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WA102880XA

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AP-500AC
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  • Page 1: Access Point

    WA102880XA Access Point AP-500AC User's Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright© 2016 silex technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1-3. User Registration and Customer Services ......... 5 User registration ..................5 Product Information ................5 Customer Support Center ..............5 2. About AP-500AC ............7 2-1. Features ....................7 2-2. Parts and Functions ................9 2-3. Hardware Specification ..............11 2-4. Software Specification..............13 2-5.
  • Page 4 Displaying Web Page Using Wireless LAN ........33 Displaying Web Page by Smart Wireless Setup ......39 Displaying Web Page Using External Registrar ......46 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP-500AC (After Initial Configuration) ..51 3-3. Configuration at Web Page ............53 3-4. Installing AP-500AC .................58 Location of Installation ................58...
  • Page 5 5-3. IEEE802.1X Authentication ............86 Network Configuration ................86 IEEE802.1X Authentication ..............86 IEEE802.1X Authentication Settings ..........87 5-4. WDS Feature ..................90 WDS Connection ..................91 WDS Configuration ................93 What If WDS Connection Fails? ............101 Checking WDS Connection Status from Web Page ....107 5-5. VLAN Feature ...................110 VLAN Configuration ................111 5-6.
  • Page 6 Retrieving the Log Saved into USB Storage Device ....139 Notice When Using the Log Output ..........144 5-9. Saving Log ..................145 Types of Log ...................145 Retrieving/Deleting System Log ............148 Retrieving Event Log ................152 5-10. Configuration Import/Export ..........154 Configuration Export ................155 Configuration Import .................157 5-11.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Access Point AP-500AC (called "AP-500AC" below). 1-1. Introduction This manual provides information on how to configure and use AP-500AC. Please read the Safety Instructions carefully before you begin. Disclaimers - The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part, without prior written consent is expressly prohibited by law.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of AP-500AC. To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using AP-500AC. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of AP- 500AC and on general safety issues.
  • Page 9 Failure to take this action could cause fire or an electrical shock. * In the following cases, turn off your network device, unplug the AC plug of AP-500AC from power outlet (unplug the network cable from Ethernet HUB when receiving power over the Ethernet) and contact your point of purchase.
  • Page 10 AP-500AC User's Guide Warning * When unplugging AP-500AC, do not pull on the cord. The cord may break resulting in fire and/or electric shock. Pull only on the plug. * When moving AP-500AC, turn off your network device and AP-500AC by unplugging the power cables from the outlet (if you are receiving power over the Ethernet (PoE), unplug the network cable from the HUB).

  • Page 11: User Registration And Customer Services

    Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/en/home/support/registration/ Japan http://www.silex.jp/register/ - For user registration, a serial number is required. It can be found on the bottom of AP-500AC. Note Product Information The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit the Silex Technology website.
  • Page 12 AP-500AC User's Guide...

  • Page 13: About Ap-500Ac

    2. About AP-500AC About AP-500AC AP-500AC is an Access Point that supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and can be used as a base station to connect your wireless client devices each other. In addition to high performance wireless connectivity, AP-500AC also supports enterprise-level wireless security and PoE (Power over Ethernet).
  • Page 14 - MAC Address filter can allow or deny access of devices. - WDS (Wireless Distribution System) feature allows wireless communication between the Access Points (AP-500AC).(*4) - VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) feature allows to establish virtual network groups. - Supports the total management software, AMC Manager (non-free program) / AMC...

  • Page 15: Parts And Functions

    2. About AP-500AC 2-2. Parts and Functions The parts name and functions are as follows: Front (1) Wireless LAN Antenna Wireless antenna for wireless communication (2) POWER LED Green Powering on Blink USB storage error (Green/Orange/Red) Blink rapidly USB over current...
  • Page 16 (13) (7) Push Switch (SW1) When pressed together with the one on your wireless device while AP-500AC is active, wireless configuration can be performed. (Smart Wireless Setup) Start in Configuration Mode Press and hold this switch for more than 3 sec while AP- (8) Push Switch (SW2) 500AC is active.

  • Page 17: Hardware Specification

    2. About AP-500AC 2-3. Hardware Specification Operating environment Temperature : +0 C to +40 C , +32 F to +104 F Humidity : 20% to 80%RH (Non-condensing) Storage environment Temperature : -10 C to +50 C , +14 F to +122 F...
  • Page 18 AP-500AC User's Guide FCC / IC Notice Channel Selection For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. Fcc Rules Part 15 FCC CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 19: Software Specification

    2. About AP-500AC FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart E §15.407(g) Frequency Tolerance: +/-20 ppm FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart C §15.247(g) / Subpart E This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    - When receiving power over Ethernet, you do not have to use the AC adaptor that came with AP-500AC. - Please remember that power is supplied from the AC adaptor if it is connected to AP-500AC. Sample connection1: When using a PoE supported HUB...

  • Page 21: Wireless Interference Information

    - Licensed radio station in a factory - Small power radio station (A non-licensed radio station) These devices may use the same band. If you use AP-500AC near these devices, the radio waves emitted from AP-500AC may interfere with them.
  • Page 22 AP-500AC User's Guide Wireless devices using 2.4GHz band The same frequency band of AP-500AC is used for a microwave, industry, science, medical equipment and licensed in room or low power (non-licensed) radio stations. - Before you use AP-500AC, check that it does not interfere with other devices.

  • Page 23: Dfs

    100 > 116, 104 > 120, 108 > 124, 112 > 128, 116 > 100, 120 > 104, 124 > 108, 128 > 112 - AP-500AC checks if there are radar signals on the DFS channels when it is powered on.

  • Page 24: Notes On Security

    AP-500AC User's Guide 2-7. Notes on Security Because a wireless LAN uses electromagnetic signals instead of a network cable to establish communication with network devices, it has the advantage of allowing devices to connect to the network easily. However, a disadvantage of this is that within a certain...

  • Page 25: Openssl License

    2. About AP-500AC 2-8. OpenSSL License This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. ( http://www.openssl.org/ ) OpenSSL License --------------- /* ==================================================================== * Copyright (c) 1998-2005 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without...
  • Page 26 AP-500AC User's Guide * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY * EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR * PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR...
  • Page 27 2. About AP-500AC * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 28 AP-500AC User's Guide...

  • Page 29: Configuration Using Web Page

    Connect AP-500AC and PC via a wired LAN to display the Web page. It is possible to connect two or more AP-500AC units to a wired LAN to configure them at once. Start from this when you connect AP-500AC to your existing wired LAN.

