WLA-5200AP: User's Manual

WLA-5200AP
802.11a/b/g Multi-function
Wireless Access Point
Users Manual
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802.11a/b/g Multi-function Wireless Access Point
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FCC Certifications
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 or more of the following measures:
y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
y Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device
could void the users authority to operate the 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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................1
FEATURES ..................................................................................................................1
APPLICATION ..............................................................................................................2
PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................3
HARDWARE CONNECTION.......................................................................................5
ABOUT THE WIRELESS OPERATION MODES........................................................6
AP MODE .............................................................................................................................. 6
CLIENT MODE (INFRASTRUCTURE) ...................................................................................... 7
CLIENT MODE (AD-HOC) ...................................................................................................... 7
BRIDGE MODE ............................................................................................................8
WDS REPEATER MODE...............................................................................................9
UNIVERSAL REPEATER MODE ....................................................................................10
WISP (CLIENT ROUTER) MODE .................................................................................11
WISP + UNIVERSAL REPEATER MODE .......................................................................11
CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................................12
LOGIN .......................................................................................................................12
STATUS ....................................................................................................................12
System ................................................................................................................13
Statistics ..............................................................................................................13
Active Client ........................................................................................................14
WIRELESS MODE ......................................................................................................14
Wireless mode.....................................................................................................14
AP modes............................................................................................................15
Client Mode Settings ...........................................................................................17
Advanced Settings (AP/ Client/WISP Mode) ......................................................18
Security (AP/Client/WISP Mode).........................................................................21
Bridge Mode Setting............................................................................................23
Advanced Settings (Bridge/Repeater Mode) ......................................................24
Security (Bridge/Repeater Mode)........................................................................27
WDS Control .......................................................................................................30
Repeater Mode Settings .....................................................................................31
Access Control (Repeater mode)........................................................................32
WISP mode Settings ...........................................................................................34
WISP + Universal Repeater Mode Setting..........................................................37
TCP/IP ....................................................................................................................41
Basic....................................................................................................................41
OTHER .....................................................................................................................42
Upgrade Firmware ..............................................................................................42
Backup/Restore Settings.....................................................................................42
Region Settings ...................................................................................................43
Password.............................................................................................................43
System Log .........................................................................................................44
INTRODUCTION
AirLive WLA-5200AP is an IEEE802.11a/b/g compliant 11 Mbps & 54 Mbps
Ethernet Wireless Access Point. The Wireless Access Point is equipped with two
10/100 M Auto-sensing Ethernet ports for connecting to LAN and also for
cascading to next Wireless Access Point.
This Access Point provides 64/128bit WEP encryption, WPA and IEEE802.1x
which ensures a high level of security to protects users data and privacy. The
MAC Address filter prevents the unauthorized MAC Addresses from accessing
your Wireless LAN. Your network security is therefore double assured.
The web-based management utility is provided for easy configuration that your
wireless network connection is ensured to be always solid and hassle free.
Features
Two LAN ports for Wireless AP cascade
Support WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
Support of 7 Wireless modes:
AP, Client, Bridge, WDS Repeater, Universal Repeater, WISP (Client
Router), and WISP + Universal Repeater modes
Support data rate automatic fallback
Automatic channel selection
Client access control
Support 802.1x/Radius client with, TKIP, AES and TKIP_AES encryption
Support IAPP
Adjustable Tx power, Tx rate, and SSID broadcast
Allow WEP 64/128 bit
Web interface management
Support System event log and statistics
MAC filtering (For wireless only)
Support wireless 802.11 SNMP management
WatchDog timer to warm boot system
1 WLA-5200AP v2 Users Manual

Application
Example 1
Example 2

Parts Names and Functions
1. Front Panel: (LED Indicators)
LED Status
Indicator Color Solid Flashing
Power Yellow Turns solid green N/A.
when the power is
applied to this device.
LAN1, Yellow Turns solid Yellow Receiving/
LAN2 when the Ethernet Sending data
cable is connected
the LAN port.
Wireless Yellow Turns solid Yellow Receiving/
when the power is Sending data
applied to this
device.
Table 1: LED Indicators
2. Rear Panel: Connection Ports

Port/button Functions
LAN ports Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to
(LAN1,LAN2) connect your PCs to these ports.
If required, any port can be connected to another
hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as
an "Uplink" port when necessary.
(Factory) Press over 3 seconds to reboot this device.
RESET Press for over 10 seconds to restore factory
settings.
Performing the Factory Reset will erase all
previously entered device settings.
12V DC Connects the power adapter plug
Table 2: Connection Ports

