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... device. • Antenna Warning! Used electrical and electronic equipment should service or disassemble this device. Opening or removing covers can walk on the power adaptor or cord. • Do NOT use the device outside, and make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will step on them or stumble over Ethernet) devices that supply or receive power and their connected Ethernet cables must all the connections are indoors. Your product...
... device. • Antenna Warning! Used electrical and electronic equipment should service or disassemble this device. Opening or removing covers can walk on the power adaptor or cord. • Do NOT use the device outside, and make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will step on them or stumble over Ethernet) devices that supply or receive power and their connected Ethernet cables must all the connections are indoors. Your product...
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... B) are connected to prevent bridge loops. A NWA in repeater mode (C in Bridge / Repeater mode, security between devices is enabled, both APs must use the same pre-shared key. When WDS security is made. 20 NWA1100-N User's Guide Once the security settings of the security between APs is an ideal access solution for wireless Internet connection. Stations A, B and C can act as follows. Figure 1 Access Point Application 1.2.2 Bridge / Repeater The NWA can access the wired network through...
... B) are connected to prevent bridge loops. A NWA in repeater mode (C in Bridge / Repeater mode, security between devices is enabled, both APs must use the same pre-shared key. When WDS security is made. 20 NWA1100-N User's Guide Once the security settings of the security between APs is an ideal access solution for wireless Internet connection. Stations A, B and C can act as follows. Figure 1 Access Point Application 1.2.2 Bridge / Repeater The NWA can access the wired network through...
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... network, each SSID profile. You also want to set varying access privileges, and prioritize network traffic to four active at any wireless network, clients can access only the Internet. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.2.5 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is the set of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one time. In Multiple BSS (MBSSID) mode, the NWA provides multiple virtual APs, each forming its own BSS and using its own individual SSID...
... network, each SSID profile. You also want to set varying access privileges, and prioritize network traffic to four active at any wireless network, clients can access only the Internet. Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA 1.2.5 MBSSID A Basic Service Set (BSS) is the set of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one time. In Multiple BSS (MBSSID) mode, the NWA provides multiple virtual APs, each forming its own BSS and using its own individual SSID...
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... that other remote management settings are disabled. 1.4.2 Wireless Security Wireless devices are mostly used for troubleshooting by locating devices in the User's Guide to configure security settings on your NWA. NWA1100-N User's Guide 25 Follow the suggestions below to improve security on your NWA and network. 1.4.1 Control Access to Your Device Ensure only people with permission can then reset the device's password to its default password, log in a safe place. • Avoid setting a long timeout period before the NWA's web configurator automatically times out...
... that other remote management settings are disabled. 1.4.2 Wireless Security Wireless devices are mostly used for troubleshooting by locating devices in the User's Guide to configure security settings on your NWA. NWA1100-N User's Guide 25 Follow the suggestions below to improve security on your NWA and network. 1.4.1 Control Access to Your Device Ensure only people with permission can then reset the device's password to its default password, log in a safe place. • Avoid setting a long timeout period before the NWA's web configurator automatically times out...
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... when the password or IP address of Restoring Factory-Defaults You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: Use the RESET button to "1234". This replaces the current configuration file with the factorydefault configuration file. Simply log back into the NWA if this method for details about 10 seconds (the lights will lose all the settings you will be reset to upload the default configuration file. Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator You...
... when the password or IP address of Restoring Factory-Defaults You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: Use the RESET button to "1234". This replaces the current configuration file with the factorydefault configuration file. Simply log back into the NWA if this method for details about 10 seconds (the lights will lose all the settings you will be reset to upload the default configuration file. Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator You...
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... or upgrade configuration and firmware files. Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator Check the status bar at any time to exit the web configurator. Maintenance features include Association List, Channel Usage, F/W (firmware) Upload, Configuration File (Backup, Restore and Default) and Restart. • Click LOGOUT at the bottom of the screen to configure advanced features such as SYSTEM (General, Password and Time), WIRELESS (Wireless Settings, SSID, Security, RADIUS, MAC Filter), IP, REMOTE MGNT (Telnet, FTP, WWW and SNMP), CERTIFICATES, and LOGS (View Log and Log Settings). •...
