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Firmware Version V.2
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  • Page 1 WHA-5500CPE-NT 108Mbps 802.11a/b/g Multi-Function Outdoor AP Firmware Version V.2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Please use with caution. All information is subject to change without notice All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders. This product requires professional installation. Please do not attempt to install the device without the necessary knowledge in regards to your country's wireless regulations. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.1 Before You Start .................10 2.2 Package Content ................11 2.3 Hardware Installation .................11 2.3.1 Mounting Configuration ..................14 2.3.2 Antenna polarization ....................15 3. Configuring the WHA-5500CPE-NT ............16 3.1 Important Information.................16 3.2 Prepare your PC ................17 3.3 Management Interface ...............17 Web Management (HTTP):....................17 Secured Web Management (HTTPS):................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 3.5.5 Change System Management................... 27 3.5.6 Change Password ..................... 28 4. Web Management: Wireless and WAN Settings ........29 4.1 About WHA-5500CPE-NT’s Menu Structure........29 4.2 Operation Modes (Wireless and WAN Settings) ........30 4.2.1 Regulatory Domain....................31 4.2.2 Network SSID......................31 4.2.3 Site Survey .......................
  • Page 5 8. Application Example 2: Bridge Network ..........112 8.1 Preparation for Building Outdoor Bridge Networks ......112 8.2 WDS Bridge vs. Bridge Infrastructure ..........114 8.3 WDS Bridge Network Example ............116 9. Application Example 3: Router and Repeater ........122 9.1 Application Environment ..............122 AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 9.2 WHA-5500CPE-NT in WISP Router Mode ........123 9.2.1 WISP Router: Wireless Settings................123 9.2.2 WISP Router: WAN Port and Virtual Server ............125 9.3 WHA-5500CPE-NT in Repeater Mode ..........128 9.3.1 Repeater Router: Wireless Settings................ 128 10. Emergency Firmware Recovery ............131 10.1 How Emergency Upgrade Works...........131...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1.2 How to Use This Guide WHA-5500CPE-NT is an advanced wireless AP with many functions. It is recommended that you read through the entire user’s guide whenever possible. The user guide is divided into different chapters. You should read at least go through the first 3 chapters before attempting to install the device.
  • Page 8 When WHA-5500CPE-NT can’t get a response from remote devices, it will attempt to re-establish the connection. WHA-5500CPE-NT’s PING watchdog goes the extra step to allow 2 sets of IP to avoid false alarm. 5.1.7 Configuration Save and Restore: You should always backup your configurations so you can restore in the event of system crash.

  • Page 9: Firmware Upgrade And Tech Support

    Chapter 11: Frequent Asked Questions If you have a question about WHA-5500CPE-NT that is not found on other part of this guide, you might find your answer here. Including how to make connection with Mikrotik AP, how to save password settings on the browser...etc.

  • Page 10: Features

    1.5.1 Access Point Mode When operating in the Access Point mode, the WHA-5500CPE-NT becomes the center hub of the wireless network. All wireless cards and clients connect and communicate through WHA-5500CPE-NT. This type of network is known as “Infrastructure network”. Other WHA-5500CPE-NT or 802.11a CPE can connect to AP mode through “Client Infrastructure...

  • Page 11: Repeater Mode

    1. Introduction 1.5.2 Repeater Mode In Repeater mode, the WHA-5500CPE-NT functions as a repeater that extends the range of remote wireless LAN. The WHA-5500CPE-NT’s repeater mode is a universal repeater, not WDS repeater. Because the radio is divided into client + AP mode, the Repeater mode will have less performance and distance.

  • Page 12: Bridge Infrastructure Mode

    WPA-PSK or WPA-PSK2 connection, please use this mode instead. However, this mode might not work with some outdoor APs. If it occurs, please use Client Infrastructure or WDS Bridge instead. Please see Chapter 8 for step-by-step application example of this operation mode. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Client Infrastructure Mode

    This mode is also known as “Client” mode. In Client Infrastructure mode, the WHA-5500CPE-NT acts as if it is a wireless adapter to connect with a remote Access Point. Users can attach a computer or a router to the LAN port of WHA-5500CPE-NT to get network access.

