Page 1 CAP1300 User Manual 09-2017 / v1.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS ..................2 OVERVIEW ..................8 Product Information ................9 Package Contents ................... 9 System Requirements ................10 Hardware Overview ................10 LED Status ..................... 11 Reset ..................... 11 Safety Information ................12 II Hardware Installation ................. 13 II-1 Router/PoE Switch ................
Page 3 VI-1-5 Log ........................47 VI-2 Network Settings .................. 49 VI-2-1 LAN-Side IP Address .................... 49 VI-2-2 LAN Port ....................... 51 VI-2-3 IGMP Snooping ....................52 VI-2-4 STP Management ....................53 VI-2-5 VLAN ........................54 VI-3 Wireless Settings .................. 55 VI-3-1 Wireless Extender ....................
Page 4 Save / Restore Settings ..................114 VI-5-4 Factory Default ....................116 VI-5-5 Reboot .......................117 VI-6 Operation Mode ................. 118 Edimax Pro NMS ................120 Product Information ..............120 VIII Quick Setup - NMS ..............121 VIII-1 Hardware Deployment ............... 122 VIII-2 Software Setup ................... 124 Webpage Layout - NMS ..............
Page 5 X-4-6-1 All Events/Activities ..................165 X-4-6-2 AP Monitoring ...................166 X-4-6-3 SSID Overview ...................168 NMS Settings ..................169 X-5-1 Access Point .......................169 X-5-1-1 Edit Access Point ..................170 X-5-1-2 Add/Edit Access Point Group ..............179 X-5-2 WLAN .........................186 X-5-2-1 Add/Edit WLAN ..................187 X-5-2-2 Add/Edit WLAN Group ................190 X-5-3 RADIUS .......................191 X-5-3-1 Add/Edit External RADIUS Server .............192...
Page 6 X-6-1-2 LAN Port Settings..................231 X-6-1-3 VLAN ......................232 X-6-2 2.4GHz 11bgn ....................233 X-6-2-1 Basic ......................234 X-6-2-2 Advanced ....................237 X-6-2-3 Security ......................240 X-6-2-4 WDS ......................247 X-6-2-5 Guest Network ..................249 X-6-3 5GHz 11ac 11an ....................250 X-6-3-1 Basic ......................251 X-6-3-2 Advanced ....................253 X-6-3-3 Security ......................256 X-6-3-4 WDS ......................258 X-6-3-5 Guest Network ..................260 X-6-4...
Page 7 Toolbox ....................298 X-8-1 Network Connectivity ..................298 X-8-1-1 Ping ......................298 X-8-1-2 Trace Route ....................299 X-8-1-3 IP Scan ......................300 Appendix ..................301 XI-1 Configuring your IP address ..............301 XI-1-1 Windows XP ......................302 XI-1-2 Windows Vista ....................304 XI-1-3 Windows 7 ......................306 XI-1-4 Windows 8 ......................310 XI-1-5...
Page 8: Overview
Ethernet cable. In AP Controller mode the user interface will switch to Edimax Pro NMS. This user manual is mainly split into two parts: - AP Mode (blue) – includes AP / Repeater / Managed AP / Client Bridge Mode settings - Edimax Pro NMS (grey) –...
Page 9: I Product Information
Product Information Package Contents 1. CAP1300 Access Point 5. Quick Installation Guide 2. Ceiling Mount Bracket 6. Ethernet Cable 3. T-Rail Mounting Kit & Screws 7. Power Adapter 4. CD 8. Ceiling Mount Screw Template...
Page 10: System Requirements
System Requirements - Existing cable/DSL modem & router - Computer with web browser for access point configuration Hardware Overview 12V DC IN 12V DC port to connect the power adapter LAN 1 (PoE) LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE) IN LAN 2 LAN port Reset...
Page 11: Led Status
LED Status LED Color LED Status Description The device is on. Blue Flashing Slowly Upgrading firmware. Flashing Quickly Resetting to factory defaults. Starting up. Amber Flashing Error. The device is off. Reset If you experience problems with your device, you can reset it back to its factory settings.
Page 12: Safety Information
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 device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoor. 2.
Page 13: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation II-1 Router/PoE Switch If you need to, remove the cap from the underside of the device. This creates extra space for your cables to pass through. Connect a router or a PoE switch to the device’s LAN 1 port using an Ethernet cable.
Page 14: Mounting
II-2 Mounting To mount the device to a ceiling, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram A & B. II-2-1 Wooden Ceiling Please refer to the figure below: By using the holes A on the ceiling bracket, identify and mark correct screw positions of the desired mounting location.
Page 16: Ii-2-2 Other Ceiling
II-2-2 Other Ceiling Please refer to the figure below: By using the holes A on the ceiling bracket, identify and mark correct screw positions of the desired mounting location. Where necessary, drill a hole on each of the marked screw positions. Insert the anchors G into the holes (use a screw driver where necessary) at the marked screw positions.
Page 18: Ii-2-3 T-Rail Mount
II-2-3 T-Rail Mount To mount the device to a T-Rail, please follow the instructions below and refer to the diagrams below. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket included in the package contents. Attach the selected T-Rail brackets A to holes B using bracket fixing screws C.
Page 19 If you need more space between the device and the T-Rail, additional cushion bracket E can be added between T-Rail brackets A and holes B (use the longer screws included).
Page 20: Quick Setup & Mode Selection
Quick Setup & Mode Selection The device can function as a standalone access point (AP Mode), as a repeater (Repeater Mode), as an AP controller (AP Controller Mode), as part of an AP array (Managed AP Mode), or as a client bridge (Client Bridge Mode). Follow the quick setup below before selecting the desired operation mode.
Page 21 You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “1234”. “System Information” home screen will be shown:...
Page 22 By default, the device is in AP Mode. If you do not wish to change the operation mode, switch your computer back to dynamic IP address now. If you wish to change to a different operation mode, go to “Operation Mode”...
Page 23: Repeater Mode
III-2 Repeater Mode From the quick setup above, Select Repeater Mode from the operation mode drop down menu: Press “Apply” and wait for the device to reboot into Repeater Mode: When system page is displayed, go to Wireless Settings  Wireless Extender.
Page 24 Click Scan to search for and display available SSIDs Click the circle icon to connect to an available source SSID. SSIDs can be configured independently for each frequency 2.4GHz & 5GHz. Edit the new extended SSID according to your preference and enter the security details for the source SSID (e.g.
Page 25 Wait for the configuration to take effect: The device (now in Repeater Mode) will establish a connection to the source SSID and repeat the extended SSID. The device will become a DHCP client of the router/root AP. Switch your computer back to dynamic IP address.
Page 27: Client Bridge Mode
III-3 Client Bridge Mode From the quick setup above, Select Client Bridge Mode from the operation mode drop down menu: Press “Apply” and wait for the device to reboot into Client Bridge Mode: When system page is displayed, go to Wireless Settings  Wireless Extender.
Page 28 Click Scan to search for and display available SSIDs Click the circle icon to connect to an available source SSID. SSIDs can be configured independently for each frequency 2.4GHz & 5GHz. Edit according to your preference and enter the security details for the source SSID (e.g.
Page 29 Wait for the configuration to take effect: The device (now in Client Bridge Mode) will receive wireless signal and provides it to devices connected to the bridge via Ethernet cable. The device will become a DHCP client of the router/root AP. Switch your computer back to dynamic IP address.
Page 31: Managed Ap Mode
III-4 Managed AP Mode From the quick setup above, Select Managed AP Mode from the operation mode drop down menu: Press “Apply” and wait for the device to reboot into Managed AP Mode: For use a Managed AP in an AP array, the access point will automatically switch mode when an AP Controller is configured in the network.
Page 32: Ap, Managed Ap, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes
(Repeater Mode), as an AP controller (AP Controller Mode), as part of an AP array (Managed AP Mode), or as a client bridge (Client Bridge Mode). Please refer to Edimax Pro NMS section for AP Controller Mode setting. For operation mode selection, please follow the quick setup in III Quick Setup...
Page 33: Basic Settings
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Basic Settings Basic settings of the access point are: - LAN IP Address; and - 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security; and - Administrator Name & Password; and - Time & Date It is recommended that these settings are configured before using the access point.
Page 34 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Enter the IP address settings you wish to use for your access point. You can use a dynamic (DHCP) or static IP address, depending on your network environment. Click “Apply” to save the changes and wait a few moments for the access point to reload.
Page 35 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Configuring Security Settings of 2.4GHz wireless network Go to “Wireless Settings” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Security”. Select an “Authentication Method”, enter or select fields where appropriate, and click “Apply”. For more information on authentication method, please refer to VI-3-3-3 on page 65.
Page 36 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Changing SSID and Configuring Security Setting for 5GHz wireless network Follow the steps outlined in “Changing SSID for 2.4GHz wireless network” and “Configuring Security Setting for 2.4GHz wireless network” but choose the 5GHz option instead.
Page 37 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Changing Date and Time Go to “Management” > “Date and Time”. 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.
Page 38: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. You can use the configuration webpage to activate the device’s WPS function. Go to “Wireless Settings” > “WPS” on your configuration webpage. Check the checkbox of “Enable”...
Page 39: Browser Based Configuration Interface
