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L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. WMC252-1W-1T-300 complies with IC requirements, IC: 20201-WMC252300.
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This radio transmitter (IC: 20201-WMC252300) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
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ii) For devices with operating frequencies in the band 5250-5350 MHz but having a channel bandwidth that overlaps the band 5150-5250 MHz, the devices’ unwanted emission shall not exceed -27 dBm/MHz e.i.r.p. outside the band 5150-5350 MHz and its power shall comply with the spectral power density for operation within the band 5150-5250 MHz.
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Wireless LAN and your Health The WMC252-1W-1T-300 like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy, but operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations.
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. Read all of the instructions {listed here and/or in the user manual} before you operate this equipment. Give particular attention to all safety precautions. Retain the instructions for future reference. . Comply with all warning and caution statements in the instructions. Observe all warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this equipment.
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Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately. Contact Information For contact information, see www.interlogix.com www.utcfssecurityproducts.eu. VIII...
CONTENTS Chapter 1.Product Introduction ......................13 Package Contents ......................13 Product Description ......................14 Product Features ....................... 15 Product Specifications ..................... 16 Chapter 2.Hardware Installation ......................19 Hardware Description ....................... 19 2.1.1 The Bottom Panel – Port ..................20 Chapter 3.Connecting to the AP ......................23 Preparation before Installation ..................
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5.1.14 DMZ Settings ......................55 5.1.15 Virtual Server Settings .................... 56 5.1.16 IP Filtering Settings ....................56 5.1.17 Port Filtering Settings ..................... 57 5.1.18 MAC Filtering Settings .................... 58 5.1.19 Bandwidth Control ....................58 5.1.20 SNMP........................59 System Configuration ....................... 60 5.2.1 Default IP Settings ....................
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FIGURES 2-1 T ........................19 IGURE HREE 2-2 LED ............................. 20 IGURE 2-3 B ........................21 IGURE OTTOM ANEL 2-4 P ........................21 IGURE NJECTOR 3-1 C ......................25 IGURE ONNECT THE NTENNA 3-2 C .................... 25 IGURE ONNECT THE THERNET CABLE 3-3 C ....................
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5-23 D DNS S ....................51 IGURE YNAMIC ETTINGS 5-24 R ....................... 54 IGURE EMOTE ANAGEMENT 5-25 DHCP S ....................54 IGURE ERVER ETTINGS 5-26 DMZ S ........................55 IGURE ETTINGS 5-27 V ....................56 IGURE IRTUAL ERVER ETTINGS 5-28 IP F .......................
Chapter 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Thank you for choosing IFS WMC252-1W-1T-300. Before installing the AP, please verify the contents inside the package box. WMC252-1W-1T-300 Quick Installation Guide PoE Injector & Power Cord Plastic Strap x 1 If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.
1.2 Product Description IFS WMC252-300 Wireless Outdoor Access Point provides a higher transmission speed, higher power and better performance designed for outdoor wireless application. Faster Speed and longer Distance Adopting the IEEE 802.11n advanced 2T2R MIMO technology; the WMC252-300 provides high speed, reliable wireless network coverage, and incredible improvement in the wireless performance.
1.3 Product Features Industrial Compliant Wireless LAN & LAN Compliant with the IEEE 802.11n wireless technology (with data rate of up to 300Mbps) Backward compatible with 802.11a standard Equipped with 10/100Mbps RJ45 ports for LAN & WAN; auto MDI/ MDI-X supported ...
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Please follow the instructions below to connect the WMC252-300 to the existing network devices and your computers. 2.1 Hardware Description Dimensions: 127 x 63 x 254 mm (W x D x H) Appearance Figure 2-1 Three-way View -19-...
Rear Panel – LED Figure 2-2 LED LED Definition State Meaning System On Power System Off Signal Indicator Indicates the wireless signal strength of remote AP (Client Mode) No remote wireless signal Port linked. LAN 1 No link. Port linked. LAN 2 No link.