  • Page 14: Wisp Router Mode

    WAN is the wireless client side, the LAN is the wired side. Please see Chapter 10 for step-by-step application example of this operation mode. 1.5.8 AP Router Mode In AP Router Mode, the WHA-5500CPE-NT behaves like a wireless router. The LAN port of the WHA-5500CPE-NT will become WAN port. The wireless network of WHA-5500CPE-NT becomes the LAN side.
  • Page 15 1. Introduction irLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Installing The Wha-5500Cpe-Nt

    2.1 Before You Start It is important to read through this section before you install the WHA-5500CPE-NT The WHA-5500CPE-NT comes with everything you need to start installation with exception of the PoE Ethernet Cable. You can use a good quality CAT-5E outdoor graded Ethernet cable (shielded with anti-UV) according to the length you need.

  • Page 17: Package Content

    The WHA-5500CPE-NT package contains the following items: One WHA-5500CPE-NT main unit One 48V 0.4A DC power adapter with a splitter Wall Mounting kit One CD of the WHA-5500CPE-NT Quick Star Guide WHA-5500CPE-NT Mounting Kits PoE Kits Regarding to the specification of each application, the PoE Ethernet cable is not included in the package.
  • Page 18 2. Install the WHA-5500CPE-NT Turn the WHA-5500CPE-NT to another 4. Plug one side of RJ-45 cable into the side, the RJ-45 jack is at the middle of Ethernet port. LEFT side of main board. Put the Ethernet cable along the module, Make sure that the other side of Ethernet till the exit (at the bottom of Housing).
  • Page 19 2. Install the WHA-5500CPE-NT Scroll up 4 screws well. Be careful, this is Plug the Ethernet to the PoE “P + DATA very important; it could protect your OUT” jack of injector. device against the water. Plug the power cord of adaptor into the Plug the Data Ethernet cable to the port injector “POWER IN”...

  • Page 20: Mounting Configuration

    2. Install the WHA-5500CPE-NT 2.3.1 Mounting Configuration Your WHA-5500CPE-NT comes standard with 2 plastic straps for pole mounting. Please follow the procedure below to install: AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Antenna Polarization

    2. Install the WHA-5500CPE-NT 2.3.2 Antenna polarization Pease install the CPE in the UP RIGHT position only. Do not put the CPE into water. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Configuring The Wha-5500Cpe-Nt

    The default wireless mode is : Client mode After power on, please wait for 2 minutes for WHA-5500CPE-NT to finish boot up Please remember to click on “Apply” for new settings to take effect When you set the “Regulatory Domain” to “All Channels”, the WHA-5500CPE-NT will display all the available channels.

  • Page 23: Prepare Your Pc

    3. Configuring the WHA-5500CPE-NT 3.2 Prepare your PC The WHA-5500CPE-NT can be managed remotely by a PC through either the wired or wireless network. The default IP address of the WHA-5500CPE-NT is 192.168.1.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This means the IP address of the PC should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.

  • Page 24: Secured Web Management (Https)

    But all the data transactions are securely encrypted using SSL encryption. Therefore, it is a safe and easy way to manage your WHA-5500CPE-NT. We highly recommend WISP and service provider to use HTTPS for management. To begin, simply enter https://192.168.1.1...

  • Page 25: Command Line Interface (Telnet)

    The only difference is HTTPS are encrypted for extra security. Therefore, we will discuss them together as “Web Management” on this guide. If you are placing the WHA-5500CPE-NT behind router or firewall, you might need to open virtual server ports to WHA-5500CPE-NT on your firewall/router...

  • Page 26: Getting Into Web Management

    PC and WHA-5500CPE-NT. 3.4.1 Getting into Web Management Normal Web Management (HTTP) To get into the Normal Web Management, simply type in the WHA-5500CPE-NT’s IP address (default IP is 192.168.1.1) into the web browser’s address field. Secured Web Management (HTTPS) To get into the Secured Web Management, just type “https://192.168.1.1 ”...
  • Page 27 3. Configuring the WHA-5500CPE-NT Firefox: Select “or you can add an exception” Click on “Add Exception” Click on “Get Certificate”. Then, please enter WHA-5500CPE-NT’s IP address. Finally, please click on “Confirm Security Exception.” AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Welcome Screen And Login

    Access Point and AP Router mode. Therefore, the function will only appear in these 2 modes. For this reason, the first step to configure the WHA-5500CPE-NT is to select the wireless mode. The router mode specific functions are also in this menu category.
  • Page 29 You can choose any menu categories to begin; you can switch to other menu later When you choose one of the menu categories, the WHA-5500CPE-NT will require you to enter the username and password. Please enter “airlive” (all lower cases) for both username and password.

