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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
AT&T activeARC Performance Access Points ® ARC1000MAP ARC2000MAP ARC1000MAP Single band IEEE802.11N Access Point Configuration Manual Quick Start Guide... -
Page 2: Finding Product Documentation
Welcome! This User’s Manual details how to set up the AT&T activeARC ARC1000MAP access point for the very first time. ® Intended audience This guide is designed to be used by network managers, administrators, and technicians who are responsible for installing, networking equipment in enterprise and service provider environments. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Welcome! ...................i Status ....................13 Intended audience ....................i Interfaces ......................13 Finding product documentation ................ i Wired settings .................... 13 Contact information ....................i Wireless settings ..................13 Icons .......................... i Explanation ....................14 Transmit/Receive ....................14 Table of contents ................ii Access Point information status ............ - Page 4 Maintenance .................. 28 Configuration management ................28 Resetting an access point to default configuration ......28 Saving current configuration file to a backup location via HTTP... 28 Saving current configuration file to a backup location via TFTP ... 29 Restoring a previously saved file via HTTP ......... 29 Restoring a previously saved file via TFTP ..........
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction AT&T activeARC Series access points are designed for performance ® in small business environments. The ARC1000MAP is a single band IEEE802.11b/g/n access point (AP). This AP can be FAT (stand- alone intelligent APs) or FIT (controlled by the active500EM). This flexibility gives businesses the ability to manage their data networking infrastructure;... -
Page 6: At&T Activearc ® Series Features
AT&T activeARC series features ® Featured data support Advanced configuration • WPA2 personal (TKIP/CCMP (AES)) • IPv4 Support • WPA Enterprise (RADIUS Support) • Ethernet Settings Wireless • IPv6 Support • Wireless Settings • Supports static and DHCP connection • Supports 2.4 GHz wireless radios •... -
Page 7: Before You Start
Before you start Package Contents Unpack the contents to verify: • AT&T activeARC ARC1000MAP ® • 12V Power Adapter • Wall-mount kit (kit also used for ceiling-mounting) • Screw kit • Support Contact and Set Up Instruction guide Setting up the access point Using your web browser to access and manage your new ARC1000MAP is a very simple process. -
Page 8: How To Log In To Your New Access Point
How to log in to your new access point ARC1000MAP port diagram Console RJ-45 port to access CLI management Security Lock Reset To reset the Power Network/PoE unit to factory Port Input for default external power RJ-45 data supply connection ARC1000MAP LED diagram Lit shows Ethernet link... -
Page 9: Login Steps
Login steps 1. Power up the access point Plug your device into electrical sockets using the 12V power adapter included with the access point. The ARC1000MAP indoor AP supports local power and PoE power. Users can choose their method according to their actual network environment. Check to make sure the power is properly grounded before powering up the unit. -
Page 10: Quit Web Network Management
5. Enter the username and password On the login page, as shown in Figure 1.2 below, type admin in both the Username field and in the Password field, then click Login. Log on screen after entering TCP/IP address Management interface visible after entering user/password Figure 1.2: Web network management login page Figure 1.3: Home page of web network management Quit web network management... -
Page 11: Fit/Fat Mode
system is left unattended for more than 5 minutes, the user will be logged out. The user will be required to log back into the web management interface to continue configuring the access point. If the first screen you see is one with a limited blue navigation side bar as in Figure 1.4 below, then your access Note point is in FIT (controller managed) mode. - Page 12 3. Click Update. Wait until the unit has refreshed the browser screen. You will need to log in after the refresh. Figure 1.5: Configure Managed AP Administrative Mode page ARC1000MAP User’s Manual...
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Page 13: Introduction To The At&T Activearc ® Web Management
Introduction to the AT&T activeARC web management ® Function definitions Figure 1.6 provides a quick view of the AT&T activeARC management features: ® Figure 1.6: AT&T activeARC management features ® ARC1000MAP User’s Manual... - Page 14 Menu/label Sub-menu label Description Basic settings Shows the IP address, hardware version, firmware version, MAC address, and device information. The administrator password, serial ports configuration, and System Settings can also be configured. Status Interfaces Shows the real-time wired and wireless configuration of the Transmit/Receive Shows the virtual AP-enabling situation and the statistic of sending and receiving packets of the AP.