HARDWARE CONNECTION
Note: Before you starting hardware connection, you are advised to find an
appropriate location to place the Access Point. Usually, the best place for the
Access Point is at the center of your wireless network, with line of straight to all
your wireless stations. Also, remember to adjust the antenna; usually the higher
the antenna is placed, the better will be the performance.
1. Connect to your local area network: connect a Ethernet cable to one of

the Ethernet port (LAN1,or LAN2) of this Wireless Access Point, and the
other end to a hub, switch, router, or another wireless access point.
2. Power on the device: connect the included AC power adapter to the
Wireless Access Points power port and the other end to a wall outlet.
3. Configure your PC: Make sure your local PC(s) has wireless network
adapter(s) installed.

ABOUT THE WIRELESS OPERATION MODES
This device provides seven operational applications with AP, Bridge,
Client (Ad-hoc), Client (Infrastructure) ,WDS Repeater, Universal Repeater ,
WISP(Client Router) mode which are mutually exclusive.
This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If
you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration
or even change the mode of operation, you can use the web-based utility
provided by the manufacturer as described in the following sections.
AP Mode
When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations
(PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wired network. All stations can
have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection.
To set the operation mode to Access Point, please go to Wireless JBasic
Settings, in the Mode field click the down arrow b to select AP mode.

Client Mode (Infrastructure)
If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station
when its connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from
wired end to wireless interface.
To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to Wireless
JBasic Settings, in the Mode field click the down arrow b to select Client
mode, and then select Network Type as Infrastructure.
Client Mode (Ad-hoc)

If set to the Client (Ad-hoc) mode, this device can work like a wireless station
when it is connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from
wired end to wireless interface. You can share files and printers between
wireless stations (PC and laptop with wireless network adapter installed).
To set the operation mode to Client (Ad-hoc), please go to Wireless JBasic
Settings, in the Mode field click the down arrow b to select Client mode, and
then select Network Type as Ad-hoc.

Bridge Mode
You will be able to connect two wireless LANs together under the Bridge mode.
This only works with another Wireless a/b/g Access Point. If enabled you must
enter the MAC address of that Wireless a/b/g Access Point.
To set the operation mode to Bridge mode, please go to Wireless JBasic

Settings, in the Mode field click the down arrow b to select Bridge mode.

WDS Repeater Mode
A repeater's function is to extend the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or
router.
For WDS repeater to work, the remote wireless AP/Router must also support
WDS function.
To set the operation mode to WDS Repeater, please go to Mode JRepeater,
click the Setup button
in the Network Type field, select as WDS Repeater for configuration

Universal Repeater Mode
A universal repeater can also extend the wireless coverage of another wireless
AP or router without requiring the remote device to have WDS function.
Therefore, it can work with almost any wireless device.
To set the operation mode to Universal Repeater, please go to Mode
JRepeater, click the Setup button
in the Network Type field, select as Universal Repeater for configuration
Note: When you are using the universal repeater mode, please make sure the remote
AP/Router s WDS function is turned off..

WISP (Client Router) Mode
WISP (Client Router) mode
In WISP mode, the AP will behave just the same as the Client mode for wireless
function. However, router functions are added between the wireless WAN side
and the Ethernet LAN side. Therefore, the WISP subscriber can share the WISP
connection without the need for extra router.
To set the operation mode to WISP mode, please go to Mode JWISP, click the
Setup button
for configuration
WISP + Universal Repeater Mode

In this mode, the AP behaves virtually the same as the WISP mode, except one
thing: the AP can also send wireless signal to the LAN side. That means the AP
can connect with the remote WISP AP and the indoor wireless card, and then
provide IP sharing capability all at the same time! However, the output power is
divided between 2 wireless sides and proper antenna installation can influence
the performance greatly.

CONFIGURATION
Login
1. Start your computer. Connect an Ethernet cable between your computer and
the Wireless Access Point.
2. Make sure your wired station is set to the same subnet as the Wireless
Access Point, i.e. 192.168.1.254
3. Start your WEB browser. In the Address box, enter the following:
http://192.168.1.254
4. Enter airlive in the Username and password column when you are prompted
the login screen.
The configuration menu is divided into four categories: Status, Wireless,

TCP/IP, and Other settings. Click on the desired setup item to expand the
page in the main navigation page. The setup pages covered in this utility are
described below.
Status
In this screen, you can see the current settings and status of this Access
Point. You can change settings by selecting specific tab described in below.

