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  • Page 1 CAP1750 User Manual 12-2015 / v1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS I. Product Information ................2 I-1. Package Contents ......................2 I-2. System Requirements ......................3 I-3. Hardware Overview ......................3 I-4. LED Status ......................... 4 I-5. Reset ..........................4 I-6. Safety Information ......................5 II. Quick Setup ....................6 II-1. Initial Setup ........................6 II-2.
  • Page 3 IV-3-3-3-4. WPA-PSK ........................ 49 IV-3-3-3-5. WPA-EAP ....................... 50 IV-3-3-3-6. Additional Authentication ..................50 IV-3-3-4. WDS ......................... 52 IV-3-4. 5GHz 11ac 11an ......................54 IV-3-4-1. Basic ........................54 IV-3-4-2. Advanced ......................... 56 IV-3-4-3. Security........................58 IV-3-4-4. WDS ......................... 60 IV-3-5. WPS ..........................62 IV-3-6.
  • Page 4 Edimax Pro NMS I. Product Information ................96 II. Quick Setup ..................97 III. Software Layout ................. 104 IV. Features ..................... 111 IV-1. LOGIN, LOGOUT & RESTART ..................111 IV-2. DASHBOARD ........................113 IV-2-1. System Information ....................... 114 IV-2-2. Devices Information ...................... 114 IV-2-3.
  • Page 5 IV-5-3. RADIUS .......................... 149 IV-5-4. Access Control ....................... 155 IV-5-5. Guest Network ......................158 IV-5-6. Zone Edit ........................162 IV-5-7. Schedule ........................164 IV-5-8. Device Monitoring ....................... 166 IV-5-9. Firmware Upgrade ......................167 IV-5-10. Advanced........................168 IV-5-10-1. System Security ..................... 168 IV-5-10-2.
  • Page 6 IV-7-2-1. System Information ..................... 204 IV-7-2-2. Wireless Clients ..................... 206 IV-7-2-3. Wireless Monitor ....................207 IV-7-2-4. Log ........................208 IV-7-3. Management ......................... 209 IV-7-3-1. Admin ........................209 IV-7-3-2. Date and Time ..................... 211 IV-7-3-3. Syslog Server ......................213 IV-7-3-4. I’m Here ....................... 214 IV-7-4.
  • Page 7 AP Controller mode acts as the designated master of an AP array (group of linked access points). In AP Controller mode the user interface will switch to Edimax Pro NMS. Managed AP mode acts as a “slave” AP within the AP array (controlled by the AP Controller “master”).

  • Page 8: Product Information

    I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents 1. CAP1750 Access Point 6. Quick Installation Guide 2. Ceiling Mount Bracket 7. Ethernet Cable 3. T-Rail Mounting Kit & Screws 8. Power Adapter 4. Ceiling Mounting Kit & Screws 9. Ceiling Mount Screw Template...

  • Page 9: I-2. System Requirements

    I-2. System Requirements - Existing cable/DSL modem & router - Computer with web browser for access point configuration I-3. Hardware Overview Micro USB Port Ethernet Port Power Port...

  • Page 10: I-4. Led Status

    I-4. LED Status LED Color LED Status Description Blue The access point is on. Long Flashing Upgrading firmware. Short Flashing Resetting to factory defaults. Amber Starting up. Flashing Error. The access point is off. I-5. Reset If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device back to its factory settings.

  • Page 11: I-6. Safety Information

    I-6. Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions. 1. The access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access point outdoors.

  • Page 12: Ii. Quick Setup

    (AP mode), as part of an AP array (Managed AP mode) or as a wireless repeater (repeater mode). For use a Managed AP in an AP array, the access point will automatically switch mode when an AP Controller is configured as described in Edimax Pro NMS. II-1.
  • Page 13 Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.2 into the URL bar of a web browser. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “1234”. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below.

  • Page 14: Ii-2. Ap Mode: Basic Settings

    For use a Managed AP in an AP array, the access point will automatically switch mode when an AP Controller is configured as described in Edimax Pro NMS. To use the AP as an AP Controller (master) in an AP array, refer to Edimax Pro NMS. II-2.
  • Page 15 environment. Click “Apply” to save the changes and wait a few moments for the access point to reload. When you change your access point’s IP address, you need to use the new IP address to access the browser based configuration 192.168.2.2.
  • Page 16 Go to “Wireless Settings” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 3 & 4 for the access point’s 5GHz wireless network. To change the administrator name and password for the browser based configuration interface, go to “Management” > “Admin”. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields and click “Apply”.
  • Page 17 Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop down menus. The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server. Click “Apply”...

  • Page 18: Ii-3. Repeater Mode

    II-3. Repeater Mode When you set the operation mode to repeater mode, the AP will not get an IP address from the router/root AP. You will need to set your computer’s IP address and use the APs default IP address to access the UI for the first time, refer to Appendix for more help.
  • Page 19 Go to Wireless Settings  Wireless Extender. Click Scan to search for and display available SSIDs and click Select to connect to an available source SSID. SSIDs can be configured independently for each frequency 2.4GHz & 5GHz.
  • Page 20 Edit the new extended SSID according to your preference and enter the security details for the source SSID, and then click Connect. The AP in repeater mode will establish a connection to the source SSID and repeat the extended SSID. The repeater AP will become a DHCP client of the router/root AP.
  • Page 21 To access the web U.I. use the URL http://edimax.setup.com when connected to the same network as the repeater, or check your router/root AP’s settings to determine the repeater’s new IP address.

  • Page 22: Iii. Hardware Installation

    III. Hardware Installation III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch Connect a router or PoE switch to the access point’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable. If you are using a router, then connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power supply.

  • Page 23: Iii-2. Mounting The Access Point To A Ceiling

    III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling To mount the access point to a ceiling, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram A & B. For Wooden Ceilings (refer to diagram A): Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and use the included screws x 4 to fix it into place (i).

  • Page 26: Iii-3. T-Rail Mount

    III-3. T-Rail Mount To mount the access point to a T-Rail, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram C, D & E. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket from the two sizes which are included in the package contents. Attach the T-Rail bracket to the ceiling mount using the included screws x 2 as shown in i.

