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IP-COM AP515 User Manual

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  • Page 1 1 Product Overview...

  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    IP-COM does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product or circuit layout(s) described herein. Every effort has been made in the...

  • Page 3: Technical Support

    1 Product Overview Conventions Thank you for choosing IP-COM! Please read this user guide before you start. This user guide instructs you to install and configure the AP. Typographical conventions in this User Guide: Item Presentation Example “Click the Save button” can be simplified as...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1 Product Overview Contents 1 Product Overview .......................... 1 Package Contents ..........................1 Hardware Description .......................... 2 Front View ............................2 Rear View ............................3 Label ..............................4 2 Quick Installation Guide ....................... 5 Step 1: Connect an Ethernet Cable to the AP ..................5 Step 2: Mount the AP ...........................
  • Page 5 1 Product Overview Reboot ............................52 LED ..............................55 Uplink Detection ..........................56 Appendix ............................57 1 Configure PC ........................... 57 Windows 8 ............................. 57 Windows 7 ............................. 59 Windows XP ..........................61 2 Factory Defaults ..........................63 3 FAQs ............................... 64 4 Safety and Emission Statement .......................

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    It is compatible with standard IEEE 802.3at and can be managed by IP-COM ACs. It provides optimal outdoor WiFi coverage for hospitals, campuses, commercial streets, stadiums and other areas.

  • Page 7: Hardware Description

    1 Product Overview Hardware Description Front View Item Port/Button Description Pressing and holding the reset button for over 7 seconds restores this RESET device to factory defaults. This port provides power over an Ethernet connection via the PoE injector or an IEEE802.3at-compliant PoE device. And it also works as a 10/100/1000Mbps LAN port.

  • Page 8: Rear View

    1 Product Overview Rear View Status Description Blinking The device is working properly. Malfunction occurs or the device is not powered on. Solid Malfunction occurs. Blinking Data transmission is occurring. WiFi WiFi is disabled. Solid WiFi is enabled. Blinking Data transmission is occurring on the LAN port. There is no device linked to this port.

  • Page 9: Label

    1 Product Overview Label 1. Model: Product model of the AP. 2. IP Address: Default login IP address (management IP) of this AP. 3. Username/Password: Default login user name and password.

  • Page 10: Quick Installation Guide

    2 Quick Installation Guide 2 Quick Installation Guide Step 1: Connect an Ethernet Cable to the AP ❶ Slide the bottom cover of the AP down to expose the port. ❷ Connect an Ethernet cable (≤ 60m), which will be connected to the PoE injector or a PoE switch, to the PoE port of your AP.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Connect The Ap

    2 Quick Installation Guide Step 3: Connect the AP As you can connect your AP to a PoE switch or with the included PoE injector for power supply, two methods are available here to connect your AP. Select the proper method according to your needs.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Configure Your Ap

    2 Quick Installation Guide Step 4: Configure Your AP Set your PC to Use the following IP address: IP address: 192.168.0.x (2~253); subnet mask: 255.255.255.0. For specific steps, see Appendix 1 Configure Input 192.168.0.254 in a web browser’s address bar, and then press Enter or Return on your keyboard (If the following page does not appear, see Enter the default username and password (admin for both defaults) and click Login.
  • Page 13 2 Quick Installation Guide Application Scenario: Network Topology: Configuration Steps: (In this example, WPA -PSK and AES are taken for illustration. For other security modes, see Basic.) ❶ Select AP Mode. ❷ Customize your SSID (WiFi name). This is optional. ❸...

