Air Live Router WLA-5200AP User Manual

							
 
ABOUT THE WIRELESS OPERATION MODES  
This device provides seven operational applications with AP, Bridge,  
Client (Ad-hoc), C lient (Infrastructure) ,WDS Repeater, Universal Repeater  ,  
WISP(Client Router) mode  which are mutually exclusive.  
This device is shipped with configuration t hat is functional right out of the box. If 
you want to change the settings in order  to perform more advanced configuration 
or even change the mode of operation,  you can use the web-based utility 
provided by the manufacturer as described in the following sections. 
AP Mode 
When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations 
(PC/notebook with wireless network adapte r) to a wired network. All stations can 
have the Internet access if only the Acce ss Point has the Internet connection. 
To set the operation mode to Access Point, please go to “Wireless JBasic 
Settings” , in the “Mode” field click the down arrow  b to select AP mode.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Client Mode (Infrastructure) 
If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station 
when it’s connected to a computer so t hat the computer can send packets from 
wired end to wireless interface. 
To set the operation mode to  Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Wireless 
J Basic Settings ”, in the “Mode” field click the down arrow  b to select  Client 
mode, and then select  “Network Type” as “Infrastructure ”.  
 
Client Mode (Ad-hoc) 
If set to the Client (Ad-hoc) mode, this  device can work like a wireless station 
when it is connected to a computer so  that the computer can send packets from 
wired end to wireless interface.  You can share files and printers between 
wireless stations  (PC and laptop with wireless network adapter installed).   
To set the operation mode to  Client (Ad-hoc), please go to “Wireless JBasic 
Settings”, in the “ Mode” field click the down arrow  b to select Client  mode, and 
then select Network Type as “ Ad-hoc”.  
 
 
 
 
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Bridge Mode 
You will be able to connect two wireless LANs together under the Bridge mode. 
This only works with another Wireless a/b/g Access Point. If enabled you must 
enter the MAC address of that Wireless a/b/g Access Point. 
 
To set the operation mode to Bridge mode,  please go to “Wireless JBasic 
Settings”, in the “ Mode” field click the down arrow  b to select  Bridge mode. 
 
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WDS Repeater Mode 
A repeaters function is to extend the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or 
router.  
For WDS repeater to work, the remote wireless AP/Router must also support 
WDS function. 
To set the operation mode to WDS Repeater, please go to “Mode JRepeater ”, 
click the  “Setup”  button  
in the “Network Type”  field, select as “WDS Repeater ”  for configuration 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Universal Repeater Mode 
A universal repeater can also extend the wireless coverage of another wireless 
AP or router without requiring the remote device to have WDS function.  
Therefore, it can work with almost any wireless device. 
To set the operation mode to  Universal Repeater, please go to “Mode 
J Repeater ”, click the “Setup”  button  
in the “Network Type”  field, select as “Universal  Repeater ”  for configuration 
 
Note:   When you are using the universal re peater mode, please make sure the remote 
AP/Router ‘s WDS function is turned off.. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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WISP (Client Router) Mode
WISP (Client Router) mode 
In WISP mode, the AP will behave just the same as the Client mode for wireless 
function. However, router functions are added between the wireless WAN side 
and the Ethernet LAN side. Therefore, th e WISP subscriber can share the WISP 
connection without the need for extra router. 
To set the operation mode to  WISP mode, please go to “Mode JWISP”, click the  
“Setup”  button  
for configuration 
 
 
WISP + Universal Repeater Mode 
In this mode, the AP behaves virtually the same as the WISP mode, except one 
thing: the AP can also send wireless signal to the LAN side. That means the AP 
can connect with the remote WISP AP and the indoor wireless card, and then 
provide IP sharing capability all at the same time! However, the output power is 
divided between 2 wireless sides and proper antenna installation can influence 
the performance greatly. 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONFIGURATION  
 
Login 
1.  Start your computer. Connect an Ethernet cable between your computer and 
the Wireless Access Point. 
2.  Make sure your wired station is  set to the same subnet as the Wireless 
Access Point, i.e. 192.168.1.254 
3.  Start your WEB browser. In the  Address box, enter the following: 
http://192.168.1.254 
 
 
 
 
 
4. Enter  airlive in the Username and password column when you are prompted 
the login screen.  
 
 
The configuration menu is divided into four categories:  Status, Wireless, 
TCP/IP,  and Other  settings.  Click on the desired setup item to expand the 
page in the main navigation page. The setup pages covered in this utility are 
described below.  
 
Status  
In this screen, you can see the curren t settings and status of this Access 
Point. You can change settings by selecting specific tab described in below.  
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System 
  
System 
Shows the product model name. Product Model 
The current version of the firmware installed in this 
device.  Firmware Version 
Shows the firmware date. Firmware Date 
The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another, 
therefore, all access points and all devices 
attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must 
use the same SSID. It is case-sensitive and must 
not exceed 32 characters. A device will not be
permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the 
unique SSID. An SSID is also referred to as a 
network name because essentially it is a name 
that identifies a wireless network.   Loader Version 
Shows the Rome driver version. Rome Driver Version
Statistics 
The Statistics table shows the packets s ent/received over wireless and ethernet 
LAN respectively. 
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Active Client 
Shows the information of the devices that are currently  associating with this 
Wireless Access Point. 
  
Wireless Mode 
Wireless mode 
This page includes all wireless mode settings and major parameters.  When you 
choose each wireless mode that  will ca use the device to reboot for the new 
wireless mode take effect. 
 
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AP modes 
  
 
The distinguishing name of this device, you may 
change the default alias name by entering a new 
one in this column. Alias Name 
… Disable Wireless LAN 
Interface  Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN 
Interface, by so doing, you won’t be able to 
make wireless connection with this Access Point 
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