  • Page 28: Iv. Browser Based Configuration Interface

    Controller AP to configure your Managed AP(s). The browser-based configuration interface enables you to configure the access point’s advanced features. The CAP1750 features a range of advanced functions such as MAC filtering, MAC RADIUS authentication, VLAN configurations, up to 32 SSIDs and many more. To access the browser based configuration interface: Connect a computer to your access point using an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 29 Use the menu across the top and down the left side to navigate. Click “Apply” to save changes and reload the access point, or “Cancel” to cancel changes. Please wait a few seconds for the access point to reload after you “Apply”...

  • Page 30: Iv-1. Information

    IV-1. Information Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-1-1. System Information The “System Information” page displays basic system information about the access point.
  • Page 32 System Model Displays the model number of the access point. Product Name Displays the product name for reference, which consists of “AP” plus the MAC address. Uptime Displays the total time since the device was turned on. Boot From Displays information for the booted hardware, booted from either USB or internal memory.
  • Page 33 Wireless 2.4GHZ (5GHz) / SSID SSID Displays the SSID name(s) for the specified frequency. Authentication Displays the authentication method for the Method specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Encryption Type Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID for the specified SSID.
  • Page 34 source. Extended SSID Displays the SSID name(s) of the repeater. Authentication Displays the authentication method for the Method specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Encryption Type Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings MAC Address Displays the access point’s MAC address.

  • Page 35: Iv-1-2. Wireless Clients

    IV-1-2. Wireless Clients The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Refresh time Auto Refresh Time Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically refresh. Manual Refresh Click refresh to manually refresh the client table.
  • Page 36 Signal (%) Displays the wireless signal strength for the specified client. Connected Time Displays the total time the wireless client has been connected to the access point. Idle Time Client idle time is the time for which the client has not transmitted any data packets i.e. is idle.

  • Page 37: Iv-1-3. Wireless Monitor

    IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID. Wireless Monitor Site Survey Select which frequency (or both) to scan, and...
  • Page 38 Signal (%) Displays the current signal strength of the SSID. Type Displays the 802.11 wireless networking standard(s) of the specified SSID. Vendor Displays the vendor of the wireless router/access point for the specified SSID.

  • Page 39: Iv-1-4. Log

    IV-1-4. The system log displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This information is useful for network administrators. When the log is full, old entries are overwritten. Use the Search function to quickly locate log entries. Save Click to save the log as a file on your local computer.
  • Page 40 The following information/events are recorded by the log:  USB Mount & unmount  Wireless Client Connected & disconnected Key exchange success & fail  Authentication Authentication fail or successful.  Association Success or fail  WPS M1 - M8 messages WPS success ...

  • Page 41: Iv-2. Network Settings

    IV-2. Network Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address The “LAN-side IP address” page allows you to configure your access point on your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers.
  • Page 42 Default Gateway For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank. DHCP users can select to get DNS servers’ IP address from DHCP or manually enter a value.

  • Page 43: Iv-2-2. Lan Port

    IV-2-2. LAN Port The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your access point’s two wired LAN (Ethernet) ports. Wired LAN Port Identifies LAN port. USB is the LAN port attached via mini USB adapter. Enable Enable/disable specified LAN port. Speed &...

  • Page 44: Iv-2-3. Vlan

    IV-2-3. VLAN The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other. VLAN IDs 1 – 4095 are supported. VLAN IDs in the range 1 –...

  • Page 45: Iv-3. Wireless Settings

    IV-3. Wireless Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-3-1. Wireless Extender Only available in Repeater Mode The wireless extender page displays details about the APs wireless connection in repeater mode and enables you to connect to a source SSID and configure the new (repeater) SSID.
  • Page 46 Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz Select Click to select an SSID and display a new Create Profile window to enter security information (below). Channel Displays the channel number of listed SSID. SSID Displays the SSID. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of specified SSID. Security Displays the existing security type for listed SSID.

  • Page 47: Iv-3-2. Profile List

    IV-3-2. Profile List Only available in Repeater Mode Repeater mode settings are saved as profiles. Profiles can be edited and multiple profiles can be created to switch between profiles easily as required. Select an existing profile and click Edit or Connect. Wireless Create Profile SSID Displays the selected source SSID for this...

  • Page 48: Iv-3-3. 2.4Ghz 11Bgn

    IV-3-3. 2.4GHz 11bgn The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across five categories: Basic, Advanced, Security, WDS & Schedule. IV-3-3-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
  • Page 49 Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11b, 802.11g & 802.11n can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 2.4GHz frequency from the drop down menu.
  • Page 50 When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually: Channel Select a wireless channel from 1 – 11. Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), 40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference) or Auto (automatically select based on interference level).

  • Page 51: Iv-3-3-2. Advanced

    IV-3-3-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Contention Slot Select “Short”...
  • Page 52 802.11g Protection Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast...

  • Page 53: Iv-3-3-3. Security

    IV-3-3-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network.
  • Page 54 2.4GHz Wireless Security Settings SSID Selection Select which SSID to configure security settings for. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients –...

  • Page 55: Iv-3-3-3-1. No Authentication

    IV-3-3-3-1. No Authentication Authentication is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the access point. Disabling wireless authentication is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID. IV-3-3-3-2. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption.

  • Page 56: Iv-3-3-3-5. Wpa-Eap

    your selection. Encryption Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type. Key Renewal Specify a frequency for key renewal in Interval minutes. Pre-Shared Key Choose from “Passphrase” (8 – 63 Type alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to 64 characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Pre-Shared Key Please enter a security key/password according to the format you selected above.
  • Page 57 MAC-RADIUS Authentication Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address via a RADIUS server, or password authentication via a RADIUS server. See IV-3-4.RADIUS to configure RADIUS servers. WPS must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication. See IV-3-3. for WPS settings. MAC RADIUS Select whether to use MAC address or Password...

