User manual for APE-5005n series
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1. User defined NTP Server 1 0 LO L0 o Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset 28 Log This page displays a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface This log can be referred when an unknown error occurs on the system or when a report needs to be sent to the technical support department for debugging purposes Syslog Choose to enable or disable the system log Log Server IP Address Specify the IP address of the server that will receive the system log Local Log Choose to enable or disable the local log Click Apply to save the changes 802 11na Wireless System Log Syslog E pe a System Summary Wireless Station List Event Log System Settings IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset Local log rs gt 0 29 Diagnostics The Diagnostics is to provide tools to understand the network connecting status The Ping utility is used for the preliminary link quality and packet latency estimation between two network devices using the ICMP packets The Traceroute utility is used for trac2. IP address of the trap manager that will receive these messages Enter the community name of the trap manager that will receive these messages Default is public 802 11na Wireless System SNMP Settings a Backup Restore and Reset to factory default Settings In Management section you can Backup Restore Setting and Revert to Factory Default Settings in following pages 26 Backup the current settings to a file Click Backup and the system will prompt you where to save the backup file You can choose the directory to save your configuration file Restore settings from a backup file Here you can restore the configuration file from where you previous saved Revert to factory default settings Be very carefully before restore system back to default since you will lose all current settings immediately The IP address will restore to default values as 192 168 1 1 in the IP Address field and 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask field 802 1 ina Wireless System Backup Restore Settings Soma tcarn seme Em E Sas e System Summary e Wireless Station List e Event Log e System Settings e IP Settings e Spanning Tree Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless MAC Filter e Wireless Advanced Settings e Administration e SNMP Settings e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Time Settings e Log e Diagnostics e System Reset Firmware Upgrade Enter the location of the fir
3. System Reset 802 11na Wireless System Reset Schedule to Reboot Reboot Now SS EE Ai d Restore to Factory Defeats a Click Apply to save the changes 802 11na Wireless System Reset Schedule to Reboot E oo Reboot Now E Retootthe Device E E Restore Factory Defaults tory Defaults e j 31 Wireless Configuration Pt M P Bridge Mode Pt M P Bridge means Point to Point or Point to Multi Point Distribution System which defined by the IEEE802 11 standard In IEEE 802 11 terminology a Distribution System is a system that Interconnects so called Basic Service Sets BSS A BSS is best compared to a Cell driven by a single Access Point one of those circles in the diagram below So a Distribution System connects cells in order to build a premise wide network which allows users of mobile equipment to roam and stay connected to the available network resources 802 11na Wireless System System Settings e System Summary e WDS Link Status e Event Log owes vee 11022 chores comes E e System Settings e IP Settings e Spanning Tree Settings e Wireless Network e WDS Security e Wireless Advanced Settings e Administration e SNMP Settings e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Time Settings e Log e Diagnostics e System Reset Pt M P is used for wirelessly connect Access Points and in doing so to extend a wired
4. System Summary ma Address RSSKdBM Wireless Station List 1 00 23 28 50 c9 07 33 Event Log System Settings IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset System Log Click on System Log under the Status drop down menu The device automatically records all events of possible interest in its internal memory If there is not enough internal memory for all events logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained 802 11na Wireless System System Log System Summary Wireless Station List Event Log System Settings IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset Refresh 13 System Configuration Now you can start to configure the system In System Properties page you can configure Device Name You may assign any name to the unit Memorable Unique names are helpful especially if you are deploying multiple access points on the same network The device name needs to be less than 32 characters After verify the name you input and click Apply to save the settings Country Region Here you can set th
5. and 802 11a n HT20 and HT20 HT40 auto modes If you choose HT20 HT40 auto mode the channel bandwidth is using 20 MHz or 40 MHz depended on associated Access Point SSID You can connect to a specific Access Point by entering its SSID directly or use site survey feature to select the specified Access Point Prefer BSSID This setting is to let the wireless client always connect to the Access Point with specific MAC address and will not roam to other Access Point with the same SSID Click Apply to save the changes 36 802 11na Wireless System Wireless Network System Summary Wireless Setting Connection Status Event Log System Settings IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network Wireless Security serio e Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset 802 11na Wireless System Site Survey System Summary 5GHz Site Survey Infrastructure Ad_hoc Connection Status BSSID SSD Channel Signal Security Network Mode Event Log 00 23 28 50 c9 07 Generic 40 57 dBm NONE a i System Settings IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset After clicking Site Survey you can choose the Access Point you ne
