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Corporate Grade SNMP Managed  
Wireless Access Point  
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Product User Guide  
Part Number 0-1591700-x  
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Introduction  
The Tyco Electronics Wireless Access Point model 0-1591700 is an SNMP managed, dual band,  
multimode high performance access point intended for the professional, commercial and corporate  
markets. The access point provides simultaneous, high-speed support for all three current wireless  
modes (802.11a, b and g) using both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz commercial wireless bands. This high  
level of wireless flexibility delivers a product that is ideal for environments such as offices where  
there are highly mobile workers who may have different wireless client products. In addition to  
future-proofed wireless support, the access point supports all the corporate standards for security  
including WEP, WPA* and 802.1x RADIUS log-ins. Management is very important for corporate  
systems and the access point supports web, Telnet, console and SNMP management interfaces.  
The complexity of wireless networks is hidden by the access point that provides a set of clear  
menus that easily and quickly guides new users through the configuration process. The installation  
process is described in the Getting Started Guide on page 10 onwards and also in more detail in  
the Main Section of this manual.  
Key Features and Benefits  
Supports simultaneous operation of 802.11b Delivers a high level of future-proofing with  
and 802.11g and 802.11a radio modes  
Supports high level security options:-  
support for all current WLAN modes and bands  
Delivers corporate grade security with industry  
leading security facilities that enable the access  
point to be safely used in higher risk areas.  
802.1x Authentication with RADIUS  
WPA*  
WEP with 64/128 and 152 bit keys  
MAC Access Control List locking  
Hidden SSID option  
Excellent performance radios with both high Enables the access point to serve wide areas  
power transmitters and high sensitivity receivers  
Supports all FCC approved channels  
Enables the access point to be used in very  
congested radio environments  
Supports Transmit Power Control and Dynamic Enables the access point to be used in Europe  
Frequency Selection  
and delivers transmit power management to suit  
the radio environment.  
Supports SNMP, Telnet, Web and Console Greatly simplifies configuration and operational  
interfaces  
management of the access points in a corporate  
environment  
Optional DC injector, supports power over the Eliminates the need for an AC power cube close  
Ethernet cable  
to the access point. This greatly simplifies  
installation and allows access points to be  
located far away from AC mains points.  
* = WPA security available in Code Release 3.x in Q1 2004.  
Supplied Items  
The access point is supplied in a cardboard carton which contains the following:-  
a) Installation Manual  
b) Wireless Access Point  
c) AC Power Adapter  
d) Stand for the Access Point  
e) Ethernet Data Cross-over Cable for local configuration via a PC  
f) RS232 Serial Console Cable  
If the package does not contain these items, please consult your distributor.  
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FCC Compliance  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the 2 conditions:-  
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,  
2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Tyco Electronics declare that this product 0-1591700-x is in compliance with the essential  
requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For evaluation of  
compliance with the Directive, the following standards were applied:-  
o ETSI EN 300 328-2 (07-2000)  
o ETSI EN 301 893 (01-2001)  
o ETSI EN 301 489-1 (07-2000)  
o ETSI EN 301 489-17 (09-2000)  
Other Regulatory Statements  
General Operational Requirements  
1. Ensure that the correct channels and band implemented for the country of usage. The current  
channel settings for various countries are listed below and are subject to change.  
Operation of IEEE802.11a 5GHz Radio in the European Community  
1. The access point is restricted to indoor usage using the channels in the 5.150GHz to 5.350GHz  
spectrum (Channels 36 to 64) to reduce the potential for interference.  
2. The radio spectrum regulatory bodies in Greece and Spain currently do not permit operation of  
the access point in the 5GHz band using IEEE802.11a, however operation in the 2.4GHz band  
using IEEE802.11b/g is permitted. To comply with this requirement, the 5GHz band radio must  
be disabled as described in page 23.  
3. The Access Point supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control  
(TPC) as required for use in Europe.  
5GHz Channel Assignments In Europe  
Countries of Operation  
Permitted 5GHz Band Channels  
Austria, France and Switzerland  
Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64  
Denmark, Italy, Germany, Finland, Iceland, Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64  
Holland, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, UK, Ireland  
and 100 to 140  
Liechtenstein  
Channels 36, 40, 44, 48  
2.4GHz Channel Assignments In Europe  
Countries of Operation  
All European Community excluding France  
France  
Permitted 2.4GHz Band Channels  
Channels 1 to 13  
Channels 10, 11, 12, 13  
Other 5GHz Channel Assignments  
Countries of Operation  
Permitted 5GHz Band Channels  
USA and Canada  
Channels 36 to 64 and 149 to 161 (pt-pt)  
Other 2.4GHz Channel Assignments  
Countries of Operation  
Permitted 2.4GHz Band Channels  
USA and Canada  
Channels 1 to 11  
Note that the above channel assignment information is subject to change; check with local authorities for details.  
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Disclaimer  
Tyco Electronics makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and  
specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular  
purpose. Further, Tyco Electronics reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes  
from time-to-time in the content hereof without obligation of Tyco Electronics to notify any person of  
such revision or changes.  
Support  
The access point is a high performance unit with a very strong feature set. Please carefully check  
the manual and the settings of associated equipment before calling for technical support. When  
requesting support, please have your proof-of-purchase documentation available.  
The first line of support is via the Tyco Electronics web site at www.lan-electronics.com where  
further support information and frequently asked questions are located. If you are still unable to  
solve the problem then there is a web contact form at www.lan-electronics.com/support.htm that  
will assist you in placing the query with us. Please fill in all the fields and provide us with as much  
information as possible to assist us in getting a suitable answer to you. The estimated turn-round  
time for support requests is 1-2 working days.  
Partner level clients may participate in a 24 x 5 telephone helpdesk support scheme.  
Warranty  
Full details of the generic warranty scheme are available on the web site at:-  
Tyco Electronics (Active LAN Products) warrants this Wireless LAN Access Point product to be  
free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and operation for a period of 2  
years product from the date of purchase from an authorised vendor, subject to the conditions and  
exclusions below:-  
1. This warranty does not cover any damage to the products that resulted from accident,  
abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster, or any unauthorised disassembly or  
modification, or operation in a manner contrary to the instructions, or shipment of the  
product to the Tyco Support Centre.  
