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  • Page 1 EAP200 V2.00 Enterprise Access Point...
  • Page 2 4IPNET, INC. Disclaimer 4IPNET, INC. does not assume any liability arising out the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its parent rights not the parent rights of others.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Before You Start ..........................4 1.1 Preface..............................4 1.2 Document Conventions........................4 1.3 Package Content..........................5 System Overview and Getting Started .....................6 2.1 Introduction of 4ipnet EAP200 ......................6 2.2 Deployment Topology........................7 2.3 Hardware Description........................8 2.4 Hardware Installation........................10 2.5 Console Interface ..........................11 2.6 Access Web Management Interface .....................13 Connect your AP to your Network....................17...
  • Page 4 7.4.1 Change Password ........................72 7.4.2 Backup & Restore ........................73 7.4.3 System Upgrade........................74 7.4.4 Reboot ............................75 7.4.4 Upload Certificate........................76 7.5 Status ..............................77 7.5.1 Overview............................77 7.5.2 Associated Clients........................79 7.5.3 Repeater ............................80 7.5.4 Event Log ..........................81 7.6 Online Help............................82 Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    This manual is intended for system integrators, field engineers, and network administrators to set up 4ipnet’s EAP200 802.11n/b/g 2.4GHz MIMO Access Point in their network environments. It contains step- by-step procedures and visual examples to guide MIS staff or individuals with basic network system knowledge to complete the installation.

  • Page 6: Package Content

    User’s Manual User’s Manual User’s Manual EAP200 EAP200 EAP200 EAP200 Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 1.3 Package Content The standard package of EAP200 includes: • 4ipnet EAP200 • Quick Installation Guide (QIG) • CD-ROM (with User’s Manual and QIG) • Console Cable •...

  • Page 7: System Overview And Getting Started

    2. System Overview and Getting Started 2.1 Introduction of 4ipnet EAP200 The 4ipnet EAP200 Enterprise Access Point embedded with 802.11 n/b/g 2.4GHz MIMO radio in dust- proof metal housing is designed for wireless connectivity in enterprise or industrial environments of all dimensions.

  • Page 8: Deployment Topology

    Common Network Layout with EAP200s This above deployment scenario illustrates a deployment example using three access points, AP-1, AP-2, and AP-3. • Three EAP200 systems construct a network comprising of wired and wireless segments • AP-2 plays the role of a wireless bridge. •...

  • Page 9: Hardware Description

    EAP200 Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 2.3 Hardware Description This section depicts the hardware information including all panel description. Connector Panel EAP200 Connector Panel Disabled for future usage only. Press to start running WES process. Console Attach the serial cable here.
  • Page 10 EAP200 EAP200 EAP200 EAP200 Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH LED Panel EAP200 LED Panel Power LED LED ON indicates power on; OFF indicates power off. LAN LED LED ON indicates LAN cable connected; OFF indicates no connection; BLINKING indicates transmitting data.

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    2. Connect the EAP200 to your network device. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to LAN port of EAP200 and the other end of the cable to a switch, a router, or a hub. EAP200 is then connected to your existing wired LAN network.

  • Page 12: Console Interface

    Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 2.5 Console Interface Via this port to enter the console interface for the administrator to check the IP address of EAP200 and reset the device to default if the admin password is forgotten. 1. In order to connect to the console port of EAP200, a console, modem cable and a terminal simulation program, such as the Hyper Terminal are needed.
  • Page 13 When resetting the device to default from the console interface, key in “reset2def” for login and password. Confirm “yes” and EAP200 will begin the reset process. When the login prompt reappears, the device has completed the reset to default process and the LAN IP is reset to 192.168.1.1.