  • Page 30: Displaying Web Page Using Wired Lan

    Displaying Web Page Using Wired LAN Connect AP-500AC and PC via a wired LAN to display the Web page. It is possible to connect two or more AP-500AC units to a wired LAN to configure them at once. Start from this when you connect AP-500AC to your existing wired LAN.
  • Page 31 E/A : XXXXXX&&&&&& S/N : YYYYYYYYY Made in Japan - If AP-500AC was configured for another network in the past and you are not sure what IP Address has been assigned, reset AP-500AC to factory defaults. For how to initialize AP- Note...
  • Page 32 Connect AP-500AC and Ethernet Hub via a network cable. AP-500AC Ethernet HUB Network Cable Connect the AC adapter to AP-500AC and AC plug to a power outlet. AP-500AC Electrical Outlet AC Adaptor - When receiving a power over Ethernet (PoE), the AC adaptor does not need to be connected.
  • Page 33 : 10.1.2.3 - Subnet Mask : 255.0.0.0 - Please be sure to set a unique address to your PC, that is not used for AP-500AC. Note Start a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc) on the PC you are using for the setup, enter the IP address of AP-500AC in the address bar and press the ENTER key.
  • Page 34 AP-500AC User's Guide The login menu window is displayed. Click Login to login to the Web page. - No password is set by default. In such case, just click Login. Note Web page has been displayed. Go on to 3-3. Configuration at Web Page.

  • Page 35: Displaying Web Page Using Configuration Mode

    3. Configuration Using Web Page Displaying Web Page Using Configuration Mode Connect AP-500AC directly to PC using a network cable to display the Web page. AP-500AC can be configured one by one. AP-500AC Network Cable Following items are required: - PC to use for configuration...
  • Page 36 If a wireless interface is enabled on the PC (to use for configuration), please disable it temporarily. - If a wireless interface is enabled on the PC, the Web page may not be displayed. Note Connect AP-500AC and the PC (to use for setup) using a network cable. AP-500AC Network Cable...
  • Page 37 3. Configuration Using Web Page Connect the AC adapter to AP-500AC, and the AC adapter's plug to an electrical outlet. AP-500AC Electrical Outlet AC Adaptor When the front ACTIVE LED starts blinking in Green and then turns on to Green, press and hold the push switch with a fine tipped object such as a pen or pencil.
  • Page 38 - If the Web page is not displayed, enter "http://silex" in the address bar of the Web browser and press the Enter key. Note - If a password is set to AP-500AC, a password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password and click Login. - The password entry screen is not displayed at the initial setup.

  • Page 39: Displaying Web Page Using Wireless Lan

    3. Configuration Using Web Page Displaying Web Page Using Wireless LAN Connect AP-500AC and PC wirelessly to display the Web page. AP-500AC Following items are required: - PC to use for configuration - By default, it is impossible to access Web page as the port filter setting denies HTTP access over a wireless LAN.
  • Page 40 E/A : XXXXXX&&&&&& S/N : YYYYYYYYY Made in Japan - If AP-500AC was configured for another network in the past and you are not sure what IP Address has been assigned, reset AP-500AC to factory defaults. For how to Note initialize AP-500AC, refer to Chapter 5-11 Maintenance Feature - Factory Default Configuration.
  • Page 41 3. Configuration Using Web Page Move your cursor to top-right or bottom right corners (when a touch-panel device is used, swipe your finger from the right edge) and click Settings from the charm bar. Click the icon below to show the wireless connection window.
  • Page 42 Select the SSID configured on AP-500AC from a list and click Connect. - When Connect automatically is checked, the PC will automatically be connected when it is restarted next time. Note Enter the security key of AP-500AC for Enter the network security key and click Next.
  • Page 43 In case the default IP Address of AP-500AC is 10.18.52.86, change the network settings on your PC to the following: - IP Address : 10.1.2.3 - Subnet Mask : 255.0.0.0 - Please be sure to set a unique address to your PC, that is not used for AP-500AC. Note...
  • Page 44 IP address of AP-500AC in the address bar and press the ENTER key. - By using the device search utility "AMC Finder" that can be downloaded from our homepage, it is possible to show all AP-500AC units as a list and access the Web page of each. Note For how to install and use AMC Finder, refer to 5-12.

  • Page 45: Displaying Web Page By Smart Wireless Setup

    3. Configuration Using Web Page Displaying Web Page by Smart Wireless Setup Use the Smart Wireless Setup switch (push switch SW1) to connect AP-500AC and PC via a wireless LAN as well as display the Web page. Push Switch AP-500AC...
  • Page 46 Made in Japan - By default, wireless interface 1 (2.4GHz) is set as wireless interface that can use Smart Wireless Setup. - If AP-500AC was configured for another network in the past and you are not sure Note what IP Address has been assigned, reset AP-500AC to factory defaults. For how to initialize AP-500AC, refer to Chapter 5-11 Maintenance Feature - Factory Default Configuration.
  • Page 47 3. Configuration Using Web Page Move your cursor to top-right or bottom right corners (when a touch-panel device is used, swipe your finger from the right edge) and click Settings from the charm bar. Click the icon below to show the wireless connection window.
  • Page 48 AP-500AC User's Guide Select the SSID configured on AP-500AC from a list and click Connect. - When Connect automatically is checked, the PC will automatically be connected when it is restarted next time. Note The message says You can also connect by pushing the button on the router.
  • Page 49 3. Configuration Using Web Page Press and hold the push switch (SW1). Release it when STATUS LED start blinking in Green. AP-500AC Push Switch (SW1) Con rm STATUS LED blinks Green Click No, don't turn on sharing or connect to devices.
  • Page 50 : 10.1.2.3 - Subnet Mask : 255.0.0.0 - Please be sure to set a unique address to your PC, that is not used for AP-500AC. Note Start a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc) on the PC you are using for the setup, enter the IP address of AP-500AC in the address bar and press the ENTER key.
  • Page 51 3. Configuration Using Web Page The login menu window is displayed. Click Login to login to the Web page. - No password is set by default. In such case, just click Login. Note Web page has been displayed. Go on to 3-3. Configuration at Web Page.

