NDC comm Network Card NWH2610 User Manual

11Mbps Wireless  
NWH6210 Wireless Workgroup Bridge  
NWH2610 Wireless Ethernet Client/Pro  
User’s Guide  
Rev. A1  
April 2002  
NWH6210  
NWH2610  
National Datacomm Corporation  
4F, No. 24-2, Industry East 4th Road, Science Park  
Hsin-Chu, Taiwan, R.O.C.  
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Packing List  
The NWH6210 package should contain the following items:  
One NWH6210 InstantWave Wireless Workgroup Bridge  
Dual Dipole Antenna  
A mounting kit (mounting template, screws, and rawl-plugs)  
One CD-ROM (Contains InstantWave Management System, User’s Guide,  
links to online resources)  
One AC to DC power adapter  
One straight-through RT-45 UTP cable  
One cross-over RT-45 UTP cable  
The NWH2610 package should contain the following items:  
One NWH2610 InstantWave Wireless Ethernet Client (Management  
Version)  
One CD-ROM (Contains InstantWave Management System, User’s Guide,  
links to online resources)  
One AC to DC power adapter  
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Table of Contents  
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List of Figures  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on choosing an InstantWave 11Mbps wireless product. This  
guide gives comprehensive instructions on installing and using the InstantWave  
11Mbps NWH6210 Wireless Workgroup Bridge, the 11Mbps NWH2610 Wireless  
Ethernet Client/Pro, and also explains how to install and use the IWMS  
(InstantWave Management System) program.  
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InstantWave Wireless LAN Products  
InstantWave wireless products provide an integrated solution to your wireless  
networking requirements.  
Indoor applications: Access Point, Wireless Workgroup Bridge  
(WWB), Wireless Ethernet Client (WEC), and wireless adapters with  
various bus interfaces (PCMCIA, USB, and PCI)  
Outdoor applications: Building-to-Building Bridge. Connects two  
independent Ethernet LANs via a radio link to eliminate expensive  
cable laying. High gain directional antennas to increase  
transmission range  
Management tools: Supports SNMP (Simple Network Management  
Protocol) based InstantWave Management System (IWMS)  
InstantWave Management System  
-Auto-Discovery  
-Remote Management  
-Remote Monitor  
-Firmware update  
Ethernet  
NWH7610 AP  
-Auto IP Configure  
-DHCP Client  
-IP Recovery  
-SNMP  
NWH6210 WEB  
NWH6210WEB  
Wireless LAN  
-16 Ethernet Ports  
-16 Ethernet Ports  
-PC Card  
-USB adapter  
-PCI Adapter  
-Auto IP Configure  
-DHCP Client  
-Auto IP Configure  
-DHCP Client  
-IP Recovery  
-SNMP  
-IP Recovery  
-SNMP  
PC  
PC  
PC  
InstantWave Wireless LAN is built upon the following products.  
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InstantWave Access Point (AP): This product provides a  
transparent bridged connection between a wired network and a  
wireless network and allows Wi-Fi compliant wireless stations to  
communicate with devices attached to a wired network. Not only  
does it support wireless stations with wireless LAN adapters, such as  
PC cards, PCI adapters, and USB adapters, but it also operates  
together with the NWH6210 Wireless Ethernet Bridge.  
NWH6210 Wireless Workgroup Bridge (WWB): This is a  
workgroup bridge that supports 16 Ethernet devices via an Ethernet  
Hub or Switch. The NWH6210 can only work together with an  
InstantWave Access Point under InstantWave’s proprietary bridge  
protocol. It is very useful in conference rooms, hotels, etc. to  
connect wireless devices to the wired LAN environment.  
NWH2610 Wireless Ethernet Client (WEC): The WEC is an  
Ethernet client that supports a single Ethernet device. The  
NWH2610 can only work together with an InstantWave AP under  
InstantWave’s proprietary bridge protocol. It is very useful in  
public places, hotel rooms, coffee shops etc. where temporary  
connection to a local LAN or the Internet is required.  
IWMS (InstantWave Management System): This is a powerful  
Network Management System that is fully compatible with the  
industry standard SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). It  
features:  
Automatic discovery of all InstantWave APs, WWBs, and  
WECs that are configured within the same subnet  
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Individual or batch mode remote management of the devices,  
including Multi-Monitor, Batch-Upgrade, Batch-Reset, and  
Bathc-LoadDefault. Batch mode operation is useful when  
deploying multiple InstantWave products  
Friendly user interface with a consistent look and feel  
Automatic Discovery of InstantWave Products  
A powerful automatic-discovery algorithm is built into the InstantWave Network  
Management System. With a simple click on the “Discovery” icon, all  
InstantWave APs, WWBs, and WECs within the subnet will be discovered. This  
discovery feature is based on the following techniques:  
DHCP Client and IP recovery: InstantWave APs, WWBs, and  
WECs have a built-in DHCP client and will request an IP address  
from a DHCP server so that SNMP (Simple Network Management  
Protocol) can be further applied. Should there be a failure of the  
DHCP server; when it recovers, the AP, WWB, and WEC will  
automatically negotiate for a new IP address  
Auto-IP: When the AP, WWB, or WEC cannot get an IP address  
from a DHCP server, they will auto-assign an IP address of  
169.254.x.x , and a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.  
A Windows OS PC originally configured as a DHCP client will  
follow the same algorithm to assign itself an IP address in the same  
subnet. Users may need to renew the IP settings (see the following  
section), otherwise Windows may continue to use the previous IP  
address instead of executing the Auto-IP procedure  
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Windows 95/98  
Click Start/Run, type winipcfg, and click OK  
step1.  
step2.  
The IP Configuration dialog box will open  
Select the network adapter you use to connect to the AP, WWB, or  
WEC. Click Release  
step3.  
Click Renew to retrieve a new IP address, subnet mask, and default  
gateway address from the AP, WWB, or WEC. Click OK to save the  
changes and exit the program  
Windows NT 4.0  
step1.  
step2.  
step3.  