  • Page 14: Access Web Management Interface

    To access the web management interface (WMI), connect the administrator PC to the LAN port of EAP200 via an Ethernet cable. Then, set a static IP Address on the same subnet mask as the EAP200 in TCP/IP settings of your PC, such as the following example: IP Address: 192.168.1.100...
  • Page 15 User’s Manual EAP200 EAP200 EAP200 EAP200 Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH • After a successful login into EAP200, a System Overview page of the Web Management Interface (WMI) will appear. The Web Management Interface - System Overview Page Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 16 To logout, simply click on the Logout button at the upper right hand corner of the interface to return to the Administrator Login Page. Click OK to logout. Logout Logout Prompt For security reasons, it is strongly recommended to change the administrator’s password upon the completion of all configuration settings Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 17 It is strongly recommended to make a backup copy of configuration settings. • After the EAP200’s network configuration is completed, please remember to change the IP Address of your PC Connection Properties back to its original settings in order to ensure that your PC functions properly in its real network environments.

  • Page 18: Connect Your Ap To Your Network

    LAN port and provide wireless access to your network. After having prepared the EAP200’s hardware for configuration, set the TCP/IP settings of administrator’s computer to have a static IP Address of 192.168.1.10 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 19 The alternative is NTP. Upon selecting NTP under the Time field, the configuration changes to allow up to two NTP servers. Simply enter a local NTP server’s IP Address (if available) or search online for an NTP server nearest you. Set the time zone and click SAVE. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 20 Mode to DHCP; otherwise, set Mode to Static and fill in the required fields marked with a red asterisk (IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and Primary DNS Server) with the appropriate values for the network. Click SAVE when you are finished to save changes that have been made. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 21 On this page, select the Band with which the AP is to broadcast its signal. The rest of the fields are optional and can be configured at another time. Click SAVE if any changes have been made. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 22 VAP-1). Click on the Overview tab to proceed. Virtual AP Overview Page On this page click the hyperlink in the row and column that corresponds with VAP-1’s State. This will bring up the following page. VAP Configuration Page (VAP-1 shown) Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 23 VLAN ID can be chosen at another time. Click SAVE to save all changes up to this point and Reboot the system to apply these revised settings. Congratulations! After reboot, the AP can start to work with these revised settings. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 24: Adding Virtual Access Points

    Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 4. Adding Virtual Access Points EAP200 possesses the feature of multi-ESSID; namely, it can behave as multiple virtual access points, providing different levels of services from the same physical AP device. Please click on the Wireless icon to review the VAP Overview page.
  • Page 25 A VLAN ID can be provided to indicate the traffics through this particular VAP. It may allow further management/control (e.g. access rights and Internet usage, etc) of each VAP with a management gateway. Click SAVE and then Reboot for the changes to take effect. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 26: Secure Your Ap

    VAP Overview Page On the VAP Overview page, check the table to confirm the VAP State. If it is Enabled, skip to Step 2. If not, click on to proceed with VAP Configuration for that particular VAP. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 27 First, click on the corresponding cell in the column labeled Security Type. This hyperlink will direct the user to the following Security Settings page. Security Settings Page (VAP-1 as shown for example) Select the desired Security Type from the drop-down menu, which includes None, WEP, 802.1X, WPA-PSK, and WPA-RADIUS. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 28 WEP Key Index: Select a key index from 1 through 4. The WEP key index is a number that specifies which WEP key is used for the encryption of wireless frames during data transmission. WEP Keys: Provide the pre-defined WEP key value; the system supports up to 4 sets of WEP keys. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 29 Accounting Port: The port number used by the RADIUS server for accounting purposes. Specify a port number or use the default, 1813. Accounting Interim Update Interval: The system will update accounting information to the RADIUS server every interval period. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 30 Pre-shared Key: Enter the key value for the pre-shared key; the format of the key value depends on the key type selected. Group Key Update Period: The time interval for the Group Key to be renewed; the time unit is in seconds. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 31 Accounting Interim Update Interval: The system will update accounting information to the RADIUS server every interval period. When these configurations are finished and MAC restriction is not needed, click SAVE and then Reboot the system. Otherwise, click on the Overview tab and proceed with the next step. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 32 MAC. MAC ACL Allow List An empty Allow List means that there are no allowed MAC addresses. Make sure at least the MAC of the modifying system is included (e.g. network administrator’s computer) Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 33 MAC ACL Deny List: This means that all client devices are granted with access to the system except those listed in the Deny List (“denied MAC addresses”). The administrator can allow any denied MAC address to connect to the system temporarily by checking Enable. MAC ACL Deny List Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 34 RADIUS server. Please note that each VAP MAC ACL and its security type (shown on the Security Settings page) share the same RADIUS configuration. RADIUS ACL Click SAVE and Reboot upon completing the related configurations to take effect. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 35: Create A Wds Bridge Between Two Aps

