Page 2 - Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual; Table Of Contents; PL0356 ©2003TycoElectronics Issue 1
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 2 of 33 Table Of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................4 Key Features and Benefits ...........................................................
Page 4 - Introduction; Getting Started Guide; Key Features and Benefits
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 4 of 33 Introduction The Tyco Electronics Wireless Access Point model 0-1591700 is an SNMP managed, dual band, multimode high performance access point intended for the professional, commercial and corporate markets. The access point provides s...
Page 5 - FCC Compliance
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 5 of 33 FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the 2 conditions:- 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received including interferenc...
Page 6 - Disclaimer; Submitting A Warranty Claim
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 6 of 33 Disclaimer Tyco Electronics makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, Tyco Electronics...
Page 7 - Installation Practice; building materials,; Do I Need A Site Survey ?; WLAN Security
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 7 of 33 Installation Practice Wireless LAN systems need a little more planning than conventional wired LANs. This is because the access point relies on the propagation of radio signals, which are sometimes greatly affected by a range of factor...
Page 8 - Access Point Ports; LED Indicators; Flashes when data is transmitted on the 10/100M Ethernet LAN port
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 8 of 33 Access Point Ports The access point has all the physical connections located on the right hand side panel. These connections are:- Figure 1 - Access Point Side Panel DC In This is a 3.5mm coaxial format jack socket that accepts +12v DC...
Page 9 - Wall Mounting the Access Point; Desk Mounting the Access Point
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 9 of 33 Wall Mounting the Access Point Figure 2 - Rear Panel The access point is supplied with a desk-mount stand but it is probably best to wall-mount the unit to deliver best possible radio performance. 1. Choose a location that is likely to...
Page 10 - Getting Started; Configuring your PC; on; button and a new dialogue box is displayed (see Figure 4; Properties; button and a new screen is displayed similar to Figure 5.
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 10 of 33 Getting Started The access point is easy to install and will work with very little configuration. Configuring your PC To enable the access point to enter service, some basic configuration needs to be completed. The easiest way to conf...
Page 11 - Use the following IP address; Connecting To The Access Point
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 11 of 33 6. This Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen is used to specify the IP address of the PC. Note that the access point and PC addresses must be in the same subnet. The default IP address for the access point is 192.168.1.1 and t...
Page 13 - menu; Ensure that the following settings are applied:-
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 13 of 33 11. Configure the access point to meet the required radio settings by selecting the Wireless menu option and then the required band 11a or 11g. A new menu is displayed with the upper part as shown below:- Figure 8 - Wireless Configura...
Page 14 - Menu Systems; Web Browser Menu; Serial Console Menu
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 14 of 33 Menu Systems The access point supports 3 different menu presentations:- • Web browser • Telnet • Serial Console Each menu supports the same types of commands and controls. The web menu is a highly graphical menu that is optimised for ...
Page 15 - System Menu; Administrator Settings
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 15 of 33 System Menu Administrator Settings This menu specifies the password and remote management control of the access point. Set a password to restrict management access to the access point via the web, console or Telnet interfaces. Managem...
Page 16 - Firmware Upgrade; not; be used over the wireless LAN to the access point.; Next; TFTP Upgrade; server together with the name of the upgrade file.; Apply; can take up to 3 minutes.
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 16 of 33 Firmware Upgrade This mode enables the access point firmware to be upgraded by either a TFTP session with a TFTP server or via the web interface. Note that these upgrade methods are intended to be used over the wired Ethernet LAN only...
Page 17 - Select the web option and the screen below is displayed:-; when ready and accept the warning message.; Configuration Tools; Restore Factory Default Configuration; to activate the factory default configuration.
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 17 of 33 Web Upgrade To load the upgrade code from the web interface, use the following steps:- 1. Select the web option and the screen below is displayed:- Figure 12 - Web Upgrade Screen 2. Use the Browse button and then the Explorer style wi...
Page 18 - to obtain the detailed menus; Save; backup file and then select; Save As; . The backup will start and a progress box will show when the; Status; Reset; button and you will be asked to confirm your decision.
