X-Micro Tech WL-1502 User Manual
IEEE 802.11b
WLAN 11b Broadband Router
User Manual
IEEE 802.11b
X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router
User’s Manual
Version 1.2
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Terminology
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AP Access Point
CCK
Complementary Code Keying
CSMA/CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access/ Collision Avoidance
CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access/ Collision Detection
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FTP File Transfer Protocol
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
IP Internet Protocol
ISM Industrial, Scientific and Medical
LAN Local Area Network
MAC Media Access Control
NAT Network Address Translation
NT Network Termination
PSD Power Spectral Density
RF Radio Frequency
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
SSID Service Set Identification
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
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Table of Contents
TERMINOLOGY..........................................................................................................................IV
1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................... 1
1.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................. 1
1.3 PRODUCT FEATURES ........................................................................................................... 2
1.4 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................ 2
1.5 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 3
2 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 5
2.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................................... 5
3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... 6
3.1 PREP ARE YOUR PC TO CONFIGURE THE X-MICRO WLAN 11B BROADBAND ROUTER ........ 6
3.2 CONNECT TO THE X-MICRO WLAN 11B BROADBAND ROUTER ......................................... 8
3.3 MANAGEMENT AND CONFIGURATION ON THE X-MICRO WLAN 11B BROADBAND ROUTER8
3.3.1 STATUS............................................................................................................................ 8
3.3.2 WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS .......................................................................................... 10
3.3.3 WIRELESS ADVANCED SETTINGS .................................................................................. 12
3.3.4 WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP.......................................................................................... 13
3.3.5 WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL........................................................................................14
3.3.6 LAN INTERFACE SETUP................................................................................................ 16
3.3.7 WAN INTERFACE SETUP ............................................................................................... 17
3.3.8 FIREWALL - PORT FILTERING......................................................................................... 20
3.3.9 FIREWALL - IP FILTERING.............................................................................................. 21
3.3.10 FIREWALL - MAC FILTERING ........................................................................................ 22
3.3.11 FIREWALL - PORT FORWARDING.................................................................................... 23
3.3.12 FIREWALL - DMZ..........................................................................................................25
3.3.13 STATISTICS .................................................................................................................... 26
3.3.14 UPGRADE FIRMWARE .................................................................................................... 27
3.3.15 SAVE/ RELOAD SETTINGS.............................................................................................. 27
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3.3.16 PASSWORD SETUP......................................................................................................... 28
4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ).................................................................... 30
4.1 WHAT AND HOW TO FIND MY PC’S IP AND MAC ADDRESS?.............................................. 30
4.2 WHAT IS WIRELESS LAN? ................................................................................................ 30
4.3 WHAT ARE ISM BANDS? ................................................................................................... 30
4.4 HOW DOES WIRELESS NETWORKING WORK?...................................................................... 30
4.5 WHAT IS BSSID?.............................................................................................................. 31
4.6 WHAT IS ESSID? .............................................................................................................. 31
4.7 WHAT ARE POTENTIAL FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSES INTERFERENCE?................................ 32
4.8 WHA T ARE THE OPEN SYSTEM AND SHARED KEY AUTHENTICATIONS? ............................. 32
4.9 WHAT IS WEP?................................................................................................................. 32
4.10 WHAT IS FRAGMENT THRESHOLD?.................................................................................... 32
4.11 WHAT IS RTS (REQUEST TO SEND) THRESHOLD?............................................................. 33
4.12 WHAT IS BEACON INTERVAL?............................................................................................ 33
4.13 WHAT IS PREAMBLE TYPE?............................................................................................... 34
4.14 WHAT IS SSID BROADCAST? ............................................................................................ 34
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1 Introduction
The X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router is an affordable IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN
broadband router solution, setting SOHO and enterprise standard for high performance, secure,
manageable and reliable WLAN.
This document describes the steps required for the initial IP address assign and other WLAN
router configuration. The description includes the implementation of the above steps.
