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LevelOne WAP-6102 manual

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    W AP-6102 300Mbps N_Max Wireless Ceiling PoE Access Point User Manual V1.0[...]

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    I Notice FCC W arning Changes or modifications to this unit not ex pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user aut hority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj ect to the follo wing two conditions ： (1) This device may not cause harmf ul interference, and ([...]

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    II CE Statement LEVEL ONE hereby declares that this devic e is in compliance with the essential requirement and other relevant provisio ns of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This device will be sold in the following EEA countries ： Austria, Italy , Belgium, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Luxembourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway , Germany , Po[...]

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    III T able of Content 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1. Features and Benefits ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Package Contents ........................[...]

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    1 1. Introduction W AP-6102 is a powerful and multi-functioned 1 1n Access Point and it can act three modes AP/WDS/Universal Repeater . Smoke detector appearan ce will minimize visibility . So this model can work properly at Hotel or public area. W AP-6102 is a Wireless Network device that delivers up to 6x faster spee ds and 7x extended coverage t[...]

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    2 1.2. Package Content s The package cont ains the following items. In ca se of return, please keep the original box set, and the complete box set must be included for full refund.  1 WAP-6102  1 12V/1A 100V~240V Power Adapter  1 CD-ROM with User ’s Manual  1 Quick Installation Guide  1 Cat5 UTP Cable  2 Mounting Bracket  2 S[...]

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    2. W eb Configuration 2.1. System 2.1.1. Operation Mode You are allowed to configure WAP-6102 in to different modes: AP, WDS Bridge and Universal Repeater. AP/WDS/Universal Repeater Access Point In AP (Access Point) mode, your device ac t s as a communication hub for users with a wireless device to connect to a wired LAN/W AN. Please refer to: Chap[...]

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    Universal Repeater Repeater is used to regenerate or replicate si gnals that are weakened or distorted by transmission over long distances and through areas with high levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI). Universal Repeater (AP) mode on one radio channel is usually configured along with Univer sal Repeater (ST A) mode on another radio chann[...]

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    2.1.3. DHCP 2.1.4. Schedule 　 5[...]

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    2.1.5. Event Log 6[...]

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    2.1.6. Monitor The device will record the router trans mission status in a time span.  Det ail: Click into detail to see historical record. 7[...]

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    Det ail: 8[...]

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    2.2. W ireless 2.2.1 Access Point Configuration Please click System  Operation Mode and Select Access Point before you start the configuration AP Mode T o configure AP Mode, please select Access Point in ( System  Operation Mode ) ( Please refer to: 2.1.1 Operation Mode in Page.3) 9[...]

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    S t atus Basic 10[...]

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     Radio : To enable/disable radio frequency.  Mode : Select and define your device in AP mode or WDS mode  Mode : AP To define your AP as a regular AP  Mode: WDS (AP+WDS) To define your device work in WDS + AP function, this mode is to interlink this device with other AP devices in Wireless Dist ribution System. Once you select this mode[...]

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    Advanced 12[...]

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    13  Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size w ill be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a va lue b etween 256 and 2346. The default value is 2346.  RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden no des [...]

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    Security  Encryption: Disabled 14[...]

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     Encryption: WEP 15[...]

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    16  ESSID Selection : As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Sele ct an SSID from the drop-down list.  Broadcast SSID : Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. Th is is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network [...]

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     Encryption: WP A pre-shared key  ESSID Selection : As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Sele ct an SSID from the drop-down list.  Broadcast SSID : Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. Th is is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set [...]

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     Encryption: WP A RADIUS  ESSID Selection : As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Sele ct an SSID from the drop-down list.  Broadcast SSID : Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. Th is is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enabl[...]

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    Filter WPS 19[...]

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    20  WPS Current S tatus: Display current configuration is configured or un-configured. The default setting will display un-configured status but if any of following occur will display configured status : 1. Configuration by an external registrar . 2. Automatic configuration by internal regi strar . 3. Manual configuration by user .  Self Pin [...]

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    Client List VLAN Only Available in AP mode  Virtual LAN : Choose to Enable or Dis able the VLAN features.  SSID1 Tag : Specify the VLAN tag. 21[...]

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    2.2.2 WDS Bridge Configuration Y ou can only connect to the device via Wireless Client Please click System  Operation Mode and Select WDS Bridge before you start the configuration WDS Mode T o configure WDS Mode, pleas e select WDS Bridge in ( System  Operation Mode ) ( Please refer to: 2.1.1 Operation Mode in Page.3) S t atus 22[...]

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    Basic  Radio : To enable/disable radio frequency.  Mode : WDS mode allows you to interlink with other AP devices. Setting MAC address and encryption algorithm.  Band: Configure the device into different wireless modes.  2.4 GHz (B)  2.4 GHz (N)  2.4 GHz (B+G)  2.4 GHz (G)  2.4 GHz (B+G+N)  Enabled SSID#: The device allows[...]

