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  • Page 1 WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/AP/Bridge User’s Manual V1.3...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Regulatory Information Safety Information WAB-3003 has been evaluated to, and conforms to the product safety specifications. Caution:  This product was qualified under test conditions that included the use of the power supplying equipment.
  • Page 3 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge FCC Class B Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Table of Contents Introduction ..........................1 Overview ............................1 Functionalities ..........................3 Document Conventions......................4 System Overview......................... 5 Package Contents ........................5 Panel Function Description .......................6 Installation ............................ 7 Hardware Installation .........................7 Basic Configuration ........................8 3.2.1...
  • Page 5 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.1.4 Management Services........................85 Wireless ............................87 5.2.1 General Settings ..........................88 5.2.2 Advanced Wireless Settings......................89 5.2.3 Security Settings ..........................90 5.2.4 Site Survey ............................93 Firewall............................96 5.3.1 IP/ Port Forwarding.........................97 5.3.2 Demilitarized Zone ..........................98 Utilities ............................99...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    DSL, cannot serve. In addition, it can be deployed as a traditional fixed wireless Access Point (AP mode), either indoors or outdoors. The WAB-3003 is compact in size and weatherproof. Coming with a mounting kit, it can be mounted on a pole or wall. Specifically developed for outdoor use, the fully-hardened, IP68-rated WAB-3003 can withstand wind, rain, lightning, power surges, and extreme temperatures.
  • Page 7 WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge WAB-3003 Long range wireless transmission The WAB-3003 can be deployed in various environments, for example:  Hot zones such as business districts, office complexes, airports, hotels, conference centers, recreation areas, and shopping malls.

  • Page 8: Functionalities

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 1.2 Functionalities  Acts as a “Wireless Modem” to bring wireless bandwidth to home and office buildings.  Wireless Bandwidth Allocation (uplink/downlink) delivered to each building depending on different subscription plans.

  • Page 9: Document Conventions

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 1.3 Document Conventions Caution: Represents essential steps, actions, or messages that should not be ignored. Note: Contains related information that corresponds to a topic. Indicates that clicking this button will save the changes you made, but you must reboot the system upon the completion of all configuration settings for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 10: System Overview

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 2. System Overview 2.1 Package Contents The standard package of WAB-3003 includes:  WAB-3003  Quick Installation Guide (QIG)  CD-ROM (with User’s Manual and QIG) x 1  PSE with AC cable ...

  • Page 11: Panel Function Description

    For testing the system of AP Reset Procedure Make sure the WAB-3003 completes booting and is already running (The booting process of system usually takes 2 minutes) Unscrew the screw then you will see the reset button (inside the hole)

  • Page 12: Installation

    Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the PSE 2 connector on the lower panel and connect the other end to a computer. Step 4. Connect the power cord to the PSE. Step 5. Power on the PSE in order to supply power to the WAB-3003.

  • Page 13: Basic Configuration

    Step 1: IP Segment Set-up for Administrator PC Set a static IP address on the same subnet mask as WAB-3003 in TCP/IP of the administrator PC, such as the following example. Do not duplicate the IP address used here with the IP address of WAB-3003 or any other devices within the same network.
  • Page 14 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Step 2: Launch Web Browser Launch a web browser to access the web management interface of AP mode by entering the default IP address, http://192.168.0.1/, in the URL field, and then press Enter.
  • Page 15 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Step 4: Login Success The System Overview page will appear after a successful login. To logout, simply click on the Logout button on the top right hand corner of the management interface.
  • Page 16 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge < CPE Mode > Step 1: Launch Web Browser Launch a web browser to access the web management interface of CPE mode by entering the default IP address, http://192.168.0.1/, in the URL field, and then press Enter.
  • Page 17 Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Step 3: Login Success After a successful login into WAB-3003, a System Overview page of web management interface will appear. To logout, simply click on the Logout button at the upper right hand corner of the interface.

