StarTech.com WAP1011BB, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...802 11b Wireless Access Point Bridge WAP1011BB Instruction Guide The Professionals Source For Hard to Find Computer Parts WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Actual product may vary from photo ...

Page 2: ...s 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 whic...

Page 3: ... AP Bridge Point to Point 9 AP Bridge Point to Multi Point 10 AP Bridge WDS 11 Advanced Setting 12 Security 13 MAC Filtering 15 System Utility 16 Configuration Tool 18 Upgrade 19 Reset 20 Note Due to firmware upgrades the information in this Instruction Guide may not be identical to what you see on your screen Check www startech com for firmware upgrades or updates to the Instruction Guide October...

Page 4: ...wireless networks Features Complies with 802 11b 2 4 GHz specifications Supports auto rate fallback and high data rates of 11 5 5 2 1 Mbits sec Interoperable with other IEEE 802 11b compliant wireless devices Allows web based configuration through Ethernet port Uses built in DHCP server for auto IP address assignment Backed by StarTech com s two year warranty Before You Begin To ensure a quick and...

Page 5: ...int will reboot with your settings and configurations intact If you hold the reset button for more than four seconds the wireless access point will reset itself to the factory default settings and you will lose all your settings and configurations Screw the wireless antenna into the wireless port Front Panel Power LAN Reset Wireless LED Color Status Description PWR Green Lit Power is supplied Off ...

Page 6: ...your WAP is powered and your wireless clients are equipped with 802 11b compatible wireless adapters From your 802 11b enabled computer use the instructions provided by your wireless adapter manufacturer to connect the computer to the wireless access point The WAP s default settings are ESSID default Channel 1 Encryption Key None Note To ensure the security of your network StarTech com recommends ...

Page 7: ...ormation on changing the mode ESSID The ESSID of the WAP See Wireless Setting on page 6 for information on changing the ESSID Channel Number The channel the WAP is using See Wireless Setting on page 6 for information on changing the channel number Security The current security settings for the WAP See Security on page 13 for information on changing your security settings Associated Clients The num...

Page 8: ...WAP Remember in order for your wireless clients to associate with each other they must have the same ESSID Channel Number You can change the channel the WAP is using Remember in order for your wireless clients to associate with the WAP they must have the same channel Whenever you change the channel on the WAP make sure that the channel numbers on your associated clients are also changed Associated...

Page 9: ...r your WAP Remember in order for your wireless clients to associate with each other they must have the same ESSID Channel Number You can change the channel the WAP is using Remember in order for your wireless clients to associate with each other they must have the same channel Whenever you change the channel on the WAP make sure that the channel numbers on your other devices are also changed Site ...

Page 10: ...tation Infrastructure mode Alias Name You can change the alias name of the WAP ESSID You can change the ESSID up to 31 printable ASCII characters for your WAP Remember in order for your wireless clients to associate with each other they must have the same ESSID Site Survey Click the Select Site Survey button to view the Wireless Site Survey table This table gives you a list of all available access...

Page 11: ...reless stations If you need to be able to bridge wired Ethernet networks and still provide connection service for other wireless stations see AP Bridge WDS on page 11 When you are satisfied with your AP Bridge Point to Point settings click Apply Parameter Description Mode The mode fields shows that the WAP is AP Bridge Point to Point mode Channel Number You can change the channel the WAP is using ...

Page 12: ...er wireless stations If you need to be able to bridge wired Ethernet networks and still provide connection service for other wireless stations see AP Bridge WDS on page 11 When you are satisfied with your Point to Multi Point settings click Apply Parameter Description Mode The mode fields shows that the WAP is AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode Channel Number You can change the channel the WAP is...

Page 13: ...lds shows that the WAP is AP Bridge WDS mode Alias Name You can change the alias name of the WAP ESSID You can change the ESSID up to 31 printable ASCII characters for your WAP Remember in order for your wireless clients to associate with each other they must have the same ESSID Channel Number You can change the channel the WAP is using Remember in order for your wireless clients to associate with...

Page 14: ...Threshold Specifies the maximum packet size for data transmission If you set this value too low it will result in bad performance RTS Threshold Specifies the RTS threshold for data transmission When a data packet is less than the specified RTS threshold the WAP will not use the RTS CT mechanism to send the packet Beacon Interval Specifies the amount of time between beacon broadcasts Data Rate Choo...

Page 15: ...ients If you select a 64 bit or 128 bit WEP key you will need to enter the WEP key to encrypt your data See the next page for details Parameter Default Description WEP Mode Disable If you enable WEP mode you can choose either a 64 bit or 128 bit WEP key The 128 bit key provides greater security but a lower throughput If you select Disable your data will be transmitted without encryption ...