  • Page 30: Initial Configurations

    3.5.1 Choose the wireless Operation Modes The wireless settings of WHA-5500CPE-NT are dependant on the wireless operation mode you choose. Therefore, the first step is to choose the operation mode. For explanation on when to use what operation mode, please refer to Chapter 1 When you click on the “Wireless Settings”...

  • Page 31: Change The Device's Ip Address

    3.5.2 Change the Device’s IP Address The default IP address is at 192.168.1.1. You should change it to the same subnet as your network. Also, if you want to manage WHA-5500CPE-NT remotely, you have to set the Gateway and DNS server information.

  • Page 32: Change The Country Code

    3. Configuring the WHA-5500CPE-NT 3.5.3 Change the Country Code The legal frequency and channels in 5GHz spectrum varies between countries. The default country code is United Kingdom which should require no changes If you are living in Europe. If you are living outside EU, you should change the country code accordingly.

  • Page 33: Set The Time And Date

    3. Configuring the WHA-5500CPE-NT 3.5.4 Set the Time and Date It is important that you set the date and time for your WHA-5500CPE-NT so that the system log will record the correct date and time information. Please go to “System Configuration”...

  • Page 34: Change Password

    3. Configuring the WHA-5500CPE-NT 3.5.6 Change Password You should change the password for WHA-5500CPE-NT at the first login. To change password, please go to “System Configuration” -> “Password Settings” menu. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Web Management: Wireless And Wan Settings

    Chapter 5. 4.1 About WHA-5500CPE-NT’s Menu Structure The WHA-5500CPE-NT’s web management menu is divided into 3 main menus: Operation Modes, System Configurations, and Device Status. The main menus are displayed in “Top Menu Bar”. Within each main menu category, there are sub-menu options which are displayed on the “Side Menu Bar”...

  • Page 36: Operation Modes (Wireless And Wan Settings)

    4.2 Operation Modes (Wireless and WAN Settings) The wireless settings of WHA-5500CPE-NT are dependant on the wireless operation mode you choose. Therefore, the first step is to choose the operation mode. For explanation on when to use what operation mode, please refer to Chapter 1.

  • Page 37: Regulatory Domain

    The SSID is the network name used to identify a wireless network. The SSID must be the same for all devices in the same wireless network. In WHA-5500CPE-NT; it is possible to create more than one SSID in AP and AP Router mode, please check the “Multiple SSID &...

  • Page 38: Site Survey

    Please make sure you enter the correct encryption key, the WHA-5500CPE-NT will not check whether the encryption key is correct. RSSI: RSSI is a value to show the Receiver Sensitivity of the WHA-5500CPE-NT. In general, remote APs with stronger signal will display higher RSSI values. For...

  • Page 39: Signal Survey

    This function is applicable only to Client mode, Bridge Infrastructure, and WISP Router mode. When this function is enables, the WHA-5500CPE-NT will put priority to associate with AP on the list. If “Force connect with AP added below” is selected, the WHA-5500CPE-NT will only connect with AP on the list.

  • Page 40: Supera Option

    Turbo mode when you select “40MHz” Channel Width. 4.2.7 SuperA Option *Super Channel is NOT available in EU countries Operation Mode -> Setup -> SuperA Option When you select Radio Mode with “Super-A”, the SuperA Options will be available. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Channel

    5200 U-NII Low ETSI Band1 5220 5240 5260 5.25 to 5.35GHz 5280 U-NII Mid 5300 ETSI Band1 5320 5.47 to 5.725GHz 5500 5520 U-NII World Wide 5540 ETSI Band3 5560 5580 5600 5620 5640 5660 5680 AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Channel Width

    Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data from eavesdropping. You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or data encryption. The WHA-5500CPE-NT features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Auto, and WPA-PSK-Auto. Please AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 WEP Key 1. The length of key is dependant on the Key Length and Key type you choose. Key Length: The WHA-5500CPE-NT offers 64bit, 128 bit, and 152 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.
  • Page 44 After you have finished the configuration wizard, you have to configure the RADIUS Settings in “Operation Mode -> Setup -> RADIUS Settings” in order to make the 802.1x function work. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 The encryption key is generated automatically and dynamically. WPA2-PSK adds CCMP and AES encryption for even better security. WPA-PSK-AUTO tries to authenticate wireless clients using WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Distance

    Pre-shared Key: This is an ASCII string with 8 to 63 characters. Please make sure that both the WHA-5500CPE-NT and the wireless client stations use the same key. Encryption Type: There are two encryption types TKIP and CCMP (AES). While CCMP provides better security than TKIP, some wireless client stations may not be equipped with the hardware to support it.