Some functions of the browser based configuration interface are disabled for different mode settings, please refer to the sections applicable for your desired mode. Please use Edimax Pro NMS on your Controller AP to configure your Managed AP(s). The browser-based configuration interface enables you to configure the device’s advanced features.
Page 40 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes You will arrive at the “System Information” screen shown below. Use the menu across the top and down the left side to navigate. Where applicable, click “Apply” to save changes and reload the access point, or “Cancel”...
Page 41: Information
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-1 Information VI-1-1 System Information “System Information” page displays basic system information.
Page 42 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes 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. System Time Displays the system time.
Page 43 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is a measurement of the power present in a received radio signal. Wireless 2.4GHZ (5GHz) / SSID SSID Displays the SSID name(s) for the specified frequency. Authentication Displays the authentication method for the specified SSID.
Page 44: Vi-1-2 Wireless Clients
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-1-2 Wireless Clients “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the device on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Refresh time Auto Refresh Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically Time refresh.
Page 45: Vi-1-3 Wireless Monitor
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-1-3 Wireless Monitor “Wireless Monitor” is a tool built into the device 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 click “Scan”...
Page 46: Vi-1-4 Dhcp Clients
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-1-4 DHCP Clients “DHCP Clients” shows information of DHCP leased clients.
Page 47: Vi-1-5 Log
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-1-5 “System log” displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This information is useful for network administrators. Older entries will be overwritten when the log is full Save Click to save the log as a file on your local computer.
Page 48 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes  WPS M1 - M8 messages WPS success  Change Settings  System Boot Displays current model name  NTP Client  Wired Link LAN Port link status and speed status  Proxy ARP Proxy ARP module start &...
Page 49: Network Settings
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-2 Network Settings VI-2-1 LAN-Side IP Address “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 50 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes address is 8.8.8.8. 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 Default For DHCP users, select “From DHCP”...
Page 51: Vi-2-2 Lan Port
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-2-2 LAN Port “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your access point’s two wired LAN (Ethernet) ports. Wired LAN Identifies LAN port 1 or 2. Port Enable Enable/disable specified LAN port. Speed &...
Page 52: Vi-2-3 Igmp Snooping
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-2-3 IGMP Snooping IGMP snooping is the process of listening to Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) network traffic. The feature allows a network switch to listen in on the IGMP conversation between hosts and routers. By listening to these conversations the switch maintains a map of which links need which IP multicast streams.
Page 53: Vi-2-4 Stp Management
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-2-4 STP Management When enabled, STP ensures that you do not create loops when you have redundant paths in your network (as loops are deadly to a network). This page allows you to enable / disable STP management. Press “Apply”...
Page 54: Vi-2-5 Vlan
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-2-5 VLAN “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 in the range 1 –...
Page 55: Wireless Settings
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3 Wireless Settings VI-3-1 Wireless Extender This page allows you to scan for available wireless network (both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies) to connect to for repeater / client bridge modes. Click “Scan” to show available wireless network:...
Page 56 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Click the circle icon to connect to an available source SSID. SSIDs can be configured independently for each frequency 2.4GHz & 5GHz. Repeater Mode source SSID connection page: Client Bridge Mode source SSID connection page: Edit the connection page according to your preference and enter the security details for the source SSID (e.g.
Page 57: Vi-3-2 Profile List
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-2 Profile List To edit a connection, check the circle icon and press “Edit”. The edit page is shown below: Press “Save” to save the configuration, or “Cancel” to forfeit the changes.
Page 58 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes If you wish to use a different source SSID connection, check the circle icon (of the source SSID) and press “Connect”.
Page 59: Vi-3-3 2.4Ghz 11Bgn
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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 & Guest Network.
Page 60: Vi-3-3-1 Basic
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-3-1 Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (s). Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Wireless standard used for the access point.
Page 61 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Auto Select a range to which auto channel selection can choose Channel from. Range Auto Select a time interval for how often the auto channel setting Channel will check/reassign the wireless channel. Interval Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected”...
Page 62: Vi-3-3-2 Advanced
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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.
Page 63 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes 802.11g Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but Protection 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 Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability Protection...
Page 64 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Airtime Airtime Fairness gives equal amounts of air time (instead of Fairness equal number of frames) to each client regardless of its theoretical data rate. Set airtime fairness to “Auto”, “Static” or “Disable”. When “Auto”...
Page 65: Vi-3-3-3 Security
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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 is essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network.
Page 66 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes SSID Selection Select a SSID to configure its security settings. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. Enable: the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. Disable: the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients –...
Page 67 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Additional wireless authentication methods can be applied to all authentication methods: WPS must be disabled to use additional authentication. See VI-3-5 WPS for WPS settings. MAC Address Filter Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the MAC filter table.
Page 68 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-3-3-2 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. When selected, a notice will pop-up as exemplified below: Below is a figure showing the configurable fields: Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended.
Page 69 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-3-3-4 WPA-PSK WPA-PSK is a secure wireless encryption type with strong data protection and user authentication, utilizing 128-bit encryption keys. Below is a figure showing the configurable fields: Fast Roaming Settings will also be shown: 802.11r Fast When your device roams from one AP to another on the Roaming...
Page 70 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes 802.11r Fast Transition Roaming Settings Mobility_dom Specify the mobility domain (2.4GHz or 5GHz) Encryption Key Specify the encryption key Over the DS Enable or disable this function. VI-3-3-3-5 WPA-EAP Fast Roaming Settings will also be shown: WPA Type Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-EAP.
Page 71: Vi-3-3-4 Wds
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-3-4 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 72 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes 2.4GHz Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Functionality 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 73: Vi-3-3-5 Guest Network
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-3-5 Guest Network Enable / disable guest network to allow clients to connect as guests.
Page 74: Vi-3-4 5Ghz 11Ac 11An
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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 & Guest Network.
Page 75: Vi-3-4-1 Basic
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-4-1 Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s). Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 5GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Wireless standard used for the access point.
Page 76 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Channel from. Range Auto Select a time interval for how often the auto channel setting Channel will check/reassign the wireless channel. Interval Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Channel Select the channel bandwidth: Bandwidth...
Page 77: Vi-3-4-2 Advanced
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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 78 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Multicast Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” Rate setting. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal.
Page 79 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Airtime Airtime Fairness gives equal amounts of air time (instead of Fairness equal number of frames) to each client regardless of its theoretical data rate. Set airtime fairness to “Auto”, “Static” or “Disable”. When “Auto”...
Page 80: Vi-3-4-3 Security
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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 81 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Wireless Client Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Wireless client Isolation 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’...
Page 82: Vi-3-4-4 Wds
