User Guide AP51 IEEE 802.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Package Checklist Hardware Description LED Indicators Ethernet RJ-45 Ports Power Socket Reset Button WPS SET Button Chapter 2: Installation WISP Mode Home Bridge Mode Home Router Mode 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-4 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 Chapter 3: Network Planning 3-1 Internet Gateway Router LAN Access Point Wireless Client Wireless Bridge 3-1 3-2 3-2 3-3 Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1 Appendix B: Specifications B-1 Glossary
Chapter 1: Introduction The AP51 is an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless High-Power AP/ Route that connects your Internet access device (cable or ADSL modem) to your PC or local area network, or to its own secure wireless network. Package Checklist The AP51 AP/Router package includes: 1. AP51 2. AC power adapter 3. User Manual CD Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials.
1 Introduction Hardware Description Ethernet RJ-45 Port Power Socket Detachable Antenna LED Wall Mount Slots Reset Button 1-2
Hardware Description 1 LED Indicators The AP51 includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Wireless Link/Activity Ethernet Link Power LED Power Ethernet Status On On Off WLAN On/Flashing Off Description Indicates AP51 is power on Indicates a valid link on Ethernet Port The Ethernet port has no valid link Indicates the 802.11b/g radio is enabled. Flashing indicates wireless network activity Indicates the 802.
1 Introduction Power Socket The AP51 does not have a power switch. It is powered on when connected to the AC power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to a power source. The power adapter automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required. Reset Button The Reset button can be used to restart the AP51 or restore the factory default configuration. If you press the button for less than 5 seconds, the AP51 will restart.
Chapter 2: Installation The AP51 has four basic operating modes that can be set through the web management interface: WISP Mode – work as AP+Client, one interface as AP and the other interface as Client to access the WISP Station Home Bridge Mode – work as AP+WDS Reapter, one SSID as AP and one SSID as Reapter Home Router Mode – work as AP+Router, Ethernet port become WAN port to connect to cable or ADSL modem WISP Mode IP:192.168.1.
2 Installation ge Mode Home Bridge Mode Home Router Mode IP: 10.0.0.23 IP: 10.0.0.2 SSID: Home IP: 10.0.0.
Chapter 3: Network Planning The AP51 is designed to be very flexible in its deployment options. It can be used as an Internet gateway for a small network, or as an access point to extend an existing wired network to support wireless users. It also supports use as a wireless client to connect to another wireless network, or a wireless bridge to connect two wired LANs. This chapter explains some of the basic features of the AP51 and shows some network topology examples in which the device is implemented.
3 Network Planning The public external network, connected to the WAN port, supports DHCP client and Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) for connection to an Internet service provider (ISP) through a cable or DSL modem: LAN Access Point The AP51 can provide an access point service for an existing wired LAN, creating a wireless extension to the local network. The AP51 functions as purely an access point when set to Bridge Mode.
3 Wireless Bridge Wireless Bridge The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a WIreless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points. The AP51 can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units. A single WDS bridge link can be specified for each VAP interface. One end of a link must be configured as the ìWDS Parentî and the other as the ìWDS Child.
Chapter 4: Initial Configuration The AP51 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.
4 Logging into the Web Interface In the web browser’s address bar, type the default IP address: http://10.0.0.1. The web browser displays the home page. The default Username is “admin” with a default Password of “admin” Click OK to access the web management interface. Note: It is strongly recommended that you change the default user name and password.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Check the following items before you contact local Technical Support. 1. 2. 3. If wireless clients cannot access the network, check the following: I. Be sure the access point and the wireless clients are configured with the same Service Set ID (SSID). II. If authentication or encryption are enabled, ensure that the wireless clients are properly configured with the appropriate authentication or encryption keys. If the AP51 cannot be configured using a web browser: I.
Appendix B: Specifications Wireless Receive Sensitivity 802.11b: -90 dBm @ 1 Mbps, -84 dBm @ 11 Mbps 802.11g: -86 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -68 dBm @ 54 Mbps Operating Frequency 802.11g: 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada) 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (ETSI, Japan) 802.11b: 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada) 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (ETSI) 2.4 ~ 2.497 GHz (Japan) Data Rate 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel Operating Channels 802.
B Specifications Network Management Web-browser Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -20 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F) Humidity 15% to 95% (non-condensing) Compliances FCC Part 15B Class B EN 55022B EN 55024 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 VCCI Class B Radio Signal Certification FCC Part 15C 15.247, 15.207 (2.4 GHz) EN 300 328 EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17 ARIB STD-T66 IC RSS-210 Standards IEEE 802.1 x IEEE 802.11b, g IEEE 802.3 Wi-Fi 11b/g, WPA, WPA2, WMM Physical Size 12.5 x 7 x 2.7 cm (4.
Glossary 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access points attached to a wired network, support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility.
Glossary Encryption Data passing between the access point and clients can use encryption to protect from interception and evesdropping. Ethernet A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) A TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) HTTP is a standard used to transmit and receive all data over the World Wide Web. IEEE 802.
Glossary Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (ODFM) OFDM allows multiple users to transmit in an allocated band by dividing the bandwidth into many narrow bandwidth carriers. Repeater and Bridge Repeater and bridge can provide an extended link to a remote access point from the wired LAN. Access Point working in this mode could connect to another AP in Access Point mode or Repeater and Bridge mode.
Glossary single radio channel, enabling Virtual AP technology to optimize the use of limited WLAN radio spectrum. Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA employs 802.1X as its basic framework for user authentication and dynamic key management to provide an enhanced security solution for 802.11 wireless networks. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) WEP is based on the use of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic.