  • Page 52: Displaying Web Page Using External Registrar

    AP-500AC User's Guide Displaying Web Page Using External Registrar Connect AP-500AC and PC using Set up a new connection or network of Windows 8 to display the Web page. Following items are required: - PC to use for configuration - To continue this configuration, External Registrar must be set to ENABLE and Wireless LAN config status needs to be Unconfigured on AP-500AC.
  • Page 53 3. Configuration Using Web Page Select Set up a new network and click Next. Select AP-500AC and click Next. - If two or more of AP-500AC are displayed, select the correct one by checking the host name on the right. Note...
  • Page 54 AP-500AC User's Guide Enter the PIN code of AP-500AC to PIN: field and click Next. - PIN code is a 8-digit number that can be found on the bottom label of AP-500AC. Enter an SSID to Type your network name.
  • Page 55 In case the default IP Address of AP-500AC is 10.0.17.34, change the network settings on your PC to the following: - IP Address : 10.1.2.3 - Subnet Mask : 255.0.0.0 - Please be sure to set a unique address to your PC, that is not used for AP-500AC. Note...
  • Page 56 IP address of AP-500AC in the address bar and press the ENTER key. - By using the device search utility "AMC Finder" that can be downloaded from our homepage, it is possible to show all AP-500AC units as a list and access the Web page of each. Note For how to install and use AMC Finder, refer to 5-12.

  • Page 57: Displaying Web Page Of Ap-500Ac (After Initial Configuration)

    After the initial configuration is finished, access the Web page of AP-500AC on your PC to change the settings. - If the PC is blocked by MAC Address filter of AP-500AC, the Web page cannot be displayed. - By default, it is impossible to access Web page as the port filter setting denies HTTP access over a wireless LAN.
  • Page 58 AP-500AC User's Guide The login menu window is displayed. Enter the password and click Login to login to the Web page. - When no password is set, just click Login. Note...

  • Page 59: Configuration At Web Page

    (4) Link to Help page Opens the Help page that provides explanation on each setting. (5) Submit button Saves the settings you configured at each page. (6) Firmware version / MAC Address Shows the firmware version and MAC Address of AP-500AC.
  • Page 60 Global Site Displays Silex Technology's homepage. - Please be sure to set a password when you connect AP-500AC to a public network. - Please be sure to use encryption when you connect AP-500AC to the wireless network. - Wireless bands for IEEE 802.11b/g or IEEE 802.11b/g/n are often in use by other people because the number of devices supporting these standards is growing rapidly.
  • Page 61 - For details on each configuration item, refer to A-1. List of All Settings. Note - In each page, click Submit button to save the settings you have configured. If other menu is clicked without clicking Submit button, the entered information will be cleared. - Changes will take effect after AP-500AC is restarted.
  • Page 62 Note After the Restart button is clicked, the progress bar is displayed. When the progress bar reaches the right end, the restart is completed. Close your Web browser. - When restart is completed, ACTIVE LED turns Green on AP-500AC. Note...
  • Page 63 3. Configuration Using Web Page The configuration is completed. To continue to install AP-500AC to a location of use, unplug the AC adaptor and network cable from AP-500AC according to instructions below. Go on to 3-4. Installing AP-500AC then. Unplug the AC plug from the outlet and then AC adaptor from AP-500AC.

  • Page 64: Installing Ap-500Ac

    AP-500AC User's Guide 3-4. Installing AP-500AC Install AP-500AC to a location of use. Adjust direction of the antenna according to how you have installed the unit. Location of Installation When placing the unit on a table Place the unit on a table with good line of sight.
  • Page 65 3. Configuration Using Web Page When hanging the unit on a wall Hang the unit on higher position of the wall to make sure of a good line of sight. Screws Holes H a n g t h e u n i t on the screws (This is a sample image in case the unit is hung on a wall horizontally.)

  • Page 66: Change The Antenna Direction

    AP-500AC User's Guide Change the Antenna Direction When placing the unit on its bottom Stand the antenna upright 90 degrees - Do not push the antenna to a wrong direction. - When you turn the antenna, please be sensitive to the limit of its stopper.
  • Page 67 3. Configuration Using Web Page When hanging the unit horizontally on a wall (2) Turn the antenna (1) Stand the antenna upright (3) Hang the unit on a wall - Do not push the antenna to a wrong direction. - When you turn the antenna, please be sensitive to the limit of its stopper.
  • Page 68 AP-500AC User's Guide When hanging the unit vertically on a wall (2) Turn the antenna (1) Stand the antenna upright (3) Hang the unit on a wall - Do not push the antenna to a wrong direction. - When you turn the antenna, please be sensitive to the limit of its stopper.

  • Page 69: Connect Ap-500Ac To A Network

    Connect AP-500AC and Ethernet Hub via a network cable. AP-500AC Ethernet HUB Network Cable Connect the AC adapter to AP-500AC and AC plug to a power outlet. Electrical Outlet AP-500AC AC Adaptor - When receiving power over Ethernet (PoE), the AC adaptor does not need to be connected.
  • Page 70 AP-500AC User's Guide...

  • Page 71: Connecting Wireless Device

    This chapter explains how to connect your PC and wireless devices to AP-500AC. 4-1. Connecting PC Following explains how to connect your PC to AP-500AC as a wireless client device. AP-500AC - Before connecting your PC, you need to know SSID and Security Key configured on AP-500AC (Pre-Shared Key or WEP Key).
  • Page 72 AP-500AC User's Guide Move your cursor to top-right or bottom right corners (when a touch-panel device is used, swipe your finger from the right edge) and click Settings from the charm bar. Click the icon below to show the wireless connection window.
  • Page 73 Select the SSID configured on AP-500AC from a list and click Connect. - When Connect automatically is checked, the PC will automatically be connected when it is restarted next time. Note Enter the security key of AP-500AC for Enter the network security key and click Next.
  • Page 74 AP-500AC User's Guide Click No, don't turn on sharing or connect to devices. PC has been connected to AP-500AC.

  • Page 75: Connecting Wireless Device Using Smart Wireless Setup Switch

    Wireless Device （MFP, etc.） - During this configuration, please place your wireless device closer to AP-500AC so that they can communicate better. - By default, wireless interface 1 (2.4GHz) is set as wireless interface that can use Smart Wireless Setup.
  • Page 76 - Please use only one wireless device. Even if two or more devices are waiting for wireless connections, AP-500AC can configure only one device which has replied first. - The name, position and shape of the wireless setup switch( WPS button) will differ depending on your wireless device.
  • Page 77 4. Connecting Wireless Device AP-500AC will start to communicate with your wireless device and configure the same wireless settings. The STATUS LED will turn to Green when the configuration is completed. STATUS LED turns Green - If STATUS LED turns to Red, the configuration would have failed. Read the notes on this configuration and try again.

  • Page 78: Connecting Wireless Device By Push Button Method Of Web Page

    Wireless Device (MFP, etc.) - During this configuration, please place your wireless device closer to AP-500AC so that they can communicate better. - By default, wireless interface 1 (2.4GHz) is set as wireless interface that can use Smart Wireless Setup.
  • Page 79 4. Connecting Wireless Device Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP-500AC (After Initial Configuration). Note...
  • Page 80 - Please use only one wireless device. Even if two or more devices are waiting for wireless connections, AP-500AC can configure only one device which has replied first. - The name, position and shape of the wireless setup switch( WPS button) will differ depending on your wireless device.
  • Page 81 4. Connecting Wireless Device AP-500AC will start to communicate with your wireless device and configure the same wireless settings. The STATUS LED will turn to Green when the configuration is completed. STATUS LED turns Green - If STATUS LED turns to Red, the configuration would have failed. Read the notes on this configuration and try again.