Click Start/Programs/Command Prompt. Type ipconfig /release”  
and press Enter  
Type “ipconfig /renew”, and press Enter to retrieve a new IP address,  
subnet mask, and default gateway address from the AP, WWB, or WEC  
Type Exit  
Windows 2000/XP  
step1.  
step2.  
step3.  
Click Start/Programs/Accessories/Command Prompt. Type “ipconfig  
/release” and press Enter  
Type “ipconfig /renew”, and press Enter to retrieve a new IP address,  
subnet mask, and default gateway address from the AP, WWB, or WEC  
Type Exit  
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System Requirements for the InstantWave  
Management System  
System requirements to install and operate the InstantWave Management System  
are:  
An Ethernet drop (UTP) (used to connect to an Ethernet network)  
A PC running Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later is required  
OS Requirements:  
1. On a Windows 95 computer, Microsoft DCOM95 must be installed. You  
may obtain DCOM95 for Windows 95 from the following Microsoft web  
DCOM95.exe is also available on the Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 CD-ROM  
(Enterprise, Professional, and Standard editions) in the \Pro\Tools\DCOM95  
directory.  
2. On a Windows 98 computer (Windows 98SE already includes this component),  
Microsoft DCOM98 must be installed. Use the following link to download it  
from Microsoft's DCOM98 download site:  
3. On Windows NT4.0, service pack 4 or later must be installed.  
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Terminology Used in this Guide  
BSSID/MAC ID  
BSSID (Basic Service Set ID) is an ID unique to each InstantWave product. It is  
factory set and is identical to the MAC ID (Media Access Control ID). It allows  
each InstantWave product to be identified on the network.  
Domain Name/SSID  
A “Domain” is most commonly used to refer to a group of computers whose  
hostnames share a common suffix. The domain is usually defined by the network  
administrator as a segment/subnet of a large network and may be made up of  
overlapping wireless cells. Wireless nodes can roam freely within the same  
domain without disconnecting from the network.  
Roaming  
The concept is similar to that of a cellular phone moving from one base station  
(one AP) to another. InstantWave offers built-in high performance seamless  
roaming capabilities.  
Regulatory Domain  
InstantWave products use the unlicensed ISM (Industrial, Scientific, Medical) band  
to communicate through radio waves. Different countries offer different radio  
frequencies to be used as the ISM band. There are four frequency bands defined  
by IEEE 802.11: Japan (2.471GHz – 2.497 GHz), USA, Extended Japan, Canada,  
and Europe (2.4 GHz – 2.4835 GHz), Spain (2.445 GHz – 2.475 GHz), and France  
(2.4465 GHz – 2.4835 GHz). To use InstantWave in a country not listed above,  
check with your government’s regulating body to find the correct frequency band  
to use. All InstantWave products are supplied preset to the country of sale’s  
frequency band.  
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WEP  
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is an encryption scheme that  
provides secure wireless data communication. WEP uses a 40-bit or 128-bit key  
to encrypt data. In order to decode the data transmission, each wireless client on  
the network must use identical keys.  
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How to Use this Guide  
The User’s Guide gives complete instructions for installation and use of the  
InstantWave Access Point (AP), Wireless Workgroup Bridge (WWB) and Wireless  
Ethernet Client (WEC). All of them share a common user interface. The major  
difference among them is:  
The AP has MAC address access control of the wireless stations  
The WWB‘s supports up to 16 Ethernet devices. An access table is  
provided by the WWB to allow 16 Ethernet devices’ MAC addresses  
to be registered.  
The WEC supports one Ethernet attached device.  
InstantWave products are supplied with factory set default network settings. Use  
the IWMS tool to change the default settings before introducing a new device to an  
already-established wireless network.  
The IWMS program is a simple-to-use, yet extremely powerful, SNMP-based  
utility for online central configuration and network management from a remote  
station on the same subnet. A trap management program is also provided to  
monitor/diagnose InstantWave products.  
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Read through the next section ‘Plan the Network’, in order to get the best possible  
performance from the InstantWave wireless network.  
Refer to Plan the Network, page 17, for  
details  
Step 1: Plan the wireless network  
Refer to Hardware Pre-Configuration, page  
27, for details.  
If you wish to use the default settings for a  
simple wireless infrastructure network or  
single AP network, you may skip this step  
Step 2: Pre-configure the AP, WWB,  
or WEC before installing it  
into an existing Ethernet  
network  
Refer to Hardware, page 54, for details.  
Note: If your network is a simple wireless  
infrastructure network, you need only place  
the AP in a suitable location to finish the AP  
installation  
Step 3: Install the AP, WWB, or  
WEC into the Ethernet  
network  
Management , page 27, and Using the  
InstantWave Management , page 28, for  
details  
Step 4: Make online configuration  
and manage the AP, WWB,  
or WEC via the IWMS  
utility  
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Plan the Network  
Infrastructure Network Types  
An infrastructure network is formed by several stations (WWBs or WECs) and one  
or more Access Points (APs), with the stations (WWB or WEC) within a set  
distance from the AP. Figure 1 depicts a typical infrastructure network topology.  
There are three infrastructure network setups that are commonly used. It is a  
good idea to understand the possible network setups and configuration  
requirements before planning your wireless network.  
Type 1.  
The simplest wireless infrastructure network is composed of one AP  
and a few wireless stations communicating via radio waves (Figure 1).  
This setup enables mobile stations to communicate with each other.  
The main benefit of this type of network is to extend the range of the  
network. If an AP is placed between the stations, the radio  
transmission distance is effectively doubled since Wireless  
Computer-1 can talk to Wireless Computer-2 through the AP. The  
drawback of this configuration is that the effective bandwidth is  
halved since all communication is relayed by the AP.  
Access Point  
Wireless  
Wireless  
Computer-1  
With WEC  
Computer-2  
Figure 1. Simple Wireless Infrastructure Network  
Type 2.  
