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Version 1.1, October 2003 2003 Compex Systems Pte Ltd All Rights Reserved This document contains information, which is protected by copyright. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Trademark Information Compex, ReadyLINK and MicroHub are registered trademarks of Compex, Inc. Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of Microsoft Corp. NetWare is the registered trademark of Novell Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Notice: Copyrights 2003 by Compex, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior permission of Compex, Inc. is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Manual Revision by Kee Manual Number: U-0397-V1.1C Disclaimer Compex, Inc. provides this manual without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or changes to the product and/or specifications of the product described in this manual, without prior notice. Compex, Inc will not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors found in this guide. Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein and will be incorporated into later versions of the manual. The information contained is subject to change without prior notice. Your Feedback We value your feedback. If you find any errors in this users manual, or if you have suggestions or comments, we would like to hear from you. Please contact us at:
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Firmware Please note that this Users Manual is written based on NetPassage WPE54G Firmware Release 1.00. 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 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
(65) 62809947 feedback@compex.com.sg instructions, may cause harmful interference the to i reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Increase the separation between the computer and receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Compex, Inc. declares the following:
Product Name: Compex NetPassage WPE54G 54Mbps Wireless-G Access Point Model No.: NetPassage WPE54G conforms to the following Product Standards:
This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards.) Electromagnetic Interference (Conduction and Radiation): EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) Power Line Harmonics: EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) Power Line Flicker: EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000-3-3) Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards:
FCC Class B following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive;
CE Mark following the provisions of the EC directive. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ii About This Document The product described in this document, Compex 54Mbps Wireless-G Access Point series, NetPassage WPE54G, is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. Information provided: This document provides an overview of the key features and applications of the WPE54G. It also contains instructions for installing, configuring and using the Compex NetPassage WPE54G. Audience: This manual is intended for both Network Administrators and end-users who possess a basic knowledge of networking structures and protocols. Assumptions: Procedures listed in the document are intended for Microsoft Windows users. If you are running a different operating system, you may need to refer to your operating systems documentation for networking instructions. How to use this document: If you want to get started without having to read everything
Skip to Chapter 3 for the hardware setup procedure
Follow Chapter 4 for logging onto the configuration interface
Tag on with Chapter 5 for basic configurations
Advanced users can pursue further configuration with Chapter 6
The Table of Contents will guide you to specific topics. Conventions: The Compex 54Mbps Wireless-G Access Point NetPassage WPE54G is often referred to as WPE54G. Here is a list of icons used throughout the manual:
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This symbol alerts the user of an important notice to be heeded. The user is advised to read instructions carefully before proceeding further. This symbol characterises sections meant for advanced users or specific features meant for exceptional non-standard applications. The user is assumed to have sufficient relevant network knowledge to carry out the necessary configuration or understand the information given. This symbol suggests that the user find additional networking information from our unique Technology Primer documents included on the Product CD. The documents explain specific network concepts, Compex-exclusive illustrated walkthroughs for common networking scenarios. This symbol highlights exclusive features found on this Compex product or on Compexs family of products. features and provide iii CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION............................................................. 1 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRODUCT ........................... 3 Key features.................................................................................................. 3 Security Features.......................................................................................... 4 The NetPassage WPE54G Package............................................................ 5 Schematic Overview of the NetPassage WPE54G ...................................... 5 When to use which mode ............................................................................. 6 The Access Point Mode ........................................................................................6 The Access Point Client Mode..............................................................................7 The Gateway Mode...............................................................................................8 The Wireless Routing Client Mode.......................................................................9 The Wireless Ethernet Adapter Mode...................................................................9 CHAPTER 3: HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................ 10 CHAPTER 4: WEB-BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE................ 11 Log-in to web-based configuration interface............................................... 11 1. Through the uConfig utility ............................................................................11 2. Through your web browser ............................................................................12 CHAPTER 5: BASIC CONFIGURATION ............................................. 13 Basic configuration...................................................................................... 13 Show Link Information a helpful feature .................................................. 17 Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu.............................................................. 18 System Identity....................................................................................................18 Set Systems Clock..............................................................................................19 Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................20 Save or Reset Settings.........................................................................................21 Reboot System ....................................................................................................23 Change Password...............................................................................................24 Logout ................................................................................................................25 Using the HELP menu ................................................................................ 26 Get Technical Support........................................................................................26 About System ......................................................................................................27 CHAPTER 6: ADVANCED CONFIGURATION..................................... 28 Management Port Setup............................................................................. 28 SNMP Setup ............................................................................................... 31 WEP Encryption.......................................................................................... 32 IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS Setup ...................................................................... 34 WAN Setup ................................................................................................. 37 Wireless Setup - The Wireless Distributed System (WDS) ........................ 42 Star Configuration Infrastructure Network........................................................42 Chain Configuration Infrastructure Network.....................................................43 Parallel Broadband ..................................................................................... 47 Load balancing...................................................................................................47 Fail-Over Redundancy .......................................................................................47 Ease of implementation ......................................................................................47 Wireless Setup The Wireless Pseudo VLAN........................................... 50 Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Node.......................................................................50 Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Group.....................................................................51 Tag VLAN...........................................................................................................55 NAT............................................................................................................. 58 The De-Militarised Zone (DMZ) Host................................................................59 The Port-Forwarding Virtual Server..................................................................60 The IP-Forwarding Virtual Server.....................................................................63 Routing........................................................................................................ 65 Dynamic Routing................................................................................................67 IP Filtering................................................................................................... 69 Remote Management ................................................................................. 73 Scan for Site Survey ................................................................................... 74 Data collected in AP mode.............................................................................74 Data collected in wireless client mode.........................................................74 APPENDIX A: CONFIGURING FOR NETWORK ACCESS.................... 76 Adding TCP/IP network protocol for Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME....... 76 Configuring Dynamic IP address allocation................................................ 78 Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME .......................................................................78 Configuring Static IP address allocation..................................................... 79 Configuring Static IP address allocation..................................................... 80 Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME .......................................................................80 Configuring Wireless Network Settings ...................................................... 83 Microsoft Windows XP.......................................................................................83 APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 85 Solutions to Common Problems ................................................................. 85 APPENDIX C: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS............................ 88 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.................................................... 88 APPENDIX D: GLOSSARY OF TERMS............................................... 89 APPENDIX E: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 94 APPENDIX F: TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION........................ 96 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction T the Compex hank you for purchasing NetPassage WPE54G 54 Mbps Wireless-G Access Point! We are committed to deliver, meet and even exceed your expectations of a high-performance, feature-rich, user-friendly and cost-
effective network access point device. You will soon be discovering more about a product which we have proudly developed. The Compex NetPassage WPE54G is a high-
performance IEEE 802.11g-compliant wireless access point which security standards. It features PRISM NitroTM Technology which allows you to achieve up to 50% higher throughput in pure wireless G networks and 300%
better throughput in mixed mode environments. industry-leading supports Advanced Features
New 54Mbps Wireless-G 802.11g 5X faster than 802.11b!
Turbo-charge your wireless networks with PRISM Nitro Technology for 50% greater throughput in G and 300% in mixed networks consisting B and G devices.
Secure your data transmissions with IEEE 802.1x authentication WEP and Encryption!
64/128-bits Read on to find out more about these features!
to In addition to fast performance, the WPE54G supports IEEE 802.1x authentication and 128-bits Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64/
encryption as a guarantee of peace of mind when it comes transmitting confidential data. Moreover, the WPE54G supports Compexs unique Wireless Pseudo VLAN feature to provide further privacy and security among wireless users in the network or hotspot. What makes the WPE54G more than great is that may be operated in up to 5 different modes!
it The flexibility of its functions, as Access Point, Access Point Client, Gateway, Wireless Routing Client or Wireless Ethernet Adapter, makes it suitable for nearly all kinds of network applications that you may require. 1 Introduction Compex Exclusive!
Enhance network Wireless Pseudo VLAN!
your wireless privacy with
Operate the WPE54G in up to 5 advanced modes for any kind of network operations!
access your
Quickly network devices administration setup with uConfig!
Read on to find out more about these features!
Chapter 1 In the Access Point mode operation, the WPE54G allows you to perform wireless to wired Ethernet bridging, linking up your wired network with the wireless clients. On the other hand, you may also configure the WPE54G as an Access Point Client so as to set up a wireless bridge between two wired LANs. The Gateway mode offers a unique setup, allowing you to share a broadband Internet access with up to 253 wireless clients using NAT technology. This feature-rich mode lets you configure a full-
fledged gateway with built-in DHCP server, and further supports Virtual Servers based on IP and Port Forwarding, De-Militarized Zone, Packet Filtering and more!
The Compex NetPassage WPE54G presents the most comprehensive features that will meet your highest expectations as a network user. 2 Chapter 2 Getting to know your product Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Product The Compex NetPassage WPE54G has been designed for high performance and offers a rich suite of features, with which you should acquaint yourself in order to exploit your WPE54Gs full potential. Compatible with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards Adopting the 802.11g standard, the Compex NetPassage WPE54G provides you the fastest wireless access within your office or home network. Since it is fully backward compatible with 802.11b, you can safeguard your existing network investments. Featuring PRISM NitroTM Technology PRISM NitroTM Technology is incorporated into the Compex NetPassage WPE54G so as to reduce data packet collisions when using mixed G and B wireless network devices. By employing an advanced algorithm for burst mode transmission, the Compex NetPassage WPE54G can achieve up to 50% higher throughput for G networks and up to 300%
increased throughput in mixed mode operation situations. Read more on this at http://www.intersil.com. Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPP and PPTP over Ethernet WAN types Whether you are using the Compex NetPassage WPE54G in a fixed IP network, in a VPN or for broadband Cable /ADSL modem connection sharing, our free and easy web-based configuration interface will get your network up and functioning in no time. hot Built-in Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server As a network administrator, you can easily manage your networks IP address allocation with the Compex NetPassage WPE54Gs built-in DHCP server. Once set up, it will automatically and dynamically allocate addresses from a pool, to devices or computers connected to your network. Learn more from our DHCP Technology Primer Key features Wireless Distributed System (WDS) Cost-effective and highly flexible, WDS is your key to creating a roaming network! Using WDS enables you to wirelessly connect several access points, and in so doing, extend your wired infrastructure to cover locations where cabling is not implemented. 3 Chapter 2 Getting to know your product Security Features You will be glad to learn about the security elements we have put in place to better protect your data and privacy. 64/128-bit WEP encryption support for wireless security The Compex NetPassage WPE54G uses a private key encryption known as Wired Equivalent Privacy protocol with key lengths of either 64-bit or 128-bit, to protect data communication in your wireless network can. 802.1x Authentication Compex supports the industry standard IEEE 802.1x authentication for enhanced security in wireless networks. By using the existing Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP, RFC 2284) that works on both wired and wireless LANs for message exchange during the authentication process, 802.1x authenticates the user with a central authority. Built-in NAT firewall As the Compex NetPassage WPE54G handles the incoming and outgoing data packet transactions between the internal and external network, it looks at and validates individual packet information before passing it onto a client in the network. This checking provides effective firewall protection and automatically discards rogue packets. Internet Access Policies: Packet filtering To complement the NAT technologies incorporated into the Compex NetPassage WPE54G, you can use the packet filtering features to regulate the types of Internet Access permitted and control the transmission of TCP, UDP packets for different ports. Wireless Pseudo VLAN Compexs exclusive Wireless Pseudo VLAN feature extends the security advantages of the Ethernet-based VLAN to wireless networks. This feature offers data privacy and protection between individual clients in a wireless network, and is especially useful in a corporate network or in a public hotspot. exclusive!
