EnGenius 710201GEOC5610 Datasheet

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EOC‐5610

WirelessOutdoor

AccessPoint&ClientBridge

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User’sManual

V1.0

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TableofContents

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1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................5

1.1 FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................5

1.2 PACKAGECONTENTS.........................................................................................................................6

1.3 SAFETYGUIDELINES..........................................................................................................................6

1.4 SYSTEMREQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................7

1.5 APPLICATIONS..................................................................................................................................7

2 UNDERSTANDINGTHEHARDWARE.................................................................................................9

2.1 HARDWAREINSTALLATION.................................................................................................................9

2.2 HARDWAREDESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................9

2.3 MOUNTINGKITS............................................................................................................................10

2.4 IPADDRESSCONFIGURATION...........................................................................................................10

3 SWITCHINGBETWEENOPERATINGMODES................. ..................................................................12

3.1 LOGGINGIN..................................................................................................................................12

4 ACCESSPOINTOPERATINGMODE.................................................................................................13

4.1 LOGGINGIN..................................................................................................................................13

4.2 STATUS.........................................................................................................................................14

4.2.1 MAIN...........................................................................................................................................14

4.2.2 WIRELESSCLIENTLIST.....................................................................................................................15

4.2.3 SYSTEMLOG..................................................................................................................................15

4.3 SYSTEM........................................................................................................................................16

4.3.1 SYSTEMPROPERTIES.......................................................................................................................16

4.3.2 IPSETTINGS..................................................................................................................................17

4.3.3 SPANNINGTREESETTINGS................................................................................................................17

4.4 WIRELESS.....................................................................................................................................18

4.4.1 WIRELESSNETWORK.......................................................................................................................18

4.4.1.1 WIRELESSSECURITY‐WEP.........................................................................................................19

4.4.1.2 WIRELESSSECURITY–WPA‐PSK,WPA2‐PSK,WPA‐MIXED..........................................................20

4.4.1.3 WIRELESSSECURITY–WPA,WPA2............................................................................................21

4.4.2 WIRELESSMACFILTER...................................................................................................................22

4.4.3 WIRELESSADVANCEDSETTINGS........................................................................................................22

4.5 MANAGEMENT..............................................................................................................................23

4.5.1 ADMINISTRATION...........................................................................................................................24

4.5.2 SNMPSETTINGS...........................................................................................................................24

4.5.3 BACKUP/RESTORESETTINGS,RESETTOFACTORYDEFAULTSETTINGS........................................................25

4.5.4 FIRMWAREUPGRADE......................................................................................................................26

4.5.5 TIMESETTINGS..............................................................................................................................26

4.5.6 LOG..............................................................................................................................................27

5 CLIENTBRIDGEOPERATINGMODE............................................ ....................................................28

5.1 LOGGINGIN..................................................................................................................................28

5.2 STATUS.........................................................................................................................................29

5.2.1 MAIN...........................................................................................................................................29

5.2.2 CONNECTIONSTATUS......................................................................................................................30

5.2.3 SYSTEMLOG..................................................................................................................................31

5.3 SYSTEM........................................................................................................................................31

5.3.1 SYSTEMPROPERTIES.......................................................................................................................31

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5.3.2 IPSETTINGS..................................................................................................................................32

5.3.3 SPANNINGTREESETTINGS................................................................................................................32

5.4 WIRELESS.....................................................................................................................................33

5.4.1 WIRELESSNETWORK.......................................................................................................................33

5.4.2 WIRELESSSECURITY........................................................................................................................34

5.4.2.1 WIRELESSSECURITY‐WEP.........................................................................................................34

5.4.2.2 WIRELESSSECURITY–WPA‐PSK,WPA2‐PSK..............................................................................35

5.4.3 WIRELESSADVANCEDSETTINGS........................................................................................................36

5.5 MANAGEMENT...............................................................................................................................37

5.5.1 ADMINISTRATION............................................................................................................................37

5.5.2 SNMPSETTINGS...........................................................................................................................38

5.5.3 BACKUP/RESTORESETTINGS,RESETTOFACTORYDEFAULTSETTINGS........................................................39

5.5.4 FIRMWAREUPGRADE......................................................................................................................40

5.5.5 TIMESETTINGS..............................................................................................................................40

5.5.6 LOG.............................................................................................................................................41

6 CLIENTROUTEROPERATINGMODE..............................................................................................42

6.1 LOGGINGIN..................................................................................................................................42

