Wireless Range Extender

WL-130

Full Manual
 Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................... 1
Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Features....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Specifications............................................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Physical Description ........................................................................ 3
3. Hardware installation...................................................................... 5
4. Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration ........................................ 6
5. Configuring the WL-130 .................................................................. 9
Status and Information ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Wireless Setting............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Set Security................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Active Wireless Client Table ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Wireless Site Survey .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Security 17
Advanced Setting.......................................................................................................................................................... 22
System Utility..................................................................................... 24
Back-up 26
Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Reset ....................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 29
How to manually find your PC’s IP and MAC Address? ........................................................................................... 29
What is BSS ID?........................................................................................................................................................... 29
What is ESSID?............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air?....................................................................................... 29
What is WEP?............................................................................................................................................................... 29
What is WPA? .............................................................................................................................................................. 29
What is WPA2? ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
What is a MAC Address?............................................................................................................................................. 29
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............ 30
 Introduction

1. Introduction

This product is an access point for IEEE 802.11g/b 2.4GHz wireless network. You can use this
access point to build up a wireless LAN. Any wireless LAN station can join the wireless network
by using the “Infrastructure Mode”. Another option is the Universal Repeater mode with which
you can extend the range of your existing wireless network.

The product supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 to consolidate the wireless network security. With
64/128 bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption you can prevent unauthorized wireless stations
from accessing your wireless network.

The product’s dipole antenna is detachable by connecting to a RP-SMA connector. Users can
install a high gain antenna to the connector for better network link quality so that you can
build wireless network with more flexibility.

This product provides an easy to use user interface and allows users to configure from a web
browser.

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Package Contents

The Ac cess P oint inc lude s t he fol lowing item s:

One Access Point with antenna
One Power Adapter
One User’s Manual

Features

Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification.

High data rate 54Mbps network speed.
Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks.
Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences.
Provide 64/128-bit WEP and WPA Data Encryption function to protect the wireless
data transmissions.
Supports Web-based configuration.

Specifications

Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g (Wireless), IEEE 802.3 (Wired)

Data Rate: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback
Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 Data Encryption
Frequency Band: 2.400~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
Modulation: CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps and DBPSK@1Mbps
Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Antenna: External detachable dipole antenna (with RP-SMA connector)
Connectors: 10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1
Power: 12VDC, 0.5A
Transmit Power: 15dBm (Typical)
LEDs: Power, LAN Link/Activity, Wireless Activity
Dimension: 30(H) x 127(W) x 96(D) mm
Temperature:
Operating: 32~131°F (0~55°C)
Storage: -4~158°F(-20~70°C)
Humidity: 10-90% (Noncondensing)
Certification: FCC, CE

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2. Physical Description

Front Panel
On the Access Point’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the Access Point’s
current status. Below is an explanation of each LED.

LED Color Status Description

Lit Power is supplied.
Power Green
Off No Power.

Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data.

WLAN Green Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data.
Off

On A valid link is established.

LAN Green Flash It is transmitting or receiving data.
Off No link is established.

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Back Panel
Access Point’s connection ports are located on the back panel. Below is the description of each
connection port.

Antenna Connector:
This round connection is standard Reverse SMA connector where any antenna with Reverse
SMA connector can connect to the Access Point.
DC Adapter Port
Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port.
LAN Port
The Access Point’s LAN port is where you connect to your LAN’s network devices.
Reset
The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.

1) If problems occur with your Access Point, press the reset button with a pencil tip
(for less than 4 seconds) and the Access Point will re-boot itself, keeping your
original configurations.

2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your

password, press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the Access Point will
reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will
be replaced with the factory default settings).

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3. Hardware installation

Use the WL-130 as an Access Point

1. Locate an optimum location for the WL-130.
The best location for your Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless
network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.
2. Connect the WL-130 to your router, hub or switch.
Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Access Point’s LAN Port and connect
the other end of the cable to a switch, a router or a hub. The Access Point will
then be connected to your existed wired LAN Network.
3. Connect the Power Adapter to the WL-130.
Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Using a different
adapter may damage the product.

The Hardware Installation is complete. Please follow chapter 4 and 5 to configure your
access point.

Use the WL-130 as Universal Repeater (non-standard settings)

1. Connect the WL-130 to your PC using a standard UTP cable.
2. Connect the Power Adapter to the WL-130.
Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Using a different
adapter may damage the product.
3. Follow the steps in chapter 4 and 5 to configure the WL-130 .
The WL-130 should be configured before it can be used in your internal network.