  • Page 18: Quick Configuration

    3.2.2 Quick Configuration WAB-3003 is a dual-mode system which can be configured as either an access point (AP Mode) or a gateway (CPE Mode) based on deployment needs. This section provides a step-by-step configuration procedure for installing CPE mode and AP mode respectively.
  • Page 19 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Step 2: Change Password Click on the Utilities button and then select the Password tab.  Enter a new password in the New Password field and retype it in the Re-enter New Password ...
  • Page 20 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Step 3: Network Settings 【Settings here are for example only. 】 Click on the System button and then select the Network tab.  Enable Static, and then enter the related information in the fields marked with red asterisks.
  • Page 21 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Step 4: SSID Settings Click on the Wireless button and then select the General tab.  Band: Select an appropriate band from the drop-down list box.  Click on the Wireless button and then select the VAP Config tab.
  • Page 22  Caution: You must use the same information provided here to configure the network devices that are to be associated with WAB-3003. Click SAVE to save all settings configured so far; all updated settings will take effect upon reboot. ...
  • Page 23 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge < CPE Mode > Step 1: Mode Confirmation Ensure that the Operating Mode is currently at CPE mode.  Click on the Status button and then select the System Overview tab. The Operating Mode is ...
  • Page 24 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Step 2: Change Password Click on the Utilities button and then select the Change Password tab.  Change Root Account Password   Enter the old password in the Old Password field, which default password is “admin”.
  • Page 25 【The scan result displayed here is an example only.】 Click on the Wireless button and then select the Site Survey tab.  The system will automatically scan and display all available APs in the same WAB-3003’s  coverage area. Click Scan Again if the APs to be associated with are not listed on the Scan Result list.
  • Page 26 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Step 5: Security Settings The above figure depicts an example of selecting Accton_AP (encrypted via WPA2-PSK security  type). Click Setup, and then a related encryption configuration box will appear.
  • Page 27 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Step 6: Network Interface Configuration Click on the System button and then select the Network tab.  【Settings here are for example only.】 WAN Configuration Enable Static, and then enter the related information in the fields marked with red ...

  • Page 28: Ap Mode Configuration

    When AP mode is activated, the system can be configured as an Access Point, or a Repeater, or an Access Point with Repeater depending on deployment needs. This chapter will guide you through setting up the AP mode with graphical illustrations. The following table shows all the functions of WAB-3003 in its AP mode. OPTION System...
  • Page 29 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Figure 4-1: AP Mode Main Page...

  • Page 30: System

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.1 System This section provides information for configuring the following functions: System Information, Operating Mode, Network Settings, Management Services, and QoS Classification. Note: A system restart is required when a reminding message appears after clicking the SAVE button;...

  • Page 31: System Information

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.1.1 System Information For maintenance purpose, it is required to specify the system name, its location and corresponding basic parameters. Fields such as Name, Description and Location are used for mnemonic purpose. It is recommended to have different values in each AP.
  • Page 32 (1) Enable NTP: By selecting Enable NTP, WAB-3003 can synchronize its system time with the NTP server automatically. While this method is chosen, at least one NTP server's IP address or domain name must be provided. If FQDN (full qualified domain name) is used as the IP address of NTP server, the DNS server must also be activated (please refer to 4.1.3...

  • Page 33: Operating Mode

    Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.1.2 Operating Mode WAB-3003 supports two operation modes: CPE mode and AP mode. The administrator can set the desired mode on this page, and then configure the system according to deployment needs.  Operating Mode: Select the desired mode and then click SAVE to save the setting.

  • Page 34: Network Settings

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.1.3 Network Settings LAN settings can be configured on this page.  Mode: Determine the way to obtain the IP address, by DHCP or Static manually set.  Static: Static setting is set these parameters manually. The basic parameters need to provide such as IP address, subnet mask and Gateway.

  • Page 35: Management Services

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.1.4 Management Services The system supports VLAN, SNMP, Remote Syslog, and Auto Reboot functions for easy management. These functions can be configured on this page.
  • Page 36 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  VLAN for Management: The Ethernet traffic from the system can be tagged with VLAN tag with specific ID.  SNMP Configuration: By enabling SNMP service, the remote SNMP manager could obtain the system status.

  • Page 37: Qos Classification

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.1.5 QoS Classification The system supports function of QoS classification where specified VLAN ID can be assigned to a specific QoS access category for priority handling of traffics. Enable QoS...

  • Page 38: Wireless

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.2 Wireless The administrator can configure the following wireless settings on this page: VAP Overview, General Settings, VAP Configuration, Security Settings, Repeater Settings, Advanced Wireless Settings, Access Control Settings, and Site Survey. The system supports up to eight Virtual Access Points (VAPs).

