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Outdoor Access Point
Broadband Wireless Networking Solution
SYSTEM MANUAL
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  • Page 1 NetPoint Lite Outdoor Access Point Broadband Wireless Networking Solution SYSTEM MANUAL Version 1.1.00...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Netronics shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document or equipment supplied with it.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Compliance

    The installer should configure the output power level of antennas according to country regulations and antenna type. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...
  • Page 4 2. For protection of ODU against direct lightning strikes, appropriate requirements of NFPA 780 should be considered in addition to NEC. 3. For Canada, appropriate requirements of the CEC 22.1 including Section 60 and additional requirements of CAN/CSA-B72 must be considered as applicable. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents......................Outdoor Site Preparation ....................Physical Installation ......................Chapter 3 Pre-Configuring a NetPoint Lite What is Pre-Configuration ....................Accessing the NetPoint Lite with a Web Browser ............About the Open Source link .................... What we will do here....................... Starting Pre-Configuration....................
  • Page 6 Part 1 Installation Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...
  • Page 7 Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 8: Welcome To Netpoint Lite Outdoor Access Point

    Introduction Welcome to NetPoint Lite Outdoor Access Point! The NetPoint Lite Outdoor Access Point is ruggedized unit, specifically designed for outdoor use. It delivers carrier-class wireless connectivity in harsh environments. The NetPoint Lite AP supports 2x3 MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology reaching a maximum data rate of 300 Mbps attaining high performance and excellent transmission quality.

  • Page 9: Terminology And Concepts

    One method for accomplishing this is for the AP to set up virtual ports using separate SSIDs. Each such virtual port is called a virtual access point. From a client’s perspective, he has exclusive access. The NetPoint Lite AP supports up to 256 simultaneous clients across up to eight virtual APs.

  • Page 10: The Netpoint Lite Package And Accessories

    The NetPoint Lite Package and Accessories The Wireless Unit Figure 1-1: NetPoint Lite with omni-directional antennas attached Figure 1-2: NetPoint Lite, from the top left clockwise: Rear, front, top, bottom Accessories • AC GbE PoE device and AC power cord •...
  • Page 11 Figure 1-3: GbE PoE device Lightning Protector Lightning protection is mandatory for radio links. Netronics supplies a lightning protector device designed for use with Netronics products. Figure 1-4: Left: Netronics Lightning Protector Right: Using Netronics lightning protectors The Web Interface enables you to carry out AP management functions using a Web browser. It is an...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    This chapter sets out the requirements and procedures for the hardware installation and alignment of a NetPoint Lite Outdoor Access Point in accordance with the prior planning as set out in Chapter 2. The unit is primarily designed for outdoor use. The emphasis in this chapter is therefore, on outdoor installation and it is intended as a guide for qualified field technicians.

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Use extreme care when installing antennas near power lines. • Use extreme care when working at heights. • When using an AC power source for NetPoint Lite Outdoor Access Point PoEs always use the AC power adapter supplied by Netronics. • Use the right tools for the task.
  • Page 14 One horizontal mounting bar • Two 2” metal mounting bands • Quick Installation Guide Accessories The following items must be ordered separately from the NetPoint Lite package: • AC GbE PoE device and AC power cord • CAT 5e ODU-PoE cable •...

  • Page 15: Outdoor Site Preparation

    Outdoor Site Preparation Chapter 2 Outdoor Site Preparation Planning the NetPoint Lite Outdoor Access Point Site The main considerations in setting up a NetPoint Lite AP are • Interference from other nearby Wi-Fi devices • Effect on signal penetration due to walls, ceilings and other objects •...
  • Page 16 3. Secure the holding bolt as seen in the next figure. Figure 2-3: Horizontal mounting using ties on a horizontal arm 4. Mount the radio on the mounting bar using the two supplied 2” metal bands. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...
  • Page 17 7. Connect a PoE device as shown in Figure 2-3 again paying attention to water-proofing. Try to ensure that there are no large objects between the AP unit and the clients. Even trees and hedges can cause interference. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Pre-Configuring A Netpoint Lite

    Linux. Under Windows 7, your Wi-Fi system icon and Wi-Fi display should look something like this: For installation purposes only, the NetPoint Lite is a DHCP/DNS server and you do not need any IP address. You have enough connectivity to pre-configure the NetPoint Lite for service; later you will be able to access it through its LAN cable or through a switch to which it is connected, to effect further configuration changes.

