ViewSonic VS10407 User Manual

ViewSonic

®

- User Guide

WAPBR-100

802.11g 3-in-1 Access Point

08/30/04 A

Table of Contents

Product Registration.......................................................................... 1

Regulatory Information ...................................................................... 2

Chapter 1: Getting Started.......................................................... 4

Overview ........................................................................................... 4

Package Contents............................................................................. 6

Safety Notice..................................................................................... 7

Chapter 2: Installation .................................................................. 8

Front of Access point......................................................................... 8

Back of Access point ......................................................................... 8

Chapter 3: Setting up the Access Point................................ 9

Step 1. Connect the Access point. .................................................... 10

Step 2. Configure your PC ............................................................... 11

For Windows

®

2000 or XP ...................................................... 11

For Windows

®

98 or Me .......................................................... 14

Chapter 4: Web Management Settings.................................. 16

Start Up & Login................................................................................ 16

4.1. Primary Setup................................................................... 17

4.2. System .............................................................................22

4.3. Operating Mode................................................................ 23

4.4. Status ............................................................................... 24

4.5. Traffic Log......................................................................... 25

4.6. Access Control ................................................................. 26

4.7. Advanced Wireless........................................................... 27

4.8. SNMP INFO ..................................................................... 29

4.9. Firmware Upgrade............................................................ 30

Appendix............................................................................................ 32

Specifications ....................................................................................33

Wireless Security & Glossary............................................................ 34

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 46

Customer Support ............................................................................. 48

Limited Warranty ............................................................................... 49

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ViewSonic 802.11g 3-in-1 Access Point

WAPBR-100

VS10408

A-CD-WAPBR-100-1-UG

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance

20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna

or transmitter.

ViewSonic declares that Wireless 802.11g Access Point ( FCC ID: GSS-VS10407 ) is

limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.

Regulatory Information

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Canada (I ndustry Canada)

The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors

and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is

installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Health Canada’s address is: 775 Brook field Road, Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 1C1; Tel: (613)

954-6699 / Fax: [phone]; e-mail: [e-mail]

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

This chapter provides an Overview of the ViewSonic WAPBR-100 Wireless

3-in-1 Access point, Package Contents, and Safety Notice.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing the ViewSonic 802.11g 3-in-1 Access

point!

The WAPBR-100 is capable of operating in one of 4 different modes to meet

your wireless networking needs. The WAPBR-100 can operate as an

Access Point mode; Bridging mode; Repeater mode; Wireless Client mode.

Finally, networking made easy

Networking your home or small business is easy with ViewSonic's WAPBR-

100 3-in-1 Access point. The WAPBR-100 functions as the CENTRAL

Access point IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE NETWORK, allowing you to

share your broadband, files and printers with any PC in your office or home.

The WAPBR-100 boasts a stylish, compact design that offers high

performance wireless 802.11g, 802.11b and wired Ethernet connectivity.

The WAPBR-100 3-in-1 Access Point is the cost-effective and security-

conscious networking solution for your home or office.

Freedom of a wireless network

• Create a wireless network for your home or office

Create a local area network (LAN) with the WAPBR-100 AP and share a

single high-speed broadband connection, files, printers and other

peripherals among all your computers.

• Robust security keeps your data secure

Wireless security includes 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalency Privacy

(WEP), 256-bit Wi-Fi Protected Access? (WPA) and Medium Access

Controller (MAC) address filtering.

• Supports 125 High Speed Mode™ *

Transfer data at up to 10 times the speed of standard 802.11b

wireless networks. Share your files, videos, music and pictures

almost instantly with the 125* high speed mode within your

network.

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The WAPBR-100 3 in 1 Access Point performs at 125 High Speed

Mode only with wireless adapters that support this protocol, such as the

ViewSonic WPCC100 Wireless PC Card. If your wireless adapter does

not support this protocol, however, the WAPBR-100 3-in-1 Access

Point will still work at standard 802.11g speed.