4. Locate an optimum location for the WL-130

The best location for your WL-130 is usually in the center of your wireless
network, with line of sight to all your mobile stations.

The Hardware Installation is complete. If the steps in chapter 4 and 5 are followed, the WL-
130 will extend the range of your wireless network.

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4. Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration

This Access Point provides a web-based configuration tool allowing you to configure from wired
or wireless stations. Follow the instructions below to get started configuration.

From Wired Station

1. Make sure your wired station is in the same subnet as the Access Point.
The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the Access Point are:
Default IP Address: 192.168.0.254
Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0

Configure your PC to be in the same subnet as the Access Point.

1a) Windows 95/98/Me

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control
Panel window will appear.
2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.
3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add
button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.
4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.
5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click
the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your
Windows CD to complete the installation.
6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the
list of Network Components and then click the Properties button.
7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
• Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for
Microsoft Networks.
• WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.
• IP Address: Select Specify an IP Address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet
Mask as following example.
IP Address: 192.168.0.200 (any IP address within
192.168.0.2~192.168.0.253 is available, but do not setup
192.168.0.254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.

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1b) Windows XP
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network
Connections window will appear.
2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will
appear.
3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP
5: Specify
address.
the IP address and Subnet Mask as in the following example:
IP Address: 192.168.0.200 (any IP address within 192.168.0.2~192.168.0.253 is
available, but do not setup 192.168.0.254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP address you just
specified.

1c) Windows 2000

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up
Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area
Connection window will appear.
3. In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.
4. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP
address and specify the IP Address and Subnet mask as following.
IP Address: 192.168.0.200 (any IP address within 192.168.0.2~192.168.0.253
is available, but do not setup 192.168.0.254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
6. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified.

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2. Enter 192.168.0.254 in the address bar of your web browser to access the Universal
Repeaters configuration page.
3. A screen will pop up and request you to enter a user name and password. Enter the
following:

User Name: admin

Password: admin

Enter the default user name and password, then press the OK button.

4. You can start configuring the universal Repeater.

From Wireless Station

1. Make sure your wireless station is in the same subnet with the Access Point. Please
refer to the step 1 of chapter 4 (above) for configuring the IP Address and Sub Mask of
the wireless station.
2. Connect to the Access Point.
The WL-130s default ESSID is “Sitecom” and the WEP Encryption function is disabled.
Make sure your wireless station is using the same ESSID as the Access Point and
associate your wireless station to the Access Point.
3. Enter 192.168.0.254 from Web Browser to access the WL-130s configuration page.
4. Enter the user name and password and then press OK button and you are available to
configure the Access Point now. (username/password: admin/admin)

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5. Configuring the WL-130

Every time when you have finished modifying a setting page and click “Apply” button, this
page will pop-up. The settings have been successfully saved but will not take effect
immediately. You have to restart the access point to make the new settings take effect. You
can click the “CONTINUE” button to continue changing other settings, or you can also click
“APPLY” to restart the system to make the settings take effect.

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Status and Information

On this screen, you can see the general information of the Access Point including Alias Name,
Firmware Version, ESSID, Channel Number, Status, IP Address, MAC Address, etc.
Using the “Choose your Language” box it’s possible to change the language of the WL-130
interface.

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Wireless Setting
This Access Point supports AP, WDS and Universal Repeater modes. “Accesspoint” provides
pure access point function. The simplest way to build up a wireless LAN is to use “Accesspoint”.
If you want an access point to bridge wired Ethernet network and provide connection service
for other wireless station at the same time, you have to set the access point to “AP Bridge-
WDS mode”. “Universal Repeater Mode” provides the function to act as AP client and AP at the
same time. It can use AP client function to connect to a Root AP and use AP function to service
all wireless stations within its coverage. All the stations within the coverage of this access point
can be bridged to the Root AP. “Universal Repeater Mode” is very convenient to extend the
coverage of your wireless network. The default setting for the WL-130 is “Universal Repeater
Mode”.

AP mode setting page:

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AP Bridge-WDS mode setting page:

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Universal Repeater mode setting page:

Parameter Description
ESSID The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters) is the unique
name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional
merging of two co-located WLANs. Please make sure that the
ESSID of all stations in the same WLAN network are the same.
The default ESSID is “Sitecom”. You should assign an ESSID in
“Accesspoint”, “AP Bridge-WDS mode” and “Universal Repeater
mode”.
Band It allows you to set the AP fixed at 802.11b or 802.11g mode.
You also can select B+G mode to allow the AP to select 802.11b
and 802.11g connection automatically.
Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list to correspond with
your network settings. Channels differ from country to country.
Channel 1-11 (North America)
Channel 1-14 (Japan)
Channel 1-13 (Europe)
There are 14 channels available.
You should assign Channel Number in “Accesspoint”, “AP
Bridge-WDS mode”, and “Universal Repeater mode”.