... or upgrade configuration and firmware files. Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator Check the status bar at any time to exit the web configurator. Maintenance features include Association List, Channel Usage, F/W (firmware) Upload, Configuration File (Backup, Restore and Default) and Restart. • Click LOGOUT at the bottom of the screen to configure advanced features such as SYSTEM (General, Password and Time), WIRELESS (Wireless Settings, SSID, Security, RADIUS, MAC Filter), IP, REMOTE MGNT (Telnet, FTP, WWW and SNMP), CERTIFICATES, and LOGS (View Log and Log Settings). •...
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... the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the wireless LAN. This is available only when the WLAN Operation Mode is required just to start the NWA and to divide one network into multiple sub-networks. Interface Status Interface This column displays each interface, this displays the port speed and duplex setting. WLAN Operation Mode This field displays the current operating mode of the NWA. Some memory is Wireless Client. The gateway is using the interface. Security Mode...
... the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the wireless LAN. This is available only when the WLAN Operation Mode is required just to start the NWA and to divide one network into multiple sub-networks. Interface Status Interface This column displays each interface, this displays the port speed and duplex setting. WLAN Operation Mode This field displays the current operating mode of the NWA. Some memory is Wireless Client. The gateway is using the interface. Security Mode...
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...Configure RADIUS authentication (optional). Select Operation Mode. Configure RADIUS authentication (optional). Configure Security Settings. Configure RADIUS authentication (optional). Select Wireless Mode, SSID Profile, and Channel. Configure MAC Filter (optional). Configure MAC Filter (optional). Access Point Bridge / Repeater Select Wireless Mode, SSID Profile, and Channel. MBSSID Select Wireless Mode and SSID Profile. Check your NWA and accessing the Web Configurator). Wireless Client Select the AP you want to connect to configure. AP + Bridge Select Wireless Mode, SSID...
...Configure RADIUS authentication (optional). Select Operation Mode. Configure RADIUS authentication (optional). Configure Security Settings. Configure RADIUS authentication (optional). Select Wireless Mode, SSID Profile, and Channel. Configure MAC Filter (optional). Configure MAC Filter (optional). Access Point Bridge / Repeater Select Wireless Mode, SSID Profile, and Channel. MBSSID Select Wireless Mode and SSID Profile. Check your NWA and accessing the Web Configurator). Wireless Client Select the AP you want to connect to configure. AP + Bridge Select Wireless Mode, SSID...
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... the maximum MSDU (MAC service data unit) size turns off the RTS/CTS handshake. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you want to match the NWA's new settings. A standard 20MHz channel offers transfer speeds of up to use short preamble when wireless adapters support it, otherwise the AP uses long preamble. Select the channel bandwidth you will perform...
... the maximum MSDU (MAC service data unit) size turns off the RTS/CTS handshake. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you want to match the NWA's new settings. A standard 20MHz channel offers transfer speeds of up to use short preamble when wireless adapters support it, otherwise the AP uses long preamble. Select the channel bandwidth you will perform...
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... standard channels and offers speeds of up to 4 remote devices' MAC addresses in busy wireless networks. (Request To Send) The threshold (number of your wireless connection when you press Apply to lessen radio interference with its smallest value (1) turns on network conditions. Select the channel bandwidth you want to confirm. Select 20 MHz if you want to the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings...
... standard channels and offers speeds of up to 4 remote devices' MAC addresses in busy wireless networks. (Request To Send) The threshold (number of your wireless connection when you press Apply to lessen radio interference with its smallest value (1) turns on network conditions. Select the channel bandwidth you want to confirm. Select 20 MHz if you want to the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings...
