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No login required 

for admin PC 

If you check this, and provide the MAC address of administrative 

PC (see above), you will not be prompted for the password when 

using the specified PC.   

You 

should

 set a password for the admin login, using the password 

fields below. This option is provided to allow you to set a password, 

but avoid the inconvenience of being prompted for the password 

whenever you wish to change the settings. 

Change Admin 

login 

Check this box to change the current password, and then enter the 

required password in the fields below. If this checkbox is enabled, 

and the password fields left blank, then the password is cleared (set 

to no password). 

New Password 

Enter the new password here. 

Note that if the password is set, you will be prompted for the user 

name and password when you connect. You must use 

admin

 as the 

user name. 

Verify Password 

Re-enter the new password in this field, to ensure it is correct. 

System 

Device Name 

The name of the WAP-4050. You can change this if you wish. 

Firmware version 

This displays the current version of the firmware.   

Click the 

Upgrade Firmware

 button if you wish to install a new 

version of the firmware.   

· 

You need to download the new firmware file first.   

· 

Clicking the button will display the 

Upgrade Firmware

 screen. 

See the following section for further details. 

Config File 

This feature allows you to download (save) the current settings as a 

file on your PC, upload (restore) a previously-saved config file. Click 

the desired button: 

· 

Download will prompt you for the location, on your PC, for the 

configuration file. 

· 

Upload will display the 

Config File

 screen. See below for 

details. 

2.3.1 Upgrade Firmware 

To perform the firmware upgrade, please download the new firmware file to administrative PC first. 

After clicking 

Upgrade Firmware

 button from 

System

 page, you will see the following screen. 

Summary of Contents for WAP-4050

Page 1: ...802 11g Wireless LAN Travel Kit WAP 4050 User s Manual...

Page 2: ...imits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment...

Page 3: ...tion terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity R TTE The R TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 13 EEC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Ear...

Page 4: ...YSTEM CONFIGURATION 12 2 3 1 Upgrade Firmware 14 2 3 2 Config File 15 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 16 3 1 AP MODE 16 3 1 1 AP Setup 16 3 1 2 Wireless Security 17 3 1 3 Trusted Stati...

Page 5: ...3 3 6 PC Database 41 3 3 7 Security 42 3 4 CLIENT MODE 46 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 51...

Page 6: ...tems 802 11g WLAN Pocket AP Power Adapter Quick Installation Guide User s manual CD RJ 45 cable Travel bag Note If any of the above items are missing contact your supplier as soon as possible 1 2 Feat...

Page 7: ...Interface Description Mode Selector This switch has 4 positions 1 AP Mode 2 AP Router Mode 3 Config Mode 4 Client Mode Reset Button This button has 2 functions Restart reboot press release Set all se...

Page 8: ...Output Power 13dBm 802 11b 11 Mbps CCK 72dBm 5 5 Mbps QPSK 76dBm 1 2 Mbps BPSK 80dBm typically PER 8 packet size 1024 and 25 C 5 C Sensitivity 802 11g 54 Mbps 70dBm 48 Mbps 70dBm 36 Mbps 72dBm 24 Mbps...

Page 9: ...use every 802 11g OFDM packet needs to be preceded by an RTS CTS or CTS packet exchange that can be recognized by legacy 802 11b devices This additional overhead lowers the speed If there are no 802 1...

Page 10: ...AP Router Mode In AP Router mode the WAP 4050 allows wireless clients to share a single Internet connection 1 6 3 Client Mode In Client mode the WAP 4050 converts an Ethernet ready device into a wirel...

Page 11: ...y suggested to use wired connection to configuration Wired directly connect a standard LAN cable from administrative PC to WAP 4050 Please note there should be no hub or switch in between Wireless use...

Page 12: ...12 2 3 System Configuration The settings of System Configuration screen will apply to all modes...

Page 13: ...to my PC buttons make this unnecessary Ethernet Port the MAC address of the 10 100BaseT Ethernet Port on administrative PC Wireless Interface the MAC address of the wireless interface on administrativ...

Page 14: ...dmin as the user name Verify Password Re enter the new password in this field to ensure it is correct System Device Name The name of the WAP 4050 You can change this if you wish Firmware version This...

Page 15: ...will be lost 2 3 2 Config File Restore Config The feature allows you to restore a pre saved configuration file back to the WAP 4050 Click Browse to select the configuration file then click Restore to...

Page 16: ...re If your country or region is not listed please check with your local government agency for more information on which channels you are allowed to use and select a region that allows those channels T...

Page 17: ...s only This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the WAP 4050 To use this feature Select the checkbox Click the Trusted Stations button to open a sub window containing t...

Page 18: ...Hex 10 chars 128 Bit 26 Hex chars For 128 Bit Encryption the key size is 26 Hex chars Note Hex chars are 0 9 and A F Default Key Select the key you wish to be the default Transmitted data is ALWAYS e...

Page 19: ...field lists all Wireless Stations which you have designated as Trusted Other Wireless Stations This field lists all Wireless Stations detected by theWAP 4050 which you have not designated as Trusted...

Page 20: ...ld and the Add button will change to Update 3 Edit the address MAC or physical address as required 4 Click Update to save your changes Add To add a Trusted Station which is not in the Other Wireless S...