Bottom Panel Figure 2-3 Bottom Panel PoE Injector Reset Button Figure 2-4 PoE Injector H/W Interface Definition Object Description 10/100Mbps RJ45 port , auto MDI/ MDI-X and passive PoE supported Connect LAN port to the PoE injector to power on the device. PoE LAN Pin assignment: (Passive PoE)
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Press the Reset button on the device or on the PoE injector over 5 seconds to return to factory default setting. Reset ※ If you have connected with the ESP300, please DO NOT press the reset button on the PoE injector to prevent the ESP300 from being damaged.
Chapter 3. Connecting to the AP 3.1 Preparation before Installation 3.1.1 Professional Installation Required Please seek assistance from a professional installer who is well trained in the RF installation and knowledgeable in the local regulations. 3.1.2 Safety Precautions To keep you safe and install the hardware properly, please read and follow these safety precautions. If you are installing the WMC252-300 for the first time, for your safety as well as others’, please seek assistance from a professional installer who has received safety training on the hazards involved.
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OUTDOOR INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: LIVES MAY BE AT RISK! Carefully observe these instructions and any special instructions that are included with the equipment you are installing. CONTACTING POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL. Make sure no power lines are anywhere where possible contact can be made. Antennas, masts, towers, guy wires or cables may lean or fall and contact these lines.
3.3 Installing the AP Please install the AP according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry. Step 1. Push the latch in the bottom of the WMC252-300 to remove the sliding cover. Figure 3-1 Connect the Antenna Step 2.
Step 3. Plug the power cord into the DC port and the other end into the AC socket. Then, plug the RJ45 cable (as shown in picture 4 under Step 1) into the POE port of the PoE injector. Figure 3-3 Connect the PoE injector 3.4 Standard Pole Mounting Place the strap through the slots on the back of the WMC252-300 and then around the pole.
Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your AP within minutes. A computer with wired Ethernet connection to the Wireless AP is required for the first-time configuration. 4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the WMC252-300 is 192.168.0.100.
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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 7 OS. Please follow the steps below: Click on Start >...
Figure 4-2 Windows Start Menu Open a command prompt and type ping 192.168.0.100, and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-3, it means the connection between your PC and the AP has been established well. Figure 4-3 Successful result of Ping command -29-...
If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-4, it means the connection between your PC and the AP 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.
Figure 4-6 Login Window Default IP Address: 192.168.0.100 Default User Name: admin Default Password: admin If the above screen does not pop up, it may mean that your web browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
the other Operation Modes. Figure 4-8 Choose Operation Mode Step 3. Please enter the SSID and configure your Encryption Settings, Pre-Shared Key, etc. Then click the Save button to make the configuration take effect immediately. Figure 4-9 Configure Wireless Settings -32-...
Chapter 5. Configuring the AP This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of AP’s functionalities and features under 4 main menus (Operation Mode, System Configuration, Tools and Device Status) below, allowing you to manage the AP with ease. Figure 5-1 Main Menu 5.1 Operation Mode On this page, you can select different operation modes of the WMC252-300, including Access Point, Client, WDS AP, WDS Client, AP Router and Wireless ISP.
Figure 5-3 Basic Settings - AP Object Description • Regulatory Domain Select your domain from the list. It is the wireless network name. The default SSID is • Network SSID WMC252-300. • Site Survey Click “Site Survey” to check the signal of remote sites. •...
Press “Setup” for more configurations. Please refer to 5.1.8 • Advanced Settings Advanced Settings for more information. Press “Setup” for more configurations. Please refer to 5.1.9 • Access Control Access Control for more information. 5.1.2 Client Click “Operation Mode” “Client” and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the Client mode.
Enter the Mac address of the remote AP. Lock to AP MAC Select the channel width to “Auto Select”, “5G 11NA HT20” or Radio Mode “5G 11NA HT40” Select MCS0~15 or Auto from the pull-down menu. The default • Data Rate is “Auto”.
Figure 5-5 Basic Settings – WDS AP 5.1.4 WDS Client Click “Operation Mode” “WDS Client” and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the WDS Client mode. For each wireless parameter, please refer to section 5.1.2 Client for more information.
