Spectrum Technologies SP911 Access Point User Manual users manual

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Quick Installation GuideAccess Point (AP)Model No.: SP911Website: http://www.micronet.com.tw
2Federal Communications Commission StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
3IntroductionMicronet SP911 Access Point is design to work with SP905 PCMCIA Adapter. Please insert SP905into the back of SP911.Package ContentSP911 Access Point x 1 Utility Disk or CDAC Power Adapter x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1Front panel of the Access Point:The following table provides an overview of each LED activity:LED Activity DescriptionPWR Continuous Green Power enabledAP Continuous Green The Access Point is ready in service.Off: No activityWLAN Flashing Green Flashing: RX/TX activityOff: No Ethernet traffic activityLAN Flashing Green Flashing: traffic activityOff: no station connected to the Access PointLINK Green On: with one or more stations connected to SP911Table 1:LED of SP911 Front PanelBack panel of the Access Point:Figure 1:Back Panel of SP911POWER MDI MDI-X RS-232Link ORRX100M TX
4Power SocketThe power adapter plugs into the socket labeled “POWER”.Ethernet PortsThe Ethernet ports consist of RJ-45 MDI daisy-chain port (labeled “MDI”) and RJ-45 MDI-X stationport (labeled “MDI-X”). To connect the Access Point to a hub, use the MDI port; to connect theAccess Point to a computer/station, use the MDI-X port. Both connection ports are used with straight-through UTP cable. Note that, these two RJ-45 ports cannot be used at the same time.The four LEDs next to the Ethernet ports show the Ethernet physical link status. The ‘Link’ LED is agood indicator for checking the correctness of Ethernet cable connection.RS232 Port (Console Port)The RS232 port is for configuring the Access Point. Use a null-modem RS232 cable when you desireto configure the Access Point under console mode. See the section “Access Point Console” for detailedinformation.
5Installing the Access PointTake the following steps to set up your Access Point.! Site SelectionUse the Site Survey and Access Points Browser utility (The tool bundles with SP905 PC card) tochoose a proper placement for your Access Point. Typically, the best location to place your AccessPoint at your site is the center of your coverage area, with line of sight to all your mobile stations.! Connect the Ethernet CableThe SP911 can be connected to the 10/100M Ethernet network. Connect your UTP Ethernet cableto the RJ-45 connector of the Access Point. Specially note that, to connect the Access Point to ahub, use the MDI port; to connect the Access Point to a computer/station, use the MDI-X port.! Connect the Power CableConnect the power adapter cable to the power socket of SP911 and turn on the power. USE ONLYthe power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.Configuring the Access PointSP911 Access Point is shipped with default parameters. Simply install the Access Point, power it on,and it is ready to work. Nevertheless, you can still modify the parameters depending on your needs.The SP911 can be configured either via the configuration utility (supplied), console mode connection,or anywhere through TCP/IP (Telnet) connection.Access Point ManagerInstalled on your Windows 95/98/NT/2000 desktop computer, the Windows-based utility “Access PointManager” provides user-friendly interface, enabling you to make the configuration of all your AccessPoints on the network more easily than ever before. The following outlines the installations of theAccess Point Manager utility.1. Insert the utility disk into the floppy drive of your PC.2. From the Start menu on the Windows desktop, choose Run.3. In the Run dialog box, type a:\setup.exe, then click OK.4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Access Point Manager.5. Execute the Access Point Manager and it will browse all the Access Points available on thenetwork.
