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Operation/Reference Guide
NXA-WAP250G
802.11 b/g Wireless Access Point
for Modero Touch Panels
Last Revised: 5/30/2007
Control System Accessories
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AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of purchase from AMX, with the following exceptions: • Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three (3) years, except for the display and touch overlay components that are warranted for a period of one (1) year. • Disk drive mechanisms, pan/tilt heads, power supplies, and MX Series products are warranted for a pe
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Compliances .......................................................................................................1 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement .................................. 1 IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement ......................................... 1 EC Conformance Declaration.................................................................................... 2 NXA-WAP250G ....................................
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Table of Contents Information - Network................................................................................................... 25 Information - Event Log................................................................................................. 25 System Setting........................................................................................................ 26 System Setting - Administration.................................................................................
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Compliances Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 interfe
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Compliances EC Conformance Declaration Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN 60950-1 (IEC 60950-1) - Product Safety EN 300 328 - Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz radio equipment EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 - EMC requirements for radio equipment This device is intended for use in the following European Community countries: • Aus
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NXA-WAP250G NXA-WAP250G Overview AMX's new NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point (FG2255-50) provides both high performance and increased security to support all of AMX's G4 Modero wireless touch panels. The NXA-WAP250G (FIG. 1) provides convenient WLAN access for office/home computers with connection speeds of up to 54Mbps. This Wi-Fi certified WAP incorporates wireless encryption standards such as enterprise-grade WPA2, WPA, 802.1x, MAC Address filtering, and 64-bit/128-bit WEP encr
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NXA-WAP250G NXA-WAP250G Specifications (Cont.) Network Management Web-browser Temperature • Operating: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) • Storage: -20 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F) Humidity 15% to 95% (non-condensing) Compliances • FCC Part 15B Class B • EN 55022 Class B • EN 55024 • EN61000-3-2 • EN61000-3-3 Standards • IEEE 802.3-2005 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX • IEEE 802.11b, g • Wi-Fi 11b/g, WPA, WPA2, WMM Radio Signal Certification • FCC Part 15C 15.247, 15.207 (2.4 GHz) • EN 300-328 • EN 301 489-1 • EN 301 4
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Installation Installation Overview To install the Access Point, follow these steps: 1. Select a Site – Choose a proper place for the access point. For optimum performance, consider these points: Mount the access point as high as possible above any obstructions in the coverage area. Avoid mounting next to or near building support columns or other obstructions. Mount away from any signal absorbing or reflecting structures (such as those containing metal). Avoid radio interference by mounting
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Installation Access Point Configuration The access point can be configured by connecting a PC to its Ethernet port and accessing the web interface. The default IP address of the access point is 192.168.1.240, with login user name “Admin” and default password “1988”. Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green wit
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Installation Hardware Description FIG. 7 shows the layout of the WAP250G connectors and components. Ethernet LAN Port Antenna (CAT5) Power Socket WallMount Slots Top View Bottom View Reset Button FIG. 4 NXA-WAP250G Component Locations Reset Button Overview The Reset Button (shown in FIG. 7) is used to either restart the WAP250G or restore the unit to its factory default settings. If you hold down the button for less than 5 seconds, the WAP will perform a hardware reset. Is you hold down th
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Installation Diagnosing Access Point Indicators Symptom Action POWER LED is Off • AC power adapter may be disconnected. Check connections between the access point, the power adapter, and the wall outlet. LAN LED is Off • Verify that the access point and attached device are powered on. • Be sure the cable is plugged into both the access point and corresponding device. • Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length does not exceed specified limits. • Check the cable connections for p
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Initial Configuration Initial Configuration The NXA-WAP250G offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above). The initial configuration steps can be made through the web browser interface using the Setup Wizard. It is recommended to make the initial changes by connecting a PC directly to the NXA-WA
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Initial Configuration Access Point Mode - Roaming A wireless network can also support roaming for mobile users (FIG. 2). Multiple NXA-WAP250Gs can be placed so that a continuous coverage area is created. Wireless users within this area can move freely and remain connected to the network. All NXA-WAP250Gs and wireless stations in the network must be configured with the same SSID. Neighboring NXA-WAP250Gs should be set to non-interfering radio channels (that is, channels 1, 6, or 11 for 802.11
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Initial Configuration Access Point Mode - Repeater and Bridge Mode The NXA-WAP250G can also operate in a “repeater and bridge” mode to extend the range of links to wireless clients (FIG. 3). The NXA-WAP250G uses Wireless Distribution System (WDS) to forward traffic between the repeater and the root access point. WDS is defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless connections between NXA-WAP250Gs. In repeater and bridge mode, the NXA-WAP250G supports an Ethernet link to a wired LAN. Note t
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Initial Configuration Logging into the Web Interface In the web browser’s address bar, type the default IP address: http://192.168.1.240. The web browser displays the NXA-WAP250G’s login page. The User ID is fixed as “Admin” (case-sensitive), and the default password is “1988” (FIG. 4). FIG. 4 Login Page It is strongly recommended that you configure a password. If a password is not configured, the management interface is not protected and anyone that can connect to the NXA-WAP250G may be ab
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Initial Configuration Using the Setup Wizard There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the NXA-WAP250G and provide a connection for your AMX Control Panel and network access for other wireless devices. The Setup Wizard takes you through configuration procedures for the general network settings, such as IP configuration, wireless network name (Service Set Identifier), and wireless security. Follow these steps: To begin, login and select Start with Setup Wizard on the home page (FIG.
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Initial Configuration Step 2: Network Setting The options on this page allow you to set the NXA-WAP250G’s IP address assignment method and configures the local Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server and Network Address Translation (NAT) settings (FIG. 7). FIG. 7 Setup Wizard - Network Setting There are three basic methods for configuring the NXA-WAP250G’s IP address: Dynamic IP — The IP address is assigned automatically from a home gateway router or other device that has a DHCP
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Initial Configuration FIG. 9 Setup Wizard - Network Setting (PPoE settings) Static IP — The IP address is assigned manually by the user. This may be required if your NXA-WAP250G is connected to a home gateway router or other device that does not support a DHCP server (FIG. 10). FIG. 10 Setup Wizard - Network Setting (Static IP settings) If you select Static IP, enter an appropriate IP address and subnet mask that are compatible with your existing network. If a management station exists
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Initial Configuration Also enter the IP address for the Domain Name Server (DNS) to be used for host-name to IP address resolution. DHCP Server/NAT Setting The NXA-WAP250G includes a DHCP server that can assign IP addresses to any wireless device. Addresses are assigned from a common address pool configured on the NXA-WAP250G. You can configure the address pool by specifying start and end IP addresses. NAT is a standard method of mapping multiple “internal” IP addresses to one “external” IP
