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5GHz 802.11ac 900Mbps TDMA Outdoor Long Range Wireless CPE Kit WBS-900AC-KIT...
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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26cm between the radiator & your body. CE Compliance Statement This device meets the RED 2014/53/EU requirements on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
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Revision User Manual of 5GHz 802.11ac 900Mbps TDMA Outdoor Long Range Wireless CPE Kit Model: WBS-900AC-KIT Rev: 1.0 (March, 2023) Part No. EM- WBS-900AC-KIT_v1.0...
2.1.2 Hardware Description ..................... 11 Chapter 3.Connecting to the CPE ..................... 12 System Requirements ...................... 12 Installing the WBS-900AC-KIT ..................12 Chapter 4.Quick Installation Guide ....................14 Manual Network Setup -- TCP/IP Configuration ............. 14 4.1.1 Configuring the IP Address Manually ..............14 Starting Setup in the Web UI ....................
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5.3.6 Support ........................49 5.3.6.1. Troubleshooting ......................49 5.3.6.2. System Log ........................49 Chapter 6.Quick Connection to a Wireless Network ............... 50 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ..............50 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) ..................52 Mac OS X 10.x ........................54 iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad ....................
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FIGURE 2-1 WBS-900AC KIT ..........................9 IGURE 2-2 WBS-900AC CPE F ......................9 IGURE RONT 2-3 WBS-900AC CPE R ......................10 IGURE 2-4 WBS-900AC CPE R ......................10 IGURE 2-5 WBS-900AC CPE I ......................11 IGURE NTERFACE 4-1 TCP/IP S ..........................
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5-32 T ......................39 IGURE UNNEL ONFIGURATION 5-33 PPP ....................39 IGURE ELAY ONFIGURATION 5-34 S ......................40 IGURE YSTEM ONFIGURATION 5-35 D .......................... 40 IGURE EVICE ETTINGS 5-36 S ........................41 IGURE YSTEM FUNCTIONS 5-37 U ........................41 IGURE SER ACCOUNTS 5-38 A ........................
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Chapter 1. Product Introduction Package Contents Thank you for choosing PLANET WBS-900AC-KIT. Please verify the contents inside the package box. Package Contents of WBS-900AC-KIT ① WBS-900AC CPE x 2 ② Parabolic Reflector x 2 ③ Antenna Feed x 2 ④...
With the IP65-rated outdoor enclosure, the WBS-900AC-Kit can perform normally under rigorous weather conditions, meaning it can be installed in any harsh, outdoor environments.
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-40 to 70 degrees C. Designed with the IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) power scheme, the WBS-900AC-KIT can be easily installed in the areas where power outlets are not available. Furthermore, it is also suitable to be integrated with PLANET Renewable Powered PoE System to offer farther wireless service in...
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29dBi high gain dish antenna. To provide long range and maximum performance., the WBS-900AC-Kit can implement 3 operation modes and is easy to use where a multitude of applications in communities, warehouses, campuses, harbors, etc. can be made.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Product Features Industrial Compliant Wireless LAN and LAN Compliant with time-division multiple access (TDMA) wireless technology Compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/n/ac wave 2 MU-MIMO wireless technology 2T2R architecture with data rate of up to 900Mbps ...
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Product Specifications WBS-900AC-KIT Product 5GHz 802.11ac 900Mbps TDMA Outdoor Long Range Wireless CPE Kit Hardware IEEE 802.11a/n/ac IEEE 802.11i IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Standard Support IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3x flow control IEEE 802.11k, 802.11v, and 802.11r...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT * 5GHz channel list will vary in different countries according to their regulations. Up to 26 dBm (depending on country) Max. Transmit Power (dBm) Network Mode Data Rate Receive Sensitivity (dBm) 6Mbps 802.11a 54Mbps MCS0/MCS8 802.11n HT20...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT CE, RoHS Regulatory Software Static IP/DHCP Access Point (auto WDS) Access Point (TDMA3) Wireless Modes Station (WDS/TDMA3) Station (ARPNAT) 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz Channel Width WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK Encryption Type Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast Wireless Max.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Product Outlook WBS-900AC-KIT Dimensions: 430 x 380 x 430mm Figure 2-1 WBS-900AC KIT WBS-900AC CPE Dimensions: 86 x 33 x 185mm Front Side Figure 2-2 WBS-900AC CPE Front Side...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Rear Side Figure 2-3 WBS-900AC CPE Rear Side Right Side Figure 2-4 WBS-900AC CPE Right Side LED Definitions State Meaning The device is powered on Power The device is powered off Port linked Blinking Data is transmitting or receiving data...