  • Page 47: Advance Settings (Wireless)

    4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings You can adjust the transmit output power of the WHA-5500CPE-NT’s radio from 10dBm to 24dBm. The higher the output power, the more distance WHA-5500CPE-NT can deliver. However, it is advised that you use just enough output power so it will not create excessive interference for the environment.
  • Page 48 By having the ability to adjust the ACK setting we can effectively optimize the throughput over long distance links. The easiest way to enter AckTimeOut value is by entering the distance in “Operation Mode -> Setup -> Distance”. The WHA-5500CPE-NT will then calculate and enter the AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Access Control (Acl)

    4.2.14 Access Control (ACL) Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The WHA-5500CPE-NT allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to access the wireless network. This function is available only for Access Point and AP Router modes.

  • Page 50: Multiple Ssid

    This function is available only for Access Point and AP Router modes. Multiple SSID allows WHA-5500CPE-NT to create up to 4 different wireless networks (SSID). It is also known as “Virtual AP” function. Each SSID can have its Encryption type, VLAN Tag, and TOS settings.
  • Page 51 SSID How to add a SSID You can add up to 4 SSID in WHA-5500CPE-NT. Please follow the procedure below: Enter the SSID name (i.e. BridgeNet) Select the Security Policy (i.e. WPA2-PSK) Enter the Security Key (i.e. BridgeNetKey).
  • Page 52 Select the SSID you want to modify or delete The SSID’s settings will be displayed in the box area. Modify any settings. Click on “APPLY” to complete the modification Or click on “Delete Selected” to delete the SSID AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 VLAN IP: Each SSID can be given with different VLAN IP group. Please notice that the management IP in the VLAN will also be changed. For example, if you define the VLAN IP to be 192.168.2.X subnet, then the WHA-5500CPE-NT’s management IP in the group will change to 192.168.2.1.

  • Page 54: Wmm Qos

    WMM Settings is to specify parameters on multiple data queue for better performance of differentiated wireless traffic like Voice-over-IP (VoIP), other types of audio, video, and streaming media as well as traditional IP data over the AP. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Packets in a higher priority queue will be transmitted before packets in a lower priority queue. ECWmin and ECWmax If an access point detects that the medium is in use, it uses the DCF random backoff AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 56 The value specified in the Maximum Contention Window is the upper limit for this doubling of the random backoff. This doubling continues until either the data frame is sent or the Maximum Contention Window size is reached. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 We recommend that you use the default settings on the WMM QoS page. Changing these values can lead to unexpected blockages of traffic on your wireless LAN, and the blockages might be difficult to diagnose. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Radius Settings

    RADIUS Type: RADIUS Shared Secret: This is used by your RADIUS server in the Shared Secret field in RADIUS protocol messages. The shared secret configured in the WHA-5500CPE-NT must match the shared secret configured in the RADIUS server. The shared secret can contain up to 64 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 59: Bandwidth Control

    Operation Mode -> Setup -> Bandwidth Control Bandwidth Control can limit the maximum speed of entire wireless interface or individual device. It is also known as Traffic Shaping. The WHA-5500CPE-NT provides both Total Bandwidth and Per-User Bandwidth Control for both uplink and downlink speed.
  • Page 60 Per User Bandwidth Control: Per user Bandwidth Control can limit speed of individual PC and network device. The WHA-5500CPE-NT allows multiple Per-User bandwidth rules and can limit the bandwidth by IP address, MAC address, or IP segment. Please first enable the Bandwidth Control, then select “Per User Bandwidth Control”...
  • Page 61 Uplink Max: Enter the speed you wish to limit the upload traffic in kbps units Example 1: Total Bandwidth Control In this example, the WHA-5500CPE-NT is in Client Infrastructure mode connecting to a remote AP. We want to limit the Bandwidth of the link to 2048Kbps download and 512kbps Upload.
  • Page 62 4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings Example 2: Per User Bandwidth Control In this example, the WHA-5500CPE-NT is Access Point mode. There is a wireless client connecting to WHA-5500CPE-NT with MAC address of 00:04:6F:11:11:11. We want to limit the bandwidth of the wireless client to 1024 downstream and 512K upstream using WHA-5500CPE-NT’s Per-User Bandwidth Control.

