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802.11a Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge
WAP-7000
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 FEATURES......................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 SPECIFICATION ......................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction The WAP-7000 starts a new era for wireless building-to-building solution by providing high performance in 5GHz frequency. With 802.11a compliance, the WAP-7000 can avoid the interferences from other 802.11b/g devices and contributes the 54Mbps data rate. It is suited for enterprises, campus or off-site locations to extend existing wired network coverage. The special designed housing allows WAP-7000 to be installed in exposed locations under the rigorous weather con
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1.3 Specification Model WAP-7000 Standard support IEEE802.11a IEEE802.3 IEEE802.3u Interface Wireless IEEE802.11a One 10/100 RJ-45 port Data Rate 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps Modulation OFDM RF Output Power 18dBm (typical) Receiver Sensitivity 6 Mbps: -82dBm 9 Mbps: -81dBm 12 Mbps: -79dBm 18 Mbps: -77dBm 24 Mbps: -74dBm 36 Mbps: -70dBm 48 Mbps: -66dBm 54 Mbps: -65dBm Media Access Technology CSMA/CA Lightning Protection Built-in Antenna Connector N-Type Dimensions 320m
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2. Environmental factors The wireless network is easily affected by many environmental factors. Every environment is unique with different obstacles, construction materials, weather, etc. It is hard to determine the exact operating range of WAP-7000 in a specific location without testing. 3. Antenna adjustment Please check the specification of the antenna you want to use, and make sure it can be used on WAP-7000. When you use directional antennas to communicate between two bridges, you mus
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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-7000. 1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-7000. 2. Assemble the 5GHz antenna to WAP-7000. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity. When installing an antenna, follow these general tips: For most elevated antenna installations, we recommend you to ask
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Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-7000. Otherwise, the product may be damaged. - 5 -
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OUTDOOR INSTALLATION WARNING ! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: LIVES MAY BE AT RISK! Carefully observe these instructions and any special instructions that are included with the equipment you are installing. CONTACTING POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL. Make sure no power lines are anywhere where possible contact can be made. Antennas, masts, towers, guy wires or cables may lean or fall and contact these limes. People may be injured or killed if they are touching or holding any part of equipmen
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corrosion-resistant connectors. Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details. IF A PERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER, AND CANNOT MOVE: DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED. Use a non-conductive dry board, stick or rope to push or drag them so they no longer are in contact with electrical power. Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer CPR if you are certified, and make sure that emergency medical aid has been requested.
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Chapter 3 IP Discover Utility A simple Windows utility is supplied on the CD-ROM. This utility can be used to locate the IP address of the WAP-7000 on the same network segment. Although the WAP-7000 has a default IP address, this utility is useful when the network administrator forgets the modified IP address. Before using this utility, please make sure the personal firewall installed in your PC is disabled. Below are the installation and usage procedures: 1. Insert the User’s Manual and
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Chapter 4 Web Configuration Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your WAP-7000. The WAP-7000 with an assigned IP address (e.g.http://192.168.1.20) allows 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-7000 in the address field (default IP address is http://192.168.1.20). Please note that your PC’s IP address should be on the same IP sub
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Type Password Again Re-type the new password again. SSH Server Enable or disable the built-in SSH server. SSH is a secured telnet-like mechanism to invoke the command line interface. All the commands and response will be encrypted. The SSH port is 22. You need to have an SSH client to access SSH server. SNMP Community Enter the community string, usually either "Public" or "Private". Trap Receiver Trap is the notification of certain events generated by SNMP agent to send to a network ma
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Manually setup IP address If selected, the following data must be entered. IP Address - The IP Address of this device. Enter an unused IP address from the address range on your LAN. Subnet Mask - The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. Enter the value used by other devices on your LAN. Default Gateway - The IP Address of your Gateway or Router. Enter the value used by other devices on your LAN. Automatically get IP address Select this option if you have a DHCP Server on
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Bridge Type There are two options selectable: Master Bridge and Slave Bridge. For a Point-to-MultiPoint installation, there must be a Master Bridge device which located at the Hub station to host the wireless connections with the remote Slave Bridges. Please refer to the illustration below. One Master Bridge supports at most four Slave Bridges. For a Point-to-Point installation, please configure both devices in Slave Bridge mode. Remote Bridge MAC Address Type the MAC addresses of remot
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Data Rate (Mbps) Rates of 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54Mbps are supported for the wireless mode of 54Mbps (802.11a). And, rates of 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, and 108Mbps are supported for the wireless mode of 108Mbps (802.11a Turbo). The mode of 108Mbps offers the double data rate than of 54Mbps. In order to maximize the system performance, it is recommended to follow the following suggestions. For Master Bridge, it is recommended to set data rate into “best” on Master Bridge to communica
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Super Bridge Mode Super Bridge Mode provides three mechanisms to improve the bridge throughput. Compression: Frame is compressed by hardware before transmitting. Note that the compression may save bandwidth but would consume frame process time. In case of the data is already compressed (eg. mpeg frame), please do NOT turn on this function. Bursting: Turning on Bursting function enables multiple frames are transmitted at SIFS intervals, which may reduce transmission overhead. Fast Frame: T
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Master / Slave Bridge Security Enable or Disable the security mechanism. Entry Method Hexadecimal: The key input must be hexadecimal (0-9, A-F). ASCII: The key input can be any character. The Entry Method of both Master and Slave Bridges must be identical. Encryption Type WAP-7000 supports three encryption types: 64-bit / 128-bit / 152-bit WEP. The Encryption Type of both Master and Slave Bridges must be identical. Shared Key (Master Bridge only) When Share Key is set, all Master-S
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Unique Key (Master Bridge only) In some special applications, you may need to assign different key for each Master-Slave link instead of the same key for all links. It can be done by setting up a Unique Key for each Slave Bridge. The MAC addresses of the Slave Bridge will be shown in the Bridge MAC field. Please input the key value for corresponding Slave Bridge in the Key field. The key value must be complied with the encryption type as well. Encryption Key (Slave Bridge only) For Slave