2. The products are not designed, manufactured or intended for use in hazardous or critical  
environments or in activities requiring emergency or fail-safe operation or in any other  
activity or application in which failure of the product may pose the risk of physical injury or  
death or environmental harm. Tyco Electronics (Active LAN Products) specifically disclaims  
any express or implied warranty of fitness for any dangerous application.  
3. Except for the foregoing express limited warranty, Tyco makes no other warranty, statutory,  
express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability or fitness for a  
particular purpose.  
4. Tyco Electronics (Active LAN Products) offers a two-year standard warranty to external  
power supply. This standard warranty commences from the date that the end Customer  
purchases the unit from an authorised vendor.  
Submitting A Warranty Claim  
Use the Tyco web-based form at http://www.lan-electronics.com/returns_form_normal.htm when  
submitting a warranty claim.  
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Installation Practice  
Wireless LAN systems need a little more planning than conventional wired LANs. This is because  
the access point relies on the propagation of radio signals, which are sometimes greatly affected  
by a range of factors including:-  
building materials,  
thickness and type of walls,  
proximity of metal,  
proximity of radar and other high power transmitters  
relative positions and characteristics of client devices.  
Do I Need A Site Survey ?  
If you are uncertain about the characteristics of an intended location for a wireless LAN system,  
then it is advisable to obtain a professional site survey. This will provide a report on the current  
radio environment and may also make recommendations about the location of access points.  
It is possible to conduct your own informal site survey using the software tools provided on some  
client WLAN cards. This is achieved by fitting the appropriate client card into the PC,  
commissioning and installing the Access Point in the intended position and then moving the PC  
around the intended area. Whilst this is not a scientific method, it does provide a quick method of  
determining the likely coverage of an area by observing the relative signal strength.  
Note that radio environments may change due to new radars, transmitters, access points and  
scientific instrumentation being installed near the access point. This means that further site surveys  
may be needed in the future to assist in problem diagnosis.  
Location Guidelines  
a) Ensure that the number of barriers between the access point and client devices are kept to  
the absolute minimum. In an ideal environment, there should be “line-of-sight” between the  
access point and the client devices.  
b) If the access point and clients are separated by walls, then ensure that the wall is relatively  
thin and constructed of a material that is of high radio transparency (not steel or re-inforced  
concrete etc).  
c) If walls separate the client and the access point, then ensure that the wireless devices are  
perpendicular to the walls. This reduces the apparent depth of the wall compared with the  
signals needing to pass through a wall at an angle.  
d) Reduce the distances between the access point and the client devices to maintain high  
signal strengths. This will keep the data transfer rates achieved over the wireless links to  
the highest possible levels.  
e) Consider the availability of power for the access point. If power is not available, then the DC  
Power Injector Model 0-15910710-x can be used to inject power for the access point into  
the Ethernet cable at the equipment room. This option enables easy remote powering of  
distant access points.  
WLAN Security  
Wireless access points are potentially a security risk to a network if no precautions are taken.  
However as with any network, simple precautions can greatly increase the security of a network to  
create a highly secure environment. These precautions include:-  
1. Change the default SSID setting and password (see pages 22 and 26).  
2. Hide the SSID value (see page 24)  
3. Implement an 802.1x authentication scheme if at all possible (see page 25).  
4. If 802.1x cannot be implemented:-  
a. Use the integrated WEP encryption at the highest possible key values and change  
the keys on a regular basis (page 24).  
b. Use the MAC address based filters (page 21)  
5. Place access points on inner walls of a building and use the lowest possible transmit power  
settings (see page 23).  
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Access Point Ports  
The access point has all the physical connections located on the right hand side panel. These  
connections are:-  
Figure 1 - Access Point Side Panel  
DC In  
This is a 3.5mm coaxial format jack socket that accepts +12v DC for locally powering the access  
point. Ensure that the correct polarity and voltage range is applied.  
LAN  
This RJ-45 connector is the auto-sensing 10/100Mbps Ethernet circuit that will be connected to the  
local switch or other LAN element. For installation, this port is connected to the configuring PC  
using the supplied cable. This port is not Auto-MDI/MDI-X and so the correct type of cable is  
needed. This port can also be used for powering the access point by the application of +48v DC on  
the spare pairs of the structured wiring. See page 32 for details.  
RS232  
This 9W D-Type connector is the 9600bps serial console link that can be used during configuration  
and maintenance activities. The console system uses a command line interface.  
Reset  
This push-button switch is used to force a factory default reset of the access point. See page 32.  
LED Indicators  
The access point has 4 LED indicators on the front surface of the unit.  
Indicator  
Power  
Function  
Lights when there is suitable DC power on either the DC In port or on the  
RJ-45 Ethernet LAN cable.  
LAN  
A
B/G  
Flashes when data is transmitted on the 10/100M Ethernet LAN port  
Flashes when data is transmitted on the 802.11a band radio  
Flashes when data is transmitted on the 802.11b/g band radio  
Note that even if there are no wireless clients associated with the access point, the A and the B/G  
LEDs will flash when the access point transmits a beacon frame. See page 23 for details.  
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Wall Mounting the Access Point  
The access point is supplied with a desk-mount stand  
but it is probably best to wall-mount the unit to deliver  
best possible radio performance.  
1. Choose a location that is likely to provide line-of-  
sight or maximum visibility of the clients in their  
intended locations.  
2. Ensure that the wall is suitable for drilling and that  
there are no major metallic structures in the wall that  
may interfere with the radio signals.  
3. Consider the powering of the access point and either  
provide a local AC socket or use the DC Injector unit  
0-1591700-x to down-line power the access point.  
4. Drill the mounting surface with 2 holes spaced apart  
by 95mm and insert 2 screws into the holes leaving  
about 10mm of screw head protruding.  
5. Locate the keyhole slots on the rear of the access  
point and carefully hang the access point on to the  
screw head.  
6. Fit the power and LAN cables and position the  
antennae vertically as show.  
Figure 2 - Rear Panel  
Desk Mounting the Access Point  
The access point can be mounted on a desk or similar surface, however it is recommended that  
the unit is wall mounted to achieve a more professional installation and reduce the risk of  
accidental knocks and other damage that can happened to desk-mounted equipment. The unit is  
supplied with a plastic stand that is shaped to accommodate the access point.  