  • Page 39: Virtual Ap Overview

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.2.1 Virtual AP Overview An overall status is collected in this page, including Enable/Disable State, Security Type, MAC ACL state, and Advanced Settings. The system has 8 VAPs; each has its own settings. In this table, please click on the hyperlink for further configuration of each VAP respectively.

  • Page 40: General Settings

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.2.2 General Settings This section is for configuring the system RF settings.  Band: Select an appropriate wireless frequency band of this system. Select one frequency band from Disable, 802.11b, 802.11g or mixed mode 802.11b+802.11g.
  • Page 41 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge The RF settings in this page will be applied to all VAPs. Under normal circumstances, the available RF configurations are illustrated as below: Short Transmit Transmit Band Super G Channel...

  • Page 42: Vap Configuration

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.2.3 VAP Configuration To enable each VAP, the administrator must configure each VAP manually. The settings of each VAP are collected as its profile.  VAP: Enable or disable VAP function.

  • Page 43: Security Settings

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.2.4 Security Settings The system supports various user authentication and data encryption methods in each VAP profile. Thus the administrator can depend on the need to provide different service levels to clients. The security type includes None, WEP, 802.1X, WPA-PSK, and WPA-RADIUS.
  • Page 44 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  WEP: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) supports key length of 64/128/152 bits. 802.11 Authentication: Select from Open System, Shared Key, or Auto.  WEP Key Length: Select from 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit key length.
  • Page 45 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 802.1X: Provide RADIUS authentication and enhanced WEP.  Dynamic WEP Settings:  Dynamic WEP: By enabling this function, the system will automatically generate WEP keys for encrption. WEK Key Length: Select from 64-bit or 128-bit key length.
  • Page 46 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Primary RADIUS Server Settings:  Host: Enter the IP address or domain name of the RADIUS server. Authentication Port: The port number used by the RADIUS server. Specify a port number or use the default, 1812.
  • Page 47 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  WPA-RADIUS: Authenticate users by RADIUS and provide WPA data encryption. WPA Settings:  Cipher Suite: Select an encryption method from TKIP (WPA), AES (WPA), TKIP(WAP2), AES (WAP2), or Mixed.

  • Page 48: Repeater Settings

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.2.5 Repeater Settings The system can serve as an Access Point, a Repeater, or an Access Point with Repeater depending on deployment needs. Select a Repeater Type from the drop-down list box and proceed with the related settings.
  • Page 49 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  WDS: The device supports up to 8 WDS peers. After providing WDS peer’s MAC address, click on Add to add this link to the table shown on User Interface.
  • Page 50 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  Universal Repeater: If Universal Repeater is chosen, please provide the SSID of upper-bound AP for uplink connection; Security Type (None, WEP, or WPA-PSK) can be configured for this Repeater connection. Please note the security type configured here needs to be the same as upper-bound AP to be connected.

  • Page 51: Advanced Wireless Settings

    RTS threshold value. A lower RTS Threshold setting can be useful in areas where many client devices are associating with WAB- 3003 or in areas where the clients are far apart and can detect only WAB-3003 and not each other.
  • Page 52 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  Broadcast SSID: Disabling this function will prevent the system from broadcasting its SSID. If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect to the system.

  • Page 53: Access Control Settings

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.2.7 Access Control Settings The administrator can restrict the wireless access of client devices based on their MAC addresses.  Maximum Number of Clients The system supports various methods of authenticating clients for using wireless LAN. The default policy is unlimited access without any authentication required.
  • Page 54 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge (2) MAC ACL Allow List Deny all except those in the Allow List. When selecting MAC ACL Allow List, all wireless connections to the specified VAP will be denied except the MAC addresses listed in the Allow List (“allowed MAC addresses”).
  • Page 55 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge (4) RADIUS ACL Authenticate incoming MAC addresses by RADIUS. When selecting RADIUS ACL, all incoming MAC addresses will be authenticated by RADIUS. Please note that each VAP’s MAC ACL and its security type (showing on the Security Settings page) share the same...

  • Page 56: Site Survey

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.2.8 Site Survey The system can scan and display all surrounding available access points (APs) when Universal Repeater is enabled. Site Survey is a useful tool to provide information about the surrounding wireless environment;...
  • Page 57 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  Setup/ Connect: Connect: Click Connect to associate with the respective AP directly; no further  configuration is required. Setup: Click Setup to configure security settings for associating with the respective AP.

