Air Live Router WL-5450AP User Manual

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User’s Guide 
Wireless Access Point  WL-5450AP & WL-5460AP  
						

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FCC Certifications 
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 or more of the 
following measures: 
y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
y Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected. 
y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
CAUTION: 
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the 
user’s authority to operate the 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. 
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm 
between the radiator and your body.   
CE Mark Warning 
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, 
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 
All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors. 
 
 
Specifications are subject to change without prior notification. 
						

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Table of Content 
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................4
 
FEATURES...................................................................................................................................................................4 
APPLICATION..............................................................................................................................................................5 
PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................................................6 
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS..................................................................................................................................8 
WL-5450AP & WL-5460AP ..................................................................................... 8 
Hardware Connection........................................................................................................................................9 
Check the LEDs: .................................................................................................. 9 
About the Operation Modes.........................................................................................................................10 
ACCESS POINT MODE.............................................................................................................................................10 
WDS REPEATER MODE...........................................................................................................................................11 
CLIENT MODE (INFRASTRUCTURE)........................................................................................................................12 
CLIENT MODE (AD-HOC).......................................................................................................................................13 
WDS BRIDGE MODE...............................................................................................................................................14 
Configuration........................................................................................................................................................15 
LOGIN.......................................................................................................................................................................15 
STATUS.....................................................................................................................................................................16 
System ............................................................................................................ 16 
System Log ...................................................................................................... 18 
Statistics .......................................................................................................... 18 
WIRELESS................................................................................................................................................................19 
Basic Settings ................................................................................................... 19 
Advanced Settings ............................................................................................. 21 
Security ........................................................................................................... 24 
Access Control .................................................................................................. 27 
Site Survey....................................................................................................... 28 
WDS Setting ..................................................................................................... 28 
TCP/IP.....................................................................................................................................................................30 
Basic ............................................................................................................... 30 
OTHER......................................................................................................................................................................32 
Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................. 32 
Save/Reload Settings ......................................................................................... 32 
Password.......................................................................................................... 34 
  
						

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INTRODUCTION 
AirLive WL-5450AP/WL-5460AP is an IEEE802.11b/g compliant 11 Mbps & 54 Mbps Ethernet 
Wireless Access Point.    The Wireless Access Point is equipped with two 10/100 M Auto-sensing 
Ethernet ports for connecting to LAN and also for cascading to next Wireless Access Point. 
AirLive WL-5450AP/WL-5460AP provides 64/128bit WEP encryption, WPA and IEEE802.1x 
which ensures a high level of security to protect users’ data and privacy.  The MAC Address filter 
prevents the unauthorized MAC Addresses from accessing your Wireless LAN. Your network 
security is therefore double assured. 
The web-based management utility is provided for easy configuration that your wireless network 
connection is ensured to be always solid and hassle free. 
Features 
1. Two LAN ports for Wireless AP cascade. 
2. Support  WPA. 
3. Support AP client mode. 
4. Support WDS for bridge mode. 
5. Support data rate automatic fallback. 
6. Automatic channel selection. 
7. Client access control. 
8. Support 802.1x/Radius client with EAP-TLS, TKIP, AES encryption. 
9. Support IAPP. 
10. Adjustable Tx power, Tx rate, and SSID broadcast. 
11. Allow WEP 64/128 bit. 
• Web interface management. 
12. Support System event log and statistics. 
13. MAC filtering (For wireless only).  
						

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Application 
Example 1 
 
Example 2 
  
						

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Parts Names and Functions 
1. Front Panel: (LED Indicators) 
 
 
 
 LED  Status 
 Indicator Color  Solid  Flashing 
1 Power  Green  Turns solid green when power is 
applied to this device.   N/A. 
2 Status Red Turns solid red when the device is 
booting, after boot successfully, 
the light turn off.  
Link/Act.   Green    Turns solid green when connected 
and associated to at least a client 
station.  Receiving/ 
Sending data 
WEP/WPA Orange  Turns solid orange when wireless 
security is enabled. N/A 
MAC Ctrl Orange Turns solid orange when MAC 
Control is enabled. N/A 
3~6 
Wireless 
Bridge / 
Repeater Orange Turn solid orange when Bridge or 
Repeater is enabled. N/A 
7 LAN 1 
8 LAN 2 Green Turns solid green when linked to a 
local network.   Receiving/ 
Sending data 
Table 1: LED Indicators 
 
  
						

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2. Rear Panel: Connection Ports 
 
 
 Port/button   Functions 
A 12V DC Connects the power adapter plug   
B LAN1 Connects to Ethernet 
C LAN2 Connects to Ethernet 
D 
 (Factory)  
RESET Press over 3 seconds to reboot this device. 
Press for over 10 seconds to restore factory settings.   
Performing the Factory Reset will erase all previously 
entered device settings. 
 
Table 2: Connection Ports  
						

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Factory Default Settings   
Setting Wireless Access Point 
Device Name 
WL-5460AP 
SSID 
Default value: airlive 
Channel 11  
WEP Default value: Disabled 
IP Address 192.168.100. 252 
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HARDWARE CONNECTION 
Note: Before you starting hardware connection, you are advised to find an appropriate location to 
place the Access Point. Usually, the best place for the Access Point is at the center of your wireless 
network, with line of straight to all your wireless stations. Also, remember to adjust the antenna; 
usually the higher the antenna is placed, the better will be the performance.   
 
1. Connect to your local area network: connect a Ethernet cable to one of 
the Ethernet port (LAN1 or LAN2) of this Wireless Access Point, and the other 
end to a hub, switch, router, or another wireless access point. 
2. Power on the device: connect the included AC power adapter to the 
Wireless Access Point’s power port and the other end to a wall outlet.   
Check the LEDs:   
The Power and LAN # LEDs should be ON. LAN# LED will even blink if there is traffic.   
The Link/Act LED will be on in static when associated with a station and blink whenever this AP 
receives data packets in the air. 
If the Status LED glows after self-test , it means this Wireless Access Point fails on self test.   
Please ask your dealer for technical support. 
 
3. Configure your PC: Make sure your local PC(s) has wireless network adapter 
installed.   
						

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ABOUT THE OPERATION MODES   
This device provides four operational applications with Access Point, Bridge, 
Client (Ad-hoc) and Client (Infrastructure) modes, which are mutually 
exclusive.  
This device is shipped with configuration that 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. 
Access Point Mode 
When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations 
(PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wired network. All stations can 
have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection. 
See the sample application below.   
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.