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-4-4 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 83 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes 5GHz WDS Mode Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Functionality 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 84: Vi-3-4-5 Guest Network
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-4-5 Guest Network Enable / disable guest network to allow clients to connect as guests.
Page 85: Vi-3-5 Wps
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-5 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 compatible device or from within the compatible device’s firmware / configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”).
Page 86 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes 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. Click “Generate PIN” to generate a new WPS PIN code.
Page 87: Vi-3-6 Radius
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-6 RADIUS The RADIUS menu allows you to configure the device’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.
Page 88: Vi-3-6-1 Radius Settings
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-6-1 RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server.
Page 89 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes 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 protocol of the Port RADIUS server.
Page 90: Vi-3-6-2 Internal Server
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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. ...
Page 91 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes “MAC-RADIUS” password used in VI-3-3-3 or VI-3-4-3. Session Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – Timeout 86400. Termination Select a termination-action attribute: Action Reauthentication: sends a RADIUS request to the access point;...
Page 92: Vi-3-6-3 Radius Accounts
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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. Enter a username in the box below and click “Add” to add the username.
Page 93 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Select “Edit” to edit the username and password of the RADIUS account: Press “Apply” to apply the configuration, or “Cancel” to forfeit the changes. User Name Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Click “Add”...
Page 94: Vi-3-7 Mac Filter
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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.
Page 95 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Add MAC Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually Address 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 96: Vi-3-8 Wmm
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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.
Page 97 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Queues automatically provide minimum transmission delays for video, voice, multimedia and critical applications. The values can be adjusted further manually: CWMin Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission.
Page 98: Vi-3-9 Schedule
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-9 Schedule The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless network for the specified time ranges. Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the security of your network. Check/uncheck the box “Enable” and select “Apply” to enable/disable the wireless scheduling function.
Page 99 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Select “Add” to add a schedule. Settings page will be shown if “Continue” is selected: Check/uncheck the box of the desired SSID network, day of schedule and select the Start Time and End Time (using the dropdown menu). Select “Apply”...
Page 100: Vi-3-10 Traffic Shaping
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-10 Traffic Shaping Traffic shaping is used to optimize or guarantee performance, improve latency, or increase usable bandwidth for some kinds of packets by delaying other kinds. Check the checkbox to enable traffic shaping, specify the down link and up link values, and click “Apply”...
Page 101 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes...
Page 102: Vi-3-11 Bandsteering
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-3-11 Bandsteering Band steering detects clients capable of 5GHz operation and steers them there to make the more crowded 2.4 GHz band available for clients only capable of connecting to 2.4GHz band. This helps improve end user experience by reducing channel utilization, especially in high density environments.
Page 103: Management
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-4 Management (Configurable for AP Mode only) VI-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 104 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes 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. Management Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable specified Protocol management interfaces (see below).
Page 105 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes SNMP Trap Enter an SNMP Trap Community name for verification with Community the SNMP manager for SNMP-TRAP requests. SNMP Trap Specify the IP address or sever name (2-128 alphanumeric Manager characters) of the SNMP manager. HTTP Internet browser HTTP protocol management interface TELNET...
Page 106: Vi-4-2 Date And Time
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-4-2 Date and Time Configure the date and time settings of the access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server.
Page 107 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes NTP Time Server 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.
Page 108: Vi-4-3 Syslog Server
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-4-3 Syslog Server The system log can be sent to a server. Syslog Server Settings Transfer Logs Check the box to enable the use of a syslog server. Enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters.
Page 109 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Press “Apply” to apply the configuration, or “Cancel” to forfeit the changes.
Page 110: Vi-4-4 Ping Test
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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 111: Vi-4-5 I'm Here
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-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.
Page 112: Advanced
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-5 Advanced VI-5-1 LED Settings The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference. Power LED Select on or off. Diag LED Select on or off.
Page 113: Vi-5-2 Update Firmware
The “Firmware” page allows you to update the firmware of the system. Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. 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 114: Vi-5-3 Save / Restore Settings
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-5-3 Save / Restore Settings The device’s “Save / Restore Settings” page enables you to save / backup the device’s current settings as a file to your local computer, and restore the device to previously saved settings.
Page 115 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes Click “Restore” to replace your current settings.
Page 116: Vi-5-4 Factory Default
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-5-4 Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, rebooting the device (VI-5-5 Reboot) maybe an option to consider. If rebooting does not work, try resetting the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the reset button is not readily accessible.
Page 117: Vi-5-5 Reboot
AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes VI-5-5 Reboot If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, rebooting the device may be an option to consider. You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature. Reboot Click “Reboot” to reboot the device. A countdown will indicate the progress of the reboot.
Page 118: Operation Mode
(via Ethernet cable). 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 119 AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes In AP Controller Mode the access point will switch to the Edimax Pro NMS user interface. Press “Apply” to apply the configuration, or “Cancel” to forfeit the changes.
Page 120: Edimax Pro Nms
Edimax Pro Network Management Suite (NMS) supports the central management of a group of access points, otherwise known as an AP Array. NMS can be installed on one access point and support up to 16 Edimax Pro access points with no additional wireless controller required, reducing costs and facilitating efficient remote AP management.
Page 121: Viii Quick Setup - Nms
Edimax Pro NMS VIII Quick Setup - NMS Edimax Pro NMS (AP Controller Mode) 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 122: Viii-1 Hardware Deployment
Edimax Pro NMS VIII-1 Hardware Deployment 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. Ensure all APs are powered on (check their LEDs).
Page 123 Edimax Pro NMS Designate one AP as the AP Controller which will manage all other connected APs (up to 16). Connect a computer to the designated AP Controller using an Ethernet cable.
Page 124: Viii-2 Software Setup
Edimax Pro NMS VIII-2 Software Setup Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where x is a number in the range 3 – 100. If you are unsure how to do this, please refer XI-1. Please ensure there are no other active network connections on your computer by disabling Wi-Fi and other Ethernet connections.
Page 125 Edimax Pro NMS You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “1234”. “System Information” home screen will be shown:...
Page 126 Once selected, press “Apply” to apply the settings. Wait for the device to reboot. Edimax Pro NMS includes a wizard to quickly setup the SSID & security for Managed APs. Go back to the web user interface, locate and click...
Page 127 Edimax Pro NMS Follow the on-screen instructions to complete Steps 1-6 and click “Finish” to save the settings.
Page 128: Default Settings
Edimax Pro NMS If any of your Managed APs cannot be found, reset it to its factory default settings.
Page 129 Edimax Pro NMS Your AP Controller & 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. Use Local Network & Local Settings to configure your AP Controller.
Page 130: Webpage Layout - Nms
Edimax Pro NMS Webpage Layout - NMS 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 131 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 132 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 133 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 settings as well as upgrade firmware across multiple access points. The Zone Plan can also be configured using “Zone...
Page 134 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 2.4GHz & 5Ghz Wi-Fi and security, with WPS, RADIUS server, MAC filtering and WMM settings...
