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User GuideNP720Wireless Access Point

7 Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Access Point. Requirements Requirements: • TCP/IP network •

Appendix D - About Wireless LANs 97 Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels. To reduce interference, it is recommended that a

Wireless Access Point User Guide 98 • All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA standard. Keys are automatically generated, so no key input is

99 Appendix E Command Line Interface Overview If desired, the Command Line Interface (CLI) can be used for configuration. This creates the possibilit

Wireless Access Point User Guide 100 Figure 74: CLI Port Settings 4. Use the “Connect” command to start the connection. 5. You will be prompted for

Appendix E - Command Line Interface 101 ftp Software update via FTP get 11gonly Display 11g Only Allowed get 11goptimize Display 11g Opti

Wireless Access Point User Guide 102 get ctstype Display CTS type get domainsuffix Display Domain Name Server suffix get dtim Display Data B

Appendix E - Command Line Interface 103 get overRidetxpower Display Tx power override get operationMode Display Operation Mode get power Displ

Wireless Access Point User Guide 104 get watchdog Display Watchdog Mode get wds Display WDS Mode get wep Display Encryption Mode get wire

Appendix E - Command Line Interface 105 get ftpLogin Display FTP Login Name get ftpPassword Display FTP Password get activeCurrentPro-file Display a

Wireless Access Point User Guide 106 get wdsMacList Display WDS Mac Address List get enableWirelessCli-ent Display Wireless Client Enable/Disable ge

Wireless Access Point User Guide 8 2. Use a standard LAN cable to connect the “Ethernet” port on the Wireless Access Point to a 10/100BaseT hub on yo

Appendix E - Command Line Interface 107 set autochannelselect Set Auto Channel Selection set basic11b Set Use of Basic 11b Rates set basic11g Se

Wireless Access Point User Guide 108 set gateway Set Gateway IP Address set gbeaconrate Set 11g Beacon Rate set groupkeyupdate Set Group Key Updat

Appendix E - Command Line Interface 109 set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rat

Wireless Access Point User Guide 110 set 80211d Set 802.11d mode set http Set http Enable/Disable set HttpPort Set http port number set https

Appendix E - Command Line Interface 111 set profileVlanId Set Profile Vlan Id set APPrimaryProfile Set AP's Primary Profile set WDSPrimaryProf

Wireless Access Point User Guide 112 set isolationType Set Isolation Type set winsEnable Set WINS Server Enable/Disable set winsServerAddr Set WI

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9 Chapter 3 Access Point Setup This Chapter provides details of the Setup process for Basic Operation of your Wireless Access Point. Overview This c

Wireless Access Point User Guide 10 Figure 6: Management utility Screen Wireless Access Points The main panel displays a list of all Wireless Access

Access Point Setup 11 Setup Procedure 1. Select the desired Wireless Access Point. 2. Click the Set IP Address button. 3. If prompted, enter the u

Wireless Access Point User Guide 12 Setup using a Web Browser Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the f

Access Point Setup 13 7. From the menu, check the following screens, and configure as necessary for your envi-ronment. Details of these screens and s

Wireless Access Point User Guide 14 Access Control This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wireless stations. Cli

Access Point Setup 15 Trusted Wireless Stations To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control scre

Wireless Access Point User Guide 16 Select None De-select any Stations currently selected in the "Other Stations" list. Edit To change an ex

i TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...1 Features of

Access Point Setup 17 Data - Security Profiles Screen Profile Profile List All available profiles are listed. For each profile, the following data is

Wireless Access Point User Guide 18 VLAN Configuration Screen This screen is accessed via the Configure VLAN button on the Security Profiles screen.

Access Point Setup 19 Security Profile Screen This screen is displayed when you select a Profile on the Security Profiles screen, and click the Config

Wireless Access Point User Guide 20 • WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK - This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-P

Access Point Setup 21 Security Settings - None Figure 13: Wireless Security - None No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to

Wireless Access Point User Guide 22 • If not successful, “xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx MAC authentication failed” is en-tered in the log,, and station status i

Access Point Setup 23 UAM UAM (Universal Access Method) is intended for use in Internet cafes, Hot Spots, and other sites where the Access Point is us

Wireless Access Point User Guide 24 3. On the Access Point’s UAM screen, select External Web-based Authentication, and enter the URL for the welcome

Access Point Setup 25 External Web-based Authentication If selected, then when a user first tries to access the Internet, they will be blocked, and r

Wireless Access Point User Guide 26 Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Encryption Select the desired option, and ensure your Wireless stations have the same

ii APPENDIX D ABOUT WIRELESS LANS...96 Overview ...