  • Page 58: Firewall

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.3 Firewall The system provides an added security feature, L2 firewall, in addition to typical AP security. Layer-2 firewall offers a firewall function that is tailored specifically for layer 2 traffics, providing another choice of shield against possible security threats coming from/going to WLAN (AP interfaces);...
  • Page 59 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge From the overview table, each rule is designated with the following fields:  No.: The numbering will decide the priority to let system carry out the available firewall rules in the table.
  • Page 60 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge >>To edit a specific rule, “Ed” in “Setting” column of firewall list will lead to the following page for detail configuration. From this page, the rule can be edited form scratch or from an existing rule for revision.
  • Page 61 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  Rule ID: The numbering of this specific rule will decide its priority among available firewall rules in the table.  Rule name: The rule name can be specified here.
  • Page 62 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge >>To insert a specific rule, “In” in “Setting” column of firewall list will lead to the following page for detail configuration with rule ID for the current inserted rule. From this page, the rule can be edited form scratch or from an existing rule for revision.
  • Page 63 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge >>To move a specific rule, “Mv” in “Setting” column of firewall list will lead to the following page for re-ordering confirmation. After “SAVE” button is clicked and system reboot, the order of rules will be...
  • Page 64 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Please make sure all desired rules (state of rule) are checked and saved in overview page; the rule will be enforced upon system reboot. Layer 2 Firewall Settings (Check State)

  • Page 65: Firewall Service

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.3.2 Firewall Service The administrator can add or delete firewall services here; the services in this list will become options to choose in firewall rule (when Ether Type is IPv4).

  • Page 66: Advanced Firewall Settings

     ARP Inspection: When enabled, ARP packets will be validated against ARP spoofing. Trust List Broadcast can be enabled to let other WAB-3003 (with L2 firewall feature) learn the trusted MAC/IP pairs to issue ARP requests. Static Trust List can be used to add MAC or MAC/IP pairs to issue ARP request.

  • Page 67: Utilities

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.4 Utilities The administrator can maintain the system on this page: Change Password, Network Utilities, Configuration Save & Restore, System Upgrade, and Reboot.

  • Page 68: Change Password

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.4.1 Change Password The administrator can update or change password. The system provides one management account for AP mode, root account. The administrator can change password on this page. “root” account: Enter the original password (“admin”) and a new password, and then re- ...

  • Page 69: Network Utilities

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.4.2 Network Utilities The administrator can check the network connectivity via this function. The current provided network utility is Ping and the target host FQDN-compliant name or IP address can be provided to test network connection.

  • Page 70: Configuration Save & Restore

    WAB-3003 device.  Reset to Default: Click Reset to load the factory default settings of WAB-3003. A pop-up screen will appear  to reconfirm the request to restart the system. Click OK to proceed, or click Cancel to cancel the restart request.

  • Page 71: System Upgrade

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.4.4 System Upgrade To upgrade the system firmware, click Browse to search for the new firmware file, and then click Apply to execute the upgrade process. The first step is to acquire the correct firmware file and supply it in the User Interface field.

  • Page 72: Reboot

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.4.5 Reboot The administrator can reboot the device remotely. Click Reboot to restart the system immediately. A pop-up screen will appear to confirm the request to restart the system. Click OK to proceed, or click Cancel to cancel the restart request.

  • Page 73: Status

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.5 Status This section displays the status of System Overview, Clients, Repeater, and Event Log.

  • Page 74: System Overview

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.5.1. System Overview The System Overview page provides an overview of the system status for the administrator. The description of the table is shown below:...
  • Page 75 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge ITEM DESCRIPTION System Name The name provided in System Information. Firmware Version The present firmware version of the system. Build Number The Build Number of the firmware. Location The location provided in System Information.

  • Page 76: Associated Client Status

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.5.2. Associated Client Status The administrator can remotely oversee the status of all associated clients on this page. Associated client’s MAC, SNR and Idle Time are listed in the table.

  • Page 77: Repeater Information

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.5.3. Repeater Information The administrator can review detailed information of the repeater function on this page. Information of repeater’s status, mode and encryption is provided.  WDS Link Status: The table will be displayed when WDS mode is selected. For more information on the repeater type, please refer to Section 4.2.5 Repeater Settings.
  • Page 78 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  Universal Repeater: The table will be displayed when Universal Repeater mode is selected. For more information on the repeater type, please refer to Section 4.2.5 Repeater Settings. SSID: SSID of the upper-bound AP to be associated with.