The next simplest wireless network is very similar to the Type 1  
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network. This time the AP is connected to a wired Ethernet network  
as a node. In this configuration the AP operates as a bridge between  
the wired Ethernet network and the wireless networks (Figure 2).  
Wireless users have the same access to the network resources as they  
would have if they were wired. This type of network is usually used  
to extend an existing network into a difficult to wire or a roaming  
environment.  
Wired Computers  
Access Point  
Wireless Computers  
with WEC  
Figure 2.  
Single AP Network  
Type 3.  
The third type of network is composed of multiple Access Point’s and  
multiple stations (Figure 3).  
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Server  
Wireless Cell A  
AP-1  
Wireless Cell B  
Wireless Cell C  
AP-2  
AP-3  
Station -1  
Station -2  
Station -3  
Figure 3.  
Multiple AP Network  
The reasons for having multiple APs installed are:  
1. To increase bandwidth in order to boost overall network performance  
2. To extend the coverage range  
Any other type of configuration is usually a mix of these commonly used types.  
Planning WWB and WEC for your wireless network  
The InstantWave WWB may be used together with a hub or switch, and wirelessly  
associates to the existing network backbone via InstantWave APs. It can connect  
up to 16 users (per bridge) for temporary meeting areas, classrooms, etc.  
The InstantWave WEC needs no extra drivers or wireless LAN configuration for  
wireless operation. It may be connected to most Ethernet-ready equipment, such  
as industrial PCs, scanners, etc.  
Figure 4, on page 20, illustrates a complex infrastructure network that combines  
APs, WWBs, and WECs.  
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Ethernet-ready  
Device with WEC  
Printer with WEC  
Figure 4. Complex Infrastructure network  
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Planning an Infrastructure Network  
This section explains some of the things you need to consider in planning an  
Infrastructure network. Setting up is a two-step process.  
1. Install and configure the InstantWave products  
2. Decide the best physical location of the InstantWave products so as to  
optimize performance  
The following section gives quick guidelines for these two steps. First, decide  
whether to have a single AP wireless network or a multiple AP network.  
If you are setting up a simple network with only one AP and a few stations (a Type  
1 or Type 2 network configuration as described in Infrastructure Network Types,  
page 17), all you need to do is make sure the AP and all the wireless stations hold  
the same ‘Domain Name’ (SSID) & Security (WEP) setting in their configuration.  
Adding a new station to an existing Infrastructure Network is easy. Again, all you  
need to do is to set the newly added station’s ‘Domain Name’ (SSID) & Security  
(WEP) setting to the same as that of the AP’s.  
Multiple AP Installation  
Install multiple APs in the same network (or Domain) with an overlapping signal  
(Figure 3, page 19)  
Use the same Domain Name (SSID) & security (WEP) settings  
Enable the roaming function in the station if roaming is required  
Note: A station will automatically connect to whichever AP in the same domain  
is offering the best signal.  
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Roaming  
InstantWave allows wireless stations to roam freely within an infrastructure  
domain composed of multiple APs with overlapping signal coverage (as in the  
Type-3 network configuration described in the previous section). For example,  
roaming enables Station-1 to move from the AP-1 signal coverage area to the AP-2  
signal coverage area without disconnecting from the network. The handover is  
achieved transparently; the Station-1 user would not realize he had moved from  
AP-1 to AP-2.  
The requirements for a roaming environment are:  
a) Multiple APs with overlapping signal coverage (see Multiple AP  
Installation, page 21)  
b) The APs must be configured to have the same Domain name (SSID) &  
security (WEP) setting (see Filter, page 33)  
c) The mobile stations must have the same domain name (SSID) & security  
settings (WEP) as those of the APs  
It is advisable that APs on different TCP/IP subnets be given different domain  
names to avoid roaming confusion (see the note below).  
Note: If you want to move your mobile PC between different APs without  
terminating the existing networking link, you need to enable the roaming  
function on the station. The APs that a mobile station will roam to must be  
configured with the same domain name. If a station detects that the signal  
quality with the current linked AP is weak, it will search for an AP in the  
same domain with a better signal quality and automatically establish a new  
connection with it. When a station is roaming, it will always use the same  
IP address. The TCP/IP router will not route information packets to a  
mobile station if it associates with an AP that is in a different TCP/IP subnet.  
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In other words, if your network consists of two subnets connected by a router,  
a mobile station may roam to a different subnet with the same domain name  
and then fail to communicate with other network devices via TCP/IP. To  
avoid running into such an awkward situation, you must assign different  
domain names to different TCP/IP subnets.  
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Hardware Description  
NWH6210 Panels and Connectors  
Figure 5. NWH6210 Front Panel  
LED Indicators – NWH6210  
The Access Point LEDs show the status of the connections.  
Figure 6.  
LED Indicators  
LED  
Color  
Function  
OFF: No power supply  
Blinking: Diagnostic test in progress  
ON: Normal operation  
Power  
Green  
OFF: Normal operation  
ON: Operation interrupted  
OFF: No Ethernet link  
ON: Ethernet connection  
Blinking: Ethernet activity  
On: Wireless link up  
Status  
Red  
Ethernet  
Orange  
Wireless  
Green  
Blinking: Wireless activity  
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Power  
Reset  
DC-In Port  
Ethernet Port  
Antenna Connector  
Figure 7. NWH6210 Rear Panel  
Connectors  
Connector  
Function  
DC 5V input  
DC Input  
Ethernet  
Standard RJ-45 Ethernet connector  
Resets the device if pressed for 1  
second. Reboots and loads the factory  
default settings after a long press (over 5  
seconds). The Power LED blinks  
during reset, and goes off once the reset  
is complete  
Rest Button  
Reverse SMA connector for Antenna  
(NWH6210 only)  
Antenna Connector  
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NWH2610 Panels  
Power  
Activity  
Figure 8. NWH2610 Front Panel  
Reset  
Ethernet  
DC-in Port  
Figure 9. NWH2610 Rear Panel  
LED Indicators – NWH2610  
LED  
Color  
Function  
OFF: Power OFF  
Status  
Green  
ON: Normal operation  
Blinking: Operation interrupted  
On: Wireless link  
Wireless  
Green  
Blinking: Wireless activity  
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Hardware Pre-Configuration  
Before adding a Wireless Workgroup Bridge (WWB) or Wireless Ethernet Client  
(WEC) into an existing Ethernet network, you may need to set basic configurations,  
e.g. domain name (SSID), security setting (WEP), WWB (or WEC) name, channel  
number, or IP address in order to make it compatible with the existing network.  