  • Page 14: Wds Mode

    2 Quick Installation Guide WDS Mode In this mode, the AP is used for building a wireless distribution system for WiFi coverage and WiFi extension. Note: In the WDS mode, both the AP and the remote device should support WDS feature. ...
  • Page 15 2 Quick Installation Guide Network Topology: Configuration Steps: Step 1: Log in to the web UI of AP1 and note down the basic info of AP1 as shown below: IP Address: 192.168.0.254 SSID: IP-COM_021212 Security Mode: WPA-PSK Security Key (WiFi Password): 86754321 Step 2: Log in to the web UI of AP2 and change its LAN IP address to one that is different from that of AP2 but on the same network segment, such as 192.168.0.253.
  • Page 16 2 Quick Installation Guide ❶~❹ of Step 3 to configure WDS settings Step 4: Login to the web manager of AP1, refer to on AP1. When the status of the MAC address displays Connected, they have been bridged successfully.  One-to-many (≤4) WDS The typical application scenario is shown as below.
  • Page 17 2 Quick Installation Guide Configuration Steps: Step 1: Log in to the web UI of AP1 and note down its basic information as shown below: IP Address: 192.168.0.254 SSID: IP-COM_021212 Security Mode: WPA-PSK Security Key (WiFi password): 87654321 IP addresses of AP2, AP3, AP4 and AP5 should be different from that of AP1 but on the same network segment.

  • Page 18: Ap Client Mode

    2 Quick Installation Guide Step 4: Log in to the web UI of AP1 and configure WDS settings to bridge itself with AP2, AP3, AP4 and AP5 respectively. ❶ Click Quick Setup, select WDS Mode and click Enable Scan. ❷ Locate SSIDs of AP2, AP3, AP4 and AP5 in the list, and then select them one by one (At this time, SSIDs of AP2, AP3, AP4 and AP5 have been changed into the SSID of AP1, i.e.
  • Page 19 2 Quick Installation Guide Configuration Steps: ❶ Log in to the web UI of AP1 and note down its basic information as shown below: IP Address: 192.168.0.254 SSID: IP-COM_021212 Security Mode: WPA-PSK Security Key (WiFi Password): 87654321 ❷ Log in to the web UI of AP2 and change its LAN IP address to one that is different from that of AP1 but on the same network segment, say 192.168.0.253.
  • Page 20 2 Quick Installation Guide When AP2 and AP1 are bridged successfully, wireless devices, like smart phones, can connect to the WiFi of AP2 for Internet access.

  • Page 21: More Features

    3 More Features 3 More Features Status This section gives you an overview of device status and basic information. The following parts are included: Status: Display the AP’s current system status and LAN information. System Status: Display connected devices’ radio status and SSID status information. Wireless Traffic Statistics: Display traffic statistics of all SSIDs.

  • Page 22: Wireless Status

    3 More Features Wireless Status This page displays 2.4GHz radio status, SSID status and WDS status of this device. Click Status > Wireless Status to enter page below: Traffic Statistics This page displays traffic statistics of corresponding SSIDs. Click Status > Traffic Statistics to enter page below: Parameters on this page are described below: ...

  • Page 23: Wireless Clients

    3 More Features Wireless Clients This page displays information, like MAC address, IP, connection duration and link speed of connected clients. Click Status > Wireless Clients to enter page below: Quick Setup This section mainly walks you through operating modes of the AP. Click Quick Setup to enter page below and you can select the proper operating mode in terms of your network environment.

  • Page 24: Lan Setup

    3 More Features LAN Setup You can choose whether the AP gets its IP address manually (static IP) or automatically (DHCP). Click Network > LAN Setup to enter page below: Parameters on this page are described below:  MAC Address: LAN MAC address of the device. ...
  • Page 25 3 More Features  Duplex Mode: Transmission distance of its RJ45 port. The default value is 100M/1000M full-duplex. The faster the auto-negotiation speed is, the shorter the transmission distance will be. When the AP can’t communicate with its remote device, it is advisable to select 10M half-duplex mode.

  • Page 26: Dhcp Server

    3 More Features To set your AP’s IP address in DHCP mode: ❶ Address Mode: Select Dynamic IP. ❷ Click Save to apply your changes. Note: In DHCP mode, your LAN IP address is assigned by the DHCP server of your uplink device. Thus, to know your LAN IP address, you need to check it on the DHCP client list of the uplink device.
  • Page 27 3 More Features Some parameters are described below:  DHCP Server: Check/Uncheck it to enable/disable the DHCP server.  Start IP: The start IP address that the DHCP server has automatically assigned.  End IP: The end IP address that the DHCP server has automatically assigned. ...