  • Page 79: Event Log

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.5.4. Event Log Event log provides the records of the system activities. All the system events are shown here. Note: As the Event Log is stored in RAM, it will be refreshed after the system is restarted. The system also supports a Syslog reporting function of reporting the events to an external Syslog server.

  • Page 80: Online Help

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 4.6 Online Help The Help button is at the upper right hand corner of the display screen. Click Help for the Online Help window, and then click the hyperlink of the desired topic for further...

  • Page 81: Cpe Mode Configuration

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5. CPE Mode Configuration When CPE mode is activated, the system acts as a gateway where it connects to the WAN wirelessly and provides Ethernet connection to users via wired LAN. This chapter will guide you through setting up the CPE mode with graphical illustrations.
  • Page 82 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Figure 5-1: CPE Mode Main Page...

  • Page 83: System

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.1 System This section provides information in configuring the following functions: System Information, Operating Mode, Network Settings, and Management Services. Note: A system restart is required when a reminding message appears after clicking the SAVE button;...

  • Page 84: System Information

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.1.1 System Information For maintenance purpose, it is required to specify the system name, its location and corresponding basic parameters. Fields such as Name, Description and Location are used for mnemonic purpose. It is recommended to have different values in each AP.
  • Page 85 (1) Enable NTP: By selecting Enable NTP, WAB-3003 can synchronize its system time with the NTP server automatically. While this method is chosen, at least one NTP server's IP address or domain name must be provided. If FQDN (Full Qualified Domain Name) is used as the IP address of NTP server, the DNS server must also be activated (please refer to 5.1.3...

  • Page 86: Operating Mode

    Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.1.2 Operating Mode WAB-3003 supports two operation modes: CPE mode and AP mode. The administrator can set the desired mode on this page, and then configure the system according to deployment needs.  Operating Mode: Select CPE Mode and then click SAVE to save the setting.

  • Page 87: Network Settings

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.1.3 Network Settings WAN and LAN settings can be configured on this page.
  • Page 88 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  WAN Configuration: Determine the way to obtain the IP address, by Static or DHCP.  Mode: Determine the way to obtain the IP address, by DHCP or Static. Static: The administrator can manually set up the static WAN IP address.
  • Page 89 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  LAN Configuration: Configure LAN and DHCP settings on this page. IP Address and Netmask are required fields to set up LAN interface.  IP Address: The IP address of the LAN port.

  • Page 90: Management Services

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.1.4 Management Services The system supports SNMP, Syslog, UPnP, and Auto Reboot functions for easy management. These functions can be configured on this page.  SNMP Configuration: By enabling SNMP function, the administrator can obtain the system information remotely.
  • Page 91 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  Trap: When enabled, events on Cold Start, Interface UP & Down, and Association & Disassociation can be reported to an assigned server. Enable/ Disable: Select Enable to activate this function or Disable to inactivate it.

  • Page 92: Wireless

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.2 Wireless This section is for configuring wireless settings for this system to associate with its uplink access point.

  • Page 93: General Settings

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.2.1 General Settings This section is for configuring the system RF settings.  Band: Select an appropriate wireless band: 802.11b, 802.11g or mixed mode 802.11b+802.11g, or select Disable if the function is not required.

  • Page 94: Advanced Wireless Settings

    RTS threshold value. A lower RTS Threshold setting can be useful in areas where many client devices are associating with WAB- 3003 or in areas where the clients are far apart and can detect only WAB-3003 and not each other.

  • Page 95: Security Settings

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.2.3 Security Settings The system supports various authentication and data encryption methods. The security type includes: None, WEP and WPA-PSK.  None: No authentication is required.
  • Page 96 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  WEP: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) supports key length of 64/128/152 bits. 802.11 Authentication: Select from Open System, Shared Key, or Auto.  WEP Key Length: Select from 64-bit or 128-bit key length.
  • Page 97 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  WPA-PSK: WPA-PSK (WI-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared Key) supports pre-shared key authentication and WPA data encryption (TKIP/AES). Cipher Suite: Select an encryption method from TKIP(WPA/WPA2) and AES (WPA/WPA2).  Pre-shared Key Type: Select a pre-shared key type: PSK (Hex) or Passphrase.