6. before leaving this page 802 11na Wireless System Wireless Advanced Settings e System Summary e Wireless Station List e Event Log e System Settings mes 1 32 50 bytes 204 65595 e IP Settings e Spanning Tree Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless MAC Filter Apply e Wireless Advanced Settings e Administration e SNMP Settings e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Time Settings e Log e Diagnostics e System Reset 24 Management Administration In the administration page you can modify Name and Password Changing the user name and password are as easy as just entering the string you wish in the column Then enter the password again into the second column to confirm This option allows you to create a user name and password for the unit By default this unit is configured with a user name Admin and password leave blank For security reasons it is highly recommended that you create a new user name and password Click Apply to finish the procedure Be sure you noted the modification before apply all changes 802 11na Wireless System Administration e System Summary Administrator e Wireless Station List e Event Log e System Settings e IP Settings e Spanning Tree Settings Ea e Wireless Network e Wireless MAC Filter e Wireless Advanced Settings e Administration e SNMP Settings e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade
7. infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or inefficient to implement Be sure you understand the purpose of Pt M P before proceed configuration 32 System Summary WDS Link Status Event Log System Settings IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network WDS Security Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset 802 11na Wireless System System Summary System Information DeviceName Wireless Ethernet MAC Address 00 23 28 50 07 20 Wireless MAC Address _ 00 23 28 50 07 22 Country NA Currenttime Sat Jan 1 00 13 50 UTC 2000 Firmware Version 122 Spanning Tree Protocol Disabled IP Settings iP Address 192 168 1 1 Stinet mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 DHCP Client Disabled Current Wireless Settings Operation Mode WDS Bridge Wireless Mode IEEE 802 11a n HT20 FrequencyiChannel 5 2 GHz Channel 40 distance MI 1 km The WDS Link Settings coexist with Wireless WDS Link in this unit Therefore you can support regular wireless stations or WDS link In the WDS Link Settings check box and switch the mode to Enable Then you are able to fill in MAC Address of each WDS link Settings System Summary WDS Link Status Event Log System Settings IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network WDS Security Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Set
8. 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The manufacture is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The Wireless Technology Standard The Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802 11a n standards It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 5GHz band utilizing OFDM technology This means that in most environments within the specified range of this device you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format in your networ
9. 802 11a n Wireless High Power Outdoor Access Point Client Pt M P User Manual Revision 1 0 Revision History version oae nes Introduction The 802 11a n wireless outdoor unit referred as the unit afterward is a long range outdoor wireless Access Point Client Pt M P that operates in 5GHz frequency The unit extends radio coverage avoids unnecessary roaming between Access Points and ensures a stable wireless connection while reduces the number of required equipments The unit provides user friendly interface including user friendly distance control ranges from 1KM up to 30KM It comes with PoE adapter for convenient outdoor installation The unit enforces transmission security with full support of latest encryption mechanism including 64 128 152 bit WEP WPA and WPA2 With 5GHz external antenna connector or integrated 23dBi flat panel antenna and superior performance the unit makes an optimal wireless solution for both small and large scale projects Features amp Benefits High Speed Data Rate Up to 54Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as HT20 HT40 HT40 MPEG video streaming High Output Power up to 26 dBm and ACK Extended excellent Range and Coverage fewer APs timeout for Distance Control IEEE 802 11a Compliant Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802 11a compliant devices Multifunction application Access Point Wireless Client Pt M P mode Support Multi SSID function 4 SSIDs in
10. AP Allow clients to access different networks through a mode single access point and assign different policies and functions for each SSID by manager WPAZ WPA IEEE 802 1x support Powerful data security 50 User isolation support AP mode Protect the private network between client users Keep personal setting Keep the latest setting when firmware upgrade SNMP Remote Configuration Management Help administrators to remotely configure or manage the Access Point easily QoS WMM support Enhance user performance and density System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order to configure the unit gt PC AT compatible computer with an Ethernet interface gt Operating system that supports HTTP web browser Applications The wireless LAN system is easy to install and highly efficient The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs a b c d e f g h Difficult to wire environments There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily Historic buildings older buildings open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive Temporary workgroups Consider situations in parks athletic arenas exhibition centers disaster recovery temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLAN established and removed The ability to acce
11. Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network ISM band Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users Node A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Roaming The ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together RTS Request To Send A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protoco
12. This defines the data rate in Mbps which the unit should transmit wireless packets Higher data rates will get higher throughput but with a shorter distances You can fix a specific data rate MCSO to MCS6 5 or select Auto to get the best data rate dynamically according to link quality condition It is recommended to use Auto especially if you are having trouble getting connected or losing data at higher data rate Transmit Power You can reduce the RF output power by selecting adjustable transmit power by 1dBm step from 26 to 10dBm To change transmit power may decrease your wireless signal coverage This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage area of the wireless network 23 Aggregation A part of 802 11n standard It creates the larger frame by combing smaller frames with same physical source and destination and QoS into one large frame with a common MAC header frames the number of frames combined on the new large frame bytes the size of the large frame WMM Part of the 802 11e QoS enhancement to the Wi Fi standard It is recommended to enable this setting for 802 11n wireless mode to enhance traffic throughput Distance 1 30km Enter a number which is according to the longest link distance between the point to point or point to multi point in the network The number needs to be greater than or equal to the real distance The range can be from 1km to 30km Click Apply to make sure all changes are made
13. annels available are based on the country s regulation and select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings Al Note There s another firmware which supports all channels between 5 0GHz to 6 0GHz However it does NOT have country Region selections 16 e Current Profiles You may configure up to four different wireless profiles Click Edit to modify the profile and place a check in the Enable box to activate the profile e Profile SSID Isolation Stations connected to different profiles cannot access each other Choose No Isolation Full access or Isolate all profiles SSIDs from each other using VLAN 802 1Q standard SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters which may be any keyboard character Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network For added security you should change the SSID from the default name Generic1 to a unique name VLAN ID If you have enabled VLAN tagging on your network specify the VLAN tag ID 1 to 4095 You can assign an SSID to a VLAN Client devices using the SSID are grouped in that VLAN Suppressed SSID This option can hide the SSID not available from site survey tool Enable this function only if you do not want the unit to be found by othe
14. ck Spanning Tree under the System Configuration drop down menu Spanning Tree Protocol is a link management protocol that provides path redundancy while preventing undesirable loops in the network Spanning Tree Status Choose to enable On or disable Off the spanning tree function Bridge Hello Time Specify the number of seconds for the hello time Bridge Max Age Specify the number of seconds for the max age Bridge Forward Delay Specify the number of seconds for the bridge forward delay Priority Specify the number of seconds for the priority Click Apply to save the changes 802 11na Wireless System Spanning Tree Settings ee e System Summary On O of e Wireless Station List 1 ae os seconds 1 10 e Event Log seconds 540 seconds 4 30 e System Settings e IP Settings 065535 e Spanning Tree Settings a e Wireless Network e Wireless MAC Filter e Wireless Advanced Settings e Administration e SNMP Settings e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Time Settings e Log e Diagnostics e System Reset Wireless Network At Wireless Network page it allows you to configure the Wireless Mode Channel Frequency SSID and Security 6 Wireless Mode Default setting is 802 11a n HT20 HT40 is using upper extension channel as its secondary channel HT40 is using lower extension channel as its secondary channel Channel Frequency The ch
15. e Network connections icon 2 Right click on the Local Area Connection icon Properties and select TCP IP for the applicable Ethernet adapter Then click Properties 3 Click the IP Address tab page select USE the following IP address enter 192 168 1 254 but 192 168 1 1 for the device use in the IP Address field and 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask field then click OK Start Setup by Browser 1 After getting the correct connection start the web browser make sure you disable the proxy and type 192 168 1 1 is outdoor unit IP Address in the http 192 168 1 1 Address field Press Enter E http 2 Enter the factory default User name and Password fields User Name Admin 10 Password leave blank then click OK 3 You will enter the Utility homepage Start Setup by Locator 1 You just need to click on the Web icon in the Locator main page The Locator will launch a default browser for you and lead you into web UI directly Locator File Tool View Help amp ES Search IP Address Factory default Web Management Device Name Operation Mode IP Address MAC Address F W version 5301 PCB CLIENT mode 802 11g Wireless Client 192 168 1 20 00 23 28 00 00 01 1 5 6 Outdoor ANS AP mode Access Point 192 168 1 59 00 23 28 50 07 24 1 2 2 ANS CLIENT mode Wireless Client 192 168 1 1 00 23 28 50 07 08 1 2 2 AP48 PCB CLIENT mode 802 11g Wireless Client 192 168 1 22 00 23 28 50 C9 08 1 2 4 11 Wireless Configurat