  • Page 28: Wireless

    3 More Features Wireless This section allows you to configure WLAN settings for your AP. Six parts are included: Basic: Configure basic information for your AP, including SSID (WiFi name), clients, encryption information, etc. Radio: Configure wireless radio information for your AP, including Enable/Disable WiFi, network mode, channel, etc.
  • Page 29 3 More Features  Broadcast SSID: When it is enabled, wireless clients are able to scan the SSID; when it is disabled, wireless clients are unable to scan the SSID. At this time, if you want to connect to it wirelessly, you have to type in the SSID and select the encryption mode manually. ...
  • Page 30 3 More Features Configuration steps for Open or Shared: (In the example, the default key is Security Key 1 and the WEP key 1 is 54321 and ASCII) ❶ Select the SSID you wish to encrypt, say, IP-COM_000138. ❷ Security Mode: Select WEP. ❸...
  • Page 31 3 More Features Most smart phones can only use WEP key 1 to connect to the WEP-encrypted (Open or Shared) WiFi. When the security mode is WEP, and the encryption type is Open or Shared, to verify that your smart phone can connect to the AP’s WiFi, you’d better select WEP Key 1 as the default key. Configuration Steps for 802.1x: (In the example, the RADIUS server is 192.168.0.88, the RADIUS port is 1812 and its password is 12345678)
  • Page 32 3 More Features  Open: Use "no authentication" + WEP Encryption. Wireless clients can associate with the device without going through authentication. Only data in transmission is encrypted with WEP encryption.  Shared: Use shared key authentication + WEP Encryption. A WEP key that is mutually agreed in advance is required from both sides while wireless clients try to associate with the device.
  • Page 33 3 More Features Parameters for WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK are illustrated below:  Security Mode: Select the security mode: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK.  WPA-PSK: Support AES and TKIP.  WPA2-PSK: Support AES, TKIP and TKIP&AES.  Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK: This is the mixed mode compliant with both WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.
  • Page 34 3 More Features WPA, WPA2 The WPA protocol implements the majority of the IEEE 802.11i standard. It enhances data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) which is a 128-bit per-packet key, meaning that it dynamically generates a new key for each packet. WPA also includes a message integrity check feature to prevent data packets from being hampered with.
  • Page 35 3 More Features Parameters for WPA, WPA2 are illustrated below:  Security Mode: Select the security mode, WPA or WPA2.  WPA: Support AES and TKIP.  WPA2: Support AES, TKIP and TKIP&AES.  RADIUS Server: The IP address of the RADIUS server for authentication in the LAN. ...

  • Page 36: Radio

    3 More Features Radio Click Wireless > Radio to configure radio settings. In the AP Client mode and WDS mode, radio settings are not configurable. Parameters on this page are described below:  Enable Wireless: Check/Uncheck it to enable/disable WiFi function. ...

  • Page 37: Channel Scan

    3 More Features network. This option is available in 11b/g/n mixed mode with channel bandwidth of 20/40.  Channel Lockout: Once this option is enabled, you can’t modify the country, channel, channel bandwidth and extension channel manually.  SSID Isolation: Configure the AP’s different SSIDs’ isolation status. Once disabled, clients connect to different SSIDs can’t communicate with each other.

  • Page 38: Advanced

    3 More Features Advanced Click Wireless > Advanced to configure advanced wireless settings. Note: If you are new to networking and have never configured these settings before, we recommend you to leave the default settings unchanged. Parameters on this page are described below: ...
  • Page 39 3 More Features fragments before transmission. When the error rate is relatively high, you can lower the fragment threshold. In this way, if transmission failure occurs, only packets that are not sent successfully needs re-sending, which will improve the transmission throughput. With no interference, you can improve the fragment threshold to reduce times to acknowledge frames, also improving the transmission throughput.

  • Page 40: Access Control

    3 More Features long preamble and short preamble. The longer the preamble is, the shorter valid data will be. The short preamble can help to enhance wireless transmission efficiency. For IEEE 802.1b, the short preamble is optional. But for IEEE 802.11g, it is a must. ...