MAC Address If you want to bridge wired Ethernet networks together with
wireless LAN, you have to set this access point to “AP Bridge-
WDS mode”. You have to enter the MAC addresses of other
access points that join the bridging work.
WLAN MAC In “Universal Repeater mode”, this device need a WLAN MAC

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address to act as a station to connect to another peer or access

point. You also can click “Clone MAC” button to let this device
copy the MAC address of the PC you are using to configure this
device.
Root AP SSID In “Universal Repeater mode”, this device can act as a station
to connect to a Root AP. You should assign the SSID of the Root
AP here.
Set Security In “AP Bridge-WDS mode”, you can click “Set Security” to add
encryption for the communication between the bridged access
points. This can protect your wireless network.
Associated Clients Click “Show Active Clients” button, then an “Active Wireless
Client Table” will pop up. You can see the status of all active
wireless stations that are connecting to the access point.
Wireless Site Survey When you use this access point as a wireless station for wired
network device to have wireless capability, you have to
associate it will an working access point. Click “Select Site
Survey” button, then a “Wireless Site Survey Table” will pop up.
It will list all available access points near by. You can select one
access point in the table and it will join the wireless LAN
through this access point.
Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can
now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point.

Set Security
“Set Security” lets you setup the wireless security for the data transmission between the
bridged access points in “AP Bridge-WDS mode”. It provides “WEP 64bits”, “WEP 128bits”,
“WPA (TKIP)”, “WPA2 (AES)” encryption methods.

Parameter Description
Encryption You can select “No encryption”,“WEP 64bits”, “WEP 128bits”,
“WPA (TKIP)” or “WPA2 (AES)” encryption methods.

Key Format This is only used when you select “WEP 64bits” or “WEP
128bits” encryption method. You may choose to select ASCII
Characters (alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal Digits (in the

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“A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the WEP Key. For example:
ASCII Characters: guest
Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde

WEP Key This is only used when you select “WEP 64bits” or “WEP
128bits” encryption method. The WEP key is used to encrypt
data transmitted between the bridged access points. Fill the
text box by following the rules below.
64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and
“0-9” range) or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys.
128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and
“0-9” range) or 10-digit ASCII characters as the encryption
keys.

Pre-shared Key Format You may select to select Passphrase (alphanumeric format) or
Hexadecimal Digits (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be
the Pre-shared Key. For example:
Passphrase: iamguest
Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde

Pre-shared Key The Pre-shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt data
transmitted between the bridged access points. Fill the text box
by following the rules below. Hex WEP: input 64-digit Hex
values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or at least 8
character pass phrase as the pre-shared keys.
Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can
now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point.

Active Wireless Client Table

“Active Wireless Client Table” records the status of all active wireless stations that are
connecting to the access point. You can lookup the MAC Address, Number of Transmitted
Packets, Number of Received Packets and Encryption Status of each active wireless client in
this table.

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Parameter Description
MAC Address MAC address of this active wireless station.

Tx Packet The number of transmitted packets that are sent out from this
active wireless station.

Rx Packet The number of received packets that are received by this active
wireless station.

TX Rate The transmission rate in Mbps.

Power Saving Shows if the wireless client is in Power Saving mode.

Expired Time The time in seconds before dissociation. If the wireless station
is idle longer than the expired time, the access point will
dissociate it. The wireless client station has to associate again
when it become active.

Refresh Refresh the “Active Wireless Client Table”.

Close Close the “Active Wireless Client Table”.

Wireless Site Survey

When this access point is in “Universal Repeater mode”, it should associate with an access
point or station and connect to your wireless LAN through the associated access point or
station. “Wireless Site Survey” searches for all available access points near by. You can select
one access point listed in this table.

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Security
This Access Point provides complete wireless LAN security functions, include WEP, IEEE
802.11x, IEEE 802.11x with WEP, WPA with pre-shared key and WPA with RADIUS. With these
security functions, you can prevent your wireless LAN from illegal access. Please make sure
your wireless stations use the same security function.
Note: This access point can act as station and AP at the same time in “Universal Repeater
mode”. The security settings apply the same configuration to AP function and station function.