16. e Time Settings e Log e Diagnostics e System Reset SNMP Settings Under System Configuration click SNMP to display and change settings for the Simple Network Management Protocol To communicate with the unit the SNMP agent must first be enabled and the Network Management Station must submit a valid community string for authentication Select SNMP Enable and enter data into the fields as described below Click Apply when finished 25 Setting SNMP Contact Location Community Name Read Only Community Name Read Write Trap Destination IP Address Trap Destination Community Name e System Summary e Wireless Station List e Event Log e System Settings e IP Settings e Spanning Tree Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless MAC Filter e Wireless Advanced Settings e Administration e SNMP Settings e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Time Settings e Log e Diagnostics e System Reset Description Enables or disables SNMP Sets the location string that describes the system location Maximum length is 255 characters Specifies a community string with read only access Authorized management stations are able to retrieve MIB objects Maximum length is 32 characters Default is public Specifies a community string with read write access Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects Maximum length is 32 characters Default is private Enter the
17. e unit to follow different country and region regulation Operation Mode The default operation mode is Wireless Client In most cases no change is necessary Pt M P Bridge WDS allows Bridge point to point or point to multi point network architecture In order to establish the wireless link between bridge radios the MAC address of remotes bridge s need to be registered in the address table Enter the MAC address with format xx xx xx xx xx xx x is the hexadecimal digit and use Add and Delete button to edit the address table A Master Bridge Radio may accommodate up to 8 remote MAC addresses Make sure you click Apply to save the changes before move to next page Al Note There s another firmware which supports all channels between 5 0GHz to 6 0GHz However it does NOT have country Region selections 802 11na Wireless System System Settings e System Summary pa gt restando SE cms I Access Point O Wireless Client O Pt M P Bridge e Wireless Station List Event Log System Settings IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset 14 IP Settings IP Setting page can configure system IP address Default IP address is 192 168 1 1 and Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 You can manually enter the IP address or
18. e you can filter the MAC address by allowing or blocking access the network ACL Access Control Mode You may choose to Disabled Deny MAC in the List or Allow MAC in the List By selecting Allow MAC in the List only the address listed in the table will have access to the network all other clients will be blocked On the other hand selected Deny MAC in the List only the listed MAC addresses will be blocked from accessing the network all other clients will have access to the network MAC Address Enter the MAC address This table lists the blocked or allowed MAC addresses you may delete selected MAC address or delete all the addresses from the table by clicking Delete Click Apply to save the changes 22 802 11na Wireless System Wireless MAC Filter e System Summary e Wireless Station List e Event Log e System Settings e IP Settings Apply e Spanning Tree Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless MAC Filter e Wireless Advanced Settings e Administration e SNMP Settings e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Time Settings e Log e Diagnostics e System Reset Wireless Advance Settings The page below can help users to configure advanced wireless setting Before making any changes at this page please check your wireless settings on other system as well as these changes will alter the effectiveness of the unit In most cases these settings do not need to be changed Data Rate
19. ed to extend its range by clicking the BSSID Then click Apply to make sure system working properly with new setting After all the changes are made you can check Connect Status to check current SSID and link quality signal strength Some more information are all available at this page 37 Appendix A Glossary 802 11a An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 5GHz Adapter This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most data Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized Bit A binary digit Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a wireless device signifying that it is ready to receive data Database A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed managed and updated DHCP Dynamic Host Configuratio
20. ge the positions of each parts as they are for angle adjustment purpose 2 Screw Ad 3 T Flange Nut 20T DN tim Metal Ring oh o do COTTI eo Flange Nut a Screw PT 2 Adjust downward 50 degree max 3 Adjust upward 50 degree max no oy do JIA Li 0 A os e LOTT A AP Configuration Using Locator While entering the Locator utility the Locator will automatically search the available unit in the same network Locator will show the Device Name Device Type IP Address Ethernet MAC Address and Firmware Version in first page Before start using Locator make sure you disable personal firewall installed in your PC Ex Windows XP personal firewall Select Interface MEET O DRE eel mim gt e ET Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Packet SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Packet Scheduler Miniport If you have 2 Fast Ethernet Adapters or more you can choose enable one Fast Ethernet Adapter for enter with Locator utility AP Configuration Using Web User Interface Before Setup Verify the IP address setting You need to configure your PC s network settings to obtain an IP address Computer use IP addresses to communicate with each other across a network such as the Internet 1 From the taskbar click Start select Settings gt Control Panel From there double click th