  • Page 82: Connecting Wireless Device By Entering Pin Code On Web Page

    Wireless Device (MFP, etc.) - During this configuration, please place your wireless device closer to AP-500AC so that they can communicate better. - By default, wireless interface 1 (2.4GHz) is set as wireless interface that can use Smart Wireless Setup.
  • Page 83 Check the PIN code Wireless Device (MFP, etc.) - Do not enter the PIN code that is described on the bottom label of AP-500AC. - For how to know the PIN code, see the operating manual of the wireless device. Note Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser.
  • Page 84 AP-500AC User's Guide From the left menu on the Web page, click Smart Wireless. Enter the PIN code of wireless device at PIN Code under Smart Wireless Setup Execute and click Register. - The STATUS LED blinks Green when the Smart Wireless Setup is in process.
  • Page 85 4. Connecting Wireless Device AP-500AC will start to communicate with your wireless device and configure the same wireless settings. The STATUS LED will turn to Green when the configuration is completed. STATUS LED turns Green - If STATUS LED turns to Red, the configuration would have failed. Read the notes on this configuration and try again.
  • Page 86 AP-500AC User's Guide...

  • Page 87: Other Features

    This chapter explains the other features of AP-500AC. 5-1. System Status of Connected Wireless Device In addition to TCP/IP and wireless setting information of AP-500AC, the MAC Address, wireless signal strength, etc. of the connected station devices can be seen on the Web page.
  • Page 88 AP-500AC User's Guide The system status page will be displayed after you have logged into the Web page. From the left menu in the Web page, click System. This page shows the general settings such as TCP/IP information, Wireless LAN settings, etc.

  • Page 89: Dhcp Server Feature

    If DHCP Server Function is used, an IP address can automatically be assigned to PCs or network devices. - To assign an IP address to your PC automatically using the DHCP server feature of AP-500AC, your PC must be set to Obtain an IP address automatically.
  • Page 90 AP-500AC User's Guide Select DISABLE for DHCP Client and configure a static IP Address. If ENABLE is selected at DHCP Server Function, the following settings will become available. After entering the settings, click Submit on the bottom right of Web page.
  • Page 91 Note - The DHCP Server setting will not take effect unless you restart AP-500AC. After the Restart button is clicked, the progress bar is displayed. When the progress bar reaches the right end, the restart is completed.

  • Page 92: Ieee802.1X Authentication

    AP-500AC supports the IEEE802.1X authentication. To use the IEEE802.1X authentication, a RADIUS server is needed. Network Configuration Connect the AP-500AC to a network as below when you use the IEEE802.1X authentication. IP Address of RADIUS server and port number of EAPOL can be set.

  • Page 93: Ieee802.1X Authentication Settings

    5. Other Features IEEE802.1X Authentication Settings Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 94 AP-500AC User's Guide Configure the settings for wireless interface to use 802.1X authentication and click Submit at bottom right of the page. Network Authentication Name Description 802.1X Uses the 802.1X user authentication. For encryption mode, WEP can be used. WPA-Enterprise Uses the 802.1X user authentication.
  • Page 95 Note - 802.1X authentication setting will not take effect unless you restart AP-500AC. After the Restart button is clicked, the progress bar is displayed. When the progress bar reaches the right end, the restart is completed.

  • Page 96: Wds Feature

    AP-500AC AP-500AC - Please check that all AP-500AC Access Points are running on the same version of firmware. - In the following instructions, the screenshots captured from Windows 8 will be used. Display may vary depending on your environment and Web browser.

  • Page 97: Wds Connection

    - AUTO (of channel setting) and DFS band channels (W53(52/56/60/64ch), W56(100/104 /108/112/116/120/124/128/132/136/140ch)) - Privacy Separator - When numbers of AP-500AC Access Points are connec ted in WDS, wireless communication speed may slow down. - We do not guarantee the WDS connection if wireless devices other than AP-500AC are used.
  • Page 98 AP-500AC User's Guide - Only one Repeater AP can be connected for each 2.4GHz and 5GHz in WDS mode. Please do not allow the setting that connects two or more Repeater APs to Root AP or Repeater AP using the same band. We do not guarantee a successful connection between two or more Repeater APs as shown blow.

  • Page 99: Wds Configuration

    Configure the first unit of AP-500AC as Root AP. Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC to use as Root AP using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 100 AP-500AC User's Guide Select a wireless interface to use for WDS connection and click WDS Configuration tab. - For details on each configuration item, refer to A. Appendix - A-1. List of All Settings. - The wireless settings of the selected interface will be necessary again when you configure Repeater AP.
  • Page 101 Note - The WDS setting will not take effect unless you restart AP-500AC. - If MAC Address filtering is active, it can block access from the Repeater AP's MAC Address. If the Repeater AP is blocked, you will need to change the filter settings at Security - Access Control - MAC Address Filter.
  • Page 102 Root AP / Repeater Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC to use as Repeater AP using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 103 5. Other Features Click the band (2.4GHz/5GHz) to use WDS connection from the menu. Select a wireless interface to use for WDS connection and click WDS Configuration tab. - For details on each configuration item, refer to A. Appendix - A-1. List of All Settings. - For the wireless interface, use the same interface as the Root AP which is assigned for WDS connection.
  • Page 104 AP-500AC User's Guide Configure the settings according to the table below and click Submit. Name Setting WDS Mode Repeater Wireless LAN Interface Select the interface you have selected to use for WDS connection. Access Point MAC Address Enter the MAC Address of the host AP to connect in WDS.
  • Page 105 - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart when you completed all other settings. Note - The WDS setting will not take effect unless you restart AP-500AC. After the Restart button is clicked, the progress bar is displayed. When the progress bar reaches the right end, the restart is completed.
  • Page 106 Orange ON : Connected in WDS AP-500AC - If the LED of assigned wireless band does not turn Orange, AP-500AC is not connected in WDS. See 5-4. WDS Feature - What If WDS Connection Fails? for a possible solution. Note - WDS connection status can also be checked from the Web page.