Page 21: ...ult value is default_Router Broadcast SSID Enable or disable a Service Set Identifier broadcast When enabled the SSID of the WAP 4050 is sent to wireless enabled devices on the area thus may cause una...

Page 22: ...ferent modes would confuse wireless clients Ethernet WAN Port IP address The current IP address for the Ethernet port This will be blank if The WAP 4050 is not in AP Router mode The WAP 4050 is in AP...

Page 23: ...e WAP 4050 has 2 IP addresses one for the Wireless interface and another for the Ethernet WAN port Subnet Mask The subnet mask for the IP address above The default value is 255 255 255 0 which is the...

Page 24: ...the default and the most common IP assignment method Only change this if advised to do so by the person or organization providing the LAN WAN port connection Specified IP Address This option is not a...

Page 25: ...Name Normally this field has no effect If the LAN WAN administrator asks you to use a particular Domain name enter it here Other Connection Methods Apart from Travel Mode Hotel the other connection p...

Page 26: ...26...

Page 27: ...ISP Login Password Enter the password for the login name above Server Address For PPTP or L2TP enter the Server address For other connection methods this address should be ignored Connection Behavior...

Page 28: ...his DNS If this option is selected you must enter the IP address of the DNS Domain Name Server you wish to use If using a Static IP address you must select this option MAC Address MAC Address Also cal...

Page 29: ...0 Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above DNS IP Address The IP Address o...

Page 30: ...he ISP s DHCP Server this button will say Release Clicking the Release button will break the connection and release the IP Address Refresh Update the data shown on screen PPPoE If your access method i...

Page 31: ...update the messages shown on screen Buttons Connect If not connected establish a connection to your ISP Disconnect If connected to your ISP hang up the connection Clear Log Delete all data currently...

Page 32: ...m name or password or a Server problem Error Connection to Server lost The existing connection has been lost This could be caused by a power failure a link failure or Server failure Error Invalid or u...

Page 33: ...used to break the connection Connection Log Connection Log The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection The Clear Log button will restart the Log while the Refresh butt...

Page 34: ...ntly established If the connection does not exist the Connect button can be used to establish a connection If the connection currently exists the Disconnect button can be used to break the connection...

Page 35: ...the Advanced button on the AP Router Setup screen 3 3 1 Advanced Internet This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access Communication Applications DMZ MTU Maxim...

Page 36: ...n you should only enable the DMZ feature when required If Enabled you must select the PC to be used as the DMZ PC DMZ PC If the DMZ feature is enabled you must select a PC If the PC uses a fixed IP ad...

Page 37: ...oftware is configured to use External Ports Traffic from the Internet using this range of port numbers will be sent to the selected Server These ports are normally the same as the Internal Port Number...

Page 38: ...n the list Modify Edit a Server 1 Select the desired Server from the list 2 Make any desired changes for example change the Enable Disable setting 3 Click Update to save changes to the selected Server...

Page 39: ...form this IP address update you should disable the Update function or not use the software at all 5 From the Internet users will be able to connect to your servers or DMZ PC using your Domain Name An...

Page 40: ...can be on your LAN or on the Internet Note that if the address is on the Internet and no connection currently exists you could get a Timeout error In that case wait a few seconds and try again Ping B...

Page 41: ...pported by Windows ME XP or later If Enabled this device will be visible via UPnP If Disabled this device will not be visible via UPnP 3 3 6 PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to se...

Page 42: ...will not be able to add it Buttons Add This will add the new PC to the list The PC will be sent a ping to determine its hardware address If the PC is not available not connected or not powered On you...

Page 43: ...y This system can detect situations where individual TCP IP packets are valid but collectively they become a DoS attack Threshold This setting affects the number of half open connections allowed A hal...

Page 44: ...a secure connection and is widely used by VPN Virtual Private Networking programs If checked IPSec connections from the Wireless LAN are allowed If not checked IPSec connections are blocked Allow PPT...

Page 45: ...cted PC in the list The data for the selected PC will then be shown in the Properties area where it may be edited Click Update to save any changes Delete Use this to Delete the selected PC from the li...

Page 46: ...tact the PC and find its MAC address This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered on MAC address is Enter the MAC address on the PC The MAC address is also called the Hardware A...

Page 47: ...enabled Profile Name The current profile name is displayed SSID The current SSID associated with this profile Type The network type Auto Ad Hoc or Infrastructure Security The current security system...

Page 48: ...he strongest signal will be used Network Type Select the desired option Ad Hoc only an Ad Hoc network will be used Infrastructure networks will be ignored Infrastructure only an Infrastructure network...

Page 49: ...PSK is only available in Infrastructure mode WEP WEP Key Enter the key value you wish to use Other stations must have the same key value In Infrastructure mode this key must match the Default Key val...

Page 50: ...50 WPA PSK PSK Enter the PSK Pre shared Key sometimes the network key used on the Access Point WPA Encryption This must match the Encryption method used on the Access Point...

Page 51: ...mode is Infrastructure and not Ad hoc To see if radio interference is causing a problem see if connection is possible when close to the WAP 4050 Remember that the connection range can be as little as...

Page 52: ...g steps Check if other PCs work If they do ensure that your PCs IP settings are correct If using a Fixed Static IP Address check the Network Mask Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address If t...

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