Page 9 •• HHTTTTPPSS The access point supports HTTPS (SSL) in addition to the standard HTTP. HTTPS (SSL) features additional authentication and
Page 99 Known Server Server Type : Select from the drop-down list of known server types: • HTTP • FTP • POP3 • Netmeeting Private IP
Page 100 Public IP : Select All, Single, or Range from the dropdown list. From : Enter the beginning of the range. To : Enter the end
Page 101 Configure Virtual Servers based on IP Forwarding If you are subscribed to more than one IP address from your ISP, virtual servers based on
Page 102 Control the Bandwidth Available (Available in Wireless Routing Client and Gateway modes) You can control the bandwidth available to subs
Page 103 Configure WAN Bandwidth Control The Upload / Download Bandwidth Setting can limit throughput to the defined rates regardless of the numbe
Page 104 Configure LAN Bandwidth Control Bandwidth Control can also limit LAN users’ throughput. Step 1: Select LLAANN BBaannddwwiiddtthh CCo
Page 105 Step 3: Click the AAdddd button to create the rule for LAN user’s bandwidth control. Parameters Description Rule Name You can set
Page 106 Perform Remote Management (Available in Wireless Routing Client and Gateway modes) You can use the access point web-based interface from t
Page 107 Use Parallel Broadband (Available in Gateway mode) Parallel Broadband provides scalable Internet bandwidth with Load Balancing and Fail-Ov
Page 108 Enable Parallel Broadband Begin by verifying that every access point in the network is properly configured to connect to its individual b
Page 10 When to Use Which Mode Access Point Mode The Access Point Mode is the default mode of the access point and enables the bridging of wirele
Page 109 Setup Email Notification This feature notifies you by email if there is a change in the WAN IP address that was supplied to you. Step
Page 110 Step 4: Specify whether the SMTP server NNeeeeddss AAuutthheennttiiccaattiioonn or not by setting the checkbox accordingly. By default i
Page 111 Using Static Address Translation (Available in Wireless Routing Client and Gateway modes) If you use a notebook for work in the office, y
Page 112 Use DNS Redirection (Available in Wireless Routing Client and Gateway modes) When you enter a URL into your Internet browser, it requests
Page 113 NOTE An entry for the DNS Server field in the PC TCP/IP Properties is required for Internet access. If the exact DNS IP address is una
Page 114 Enable or Disable DNS Redirection Step 1: Select DDNNSS RReeddiirreeccttiioonn from the HHoommee UUsseerr FFeeaattuurreess command
Page 115 Dynamic DNS Setup With Dynamic IP Internet connection, keeping track of your public IP address for Internet communication is complicated
Page 116 To Manage Dynamic DNS List Step 1: Select DDyynnaammiicc DDNNSS SSeettuupp from the HHoommee UUsseerr FFeeaattuurreess command menu
Page 117 2 DDNS providers are predefined for you. You need to be connected to the Internet to register your DDNS account. Select 2MyDNS – Dynamic
Page 118 Step 5: Optional In the Mail Exchanger field, enter the Static WAN IP address of the mail server configured to handle email for your domai
Page 11 Access Point Client Mode In Access Point Client Mode the device acts as a wireless client. When connected to an access point, it creates a
Page 119 Select DtDNS as DDNS Service Provider: Step 1: Under the CChhooiiccee column in the CChhooiiccee DDDDNNSS PPrroovviiddeerr list, check
Page 120 Use the Wireless Extended Features Set Virtual AP (Multiple SSID) Virtual AP implements mSSID (Multi-SSID) whereby a single wireless card
Page 121 Follow these steps to setup Virtual AP. Virtual AP Click on WLAN Setup from the CONFIGURATION menu. Select Virtual AP. Vir
Page 122 Set Preferred APs (Available in Client Mode) When there is more than one AP with the same SSID, the Preferred APs function allows you def
Page 123 Get Long Distance Parameters The access point can calculate and display suggested values for certain parameters to use to ensure that eff
Page 124 Long Distance Parameters Description Outdoor If set to Enable, the Outdoor parameters will be configured for outdoor communication over s
