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Introduction1-41Power SocketThe Mini AP Router does not have a power switch. It is powered on when connected to the AC power adapter, and the power ad

2-1Chapter 2: InstallationThe Mini AP Router has two basic operating modes that can be set through the web management interface:• Router Mode — Normal

Installation2-22To connect the Mini AP Router in Router Mode for use as an Internet gateway, follow these steps:1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the

Bridge Mode2-32To connect the Mini AP Router for use as an access point, follow these steps:1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Mini AP Router’s LAN

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3-1Chapter 3: Network PlanningThe Mini AP Router is designed to be very flexible in its deployment options. It can be used as an Internet gateway for

Network Planning3-23The public external network, connected to the WAN port, supports DHCP client and Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) for

Wireless Bridge3-33Wireless BridgeThe IEEE 802.11 standard defines a WIreless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points.

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4-1Chapter 4: Initial ConfigurationThe Mini AP Router offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s fe

Initial Configuration4-24Logging into the Web InterfaceIn the web browser’s address bar, type the default IP address: http://192.168.1.1. The web brow

Using the Setup Wizard4-34Using the Setup WizardThere are only a few basic steps you need to set up the Mini AP Router and provide a connection for ne

Initial Configuration4-442. WAN Configuration – There are three basic methods for configuring the access point’s WAN port IP address.Figure 4-3. Set

Using the Setup Wizard4-54- Default Gateway – The IP address of the gateway router that is used if the requested destination address is not on the loc

Initial Configuration4-64- Default Gateway – Normally, for wireless clients and stations in the attached LAN, the gateway address is the same as the L

Using the Setup Wizard4-74- Broadcast SSID: Disables SSID broadcasting to protect your network from unauthorized access. (Default: Yes)- SSID Name: Th

Initial Configuration4-84Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) provides a basic level of security, preventing unauthorized access to the network and encrypti

Using the Setup Wizard4-94Figure 4-8. Encryption Settings - WPA(PSK) Mode• WPA(RADIUS) or WPA / WPA2(RADIUS) – Enables WPA(RADIUS) or WPA /WPA2(RADI

Initial Configuration4-1045. Wireless-VAP2 Configuration — Sets the wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) and wireless security encryption key for th

5-1Chapter 5: System ConfigurationThe Mini AP Router’s basic settings can be configured using the Setup Wizard, as described in the previous chapter,

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System Configuration5-25The Advanced Setup pages include the options in the table below. For details on configuration for each feature, see the corres

System5-35SystemThe system pages allow you to manage basic system configuration settings.SettingsThe system settings page allows you to set the operat

System Configuration5-45Time Settings — Set the timezone and NTP server of the Mini AP Router.• Timezone – Set your local time zone according to the l

System5-55Backup and RestoreThe Backup & Restore page allows you to save the Mini AP Router's current configuration or restore a previously s

System Configuration5-65DynDNS SettingsDynamic DNS (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie a specific domain name to the unit’s dyn

System5-75Syslog SettingsThe Mini AP Router supports a logging process that controls error messages saved to memory or sent to a Syslog server. The lo

System Configuration5-85Firmware UpgradeThe upgrade page allows you to download a new software code file from the local web management station to the

WAN5-95WAN Specify the WAN connection parameters provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).WAN SettingsSpecifies the type of WAN connection to

System Configuration5-105Note: If you are unsure of the PC MAC address originally registered by your ISP, call your ISP and request to register a new

LAN5-115LAN The Mini AP Router must have a valid IP address for management using a web browser and to support other features. The unit has a default I

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System Configuration5-125gateway router in the text field provided. Otherwise, leave the address as (192.168.1.1). DHCP Service for LAN — Set the DHCP

Wireless15-135Wireless1Set the wireless WLAN mode and wireless security for the Wireless-VAP1 network. Wireless-VAP1 SettingsThe Wireless-VAP1 Setting

System Configuration5-145- Broadcast SSID: Disables SSID broadcasting to protect your network from unauthorized access. (Default: Yes)- SSID Name: The

Wireless15-155- Radio Mode: Defines the radio mode for the VAP interface.Note: This WLAN Mode is only availabe when the operation mode is set to Bridg

