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22Mbps Wireless Access Point / Bridge
WAP-1966
User’s Manual
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm(8 inches) during normal operation. R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................1 1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS .........................................................................................................1 1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................1 1.3 FEATURES ........................................................................................
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................... 51
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Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing WAP-1966. This device features the latest innovation wireless technology making the wireless networking world happened. This manual guides you on how to install and properly use the WAP-1966 in order to take full advantage of its features. 1.1 Package Contents Make sure that you have the following items: • One WAP-1966 • One AC Power Adapter • One User’s Manual and Utility CD • One Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items
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Point-to-MultiPoint) • Provide Windows-based configuration utility and Web Configuration 1.4 Specification Standard IEEE 802.11b Compliant Signal Type DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Modulation QPSK / BPSK / CCK / PBCC Port One 10/100BASE-TX Antenna 1 x Dipole Antenna Data Encryption 64 bit / 128 bit / 256bit WEP encryption Frequency 2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz Channel 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Data Rate 1/2/5.5/11/22Mbps, 22Mbps+4X L
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the WAP-1966. 1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-1966. The best place for your WAP-1966 is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 2. Assemble the antenna to WAP-1966. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensi
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Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless Access Point 3.1 Configure through Web Browser Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your WAP-1966. An AP with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.1.1) will allow you to monitor and configure via web browser (e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape). 1. Open your web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of your WAP-1966 in the address field (default IP address is http://192.168.1.1). Please note th
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The default password for administrator (login name is “admin”) is “admin”. You can change the Password in this step. Click “Next>”. Step 2. Set the SSID and Channel Enter the SSID of your WLAN and select the frequency channel. Click “Next>”. Step 3. Set Encryption You can enable WEP encryption and set WEP key in this screen. Click “Next>” to continue. Step 4. Restart - 5 -
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Please click the “Restart” button to save the settings and restart WAP-1966. In the following web page, please click “Close” to close the Setup Wizard window. 3.1.2 Status: You can check your WAP-1966 settings and status in this screen. You can click the “View Log” button, and then the screen below will appear. You can view the logged message here. You can also clear or refresh the log record. - 6 -
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3.1.3 Basic Settings: You can set the AP Name, ESSID, Channel and WEP function to this Access Point. After configuration, please click Apply to save your settings. AP Name: The host name of the WAP-1966. This can be any name for you to easily identify this access point. SSID: The SSID is the name shared among all points in the wireless network system, must be identical for all points. Channel: The value of channel can be selected from channel 1 to 11 for FCC domain, channels 1 to
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IP address: This address is a unique numbers that identifies a computer or device on the WAN or LAN. These numbers are usually shown in groups separated by periods, for example: 123.123.23.2. Subnet Mask: Subnets allow network traffic between hosts to be separated based on the network's configuration. In IP networking, traffic takes the form of packets. IP subnets advance network security and performance to some level by organizing hosts into logical groups. subnet masks contain four byt
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AP Mode: WAP-1966 has four operation modes. By default, it is set to AP mode. AP: This mode is set to WAP-1966 by default. This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network. In most cases, no change is necessary. Up to 63 wireless clients can be connected through WAP-1966. AP Client: A WAP-1966 set to AP Client mode is able to talk to one WAP-1966 functioning in AP mode and wireless client within its range. This mode allows your WAP-1966 client to be the wirelessly bridged to the ma
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and 2432. This value should remain at its default setting of 2,432. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended. Fragmentation Threshold: This field is used to specify the fragmentation threshold. Enter a value between 256 and 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, try to slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold. The value should remain at its default setting of 2,346. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor p
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Password: Enter the new password in the "AP Password New" field and again in the next field to confirm. Click on "Apply" to execute the password change. The Password is case-sensitive, and can be made up of any keyboard characters. The new password must be between 0 and 15 characters in length. MAC Filters: Filter function is for the administrator to authorize who can gain network access through the Access Point by using MAC address filtering. By choosing the Allow radio button, only MAC
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Enable/Disable: Enable or disable 802.1X authentication of WAP-1966. Encryption Key: Select one of the Encryption key length options. It should be set the same length as WEP key. Select one of the Encryption key lifetime options. Once the lifetime expires, the Encryption key will be renewed by RADIUS server. RADIUS Server 1: Enter the IP address, communicate port number, and shared secret key of your primary RADIUS server. RADIUS Server 2: Enter the IP address, communicate port number, and
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devices on a network. It is commonly used for network administrators to communicate with multiple devices (hub, switch, router ……) for configuring and monitoring while convenient for troubleshooting but no miscellaneous platform consideration. The built-in SNMP is an agent, which watches the status of it self. The Network Management Station (A computer attached to network with SNMP management program well installed) can be used to access it. System Location: Input the system location for NM
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4. Please click “Finish” to complete the software installation. 3.2.2 22M AP Utility configuration After installing utility, you can found the icon on your desktop, please double click this icon to run the configuration utility and select each option to setup your Access Point as you need. After settings in each option, please press “Apply” to save. It will show you the dialog box to enter User Name and Password. By default, the User Name and Password is “admin”. - 14 -
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3.2.2.1 Link Information When the configuration utility starts, it will show you the first option “Link Information”. You can view the first Access Point’s current setting. Note: If you have many WAP-1966, all the WAP-1966s will list in “Available AP”. You can select the WAP-1966 that you want to check, then you can see the settings of the WAP-1966. 3.2.2.2 AP Settings - 15 -