1. Ensure that the proposed desk area is safe, dry and clean.  
2. Carefully locate the access point into the stand.  
3. Connect the cables to the access point.  
4. Position the antennae vertically as show.  
Unit Information  
The rear panel of the access point as shown in Figure 2 has a silver metallic label containing  
regulatory information.  
Product Part Number  
The lower adhesive label contains the Tyco Part Number and will be in the format 0-1591700-x.  
Ensure that this full number is quoted on any support requests.  
Unit Serial Number  
The access point serial number is located on the white adhesive label and is also found on the  
System > Status menu option as detailed on page 18.  
MAC Addresses  
This metallic label has an adhesive label that specifies the MAC address of the Ethernet port of the  
access point. The individual MAC addresses for the 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios can be found  
from the System > Status menu option as detailed on page 18.  
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Getting Started  
The access point is easy to install and will work with very little configuration.  
Configuring your PC  
To enable the access point to enter service, some basic configuration needs to be completed. The  
easiest way to configure the access point is to make a network connection between the Ethernet  
card in the configuration PC and the LAN port of the access point. This can be achieved by first  
changing the IP address of the PC to a default value that can be recognised by the access point.  
The illustrations below are based on Windows XP operating system, but the same basic screens  
are displayed for other Windows operating systems. The sequence below is based on an access  
point having the factory default settings. If the IP address settings of the access point have been  
changed, then care will need to be taken when setting up the PC IP address.  
1. First, click on the Local Area Connection icon in the lower right-hand side of the PC toolbar.  
2. A new dialogue box called Local Area Connection Status is displayed (see Figure 3)  
3. Click on the Properties button and a new dialogue box is displayed (see Figure 4  
Figure 3 - LAN Connection Status  
Figure 4 – Selecting the IP Protocol  
4. When the Local Area Connection Properties dialogue box in Figure 4 is displayed, locate the  
connection protocol TCP/IP in the list and click on it. If you cannot locate the TCP/IP protocol in  
the list, then consult your network administrator for advice.  
5. Select Properties button and a new screen is displayed similar to Figure 5.  
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6. This Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen is used to specify the IP address of the PC.  
Note that the access point and PC addresses must be in the same subnet. The default IP  
address for the access point is 192.168.1.1 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0  
7. Although the access point is set by default to be a DHCP server, it is probably best to specify  
the IP address of the connected PC rather than let the access point allocate IP addresses.  
Figure 5 - Internet Protocol Properties Screen  
8. For configuration purposes, select the Use the following IP address radio button and enter  
the information below to place the PC in the same default IP subnet as the access point for the  
configuration. A suitable IP address for the PC is 192.168.1.10. The subnet mask value is  
255.255.255.0. The Default gateway and DNS settings can be left blank at this stage.  
9. When the settings have been applied, select OK and the PC will use the new settings.  
Connecting To The Access Point  
1. Connect the PC network port to the LAN port of the access point using the supplied cross-over  
cable.  
2. The Local Area Connection icon in the PC task bar should now indicate that the PC has a valid  
Ethernet network connection of the access point.  
3. To test that a valid connection has been obtained between the PC and the access point, open  
the web browser and enter the IP address 192.168.1.1 of the access point into the browser.  
4. The web browser should now show the access point log-in screen similar to the image below:-  
Figure 6 - Web Browser Log-in Screen  
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5. If the web browser reports that it cannot find the access point, then recheck the following:-  
a) The correct IP address has been entered into the web browser.  
b) Ensure that the IP address of the PC is in the same subnet.  
c) Execute a PING test from the PC to the IP address of the access point. If the test returns as  
Request Timed Out, then there is no connection between the PC and the access point.  
d) Check that a cross-over style Ethernet cable is used between the PC and the access point.  
The cable shipped with the access point should be suitable.  
e) The browser proxy settings are correct.  
6. Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of iktpw into the log-in prompt.  
The password is case-sensitive and is an abbreviation of the phrase “I know the password”.  
Note that the password can be changed in the System > Administrator Settings screen. The  
access point will need to be reset after changing the password. If the screen shows a message  
Login Error”, then use the Back button of the browser to return to the log-in screen.  
7. The access point main/home screen should be displayed similar to the image below:-  
Figure 7 - Access Point Main Screen  
8. This screen has a navigation bar on the left hand side and three action buttons in the top right  
hand corner. The action buttons are:-  
Home – this always returns the web browser to the main screen  
Exit – this button forces a log-out from the session  
Reset – this button resets the access point and will slowly flash red to signal that the  
access point needs to be reset to implement the requested changes. This reset can be  
done after all required changes have been made.  
9. Select the System > Status menu to view a summary of the access point.  
10. The web browser session with the access point will timeout after about 10 minutes of no  
activity to ensure that the configuration session cannot be accidentally left open creating a  
security risk.  
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11. Configure the access point to meet the required radio settings by selecting the Wireless menu  
option and then the required band 11a or 11g. A new menu is displayed with the upper part as  
shown below:-  
Figure 8 - Wireless Configuration Menu- Basic Settings  
Ensure that the following settings are applied:-  
The SSID of the access point and the client devices are the same.  
The channel assignments of the access point and the client are the same.  
The channel assignments do not conflict with other WLAN devices.  
The IP addresses of the access point and clients are in the same subnet.  
WEP Encryption is disabled whilst testing the system.  
12. When the above settings have been completed, then the PC should be able to PING the IP  
address of wireless clients via the access point. The access point has been shown to work over  
the air interface and is now ready for detailed configuration and service. If this cannot be  
achieved then re-check the above steps and see the Faultfinding section at page 31.  
13. To adjust the LAN settings, see page 19. To adjust the MAC layer filtering, see page 21. To  
change the radio, security and encryption settings see page 22 onwards.  
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Menu Systems  
The access point supports 3 different menu presentations:-  
Web browser  
Telnet  
Serial Console  
Each menu supports the same types of commands and controls. The web menu is a highly  
graphical menu that is optimised for ease of usage whereas the Telnet and serial console menus  
are command line interface type menus intended for more technical users.  