Access Point Setup 27 Security Settings - WPA-PSK Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if

Wireless Access Point User Guide 28 Security Settings - WPA2-PSK This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the

Access Point Setup 29 Security Settings - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-

Wireless Access Point User Guide 30 Security Settings - WPA with Radius This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client

Access Point Setup 31 TKIP. Group Key Update This refers to the key used for broadcast transmissions. Enable this if you want the keys to be updated r

Wireless Access Point User Guide 32 Security Settings - WPA2 with Radius This version of WPA2 requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the clie

Access Point Setup 33 AES. Group Key Update This refers to the key used for broadcast transmissions. Enable this if you want the keys to be updated re

Wireless Access Point User Guide 34 Security Settings - WPA and WPA2 with Radius EITHER WPA or WPA2 require a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the

Access Point Setup 35 Group Key Update This refers to the key used for broadcast transmissions. Enable this if you want the keys to be updated regular

Wireless Access Point User Guide 36 Security Settings - 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. I

1 Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Access Point's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purc

Access Point Setup 37 Data - 802.1x Screen 802.1x Radius Server Address Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your network. Radius Por

Wireless Access Point User Guide 38 Radius MAC Authentication The current status is displayed. Click the Configure button to configure this feature i

Access Point Setup 39 System Screen Click System on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 24: System Screen Data - System Screen Ident

Wireless Access Point User Guide 40 Description If desired, you can enter a description for the Access Point. Country Domain Select the country or dom

Access Point Setup 41 Wireless Screens There are two (2) configuration screens available: • Basic Settings • Advanced Basic Settings Screen The sett

Wireless Access Point User Guide 42 AP Mode Both Bridge mode and AP mode can be used simultaneously, unless AP mode is "Client/Repeater". Se

Access Point Setup 43 PTP Bridge AP MAC Address This is not required unless the Bridge Mode is "Point-to-Point Bridge (PTP)". In this case,

Wireless Access Point User Guide 44 Advanced Settings Clicking the Advanced link on the menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 26: A

Access Point Setup 45 WMM Enable WMM Support Check this to enable WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) support in the Access Point. If WMM is also supported by your

46 Chapter 4 PC and Server Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required for each PC on the local LAN. Overview All Wireless Stati

Wireless Access Point User Guide 2 • Bridge Mode Support. The Wireless Access Point can operate in Bridge Mode, con-necting to another Access Point.

PC and Server Configuration 47 Using WPA-PSK For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access

Wireless Access Point User Guide 48 802.1x Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server) This section describes using Microsoft Internet Authentication Server as

PC and Server Configuration 49 Figure 27: Components Screen 4. Click Next. 5. Select the Enterprise root CA, and click Next. Figure 28: Certificat

Wireless Access Point User Guide 50 Figure 29: CA Screen 7. Click Next if you don't want to change the CA's configuration data. 8. Insta

PC and Server Configuration 51 Figure 31:IP Address Screen 6. Add exclusions in the address fields if required. If no exclusions are required, leave

Wireless Access Point User Guide 52 Certificate Authority Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Certification Authority. 2. Rig

PC and Server Configuration 53 Figure 35: Active Directory Screen 6. Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit. Fig

Wireless Access Point User Guide 54 Figure 37: Group Policy Screen 8. When the Certificate Request Wizard appears, click Next. 9. Select Computer,

PC and Server Configuration 55 Internet Authentication Service (Radius) Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Internet Authentica

Wireless Access Point User Guide 56 11. Click Edit Profile... and select the Authentication tab. Enable Extensible Authentication Protocol, and selec

Introduction 3 Advanced Features • Auto Configuration. The Wireless Access Point can perform self-configuration by copying the configuration data fr

PC and Server Configuration 57 Remote Access Login for Users 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools- Active Directory Users and Computers.