21. get an IP from a DHCP server e System Summary e Wireless Station List e Event Log e System Settings e IP Settings e Spanning Tree Settings IP Network Setting Here you can choose to get IP from a DHCP server or specify IP address manually Choose to obtain an IP address from DHCP server if your environment or ISP provides DHCP server Otherwise you can manually setup IP address IP Address The IP address needs to be unique to your network We would like to recommend you stay with default IP address 192 168 x x This is private address and should work well with your original environment IP Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your Ethernet network Default Gateway If you have assigned a static IP address to the unit then enter the IP address of your network s Gateway such as a router in the Gateway field If your network does not have a Gateway then leave this field blank Primary DNS Secondary DNS 802 11na Wireless System Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Specify an IP address hofie M 255 25 255 0 o Ho Ho Do o fo fo Po v vw MD s a o Ho No o e Wireless Network e Wireless MAC Filter e Wireless Advanced Settings 3 e Administration e SNMP Settings e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Time Settings e Log e Diagnostics e System Reset 15 Spanning Tree Settings Cli
22. ing the hops route from the device across the network to a selected outgoing IP address 802 11na Wireless System Diagnostics Ping Test Parameters System Summary Wireless Station List Event Log System Settings IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Traceroute Test Parameters Wireless Network Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Advanced Settings Start Traceroute Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset System Reset Periodic Reboot This function allows user to set up a time to reboot the unit without changing any current settings This function is designed for solving the problem of flash memory running out by large or long period data transmitting By doing this the unit will automatically reboot as scheduled and release the flash memory System Summary Wireless Station List Event Log System Settings IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset System Summary Wireless Station List Event Log System Settings IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics
23. ion AP Mode System Status The first page appears in main page will show System Status gt System Summary automatically you can find detail system configuration in this page including System Information This will display system name and both Ethernet MAC address and Wireless MAC address Current country setting and Current time Firmware version and Management VLAN ID Current IP Settings This section show current IP address setting including IP address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DHCP status Current Wireless Settings This area shows current wireless setting including operation mode wireless mode Channel Frequency profile isolation profile settings SSID Security VID Spanning Tree Protocol etc e System Summary s Station List Event Log e System Settings e IP Settings e Spanning Tree Settings e Wireless Network s Advanced Settings e Administration e SNMP S S e Backup e Firmware g e Time Settings e Log e Diagnostics e System Reset 802 11na Wireless System System Summary System Information z a 3 g Q w o 2 vanzses i 8 gt Current Wireless Settings pi 12 The first page appears can help user to identify current devices that already associated to the AP The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client are displayed Click on Refresh to refresh the client list 802 1 ina Wireless System Client List
24. ion of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noise in your home or business The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the unit and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce the unit s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position the unit so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 0 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position the unit so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception Building materials can impede the wireless signal a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position the unit and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials Installation Diagram Flange A Flange Nut Installation Guide 5G Wireless Solution with 23dBi Flat Panel Antenna It is not recommended to chan
25. is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy WPA PSK WPA2 PSK stands for Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK WPA2 PSK is design for home users who do not have RADIUS server in their network environment WPA WPA2 can provide better security level than WEP without difficult setting procedure In Wireless Security page you can configure the unit to work with Disabled no Security WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK Mixed WPA WPA2 and WPA Mixed security mode Once you setup the unit to work in security mode all wireless stations will also need to have corresponding settings System default setting is Disabled SSID Profile Wireless Setting L O 34 CH acter Do as Wireless Security WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK Mixed WPA WPA2 WPA Mixed 18 WEP is a basic encryption method which is not as secure as WPA To use WEP you will need to select a default transmit key and a level of WEP encryption Authentication Type Select an authentication method Available options are Open System Shared Key or Auto An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the unit The device requesting authentication enc
26. k without noticeable delays This technology works by transmitting high speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technology OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver OFDM reduces the amount of cross talk interference in signal transmissions The unit will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible 802 11a n offers the most advanced network security features available today including WPA WPA2 TKIP AES and Pre Shared Key mode Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers each equipped with one wireless adapter Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad hoc network The wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network and may double the effective wireless tra
