802.

11g Wireless LAN Outdoor CPE AP

WAP-6100 Users Manual Version 1.0

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FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance.(example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 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 Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm(8 inches) during normal operation.

CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Protection requirements for health and safety Article 3.1a

Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.

Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility Article 3.1b

Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 and EN 55024 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.

Effective use of the radio spectrum Article 3.2

Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328-2 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.

CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely:

Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels

Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

WEEE regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

Revision
Users Manual for PLANET 802.11g WLAN Outdoor CPE AP Model: WAP-6100 Rev: 1.0 (June, 2006) Part No. EM-WAP6100

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................6 1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................6 1.2 FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................6 1.3 SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................................................6 1.5 WIRELESS PERFORMANCE ..............................................................................................................7 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................9 CHAPTER 3 INITIAL SETUP ...........................................................................................................12 3.1 SETUP PROCEDURES .....................................................................................................................12 CHAPTER 4 WEB CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................14 4.1 ACCESS POINT MODE....................................................................................................................14 4.1.1 System Summary ..................................................................................................................14 4.1.2 Wireless Station List .............................................................................................................15 4.1.3 System Properties.................................................................................................................16 4.1.4 Administration......................................................................................................................16 4.1.5 IP Settings ............................................................................................................................17 4.1.6 Wireless Network..................................................................................................................18 4.1.7 Wireless Security ..................................................................................................................18 4.1.8 Wireless Advanced Settings ..................................................................................................22 4.1.9 MAC Filter ...........................................................................................................................24 4.1.10 Backup / Restore Settings...................................................................................................24 4.1.11 Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................................25 4.1.12 Reboot ................................................................................................................................25 4.2 WIRELESS CLIENT MODE ..............................................................................................................26 4.2.1 Connection Status ................................................................................................................26 4.2.2 Wireless Network..................................................................................................................27 4.2.3 Wireless Security ..................................................................................................................28 4.2.4 Ethernet Client List ..............................................................................................................29 4.3 REPEATER MODE ..........................................................................................................................29 4.3.1 Wireless Network..................................................................................................................30 4.3.2 Wireless Security ..................................................................................................................30 4.4 WIRELESS BRIDGE ........................................................................................................................31 4.4.1 WDS Link Settings................................................................................................................31 4.4.2 WDS Security Settings..........................................................................................................32 APPENDIX A GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................33

Chapter 1 Introduction

The WAP-6100 is an outdoor 802.11g CPE AP with 12dBi antenna built in. This manual describes the details of how to manage this equipment.

1.1 Package Contents

Make sure that you have the following items:

One WAP-6100 One Power Cord One PoE Injector One Metal Ring One 25m CAT5 Cable with RJ-45 plug and ODU connector One 1.9m CAT5 Cable with RJ-45 plugs One Users Manual and Utility CD One Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.

Note:

1.2 Features
Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b/g compliant Solid housing provides protection against rigorous weather conditions Four operating modes support: AP, Wireless Bridge, Wireless Client, and Repeater Strong network security with 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WPA and WPA-PSK Built-in 12dBi patch antenna 5 levels of adjustable transmit power control Super G mode raises the data rate up to 108Mbps Support DHCP Client Provides Connection Status indication for Repeater and Client modes Power over Ethernet design

1.3 Specification
Model Standard Signal Type WAP-6100 IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)

Modulation Port Antenna Output Power

OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK 10/100Mbps RJ-45 port * 1 Built-in 12dBi patch antenna 18dBm@11Mbps / 17dBm@54Mbps (typical) 5 levels adjustable (Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, Minimum) -74dBm@54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER

Sensitivity -88dBm@11Mbps CCK, 8% PER Operating Mode AP, Wireless Bridge, Wireless Client, Repeater WEP setting

Authentication type: Open System / Shared Key Shared keys input type: HEX / ASCII Shared keys length: (64-bit, 128-bit, 152-bit) Default WEP Key to use (1-4)

