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1.1.1 Setting up and connecting Note All you need for this are the cables supplied with the equipment. The device W2022ac uses integrated antennas. Their radiation is optimized for ceiling mounting. The device W2022ac-ext uses external antennas. When setting up and connecting, carry out the steps in the following sequence:...
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1 Installation bintec elmeg GmbH Note The devices are supplied without a mains unit. The power adapter with EU plug (part number 5500002091) is available as an accessory. Connect the device to a mains socket. Use the power cord and insert it in the appro- priate socket on your device.
1 Installation bintec elmeg GmbH mounting to an intermediate ceiling, push the plastic clips against the braces so that they click into place, too. • If necessary, secure the device with a Kensington® lock against theft. Ceilingmounting 1.1.2 Connectors The connections are located on the underside of the device:...
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1 Installation bintec elmeg GmbH The LEDs are arranged as follows: In operation mode, the LEDs display the following status information for your device: LED status display Colour Status Information Status No power supply connected. Error if other LEDs are lit.
1 Installation bintec elmeg GmbH All LEDs are deactivated. 1.1.4 Scope of supply Your device comes with the following accessories: Cable sets/mains unit/other Documentation W2022ac W2022ac Installation poster Safety notices W2022ac-ext W2022ac-ext Installation poster 4 external standard WLAN antennas Safety notices 1.1.5 General Product Features...
1 Installation bintec elmeg GmbH Property Value WLAN One radio module IEEE 802.11bgn MIMO 2x2 and a second radio module IEEE 802.11ac/an MU-MIMO 2x2 allow simultaneous operation at 2.4 and 5 GHz. LAN/WAN 2 x 10/100/1000 mbps PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) Power-over-Ethernet according IEEE 802.3af, compatible with 802.3at PoE injectors...
1.3 Pin Assignments 1.3.1 Ethernet interface The devices W2022ac and W2022ac-ext have two 10/100/1000 Ethernet interfaces. The connection is made via an RJ45 socket. The pin assignment for the Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T interface (RJ45 socket) is as fol-...
1 Installation bintec elmeg GmbH 1.4 Frequencies and channels Different certification regulations apply around the world. ETSI standards generally apply (predominantly used in Europe). For operation in Europe, please read the notes in the RED Compliance Information. 1.5 Support information If you have any questions about your new product, please contact a local, certified retailer for prompt technical support.
2 Basic configuration bintec elmeg GmbH Chapter 2 Basic configuration You can use the GUI (other configuration steps) for the basic configuration of your device. The basic configuration is explained below step-by-step. A detailed online help system gives you extra support.
• Password: Note All bintec elmeg devices are delivered with the same username and password. As long as the password remains unchanged, they are therefore not protected against unau- thorised use. Make sure you change the passwords to prevent unauthorised access to...
2 Basic configuration bintec elmeg GmbH 2.3.1 Gathering data The main data for the basic configuration can be gathered quickly, as no information is re- quired that needs in-depth network knowledge. If applicable, you can use the example val- ues.
2 Basic configuration bintec elmeg GmbH 2.3.2 Configuring a PC In order to reach your device via the network and to be able to carry out configuration, the PC used for the configuration has to satisfy some prerequisites. • Make sure that the TCP/IP protocol is installed on the PC.
2 Basic configuration bintec elmeg GmbH Your PC should now meet all the prerequisites for configuring your device. 2.4 IP configuration In the ex works state, your device is configured in DHCP Client mode and therefore dynam- ically receives an IP address if you run a DHCP server in your network. If this is not the...
(c) Click LOGIN in order to get to the configuration interface. 2.5 Modify system password All bintec elmeg devices are delivered with the same username and password. As long as the password remains unchanged, they are therefore not protected against unauthorised use.
The range of functions of bintec elmeg devices is continuously being extended. These ex- tensions are made available to you by bintec elmeg GmbH free of charge. Checking for new software versions and the installation of updates can be carried out easily with the GUI.
3 System Management bintec elmeg GmbH Chapter 3 System Management The System Management menu contains general system information and settings. You see a system status overview. Global system parameters such as the system name, date/time and passwords are managed and the authentication methods are configured.
3 System Management bintec elmeg GmbH Field Value face is connected or active. Interface specifics for Ethernet interfaces: • IP address • Netmask • Not configured Fields in the WLAN Interface menu Field Value Regulatory Domain Display the geographical area where the device is licensed ex works.
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3 System Management bintec elmeg GmbH Field Value Location Enter the location of your device. Contact Enter the relevant contact person. Here you can enter the e- mail address of the system administrator, for example. A character string with a maximum of 255 characters is pos- sible.
3 System Management bintec elmeg GmbH Field Value • (default value, function enabled): The WLAN Controller IP address assigned via a DHCP server with active CAPWAP option 138 is requested. The access point will be configured by this WLAN Controller.