5.1.5 AP Router Click “Operation Mode” “AP Router” and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the AP Router mode. Figure 5-7 Basic Settings – AP Router -38-...
5.1.6 Wireless ISP Click “Operation Mode” “Wireless ISP” and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the Wireless ISP mode. Figure 5-8 Basic Settings – WISP -39-...
5.1.7 Security Setting Choose the operation mode you required, and then enter “Security Setting” by clicking the Setup button next to it and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the wireless security settings. Figure 5-9 Security Settings Object Description Select the encryption that you need.
Figure 5-10 Security Settings – WEP Object Description • Authentication You can select Open System, Shared Key or Auto. • Key Length Choose the WEP key length. You can choose 64-bit or 128-bit. • Key Format You can choose ASCII or Hex. •...
Figure 5-12 Security Settings – WPA Enterprise Object Description Select “Personal (Pre-Shared Key)” or “Enterprise (RADIUS)” • Pre-Authentication encryption type. • Encryption Type Set the WPA to be TKIP, AES or Auto. • Pre-Shared Key Enter the keys in the fields. •...
5.1.8 Advanced Settings Choose the operation mode you require, and then enter “Advanced Settings” by clicking the Setup button next to it and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the wireless advanced settings. Figure 5-17 Advanced Settings Object Description When the length of a data packet exceeds this value, the router will send...
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Guard intervals are used to ensure that distinct transmissions do not • Short GI interfere with one another. Only effect under Mixed Mode. A part of the 802.11n standard that allows sending multiple frames per single access to the medium by combining frames together into one •...
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WMM Capable Traditional IP data, medium throughput and delay. High throughput, non time sensitive bulk data e.g. FTP Time sensitive video data with minimum time delay. Time sensitive data such as VoIP and streaming media with minimum time delay. AIFS, Interlogixn Arbitration Inter-Frame Space (milliseconds): Specifies additional time between when a channel goes idle and the AP/client sends data frames.
5.1.9 Access Control Choose the operation mode you require, and then enter “Access Control” by clicking the Setup button next to it and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the wireless access control settings. Figure 5-19 Access Control Object Description...
5.1.10 WAN Port Settings Click “Operation Mode” “AP Router” or “Wireless ISP” and then enter the “WAN Port Settings” by clicking the Setup button next to it. This section allows you to configure the internet connection settings. DHCP (Auto Config) Choose “DHCP”...
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• Primary DNS Enter the necessary DNS address provided by your ISP. Default is Server 8.8.4.4. • Secondary DNS Enter the other DNS address if your ISP provides you with 2 such Server addresses. Default is 8.8.8.8. PPPOE (ADSL) Select PPPOE if your ISP is using a PPPoE connection and provide you with PPPoE user name and password info.
5.1.11 Dynamic DNS Settings Click “Operation Mode” “AP Router” or “Wireless ISP” and then enter the “Dynamic DNS Settings” by clicking the Setup button next to it. This section allows you to configure the DDNS settings. Figure 5-23 Dynamic DNS Settings Object Description Disable: Disable DDNS function...
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Step 1. Select “Enable Dynamic DDNS” from the list. Step 2. Configure the DDNS account that has been registered in a DDNS website. Account: Enter your DDNS host (format: xxxddns.com, is the registered domain name) Password: Enter the password of your account. DDNS: Enter your DDNS host again.
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Step 5. Save the setting and connect your WAN port of the Wireless AP to the internet via Ethernet cable. In a remote computer, enter the DDNS host name as the figure shown below. Then, you should be able to login the WMC252-300 remotely.
WMC252-300 remotely. 5.1.12 Remote Management Click “Operation Mode” “AP Router” or “Wireless ISP” and then enter the “Remote Management” by clicking the Setup button next to it. This section allows you to enable or disable the remote management through the WAN port.
Object Description • DHCP Server Select as DHCP server or disable the function. Select the time for using one assigned IP from the dropdown • Lease Time list. After the lease time, the AP automatically assigns new IP addresses to all connected computers. •...