  • Page 58: Iv-3-3-4. Wds

    IV-3-3-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.
  • Page 59 2.4GHz WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method.

  • Page 60: Iv-3-4. 5Ghz 11Ac 11An

    IV-3-4. 5GHz 11ac 11an The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless network across five categories: Basic, Advanced, Security, WDS & Schedule. IV-3-4-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
  • Page 61 802.11n & 802.11ac can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 5GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled. SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16).

  • Page 62: Iv-3-4-2. Advanced

    series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients. IV-3-4-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point.
  • Page 63 Fragment Set the fragment threshold of the wireless Threshold radio. The default value is 2346. Multicast Rate Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power.

  • Page 64: Iv-3-4-3. Security

    IV-3-4-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network.
  • Page 65 Wireless Client Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Isolation Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords.

  • Page 66: Iv-3-4-4. Wds

    IV-3-4-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.
  • Page 67 5GHz WDS Mode WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method.

  • Page 68: Iv-3-5. Wps

    IV-3-5. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”). When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect.
  • Page 69 Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS functionality. WPS must be disabled when using MAC-RADIUS authentication (see IV-3-1-3-6 & IV-3-4). Product PIN Displays the WPS PIN code of the device, used for PIN code WPS. You will be required to enter this PIN code into another WPS device for PIN code WPS.

  • Page 70: Iv-3-6. Radius

    IV-3-6. RADIUS The RADIUS menu allows you to configure the access point’s external RADIUS server settings. A RADIUS server provides user-based authentication to improve security and offer wireless client control – users can be authenticated before gaining access to a network. The access point can utilize both a primary and secondary (backup) external RADIUS server for each of its wireless frequencies (2.4GHz &...

  • Page 71: Iv-3-6-1. Radius Settings

    IV-3-6-1. RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server.
  • Page 72 RADIUS Type Select “Internal” to use the access point’s built-in RADIUS server or “external” to use an external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Authentication Set the UDP port used in the authentication Port protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 –...

  • Page 73: Iv-3-6-2. Internal Server

    IV-3-6-2. Internal Server The access point features a built-in RADIUS server which can be configured as shown below used when “Internal” is selected for “RADIUS Type” in the “Wireless Settings”  “RADIUS”  “RADIUS Settings” menu.  To use RADIUS servers, go to “Wireless Settings” “Security”...
  • Page 74 99 characters in length. This should match the “MAC-RADIUS” password used in IV-3-1-3-6 or IV-3-2-3. Session Timeout Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – 86400. Termination Action Select a termination-action attribute: “Reauthentication” sends a RADIUS request to the access point, “Not-Reathentication”...

  • Page 75: Iv-3-6-3. Radius Accounts

    IV-3-6-3. RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users.
  • Page 76 User Name Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list. Reset Clear text from the user name box. Select Check the box to select a user. User Name Displays the user name. Password Displays if specified user name has a password (configured) or not (not configured).

  • Page 77: Iv-3-7. Mac Filter

    IV-3-7. MAC Filter Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address.
  • Page 78 commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. Reset Clear all fields. MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox. Select Delete selected or all entries from the table.

  • Page 79: Iv-3-8. Wmm

    IV-3-8. WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice. Configuring WMM consists of adjusting parameters on queues for different categories of wireless traffic.
  • Page 80 CWMin Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission. The backoff wait time will be generated between 0 and this value. If the frame is not sent, the random backoff value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below).

  • Page 81: Iv-3-9. Schedule

    IV-3-9. Schedule The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless network for specified times. Check/uncheck the box “Enable Wireless Schedule” to enable/disable the wireless scheduling function. The access point’s time and date settings must be set in order to use this function.
  • Page 82 Remember to Apply your changes and make sure Enable is checked.

  • Page 83: Iv-3-10. Traffic Shaping

    IV-3-10. Traffic Shaping The traffic shaping function allows you to regulate network data transfer to ensure or prioritize performance by limiting uplink and downlink speeds according to SSID. Enable Unlimited: 0 Check/uncheck to enable or disable unlimited Mbps transfer speed. Downlink/Uplink Specify the maximum down/uplink capacity in...
  • Page 84 Maximum Mbps. Downlink Enter a downlink limit in MB for the listed SSID. Uplink Enter an uplink limit in MB for the listed SSID.

  • Page 85: Iv-4. Management

    IV-4. Management Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-4-1. Admin You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. If you change the administrator password, please make a note of the new password.
  • Page 86 Account to Manage This Device Administrator Set the access point’s administrator name. Name This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-16 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Administrator Set the access point’s administrator password. Password This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between...
  • Page 87 Product Name Edit the product name according to your preference consisting of 1-32 alphanumeric characters. This name is used for reference purposes. HTTP Port Specify HTTP port number. HTTPS Port Specify HTTPS port number. Management Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable Protocol specified management interfaces (see below).

  • Page 88: Iv-4-2. Date And Time

    IV-4-2. Date and Time You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop down menus.
  • Page 89 Server Name Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish. Update Interval Specify a frequency (in hours) for the access point to update/synchronize with the NTP server. Time Zone Time Zone Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.

  • Page 90: Iv-4-3. Syslog Server

    IV-4-3. Syslog Server The system log can be sent to a server or to attached USB storage. Syslog Server Settings Transfer Logs Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 91: Iv-4-4. Ping Test

    Authentication Disable or select authentication type: SSL or TLS. When using SSL or TLS, enter the username and password. IV-4-4. Ping Test The access point includes a built-in ping test function. Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network and to measure the round-trip time for sent messages.

  • Page 92: Iv-4-5. I'm Here

    IV-4-5. I’m Here The access point features a built-in buzzer which can sound on command using the “I’m Here” page. This is useful for network administrators and engineers working in complex network environments to locate the access point. The buzzer is loud! Duration of Sound Set the duration for which the buzzer will sound when the “Sound Buzzer”...

  • Page 93: Iv-5. Advanced

    IV-5. Advanced Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-5-1. LED Settings The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference. Power/Diag LED Select on or off.

  • Page 94: Iv-5-2. Update Firmware

    Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. Do not switch off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device.