Page 125 Setup Point-to-Point & Point-to-MultiPoint Connection You can implement Point-to-Point connection by simply setting one device as Root
Page 126 RRoooottAAPP SStteepp 22:: Select AAcctt aass RRoooottAAPP, click on the AAppppllyy button and reboot your device to let your ch
Page 127 Follow these steps to setup Transparent Client/s. TTrraannssppaarreenntt CClliieenntt SStteepp 11:: Click on WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from
Page 128 Setup Repeater A Repeater AP can connect to an AP only if the option Act as RootAP is set or checked in the AP setup. Example: Network
Page 12 Wireless Routing Client Mode In Wireless Routing Client Mode the Ethernet port of the access point may be used to connect with other device
Page 129 NOTE DO NOT physically connect your PC to the server via Ethernet cable in addition to the wireless connection, as doing so will create a
Page 130 Follow these settings to setup the root AP. RRoooott AAPP SSeettttiinnggss:: Click on WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAAT
Page 131 Follow these settings to setup the repeater. RReeppeeaatteerr SSeettttiinnggss:: Click on WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURR
Page 132 Options for defining the root AP: • Accept the default RReemmoottee EESSSSIIDD (root AP’s SSID) OR • Enter the RReemmoottee EESSSSI
Page 133 Secure your Wireless LAN Step 1: Select SSeeccuurriittyy from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp under the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. Step 2:
Page 134 Setup WEP At the WEP Setup page, SStteepp 11:: Specify the kkeeyy eennttrryy ttyyppee, by selecting either: •• UUssee HHeexxaad
Page 135 Setup WPA-Personal (Available in Access Point mode) Follow these steps if you have activated the WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal or WPA-Pe
Page 136 SStteepp 33:: For WPA-Personal Set the CCiipphheerr TTyyppee to TTKKIIPP. WPA replaces WEP with a strong encryption technology call
Page 137 Setup 802.1x/RADIUS (Available in Access Point mode) At the IEEE 802.1x Setup page, SStteepp 11:: Key in the IP address of the PPr
Page 138 SStteepp 66:: Select the lleennggtthh of each encryption key: •• 6644-- bbiitt 10 hexadecimal or 5 ASCII Text •• 112288--bbiitt
Page 13 Gateway Mode In Gateway Mode, the access point supports several types of broadband connections in a wireless network after you have ident
Page 139 Setup WPA Enterprise (Available in Access Point mode) Follow these steps if you have selected the WPA, WPA1-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise,
Page 140 SStteepp 55:: Select the lleennggtthh of each encryption key: •• 6644-- bbiitt 10 hexadecimal or 5 ASCII Text •• 112288--bbiitt 2
Page 141 Configure the Security Features Use Packet Filtering Packet filtering selectively allows /disallows applications from Internet connection
Page 142 apply the rule to: A Range of IP addresses In this case, you will have to define (From) which IP address (To) which IP address, yo
Page 143 In this case, you may skip both the (From) as well as the (To) drop down fields. 4e). At the Time of the Day drop down list, you may also
Page 144 Use URL Filtering URL Filtering allows you to block objectionable websites from your LAN users. Configure URL Filtering Step 1: Select
Page 145 Configure the Firewall Configure SPI Firewall Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) thwarts common hacker attacks like IP Spoofing, Port Scann
Page 146 You may add more firewall rules for specific security purposes. Click on the AAdddd radio button at the screen shown above, followed by th
Page 147 which it sends datagrams because of congestion. Redirect Informs the host of a preferred route. Time exceeded Indicates that the Time-to-
Page 148 Timestamp – Timestamp RR – Record Route SID – Stream Identifier SSRR – Strict Source Routing RA – Router Alert Check TTL : This paramete
Page 14 Broadband Internet Access Type: Static IP Address Use Static IP Address if you have subscribed to a fixed IP address or to a range of fixed