Page 135 Edimax Pro NMS Local Settings Local Settings are for your AP Controller. You can set the operation mode and view network settings (clients and logs) specifically for the AP Controller, as well as other management settings such as date/time, admin accounts,...
Page 136 Edimax Pro NMS Toolbox The Toolbox panel provides network diagnostic tools: Ping, Traceroute, and IP Scan.
Page 137: Nms Features
Edimax Pro NMS NMS Features Descriptions of the functions of each main panel can be found below. When using Edimax NMS, click “Apply” to save changes: Login, Logout & Restart It is recommended that you login to the AP Controller to make configurations to Managed APs.
Page 138 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 139: Dashboard
Edimax Pro NMS 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 140: X-2-1 System Information
Edimax Pro NMS X-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). X-2-2 Devices Information Devices Information is a summary of the number of all devices in the local...
Page 141: X-2-3 Managed Ap
Edimax Pro NMS X-2-3 Managed AP This page displays information about the Managed APs 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 142 Edimax Pro NMS 4. Buzzer The Managed AP’s buzzer will sound temporarily to help identify/locate the access point. 5. Network Connectivity Go to the “Network Connectivity” panel to perform a ping or traceroute. 6. Restart Restarts the Managed AP. Status Icons...
Page 143: X-2-4 Managed Ap Group
Edimax Pro NMS X-2-4 Managed AP Group Managed APs can be grouped according to your requirements. Managed AP Group displays information about each Managed AP group in the local network: Group Name, MAC Address, Device Name, Model, IP Address, 2.4GHz &...
Page 144 Edimax Pro NMS 3. Blink LED The LED of all Managed APs in the group will flash temporarily to help identify & locate the access points. 4. Buzzer The buzzer of all Managed APs in the group will sound temporarily to help identify &...
Page 145: X-2-5 Active Clients
Edimax Pro NMS Managed AP is connected. Green Connected Managed AP is waiting for approval. Note: Waiting for Up to sixteen Managed APs are supported. Blue Approval Additional APs will have this status until an existing Managed AP is removed.
Page 146 Edimax Pro NMS The search function can be used to locate a specific user. Type in the search box and the list will update:...
Page 147: Zone Plan
Edimax Pro NMS 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 148: X-3-1 Menu
Edimax Pro NMS X-3-1 Menu Menu allows you to keep track of the access points’ information. Select between Radio Coverage, Channel, Client Numbers, AP Loading, and Online Map. When an option is selected, the zone plan and Control section will change accordingly.
Page 149 Edimax Pro NMS Channel Below is displayed as Channel is selected: Client Numbers Below is displayed as Client Numbers is selected:...
Page 150 Edimax Pro NMS AP Loading Below is displayed as AP Loading is selected: Online Map When Online Map is selected, the message below is displayed: Click “OK” and the interface will bring you to the page shown below to allow...
Page 151: X-3-2 Control
Edimax Pro NMS X-3-2 Control The Control section will change according to the selection in the Menu section. Map Location Select a pre-defined location from the drop down menu. When you upload a location image in NMS Settings  Zone Edit, it will be available for selection here.
Page 152 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:...
Page 153: Nms Monitor
Edimax Pro NMS NMS Monitor X-4-1 Access Point X-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 154 Edimax Pro NMS Security). Incompatible All access points must have the same NMS Version firmware version. Please use the AP Controller’s firmware upgrade function (refer to X-5-12 Firmware Upgrade). Please wait while the Managed AP makes Configuring or Orange configurations or while the firmware is Upgrading upgrading.
Page 155 Edimax Pro NMS 5. Network Connectivity Go to the “Network Connectivity” panel to perform a ping or traceroute. 6. Restart Restarts the Managed AP.
Page 156: X-4-1-2 Managed Ap Group
Edimax Pro NMS X-4-1-2 Managed AP Group Managed APs can be grouped according to your requirements. Managed AP Group displays information about each Managed AP group in the local network: Group Name, MAC Address, Device Name, Model, IP Address, 2.4GHz &...
Page 157 Edimax Pro NMS Controller’s firmware upgrade function (refer to X-5-12 Firmware Upgrade). Please wait while the Managed AP makes Configuring or Orange configurations or while the firmware is Upgrading upgrading. Please wait while Managed AP is Yellow Connecting connecting. Managed AP is connected.
Page 158 Edimax Pro NMS 6. Restart Restarts all Managed APs in the group.
Page 159: X-4-2 Wlan
Edimax Pro NMS X-4-2 WLAN X-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 160: X-4-2-2 Active Wlan Group
Edimax Pro NMS X-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...
Page 161: X-4-3 Clients
Edimax Pro NMS X-4-3 Clients X-4-3-1 Active Clients Displays information about clients currently connected to the AP Array: Index (reference number), Client MAC Address, AP MAC Address, WLAN (SSID), Radio (2.4GHz or 5GHz), Signal Strength received by Client, Connected Time, Idle Time, Tx &...
Page 162: X-4-4 Users
Edimax Pro NMS X-4-4 Users X-4-4-1 Active Users Displays information about users currently connected.
Page 163: X-4-4-2 Users Log
Edimax Pro NMS X-4-4-2 Users Log Displays the log information about users currently connected.
Page 164: X-4-5 Rogue Devices
Edimax Pro NMS X-4-5 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 area displays information about rogue devices discovered during the scan: Index (reference number), Channel, SSID, MAC Address, Security, Signal Strength, Type, Vendor and Action.
Page 165: X-4-6 Information
Edimax Pro NMS X-4-6 Information X-4-6-1 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 166: X-4-6-2 Ap Monitoring
Edimax Pro NMS X-4-6-2 AP 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 167 Edimax Pro NMS...
Page 168: X-4-6-3 Ssid Overview
Edimax Pro NMS X-4-6-3 SSID Overview Displays graphical monitoring information about access points in the Array for 2.4GHz & 5GHz.
Page 169: Nms Settings
Edimax Pro NMS NMS Settings X-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 170: X-5-1-1 Edit Access Point
Edimax Pro NMS individual Managed AP. Refer to the Status Icons in X-2-3 Managed AP for full descriptions. 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”...
Page 171 Edimax Pro NMS Click “Save” to save the settings. Click “Cancel” to forfeit the changes. Click “Save and Apply” to save and apply the settings. X-5-1-1-1 Edit Basic Settings When “Override Group Setting” is checked, options/fields will turn white to allow adjustments.
Page 172 Edimax Pro NMS You can edit AP Groups from the NMS Settings  Access Point page. IP Address Select “DHCP Client” for your access point to be assigned a Assignment dynamic IP address from your router’s DHCP server, or select “Static IP”...
Page 173 Edimax Pro NMS X-5-1-1-3 Edit VLAN Settings When “Override Group Setting” is checked, options/fields will turn white to allow adjustments.
Page 174 Edimax Pro NMS X-5-1-1-4 Edit Radio Settings Radio Settings Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no SSIDs on that frequency will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point.
Page 175 Edimax Pro NMS Range will choose a channel. Auto Pilot Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting Interval will check/reassign the wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference.
Page 176 Edimax Pro NMS Fragment Set the fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default Threshold value is 2346. Multicast Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” Rate setting. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power.
Page 177 Edimax Pro NMS X-5-1-1-5 Edit WMM-EDCA Settings When “Override Group Setting” is checked, options/fields will turn white to allow adjustments. WMM-EDCA Settings: Back Ground Access Category (AC) is Back Ground Best Effort Access Category (AC) is Best Effort Video Access Category (AC) is video...
Page 178 Edimax Pro NMS X-5-1-1-7 Edit Profile Settings When “Override Group Setting” is checked, options/fields will turn white to allow adjustments. Profile Settings WLAN Group Assign the access point’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz SSID(s) to a WLAN Group. You can edit WLAN groups in NMS Settings  WLAN.
Page 179: X-5-1-2 Add/Edit Access Point Group
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-1-1-8 Events Press “Refresh” to refresh the event log Press “Save” to save the event log as .log file. X-5-1-2 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.
Page 180 Edimax Pro NMS to select access point groups and use << and >> arrows to move APs between groups. Basic Group Settings Name Edit the access point group name. Description Enter a description of the access point group for reference e.g.
Page 181 Edimax Pro NMS X-5-1-2-4 Edit Radio Group Settings Radio Group Settings 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. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point group.
Page 182 Edimax Pro NMS Auto Pilot Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting Interval will check/reassign the wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Channel When Auto Pilot is disabled, select a channel (1-11) manually.
Page 183 Edimax Pro NMS Fragment Set the fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default Threshold value is 2346. Multicast Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” Rate setting. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power.
Page 184 Edimax Pro NMS X-5-1-2-6 Edit BandSteering Settings X-5-1-2-7 Edit Profile Settings 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 Assign the access point group’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz SSIDs to a...
Page 185 Edimax Pro NMS X-5-1-2-8 Edit Group Settings...
Page 186: X-5-2 Wlan
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 187: X-5-2-1 Add/Edit Wlan
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-2-1 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. 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 188 Edimax Pro NMS network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID. Wireless Client Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Wireless client...
Page 189 Edimax Pro NMS Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly. WLAN Access Policy Traffic Enable / Disable traffic shaping. Shaping Downlink Set downlink between 1-200Mbps Uplink Set uplink between 1-200Mbps WLAN Advanced Settings Smart Enable or disable Smart Handover.