Follow the steps below to connect the WWB (or WEC) to a PC for configuration:  
step1.  
Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect a PC to an Ethernet port on the  
WWB (or WEC)  
step2.  
Power on the WWB (or WEC)  
Install the InstantWave Management System  
step1.  
Insert the InstantWave CD into the CD-ROM drive. The InstantWave  
CD main menu will open automatically  
Figure 10. Welcome  
step2.  
Click Install Utility to install the InstantWave Management System  
(IWMS) utility to your system  
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Using the InstantWave Management  
System  
Once the WWB (or WEC) is connected to an Ethernet network, a network  
administrator can connect to it from any PC on the same network via the  
InstantWave Management System (IWMS) utility.  
The IWMS utility is a Windows-based SNMP management tool, allowing network  
administrators to remotely configure and monitor the WWB (or WEC) through  
both an Ethernet and a wireless connection. To launch the IWMS utility:  
step1. Click Start/Programs/InstantWave/Management System/InstantWave  
Management System. The main IWMS screen will open. Click  
Hosts View  
Figure 11. InstantWave Management System  
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Auto-Discovery  
A powerful service discovery protocol has already been built into IWMS utility  
program. This Discovery Protocol can easily discover all the WWBs (or WECs)  
connected to the Ethernet back bone within the same subnet. Click the  
“Discover” Binoculars icon. All InstantWave’s operating devices will be  
automatically discovered and shown on the Hosts View screen (Figure 13).  
Figure 12. Auto-Discovery  
Select one of the wireless devices in the table. The buttons on the left toolbar  
will be enabled. Right-clicking on a particular device will open a popup menu  
offering the same functions as the toolbar (Figure 13).  
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Figure 13. Popup Menu  
The Status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the number of connecting wireless  
devices. When the bar shows Ready, Associated will appear on the bar along with  
the IP address of the associated WWB (or WEC).  
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Configuration  
step1. Select the device on the Hosts View screen (Figure 13)  
step2. Right-click the device to open the popup menu  
step3. Click Config to go to the configuration pages (Figure 14)  
Figure 14. DHCP Configuration  
IP  
IP Address Setting: A DHCP Client is built into InstantWave WWB and WEC.  
They will automatically ask the DHCP Server to assign them an IP address. An  
administrator can assign a fixed IP to a WWB or WEC by un-checking the Obtain  
IP from DHCP box (Figure 14). You may also configure a subnet mask and add a  
default gateway.  
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If you assign a fixed IP address to an NWH6110, make sure that all WWBs (or  
WECs) within the same network have the same TCP/IP subnet address.  
Obtain IP from  
DHCP  
Automatically retrieves an IP address to the WWB (or  
WEC) from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol  
(DHCP) server.  
This option is enabled by default  
IP Address  
Subnet Mask  
Default Gateway  
Manually assigns an IP address to the WWB (or WEC)  
Manually assigns a subnet mask to the WWB (or WEC)  
Specifies the default gateway IP address (if required)  
Note: A WWB (or WEC) will directly transfer SNMP respond packets  
(confirmation packets) to an IWMS PC if it is within the same LAN (the  
same subnet mask). If an SNMP respond packet from a WWB (or WEC) is  
destined for an IWMS PC on another LAN, then the SNMP respond packet  
needs to go through a router-gateway. The default gateway is the path to  
that router. If you set the correct default gateway, then you can use an  
IWMS manager (i.e. a PC running IWMS) physically located in a different  
subnet to manage this WWB (or WEC).  
If you wish to change the defaults, set each WWB (or WEC) to its new IP address  
before introducing it to the open network. All WWBs (or WECs) within the same  
network must have the same TCP/IP subnet address.  
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Figure 15. Static IP Configuration  
After making any changes, click OK to accept the changes and close the box.  
Filter  
The next tab on the dialog box is Filter (Figure 16). This is a one-way protocol  
filtering mechanism that prevents the WWB or WEC from transmitting specified  
protocols from a wired Ethernet LAN into the wireless LAN. If you do not  
require particular protocols on the wireless part of your network, you can save  
bandwidth by enabling the protocol filter.  
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Figure 16. Configuration/Filter  
From the Filter card, some, all, or none of the protocols listed may be selected for  
filtering out:  
IP Protocol  
IPX Protocol  
NetBEUI Protocol  
AppleTalk Protocol  
Other Protocols  
Internet Multicast Frames  
After selecting a protocol to be filtered, click the OK button.  
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Wireless Setting  
To establish radio communication, the following parameters should be properly set.  
Figure 17. Configuration/Wireless Setting  
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Name  
Assigns a unique human-friendly name that  
allows the WWB or WEC to be easily  
identified.  
SSID (Domain  
Name)  
This is commonly called the Domain Name  
and is defined in the IEEE 802.11b Wireless  
Standard as SSID. Stations, WWBs, WECs,  
and APs in the same group must use the same  
Domain Name.  
Authentication  
Mode  
From the dropdown list select: Open system,  
Shared key, or Both.  
Open System: no authentication required for  
connecting to other wireless devices  
Shared Key: uses the same shared key  
(automatically generated by the system) for all  
connecting wireless devices  
Both: the system will try shared key mode  
first. If that fails it will switch to open  
system.  
Transmission Rate  
Basic Rates  
Sets the transmission rate at which the data  
packets are transmitted by the WWB or WEC.  