System
System
Product Model Shows the product model name.
Firmware Version The current version of the firmware installed in this
device.
Firmware Date Shows the firmware date.
Loader Version The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another,
therefore, all access points and all devices
attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must
use the same SSID. It is case-sensitive and must
not exceed 32 characters. A device will not be
permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the
unique SSID. An SSID is also referred to as a
network name because essentially it is a name
that identifies a wireless network.
Rome Driver Version Shows the Rome driver version.
Statistics
The Statistics table shows the packets sent/received over wireless and ethernet
LAN respectively.

Active Client
Shows the information of the devices that are currently associating with this
Wireless Access Point.
Wireless Mode
Wireless mode
This page includes all wireless mode settings and major parameters. When you
choose each wireless mode that will cause the device to reboot for the new
wireless mode take effect.

AP modes
Alias Name The distinguishing name of this device, you may

change the default alias name by entering a new
one in this column.
Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN
Interface Interface, by so doing, you wont be able to
make wireless connection with this Access Point
in the network you are located. In other words,
this device will not be visible by any wireless
station.
Band Choose a mode from the pull-down list.
11b/g mixed: Select to allow both
wireless-b and wireless-g devices on
the network.
11B only: Select to allow only wireless-
B devices on the network.
11G only: Select to allow only wireless-
G devices on the network.
11A (indoor): Select to allow only
wireless-A devices on the indoor
network.
11A (outdoor): Select to allow only
wireless-G devices on the network.
wireless-A devices on the outdoor
network.
SSID The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another;
use the same SSID. It is case-sensitive and
must not exceed 32 characters. A device will not
be permitted to join the BSS unless it can
provide the unique SSID. An SSID is also
referred to as a network name because
essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless
network.
Channel Number Allow user to set the channel manually or
automatically.
If set channel manually, just select the channel
you want to specify.
If Auto is selected, user can set the channel
range to have Wireless Access Point
automatically survey and choose the channel
with best situation for communication.
The number of channels supported depends on
the region of this Access Point. All stations
communicating with the Access Point must use
the same channel.
Apply Changes Press to save the new settings on the

screen.
Reset Press to discard the data you have
entered since last time you press
Apply Change.
Client Mode Settings

one in this column.
station.
the network.
network.
network.
Network Type You can choose the Ad-Hoc mode and
Infrastructure mode
network.
automatically.
the same channel.
Advanced Settings (AP/ Client/WISP Mode)

It is not recommended that settings in this page to be changed unless advanced
users want to change to meet their wireless environment for optimal performance

Fragment Threshold Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the
efficiency when high traffic flows along in the
wireless network. If your 802.11g Wireless LAN PC
Card often transmit large files in wireless network,
you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split
the packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346.
The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to
prevent the Hidden Node problem. Hidden Node is
a situation in which two stations are within range of the
same Access Point, but are not within range of each
other. Therefore, they are hidden nodes for each other.
When a station starts data transmission with the
Access Point, it might not notice that the other station
is already using the wireless medium. When these two
stations send data at the same time, they might collide
when arriving simultaneously at the Access Point. The
collision will most certainly result in a loss of messages
for both stations.
Thus, the RTS Threshold mechanism provides a

solution to prevent data collisions. When you enable
RTS Threshold on a suspect hidden station, this
station and its Access Point will use a Request to Send
(RTS). The station will send an RTS to the Access
Point, informing that it is going to transmit the data.
Upon receipt, the Access Point will respond with a CTS
message to all station within its range to notify all other
stations to defer transmission. It will also confirm the
requestor station that the Access Point has reserved it
for the time-frame of the requested transmission.
If the Hidden Node problem is an issue, please
specify the packet size. The RTS mechanism will be
activated if the data size exceeds the value you set..
Warning: Enabling RTS Threshold will cause

redundant network overhead that could negatively
affect the throughput performance instead of
providing a remedy.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2347.

Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor
modifications of this value are recommended.
Beacon Interval Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon
transmissions. Before a station enters power save
mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know
when to wake up to receive the beacon (and learn
whether there are buffered frames at the access point).
Data Rate By default, the unit adaptively selects the highest
possible rate for transmission. Select the basic rates to
be used among the following options: Auto, 1, 2, 5.5,
11or 54 Mbps. For most networks the default setting is
Auto which is the best choice. When Auto is enabled
the transmission rate will select the optimal rate. If
obstacles or interference are present, the system will
automatically fall back to a lower rate.
Preamble Type A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to
synchronize the transmitting timing including
Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. In a noisy
network environment, the Preamble Type should be
set to Long Preamble. The Short Preamble is
intended for applications where minimum overhead
and maximum performance is desired. If in a noisy
network environment, the performance will be
decreased.
Tx Burst Select the check box to enable the Tx Burst function.
802.11g Protection The 802.11g standard includes a protection mechanism to
ensure mixed 802.11b and 802.11g operations. If there is no
such kind of mechanism exists, the two kinds of standards
may mutually interfere and decrease networks performance.

Enable Watch Dog Check the box to enable this watch dog function
Watch Interval and set the Watch dog time Interval (1~60 mins)
Watch Host and type the ip address of the host ip
Apply Change Press to save the new settings on the screen.

Reset Press to discard the data you have entered since last
time you press Apply Change.
Security (AP/Client/WISP Mode)

Here you can configure the security of your wireless network. Selecting different
method will enable you to have different level of security. Please note that by
using any encryption, by which data packet is encrypted before transmission to
prevent data packets from being eavesdropped by unrelated people, there may
be a significant degradation of the data throughput on the wireless link.
Authentication Type: Open System or Shared Key/Shared Key/Open System

If Open System or Shared Key/Shared Key/Open System is selected, users will
have to Set WEP keys with an encryption either WEP64 or WEP128. Only the
Open System can set the encryption to None (Without any WEP Key protection
mechanism)
HEX: If you are using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F).
ASCII: If you are using ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
Ten hexadecimal digits or five ASCII characters are needed if 64-bit WEP
is used
26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters are needed if 128-bit WEP is
used

Authentication Type: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
If WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected, users will have to select the Encryption from
the pull-down list, TKIP, AES or TKIP_AES and then enter a passphrase.

Bridge Mode Setting

one in this column.
station.
the network.
network.
network.
automatically.
the same channel.
Advanced Setting
Advanced Settings (Bridge/Repeater Mode)

It is not recommended that settings in this page to be changed unless advanced
users want to change to meet their wireless environment for optimal performance
Fragment Threshold Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the

efficiency when high traffic flows along in the

wireless network. If your 802.11g Wireless LAN PC
Card often transmit large files in wireless network,
you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split
the packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346.
RTS Threshold RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to
prevent the Hidden Node problem. Hidden Node is
a situation in which two stations are within range of the
same Access Point, but are not within range of each
other. Therefore, they are hidden nodes for each other.
When a station starts data transmission with the
Access Point, it might not notice that the other station
is already using the wireless medium. When these two
stations send data at the same time, they might collide
when arriving simultaneously at the Access Point. The
collision will most certainly result in a loss of messages
for both stations.
Thus, the RTS Threshold mechanism provides a

solution to prevent data collisions. When you enable
RTS Threshold on a suspect hidden station, this
station and its Access Point will use a Request to Send
(RTS). The station will send an RTS to the Access
Point, informing that it is going to transmit the data.
Upon receipt, the Access Point will respond with a CTS
message to all station within its range to notify all other
stations to defer transmission. It will also confirm the
requestor station that the Access Point has reserved it
for the time-frame of the requested transmission.
If the Hidden Node problem is an issue, please
specify the packet size. The RTS mechanism will be
activated if the data size exceeds the value you set..
Warning: Enabling RTS Threshold will cause

redundant network overhead that could negatively
affect the throughput performance instead of
providing a remedy.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2347.

Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor
modifications of this value are recommended.
Beacon Interval Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon
transmissions. Before a station enters power save
mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know
when to wake up to receive the beacon (and learn
whether there are buffered frames at the access point).
Data Rate By default, the unit adaptively selects the highest
possible rate for transmission. Select the basic rates to
be used among the following options: Auto, 1, 2, 5.5,
11or 54 Mbps. For most networks the default setting is
Auto which is the best choice. When Auto is enabled
the transmission rate will select the optimal rate. If
obstacles or interference are present, the system will
automatically fall back to a lower rate.
Preamble Type A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to
synchronize the transmitting timing including
Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. In a noisy
network environment, the Preamble Type should be
set to Long Preamble. The Short Preamble is
intended for applications where minimum overhead
and maximum performance is desired. If in a noisy
network environment, the performance will be
decreased.
Hide SSID Select enabled to allow all the wireless stations to hide
the SSID of this router.
Tx Burst Select the check box to enable the Tx Burst function.