6.2 STATUS.........................................................................................................................................43

6.2.1 MAIN...........................................................................................................................................43

6.2.2 DHCPCLIENTTABLE......................................................................................................................44

6.2.3 CONNECTIONSTATUS......................................................................................................................44

6.2.4 SYSTEMLOG..................................................................................................................................45

6.3 SYSTEM........................................................................................................................................46

6.3.1 SYSTEMPROPERTIES.......................................................................................................................46

6.4 ROUTER........................................................................................................................................46

6.4.1 WANSETTINGS..............................................................................................................................47

6.4.1.1 WAN‐DHCP...........................................................................................................................47

6.4.1.2 WAN–STATICIP.....................................................................................................................48

6.4.1.3 WAN–PPPOE........................................................................................................................49

6.4.2 LANSETTING................................................................................................................................51

6.4.3 VPNPASSTHROUGH......................................................................................................................51

6.5 WIRELESS.....................................................................................................................................52

6.5.1 WIRELESSNETWORK.......................................................................................................................52

6.5.2 WIRELESSSECURITY........................................................................................................................53

6.5.2.1 WIRELESSSECURITY‐WEP.........................................................................................................53

6.5.2.2 WIRELESSSECURITY–WPA‐PSK,WPA2‐PSK..............................................................................54

6.5.2.3 WIRELESSADVANCEDSETTINGS ...................................................................................................55

6.6 MANAGEMENT..............................................................................................................................55

6.6.1 ADMINISTRATION...........................................................................................................................56

6.6.2 SNMPSETTINGS............................................................................................................................57

6.6.3 BACKUP/RESTORESETTINGS,RESETTOFACTORYDEFAULTSETTINGS.........................................................57

6.6.4 FIRMWAREUPGRADE......................................................................................................................58

6.6.5 TIMESETTINGS..............................................................................................................................59

6.6.6 LOG.............................................................................................................................................59

APPENDIXA–SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................61

APPENDIXB–FCCINTERFERENCESTATEMENT......................................................................................64

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RevisionHistory

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Version Date Notes

1.0 January08,2009 InitialVersion

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1 Introduction

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EOC‐5610isalongrangeoutdoorwirelessAccessPoint/ClientBridgethatoperatesin

both 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequency. It provides high bandwidth up to 108Mbps with

Super Mode (SuperA/G) and features high transmitted output power as well as

superior sensitivity. EOC‐5610 extends radio coverage, avoids unnecessary

roaming

between Access Points and ensures a stable wireless connection while reduces the

numberofrequiredequipments.

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EOC‐5610 provides user friendly interface including user friendly distance control

rangesfrom1KMupto30KMandRSSILEDindicatorofferingrealtimesignalstatus.It

comeswithPoEinjectorforconvenientoutdoor

installation.

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EOC‐5610 enforces transmission security with full support of latest encryption

mechanism including 64/12 8‐bit WEP, WPA and WPA2. With 13dBi internal antenna

and superior performance, EOC‐5610 makes an optimal wireless solution for both

smallandlargescaleprojects.

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1.1 Features

Wireless

- 5GHz/2.4GHzItworksin5GHz/2.4GHzfrequencyspectrum

- HighoutputpowerTransmitoutputpowerprogrammablefordifferent

countryselections

- HighDataRateHighspeedtransmittingrateupto108MbpswithSuper

Mode,supportslargepayloadsuchasMEPGvideostreaming

- MultifunctionapplicationAccessPoint/ClientBridge/ClientRouter

- LongrangetransmittingTransmitpowercontrolanddistancecontrol(ACK

timeout)

- SignalStrengthLEDindicatorshavethebesttransmitandreceivesignalfor

trafficcommunication

- PublicwirelesssolutionAnAPinterfacethatisespeciallyusefulinpublicareas

suchashotspotsandenterprise

- SignalStrengthDisplayRFsignalstrengthstatusshownLEDsof3colors,

makingnetworkbuild‐upeasier

- BSSIDBasicServiceSetID,supports4MACaddress

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Networking

- QoS(WMM)Enhanceperformanceanddensity

- PPPoEPoint‐to‐PointProtocoloverEthernetatClientRoutermode.This

functionwillkeeptryingwhenfailedordisconnected

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Security

- 802.11iWEP,WPA,WPA2(EncryptionsupportTKIP/AES)

- MACaddressfunctionsMACaddressfilter(APmode)

- 802.1xIEEE802.1xAuthenticator

- Stationisolation

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Management

- FirmwareUpgradeUpgradingfirmwareviawebbrowser,settingarereserved

afterupgrade

- Reset&BackupResettofactorydefault.Usercanexportallsettinginto

afile

viaWEB

- MIBMIBI,MIBII(RFC1213)

- SNMPV1,V2c

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1.2 PackageContents

Open the package carefully, andmake sure that none oftheitemslisted below are

missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be

shippedinitsoriginalpackage.

