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4038769 Rev 01
Cisco Model VEN401 and VEN402
User Guide
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  • Page 1 DRAFT 4038769 Rev 01 Cisco Model VEN401 and VEN402 User Guide Draft...
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  • Page 3 DRAFT Please Read Important Please read this entire guide. If this guide provides installation or operation instructions, give particular attention to all safety statements included in this guide.
  • Page 4 Trademark Acknowledgments Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DRAFT Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power Source Warning ..................... vi Ground the Product ....................vi Protect the Product from Lightning ................ vi Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Power Light ........vi Eliminate AC Mains Overloads ................vi Provide Ventilation and Select a Location ............vii Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign Objects ........
  • Page 6 Installing the Devices Front Panel ..........................2 Back Panel ..........................3 Connecting the VEN401 Access Point to a Residential Gateway or Router ....4 Connecting the VEN402 Client to a Set-Top, DVR, or DMA ..........5 Pair Devices ..........................6 Pairing a VEN402 Client Device ................

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    DRAFT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so.

  • Page 8: Power Source Warning

    DRAFT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

  • Page 9: Provide Ventilation And Select A Location

    DRAFT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Provide Ventilation and Select a Location  Remove all packaging material before applying power to the product.  Do not place this apparatus on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface.  Do not place this apparatus on an unstable surface. ...
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  • Page 11: Compliance Information

     Consult the service provider or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cisco Systems, Inc., could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and is intended to supply you with information regarding the FCC approval of this device.

  • Page 12: Dynamic Frequency Selection (Dfs) Dual Band Frequencies

    DRAFT Compliance Information Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) Dual Band Frequencies Some configurations of this product may operate in the 5150-5250 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz bands. If you select any channel in these frequency ranges, the product is restricted to indoor operation only per FCC guidance.

  • Page 13: Ce Compliance

    This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware and hardware) supported or provided by Cisco Systems for use within the EU. The use of software or firmware not supported or provided by Cisco Systems may result in the equipment no longer being compliant with the regulatory requirements.

  • Page 14: Europe

    Cisco Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. We reserve the right to change this manual at any time without notice. Note: The VEN401 and VEN402 have disabled the 5600-5650M band by S/W to avoid 5600-5650M band for IC certification. Compliance Statement Draft Note: The following paragraph is under construction until full product release.

  • Page 15: Open Source Gnu Gpl Statement

    Open Source GNU GPL Statement Open Source GNU GPL Statement Cisco VEN401 and VEN402 models contain, in part, certain free/open source software ("Free Software") under licenses which generally make the source code available for free copy, modification, and redistribution. Examples of such licenses include all the licenses sponsored by the Free Software Foundation (e.g.
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  • Page 17: About This Guide

    The small shape and unique design of the VEN401 plus VEN402 devices provide a stylish solution without pulling wires through walls or along floorboards. The VEN401 plus VEN402 devices are also ideal for sharing music, photos, movies, and other files wirelessly inside the home.
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  • Page 19: Installing The Devices

    DRAFT Chapter 1 Installing the Devices Introduction This chapter provides information to install the VEN401 Access Point and VEN402 Client devices in home network. In This Chapter  Front Panel ....................2  Back Panel ....................3  Connecting the VEN401 Access Point to a Residential Gateway or Router ..................

  • Page 20: Front Panel

    DRAFT Chapter 1 Installing the Devices Front Panel The front panel of your devices have the following indicators and functions: Note: This illustration may vary from the actual product. Wireless LED Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) LED Ethernet LED Power LED 4038769 Rev 01...

  • Page 21: Back Panel

    The back panel of your devices have the following ports and functions: Note: This illustration may vary from the actual product. Ethernet Port  Connects the VEN401 Access Point to a residential gateway or router  Connects the VEN402 Client to a set-top, DVR, or DMA Reset...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Ven401 Access Point To A Residential Gateway Or Router

    Connect the power jack to the power port on the VEN401. Connect one end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the VEN401. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet port on your residential gateway or router.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Ven402 Client To A Set-Top, Dvr, Or Dma

    DRAFT Connecting the VEN402 Client to a Set-Top, DVR, or DMA Connecting the VEN402 Client to a Set-Top, DVR, or DMA Complete the following steps to connect the VEN402 Client to a set-top, DVR, or DMA. Connect the 12 VDC Power Supply plug to the wall power outlet. Use only the power adapter provided with this product.