5.1.15 Virtual Server Settings Click “Operation Mode” “AP Router” or “Wireless ISP” and then enter the “Virtual Server Settings” by clicking the Setup button next to it. This section allows you to configure the virtual server. Figure 5-27 Virtual Server Settings Object Description •...
Figure 5-28 IP Filtering Settings Object Description • Filtering Enable or disable IP Filtering. • Protocol You can choose TCP, UDP or Both. • IP Address Enter the IP address to be filtered. • Comment Set a name for the rule. 5.1.17 Port Filtering Settings Click “Operation Mode”...
5.1.18 MAC Filtering Settings Click “Operation Mode” “AP Router” or “Wireless ISP” and then enter the “Mac Filtering Settings” by clicking the Setup button next to it. This section allows you to configure the MAC filtering settings. Figure 5-30 Mac Filtering Settings Object Description •...
Object Description • Quality of Enable or disable the QoS service. Service • Type Select QoS type IP Address or Mac Address. • Local IP Address The IP address segment which uses this QoS rule. • MAC Address The Mac address which uses this QoS rule. •...
5.2 System Configuration On this page, you can configure the system of the WMC252-300, including IP settings, Time settings, Password settings, System management, Ping Watchdog, Firmware upgrade, Configuration save and restore, Factory default, Reboot and Schedule reboot. Figure 5-33 System Configuration default page 5.2.1 Default IP Settings Click “System Configuration”...
• Gateway IP Address The Gateway IP address of WMC252-300. • Primary DNS Server Enter the DNS server. The default is 8.8.4.4. • Secondary DNS Server Enter the DNS server. The default is 8.8.8.8. 5.2.2 Time Settings Click “System Configuration” “Time Settings” and the following page will be displayed. Figure 5-35 Time Settings Object Description...
Figure 5-36 Password Settings Object Description • Current Password Set the access point’s administrator password. This is used to log in to the browser based on the configuration interface. • New Password Enter a new password. • Re-enter New Enter the new password again. Password 5.2.4 System Management Click “System Configuration”...
Management page is checked, the LAN2 can supply passive PoE power to the second WMC252-300. • UPnP Check to enable the UPnP function. The UPnP feature allows the devices, such as Internet computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices can be automatically discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN.
5.2.6 Firmware Upgrade Click “System Configuration” “Firmware Upgrade” and the following page will be displayed. Figure 5-39 Firmware Upgrade Object Description • Browse Click Browse to select the firmware file and click Upgrade to upgrade the firmware. 5.2.7 Configuration Save and Restore Click “System Configuration”...
5.2.8 Factory Default Click “System Configuration” “Factory Default” and the following page will be displayed. Press YES to restore to factory default. Figure 5-41 Factory Default 5.2.9 Reboot System Click “System Configuration” “Reboot System” and the following page will be displayed. Press YES to reboot the system.
Object Description • Schedule Reboot Enable or Disable this function. • Reboot Time Enter the time that you want to reboot this device. • Reboot Plane Select Weekday to reboot in the day you choose or Every day. • Weekday Select the day that you want to reboot.
5.3 Tools 5.3.1 Network Ping Click “Tools” “Network Ping” and the following page will be displayed. Ping is a network tool used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network. Enter the IP, Ping Count, and click “Ping” to diagnostic your internet connection. Figure 5-45 Network Ping 5.3.2 Network Traceroute Click “Tools”...
5.4 Device Status Figure 5-47 Device Status 5.4.1 Device Information Click “Device Status” “Device Information” and the following page will be displayed. Figure 5-48 Device Information -70-...
The page includes the following fields: Object Description • Firmware Version Displays current F/W version. • Device IP Displays IP of AP. • Device MAC Displays AP’s LAN MAC address. • Gateway IP Displays Gateway IP of AP. • DNS IP Displays DNS IP of AP.