Web Browser Menu  
The web-based menu is a hierarchical menu of up to 3 levels in depth. The same basic hierarchy is  
present on the Telnet and serial console interfaces. The options are:-  
Top Level Menu  
System >  
Second Level Menu  
Administrator Settings  
Third Level Menu  
Password  
Idle Timeout  
Remote Management  
TFTP  
Web  
Restore Factory Default  
Backup/Restore Settings  
Firmware Upgrade >  
Configuration Tools >  
Status  
Reset  
LAN >  
LAN Settings  
IP Address  
Enable DHCP Server  
DNS Settings  
DHCP Client List  
MAC Address Filtering  
.11a  
Filtering >  
Wireless >  
SSID, Channel, WEP,  
802.1x Authentication  
SSID, Channel, WEP,  
802.1x Authentication  
.11g  
Status  
801.1x Status  
SNMP Community  
SNMP Trap  
SNMP >  
Table 1 - Access Point Web Menu System  
Serial Console Menu  
This is obtained by using the supplied serial cable connected to a serial port on a PC. Select the  
data rate of 9600, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit, No Flow Control. Press <Return> to view the log-in  
screen. Windows or network service to obtain direct access to the menu system over the LAN  
network. The interface is a command line system that is described in an application note on the  
Telnet Menu  
This is obtained by using the Windows or Telnet network service to obtain direct access to the  
menu system over the LAN network. The Windows syntax is Start > Run > telnet 192.168.1.1  
where the IP address is specific to your network. This user interface is a command line system that  
is described in an application note on the web site www.lan-electronics.com  
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System Menu  
Administrator Settings  
This menu specifies the password and remote management control of the access point. Set a  
password to restrict management access to the access point via the web, console or Telnet  
interfaces. Management of the access point can be restricted to a specific IP address if required.  
Figure 9 - Administrator Settings Screen  
Password Settings  
To change the password, enter your current password in the Current Password box. Enter new  
password in the Password box. Enter the new password again in the Re-type password box to  
confirm it. Click Apply to complete the change.  
The default user name is admin and the password is iktpw. See section 6 on page 12 for details.  
Note that the user name cannot be changed from the web or console interfaces.  
Idle Time Out  
This is the period of inactivity before the access point will automatically close the Administrator  
session for security reasons. The default value is 10 minutes. The available range is 1-99 minutes.  
Remote Management  
By default, the access point can be managed from any IP address in the network. This can  
introduce security problems and it may be desirable to permit only a specific IP address to manage  
the access point. Obtain the required value of static IP address from your network manager. This  
remote management locking is enabled by clicking the Enable check box and then entering the  
static IP address of the management platform. Note that if this option is selected, then no other IP  
addresses can manage the access point.  
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Firmware Upgrade  
This mode enables the access point firmware to be upgraded by either a TFTP session with a  
TFTP server or via the web interface. Note that these upgrade methods are intended to be used  
over the wired Ethernet LAN only and must not be used over the wireless LAN to the access point.  
Select the required upgrade method by clicking on the relevant Next button.  
Figure 10 - Firmware Upgrade Screen  
TFTP Upgrade  
In this method the access point communicates with a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server  
running on a computer on the same wired network as the access point. A TFTP server session is  
started on the remote computer and the IP address of that system noted. The upgrade file is  
loaded into the main directory of the TFTP server. Consult the TFTP server documentation for  
details.  
Figure 11 - TFTP Upgrade Screen  
The upgrade process is:-  
1. Open the TFTP Upgrade screen on the access point and enter the IP address of the TFTP  
server together with the name of the upgrade file.  
2. Select Apply when ready and the TFTP download will start to the access point. This upgrade  
can take up to 3 minutes.  
3. Near the end of the download, the web screen will update and show a progress bar.  
4. The access point will re-boot at the end of the download.  
Note that the IP addresses and other critical settings are all retained following the upgrade. No  
manual intervention such as activating the reset button is required.  
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Web Upgrade  
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To load the upgrade code from the web interface, use the following steps:-  
1. Select the web option and the screen below is displayed:-  
Figure 12 - Web Upgrade Screen  
2. Use the Browse button and then the Explorer style window to select the correct firmware path  
and filename.  
3. Select Apply when ready and accept the warning message.  
4. The upgrade starts and can take up to 3 minutes during which time service will be briefly lost  
on the access point. Progress is shown in the moving bar in the browser. At the end of the  
upgrade the message stating successful upgrade is displayed. The access point will then reset.  
5. Refresh the browser window and the standard login screen will be displayed.  
6. Login and check the status screen to ensure that the expected upgrade number is displayed.  
See page 18 for details.  
Note that the IP addresses and other critical settings are all retained following the upgrade. No  
manual intervention such as activating the reset button is required.  
Configuration Tools  
This menu option can be used to backup or restore the configuration of the access point. The  
factory default settings can also be applied from this option.  
Figure 13 - Configuration Tools Screen  
Restore Factory Default Configuration  
This option restores the entire factory default settings including the IP address, channel and related  
values. Only activate this option if you are sure that you can regain access to the unit. For  
example, do not activate the reset over the wireless link as there is a risk that when the reset is  
completed, then the WLAN settings of the client and the access point will be different. Select Next  
to activate the factory default configuration.  
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This option allows you to store the current configuration of the access point in a safe location. In  
addition, the saved settings can be restored if required. Select Next to obtain the detailed menus  
and then select Backup Settings to save the configuration. The backup file is called config.bin and  
should be saved in a specific directory for the access point away from Windows files. Click the  
Save button and an explorer dialogue box will be displayed. Choose the target location for the  
backup file and then select Save As. The backup will start and a progress box will show when the  
download has been completed.  
Status  
This menu option displays a summary of the current radio, LAN, encryption settings together with  
asset information about the access point.  
Figure 14 - Access Point Status Display Screen  
The above screenshot shows the default settings for the access point together with the system run  
time and firmware version and serial number. If you require technical support, please provide the  
information listed above.  
Reset  
The access point will need to be reset when certain settings are changed or if it stops responding  
correctly. This reset is normally implemented by selecting the Reset button and accepting the  
screen prompts. The programmed access point settings will not be changed by this soft reset. To  
perform the reset, click on the screen Reset button and you will be asked to confirm your decision.  
The reset procedure takes about 60 seconds and a moving bar in the browser window shows the  
progress of the reset.  
Note that after certain key values of the access point are changed, then the web screen Reset  
button will flash prompting you to reset the device.  
