802.11a Wireless LAN Access Point XV-5850 User’s Manual Version 1.1 -July.
CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................……...............……........2 Hardware Installation ............................................…….......…….................3 WAB102 AP Default Setting……….……………………………………….4 Web Management Settings ………………………………………………..5 Start - Up & Log in ………………………………………………………….5 Main Page …………………………………………………………………...5 Setup …………...…………………………………………………………....6 Password…………….…..…………………………………………………...7 WEP Security ……...………………………………………………………...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing your WAB102 802.11a Wireless AP. This manual will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: • • • WAB102 802.11a Wireless AP……………….……………………………..x1 User’s Manual…………………………………………………………………x1 Power Adapter…………………………………………………………………x1 If any of the above items are not included or damaged, please contact your local vendor for support.
Hardware Installation Front Panel The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. LED STATUS Description Power Off No Power On Power on Status Ethernet 11a Blink 1. Power up 2. firmware upgrade Off no Ethernet link detected Green On Green Blink Amber On Amber Blink 100Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. No activity.
WAB102 AP Default Settings The default settings are shown following. User Name Password SystemName AP IP Address AP Subnet Mask ESSID for both 11a&b 11a RF Channel 11b RF Channel RF Roaming Encryption admin default 00 60 B3 xx xx xx where xx xx xx are the last six digits of the AP’s MAC address 192.168.1.20 255.255.255.
MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator to connect the WEB management 192.168.1.20. Administrator’s Password default is default. Main Page Here allow user to configure basic network settings.
AP Setup Setup The Setup page allow user to do basic setting. Enter your wireless network’s SSID, select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal, and enter a unique access point name for the Access Point. Press Apply to save the settings. Access Point Name: You may assign any name to the Access Point. Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network. IP Address: This IP address must be unique to your network.
SSID: The SSID is the name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. Turbo Mode: When you enable the Turbo Mode, the maximum data rate can up to 72 mbps.
Web Security To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the WAB102 Web Security Configuration window offers highly data encryption, known as WEP, making your data transmission over air more secure and allows you to specify Encryption Key(s) if you enable encryption for the AP. Authentication Type: Open System: The Authentication Type default is set to Open System. It is recommended that you use the default setting.
Click the Reboot button for changes to take effect. After you click Reboot button, the web server will lose connectivity with the AP Web Server as the AP reboots. Access Control The Access Control tab, allows you to block or allow certain computers by their MAC Address. To enable filtering of computers by their MAC Addresses, click the Allow MAC address(es) in list radio button. Enter MAC Address and click Add button. Click Delete button if you wish to remove the MAC address from the list.
Click the Reboot button for changes to take effect. After you click Reboot button, the web server will lose connectivity with the AP Web Server as the AP reboots. Advanced Setup Transmit Power: Specifics the level of transmit power. Specify the value of the transmit power from the dropdown menu.
.5% and Lowest. Use this command to decrease the transmit power if more than one AP is co-located using the same channel frequency. Beacon Interval: This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).
Factory Default Restore Factory Default: select Yes and press Apply button, will make the AP reset to factory default settings. Click the Reboot button for changes to take effect. After you click Reboot button, the web server will lose connectivity with the AP Web Server as the AP reboots. Firmware Upgrade User may download the latest firmware from our website and store it in local drive. Find the firmware from local drive and press the Upgrade button.
AP Status Station List The station list page shows the associate status of AP includes ID, MAC Address, Channel, Type and Status and available stations. About The about page describes the product information briefly. The product information includes FW, Regulatory Domain, and MAC Address.
If you click Logout button, it will back to Login page. Troubleshooting Basic Functions My Wireless AP will not turn on. No LED’s light up. The power is not connected. Resolution: Cause: Connect the power adapter to your AP and plug it into the power outlet. Note: Only use the power adapter provided with your AP. Using any other adapter may damage your SOHO AP Router. LAN Connection Problems I can’t access my SOHO AP Router. Cause: The unit is not powered on. There is not a network connection.
restart the computer. Make sure that the Link LED is on. If it is not, try a different network cable. Check each computer for correct network settings. Wireless Troubleshooting I can’t access the Wireless AP from a wireless network card Cause: Out of range. IP Address is not set correctly. Resolution: Make sure that the Mode, SSID, Channel and encryption settings are set the same on each wireless adapter.
Technical Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE802.11a Protocols Supported: TCP IP IPX UDP DHCP Client Management: Web-Based Ports: LAN: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Wireless AP Specifications General Wireless Specifications: IEEE 802.11a Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi Compatible Access Point Frequency Band: 11a: USA domain 5.725GHz – 5.825GHz Access Point Data Rate: 11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps.
FCC Information 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. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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.
