Planet WAP-1000 WireFree Manuel utilisateur

WAP-1000

WireFree

USER'S MANUAL

WireFree Wireless LAN

FCC Information

The Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the

following paragraph:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

♦Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

♦Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

♦Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

♦Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

The user should not modify or change this equipment without written approval from company name.

Modification could void authority to use this equipment.

For the safety reason, people should not work in a situation which RF Exposure limits be exceeded.

To prevent the situation happening, people who work with the antenna should be aware of the

following rules:

1. Install the antenna in a location where a distance of 6.5 cm from the antenna may be maintained.

2. While installing the antenna in the location, please do not turn on the power of wireless card.

3. While the device is working, please do not contact the antenna.

WAP-1000 User’ s Guide

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Limited Warranty

In no event will Planet be liable for any damage, including loss of data or profits, cost of cover,

or other incidental, consequential or indirect damages arising from the installation, maintenance,

use, performance, failure or interruption of Planet’s products, whatever caused and on any

theory of liability. This limitation will apply even if Planet has been advised of the

possibility of such damage.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

About This Manual

WireFree WAP-1000 User’s Guide is first published by Planet Technology Corp. in 1999.

This Revision is for WireFree WAP-1000 Version 2.0, issued in August , 1999.The purpose of

this manual is for the setup of the product WireFree WAP-1000.

Revision

WireFree WAP-1000 User’s Guide

Part No.EMWAP1KV2

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Contents

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT WAP-1000 ACCESS POINT................................................................................................1

1-1 FEATURES AND BENEFITS ...................................................................................................................................1

1-2 APPLICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................1

1-3 PRODUCT KIT ....................................................................................................................................................2

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................3

2-1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................................................3

2-2 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................3

2-3 WAP-1000 HARDWARE INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................3

CHAPTER 3 USING THE START-UP CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................5

3-1 TERMINAL MODE...............................................................................................................................................5

3-2 TELNET MODE...................................................................................................................................................9

3-3 WEB MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................................................................10

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................................14

APPENDIX A NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING ................................................................15

A-1 NETWORK TOPOLOGY .....................................................................................................................................15

A-2 ROAMING........................................................................................................................................................18

APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................22

APPENDIX C GLOSSARY.....................................................................................................................................23

WAP-1000 User’ s Guide

Chapter 1 About WAP-1000 Access Point

WireFree WAP-1000 is an Access Point that performs as a transparent Media Access Control (MAC)

bridge between wired Local Area Networks, and one or more WireFree wireless networks.

Placed anywhere along an Ethernet LAN, WAP-1000 allows wireless stations in their coverage area

to access transparently to the corporate network. WireFree WAP-1000, together with WireFree

network adapter cards, enables you to build a variety of network configurations.

1-1 Features and Benefits

lProtocol-independent networking functionality

lAccess for mobile WireFree WL-2400/WL-3501/WAP-900 users into the legacy wired

Ethernet LAN.

lWeb Management support

lRoaming capability

lSeamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s augments existing

networks quickly and easily.

lSupports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access.

lSupports up to 2 Mbps data rate: T-1 line alternative/replacement that dramatically cuts

costs.

lSupports a wide range of LAN NOS (Win95/98, NT, Netware client, DOS)

lOmnidirectional antenna included.

lWireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling.

lGreater flexibility to locate or move networked PC’s

1-2 Applications

WireFree products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the

network in applications like these:

1. Remote access to corporate network information

E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.

2. Difficult-to-wireenvironments

Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to

employ.

3. Frequently changing environments

Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change

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location.

4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites need temporary setup for a short time period.

Retailers, airline and shipping companies need additional workstations for a peak period.

Auditors require workgroups at customer sites.

5. Access to database for mobile workers

Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers need access to database while being mobile in

the hospital, retail store or office campus.

6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users

SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.

7. Inter-building connection

The wireless building-to-building network installs quickly, requires no monthly lease fees, and

provides the flexibility to reconfigure easily.

1-3 Product Kit

Each WAP-1000 package comes with:

uWAP-1000 Box……………………………………………… x 1

uAntenna (dipole, omni-directional)…………………………….. x 1

uWAP-1000 User’s Manual CD-ROM……………………….x 1

uPower Adapter………………………………………………….x 1

uA/C Power Cord……………………………………………….. x 1

uRS-232C Configuration Cable …………………………... x 1

If any of the listed items is not included or found damaged, please contact your local dealer.

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Chapter 2Hardware Installation

2-1 System Requirements

Installation of WAP-1000 requires:

1. An A/C power outlet (100~240V, 50~60Hz) which supplies the power for WAP-1000 Access

Point.

2. A 10Base-T (UTP) Ethernet cable drop (RJ-45 connectors).

Note: (Only if you want to re-configure the WAP-1000 Access Point instead of using factory

installed default configuration…) A DOS-based PC with TCP/IP connection to the network

or with an available RS-232C port to run the configuration program.

2-2 Mechanical Description

Front Panel:

Side Panel:

Fig2-1 Mechanical Instruction of WAP-1000 Access Point

2-3 WAP-1000 Hardware Installation

Please follow these procedures for setting up hardware:

1. Site Selection

Choose a proper placement for your WAP-1000 Access Point. The Site Survey and Access Point

Browser utility will help you with site selection.

In general, the best location to place your WAP-1000 Access Point in your site is the center of

RS-232C Configuration Port

Antenna Connector

Power Switch

DC 5V Power Socket

RJ-45 Connector

: Power

: (Wired) Ethernet Tx/Rx

: Wireless LAN Tx/Rx

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your wireless coverage, with line of sight to all your mobile stations.

2. Attach the Antenna

Connect the antenna on the Antenna connector of your WAP-1000 Access Point. Proper antenna

placement shall improve the WAP-1000 performance. Try to place the antenna in the position that

can best cover its BBS. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance

will be.

3. Connect the Ethernet Cable

WAP-1000 can be connected to the 10Base-T Ethernet network. Connect your UTP Ethernet

cable to the RJ-45 connector of WAP-1000 Access Point.

4. Connect the Power Cable

Connect the power adapter cable to the DC5V Power Socket of WAP-1000 and turn the

power on. USE ONLY the power adapter, which supplied with WireFree WAP-1000. Otherwise,

the product may be damaged.

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Chapter 3 Using the Start-up Configuration

The WAP-1000 Access Point can be connected to your configuration station either via RS-

232C direct connection by using the RS-232C Configuration Cable (supplied) or a null-modem cable

(See Fig3.1) or anywhere through TCP/IP connection.

Fig3.1 Connecting RS-232C Configuration Cable

3-1 Terminal Mode

ØWAP-1000 can be configured via either RS-232 or RJ-45.

ØConfigure the WAP-1000 Access Point via the RS-232 cable for the first time.

Procedures are listed as follows:

a. Connect WAP-1000 and your PC with the RS-232 cable.

b. Turn on the power of WAP-1000 and your PC.

c. Run Terminal Program in Windows 95/98, NT or any operation system that installs

Terminal Program. The parameter setting should be as follows:

Please attach one of

the 9-pin and 25-pin

connector to your

COM port.

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Baud Rate = 9600 BPS

d. When the setting is successfully completed, a window shows up.

i.Type “info”and the associated parameters shows up such as MAC address and Domain

(FCC North America, IC Canada,ETSI Europe, MKK Japan, etc)

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