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    Advanced  Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size w ill be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a va lue b etween 256 and 2346. The default value is 2346.  RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden n[...]

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    Security  Encryption: Security: Disabled  Encryption: WEP  Key Length : Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list. a longer key may choose one of your 4 different WEP keys from below.  Key Format : Select a key type from the drop-down list. 128-bit encryption requires than 64-bit encryption. Keys are de fined by [...]

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     Encryption: WP A pre-shared key  WPA Ty pe : Select TKIP, AES, or WPA2 Mixed. The encryption algor ithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Prot ocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if t he bridge us[...]

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    2.2.3 Universal Repeater Configuration Please click System => Operation Mode and Select Universal Repeater Before you start the configuration Repeater Mode T o configure Repeater Mode, please select Universal Repeater in ( System  Operation Mode ) ( Please refer to: 2.1.1 Operation Mode ) 27[...]

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    S t atus Basic 28[...]

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     Radio : To enable/disable radio frequency.  Mode : Universal Repeater  Band: Configure the device into different wireless modes.  2.4 GHz (B)  2.4 GHz (N)  2.4 GHz (B+G)  2.4 GHz (G)  2.4 GHz (B+G+N)  Enabled SSID#: The device allows you to add up to 4 unique SSID  ESSID#: Description of each configured SSID  Chann[...]

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    30  Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size w ill be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a va lue b etween 256 and 2346. The default value is 2346.  RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden no des [...]

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    Security  Encryption: Disabled  Encryption: WEP 31[...]

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    32  ESSID Selection : As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Sele ct an SSID from the drop-down list.  Broadcast SSID : Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. Th is is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set to Enable, your wireless network [...]

  • Page 37

     Encryption: WP A pre-shared key  ESSID Selection : As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a different security mode for each SSID (profile). Sele ct an SSID from the drop-down list.  Broadcast SSID : Select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. Th is is the SSID broadcast feature. When this option is set [...]

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    Filter WPS 34[...]

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     WPS Current S tatus: Display current configuration is configured or un-configured. The default setting will display un-configured status but if any of following occur will display configured status : 1. Configuration by an external registrar . 2. Automatic configuration by internal regi strar . 3. Manual configuration by user .  Self Pin Cod[...]

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    2.3. Network 2.3.1. Stat u s 36[...]

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    2.3.2. LAN 37[...]

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    38  Bridge Type: Select Static IP or Dynamic IP fr om the drop-down list. If you select Static IP, you will be required to specif y an IP address and subnet mask. If Dynamic IP is selected, then the IP address is rece ived automatically from the external DHCP server.  IP Address: Specify an IP address.  IP Subnet Mask: Specify a subnet mas[...]

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    Dynamic IP (Only work with AP Mode)  Bridge Type: Select Static IP or Dynamic IP fr om the drop-down list. If you select Static IP, you will be required to specif y an IP address and subnet mask. If Dynamic IP is selected, then the IP address is rece ived automatically from the external DHCP server.  DNS Type: Select Dynamic to automatic retr[...]

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    2.4. Management 2.4.1. Admin Change current login password of the devic e. It is recommended to change the default password for security reasons. 40[...]

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    2.4.2. SNMP Allows you to assign the contact det ails, location, community name and trap settings for SNMP . This is a networking management prot ocol used to monitor network-attached devices. SNMP allows messages (called protocol data units) to be sent to various p arts of a network. Upon receiving these messages, SNMP-comp atible devices (called [...]

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    2.4.3. Firmware Allows you to upgrade the firmware of the device in order to improve the functionality and performance. 　 Ensure that you have downloaded the appr opriate firmware from the vendor ’s website. Connect the device to your PC using an Ether net cable, as the firmware cannot be upgraded with wireless interface. 2.4.4. Configure This [...]

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    2.4.5. Reset This will only reset you devices with current configuration unaf fected. 43[...]

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    2.5. T ools 2.5.1. T ime Setting This feature allows you to c onfigure, update, and maintain the correct time on the device’s internal system clock as well as configure the time zone. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or by syn chronizing with a time server. If the device losses power for any reason, it will not be able t[...]

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    2.5.2. Power Saving (Only work w ith AP Mode) 2.5.3. Diagnosis Check whether a network destination is reachable with ping service. 45[...]

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    2.5.4. LED Control 2.6. Logout 46[...]

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    47 Appendix A – SPECIFICATIONS Frequency B and 2.400 ～ 2.484 GHz Media Access Protocol Carrier sense m ultiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) Modulation T echno logy - OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM - DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK Operating Cha nnels 1 1 for Nort h America, 1 4 for Japan, 13 fo r Europe Receive Sensitivity (T ypical) - IEEE802[...]

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    48 Appendix B – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Federal Communication Commission Interfer ence S tatement 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 pr ovide reasonable protection against har mful in terference in a residential inst[...]

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    49 Appendix C – IC Interference S t atement Industry Canada st atement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the In dustry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in terference, and (2) this device must acc ept any interference received, includi ng interference that may cause undes[...]