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h 1*Wireless802.11a/b/gOutdoorDevice(EOC‐5610)

h 1*PoEInjector(EPE‐1212)

h 1*

PowerAdaptor(24V/0.6A)

h 1*CDwithUser’sManual

h 1*QIG

h 1*Metalstrap

h 1*Specialscrewset

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1.3 SafetyGuidelines

In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, please adhere to the

followingsafetyguidelines.

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h Carefullyfollowtheinstructionsinthismanual;also followallinstruction labels

onthisdevice.

h Exceptfor the power  adapter supplied, this device should not be connected to

any

otheradapters.

h Donotspillliquidofanykindonthisdevice.

h Do not place the unit on an unstable stand or table. This unit may drop and

becomedamaged.

h Do not place any hot devices close to this unit, as they may degrade or cause

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damagetotheunit.

h Donotplaceanyheavyobjectsontopofthisunit.

h Donotuseliquidcleanersoraerosolcleaners.Useasoftdryclothforcleaning.

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1.4 SystemRequirements

Thefollowingaretheminimumsystemrequirementsinorderconfigurethedevice.

h PC/ATcompatiblecomputerwithanEthernetinterface.

h OperatingsystemthatsupportsHTTPweb‐browser

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1.5 Applications

The wireless LAN productsare easy to install and highly efficient. The following list

describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and

flexibilityofwirelessLANs:

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a) Difficult‐to‐wireenvironments

Therearemanysituationswherewirescannotbelaideasily.Historicbuildings,

older buildings, open

 areas and across busy streets make the installation of

LANseitherimpossibleorveryexpensive.

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b) Temporaryworkgroups

Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster‐

recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a

temporaryWLANestablishedandremoved.

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c) Theabilitytoaccessreal‐time

information

Doctors/nurses, point‐of‐sale employees, and warehouse workers can access

real‐time information while dealing with patients, serving customers and

processinginformation.

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d) Frequentlychangedenvironments

Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manu facturing sites where

frequentlyrearrangetheworkplace.

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e) SmallOfficeandHomeOffice(SOHO)networks

SOHO

usersneedacost‐effective,easyandquickinstallationofasmallnetwork.

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f) WirelessextensionstoEthernetnetworks

Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead

caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless

LANs.

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g) WiredLANbackup

Network managers implement wireless LANs

to provide backup for mission‐

criticalapplicationsrunningonwirednetworks.

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h) Training/Educationalfacilities

Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless

connectivitytoeaseaccesstoinformation,informationexchanges,andlearning.

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2 UnderstandingtheHardware

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2.1 HardwareInstallation

1 Placetheunitinanappropriatelocationafterconductingasitesurvey.

2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Network port of the PoE injector and

anotherendintoyourPC/Notebook.

3 Plug one end of another Ethernet cable  to AP/Bridge port of the PoE injector and

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theotherendintoyoucable/DSLmodem(Internet)

4 Insert the DC‐inlet of the power adapter into the 24Vport ofthePoE injector and

theotherendintothepowersocketonthewall.

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Thisdiagramdepictsthehardwareconfiguration

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2.2 HardwareDescription

TheimagesbelowdepictthefrontandrearpaneloftheAccessPoint/ClientBridge.

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PoEIn

j

ector

PC,

Cable/DSL

Modem

PowerOutlet

Ethernet

AC/DCcable

Ethernet

AccessPoint

Front Panel Rear Panel

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2.3 MountingKits

Theimagesbelowdepictthestandardandoptionalmountingkits.

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2.4 IPAddressConfiguration

This device can be configured as a Bridge/Router or Access Point.The default IP

address of the device is 192.168.1.1In order to log into this device, you must first

configuretheTCP/IPsettingsofyourPC/Notebook.

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1. Inthecontrolpanel,doubleclickNetworkConnectionsandthendoubleclickon

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the connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the

followingscreen.

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Standard

PoleMount

Optional

WallMount

Optional

WindowMount

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2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This

willallowyoutoconfiguretheTCP/IPsettingsofyourPC/Notebook.