This value determines the basic rates used and  
reported for this BSS by the WWB or WEC.  
The highest rate specified will be the rate that  
the WWB or WEC will use when transmitting  
broadcast/multicast and management frames.  
Available options are:  
1 and 2Mbps  
All (1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps)  
Regulatory Domain Identifies the country where the WWB or  
WEC is used. Each country has defined its  
available channel numbers and transmission  
power (see Appendix, page 64)  
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Ethernet  
The WWB can support up to 16 Ethernet PCs.  
Ethernet Access Control: Only an Ethernet device whose MAC  
address is pre-registered on this list is allowed to connect to a WWB (or  
WEC).  
Figure 18. Ethernet/Fixed Address  
1. Auto Detect: The WWB will automatically sense Ethernet devices  
connected to it. The maximum number of Ethernet devices is 16. The  
WEC supports only one Ethernet device.  
2. Fixed Address: This option allows users to specify Ethernet MAC  
addresses for devices that are allowed to pass traffic through the WWB.  
The maximum number of Ethernet clients is 16. MAC addresses are 6  
bytes long and are controlled by the IEEE. Also known as an Adapter  
address. Only hexadecimal characters (the numbers 0-9 and letters a-f)  
are acceptable.  
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Idle Time  
A WWB (or WEC) can expire an Ethernet client when there is no traffic from the  
client within a set period. Specify an aging time to expire an idle client, or  
disable this function by checking “Always Connect”. Click OK.  
Figure 19. Ethernet/Idle Time  
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Encryption  
Data encryption provides secure wireless data communications. Click the  
Encryption tab to setup/change the security settings (Figure 20). The default is  
Disabled and initially the keys section will be blank.  
Figure 20. Configuration/Encryption  
The pull-down Method box lists three options:  
1. Disabled (default) - Disable data encryption  
2. 40-bit WEP - Enable use of 40-bit WEP  
3. 128-bit WEP - Enable use of 128-bit WEP  
Key Generation - There are two ways to generate a security key.  
The first is by entering any text in the Passphrase field. Click the Generate  
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button. For 40-bit WEP, it will generate four keys, Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, and Key  
4. Select a key number from the dropdown list of the Default Key box. If you  
do not manually select a key, key 1 will be selected. For 128-bit WEP, only one  
key will be generated. Click OK.  
Another WEP key generation method is to insert the key values directly from the  
keyboard. Enter your own key into one of the Key 1~4 fields. Select that field  
number in the Default Key field. If the WEP key is enabled on the AP or WEB,  
all clients must use the same WEP key. Click OK.  
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SNMP Access Control  
SNMP Access Control is the next tab on the box (Figure 21).  
Figure 21. Configuration/SNMP Access Control  
The WWB (or WEC) contains an SNMP access table to limit access to its  
configurations. The first time this box is opened, the table will be empty. This  
means that there are no restrictions on who can access and reconfigure the WWB  
(or WEC). To avoid chaos on the network, access to the WWB (or WEC)  
configuration should be restricted to only those for whom it is necessary.  
When you select SNMP Access Control, the system will display four blank  
wireless devices for setting (maximum of 4 SNMP devices can be set).  
Right-click on a device in the list and click Edit Address. The New/Edit Address  
screen will open (Figure 22).  
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Figure 22. New/Edit Address  
Two levels of access may be assigned.  
Read  
Read-only rights. The user may read everything  
except the Access Control settings, but cannot  
alter anything  
Read/Write  
The user may read and alter all settings  
Enter your IP address and then set your own access rights to Read/Write (see the  
following note).  
Note: Do not set all the stations in the Access Control table to Read. Once this is  
set and enabled, it will be impossible to modify the AP settings via IWMS.  
Should this situation occur, press the hardware Reset Button to restore the  
factory configuration.  
To set a stations access rights, enter a station’s IP address and community string  
(the community string is used as a password to access the WWB or WEC) and  
choose Read or Read/Write.  
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When all the settings are made, click OK to return to the SNMP Access Control  
card.  
Trap Server  
Trap Management allows you to setup the configuration of the Trap Server  
program. When a WWB (or WEC) is powered on, or its Ethernet port becomes  
active, the WWB (or WEC) will send messages to the assigned trap server to report  
these activities.  
To assign a trap server, click New/Edit Trap Server (Figure 23). Assign a station  
as a trap server by entering its IP address and network port type. Click OK.  
To remove a trap server from the list, highlight it and click Delete. Click Delete  
All to remove all assigned trap servers from the list.  
Figure 23. Configuration/Trap Server  
When the WWB (or WEC) is powered on, or an Ethernet port becomes active, an  
event log will be generated indicating the time, the MAC ID of the reporting WWB  
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or WEC, and the activity. You may save, open, and delete log files from the File  
menu. To view trap log information, click the icon (telephone set at the upper left  
corner on main user interface).  
Important:  
When all configurations have been completed, click Ok. A dialog box will  
remind you that a Reset will be required to make the changes effective.  
Figure 24. Warning  
Monitor  
The Monitor tool allows the status, Ethernet statistics, Wireless statistics, client list,  
and other configuration information to be viewed/monitored.  
On the Hosts View screen, select a device and click the Monitor button on the  
toolbar or on the popup menu  
Summary Information  
The Summary Information screen will open (Figure 25). The information shown  
is read-only.  
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Figure 25. Monitor/Summary  
Wireless Statistics  
Click Wireless State for current status (Figure 26).  
Figure 26. Monitor/Wireless State  
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These statistics will be lost when the WWB (or WEC) reboots or is reset. To  
refresh the statistics, click on the button to continually refresh information.  
Click on thebutton to stop update information  
Figure 27. Monitor/Statistics  
The Clients window lists all the currently connected Ethernet devices.  
Figure 28. Monitor/Clients  
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Upgrade Firmware  
Upgrade Firmware  
The WWB’s or WEC’s embedded software (firmware) is burned into the flash  
ROM. However, an updated firmware can be installed over your LAN via the  
IWMS program. Click on Upgrade Firmware. The Upgrade Firmware dialog  
box will open (Figure 29).  