3 System Management bintec elmeg GmbH Field Value keys in clear text (if (plain text). Encryted passwords cannot be displayed in plain possible) text. The function is enabled with The function is disabled with The function is disabled by default.
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3 System Management bintec elmeg GmbH Note If a method for automatically deriving the time is defined on the device, the values ob- tained in this way automatically have higher priority. A manually entered system time is therefore overwritten. The menu System Management->Global Settings->Date and Time consists of the fol-...
3 System Management bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description First Timeserver Only if Update system time from time server = Enter the primary time server, by using either a domain name or an IP address. Second Timeserver Only if Update system time from time server = Enter the secondary time server, by using either a domain name or an IP address.
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3 System Management bintec elmeg GmbH Packet types Field Value ACCESS_REQUEST Client -> Server If an access request is received by your device, a request is sent to the RADIUS server if no corresponding connection part- ner has been found on your device.
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3 System Management bintec elmeg GmbH the following fields: Fields in the Basic Parameters menu. Field Description Description Enter the description of the RADIUS server. Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Secret Enter the shared password used for communication between the RADIUS server and your device.
4 LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Chapter 4 LAN In this menu, you configure the addresses in your LAN and can structure your local network using VLANs. 4.1 VLAN/Bridge Groups 4.1.1 Port Configuration In this menu, you can define and view the rules for receiving VLAN at the ports.
4 LAN bintec elmeg GmbH 4.2 IP Configuration In this menu, you can edit the IP configuration of the LAN and Ethernet interfaces of your device. 4.2.1 Interfaces The existing IP interfaces are listed in the LAN->IP Configuration->Interfaces menu. You can edit the IP configuration of the interfaces or create virtual interfaces for special applica- tions.
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4 LAN bintec elmeg GmbH netmasks for both subnets must also be indicated. 4.2.1.1 Edit or New Choose the icon to edit existing entries. Choose the New button to create virtual inter- faces. The LAN->IP Configuration->Interfaces->New menu consists of the following fields: Fields in the Basic Parameters menu.
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4 LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description located physical interface is used. Use built-in is activated by default. Address Mode Select how an IP address is assigned to the interface. Possible values: • (default value): You can assigen a static IP address to the interface in IP Address / Netmask.
5.1 WLAN In the Wireless LAN->WLAN menu, you can configure all WLAN modules of your device. Your devices W2022ac and W2022ac-ext have two WLAN modules WLAN 1 (Operation Band 2.4 GHz) and WLAN 2 (Operation Band 5 GHz). 5.1.1 Radio Settings In the Wireless LAN->WLAN->Radio Settings menu, an overview of the configuration op-...
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description to operate. Possible values: • (default value): The wireless module is not active. • : Your device serves as an Access Point in your network. Operation Band WLAN1 = This value is only displayed in the overview and can not be changed.
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description • (default value) For Operation Band = • • (default value) Fields in the menu Performance Settings Field Description Wireless Mode Select the wireless technology that the access point is to use.
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description • : Your device operates according to either 802.11ac. • : Your device operates only according to 802.11n. • : The device operates only in accordance with 802.11a. Number of Spatial For Operation Band =...
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Fields in the Advanced Settings menu Field Description Channel Plan Select the desired channel plan. The so-called channel plan allows the automatic selection of channels based on specific choices. This ensures that channels do not overlap, i.e. a gap of four channels is maintained between the channels used.
5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description Enter the time in milliseconds between the sending of two beacons. Possible values are The default value is Short Guard Interval Enable this function to reduce the guard interval (= time between transmission of two data symbols) from 800 ns to 400 The function is activated by default.
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) offers additional privacy by means of dynamic keys, and of- fers PSK (preshared keys) or Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) via 802.1x (e.g. RA- DIUS) for user authentication. Authentication using EAP is usually used in large wireless LAN installations, as an authen- tication instance in the form of a server (e.g.
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH A list of all WLAN networks is displayed in the Wireless LAN->WLAN->Wireless Net- works (VSS) menu. 5.1.2.1 Edit or New Choose the icon to edit existing entries. Choose the New button to configure additional wireless networks.
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description WMM is always active and the deactivation button is greyed out. Fields in the menu Bridge Group settings Field Description Bridge Group Select an existing bridge group ( etc.), a new bridge...
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description Note OWE only works with clients supporting WPA3. setting does not require the input of a Preshared Key and is suitable for open guest networks. Nevertheless, data transmission between the access point and the clients is encrypted.
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description • : AES is used. • : TKIP is used. • (default value): AES or TKIP is used. WPA2 Cipher For Security Mode = and for WPA Mode = Select the type of encryption you want to apply.
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description networks configured for this radio module. No more new wire- less networks can be created and a warning message will ap- pear if the maximum number of clients is reached. Possible values are whole numbers between The default value is Max.