t Virtual Servers based on Port-forwarding Virtual servers on the Compex NetPassage WPE54G allow you to set up application servers such as FTP file servers and HTTP web servers based on Port-forwarding. 4 Chapter 2 The NetPassage WPE54G Package The Compex NetPassage WPE54G retail package contains the following items:
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1x Compex NetPassage WPE54G
1x External Power Adapter (3.3VDC, 3A)
1x UTP cross cable
1x Quick Install Guide with Warranty Registration Form
1x Product CD consisting of Users Manual, Firmware Recovery Tool &
Utilities Schematic Overview of the NetPassage WPE54G The following diagrams provide a schematic overview of the WPE54G. Side View WLAN Link/Act LED
Steady GREEN ->
at least one wireless client present
Flashing GREEN ->
activity is detected in the network. LAN Link/ Act LED
YELLOW -> 10Mbps
GREEN -> 100Mbps External Antenna
Rotata ble antenna Diagnostic LED
Steady GREEN ->
Booting
LED Off ->
Connected Power LED
Steady BLUE -> Power ON 5 Getting to know your product Reset button
Push button External Antenna
Foldable antenna LAN RJ45 Port Power Input
3.3V, 3A DC Back View Chapter 2 When to use which mode The WPE54G is unique in the sense that it may operate in up to 5 different complex modes in order to best suit any type of network applications that you might require. We will henceforth employ the generic term AP mode when referring to the Access Point and Gateway modes and the generic term wireless client mode to refer to the Access Point Client, the Wireless Routing Client and the Wireless Ethernet Adapter modes. This section presents a brief outline of the different network applications that can be accommodated through the different modes of the WPE54G. The Access Point Mode This is the default mode of the NetPassage WPE54G. The Access Point mode enables you to bridge the wireless clients in your network to the wired network infrastructure. The diagram below illustrates the WPE54G bridging a Fast Ethernet network with Wireless 802.11b and 802.11g networks. 6 Notebooks with WL54G cards
(Wireless-G clients) PC with WLU11A USB adapter
(Wireless-B client) Chapter 2 Getting to know your product Server PC Switch Compex NetPassage WPE54G Workgroup PCs connected to switch/hub The Access Point Client Mode to perform When configured in the AP Client mode, the WPE54G acts as a wireless client which can operate concurrently with another access point transparent bridging between two Fast Ethernet networks. In this diagram, the top local bridge device is just a normal access point which also supports wireless clients. The bottom remote end uses an AP/bridge which is set to AP client mode and does not support wireless clients. 7 Chapter 2 Getting to know your product The Gateway Mode Or more simply put: Broadband Internet sharing in a wireless network!
Since the WPE54G supports different types of broadband connections, the first step towards a successful setup of the WPE54G as a Broadband Internet Gateway is to identify the type of broadband Internet access you are subscribed to. Static IP address Use this type of connection if you have subscribed to a fixed IP address or a range of fixed IP addresses from your Internet Service Provider. Dynamic IP address When powered through this type of connection, the WPE54G will request for an IP address which will be automatically assigned to it by your Internet Service Provider. For instance, this type of connection applies for:
Singapore Cable Vision subscribers
- @HOME Cable Service users Certain Internet Service Providers request for a DHCP Client ID before allocating an IP address. In such a case, you should configure the System Identity with the DHCP Client ID. PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Select this type of connection if you are using ADSL services in a country utilising standard PPP over Ethernet for authentication. For instance:
if you are in Germany which uses T-1 connection or if you are using SingNet Broadband or Pacific Internet Broadband in Singapore. Singapore ADSL (Ethernet 512K) All other ADSL subscribers in Singapore including SingTel Magix SuperSurf users should opt for this type of connection. 8
Getting to know your product Chapter 2 Australia BPA Cable This type of connection is especially customised for Big Pond Cable Internet users in Australia. PPTP The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) mode enables the implementation of secure multi-protocol Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) through public networks. The Wireless Routing Client Mode When set up in the Wireless Routing Client mode, the WPE54G connects your network on client site to any Internet connection while ensuring communication among the clients on your network as well. The Routing Client would thus act as a secure Internet gateway on your LAN, not only protecting the LAN against outside intruders but also filtering internal users access to the Internet, if so configured. An application of this mode could be for the WPE54G to act as a wireless client bridge for broadband routing. In such a case, the Ethernet port of the wireless routing client would be used for ad hoc connection with other devices on the network while access to the Internet would be achieved through wireless communication with another access point, which connects to the Internet via an ADSL/Cable modem. The Wireless Ethernet Adapter Mode This mode is intended for usage by Internet Service Providers. It is conceptually close to the Access Point Client mode in that the WPE54G used in this mode, is able to communicate wirelessly with another access point to perform transparent bridging between two networks. The difference lies in that the function of a network adapter is to interface a computer to a network. Thus, the Wireless Ethernet Adapter connects with a single wired workstation only. This characteristic implies more leeway for the user to set up more explicit parameters for better control over communication to and from the workstation. 9 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation Chapter 3: Hardware Installation NetPassage WPE54G Hardware Setup In two simple steps, you may power ON and begin configuring the WPE54G device. Hardware Setup 1 the device, To configure connect the Ethernet cable from a PC on one end, and then connect the cable to the socket the NetPassage WPE54G. labeled LAN on 2 Attach the power adapter to the main electrical supply, and connect the power plug onto the socket labeled DC3.3V3A on the NetPassage WPE54G. You may turn the device ON. 10 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Web-based configuration interface Web-based configuration interface Log-in to web-based configuration interface Once you have verified that the WPE54G is switched on and that your PC is connected to the WPE54Gs LAN port, you can set up the WPE54G to meet your network requirements through the web-based configuration interface. There are 2 alternative ways of accessing the web-based configuration interface:
1. Through the uConfig utility Compex has developed uConfig to give the user direct access to web-
configurable Ethernet devices. Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface
(a). Through the uConfig utility:
Insert the Product CD into the CD-ROM drive. It will automatically run to the page shown below. 1 2 1. Click on Utilities. 2. Click on the uConfig program to run it. You will see the screen shown in step 3. 11 Chapter 4 3 WPE54G 1. Ensure that the entry for the NetPassage is selected under the Compex Products List. 2. Click on Open Web. This opens the WPE54Gs configuration screen shown in the next step. Web-based configuration interface 4 The password is set to password by default. Press the Log On! button to enter the set up pages.