  • Page 19: Accessing The Netpoint Lite With A Web Browser

    Accessing the NetPoint Lite with a Web Browser Chapter 3 While you are connected to the NetPoint Lite for pre-configuration, you will probably not have internet access, since the unit uses its own built-in gateway and DNS resolver. Accessing the NetPoint Lite with a Web Browser In what follows, we will use Mozilla Firefox, release 16 for demonstration purposes.

  • Page 20: About The Open Source Link

    Chapter 3 About the Open Source link The NetPoint Lite Web software makes use of several Open Source packages. The relevant license statements are contained in a “tar ball”, which may be downloaded, unpacked and viewed from the Open Source link.

  • Page 21: Starting Pre-Configuration

    DHCP client through a switch. The Received and Transmitted figures are cumulative. The NetPoint Lite operates as one or more virtual AP (VAP) units up to a maximum of eight. For pre- configuration purposes, the first available VAP, shown as WLAN 1, is set up by default with name and SSID Install.

  • Page 22: Continuing Pre-Configuration

    The Country Code is an absolute must. You cannot proceed without it. NetPoint Lite Outdoor Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standards which vary from country to country. There are country dependent regulations governing channel allocation and Tx power considerations for the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band.
  • Page 23 Change it later to channel 1 or 11 if you experience interference. Tx power may be chosen from 3 dBm to 16 dBm for our location. Your location may offer a different maximum Tx power. For our purposes, it may stay at 3 dBm. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 24: Security

    The first MAC 90:... is the demonstration workstation. The second item commencing 00:... is unknown and presumed a “snooper”. Change Network Authentication from Disabled as shown, to WPA2 (PSK): Change the password and store it in a safe place. The password length must between eight and 32 characters. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 25: Preparing Additional Vaps

    First, notice that the default SSID is default1 and the corresponding button is also so labelled. In line with our program of getting service started with minimum configuration, we just change the SSID to something more meaningful. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 26: Confirming Our Pre-Configuration

    Your browser may become inactive, since there is no longer an over-the-air connection. Confirming our Pre-Configuration To confirm our work so far, we must connect the NetPoint Lite unit to a DHCP server, and then access each of the VAPs from a remote laptop.

  • Page 27: Returning To Install Mode

    If you need to return to Install Mode, you may do so by logging on to the unit and changing the SSID of the first VAP back to Install. The change will disconnect all clients on VAP 1. It will not affect service on the remaining VAPs. Install mode is only available on VAP 1. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Using The Web Interface

    Accessing the NetPoint Lite for Management By default, the NetPoint Lite is configured as a DHCP client, typically connected to a DHCP/DNS server through a switch. To access the GUI, you will need to get its assigned default IP Address from the network manager.
  • Page 29 The System Information Panel Chapter 4 Figure 4-1: Web GUI Home page The System Information Panel Figure 4-2: Close-up of the System Information panel Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...
  • Page 30 Additional tables, labelled WLAN 1, WLAN 2 … relate to configured virtual Access Points. At least one and no more than eight may be configured using the Wireless tab. The virtual access points are distinguished by their SSID. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 31: System Settings

    This the Host Name of the Wi-Fi AP unit. You may change it. Contact and Location These are optional. They are used by SNMP interface to identify the unit under Network Management environment such as Netronics Network Management System (LNMS). Time Settings Time zone Set up your time zone according to the nearest city of your region from the predefined list.
  • Page 32 Web Configuration Settings The well-known HTTP Port is 80. You should only change this if your browser HTTP setup is different. You may choose between secure and regular (non-secure) HTTP by checking the appropriate radio button. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 33: Backup And Restore

    The Restore procedure requires that you nominate the restore file and location by hand. The procedure uses standard operating system navigation panels. You must click the Restore button to complete the procedure. You are offered a last warning to cancel: Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 34: Firmware Upgrade

    The Browse button opens up the standard operating system file navigator. Choose the upgrade file and click the Upgrade button to commence the process. You are offered a confirmation notice: Click OK to proceed. You will see a progress bar: Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 35: Network