When operating at highest speeds, the WAPBR-100 3-in-1 Access

Point achieves a throughput of up to 34 Mbps, which is the equivalent

throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a

signaling rate of 125 Mbps. This mode requires the same technology

from the client devices such as the ViewSonic WPCC100 PC Card

Adapter.

• Easy set up

User-friendly set up wizard on the Network Companion CD makes

installation a snap. Using the AP with a ViewSonic Wireless Network

Adapters enables you to connect notebooks and/or desktop PCs to your

high-speed network in your home or office. Enjoy the flexibility and

freedom of a wireless network in your home or small business with a

ViewSonic 802.11g 3-in-1 Access Point.

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Package Contents

Check to make sure all of the items shown below are included in the

package.

• ViewSonic 802.11g WAPBR-100 3-in-1 Access Point

• Quick Start Guide

• Network Companion CD

• Power Adapter-DC 12V, 500mA

• Cradle

• Ethernet Cable

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one

included with the WAPBR-100 will cause damage and void the warranty for

this product.

For information on optional accessories and products, go to

www.viewsonic.com.

WAPBR-100

3-in-1 Access Point

Network

Companion CD

AC Power Adapter

Ethernet Cable

Quick Start Guide

Cradle

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Safety Notice

To ensure safe operation, following these simply rules:

• Place device in a safe, secure location.

• Read the user guide thoroughly before installing the device.

• The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified

personnel. Do not try to open or repair the device yourself as this voids

the warranty.

• Do not place the device in a damp, wet, or humid location like a

bathroom.

• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources. The

housing and electronic components may be damaged by direct sunlight

or heat sources.

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Chapter 2: Installation

This chapter describes the parts of the Access Point on the Front and Back

panels.

Front of Access point

Back of Access point

Power LED

On - Blue

WLAN LED

Blink green light indicates

wireless activity

Link/Act LED

Blinking LED indicates

an active connection to

Ethernet port

Antenna

DC-in power jack to AC

power wall outlet or power

strip with purge suppress

Reset button

Reset the router back to

factory default settings

Ethernet port

You can insert a RJ45

cable in this port in

order to connect the

WAPBR-100 to a PC

or switch on the local

network

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Chapter 3: Setting up the Access

Point

This guide shows how to set up the ViewSonic 3-in-1 Access Point to work

with multiple devices in three steps:

1. Connect the Access Point.

2. Configure your PC.

3. Configure the Access Point. A typical setup may look like the following:

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Step 1. Connect the Access point.

1. Make sure you have all the setup information from your Internet Service

Provider (ISP).

2. Make sure that all network hardware is turned off, including the Router,

computer(s), and cable or DSL modem.

3. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Access Point.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a Switch or Router. The

Access Point will then be connected to your 10/100 Network.

4. Connect the AC power adapter from the power jack on the back of the

Access Point to an AC wall outlet as shown or to a power strip with surge

protection. The power LED on the front of the AP turns blue when there

is power.

Power Jack

Back of AP

AC Power Adapter

AC Wall Outlet

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Step 2. Configure your PC

Make sure that your computer is set to Static IP as follows:

For Windows

®

2000 or XP

1. Click the Windows

®

Start button > Control Panel > Network and

Internet Connections > Local Area Connection. The Local Area

Connection Status screen appears as shown on the right.

2. From the General tab (usually appears selected by default), click

Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties screen appears in

the next step.

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3. Check the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) if it isn't already

checked by default. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) if it isn't

already highlighted automatically. Click Properties. The Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen appears as shown in the next

step.

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4. Select Use the follow IP address and set IP address as 192.168.1.X

Subnet mask:255.255.255.0 Click OK > OK > Close to complete the PC

configuration.

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For Windows

®

98 or Me

1. Click the Windows

®

Start button > Select Settings > Click Control

Panel > double-click on Network. The Network screen appears as

shown on the right.

2. Select the Configuration tab if it is not already selected by default. In the

list of installed network components, click the TCP/IP line for the

applicable Ethernet adapter. Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties

screen appears as shown in the next step.