  • Page 63: Wds Settings

    Therefore, it is necessary to know the remote Bridge’s wireless MAC addresses. You can always do a “Site Survey” to find out the MAC Addresses. When you click on WDS settings, the following screen will appear: AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 It is necessary to enter the same set of keys in the same WDS network. When you select WEP, the WHA-5500CPE-NT will ask you to select from one of the 4 keys. Please be sure to select the same key on both...

  • Page 65: Router Mode Settings

    The WISP Router mode is also known as Client Router. The wireless side is connected to the remote AP as in Client Infrastructure mode. Between the wireless and LAN is the IP sharing router function. This is used to share WISP connection. The WAN is on the wireless side. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Ap Router Mode

    4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings 4.4.2 AP Router Mode In AP Router mode, the POE port of the WHA-5500CPE-NT will turn into the WAN port. The wireless interface will become the LAN side. It will turn WHA-5500CPE-NT into a wireless router.

  • Page 67: Wan Port Settings

    ISP about what authentication type is used for the WAN port connection. Clone MAC Address: Some service provider (Cable Modem provider) lock to certain MAC address. In this situation, the WAN port of WHA-5500CPE-NT need AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Dynamic Dns Settings

    HTTP Port No: The default port for HTTP is Port 80, you can change the value here Timeout: The default management timeout is 10 minutes. After timeout, the WHA-5500CPE-NT will ask you to login again. You can change the timeout value here.

  • Page 69: Ip Routing Settings

    4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings HTTPS Web server Access: You can enable or disable HTTPS Web Server Access from WAN side Response to WAN ping: You can disable or enable whether WHA-5500CPE-NT will response to PING command. 4.4.6 IP Routing Settings Operation Mode ->...

  • Page 70: Dhcp Server

    (LAN). The default LAN IP address of WHA-5500CPE-NT is 192.168.1.1, changing WHA-5500CPE-NT’s IP address will also change the DHCP server’s IP subnet. You can also lock IP address to MAC address manually; the DHCP server will keep the IP for the MAC address.

  • Page 71: Multiple Dmz

    Advanced Settings >> Multiple DMZ Multiple DMZ opens all TCP/UDP ports to particular IP address on the LAN side. It allows setting up servers behind the WHA-5500CPE-NT. Select a DMZ type and then enter the local DMZ IP address. A DMZ server is a common term used to describe the default virtual server. If the DMZ server is selected, Internet traffic not destined for a valid virtual server is redirected to this privately addressed LAN client.

  • Page 72: Special Applications

    Note: You can use up to 3 sets of opened ports for a specific application. The opened ports can be separated by a comma and no spaces are allowed (e.g. 2300-2305, 4300-4305, 5300-5305). AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Ip Filtering Settings

    You can also define IP filtering rule, such as: Name; IP Protocol; Apply to either Outbound to the Internet or Inbound from the Internet; Source IP Address and Dest. (Destination) IP Address. To grant or deny IP address, select ADD or Delete Selected. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Web Management 2: System Configuration, Tools And Status

    The Device IP Settings screen allows you to configure the IP address and subnet of the device. Although you can rely on a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the WHA-5500CPE-NT automatically, it is recommended that you configure a static IP address manually in most applications.
  • Page 75 Click APPLY to go to the next screen. Use DHCP Client Protocol to Get IP automatically If you choose to use a DHCP Server to acquire an IP address for the WHA-5500CPE-NT automatically, enable the checkbox “Use the DHCP client protocol to automatically get the IP address for this device”.

  • Page 76: Time Settings

    5.1.2 Time Settings System Configuration ->Time Settings It is important that you set the date and time for your WHA-5500CPE-NT so that the system log will record the correct date and time information. We recommend you choose “Enable NTP” so the time will be keep even after reboot. If your WHA-5500CPE-NT is not connected to Internet, please enter the time manually.

