Edge-Core WA4101-Cradle User's Guide

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Introduction1-21Hardware DescriptionFront PanelBack PanelEthernet Port DC-IN Power Socket Reset Button

Hardware Description1-31Wi-Fi Phone CradleThe WA4101-Cradle accepts an Edge-Core Wi-Fi Phone in its cradle for charging the battery. When the device i

Introduction1-41Power SocketThe access point does not have a power switch. It is powered on when connected to the AC power adapter, and the power adap

2-1Chapter 2: Hardware InstallationTo install the WA4101-Cradle, follow these steps:1. Select a Site – Choose a proper place for the access point. In

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3-1Chapter 3: Initial ConfigurationThe WA4101-Cradle offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s fea

Initial Configuration3-23255.255.255.0, so the PC and access point are on the same subnet when they both have addresses that start 192.168.2.x. If the

Changing a PC’s IP Address3-333. On the General tab, under This connection uses the following items, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click

Initial Configuration3-43Logging into the Web InterfaceIn the web browser’s address bar, type the default IP address: http://192.168.2.1. The web brow

Logging into the Web Interface3-53The home page displays the Main Menu. There are two options available, you can configure the basic features of the a

Initial Configuration3-63Using the Setup WizardThere are only a few basic steps you need to set up the access point and provide a connection for your

Using the Setup Wizard3-73If you select Static IP, enter an appropriate IP address and subnet mask that are compatible with your existing network. If

Initial Configuration3-83Points (VAPs), enable wireless traffic to be separated for different user groups within the same service area. Wireless clien

Using the Setup Wizard3-935. Wireless VAP 2 Setting – Sets the wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) and wireless security encryption key for the VAP

Initial Configuration3-103Figure 3-8. Setup Wizard - Finish7. Click the Continue button to make other configuration changes before restarting the ac

4-1Chapter 4: System ConfigurationThe access point’s basic settings can be configured using the Setup Wizard, as described in the previous chapter, “I

System Configuration4-24The Advanced Setup pages include the options in the table below. For details on configuration for each feature, see the corres

Information4-34InformationThe system information pages display details on the current configuration and status of the access point, including associat

System Configuration4-44• IP Default Gateway – The IP address of the gateway router between the access point and management stations that exist on ot

Information4-54• Associated – Shows if the client has been successfully associated with the access point. Clients can associate with the access point

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System Configuration4-64Event LogThe Event Log page displays system messages generated during system operation. The logged messages can serve as a val

System Settings4-74System SettingsThe system settings pages allow you to change the management access password and restart the access point.Administra

System Configuration4-84Reboot SystemThe Reboot System page allows you to restart the access point software and restore factory default settings.Figur

Wireless VAP Settings4-94Wireless VAP SettingsThe Wireless VAP 1 Setting (Default: Enabled) and Wireless VAP 2 Setting (Default: Disabled) pages inclu

System Configuration4-104- g only: Only 802.11g clients can communicate with the access point (up to 54 Mbps). The g-only mode provides better wireles

Wireless VAP Settings4-114WEP SecurityThe access point is configured by default as an “open system,” which broadcasts a beacon signal including the co

System Configuration4-124- 128 Bit: Enter keys as 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits.- 152 Bit: Enter keys as 16 alphanumeric charact

Wireless VAP Settings4-134• WPA-PSK Key – Enter a key as an easy-to-remember form of letters and numbers. The key must be from 8 to 63 characters, whi

System Configuration4-144Network SettingsThe access point supports DHCP client, DHCP server and Network Address Translation (NAT). Point-to-Point Prot

Network Settings4-154address of the default gateway router in the text field provided. Otherwise, leave the address as 192.168.2.254.• DNS IP Address

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System Configuration4-164• Start/End IP Address – Specifies the start/end IP address of a range that the DHCP server can assign to DHCP clients. You c

Time and Log4-174Time and LogSimple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) allows the access point to set its internal clock based on periodic updates from a ti

System Configuration4-184Updating FirmwareYou can upgrade new access point software from a local file on the management workstation, or from an FTP or

Updating Firmware4-194Upgrade via a Remote ServerThis web page allows you to download a new software code file from a remote server to the access poin

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A-1Appendix A: TroubleshootingDiagnosing Access Point IndicatorsWireless Connection ProblemsCheck the following items before you contact local Technic

TroubleshootingA-2A4. If all other recovery measure fail, and the access point is still not functioning properly, take any of these steps:• Reset the

B-1Appendix B: Cables and PinoutsTwisted-Pair Cable Assignments For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each

Cables and PinoutsB-2BStraight-Through WiringIf the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover (MDI-X

C-1Appendix C: SpecificationsMaximum ChannelsFCC/IC: 1-11ETSI: 1-13 France: 10-13MKK: 1-14Ta iwa n: 1 - 11Maximum Clients32 per VAP interfaceData Rat

iCompliancesFederal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B di

SpecificationsC-2CNetwork ManagementWeb-browserTemperatureOperating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)Humidity15% to 95% (

Glossary-1Glossary10BASE-TIEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable.100BASE-TXIEEE 802.3u specifi

GlossaryGlossary-2Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)Provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. D

Glossary-3GlossaryOpen SystemA security option which broadcasts a beacon signal including the access point’s configured SSID. Wireless clients can rea

GlossaryGlossary-4Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)WEP is based on the use of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. Wireless devices wi

Index-1Aauthenticationtype4-11CcableassignmentsB-1channels, maximum C-1clients, maximum C-1configuration settings, saving or restoring4-8configuration

IndexIndex-2softwaredisplaying version4-3, 4-18downloading 4-18specifications C-1SSIDconfiguring3-8, 3-9system clock, setting 4-17system software, dow

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iiEC Conformance DeclarationMarking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the Europea

iiiTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1-1Package Checklist 1-1Hardware Description 1-2Wi-Fi Phone Cradle 1-3LED Indicators 1-3Ethernet Port

ivContentsUpdating Firmware 4-18Upgrade via the Web Page 4-18Upgrade via a Remote Server 4-19Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1Diagnosing Access Poin

1-1Chapter 1: IntroductionThe WA4101-Cradle is an IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) access point that provides a quality wireless Voice over Internet Protocol (V