Use the Browse button to choose the file to be uploaded to the WWB or WEC, or  
type the file name and path in the Select File field.  
Figure 29. Upgrade Firmware  
The Upgrade button will then become enabled. Click Upgrade to start uploading  
the file to the WWB. The IWMS and the WWB’s (or WEC’s) built-in Trivial  
File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) command will upload the new executable into the  
WWB’s or WEC’s flash memory area. If the upload activity fails, an error  
message will be shown on the message box. When the file transfer is complete,  
click Close to close the window.  
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Reset  
Resetting the WWB or WEC will take about 30 seconds. During this time, the  
IWMS program will not be able to query the WWB or WEC via the SNMP  
protocol and the WWB or WEC will not be available to other stations. If you try  
to access it, the IWMS program will display a “No response from the WEB or  
WEC” message.  
Figure 30. Reset the WWB or WEC Configuration  
Load Default  
Clicking Load Default opens a dialog box. Click Yes to return the WWB or WEC  
to the default settings. Note: The WWB or WEC will be reset to complete the  
‘Load Default’ operation.  
Figure 31. Load Default  
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Advanced Setting  
Batch mode operation  
In order to maximize the efficiency of wireless LAN management, the user can  
apply batch mode operation to manage the selected WWBs or WECs. You can sort  
InstantWave devices by the device type first. Then select the multiple WWBs or  
WECs you would like to manage. Click the right mouse button to open the popup  
menu. Then choose the tool you would like to work on these specific WWBs or  
WECs with.  
Figure 32. Batch Mode Operation List  
Manage the IWMS Host Table  
Partition the network according to the physical location  
The Host Table is a very powerful function to support the massive deployment of  
InstantWave products. You may combine several APs together with WWBs (or  
WECs) to form a group with a specific Host Table name so that you can divide the  
wireless network into many small groups. A wireless LAN in a hotel application  
would be a typical example.  
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InstantWave  
Products  
NWH660  
Device  
AP  
Alias Name  
AP1-A-1F  
Host Table  
name  
Explanation  
AP located at  
A-1F  
building A and first  
floor  
NWH7610  
NWH6210  
NWH6210  
NWH7610  
NWH7610  
NWH6210  
NWH6210  
AP  
WWB  
WWB  
AP  
AP2-A-1F  
Room111  
Room112  
AP1-B-1F  
AP2-B-1F  
Room111  
Room121  
A-1F  
A-1F  
A-1F  
B-1F  
B-1F  
B-1F  
B-1F  
AP located at  
building A and first  
floor  
AP located at  
building A and first  
floor  
AP located at  
building A and first  
floor  
AP located at  
building B and first  
floor  
AP located at  
building B and first  
floor  
AP located at  
building A and first  
floor  
AP located at  
building A and first  
floor  
AP  
WWB  
WWB  
The wireless LAN is installed on the 1st floor of building A and the 1st floor of  
building B respectively. You may assign a different Host Table for each wireless  
installation group. Once the wireless LAN is divided into many small groups you  
may easily manage each wireless LAN group by managing its Host Table  
respectively.  
Create a Host Table via Automatic Discovery  
Click “Automatic Discovery” to find all InstantWave devices. Select the desired  
WWBs and WECs (for example; located on the 1st floor of building A). Click the  
right mouse button to open the popup menu. Choose “Export Host table” to save  
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the Host Table to a file (for convenience you could save the Host table on a  
network disk for ease of access).  
Import Host Table to check device’s availability  
Import the Host Table from a file (for convenience you could retrieve the Host  
table from a network disk for ease of access). Once the Host Table has been  
imported, the IWMS will automatically check the availability of WWBs or WECs  
listed on the Host Table. This is an extremely powerful feature as Auto-Discovery  
can only find InstantWave’s devices when they are alive. A failed device will not  
be found via Auto-Discovery. The devices listed in the Host Table should be  
available and provide a service. If they do not exist, the IWMS can report their  
absence immediately so that the system administrator can take immediate action.  
New/Edit/Delete a Host Address on the Host Table  
Click the Add New Address button to open the New/Edit Address dialog box  
(Figure 33). You only need enter an IP address; the IWMS will automatically  
find WWB and WEC hardware address and device types.  
Figure 33. New/Edit/Delete a Host Address  
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From here you can also select any WWB or WEC on the table. Edit it or delete it  
when it is no longer necessary. This table can be saved and retrieved from the  
IWMS utility so that you don’t need to create it again.  
Export a Configuration profile to a File  
The configuration file can be saved to a text file and safely kept. This  
configuration file can also be imported to recover an InstantWave Product’s lost  
settings. The profile can also be copied to other InstantWave products of the same  
kind. To do this, first click the Export button on the Configuration screen. Enter the  
file name for the configuration profile to be saved to (Figure 34).  
Figure 34. Export the Configuration Profile to a File  
Import the Configuration Profile from a File  
The configuration file may be imported to recover an InstantWave Product’s  
original settings. The profile can also be copied to other InstantWave products of  
the same kind. To do this, first click the Import button on the Configuration screen.  
Enter the file name for the configuration profile to be imported from. The user  
can also pre-select the session of the network profile to be imported and  
over-written before clicking the Import button.  
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Figure 35. Import the Configuration Profile from a File  
Encryption  
The configuration file does not contain the security key settings. The  
attributes of security keys are externally write-only and cannot be saved  
into the configuration file. Click Encryption to setup the security keys  
manually.  
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Hardware  
InstantWave Product Placement Guidelines  
A few tips to mention that are particularly significant in a radio wave  
communications system:  
1. Radio waves reflect or refract from buildings, walls, metal furniture, or other  
objects. This could result in performance degradation due to the fluctuation  
of the received signal.  