NOTE: The uConfig feature appears on all Compex devices offering web-based configuration. 2. Through your web browser Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface
(b). Through your Web browser:
1. Open your web browser. 2. At the Address bar, enter the default IP address of the WPE54G, which is http://192.168.168.1 3. Press Enter. This opens the WPE54Gs configuration screen shown on the right. 4. Press the Log On! button to enter the set up pages. 12 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Basic configuration Basic configuration Basic configuration The default mode set by the WPE54G is the Access Point mode. From the Configuration menu, the few steps illustrated below will enable you to change to your required mode of operation. Basic Configuration 1 The screen illustrated on the right is the default web page of the WPE54G. Click on Mode Selection from the Configuration menu as shown below right to to your set required mode. the WPE54G 2 1. Select your required mode the Network Mode from drop-down list. 2. Click on the Wireless Setup Details button to access the setup page for your selected mode. illustrated We the Wireless Routing Client mode as shown below left. with 13 Chapter 5 3 You can overwrite the default parameters set by Compex to enter the parameters for your own network. 1. The Access Point Name field appears when the WPE54G is in AP mode and refers to the identity of the device. Each name can reach a maximum of 31 alphanumeric characters. the WPE54G When is operated in wireless client mode, this field is referred Station Name to as instead. It is a good practice to name the access points uniquely, particularly when there are several devices in the network. In AP mode, the ESSID represents unique identifier for the network group. It is a case-sensitive string consisting of a maximum 32 characters. of a the WPE54G When is operated in wireless client mode, this field is referred to as SSID instead. All devices connecting to a specific network should have same ESSID value. the 2. Basic configuration 14 Chapter 5 3. The Wireless Mode drop-down list provides a selection of network environment types to operate the WPE54G:
in which long preamble
- 802.11b only;
- 802.11b/g mixed, which stands for both b and g environments;
- 802.11b/g mixed long, used when is configured;
- 802.11g only;
- 802.11 test, which supports data transmission rates of 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps;
- B-WIFI, which is useful when WI-
FI compatibility is required. 4. Whenever the WPE54G is operated in wireless client mode, a PS Mode option appears. PS mode stands for Power Saving mode and if enabled, allows more efficient power usage. 5. indicates which active channel being used for data transmission. The Channel drop-down list is Different countries have different number of channels available for transmission. 6. The RTS Threshold value determines the minimum size of a packet in bytes that would RTS mechanism. trigger the The value extends from 0 to 3000 bytes, where a value of 0 indicates that all the packets would be transmitted using RTS. We illustrate with 2432. Basic Configuration 15 Chapter 5 7. Frag Threshold value The indicates the maximum size that a packet can reach without being fragmented. The value ranges from 256 to 2346 bytes. We illustrate with 2346. 8. A Frame Burst Size value is required when using Nitro technology to help improve network performance. A suggested value is 1500. For Access Point and Gateway modes only:
9. When SSID. running in Closed System, the WPE54G will not broadcast This its enhanced security mode requires any wireless user to enter SSID before being able to gain access to it. the WPE54Gs 10. The Transmit Power drop-down lists a range of transmission 4 Basic Configuration the to change You can exit the configuration interface by clicking on ExituConfig. Otherwise, WPE54G to a different mode:
Repeat Steps 1 & 2. You will have to wait a few seconds systems automatic before being able to log in again for configuration. the reboot for
NOTE: The values illustrated in the above examples are suggested values for their respective parameters. 16 Basic Configuration Chapter 5 Show Link Information a helpful feature The Show Link Information function offers a summary of the link data when the WPE54G is in either of the Access Point Client, Wireless Routing Client or the Wireless Ethernet Adapter mode. Show Link Information Access Point Client/Wireless Routing Client/Wireless Ethernet Adapter:
1 Click on the Show Link Information button as shown on the right. 2 When an AP is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). The illustrates the following data:
1. The State refers to the MAC address of the BSS. Information table Link The Current Channel is the channel being presently used for transmission. The Current TxRate refers to the rate of data transmission and is measured in Mbps. The Signal Strength, given in percentage form, shows the signal intensity received and hence the connection strength. the of 2. 3. 4. 17 Chapter 5 Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu System Identity If your network operates with several Compex NetPassage WPE54G, you would find it useful to have a means of identifying each individual device. In certain cases, your Internet Service Provider might request for a System Name before allowing you to access the Internet. This System Name also serves as a DHCP Client ID during negotiations with the DHCP Server for dynamic IP address allocation. You can define the System Identity of the WPE54G to be also utilised as System Name or as DHCP Client ID. Follow the next few steps to define a System Identity for your WPE54G. Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu System Identity:
Click on System Identity from the System Tools menu. 1 2 1. 2. 3. Enter assigned by your System Name field. the DHCP Client in ISP ID the Fill in the name of a person to contact in the System Contact field. Fill up the System Location field. If there are multiple devices in your network or building, this entry might help to identify the device. 4. Click on the Apply button to effect the changes. 18 Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Chapter 5 Set Systems Clock Synchronising the built-in clock of the WPE54G with the time kept by your workstation will enable you to effectively manage and operate the time-based functions provided by the WPE54G. Follow these steps to set your systems clock. Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Set Systems Clock:
Click on Set Systems Clock from the System Tools menu. 1 2 1. 2. from the Select Select the appropriate time to zone Change the Time Zone for the system Location drop-
down list. Enable the Auto Time Setting
(SNTP) radio button. SNTP stands for Simple Network Time Protocol and is used to synchronise computer clocks in the Internet. 3. 4. Click on the Apply button Fill in the Time Servers field. to effect the changes. 19 Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Chapter 5 Firmware Upgrade Compex products are designed for upgradeability. You can check the current version of your firmware by clicking on About System from the HELP menu. Keep your WPE54G updated with the latest capabilities by downloading its latest firmware at www.compex.com.sg or www.cpx.com and by following the next steps. Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Firmware Upgrade:
Click on Firmware Upgrade from the System Tools menu. either of Compexs corporate web revision from sites 1
To begin with, ensure that you have downloaded the latest firmware onto your local hard disk drive. 2 1. Key in the path and file name of the the downloaded Upgrade Firmware (path and file name) field. file in Alternatively, click on the Browse button to locate the file. 2. Click on the Upgrade button. 3. Follow the instructions given during the upgrading process. When the process WPE54G will automatically restart. is complete, the NOTE: The firmware upgrade process must NOT be interrupted otherwise the device might become unusable. 20 Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Chapter 5 Save or Reset Settings This feature enables you to save the configuration settings with which you have customised your WPE54G. You may choose to save the configuration profile, to make a backup of it onto your hard disk, to restore an earlier profile saved on file or to reset the WPE54G back to its default settings. The following steps illustrate how to use this feature. Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Save or Reset Settings:
Click on Save or Reset Settings from the System Tools menu. 1 2 If you want to save the current settings with which you have configured the WPE54G:
1. Click on the Save button. to 2. Restart ensure that it is using the right profile. the WPE54G If you want to back up the WPE54Gs current settings onto your hard disk drive:
the Backup Click on button. 21 Chapter 5 Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu If you want to return the WPE54G to an earlier configuration from a backup file:
1. Click on the Browse button to search for the backup file. Or you may type in the path name of the file in the the Machines configuration
(path and file name) field as illustrated left. Restore 2. Click on the Restore button. If you want to discard ALL the configuration you have made and thus restore the WPE54G to its initial factory settings:
Click on the Clear and Reset button. 22 Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Chapter 5 Reboot System Most of the changes you make to the systems settings require a reboot of the WPE54G before the new configuration can take effect. The following steps will guide you through the rebooting process. Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Reboot System:
Click on Reboot System from the System Tools menu. 1 to You will be prompted confirm whether to execute a system reboot. Click on whenever you are restart. the Yes button ready to 2 23 Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Chapter 5 Change Password It is recommended that you change the password of the WPE54G, which is case sensitive and is set by default, to password. This system password is required for accessing the web-based configuration interface as well as in Telnet sessions. You can change the system password by following the next few steps. Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Change Password:
Click on Change Password from the System Tools menu. 1 2 1. Key in password. default is password. the The current factory 2. Enter the new password in the New Password field as in the Confirm well as Password field. 3. Click on button. the Apply 24 Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Chapter 5 Logout To exit the web-based configuration environment, follow the next few steps. Using the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu Logout:
Click on Logout from the System Tools menu. 1 2 The system will take you to a Login prompt as shown in the figure on the left. If you need WPE54Gs configuration again:
the interface to access Click on button. the Logon 25 Chapter 5 Using the HELP menu Using the HELP Menu Get Technical Support This page presents the contact information of Compexs technical support centres around the world. To access this page:
Using the HELP Menu Get Technical Support:
Click on Get Technical the HELP Support from menu. 1 2 If you require The WPE54G is a feature-packed further device. information than provided in the manual or data sheet, please contact one of Compexs Technical Support Centres by mail, email, fax or telephone. 26 Using the HELP Menu Chapter 5 About System The About System page displays a summary of your system configuration information. Support technicians might require specific information about your system data when they are troubleshooting your configuration. You can use the information displayed in this page to quickly find the data they need to resolve your system problem. Follow the next steps to have a glance at the settings applied in your network. Using the HELP Menu About System:
Click on About System from the HELP menu. 1 The System Information page will supply information concerning WPE54Gs configuration settings. 2 27 Chapter 6: Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration Chapter 6 Management Port Setup This section addresses the Advanced DHCP Server Options made available to the network administrator. The built-in DHCP server in the WPE54G facilitates the IP address allocation management of your network by automatically and dynamically allocating addresses to the devices connected to the network. However, you may in addition, require DHCP server reservations for specific IP and MAC addresses. For instance, if you set up a publicly accessible FTP/HTTP server that resides within a private LAN, while that server would require a fixed IP address, you would still want the DHCP server to dynamically allocate IP addresses to the rest of the PCs on the private LAN. The ability to make IP reservations enables you to assign a fixed IP address to your FTP/HTTP server and subsequently inform the DHCP server to exclude that specific address from the pool of addresses it draws on for its dynamic address allocation. The next diagram illustrates fixed and dynamic IP addressing using the WPE54G. Fixed & Dynamic IP addressing: DHCP Server Reservations NetPassage WPE54G with built-
in DHCP server Wireless-G clients using Dynamic IP addressing Workgroup
(Dynamic IP addressing) Server with fixed IP (IP address reserved in DHCP server) FTP/HTTP Switch Public 28 Chapter 6 For more information on DHCP, you can refer to the DHCP Technology Primer section on the Product CD. Advanced DHCP Server Options Technology Primer !
Learn more from our DHCP Configuring Advanced DHCP Server Options Go through the following steps to configure the Advanced DHCP Server Options of the WPE54G. Management Port Setup Advanced DHCP Server Options:
1 1. Click on Management the eXpert pert eX Port Configuration menu. from You will find the Advanced DHCP Server Options near the bottom of the page. 2. Click on Show Active to view DHCP Leases information of the current IP leases managed by the DHCP server as in the figure below right. 3. Click on DHCP Server Reservations to reserve any specific IP Address for a specific network MAC address. This will bring up the screen displayed below in Step 2. 29 Chapter 6 Advanced DHCP Server Options 2 1. Enter the host IP that you wish to reserve in the IP address field. 1. 3 IP The address Hardware address have keyed added shown on the right. and you in will be table as the to 2. Repeat Step 2 if you want to add more reservations. Fill in the Host Name field. 2. 3. Key in the MAC address of the the PCs Ethernet card Hardware Address field. in 4. Click on the Add button to add this entry to the DHCP Server Reservations. 30 SNMP Setup Chapter 6 SNMP Setup Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of communication protocols that separates the management architecture from the architecture of the hardware devices. Since it is an extensible but yet simple solution, requiring little code to be implemented, SNMP has quickly become a de facto standard for network management. Enabling SNMP The following will guide you in enabling SNMP in the WPE54G. SNMP Setup Enabling SNMP:
1 Click on SNMP Setup from the Configuration menu. The screen shown below will appear. 1. 2 Select Enable from the SNMP State drop-down list. The default Read Password is set to public while the default Read/Write Password is private. 2. Click on the Apply button. SNMP Parameters accepted will appear in the Message Window. 31 WEP Encryption Chapter 6 WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It aims to provide security by encrypting data over radio waves so that it is protected while being transmitted from one end point to another. Both the access point and the client device use the same WEP key to encrypt and decrypt messages. WEP keys encrypt both unicast and multicast messages within the network. The WPE54G supports both 64-bit as well as 128-bit WEP encryption keys in both alphanumeric as well as hexadecimal format. Configuring WEP Encryption Follow the next steps to enable the WEP encryption feature in your WPE54G. Configuring WEP Encryption 1. Click on the WEP Encryption eXpert pert eX button. 1 On the WEP Setup page which appears as shown below right:
2. Select your required level of WEP encryption from the drop-
down list as shown in the figure on the right. WEP Encryption is disabled by default. 3. Click on the Apply button. 32 Chapter 6 3 1. to use Select the key which you want for data encryption from the Encrypt data with drop-down list. on the Apply 2. Click button. WEP key applied will appear the Message Window. in WEP Encryption For 64-bit WEP Encryption:
If alphanumeric notation:
you are using Enter 5 alphanumeric characters into each Key field. using you If hexadecimal notation:
pairs are 5 of Enter hexadecimal values into each of the Key fields. For 128-bit WEP Encryption:
If alphanumeric notation:
you are using Enter 13 alphanumeric characters into each Key field. using you If hexadecimal notation:
pairs are 13 of Enter hexadecimal values into each of the Key fields. 33 2 IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS Setup Chapter 6 IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS Setup The use of IEEE 802.1X offers an effective framework for authenticating and controlling user traffic to a protected network, as well as for dynamically varying encryption keys. This feature is only accessible when the WPE54G is configured in the Access Point mode. These steps act as a guide in the IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS setup. The IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS Setup The Access Point mode:
eXpert pert eX 1 from IEEE the Click on 802.1X/RADIUS Configuration menu. The screen shown on the right will appear. 2 You can overwrite the default parameters set by Compex to enter the parameters for your network. 1. enabled, address will have authenticated before access network resource. is the clients MAC to be it can If MAC Authentication 34 Chapter 6 IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS Setup addresses will 2. The 802.1X Security Mode offers 3 options:
(a). None The 802.1x security mode is disabled and only WEP encryption is used.