WPA-PSK setting Security

PassPhrase WPA Cipher Type (TKIP, AES) Group Key Update Interval: 300

WPA setting

Radius Server IP Address Radius Port: 1812 WPA Cipher Type (TKIP, AES) Shared Key Up to 108Mbps Up to 54Mbps (6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54) Up to 11Mbps (1/2/5.5/11)

Group Key Update Interval: 300 Super G mode Data Rate 802.11g 802.11b Dimensions (L x W x H) 185 x 106 x 62mm Weight Environmental Storage temperature: -30 80 degree C Specification Relative humanity: 0% 90% (non-condensing) Power Requirement Electromagnetic FCC, CE Compatibility 48V DC, 0.4A 400g Operating temperature: -10 70 degree C

1.5 Wireless Performance

The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance, and operating coverage of

WAP-6100. 1. Site selection To avoid interferences, please locate WAP-6100 and wireless clients away from transformers, microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, and other industrial equipments. Keep the number of walls, or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible; otherwise the signal strength may be seriously reduced. Place WAP-6100 in open space or add additional WAP-6100 as needed to improve the coverage. 2. Environmental factors The wireless network is easily affected by many environmental factors. Every environment is unique with different obstacles, construction materials, weather, etc. It is hard to determine the exact operating range of WAP-6100 in a specific location without testing.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the WAP-6100.

1. Locate an optimum location and use the provided metal ring to secure WAP-6100 to a mast. 2. Using provided CAT5 waterproof cable; connect the waterproof connector port of the WAP-6100 to the P+DATA OUT port of PoE Injector. 3. Using Category 3 or higher UTP or STP cable, connect the DATA IN port of PoE Injector to a 10Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet hub or switch, and connect the management station to a hub or switch on the same LAN. 4. Connect the power cord to the PoE Injector, and plug it into an AC outlet to power up the WAP-6100. Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-6100. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

OUTDOOR INSTALLATION WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

LIVES MAY BE AT RISK! Carefully observe these instructions and any special instructions that are included with the equipment you are installing. CONTACTING POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL. Make sure no power lines are anywhere where possible contact can be made. Antennas, masts, towers, guy wires or cables may lean or fall and contact these limes. People may be injured or killed if they are touching or holding any part of equipment when it contacts electric lines. Make sure there is NO possibility that equipment or personnel can come in contact directly or indirectly with power lines. Assume all overhead lines are power lines. The horizontal distance from a tower, mast or antenna to the nearest power line should be at least twice the total length of the mast/antenna combination. This will ensure that the mast will not contact power if it falls either during installation or later. TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND.
z Select equipment locations that will allow safe, simple equipment installation. z Dont work alone. A friend or co-worker can save your life if an accident happens. z Use approved non-conducting lasers and other safety equipment. Make sure all equipment is in

good repair.
z If a tower or mast begins falling, dont attempt to catch it. Stand back and let it fall. z If anything such as a wire or mast does come in contact with a power line, DONT TOUCH IT

OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE IT. Instead, save your life by calling the power company.
z Dont attempt to erect antennas or towers on windy days.

MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND MASTS ARE SECURELY GROUNDED, AND ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHTNING ARRESTORS. This will help prevent fire damage or human injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short circuit within equipment connected to the antenna.
z The base of the antenna mast or tower must be connected directly to the building protective

ground or to one or more approved grounding rods, using 1 OAWG ground wire and corrosion-resistant connectors.

z Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.

IF A PERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER, AND CANNOT MOVE:

z z

DONT TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED. Use a non-conductive dry board, stick or rope to push or drag them so they no longer are in contact with electrical power.

Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer CPR if you are certified, and make sure that emergency medical aid has been requested.