27. l Software Instructions for the computer A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a program SOHO Small Office Home Office Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission SSID Service Set IDentifier Your wireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit TCP Transmission Control Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that requires 39 acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted Topology The physical layout of a network Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy An optional cryptographic confidentiality algorithm specified by IEEE 802 11 that may be used to pro
28. mware upgrade file in the file path field or click Browse to find the firmware upgrade file Then click Upgrade and follow the instructions The whole firmware upgrade process will take around 90 seconds Before upgrade make sure you are using correct version Please check with your technical support service if new firmware available 27 802 11na Wireless System Firmware Upgrade system Summary Current firmware version 1 2 2 Wireless Station List Event Log E Browse System Settings Upgrade IP Settings Erza Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset Time Settings This page allows you to configure the time on the device You may do this manually or by connecting to a NTP server Manually Set Date and Time Specify the date and time Automatically Get Date and Time Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server Click Apply to save the changes 802 11na Wireless System Time Settings System Summary lrrer _r_oe ee i Wireless Station List Manually Set Date and Time je ba fia ES Event Log 3000 Ro Mo foo is Automatically Get Date and Time z T 7 E UTC 00 00 England System Settings Time Zone r ie ua i E GEE GE IP Settings
29. n Protocol A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by leasing an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time instead of assigning permanent IP addresses Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency Encryption Encoding data transmitted in a network Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers An independent institute that develops 38 networking standards Infrastructure A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP
30. nsmission range for two wireless adapter PCs Since an access point is able to forward data within a network the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network may be doubled Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the unit will pick up the wireless PC s signal providing that they both share the same channel and 6 SSID Before enabling you consider roaming choose a feasible radio channel and optimum position Proper positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance Network Layout The unit has been designed for use with 802 11a products With 802 11n products communicating with the 802 11a standard products using these standards can communicate with each other The unit is compatible with 802 11a adapters such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers PCI Card for your desktop PC and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity These wireless products can also communicate with an 802 11a wireless Print Server When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network the unit s network port can be used to connect to any of switches or routers Installation Considerations The unit lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range Keep in mind however that the number thickness and locat
31. rs Stations Separation Default setting is Disable This option disallows the client devices connected to this unit could not access each other Security Mode By default the security is disabled Refer to the next section to configure the security features such as WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK Mixed WPA WPA2 and WPA Mixed Click Apply to save the changes 802 11na Wireless System Wireless Network e System Summary Wireless Mode 802 11a n HT20 x e Wireless Station List Channel Frequency Chios GH E e Event Log Auto ra SSD See VID Enable EAE e IP Settings Generic Open System No Encryption la E e Spanning Tree Settings Reena A 2 PI j E Open Tuslemilio Ener ion E 2 i O Ei Generic3 ah Open System No Encryption ss BE E e Wireless Network Generic4 Open System No Encryption a im Em e Wireless MAC Filter e Wireless Advanced Settings No Isolation O Isolate all Profiles SSIDs from each other using VLAN 802 10 e Administration standard e SNMP Settings e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade Apply e Time Settings e Log e Diagnostics e System Reset 17 Wireless Security The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network There are three major wireless security mode options WEP WPA amp WPA2 which supported by the unit WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK Mixed WPA WPA2 and WPA Mixed WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which
32. ryption WPA gives you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES Group Key Update Interval Enter a number of seconds which instructs the unit how often it should change the encryption keys Usually the security level will be higher if you set the period shorter to change encryption keys more often Default value is 3600 seconds set 0 in Group Key Update Interval to disable key renewal Click Save to make sure all changes are made before leaving this page 20 SSID Profile Wireless Setting WPA WPA2 option features WPA WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the unit RADIUS Server Here enter the IP address of your RADIUS server RADIUS Port Port number for RADIUS service default value is 1812 RADIUS Secret RADIUS secret is the key shared between the unit and RADIUS server Encryption WPA WPA2 gives you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select Auto if you are not sure which encryption is used Group Key Update Interval This column indicate how often should the Access Point change the encryption key Default value is 3600 seconds set 0 in Group Key Update Interval to disable key renewal 21 SSID Profile Wireless Setting Wireless Security URNE SE k Pi a Wireless MAC Filter On this pag