(b). 802.1X The 802.1x security mode is enabled. WEP keys are not required since this mode creates keys dynamically.
(c). Mixed Mode the 802.1x This mode combines mode with WEP. You will have to provide WEP key from WEP tab entry and can only use key index 0. 3. The Primary/Secondary RADIUS Server IP for authentication. 4. The Authentication Port has to match the port number that the RADIUS server is using. It is set to 1812 by default 5. The RADIUS Shared Secret Key serves to communication validate between clients and servers. The key has to be the same for the user and the RADIUS server. You can choose any alphanumeric string as shared secret. The key is case-sensitive and set to private by default. RADIUS used be 35 Chapter 6 IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS Setup 6. The Broadcast Key Rotation refers to the length of time in seconds before the network broadcast WEP key is changed. 7. The Maximum Retransmission the maximum number of times an authentication value may be allowed to retransmit before authentication fails. 8. When in the 802.1X or in the Mixed mode, you can select the key length to be either 64 bits or 128 bits long, from the Transient Key Length drop-down list. is 9. By default, EAP-MD5 authentication is disabled. If you enable this feature, you will have to key in a static WEP key since EAP-
MD5 authentication does not generate dynamic WEP keys. 36 WAN Setup Chapter 6 WAN Setup The WAN setup is only operational when the WPE54G is configured in either the Gateway mode or the Wireless Routing Client mode. If your ISP requires your Ethernet MAC address to be authenticated before assigning an IP address to the WAN interface, the MAC address of the Ethernet adapter originally installed on your PC with the cable modem will need to be cloned to the WPE54G. That PC must be used to log on to the WPE54G to change its Ethernet MAC address to that of the Ethernet card. The following steps will act as guideline for your WAN setup. WAN Setup Gateway/Wireless Routing Client mode:
eXpert eXpert 1 Click on WAN Setup from the Configuration menu. The WAN Setup screen on the right will appear. 37 Chapter 6 WAN Setup the Enable radio button corresponding to your Internet connection type. If you are using Static IP Address allocation:
1. Replace the current IP Address and Gateway IP Address the relevant IP addresses given by your ISP. fields with 2. Click on the Save button. 3. Click on the Reboot the button system and enable the changes to take effect. restart to 3 2 The WPE54G is set to Dynamic IP address allocation by default. If you need to change the type of Internet connection at any time during setup:
Click on the Change button. The Select WAN Type screen shown below left will appear. If you need to test the connection with your user profile at any time during setup:
Click on the Connect button present in all the setup pages to manually activate the session. 38 Chapter 6 If you are changing to PPP over Ethernet mode:
1. You can specify a different MTU than the default 1462. 2. Key in the account name assigned by your ISP in the Username field. ISP account 3. Follow with your Password. 4. If you want the WPE54G to maintain an established connection with the ISP:
the Always-On radio Select button. Then, if you want to change the maximum the WPE54G should wait before attempting to connect to your ISP:
time in the Reconnect Time Fill Factor field set to 30 seconds by default. Otherwise, the On-Demand mode is set by default the WPE54G connects to the ISP automatically only upon receiving Internet requests from your clients. that so Idle Timeout The feature associated with the On-demand option allows you to specify the time span in seconds after which your should automatically disconnect if there is no Internet activity. WPE54G Key in 0 if you want to disable the idle timeout. 5. Click on the Save button. 6. Click on the Reboot button to restart the system and enable the changes to take effect. WAN Setup 39 Chapter 6 If you are changing to Singapore ADSL
(Ethernet 512K) mode:
1. Key in the account name assigned by your ISP in the Username field. ISP account 2. Follow with your Password. 3. The Idle Timeout feature allows you to specify the time span in seconds during which your WPE54G should remain disconnected from the ISP after the last Internet activity. Key in 0 if you want to disable the idle timeout. Else, type in a value ranging from 30 to 3600 seconds. 4. Click on the Save button. 5. Click on the Reboot button to restart the system and enable the changes to take effect. If you are switching to Australia BPA Cable connection:
1. Key in the account name assigned by your ISP in the Username field. ISP account 2. Follow with your Password. 3. Fill in the Authentication Server field as indicated by your ISP. 4. The Idle Timeout feature associated with the On-demand option allows you to specify the time span in seconds after which should automatically disconnect if there is no Internet activity. WPE54G your WAN Setup 40 Key in 0 if you want to disable the idle timeout. Else, type in a value ranging from 30 to 3600 seconds. WAN Setup Chapter 6 4. Click on the Save button. 5. Click on the Reboot button to restart the system and enable the changes to take effect. If you are using PPTP connection:
1. You can modify the Client IP and the Netmask according to your network parameters. 2. Key in the account name assigned by your ISP in the Username field. ISP account 3. Follow with your Password. 4. Fill in the appropriate VPN servers IP address in the VPN Server field. 5. The Idle Timeout feature allows you to specify the time span in seconds during which your WPE54G should remain disconnected from the ISP after the last Internet activity. Key in 0 if you want to disable the idle timeout. Else, type in a value ranging from 30 to 3600 seconds. 6. Click on the Save button. 7. Click on the Reboot button to restart the system and enable the changes to take effect. 41 Chapter 6 WAN Setup 4 To clone the MAC address of the PC onto the router:
Click on the Clone Mac button. You will be asked to reboot the system for the change to take effect. 5 To revert to the original MAC address of the router:
Click on the Restore Mac button. You will be asked to reboot the system for the change to take effect. Wireless Setup - The Wireless Distributed System (WDS) The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature allows you to indefinitely extend the range of your network infrastructure by simply connecting access points wirelessly. The inherent flexibility of the WDS allows the setup of numerous advanced configurations for your network infrastructure -- each having specific operational benefits. We shall list two popular WDS network configurations which can be set up using the WPE54G:
Star Configuration Infrastructure Network In a star configuration WDS, links are established between one root (central) WPE54G which acts as an access point and several other (satellite) WPE54Gs. The satellite WPE54Gs are positioned to cover an area beyond that covered by the single root device. 42 Chapter 6 In addition to the extended coverage area, since the WPE54G is an advanced router switching device, each WPE54G can service its own wired and wireless infrastructure network. WDS Setup WDS: Star Configuration INTERNET Cable/ADSL modem Root WPE54G Satellite WPE54G Satellite WPE54G Satellite WPE54G In this setup, the root access point has three WDS ports enabled for three different links while each of the three satellite access points has only one WDS port enabled. Chain Configuration Infrastructure Network A chain configuration WDS spans an area in length, for instance a long corridor. The satellite access points are chained together starting from a root access point as illustrated below:
WDS: Chain Configuration INTERNET Cable/ADSL modem Root WPE54G Satellite WPE54G Satellite WPE54G Satellite WPE54G 43 WDS Setup Chapter 6 In this setup, the WPE54G at either end of the chain will have one WDS port enabled, while the access points in the middle will have two WDS ports configured to associate with the neighbouring WPE54G upward and downward in the chain. The following steps will guide you in setting up WDS in your WPE54G. WDS Configuration Setup eXpert pert eX WDS 1 on Click the Configuration button. 2 As illustrated on the WDS Setup page above left, the WDS feature is Disabled by default. 1. Select Enable from the WDS Global Control drop-down to operate WDS. list 2. Click on button. the Apply The WDS displayed below appear. Status page left will 44
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Chapter 6 3 2. 1. Click on the Add button to expand your WDS. On the Add WDS Link screen that shows:
Fill up the Partner Address field with the MAC address of the device to include in your WDS, using the format xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx or xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx or a mix of :
and -, and where x can take any hexadecimal value 0-9 or a-f. 3. Use the Status option to control whether you want to Enable this particular WDS link or to Disable it. To illustrate, we chose to add a WDS link with partner address 56:aa-
0d:e4-f5:12 and to enable it. 4. Click on the Apply button. 4 WDS Setup The WDS Status page will be updated as shown above left. If you want to modify the status entry for a WDS link:
1. Select the radio button on the left of that particular link as illustrated below left. 2. Click button. on the Edit The 3rd screen left will show. 3. Click on the Apply button for the change you made to take effect. 45 Chapter 6 5
If you want to delete a WDS link:
1. Select the radio button on the left of that particular link as illustrated on the right. 2. Click on button. the Remove An updated WDS Status page will be displayed. WDS Setup To view WDS Statistics Info:
6 Click on the Show Statistics Info button. The WDS Statistics table shown on the left will de displayed. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the page. Alternatively:
Click on the Back button to return to WDS Status page. NOTE:
If the WDS-enabled access points are required to support too many operational wireless clients, you low may
(depending on the applications). find end-to-end throughput to be
End-to-end latency may become an issue in a long WDS chain configuration.
