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54Mb Dual-Band Outdoor AP
Gemtek System P-780 & P-781
User's Guide v1.2
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  • Page 1 54Mb Dual-Band Outdoor AP Gemtek System P-780 & P-781 User’s Guide v1.2 Copyright © 2002-2004 Gemtek Systems Holding BV www.gemtek-systems.com...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    This user’s guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Gemtek Systems Holding BV.

  • Page 3: Fcc Warning

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Gemtek Systems declares that P-780 & P-781( FCC ID: MXF-AP931229AG & FCC ID: MXF-AP931229AG1 is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.

  • Page 4: Ic Warning

    Because high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) in 5250-5350 MHz, these radars could cause interference and/or damage to license exempt LAN devices. Note: This User's Guide is for P-781 Use P-780 is for with two radio cards P-781 is for with one radio card Gemtek Systems...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Contents Copyright ............................. 3 Notice ..............................3 Trademarks ............................3 FCC Warning............................4 IC Warning ............................5 CONTENTS ............................6 ABOUT THIS GUIDE..........................8 Purpose ............................... 8 Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge...................... 8 Conventions Used in this Document ....................8 Help Us to Improve this Document! ....................
  • Page 6 System | Reset..........................49 System | Upgrade ..........................49 APPENDIX............................51 A) Specification ..........................51 B) Factory Defaults for the P-780...................... 53 C) Regulatory Channels/Power ..................... 53 Gemtek Systems Page 7 of 60...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    If you should encounter mistakes in this document or want to provide comments to improve the manual please send e-mail directly to: manuals@gemtek-systems.com Gemtek Systems Technical Support If you encounter problems when installing or using this product, please consult the Gemtek Systems website at www.gemtek-systems.com for: Direct contact to the Gemtek Systems support centers.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Product Overview Flexibility and high performance The Gemtek Systems P-780 is a high performance outdoor AP for HotZone service. The two Dual- Band radios and AP/Bridge operation mode supply the furthest flexibility for wireless applications: Simultaneously supports 802.11a/b/g in one platform...

  • Page 9: Features Highlight

    P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 P-780 management system pages are organized the same way for the web-browser interface and the CLI. This user manual provides detailed description of each management option. Features Highlight Super Brige 802.11a/b/g compliant 54Mbps raw data rate supporting...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 - Installation

    February 7, 2005 Chapter 2 - Installation This chapter provides installation instructions for the hardware and software components of the Access Point P-780. It also includes the procedures for the following tasks: Hardware Introduction (LEDs, Connectors) Connecting the Access Point...

  • Page 11: Hardware Introduction

    P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Hardware Introduction General Overview Figure 1 – P-780 General View The front panel of P-780 contains: There are 3 indicator lights (LEDs) that help to describe the state of various networking and connection operations.

  • Page 12: Bottom Cover

    4. LAN Port. It is a waterproof RJ45 connector. 5. RESET Button. It is covered by a M5 Screw with a waterproof rubber washer LEDs The P-780 Access Point has 3 LEDs located on the front panel: Figure 3 – LEDs of the P-780 Gemtek Systems...

  • Page 13: Rf Connectors

    Blink P-780 WLAN2 RF card is Transmitting and Receiving data RF Connectors The P-780 has 2 N-type RF connectors on the flank panel: Figure 4 –RF Connectors Descriptions of the connectors are given in the following table: Item Connector Description...

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    Step 3 If you are mounting the AP to a mast, first install the bracket 2 and the clip 3 of the Mounting to a mast. Assemble the back of the P-780 case to the bracket subsequently Step 4 Assemble the one side of a Ethernet twist cable with the waterproof RJ45 connector .

  • Page 15: Connect To The Power Source And Local Network

    Please read the description sheet in Waterproof RJ45 Connector package carefully before you do the assembly. Step 5 Insert the the Ethernet twist cable to the LAN port connector on the back of the P-780 Bottom Cover and screw down the nut. Step 6 Connect two RF connectors to the Antennas by Jump RF cable with waterproof N-type plug.

  • Page 16: Software Installation

    Software Installation Initialization There are two choices for the first web browser connection to your P-780: either enter the P-780's IP address and subnet (default networks settings) into the browser or launch the KickStart utility that is provided with your product CD.
  • Page 17 P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Step 3 After successful administrator log on you will see the main page of the P-780’s Web interface: If second method is prefered follow the instuctions: Step 1 Install the KickStart utility from the Installation CD. Click Start > Programs >...
  • Page 18 P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Step 2 Select your controller and right click. Select Open WEB item to launch the web management interface through the secure https connection: Gemtek Systems Page 19 of 60...
  • Page 19 P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Step 3 Enter the P-780 administrator login settings to access the web management interface. The default administrator log on settings for all access point interfaces are: User name: admin Password: admin01 Step 4 After successful administrator log on you will see the controller web interface.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 - Application Mode

    February 7, 2005 Chapter 3 – Application Mode The two Dual-Band chips (a/g + a/g) that this product provides supplies the furthest flexible application. Three application modes are supplied by P-780: AP + Bridge mode AP + AP mode Bridge + Bridge mode AP + Bridge Mode AP + Bridge configuration is for environment with last mile issue.