  • Page 24: Pair Devices

    Note: The WPS LED indicator remains off when the WPS is idle. This is a normal condition. Pairing Other Client Devices If you wish to pair the VEN401 access point with another client device, such as a Cisco wireless set-top, refer to the documentation for that device for instructions. 4038769 Rev 01...

  • Page 25: Web-Based User Interface

    Notes: The parameters discussed in this chapter can be configured for  both the VEN401 and VEN402 devices unless noted otherwise. The illustrations in this chapter may vary from your actual  product. In This Chapter ...

  • Page 26: Login

    DRAFT Chapter 2 Web-Based User Interface Login Complete the following steps to determine the IP address of your device and log in to the web-based user interface for your device. The VEN 401/402 receive their IP addresses via DHCP from the connected router or gateway.

  • Page 27: Basic Setup

    DRAFT Basic Setup Basic Setup Use the Setup screen to define the Internet Protocol (IP) configuration for your device. Choose your Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) option per the following guidelines:  Enabled: If your network includes a DHCP server for dynamic allocation of IP addresses, choose this option if you want DHCP to assign an IP address and subnet mask to the device.
  • Page 28 DRAFT Chapter 2 Web-Based User Interface – Primary DNS (Optional): Enter the IP address of the primary the Domain Name System (DNS) server that is used in your network. Use the same value that is used for the PCs on your local area network (LAN). Typically, your service provider provides this address.

  • Page 29: Wireless Setup

    DRAFT Wireless Setup Wireless Setup Basic Wireless Settings Use the Basic Settings screen to the wireless interface for your device. If you are configuring a VEN402 client device, you may enter the Network Name (SSID) for the wireless network you want to join in the field provided. Otherwise, go to step 2.
  • Page 30 DRAFT Chapter 2 Web-Based User Interface Your device selects the optimum Control Channel for Wireless-N(5GHz) networking by default. If you want to configure the Control Channel manually, select another setting form the drop-down menu. Use the following guidelines to configure the remaining fields: Note: This list below varies based on the code version on your device.

  • Page 31: Multiple Ssid Settings

    The Multiple SSID Settings screen allows you to manage your wireless network if your Access Point will be used to support multiple stations. Note: The mutiple SSID parameters are applicable only to the VEN401 Access Point device. The VEN402 client device does not support multiple SSIDs.
  • Page 32 If yes, select Enabled for the BSS-Enabled field and continue with step 3. b If no, select Disabled and skip to the last step. For added security, you should change the default SSID (Cisco) in the Network Name (SSID) field to a unique name.

  • Page 33: Mac Filter Settings

    DRAFT Wireless Setup MAC Filter Settings Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network. From the Select BSSID field, select the device you want to configure. Do you want to use the Wireless MAC Filter feature for the device selected? If yes, select Enabled and continue with step 3.

  • Page 34: Security Settings

    Complete the following steps to select a security mode for a specific BSSID. Are you configuring a VEN401 or VEN402 device?  If you are configuring a VEN401, select the wireless BSSID interface you wish to configure from the Select BSSID drop-down menu. ...
  • Page 35 If yes, enter the Passphrase in the field field and click the Generate button. Skip to the last step. Note: The WEP Passphrase is compatible with Cisco wireless products only. If you are using non-Cisco products, manually enter the appropriate WEP key on those devices.
  • Page 36 DRAFT Chapter 2 Web-Based User Interface  If no, leave the Passphrase field empty and continue with step 3. Enter the WEP key(s) manually in the fields provided (Key 1-4). To indicate which WEP key to use, select the appropriate Transmit (TX) Key number from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 37: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Wireless Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup Set Up WPS on the VEN401 Use this screen to enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature on your VEN401 Access Point device. From the Select BSSID drop-down menu select the wireless BSSID interface you want to configure.
  • Page 38 DRAFT Chapter 2 Web-Based User Interface If your client device has a WPS PIN or passcode, complete the steps below: Enter your PIN in the field provided. b Click the Register button. After the client devices has been configured, click the OK button. Click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes button to cancel.

