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Detailed Specifications

WIRELESS AP

Standard

IEEE802.11g,

IEEE802.11b,

IEEE802.3

IEEE802.3u

Protocols

TCP/IP, DHCP, UDP, HTTP, IPSec/VPN

Pass-through

External ports

LAN: One 10/100 Mbps

Frequency

2.412 – 2.472 GHz

Communications 54 Mbps, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6,

11 Mbps 5.5, 2, 1

Channels

14 (Europe: from 1 to 13)

Modulation

CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK, OFDM

RF Power

16-18 dBm

Antenna

1* 2.4 GHz Dipole Antenna (WRP64)

3 * 2.4 GHz Dipole Antenna (WRP64MIMO)

Cable

UTP 100Base-TX: UTP/STP 5 or above std.

Interface

Web

Windows

95/98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP

MacOS – Linux or other UNIX system

Summary of Contents for nr WRP64

Page 1: ...__________________________________________________________ Wireless Access Point 802 11g User guide Model nr WRP64 MIMO Wireless Access Point User guide Model nr WRP64MIMO Version 1 01 Sept 2006 English ...

Page 2: ...O user to lay out WAN and LAN WRP64 and WRBP4MIMO provide multi protection for the security for the networks such as support or prohibit SSID broadcast not allowing AP to broadcast SSID network name for SSID prevention The WRP64 and WRP64MIMO support WEP a nd WPA for the security of WLANS This manual is the user s guide for WRP64 and WRP64MIMO This manual consists of hardware specification install...

Page 3: ... 1 Windows 2000 SETUP 10 5 2 Windows XP SETUP 14 6 Web User Interface 20 6 1 The homepage 20 6 2 Wireless wizard 23 6 3 LAN Status 24 6 4 Wireless Status 25 7 BASIC SETUP 27 7 1 Configuration LAN LAN SETUP 27 7 2 Wireless Setup 29 7 2 1 Basic configuration 30 7 2 2 Advanced Configuration 31 7 3 DHCP SERVER SETUP 35 8 SYSTEM setup 37 8 1 Administration and right access Admin Setup 37 8 2 Firmware U...

Page 4: ...__________________________________________________________ 8 4 Other functions Miscellaneous 43 Appendix A Ethernet cabling 46 ...

Page 5: ... not drop the device down or any damage to the AP and its electronic component 3 Do not disassemble it otherwise warranty for repair will not be guaranteed 4 Do not exposure the product under heavy sunshine to avoid heat 5 Pls keep you product dry and away from fire and humidity 6 Pls keep the product under shield and run under 0 40 to the perfect state ...

Page 6: ..._________________________________________ 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS The package content of the AP is 1 A wireless AP or MIMO Wireless AP Model nr WRP64 or WRP64MIMO 2 DC Power adapter 7 5V 1 5A 3 CD ROM containing this manual ...

Page 7: ...er Supported All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP IP settings automatically from this product Static IP address Binding Authorize user to manage and configure PC in LAN in most by binding MAC address and IP address together Remote Management Users can totally manage the AP remotely Support VPN Pass through Supports VPN Pass through PPTP dialogue and also supports users to configure VPN ...

Page 8: ... External ports LAN One 10 100 Mbps Frequency 2 412 2 472 GHz Communications 54 Mbps 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 11 Mbps 5 5 2 1 Channels 14 Europe from 1 to 13 Modulation CCK DQPSK DBPSK OFDM RF Power 16 18 dBm Antenna 1 2 4 GHz Dipole Antenna WRP64 3 2 4 GHz Dipole Antenna WRP64MIMO Cable UTP 100Base TX UTP STP 5 or above std Interface Web UI OS Windows 95 98SE ME NT 2000 XP MacOS Linux or other UNIX sys...

Page 9: ...e Navigator 4 0 or above version 4 1 2 Make sure there is LAN Card which has been correctly installed in your computer 4 2 Installation Setup LAN connection connect your computer LAN card s port to the LAN port of the AP with a common network cable Turn on the power connect and the power supply turn on it Then access point is starting After 12 secondes the CPU LED will be illuminated then the syst...

Page 10: ...rking parameters Users should configure local network to access the Access point 5 1 Windows 2000 SETUP 1 Install the AP 2 Start Windows 2000 and check LAN LED is on or off If off please confirm the connection of your computer with the AP 3 Click start Setting Panel Control ...

Page 11: ...________________________________________________________ 4 Double click the Network and Dial up Connection in control panel 5 Click Local area connection Properties Internet protocol TCP IP and Properties ...