    Ethernet Mode is Auto Detect by default. Auto Detect supports up to 1000 Mbps if you have a GbE PoE device. The following options are available: The Connection Type is Static IP address or DHCP. DHCP is the default. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 36: Wireless

    NetPoint Lite Outdoor Access Point Security Features Overview NetPoint Lite provides all of the common Wi-Fi security features on a per VAP basis. They come under two categories - access control and data encryption. None of them are fool-proof, but the use of an access control method and an authentication mode, can provide a reasonable level of security for applications such as Internet access and local Intranets.
  • Page 37 SSID as the link name. Here is the procedure on a remote Windows 7 laptop: Clicking Next verifies the connection: This method of access control is considered quite weak. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...
  • Page 38 Next, enter the laptop MAC address used for the previous case: Click Save. The remote laptop MAC address is added to the Deny list. The remote laptop as expected fails to connect to this VAP. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 39: Network Authentication

    WPA+WPA2 (RADIUS) Setting Authentication Options Available Options - Detail Network Authentication mode is defined separately for each VAP. To see the available types online, open or create a VAP and then open the Network Authentication list: Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...
  • Page 40 The password is agreed upon between the VAP owner and eligible clients. It is between eight and 63 characters long. WPA+WPA2 (PSK) This option will support clients using either WPA or WPA2 (PSK). It uses AES encryption. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...
  • Page 41 You will need to get the RADIUS fields from your Network Manager. WPA2 (RADIUS) This method offers WPA2 authentication through a RADIUS server. WPA+WPA2 (RADIUS) This method offers both WPA andWPA2 authentications through a RADIUS server. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 42: Forgotten Or Mislaid Ip Address

    The temporary MAC address is 00-1e-48-00-00-20; the temporary IP address we will use is 192.168.3.1.  To recover the IP address of a NetPoint Lite unit: 1. Ensure that the NIC on your computer is set to a static address. For example, 192.168.3.100 with Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 43: Part 2: Product Reference

    Part 2 Product Reference Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...
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  • Page 45: Scope Of These Specifications

    User Manual. They are correct at the date of publication, but are intended for general background only. The latest authoritative and most up to date technical specifications are available as Data Sheets obtainable from Netronics Customer Service. In any event, Netronics reserves the right to change these specifications without notice. Wi-Fi •...

  • Page 46: Gbe Poe Device - Indoor, Ac

    60 A for 230 VAC at Max. load Standby Power 0.5 W (Max) at 240 Vac DC Output Voltage 56 VDC • Short circuit protection Protection • Auto recovery • Over voltage protection Indication Green led for normal operation Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 47: Lightning Protector

    Up to 1000 Mbps Nominal Operational Voltage 48 VDC Maximum Operational Voltage 60 VDC - 650 mA Maximum Continuous current Impedance 90 to 110 Ohm Connection type RJ45 CAT 5e STP (shielded) Pin-out 8 wires + shielding Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...
  • Page 48 80 V Mechanical Enclosure Metal Connection to bonding Network Screw Dimensions 150 mm Weight 220 gram (0.22 Kg) Environmental Operating temperature -40°C to 60°C Storage temperature -50°C to 70°C Enclosure rating IP67 Humidity 100% non condensing Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 49: Appendix B Wiring Specifications

    The following table shows the connector pin-out: Table B-1: ODU-PoE RJ-45 Connector Pin-out Function Color Ethernet (RxN) White/Green Ethernet (RxT) Green Ethernet (TxT) White/Orange Ethernet (TxN) Orange Power (+) Blue Power (+) White/Blue White/Brown Power ( ) Brown Power ( ) Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

  • Page 50: Wi-Fi Channels

    2.422 2.433 2.416 2.427 2.438 2.421 2.432 2.443 2.426 2.437 2.448 2.431 2.442 2.453 2.436 2.447 2.458 2.441 2.452 2.463 2.446 2.457 2.468 2.451 2.462 2.473 2.456 2.467 2.478 2.461 2.472 2.483 2.473 2.484 2.495 Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...
  • Page 51 In some countries, such as the United States, licensed Amateur Radio operators may use some of the channels at much higher power for long distance wireless access. Netronics NetPoint Lite System Manual...

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