  • Page 95: Iv-5-3. Save/Restore Settings

    IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer or a USB device attached to the access point, and restore the access point to previously saved settings.
  • Page 96 a password, check the “Open file with password” box and enter the password in the field underneath.

  • Page 97: Iv-5-4. Factory Default

    IV-5-4. Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device (see IV-5.5) or reset the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the location of the access point is not convenient to access the reset button.

  • Page 98: Iv-5-5. Reboot

    IV-5-5. Reboot If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device or reset the access point back to its factory default settings (see IV-5-4). You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature.

  • Page 99: Iv-6. Operation Mode

    In Repeater mode the access point connects wirelessly to your existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the wireless signal(s). In Managed AP mode some functions of the access point will be disabled in this user interface and must be set using Edimax Pro NMS on the AP Controller.
  • Page 100 AP Controller Mode is the master of an AP array and controls all other managed APs (below) using Edimax Pro NMS. Managed AP mode is an AP which is part of the AP array and is managed by the Controller AP.

  • Page 101: Edimax Pro Nms

    Edimax Pro NMS Edimax Pro NMS...

  • Page 102: Product Information

    Edimax Pro Network Management Suite (NMS) supports the central management of a group of access points, otherwise known as an AP Array. CAP1750 NMS supports up to 8 Edimax Pro access points with no additional wireless controller required, reducing costs and facilitating efficient remote AP management.

  • Page 103: Ii. Quick Setup

    Edimax Pro NMS II. Quick Setup Edimax Pro NMS is simple to setup. An overview of the system is shown below: One AP (access point) is designated as the AP Controller (master) and other connected Edimax Pro APs are automatically designated as Managed APs (slaves).
  • Page 104 Edimax Pro NMS Ensure you have the latest firmware from the Edimax website for your Edimax Pro products. Connect all APs to an Ethernet or PoE switch which is connected to a gateway/router. You can use your router as a DHCP server or you can later configure your AP Controller as a DHCP server.
  • Page 105 Edimax Pro NMS Designate one AP as the AP Controller which will manage all other connected APs (up to 8). Connect a computer to the designated AP Controller using an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 106 IP address. Refer to your gateway/router’s settings. Enter the username & password to login. The default username & password are admin & 1234. You will arrive at the Edimax Pro NMS Dashboard. Go to “Operation Mode” and select “AP Controller Mode” from the drop down menu.
  • Page 107 Edimax Pro NMS Click “Apply” to save the settings. Edimax Pro NMS includes a wizard to quickly setup the SSID & security for Managed APs. Click “Wizard” in the top right corner to begin. Follow the instructions complete Steps 1 - 6 and click “Finish” to save the settings.
  • Page 108 Edimax Pro NMS...
  • Page 109 Refer to the AP’s user manual for help. Your Controller AP & Managed APs should be fully functional. Use the top menu to navigate around Edimax Pro NMS. Use Dashboard, Zone Plan, NMS Monitor & NMS Settings to configure Managed APs.

  • Page 110: Iii. Software Layout

    Edimax Pro NMS III. Software Layout The top menu features 7 panels: Dashboard, Zone Plan, NMS Monitor, NMS Settings, Local Network, Local Settings & Toolbox. Dashboard The Dashboard panel displays an overview of your network and key system information, with quick links to access configuration options for Managed APs and Managed AP groups.
  • Page 111 Edimax Pro NMS Zone Plan Zone Plan displays a customizable live map of Managed APs for a visual representation of your network coverage. Each AP icon can be moved around the map, and a background image can be uploaded for user-defined location profiles using NMS Settings ...
  • Page 112 Edimax Pro NMS NMS Monitor The NMS Monitor panel provides more detailed monitoring information about the AP Array than found on the Dashboard, grouped according to categories in the menu down the left side.
  • Page 113 Edimax Pro NMS NMS Settings NMS Settings provides extensive configuration options for the AP Array. You can manage each access point, assign access points into groups, manage WLAN, RADIUS, guest network, guest network, users and scheduling settings as well as upgrade firmware across multiple access points. The Zone Plan can...
  • Page 114 Edimax Pro NMS Local Network Local Network settings are for your AP Controller. You can configure the IP address and DHCP server of the AP Controller in addition to LAN Port and VLAN settings.
  • Page 115 Edimax Pro NMS Local Settings Local Settings are for your AP Controller. You can view basic system settings and logs specifically for the AP Controller, as well as other management settings such as date/time, admin accounts, firmware and reset.
  • Page 116 Edimax Pro NMS Toolbox The Toolbox panel provides a network diagnostic tools: ping and traceroute.

  • Page 117: Iv. Features

    Descriptions of the functions of each main panel Dashboard, Zone Plan, NMS Monitor, NMS Settings, Local Network, Local Settings & Toolbox can be found below. When using Edimax NMS, click “Apply” to save changes: Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.
  • Page 118 To logout from Edimax NMS, click “Logout” in the top right corner: RESTART You can restart your AP Controller or any Managed AP using Edimax NMS. To restart your AP Controller go to Local Settings  Advanced  Reboot and click “Reboot”.

  • Page 119: Iv-2. Dashboard

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-2. DASHBOARD The dashboard displays an overview of your AP array: Use the blue icons above to refresh or collapse each panel in the dashboard. Click and drag to move a panel to suit your preference. You can set the...

  • Page 120: Iv-2-1. System Information

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-2-1. System Information System Information displays information about the AP Controller: Product Name (model), Host Name, MAC Address, IP Address, Firmware Version, System Time and Uptime (time the access point has been on), CPU Usage & Memory Usage.

  • Page 121: Iv-2-3. Managed Ap

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-2-3. Managed AP Managed AP displays information about each Managed AP in the local network: Index (reference number), MAC Address, Device Name, Model, IP Address, 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Channel Number, No. of Clients connected to each access point, and Status (connected, connecting or disconnected).