  • Page 107: What If Wds Connection Fails

    Check the Repeater setting on the client AP. Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC (client AP) using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 108 AP-500AC User's Guide From the left menu in the Web page, click System. In the System Status page, check the status information as shown in a table below: Setting Item Wireless LAN Common Configuration Channel Wireless LAN Configuration Interface SSID...
  • Page 109 Check the Root AP or Repeater AP settings of the host AP. Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC (host AP) using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 110 AP-500AC User's Guide In the System Status page, check that WDS Mode is set to Root AP or Repeater. Check that status information as show in a table below are the same as those you previously checked at the client AP.
  • Page 111 5. Other Features Select the wireless interface assigned for WDS connection and check that the MAC Address filter is not set to block access from the client AP. - For details on each configuration item, refer to A. Appendix - A-1. List of All Settings. - The client AP connects to the host AP using the "MAC Address used to connect to host AP in WDS"...
  • Page 112 - When one or some of the wireless interfaces use TKIP or AUTO: 50 units - When using the WDS feature, the Repeater AP connected to AP-500AC as a client AP will consume one of the available connections, while Root AP or Repeater APs connected to AP-500AC as a host AP will NOT consume...

  • Page 113: Checking Wds Connection Status From Web Page

    Checking WDS Connection Status from Web Page To see if AP-500AC is connected in WDS mode properly, check the status page on the Web page in the order from the client (Repeater AP) to the host (Root AP or Repeater AP).
  • Page 114 AP-500AC User's Guide From the left menu in the Web page, click System. In the System Status page, check the WDS Information. If Access Point MAC Address and Wireless Signal Strength(dBm) are displayed, the WDS connection is established successfully. To continue to see the connection status at the host AP, repeat the same process from Step1-3 at the host AP's Web page.

  • Page 115: Wireless Interface

    5. Other Features - AP-500AC uses two MAC Addresses for the WDS connection. - The MAC Address used to connect to the host AP in WDS is displayed in the System Status page. Note - The MAC Address of the wireless interface is displayed in WDS Configuration tab of Wireless LAN Configuration page.

  • Page 116: Vlan Feature

    AP-500AC User's Guide 5-5. VLAN Feature A VLAN ID can be set to the SSID of wireless LAN structured by AP-500AC. If AP-500AC is used with the switching HUB that supports tagged-VLAN (hereinafter the "VLAN HUB"), you can establish the virtual network groups.

  • Page 117: Vlan Configuration

    5. Other Features VLAN Configuration The following explains how to install AP-500AC to where network groups have already been established using a VLAN HUB. How to check the VLAN information on network: Check the information below of the existing network.
  • Page 118 AP-500AC User's Guide How to configure the VLAN setting on AP-500AC: Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - When using a VLAN HUB during the configuration, please make sure that you connect AP-500AC to the port that can communicate with your PC.
  • Page 119 - For VLAN ID of the wireless LAN 1-4, enter VLAN ID of the devices connected to the HUB that you have checked beforehand. - After VLAN feature is enabled, you will not be able to configure AP-500AC via the network with a different VLAN ID from management VLAN ID.
  • Page 120 - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart when you completed all other settings. Note - The VLAN setting will not take effect unless you restart AP-500AC. After the Restart button is clicked, the progress bar is displayed. When the progress bar reaches the right end, the restart is completed.
  • Page 121 5. Other Features How to connect AP-500AC to a trunk port of VLAN HUB: Connect a wired LAN port of AP-500AC and a trunk port of VLAN HUB (that you have checked beforehand) using a network cable. AP-500AC VLAN HUB...
  • Page 122 Establish the Virtual Network Groups - After the VLAN feature is enabled, you will not be able to configure AP-500AC via the network with a different VLAN ID from management VLAN ID. If you are not sure of the VLAN ID of the management VLAN, you will need to initialize the settings and reconfigure AP-500AC.

  • Page 123: Mac Address Filter

    5. Other Features 5-6. Mac Address Filter It is possible to block access from particular devices to AP-500AC. MAC Address filter can respectively be set for a wired LAN and wireless interface. Filter Type By registering the MAC Address to a list, access of devices is allowed or denied based on the filter type below.

  • Page 124: Mac Address List

    MAC Address List Register the MAC Address of devices to allow/deny access to AP-500AC. To register, create a list of MAC Addresses as a text file and import it to AP-500AC from the Web page. - Create the MAC Address list as a text file using an editor, etc. and save it with any file name.

  • Page 125: Mac Address Filter Setting

    Following explains how to configure the MAC Address filter. Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 126 AP-500AC User's Guide Select a filter type for the interface to use MAC Address filter. Click Browse and select a file of MAC Address list. - If Smart Wireless Setup is enabled on the wireless interface, MAC Address filtering cannot be used.
  • Page 127 When finished, click Restart. - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart when you completed all other settings. Note - The MAC Address Filter setting will not take effect unless you restart AP-500AC.
  • Page 128 AP-500AC User's Guide After the Restart button is clicked, the progress bar is displayed. When the progress bar reaches the right end, the restart is completed.

  • Page 129: Device Server Feature

    5. Other Features 5-7. Device Server Feature The USB devices connected to AP-500AC can be shared over the network. To use the device server feature, the USB connection utility, "SX Virtual Link" is required. How to install and use SX Virtual Link is as follows: - SX Virtual Link is also used for the log output feature.

  • Page 130: Downloading & Installing Sx Virtual Link

    SX Virtual Link allows you to connect your PC to a USB device that is connected to AP- 500AC. Use SX Virtual Link when you connect/disconnect to/from the USB device. AP-500AC allows you to use USB devices as if they were connected directly to your PC. How to download SX Virtual Link: Access our website below.
  • Page 131 5. Other Features How to install SX Virtual Link: - Administrator privilege is required for installation. Decompress the file you have downloaded and then double-click Cosetup.exe. The User Account Control message is displayed, click Yes. SX Virtual Link installer is started and the language selection menu is displayed. Select English and click Next.
  • Page 132 AP-500AC User's Guide Click Next. Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click Yes.
  • Page 133 5. Other Features Select a folder to install into and click Next. - By clicking Browse, the folder can be changed. Note Enter a group name to be displayed in the start menu and click Next.
  • Page 134 AP-500AC User's Guide Click Start to begin the installation. - When Windows Security screen is displayed, click Install. SX Virtual Link has been installed. Click Finish. - If using a firewall function of commercial security software, please add SX Virtual Link to the exception list in your security software.

  • Page 135: Sharing Usb Devices Over The Network

    5. Other Features Sharing USB Devices over the Network How to start SX Virtual Link: Click the SX Virtual Link icon ( ) in the task tray. - If SX Virtual Link is not running, click Start - SX Virtual Link. - In Windows 7, click the ( ) button on the notification area (bottom right corner of your desktop) to Note...
  • Page 136 AP-500AC User's Guide How to connect/disconnect to/from USB devices: Select the USB device in SX Virtual Link's main window and connect to it. When successfully connected to the USB device, Windows Plug and Play will run and the USB device will become ready to use.
  • Page 137 5. Other Features How to open the SX Virtual Link's Online Help Start SX Virtual Link. ) and select Help from In SX Virtual Link's main window, click the Help button ( the menu displayed. Online Help will open.