  • Page 39: Associated Devices

    DRAFT Wireless Setup d Skip to the last step. If your client device has a WPS PIN or passcode, complete the steps below: Enter your PIN in the field provided. b Click the Register button. After the client devices has been configured, click the OK button. Click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes button to cancel.

  • Page 40: Administration Setup

    DRAFT Chapter 2 Web-Based User Interface Administration Setup Management Settings Use this screen setup or change your password, LAN Port, or IGMP setting. Password Complete the following steps to setup or change the password you are prompted to provide when you access the web-based utility. Note: The default password is admin.

  • Page 41: Log Settings

    DRAFT Administration Setup IGMP The Internet Group Membership Protocol (IGMP ) feature improves multicasting for LAN-side clients. Select Enabled if your clients support IGMP, otherwise, select Disabled. Click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes button to cancel. Log Settings Use this screen to configure the device to record system activity in a log or to view the log report.
  • Page 42 DRAFT Chapter 2 Web-Based User Interface Select one of the following options from the Mode drop-down menu:  Local—Select this option to retrieve logs from the local server. When this option is selected, the Server IP and Server UDP Port fields are not applicable.

  • Page 43: Diagnostics

    DRAFT Administration Setup Diagnostics Use this screen to execute a ping test or trace route request. The ping test allows you to check the connections of your network devices, including connection to the Internet. Ping Test Complete the following steps to execute a ping test. Enter the IP address or Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) that you want to ping in the Target IP/FQDN field.

  • Page 44: Backup Settings

    DRAFT Chapter 2 Web-Based User Interface Trace Route Parameters Complete the following steps to execute a trace route request. Enter the desired IP address or Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) in the Target IP/FQDN field. This can be either a local (LAN) or Internet (WAN) IP address.

  • Page 45: Factory Default Settings

    DRAFT Administration Setup Factory Default Settings The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the device’s configuration to its factory default settings. (An alternative method is to press and hold the Reset button on the back panel of your device for approximately ten seconds.) Path: Administration >...
  • Page 46 DRAFT Chapter 2 Web-Based User Interface Path: Administration > Upgrade Upgrade Firmware Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade the firmware manually. Software File Name—Click the Browse button and select the firmware upgrade file. Update Software—After you have selected the appropriate file, click this button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 47: Reboot

    DRAFT Administration Setup Reboot The Reboot screen allows you to gracefully stop and restart the device. Performing a reboot allows you to save any configuration changes and to reboot the device to make the changes take effect. Path: Administration > Reboot Click Save/Reboot to reboot the device.

  • Page 48: Status Information

    DRAFT Status Information Status Information General System Status Information Use this screen to view general information for your device. Device Information Hardware Version—Provides the version number of the device’s hardware. Software Version—Provides the version number of the device's software. Bootloader version—Provides the version number of the bootloader. Manufacturer—Provides the manufacturer name.

  • Page 49: Wireless Status Information

    DRAFT Status Information System Uptime—Provides the length of time the device has been active. System date and time—Provides the current date and time of the device. Ethernet Link IP Address—Provides the device's IP address, as it appears on your local network. MAC Address—Provides the device’s MAC address.
  • Page 50 DRAFT Status Information Network Name (SSID)—Provides the name of the wireless network. SSID Broadcast—Indicates if the SSID broadcast setting is enabled or disabled. Radio Status—Indicates if the radio is enable or disabled. Security—Provides the wireless security method. Radio Band—Provides the radio band setting. Current Channel-Provides the channel associated with the frequency that the radio band uses.
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  • Page 52 This document includes various trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Please see the Notices section of this document for a list of the Cisco Systems, Inc. trademarks used in this document. Product and service availability are subject to change without notice.

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