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description Access Control Select whether only certain clients are to be permitted for this wireless network. The function is activated by selecting The function is disabled by default. Allowed Addresses Only for Access Control Use Add to make entries and enter the MAC addresses (MAC Address) of the clients to be permitted.
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description file your wireless LAN. You can block low transfer rates and enforce the use of higher rates. Clients slowing down other clients through the use of low transfer rates are disconnected from the access point.
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5 Wireless LAN bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description signal and connect to it. Enter the SNR threshold in dB. If this value is longer than under the tolerance time is exceeded, the access point disconnects the connection to the affected client.
6 Networking bintec elmeg GmbH Chapter 6 Networking 6.1 Routes Default Route With a default route, all data is automatically forwarded to one connection if no other suit- able route is available. If you do not use DHCP, enter the LAN IP address of your internet access router as the default router.
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6 Networking bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description specific gateway. Fields in the menu Route Parameters Field Description Destination IP Ad- Enter the IP address of the destination host or destination net- dress/Netmask work. Also enter the relevant netmask in the second field.
7 Local Services bintec elmeg GmbH Chapter 7 Local Services This menu offers services for the following application areas: 7.1 DNS Each device in a TCP/IP network is usually located by its IP address. Because host names are often used in networks to reach different devices, it is necessary for the associated IP address to be known.
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7 Local Services bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description The entry can also start with the wildcard *, e.g. *.bintec-elmeg.com. If you specify a simple name (e.g. ), it is expanded by the Default Domain to form a complete DNS name (Fully Quali- fied Domain Name, FQDN).
8 Maintenance bintec elmeg GmbH Chapter 8 Maintenance This menu provides functions for maitaining your device. It firstly provides a menu for test- ing availability within the network. You can manage your system configuration files. If more recent system software is available, you can use this menu to install it. If you need addition- al languages for the configuration interface, you can import a corresponding language pack.
8 Maintenance bintec elmeg GmbH 8.2 Software & Configuration You can use this menu to manage the software version of your device, your configuration files and the language of the GUI. 8.2.1 Options Your device contains the version of the system software available at the time of production.
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8 Maintenance bintec elmeg GmbH The files in the flash memory can be copied, moved, erased and newly created. It is also possible to transfer configuration files between your device and a host via HTTP. The Maintenance->Software &Configuration ->Options menu consists of the following fields: Fields in the Currently Installed Software menu.
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8 Maintenance bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description Current File Name in Only for Action = Flash Select the configuration file to be exported. Filename Only for Action = Enter the path and name of the file or select the file with Browse...
8 Maintenance bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description Enter the URL of the server from which the system software file is loaded. In the Advanced Settings menu, the version of the currently installed system flash files will be displayed. 8.3 Reboot 8.3.1 System Reboot...
9 External Reporting bintec elmeg GmbH Chapter 9 External Reporting 9.1 SIA 9.1.1 SIA In the menu External Reporting->SIA->SIA, you can create and download a file that provides extensive support information about the status of your device like, e.g., the current configuration, available memory, uptime etc.
10 Monitoring bintec elmeg GmbH Chapter 10 Monitoring This menu contains information that enable you to locate problems in your network. 10.1 Interfaces 10.1.1 Statistics In the Monitoring->Interfaces->Statistics menu, current values and activities of all device interfaces are displayed. Change the status of the interface by clicking the or the button in the Action column.
10 Monitoring bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description MAC Address Displays the MAC address. IP Address / Netmask Shows the IP address and the netmask. Indicates if NAT is activated for this interface. Tx Packets Shows the total number of packets sent.
10 Monitoring bintec elmeg GmbH Field Description MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the associated client. IP Address Shows the IP address of the client. Uptime Shows the time in hours, minutes and seconds for which the cli- ent is logged in.
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10 Monitoring bintec elmeg GmbH Although each AP is found more than once, it is only displayed once with the strongest sig- nal. You see the following parameters for each AP: SSID, MAC Address, Channel, Secur- ity. The entries are displayed in alphabetical order by SSID. Security shows the security set- tings of the AP.
Index bintec elmeg GmbH SNR Threshold Index SNR Threshold Management Transmit Power VLAN ID 25 , 27 2.4 GHz band data rate profile Wireless Mode 5 GHz band data rate profile Access Control WPA Cipher Accounting interval WPA Mode Acct Port...
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Index bintec elmeg GmbH Second Timeserver System Reboot Select file Traceroute Test Set Date Uptime Set Time Show Manufacturer Names Wireless Networks (VSS) Show passwords and keys in clear text Diagnostics (if possible) Software License Information Factory Reset Source File Name...
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Index bintec elmeg GmbH 16 , 17 Intra-cell Repeating IP Address / Netmask Obtain WLAN Controller IP Address Source Location Transmit Power VLAN/Bridge Groups W2022ac, W2022ac-ext...
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