  • Page 138: Uninstalling Sx Virtual Link

    AP-500AC User's Guide Uninstalling SX Virtual Link How to uninstall the USB device connection utility, SX Virtual Link is explained. Follow the procedures below to uninstall SX Virtual Link. - To uninstall SX Virtual Link, administrator privilege is required. Click Control Panel - Uninstall a program.
  • Page 139 5. Other Features A confirmation message is displayed. Click Yes to start the uninstallation. When the below window is displayed, click Finish.

  • Page 140: Log Output

    - Display may vary depending on the Web browser. - Only one USB storage device can be connected to AP-500AC to save the log to the USB storage device. Also, the connected storage device cannot be used over network using SX Virtual Link.

  • Page 141: Getting Started

    For how to install, refer to 5-7. Device Server Feature. USB Port AP-500AC USB Flash Drive In order to save the log to USB storage device, prepare a USB storage device such as USB flash drive, etc. and connect it to AP-500AC.

  • Page 142: Log Output Settings

    AP-500AC User's Guide Log Output Settings Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 143 - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart when you completed all other settings. Note - The log output will not be started unless AP-500AC is restarted. - If the log output feature is enabled, the USB storage device connected to AP-500AC are not displayed in SX Virtual Link.
  • Page 144 AP-500AC User's Guide After the Restart button is clicked, the progress bar is displayed. When the progress bar reaches the right end, the restart is completed.

  • Page 145: Retrieving The Log Saved Into Usb Storage Device

    5. Other Features Retrieving the Log Saved into USB Storage Device To retrieve the log files saved in the USB storage device connected to AP-500AC, disable the USB log output feature first. The log can be retrieved using SX Virtual Link.
  • Page 146 AP-500AC User's Guide From the left menu on the Web page, click Log Output. In the Log Output page, select DISABLE for USB Log Output and click Submit.
  • Page 147 Note - The log output will not be stopped unless AP-500AC is restarted. After the Restart button is clicked, the progress bar is displayed. When the progress bar reaches the right end, the restart is completed.
  • Page 148 AP-500AC User's Guide How to retrieve the log files: Click the SX Virtual Link icon ( ) in the task tray. - If SX Virtual Link is not running, click Start - SX Virtual Link. - In Windows 7, click the (...
  • Page 149 5. Other Features When successfully connected, Windows Plug and Play will run and the USB storage device will become ready to use. Now you can retrieve the saved log files. When finished retrieving the log files, click Disconnect button in SX Virtual Link. - For details on SX Virtual Link, refer to 5-7.

  • Page 150: Notice When Using The Log Output

    Remove the USB storage device from the PC and reconnect it to AP-500AC. Restart AP-500AC. - For how to restart AP-500AC, refer to Chapter 5-11 Maintenance Feature - Restarting. - The log output will not be started unless AP-500AC is restarted.

  • Page 151: Saving Log

    In case of a network trouble, you can check the operating status by referring the retrieved system logs. • The system log file will remain even after AP-500AC is reset to factory defaults. • When a size of log file (file name: sys_log.txt) exceeds 10MB, a new file is created. For the existing file, a Note number will be added to the end of the file name then.

  • Page 152: Event Log

    AP-500AC User's Guide Event Log When station devices are connected or disconnected, the log message is saved as a log. In case of a network trouble, you can check the wireless connection status by referring the retrieved event logs. The event log file is saved as the format below:...
  • Page 153 5. Other Features • Only one file is saved for event log. • Up to 64KB log information can be saved as event log file. When it exceeds 64KB, the information will Note automatically be deleted from the older one. • On Web page, all log information of 64KB can be seen.

  • Page 154: Retrieving/Deleting System Log

    Retrieving/Deleting System Log How to retrieve system log: The system log saved on AP-500AC can be accessed from the Web configuration interface. Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 155 5. Other Features Select System Log to show a list of the system logs and click Save to save them. • The log files cannot be saved individually. When the message appears to confirm where to save the compressed file of system logs (sys_log_archive.tgz), click Save.
  • Page 156 AP-500AC User's Guide How to delete system log: The system log saved on AP-500AC can be deleted from the Web configuration interface. Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 157 5. Other Features Select System Log to show a list of the system logs and click Remove to delete them. • The system log files cannot be deleted individually. Click OK to a confirmation message. • If Cancel is clicked, the system log will not be deleted. Note...

  • Page 158: Retrieving Event Log

    Retrieving Event Log How to retrieve the event log is explained. The event log saved on AP-500AC can be accessed from the Web configuration interface. Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 159 5. Other Features Click Event Log to display the event log. Click Save to save the event log. When the message appears to confirm where to save the event log file, click Save. is clicked, Save as option can be selected. - If Note...

  • Page 160: Configuration Import/Export

    AP-500AC - The configuration file you can import to AP-500AC must be the one you had exported from AP-500AC. - After the configuration file is exported, please do not change the file name as well as edit the information.

  • Page 161: Configuration Export

    Configuration Export How to export configuration is explained. Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 162 AP-500AC User's Guide In the Export Configuration page, click Yes. A message dialog to confirm where to save the configuration file (config.txt) is displayed. Click Save. - By clicking , you can select Save as option. Note...

  • Page 163: Configuration Import

    Configuration Import How to import configuration is explained. Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 164 In the Import Configuration page, click Browse. A window to select the configuration file (config.txt) is displayed. Select the file to upload and click Open. - The configuration file you can import to AP-500AC must be the one you had exported from AP-500AC.
  • Page 165 5. Other Features In the Import Configuration page, check the configuration file you have selected is displayed at the New Configuration File field. Click Submit. Click OK in a confirmation message.
  • Page 166 AP-500AC User's Guide When finished, click Restart. After the Restart button is clicked, the progress bar is displayed. When the progress bar reaches the right end, the restart is completed.

  • Page 167: Maintenance Feature

    5. Other Features 5-11. Maintenance Feature Restarting How to restart AP-500AC by unplugging the AC adaptor: Unplug the AC adaptor of AP-500AC from the outlet. - When receiving power over the Ethernet (PoE), unplug the network cable from the HUB.
  • Page 168 How to restart AP-500AC using the Web Page: Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 169 5. Other Features In the page displayed, click Yes. After Yes is clicked, the progress bar is displayed. When the progress bar reaches the right end, the restart is completed.