    WDS link creation will assist to extend network coverage where running wires is not an option, effectively transferring the traffics to the other end of WLAN/LAN through the EAP200. Since this is a peer to peer connection, both EAP200s will be configured by the same way.
  • Page 36 Network Settings Page Please select Enable in the field labeled Layer2 STP. This will prevent data from looping or a broadcast storm. Click SAVE when completed, and then Reboot to allow updated settings to take effect. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 37: Web Management Interface Configuration

    Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 7. Web Management Interface Configuration This chapter will guide the user through the EAP200’s detailed settings. The following table shows all the User Interface (UI) functions of 4ipnet’s EAP200 Enterprise Access Point. The Web Management Interface (WMI) is the page where the status is displayed, control is issued and parameters are configured.
  • Page 38 Upon clicking SAVE, the following message will appear: “Some modification has been saved and will take effect after Reboot.” All online users will be disconnected during reboot or restart. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 39: System

    Time Device Time: Display the current time of the system. Time Zone: Select an appropriate time zone from the drop-down list box. Time: Synchronize the system time by NTP server or manual setup. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 40 EAP200 Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH Enable NTP: By selecting Enabled NTP, EAP200 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.

  • Page 41: Network Interface

    • Layer 2 STP: If the EAP200 is set up to bridge other network components, this option can be enabled to prevent undesired loops because broadcasting storm may occur in a multi-switch environment where broadcast packets are forwarded in an endless loop between switches. Moreover, a broadcast storm may consume most of available system resources in addition to available bandwidth.

  • Page 42: Management

    VLAN ID. In other words, administrator who wants to access the WMI must send management traffics with the same VLAN ID such as connecting to a specific VAP with the same VLAN ID. Enter a value between 1 and 4094 for the VLAN ID if the option is enabled. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 43 Server IP: The IP address of the Syslog server that will receive the reported events. Server Port: The port number of the Syslog server. Syslog Level: Select the desired level of received events from the drop-down menu. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 44: Gre Tunnel

    Key string will be passed to the corresponding EAP200 and its WMI page will automatically open to confirm the changes. Click Restart link and EAP200 will restart to activate the tunnel. A new window will automatically open and display the tunnel settings from the AP side which is passed from the Controller.

  • Page 45: Capwap

    Static Discovery: The way of using Static approach to discover access controller. AC Address: The IP address of access controller. If it can not discover the first AC, it will try to discover the second AC. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 46 User’s Manual User’s Manual User’s Manual User’s Manual EAP200 EAP200 EAP200 EAP200 Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH Manage Certificates Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 47: Wireless

    An overall status is collected on this page, including ESSID, State, Security Type, MAC ACL, and Advanced Settings, where EAP200 features 8 VAPs with respective settings. In this table, please click on the hyperlink to further configure each individual VAP.
  • Page 48 State: The hyperlink showing Enable or Disable connects to the VAP Configuration page. VAP – State Page • Security Type: The hyperlink showing the security type connects to the Security Settings Page. VAP – Security Type Page Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 49 MAC ACL: The hyperlink showing Allow or Disable connects to the Access Control Settings Page. VAP – MAC ACL Page • Advanced Settings: The advanced settings hyperlink connects to the Advanced Wireless Settings Page. VAP – Advanced Settings Page Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 50: General