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 2.1.1 Port and Button It provides a simple interface monitoring the CPE. Figure 2-5 shows the hardware-based interface of the WBS-900AC. WBS-900AC CPE Hardware-based Interface: PtP Switch DC Power Reset/Pair Passive 48V DC inject / 802.3 at PoE+ (End-span) Figure 2-5 WBS-900AC CPE Interface 2.1.2 Hardware Description...
PCs running Windows 10/11, MAC OS 10 or later, Linux, UNIX or other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols 1. The CPE in the following instructions refers to PLANET WBS-900AC-KIT. 2. It is recommended to use Microsoft Edge, Firefox or Chrome to access the CPE. Installing the WBS-900AC-KIT Before installing the kit, make sure your PoE switch is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully at this moment.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Step 2: Connecting Antenna to CPE with RF Cable Step 3: Push the latch on the bottom of the Outdoor Wireless CPE to remove the sliding cover. Step 4: Plug the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the PoE Port of the Outdoor Wireless CPE. Then, slide back the cover to finish the installation.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your CPE within minutes. A computer with wired Ethernet connection to the Wireless CPE is required for the first-time configuration.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Figure 4-1 TCP/IP Setting Now click OK to save your settings. Now, you can run the ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the AP. The following example is in Windows 10 OS. Please follow the steps below: Click on Start >...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Figure 4-2 Windows Start Menu Open a command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.253 and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to 4-3, it means the connection between your PC and the AP Figure has been established well.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT If the result displayed is similar to 4-4, it means the connection between your PC and the AP Figure has failed. Figure 4-4 Failed Result of Ping Command If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your AP. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Starting Setup in the Web UI It is easy to configure and manage the CPE with the web browser. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address Step 1. http://192.168.1.253 in the web address field of the browser.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Chapter 5. Configuring the CPE This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of CPE’s functionalities and features 3 main items below, allowing you to manage the CPE with ease. Settings Tools Status Support Figure 5-1 Main Menu...
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT It shows how many clients are currently connected with. Wi-Fi connection It shows the CPE information and wireless mode status. Product information Radio status It shows the current radio setting of the CPE. It shows the current wireless setting of the CPE.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Disabled Quick PtP Connection The Hardware switch setting is enabled by default, allowing for quick switching between Master or Slave mode on the CPE using the DIP switch. However, if you wish to access advanced settings, we recommend disabling the hardware switch in the advanced settings page.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 5.3.2 Status After logging in, the Web management interface displays the status information page. The top of the Web management interface displays the device's main information, including firmware version, product name, normal running time, CPU load, Ethernet port status, and client connection count.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 5.3.2.2. STATISTICS The statistics section is divided into two parts, which display network interface counters and traffic graphs for wired and wireless interfaces. Figure 5-7 Status – Statistics The SSID name is displayed in parentheses next to the wireless interface (and VAPs).
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT The wired and wireless interface graphs display real-time data traffic. Figure 5-8 Wired and Wireless Interface Graphs 5.3.2.3. Wireless Network The Wireless page displays the transmission and reception statistics between the AP and the associated wireless clients (if you want to view the Rx/Tx value table of the connected clients, you can click the Counters...