Chapter 3 Initial Setup

The WAP-6100 allows configuration either via the configuration utility, known as Locator, or Web Browser through network. For the initial installation, we suggest using the PLANET WAP-6100 Locator. Before using Locator, please make sure the personal firewall installed in your PC is disabled. It is strongly recommended to configure and manage WAP-6100 using a wired LAN computer.

3.1 Setup Procedures

1. Insert the bundled CD in the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. Click on the "PLANET WAP-6100 Locator" hyperlink to activate the program. Or you can start the installation as follows. A. Click on Start Menu/ Run. B. Enter E:\UTILITY\Locator.exe in the appeared box, where E is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. C. Click on OK button. 2. When the Locator is started, it will search the available WAP-6100 on the same network. The Locator shows you the Device Name, Device Type, IP Address, Ethernet MAC Address and Firmware Version. If there are multiple WAP-6100 or WAP-6100 in the same network, all of them will be listed.

3.

To change the IP address, select the target WAP-6100 if there are multiple devices, and click on the IP Setting button. A login dialog box will pop up. Please input your user name and password into the fields. Default user name and password are as below: User Name: Admin Password: (blank) Please note the first character of user name is a capital letter.

4.

After type in correct user name and password, the IP Setting box appears. Here you can choose to obtain IP from a DHCP server or specify IP address manually. If your environment or ISP provide DHCP server, you can choose the first option. Otherwise, you need to manually setup IP address. Click on Apply button and WAP-6100 will reboot immediately. After the reboot completes, the WAP-6100 is operating with new settings.

5.

To restore WAP-6100 back to factory default values, click on the Factory default icon. This operation requires you to login the WAP-6100 first. Please input correct user name and password into the fields. The WAP-6100 will reboot immediately. After the reboot completes, the WAP-6100 is operating with default settings.

6.

Click on the Web icon, the Internet Explorer will be executed and connect to the web interface of WAP-6100. Please refer to the next chapter for how to manage WAP-6100 via web.

Chapter 4 Web Configuration

Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your WAP-6100. An AP with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.1.1) will allow you to monitor and configure via web browser (e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape). 1. Open your web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of your WAP-6100 in the address field (default IP address is http://192.168.1.1). Please note that your PCs IP address should be on the same IP subnet of the WAP-6100. For example, you can configure your PCs IP address to 192.168.1.2 if WAP-6100 is with IP 192.168.1.1. 3. A User Name and Password dialog box will appear. Please enter your User Name and Password here. Default User Name and Password are as below: User Name: Admin Password: (blank) Please note the first character of user name is a capital letter. 4. Then you will see the WAP-6100 web configuration page after click on OK.

4.1 Access Point Mode

4.1.1 System Summary

System Information This will display system name and both Ethernet MAC address and Wireless MAC address. Current country setting and firmware version will also be available here.

Current IP Settings This section shows current IP address setting including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DHCP status. Current Wireless Settings This area shows current wireless setting including operation mode, wireless mode, SSID, channel and security setting.

4.1.2 Wireless Station List

This page can help user identify current clients who already associated to the WAP-6100. You can also click on the MAC address column then the system will show the detail technical information for each wireless station. The page below describes the detail connection information with each station. You can get all information needed right here.

4.1.3 System Properties

Device Name

You may assign any name to the WAP-6100. Memorable, Unique names are helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network. The device name needs to be less than 32 characters. After verify the name you input and click Apply to save the setting.

Country / Region

Here you can set the WAP-6100 to follow different country and region regulations.

Operation Mode

The default operation mode is Access Point; this mode connects your wireless clients to a wired network. In most cases, no change is necessary. You can switch operation mode to Wireless Client, Repeater or Wireless Bridge mode depends on your application. Wireless Client mode can allow AP act as a client within its range. Your Ethernet devices behind the AP client can connect to a remote AP. Repeater is able to retransmit the signal of a remote AP. Choose repeater mode if you want to extend the range of your original AP. Wireless Bridge mode allow you to create a wireless connection to connect the networks between different building. You may check to the section 4.2/4.3 and 4.4 for more details of those operating mode.