Page 16: ...2345abcde Key Length Choose the length of your WEP encryption key Default Key Select one of the four encryption keys to encrypt your data Only the key you select in Default Key will take effect Key 1 Key 4 Fill in the text box using the rules below 64 bit WEP Input a ten digit hexadecimal value example 12345abcde or a five digit ASCII value example guest 128 bit WEP Input a 26 digit hexadecimal va...

Page 17: ...ccess Control Check this box to allow MAC filtering MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the PC that is allowed to access the Internet Comment You can use this space to describe the setting Add Clear When you have entered all the above information click the Add button to add the setting to the MAC Filtering Table To empty all fields click Clear Delete Selected Delete All To remove a setting select...

Page 18: ...n WARNING If you forget your password you will have to reset the WAP which will erase all of your configurations IP Address Enter a new IP address for the WAP Subnet Mask Enter a new subnet mask for the WAP DHCP Server Choose whether you want the DHCP server enabled or disabled Default Gateway IP Specify the gateway IP for your network It must be different from the IP address Domain Name Server IP...

Page 19: ...your DHCP server to assign to your IP clients By default the range is 192 168 2 100 to 192 168 2 200 Domain Name Enter a domain name for your WAP Lease Time The DHCP server will temporarily give your LAN clients an IP address If you specify a time period in the Lease Time field the DHCP server will refresh your IP addresses once that time period has expired ...

Page 20: ...n the Save button will save the router s current configuration to a file named config bin Restore Settings Click on the Browse button to locate the file and click Upload to re load the saved configuration Restore to Factory Default Click Reset to force the router to do a power reset that will clear all configurations and restore the original factory default settings ...

Page 21: ... for possible firmware upgrades for this product If there is an upgrade available download the file according to instructions on the website and then proceed with the following steps Parameter Description Firmware Upgrade Browse to the location of the firmware upgrade and click the Apply button You may have to wait a few minutes for the upgrade to complete ...

Page 22: ...step will not change any of your current settings If you want to reboot to the factory defaults see Configuration Tool on page 18 Click on the Apply button to reset the WAP You will be asked to confirm your decision Once the reset process is complete you can start using the WAP again ...

Page 23: ...d as possible The type of material the wireless signal must cross through also affects its range A solid metal door or concrete wall can decrease the signal s range Whenever possible position the adapters so that the signal can pass between drywall or open doors Make sure that you are aware of the line the signal must take to travel between devices The angle that the signal is on as it travels thr...

Page 24: ...From the This connection uses the following items list select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 5 Select Use the following IP Address 6 In the IP Address field enter an IP address between 192 168 2 2 and 192 168 2 254 In the Subnet Mask field enter 255 255 255 0 In the Default Gateway field enter the IP address of your network s gateway like the IP address of your router If your networ...

Page 25: ... If you are having trouble with your wireless connections check the following Make sure all your wireless clients are equipped with 802 11b compatible wireless adapters Make sure that your WAP and all your wireless clients have the same ESSID and are on the same channel If you have enabled encryption options make sure that the same encryption key has been entered on each device Make sure that the ...

Page 26: ...ers associated with it Cable Modem A device that provides Internet access to a user by connecting a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet Cable modem users have a continuous always on connection to the Internet Channel A specific carrier frequency used in wireless communications In order to communication with each other each wireless device must be on the ...

Page 27: ...t to break the code ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier The identifying name of an 802 11b network An ESS consists of two or more BSSes in the same subnet In order to communicate with each other each wireless device must have the same ESSID Ethernet A popular network standard of communication using either twisted pair or coaxial cables The most widely used LAN access method Ethernet networks are...

Page 28: ...ard or card that is installed inside a computer or network device so that the device can be connected to the Internet Also known as a network adapter Physical Address See MAC Address Private IP Address An IP address given to a LAN device that is unknown to the Internet These are unregistered IP addresses that have been set aside for use in a LAN environment where constant connection to the Interne...

Page 29: ...packet size limitations WAN Wide Area Network A communications network that covers a wide geographic area different buildings cities countries The Internet is an example of a WAN WAP Wireless Access Point A networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks Used in Infrastructure networks a wireless access point is capable of connecting to an Ethernet network as well as an 802 ...

Page 30: ...curity 64 128 bit WEP encryption Frequency 2 4 GHz ISM band Antenna External detachable dipole with RP SMA connector Transmit Power 18dBm Power 12V DC 0 5A LEDs Power Wireless LAN LAN Supported transfer rates 11 5 5 2 1 Mbits sec Data range in close space 115 328 ft 35 100 m Data range in open space 328 984 ft 100m 300m Operating Temperature 32 131ºF 0 55ºC Storage Temperature 4 158ºF 20 70ºC Cert...

Page 31: ...lidays Warranty Information This product is backed by a one year warranty In addition StarTech com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted following the initial date of purchase During this period the products may be returned for repair or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion The warranty covers parts and labor costs only StarTech ...

Page 32: ...Revised October 30 2003 ...