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3. SelectUsethe followingIPAddressradiobuttonandthenentertheIPaddress

andsubnetmask.Ensurethat the

IP address and subnet maskareonthe same

subnetasthedevice.

ForExample:  

PCIPaddress:192.168.1.10

PCsubnetmask:255.255.255.0

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4. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN

propertieswindow.

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3 SwitchingBetweenOperatingModes

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This device can operate in three modes: Access Point, Client t Bridge, and Client

Router.Thischapterwilldescribehowtoswitchbetweenoperatingmodes.

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3.1 LoggingIn

 To configure the device through the web‐browser, enter the IP  address of the

device(default:192.168.1.1)into theaddressbaroftheweb‐browserandpress

Enter.

 Make sure that the device and your computer s are configured on the same

subnet.RefertoChapter2inorder

toconfiguretheIPaddressofyourcomputer.

 AfterconnectingtotheIPaddress,theweb‐browserwilldisplaytheloginpage.

 Specifyadminforboththeusernameandpassword.

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 Afterloggingin, you will see the graphical userinterfaceofthedevice.Click on

theSystemPropertieslinkundertheSystemnavigationdrop‐downmenu.

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 Select and operating mode from the list (Access Point, Client Bridge, or Client

Router)andthenclickontheApplybutton.

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4 AccessPointOperatingMode

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4.1 LoggingIn

 To configure the device through the web‐browser, enter the IP  address of the

device(default:192.168.1.1)into theaddressbaroftheweb‐browserandpress

Enter.

 Make sure that the device and your computer s are configured on the same

subnet.RefertoChapter2inorder

toconfiguretheIPaddressofyourcomputer.

 AfterconnectingtotheIPaddress,theweb‐browserwilldisplaytheloginpage.

 Specifyadminforboththeusernameandpassword.

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 After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The

navigationdrop‐downmenuonleftisdividedintofoursections:

1. Status:Displaystheoverallstatus,connectionstatus,andeventlog.

2. System: This menu includes the system properties, IP and Spanning Tree

settings.

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3. Wireless:Thismenuincludesstatus,basic,advanced,andsecurity.

4. Management: This menu includes theadmin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade,

andsave/restorebackup.

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4.2 Status

 Click on the Status link on the navigation drop‐

down menu. You will then see three options:

Main, Wireless Client List, and System Log. Each

optionisdescribedindetailbelow.

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4.2.1 Main

 Click on the Main link under the Status drop‐down menu. The status that is

displayed corresponds with the operating mode that is selected. Information

such as Device Name, Country, Firmware version, Ethernet MAC Address,

Wireless MAC Address and Current Time are displayed in the ‘System’ section.

LANIPAddress,

SubnetMask,DefaultGatewayandDHCPClientaredisplayedin

the‘LAN’section.Inthe‘Wirelesssection,thefrequency,channelisdisplayed.

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4.2.2 WirelessClientList

 Click on the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop‐down menu. This

pagedisplaysthelistofClientsthatareassociatedtotheAccessPoint.

 TheMACaddressesandsignalstrengthforeachclientisdisplayed. Click onthe

Refreshbuttontorefreshtheclientlist

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4.2.3 SystemLog

 Click on the System Log link under the Status drop‐down menu. The device

automaticallylogs(records)eventsofpossibleinterestinitsinternalmemory.If

there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are

deleted,butlogsofthelatesteventsareretained.

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4.3 System

 ClickontheSystemlinkonthenavigation

drop‐down menu. Youwill then see three

options: System Properties, IP Settings,

andSpanningTreeSettings.Eachoptionis

describedindetailbelow.

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4.3.1 SystemProperties

 Click on the System Properties link under the System drop‐down menu. This

pageallowsyoutoswitchtheoperatingmodeofthedevice,aswellasspecifya

nameandselecttheoperatingregion.

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 DeviceName:Specifyanameforthedevice(thisisnottheSSID),

 Country/Region:Selectacountryfromthedrop‐downlist.

 Operating Mode: Select and operating mode. Configuration for each operating

modeisdescribedintheirrespectivechapters.

 ClickontheApplybutton

tosavethechanges.

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4.3.2 IPSettings

 ClickontheIPSettingslinkundertheSystemdrop‐downmenuThispageallows

youtoconfigurethedevicewithastaticIPaddressoraDHCPclient.