Page 12: ...____________________________ 6 Click General bar Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically 7 Click OK 8 Click Start Run 9 Input cmd then click OK 10 Input ipconfig in Pop up Command window ...

Page 13: ...ame then your configurations is s ucc essful or please redo the above steps and restart your computer The IP address is between 192 168 0 2 and 192 168 0 254 the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 the default gateway is 192 168 0 1 11 Input ping 192 168 0 1 then Enter 12 If you can see Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 ...

Page 14: ...he AP 2 Start Windows XP and check LAN LED is on or off If off please confirm the connection of your computer with the AP 3 Click Start Setting Panel Control 4 Double click the Network and Internet Connections in control panel 5 Click Network connection local area connection properties Internet protocol TCP IP and Properties 6 Click General Select Obtain an IP address ...

Page 15: ...__________________________________________________________ automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically 7 Click OK ...

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Page 17: ...__________________________________________________________ 8 Click Start Run 9 Input cmd Click OK ...

Page 18: ...configurations is succes sful or pleas e redo the above steps and restart your computer The IP address is between 192 168 0 2 and 192 168 0 254 The subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 The default gateway is 192 168 0 1 12 Input ping 192 168 0 1 then Enter 13 If you can see Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 2ms TTL 64 then the connection between your computer and AP is completed ...

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Page 20: ...ed and offers two options 1 You can access the configuration pages by clicking on the LOGIN button INFO When delivered no authentication login password is required Access to the AP Web UI is free If you have already entered a login and password you will have to enter them to access to the web configuration pages 2 You can start the WIRELESS WIZARD to configure the Wireless connection This page is ...

Page 21: ...iled configuration of the AP is presented in the next chapter All configuration web pages have a similar presentation three tabs are available Status Status of AP WAN Wireless LAN Basic Setup WAN Wireless DHCP Server System Admin firmware upgrade System Log In each tab a list of functions is available ...

Page 22: ...d not push the Apply button Save Save the full configuration of all parameters entered to the flash memory of the AP The parameters are then available even after a power shut down or a reboot The Apply button in each web page is transferring the parameters you configure in the web page into the RAM of the AP In case of power loss the parameters will be lost Help Display for each page a description...

Page 23: ...hat may affect the performance and stability of the wireless network of the AP WARNING the very first models of wireless cards sold in France were accepting only channels 10 to 13 To keep compatibility with these equipments we suggest you to use a free channel in this range The channel 11 is the usual radio channel in France If this channel is not free please use channel 13 or another channel whic...

Page 24: ...n Show user current LAN connecting status including MAC address of the LAN port Connection Type Static IP or DHCP client Physical Address MAC address of the client LAN IP address Subnet mask Default Gateway IP address of your AP Primary DNS Server provided by your ISP or LAN administrator Secondary DNS server provided by your ISP or administrator ...

Page 25: ...tatus Click Status Wireless Status as following This web show current wireless part configuration including Wireless Status Show current wireless connector status Wireless MAC address MAC address of th wireless part SSID networking name Show current wireless networking name ...

Page 26: ...ent used channel SSID Broadcast Show SSID is on or off Authentication Type Show current used certification way Encryption Strength Show WEP encryption length 64 128 bits MAC Authentication Show how to identify wireless customer by MAC address The Search AP button is usable only in Client mode when you use the device to connect an Ethernet equipped device to a wireless network ...

Page 27: ...n LAN This IP address is factory default value 192 168 0 2 and you can change it Subnet Mask LAN subnet mask Default gateway Adresse de passerelle par défaut il s agit de l adresse de votre routeur Primary DNS server provided by your ISP if your network is connected to the Internet or by your network administrator Secondary DNS server provided by your ISP if your network is connected to the Intern...

Page 28: ...__________________________________________________________ administrator MTU packets Length Do not change this value without being request by a Comet Labs representative or a competent technician ...

Page 29: ..._______________________________ 7 2 Wireless Setup Click the Basic Setup tab and select the Wireless SETUP function This page is displaying two sections First section for basic setup second section for wireless security features ...

Page 30: ... 11b devices can communicate NOTE the g and b mode is insuring compatibility with old equipments working at 11 Mbps but is reducing the wireless communications performances to insure this compatibility Region Specify the radio communications domain If Europe is not specified in the list please select Others Radio channels from 1 to 13 are then available Channel Select the radio channel In WAN Clie...