  • Page 41: Qvlan

    3 More Features To only deny the computer at the MAC address of the C8:9C:DC:12:13:13 to join your SSID IP-COM_000138: Configuration Steps: ❶ Select the SSID IP-COM_000138 and set the MAC filter mode to Deny. ❷ Enter C8:9C:DC:12:13:13 in the MAC Address field and click Add. ❸...
  • Page 42 3 More Features Parameters on this page are illustrated below:  Enable: Check it to enable the QVLAN function. It is disabled by default. Once QVLAN is enabled, to manage the AP wirelessly, you need to connect to the corresponding SSID of the manage VLAN.
  • Page 43 3 More Features As shown in the network topology, AP515 should work with a switch that has VLAN assigned. People in a hotel are generally classified into three kinds: hotel executives, hotel staffs and customers. They belong to different VLAN networks to have different authorities (hotel executives-VLAN1, hotel staffs-VLAN2 and customers-VLAN3).

  • Page 44: Snmp

    3 More Features ❷ Click Wireless > QVLAN and select the Enable option to enable the QVLAN function. ❸ Set SSID1 with VLAN ID 1, SSID2 with VLAN ID 2 and SSID3 with VLAN ID 3, and then click Save to apply your changes. SNMP If you want to manage your AP via SNMP, click SNMP to enter page below:...

  • Page 45: Deployment

    3 More Features By default, SNMP is disabled. If you want to enable it, select Enable. Parameters on this page are illustrated below:  SNMP: Disable/Enable the SNMP function. It is disabled by default.  Administrator Name: Administrator name of the AP. It is Administrator by default. ...
  • Page 46  Cloud AC Address: The WAN IP address or domain of the router that the cloud AC connects to, such as www.ip-com.com.cn. This option is only available in Cloud deployment mode.  Cloud AC Manage Port: The port of the router that the cloud AC connects to and that is used for managing APs (Range: 1024~65535).

  • Page 47: Tools

    If your device is in normal operation, it is not advisable to upgrade your device. If you want to acquire the latest software version or better value-added functions for your device, you can access our official website www.ip-com.com.cn to download the latest software for upgrading. Click Tools > Maintenance to enter page below:...

  • Page 48: Time & Date

    3 More Features Upgrading Steps: ❶ Launch a web browser and go to http://www.ip-com.com.cn to download the latest firmware. ❷ Direct to the Firmware Upgrade page. ❸ Click Choose File (in Google browser) to locate and select the upgrade file in the corresponding directory on your hard disk.
  • Page 49 3 More Features System time can be configured using the following 2 methods:  Sync with Internet time servers If enabled, system automatically connects to NTP server on the Internet to synchronize the time. Configuration Steps: ❶ Check the Sync with Internet time servers box. ❷...
  • Page 50 3 More Features ❷ Click Sync with your PC or enter the correct date and time in the input fields. ❸ Click Save to apply your changes. Once power is not delivered on this device, the time settings will be lost. By default, Sync with Internet time servers is enabled.

  • Page 51: Logs

    3 More Features Logs The following two parts are included: View Logs: View system logs since the latest reboot. Setup: Configure log server and how many logs can be displayed on each page. View Logs Click Tools > Logs > View Logs to enter page below. Here you can view the history of the device’s actions.
  • Page 52 3 More Features Note: Rebooting your AP will clear all your system logs.  Configuring QVLAN settings, powering off your AP, backing up and restoring  configurations, resetting and upgrading your AP will reboot your AP. To verify that the logs are correctly recorded, go to Tools > Time & Date to make your ...
  • Page 53 3 More Features  Number of Logs Up to 300 entries can be logged. The default is 150.  Log Server If configured successfully, the system will begin to log events and simultaneously send them to the specified log server in your LAN. You can view all logs there. Configuration Steps: ❶...