WEP only
When you select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key, you have to enter WEP keys to encrypt data. You
can generate the key by yourself and enter it. You can enter four WEP keys and select one of
them as default key. Then the access point can receive any packets encrypted by one of the
four keys. You can use WEP encryption in “AP mode”, “Station-Ad Hoc mode”, “Station-
Infrastructure mode”, “AP Bridge-WDS mode” and “Universal Repeater mode”.

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Parameter Description
Key Length You can select the 64 or 128-bit key to encrypt transmitted
data. Larger WEP key length will provide higher level of
security, but the throughput will be lower.

Key Format You may select to select ASCII Characters (alphanumeric

format) or Hexadecimal Digits (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9”
range) to be the WEP Key. For example:
ASCII Characters: guest
Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde

Default Tx Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the key
you select it in the “Default key” will take effect.

Key 1 - Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the
wireless network. Fill the text box by following the rules below.
64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and
“0-9” range) or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys.
128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and
“0-9” range) or 10-digit ASCII characters as the encryption
keys.
Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can
now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point.

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WPA pre-shared key

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use a pre-shared key
to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication. It uses TKIP or
CCMP(AES) to change the encryption key frequently. So the encryption key is not easy to
break. This can improve security very much. You can use WPA pre-shared key encryption in
“AP mode”, “AP Bridge-WDS mode” and “Universal Repeater mode”.

Parameter Description
WPA(TKIP) TKIP can change the encryption key frequently to enhance the
wireless LAN security.

WPA2(AES) This use CCMP protocol to change encryption key frequently.

AES can provide high level encryption to enhance the wireless
LAN security.

WPA2 Mixed This will use TKIP or AES based on the other communication
peer automatically.

Pre-shared Key Format You may select to select Passphrase (alphanumeric format) or
Hexadecimal Digits (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be
the Pre-shared Key. For example:
Passphrase: iamguest
Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde

Pre-shared Key The Pre-shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt data

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transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text box by

following the rules below. Hex: input 64-digit Hex values (in
the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or at least 8 character pass
phrase as the pre-shared keys.
Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can
now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point.

WPA RADIUS
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use an external
RADIUS server to authenticate wireless stations and provide the session key to encrypt data
during communication. It uses TKIP or CCMP(AES) to change the encryption key frequently.
This can improve security very much. You can use WPA RADIUS encryption in “AP mode”, “AP
Bridge-WDS mode” and “Universal Repeater mode”.

Parameter Description
WPA(TKIP) TKIP can change the encryption key frequently to enhance the
wireless LAN security.

WPA2(AES) This use CCMP protocol to change encryption key frequently.

AES can provide high level encryption to enhance the wireless
LAN security.

WPA2 Mixed This will use TKIP or AES based on the other communication

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peer automatically.

RADIUS Server IP The IP address of external RADIUS server.

address

RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server.

RADIUS Server Password The password used by external RADIUS server.

Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can
now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point.

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Advanced Setting
You can set advanced parameters of this access point. The parameters include Authentication
Type, Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval, Tx Operation Rate, Tx Basic Rate,
Preamble Type, Broadcast ESSID. You should not change these parameters unless you know
what effect the changes will.

Parameter Description
Authentication Type There are two authentication types: “Open System” and
“Shared Key”. When you select “Open System”, wireless
stations can associate with this access point without WEP
encryption. When you select “Shared Key”, you should also
setup WEP key in the “Encryption” page and wireless stations
should use WEP encryption in the authentication phase to
associate with this access point. If you select “Auto”, the
wireless client can associate with this access point by using any
one of these two authentication types.

Fragment Threshold “Fragment Threshold” specifies the maximum size of packet

during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted. If you set
this value too low, it will result in bad performance.

RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller than the RTS threshold, the
access point will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this
packet.

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Beacon Interval The interval of time that this access point broadcast a beacon.
Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network.

Data Rate The “Data Rate” is the rate this access point uses to transmit
data packets. The access point will use the highest possible
selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets.

Preamble Type Preamble type defines the length of CRC block in the frames
during the wireless communication. “Short Preamble” is suitable
for high traffic wireless network. “Long Preamble” can provide
more reliable communication.