Displays operating channel width which is Auto Select, 5G • Band 11NA HT20 or 5G 11NA HT40. Displays the channel you would like to use. The channel range • Radio Channel will be changed by selecting a different domain. • Wireless Encryption Displays the encryption type that you would like to use.
5.4.4 Wireless Client Table Click “Device Status” “Wireless Client Table” and the following page will be displayed. Figure 5-51 Wireless Client Table The page includes the following fields: Object Description • No. Displays the number of connecting device. • Mac Address Displays Mac address of AP.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting If you found the AP is working improperly or stop responding to you, please read this troubleshooting first before contacting the IFS Tech Support for help. Some problems can be solved by yourself within very short time. Scenario Solution a.
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d. Please remember that you have to input ESSID on your wireless client manually, if ESSID broadcast is disabled. a. Are you using QoS function? Try to disable it and try File downloading is very slow or again. breaks frequently. b.
Appendix B: FAQ Q1: How to set up the AP Client Connection Topology: Step 1. 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 “192.168.0.100”, and Site-2 is “192.168.1.200”. -78-...
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Step 2. In AP-1, go to “Operation Mode” to configure it to Access Point Mode. ※ You can also configure it in “AP Router” mode if you want to connect the WAN port of the AP to the internet directly. STEP 3.
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Step 4. In AP-2, modify the default IP to the same IP range but different from AP-1. In this case, the IP is changed to 192.168.1.252. Step 5. In AP-2, configure it in “Client” mode and click “Setup”. -81-...
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Step 6. Click “Setup” and then click Site Survey to find the AP-1. Step 7. Select the AP-1 from the list. -82-...
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Step 8. Click “SET SECURITY” to configure the Pre-Shared Key and then click “Save” to close the window. Step 9. Click “OK” and “Save & Restart” to apply the setting. -83-...
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Step 10. In AP-1, go to “Device Status-> Wireless Client Table” to check whether AP-2 should be in the list. Step 11. Use command line tool to ping each other to ensure the link is successfully established. From Site-1, ping 192.168.0.100. -84-...
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Step 12. Configure the TCP/IP settings of Site-2 to “Obtain an IP address automatically”. Step 13. Use command line tool to ping the DNS (e.g., Google) to ensure Site-2 can access internet through the wireless connection. The attention of the following hints should be paid: The encryption method must be the same as that of both sites if configured.
Q2: How to set up the WDS Connection Topology: Step 1. Use static IP in the PCs that are connected with WMC252-300-1 (Site-1) and WMC252-300-2 (Site-2). In this case, Site-1 is “192.168.0.100”, and Site-2 is “192.168.1.200”. -86-...
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Step 2. In AP-1, go to “Operation Mode” to configure it in Access Point Mode. Step 3. Click “Setup” to configure the following parameters and then click Save & Restart to save the settings. : set to a unique value Network ID (SSID) 5) Channel: set to a fixed one : strongly suggested to configure it.
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Step 4. In AP-2, modify the default IP to the same IP range but different from AP-1. In this case, the IP is changed to 192.168.1.252. Step 5. In AP-2, configure it in “Client” mode and click “Setup”. -89-...
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Step 6. Click “Setup” and then click Site Survey to find AP-1. Step 7. Select AP-1 from the list. Step 8. Click “SET SECURITY” to configure the Pre-Shared Key and then click “Save” to close the window. -90-...
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Step 10. In AP-1, go to “Device Status-> Wireless Client Table” to check whether AP-2 should be in the list. Step 11. Use command line tool to ping each other to ensure the link is successfully established. From Site-1, ping 192.168.1.200; and in Site-2, ping 192.168.0.100. The attention of the following hints should be paid: The encryption method must be the same as that of both sites if configured.
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EC Declaration of Conformity Hereby, IFS declares that this 300Mbps 802.11a/n Šiuo IFS, skelbia, kad 300Mbps 802.11a/n Wireless English Lietuviškai Outdoor CPE tenkina visus svarbiausius 1999/5/EC Wireless Outdoor CPE is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant direktyvos reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias nuostatas. provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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