In the WDS Setup:
link will be closed regardless of its status. o If WDS Global Control is Disabled, every WDS o When WDS Global Control is set to Enabled, the status of every WDS link that you want to include still needs to be individually Enabled. 46 WDS Setup Chapter 6
NOTE:
Although they may belong to different SSIDs, all the WDS links have to be configured in the same channel and use the same encryption key, if the encryption feature is enabled, to be able to communicate with one another.
In the WDS Statistics table:
Each entry corresponds to a particular WDS link and for each link, the parameters listed are:
o WDS Link: identifier assigned to the link o rxTotal: total number of packets received o rxUni: number of unicast packets received o rxMulti: number of multicast or broadcast
(inclusive of rxUni & rxMulti) Parallel Broadband exclusive!
The NetPassage WPE54G is equipped with Compexs exclusive Parallel Broadband technology which not only implies scalable Internet bandwidth but also highlights Load Balancing and Fail-Over Redundancy features. Load balancing A network built around multiple WPE54Gs arranged in cascade and running under Parallel Broadband enables you to maintain a balance on the Internet traffic generated by your private network over multiple broadband connections, thus achieving the effect of aggregated bandwidth!
Fail-Over Redundancy In case one of your broadband connections should fail, the WPE54G in cascade will automatically switch over to the operational broadband channels so that your network is not disrupted. Ease of implementation The Parallel Broadband implementation allows each WPE54G unit in the network to connect to its individual broadband Internet service account. There is no restriction to 47 INTERNET Parallel Broadband Parallel Broadband Load Balancing & Fail-
Over Redundancy Chapter 6 the type of broadband Internet account that a WPE54G can connect to (whether Cable or ADSL). Indeed, your network may run with one WPE54G on Cable Internet, while the other WPE54Gs connect to ADSL. The diagram below illustrates an application of Parallel Broadband in a network. To learn more about Parallel Broadband, please read the whitepaper at www.cpx.com or www.compex.com.sg. The next steps will show you how to enable Parallel Broadband in your network:
To begin with, for every WPE54G in your network, ensure that:
3 x Compex NetPassage Cable/ADSL modems WPE54G 3 x
It is properly configured to connect to its specific broadband Internet account.
It is connected to an unused Ethernet port in the network.
It is running Compexs Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature, which can be enabled via the web-based configuration as illustrated in the previous section.
It is correctly configured with the Parallel Broadband option as shown below. 48 Chapter 6 Parallel Broadband Click on Broadband Configuration menu. 1 Parallel the from 2 Parallel Broadband The Parallel Broadband feature is Disabled by default. 1. Select to Enable the Parallel Broadband radio button. Status 2. Click on the Apply button for your selection to take effect. them 3. Repeat this for the other WPE54Gs in your network to enable to communicate with each other and assign new users to the gateway with the smallest load, so that there is approximately the same number of users on each gateway. NOTE: The Parallel Broadband function for broadband Internet sharing can only be implemented if:
There is more than one WPE54G unit in your network Each WPE54G unit in the network is running the Wireless Distributed System (WDS) feature. 49
Chapter 6 Wireless Pseudo VLAN Wireless Setup The Wireless Pseudo VLAN Wireless Pseudo VLAN featured on the WPE54G acts by segregating a single wireless LAN into multiple virtual LANs so that communication is possible only among wireless clients within the same VLAN. The WPE54G enables you to create virtual LANs containing either a single user, and referred to as Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Node, or a group of users, termed as Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Group WPE54G INTERNET Per Node Wireless Pseudo VLAN Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Node When implemented, this mode isolates each wireless client into its own pseudo VLAN. Wireless clients can therefore access resources on the wired network but are unable to see each other or access each others data. This is illustrated in the following diagram. Pseudo VLAN Pseudo VLAN Pseudo VLAN Cable/ADSL Node 1 Node 2 Node 3 modem 50 Wireless Pseudo VLAN Chapter 6 The following steps demonstrate how to set up the Wireless Pseudo VLAN per Node mode. Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Node:
eXpert eXpert Click on the Access Control button. The Access Control Setup menu shown on the right will appear. 2 Pseudo VLAN The Wireless function is Disabled by default. 1. Select Per Node from the drop-down list. 2. Click on the Apply button. Access control changed to PerNode will appear in the Message Window. 1 Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Group The WPE54G can configure up to four groups of wireless clients identified by their MAC address. Whenever a wireless client requests network access, the WPE54G will first verify whether its MAC address is present in any of the Pseudo VLAN groups. If it is, the WPE54G will grant the client access to all the wired system resources and to all other wireless clients belonging to the same Pseudo VLAN group only. 51 Chapter 6 The diagram depicts an example of a pseudo VLAN per group. Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Group Wireless Pseudo VLAN NetPassage WPE54G INTERNET Cable/ADSL modem Pseudo VLAN Group 1 Internet &
Fast Ethernet Pseudo VLAN Group 3 Pseudo VLAN Group 2 The following steps demonstrate how to set up the Wireless Pseudo VLAN per Group mode. Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Group:
eXpert eXpert on 1 Access Click the Control button. The Access Control Setup menu shown on the right will appear. 52 Chapter 6 through The MAC Address List enables you to manage specific VLAN groups by adding or deleting clients their MAC address. Click on the Add button. 3 Wireless Pseudo VLAN The Wireless Pseudo VLAN function is Disabled by default. 1. Select Pseudo VLAN from the drop-down list. 2. Click on button. the Apply Access control changed to PerGroup will appear in the Message Window and the page shown in Step 3 will appear. 2 4 1. Select a group number from the Group ID drop-down list. We illustrate with Group ID 1. 2. in Fill in the Mac Addr field with the MAC address of the client format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx or xx-xx-xx-
xx-xx-xx, where x is any value within the range 0-9 or a-f. the We aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff. illustrate with 3. Click on the Apply button. 53 Wireless Pseudo VLAN If you want to delete a particular client from a group:
1. Select the client to delete from the Mac Address List. illustrate We with 11:22:33:44:55:66 from Group ID 4. 2. Click on the Delete button. Chapter 6 5 The updated Mac Address List page will appear as shown on the right. Repeat Step 4 if you need to add more clients or to configure more groups. 7 This Delete MAC Address screen will appear to confirm whether you want to delete the selected client. If you do not want to delete the client:
Click on button. the Apply If you want to remove the client from the group:
Click on the Delete button. 6 54 Wireless Pseudo VLAN Chapter 6 Tag VLAN While a port-based VLAN is limited in size since it can only exist within the confines of a single Ethernet switch, a Tag VLAN is designed to extend the wired VLAN to individual wireless clients. Each VLAN is identified by a tag which the switch associates with specific ports to which users are connected. Switches will pass this tag information with every data packet transmitted. Hence by using the same tag on each access point in the network, full client roaming can be supported while still guaranteeing the VLAN integrity. The following steps show how to set up the Tag VLAN mode. Wireless Pseudo VLAN Tag VLAN:
eXpert pert eX on 1 Access Click the Control button. The Access Control Setup menu shown on the right will appear. 2 The Wireless Pseudo VLAN function is Disabled by default. 1. Select Tag VLAN drop-down list. from the 2. Click on the Apply button. Access control changed to TagVLAN will appear the Message Window and the page shown in Step 3 will appear. in 55 Wireless Pseudo VLAN Chapter 6 3 The Tag VLAN page enables you to manage specific VLAN groups by adding or deleting clients through their MAC address. Click on the Add button. 4 1. Select a group number from the Group ID drop-down list. We illustrate with Group ID 1. 2. Fill in the Mac Addr field with the MAC address of the client in the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx, where x is any value between 0-9 or a-f. We illustrate with aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff. 3. Click on the Apply button. You can also opt to add a client to the Guest Domain, in which case, it will be allowed to access the wired network resource though it will not be able to communicate with any other client in the other groups. 56 Chapter 6 5 The updated Mac Address List page will appear as shown on the right. Repeat Step 4 if you need to add more clients or to configure more groups. 7 This Delete MAC Address screen will appear to confirm whether you want to delete the selected client. If you do not want to delete the client:
Click on button. the Apply If you want to remove the client from the group:
Click on the Delete button. Wireless Pseudo VLAN If you want particular client from a group:
to delete a 6 1. Select the client to delete from the Mac Address List. We illustrate with 11:22:33:44:55:66 from Group ID 4. 2. Click on the Delete button. 57 NAT Chapter 6 NAT This section illustrates how you can host Internet servers on your LAN through the WPE54G configuration interface. As a preliminary measure, you should ensure that the WPE54G is ready for basic Internet access on the LAN. The Network Address Translation (NAT) functionality is enabled by default in the WPE54G. NAT functions by transforming the private IP address of packets originating from hosts on the LAN to appear as coming from a single public IP address and by restoring the destination public IP address to the appropriate private IP address for packets entering the private network. The multiple PCs on your LAN would then appear as a single PC to the WAN interface. The NAT firewall thus prevents unauthorised requests from the Internet from passing through the WPE54G, thereby protecting your LAN more effectively. Using NAT, you can host a Virtual Server on the LAN. The implementation of a Virtual Server would enable you to host Internet servers such as a Web server, an FTP server or a Mail server on your network. 58 Chapter 6 1 2. NAT eXpert eXpert The De-Militarised Zone (DMZ) Host The following acts as a guideline in configuring a DMZ Host. Configuring a De-Militarised Zone (DMZ) Host 1. Click on NAT Configuration menu. from the The Advanced NAT Options are displayed near the bottom of the page. NAT is enabled by default. Ensure that NAT is enabled before clicking on the Apply button. 3. Click on the DMZ button to configure Virtual Servers based on a De-Militarised Zone host. 1. Key in the IP address of the PC you wish to place within the DMZ in the Private IP Address field. The default Private IP Address is set to 0.0.0.0. For illustration, we entered 192.168.168.55 2. Click on the Apply button to effect the change. 2 59 3 1. To disable DMZ, enter 0.0.0.0 as the Private IP Address. 2. Click on the Apply button to effect the change. NAT Chapter 6 The Port-Forwarding Virtual Server Port forwarding redirects any incoming Internet request bearing a public IP address to another PC holding a private IP, based on its TCP/UDP port number. Follow the steps shown to configure the Port Forwarding function. Configuring a Port-Forwarding Virtual Server with WPE54G eXpert pert eX 1. Click from NAT the on 1 Configuration menu. 2. The Advanced NAT Options are displayed near the bottom of the page. NAT is enabled by default. 3. Click that NAT Ensure is enabled before clicking on the Apply button. on the Port Forwarding button to display the NAT Static Port Based Entries GUI shown below. the Add Click on button. This will bring up the Add New NAT Port-
Based Entry GUI as shown below left. 2 60 NAT Chapter 6 3 1. Enter the relevant parameters. To implement NAT, you have to specify the Private IP Address and Server Type of the Virtual Server in the Known Server section. For the illustration above right, we entered 192.168.168.45 as the Private IP Address and selected FTP Server Type from the drop-down list. However, for Internet applications not defined in the Known Server section, you will have to define the Private IP Address, the Ports, the Protocol and the Server Type in the Custom Server section. For the right, we entered 192.168.168.55 as the Private IP Address, 15 till 89 as the selected Ports, FTP as the Server Type and selected UDP from the Protocol drop-
down list. illustration below 2. Click on the Add button to add the address you have entered to the Port-
based mapping table. This will bring you to the screen illustrated in Step 4. 61 Chapter 6 NAT 4 If you want to assign more PCs in your LAN as servers:
1. Click on the Add button. This will bring you back to Add New NAT Port-Based Entry GUI. 2. Repeat Step 3. If you want to delete any of the table entries:
1. Select the particular entry to delete. on the Delete 2. Click button. 3. The entry will disappear from the NAT Static Port-Based Entries table and NAT port based entry deleted will appear the Message Window. in 62 Chapter 6 NAT The IP-Forwarding Virtual Server If you have subscribed for more than one IP address from your ISP, you may define Virtual Servers based on IP forwarding so that all Internet requests, regardless of the ports, are forwarded to specific computers within the private network. Follow these steps to configure an IP-Forwarding Virtual Server. Configuring an IP-Forwarding Virtual Server with WPE54G 1. Click on NAT from the eXpert pert eX Configuration menu. 1 2. Advanced NAT The Options are displayed near the bottom of the page NAT is enabled by default. that Ensure is enabled before clicking on the Apply button. NAT 3. Click on the Forwarding button. IP 2 Click on the Add button. 63 Chapter 6 3 1. Private IP the Public Specify the Address and Address. to For illustration, we determined all requests address 213.18.213.101 to be forwarded to a PC with private address 192.168.168.55 public 2. Click on the Add button to proceed. NAT 4 The IP Forward Entries table wil reflect your new addition.