66. Double click to open an Access Point’s property dialog box to view/make the configuration as youdesire.Note: the default password to get access to the Access Point is “default”.Figure 2: Access Point ManagerAccess Point ConsoleThe Access Point can be configured via the command prompt console with either the RS232connection or the Telnet (TCP/IP) connection." RS232 (serial) Connection: First-time users or users desiring to make changes in the default IPaddress need to use the any terminal emulation program with a RS232 (serial) connection (e.g.,Telix, ProCOMM, or Windows 95/98/NT/2000’s HyperTerminal). Use a null-modem cable toconfigure the port settings: 57600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, no flow control. An Access Pointconsole will pop up when the connection has been established." Telnet (TCP/IP) Connection: Assign an IP address for your Access Point through RS-232connection first and then telnet to the Access Point anywhere to get access to the Access Point
7console, then you will be able to make the configuration via the TCP/IP connection.Note: the default password to get access to the Access Point is “default”.The following are the commands provided for configuring the Access Point. In loader mode, i.e., novalid firmware in the Access Point, only the commands with an asterisk (*) are provided.Note: [xxx] stands for optional arguments.info*Display some basic information of the Access Point, for example, firmware version, frequencydomain, etc.passwdChange the password of the Access Point.ping ip_addr [num_pings] [data_size]Ping (ICMP echo) to an ip_addr host with optional num_pings times with optional data size in alength of data_size.saveSave your new configuration.auth mode | add | del | list| clear | save|The 'auth' command contains sub-commands that allow you to manage the access control (MACaddress filter) of the Access Point. The access control table consists of a list for you to control theaccess of any stations or repeaters. The sub-commands are listed below:mode open | allow: set the access control mode. The definition of each mode is indicated asfollows:• open: open to public (default)• allow: only allow access of the authorized stations/repeaters.add mac_addr:add an address into the access control tabledel mac_addr |index:remove an address, or index an address from the access control tablesetList the configuration information.set defaultRestore the default setting of the Access Point except for IP addresses. Take a note that a 'save'command is required for changes to take effect.set apname | channel | essid | rts_threshold | frag_threshold | ip_address | ip_netmask | ip_gatewayTo change settings, type “set xxx (parameter) xxxx (value). For example, set channel 7 commandwill set the channel to number 7; set essid “Your Network” command will set the ESSID as YourNetwork. Remember that, a 'save' command is required for changes to take effect.
8Parameter Description Default Valueapname A textual name for the identification of SP911. apXXXXXX(where XXXXXX isthe last six octets ofSP911's MAC add.)channel The radio channel number. 1essid The ESS ID (a.k.a., SSID) of the Access Point. My Networkrts_threshold The threshold (bytes) for enabling RTS/CTS handshake.Data with its frame size larger than this value will performthe RTS/CTS handshake. Range of value: 0~2432.2432frag_threshold The threshold (bytes) for the fragmentation boundary. Datawill be transmitted in fragments which its size does notexceed this value. Range of value: 256~2432.2432ip_address The IP address of SP911. 192.168.1.1ip_netmask The subnet mask address of SP911. 255.255.255.0ip_gateway The default gateway address of SP911. 192.168.1.254Table 2: Parameter of Set commandlist [start/end]:display the content of the access control mode and the address list. The optional arguments, startand end, can be affixed to select the range of items to be listed.clear:clear all the addresses in the access control table.cls*Clear the console screen.exit*Exit the console.help*Print a help screen.rz*Receive a firmware file by the Zmodem protocol. The console will enter Zmodem receiving modeand then use the "file upload" function of your terminal emulation program to upload a newfirmware file (ap.img) to the Access Point. Upon completion, always remember to type the 'reset'command for running the Access Point with the new firmware.reset*Issue a reset signal. The Access Point will be reset if user confirms.
9Trouble Shooting for SP911If you have trouble using the SP911 Access Point, the starting point to troubleshoot the problem withyour Access Point is looking at the LED activity of the Access Point, then checking the configurationparameter settings of both the Access Point. The following is “LED Error Table” that can assist you indiagnosing and solving operational problems.PWR AP WLAN LAN LINK Description/ActionSteadyGreenContinuousGreenFlashGreenFlashGreen-Normal operation where flickering indicatesinterface activity.No action required.ContinuousGreenOn Off Off -Normal operation, indicates no LAN activity.No action required.Off Off Off Off OffPower failure.Check the power cord.Check the power supply.Off Off Off Off Invalid loader firmware or the micro-controller isdead.Blink Green - - -Invalid Access Point firmware.Upgrade the firmware via the console mode.Blink Green BlinkGreen --initialization failureContinuousGreenBlink Green - BlinkGreen -Ethernet initialization failureTable 3:LED Error Table of SP911Technical SupportYou can find the most recent software and user documentation on our Web site.http://www.micronet.com.twIf you have difficulty resolving the problem while installing or using the SP911,please contact us at:support@micronet.com.twP/N:50001-929110

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