802.11g Protection The 802.11g standard includes a protection mechanism to
ensure mixed 802.11b and 802.11g operations. If there is no
such kind of mechanism exists, the two kinds of standards
may mutually interfere and decrease networks performance.
Tx Power Level Totally have 6 Tx Power Level, default is Level one
you can select Level2~Level6 to reduce the Tx Power
AckTimeOut Maximum time, in microseconds, that the failover

daemon will wait for an ACK or NOACK message to be
received from the peer failover daemon. For each
message the failover daemon sends, the peer failover
daemon sends an ACK or NOACK message to
indicate that the peer is still functioning.
Default: 50 microseconds
Enable Watch Dog Check the box to enable this watch dog function
Watch Interval and set the Watch dog time Interval (1~60 mins)
Watch Host and type the ip address of the host ip
Apply Change Press to save the new settings on the screen.


Security (Bridge/Repeater Mode)
Here you can configure the security of your wireless network. Selecting different
method will enable you to have different level of security. Please note that by
using any encryption, by which data packet is encrypted before transmission to
prevent data packets from being eavesdropped by unrelated people, there may
be a significant degradation of the data throughput on the wireless link.
Authentication Type: Open System or Shared Key/Shared Key/Open System

If Open System or Shared Key/Shared Key/Open System is selected, users will
have to Set WEP keys with an encryption either WEP64 or WEP128. Only the
Open System can set the encryption to None (Without any WEP Key protection
mechanism)
HEX: If you are using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F).
ASCII: If you are using ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
Ten hexadecimal digits or five ASCII characters are needed if 64-bit WEP
is used
26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters are needed if 128-bit WEP is
used

Authentication Type: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
If WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected, users will have to select the Encryption from
the pull-down list, TKIP, AES or TKIP_AES and then enter a passphrase.

Authentication Type: Open System with 802.1x/WPA-RADIUS/WPA2-
RADIUS
If the Open System with 802.1x/WPA-RADIUS/WPA2-RADIUS is selected,

users will have to select the Encryption from the pull-down list, TKIP, AES or
TKIP_AES and configure a RADIUS server, the RADIUS Server will proceed to
check the 802.1x Authentication. Only the Open System with 802.1x can set the
encryption to None (Without any WEP Key protection mechanism)
Port Enter the RADIUS Servers port number provided by your ISP.
The default is 1812
IP Address Enter the RADIUS Servers IP Address provided by your ISP
Password Enter the password that the AP shares with the RADIUS Server

WDS Control
WDS MAC Table Create

Device Comment You may enter up to 20 characters as a remark to the
previous MAC Address.
Device MAC Enter the MAC Address of a station that is allowed to
access this Access Point.
Remove To remove clients from access to this Access Point,
you may firstly check the Select checkbox next to the
MAC address and Comments, and press Remove
button

Repeater Mode Settings

one in this column.
station.
Repeater Type You can choose WDS Repeater or Universal
Repeater mode
the network.
network.
network.
network.
automatically.
the same channel.
SSID of extended interface If you choose the Universal Repeater mode
This filed just can let you fill in the SSID of
extended interface, the SSID can be the same
with this device or not; please make sure the
remote AP/Router WDS function is turned off.
Advanced Settings Same as the Bridge mode.
Security Same as the Bridge mode
Access Control Please see details as below :
WDS Control Same as the Bridge mode
Access Control (Repeater mode)
You can define the Access Control Policy Rule , to allow or reject those clients
whose wireless MAC addresses listed in the access control list can /or cant

Policy Choose Select the Access Control Mode from the pull-down
menu.
Disable: Select to disable Wireless Access Control
Mode.
Allow: Only the stations shown in the table can
associate with the AP.
Reject: Stations shown in the table wont be able to
associate with the AP.
Device Comment You may enter up to 20 characters as a remark to the
previous MAC Address.
Device MAC Enter the MAC Address of a station that is allowed to
Add Press add the Device to the Access Allow list
Remove To Remove clients from access to this Access Point,
you may firstly check the Select checkbox next to the
MAC address and Comments, and press Remove
Close Close this window .