  • Page 122: Iv-2-4. Managed Ap Group

    Edimax Pro NMS 4. Buzzer The Managed AP’s buzzer will sound temporarily to help identify & locate access points. 5. Network Connectivity Go to the “Network Connectivity” panel to perform a ping or traceroute. 6. Restart Restarts the Managed AP.

  • Page 123: Iv-2-5. Active Clients

    Edimax Pro NMS 1. Disallow Remove the Managed AP from the AP array and disable connectivity. 2. Edit Edit various settings for the Managed AP (refer to IV-5-1. Access Point) 3. Blink LED The Managed AP’s LED will flash temporarily to help identify & locate access points.

  • Page 124: Iv-2-6. Active Users

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-2-6. Active Users Active Users displays information about each user in the local network via guest portals: Index (reference number), User Name, MAC Address, IP Address, SSID, Creator, Create Time, Expire Time, Usage Percentage, Vendor & Platform of the user device.

  • Page 125: Iv-3. Zone Plan

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-3. ZONE PLAN The Zone Plan can be fully customized to match your network environment. You can move the AP icons and select different location images (upload location images in NMS Settings  Zone Edit) to create a visual map of your AP array.
  • Page 126 Edimax Pro NMS Click and drag an AP icon to move the icon around the zone map. The signal strength for each AP is displayed according to the “Signal” key in the menu on the right side: Location Select a pre-defined location from the drop down menu.

  • Page 127: Iv-4. Nms Monitor

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-4. NMS MONITOR IV-4-1. Access Point IV-4-1-1. Managed AP Displays information about each Managed AP in the local network: Index (reference number), MAC Address, Device Name, Model, IP Address, 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Channel Number, No. of Clients connected to each access point, and Status (connected, connecting or disconnected).
  • Page 128 Edimax Pro NMS System Security). Incompatible Access points must use the same version NMS Version of Edimax NMS: the managed AP will not be able to make configurations. Please use the AP Controller’s firmware upgrade function (refer to IV-5-7. Firmware Upgrade).

  • Page 129: Iv-4-1-2. Managed Ap Group

    Edimax Pro NMS The Managed AP’s buzzer will sound temporarily to help identify & locate access points. 4. Network Connectivity Go to the “Network Connectivity” panel to perform a ping or traceroute. 5. Restart Restarts the Managed AP. IV-4-1-2. Managed AP Group Managed APs can be grouped according to your requirements.
  • Page 130 Edimax Pro NMS individual Managed AP. Refer to IV-4-1-1. Managed AP: Status Icons for full descriptions. Each Managed AP has “Action” icons with the following functions: 2. Disallow Remove the Managed AP from the AP array and disable connectivity. 3. Edit Edit various settings for the Managed AP (refer to IV-5-1.

  • Page 131: Iv-4-2. Wlan

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-2. WLAN IV-4-2-1. Active WLAN Displays information about each SSID in the AP Array: Index (reference number), Name/SSID, VLAN ID, Authentication, Encryption, IP Address and Additional Authentication. To configure encryption and VLANs for Managed APs go to NMS Settings ...

  • Page 132: Iv-4-2-2. Active Wlan Group

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-2-2. Active WLAN Group WLAN groups can be created according to your preference. Active WLAN Group displays information about WLAN group: Group Name, Name/SSID, VLAN ID, Authentication, Encryption, IP Address and Additional Authentication. The search function can be used to locate a specific Active WLAN Group. Type in the search box and the list will update: IV-4-3.

  • Page 133: Iv-4-4. Rogue Devices

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-4. Rogue Devices Rogue access point detection can identify any unauthorized access points which may have been installed in the network. Click “Start” to scan for rogue devices: Unknown Rogue Devices displays information about rogue devices discovered during the scan: Index (reference number), Channel, SSID, MAC Address, Security, Signal Strength, Type, Vendor and Action.

  • Page 134: Iv-4-5. Information

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-5. Information IV-4-5-1. All Events/Activities Displays a log of time-stamped events for each access point in the Array – use the drop down menu to select an access point and view the log.

  • Page 135: Iv-4-5-2. Monitoring

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-5-2. Monitoring Displays graphical monitoring information about access points in the Array for 2.4GHz & 5GHz: Traffic Tx (data transmitted in MB), Traffic Rx (data received in MB), No. of Clients, Wireless Channel, Tx Power (wireless radio power), CPU Usage and Memory Usage.

  • Page 136: Iv-5. Nms Settings

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5. NMS Settings IV-5-1. Access Point Displays information about each access point and access point group in the local network and allows you to edit access points and edit or add access point groups. The search function can be used to locate an access point or access point group.
  • Page 137 Edimax Pro NMS The “Action” icons enable you to allow or disallow an access point: Select an access point or access point group using the check-boxes and click “Edit” to make configurations, or click “Add” to add a new access point group: The Access Point Settings panel can enable or disable Auto Approve for all Managed APs.
  • Page 138 Edimax Pro NMS Basic Settings Name Edit the access point name. The default name is AP + MAC address. Description Enter a description of the access point for reference e.g. 2 Floor Office. MAC Address Displays MAC address. AP Group Use the drop down menu to assign the AP to an AP Group.
  • Page 139 Edimax Pro NMS Default Gateway For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank. Primary DNS DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get primary DNS server’s IP address from DHCP or...
  • Page 140 Edimax Pro NMS Radio Settings Domain Set the regulatory domain for the access point’s wireless channels for each frequency. Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no SSIDs on that frequency will be active.
  • Page 141 Edimax Pro NMS Auto Pilot Interval Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting will check/reassign the wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth or use Auto (automatically select based on interference level).
  • Page 142 Edimax Pro NMS 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.)
  • Page 143 Edimax Pro NMS RADIUS Group Assign the access point’s 2.4GHz SSID(s) to a RADIUS group. You can edit RADIUS groups in NMS Settings  RADIUS. Access Control Assign the access point’s 2.4GHz SSID(s) to a Group RADIUS group. You can edit RADIUS groups in...
  • Page 144 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Access Point Group Configure your selected access point group. Access point group settings apply to all access points in the group, unless individually set to override group settings. You can use Profile Group Settings to assign the access point group to WLAN, Guest Network, RADIUS and Access Control groups.
  • Page 145 Edimax Pro NMS Radio Group Settings Domain Set the regulatory domain for the access point’s wireless channels for each frequency. Wireless Enable or disable the access point group’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no SSIDs on that frequency will be active.
  • Page 146 Edimax Pro NMS channel setting will check/reassign the wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth or use Auto (automatically select based on interference level). BSS BasicRateSet...
  • Page 147 Edimax Pro NMS 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.)
  • Page 148 Edimax Pro NMS Profile Group Settings WLAN Group Assign the access point group’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz SSIDs to a WLAN Group. You can edit WLAN groups in NMS Settings  WLAN. Guest Network Assign the access point group’s 2.4GHz or Group 5GHz SSIDs to a Guest Network Group.