  • Page 77: System Management

    HTTP Port No: The default port for HTTP is Port 80, you can change the value here Timeout: The default management timeout is 10 minutes. After timeout, the WHA-5500CPE-NT will ask you to login again. You can change the timeout value here.

  • Page 78: Ping Watchdog

    CPE will ping every 2 minutes, after the second failure, it will reconnect. Actions: Reconnect: the WHA-5500CPE-NT will attempt to re-establish the connection. It is recommend to use this option for WDS Bridge connection. Reboot: the WHA-5500CPE-NT will do a power recycle.

  • Page 79: Firmware Upgrade

    (or click Browse to locate the firmware file). Next, Click the Upgrade button to start. The new firmware will be loaded to your WHA-5500CPE-NT. After a message appears telling you that the operation is completed, you need to reset the system to have the new firmware take effect.

  • Page 80: Factory Default

    5.1.8 Factory Default System Configuration -> Factory Default You can reset the configuration of your WHA-5500CPE-NT to the factory default settings. Step 1 Select Factory Default from the System Configuration menu. Step 2 Click YES to go ahead and restore the configuration to the factory default.

  • Page 81: Tools

    5. Web Management2: System Configuration, Tools and Status 5.2 Tools 5.2.5 Network Ping Please assign a IP address or a domain name for ping function. 5.2.2 Network Traceroute Please assign a IP address or domain name for traceroute function. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 82 5. Web Management2: System Configuration, Tools and Status AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Device Status

    Wireless MAC: This is the wireless MAC address (BSSID) of this AiMax5. This is the address to enter on the remote WDS Bridge for the WDS link. Uptime: This is the time that the WHA-5500CPE-NT has been running since last power up.

  • Page 84: Wireless Information

    RSSI, Remote device’s BSSD, connecting State, channel, and encryption used. 5.3.3 Internet Information This page shows the information about WAN port of the WHA-5500CPE-NT. It includes the type of WAN port authentication used and the IP address information about the WAN port.

  • Page 85: Wireless Client Table

    5.3.5 System Log The System Log displays the system activities, login, and system error report. If you need to report a problem to Air Live, please be sure to send us the System Log information also. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 86: Command Line Interface

    Command Line Interface In this chapter, we will explain commands that are available through Telnet interface. We will provide descriptions for the commands, example settings and the WHA-5500CPE-NT’s response. The purpose for this chapter is to introduce available CLI commands only.
  • Page 87 Please wait a moment for site survey... ESSID MAC Address Conn Mode Channel Turbo Super XR WME Signal Strength(dbm) Security Network ===================================================================================== airlive 00:4f:79:90:00:27 -- * None airlive 00:4f:69:52:a1:ca -- * None WHA-5500CPE-NT-ap 00:4f:69:90:00:01 -- * None AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 88: Debugging Commands

    SSID. We recommend to use the following commands instead: add ssid <ssidname> broadcast (enable/disable) to add a new SSID set ssid <ssidname> to replace the current ssid name with a new one AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Show Commands

    <mode value>: set radio mode to 11a | supera_no_turbo | supera_static_turbo.| supera_dynamic_turbo Example: Command> z_debug set port radio1 11a air2 64 6.3 Show Commands Show Commands are command that show the settings and status of WHA-5500CPE-NT show arp table Purpose: Show ARP Table Example: Command> show arp table...
  • Page 90 Example: Command> show upnp UPnP is disabled show mac Purpose: show the MAC address table in MAC filter mode. This might change to show the wireless MAC address of WHA-5500CPE-NT in future firmware release Example: Command> show mac Filter Name...
  • Page 91 Command> show log level Log level is 8 show telnet / system Purpose: show telnet management information and system status Example: Command> show telnet Telnet session timeout: 0 minutes Telnet port number: 23 Telnet state: enable AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 92 Purpose: Show wireless settings Example: Command> show wireless setting Radio[1] operation mode: access point ssid name : air2 wireless state : enable ssid broadcast : enable radio[1] mode : 11a radio[1] channel : 64 AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 93 Purpose: Show whether the AirMax is using 5MHz, 10MHz, or 20MHz channel width Example: Command> show ratemode Ratemode is Full(20Mhz); show noise immunity Purpose: Show the noise immunity setting Example: Command> show noise immunity Noise immunity is enable AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 94: Set Commands

