11n Wireless Gigabit Multifunction Client Bridge
11n Wireless Gigabit Multifunction Client Bridge
11n Wireless Gigabit Multifunction Client Bridge
User’s Manual
Version: 1.0
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 FEATURES AND BENEFITS ...........................................................................................................5
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................6
1.3 SAFETY GUIDELINES ..................................................................................................................7
1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................7
1.5 APPLICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................7
1.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION.........................................................................................................8
2 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE ................................................................................................. 9
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................9
2.2 IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................................9
3 WEB CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................11
3.1 LOGGING IN............................................................................................................................. 11
3.2 SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................12
3.2.1 STATUS ...................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 SCHEDULE ..............................................................................................................................13
3.2.3 EVENT LOG .............................................................................................................................14
3.2.4 STATISTICS..............................................................................................................................15
3.2.5 WIRELESS OPERATING MODES..................................................................................................16
3.2.5.1 SWITCHING BETWEEN OPERATING MODES ..................................................................................16
3.2.5.2 ACCESS POINT OPERATING MODE ............................................................................................17
3.2.5.2.1 STATUS ...................................................................................................................................17
3.2.5.2.2 BASIC .....................................................................................................................................17
3.2.5.2.3 ADVANCED ..............................................................................................................................19
3.2.5.2.4 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE......................................................................................................20
3.2.5.2.4.1 SECURITY DISABLED ................................................................................................................20
3.2.5.2.4.2 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY).........................................................................................21
3.2.5.2.4.3 WPA (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS) / PRE-SHARED KEY ...............................................................22
3.2.5.2.4.4 WPA RADIUS (802.1X) ..........................................................................................................23
3.2.5.2.5 WPS (WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP) .............................................................................................24
3.2.5.2.6 CLIENT LIST ............................................................................................................................26
3.2.5.2.7 VLAN ....................................................................................................................................26
3.2.5.2.8 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................26
3.2.5.3 CLIENT BRIDGE OPERATING MODE............................................................................................28
3.2.5.3.1 STATUS ...................................................................................................................................28
3.2.5.3.2 BASIC .....................................................................................................................................28
3.2.5.3.3 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE......................................................................................................30
3.2.5.3.3.1 SECURITY DISABLED ................................................................................................................30
3.2.5.3.3.2 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY).........................................................................................30
3.2.5.3.3.3 WPA (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS) / PRE-SHARED KEY ...............................................................32
3.2.5.3.3.4 WPA RADIUS (802.1X) ..........................................................................................................33
3.2.5.3.4 AP PROFILE ............................................................................................................................34
3.2.5.3.5 CLIENT LIST ............................................................................................................................35
3.2.5.3.6 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................35
3.2.5.4 WDS OPERATING MODE ..........................................................................................................37
3.2.5.4.1 STATUS ...................................................................................................................................37
3.2.5.4.2 BASIC .....................................................................................................................................37
3.2.5.4.3 ADVANCED ..............................................................................................................................39
3.2.5.4.4 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE......................................................................................................40
3.2.5.4.4.1 SECURITY DISABLED ................................................................................................................40
3.2.5.4.4.2 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY).........................................................................................41
3.2.5.4.4.3 WPA (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS) / PRE-SHARED KEY ...............................................................42
3.2.5.4.4.4 WPA RADIUS (802.1X) ..........................................................................................................43
3.2.5.4.5 CLIENT LIST ............................................................................................................................44
3.2.5.4.6 WMM (WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA)................................................................................................45
3.2.5.5 REPEATER OPERATING MODE ...................................................................................................45
Table of Contents
Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 July 12, 2008 Initial Version
1 Introduction
The Multi-function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge is an 802.11n-draft compliant device
that delivers up to 6x faster speeds than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with
802.11g and 802.11b devices.
The Wireless Client Bridge, Access Point, and Repeater/WDS built into the device uses
advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple steams of
data in a single wireless channel. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless
connections up to 3 times further than standard 802.11g, eliminates dead spots and
extends network range.
To protect the data and privacy, the device can encode all wireless transmissions with
64/128-bit encryption as well as serves as your network's DHCP Server, In addition, the
device also provides easy configuration through the web-browser.