    ACK Timeout: It indicates a period of time that the system waits for an Acknowledgement frame sent back from a station without retransmission. In other words, upon timeout, if the Acknowledgement frame is still not received, the frames will be retransmitted. This option can be used to tune network Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 51 36M, 48M, 54M, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, MCS0~15 136, 140 1M, 2M, 5.5M, 11M, 12M, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 802.11n+802.11g 18M, 24M, 36M, 48M, 11, 12, 13 54M, MCS0~15 Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 52: Vap Configuration

    VAP. It can be coupled with different service level like a variety of wireless security types. • VLAN ID: EAP200 supports tagged VLANs (virtual LANs). To enable VLAN function, each VAP shall be given a unique VLAN ID with valid values ranging from 1 to 4094.

  • Page 53: Security

    Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 7.2.4 Security EAP200 supports various wireless authentication and data encryption methods in each VAP profile. With this, the administrator can provide different service levels to clients. The security type includes None, WEP, 802.1X, WPA-PSK, and WPA-RADIUS.
  • Page 54 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. Secret Key: The secret key for the system to communicate with the RADIUS server. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 55 Pre-shared Key: Enter the key value for the pre-shared key; the format of the key value depends on the key type selected. Group Key Update Period: The time interval for the Group Key to be renewed; the time unit is in seconds. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 56 Accounting Port: The port number used by the RADIUS server for accounting purposes. Specify a port number or use the default, 1813. Accounting Interim Update Interval: The system will update accounting information to the RADIUS server every interval period. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 57: Repeater

    EAP200 Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 7.2.5 Repeater To extend wireless network coverage, EAP200 supports 3 options of Repeater type, None, WDS or Universal Repeater; selecting None will turn off this function. Universal Repeater If Universal Repeater is selected, please provide the SSID of upper-bound AP for uplink connection;...
  • Page 58 EAP200 Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH If WDS is selected, EAP200 can support up to 4 WDS links to its peer APs. Security Type (None, WEP, or WPA/PSK) can be configured to decide which encryption to be used for WDS connections respectively.

  • Page 59: Advanced

    The RTS mechanism will be activated if the data size exceeds the value provided. A lower RTS Threshold setting can be useful in areas where many client devices are associating with EAP200 or in areas where the clients are far apart and can detect only EAP200 but not each other.
  • Page 60 This option works with WMM-capable clients only. <To receive the benefits of WMM QoS> The application must support WMM. ▬ WMM shall be enabled on EAP200. ▬ WMM shall be enabled in the wireless adapter on client’s computer. ▬ •...

  • Page 61: Access Control

    Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 7.2.7 Access Control On this page, the network administrator can restrict the total number of clients connected to the EAP200, as well as specify particular MAC addresses that can or cannot access the device. Access Control Settings Page •...
  • Page 62 Disable, until the administrator re-Enables the listed MAC. MAC Allow List An empty Allow List means that there is no allowed MAC address. Make sure at least the Note: MAC of the management system is included (e.g. network administrator’s computer) Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 63 MAC ACL Deny List: When selecting MAC ACL Deny List, all client devices are granted with access to the system except those listed in the Deny List (“denied MAC addresses”). The administrator can allow any denied MAC address to connect to the system temporarily by checking Disable. Deny List Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 64 ACL is selected, all incoming MAC addresses will be authenticated by an external RADIUS. Please note that each VAP’s MAC ACL and its security type (shown on the Security Settings page) share the same RADIUS configuration. RADIUS ACL Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 65: Site Survey

    WEP: Click Setup to configure the WEP setting for associating with the target AP. The following configuration box will then appear at the bottom of the screen. Security settings configured here must be the same as the target AP. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 66 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. Information provided here must be consistent with the security settings of the target AP. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 67: Firewall