4.1.4 Administration

Administrator Name Password Confirm Password

You change the administrator login name in this field. Type the new password here if you need to change it. Re-type the new password again, then click the Apply below to save the changes.

4.1.5 IP Settings

This page can configure system IP address. Default IP address is 192.168.1.1 and Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. You can manually input IP address setting or get an IP from a DHCP server. IP Network Setting Here you can choose to get IP from a DHCP server or specify IP address manually. Choose to obtain an IP address from DHCP server if your environment or ISP provide DHCP server. Otherwise, you must manually setup IP address. IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway If you select Specify an IP address, you must enter a unique IP address here. The Subnet Mask must be the same as your Ethernet network setting. Enter the IP address of your gateway here. If your network does not have a Gateway, you can leave this field blank.

4.1.6 Wireless Network

SSID

The SSID is the unique name shared among all APs and clients 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 alphanumeric characters, which may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the SSID from the default name default, to a unique name.

Suppressed SSID

This option can hide the SSID. Enable this function only if you do not want the WAP-6100 to be found by others.

Wireless Mode

Default setting is 2.4GHz 54Mbps (802.11g). This will support all 802.11b/g clients connect to the WAP-6100. You can choose 2.4GHz 11Mbps (802.11b) in wireless mode column if your environment has only 802.11b clients. The final selection 2.4GHz 108Mbps (802.11 SuperG) supports high-speed 108Mbps SuperG function. In order to support SuperG 108M transmission, all wireless clients will need to be Atheros solution.

Channel / Frequency

Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly. The default setting is SmartSelect means the system will pick best channel for you automatically. Stay with default setting if you do not have special request on channel selection.

4.1.7 Wireless Security

The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are three wireless security mode options supported by the WAP-6100: WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy.) In Wireless Security page, you can configure the AP to work with No Security, WEP, WPA-PSK and

WPA security mode. Once you setup the AP to work in security mode, all wireless stations will also need to have corresponding settings. System default setting is No Security.

WEP

Authentication type

Select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key". All Wireless stations must then be set to use the same method.

Shared keys input type Default key

Select HEX or ASCII depends on your preference.

The default key, selected by the radio button, is required. The other keys are optional. Other stations must have matching key values.

Shared key

There are 4 keys available, please ensure you have enter correct number for the key values with different Key Length and coding (Hex or ASCII).

Key length

Select the level of encryption you want among the options. WAP-6100 supports 64, 128, and 152-bit encryptions.

After all changes are made, be sure to click on Apply to make sure all changes are saved into system. WPA-PSK

Passphrase Cipher type

Enter a hard-to-guess passphrase (between 8 and 63 characters) in the field. WPA gives you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES.

Group key update interval

Enter the time interval in seconds which instructs the WAP-6100 how often it should change the encryption keys. Usually the security level will be higher if you set the period shorter to change encryption keys more often. Default value is 1800 seconds. Setting 0 in this field would disable key renewal.

After all changes are made, be sure to click on Apply to make sure all changes are saved into system.

WPA

RADIUS server RADIUS port RADIUS secret Cipher type

Enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. Specify the port number for RADIUS service, default value is 1812. RADIUS secret is the key shared between WAP-6100 and RADIUS server. WPA gives you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES.

Group key update interval

Enter the time interval in seconds which instructs the WAP-6100 how often it should change the encryption keys. Usually the security level will be higher if you set the period shorter to change encryption keys more often. Default value is 1800 seconds. Setting 0 in this field would disable key renewal.

After all changes are made, be sure to click on Apply to make sure all changes are saved into system.

4.1.8 Wireless Advanced Settings

Data rate

You can select all data rates supported in current operation mode. Default value is best which means the system will automatically adjust the connection speed dynamically according to your current link status.

Transmit power

You can reduce RF output power by selecting Half (-3dB) / Quarter (-6dB) / Eighth (-9dB) / Minimum. To change transmit power may decrease your wireless signal coverage.