The incredible speed and QoS function of 802.11n (draft2.0) makes it ideal for media-
centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and VoIP telephony. It is designed to
run multiple media-intense data streams through the network at the same time, with no
degradation in performance.
This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and
network configuration.
Features Benefits
High Speed Data Rate Up to Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as
300Mbps MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802.11n draft Compliant Fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices
and backward compatible with
802.11b/g
IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/IEEE802.11g
compliant devices
Support Multi-SSID function (4 Multiple SSIDs serve as multiple APs which allow
802.1x Supplicant support (CB More powerful data security in Client Bridge mode
mode)
User isolation support (AP Protect the private network between client users.
mode)
PPPoE function support (CR Easy to access internet via ISP service
mode) authentication
Keep personal setting Keep the latest setting when firmware upgrade
Support RSSI indicator bar (CB Users can select the best signal to connect with AP
mode) easily
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are
missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped
in its original package.
In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, please adhere to the following
safety guidelines.
h Carefully follow the instructions in this manual; also follow all instruction labels
on this device.
h Except for the power adapter supplied, this device should not be connected to
any other adapters.
h Do not spill liquid of any kind on this device.
h Do not place the unit on an unstable stand or table. This unit may drop and
become damaged.
h Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight.
h Do not place any hot devices close to this unit, as they may degrade or cause
damage to the unit.
h Do not place any heavy objects on top of this unit.
h Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.
The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device.
h PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface.
h Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser
1.5 Applications
The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list
describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility
of wireless LANs:
a) Difficult-to-wire environments
There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic
buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the
installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
b) Temporary workgroups
Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-
recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a
temporary WLAN established and removed.
c) The ability to access real-time information
Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can
access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers
and processing information.
d) Frequently changed environments
Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where
frequently rearrange the workplace.
e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks
SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small
network.
f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks
To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a
wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC
card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as:
b) Infrastructure Mode
AC/DC cable
Power Outlet
1. In the control panel, double click Network Connections and then double click on the
connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the following
screen.
2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will
allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address
and subnet mask. You may follow the example below. Please Ensure that the IP
address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device.
For Example: Device IP address: 192.168.0.1(this is confusing; remove it)
PC IP address: 192.168.0.10
PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN properties
window.
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3 Web Configuration
3.1 Logging In
To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge
(default: 192.168.0.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.
Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.
Enter admin for both the user name and password.
After logging in you will see the graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The
navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into five main sections:
1. System: This menu includes the status, schedule, event log, and monitor.
2. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, security, WPS, Client list,
VLAN, and WMM. Through this section, you can also change the device operating
mode, such as Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS, or repeater.
3. Network: This menu includes status, LAN, and WAN. .
4. Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade, and
save/restore backup.
5. Tools: Displays the time zone, power saving, diagnostics, and device reset.
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3.2 System
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3.2.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the System drop-down menu. The status page
displays a summary of current system settings. Information such as operating mode,
system up time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version and application
version are displayed in the ‘System’ section. LAN IP address, subnet mask, and
MAC address are displayed in the ‘LAN’ section. In the ‘WLAN’ section, the
frequency, channel is displayed. Since this device supports multiple-SSIDs, the
details of each SSID, such as ESSID and its security settings are displayed in the
‘SSID_#’ section.
3.2.2 Schedule
Click on the Schedule link in the navigation menu. Prior to setting schedule, time
zone must be set in the Tools menu. Schedules can be created to specify the
occasions to enforce the rules.
For example, if you want enable power saving on Mon-Fri from 3pm to 8pm, you
could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and enter a Start
Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm.
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Click on the Event Log link on the navigation menu. The device automatically
records important events in its internal memory. Order records will be over-written by
the latest ones when it is out of internal memory.
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Save: Click on the Save button to save the log into a text file on your computer.
Clear: Click on the Clear button to clear the log on the screen.
Refresh: Click on the Refresh button to refresh the log.
3.2.4 Statistics
Click on the Statistics link in the navigation drop-down menu. This page displays the
transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired (LAN & WAN) and wireless
interface. You may change the auto-refresh time by selecting the number of seconds
from the drop-down list.
