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Wireless LAN Access Point with 5-Port Switch EW-7205APS User’s Manual[...]

Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................. 1 1.1 Package C ontents .......................................................................................... 1 1.2 Features .....................................................................................................[...]

Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Introduction This product is a Wireless LAN Access Poin t with 5-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch, which allows you to build your wireless network without buying an additional hub or switch. It is the ideal pr oduct that provides you the best solution for building both wireless network and 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet backb[...]

Introduction 2 1.2 Features  Complies with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification.  High data rate 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps network speed.  Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks.  Provides an internal 5-port switc h for wired Ethernet connection.  Detachable external antenna provides us ers flexibility to in[...]

Introduction 3  Temp erature: Operating: 32~131°F (0~55°C) Storage: -4~158°F(-20~70°C)  Humidity: 0-90% (Noncondensing)  Certification: FCC, CE 1.4 Physical Description Front Panel On the Access Point’s front panel there ar e LED lights that inform you of the Access Point’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED. LED C[...]

Introduction 4  Antenna Connector This round connection is standard Rev erse SMA connector where any antennas with Reverse SMA connector can connect to the Access Point.  DC Adapter Port Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port.  10/100Mbps The Access Point’s LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs.  Uplink P[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Connection 5 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection 1. Locate an optimum location fo r the Wirel ess LAN Access Point. The best location for your Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 2. Connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to your 10/100[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 6 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3.1 Getting Started This Access Point provides web-based conf iguration tool allowing you to configure from wired or wireless stations. Follow the instructions below to get started configuration. From Wired Station 1. Make sure your wired station is in the s[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 7 • IP Address : Select Specify an IP Address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example.  IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (a ny IP address within 192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is available, do not setup 192.168.2.1 )  Subnet Mask: 255.255.2 55.0 8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now have the IP Ad[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 8 • IP Address: Select Specify an IP address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example.  IP Address: 192.168.2.3 (a ny IP address within 192.168.2.2~192.168.2.254 is available, do not setup 192.168.2.1 )  Subnet Mask: 255.255.2 55.0 • DNS: Let all fields are blank. • WINS: Let a[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 9 From Wireless Station 1. Make sure your wireless station is in the same subnet with the Access Point. Please refer to the step 1 above for configuring the IP Address and Sub Mask of the wireless station. 2. Connect to the Access Point. The Access Point’s ESSID is “ default ” and the WEP Encryption fun[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 10 3.2.2 Channel and ESSID You can set parameters that are used for the wireless stations to connect to this Access Point. The parameters include ESSID, Transmission Rate, Basic Rat e and Channel. Parameter Description ESSID The ESSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WL[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 11 Parameter Description Basic Rate The lowest data transmission speed supports by the Access Point. If All is selected, the Access Point will aut omatically select the optimum rate allowed in the environment. The default value is “ 1~2Mbps ”. Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided [...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 12 Parameter Description WEP Mode You can select the 64-bit or 128-bit to encrypt transm itted data. Larger WEP key length will provide higher level of secu rity, but the throughput will be lower. You also can select Disable to transmit data without encryption.[...]

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Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 14 Parameter Description Passphrase Enter a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters in t he text box and press Gener ate button, the Access Point will generate a WEP key automatically (refer to the 128-bit sc reen, the key is displayed after the Access Point generate the key for the wording “test”). It is e[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 15 Parameter Description Filtering Enable or disable the MAC Address Filtering function. Setting You can select to permit or prohibi t the MAC addre ssed listed in the MAC Address Filtering Table to access you r wireless LAN. MAC Address Filtering Table There are 32 sets MAC Address you can set here. Fill the[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 16 to connect to the Access Point should be authenticated by an Authentication Server. The Authentication Server identifies the wi reless station by a set of user name and password, only wireless stations provide co rrect user name and password can connect to the Access Point and access to the network. This A[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 17 Parameter Description Enable IEEE 802.1X Enable or disable the IEEE 802.1X function. Session Idle Timeout If the wireless station doesn’t transmit or receive data for a period after authentication, the Access Point will fo rce the wireless station to the unauthenticated status and the wireless station ha[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 18 Parameter Description Server Type There are two kinds of servers sup ported by the Access Point including Remote RADIUS Server and TINY Server. You have to build a Remote RADIUS Server if RADIUS Serv er is selected. You can build a RADIUS Server by installing Windows 2000 wi th Internet Authentication Serv[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 19 Parameter Description New/Edit From TINY Server Users Profile table, you can enter Username, Password, Re-Type Password and press Ne w button to create a new user. The format of user name is up to 23-digit alphanumeric string; password is up to 7-digit alphanumeric string, both are case-sensitive. Edit/Del[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 20 Parameter Description Server IP Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP Address. Server Port Designate the Server Port used by the RADIUS Server an d Access Point to exchange the authentication packe t s mutually. The default port is 1812. Note that the Server Port y ou designate in the RADIUS Server should be the [...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 21 Parameter Description Current Password Enter the current password (up to 39-digit alphanu meric string) of the Access Point. The default password fo r the Access Point is blank. Note that the password is case-sensitive. New Password Enter the password (up to 39-digit alph anume ric string) you want to logi[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 22 Parameter Description IP Address Designate the Access Point’s IP Addre ss. This IP Address should be unique in your network. The default IP Address is 192.168.2.1 . Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment. The Subnet Mask of the Access Point is fixed and the value is 255.255.255.0 . Click [...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 23 Parameter Description Default Gateway IP Specify the gateway IP in your network. This IP address should be different from the Management IP. Domain Name Server IP This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address that they gave you; or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address. Start IP/End IP You c[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 24 Parameter Description DHCP Client Log This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your network. Number of DHCP Clients displays the number of LAN clients that are currently linked to the Access Point’s DHCP Server. The DHCP Client Log displays the IP Address and the MAC Address of e[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 25 Parameter Description Configuration Tools Use the " Backup " tool to save the Access Point’s current configuration to a file named "backup_config.exe" on you r PC. You can then use the " Restore " tool to restore the saved configuration to the Access Poi nt. Alternatively, y[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 26 Parameter Description Firmware Upgrade This tool allows you to upgrade the Acce ss Point’s system firmware. To upgrade the firmware of your Access Point, you need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page. You can also u[...]

Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 27 Parameter Description Reset In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed . To perform the reset, click on the Apply button. You will be asked to confirm your decision. The reset will be complete when the[...]

Troubleshooting 28 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to proble ms usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point. 1. How to manually find your PC’s IP and MAC Address? 1) In Windows, open the Command Prompt program 2) Type Ipconfig /all and Enter  Your PC’s IP address is the one entitled[...]

Troubleshooting 29 7. What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy , a data privacy mechanis m based on a 64(40)-bit shared key algorithm. 8. What is a MAC Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking de vice, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to [...]