    Remark: It shows the note of this rule. Setting: 4 actions are available; Del denotes to delete the rule, Ed denotes to edit the rule, In denotes to insert a rule, and Mv denotes to move the rule. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 68 Service (when EtherType is IPv4): Select the available upper layer protocols/services from the drop- down list. DSAP/SSAP (when EtherType is IEEE 802.3): The value can be further specified for the fields in 802.2 LLC frame header. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 69 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. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 70 Please make sure all desired rules (state of rule) are checked and saved in overview page; the rule will be enforced upon system reboot. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 71: Service

    (when EtherType is IPv4). EAP200 provides a list of rules to block or pass traffics of layer-3 or above protocols. These services are available to choose from drop-down list of layer2 firewall rule edit page with Ether Type to be IPv4. The first 28 entries are default services and the administrator can add/delete any extra desired services.

  • Page 72: Advanced

    ARP request. Other network nodes can still send their ARP requests; however, if their IP appears in the static list (with different MAC), their ARP requests will be dropped to prevent eavesdropping. If any settings are made, please click SAVE to save the configuration before leaving this page. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 73: Utilities

    Change Password Page The administrator can change password on this page. Enter the original password (“admin”) and new password, and then re-enter the new password in the Re-enter New Password field. Click SAVE to save the new password. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 74: Backup & Restore

    Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 7.4.2 Backup & Restore This function is used to backup and restore the EAP200 settings. The EAP200 can also be restored to factory defaults using this function. It can be used to duplicate settings to other access points (backup settings of this system and then restore on another AP).

  • Page 75: System Upgrade

    Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 7.4.3 System Upgrade The EAP200 provides a web firmware upload / upgrade feature. The administrator can download the latest firmware from the website and save it on the administrator’s PC. To upgrade the system firmware, click Browse to choose the new firmware file you downloaded onto your PC and then click Upload to execute the process.

  • Page 76: Reboot

    Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 7.4.4 Reboot This function allows the administrator to restart the EAP200 safely. The process shall take about three minutes. Click Reboot to restart the system. Please wait for the blinking timer to complete its countdown before accessing the system’s Web Management Interface again. The System Overview page will appear after reboot successfully.

  • Page 77: Upload Certificate

    This function is used to setup the advanced configuration for the CAPWAP to manage Certificates. Certificate: It provides Certificate security for CAPWAP to ensures the safety between Access Controller and WAP. Use Default Certificate: Click Use Default Certificate to use the default certificate and key. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 78: Status

    This page is used to view the current condition and state of the system and includes the following functions: Overview, Associated Clients, Repeater and Event Log. 7.5.1 Overview The System Overview page provides an overview of the system status for the administrator. System Overview Page Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.
  • Page 79 Table 3 Status Page's Organizational Layout Item Description System Name The system name of the EAP200. Firmware Version The present firmware version of the EAP200 The present firmware build number of the Build Number EAP200 System Location The location of the EAP200.

  • Page 80: Associated Clients

    SNR: The Signal to Noise Ratio of respective client’s association. • Idle Time: Time period that the associated client is inactive; the time unit is in second. • Disconnect: Upon clicking Kick, the client will be disconnected with the system. Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 81: Repeater

    User’s Manual EAP200 EAP200 EAP200 EAP200 Enterprise Access Point ENGLISH 7.5.3 Repeater The administrator can review detailed information of the repeater function on this page. Information of repeater’s status, mode and encryption is provided. Repeater Status Page Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

  • Page 82: Event Log

    Hostname: Indicates which host recorded this event. Note that all events on this page are local events, so the hostname in this field is always the same. However, in remote SYSLOG service, this field will help the administrator identify which event is from this EAP200. •...

  • Page 83: Online Help

    7.6 Online Help The Help button is at the upper right corner of the display screen. Click Help for the Online Help window, and then click the hyperlink of the relevant information needed. Online Help Corner P/N: V20020110306 Copyright © 4IPNET, INC.

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