Alfa Network AWAP803 manual

Wireless 802.11ag AP User’s Manual Version 1.1 0[...]

1 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 protecti on against harmful interferen ce in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and c[...]

Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reprodu ced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any me ans, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or ot herwise without the prior writ ing of the publisher. MAY. 2005 2[...]

Contents 1.Introduction................ ................................... ................................ .............................. .4 2.SafetyNotification..... ....................................................................................................5 3.HardwareInstallation.......... ..............................................[...]

1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Wireless 802.11ag AP. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: Wireless 802.11ag AP Quick Installation Guide User Manual CD-ROM Antenna Universal AC/DC Power Adapter RJ-45 Network Cable Note: if anything is missing[...]

2. Safety Notification Your Wireless AP should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit aw ay from water and other damaging elements. Please read the user manual tho roughly before you install the device. The device should only be repaired by authorized and qua lified personnel. z Please do not try t[...]

3. Hardware Installation Front Panel The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. Power The Power LED lights up and w ill keep while the AP is powered on. When the AP goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When th e diagnostic is co mplete[...]

Rear Panel The rear panel features 1 Ethernet port, Re set button and Power port. Refer to the following table for th e meaning of each feature. RESET Button The RESET button can restore device to factory default settings by press this button for approx. 10 se conds during device power on status. Ethernet The port connects the AP to your networked [...]

8 Ethernet Power Hardware Installation for Connecti on to Your local network 1. Power off your network devices. 2. Locate an optimum location for the AP. The best place for the AP is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your wireless devices. 3. Adjust the antennas. Normally, the highe r location of your AP w[...]

9 4. How to Configuring the Dual Band AP TURN ON POWER SUPPLY Quick power cycle would caused syst em corruption. When power on, be careful not to shut down in about 5 seconds, because data is writing to the flash. START UP & LOGIN In order to configure the Wireless 11ag AP, you must use web browser and manually input http://192. 168.1.250 into [...]

10 4.1 Setup – Network Setup MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SE TTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Ne tscape Communicator to connect the WEB management 192.168.1.250 This following screen contains all of the AP's basic setup functions. Most users will be able to c onfigure the AP and get it work ing prope[...]

4.2 Wireless – Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Enable L2 isolation: Enable this checkbox can is olate each wireless c lient which associated this AP. Wireless-A Settings If you are using a Wireless-A netwo rk, then the following settings t hat you may need to configure. Mode : This mode is controlling the Wireless-A (802.11a) networking, Enab[...]

Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or click Cancel button to cancel your changes. For additional information, click Help . 12[...]

13 4.3 Wireless – Wireless Mode There are 3 operating modes in each A,B/G band, usi ng the following setting can perform each function. Wireless-A Settings Access Point: This mode provides access for wireless stat ions to wired LANs and from wired LANs to wireless stations. This mode is not only performing AP function but also support WDS connect[...]

14 4.4 Wireless MAC Filter This function allows administrator to have access control by enter MAC address of wireless devices which transmitting within your wireless network. Wireless-A Setting Access Control List Mode: This drop-down menu can set Enable/Disable the ACL function. Default Access: Select the default policy for this ACL rule. Specific[...]

15 4.5 Wireless – Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network . There are three wireless security mode options supported by the AP: WEP (Wired E quivalent Privacy), W PA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS. Wireless Security The security options are the same and independent fo r your Wireless-A and Wire[...]

16 4.6 Wireless – Advanced Wireless Settings This section provides AP’s advanced wireless settings . These settings should be adjusted carefully. Any improper settings will affect t he AP’s wireless performance. Advanced Wireless Wireless-A Settings Authentication Type : Open System: This is default setting, those wireless client s that NOT u[...]

17 Wireless-B/G Settings Authentication Type : Open System: This is default setting, those wireless client s that NOT use a WEP key for authentication. Shared Key: This option means the wireless clients use a WEP key for authenticatio n. Shared Key is only available if the WEP option is im plemented. Transmission Rate : The data tran smission rate [...]

Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes. For additional information, click Help . 18[...]

19 4.7 Administration – Management This section allows the network’s administrator to manage specific AP f unctions for access and security. Management UserName: The login username, default value is blank(null). Password: The login password, default value is admin. Re-enter to Confirm: You can change the AP’s password from here. Enter a new A[...]

20 4.8 Administration – Reboot AP AP Reboot: Click this button to initialize this device.[...]

21 4.9 Administration – Firmware Upgrade This Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the AP’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the AP or the new firmware has a feature you want to use. Firmware Upgrade Please select a file to upgrade : In the field provided, enter the name of the ex tracted [...]

22 4.10 Administration – Factory Defaults This Factory Defaults allows you to restore the AP’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults : Click this button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. Any settings you have saved will be lost w hen the default settings are restored.[...]

23 4.11 Status – Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. Identity Device Name: The device name for user identification. Firmware Version : The current AP firmware version display here. Local Area Network Local MAC Address : This is the AP’s local physical MAC Address. Connection Type : The c[...]

24 4.12 Status – Wireless Network The Wireless Network screen on the Stat us Tab displays the informati on of your Wireless networks. Wireless Settings Wireless-A Settings MAC Address : This is the AP’s Wireless-A band MAC Address. Mode : This mode is displaying the current status of Wireless-A band network. Enabled means the A band network is [...]

25 4.13 Status – Wireless Statistics Wireless Statistics: This displays the AP and stations that are currently pa rt of the BSS.[...]

26 5. Troubleshooting – Q & A 1. I’m trying to log on the AP’s Web confi guration page, but I do not see the login screen. Answer: 1. Please make sure the IP address that you i nput on address field of IE browser is correct. 2. Make sure the physical layer connection is established. If you are using wired to connect this AP, check the rel[...]