2. Microwave ovens use the 2.45 GHz frequency band. InstantWave also  
functions in the 2.4 ~ 2.5 GHz band, and therefore shares some of the band  
with microwave ovens. This means that when a nearby microwave oven is in  
use, it may interfere with InstantWave signals, resulting in performance  
degradation on the wireless network.  
For the best performance, follow the guidelines below in placing the product:  
Place as high as possible, in as open an area as possible  
Avoid placing the WWB or WEC (especially the antenna) close to metal  
objects (e.g. file cabinets, metal cubicles, etc.)  
Keep APs and stations as far away as possible from microwave ovens (10  
meters min. is advisable)  
Mounting the WWB  
The WEB may be either freestanding or wall-mounted. Screws and a template  
are provided for easy installation. The installation procedures to fix the WWB to  
a wall are as below:  
step1.  
step2.  
Temporarily stick the template sheet on the wall  
Drill holes at the places marked “+”  
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step3.  
step4.  
step5.  
step6.  
Remove the template sheet  
Tap the rawl-plugs into the drilled holes  
Screw the supplied screws into the rawl-plugs  
Hang the WBB from the screws  
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Troubleshooting  
This section provides you with some troubleshooting info should you encounter  
installation or operation problems on InstantWave products. If the problems still  
cannot be remedied after going through the Troubleshooting section, check the  
If you still have a problem, contact NDC technical support for assistance (see  
Technical Support, page 58).  
Before going through the following troubleshooting information, run the Self  
Diagnostic Test to ensure the major components are working.  
If your problems still cannot be remedied after going through this Troubleshooting  
section, contact NDC technical support for assistance (see Technical Support, page  
58).  
Symptom  
Suggested Solutions  
1. Make sure the power adapter is firmly connected  
to the power outlet and the WWB power  
connector.  
The WWB is switched  
ON, but the Power LED  
on the WWB is OFF.  
2. The power adapter or WEB is defective.  
The InstantWave IWMS 1. Make sure the WWB is powered on and connected  
utility cannot detect a  
WWB on the same  
network.  
to an Ethernet work.  
2. Check the IP addresses assigned to the IWMS  
terminal PC. They should be in the same subnet  
and unique. For example, if the WEB’s IP  
address is 192.168.1.5 with a mask of  
255.255.255.0, then the PC’s IP address should be  
192.168.1.x with a mask of 255.255.255.0.  
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The WWB powers up,  
but the Ethernet Link  
LED is OFF (no  
Make sure:  
1. The Ethernet cable is connected firmly to both the  
WWB and Hub/Switch.  
connection to an  
Ethernet network).  
2. The Hub/Switch is powered on.  
The Status LED on the Restart (power cycle) the WWB and check the Status  
WWB panel is Red and LED again. If it is still flashing, you need to return  
flashing.  
the WWB to the reseller for repair.  
Transmission  
performance is slow or  
erratic.  
1. Move your WWB closer to the AP to find a better  
signal. If the signal is still weak, change the  
direction of the antenna slightly.  
2. There may be interference, possibly caused by a  
microwave oven, 2.4GHz wireless phone, or metal  
objects. Move these interference sources or  
change the location of the wireless PC or AP.  
3. Change the wireless channel on the AP.  
4. Check the WWB antenna, connectors, and cabling  
are firmly connected  
The AP and WWB are  
working, but the PC  
cannot connect to the  
Ethernet network via the  
AP.  
1. The AP’s MAC access control function is enabled  
and the WWB is denied access.  
2. The Protocol Filter has blocked required protocols,  
e.g. TCP/IP to the PC. Uncheck these protocols  
from the filtering list. See Figure 16, page 34.  
3. The IP settings on the PC are not correct.  
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Technical Support  
Support from Your Network Supplier  
If assistance is required, call your supplier for help. Have the following  
information ready before you make the call.  
1. LED status  
2. A list of the product hardware (including revision levels), and a brief  
description of the network structure  
3. Details of recent configuration changes, if applicable  
Support from NDC  
If you have any problems that you cannot resolve with the information in  
troubleshooting, or the FAQs at  
please note the following information and contact our technical support team:  
What you were doing when the error occurred  
What error messages you saw  
Whether the problem can be reproduced  
The serial number of the product  
The firmware version and the debug information  
From time to time updated firmware is released and may be downloaded from our  
NDC Technical Support is available via:  
For other information about NDC, please visit us at: www.ndclan.com  
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NDC Limited Warranty  
Hardware  
NDC warrants its products to be free of defects in workmanship and materials,  
under normal use and service, for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase  
from NDC or its Authorized Reseller, and for the period of time specified in the  
documentation supplied with each product.  
Should a product fail to be in good working order during the applicable warranty  
period, NDC will, at its option and expense, repair or replace it, or deliver to the  
purchaser an equivalent product or part at no additional charge except as set forth  
below. Repair parts and replacement products are furnished on an exchange basis  
and will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced products and parts will  
become the property of NDC. Any replaced or repaired product or part has a  
ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever  
is longer.  
NDC shall not be liable under this warranty if its testing and examination disclose  
that the alleged defect in the product does not exist or was caused by the  
purchaser’s, or any third party’s misuse, neglect, improper installation or testing,  
unauthorized attempt to repair or modify, or any other cause beyond the range of  
the intended use, or by accident, fire, lightning, or other hazard.  
Software  
Software and documentation materials are supplied “as is” without warranty as to  
their performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.  
However, the media containing the software is covered by a 90-day warranty that  
protects the purchaser against failure within that period.  
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Limited Warranty Service Procedures  
Any product (1) received in error, (2) in a defective or non-functioning condition,  
or (3) exhibiting a defect under normal working conditions, can be returned to  
NDC by following these steps:  
You must prepare:  
Dated proof of purchase  
Product model number & quantity  
Product serial number  
Precise reason for return  
Your name/address/email address/telephone/fax  
1. Inform the distributor or retailer.  
2. Ship the product back to the distributor/retailer with prepaid freight. The  
purchaser must pay the shipping fee from the distributor/retailer to NDC.  