System Configuration5-165Figure 5-13. Encryption Settings - WEP Mode• WPA(PSK) – Enable WPA(PSK) security on the VAP interface. Wi-Fi Protected Acce

Wireless15-175Note: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup is avaliable for VAP1 only.Figure 5-15. Encryption Settings - WPA/WPA2(PSK) Mode• WPA(RADIUS) or WPA /

System Configuration5-185MAC Filter SettingsWireless clients can be authenticated for network access by checking their MAC address against a local dat

Wireless25-195Wireless2Sets the wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) and wireless security encryption key for the Wireless-VAP2 network. An SSID is

System Configuration5-205WMM SettingsWi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), also known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability

QoS5-215QoSWireless networks offer an equal opportunity for all devices to transmit data from any type of application. Although this is acceptable for

Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1-1Package Checklist 1-1Hardware Description 1-2LED Indicators 1-3Ethernet RJ-45 Ports 1-3Power Socket

System Configuration5-225rated in Megabits per second (Mbps). To convert Mbps to Kilobits per second (Kbps), multiply the value by 1024. The following

QoS5-235The displayed items on this page can be described as follows:Qos Traffic Classification Rules – A traffic classification rule can classify tra

System Configuration5-245DMZIf you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the NAT firewall, you can open the cl

Status5-255StatusThe status pages display details on the current configuration and status of the Mini AP Router, including associated wireless station

System Configuration5-265WLAN — Displays the basic WLAN information:• VAP1/VAP2 – The status of the VAP interface.• ESSID – The service set identifier

Status5-275• MAC Address – The physical layer address for the Mini AP Router’s Ethernet port.• IP Address – The IP address configured on the Mini AP R

System Configuration5-285DHCP ClientsThe network information page displays the current Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients status. The

Status5-295WLAN StationsThe WLAN Stations page page displays the wireless station status. The displayed settings are for status information only and a

System Configuration5-305Reboot The Reboot page allows you to restart the Mini AP Router software and restore factory default settings.Figure 5-30.

A-1Appendix A: TroubleshootingCheck the following items before you contact local Technical Support.1. If wireless clients cannot access the network, c

ContentsWireless1 5-13Wireless-VAP1 Settings 5-13MAC Filter Settings 5-18Wireless2 5-19Wireless-VAP2 Settings 5-19WMM Settings 5-20QoS 5-21QoS Set

TroubleshootingA-2ADiagnosing LED IndicatorsTroubleshooting ChartSymptom ActionPOWER LED is Off • The AC power adapter may be disconnected. Check conn

B-1Appendix B: SpecificationsWireless Output Power802.11b: 18 dBm (typical)802.11g: 17 dBm @ 6 Mbps, 14dBm @ 54 MbpsWireless Receive Sensitivity802.11

SpecificationsB-2BNetwork ManagementWeb-browserTemperatureOperating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)Storage: -20 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F)Humidity15% to 95% (

C-1Appendix C: License InformationThis product includes copyrighted third-party software subject to the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL),

License InformationC-2CWe protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permiss

The GNU General Public LicenseC-3Ca). You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of

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The GNU General Public LicenseC-5Cconsequence you may not distribute the Program at all. For example, if a patent license would not permit royalty-fr

License InformationC-6CNO WARRANTY1. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY

Glossary-1Glossary10BASE-TIEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable.100BASE-TXIEEE 802.3u specifi

1-1Chapter 1: IntroductionThe Mini AP Router is an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless gateway router that connects your Internet access device (cable or ADSL mod

GlossaryGlossary-2EncryptionData passing between the access point and clients can use encryption to protect from interception and evesdropping.Etherne

Glossary-3GlossaryOrthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (ODFM)OFDM allows multiple users to transmit in an allocated band by dividing the bandwid

GlossaryGlossary-4single radio channel, enabling Virtual AP technology to optimize the use of limited WLAN radio spectrum.Wi-Fi Protected AccessWPA em

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Introduction1-21Hardware DescriptionTop Panel Bottom PanelEthernet WAN RJ-45 PortPower SocketAntennaEthernet LAN RJ-45 PortWPS SET ButtonReset ButtonW

Hardware Description1-31LED IndicatorsThe Mini AP Router includes four status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.Ethernet