Notice: It will take about 25 seconds to complete the boot up sequence after powered on
the X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router; all LEDs are blank while booting
except the Power LED, and after that the WLAN Activity LED will be flashing
to show the WLAN interface is enabled and working now.
1.1 Package contents
The package of the X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router includes the following items,
9 The X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router
9 The AC to DC 9V Power Adapter
9 User’s manual CD-ROM
1.2 Product Specifications
Product Name X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router
Standard 801.11b(Wireless), 802.3(10BaseT), 802.3u(100BaseT)
Data Transfer Rate 11Mbps(Wireless), 100Mbps(Ethernet)
Modulation Method DBPSK/ DQPSK/ CCK
Frequency Band 2.4GHz – 2.497GJz ISM Band, DSSS
RF Output Power < 17 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity 11Mbps better than 8% PER @ -88 dBm
Operation Range 30 to 300 meters (depend on surrounding)
Antenna External Antenna
LED Power, Active (WLAN), Act/Link (Ethernet)
Security 64 bit/ 128 bit WEP, port filtering, IP filtering, MAC
filtering, port forwarding and DMZ hosting
LAN interface One 10/100BaseT with RJ45 connector (WAN)
Four 10/100BaseT with RJ45 connectors (LAN)
Power Consumption DC 9V Power Adapter
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Dimension 160 x 110 x 35 mm
Operating Temperature 0 – 50oC ambient temperature
Storage Temperature -20 - 70oC ambient temperature
Humidity 5 to 90 % maximum (non-condensing)
1.3 Product Features
¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11b standard for 2.4GHz Wireless LAN.
¾ Supports 11Mbps data transfer rate with automatic fallback to 5.5M, 2M and
1Mbps.
¾ Supports bridging, routing functions between wireless and wired Ethernet
interfaces.
¾ Supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption/decryption function to protect the
wireless data transmission.
¾ Supports IEEE 802.3x full duplex flow control on 10/100M Ethernet interface.
¾ Supports DHCP server to provide clients auto IP addresses assignment.
¾ Supports DHCP client for Ethernet WAN interface auto IP address assignment.
¾ Supports static and dynamic IP routing.
¾ Supports PPPoE on Ethernet WAN interface.
¾ Supports clone MAC address function.
¾ Supports firewall security with port filtering, IP filtering, MAC filtering, port
forwarding, trigger port and DMZ hosting functions.
¾ Supports WEB based management and configuration.
1.4 Front Panel Description
Figure 1 – X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router Front Panel
LED Indicator State Description
1. Power LED
Off The WLAN 11b Broadband Router is powered off.
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On The WLAN 11b Broadband Router is powered on.
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2. WLAN Activity LED Flashing Data is transmitting or receiving on the antenna.
Off No data is transmitting or receiving on the antenna.
3. WAN ACT LED Flashing Data is transmitting or receiving on the WAN interface.
Off No data is transmitting or receiving on the WAN
interface.
4. WAN 10/100M LED On Connection speed is 100Mbps on WAN interface.
Off Connection speed is 10Mbps on WAN interface.
5. LAN ACT LED Flashing Data is transmitting or receiving on the LAN interface.
Off No data is transmitting or receiving on the LAN
interface.
6. LAN 10/100M LED On Connection speed is 100Mbps on LAN interface.
Off Connection speed is 10Mbps on LAN interface.
1.5 Rear Panel Description
Figure 2 – X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router Rear Panel
Interfaces Description
Antenna
WAN LAN Powe
1. WAN The RJ-45 socket allows WAN connection through a Category 5 cable.
Support auto-sensing on 10/100M speed and half/ full duplex; comply with
IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u respectively .
2. LAN The RJ-45 sockets allow LAN connection through Category 5 cables.
Support auto-sensing on 10/100M speed and half/ full duplex; comply with
IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u respectively .
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3. Power The power jack allows an external DC +9 V power supply connection.
The external AC to DC adaptor provide adaptive power requirement to the
X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router.
4. Antenna The Wireless LAN Antenna.
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2 Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation
Step One: Place the X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router to the best optimum
transmission location.
