimedia is a Quality of Service (QoS) feature which prioritizes

audio and video data packets. This feature requires the wireless device to also support WMM. Click Enabled (recommended) or Disabled to turn this feature on or off on your router.

 Max. Station Num.: Select this option to limit the amount of clients who can

connect to this SSID.

o Enter the amount of clients you would like to limit.

Wireless Client Mode

This section outlines available management options when the device System Setting is set to Bridge and the wireless Operation Mode is set to Wireless Client. Click Apply to save any changes.

 Disable Wireless LAN Interface:

o Check/Off: turns off wireless networking on your router. o Unchecked/On: turns on the wireless networking on your router (by default

it is enabled).

Note: It is recommended to leave the wireless setting to On unless you do not plan on connecting any wireless computers or devices to your network.

 Operation Mode: Select the mode you want the access point to operate in.

o AP: refer to page11 for additional information. o Wireless Client: refer to page13 for additional information o Bridge: refer to page 16 for additional information o AP Repeater: refer to page18 for additional information to operate the

device as an access point.

 Site Survey: Click to scan and select available wireless networks.  Wireless Network Name (SSID): This acronym stands for Service Set Identifier

and is the name of your wireless network. You can manually enter the wireless

network you want to connect to or click “Site Survey” option to scan for available

wireless networks around you. Ple

 Lock AP MAC: Enter the MAC address of the access point you are connected.  802.11 Mode: If all of the wireless devices you want to connect with this Access

Point can connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the appropriate mode. If you have some devices that use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate mode.

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o 802.11b/g mixed mode (2.4GHz) - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz

frequency range and will allow both wireless b and wireless g client to connect and access point, at 54Mbps for wireless g and share access at the same time. Although the wireless b/g operates in the 2.4GHz frequency, it will allow the use of other 2.4GHz client devices (Wireless n/g @ 54Mbps) to connect and access at the same time.

o 802.11b/g/n mixed mode (2.4GHz) - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz

frequency range and will only allow the use of wireless g client devices to connect and access point, 54Mbps for wireless g and up to 300Mbps* for wireless n and share access at the same time. Although the wireless b/g/n operates in the same 2.4GHz frequency, it will allow the use of other 2.4GHz client devices (Wireless b/g/n) to connect and access at the same time.

 802.11 Mode: Four levels are available: 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz and 40MHz. The

last one can enhance data throughput, but it takes more bandwidth, thus it might cause potential interference.

 Data Rate: Usually “Auto” is preferred. Under this rate, the IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Wireless CPE will automatically select the highest available rate to transmit. In some cases, however, like where there is no great demand for speed, you can have a relatively-low transmit rate for compromise of a long distance.

 Output power: Specify the signal transmission power. The higher the output

power is, the wider the signal can cover, but the power consumption will be greater accordingly.

 Enable MAC Clone: Available only under wireless client mode, it hides the MAC

address of the AP while displays the one of associated wireless client or the MAC address designated manually.

Site Survey

The following section outlines how to utilize the site survey option in Wireless Client mode.

1. Log into the management page (see “Access the management page” on page 27).

2. Click on Wireless button and click on Basic Settings.

3. Select Wireless Client in the Operation Mode pull down menu and click Apply.

4. Click Site Survey button.

5. The access point will automatically scan for available access points.

6. Select the access point or wireless network you want to connect.

7. Click either Select AP , Select SSID or Scan option.

 Select AP: Configures the access point based on the selected AP’s SSID and MAC

address

 Select SSID: Configures the access point based on the selected AP’s SSID only  Scan: Scans for available wireless networks.

8. Click Apply when you have selected the wireless network you want to connect with.

9. If your wireless network is configured with wireless security, click Profile Settings

 Security Settings: Select and configure the wireless security of your wireless

network. Click Apply to save settings. Please refer to Wireless Encryption Type section on page30.

Bridge Mode

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Bridge or Wireless Distribution System (WDS) or Bridge uses the WDS protocol that is not defined as the standard thus compatibility issues between equipment from different vendors may arise. Moreover, Tree or Star shape network topology should be used in all WDS use-cases (i.e. if AP2 and AP3 are specified as the WDS peers of AP1, AP2 should not be specified as the WDS peer of AP3 and AP3 should not be specified as the WDS peer of AP2 in any case). Mesh and Ring network topologies are not supported by WDS and should be avoided in all the use cases. This section outlines available management options when the device System Setting is set to Bridge and the wireless Operation Mode is set to Bridge. Click Apply to save any changes.