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT The page includes the following fields: Object Description Display the MAC address and friendly name of the connected Station wireless client. Display the IP address of the wireless client. IP address Display the signal strength of the main and auxiliary antennas of the Signal access point communicating with it.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 5.3.3 Settings Figure 5-11 Setting 5.3.3.1. Wireless Configuration The CPE device has two wireless modes: Access Point (TDMA3) and Station (WDS/TDMA3). The TDMA3 wireless mode is a proprietary protocol designed for point-to-multipoint wireless solutions. It uses a polling mode to effectively counter interference and improve wireless transmission performance.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable Radio Enables or disables the CPE wireless switch. Displays the country in which the CPE bridge is operating. country selection determines available channels, frequencies, and transmission power levels based on regulatory Country restrictions in the operating country.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select the width of the wireless channel. CPE supports 20, 40, and Channel Width 80 MHz channel widths. Hide Indoor Channels Use switching to display only outdoor channels.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT The page includes the following fields: Object Description Specify the unique name of the wireless network device. The device will broadcast this SSID message to all radios within range, SSID promoting it. If this option is disabled, the CPE device will not broadcast its SSID Broadcast SSID to workstation devices.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Wireless Mode: Station (WDS/TDMA3) Figure 5-17 Wireless Station Configuration The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable Radio Enable or disable the CPE wireless switch. Display the country in which the CPE bridge is operating.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT the highest rate at which data transmission is allowed. Only applicable to 802.11a or 802.11a/n IEEE modes. Enable AMSDU packet aggregation. If enabled, the maximum size AMSDU of the 802.11 MAC frame is increased. Only applicable to 802.11n or 802.11a/n IEEE modes.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT The page includes the following fields: Object Description Manually specify the SSID for the wireless network device, or SSID automatically scan for access points. Specify the VLAN ID that traffic is tagged for on a specific VAP interface.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Click on the desired Ethernet interface name and configure the parameters: Figure 5-21 Ethernet Interface Settings The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select the configuration mode of the Ethernet port: auto, fixed, Mode advanced.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT The page includes the following fields: IPv4 configuration. Object Description Static - the IP address must be manually configured. IP method Dynamic - the IP address of this device will be assigned by the DHCP server.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 5.3.3.3. Traffic Management View and choose traffic optimization solutions Figure 5-23 Traffic Management 5.3.3.4. Services Configuration The service menu is further divided into eleven parts: Figure 5-24 Setting - Services Configuration -35-...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Date and Time This section can be used to automatically manage the system time and date on the device using the Network Time Protocol (NTP), or manually manage the system time and date by setting the time and date on the device.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Object Description Enable or disable access to the device through SSH. Enable SSH Specify the SSH service port. The default SSH port is 22. SSH port Enable or disable access to the device through Telnet (factory Enable Telnet default is disabled).
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Ping Watchdog Enable Ping Watchdog to continuously monitor the network connection between the CPE unit and a specified trusted host. If enabled, the CPE unit will periodically send Ping requests to the host, and if there is no response within a specified time frame, the Ping watchdog will restart the CPE unit.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Discovery Service The corresponding automatic discovery service is enabled by default. Figure 5-30 Discovery Service Configuration System Logging By default, the corresponding logs are selected and displayed in the supported system logs, where Debug is the most detailed log level.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 5.3.3.5. System Configuration The system menu allows you to manage the main CPE settings and perform major system operations (such as restart and restore configuration). This section is further divided into four parts: Figure 5-34 System Configuration...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT System functions Figure 5-36 System functions Object Description Click to save the current configuration file. The saved configuration file can be used to restore the configuration in case of device Backup configuration configuration errors or to upload standard configurations to multiple...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Click on the username to enter edit mode. Figure 5-38 Account Settings Object Description Change the username of the administrator. Username Old password Enter the current administrator password. New password Enter the new administrator password for the user account.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 5.3.4 Firmware Update The current version of the device firmware is displayed in the top left corner of the Web interface. Figure 5-40 Firmware Update Click the (Update) link next to the running firmware name, select the correct firmware image in the firmware...
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 5.3.5 Tools 5.3.5.1. Site Survey The site survey tool displays at-a-glance information about wireless networks in the local geographic area. Using this test, administrators can scan for working wireless devices, check their operating channels, and encrypt and view signal/noise levels.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 5.3.5.2. Antenna Alignment The Antenna Alignment Tool measures the signal quality between the base station and the AP. For best results during the antenna alignment test, turn off all wireless networking devices in range of the device except the one you are trying to align the antenna on.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 5.3.5.3. Link Test Use the link test tool to check the quality of the established TDMA3 link. The tool tests throughput at selected packet sizes and iterations. Figure 5-44 The Test Result of Link Test -46-...
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 5.3.5.4. Spectrum Analyzer The Spectrum Analyzer test shows details of the signal level of each CPE unit antenna on every available frequency. This enables administrators to select the best available frequency/channel for equipment operation. The frequency list depends on the country the device is operating in and the channel width selected.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Object Description Specify the host to which the ping request will be sent. Host/IP address Specify the size in bytes of the data packet. Packet size, bytes Start/Stop Click to start or stop the ping tool.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT 5.3.6 Support 5.3.6.1. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting files contain valuable information about device configuration, routing, log files, command output, and more. When using a troubleshooting file, the device can quickly and automatically collect troubleshooting information without requiring you to manually collect each piece of information. This helps in submitting issues to the support team.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network In the following sections, the default SSID of the WBS-900AC is configured to “default”. Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Step 1: Right-click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray Figure 6-1 System Tray –...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) The Wireless Network Connection box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.1.1 (3) Click the [Connect] button Figure 6-3 Entering the Network Key Step 5: Check if “Connected”...