  • Page 149: Iv-5-2. Wlan

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-2. WLAN Displays information about each WLAN and WLAN group in the local network and allows you to add or edit WLANs & WLAN Groups. When you add a WLAN Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings  Access Point access point Profile Settings &...
  • Page 150 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit WLAN WLAN Settings Name/ESSID Edit the WLAN name (SSID). Description Enter a description of the SSID for reference e.g. 2 Floor Office HR. SSID Select which SSID to configure security settings for. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN ID.

  • Page 151: Iv-5-2-1. No Authentication

    Edimax Pro NMS clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Authentication Select an authentication method from the Method drop down menu. Additional Select an additional authentication method Authentication from the drop down menu. Various security options (wireless data encryption) are available. When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key.

  • Page 152: Iv-5-2-3. Ieee802.1X/Eap

    Edimax Pro NMS Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. Key Type Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or “Hex” (any characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Default Key Select which encryption key (1 –...

  • Page 153: Iv-5-2-5. Wpa-Eap

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-2-5. WPA-EAP WPA Type Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-EAP. Encryption Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type. Key Renewal Specify a frequency for key renewal in Interval minutes. WPA-EAP must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication.
  • Page 154 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit WLAN Group When you add a WLAN Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings  Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) WLAN Group Settings Name Edit the WLAN Group name.

  • Page 155: Iv-5-3. Radius

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-3. RADIUS Displays information about External & Internal RADIUS Servers, Accounts and Groups and allows you to add or edit RADIUS Servers, Accounts & Groups. When you add a RADIUS Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings ...
  • Page 156 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit External RADIUS Server Name Enter a name for the RADIUS Server. Description Enter a description of the RADIUS Server for reference. RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Authentication Set the UDP port used in the authentication Port protocol of the RADIUS server.
  • Page 157 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Internal RADIUS Server Upload EAP Certificate File EAP Certificate File Displays the EAP certificate file format: Format PCK#12(*.pfx/*.p12) EAP Certificate File Click “Upload” to open a new window and select the location of an EAP certificate file to use.
  • Page 158 Edimax Pro NMS Shared Secret Enter a shared secret/password for use between the internal RADIUS server and RADIUS client. The shared secret should be 1 – 99 characters in length. Session Timeout Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 –...
  • Page 159 Edimax Pro NMS RADIUS Accounts User Name Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list. Reset Clear text from the user name box. User Registration List Select Check the box to select a user.
  • Page 160 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit RADIUS Group When you add a RADIUS Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings  Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) RADIUS Group Settings Group Name Edit the RADIUS Group name.

  • Page 161: Iv-5-4. Access Control

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-4. Access Control MAC Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address.
  • Page 162 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit MAC Access Control Add MAC Address Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ or enter multiple MAC addresses separated with commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table.
  • Page 163 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit MAC Access Control Group When you add an Access Control Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings  Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) MAC Filter Group Settings Group Name Edit the MAC Access Control Group name.

  • Page 164: Iv-5-5. Guest Network

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-5. Guest Network You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary networks. The “Guest” screen displays settings for your guest Wi-Fi network. The Guest Network panel displays information about Guest Networks and Guest Network Groups and allows you to add or edit Guest Network and Guest Network Group settings.
  • Page 165 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Guest Network Guest Network Settings Name/ESSID Edit the Guest Network name (SSID). Description Enter a description of the Guest Network for reference e.g. 2 Floor Office HR. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN ID. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 166 Edimax Pro NMS connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords. Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID.
  • Page 167 Edimax Pro NMS filtering. Rules Enter IP addresses to be filtered according to the Deny or Allow rule specified above and check the box for each IP address to be filtered. Guest Network Advanced Settings Schedule Group Assign guest SSID to a specified schedule (schedule must be pre-configured in NMS Settings ...

  • Page 168: Iv-5-6. Zone Edit

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-6. Zone Edit Zone Edit displays information about zones for use with the Zone Plan feature and allows you to add or edit zones. The search function can be used to find existing zones. Type in the search box and the list will update: Make a selection using the check-boxes and click “Edit”...
  • Page 169 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Zone Upload Zone Image Choose File Click to locate an image file to be displayed as a map in the Zone Plan feature. Typically a floor plan image is useful. Zone Setting Name/Location Enter a name of the zone/location.

  • Page 170: Iv-5-7. Schedule

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-7. Schedule You can define schedules according to day, start time and end time - and group multiple schedules together into schedule groups. Schedule groups can be assigned to WLANs, WLAN Groups & Guest Network at NMS Settings  WLAN and NMS Settings  Guest Network.
  • Page 171 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Schedule Group WLAN Group Settings Name Edit the schedule group name. Description Enter a description of the schedule group for reference. Members Select individual schedules to include in the schedule group using the checkboxes.

  • Page 172: Iv-5-8. Device Monitoring

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-8. Device Monitoring Device monitoring enables you to specify and monitor the status any IP devices on the network such as IP cameras. The description and status of each device is displayed in the table. Add or Edit IP devices by entering the IP address.

  • Page 173: Iv-5-9. Firmware Upgrade

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-9. Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade allows you to upgrade firmware to Access Point Groups. First, upload the firmware file from a local disk or external FTP server: locate the file and click “Upload” – you can set a timeout limit for the upload as desired.