Page 190: X-5-2-2 Add/Edit Wlan Group
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-2-2 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 (X-5-1). WLAN Group Settings Name Edit the WLAN Group name.
Page 191: X-5-3 Radius
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 192: X-5-3-1 Add/Edit External Radius Server
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-3-1 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 protocol of the Port RADIUS server.
Page 193: X-5-3-2 Add/Edit Internal Radius Server
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-3-2 Add/Edit Internal RADIUS Server Upload EAP Certificate File EAP Certificate Displays the EAP certificate file format: PKCS#12(*.pfx/*.p12) File Format EAP Certificate Click “Upload” to open a new window and select the location File of an EAP certificate file to use. If no certificate file is uploaded, the internal RADIUS server will use a self-made certificate.
Page 194: X-5-3-3 Add/Edit/Import/Export Radius Accounts
Edimax Pro NMS certificate. EAP Internal Select EAP internal authentication type from the drop down Authentication menu. 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.
Page 195 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 User Name Displays the user name.
Page 196 Edimax Pro NMS Edit Edit User Registration List User Name Existing user name is displayed here and can be edited according to your preference. Password Enter or edit a password for the specified user. Description Displays current description of the user and can be edited.
Page 197: X-5-3-4 Add/Edit Radius Group
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-3-4 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 (X-5-1). RADIUS Group Settings Group Name Edit the RADIUS Group name.
Page 198: X-5-4 Access Control
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 199 Edimax Pro NMS Delete Delete the selected entry(s) from the list. Selected Delete All Delete all entries from the table.
Page 200: X-5-4-1 Add/Edit Mac Access Control
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-4-1 Add/Edit MAC Access Control Click “Add” to enter the page shown below: Add MAC Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually Address e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ or enter multiple MAC addresses separated with commas, e.g.
Page 201: X-5-4-2 Add/Edit/Clone Mac Access Control Group
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-4-2 Add/Edit/Clone 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 (X-5-1).
Page 202: X-5-5 Guest Network
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 203: X-5-5-1 Add/Edit Guest Network
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-5-1 Add/Edit Guest Network Click “Add” to enter the page shown below:...
Page 204 Edimax Pro NMS Guest Network Settings Name/ESSID Edit the Guest Network name (SSID). Description Enter a description of the Guest Network for reference e.g. 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 205 Edimax Pro NMS Please refer to X-6-2-3 or X-6-3-3 for more information on authentication and additional authentication types. Guest Access Policy Guest Portal Enable or disable guest portal for the guest network. Traffic Shaping Enable or disable traffic shaping for the guest network.
Page 206: X-5-5-2 Add/Edit Guest Network Group
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-5-2 Add/Edit Guest Network Group When you add a Guest Network Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings  Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (X-5-1). Guest Network Group Settings Group Name Edit the Guest Network Group name.
Page 207: X-5-6 Users
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-6 Users User Panel Press “Add” to add a new user, or “Edit” to edit an existing user, or “Clone” to clone an existing user’s settings. For the 3 options specified above, enter the fields below: Press “Save” to save the above actions, or “Cancel” to forfeit the changes.
Page 208 Edimax Pro NMS Use “Upload List” to upload a user list. Use “Download List” to download existing list for possible future reference. User Group Panel Click “Add” to add a new user group, or “Edit” to edit an existing user group, or “Clone”...
Page 209: X-5-7 Guest Portal
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-7 Guest Portal A guest portal is a web page which is displayed to newly connected users before they are granted broader access to network resources. Check the checkbox of the portal(s) you wish to delete and press “Delete Selected”...
Page 210: X-5-7-1 Free Guest Portal Type
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-7-1 Free Guest Portal Type Guest Portal Settings Name Enter / edit portal name. Description Enter / edit description of the portal for reference. Landing Page Enter a “Promotion URL”.
Page 211: X-5-7-2 User Level Agreement Guest Portal Type
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-7-2 User Level Agreement Guest Portal Type Guest Portal Settings Name Enter / edit portal name. Description Enter / edit description of the portal for reference. Landing Page Select between “Redirect to the original URL” or “Promotion URL”...
Page 212: X-5-7-3 Static Users Guest Portal Type
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-7-3 Static Users Guest Portal Type Guest Portal Settings Name Enter / edit portal name. Description Enter / edit description of the portal for reference. Authentication Select an authentication server. Server Authentication Select an authentication user group.
Page 213: X-5-7-4 Dynamic Users Guest Portal Type
Edimax Pro NMS Landing Page Select between “Redirect to the original URL” or “Promotion URL” (enter the promotion URL). Default Choose a default language. Language For Login Portal, click “Edit” and see below to edit the login portal. X-5-7-4 Dynamic Users Guest Portal Type...
Page 214 Edimax Pro NMS Guest Portal Settings Name Enter / edit portal name. Description Enter / edit description of the portal for reference. Authentication Select an authentication server. Server Authentication Select an authentication user group. User Group Landing Page Select between “Redirect to the original URL” or “Promotion URL”...
Page 215: X-5-7-5 External Captive Portal Guest Portal Type
Edimax Pro NMS Click “Preview” to preview the printout, “Confirm” to confirm the message, or “Cancel” to cancel the changes. For Login Portal, click “Edit” and see below to edit the login portal. X-5-7-5 External Captive Portal Guest Portal Type...
Page 216: X-5-7-6 Editing "Login Portal
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-7-6 Editing “Login Portal” Header Image Click “Choose File” to select a file as the header image. Logo Image Click “Choose File” to select a file as the logo image. (Only for Static and Dynamic users guest portal type) Title Message Enter / edit a title message.
Page 217 Edimax Pro NMS Terms of use Enter / edit the terms of use message Click “Preview” to preview the printout, “Confirm” to confirm the message, or “Cancel” to cancel the changes.
Page 218: X-5-8 Zone Edit
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-8 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 219 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. Member(s) Setting Name/Location Name the location or simply enter the name of the location.
Page 220: X-5-9 Schedule
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-9 Schedule Setup schedule start time/end time in Active WLAN Schedule Settings or Guest Network Advanced Settings. Check the checkbox of the schedules(s) you wish to delete and press “Delete Selected” to delete (multiple selections possible). Press “Delete All” to delete all schedules.
Page 221: X-5-10 Smart Roaming
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-10 Smart Roaming Smart roaming permits continuous connectivity on wireless devices that are moving. The handoffs from one station to another are fast and secure, and are managed seamlessly. Add / Edit Roaming Group Settings Name Enter / edit the name of roaming group.
Page 222 Edimax Pro NMS WLAN from the drop down menu. Press “Save” to save the above actions, “Cancel” to forfeit the changes, or “Save & Apply” to save and apply the above actions.
Page 223: X-5-11 Device Monitoring
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-11 Device Monitoring This page monitors the device’s status (alive or not alive) after you set the Device IP. Add / Edit Enter an IP Address(es) and click “Add” to add the device(s). Click “Reset” to clear the field.
Page 224: X-5-12 Firmware Upgrade
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-12 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” or “Check”. The table below will display the Firmware Name, Firmware Version, NMS Version, Model and Size.
Page 225: X-5-13 Advanced
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-13 Advanced X-5-13-1 System Security Configure the NMS system login name and password. Press “Apply” to apply the settings. X-5-13-2 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 226 Edimax Pro NMS Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop down menus. Acquire Click “Acquire Current Time from Your PC” to enter the Current Time required values automatically according to your computer’s from your PC current time and date.
Page 227: X-5-13-3 Google Maps
Edimax Pro NMS X-5-13-3 Google Maps Click on the link below the entry field and follow Google’s instructions to obtain an API key. Enter the key into the entry field. Press “Apply” to apply the setting or “Cancel” to forfeit the change.
Page 228: Local Network
Edimax Pro NMS Local Network X-6-1 Network Settings X-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 229 Edimax Pro NMS act as a DHCP server and assign IP addresses on your LAN. Static IP Address IP Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to your access point and will replace the default IP address.
Page 230 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 231: X-6-1-2 Lan Port Settings
Edimax Pro NMS DHCP Server Static IP Address Enter the MAC address of the network device to be assigned a Address static IP address. IP Address Specify the IP address to assign the device. Click to assign the IP address to the device.
Page 232: X-6-1-3 Vlan
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-1-3 VLAN “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.
Page 233: X-6-2 2.4Ghz 11Bgn
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 five categories: Basic, Advanced, Security, WDS & Guest Network.
Page 234: X-6-2-1 Basic
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-2-1 Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (s). Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Wireless standard used for the access point.