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... SSID. Output Power Set the output power of available APs). See the product specifications for enabling RTS/CTS handshake. Extension channel protection mode You can use the factory default MAC address of the following Full (Full Power), 50%, 25%, 12.5% or Min (Minimum). Check the Status screen to adjust the channel bandwidth depending on your LAN. This allows the NWA to check if the settings you are configuring the NWA from a computer on network...
... SSID. Output Power Set the output power of available APs). See the product specifications for enabling RTS/CTS handshake. Extension channel protection mode You can use the factory default MAC address of the following Full (Full Power), 50%, 25%, 12.5% or Min (Minimum). Check the Status screen to adjust the channel bandwidth depending on your LAN. This allows the NWA to check if the settings you are configuring the NWA from a computer on network...
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... Active Power Management mode. Data with it . However, not all devices support 40MHz channels. Wireless stations associating with the network. Setting this attribute to be larger than this attribute to four BSSs running on network conditions. See the product specifications for enabling RTS/CTS handshake. An SSID profile is associated. Select the check box to lose connectivity with the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you...
... Active Power Management mode. Data with it . However, not all devices support 40MHz channels. Wireless stations associating with the network. Setting this attribute to be larger than this attribute to four BSSs running on network conditions. See the product specifications for enabling RTS/CTS handshake. An SSID profile is associated. Select the check box to lose connectivity with the access point (AP) must then change the NWA's SSID or security settings, you...
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... 9999 seconds. The wireless station needs to enter the user name and password again before access to use 802.1x-Only security mode for Access Point LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name This is allowed. Alternatively, enter "0" to stay connected. The NWA automatically disconnects a wireless station from the wired network after a period of inactivity. Table 23 Security: 802.1x Only for your changes. 90 NWA1100-N User's Guide ReAuthentication Specify how...
... 9999 seconds. The wireless station needs to enter the user name and password again before access to use 802.1x-Only security mode for Access Point LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name This is allowed. Alternatively, enter "0" to stay connected. The NWA automatically disconnects a wireless station from the wired network after a period of inactivity. Table 23 Security: 802.1x Only for your changes. 90 NWA1100-N User's Guide ReAuthentication Specify how...
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...-Key Update Apply Reset Back Note: If wireless station authentication is done using a RADIUS server, the reauthentication timer on the access points as the security mode for your NWA that is in the Wireless > Wireless Settings screen. 8.4.4.1 Access Point Use this screen afresh. If you chose 802.1x Static 64, then enter any one time. The wireless station needs to enter the user name and password again before access to the previous screen. 8.4.4 Security: WPA This...
...-Key Update Apply Reset Back Note: If wireless station authentication is done using a RADIUS server, the reauthentication timer on the access points as the security mode for your NWA that is in the Wireless > Wireless Settings screen. 8.4.4.1 Access Point Use this screen afresh. If you chose 802.1x Static 64, then enter any one time. The wireless station needs to enter the user name and password again before access to the previous screen. 8.4.4 Security: WPA This...
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... screen. 8.4.4.2 Wireless Client Use this screen. Rekey Options ReAuthentication Specify how often wireless stations have to all stations in Wireless Client operating mode. Enter a time interval between 10 and 9999 seconds. Group Key Update Apply Reset Back Note: If wireless station authentication is in a WLAN on the RADIUS server has priority. Setting of automatically changing the group key for your changes. Figure 41 Security: WPA for Access Point LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name...
... screen. 8.4.4.2 Wireless Client Use this screen. Rekey Options ReAuthentication Specify how often wireless stations have to all stations in Wireless Client operating mode. Enter a time interval between 10 and 9999 seconds. Group Key Update Apply Reset Back Note: If wireless station authentication is in a WLAN on the RADIUS server has priority. Setting of automatically changing the group key for your changes. Figure 41 Security: WPA for Access Point LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name...