  • Page 21: Bridge+ Bridge Mode

    P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Bridge+ Bridge Mode Bridge + Bridge mode is used in the area without Ethernet wiring. The typical usage is: 11a Bridge + 11a Bridge for Point to Multi-Point or for wireless Repeater. Figure 9 – Bridge +Bridge application mode in Point to Multi-Point Figure 10–...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 - Reference Manual

    – device status showing Network – device settings affecting networking Wireless – device settings related to the wireless part of the P-780 System – device system settings directly applicable to the P-780 Exit – click exit and leave the web management then close your web-browser window.

  • Page 23: Status

    Uptime indicates the time, expressed in days, hours and minutes since the system was last rebooted. Wlan1 MAC / Wlan 2 MAC shows the MAC addresses of the two wireless interfaces of the P-780 Free System Memory indicates the memory currently available in the P-780...

  • Page 24: Network

    Layer2 Isolation specify the status of Layer2 Isolation service on this wireless interface Total Connected Clients indicates number of the currently connected clients to your P-780 Antenna Gain indicates antenna Gain value. If use A-807, which is approved/attached Antenna of P- 780, Antenna Gain shows 4.5 dBi in 2.4GHz and 7dBi in 5GHz for regulation’s limitation.
  • Page 25 Apply Changes – to save all changes in the interface table at once. Discard Changes – restore all previous values. For such each change of settings, the P-780 needs to be restarted to apply all settings changes when clicking Apply Changes. Request for reboot server appears: Figure 17 –...

  • Page 26: Network | Radius Server

    P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 If there is no other setting needed to be modified, click the Reboot button for applying all modifications. And if there are still other setting modifications needed, go ahead to finish all changes and then click Reboot button to restart and apply all settings together.

  • Page 27: Network | Dhcp Settings

    Reboot button to restart and apply all settings together. Network | DHCP Settings P-780 can act as DHCP server or DHCP relay. The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) service is supported on physical interfaces. Gemtek Systems...
  • Page 28 P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 DHCP server and DHCP relay is disabled by default. Figure 21 –DHCP Settings Edit – edit the wireless basic settings To change DHCP setting properties click the Edit button, the DHCP server or DHCP relay service should be configured: Figure 22 –DHCP Settings...
  • Page 29 The Gateway of DHCP server settings must be same with the Gateway of P-780 For each change of settings, the P-780 needs to be restarted to apply all settings changes when clicking Apply Changes. Request for reboot server appears:...
  • Page 30 Reboot button to restart and apply all settings together. When P-780 network Interface uses DHCP to get IP address dynamically, DHCP server service cannot be enabled. When P-780 uses DHCP to get IP address, the similar WEB UI will be appears: Figure 26 – Warning information Gemtek Systems...
  • Page 31 Change status or leave in the default state if no editing is necessary and click the Save button. Figure 28 –Apply or Discard DHCP relay Settings For each change of settings, the P-780 needs to be restarted to apply all settings changes when clicking Apply Changes. Request for reboot server appears: Figure 29 –...

  • Page 32: Wireless

    P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Wireless Wireless | Basic Use the wireless | Basic menu to configure such wireless settings as regulatory channel, band, and power, layer2isolation. Click the edit button on the setting you need to change: 16 dBm 4.5 dBi...
  • Page 33 Figure 32 – Site Survey information To refresh the statistics click the Rescan button. During Site Survey, all wireless clients which are connecting with P-780 would be kicked off. Site Survey takes some minutes to perform. Please wait and don’t power off AP during site survey.
  • Page 34 4.5 dBi Figure 34 – Apply or Discard Basic Wireless Settings Radio – specify which wireless interface of P-780 is shown Channels – select the channel that the access point will use to transmit and receive information. If one channel is defined, it acts as default channel. Channels list will vary depending on selected band.
  • Page 35 [enabled/disabled]. Mode – two modes are supplied: AP mode and Bridge mode. For such each change of settings, the P-780 needs to be restarted to apply all settings changes when clicking Apply Changes. Request for reboot server appears: 16 dBm 4.5 dBi...