Beacon interval (20-1000)

This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the WAP-6100 to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination address, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).

Data beacon rate (DTIM) (1-255)

Enter a value between 1 and 255 that specifies the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the AP has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. AP Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages.

Fragment length (256-2346)

This specifies the maximum size of a data packet. It should remain at its default setting of 2,346. A smaller setting means smaller packets, which will create more packets for each transmission. If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended.

RTS/CTS threshold (256-2346) Short preamble

Enter the preferred setting between 256 and 2346. Normally, this can be left at the default value. Preambles are a sequence of binary bits that help the receivers synchronize and ready for receipt of a data transmission. Some older wireless systems like 802.11b implementation use shorter preambles. If you are having difficulty connecting to an older 802.11b device, try to enable short preamble.

Protection mode

Protection Mode should remain default value (Auto) unless you are having severe problems with your 11g Wireless LAN products not being able to transmit to the WAP-6100 in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. To enable this function boosts the WAP-6100s ability to catch all 11g Wireless transmissions but will severely decrease performance.

Extended Range

Atheros eXtended Range technology is fully compatible with IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance standards. In outdoor environments, XR enables more economical point to point fixed wireless system and provides for greater utility of public hot spots infrastructure with increased numbers of users able to connect each access point.

Distance (1-30)

Setup Distance according to the longest link distance between the point to point or point to multi-point in the network. The input needs to be greater than or equal to the real distance. The range can be from 1KM to 30KM for normal mode and 1KM to 15 KM in Super mode.

After all changes are made, be sure to click on Apply to make sure all changes are saved into system.

4.1.9 MAC Filter

Click on the Enable MAC Filtering button, the rule have allow only station in list (accept) or allow any station unless in list (deny). You can edit the MAC Filtering Table in you need associated the access point.

4.1.10 Backup / Restore Settings

Backup the current settings to a file Restore settings from a backup file Restore factory default settings

Click on the Backup button, system will prompt you where to save the backup file. You can choose the directory to save your configuration file. You can restore the configuration file from where you previously saved.

Please be careful before restore system back to default since you will lose all current settings immediately.

4.1.11 Firmware Upgrade

Enter the location of the new firmware file in the file path field, or click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file. Then click on the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. The whole firmware upgrade process will take around 60 seconds.

4.1.12 Reboot

Click on Reboot button to restart WAP-6100.

4.2 Wireless Client Mode

WAP-6100 can also work as an Ethernet client bridge to connect up to 16 Ethernet device into wireless network. In order to setup the WAP-6100 to work in Ethernet bridge mode, you need to choose Wireless Client mode and click Apply at System Properties page. You also need to reboot the WAP-6100. After the system reboot is done, you can see the page as below. Status page shows the WAP-6100 is now working in Wireless Client mode.

4.2.1 Connection Status

Network type

Here indicates the WAP-6100 works in AP mode or Client mode (Infrastructure mode / Ad Hoc mode).

SSID BSSID Connection status

Here displays current SSID assigned to the WAP-6100. The MAC address of the associated AP. This column shows current connection status. If WAP-6100 already connects to an Access Point or station, here will show Associated. Otherwise, connection column will show N/A which means no connection to any Access Point or station.

Wireless mode Current channel Security

Here show the Access Point current work in 11b, 11g, or super G mode. This column indicates the radio channel currently in use. Here indicates AP security settings in client mode. Should be either Disabled, WEP or WPA-PSK.

Rx data rate (Mbps) Tx data rate (Mbps) Link quality Signal strength

Displays current receive data rate. Displays current transmit data rate. This column shows current link quality with AP in 0 to 100 percentage scale. This column shows current signal strength with AP in 0 to 100 percentage scale.

Activity

Displays the number of packets received and transmitted through this WAP-6100.