    6. Command Line Interface 6.4 Set Commands The Set Commands are to make changes to the WHA-5500CPE-NT’s settings set http timeout <timeout value in minutes, 1-999> Purpose: Set the timeout value for HTTP management Example: Command> set http timeout 10 HTTP timeout: 10 minutes set system <contact |location>...
  • Page 95 Purpose: Enable or Disable WMM QoS Example: Command> set wmm qos disable set wmm qos disable successful! set log level <1-7> Purpose: Set the log level Example: Command> set log level 7 set log level 7 successful AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 96 Purpose: set LAN IP address such as IP, Subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server Example: Command> set lan ip 192.168.1.1 sm 255.255.255.0 gw 192.168.1.254 dns 168.95.1.1 killall: dnsmasq: no process killed LAN IP address : 192.168.1.1 Netmask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.1.254 AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 97 Command> set enable Radio1 enabled set ssid <ssidname> Purpose: Replace current main SSID name with a new one Example: Command> set ssid WHA-5500CPE-NT set ssid remotessid <remote ssidname> Repeater Mode Only Purpose: Set the remote SSID name for repeater mode Example: Command>...
  • Page 98 <range:1-100> Purpose: To set the user limit for wireless interface Example: Command> set user limitation 100 Radio1 user limitation: 100 set age out time <range:1-1000> Purpose: To set the age timeout for wireless clients. Example: AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 99 Purpose: To enable diffserv marking function in multiple SSID & VLAN configuration. Example: Command> set diffserv marking enable set security <ssid> none Purpose: To remove security policy from a SSID Example: Command> set security airlive none Set Radio1 no security ! AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 100 <defaultkey> Purpose: To set the WEP security policy Example: Command> set security WHA-5500CPE-NT wep 1 64 hex 1234567890 Radio1 authentication type : wep ! set security <ssid> <wpa|wpa2> <tkip|aes|both> interval <0~300> Purpose: to set the WPA or WPA2 security policy Example: Command>...

  • Page 101: Enable/Disable Commands

    Syslogd is disabled <enable | disable> radius server <primary | secondary> Purpose: To enable or disable primary/secondary radius server Example: Command> enable radius server primary Invalid configuration specified. Command> enable radius server secondary Invalid configuration specified. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 102: Add/Delete Commands

    Command> delete mac filter aaa /etc/wlan/ap_service: 17: uname: not found killall: wpa_supplicant: no process killed /etc/wlan/ap_service: 17: uname: not found Using /lib/modules/2.4.25-LSDK-5.1.0.42/wlan/ath_hal.o Using /lib/modules/2.4.25-LSDK-5.1.0.42/wlan/ath_rate_atheros.o Using /lib/modules/2.4.25-LSDK-5.1.0.42/wlan/ath_dfs.o Using /lib/modules/2.4.25-LSDK-5.1.0.42/wlan/ath_ahb.o <mapping sub-ioctl turbo to cmd 0x8BE0-1> <mapping sub-ioctl set_installmode to cmd 0x8BE0-75> AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 103 <mapping sub-ioctl set_threslower to cmd 0x8BE0-76> <mapping sub-ioctl set_threslow to cmd 0x8BE0-77> <mapping sub-ioctl set_thresbetter to cmd 0x8BE0-78> <mapping sub-ioctl set_thresbest to cmd 0x8BE0-79> <mapping sub-ioctl maccmd to cmd 0x8BE0-17> <mapping sub-ioctl authmode to cmd 0x8BE0-3> AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 104 RTNETLINK answers: No such file or directory RTNETLINK answers: No such file or directory add radius server secondary successfully add wds <comment> <mac> Purpose: to add a WDS Link Example: Command> add wds bridge 00-4f-60-52-12-34 add wds <comment> <mac> successful! AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 105 <ssid name> broadcast <enable | disable> Purpose: to add a new ssid (AP and AP Router mode) to the multiple SSID list. Example: Command> add ssid air03 broadcast enable Add R1 ssid <air03> broadcast enable successful! AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 106: Application Example: Infrastructure

    SSID and bandwidth control. 7.1 Application Environment In this application example, an WHA-5500CPE-NT in Access Point mode is in the center of an infrastructure topology with two virtual wireless networks. The first wireless network is the AP-Client network and the second network is the Bridge network.