 Disable Wireless LAN Interface:

o Check/Off: turns off wireless networking on your router. o Unchecked/On: turns on the wireless networking on your router (by default

it is enabled).

Note: It is recommended to leave the wireless setting to On unless you do not plan on connecting any wireless computers or devices to your network.

 Operation Mode: Select the mode you want the access point to operate in.

o AP: refer to page11 for additional information. o Wireless Client: refer to page13 for additional information o Bridge: refer to page 16 for additional information o AP Repeater: refer to page18 for additional information to operate the

device as an access point.

 802.11 Mode: If all of the wireless devices you want to connect with this Access

Point can connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the appropriate mode. If you have some devices that use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate mode.

o 802.11b/g mixed mode (2.4GHz) - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz

frequency range and will allow both wireless b and wireless g client to connect and access point, at 54Mbps for wireless g and share access at the same time. Although the wireless b/g operates in the 2.4GHz frequency, it will allow the use of other 2.4GHz client devices (Wireless n/g @ 54Mbps) to connect and access at the same time.

o 802.11b/g/n mixed mode (2.4GHz) - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz

frequency range and will only allow the use of wireless g client devices to connect and access point, 54Mbps for wireless g and up to 300Mbps* for

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wireless n and share access at the same time. Although the wireless b/g/n operates in the same 2.4GHz frequency, it will allow the use of other 2.4GHz client devices (Wireless b/g/n) to connect and access at the same time.

 Frequency (Channel): To manually set the channel on which the router will

broadcast, uncheck Auto Channel, then click the drop-down list and select the desired Channel for wireless communication. The goal is to select the Channel that is least used by neighboring wireless networks.

 Extension channel: When 20/40 channel bandwidth has been chosen, you should

select extension channel to get higher throughput.

 Channel Mode: Four levels are available: 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz and 40MHz. The

last one can enhance data throughput, but it takes more bandwidth, thus it might cause potential interference.

 Data Rate: Usually “Auto” is preferred. Under this rate, the IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Wireless CPE will automatically select the highest available rate to transmit. In some cases, however, like where there is no great demand for speed, you can have a relatively-low transmit rate for compromise of a long distance.

 Maximum Output power: Specify the signal transmission power. The higher the

output power is, the wider the signal can cover, but the power consumption will be greater accordingly.

Wireless >WDS Setting

This section outlines the available management options under the WDS Settings of the Wireless button. WDS Settings is available only under Bridge and AP Repeater Mode.

Note: You must enter the MAC address of every access point in the WDS network. Each wireless setting (SSID, channel, wireless encryption) must match on each access point in the WDS network.

AP Repeater Mode

AP Repeater mode allows the access point to repeat a wireless signal of an existing wireless network. This section outlines available management options when the device System Setting is set to Bridge and the wireless Operation Mode is set to AP Repeater. Click Apply to save any changes. Note: The access point’s wireless settings must be configured with the exact wireless settings as the repeating signal (Network name, channel, wireless security, etc.)

 WDS Separation: Enable separates all configured WDS AP to communicate with

each other.

 Remote AP: Enter the MAC address of the access point you want to WDS with.

 Disable Wireless LAN Interface:

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o Check/Off: turns off wireless networking on your router. o Unchecked/On: turns on the wireless networking on your router (by default

it is enabled).

Note: It is recommended to leave the wireless setting to On unless you do not plan on connecting any wireless computers or devices to your network.

 Operation Mode: Select the mode you want the access point to operate in.

o AP: refer to page11 for additional information. o Wireless Client: refer to page13 for additional information o Bridge: refer to page 16 for additional information o AP Repeater: refer to page18 for additional information to operate the

device as an access point.

 Wireless Network Name (SSID): This acronym stands for Service Set Identifier

and is the name of your wireless network. You can manually enter the wireless network you want to repeat.

 Broadcast SSID:

o Enable: Access point will broadcast the your wireless network name (SSID),