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Page 15: Basic Settings
Basic Settings Basic Settings shows detailed information about the ARC1000MAP access point and allows users to set administrator passwords, and adjust serial settings and system settings. Description of this access point Item Description IP Address Shows the current access point’s IP address. IPv6 Address Shows the IPv6 address of the current access point. -
Page 16: Administrator Password
Administrator password Item Description Current Password Type the current administrator password. New Password Type the new password. Confirm New Retype the new password. It must be identical Password to the value in the New Password field. Serial settings Item Description Baud Rate Select the data transmission rate (Baud Rate). -
Page 17: Status
Status Status provides data, including network information, statistics of sending and receiving IP packets, and the associated terminal. The following overview will show users how to view, edit, and change a variety of setting associated with their new edge wireless device. Interfaces Wired settings Item... -
Page 18: Explanation
Explanation Click Edit to link to the wired and wireless configuration page. Transmit/Receive Access Point information status Access Point Information Status shows the physical ports and the status of the virtual AP. Item Description Interface The name of Ethernet port or VAP port. Status This shows the current status of the networked device. -
Page 19: Client Association
Client Association Associated terminal showing: Item Description Network The SSID of the terminal associated network Station The MAC address of the associated terminal Station and Client are the same thing. Note These are the users of the system. Figure 1.10: Client Association tab in web management Item Description Status... -
Page 20: Advanced Configuration
Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration includes wired configuration, wireless configuration, configuring RF parameters, virtual AP, and AP modes. Ethernet Settings Item Description Host Name The AP host name. MAC Address The AP Ethernet port’s MAC address. Management VLAN ID Used to access the VLAN that is associated with the IP address of the AP. -
Page 21: Wireless Settings
Item Description Static IPv6 Address Displays the prefix length of the static IPv6 address. Prefix Length IPv6 Autoconfigured Displays the IPv6 address or addresses that the access point sets dynamically. Global Addresses IPv6 Link Local Displays the IPv6 link local address of the access point. Address Default IPv6 Gateway Displays the default IPv6 gateway of the access point. -
Page 22: Radio
Radio Radio provides RF parameters. Item Description Radio Select the configured RF. Status Enable/disable the RF. Mode The PHY standard used by RF. Channel Select the channel. Channel Bandwidth The channel bandwidth of 802.11n mode. Primary Channel The mode of the primary channel (only available in 802.11n mode). -
Page 23: Vap (Virtual Access Point)
VAP (Virtual Access Point) Item Description Radio Select the RF to be configured. Shows the ID number of the virtual AP. Enabled Check if the status of the virtual AP is Enabled. VLAN ID Enter the VLAN for the associated client’s virtual AP. SSID Enter the name of the wireless network. -
Page 24: Setting Security Through Vap
Setting security through VAP Modifying the virtual access point setting is simple and provides four (4) different security modes: None, Static WEP, WPA Personal, and WPA Enterprise. Based on the option the user selects, additional configuration options will be shown. Select a security type from the drop-down menu. -
Page 25: Setting Up Static Wep Security Configuration
Setting up Static WEP security configuration If WEP is your required security method, select Static WEP from the drop-down list. Once Static WEP is selected, the user can choose Transfer key index, Key Length and Type, and even Authentication method (Open system or Shared key) during the configuration process. -
Page 26: Setting Up Wpa Enterprise Security Configuration
Setting up WPA Enterprise security configuration Select the security configuration WPA Enterprise from the drop-down list for advanced security options. Once WPA Enterprise is selected, numerous configuration fields and detailed configuration information will be displayed. The previously used username and password from the radius server should be input in the client to pass the authentication. -
Page 27: Setting None As Your Security Configuration
Setting None as your security configuration The AP can be configured to not have a security setting. IT administrators can choose to set the security configuration as None, effectively turning off all of the AP’s security features. In this configuration, users can navigate to the access point without security requirements. -
Page 28: Ap Modes
AP modes AP modes can be switched between FIT or FAT access point modes. When in FIT mode, the access point is controlled by the central network controller system, the active EM Series controllers. In FAT mode, the access point will operate as a single device, providing access to any client connected to it. -
Page 29: Provisioning Over Nat
Provisioning over NAT The AT&T activeARC solution can be deployed over a NAT environment. NAT (Network Address Translation or Network Address ® Translator) is the translation of an Internet Protocol address used within one network to a different IP address known within another network. -