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LAN Menu  
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LAN Settings  
This menu area enables you to change the IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway values. If  
you are not sure about these settings, please contact your network administrator.  
IP Address  
The IP values are set in the upper part of the screen and are:-  
IP Address: The IP address of the access point. You should have a unique IP address  
assigned for the access point from your network. The default IP Address is 192.168.1.1.  
Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask of the access point. The default value is 255.255.255.0.  
Gateway: The Gateway is the address of a router that the access point needs to use if IP  
addresses outside its subnet are encountered.  
When the required IP values have been entered, click the Apply button.  
Figure 15 - DHCP Server Enable/Disable  
DHCP Settings  
Although the default setting for the access point is for the DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol)  
server mode to be enabled, this mode is probably not desirable for certain corporate networks  
where a DHCP server may already exist. This DHCP enabled mode is intended for small offices  
and wireless hot-spots, but for corporate usage where there may be an IP address plan, then the  
DHCP server mode should be disabled.  
To disable the DHCP server mode, click the radio button to clear the tick. The menu refreshes and  
no longer displays the detailed settings of the DHCP server. To save the settings, click the Apply  
button at the bottom of the menu.  
Other DHCP controls are:-  
IP Pool Starting Address & Ending Address: The first and the last address in the IP  
address pool that can be assigned by the DHCP server. By default a pool of 100 addresses  
are available.  
Lease Time: The period the client can have the IP address assigned by DHCP server  
(default = 30 mins). After this time, the IP lease is renewed.  
Local Domain Name: Optional value.  
The access point can display the list of allocated IP addresses using the LAN Settings > DHCP  
Client List menu option. See page 20 for details.  
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DNS Settings  
Domain Name Servers (DNS) are used to map an IP address to the equivalent domain name such  
as http://www.tycoelectronics.com/. Your ISP or network administrator should provide the IP  
address for one or more domain name servers.  
The access point can be a DNS relay to send clients request to the specified Domain Name  
Server. You can also do a DNS lookup to find the IP address of some specific servers. Enter the IP  
address for the DNS server and click Apply to complete the change.  
Figure 16 - DNS Settings Screen  
DHCP Client List  
This menu option displays a list of all the clients that have received an IP address from the access  
point via the DHCP process (see DHCP on page 19 for details of the DHCP server configuration).  
Figure 17 - DHCP Client List Screen  
The screen shows the assigned IP addresses from the DHCP pool together with the MAC address  
of the client device. In addition the expiry time of the DHCP lease is also shown as a count-down  
timer. The lease duration is programmed in DHCP on page 19. When the lease timer expires, the  
access point will offer a new IP address to the client if the DHCP server mode is enabled.  
The screen is a static display and to see the current value of timer and IP address, select the  
Refresh button.  
To clear all DHCP leases and to restart the lease duration, select the Clear & Restart button.  
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Filtering Menu  
MAC Address Filtering - Access Control List  
The access point can be configured to allow or reject clients access to the network. This is  
achieved by checking the client MAC address against an access control list programmed by the  
network administrator. Three filtering modes are supported by the access point:-  
Filtering Mode  
Function  
Disabled  
Allows all clients to access the network irrespective of their MAC  
address (Default mode)  
Allow  
Allows network access to all clients whose MAC addresses match  
those in the Filtering list  
Reject  
Rejects network access to all clients whose MAC addresses  
match those in the Filtering list  
The filtering mode is selected by the pull-down box in the upper part of the screen and only one  
filtering mode can be active at any time.  
Figure 18 - MAC Address Filtering Screen  
Up to 32 separate MAC addresses can be listed in the access control list. Identify the required  
MAC addresses for the access control list and then manually enter these addresses into the list.  
The MAC address of the clients can be found in a number of ways including the Status screen on  
page 28, the client device label, ARP requests from the PC etc.  
When the required MAC addresses have been entered into the table, tick the check-box alongside  
the address field to confirm that the address is to be subject to the filter. Click the Apply button to  
implement the access control list filtering mode.  
For more secure applications, then the high level of log-in integrity and key management of the  
IEEE802.1x authentication system is strongly recommended and is described in page 25.  
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Function  
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Wireless Menus  
This menu option has 4 menus:-  
Menu Mode  
11a  
11g  
Status  
Displays and programs the entire 802.11a band radio interface.  
Displays and programs the entire 802.11b/g band radio interface.  
Displays the state, MAC addresses, byte throughput and idle time  
for the connected clients for both bands.  
802.1x Status  
Displays the status of the 802.1x authentication mode.  
11a Menu Option  
This menu option enables detailed configuration of the 5GHz IEEE802.11a band radio interface.  
All the key settings including SSID, channel, power, data rate and SSID hiding are presented on  
this interface.  
Figure 19 - 802.11a Band Radio Configuration – Default Settings  
The above screen shows the default settings for the 802.11a band radio. The key values are:-  
SSID  
All devices on the same network must have the same SSID string which can be up to 32  
characters in length. The default SSID is Wireless_11a and for security reasons it is strongly  
recommended that the SSID is changed from its default value.  
Wireless Mode  
This can be used to configure the access point to use proprietary client devices to achieve fastest  
possible throughput. The default value is the standards based 54Mbps and the proprietary setting  
is the “Turbo” 108Mbps.  
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This uses the EN301 893 DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) mode to enable the access point to  
“hop” to another channel if it encounters co-channel interference. When this option is enabled, the  
client units will detect the presence of existing broadcasts in the spectrum and will hop to another  
channel to avoid the working channel. The client will search for the new channel based on the  
common SSID value. This “hop” can happen at any time and the mode is best used where there is  
likely to be high levels of interference from access points and other sources. The default setting is  
Off. If Smart Channel is disabled, then DFS will only apply for the detection of radar activity.  
Channel  
This selects the required channel for the 802.11a band. Multiple access points in the network must  
have the same SSID but can be assigned different channels to avoid interference if roaming is  
required. The precise channels available are dependant on the country or region of usage. Consult  
your local Radio Communications Agency for information. The relationship to frequency is:  
Channel number = ((Radio frequency in MHz) - 5000MHz) /5  
The default channel is 36. The 802.11a band can support up to 8 non-overlapping channels in the  
UK, US and parts of Europe. Therefore with up to 8 access points working together without co-  
channel interference, the channel capacity is far higher than equivalent 802.11b/g networks that  
only have 3 non-overlapping channels. For current channel assignments see page 5.  