Page 235 Edimax Pro NMS Auto Select a range to which auto channel selection can choose Channel from. Range Auto Select a time interval for how often the auto channel setting Channel will check/reassign the wireless channel. Interval Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected”...
Page 236 Edimax Pro NMS Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to BasicRateSet control communication frames for wireless clients. Press “Apply” to apply the configuration, or “Cancel” to forfeit the changes.
Page 237: X-6-2-2 Advanced
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 238 Edimax Pro NMS 802.11g Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but Protection 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 239 Edimax Pro NMS Airtime Airtime Fairness gives equal amounts of air time (instead of Fairness equal number of frames) to each client regardless of its theoretical data rate. Set airtime fairness to “Auto”, “Static” or “Disable”. When “Auto” is selected, the share rate is automatically managed.
Page 240: X-6-2-3 Security
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 is essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent...
Page 241 Edimax Pro NMS SSID Selection Select a SSID to configure its security settings. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. Enable: the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. Disable: the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients –...
Page 242 Edimax Pro NMS Additional wireless authentication methods can be applied to all authentication methods: WPS must be disabled to use additional authentication. See X-6-4 WPS for WPS settings. MAC Address Filter Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the MAC filter table.
Page 243 Edimax Pro NMS X-6-2-3-2 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. When selected, a notice will pop-up as exemplified below: Below is a figure showing the configurable fields: Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended.
Page 244 Edimax Pro NMS Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. X-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. Below is a figure showing the configurable fields: Fast Roaming Settings will also be shown: 802.11r Fast...
Page 245 Edimax Pro NMS Key Type or “Hex” (up to 64 characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Pre-Shared Please enter a security key/password according to the format you selected above. 802.11r Fast Transition Roaming Settings Mobility_dom Specify the mobility domain (2.4GHz or 5GHz)
Page 246 Edimax Pro NMS Encryption Key Specify the encryption key Over the DS Enable or disable this function. Press “Apply” to apply the configuration, or “Cancel” to forfeit the changes.
Page 247: X-6-2-4 Wds
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-2-4 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 248 Edimax Pro NMS 2.4GHz Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Functionality 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 249: X-6-2-5 Guest Network
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-2-5 Guest Network Enable / disable guest network to allow clients to connect as guests.
Page 250: X-6-3 5Ghz 11Ac 11An
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 five categories: Basic, Advanced, Security, WDS & Guest Network.
Page 251: X-6-3-1 Basic
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-3-1 Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s). Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 5GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Wireless standard used for the access point.
Page 252 Edimax Pro NMS Channel from. Range Auto Select a time interval for how often the auto channel setting Channel will check/reassign the wireless channel. Interval Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Channel...
Page 253: X-6-3-2 Advanced
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 254 Edimax Pro NMS Multicast Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” Rate setting. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal.
Page 255 Edimax Pro NMS Airtime Airtime Fairness gives equal amounts of air time (instead of Fairness equal number of frames) to each client regardless of its theoretical data rate. Set airtime fairness to “Auto”, “Static” or “Disable”. When “Auto” is selected, the share rate is automatically managed.
Page 256: X-6-3-3 Security
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 257 Edimax Pro NMS Wireless Client Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Wireless client Isolation 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’...
Page 258: X-6-3-4 Wds
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-3-4 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 259 Edimax Pro NMS 5GHz WDS Mode Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Functionality 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 260: X-6-3-5 Guest Network
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-3-5 Guest Network Enable / disable guest network to allow clients to connect as guests.
Page 261: X-6-4 Wps
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-4 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 compatible device or from within the compatible device’s firmware / configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button...
Page 262 Edimax Pro NMS 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. Click “Generate PIN” to generate a new WPS PIN code.
Page 263: X-6-5 Radius
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-5 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.
Page 264: X-6-5-1 Radius Settings
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-5-1 RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server.
Page 265 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 protocol of the Port RADIUS server.
Page 266: X-6-5-2 Internal Server
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-5-2 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. ...
Page 267 Edimax Pro NMS “MAC-RADIUS” password used in X-6-2-3 or X-6-3-3 Session Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – Timeout 86400. Termination Select a termination-action attribute: Action Reauthentication: sends a RADIUS request to the access point; or, Not-Reauthentication: sends a default termination-action attribute to the access point;...
Page 268: X-6-5-3 Radius Accounts
Edimax Pro NMS X-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. Enter a username in the box below and click “Add” to add the username.
Page 269 Edimax Pro NMS Press “Continue” see the new user registration list. Select “Edit” to edit the username and password of the RADIUS account: Press “Apply” to apply the configuration, or “Cancel” to forfeit the changes. User Name Enter the user names here, separated by commas.
Page 270: X-6-6 Mac Filter
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 271 Edimax Pro NMS Add MAC Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually Address 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 272: X-6-7 Wmm
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 273 Edimax Pro NMS Queues automatically provide minimum transmission delays for video, voice, multimedia and critical applications. The values can be adjusted further manually: CWMin Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission.
Page 274: X-6-8 Schedule
Edimax Pro NMS X-6-8 Schedule The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless network for the specified time ranges. Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the security of your network. Check/uncheck the box “Enable” and select “Apply” to enable/disable the wireless scheduling function.
Page 275 Edimax Pro NMS Settings page will be shown if “Continue” is selected: Check/uncheck the box of the desired SSID network, day of schedule and select the Start Time and End Time (using the dropdown menu). Select “Apply” to apply the settings, or “Cancel” to forfeit the schedule.
Page 276: Local Settings
Edimax Pro NMS Local Settings X-7-1 Operation Mode The access point can function in five different modes. Set the operation mode of the access point here. 1. AP Mode: The device acts as a standalone access point 2. Repeater Mode: The device acts as a wireless repeater (also called wireless range extender) that takes an existing signal from a wireless router or wireless access point and rebroadcasts it to create a second network.
Page 277 Edimax Pro NMS 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. In AP Controller Mode the access point will switch to the Edimax Pro NMS user interface.
Page 278: X-7-2 Network Settings
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-2 Network Settings X-7-2-1 System Information “System Information” page displays basic system information.
Page 279 Edimax Pro NMS System Model Displays the model number of the access point. Product Displays the product name for reference, which consists of Name “AP” plus the MAC address. Uptime Displays the total time since the device was turned on.
Page 280 Edimax Pro NMS the power present in a received radio signal. Wireless 2.4GHZ (5GHz) / SSID SSID Displays the SSID name(s) for the specified frequency. Authentication Displays the authentication method for the specified SSID. Method See X-6-1 Network Settings. Encryption Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID.
Page 281: X-7-2-2 Wireless Clients
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-2-2 Wireless Clients “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 Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically Time refresh.
Page 282: X-7-2-3 Wireless Monitor
Edimax Pro NMS X-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 283: X-7-2-4 Log
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-2-4 “System log” displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This information is useful for network administrators. Older entries will be overwritten when the log is full Save Click to save the log as a file on your local computer.
Page 284 Edimax Pro NMS  WPS M1 - M8 messages WPS success  Change Settings  System Boot Displays current model name  NTP Client  Wired Link LAN Port link status and speed status  Proxy ARP Proxy ARP module start & stop ...
Page 285: X-7-3 Management
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-3 Management X-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 286 Edimax Pro NMS 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. Management Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable specified Protocol management interfaces (see below). When SNMP is enabled, complete the SNMP fields below.
Page 287: X-7-3-2 Date And Time