Page 149 Use the Firewall Log The Firewall Log captures and stores network traffic information such as the type of data traffic, the time, the sour
Page 150 Administer the System Use the System Tools Use the Ping Utility (Available in Wireless Routing Client and Gateway modes.) You can chec
Page 151 Use Traceroute Traceroute lets you do a network IP trace from device source IP to the destination IP To start, simply enter the destinatio
Page 152 Use Ping Watchdog This function let you monitor the client connection with AP using ping test. When client failed to get a ping respond fr
Page 153 Use Auto-Reboot This function lets you set a time period to automatically kick start the Auto-Reboot operation to reboot the device. It
Page 154 Use Syslog Syslog forwards system log messages in a network to a machine running a Syslog listening application. It is used to help in ma
Page 155 Follow these steps to setup Syslog: Step 1: Click on SSyysslloogg from the SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS menu. Step 2: Select to EEnnaabbll
Page 156 Follow these sample steps to view logged information: Step 1: Search for a Syslog listening application. Step 2: Select a Syslog listen
Page 157 Set System Identity You can set the System Identity of the access point to be uniquely identifiable. SStteepp 11:: Select SSyysstteem
Page 158 Setup System Clock Step 1: Select SSyysstteemm CClloocckk SSeettuupp from the SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS menu. Step 2: Select the appr
Page 15 Wireless Adapter Mode In Wireless Adapter Mode, the access point can communicate wirelessly with another access point to perform transpare
Page 159 Upgrade the Firmware with UConfig You can check the types and version of your firmware by clicking on About System from the HELP menu. T
Page 160 Perform Firmware Recovery If the system fails to launch properly, the access point will automatically switch to loader mode and the diagno
Page 161 SStteepp 55:: From the Start menu, click Run and type cmd. When the command prompt window appears, type in the following command: C:
Page 162 Backup or Reset the Settings You may choose to save the current configuration profile, create a backup of it on your hard disk, restore an
Page 163 Backup your Settings SStteepp 11:: Select BBaacckkuupp oorr RReesseett SSeettttiinnggss from the SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS menu. SS
Page 164 Restore your Settings SStteepp 11:: Select BBaacckkuupp oorr RReesseett SSeettttiinnggss from the SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS menu. S
Page 165 Reboot the System Most of the changes you make to the system settings require a system reboot before the new parameters can take effect.
Page 166 Change the Password It is recommended that the login password is changed from the factory default password. SStteepp 11:: Select CCh
Page 167 To Logout SStteepp 11:: Select LLooggoouutt from the SSYYSSTTEEMM TTOOOOLLSS menu. SStteepp 22:: Click the LLOOGG OONN !! but
Page 168 Use the HELP menu View About System System Information displays system configuration information that may be required by support technici
Page 16 Transparent Client Mode In Transparent Client Mode, the access point provides connection with an access point* acting as the RootAP. This
Page 169 Get Technical Support This page displays the contact information of technical support centres around the world. If further information
Page 170 Additional System Information Tools Click Show ARP to display the current connected list of devices. Click Show Bridge Table to displa
Page 171 Appendix: Virtual AP (Multi-SSID) FAQ Q1) What is mSSID? Multi-SSID (mSSID) as the name suggest, allows an access point (AP) with a sin
Page 172 Q3) Can I update my access point to this mSSID firmware? Yes. You can retain your access point configuration when you update to the
Page 173 Q6) I have Pseudo VLAN for Per Group enabled. Will updating to mSSID firmware still support wireless clients with MAC addresses listed in P
Page 174 Q8) I have 2 of the access point units installed at a site about 2km from each other running PtP modes. Should I update to mSSID firmware?