4.2.2 Wireless Network

Network mode

You can set the wireless client into 2 different modes by clicking radio button. Wireless Client (Infrastructure) act as an AP client while Ad-hoc can support peer-to-peer network. The Infrastructure mode can support up to 108M SuperG transmission.

Wireless mode SSID

Select the proper mode according to your wireless network. The SSID is the unique 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 alphanumeric characters, which may be any keyboard character. You can choose Attach to any available SSID; system will determine the Access Point currently available and establish connection with that Access Point. If you already understand your wireless environment well, you can type in the SSID in Specify the static SSID manually. Moreover, you can easily click on the Site Survey to find all wireless networks available in your current environment. Please refer to the description below.

Site Survey

The Site Survey page can help you identify all available APs in your environment. Just easily click on the BSSID column; the system will join you to the SSID you specify after reboot. In the Site Survey page you can also see the details of all SSID currently available.

4.2.3 Wireless Security

In Wireless client mode, WAP-6100 has support WEP and WPA-PSK security mechanisms. Please refer to section 4.1.7 for detailed descriptions of the security configuration.

4.2.4 Ethernet Client List

You can check all the details about Ethernet clients including IP Address and MAC Address. Press Refresh if you add any new Ethernet client into network. The page will update latest status of current Ethernet network.

4.3 Repeater Mode

Repeater is able to retransmit the signal of a remote AP. Choose repeater mode if you want to extend the range of your original AP. In order to setup this mode, you need to choose Repeater mode and click Apply at System Properties page. You also need to reboot the WAP-6100 to make the setting effective.

4.3.1 Wireless Network

After enable the repeater mode, you can click on Wireless Network and choose Site Survey to pick one of the SSIDs you would like to retransmit its signal. (Please be noted that while using the repeater mode, the throughput performance maybe nearly only half compare with Access Point mode. Because the repeater needs to communicate with original AP and also the clients associate to the repeater at the same time.)

Site Survey

After click on the Site Survey button, you can choose the Access Point you need to extend its range by clicking on BSSID column. Then Apply the change to make sure system working properly with new setting. After all the changes are made, you can check the Connect Status page to check current SSID and link quality / signal strength. Some more information is available at that page.

4.3.2 Wireless Security

In Repeater mode, WAP-6100 supports only WEP security mechanisms. Please refer to section 4.1.7 for detailed descriptions.

4.4 Wireless Bridge

Wireless Bridge mode help to make the two or more Ethernet networks connected without any wire. With multiple WAP-6100s in this mode, several LANs in distance can communicate to each other. This could be deployed if the networks are hard to make the wire in between.

4.4.1 WDS Link Settings

In the WDS Link Settings, select Enable in the Mode field. Then you are able to fill in MAC Address of each target WAP-6100.

Considerations before installation z Loop Prevention Be careful to plan you WDS connections, prevent your wireless network topology to have loop. Once loop shows up, you network traffic will become unstable. z Performance The system can support up to 8 WDS links. But all links and wireless stations that operate at the same time will all share single radio bandwidth. (Ex. 11g have 54Mbps bandwidth) z Latency In the chain topology configuration, if the chain becomes very long, end-to-end latency issue may come in play. We suggest the WDS link topology planning should not exceed 2 hops in chain configuration.

4.4.2 WDS Security Settings

WDS mode supports WEP and WPA-PSK. Please refer to section 4.1.7 for the detail of the configuration.

Appendix A Glossary

802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices. Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC. Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point. Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data. Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network. Beacon Interval - Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized. Bit - A binary digit. Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions. CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data. Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit. DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network. Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.

Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet. Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network. MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device. Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. RTS (Request To Send) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program". SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure

data transmission. SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name. Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - An optional cryptographic confidentiality algorithm specified by IEEE 802.11 that may be used to provide data confidentiality that is subjectively equivalent to the confidentiality of a wired local area network (LAN) medium that does not employ cryptographic techniques to enhance privacy confidentiality. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.