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Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. In this section you
may select the operating mode of the device. Options available are: Access Point,
Client Bridge, WDS, or Repeater. Each operating mode is described in detail below.
Each of the operating modes offers different features. In order to switch the operating
mode, select it from the drop down list.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the
change to take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and restarts into the new operating mode.
Each of the operating modes is described in detail in this chapter. Refer to the
following sections for each operating mode:
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3.2.5.2.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address)
3.2.5.2.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address).
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3.2.5.2.3 Advanced
Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you
to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, transmit
power, DTIM interval, etc.
Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to
improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 65535.
The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from
degrading the performance. Specify a value between 1 and 65535. The default value
is 2346.
Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to
synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1000.
The default value is set to 100 milliseconds.
DITM Interval: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for
listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has
buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next
DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to
receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings
are between 1 and 255.
Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list,
however, it is recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to improve the
efficiency of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This
is also known as auto-fallback.
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Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. To protect your
privacy this mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2,
and 802.1x RADIUS. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA
provides a higher level of security. The following section describes the security
configuration in detail.
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Setup button on the device. The device acts as a registrar for the network, although
other devices may act as a registrar as well.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that locks the wireless security settings and
prevents the settings from being changed by any new external registrar using its PIN.
Devices can still be added to the wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
WPS via PIN: Specify a PIN, which unique number that can be used to add the
router to an existing network or to create a new network. Then click on the Start to
Process button.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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Click on the Client List link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page displays
the list of Clients that are associated to the Access Point.
The MAC address and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the
Refresh button to refresh the client list
3.2.5.2.7 VLAN
Click on the VLAN link under the Wireless drop-down menu. A VLAN (Virtual LAN)
is a group of hosts with a common set of requirements that communicate as if they
were attached to the same wire, regardless of their physical location.
Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of
Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority
in order to run smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
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3.2.5.3.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address)
3.2.5.3.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address).
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SSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless
network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot
exceed 32 characters.
Status: Displays the current status of the device.
Channel: The channels available are based on the country’s regulation. A wireless
network uses specific channels in the wireless spectrum to handle communication
between clients. Some channels in your area may have interference from other
electronic devices.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. To protect your
privacy this mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2,
and 802.1x RADIUS. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA
provides a higher level of security. The following section describes the security
configuration in detail.
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HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change
keys easily. A default key is automatically generated when WEP is enabled.
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(hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for
Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided
so you can enter a string that is easier to remember.
WEP Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys.
Enable 802.1x Authentication: Place a check in this box if you would like to use
RADIUS authentication. This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate
wireless clients. Wireless clients should have established the necessary credentials
before attempting to authenticate to the Server through this Gateway. Furthermore, it
may be necessary to configure the RADIUS Server to allow this Gateway to
authenticate users. You will then be required to specify the RADIUS Server’s IP
address, port, and password.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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WPA Mode: Select the Auto WPA / WPA2 from the drop-down list.
WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encryption algorithm used to
secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides
per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the
AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if the access point is
also set to use only AES.
Pre-shared Key Type:: Select Passphrase from the drop-down list.
Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 alphanumeric
characters in ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at
both ends of the wireless connection. It cannot be shorter than eight characters,
although for proper security it needs to be of ample length and should not be a
commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are
unique for each wireless client.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. This is the SSID
broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network name is
broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then
they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the
Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS)
feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further
configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select WPA pre-shared key from the drop-down list.
WPA Mode: Select the Auto WPA / WPA2 from the drop-down list.
WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encryption algorithm used to
secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides
per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the
AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if the access point is
also set to use only AES.
RADIUS Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Server Port: Specify the port number of the RADIUS server, the default
port is 1812.
RADIUS Server Password: Specify the pass-phrase that is matched on the RADIUS
Server.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.5.3.4 AP Profile
SSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless
network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot
exceed 32 characters.
Encryption: Select WPA pre-shared key from the drop-down list.
WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encryption algorithm used to
secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides
per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the
AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if the access point is
also set to use only AES.
