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4.1.3 System Properties 

 

Device Name 

You may assign any name to the WAP-6000. 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-6000 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 

 

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Summary of Contents for WAP-6000

Page 1: ...802 11g WLAN Outdoor AP with Bridge WAP 6000 User s Manual Version 2 0 1...

Page 2: ...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 user s...

Page 3: ...mbol Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately Revision User s Manual for PLANET 802 11g WLAN Outdoor AP with Bridge Model WAP 6000 Rev 1 0 December 2...

Page 4: ...11 4 1 4 Administration 11 4 1 5 IP Settings 12 4 1 6 Wireless Network 13 4 1 7 Wireless Security 13 4 1 8 Wireless Advanced Settings 17 4 1 9 MAC Filter 19 4 1 10 Backup Restore Settings 19 4 1 11 Fi...

Page 5: ...pter x 1 DC injector x 1 Mounting kit x 1 CAT5 cable with RJ 45 plug and ODU connector x 1 N type to N type cable x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1 Utility and User s manual CD x 1 Note If any of the a...

Page 6: ...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 PassPhrase WPA Cipher Type...

Page 7: ...umber of walls or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible otherwise the signal strength may be seriously reduced Place WAP 6000 in open space or add additional WAP 6000 as needed to improve...

Page 8: ...e connect the RJ 45 port of DC 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 5 Connect the output cord of power adapte...

Page 9: ...r TO AVOID FALLING USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND z Select equipment locations that will allow safe simple equipment installation z Don t work alone A friend or co worker can...

Page 10: ...E z DON T TOUCH THAT PERSON OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED z 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 longe...

Page 11: ...yperlink 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 C...

Page 12: ...lly Choose to obtain an IP address from DHCP server if your environment or ISP provide DHCP server Otherwise you can manually setup IP address Keep the default IP setting if you are not familiar with...

Page 13: ...ame IP subnet of the WAP 6000 For example you can configure your PC s IP address to 192 168 1 2 if WAP 6000 is with IP 192 168 1 1 3 A User Name and Password dialog box will appear Please enter your U...

Page 14: ...e 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 6000 You can also click on the MAC addr...

Page 15: ...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 Cli...

Page 16: ...ress 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...

Page 17: ...e 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 Fr...

Page 18: ...ty 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 Wir...

Page 19: ...o click on Apply to make sure all changes are saved into system WPA PSK Passphrase Enter a hard to guess passphrase between 8 and 63 characters in the field Cipher type WPA gives you two encryption me...

Page 20: ...mic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES Group key update interval Enter the time interval in seconds which instructs the WAP 6000 how often it should change the encryption keys Us...

Page 21: ...acon is a packet broadcast by the WAP 6000 to keep the network synchronized A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area the AP address the Broadcast destination address a time stamp Delivery Traff...

Page 22: ...ection 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 6000 in an environment with...

Page 23: ...re Settings Backup the current settings to a file 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 Restore s...

Page 24: ...e 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 aroun...

Page 25: ...order to setup the WAP 6000 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 6000 After the system rebo...

Page 26: ...less mode Here show the Access Point current work in 11b 11g or super G mode Current channel This column indicates the radio channel currently in use Security Here indicates AP security settings in cl...

Page 27: ...ermine 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...

Page 28: ...e 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 ori...

Page 29: ...ients 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 t...

Page 30: ...which allows users of mobile equipment to roam and stay connected to the available network resources Wireless Bridge WDS is used for wirelessly connect Access Points and in doing so extend a wired in...

Page 31: ...e 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...

Page 32: ...he Wireless Bridge mode you can click on Wireless Network to assign the SSID Wireless Mode and Work Channel 4 4 2 Wireless Security WDS mode has support WEP and WPA PSK Please refer to section 4 1 7 f...

Page 33: ...MA 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 rea...

Page 34: ...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 Passph...

Page 35: ...rol 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...

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