Broadcast ESSID If you enable “Broadcast ESSID”, every wireless station located
within the coverage of this access point can discover this access
point easily. If you are building a public wireless network,
enabling this feature is recommended. Disabling “Broadcast
ESSID” can provide better security.
IAPP If you enable “IAPP”, the access point will automatically
broadcast information of associated wireless stations to its
neighbors. This will help wireless station roaming smoothly
between access points. If you have more than one access points
in your wireless LAN and wireless stations have roaming
requirements, enabling this feature is recommended. Disabling
“IAPP” can provide better security.
802.11g Protection This is also called CTS Protection. It is recommended to enable
the protection mechanism. This mechanism can decrease the
rate of data collision between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
stations. When the protection mode is enabled, the throughput
of the AP will be a little lower due to many of frame traffic
should be transmitted.
Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can
now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point.

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System Utility

From here, you can define the Access Point’s IP Address and Login Password and enable the
Access Point to be a DHCP Server.

Parameter Description
Current Password Enter the current password (up to 15-digit alphanumeric string)
of the Access Point. The default password for the Access Point is
admin. Note that the password is case-sensitive.

New Password Enter the password (up to 15-digit alphanumeric string) you
want to login to the Access Point. Note that the password is
case-sensitive.

Re-Enter Password Reconfirm the password (up to 15-digit alphanumeric string)

you want to login to the Access Point. Note that the password is
case-sensitive.

IP Address Designate the Access Point’s IP Address. This IP Address should

be unique in your network. The default IP Address is
192.168.0.1.

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Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment. The Subnet Mask of
the Access Point is fixed and the value is 255.255.255.0.

Gateway Address The IP address of the default gateway of the subnet that this
access point resides in. It allows this access point be accessed by
PC from a deferent subnet to do configuration.

DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP Server.

Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can
now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point.

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Back-up
The back-up screen allows you to save (Backup) the Access Point’s current configuration
setting. Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience
should problems occur with the Access Point and you have to reset to factory default. When
you save the configuration setting (Backup) you can re-load the saved configuration into the
Access Point through the Restore selection. If extreme problems occur you can use the
Restore to Factory Default selection, this will set all configurations to its original default
settings (e.g. when you first purchased the Access Point).

Parameter Description
Configuration Tools Use the "Backup" tool to save the Access Point’s current
configuration to a file named "config.bin" on your PC. You can
then use the "Restore" tool to upload and restore the saved
configuration to the Access Point. Alternatively, you can use the
"Restore to Factory Default" tool to force the Access Point to
perform a power reset and restore the original factory settings.

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Firmware Upgrade
This page allows you to upgrade the Access Point’s firmware.

Parameter Description
Firmware Upgrade This tool allows you to upgrade the Access Point’s system
firmware. To upgrade the firmware of your Access Point, you
need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk, and
enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this
page. You can also use the Browse button to find the firmware
file on your PC. Please reset the Access Point when the upgrade
process is complete.
Once you’ve selected the new firmware file, click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to
start the upgrade process. (You may have to wait a few minutes for the upgrade to complete). Once
the upgrade is complete you can start using the Access Point.

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 Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration

Reset
You can reset the Access Point’s system should any problem exist. The reset function
essentially Re-boots your Access Point’s system.

Parameter Description
Reset In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some
way stops functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings
will not be changed. To perform the reset, click on the Apply
button. You will be asked to confirm your decision. Once the reset
process is complete you may start using the Access Point again.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation
and operation of the Access Point, and answers to some frequently asked questions.

How to manually find your PC’s IP and MAC Address?

1) In Windows, open the Command Prompt program

2) Type Ipconfig /all and Enter

Your PC’s IP address is the one entitled IP address

Your PC’s MAC Address is the one entitled Physical Address

What is BSS ID?

A group of wireless stations and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS).
Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSSID.

What is ESSID?
An Infrastructure configuration could also support roaming capability for mobile
workers. More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS).
Users within an ESS could roam freely between BSSs while maintaining a continuous
connection to the wireless network stations and the Wireless LAN Access Points.

Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air?

WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent scrambling security
feature. On the software side, the WLAN series offers the encryption function (WEP,
WPA, WPA2) to enhance security and access control.

What is WEP?
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a
64(40)-bit shared key algorithm.

What is WPA?
WPA is an acronym for Wi-Fi Protected Access. It is a security protocol for 802.11
wireless networks. WPA can provide data protection with the use of encryption and
the use of access controls and user authentication.

What is WPA2?
In addition to WPA, WPA2 provides a stronger encryption mechanism through
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

What is a MAC Address?

The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the
manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that
allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical purposes, this
number is usually permanent. Unlike IP addresses, which can change every time a
computer logs on to the network, the MAC address of a device stays the same, making
it a valuable identifier for the network.
 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one 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 the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction

with any other antenna or transmitter.