Advanced Settings  
Radio On/Off  
This mode is an enable/disable switch for the 802.11a band radio. With the switch set to Off the  
radio is disable and will not respond to any signals. The default is On. Note that this radio must be  
currently be turned off when the access point is used in Spain, Greece and certain other regions.  
Check local regulations for latest information. See page 5 for details.  
Data Rate  
This control specifies the maximum transmit/receive data rate that the access point will process.  
The available rates can be selected from a pull-down menu. The default setting is Best  
Transmit Power  
This control is used to specify the maximum transmit power for the 802.11a band. The available  
values are selected from a pull-down menu. The required power is difficult to assess without a  
formal survey and so the default setting of Full is probably suitable. However, for regions where  
the EN standards for Transmit Power Control (TPC) do not apply, it is probably best to use the  
lowest possible power to avoid radio pollution and to improve overall security. The minimum  
+available power is 10mW.  
Beacon Interval  
The access point transmits beacons periodically to declare the existence of the 802.11a network  
and provide synchronisation infromation. Enter a value between 20 and 1000 to specify the  
Beacon Interval. The default value is 100. This will not need to be changed in normal networks.  
DTIM Interval  
This is the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) and is a counter that informs clients of the  
next available “window” for receiving certain classes of messages from the access point. The  
default value is 1 and this should be suitable for most types of networks. Increase this value for  
Power Save clients. If set to 100, data to known clients in the Power Save mode is buffered and  
DTIM is sent once every 100 Beacon Intervals which will wake the client and indicate the presence  
of waiting data.  
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Fragment Length  
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This specifies the number of bytes that are transmitted before a frame is fragmented. The longer  
the fragment, the more data is sent. However, where clients are working with low signal strengths  
when the channel bit error rate is high, then errors are likely and this will cause re-transmits to  
obtain error free packets. As shorter fragment lengths will be faster to re-transmit, then in marginal  
networks it is recommended that the fragment length be relatively short to optimise throughput.  
Note that setting the fragment length too short will adversely affect throughput. The available range  
is 256 to 2346 bytes. The default value is 2346.  
RTS/CTS Threshold  
Packets larger than the specified value are preceded by an RTS/CTS handshake. Enter a value  
between 256 and 2346 to specify the value of the RTS /CTS Threshold. The default value is 2346.  
If there are a large number of clients on the access point, then the number of collisions can be  
reduced by lowering the RTS/CTS threshold value. This threshold setting can be used to eliminate  
the “hidden node” problem. If the RTS/CTS Threshold is too short, then throughput will be  
degraded.  
Hide SSID  
The SSID value is broadcast by default as this simplifies installation and commissioning. However,  
the SSID value can be easily received and so provides a potential security problem. For higher  
security networks, it is recommended that the Hide SSID checkbox is set. The default is Off.  
Authentication  
Authentication Type  
This setting is used as part of the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. There are two  
Authentication modes and if WEP is required then one of these modes must be selected. The  
options are Open System and Shared Key. All stations on the network must use the same  
authentication type. If you don't want to use WEP Encryption, select NONE to disable this function.  
Open System allows any client to authenticate against WEP as long as the client is accepted  
by the MAC address filtering rules (see page 21). All authentication packets are passed un-  
encrypted. This is the weakest level of security.  
Shared Key is used when both the sender and receiver share a secret key. In this mode, the  
access point sends an un-encrypted challenge text string to the requesting client. The  
requesting client then encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the access point. If the  
encrypted text is correctly received then the access point permits the requesting client to  
authenticate.  
WEP Encryption  
WEP is designed to provide a similar level of basic security as that of a wired LAN. However, WEP  
is not a strong encryption system and should be used with care and always alongside other  
security measures. The access point offers three WEP encryption key lengths: 64-bit (10 hex  
digits), 128 bit (26 hex digits) and 152 bit (32 hex digits). When a key length is selected, then a  
sub-menu is displayed. The WEP mode encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using the  
selected key set. There are 4 key sets can be entered and only one set is active at any time. Only  
hexadecimal values (0 to 9 and A to F) are accepted as key values. If other character values are  
entered, then an error message is displayed. Key entry can be simplified by entering the keys into  
a simple text editor and saving the file. Then copy and paste the key(s) into the required fields. The  
default value of WEP Encryption is None.  
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Figure 20 - WEP Key Entry Sub-Screen  
Note that the identical key must be used at all the clients and at the access point, otherwise  
authentication will not be possible. Keys should be changed frequently for maximum security.  
802.1X  
The access point can be configured to enable clients to authenticate against external RADIUS  
servers using the IEEE802.1x standard. This method is best suited to corporate users where high  
security is required. The 802.1x standard uses the common existing protocol, the Extensible  
Authentication Protocol (EAP) for message exchange during the authentication process. The  
implementation of 802.1x protocol is quite complex and needs detailed awareness of IP and  
security log-on processes. This is the only setting on the access point that should only be  
attempted by knowledgeable IT personnel.  
In a wireless LAN with 802.1x enabled, a client requests access to an access point (known as the  
authenticator). The access point forces the client into an unauthorized state that allows the client to  
send only an EAP-start message. The AP replies with an EAP-request identify message to obtain  
the clients identity. The clients EAP-response packet containing the clients identity is forwarded to  
the RADIUS authentication server. The authentication server is configured to authenticate clients  
with a specific authentication algorithm and the server returns an accept or reject packet to the  
access point. Once authenticated, the access point opens the client’s port and traffic will be  
forwarded.  
The access point hides the complexity of the IEEE802.1x registration process as it transparently  
handles the main authentication types including EAP-TLS, EAP-MD5 and EAP-TTLS. Note that all  
clients in the network must use the same type of authentication.  
Figure 21 - 802.1x Authentication Sub-Screen  
Re-authentication Time  
This value is the duration that runs before the client needs to be authenticated against the RADIUS  
server.  
Primary Radius Server – Authentication Server IP  
This is the IP address of the primary RADIUS server. The default TCP port value is 1812. If there is  
a shared secret for the transactions, then enter the value in the Shared Secret box.  
