Page 2 - CE Mark Warning; Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a
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Page 3 - Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2; CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely:; Safety; WEEE regulation; waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.; Revision
Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2 Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328-2 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely: Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, I...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 6 1.1 P ACKAGE C ONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 F ...
Page 6 - Chapter 1 Introduction; Package Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction The WAP-6100 is an outdoor 802.11g CPE AP with 12dBi antenna built in. This manual describes the details of how to manage this equipment. 1.1 Package Contents Make sure that you have the following items: • One WAP-6100 • One Power Cord • One PoE Injector • One Metal Ring • One...
Page 7 - Wireless Performance
Modulation OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK Port 10/100Mbps RJ-45 port * 1 Antenna Built-in 12dBi patch antenna Output Power 18dBm@11Mbps / 17dBm@54Mbps (typical) 5 levels adjustable (Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, Minimum) Sensitivity -74dBm@54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER -88dBm@11Mbps CCK...
Page 8 - Environmental factors
WAP-6100. 1. Site selection To avoid interferences, please locate WAP-6100 and wireless clients away from transformers, microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, and other industrial equipments. Keep the number of walls, or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possi...
Page 9 - Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the WAP-6100. 1. Locate an optimum location and use the provided metal ring to secure WAP-6100 to a mast. 2. Using provided CAT5 waterproof cable; connect the waterproof c...
Page 10 - OUTDOOR INSTALLATION WARNING; IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
! OUTDOOR INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: LIVES MAY BE AT RISK! Carefully observe these instructions and any special instructions that are included with the equipment you are installing. CONTACTING POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL. Make sure no power lines are anywhere where possible con...
Page 11 - IF A PERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER, AND CANNOT MOVE:
z Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details. IF A PERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER, AND CANNOT MOVE: z DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED. z Use a non-conductive dry board, stick or rope to push or drag them so they no longer are in contact with electr...
Page 12 - Chapter 3 Initial Setup; Setup Procedures; Start Menu; Admin
Chapter 3 Initial Setup The WAP-6100 allows configuration either via the configuration utility, known as Locator, or Web Browser through network. For the initial installation, we suggest using the PLANET WAP-6100 Locator. Before using Locator, please make sure the personal firewall installed in your...
Page 14 - Chapter 4 Web Configuration; Access Point Mode; System Information
Chapter 4 Web Configuration Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your WAP-6100. An AP with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.1.1) will allow you to monitor and configure via web browser (e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape). 1. Open y...
Page 15 - Current IP Settings; Current Wireless Settings
Current IP Settings • This section shows current IP address setting including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DHCP status. Current Wireless Settings • This area shows current wireless setting including operation mode, wireless mode, SSID, channel and security setting. 4.1.2 Wireless Sta...
Page 16 - Device Name; Apply”; Operation Mode
4.1.3 System Properties Device Name You may assign any name to the WAP-6100. Memorable, Unique names are helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network. The device name needs to be less than 32 characters. After verify the name you input and click “ Apply” to save...
Page 19 - WPA; “No Security”
WPA security mode. Once you setup the AP to work in security mode, all wireless stations will also need to have corresponding settings. System default setting is “No Security” . WEP Authentication type Select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key". All Wireless station...
Page 25 - “Reboot”
4.1.11 Firmware Upgrade Enter the location of the new firmware file in the file path field, or click the “Browse” button to find the firmware upgrade file. Then click on the “Upgrade” button, and follow the on-screen instructions. The whole firmware upgrade process will take around 60 seconds. 4.1.1...
Page 26 - Wireless Client Mode; Wireless; Apply
4.2 Wireless Client Mode WAP-6100 can also work as an Ethernet client bridge to connect up to 16 Ethernet device into wireless network. In order to setup the WAP-6100 to work in Ethernet bridge mode, you need to choose “ Wireless Client ” mode and click “ Apply ” at System Properties page. You also ...
Page 31 - Wireless Bridge; “WDS Link Settings”; “Mode”
4.4 Wireless Bridge Wireless Bridge mode help to make the two or more Ethernet networks connected without any wire. With multiple WAP-6100s in this mode, several LANs in distance can communicate to each other. This could be deployed if the networks are hard to make the wire in between. 4.4.1 WDS Lin...
Page 33 - Appendix A Glossary
Appendix A Glossary 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and b...