Page 30: Nat Provisioning Configuration
NAT provisioning configuration Both the AT&T activeARC APs and active500EM Access Controller must be configured to complete the NAT configuration. ® NAT Ports The active500EM and associated access points use TCP ports 57776-57779 to communicate over NAT. Set a policy on your NAT firewalls, gateways, and/or routers to open TCP ports 57776-57779 to all associated AT&T activeARC devices on the local and remote ®... -
Page 31: Services
Services Services include web server and NTP server configuration. Web Server Item Description HTTP Server Status Disable/enable the HTTP server status. HTTP Port Configures http server port number. The web can only be accessed via the identified port. Maximum Sessions The maximum number of web page sessions which can be viewed on the Access Point at the same time. -
Page 32: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance includes configuration management and the firmware upgrade process. Configuration management Resetting an access point to default configuration Click Reset to restore the default configuration of AP. The default working mode of an AT&T activeARC performance ® access point is FIT mode. ALERT: Resetting the configuration files will replace old configurations. -
Page 33: Saving Current Configuration File To A Backup Location Via Tftp
Saving current configuration file to a backup location via TFTP Choose the download method as TFTP mode, type the configuration file name (the format is *.xml) and the IP address of TFTP server. Click Download, and confirm it. The configuration file will be downloaded directly to the appointed TFTP server. The file name is the input name. -
Page 34: Restoring A Previously Saved File Via Tftp
Restoring a previously saved file via TFTP Once TFTP is selected, type the file name of the new configuration (file format is *.xml) and the IP address of the TFTP server. Once completed, Restore, and confirm the request. The current configuration will be replaced by the newly uploaded configuration file. ALERT: Newly uploaded configuration files will replace old configurations. -
Page 35: Upgrading Ap Firmware
Upgrading AP firmware The access point firmware upgrade process can be completed via HTTP or TFTP. Each process is simple and can be completed by any IT administrator. Current firmware can be downloaded by accessing the AT&T activeARC Focus Member portal at http://activearc. - Page 36 3. Once the file is selected, click Upgrade to apply the new firmware file. After clicking Upgrade, there will be a secondary window describing the upgrade progress. Figure 1.32: Upgrade firmware using HTTP 4. Click Confirm to start the upgrading process. Note By clicking Upgrade and Confirm, the upgrade process will start.
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Page 37: Using Tftp To Upgrade Firmware Versions
5. To verify whether the firmware upgrade was successful, check the firmware version on the firmware management page (or the basic configuration label). If the upgrade was successful, the newer version will be shown in the Firmware Version section. Figure 1.33: Firmware version under Basic Settings Using TFTP to upgrade firmware versions To complete the firmware upgrade process using TFTP: 1. - Page 38 4. Click Upgrade. After clicking Upgrade, a window describing the upgrading process appears. Figure 1.34: Upgrade Firmware Using TFTP 5. Click Confirm to start the final upgrade process. By confirming the upgrade process, as well as approving the secondary confirmation, the Note upgrade process will start.
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Page 39: Regulatory And Compliance
Regulatory and compliance The AT&T activeARC access points must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described ® in the user documentation that comes with the product. This product contains encryption. It is unlawful to export out of the United States without obtaining a U.S. - Page 40 This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. USA —...
- Page 41 USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) EMC compliance 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.
- Page 42 Safety compliance notice This device has been tested and certified according to the following safety standards and is intended for use only in information technology equipment, which has been tested to these or other equivalent standards: • EN60950-1 • IEC 60950-1 •...
- Page 43 Industry Canada – Emissions compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation d’Industrie Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ARC1000MAP User’s Manual...
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Page 44: Warranty
Warranty The AT&T brands are used under license. Any and all questions about this product should be directed to International Communications Corporation, Inc. at 1-855- 692-7211. The manufacturer of this AT&T Product (activeARC product line), International Communications Corporation, Inc. (“ICC”), warrants its products to be ®... - Page 45 www.att.com/activearc © 2014 International Communications Corporation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to lnternationaI Communications Corporation, Riverside, California. Printed in U.S.A. Issue 4.1 AT&T 04/15/14. activeARC is a registered trademark of International Communications Corporation,Inc.