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802.11g Menu Option  
This screen is used to configure the 2.4GHz band 802.11b/g radio interfaces. Many of the settings  
are have the same function as the previous 802.11a configuration screens on pages 22 onwards.  
Some new values are present and these are detailed below.  
Figure 22 - 802.11g/b Configuration Screen  
Channel  
The default channel for the 2.4GHz 802.11b/g band is 6. There are only 3 non-overlapping  
channels on this band (1, 6 and 11) which means that channel selection is more critical than on the  
5GHz 802.11a band.  
Short Preamble  
This mode is selected when the access point is to be used in very high network traffic  
environments. Note that the preamble value must be the same on all clients and the access point,  
otherwise devices will not be able to connect. The default is Disabled.  
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To optimise throughput performance of mixed networks containing both IEEE802.11b and 802.11g  
clients, then this control should be Disabled by default. This mixed client mode delivers throughput  
of up to 9Mbps. However if the network contains no IEEE802.11b clients, then setting this control  
as Enabled can significantly increase the throughput performance of any IEEE802.11g clients to  
up to 25Mbps.  
This selection is only needed if optimised throughput performance of mixed client types is required.  
This mode is detailed in the IEEE802.11g standard.  
Protection Mode  
Whenever an IEEE802.11b client is present, then the IEEE802.11g clients and access point will  
automatically enable a protection mode to prevent the higher speed 802.11g transmissions from  
disrupting the slower 802.11b transmissions. This is achieved by automatic adjustment of  
preambles, slot times etc to get the best performance of the client population. This control has  
three options:-  
Auto  
Always  
None  
The Auto mode is the default mode and delivers good performance. The Always mode  
permanently enables the protection mode and can impact throughput. The None mode  
permanently disables the protection mode.  
Protection Rate  
This mode selects the protection rate from a pull-down list of 1, 2, 5,5 and 11Mbps. The default  
value is 11Mbps.  
Protection Type  
This control manages the RTS and CTS relationships. There are two options:-  
RTS-CTS  
CTS-Only  
RTS-CTS is the default mode. RTS is the equivalent of a reservation request sent by a device on  
the network. CTS is the response to this request and informs the client device that the request has  
been received and that it is permitted to send the data packet.  
CTS-Only is used in mixed IEEE802.11b/g networks where there is provision for the access point  
to send only the CTS packet. This is based on the CTS being sent without the need for it to be in  
response to an RTS packet.  
Note that these protection mechanisms adversely impact throughput but can deliver optimal  
performance of mixed IEEE802.11b/g networks.  
Short Slot Time  
This value can be used to obtain slightly better throughput under high network loading conditions.  
The default is Enabled.  
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Status Menu Option  
This menu displays important information about the connected clients and the current sessions.  
Figure 23 - WLAN Status Display Screen  
The screen lists the MAC address of the access point radio cards at the top of each section and  
then lists the client MAC addresses connected to the access point. The client can be in several  
states:-  
Quiet  
Authenticated  
Associated  
Power Save  
These states are important values when fault-finding wireless systems. The screen also shows the  
number of transmitted and received bytes fro the session.  
These columns can be sorted into low or high ordering by clicking on the column heading (MAC  
Address, State, Tx Bytes etc). The sorted column is displayed with a yellow up-arrow or down-  
arrow to show the direction of the sort.  
802.1x Status  
This screen shows the authentication status of the connected client devices together with session  
statistics. The 802.1x authentication for WLANs has three components: the supplicant (the client  
software), the authentication (the access point), and the authentication server (a RADIUS server).  
See page 25 for details of 802.1x configuration.  
Figure 24 - 802.1x Authentication Status Screen  
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SNMP Menu  
The access point supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). This enables the  
automatic reporting of access point faults to remote IP addresses, together with remote  
configuration over the network.  
SNMP Community  
The SNMP Community is analogous to a basic password protection mechanism. Access to the  
SNMP device is controlled through community names and without the correct community string, it  
is not possible to manage the device. This screen enables changes of community string value. The  
default SNMP mode is Enabled.  
Figure 25 - SNMP Community Configuration  
Item  
This value is used as an index value in the associated SNMP Trap screen on page 29. Each new  
SNMP trap is allocated to the next Item number.  
Access Right  
This selects the Read or Write modes for the SNMP function. The default is Read  
Community  
This specifies the name of the community or the community string. The default for read-only  
access is the string Public.  
Validity  
This check box allows the enabling or disabling of the selected SNMP function.  
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SNMP Trap  
Traps are used by the access point to automatically send alarm information to remote IP  
addresses.  
Item  
This is the same index value as assigned in the SNMP Community on page 29.  
Version  
This pull-down box allows the SNMP version to be assigned. The following options are supported:-  
Disable – This disables the SNMP trap generation.  
Version 1 – This configures the SNMP trap message to use the SNMP V1 format.  
Version 2 – This configures the SNMP trap message to use the SNMP V2 format.  
IP Address  
The individual IP addresses of the receiving stations are specified here. Multiple addresses can be  
configured to ensure that the trap message has a better probability of being received.  
Community  
This is the community string for the SNMP Manager. See page 29.  
Figure 26 - SNMP Trap Configuration Screen  
Generated Traps  
The access point will automatically generate a trap to signal the cold start condition. This will occur  
if the access point is powered off or a restart is instigated. This trap message is generated about 3  
seconds after the cold start has commenced. This allows the associated IP packet interface to  
power-up and start normal operation.  
SNMP MIB Support  
The access point MIB can be interrogated using a standard RFC1213 MIB Browser. This will allow  
the MIB to be browsed and “walked”. A private MIB is not supported.  
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Fault-Finding and FAQs  
I cannot communicate with the access point using a direct LAN connection between the PC and  
the access point:-  
1. Check that a cross-over style Ethernet cable is used between the PC and the access point.  
The cable shipped with the access point should be suitable. A straight-wired cable will not  
work between a PC and the access point.  