  • Page 170: Factory Default Configuration

    Check 2 sec is over after these LEDs turn on Turn on - When receiving power over the Ethernet (PoE), press and hold the push switch (SET1) on AP-500AC while inserting the network cable back into the HUB. Note When the factory default configuration is completed, AP-500AC is restarted automatically.
  • Page 171 How to reset AP-500AC to factory defaults using the Web page: Log in to the Web page of AP-500AC using your Web browser. - For how to display the Web page after the initial configuration, refer to 3-2. Displaying Web Page of AP- 500AC (After Initial Configuration).
  • Page 172 AP-500AC User's Guide In the page displayed, click Yes. When a confirmation message is displayed, click OK. When the progress bar reaches the right end, the factory default configuration is completed.

  • Page 173: Firmware Update

    The latest firmware file can be downloaded from our website. See the instructions below to download the firmware file. For how to upload the firmware file to AP-500AC, refer to the firmware update procedure sheet file contained in the firmware file you download.

  • Page 174: Product Search Utility

    AP-500AC User's Guide 5-12. Product Search Utility How to install and use the product search utility, "AMC Finder" is explained. Downloading & Installing the Product Search Utility How to download the product search utility: Access our website below. http://www.silexamerica.com/ http://www.silexeurope.com/ Europe Go to the support section and download AMC-Finder.
  • Page 175 5. Other Features How to install the product search utility: Decompress the file you have downloaded and then double-click Setup.exe. The User Account Control message is displayed, click Yes. AMC Finder installer is started and the language selection menu is displayed. Select English and click Next.
  • Page 176 AP-500AC User's Guide Click Next. Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click Yes.
  • Page 177 5. Other Features Select a folder to install into and click Next. - By clicking Browse, the folder can be changed. Note Enter a group name to be displayed in the start menu and click Next.
  • Page 178 AP-500AC User's Guide Click Start to begin the installation. AMC Finder has been installed. Click Finish.

  • Page 179: Using Product Search Utility

    - The PC used for this configuration needs to have a proper IP address to communicate with AP-500AC. If you fail to access the Web page of AP-500AC, check the IP address of the PC first. If the IP address is not correct, configure a correct address.
  • Page 180 AP-500AC User's Guide How to access the Web page: Select AP-500AC to configure and click Configure using Web browser. - If two or more of AP-500AC are displayed, select the correct one by checking the IP address and MAC address. Note The Web browser runs and the login menu for AP-500AC is displayed.

  • Page 181: Uninstalling The Product Search Utility

    5. Other Features Uninstalling the Product Search Utility How to uninstall the product search utility, "AMC Finder" is explained. If AMC Finder is not necessary, you can uninstall it by following the instructions below. - To uninstall AMC Finder, administrator privilege is required. Click Start - Control Panel - Uninstall a program.
  • Page 182 AP-500AC User's Guide A confirmation message is displayed. Click Next to start the uninstallation. When the below window is displayed, click Finish.