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 18 of 33 Backup Settings / Restore Settings This option allows you to store the current configuration of the access point in a safe location. In addition, the saved settings can be restored if required. Select Next to obtain the detailed menus...
Page 19 - LAN Menu; LAN Settings; The IP values are set in the upper part of the screen and are:-
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 19 of 33 LAN Menu LAN Settings This menu area enables you to change the IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway values. If you are not sure about these settings, please contact your network administrator. IP Address The IP values are set i...
Page 20 - DNS Settings; . Your ISP or network administrator should provide the IP; to complete the change.; DHCP Client List; Refresh
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 20 of 33 DNS Settings Domain Name Servers (DNS) are used to map an IP address to the equivalent domain name such as http://www.tycoelectronics.com/ . Your ISP or network administrator should provide the IP address for one or more domain name s...
Page 21 - Filtering Menu; MAC Address Filtering - Access Control List; Filtering Mode; Disabled; button to
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 21 of 33 Filtering Menu MAC Address Filtering - Access Control List The access point can be configured to allow or reject clients access to the network. This is achieved by checking the client MAC address against an access control list program...
Page 22 - Wireless Menus; Menu Mode; 1a Menu Option; SSID
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 22 of 33 Wireless Menus This menu option has 4 menus:- Menu Mode Function 11a Displays and programs the entire 802.11a band radio interface. 11g Displays and programs the entire 802.11b/g band radio interface. Status Displays the state, MAC ad...
Page 23 - The default channel is; Advanced Settings; . Note that this radio must be
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 23 of 33 Smart Channel This uses the EN301 893 DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) mode to enable the access point to “hop” to another channel if it encounters co-channel interference. When this option is enabled, the client units will detect th...
Page 24 - Authentication; and
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 24 of 33 Fragment Length This specifies the number of bytes that are transmitted before a frame is fragmented. The longer the fragment, the more data is sent. However, where clients are working with low signal strengths when the channel bit er...
Page 25 - authenticator; Re-authentication Time
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 25 of 33 Figure 20 - WEP Key Entry Sub-Screen Note that the identical key must be used at all the clients and at the access point, otherwise authentication will not be possible. Keys should be changed frequently for maximum security. 802.1X Th...
Page 28 - Status Menu Option; Quiet
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 28 of 33 Status Menu Option This menu displays important information about the connected clients and the current sessions. Figure 23 - WLAN Status Display Screen The screen lists the MAC address of the access point radio cards at the top of ea...
Page 29 - SNMP Menu; SNMP Community
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 29 of 33 SNMP Menu The access point supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). This enables the automatic reporting of access point faults to remote IP addresses, together with remote configuration over the network. SNMP Community The...
Page 30 - SNMP Trap; Item; Disable – This disables the SNMP trap generation.; IP Address; Generated Traps; SNMP MIB Support
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 30 of 33 SNMP Trap Traps are used by the access point to automatically send alarm information to remote IP addresses. Item This is the same index value as assigned in the SNMP Community on page 29. Version This pull-down box allows the SNMP ve...
Page 31 - Fault-Finding and FAQs; I cannot get the access point to recognise WLAN clients:-
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 31 of 33 Fault-Finding and FAQs I cannot communicate with the access point using a direct LAN connection between the PC and the access point:- 1. Check that a cross-over style Ethernet cable is used between the PC and the access point. The cab...
Page 32 - How can a client “roam” from access point to access point ?; Wireless; How do I reset the access point ?; Power Supplies; Power Function
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 32 of 33 How can a client “roam” from access point to access point ? 1. Clients can “roam” between access points if the SSID, WEP and optionally the 802.1x settings are common. The channel assignments do not need to be identical as the clients...
Page 33 - Product Specifications
Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 33 of 33 Product Specifications Standards Compliance IEEE802.3 10BASE-T IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE802.11a 5GHz Band at rates up to 54Mbps IEEE802.11b 2.4GHz Band at rates up to 11Mbps IEEE802.11g 2.4GHz Band at rates up to 54Mbps IEEE802.1x/RA...