  • Page 174: Iv-5-10. Advanced

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-10. Advanced IV-5-10-1. System Security Configure the NMS system login name and password. IV-5-10-2. Date & Time Configure the date & time settings of the AP Array. The date and time of the access points can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server.
  • Page 175 Edimax Pro NMS Use NTP The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Server Name Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish. Update Interval Specify a frequency (in hours) for the access point to update/synchronize with the NTP server.

  • Page 176: Iv-6. Local Network

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6. Local Network IV-6-1. Network Settings IV-6-1-1. LAN-Side IP Address The “LAN-side IP address” page allows you to configure your AP Controller on your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers.
  • Page 177 Edimax Pro NMS replace the default IP address. Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually.
  • Page 178 Edimax Pro NMS DHCP Server IP Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to your access point and will replace the default IP address. Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 179: Iv-6-1-2. Lan Port Settings

    Edimax Pro NMS IP Address Specify the IP address to assign the device. Click to assign the IP address to the device. IV-6-1-2. LAN Port Settings The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your AP Controllers wired LAN (Ethernet) ports.

  • Page 180: Iv-6-1-3. Vlan

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-1-3. VLAN The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) page enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other.

  • Page 181: Iv-6-2. 2.4Ghz 11Bgn

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2. 2.4GHz 11bgn The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS. IV-6-2-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network(s).
  • Page 182 Edimax Pro NMS to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 2.4GHz...

  • Page 183: Iv-6-2-2. Advanced

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point.
  • Page 184 Edimax Pro NMS 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.)

  • Page 185: Iv-6-2-3. Security

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network.

  • Page 186: Iv-6-2-3-1. No Authentication

    Edimax Pro NMS Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Authentication Select an authentication method from the drop Method down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method.

  • Page 187: Iv-6-2-3-3. Ieee802.1X/Eap

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. IV-6-2-3-4. WPA-PSK WPA-PSK is a secure wireless encryption type with strong data protection and user authentication, utilizing 128-bit encryption keys.

  • Page 188: Iv-6-2-3-6. Additional Authentication

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-3-6. Additional Authentication Additional wireless authentication methods can also be used: MAC Address Filter Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the MAC filter table. See IV-6-6.MAC Filter to configure MAC filtering. MAC Filter & MAC-RADIUS Authentication Restrict wireless clients access using both of the above MAC filtering &...

  • Page 189: Iv-6-2-4. Wds

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.
  • Page 190 Edimax Pro NMS 2.4GHz WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method.

  • Page 191: Iv-6-3. 5Ghz 11Ac 11An

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3. 5GHz 11ac 11an The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS. IV-6-3-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
  • Page 192 Edimax Pro NMS SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 5GHz...

  • Page 193: Iv-6-3-2. Advanced

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point.
  • Page 194 Edimax Pro NMS Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. Station idle Set the interval for keepalive messages from timeout the access point to a wireless client to verify if the station is still alive/active.

  • Page 195: Iv-6-3-3. Security

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network.
  • Page 196 Edimax Pro NMS Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Authentication Select an authentication method from the drop Method down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method.

  • Page 197: Iv-6-3-4. Wds

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.
  • Page 198 Edimax Pro NMS WDS # Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDA devices you wish to connect. WDS VLAN VLAN Mode Specify the WDS VLAN mode to “Untagged Port” or “Tagged Port”. VLAN ID Specify the WDS VLAN ID when “Untagged Port”...

  • Page 199: Iv-6-4. Wps

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-4. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”).

  • Page 200: Iv-6-5. Radius

    Edimax Pro NMS WPS Status WPS security status is displayed here. Click “Release” to clear the existing status. IV-6-5. RADIUS The RADIUS sub menu allows you to configure the access point’s RADIUS server settings, categorized into three submenus: RADIUS settings, Internal Server and RADIUS accounts.

  • Page 201: Iv-6-5-1. Radius Settings

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-5-1. RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz & 5GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server.

  • Page 202: Iv-6-5-2. Internal Server

    Edimax Pro NMS RADIUS Type Select “Internal” to use the access point’s built-in RADIUS server or “external” to use an external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Authentication Set the UDP port used in the authentication Port protocol of the RADIUS server.
  • Page 203 Edimax Pro NMS Internal Server Check/uncheck to enable/disable the access point’s internal RADIUS server. EAP Internal Select EAP internal authentication type from Authentication the drop down menu. EAP Certificate File Displays the EAP certificate file format: Format PCK#12(*.pfx/*.p12) EAP Certificate File Click “Upload” to open a new window and select the location of an EAP certificate file to use.

  • Page 204: Iv-6-5-3. Radius Accounts

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-5-3. RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users. User Name Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list.
  • Page 205 Edimax Pro NMS Delete Selected Delete selected user from the user registration list. Delete All Delete all users from the user registration list. Edit User Registration List User Name Existing user name is displayed here and can be edited according to your preference.

  • Page 206: Iv-6-6. Mac Filter

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-6. MAC Filter Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address.
  • Page 207 Edimax Pro NMS commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. Reset Clear all fields. MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox.

  • Page 208: Iv-6-7. Wmm

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-7. WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice.
  • Page 209 Edimax Pro NMS frame is not sent, the random backoff value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below). The CWMin value must be lower than the CWMax value. The contention window scheme helps to avoid frame collisions and determine priority of frame transmission.

  • Page 210: Iv-7. Local Settings

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7. Local Settings IV-7-1. Operation Mode Set the operation mode of the access point. AP mode is a standalone access point, AP controller mode acts as the designated master of the AP array, and Managed AP mode acts as a slave AP within the AP array. Repeater mode acts as a wireless repeater.
  • Page 211 Edimax Pro NMS Boot From Displays information for the booted hardware, booted from either USB or internal memory. Version Displays the firmware version. MAC Address Displays the access point’s MAC address. Management VLAN Displays the management VLAN ID. IP Address Displays the IP address of this device.

  • Page 212: Iv-7-2-2. Wireless Clients

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-2-2. Wireless Clients The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Refresh time Auto Refresh Time Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically refresh.