Page 175 Appendix: View the Technical Specifications Safety and Electromagnetic Conformance • FCC Part 15 SubPart B and SubPart C (for wireless mo
Page 176 Security • 64 - bit / 128 - bit WEP WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Auto-Enterprise, WPA-Auto-Personal
Page 177 IP Addressing All classful/classless subnets Management • Telnet Command Console • HTTP Web Management • SSH • Syslog Built-in DH
Page 178 Technical Support Information The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide. For technical support,
Page 17 Difference Between other client modes and Transparent Client Mode Other client modes Transparent Client Mode Connectivity with any standard
Page 18 Repeater Mode The access point comes with a built-in Repeater Mode to extend the range, and substantially enhance the performance of the wi
Page 1 © Copyright 2008 Compex Systems Pte Ltd All Rights Reserved This document contains information, which is protected by copyright. Reproducti
Page 19 Panel Views and Description Features Status and Indications Steady Power is supplied to the device. 1 POWER LED Off No power is su
Page 20 Install the Hardware This section will show you how to install the hardware of the access point. • Antenna Alignment The antenna alignme
Page 21 Antenna Alignment The physical environment of the antenna must be examined when aligning the antenna. Obstructions, available mounting loca
Page 22 Installation Direction The directional antenna radiates the signal towards the front of the unit. The unit should be installed in a pos
Page 23 Setup Requirements • CAT5/5e Networking Cable. • At least 1 computer installed with a web browser and a wired or wireless network interfac
Page 24 Mount the Unit on a Pole Unpack the 2 cable ties from the box. Loop each cable tie through the mounting bracket hole at the top and
Page 25 Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable attached to the PoE Injector to a network device, such as to a switch or to the PC you will use to configu
Page 26 Configure the IP Address After setting up the hardware you need to assign an IP address to your PC so that it is in the same subnet as the
Page 27 To verify that the IP address has been correctly assigned to your PC, go to the Start menu, select Run, and enter the command: winipcfg. S
Page 28 For Windows XP/2000 SStteepp 11:: Go to your desktop, right-click on the My Network Places icon and select Properties. SStteepp 22::
Page 2 FCC NOTICE This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rul
Page 29 SStteepp 66:: To verify that the IP address has been correctly assigned to your PC, go to the Start menu, Accessories, select Command Pr
Page 30 Access the Web Interface Access with uConfig The UConfig utility provides direct access to the web interface. This utility can be download
Page 31 SStteepp 33:: Select the access point from the products list and click on the OOppeenn WWeebb button. To retrieve and display the late
Page 32 SStteepp 55:: At the login page, press the LLOOGG OONN !! button to enter the configuration page. The default password is: password
Page 33 Manual access with Internet Explorer SStteepp 11:: Launch your Web browser and under the TToooollss tab, select IInntteerrnneett OOpptt
Page 34 SStteepp 33:: At the AAddddrreessss bar type in http://192.168.168.1 and press EEnntteerr on your keyboard. SStteepp 44:: At the logi
Page 35 Perform Basic Configuration Setup Management Port At the Management Port Setup page, you may: • Set Ethernet Link Speed and duplex setti
Page 36 Follow these steps to automatically obtain the IP address from DHCP server. SStteepp 11:: Click on TTCCPP//IIPP SSeettttiinnggss from MM
Page 37 If you choose to Use the following DNS server addresses. SStteepp 33:: Click on the AAppppllyy button to save your new parameters.
Page 38 Follow these steps to manually define the IP address. SStteepp 11:: Click on TTCCPP//IIPP SSeettttiinnggss from MMaannaaggeemmeenntt SS
Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Compex, Inc. declares the following: Product Name: Wireless Access Point with PoE Model No.: WPP543 conforms to t
Page 39 This table describes the parameters that can be modified in the Management Port Setup page. Parameters Description IP Address When the DHC
Page 40 To Setup DHCP Server There are 3 DHCP Modes: • NONE By default, DHCP Mode is set to NONE. Leave the selection at this mode if you do not w
Page 41 The following will guide you to setup the DHCP Server. SStteepp 11:: Click on AAddvvaanncceedd SSeettttiinnggss from MMaannaaggeemmeenn
Page 42 This table describes the parameters that can be modified in DHCP Server Setup. Parameters Description The fields DHCP Start IP Address and
Page 43 DHCP Gateway IP Address Though the DHCP server usually also acts as the Default Gateway of the DHCP client, the access point allows you t
Page 44 The following will guide you to setup the DHCP Relay. SStteepp 11:: Click on AAddvvaanncceedd SSeettttiinnggss from MMaannaaggeemmeennt
Page 45 This table describes the parameters that can be modified in DHCP Server Setup. Parameters Description DHCP Server IP This is the IP addre
Page 46 View Active DHCP Leases SStteepp 11:: Select MMaannaaggeemmeenntt SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. SStteepp 22:: G
Page 47 Reserve IP Addresses for Predetermined DHCP Clients A reserved IP address is excluded from the pool of free IP addresses the DHCP server dr
Page 48 SStteepp 33:: Fill in: The host portion of the IP Address to be reserved. The Hardware Address, in pairs of two hexadecimal values. Pres
Page 4 Table of Contents OVERVIEW THE PRODUCT...7 Introduction ...