33. rypts the challenge text and sends it back to the unit If the challenge text is encrypted correctly the unit allows the requesting device to authenticate It is recommended to select Auto if you are not sure which authentication type is used Input Type Select Hex or ASCII from the drop down list Key Length Select a key format from the drop down list 40 64bit hex keys require 10 characters or ASCII keys require 5 characters where as 104 128 bit hex keys require 26 characters or ASCII keys require 13 characters as 128 152 bit hex keys require 32 characters or ASCII keys require 16 characters A hex key is defined as a number between 0 through 9 and letter between A through F Default Key You may use up to four different keys for four different networks Select the current key that will be used Key table You can input 4 different WEP encryption keys into the table and by choosing the radio button to decide which one is valid now The unit supports 64 128 and 152bit key length The longer key we choose usually means the encryption is stronger 19 SSID Profile Wireless Setting Wireless Security hit 26 hex digits or 13 AS 128 1 52 bit 32 hex digits or 16 ASCII char After all changes are made click Save to make sure all changes are saved into system PassPhrase Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8 63 characters The Shared Key should be also applying the clients work in the same wireless network Enc
34. s IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network WDS Security Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset 802 11na Wireless System WDS Security E ais aro hex digits 35 Wireless Configuration Wireless Client Mode When set the unit as Wireless Client the unit is able to talk with one remote access point within its range and retransmit its signal e System Summary e Connection Status e Event Log e System Settings 802 11na Wireless System System Settings Es 1032 cha DO ESSE e IP Settings e Spanning Tree Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Advanced Settings e Administration e SNMP Settings e BackupiRestore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Time Settings e Log e Diagnostics e System Reset You can click Wireless Network gt Site Survey to pick one of the SSIDs you would like to retransmit its signal Wireless Client Type Universal Client is to configure the unit to act as general wireless station while connecting to Access Point with specified SSID and forward the packets between Ethernet interface and wireless interface WDS Client is to configure the unit to act as the transparent bridge between Ethernet interface and wireless interface while connecting Access Point with WDS protocol support Wireless Mode Support 802 11a
35. ss real time information Doctors nurses point of sale employees and warehouse workers can access real time information while dealing with patients serving customers and processing information Frequently changed environments Show rooms meeting rooms retail stores and manufacturing sites where frequently rearrange the workplace Small Office and Home Office SOHO networks SOHO users need a cost effective easy and quick installation of a small network Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves extensions to networks and other changes with wireless LANs Wired LAN backup Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission critical applications running on wired networks Training Educational facilities Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless connectivity to ease access to information information exchanges and learning FCC Notice NOTE 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
36. tings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset 802 11na Wireless System Wireless Network Wireless Setting E EEE Ch40 5 2GH2 x WDS Link Setting 33 Considerations before installation Loop Prevention Be careful to plan you WDS Link connections prevent your wireless network topology to have loop Once loop shows up you network traffic will become unstable Performance The system can support up to 8 WDS links But all links and wireless stations that operate at the same time will all share single radio bandwidth Ex 11a have 54Mbps bandwidth Latency In the chain topology configuration if the chain becomes very long end to end latency issue may come in play We suggest the WDS link topology planning should not exceed 2 hops in chain configuration Wireless A POE Outdoor Access Point Wireless Network sS 202 112 soma sambps Eiane reen cuis7 s 7e5cHe v System Summary WDS Link Status System Log System Properties IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Wireless Network WDS Link Settings WDS Security Wireless Advanced Settings Administration SNMP Settings Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Log Diagnostics System Reset 34 System Summary WDS Link Status Event Log System Setting
37. vide data confidentiality that is subjectively equivalent to the confidentiality of a wired local area network LAN medium that does not employ cryptographic techniques to enhance privacy confidentiality WPA Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 40 Appendix B Notice Please refer to the following system grounding diagram for your installation reference When in doubt refer to the NEC code to determine proper grounding techniques For detailed information regarding grounding the outdoor wireless system Outdoor Wireless System Antenna Mast CAT 5 Outdoor 16 AWG Copper Wire E Computer C__ Power PoE Injector amp AD DC Service Power Adapter Panel Power Service Ground Electrode or 8 foot ground rod 41
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