  • Page 213: Iv-7-2-3. Wireless Monitor

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-2-3. Wireless Monitor Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID.

  • Page 214: Iv-7-2-4. Log

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-2-4. Log This information is useful for network administrators. Displays a detailed information log of users and activity on the network: ID, Date and Time of entry, Category of entry, Severity, Users, Event/Activities details. When the log is full, old entries are overwritten.

  • Page 215: Iv-7-3. Management

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-3. Management IV-7-3-1. Admin You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. If you change the administrator password, please make a note of the new password.
  • Page 216 Edimax Pro NMS 4-32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Advanced Settings Product Name Edit the product name according to your preference consisting of 1-32 alphanumeric characters. This name is used for reference purposes. HTTP Port Specify a HTTP port for management.

  • Page 217: Iv-7-3-2. Date And Time

    Edimax Pro NMS Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMPv1, v2 & v3 protocol supported. SNMPv2 can be used with community based authentication. SNMPv3 uses user-based security model (USM) architecture. IV-7-3-2. Date and Time You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server.
  • Page 218 Edimax Pro NMS Time Zone Time Zone Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.

  • Page 219: Iv-7-3-3. Syslog Server

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-3-3. Syslog Server The system log can be sent to a server, attached to USB storage or sent via email. Syslog Server Settings Transfer Logs Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog server, and enter a host...

  • Page 220: Iv-7-3-4. I'm Here

    Edimax Pro NMS your email authentication. Account When authentication is used above, enter the account name. Password When authentication is used above, enter the password. IV-7-3-4. I’m Here The access point features a built-in buzzer which can sound on command using the “I’m Here”...

  • Page 221: Iv-7-4. Advanced

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-4. Advanced Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice.

  • Page 222: Iv-7-4-2. Update Firmware

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-4-2. Update Firmware The “Firmware” page allows you to update the system firmware to a more recent version. Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website.

  • Page 223: Iv-7-4-3. Save/Restore Settings

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-4-3. Save/Restore Settings The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer or a USB device attached to the access point, and restore the access point to previously saved settings.

  • Page 224: Iv-7-4-4. Factory Default

    Edimax Pro NMS password” box and enter the password in the field underneath. IV-7-4-4. Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device (see IV-7-4-5.) or reset the device back to its factory default settings.

  • Page 225: Iv-8. Toolbox

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-8. Toolbox IV-8-1. Network Connectivity IV-8-1-1. Ping Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network and to measure the round-trip time for sent messages. Destination Address Enter the address of the host.

  • Page 226: Appendix

    Edimax Pro NMS V. Appendix V-1. Configuring your IP address The access point uses the default IP address 192.168.2.2. In order to access the browser based configuration interface, you need to modify the IP address of your computer to be in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.2.x (x = 3 –...

  • Page 227: V-1-1. Windows Xp

    Edimax Pro NMS V-1-1. Windows XP Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status”...
  • Page 228 Edimax Pro NMS Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 229: V-1-2. Windows Vista

    Edimax Pro NMS V-1-2. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties”...
  • Page 230 Edimax Pro NMS Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 231: V-1-3. Windows 7

    Edimax Pro NMS V-1-3. Windows 7 Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”.
  • Page 232 Edimax Pro NMS Click “Local Area Connection”. Click “Properties”.
  • Page 233 Edimax Pro NMS Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 234 Edimax Pro NMS Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 235: V-1-4. Windows 8

    Edimax Pro NMS V-1-4. Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the...
  • Page 236 Edimax Pro NMS Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
  • Page 237 Edimax Pro NMS Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 238 Edimax Pro NMS Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 239: V-1-5. Mac

    Edimax Pro NMS V-1-5. Mac Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” In System Preferences, click on “Network”. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel. Open the drop-down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Manually”.
  • Page 240 Edimax Pro NMS Enter the IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply” to save the changes.

  • Page 241: Vi. Best Practice

    Edimax Pro NMS VI. Best Practice VI-1. How to Create and Link WLAN & Access Point Groups You can use NMS to create individual SSIDs and group multiple SSIDs together into WLAN groups. You can then assign individual access points to use those WLAN group settings and/or group multiple access points together into access point groups, which you can also assign to use WLAN group settings.
  • Page 242 Edimax Pro NMS 2. Enter an SSID name and set authentication/encryption and click “Apply”: 3. The new SSID will be displayed in the WLAN panel. Repeat to add additional SSIDs according to your preference, and then click “Add” in the WLAN Group panel:...
  • Page 243 Edimax Pro NMS 4. Enter a name for the SSID group and check the boxes to select which SSIDs to include within the group. Click “Apply” when done. 5. The new WLAN group will be displayed in the WLAN Group panel.
  • Page 244 Edimax Pro NMS 1. Go to NMS Settings  Access Point and click “Add” in the Access Point Group Panel: 2. Enter a Name and then scroll down to the Group Settings panel and use the << button to add selected access points into your group from the...
  • Page 245 Edimax Pro NMS 3. The new access point group will be displayed in the Access Point Group panel. Repeat to add additional access point groups according to your preference:...
  • Page 246 Edimax Pro NMS 1. Go to NMS Settings  Access Point and select an access point group using the checkboxes in the Access Point Group panel. Click “Edit”: 2. Scroll down to the Profile Group Settings panel and check the “Override Group Settings”...
  • Page 247 COPYRIGHT Copyright  Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission from Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 248: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 249: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of Conformity English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC. Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 1995/5/CE, 2009/125/CE, 2006/95/CE, 2011/65/CE. Čeština: Toto zařízení...

  • Page 250: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European R&TTE directives. Equipment: Access Point Model No.: CAP1750 The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed:...
  • Page 251 Notice According to GNU General Public License Version 2 This product includes software that is subject to the GNU General Public License version 2. The program is free software and distributed without any warranty of the author. We offer, valid for at least three years, to give you, for a charge no more than the costs of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code.
  • Page 252 1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program’s source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty; and give any other recipients of the Program a copy of this License along with the Program.
  • Page 253 5. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it.

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