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network. This built-in wireless network connection tool is similar to wireless zero configuration tool in Windows XP.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Step 3: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) The Connect to a Network box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.1.1 (3) Click the [OK] button Figure 6-7 Typing the Network Key...
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Step 4: Check if “Connected” is displayed Figure 6-9 Connected to a Network Mac OS X 10.x In the following sections, the default SSID of the WBS-900AC is configured to “default”. Step 1: Right-click on the network icon displayed in the system tray The AirPort Network Connection menu will appear Figure 6-10 Mac OS –...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Step 2: Highlight and select the wireless network (SSID) to connect (1) Select and SSID [default] (2) Double-click on the selected SSID Figure 6-11 Highlighting and Selecting the Wireless Network Step 3: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.1.1...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Step 4: Check if the AirPort is connected to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in front of the SSID. Figure 6-13 Connected to the Network There is another way to configure the MAC OS X wireless settings: Step 1: Click and open the [System Preferences] by going to Apple >...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Step 2: Open Network Preference by clicking on the [Network] icon Figure 6-15 System Preferences -- Network Step 3: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network (1) Choose the AirPort on the left-menu (make sure it is ON) (2) Select Network Name [default] here If this is the first time to connect to the Wireless AP, it should show “No network selected”.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad In the following sections, the default SSID of the WBS-900AC is configured to “default”. Step 1: Tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen Figure 6-17 iPhone – Settings icon Step 2: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Figure 6-19 Wi-Fi Setting – Not Connected Step 3: Tap the target wireless network (SSID) in “Choose a Network…” (1) Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping “Wi-Fi” (2) Select SSID [default] Figure 6-20 Turning on Wi-Fi -59-...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP (1) The password input screen will be displayed (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.1.1 (3) Tap the [Join] button Figure 6-21 iPhone -- Entering the Password Step 5: Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Appendix A: FAQs Q: How to set up the AP Client Connection Topology: Step 1. Disable hardware-based switch from AP-1 to AP-2 Step 2 Use static IP in the PCs that are connected with AP-1 (Site-1) and AP-2 (Site-2). In this case, Site-1 is “192.168.1.101”, and Site-2 is “192.168.1.201”.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Step 4. In AP-2, change Operating mode to Station (WDS/TDMP3) and set the IP to 192.168.1.100. Step 5. In AP-2, Click the icon to edit Station wireless settings . Step 6. Click the Search button or input the SSID of AP-1 to finish the setting.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Step 7. Go to check the LED of wireless signal if it lights up or not. Step 8. Use command line tool to ping each other to ensure the link is successfully established. In Site-1, the ping is 192.168.1.200 and in Site-2, the ping is 192.168.1.100.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT wireless connection. The following hints should be noted: The encryption method must be the same as that of both sites if configured. Both sites should be Line-of-Sight. For the short distance connection less than 1km, please reduce the "RF Output Power" of both sites.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Appendix B: Troubleshooting If you find the AP is working improperly or stops responding to you, please read this troubleshooting first before contacting the dealer for help. Some problems can be solved by yourself within a very short time.
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT b. Password is case-sensitive. Make sure the ‘Caps Lock’ management interface; the light is not illuminated. password is wrong. c. If you really forget the password, do a reset. a. This is not a malfunction, if you can keep your hand on The AP becomes hot the AP’s case.
User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT Appendix C: Glossary wireless networking 802.11 under the - 802.11ac is a standard in the family (which is marketed 802.11ac brand name Wi-Fi), developed in the IEEE Standards Association process, providing high-throughput wireless local area networks...
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User Manual of WBS-900AC-KIT MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be transmitted. NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.
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802.11ac Wireless Outdoor CPEΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ disposições da Directiva 2014/53/EU. ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 2014/53/EU Por medio de la presente, PLANET Technology Výrobca PLANET Technology Corporation, týmto Español Slovensky Corporation, declara que 900Mbps 802.11ac deklaruje, že táto 900Mbps 802.11ac Wireless Wireless Outdoor CPE cumple con los requisitos Outdoor CPE je v súlade so základnými...