  • Page 98: Site Survey

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.2.4 Site Survey The system can scan and display all surrounding available access points (APs). The administrator can then select an AP to be associated with the system on this page.
  • Page 99 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge  Setup / Connect: Connect: Click Connect to associate with the respective AP directly; no further  configuration is required. Setup: Click Setup to configure security settings for associating with the respective AP or ...
  • Page 100 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge WPA-PSK: Click Setup to configure the WPA-PSK setting for associating with the target The following configuration box will then appear at the bottom of the screen. For more information on the WPA-PSK security settings, please refer to Section 5.2.3- Security...

  • Page 101: Firewall

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.3 Firewall The system supports the following firewall functions: IP/ Port forwarding and DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). The administrator can allow a certain part of the network to be exposed to the Internet in...

  • Page 102: Ip/ Port Forwarding

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.3.1 IP/ Port Forwarding A certain part of the network can be exposed to the Internet in a limited and controlled way for special-purpose Internet services such as on-line game or video conferencing on this page. Please ensure that the internal port to be used is not occupied by other applications.

  • Page 103: Demilitarized Zone

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.3.2 Demilitarized Zone The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) allows one local computer or server (used as a DMZ host) to be exposed to the Internet for special-purpose Internet services such as functioning as a web server.

  • Page 104: Utilities

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.4 Utilities The system provides Change Password, Network Utilities, Configuration Save & Restore, System Upgrade, and Reboot functions for maintenance.

  • Page 105: Change Password

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.4.1 Change Password The administrator can update or change password. The system provides two management accounts for CPE mode, root and admin. The root account is empowered with full privileges while the admin account is with partial.

  • Page 106: Network Utilities

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.4.2 Network Utilities The administrator can check the WAN and LAN connectivity via this function. The current provided network utility is Ping and the target host FQDN-compliant name or IP address can be provided to test network connection.

  • Page 107: Configuration Save & Restore

    WAB-3003 device.  Reset to Default: Click Reset to load the factory default settings of WAB-3003. A pop-up screen will appear  to reconfirm the request to restart the system. Click OK to proceed, or click Cancel to cancel the restart request.

  • Page 108: System Upgrade

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.4.4 System Upgrade To upgrade the system firmware, click Browse to search for the new firmware file, and then click APPLY to execute the upgrade process. The first step is to acquire the correct firmware file and supply it in the User Interface field.

  • Page 109: Reboot

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.4.5 Reboot The administrator can reboot the device remotely. Click Restart to restart the system immediately. A pop-up screen will appear to confirm the request to restart the system. Click OK to proceed, or click Cancel to cancel the restart request.

  • Page 110: Status

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.5 Status This section displays the status of System Overview, Event Log, DHCP Lease and UPnP.

  • Page 111: System Overview

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.5.1 System Overview The System Overview page provides an overview of the system status for the administrator.
  • Page 112 User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge The description of the table is shown below: ITEM DESCRIPTION System Name The name provided in System Information. Firmware The present firmware version of the system. Version Build Number The Build Number of the firmware.

  • Page 113: Event Log

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.5.2 Event Log Event log provides the records of the system activities. All the system events are shown here. Note: As the Event Log is stored in RAM, it will be refreshed after the system is restarted. The system also supports a Syslog reporting function of reporting the events to an external Syslog server.

  • Page 114: Dhcp Leases

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.5.3 DHCP Leases The table provides information about the leased LAN IP address with binding MAC address and expiration time.  No: The item number of the LAN IP leased.

  • Page 115: Upnp Status

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.5.4 UPnP Status The table provides information about the UPnP overview such as Protocol, Internal Port, External Port, and IP Address.  IGD Portmap: No: The item number of an UPnP device.

  • Page 116: Online Help

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge 5.6 Online Help The Help button is at the upper right hand corner of the display screen. Click Help for the Online Help window, and then click the hyperlink of the desired topic for further...

  • Page 117: System Management Account Privileges

    User’s Manual WAB-3003 108M 11g Outdoor PoE CPE/ AP/ Bridge Appendix A. System Management Account Privileges The system provides two system management accounts for CPE mode, root and admin. The root account is empowered with full privileges while the admin account is with partial.

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