NOTE: For step 3 above, please ensure that you have subscribed to the public IP address you intend to forward from. 64 Routing Chapter 6 Routing You can choose to configure the WPE54G with either Dynamic or Static Routing Protocol. In Dynamic Routing, the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) will receive routing information from other routers on the network. In dynamic routing mode, RIP1 and RIP2 are chosen when there are multiple routes within your network. The broadband Internet Gateway will continuously update its routing table with the latest routing information by automatically adjusting to any physical changes in the network connection. Follow the next steps to configure the IP Route Table. Configuring the Routing Setup IP Route Table:
eXpert eXpert 1 Click on Routing from the Configuration menu. This will bring you to screen the below illustrated right. 65 Chapter 6 3 If you want to delete any of the IP Routing Table entries:
1. Select the particular entry to delete. 2. Click on the Delete button. The entry will disappear from the IP Routing Table and Ip route entry deleted successfully will appear in the Message Window. Routing 2 If you want to add a static route in the IP Routing Table:
as Click on the Add button. This will bring you back to Add IP Route GUI shown above left. illustration, we entered For 192.168.168.81 the Destination IP Address and 192.168.168.2 as the Gateway IP Address. The new entry will appear in the updated IP Routing Table page as illustration below left and Ip route entry successfully will added appear in the Message Window. the in 66 Routing Chapter 6 Dynamic Routing In Dynamic Routing, the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) will receive routing information from other routers on the network. In dynamic routing mode, RP1 and RIP2 are chosen when there are multiple routes within your network. The broadband Internet Gateway will continuously update its routing table with the latest routing information by automatically adjusting to any physical changes in the network connection. The next steps will guide you in setting up Dynamic Routing. Configuring the Routing Setup Dynamic Routing:
eXpert eXpert 1 Click on Routing from the Configuration menu. This will bring you to the screen illustrated below right. Dynamic Routing Disabled by default. is set to 67 2 Chapter 6 Routing If you want Dynamic Routing:
to enable 1. Select your required protocol the Routing Protocol drop-down list. from 2. Click on the Apply button to save the changes made. reboot parameter Applied accepted. Please the router for the settings to take effect will appear in the Message Window. 3. Reboot the system for the changes to take effect. 68 IP Filtering Chapter 6 IP Filtering When the IP Filtering functionality is enabled, the WPE54G will examine all outgoing packets before deciding, according to predefined rules, whether to block them or to let them pass. The next steps will guide you through the IP Filtering setup. Configuring the IP Filtering Setup eXpert eXpert 1 1. Click on IP Filtering from the Configuration menu. This will bring you to screen the middle illustrated on the right. 2. Click on the Add button to set a new rule to the IP Filter Configuration. This will bring you to the screen illustrated below right. 69 Chapter 6
(a). Rule Name
(b). IP Address Range of IP Address:
Single IP Address:
Any IP Address:
(c). Destination Port Range of Destination Ports:
Single Destination Port:
Any Destination Port:
IP Filtering 2 1. Enter the relevant parameters. For
(a). FTP_LAN3 as the Rule Name. illustration, we entered
(b). From the IP Address drop-down list, select to apply the rule to a Range of IP addresses or to a Single IP address or to Any IP address. to For a Range of IP Address, key in From which IP address To which IP address. from 192.168.168.23 We illustrate 192.168.168.23. For a Single IP Address, key in the address in the From field only. We illustrate with 192.168.168.23. No entry is required in either the From or To field if you selected Any IP Address.
(c). From the Destination Port drop-
down list, select to apply the rule to a Range of port numbers or to a Single port number or to Any port numbers. For a Range of Destination Port, key in From which port number To which port number. We illustrate from port number 13 to port number 89. For a Single Destination Port, key in the port number in the From field only. We illustrate with 13. No entry is required in either the From or To field if you selected Any Destination Port. 70 Chapter 6
(d). Day of the Week Range of Days:
Single Day:
Any Day:
(e). Time of the Day Range of Time:
Any Time:
IP Filtering
(d). From the Day of the Week drop-
down list, select to apply the rule to Any day or to a specific Range of days. For a Range of Day, select the days from the From and the To drop-down lists. We illustrate from Monday to Friday. If you want the rule to apply for a single day, select a Range of Day and insert the same value in the From and To fields. We illustrate with Monday to Monday. Leave the default in the From and To fields if you selected Any Day.
(e). From the Time of the Day drop-
down list, select to apply the rule to Any time or to a specific Range of time. For a Range of Time, key in From which time To which time. The time entered should follow the 24H format, i.e. from 00:00 to 23:59. We illustrate with 08:00 to 23:00. No entry is required in either the From or To field if you selected Any Time. 2. Click on the Apply button to save the changes made. 71 Chapter 6 3 updated The new entry will appear in Filtering the Configuration as illustrated on the right. table If the Sent radio button is enabled, all the outgoing packets will be sent except for those defined by the rule. Else, all outgoing packets will be blocked except for those defined by the rule. implies For illustration, since the Sent radio button is enabled, the FTP_LAN3 that all outgoing rule packets address 192.168.168.23 to destination ports 13 to 27 will not go through at any time on any day. from IP 1. If you want to save any changes made at this stage:
Click on the Apply button. 2. If you want to set another new rule to the IP Filter Configuration:
Click on the Add button and repeat Step 2. 3. If you want to delete any of the rules:
(a). Enable the Select to Edit radio button for the rule to delete as shown below right.
(b). Click on the Delete button. 4. If you want to edit any rule:
(a). Enable the Select to Edit radio button rule to edit as illustrated below right.
(b). Click on the Edit button. for the IP Filtering 72 Remote Management Chapter 6 Remote Management This feature is especially helpful for those who work away from the office or from home. You only require Internet access to be able to manage your network. Follow these steps to configure the Remote Management function. Configuring the Remote Management Setup eXpert eXpert 1 Click on Management Configuration menu. Remote the from This will bring up the screen shown below. 2 Specify the HTTP Port number and the Telnet Port number. 1. for A standard entry HTTP port is 80 while for Telnet port, it would be 23. 2. Click on to button changes made. the Save save the 3. Click on the Reboot button to restart your computer so that the changes take effect. can 73 Remote Management Chapter 6 3 If you want to disable the Remote Management function:
1. Key in 0 in both the HTTP Port and the TELNET Port. 2. Click on the Save button to save the changes made. 3. Click on the Reboot button to restart your computer so that the changes can take effect. Scan for Site Survey This feature is available in all WPE54G modes. However the data captured when the WPE54G is in AP mode differs from that depicted when it is in wireless client mode. Data collected in AP mode
Channel refers to the channel that the WPE54G is using for transmission.
Interference indicates the level of noise experienced by your WPE54G in terms of percentage of signal strength perceived from other access points within the network
Recommendation can take three forms:
o Avoid this channel since it is already being used by another device, o Acceptable if the noise level generated by other channels does not o Recommended if the noise level in this channel is negligible. hinder communication in this channel, Data collected in wireless client mode
When a WPE54G is connected to wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). The MAC address of the WPE54G is used as entry here.
SSID refers to the network name which uniquely identifies the network to which the WPE54G is connected.
Ch refers to the channel being used for transmission.
WEP encryption can be enabled (Y) or disabled (N).