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 IP Network Setting: Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) radio

button if the Access Point is connected to a DHCP server. This will allow the

AccessPointtopassIPaddressestotheclientsassociatedwithit.Youmayselect

SpecifyanIPAddressradio buttonifyou

wouldlikethedevicetouseastaticIP

address. In this case, you would be required to specify an IP address, subnet

mask,anddefaultgatewayIPaddress.

 IPAddress:SpecifyanIPaddress

 IPSubnetMask:SpecifythesubnetmaskfortheIPaddress

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DefaultGateway:SpecifytheIPaddressofthedefaultgateway.

 ClickontheApplybuttontosavethechanges.

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4.3.3 SpanningTreeSettings

 Click on the Spanning Tree link under the System drop‐down menu Spanning‐

Tree Protocol is a link management protocol  that provides path redundancy

whilepreventingundesirableloopsinthenetwork.

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 SpanningTreeStatus:Choosetoenableordisablethespanningtreefeature.

 BridgeHelloTime:Specifythenumberofsecondsforthehellotime.

 BridgeMaxAge:Specifythenumberofsecondsforthemaxage.

 Bridge Forward Delay: Specify the number of seconds for

 the bridge forward

delay.

 Priority:Specifythenumberofsecondsforthepriority.

 ClickontheApplybuttontosavethechanges.

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4.4 Wireless

 ClickontheWirelesslink onthenavigation

drop‐down menu. You will then see four

options: wireless network, wireless MAC

filter, WDS link settings, and wireless

advancedsettings.Eachoption is described

below.

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4.4.1 WirelessNetwork

 TheWirelessNetworkpageallowsyoutoconfigurethewirelessmode,channel,

SSID,andsecuritysettings.

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 WirelessMode:Dependingonthetypeofwirelessclient sthatareconnectedto

thenetwork,youmayselectA,B,G,B/G‐mixedorTurbo Mode.Ifyou arenot

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sure about which clients will be accessing the wireless networks, it is

recommendedthatyouselectAorB/G‐mixedforthebestperformance.

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 Turbo Mode is a proprietary mode which combines all channels into a single

channel to maximize the through‐put up to 200%. Please be aware

that Turbo

ModeworksonlywithotherTurboModesupporteddevices.

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 Channel: Select a channel from the drop‐down list. The channels available are

basedonthecountry’sregulation.

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4.4.1.1 WirelessSecurity‐WEP

 Security Mode: Select WEP from the drop‐down list if your wireless network

usesWEPencryption.WEPisanacronymfor WiredEquivalentPrivacy, andisa

securityprotocol that provides thesame level of security for wirelessnetworks

asforawirednetwork.

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 Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are

OpenKey,SharedKeyorAuto.Anopensystemallowsanyclienttoauthenticate

aslongasitconformstoanyMACaddressfilterpoliciesthatmayhavebeenset.

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Allauthenticationpacketsaretransmittedwithoutencryption.SharedKeysends

anunencrypted challenge textstring to any device attemptingto communicate

with the Access Point. The device requesting authentication encrypts the

challenge text and sends it back to the Access Point. If the challenge text is

encrypted correctly, the Access

Point allows the requesting device to

authenticate. It is recommended to select Auto if you are not sure which

authenticationtypeisused.

 InputType:SelectHeorASCIIfromthedrop‐downlist

 KeyLength:Selectakeyformatfromthedrop‐downlist.64bit‐hexkeys

require

10characters,whereas128‐bitkeysrequire26characters.Ahexkeyisdefined

asanumberbetween0through9andletterbetweenAthroughF.

 Default Key:You mayuse uptofourdifferentkeysforfour different networks.

Selectthecurrentkeythatwill

beused.

 Key1‐4:YoumayenterfourdifferentWEPkeys.

 ClickontheApplybuttontosavethechanges.





4.4.1.2 WirelessSecurity–WPA‐PSK,WPA2‐PSK,WPA‐Mixed

 Security Mode: Select WPA‐PSK, WPA2‐PSK, or WPA‐Mixed from the drop‐

downlistifyourwirelessnetworkusesWPApre‐sharedkey.



 Encryption:SelectTKIPorAESfromthedrop‐downlistifyourwirelessnetwork

uses this encryption. WPA (Wi‐Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve

uponthesecurityfeaturesofWEP(WiredEquivalentPrivacy).Thetechnologyis

designedtoworkwithexistingWi‐Fiproductsthathave

beenenabledwithWEP.

WPA provides improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity

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