  • Page 36: Wireless | Advance

    AP Mode: Figure 36 – Advanced Wireless Setting (AP Mode) Radio – specify which RF card (wlan1 or wlan2) is needed to be configured since P-780 has two Dual-Band radios Mode – specify the operation mode of P-780 (AP or Bridge) Interface –...
  • Page 37 P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Figure 37 – Detail for MBSSID entry Detail – Show the MAC address of current connected clients Return – Return to the wireless advance settings page Clicking New or Edit on AP mode, the settings of MBSSID entry appears: Figure 38 –...
  • Page 38 SSID – a unique ID for your wireless network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. The default SSID is "P-780" but you should change this to a personal wireless network name. The SSID is important for clients when connecting to the access point. All client stations must have their client SSID settings configured and must use the same SSID.
  • Page 39 Bridge Mode Figure 39 – Advanced Wireless Setting (Bridge Mode) Radio – specify which RF card (wlan1 or wlan2) is needed to be configured since P-780 has two Dual-Band radios Mode – specify the operation mode of P-780 (AP or Bridge) Interface –...

  • Page 40: Wireless | Wep

    P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Figure 41 – Bridge Link Setting Remote MAC – Add the remote peer’s MAC address you want to configure as a bridge link Security – Specify WEP or WPA-PSK (TKIP or AES) is used for security policy. WPA-PSK or static WEP can be used for encrypt each bridge link Each Bridge link can have its own WEP key/keyIndex for encryption.

  • Page 41: Wireless | Mac Acl

    Figure 43 – Edit WEP Key Wireless | MAC ACL Use the MAC ACL service to control the default access to the wireless interface of the P-780 or define special access rules for mobile clients. Configure the ACL using the Wireless | MAC ACL menu: Figure 44 –...

  • Page 42: P-780 User's Guide V1.2 February

    Apply Changes – to save all changes made in the interface table at once. Discard Changes – restore all previous values. For such each change of settings, the P-780 needs to be restarted to apply all settings changes when clicking Apply Changes. Request for reboot server appears:...
  • Page 43 P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Figure 48 – Reboot Server Reboot – Click the button to restart the server and apply the changes. If there is no other setting needed to be modified, click the Reboot button for applying all modifications.

  • Page 44: System

    Use the System | Security service to configure the name and password administrator: Figure 49 – system security settings User Name – administrator username for access to P-780 (e.g. web interface, CLI mode) [1-32 symbols, spaces not allowed]. Old Password – old password value.

  • Page 45: P-780 User's Guide V1.2 February

    P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Figure 50 – SNMP settings Readonly community – Community name is used in SNMP version 1 and version 2c. Read-only (public) community allows reading values, but denies any attempt to change values [1-32 all ASCII printable characters, no spaces].

  • Page 46: System | Telnet

    P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 System | Telnet Use System | Telnet menu to manage the telnet/SSH service of your P-780. Figure 53 – System Configuration settings Telnet Service – Enable or disable telnet service of P-780 SSH Service – Enable or disable SSH service of P-780.
  • Page 47 Figure 58 – configuration information HOST IP – show the IP address in the configuration file that needs to upload. Please remember this IP address for accessing P-780 after the configuration file is uploaded. HOST VERSION – show the firmware version in the configuration file that needs to upload.

  • Page 48: System | Reset

    Please note that all settings including the administrator settings will be set back to the factory default when Reset is selected. System | Upgrade Check for new product updates at the Gemtek Systems website: http://www.gemtek-systems.com Upload – Update your device firmware.
  • Page 49 Figure 64 – Device Statistics Do not switch off and do not disconnect the P-780 from the power supply during the firmware update process because the device could be damaged. It is best to use the Ethernet connection (not wireless) for the firmware update process.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    1 years Package Contents P-780 Dual-Band Outdoor Access Point Mounting Kit including SCREW Printed warranty note, release note, CD with P-780 Firmware , Kickstart Utility and warning card User manual(*.pdf) Omni Dual-Band Antenna(A-807) * 2 Waterproof tape Waterproof RJ45 Straight Plug...
  • Page 51 P-780 User’s Guide v1.2 February 7, 2005 Controllers: G-6000/G-4200 Public Access Controller Access Points: P-520 54Mb Operator Access Point P-560 54Mb Hotspot-in-a-Box Client Adapters: T-511 54Mb High Gain Smart Ethernet Client (2.4 GHz) Gemtek Systems Page 52 of 60...

  • Page 52: B) Factory Defaults For The P-780

    11a Access Point SSID P-780 Default channel RTS Threshold 2347 bytes Authentication Type Open System Encryption C) Regulatory Channels/Power Channels and Maximum output power for the P-780 11g radio: Channels Frequency in USA, Canada European Japan Identifiers (FCC) Union (TELEC) (CE/ETSI) •...
  • Page 53 • — 2472 — — — 2484 Maximum output Power 16dBm 14dBm 14dBm Channels and Maximum power for the P-780 11a radio: Channels Frequency in USA, Canada European Japan Identifiers (FCC) Union (TELEC) (CE/ETSI) U-NII lower band (5150 – 5250 MHz) 5170 •...
  • Page 54 Professional installation instruction 1. Installation personal This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting. 2.

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