Signal describes the strength of the signal received in percentage. 74 Chapter 6 These steps illustrate how to use the Scan feature. The Scan feature Click on the Scan button to see the information collected. 1 Remote Management 2 In wirless client mode:
The Site Survey provides a list of the BSSs and SSIDs available, the channels being used, whether WEP encryption is employed and the strength of the signals received. To configure to a different SSID:
1. the Select radio button corresponding to the SSID you want to configure to. 2. Click on the Apply button to effect the change and return to the Setup page. In AP mode:
The Scan Status page summarises the channels available, level of interference and a recommendation concerning the usage of the respective channels. If you want to use a different channel:
the 1. the Select radio button corresponding to the channel to configure to. 2. Click on the Apply button to effect the change and return to the Setup page. In both cases, if you want to refresh the information displayed:
Click on the Refresh button. 75 Appendix A Configuring for network access Appendix A: Configuring for network access This section illustrates how to configure your computer to communicate with the WPE54G. NOTE: By default, the TCP/IP protocol is installed and set to obtain an IP address automatically in Windows 98, 2K & XP. Adding TCP/IP network protocol for Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME To begin with, you have to ensure that your computer gets an IP address which it can use to communicate with the router or with other computers across your network.
However, if your PC does not have TCP/IP installed, the following will guide you through the TCP/IP installation procedure. Adding TCP/IP protocol Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME:
1. Click on Start. 2. Select Settings. 1 3. Click on Control Panel. 76 Appendix A 3 Check your list of Network Components in the Network windows Configuration tab. If TCP/IP is not installed:
1. Click on the Add button. This will bring you to the screen shown on the right. 2. 3. Click on Select Protocol. the Add button. On the next screen that appears:
4. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers column. 5. Choose TCP/IP from the Network Protocols column. 2 Configuring for network access the Network Double-click on icon. The Configuration screen shown on the left will appear. Network 77 Appendix A Configuring Dynamic IP address allocation Configuring for network access Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME Follow these steps to configure Dynamic IP address allocation in your PC. Configuring Dynamic IP address allocation Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME:
1. Click on Start. 2. Select Settings. 1 3. Click on Control Panel. the Network Double-click on icon. The configuration screen shown on the left will appear. Network 2 78 4 Configuring for network access 1. Click on the IP Address tab. 2. Enable the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button. 3. Click on the Gateway tab. 4. that Verify the Installed Gateways list is blank. 5. Click on the OK button. This will return you Network dialog page. 6. Click on the OK button. to the In the Network windows Configuration tab, select the component TCP/IP your corresponding Ethernet adapter. to 2. Click on the Properties button. This will bring you to the screen shown on the right. Appendix A 3 1.
NOTE: Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. Check for the files at C:\windows\options\cabs, or insert the Windows CDROM disc into the CDROM drive and search for the appropriate files. 79 Appendix A Configuring Static IP address allocation Configuring for network access Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME The following will help you configure your PC with Static IP address allocation. Configuring Static IP address allocation Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME:
1. Click on Start. 2. Select Settings. 1 3. Click on Control Panel. Double-click on the Network icon. The Network Configuration screen shown on the left will appear. 2 80 Configuring for network access In the Network windows Configuration tab, select TCP/IP component the your corresponding Ethernet adapter. to 2. Click on the Properties button. This will bring you to the screen shown on the right. Appendix A 3 1. 4 1. Click on the IP Address tab. 2. 3. Enable the Specify an IP address radio button. Fill in the IP Address field as 192.168.168.X, where X is any value from 2 to 254. For illustration, we keyed in 192.168.168.45 as IP address. 4. Key in 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask. 81 Appendix A 5 1. Click on the Gateway tab. 2. Key in the IP address of the New the WPE54G in Gateway field. The default IP address of the WPE54G is 192.168.168.1 as we illustrate on the right. 3. Click on the Add button. 6 Configuring for network access DNS 1. Click the Configuration tab. on 2. 3. Select the Enable DNS radio button. a in Type unique identifying name in the Host field. We illustrate on the left with Serv_01. 4. Key in the IP address of your DNS server, as specified by your Internet Service Provider in the DNS Server Search Order field. 5. Click on the Add button. 6. Click on the OK button. 7. Restart your computer for take to the changes effect. 82 Appendix A Configuring for network access Configuring Wireless Network Settings It is usually recommended to configure the wireless client PC or notebook with automatic IP addressing. Microsoft Windows XP These steps will guide you in configuring your wireless network settings. Configuring Wireless network settings Microsoft Windows XP:
1 1. Right-click on Wireless Network Connection corresponding the to wireless Ethernet adapter that you wish to connect the WPE54G. to 2. Click on Properties. 2 1. Click on the Wireless Network tab. 2. Click on the Add button. 83 Configuring for network access the the Appendix A 3 1. Key in the SSID of in wireless network Network name field. the that Ensure ESSID entered is the same as that entered for the access point as well as all other clients within same wireless network. We illustrate with compex on the right. the 2. Click on the OK button. 3. You can disconnect the Ethernet cable from your PC and connect it to the Fast Ethernet LAN you wish to bridge. 84 Appendix B Troubleshooting Appendix B: Troubleshooting Solutions to Common Problems In this section, we list suggested steps to follow in order to rectify certain common problems that may arise during the installation and operation of the NetPassage WPE54G. If you do not find an answer here, you may also visit the corporate Compex website at www.compex.com.sg or www.cpx.com. 1. I want to know whether the WPE54G is connected to the Internet. A. Open a Command Prompt For Windows 98 and ME, please click the Start button and Run. In the Open field within the Run dialog box, type in command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP, please click the Start button and Run. In the Open field within the Run dialog box, type in cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. B. In the Command Prompt, type ping 192.168.168.1 and press the Enter key. If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the WPE54G. If you do NOT get a reply, please check the cables and ensure that the settings are correct before trying again. key. C. In the Command Prompt, type ping www.yahoo.com and press the Enter Getting a reply means that the computer is connected to the Internet. Otherwise, you may want to ping another known host. Getting no reply from any of the other hosts that you try, implies that the problem lies with your connection. 85 Appendix B Troubleshooting 2. I am not getting an IP address on my connection and I am unable to surf the Internet. A. Make sure that the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your Cable/ADSL modem to the WPE54Gs port, and verify from the About System page whether a valid IP address from the ISP is shown on the information page. Then refer to Problem 1 on page 84, and follow the steps A, B & C as described, to verify connectivity with the WPE54G. B. Ensure that you are using the appropriate WAN settings to suit your broadband connection. You may contact your ISP to enquire whether your Internet connection type should be Dynamic IP addressing or Static IP addressing, or whether it is PPPoE (commonly used for ADSL subscriptions). Please refer to Chapter 6 Advanced Configurations on page 41 for WAN Setup. C. If you are able to surf the Internet when your Cable/ADSL modem is connected directly to your PC, and find that your NetPassage WPE54G is unable to get an IP address from the ISP even after going through steps A &
B above, then you may need to clone the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter onto the WPE54G. D. If all configuration settings from points A to C above have been followed but in vain, power off the computer, the WPE54G and the Cable/ADSL modem. Turn on the Cable/ADSL modem then wait for 1 minute before turning on the WPE54G. Lastly, turn on your computer. Verify again whether you have been allocated an IP address and are able to surf the web. 86 Appendix B 3. I am not able to access the web-based configuration page of Troubleshooting the NetPassage WPE54G A. Refer to Problem 1 on page 84, and first follow the steps described in that section to verify connectivity with the WPE54G. B. If you are a PPPoE user, you will need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop-up window.
For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later versions, start Internet Explorer, from the Tools menu bar, select Internet Options and then click on the Connections tab. o From the Connection tab, click on the LAN Settings button. Uncheck any options from that dialog box. Press the OK button to return to the previous screen. o Click the radio box option Never dial a connection to remove any dial-up pop-ups for PPPoE users. Press the OK button to finish. bar, select Preferences, then Advanced, and finally Proxies.
For Netscape 4.7 or later versions, start Netscape Navigator. From the Edit menu o Make sure that the Direct connection to the Internet option is o Close all windows to finish. 4. I wish to start all over. I want to set the WPE54G to its factory selected. default settings. A. In the event that you may wish to return the WPE54G to its original factory default settings, depress the Reset button (at the back of the router) when the router is powered up and hold it for 10 seconds before releasing it. 87 Appendix C Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions Answers to Frequently Asked Questions In the section, we have compiled a short list of answers to some frequently asked questions about the Compex NetPassage WPE54G product. If you cannot find an answer here, you may visit the corporate Compex website at www.compex.com.sg or www.cpx.com. 1. Answer Question Is IPSec passthrough supported by the WPE54G?