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-3-2 Date and Time Configure the date and time settings of the 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...
Page 288 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. Press “Apply” to apply the configuration, or “Cancel” to forfeit the changes.
Page 289: X-7-3-3 Syslog Server Settings
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-3-3 Syslog Server Settings The system log can be sent to a server. Syslog Server Settings Transfer Logs Check the box to enable the use of a syslog server. Enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters.
Page 290: X-7-3-4 Syslog E-Mail Settings
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-3-4 Syslog E-mail Settings Syslog E-mail Settings E-mail Logs Check the box to enable/disable e-mail logs. E-mail Subject Specify the subject line of log emails. SMTP Server Specify the SMTP server address used to send log emails.
Page 291: X-7-3-5 I'm Here
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-3-5 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.
Page 292: X-7-4 Advanced
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-4 Advanced X-7-4-1 LED Settings The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference. Power LED Select on or off. Diag LED Select on or off.
Page 293: X-7-4-2 Update Firmware
The “Firmware” page allows you to update the firmware of the system. Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. 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 294: X-7-4-3 Save/Restore Settings
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-4-3 Save/Restore Settings The device’s “Save / Restore Settings” page enables you to save / backup the device’s current settings as a file to your local computer, and restore the access point to previously saved settings. Save Settings to PC...
Page 295 Edimax Pro NMS Click “Restore” to replace your current settings.
Page 296: X-7-4-4 Factory Default
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-4-4 Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, rebooting the device (VI-5-5 Reboot) maybe an option to consider. If rebooting does not work, try resetting the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the reset button is not accessible.
Page 297: X-7-4-5 Reboot
Edimax Pro NMS X-7-4-5 Reboot If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, rebooting the device may be an option to consider. You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature. Reboot Click “Reboot” to reboot the device. A countdown will...
Page 298: Toolbox
Edimax Pro NMS Toolbox The Toolbox panel provides network diagnostic tools: Ping, Traceroute, and IP Scan. X-8-1 Network Connectivity X-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.
Page 299: X-8-1-2 Trace Route
Edimax Pro NMS X-8-1-2 Trace Route Traceroute is a diagnostic tool for displaying the route (path) and measuring transit delays of packets across an IP network. Destination Enter the address of the host. Address Execute Click “Execute” to execute the traceroute command.
Page 300: X-8-1-3 Ip Scan
Edimax Pro NMS X-8-1-3 IP Scan...
Page 301: Appendix
Appendix XI-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 – 254).
Page 302: Xi-1-1 Windows Xp
XI-1-1 Windows XP Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer)  “Control Panel”  “Network and Internet Connections”  “Network Connections”  “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will appear, select “Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)”, and click “Properties”.
Page 303 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 304: Xi-1-2 Windows Vista
XI-1-2 Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer)  “Control Panel”  “View Network Status and Tasks”  “Manage Network Connections”  “Local Area Network”  “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.
Page 305 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 306: Xi-1-3 Windows 7
XI-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 307 Click “Local Area Connection”. Click “Properties”.
Page 308 Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
Page 309 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 310: Xi-1-4 Windows 8
XI-1-4 Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, switch to desktop mode by clicking the “Desktop” box. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
Page 311 Right click “Network” and select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
Page 312 Right click the connection and select “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
Page 313 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 314: Xi-1-5 Mac
XI-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.
Page 315 Open the drop-down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Manually”. Enter the IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply” to save the changes.
Page 316: Command Line Interface
(apname) – name of the product <Default configuration> AP (MAC address LAN side of this product) <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # config apname enterprise-network config basic_info show status Show the configuration information setup. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 317 <Parameter> <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # config basic_info show status date&time # config basic_info show status led_settings config buzzer time Set the sound time. <The syntax of the command> config buzzer time (time) <Parameter>...
Page 318 Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # config firmware target tftp server 192.168.2.100 file CAP1300.bin config init Return to the initial value all the parameters that are set in this product. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 319 # config management http disable # config management snmp enable # config management snmp version v1/v2 rcom edimaxrcom rwcom edimaxrwcom # config management snmp version v3 v3_name edimax v3_passwd edimax3047 # config management snmp trap enable trapcom public ip 192.168.2.100...
Page 320 <Default configuration> Invalid <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # config ntp client enable server clock.stdtime.gov.tw interval 24 # config ntp client disable config password Set the password to log in to the setup screen of this product.
Page 321 Immediate Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # config restore target tftp server 192.168.3.66 file edimax-cap1300.bin pass 123456 config save Save the file to the current settings of this product. <The syntax of the command> config save target tftp server (tftp-server) file (filename) [pass (password)] [force] <Parameter>...
Page 322 (servername) Set the host name or IP address of the syslog server. <Default configuration> Invalid <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # config syslog client enable server 192.168.3.202 # config syslog client disable config timezone Set time zone of the internal clock of this product.
Page 323 19 | (GMT-03:00) Brasilia 20 | (GMT-03:00) Buenos Aires, Georgetown 21 | (GMT-03:00) Greenland 22 | (GMT-02:00) Mid-Atlantic 23 | (GMT-01:00) Azores 24 | (GMT-01:00) Cape Verde Is. 25 | (GMT) Casablanca, Monrovia 26 | (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London 27 | (GMT+01:00) Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna 28 | (GMT+01:00) Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest, Ljubljana, Prague 29 | (GMT+01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris...
Page 324 <Default configuration> (GMT+09:00)Osaka, Sapporo,Tokyo <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # config timezone 60 config username Set the user name and password that is used to authenticate users of this product. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 325: Xi-2-2 Lan
Enable the ether port of 802.3az. <Default configuration> All valid <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # lan ether port pse 8023az disable ｜ lan ether port {pd pse} link Enable or disable the wired port.
Page 326 (The same configuration on all ports) <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # lan ether port pd speed speed auto flowctl enable # lan ether port pse speed speed 100 duplex full flowctl disable # lan ether port pse speed speed 1000 duplex full flowctl enable ｜...
Page 327 <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # lan ether show status lan ip defaultgw Set the default route, or manual setting of the default gateway that has the management subnet. (If you want to remove the default gateway address set, you enter the clear.)
Page 328 Enter the IP address of the DNS server. <Default configuration> DHCP <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # lan ip dns primary 10.10.1.127 # lan ip dns secondary clear lan ip static Set the DHCP to static IP.
Page 329: Xi-2-3 Show
<Parameter> (vlanid) Set the VLAN ID. (1-4094) <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # lan ip vlan 1 XI-2-3 Show show status config admin Show the username and advanced settings. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 330 CAP1300 <Examples> # show status config buzzer show status config date&time Show the date and time. <The syntax of the command> show status config date&time. <Parameter> <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples>...
Page 331 <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # show status config syslog_server show status maclist Show the maclist information. <The syntax of the command> show status maclist <Parameter> <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # show status maclist show status lan ether Show the VLAN information.
Page 332 <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # show status lan ip show status radius Show the radius information. <The syntax of the command> show status radius <Parameter> <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # show status radius show status system_info Show the system information.
Page 333 Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # show status system_info show status wlan {2.4g | 5g} advanced Show the wireless advanced information. <The syntax of the command> show status wlan {2.4g | 5g} advanced <Parameter> <Default configuration>...
Page 334 <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # show status wlan 2.4g clients show status wlan {2.4g | 5g} security Show the wireless security information. <The syntax of the command> show status wlan {2.4g | 5g} security <Parameter>...
Page 335 <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # show status wlan monitor show status wlan wmm Show the status of wireless QoS configuration. <The syntax of the command> show status wlan wmm <Parameter>...
Page 336: Xi-2-4 Wlan