  • Page 183: Appendix

    A. Appendix Appendix A-1. List of All Settings This chapter explains each configuration item available on AP-500AC. Some items can be configured only from the Detail Configuration page. For details, see explanation of each configuration item below. General Configuration - Device Configuration...
  • Page 184 Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable the DHCP server function. Select ENABLE to run AP-500AC as a DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address to the PC. Select DISABLE if you already have a DHCP server on the network. Range ENABLE/DISABLE...
  • Page 185 A. Appendix General Configuration Subnet Mask Detail Configuration Details Set the subnet mask for IP addresses to be assigned. The value must be 4 numbers separated by dots and expressed in the format [xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx]. Range 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 Default Value 0.0.0.0 Note When set to "0.0.0.0", this setting is disabled and a subnet mask appropriate for the start IP address is...
  • Page 186 AP-500AC User's Guide Wireless LAN Configuration (2.4GHz) - Wireless LAN Common Configuration General Configuration Wireless Mode Detail Configuration Details Select the IEEE 802.11wireless mode. Range 802.11b, 802.11b/g, 802.11n/b/g Default Value 802.11n/b/g Note 802.11b : Uses IEEE802.11b. 802.11b/g : Uses IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g.
  • Page 187 A. Appendix Wireless LAN Configuration (2.4GHz) - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration 1/2 General Configuration Interface Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable the wireless LAN interface 1-2. Range ENABLE/DISABLE Default Value Wireless LAN1: ENABLE, Wireless LAN2: DISABLE General Configuration SSID Detail Configuration Details Set the SSID of the wireless network.
  • Page 188 AP-500AC User's Guide Wireless LAN Configuration (2.4GHz) - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration 1/2 General Configuration Network Authentication Detail Configuration Details Select the network authentication mode that will be used to connect to your wireless devices. To ensure a secure network, it is recommended to use WPA/WPA2. When IEEE 802.11n is used or when WPA2 is used as authentication method, TKIP encryption cannot be used.
  • Page 189 A. Appendix Wireless LAN Configuration (2.4GHz) - WEP Configuration General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable WEP encryption. If WEP encryption is used, wireless communication will be encrypted using the settings of WEP Key 1-4 and Key Index. Range ON/OFF Default Value Note If encryption is not enabled, data is not encrypted and is sent as is.
  • Page 190 - When one or some of the wireless interfaces use TKIP or AUTO: 50 units * When using the WDS feature, the Repeater AP connected to AP-500AC as client AP will consume one connection, while Root AP or Repeater APs connected to AP-500AC as host AP will NOT consume any connections.
  • Page 191 A. Appendix Wireless LAN Configuration (2.4GHz) - RADIUS Server Configuration General Configuration Server IP Detail Configuration Details Set the IP Address of RADIUS server. This needs to be set only when the network authentication is 802.1X, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2- Enterprise or WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. Range 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 Default Value...
  • Page 192 Default Value Wireless1 Note The MAC Address displayed under the Wireless Interface is the MAC Address of AP-500AC to use for WDS. This information will be used on Repeater AP which sets AP-500AC as a host AP. General Configuration Access Point MAC Address...
  • Page 193 When a lower strength level is selected, the radio transmission distance is shortened and the scope of search for AP-500AC will be narrowed down. By narrowing down the scope of search, the risk of interference to the other wireless networks could be reduced.
  • Page 194 AP-500AC User's Guide Wireless LAN Configuration (2.4GHz) - QoS(WMM) Configuration (for AP) General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Change the QoS setting for BE(Best Effort) of WMM-EDCA. Range ECWmin: 1 - 15 ECWmax:1 - 15 AIFSN:1 - 15 TxOPLimit: 0 - 8192...
  • Page 195 A. Appendix Wireless LAN Configuration (2.4GHz) - QoS(WMM) Configuration (for AP) General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Change the QoS setting for (VO: Voice) of WMM-EDCA. Range ECWmin: 1 - 15 ECWmax: 1 - 15 AIFSN: 1 - 15 TxOPLimit: 0 - 8192 Default Value ECWmin: 2 ECWmax: 3...
  • Page 196 AP-500AC User's Guide Wireless LAN Configuration (2.4GHz) - QoS(WMM) Configuration (for Station) General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Change the QoS setting for (BK: Back Ground) of WMM-EDCA. Range ECWmin: 1 - 15 ECWmax: 1 - 15 AIFSN: 1 - 15...
  • Page 197 The channel you can use will differ depending on the country. If W53 or W56 channels are used when AP-500AC is turned on or a particular radar is detected, wireless communication is lost for certain period of time (*).
  • Page 198 None Note When DFS is running on all of channels, AP-500AC will switch the channel in approximately 30 min, from the one specified previously to the other. While the channel switch is in process, 5GHz LED (Red) will turn on.
  • Page 199 A. Appendix Wireless LAN Configuration (5GHz) - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration General Configuration Network Authentication Detail Configuration Details Select the network authentication mode that will be used to connect to your wireless devices. To ensure a secure network, it is recommended to use WPA/WPA2. When IEEE 802.11n or IEEE 802.11ac is used or when WPA2 is used as authentication method, TKIP encryption cannot be used.
  • Page 200 AP-500AC User's Guide Wireless LAN Configuration (5GHz) - WEP Configuration General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable WEP encryption. If WEP encryption is used, wireless communication will be encrypted using the settings of WEP Key 1-4 and Key Index. Range ON/OFF...
  • Page 201 - When one or some of the wireless interfaces use TKIP or AUTO: 50 units * When using the WDS feature, the Repeater AP connected to AP-500AC as client AP will consume one connection, while Root AP or Repeater APs connected to AP-500AC as host AP will NOT consume any connections.
  • Page 202 AP-500AC User's Guide Wireless LAN Configuration (5GHz) - RADIUS Server Configuration General Configuration Server IP Detail Configuration Details Set the IP Address of RADIUS server. This needs to be set only when the network authentication is 802.1X, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2- Enterprise or WPA/WPA2-Enterprise.
  • Page 203 Default Value Wireless3 Note The MAC Address displayed under the Wireless Interface is the MAC Address of AP-500AC to use for WDS. This information will be used on Repeater AP which sets AP-500AC as a host AP. General Configuration Access Point MAC Address...
  • Page 204 When a lower strength level is selected, the radio transmission distance is shortened and the scope of search for AP-500AC will be narrowed down. By narrowing down the scope of search, the risk of interference to the other wireless networks could be reduced.
  • Page 205 A. Appendix Wireless LAN Configuration (5GHz) - QoS(WMM) Configuration (for AP) General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Change the QoS setting for BE(Best Effort) of WMM-EDCA. Range ECWmin: 1 - 15 ECWmax:1 - 15 AIFSN:1 - 15 TxOPLimit: 0 - 8192 Default Value ECWmin: 4 ECWmax: 6...
  • Page 206 AP-500AC User's Guide Wireless LAN Configuration (5GHz) - QoS(WMM) Configuration (for AP) General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Change the QoS setting for (VO: Voice) of WMM-EDCA. Range ECWmin: 1 - 15 ECWmax: 1 - 15 AIFSN: 1 - 15 TxOPLimit: 0 - 8192...
  • Page 207 A. Appendix Wireless LAN Configuration (5GHz) - QoS(WMM) Configuration (for Station) General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Change the QoS setting for (BK: Back Ground) of WMM-EDCA. Range ECWmin: 1 - 15 ECWmax: 1 - 15 AIFSN: 1 - 15 TxOPLimit: 0 - 8192 ACM: ON/OFF Default Value ECWmin: 4...
  • Page 208 ENABLE/DISABLE Default Value DISABLE General Configuration PIN Code Detail Configuration Details Set the PIN code for AP-500AC. Range 8 digit number (decimal) Default Value The default value can be found on the product label (see the bottom of the unit).
  • Page 209 VLAN Configuration - IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Configuration General Configuration VLAN Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable the VLAN feature. When set to ENABLE, connect a wired LAN port of AP-500AC and trunk port of the VLAN HUB via a network cable. Range ENABLE/DISABLE Default Value DISABLE...

  • Page 210: Password Configuration

    Range AUTO/10Base-T-Half/10Base-T-Full/100Base-TX-Half/10Base-TX-Full/1000Base-T-Full Default Value AUTO Note Usually, AUTO is used. If a LED on your HUB does not light on when AP-500AC is powered on, change the network type to that of the HUB. Password Configuration General Configuration New Password...
  • Page 211 General Configuration Device Server Detail Configuration Details Allow/Deny access via a wired/wireless LAN when the Device Server feature of AP-500AC is used. When set to ENABLE, access to AP-500AC is allowed. When set to DISABLE, access to AP-500AC is denied. Range...
  • Page 212 AP-500AC User's Guide Access Control - MAC Address Filter - Wired LAN General Configuration Filter Type Detail Configuration Details Set a security type for MAC Address filter used over a wired LAN. Range DISABLE/DENY/ALLOW Default Value DISABLE General Configuration MAC Address...
  • Page 213 Detail Configuration Details Allow/Deny communication among the wireless client devices connected to AP-500AC. If the privacy separator is enabled on the wireless interface, wireless frames are not forwarded to the other wireless interfaces. It is only forwarded to a wired LAN interface.
  • Page 214 Specify the log file name. Range Alphanumeric character string (1-64 characters) Default Value Based on the specified file size and generation number, AP-500AC regularly creates new log files and rotates them by renaming the older version of files. Example: File Size:...
  • Page 215 A. Appendix NTP Configuration - NTP Configuration General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable the NTP protocol. Range ENABLE/DISABLE Default Value DISABLE General Configuration NTP Server Detail Configuration Details Set the domain name or IP Address for NTP server. Range In case of the domain name; Alphanumeric character string (0-128 characters) In case of the IP Address;...

  • Page 216: A-2. Troubleshooting

    Virtual Link. Solution To disable the log output feature, log into the Web page of AP-500AC and click Log Output - Log Output Configuration. In the page displayed, select DISABLE for USB Log Output. Access to device server may be blocked by a port filter function.
  • Page 217 Solution Configuration Mode can be started by directly connecting AP-500AC and PC. For details, refer to 3-1. Displaying Web Page of AP-500AC (Initial Configuration) - Displaying Web Page Using Configuration Mode. USB over current occurred (POWER LED blink Red rapidly).
  • Page 218 AP-500AC User's Guide...

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