Page 49 Delete DHCP Server Reservation SStteepp 11:: Select the reserved IP address to delete. SStteepp 22:: Click on the DDeelleettee button
Page 50 Setup WLAN Configure the Basic Setup of the Wireless Mode SStteepp 11:: Select WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN
Page 51 Step 3: Enter the parameters in their respective fields, click on the AAppppllyy button and reboot your device to let your changes take effe
Page 52 WLAN Basic Setup page Parameters Description The Current Mode The default operating mode is the Access Point mode. Operating modes: • A
Page 53 Country Choose the Country where you are located. Channel This option allows you to select a frequency channel for the wireless com
Page 54 Scan for Site Survey (Available in Client and Wireless Routing Client modes) SStteepp 11:: In the MMooddee SSeettuupp page click on the
Page 55 SStteepp 22:: To connect the client to one of the access points detected, select the radio button corresponding to the access point you wa
Page 56 View Link Information (Available in Client and Wireless Routing Client modes) To view the connection status when the client is linked to an
Page 57 Parameters Viewable from Link Information page Description State Displays whether the State is Scanning or Associated, and MAC address of
Page 58 Scan for Channel Survey (Available in Access Point and Gateway modes) Channel Survey displays a list of all the channels supported by the a
Page 5 Setup your WAN...66 Setup Telnet / SSH...
Page 59 SStteepp 22:: To connect the client to one of the channels detected, select the corresponding radio button. SStteepp 33:: Click on
Page 60 Read-Only Parameters of All Channels Viewable from Channel Survey page Description Freq Frequency of the channel at which your access poi
Page 61 Align the Antenna Antenna Alignment precisely aligns the antenna over long distances for higher signal strength to improve the connection b
Page 62 NOTE If no MAC address is entered, the Antenna Alignment tool will make use of the SSID to align the antenna. Please ensure that the corre
Page 63 Configure the Advanced Setup of the Wireless Mode SStteepp 11:: Select WWLLAANN SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu to e
Page 64 Advanced Setup Parameters Description Beacon Interval (Only in Access Point mode) Amount of time between beacon transmissions. This tell
Page 65 View the Statistics The Statistics feature reveals information on the wireless device connected to the WLAN. SStteepp 11:: Select WWLLAA
Page 66 Setup your WAN (Available in Wireless Routing Client and Gateway modes) NOTE: Any changes to the WAN Setup will only take effect after reb
Page 67 Note: Additional configuration might be required before your ISP will allocate an IP address to the access point. Certain ISPs require aut
Page 68 Setup your WAN for cable internet whereby fixed WAN IP address is assigned by ISP WAN Setup Parameters Example: • IP Address: 203.120.12.2
Page 6 Setup WEP...134 Setup WPA-Personal...