  • Page 54: Configuration

    3 More Features ❻ Check the "To use the following rules, you must check this box." Option to activate your settings. To make sure that system logs can be sent to the server successfully, you need to go to Network > LAN Setup to set your AP’s IP address, subnet mask and gateway so that the route between the AP and the log serve is reachable.
  • Page 55 3 More Features  Backup If you configure many settings on this device, which will make this device work in good status and suitable environment, it’s suggested to backup settings for this device, which will be convenient for troubleshooting and saving time for next time’s configuration. Method: Click Backup and then follow onscreen prompts.

  • Page 56: User Name & Password

    3 More Features If you forgot the login info of the AP, like login IP address or login username, you can use the RESET button to reset your AP. ❶ When the AP is powered on, press and hold the RESET button with something like a needle for at least 7 seconds to reset your AP.

  • Page 57: Diagnostics

    3 More Features By default, two accounts are supported: administrator and user. The administrator can manage your AP, while the user can only view the AP’s relevant information. Both the user name and password for the administrator are admin. Both the user name and password for the user are user. Diagnostics This page allows you to test your network connection.
  • Page 58 3 More Features Reboot: Reboot your AP manually. Time Reboot: Reboot your AP at the specified time. Reboot Click Tools > Reboot to reboot your AP manually. While rebooting your AP, all your WiFi connections will be disconnected. Thus, please reboot your AP when the network is not busy.
  • Page 59 3 More Features Two methods for time reboot are available: As Interval and As Scheduled.  As Interval The device will reboot automatically at intervals according to the interval you’ve configured. ❶ Check the Enable Auto Reboot Box. ❷ Select As Interval from the drop-down list. ❸...

  • Page 60: Led

    3 More Features  As Scheduled The device will reboot regularly according to the time you’ve configured. ❶ Check the Enable Auto Reboot box. ❷ Select As Scheduled from the drop-down list. ❸ Check corresponding dates from Mon (Monday) to Sun (Sunday) to specify the reboot date. ❹...

  • Page 61: Uplink Detection

    3 More Features Uplink Detection This function allows you to test the link between the AP and its uplink device. It is disabled by default. Click Tools > Uplink Detection to enter page below: Configuration Steps: ❶ Check the Enable box to enable the uplink detection function. ❷...

  • Page 62: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 1 Configure PC Windows 8 ❶ Right click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop. ❷ Click Open Network and Sharing Center. ❸ Click Ethernet > Properties.
  • Page 63 Appendix ❹ Find and double click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4). ❺ Select Use the following IP address, type in the IP address: 192.168.0.x (2~253), Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 and click OK. ❻ Click OK on the Ethernet Properties window.

  • Page 64: Windows 7

    Appendix Windows 7 ❶ Click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop. ❷ Click Open Network and Sharing Center. If you cannot find the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop, follow steps below: Click Start >...
  • Page 65 Appendix ❹ Find and double click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4). ❺ Select Use the following IP address, type in the IP address: 192.168.0.x (2~253), Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 and click OK. ❻ Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window.

  • Page 66: Windows Xp

    Appendix Windows XP ❶ Right click My Network Places on your desktop and select Properties. ❷ Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties. ❸ Scroll down to find and double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
  • Page 67 Appendix ❹ Select Use the following IP address, type in the IP address: 192.168.0.x (2~253), Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 and click OK. ❺ Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window.

  • Page 68: Factory Defaults

    Appendix 2 Factory Defaults Parameter Default Setting 192.168.0.254 Administrator admin|admin Login User Name | Password Guest user|user Address Mode Static IP IP Address (Management IP) 192.168.0.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 LAN Setup Gateway 192.168.0.1 Primary DNS Server 192.168.0.1 Device Name AP515V1.0 DHCP Server Disabled SNMP...

  • Page 69: Faqs

    Appendix 3 FAQs Q1: I enter the device’s LAN IP address in the web browser but cannot access this device’s web UI. What should I do? 1) Verify that the IP address of computer should be a different one but on the same network segment as the LAN IP address of this device.

  • Page 70: Safety And Emission Statement

    Appendix 4 Safety and Emission Statement CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This device complies with EU 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 71 Appendix — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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