Wireless Access Point User Guide 58 802.1x Client Setup on Windows XP Windows XP ships with a complete 802.1x client implementation. If using Windows

PC and Server Configuration 59 Figure 44: Wireless CA Screen 5. Select User certificate request and select User Certificate, the click Next. Figu

Wireless Access Point User Guide 60 Figure 46: Identifying Information Screen 7. A message will be displayed, then the certificate will be returned

PC and Server Configuration 61 Figure 48: Root Certificate Screen 9. Certificate setup is now complete. 802.1x Authentication Setup 1. Open the pr

Wireless Access Point User Guide 62 • Your network administrator can advise you of the correct settings for each network. 802.1x networks typically u

PC and Server Configuration 63 Figure 51: Properties Screen Setup for Windows XP and 802.1x client is now complete.

Wireless Access Point User Guide 64 Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA) This is very similar to using WPA-802.1x. The only difference is that on your clie

65 Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Access Point and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wir

Wireless Access Point User Guide 66 Data - Status Screen Access Point Access Point Name The current name will be displayed. MAC Address The MAC (phys

Wireless Access Point User Guide 4 Package Contents The following items should be included: • Wireless Access Point • Power Adapter • Quick Start G

Operation and Status 67 Statistics Screen This screen is displayed when the 2.4GHz Statistics button on the Status screen is clicked. It shows details

Wireless Access Point User Guide 68 Multicast Number of Broadcast packets transmitted to or received from Wireless Stations, using Multicast transmis

Operation and Status 69 Profile Status The Profile Status screen is displayed when the Profile Status button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure

Wireless Access Point User Guide 70 Activity Log This screen is displayed when the Log button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 56: Activity Lo

Operation and Status 71 Station List This screen is displayed when the Stations button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 57 Station List Screen

72 Chapter 6 Access Point Management This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Access Point's "Management" Features. Over

Access Point Management 73 Data - Admin Login Screen Login User Name Enter the login name for the Administrator. Change Admin Password If you wish to

Wireless Access Point User Guide 74 Auto Config/Update The Auto Config/Update screen provides two (2) features: • Auto Config - The Access Point will

Access Point Management 75 Respond to Auto-configuration request by other AP If checked, this AP will respond to "Auto Configuration" reques

Wireless Access Point User Guide 76 Config File This screen allows you to Backup (download) the configuration file, and to restore (upload) a previou

Introduction 5 Rear Panel Figure 3 Rear Panel Antenna One antenna (aerial) is supplied. Best results are usually obtained with the antenna in a verti

Access Point Management 77 Defaults Revert to factory default settings To erase the current settings and restore the original factory default settings

Wireless Access Point User Guide 78 Log Settings (Syslog) If you have a Syslog Server on your LAN, this screen allows you to configure the Access Poin

Access Point Management 79 Rogue APs A "Rouge AP" is an Access Point which should not be in use, and so can be considered to be providing un

Wireless Access Point User Guide 80 SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is only useful if you have a SNMP program on your PC. To reach this

Access Point Management 81 Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Access Point can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must fir

82 Appendix A Specifications Wireless Access Point Hardware Specifications CPU AR2312 Radio-on-Chip AR2112 DRAM 8 Mbytes Flash ROM 2 Mbytes LAN po

Appendix A - Specifications 83 Operating Range 802.11b: Indoors • 30 Meters (100ft.) @ 11Mbps • 50 Meters (165ft.) @ 5.5Mbps • 70 Meters (230ft.

Wireless Access Point User Guide 84 • RTS Threshold Adjustment • Fragmentation Threshold Adjustment • Beacon Interval Adjustment • SSID assignment

Appendix A - Specifications 85 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

86 Appendix B Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Access Point and so

Appendix B - Troubleshooting 87 Problem 2: My PC can't connect to the LAN via the Wireless Access Point. Solution 2 Check the following: • The S

88 Appendix C Windows TCP/IP Overview Normally, no changes need to be made. • By default, the Wireless Access Point will act as a DHCP client, auto

Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 89 Figure 67: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select th

Wireless Access Point User Guide 90 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the

Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 91 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Se

Wireless Access Point User Guide 92 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right click

Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 93 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address autom

Wireless Access Point User Guide 94 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Are

Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 95 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address autom

96 Appendix D About Wireless LANs Overview Wireless networks have their own terms and jargon. It is necessary to understand many of these terms in or