Page 69 Setup your WAN for ADSL Internet using PPP over Ethernet If you subscribe to an ADSL service using PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) authentication
Page 70 Step 3: Enter your account name assigned by your ISP (Example: guest) in the field for UUsseerrnnaammee, followed by your account PPaassssw
Page 71 You can limit the maximum size a packet can be in a network by setting the MMTTUU (Maximum Transmissible Unit). Click the MMTTUU Button in
Page 72 Setup your WAN for ADSL Internet using Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) WAN Setup Parameters Example: • IP Address: 203.120.12.47
Page 73 Step 3: Fill in the information provided by your ISP in the IIPP AAddddrreessss,, NNeettwwoorrkk MMaasskk, VVPPNN SSeerrvveerr, and DDH
Page 74 Setup Telnet / SSH Telnet allows a computer to remotely connect to the access point CLI (Command Line Interface) for control and monitor
Page 75 Step 3: To add user: 1. Click the Add button. 2. In Add User Entry Page, enter the User Name, Password, and specify whether the user is
Page 76 Access the TELNET Command Line Interface You may connect to the CLI (Command Line Interface) via a TELNET session to the default IP 192.168
Page 77 Access the Secure Shell Host Command Line Interface SSH provides the best remote access security using different forms of encryption and ci
Page 78 Set the WEB Mode The access point supports HTTPS (SSL) featuring additional authentication and encryption for secure communication, in ad
Page 7 Overview the Product Introduction The Wireless Access Point is a high-performance AP designed for enterprise and outdoor users. The access p
Page 79 Setup SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of communication protocols that separates the management software archite
Page 80 Setup SNMP Trap The SNMP Trap saves network resources through eliminating the need for unnecessary SNMP requests by providing notification
Page 81 Setup STP (Available in Access Point, Transparent Client, and Repeater modes) Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) prevents broadcast storms w
Page 82 Scenario #1 – (No STP) With no STP, all clients (Notebook#1, #2, #3, #4) can access one another, resulting in low data security. Due to the
Page 83 SStteepp 11:: Select SSTTPP SSeettuupp from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN menu. SStteepp 22:: Select the SSTTPP SSttaattuuss E
Page 84 Use MAC Filtering MAC Filtering acts as a security measure by restricting user network access according to MAC address. Each WLAN or radio
Page 85 Add a MAC Address to the MAC Address List SStteepp 11:: Select MMAACC FFiilltteerriinngg from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. The MAC Address Filte
Page 86 SStteepp 22:: MAC Filter Address List page displays. Click the AAdddd button. SStteepp 33:: The Add MAC Address page displays.
Page 87 SStteepp 55:: MAC Filter Address List page displays with updated MAC Address List. NOTE Please reboot to effect all changes and new
Page 88 Delete a MAC Address From All Access Points SStteepp 11:: Select MMAACC FFiilltteerriinngg from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. The MAC Address Fi
Page 8 Features and Benefits •• PPooiinntt--ttoo--PPooiinntt && PPooiinntt--ttoo--MMuullttiiPPooiinntt SSuuppppoorrtt Point-to-Point
Page 89 Delete a MAC address from individual access point SStteepp 11:: Select MMAACC FFiilltteerriinngg from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. The MAC Add
Page 90 Edit MAC Address from the MAC Address List SStteepp 11:: Select MMAACC FFiilltteerriinngg from WWLLAANN SSeettuupp. The MAC Address Fi
Page 91 SStteepp 33:: The Edit MAC Address page displays. Edit the MAC address settings accordingly. Click the SSaavvee button. SStteepp 44::
Page 92 Perform Advanced Configuration Setup Routing (Available in Wireless Routing Client and Gateway modes) The access point allows you to add a
Page 93 Configure Static Routing Step 1: Select RRoouuttiinngg from the CCOONNFFIIGGUURRAATTIIOONN command menu. The SSyysstteemm RRoouuttiinng
Page 94 Use Routing Information Protocol (Available in Wireless Routing Client and Gateway modes) RIP (Routing Information Protocol) allows informa
Page 95 Use Network Address Translation (Available in Wireless Routing Client and Gateway modes) NAT (Network Address Translation) allows multiple
Page 96 Configure Virtual Servers Based on DMZ Host DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) makes specific PCs in a NAT-enabled network directly accessible from
Page 97 Configure Virtual Servers Based on Port Forwarding Virtual Server based on Port Forwarding forwards Internet requests arriving at the acces
Page 98 Step 3: In the AAdddd PPoorrtt FFoorrwwaarrdd EEnnttrryy page, you can set up a Virtual Server for a KKnnoowwnn SSeerrvveerr type by se
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