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Click on the Client List link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page displays
the list of Clients that are associated to the Client Bridge.
The MAC address and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the
Refresh button to refresh the client list
Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of
Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority
in order to run smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
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3.2.5.4.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address)
3.2.5.4.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address).
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3.2.5.4.3 Advanced
Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you
to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, transmit
power, DTIM interval, etc.
Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to
improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 65535.
The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from
degrading the performance. Specify a value between 1 and 65535. The default value
is 2346.
Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to
synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1000.
The default value is set to 100 milliseconds.
DITM Interval: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for
listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has
buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next
DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to
receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings
are between 1 and 255.
Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list,
however, it is recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to improve the
efficiency of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This
is also known as auto-fallback.
Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is
recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
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CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always enabled, auto, or disabled. By
enabled CTS, the Access Point and clients will will wait for a ‘clear’ signal before
transmitting. It is recommended to select auto.
Tx Power: You may control the transmit output power of the device by selecting a
value from the drop-down list. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage
area of the wireless network.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. To protect your
privacy this mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2,
and 802.1x RADIUS. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA
provides a higher level of security. The following section describes the security
configuration in detail.
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Click on the Client List link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page displays
the list of Clients that are associated to the device.
The MAC address and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the
Refresh button to refresh the client list
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Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of
Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority
in order to run smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
In order to configure the device as an Access Point, select Repeater from the
Operating Mode drop-down list.
A dialog box will appear to notify you that the system will restart in order for the
change to take effect. Click on the OK button to continue.
Please wait while the device counts down and restarts into the new operating mode.
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Once the device has restarted into Repeater mode, you will see a new drop-down
menu with six options which are: Status, Basic, Advanced, Security, Client List, and
WMM. Each of the options is described in detail below.
3.2.5.5.1 Status
Click on the Status link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address)
3.2.5.5.2 Basic
Click on the Basic link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page will display
the current wireless settings such as SSID, Channel, Security and BSSID (MAC
address).
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• Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are
sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is
recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the
performance of the wireless network. You may also select 802.11B+G+N. If all of the
wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same
transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the
appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that use a different transmission
mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
• ESSID#: This device allows up for four SSIDs, select the SSID# that you would like to
configure from the drop-down list.
MAC Address #: Specify the MAC address (BSSID) of up to four devices within the
WDS.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.5.5.3 Advanced
Click on Advanced link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page allows you
to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon period, transmit
power, DTIM interval, etc.
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Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to
improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 65535.
The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from
degrading the performance. Specify a value between 1 and 65535. The default value
is 2346.
Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to
synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1000.
The default value is set to 100 milliseconds.
DITM Interval: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for
listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has
buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next
DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to
receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings
are between 1 and 255.
Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list,
however, it is recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to improve the
efficiency of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This
is also known as auto-fallback.
Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is
recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always enabled, auto, or disabled. By
enabled CTS, the Access Point and clients will will wait for a ‘clear’ signal before
transmitting. It is recommended to select auto.
Tx Power: You may control the transmit output power of the device by selecting a
value from the drop-down list. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage
area of the wireless network.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. To protect your
privacy this mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2,
and 802.1x RADIUS. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA
provides a higher level of security. The following section describes the security
configuration in detail.
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WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encryption algorithm used to
secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides
per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the
AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if the access point is
also set to use only AES.
Pre-shared Key Type: Select Passphrase from the drop-down list.
Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 alphanumeric
characters in ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at
both ends of the wireless connection. It cannot be shorter than eight characters,
although for proper security it needs to be of ample length and should not be a
commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are
unique for each wireless client.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then
they could connect to your network. When this is disabled, you must enter the
Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.
WMM: Choose to Enable or Disable WMM. This is the Quality of Service (QoS)
feature for prioritizing voice and video applications. This option can be further
configured in WMM under the Wireless drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select WPA pre-shared key from the drop-down list.
WPA Mode: Select the Auto WPA / WPA2 from the drop-down list.
WPA Type: Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encryption algorithm used to
secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides
per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the
AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if the access point is
also set to use only AES.
RADIUS Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Server Port: Specify the port number of the RADIUS server, the default
port is 1812.