WISP mode Settings
Alias Name The distinguishing name of this device, you may change the
default alias name by entering a new one in this column.
Disable Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so
Wireless LAN doing, you wont be able to make wireless connection with this
Interface Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this
device will not be visible by any wireless station.
11b/g mixed: Select to allow both wireless-b and
wireless-g devices on the network.
11B only: Select to allow only wireless-B devices on the
network.
11G only: Select to allow only wireless-G devices on
the network.
11A (indoor): Select to allow only wireless-A devices on
the indoor network.
11A (outdoor): Select to allow only wireless-G devices
on the network.
11A (indoor): Select to allow only wireless-A devices on
the outdoor network.
Network Type You can choose the Ad-Hoc mode and Infrastructure mode
SSID The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another; therefore, all
access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific
WLAN must use the same SSID. It is case-sensitive and must
not exceed 32 characters. A device will not be permitted to join
the BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID. An SSID is also
referred to as a network name because essentially it is a name
that identifies a wireless network.
Channel Allow user to set the channel manually or automatically.
Number If set channel manually, just select the channel you want to
specify.
If Auto is selected, user can set the channel range to have
Wireless Access Point automatically survey and choose the
channel with best situation for communication.
The number of channels supported depends on the region of
this Access Point. All stations communicating with the Access
Point must use the same channel.
Advance Same as the AP/Client mode
Settings
Security Same as the AP/Client modes Security settings
Site Survey
Click site survey setup button that will shows the WISP Outdoor
AP list and you can select which WISP AP you want to
connect .
WAN Port
You can choose the different WAN mode , like Static IP,
DHCP,PPPOE,PPTP or L2TP method.

Virtual Server
Define virtual server ip address and port range, Protocol

and check the box to enable virtual server,
The Virtual server which using single port number can be
accelerated by hardware at wirespeed
Special
Application
You can define special application that can allow outside users to
access your internal application behind this AP, like QuickTime ,MSN
gaming zone
DMZ
DMZ settings will not be worked until WAN have connected

Remote
Mangement
You can enable the Remote management function and define

the port number let can be managed from internet .
WISP + Universal Repeater Mode Setting

Alias Name You can set the alias name for this device (not exceeding 32
characters).
Disable Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing,
Wireless you wont be able to make wireless connection with this Access
LAN Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will
Interface not be visible by any wireless station.
Band You can choose one mode of the following you need.
11b/g mixed: Select to allow both wireless-b and wireless-g devices on the
network.
11B only: Select to allow only wireless-B devices on the network.
11G only: Select to allow only wireless-G devices on the network.
11A (indoor): Select to allow only wireless-A devices on the indoor
network.
11A (outdoor): Select to allow only wireless-G devices on the network.
11A (indoor): Select to allow only wireless-A devices on the outdoor
network.
AP SSID The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another; therefore, all
WLAN must use the same SSID. It is case-sensitive and must not
exceed 32 characters. A device will not be permitted to join the BSS
unless it can provide the unique SSID. An SSID is also referred to
as a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a
wireless network
WISP SSID The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another; therefore, all
WLAN must use the same SSID. It is case-sensitive and must not
exceed 32 characters. A device will not be permitted to join the BSS
unless it can provide the unique SSID. An SSID is also referred to
as a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a
wireless network
Channel The number of channels supported depends on the region of this
Number Access Point. All stations communicating with the Access Point
must use the same channel.
SSID of When in Universal Repeater mode, you have to enter the ESSID of
extended others AP/Router that device want to connect.
Interface The device SSID and the SSID of extended interface can be the
same or different. When you are using the universal repeater mode,
please make sure the remote AP/Router WDS function is turned off.

Site Survey
Click site survey setup button that will shows the WISP Outdoor AP
list and you can select which WISP AP you want to connect .
Security Please refer the AP mode settings Security for details,
This setting used Wireless client or remote AP to link this device.
Advance Please refer the AP mode settings Advance Setting for details.
Setting
Access Please refer the AP mode setting Access Control for details.
Control
WAN Port
You can choose the different WAN mode , like Static IP,
DHCP,PPPOE,PPTP or L2TP method.
Virtual Define virtual
Server server ip address
and port range,
Protocol
and check the
box to enable
virtual server,
The Virtual server
which using
single port
number can be
accelerated by
hardware at wire-
speed.
Special
Application
You can define special application that can allow outside users to
access your internal application behind this AP, like
QuickTime ,MSN gaming zone
DMZ
DMZ settings will not be worked until WAN have connected