The best transmission location for your X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router is
usually at the geographic center of your wireless network, with line of sign to all of
your mobile stations.
Step Two: Connect the X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router to your wired network.
Connect the Ethernet WAN interface of X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router by
category 5 Ethernet cable to your switch/ hub/ xDSL modem or cable modem. A
straight-through Ethernet cable with appropriate cable length is needed.
Step Three: Supply DC power to the X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router.
Use only the AC/DC power adapter supplied with the X-Micro WLAN 11b
Broadband Router; it may occur damage by using a different type of power adapter.
The hardware installation finished.
2.2 Software Installation
¾ There are no software drivers, patches or utilities installation needed, but only the
configuration setting. Please refer to chapter 3 for software configuration.
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3 Software configuration
There are web based management and configuration functions allowing you to have the jobs
done easily.
The X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router is delivered with the following factory default
parameters on the Ethernet LAN interfaces.
Default IP Address:
Default IP subnet mask:
WEB login User Name:
WEB login Password:
192.168.1.254
255.255.255.0
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3.1 Prepare your PC to configure the X-Micro WLAN 11b Broadband Router
For OS of Microsoft Windows 95/ 98/ Me:
Start
1. Click the
Panel
window will appear.
Note: Windows Me users may not see the Network control panel. If so, select View
all Control Panel options on the left side of the window
2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on
window will appear.
3. Check the installed list of
Add
button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.
4. Select
5. Select
Protocol
TCP/IP
button and select
Network Components
in the
in
Network Component Type
Micro oft
s
Settings
of
Select Network Protocol
, then click
. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the
Control Panel
Network
dialog box and click
icon. The
dialog box then click OK
. The
Control
Network
Add
button.
button to install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft Windows CD to
complete the installation. Close and go back to
installation.
6. Select
7. Select
8. Click OK and reboot your PC after completes the IP parameters setting.
For OS of Microsoft Windows 2000, XP:
1. Click the
Panel
6
TCP/IP
Specify an IP address
9 IP Address: 192.168.1.1, any IP address within 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 is
good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.
9 IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
window will appear.
and click the
Start
button and select
properties
and type in values as following example.
button on the
Settings
Network
, then click
dialog box after the TCP/IP
Network
Control Panel
dialog box.
. The
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2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on
Connections
The
Local Area Connection
Local Area Connection
3. Check the installed list of
Add
button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.
4. Select
5. Select
button to install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft Windows CD to
complete the installation. Close and go back to
installation.
6. Select
7. Select
8. Click OK to completes the IP parameters setting.
Protocol
TCP/IP
TCP/IP
Specify an IP address
9 IP Address: 192.168.1.1, any IP address within 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 is
good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.
9 IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
icon. Move mouse and double-click the
window will appear. Click
window.
Network Components
in the
in
and click the
Network Component Type
Micro oft
of
s
Select Network Protocol
properties
and type in values as following example.
button on the
Network and Dial-up
Local Area Connection
Properties
. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the
dialog box and click
dialog box then click OK
Network
dialog box after the TCP/IP
Network
button in the
Add
dialog box.
icon.
button.
For OS of Microsoft Windows NT:
1. Click the
Panel
2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on
window will appear. Click
3. Check the installed list of
the
4. Select
5. Select
button to install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft Windows CD to
complete the installation. Close and go back to
installation.
6. Select
7. Select
9 IP Address: 192.168.1.1, any IP address within 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 is
Start
button and select
window will appear.
Network Protocol
Add
button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.
Protocol
TCP/IP
in the
in
Micro oft
Network Component Type
s
Settings
Protocol
of
Select Network Protocol
, then click
tab from the
window. If TCP/IP is not installed, click
Network
TCP/IP
Specify an IP address
good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.
and click the
properties
and type in values as following example.
button on the
Control Panel
Network
Network
dialog box and click
icon. The
window.
dialog box then click OK
dialog box after the TCP/IP
Network
. The
dialog box.
Control
Network
Add
button.
9 IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Click OK to completes the IP parameters setting.
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