2. Does the WPE54G support operating systems other than Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP?
3. What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the WPE54G can support?
4. Does the WPE54G support 100Mbps Ethernet?
5. What is NAT and what is it used for?
6. What is a MAC address?
7. What's the difference between Short and Long Preamble?
Yes. It is an automatically enabled feature supported by the WPE54G. Yes. However, Compex does not provide technical support for the set up, configuration or troubleshooting of these non-Windows operating systems. The WPE54G will support up to 253 IP addresses. Yes. 100Mbps Ethernet is supported. However, your Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed/type of broadband subscription. Network Address Translation (NAT) multiplexes multiple private IP addresses for the LAN to a single public IP address on the Internet. For more information on NAT, please refer to the NAT Technology Primer on the Product CD. MAC is the abbreviation for Media Access Control. The MAC address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter or router. It allows the network to identify the hardware. Unlike IP addresses, the MAC address is permanent and therefore constitutes a valuable identifier. The preamble is part of the IEEE 802.11b physical layer specification, and specifically, part of the Physical Layer Convergence Protocol (PLCP). All 802.11b devices must support the long preamble format, but may optionally support the short preamble. 88 Appendix D 10Base-T 100Base-Tx 802.11b 802.11g Bit Broadcasting Browser CAT 5 Database Data Packet DHCP DMZ DNS Driver Appendix D: Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms An IEEE Ethernet standard for 10Mbps data transmission using unshielded twisted pair wires An IEEE Ethernet standard for 100Mbps data transmission using two pairs of Category 5 UTP wire An IEEE standard for wireless networking standard specifying a maximum data transmission rate of 11Mbps using DSSS modulation and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. A draft standard proposed by IEEE that is awaiting ratification, to be an extension of the IEEE 802.11 standard. It specifies a data transfer rate of 54Mbps using ODFM modulation and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, as well as backward compatibility with the 802.11b devices. Short for "Binary Digit." It uses 0 and 1 as the value for the binary numbering system. It is also the smallest form of data. To simultaneously send the same message to all network members. The browser is a general name given to applications designed to view and interact with HTML pages on the World Wide Web. It is a standard developed by the Electronics Industries Association that specifies network cabling which consists for twisted pairs of copper wire with a sustainable data rate of 100Mbps. A database is a collection of information that is organized so that the contents may be easily accessed/managed. In an IP network, packet switching is the method employed to transmit data and the smallest chunk of data is called a packet (packet size can vary). Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol that allows the network administrator to centrally manage and assign IP addresses to devices in the network. For more information on DHCP, please refer to the DHCP Technology Primer found on the Product CD. De-Militarized Zone hosting allows the administrator to expose a private IP address onto the Internet. It is used for a PC/Server assigned with a Static IP address which has to run specialized applications requiring multiple TCP/IP ports to be opened. Domain Name System translates Internet domain names to IP addresses, giving meaningful and easy-to-remember names to otherwise arcane IP addresses. A piece of software developed to interface a piece of hardware with 89 Appendix D DSSS Dynamic IP Address EAP-MD5 Encryption Ethernet Fast Ethernet Firewall Firmware FTP Full Duplex Gateway Half Duplex HTTP Glossary of Terms its immediate upper-layer software (i.e. operating system) so that it can be recognized and operated. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum is a modulation scheme employed by the 802.11b standard that uses a chipping code (redundant bit) during its transmission to reject interference. It is an IP address that is dynamically allocated or assigned to a client device within a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP server. EAP-MD5 lets a RADIUS server authenticate LAN stations by verifying an MD5 hash of each user's password. This is a simple and reasonable choice for trusted Ethernets where there is low risk of outsider sniffing or active attack. However, EAP-MD5 is not suitable for public Ethernets or wireless LANs because outsiders can easily sniff station identities and password hashes, or masquerade as access points to trick stations into authenticating with them instead of the real deal. Encryption is a security method applying specific algorithms to make sure that all the data from one computer is encoded into a form that only the other intended party will be able to decode and view the information. An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is transmitted over a common medium. It uses CSMA/CD which stands for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection. It has a defined data rate of 10Mbps. An IEEE standard extended from 10Base-T Ethernet to support 100Mbps data rate. It is a software layer that controls network access from within and without so that any undesired activity may be prevented by malicious or snooping parties. It is a software code written and saved within the read-only memory
(ROM) or programmable read-only memory (PROM). The firmware that is written on the ROM/PROM is retained even when the device is powered off. File Transfer Protocol. It is a protocol designed to transfer files over a TCP/IP network. It defines the ability of a device to transmit data simultaneously in both upstream and downstream directions over a single line. A gateway is a device that interconnects networks. It defines the ability of a device to transmit in one direction at a time over a single line. HyperText Transport Protocol is a common protocol used to connect servers on the World Wide Web, with its primary function being to establish a connection with a web server and transmit HTML pages to the clients browser. 90 Appendix D ICMP IGMP IEEE IP Address IPSec ISP LAN Latency MAC Address Mbps Multicasting NAT OFDM Packet Filtering Glossary of Terms is for Internet Control Message Protocol is a message control and error reporting protocol between a host server and a gateway to the Internet. ICMP uses Internet Protocol (IP) datagrams, but the messages are processed by the IP software and are not directly apparent to the application user. Internet Group Management Protocol IP multicasting on the Internet. It is used to establish host memberships in particular multicast groups on a single network. The mechanisms of the protocol allow a host to inform its local router, using Host Membership Reports, that it wants to receive messages addressed to a specific multicast group. All hosts conforming to level 2 of the IP multicasting specification require IGMP. It is the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. The IEEE is a professional the development and application of technology. technical body promoting the standard At the moment, IP address is a 32-bit binary digit that defines each sender or receiver of information across an IP network. Internet Protocol Security. It is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. Internet Service Provider. It is a company that provides individuals or corporations with Internet access and other related services. Local Area Network is a group of computers and devices sharing a common communication medium within a small geographical area. Latency is a time-delay. MAC is the abbreviation for Media Access Control. The MAC address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter or router, that allows a network to identify the hardware. Unlike IP addresses, this number is permanent and is therefore a valuable identifier. Mega bits per second. It is a unit of measurement for data transmission indicating a million bits per second. To transmit a single message to a select group of network recipients. Network Address Translations multiplexes multiple private IP addresses for the LAN to a single public IP address on the Internet. For more information on NAT, please refer to the NAT Technology Primer on the Product CD. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing. It is a modulation scheme employed by the IEEE 802.11g standard, which combines numerous signals of different frequencies to form a single signal for transmission over a medium. This is a means of discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating addresses or the type of data transmitted. 91 Appendix D Ping PPPoE PPTP Preamble RJ-45 SNMP Subnet Mask TCP Throughput UDP Unicasting URL UTP VPN WAN Glossary of Terms Packet Internet Groper is a utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is available online. It works by sending out a packet and waiting for a response from the recipient. Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a method for the encapsulation of PPP packets over Ethernet frames. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol supports the creation of Virtual Private Networks by ensuring that messages transmitted from one VPN node to another are secure. Users can use PPTP to dial in to their corporate network via the Internet. A preamble is a signal used in network communications to synchronize the transmission timing between two or more systems. Proper timing ensures that all systems are interpreting the start of the information transfer correctly. A connector used for Ethernet devices which holds up to eight wires. Simple Network Management Protocol is a monitoring and controlling protocol. SNMP devices/applications report network activity within to a workstation console so that it may be monitored and controlled. Subnet masking is a method of splitting IP networks into subgroups. Transmission Control Protocol enables two hosts to establish a connection and exchange streams of data, guaranteeing delivery of data and that packets will be delivered in the same order in which they were sent. It is the measurable amount of data moved from one place to another within a given time period. User Datagram Protocol is a connectionless protocol that, like TCP, runs on top of IP networks. Unlike TCP/IP, UDP provides a direct way to send and receive datagrams over an IP network and is used primarily for broadcasting messages over a network. Communication that takes place over a network between a single sender and a single receiver. Uniform Resource Locator is the address that defines the location of a file on the World Wide Web. Unshielded Twisted Pair is the most common kind of copper wiring designed to reduce crosstalk between copper wires. Virtual Private Network is a secure means to join remote networks using comprehensive authentication and encryption. They may be virtually joined even across a public network like the Internet by means of employing IPSec amongst others. Wide Area Network. It is a communication network that extends over a large geographical area. 92 Appendix D WEP WLAN Glossary of Terms Wired Equivalent Privacy is a wireless data privacy encryption protocol based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm. Wireless Local Area Network is a group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly. 93 Appendix E Technical Specifications Appendix E: Technical Specifications Compex NetPassage WPE54G Industry Standards Wired:
- IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
- IEEE 802.3u 100Base-Tx
- IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Wireless:
- IEEE 802.11 DSSS
- IEEE 802.11b
- IEEE 802.11 OFDM
- IEEE 802.11g 1x RJ45 Ethernet LAN Port (for Cable/ADSL modem)
- Static IP
- Dynamic IP
- PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
- PPTP WAN Interface WAN Type LAN/WLAN Interface Wireless:
- Operating channels, frequency of:
11 Channels 2.400~2.4835, US,Canada 13 Channels, 2.400~2.4970, Europe 4 Channels 2.400~2.4835, France
- Wireless Distributed System (WDS) feature for wireless connection of further APs to extend the existing network.
- Direct Sequence Spread modulation, Orthogonal Division Multiplexing modulation Spectrum Frequency
- Data rates: 54Mbps, 48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 11Mbps, 9Mbps, 6Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps 94 Appendix E IP Addressing Built-in DHCP Server DHCP Reservation Load-Balancing/ Fail-Over Redundancy Virtual Server IP Packet Filtering IP Routing VPN Client Pass-Through Configuration Interface Profile Backup and Restore Firmware Upgradeable Environment Requirement Technical Specifications
- Security:
64-bit/128-bit WEP Wireless Pseudo VLAN 802.1x (supports EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-MD5, MAC address authentication) Tag VLAN All Classful/Classless subnets Yes Yes Parallel Broadband IP and Port Forwarding, De-Militarized Zone hosting Time-based, TCP Port, Source IP filtering Static Routing Entry PPTP, IPSec, L2TP Web-based Configuration Menus Yes Yes Temperature:
- Operating
- Storage
: 0C to 40C
: -20C to 70C Humidity:
- Operating
- Storage
: 10% to 80% RH
: 5% to 90% RH 95 Appendix F Technical Support Information Appendix F: Technical Support Information The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide. For technical support, you may contact Compex or its subsidiaries. For your convenience, you may also seek technical assistance from the local distributor, or from the authorized dealer/reseller that you have purchased this product from. For technical support by email, write to support@compex.com.sg. Refer to the table below for the nearest Technical Support Centers. Fax Europe
Write
Call Fax Technical Support Centers Contact the technical support center that services your location. U.S.A., Canada, Latin America and South America
Write
Call Compex, Inc. 4051 E. La Palma, Unit A Anaheim, CA 92807, USA Tel:
Tel:
Fax:
BBS:
+1 (714) 630-7302 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific time)
+1 (800) 279-8891 (Ext.122 Technical Support)
+1 (714) 630-6521
+1 (714) 630-2570 (24-hour access) ReadyLINK Networktechnology Gmbh Albert Einstein Strae 34/M21 63322 Rdermark, Germany Tel:
Fax:
BBS:
Support Email: readylink@compex.com.sg
+49 (0) 6074 - 98017 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)
+49 (0) 6074 - 90668
+49 (0) 6074 - 93974 (24-hour access) Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East and the rest of the World
Write
Call Compex Systems Pte Ltd 135, Joo Seng Road #08-01, PM Industrial Building Singapore 368363 Tel:
Tel:
Fax:
BBS:
(65) 6286-1805 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)
(65) 6286-2086 (Ext.199 Technical Support)
(65) 6283-8337
(65) 6282-8854 (24-hour access) Fax Internet access/
E-mail:
FTPsite:
support@compex.com.sg ftp.compex.com.sg 96 Note:
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1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
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1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
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1 | Grant Comments | Power output listed is conducted. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Standards
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1 | Name |
K******** H********
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1 | Telephone Number |
86238********
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1 | Fax Number |
86238********
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1 |
k******@sgs.com
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15C | 20 CE | 2412.00000000 | 2472.00000000 | 0.0110000 |
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