Enable the 802.11n or 802.11g protection. <Default configuration> Enable <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 5g 80211n_protect enable # wlan 2.4g 80211g_protect disable wlan {2.4g | 5g} basic_info show status Show the wireless information.
Page 337 Set the transmission interval. (1~255) <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 5g beacon dtim 100 wlan {2.4g | 5g} beacon interval Configure the transmission interval of the beacon. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 338 <Default configuration> half hour <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 5g channel checktime one_hr wlan {2.4g | 5g} {disable | enable} Set the radio to enable or disable the wlan. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 339 <Default configuration> 2.4g: 2346 5g: 2346 <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 5g fragmentthreshold 2345 # wlan 2.4g fragmentthreshold 2344 wlan {2.4g | 5g} keepalive Set the keepalive interval terminal. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 340 Set the guard interval to long. <Default configuration> short <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 2.4g gi long wlan {2.4g | 5g} mrate Configure the multicast or broadcast rate. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 341 <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 5g ssid addsecurity ssidname edimax5g01-168801 mode none # wlan 2.4g ssid addsecurity ssidnum 1 mode macfilter # wlan 5g ssid addsecurity ssidname edimax5g01-168801 mode macradius authmac # wlan 2.4g ssid addsecurity ssidnum 2 mode macradius+macfilter authpass 12345678...
Page 342 5g ssid number: 1 2.4g ssid number: 1 <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 2.4g ssid create 5 wlan {2.4g | 5g} ssid {disable | enable} Enable or disable the SSID. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 343 <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 2.4g ssid loadbalance ssidnum 2 limit 20 # wlan 5g ssid loadbalance ssidname edimax5g01-168801 limit 30 wlan {2.4g | 5g} ssid privacy Set the privacy separator feature. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 344 Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 2.4g ssid rename ssidname CAP1300-D6D5A0_G air_station_2.4g_2 # wlan 5g ssid rename ssidnum 2 air_station_5g_2 wlan {2.4g | 5g} ssid security Set the security of the SSID. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 345 <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 2.4g ssid security ssidname CAP1300-D6D5A0_G mode wep length 64 keytype ascii defaultkey 2 key 12345 # wlan 5g ssid security ssidname CAP1300-D6D5A0_G mode no_auth # wlan 5g ssid security ssidnum 1 mode wpa2psk type aes period 60 keytype passphrase key 12345678 # wlan 2.4g ssid security ssidnum 2 mode wpaeap type mixed period 100...
Page 346 (10, 25, 50, 75, 90, 100) <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 2.4g txpower 50 wlan {2.4g | 5g} wds delete Remove the connection destination of the WDS. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 347 Set the WDS with AP. <Default configuration> disable <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 5g wds mode disable # wlan 2.4g wds mode wds_with_ap wlan {2.4g | 5g} wds num Add a connection destination of the WDS.
Page 348 Set to 40MHz normal mode auto Set to auto mode <Default configuration> Mode: 11b11g11n BasicRateSet: 11m Channel: auto_1-11ch Bandwidth: 20m <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 2.4g band 11b brs 2m channel 6 bandwidth 20m...
Page 349 Set the contention slot to long. <Default configuration> short <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 2.4g conslot long wlan 2.4g preamble Set the preamble of 802.11g <The syntax of the command> wlan 2.4g preamble {mode} <Parameter>...
Page 350 Bandwidth: 40m <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan 5g band 11a brs all channel 40 bandwidth 20m # wlan 5g band 11a brs all channel w52+w53 bandwidth 20m # wlan 5g band 11a11n brs 24m channel 36 bandwidth 40m+ex_upper_ch...
Page 351 (macaddress) Enter the MAC address to be registered in the list. <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan maclist add 12:22:33:44:55:66 wlan maclist delete Remove the registration of MAC address restriction list. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 352 Voice <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan wmm ap aifsn bk 10 be 10 vi 10 vo 10 # wlan wmm sta txop bk 65535 be 65535 vi 65535 vo 65535 wlan wmm show status Show the QoS configuration information.
Page 353 {disable | enable} <Parameter> <Default configuration> disable <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan wmm qos enable wlan wps create pincode Generate the WPS PIN code. <The syntax of the command> wlan wps create pincode <Parameter>...
Page 354 <Parameter> <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan wps release wlan wps show status Show the status of wlan security WPS. <The syntax of the command> wlan wps show status <Parameter>...
Page 355: Xi-2-5 Radius
<Parameter> <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # wlan wps start push_button XI-2-5 Radius radius {2.4g | 5g} {primary | secondary} enable server Configure the enable built-in RADIUS server. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 356 3600 secondary session-timeout: 3600 <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # radius 5g secondary session_time 4800 radius {2.4g | 5g} {primary | secondary} accounting Enable or disable the RADIUS Accounting. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 357 1813 <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # radius 5g secondary accounting_port 1814 # radius 2.4g primary accounting_port 1815 radius {2.4g | 5g} {primary | secondary} accounting_interval Set the Accounting interval. <The syntax of the command>...
Page 358 <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # radius admin add edimax 1234 radius admin delete delete the radius user accounts. <The syntax of the command> radius admin delete all radius admin delete num (list_number) <Parameter>...
Page 359 <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # radius internal disable # radius internal enable radius internal session_timeout Set the internal RADIUS time to server communication will allow wireless devices. <The syntax of the command> radius internal session_timeout (sec) <Parameter> (sec) Set the time of the session-timeout (0~86400 sec) <Default configuration>...
Page 360: Xi-2-6 Exit
<Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # radius internal termination_action not_reauth radius show status Show the radius information. <The syntax of the command> radius show status <Parameter> <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode, Edit Mode, Reference Mode <Compatible Products>...
Page 361: Xi-2-7 Quit
Quit the CLI. <The syntax of the command> quit <Parameter> <Default configuration> <Command mode> Immediate Mode <Compatible Products> CAP1300 <Examples> # quit XI-2-8 Command Command Upload the cli command from tftp server <The syntax of the command> Command tftp_server (tftp-server) file (filename) <Parameter>...
Page 362: Setting Ap Via Manageengine Mibbrowser With Snmpv3 - Example
XI-3 Setting AP via ManageEngine MibBrowser with SNMPv3 - Example XI-3-1 Setting in Web 1. The length of the password needs to be equal or greater than 8. 2. SNMP Version: V3...
Page 363: Xi-3-2 Setting Rule
XI-3-2 Setting Rule If you want to set Basic Wireless Setting via SNMP, the related variables need to be set together. Please refer to the file Edimax-7476HPC_private_MIB_20150715_v1.1, for setting Radio or SSID. Example: Basic Wireless Settings Settings snmpset STRING 192.168.2.2 1.3.6.1.4.1.3822.2000.1.3.3 i 2 Auto Channel Disable snmpset STRING 192.168.2.2 1.3.6.1.4.1.3822.2000.1.2.3 i 3...
Page 364 Figure 2 Step 2: Check v3 and click Add Figure 3 Step 3: Enter AP’s IP and Administrator Name (User Name)
Page 365 Figure 4 Step 4: Click OK 2. Load MIB Module Figure 5 Click Load MIB Module and choose the file, edimax_20150728.txt (MIB file)
Page 366 3. Add variables Figure 6 Example of setting the variable Step 1.: Select the OID. Step 2-1.: Enter the index of Radio (2.4G). Step 2-2.: Enter the Set Value. Step 3-1.: Click MultiVar. Step 3-2.: Check Multi-Var. Step 4.: Add this Variable...
Page 367 4. Set SNMP variables Figure 7 All the variables have been added. Click SET SNMP Variables...
Page 368: Xii Best Practice
XII Best Practice XII-1 How to Create and Link WLAN & Access Point Groups NMS can be used 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 369 Enter an SSID name and set authentication/encryption and click “Save & Apply”:...
Page 370 The new SSID will be displayed in the WLAN panel. Repeat to add additional SSIDs according to your preference. Click “Add” in the WLAN Groups panel: Enter a name for the SSID group and check the boxes to select which SSIDs to include in the group.
Page 371: Xii-1-2 Create Access Point Group
The new WLAN group will be displayed in the WLAN Group panel. Repeat to add additional WLAN groups according to your preference: XII-1-2 Create Access Point Group Go to NMS Settings  Access Point and click “Add” in the Access Point Group panel:...
Page 372 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 box on the right side. Click “Save & Apply” when done. The new group will be displayed in the Access Point Group panel. Repeat to add additional access point groups according to your preference:...
Page 373: Xii-1-3 Assign Access Point Group To Use The Ssid Group Settings
XII-1-3 Assign Access Point Group to use the SSID group settings Go to NMS Settings  Access Point and select an access point group using the checkboxes in the Access Point Group panel. Click “Edit”: Scroll down to the Profile Group Settings panel and check the “Override Group Settings”...
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Page 375: 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. 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 376 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 377: 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 Radio Equipment Directive. Equipment: AC1350 Ceiling Mount Access Point Model No.: CAP1300 The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed:...
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Edimax CAP1300 User Manual

Contents

Overview

1 I Product Information

2 II Hardware Installation

3 III Quick Setup & Mode Selection

AP, Managed AP, Repeater & Client Bridge Modes

4 Basic Settings

5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

6 Browser Based Configuration Interface

Edimax Pro NMS

7 VII Product Information

8 VIII Quick Setup - NMS

9 Webpage Layout - NMS

10 NMS Features

11 Appendix

12 XII Best Practice

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