Page 31: ... or Sharing KEP or AUTO modes are similar to the usual modes found in Windows XP configuration Encryption Strength WEP 64 128 Bit Encryption Strength WEP 64 Bit or WEP 128 Bit Encryption key length Key Input String alphabetical keyword or HEX Hexadecimal from 0 to 9 and letters for A to F in 64 Bit WEP length of the string is 5 characters In hexadecimal mode length is 10 characters En 128 Bit WEP ...

Page 32: ...WPA PSK The WPA PSK mode Personal sharing Key offers a better security than WEP by using longer encryption keys and avoiding some of the wicknesses of WEP protocols Encryption strength TKIP The key can count up to 63 characters Encryption strength AES Maximum length key 63 characters This mode is offering a different coding system and may be mandatory when using WDS function with some APs such as ...

Page 33: ...y Accept all No filtering at all Reject registered M A C addresses Specified M A C addresses will not be allowed to connect Accept registered M A C addresses Only registered M A C addresses will be able to connect NOTE In this last mode do not forget to change this parameter when changing a wireless card in a computer ...

Page 34: ...h AP you need to enter the wireless M A C addresses of all the other APs you want to communicate with Then your AP is acting both as multipoints bridge relay and as a simple access point NOTE WDS connection between various APs may require WPA PSK in AES mode A technical note explaining how to configure WDS is available on comet Lab s web site at www cometlabs com When the parameters are set do not...

Page 35: ...stop the DHCP server DHCP IP Pool IP address range automatically allocated by the DHCP server Manual DNS configuration Let DJCP server automatically allocated the DNS server to client PC NOTE Some ISPs do not accept DNS server IP addresses which are not belonging to them Static Lease Management This function makes sure the convenient control of the IP address in LAN computers Static lease IP can o...

Page 36: ...button Si you wish to connect some other equipment or want to perform this configuration manually click on Add hardware address IP pair manually button The check box Get hardware address IP from this host allows you to get the MA A C address of the computer running the Web UI Do not forget to click on Apply to validate your modifications and click on SAVE to record the parameters in flash memory o...

Page 37: ...elect Admin Setup Login Account Setup section Current Login ID actual user login By default this field is empty no user authentication is required You do not need to fill this filed If you set one login password you need to specify the current user login Current password if you want to change the password you need to enter the actual password ...

Page 38: ...ompared with New password field to make sure you specified the same new password Click on Apply for validation NOTE For your AP configuration protection a login password is recommended NOTE If you have lost the password it is possible to reset the AP parameters to default values by pushing the RESET button during 5 seconds after power on ATTENTION All parameters will be lost the IP address will be...

Page 39: ...ection select the product and click on the firmware link in the page Make sure there is a new version and click to download it It is either a bin or img compressed in a zip file Decompress the file The generated file can be transferred to the AP NOTE Be careful the Comet labs product range is wide and you need to use a firmware reserved for your model Please do not hesitate to contact our technica...

Page 40: ...en click on the Open button the filename is now appearing in the New Firmware field Click on the Upgrade to start the updating process Then the process is successfully terminated the access point will restart automatically Verify the version of the firmware in the web UI to make sure the update is performed successfully ...

Page 41: ...conds During this time do not interrupt it do not switch the AP off Interrupting the upgrade may leave the AP in an indeterminate state NOTE Do not use the wireless network for upgrading the firmware Disturbances in the wireless communications may generate problems and leave the AP in an indeterminate state ...

Page 42: ...t Stop button to activate the record of the AP events Clear System Log The Clear button will remove all existing events from the log System Log History Up to 400 events can be stored If you have asked for mailing the log events the mail will be transmitted every 400 events In all cases you can see in the log the different errors occurred Errors are displayed in RED color ...

Page 43: ...p section Setup Hostname Configure AP name in the networking presented on the report forwarded to administrator mailbox Config Mgmt Restart section Config Backup Enable user to backup all the configurations Config Restore Restore previous configuration on AP Restore Default Restore defaulted configuration provided by manufacturer including ...

Page 44: ...ate time zone Or choose other system server until time to be refreshed System Time Setup section It is important for your AP to be up to time It is useful for the events log pour confirm date and time when an error has occurred This function is also important in case of scheduled Internet blocking defined One of the best way to maintain an exact time is to coordinate the AP with a NTP server netwo...

Page 45: ...__________________________________________________________ Summer Time to automatically adjust the time with summer time please check this box Standard Time Zone Select your local time zone ...

Page 46: ...__________________________________________________________ Appendix A Ethernet cabling Standard cable Cross over cable ...

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