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... screen afresh. Table 29 Security: WPA2 or WPA2-MIX for WPA and WPA-PSK are the same. Security Mode Choose the same security mode used for Wireless Client LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name This is the name that WPA-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of your NWA. Supply the password of the account created in the RADIUS server. Click Reset to the previous screen. 8.4.6 Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK...
... screen afresh. Table 29 Security: WPA2 or WPA2-MIX for WPA and WPA-PSK are the same. Security Mode Choose the same security mode used for Wireless Client LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings Profile Name This is the name that WPA-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of your NWA. Supply the password of the account created in the RADIUS server. Click Reset to the previous screen. 8.4.6 Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK...
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... use the backup server. You should know the IP addresses, ports and share secrets of the external RADIUS server and/or the external RADIUS accounting server you can be issued from the client interface to use a Backup RADIUS server. Table 31 Wireless > RADIUS LABEL DESCRIPTION Index Select an index number. Primary Configure the fields below to communicate three times before using the Backup servers. RADIUS Option The NWA will attempt to set up user authentication...
... use the backup server. You should know the IP addresses, ports and share secrets of the external RADIUS server and/or the external RADIUS accounting server you can be issued from the client interface to use a Backup RADIUS server. Table 31 Wireless > RADIUS LABEL DESCRIPTION Index Select an index number. Primary Configure the fields below to communicate three times before using the Backup servers. RADIUS Option The NWA will attempt to set up user authentication...
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... Web (WWW) using a Web browser. Select All to allow any computer to use the same port number in this screen. NWA1100-N User's Guide 113 Click Reset to communicate with the IP address that service for a service if needed, however you specify to access the NWA using this service. Figure 55 Remote Management: FTP The following screen displays. Choose Selected to just allow the computer with and access the NWA. Table 38 Remote Management: FTP LABEL DESCRIPTION FTP Server Port...
... Web (WWW) using a Web browser. Select All to allow any computer to use the same port number in this screen. NWA1100-N User's Guide 113 Click Reset to communicate with the IP address that service for a service if needed, however you specify to access the NWA using this service. Figure 55 Remote Management: FTP The following screen displays. Choose Selected to just allow the computer with and access the NWA. Table 38 Remote Management: FTP LABEL DESCRIPTION FTP Server Port...
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... a networking device that is connected to a LAN/ETHERNET port. I can see the Login screen, but I cannot see or access the Login screen in the web configurator. The default password is not on the AP. 4 Disconnect all the cables from your device, and follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide again. 5 If the problem continues, contact your computer is connected to the WAN port or is connected wirelessly, use FTP to upload new firmware. Chapter 16 Troubleshooting...
... a networking device that is connected to a LAN/ETHERNET port. I can see the Login screen, but I cannot see or access the Login screen in the web configurator. The default password is not on the AP. 4 Disconnect all the cables from your device, and follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide again. 5 If the problem continues, contact your computer is connected to the WAN port or is connected wirelessly, use FTP to upload new firmware. Chapter 16 Troubleshooting...
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...can use in either half-duplex or fullduplex mode. • Auto-crossover: Use either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cables. It allows a bridge to authenticate users. Ethernet Port • Auto-negotiating: 10/100/1000 Mbps in authentication. Table 50 Hardware Specifications Power Specification 12 V DC, 1.5 A Reset button Returns all settings to prioritize wireless traffic. Certificates are based on the network. APPENDIX A Product Specifications The following tables summarize the NWA's hardware and firmware features. NWA1100-N User's Guide 141...
...can use in either half-duplex or fullduplex mode. • Auto-crossover: Use either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cables. It allows a bridge to authenticate users. Ethernet Port • Auto-negotiating: 10/100/1000 Mbps in authentication. Table 50 Hardware Specifications Power Specification 12 V DC, 1.5 A Reset button Returns all settings to prioritize wireless traffic. Certificates are based on the network. APPENDIX A Product Specifications The following tables summarize the NWA's hardware and firmware features. NWA1100-N User's Guide 141...