2. Check that the correct IP address of the access point has been entered into the browser.  
The factory default is 192.168.1.1  
3. Ensure that the IP address of the PC is in the same subnet. The subnet mask should be  
255.255.255.0  
4. Execute a PING test from the PC to the IP address of the access point. Use the Windows  
system Start > Run and then type the following command:-  
ping 192.168.1.1 –t  
5. Click OK and a new window will open and a scrolling line display showing “Reply from  
192.168.1.1” should be displayed. If the message “Request Timed Out” is displayed then  
there is a problem with the PC settings or the settings of the access point. The steps are:-  
a. Re-check the PC IP address settings as detailed in page 10.  
b. Return the access point to the factory default settings, press the reset button on the  
side panel of the access point for at least 3 seconds as described in page 32.  
I cannot get the access point to recognise WLAN clients:-  
1. Use the Wireless > Status menu option to identify the connected clients (see page 28 for  
details). This will list all clients associated with the access point.  
2. Check the IP address, SSID and channel settings on the client devices to ensure that they  
are correct and that the access point SSID can be seen on the site survey software  
supplied with most wireless client devices.  
3. Check that the client device has WEP encryption temporarily disabled during  
commissioning.  
4. Ensure that the client device is in the Infrastructure mode and not the Ad Hoc mode.  
5. Check that there is not another access point system using the same channel and possibly  
the same SSID. The client site survey software tool should indicate other WLAN networks.  
6. Check that the client has not already associated with another access point operating on  
another channel using the same SSID. This can occur if you add a new access point on a  
different channel to an existing area as client connections with the original access point will  
be retained. This multi-access point issue can be verified by temporarily disabling the  
original access point and checking that the clients “roam” to the new access point.  
7. Reduce the distance between the client and the access point.  
8. Check that the DHCP server in the access point is really required for the network. In most  
corporate static applications a centralised DHCP server is used and so the DHCP server in  
the access point should be disabled (see page 19). An incorrect setting of DHCP would  
cause IP address contention and other problems.  
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How can a client “roam” from access point to access point ?  
1. Clients can “roam” between access points if the SSID, WEP and optionally the 802.1x  
settings are common. The channel assignments do not need to be identical as the clients  
should be frequency-agile.  
2. Use the Wireless > 11a or > 11g menu options to identify the settings.  
3. Use the Wireless > Status option to list the connected clients on the access point(see  
page 28 for details).  
A Duplicate Administrator message is displayed on the web browser screen:-  
Check that only one entity is managing the access point at any time. When this message is  
displayed, note the reported existing management IP address and request that their existing  
session is closed.  
What range does the access point support ?  
This is an impossible question to answer as the answer depends on many external factors.  
However, in the standard, open plan office environment, the access point should be able to provide  
satisfactory coverage over at least 40-50m range.  
How many users can the access point support ?  
This depends on the bandwidth expectations of each user as all users share the same aggregate  
bandwidth of approx 20Mbps for the 802.11g and 802.11a wireless networks. The access point  
can store up to 255 MAC addresses, but the suggested maximum number of clients for the 2.4GHz  
band is 30 users and up to 100 users for the 5GHz band.  
How do I reset the access point ?  
If control of the access point has been lost or if passwords have been lost, then it is possible to  
return the access point to the factory default state. This is achieved by using a small pointed tool to  
carefully activate the reset button located next to the console port on the side of the access point.  
Press this button for about 3 seconds and the access point will be hard-reset.  
Power Supplies  
The access point can be powered in the following ways:-  
Local AC power via a +12v DC converter connected to the power port,  
Remote +48v DC power over the Ethernet cable from a power splitter (p/n 0-1591710-x).  
By default, the access point is supplied with an external, in-line AC/DC power converter that  
delivers 12v DC at up to 1A.  
Remote DC power can also be delivered to the access point using the spare pairs of the RJ-45  
Ethernet connector in conjunction with the power splitter:-  
Pin No.  
Power Function  
4
5
7
8
+48v DC  
+48v DC  
0v  
0v  
Ensure that the correct power polarity is observed.  
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Product Specifications  
Standards Compliance  
IEEE802.3 10BASE-T  
IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX  
IEEE802.11a 5GHz Band at rates up to 54Mbps  
IEEE802.11b 2.4GHz Band at rates up to 11Mbps  
IEEE802.11g 2.4GHz Band at rates up to 54Mbps  
IEEE802.1x/RADIUS Authentication  
IEEE802.1f for Interoperability  
RFC1213 SNMP MIB I and MIB II  
EN 301 893, EN 300 328-1, EN300 328-2,  
EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 for DFS, TPC on .11a  
EN 60 950 for Safety  
FCC Part 15 for EMC  
CE 0560  
Protocol  
CSMA/CA  
Network Architecture Type Infrastructure  
Media connectors  
Auto-Sensing 10/100M Ethernet LAN Port RJ-45  
9w D-Type Serial Console Port  
Frequency Bands  
Antenna Type  
802.11b/g 2.4GHz to 2.4897GHz  
802.11a 5.150GHz to 5.850GHz  
Dual fixed diversity antennae (non-removable to  
comply with FCC regulations for IEEE802.11a)  
200mW (+23dBm) - Full  
Transmit Power 802.11a  
100mW (+20dBm)  
50mW (+17dBm)  
20mW (+13dBm)  
10mW (+10dBm)  
Transmit Power 802.11b/g 100mW (+20dBm) - Full  
50mW (+17dBm)  
20mW (+13dBm)  
10mW (+10dBm)  
Typical Range – 802.11a  
Typical Range – 802.11b/g  
Indoor 20m at 54Mbps non-payload  
Outdoor 40m at 54Mbps non-payload  
Indoor 35m at 54Mbps non-payload  
Outdoor 70m at 54Mbps non-payload  
Reduces from 54Mbps when subject to noise etc.  
64 Bit, 128 Bit and 152 Bit WEP  
Data Rate Fall-Back  
Encryption Keys  
Authentication  
IEEE802.1x to RADIUS with EAP, TLS, T-TLS, MD5  
Status Indicators  
Power  
LAN  
802.11a  
802.11b/g  
Configuration Support  
Code Update  
Web, Telnet, Console and SNMP  
Web or TFTP methods  
Power Consumption  
Supply Voltages  
Typically 8W  
+12v DC from AC adapter on the local power port  
48v DC on the spare pairs of the Ethernet cable  
225mm x 185mm x 40 (w d h) excluding antennae  
1kg  
Physical Size  
Weight  
Environmental  
0’C to +50’C, 5% to 95% Relative Humidity  
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