RADIUS Server Password: Specify the pass-phrase that is matched on the RADIUS
Server.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Click on the Client List link under the Wireless drop-down menu. This page displays
the list of Clients that are associated to the device.
The MAC address and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the
Refresh button to refresh the client list
Click on the WMM link under the Wireless drop-down menu. WMM is Quality of
Service (QoS) for wireless and ensures that voice and video applications get priority
in order to run smoothly.
Specify the priority and then click on the Apply button.
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3.3 Network
3.3.1 Status
Click on the Status link on the Network navigation drop-down menu. This page will
display the current LAN settings such as IP address, subnet mask, and MAC address.
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Click on the LAN link on the Network navigation drop-down menu. This page will
allow you to configure the device as a static or dynamic IP address, along with DHCP
server settings.
Bridge Type: Select Static IP or Dynamic IP from the drop-down list. If you select
Static IP, you will be required to specify an IP address and subnet mask. If Dynamic
IP is selected, then the IP address is received automatically from the external DHCP
server.
IP Address: Specify an IP address.
IP Subnet Mask: Specify a subnet mask for the IP address.
802.1d Spanning Tree: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. Enabling
spanning tree will avoid redundant data loops.
DHCP Server: Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. If this is enabled,
you will be required to specify the lease time, start and end IP address range, and
domain name. If DHCP server is disabled, then all the clients connected to this
device will need to acquire an IP address from the DHCP server behind this device.
Lease Time: Select a lease time from the drop-down list.
Start IP: Specify the starting IP address for the DHCP server to assign IP addresses.
End IP: Specify the last IP address for the DHCP server to end assigning IP
addresses.
Domain Name: Specify a domain name.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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Click on the WAN link on the Network navigation drop-down menu. This device can
be configured at a Router or a Bridge. Select Enable (Router) mode if the WAN port
is connected to the Internet. Select Disable (Bridge) if the device is connected to a
local network downstream from another router.
The device supports the following WAN connections:
o Static IP address
o Dynamic IP address
o PPPoE
o PPTP
The WAN interface can be configured as Static IP address. In this type of connection,
your ISP provides you with a dedicated IP address (which does not change as
DHCP).
Login Method: Select the Static IP Address from the drop-down list.
IP Address: Specify the IP address for this device, which is assigned by your ISP.
Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for this IP address, which is assigned by
your ISP.
Default Gateway: Specify the IP address of the default gateway, which is assigned
by your ISP.
Primary / Secondary DNS Address: Specify the primary and secondary IP address,
which is assigned by your ISP.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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The WAN interface can be configured as a DHCP Client in which the ISP provides
the IP address to the device. This is also known as Dynamic IP.
Login Method: Select the Dynamic IP Address from the drop-down list.
Host Name: Specify a host name to define your system or connection.
MAC Address: If you need to change the MAC address of the router’s WAN
interface, either type in an alternate MAC address (for example, the MAC address of
the router initially connected to the ISP) or click on the Clone MAC button.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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The WAN interface can be configured as PPPoE. This type of connection is usually
used for a DSL service and requires a username and password to connect.
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The WAN interface can be configured as PPTP. PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling
Protocol) uses a virtual private network to connect to your ISP. This method of
connection is primarily used in Europe. This method of connection requires you to
enter a username and password (provided by your ISP) to gain access to the Internet.
The supported authentication protocols are PAP and CHAP.
Select the PPTP from the My Internet Connection drop-down list.
WAN Interface Type: PPTP can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you
select the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP address in the next field is not
required. However, if you select the Static IP radio button, then the IP address in the
next field is required.
Host Name: Specify a host name to define your system or connection.
MAC Address: If you need to change the MAC address of the router’s WAN
interface, either type in an alternate MAC address (for example, the MAC address of
the router initially connected to the ISP) or click on the Clone MAC button.
Login: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.
Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it
once again in the next field.
Server IP Address:: Specify the IP address of the ISP.
Connection ID: Specify a connection ID if your ISP has provided you with one.
MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the
largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN. If LAN devices
send larger packets, the router will break them into smaller packets. Ideally, you
should set this to match the MTU of the connection to your ISP. If the router's MTU is
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set too high, packets will be fragmented downstream. If the router's MTU is set too
low, the router will fragment packets unnecessarily and in extreme cases may be
unable to establish some connections. In either case, network performance can
suffer.
Type: Select a reconnection time: Keep Connection (A connection to the Internet is
always maintained), Automatic Connection (A connection to the Internet is made
as needed), Manual Connection: You have to open up the Web-based
management interface and click the Connect button manually any time that you wish
to connect to the Internet.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.4 Management
3.4.1 Admin
Click on the Admin link on the Management navigation drop-down menu. This page
allows you to configure a new password to login to the device. It is recommended to
change the default password for security reasons.
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3.4.2 SNMP
Click on the SNMP link on the Management navigation drop-down menu. This option
allows you to assign the contact details, location, community name and trap settings
for SNMP. This is a networking management protocol used to monitor network-
attached devices. SNMP allows messages (called protocol data units) to be sent to
various parts of a network. Upon receiving these messages, SNMP-compatible
devices (called agents) return data stored in their Management Information Bases. .
Click on the Firmware link in the navigation menu. This page allows you to upgrade
the firmware of the device in order to improve the functionality and performance.
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Ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate firmware from the vendor’s
website. Connect the device to your PC using an Ethernet cable, as the firmware
cannot be upgraded using the wireless interface.
Click on the Browse button to select the firmware and then click on the Apply button.
Once the dialog box appears, click on the OK button to confirm the action.
Note: The current settings will be lost.
Click on the OK button to continue. You will then see the Rebooting page.
Please wait while the system is rebooting.
Note: Do no un-plug the device during this process as this may cause permanent
damage.
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Click on the Browse button to select the file that has been backed up and then click
on the Upload button.
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3.5 Tools
Click on the Time Zone link in the navigation menu. This feature allows you to
configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the device’s internal system clock
as well as configure the time zone. The date and time of the device can be
configured manually or by synchronizing with a time server.
Note: If the device losses power for any reason, it will not be able to keep its clock
running, and will not display the correct time once the device has been restarted.
Therefore, you must re-enter the correct date and time.
Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down list.
NTP Time Server: Specify the NTP server’s IP address to synchronize the device’s
clock to a Network Time Server over the Internet.
Daylight Saving: Place a check in this box to enable daylight savings time. And
select the date/time from the drop-down list.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
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Click on the Power Saving link in the navigation menu. This page allows you to
enable power saving on the wired and wireless interface.
WLAN: Choose to Enable or Disable the wireless LAN power saving model.
Ethernet: Choose to Enable or Disable the Ethernet (wired) power saving mode.
Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.5.3 Diagnosis
Click on the Diagnosis link in the navigation menu. This page allows to Ping a
device to check if it is active.
Address to Ping: Specify the IP address to ping and then click on the Start button.
The result will then display in the field below.
3.5.4 Reset
Click on the Reset link in the navigation menu. This page allows resetting the device
with its current settings. Click on the Apply button to reset the device.
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Appendix A – Specifications
Hardware Summary
Radio Specifications
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Software Features
Topology Infrastructure/Ad-Hoc
Operation Mode Client Bridge/Access Point/Repeater/WDS/PtP
LAN • DHCP Server
• DHCP Client
VPN VPN pass-through (PPTP, L2TP, IPSEC)
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Management
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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:
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.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47
CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Index
8
HEX, 21, 22, 30, 32, 41, 42, 50, 51
802.1x, 2, 3, 6, 20, 22, 23, 30, 32, 33, 40, 42,
43, 49, 51, 52, 68
I
A Introduction, 5
IP Address Configuration, 9
Access Point Operating Mode, 17
admin, 11
K
Advanced, 2, 3, 17, 19, 23, 24, 33, 34, 35,
37, 39, 43, 44, 46, 48, 52, 53 Key Length, 22, 31, 42, 51
Applications, 7 Key Type, 22, 23, 32, 33, 35, 42, 43, 51, 52
ASCII, 21, 22, 23, 30, 32, 33, 35, 41, 42, 43,
50, 51, 52 L
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