Any package sent C.O.D. (Cash On Delivery) will be refused.  
3. Charges: Usually RMA (Returned Material Authorization) items will be  
returned to the purchaser via airmail, prepaid by NDC. If returned by another  
carrier, the purchaser will pay the difference. A return freight and handling  
fee will be charged to the purchaser if NDC determines that there was “No  
Problem Found” or that the damage was caused by the user.  
Warning  
NDC is not responsible for the integrity of any data on storage equipment (hard  
drives, tape drives, floppy diskettes, etc.). We strongly recommend that our  
customers back their data up before sending such equipment in for diagnosis or  
repair.  
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Services after Warranty Period  
After the warranty period expires, all products can be repaired for a reasonable  
service charge. The shipping charges to and from the NDC facility will be borne  
by the purchaser.  
Return for Credit  
In the case of a DOA (Dead on Arrival) or a shipping error, a return for credit will  
automatically be applied to the purchaser’s account, unless otherwise requested.  
Limitation of Liability  
All expressed and implied warranties of a product’s merchantability, or of its  
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the applicable period as  
set forth in this limited warranty, and no warranty will be considered valid after its  
expiration date.  
If this product does not function as warranted, your sole remedy shall be repair or  
replacement as provided for above. In no case shall NDC be liable for any  
incidental, consequential, special, or indirect damages resulting from loss of data,  
loss of profits, or loss of use, even if NDC or an authorized NDC distributor/dealer  
has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other  
party.  
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Specifications  
General  
FCC Part 15 Class B. (US)  
Regulatory  
Compliance  
Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11b, Wi-Fi Compliant  
Ethernet: IEEE 802.3  
Standards  
11Mbps/5.5Mbps/2 Mbps/1Mbps auto fallback  
Half-Duplex  
Data Rate  
Communication  
Method  
40-bit/128-bit WEP Data Encryption  
Security  
NWH6210: Power, Status, Ethernet, Wireless  
NWH2610: Status, Wireless  
LED Indicators  
10Base-T: RJ-45  
Interfaces/Connectors  
Power  
Reverse Type SMA Antenna Connector (NWH6210 only)  
Power Voltage: DC 5.1Volt ± 5 %  
AC Adapter: AC 100V~240V  
Power Consumption: 5.1Volt, 1.0 A (Typical)  
NWH6210: 220 x 145 x 33mm (8.66 x 5.71 x 1.30in)  
NWH2610: 103 x 116 x 66mm (4.05 x 4.56 x 2.60in.)  
Dimensions  
Wireless Specifications  
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum  
Emission Type  
2471MHz ~ 2497MHz – Japan Band  
2400MHz ~ 2483.5MHz – North America, Europe, and  
Extended Japan Band  
RF Frequency Range  
2445MHz ~ 2475MHz – Spain  
2446.5MHz ~ 2483.5MHz – France  
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RF Output Power: 20 dBm  
Transmitter  
Frequency Stability: Within ± 25ppm  
Data Modulation Type:  
BPSK (1Mbps)/QPSK (2/5.5/11Mbps)  
Data Modulation Speed:  
11Mbps/5.5Mbps/2Mbps/1Mbps with Auto Fallback  
Sensitivity: (Less than 8% of FER packet size is 1024  
bytes) - 83 dBm (Typical @11Mbps)  
Receiver  
NWH6210: Dual Dipole Diversity Antenna (fixed type or  
external type)  
Antenna Type  
NWH2610: Internal patch antenna  
Software  
Configuration and management via SNMP in a Windows  
environment through Ethernet.  
SNMP Functions  
MIB II (RFC 1213), Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) Enterprise  
MIB  
Trap Filter  
Data encryption  
Access control  
Security  
Password assignment and rights  
Firmware upgrade via Ethernet or wireless  
Firmware Upgrade  
Environment  
Operating: 0°C ~ +50°C (32°F ~ 122°F) (Except RF  
output power and sensitivity)  
Temperature  
Storage: -30°C ~ +70°C (-22°F ~ 158°F)  
85% at 40°C  
Humidity  
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Appendix  
This appendix lists the channels supported by the world’s regulatory domains.  
The channel numbers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains are  
shown in the table.  
Channel Center  
FCC/  
ETSI  
Spain  
France Japan  
Number Frequency Canada  
(MHz)  
1
2
2412  
2417  
2422  
2427  
2432  
2437  
2442  
2447  
2452  
2457  
2462  
2467  
2472  
2484  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
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Index  
A
I
Access Control ............................. 41  
Access Rights............................... 41  
Alias Name................................... 36  
APMS Host Table......................... 51  
Authentication Mode.................... 36  
IP Setting ......................................31  
L
LEDs.............................................24  
Load Factory Configuration..........48  
M
B
MAC ID........................................13  
Media Access Control ID .............13  
Monitor.........................................44  
Basic Rates................................... 36  
BSSID .......................................... 13  
C
N
Configuration ............................... 31  
Network  
D
Infrastructure.............................17  
Multiple APs.............................18  
Default Settings............................ 48  
Domain Name ........................ 13, 36  
P
E
Packing List ...................................iii  
Placement Guidlines.....................54  
Placing  
Encryption.........................14, 39, 53  
F
for performance ........................54  
Plan the Network ..........................17  
Protocol Filtering..........................33  
Filter Protocols............................. 33  
H
Host Table .................................... 51  
R
Radio Frequencies ........................13  
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Regulatory Domains............... 13, 36  
Roaming ................................. 13, 22  
Trap Log Information ...................44  
Trap Management.........................43  
Trap Server ...................................43  
S
U
Service Set ID............................... 36  
SNMP........................................... 48  
SNMP Access Control.................. 41  
System Requirements................... 12  
Upgrade AP Firmware (APMS  
Program) ...................................47  
W
T
WEP..............................................14  
Wired Equivalent Privacy.............14  
Transmission Rate ........................ 36  
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