Remote
Mangement
You can enable the Remote management function and define the
port
number let can be managed from internet

TCP/IP
Basic
In this page, you can change the TCP/IP settings of this Access Point, select to
enable/disable the DHCP Client, 802.1d Spanning Tree, and Clone MAC Address.
IP Address This field can be modified only when DHCP Client is

disabled. If your system manager assigned you static
IP settings, then you will have to enter the information
provided.
Subnet Mask Enter the information provided by your system
manager.
Default Gateway Enter the information provided by your system
manager.
DNS Enter the Domain Name Service IP address.
DHCP Select Disable, Client or Server from the pull-down
menu.
Disable: Select to disable DHCP server function.
Client: Select to automatically get the LAN port IP
address from ISP (For ADSL/Cable Modem).
Server: Select to enable DHCP server function.
DHCP Client 253 IP addresses continuing from 192.168.1.1 to
Range 192.168.1.253
Show Client Click to show Active DHCP Client table.
Clone MAC You can specify the MAC address of your
Address Access Point to replace the factory setting.

Apply Changes Press to save the new settings on the screen.
Other
Upgrade Firmware
1. Download the latest firmware from your distributor and save the file on
the hard drive.
2. Start the browser, open the configuration page, click on Other, and click
Upgrade Firmware to enter the Upgrade Firmware window. Enter the
new firmwares path and file name (i.e. C:\FIRMWARE\firmware.bin). Or,
click the Browse button, find and open the firmware file (the browser will
display to correct file path).
3. Click Update to start the upgrade.
Backup/Restore Settings

This function enables users to save the current configurations as a file (i.e.
config.bin) To load configuration from a file, enter the file name or click
Browse to find the file from your computer.anc click update button .
Factory Default: Click to restore the default configuration.
System Restart Click to restart the device.
Region Settings
You can select your country region : Europe, America, South America
Note !! Select the Country Region will affect the each Channel number of each
Wireless mode.
Password
For secure reason, it is recommended that you set the account to access the web
server of this Access Point. Leaving the user name and password blank will
disable the protection. The login screen prompts immediately once you finish
setting the account and password. Remember your user name and password for
you will be asked to enter them every time you access the web server of this
Access Point.

User Name Set your new User name. User name can be up to
15 characters long. User name can contain letter,
number and space. It is case sensitive.
Password Set your new password. Password can be up to 15
characters long. Password can contain letter,
number and space. It is case sensitive.
Confirm Password Re-enter the new password for confirmation.
Apply Press to save the new settings on the screen.
System Log
This page display log events with time when events happened, log events types,
log sources and the description for events themselves. System manager can use
the system log to trace when problems occur.
Check to enable the system log function and then click Apply to save your
configuration.

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EN 301 893 v1.2.3 Broadband Radio Access Network(BRAN); 5GHz high

EN 50371:2002 Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of low power

EN 60950-1:2001/ Safety for information technology equipment including electrical

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

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2. Rear Panel: Connection Ports

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Table 2: Connection Ports

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1. Connect to your local area network: connect a Ethernet cable to one of

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Client Mode (Ad-hoc)

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To set the operation mode to Bridge mode, please go to Wireless JBasic

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WISP + Universal Repeater Mode

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The configuration menu is divided into four categories: Status, Wireless,

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Alias Name The distinguishing name of this device, you may

Apply Changes Press to save the new settings on the

Alias Name The distinguishing name of this device, you may

Advanced Settings (AP/ Client/WISP Mode)

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Thus, the RTS Threshold mechanism provides a

Warning: Enabling RTS Threshold will cause

This value should remain at its default setting of 2347.

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Apply Change Press to save the new settings on the screen.

Security (AP/Client/WISP Mode)

Authentication Type: Open System or Shared Key/Shared Key/Open System

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Alias Name The distinguishing name of this device, you may

Advanced Settings (Bridge/Repeater Mode)

Fragment Threshold Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the

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Thus, the RTS Threshold mechanism provides a

Warning: Enabling RTS Threshold will cause

This value should remain at its default setting of 2347.

Tx Burst Select the check box to enable the Tx Burst function.

AckTimeOut Maximum time, in microseconds, that the failover

Apply Change Press to save the new settings on the screen.

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Authentication Type: Open System or Shared Key/Shared Key/Open System

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If the Open System with 802.1x/WPA-RADIUS/WPA2-RADIUS is selected,

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WDS MAC Table Create

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Alias Name The distinguishing name of this device, you may