  • Page 107: Device A: Access Point Mode

    7. Application Example: Infrastructure Device B: WHA-5500CPE-NT in Bridge Infrastructure Mode Using Total bandwidth Control to limit the Bridge traffic to 10Mbps both way. Use Site Survey wizard to make the connection in a simple one stop process. Device C: WHA-5500CPE-NT in Client Infrastructure Mode Connect to the Access Point using Client Infrastructure Multiple User mode.

  • Page 108: Device A Wireless Settings

    7.2.1 Device A Wireless Settings Step 1 Click on “setup” button on the “Operation Mode” page Step 2 On the wireless setting page, please enter the SSID, Channel, and distance. Then press “Apply” to make changes. 2000 AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 109 Step 5 Follow the procedure below to create a new SSID “bridgeinf” 1. Enter the SSID name “bridgeinf” 2. Select WPA-PSK as the security policy 3. Enter the pre-share key as “bridgeinfkey” 4. Click on “Apply” to add AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 110: Device A Bandwidth Management

    Set the uplink as 512kbps, downlink as 2048mbps Step 1 Select the “Bandwidth Control” from the “Operation Mode->Setup” menu Step 2 Once you have entered the Bandwidth Control menu, please follow the steps below Enable Bandwidth Control Select “Per-User Bandwidth Control. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 111 IP address of Ethernet side to have a larger IP scope so it will not be limited by the IP segment policy. In this example, please set the devices on the Ethernet side to have subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 112: Device B: Bridge Infrastructure Mode

    Use “Site Survey” function to associate and connect with the Device A. Set “Total Bandwidth Control” to limit the bandwidth to 10Mbps both upstream and downstream 7.3.1 Device B Wireless Settings Step 1 Select “Bridge Infrastructure” mode and Click on “change mode” button AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 113 Step 3 Click on “Site Survey” in wireless settings page and the following screen will appear. Select “Bridgeinf”, then press “ASSOCIATE” button to connect. Step 4 The WHA-5500CPE-NT will prompt you to enter security policy information. Select WPA2-PSK and enter “bridgeinfkey” for Pre-Shared Key.

  • Page 114: Device B Total Bandwidth Control

    7.3.2 Device B Total Bandwidth Control Step 1 Select “Bandwidth Control” from the wireless setting page. Step 2 Enable Bandwidth Control, then select Total Bandwidth Control. Enter 10000Kbps (10Mbps) for both downlink and uplink bandwidth. Click on Apply to finish. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 115: Device C: Client Infrastructure Mode

    Encryption: WPA-PSK2 Distance: 2000m Device C: WHA-5500CPE-NT in Client Infrastructure Mode Set device IP to 192.168.1.100 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.248 Connect to the Access Point using Client Infrastructure Multiple User mode. Use Site Survey to connect and associate with the AP.

  • Page 116: Device C Wireless Settings

    Step 1 Go to “Operation Mode” menu. Select “Client Infrastructure”, and then click on “Change Mode” button. Step 2 Press “Setup” to enter the wireless settings page. Enter the distance information and click on “APPLY” button. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 117 Press “Site Survey” button, the following page should appear. Select “airliveclient” and press “Associate” button to connect Step 4 The WHA-5500CPE-NT will prompt you to enter security policy information. Select WPA-PSK and enter “airliveclientkey” for Pre-Shared Key. Step 5 Click on “Apply”. After a few seconds, the following screen will appear to show successful connection.

  • Page 118: Application Example 2: Bridge Network

    Bring Long Distance Walkie-Talkie System There are hi-powered offering that can work over distance of 5km or more. Communication is absolutely necessary on both sides during installation. You need a clear Line of sight AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 119 Super-A with Dynamic Turbo: Dynamic Turbo mode will be turn on only when • adjacent channel is not used. It is also know as intelligent turbo mode. This mode might not be allowed in countries that prohibit channel binding (i.e. some EU countries). AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 120: Wds Bridge Vs. Bridge Infrastructure

    -105dB. However, when this mode is used, the performance may be reduced greatly. 8.2 WDS Bridge vs. Bridge Infrastructure When you want to build a bridge connection, there are 2 choices with WHA-5500CPE-NT: WDS Bridge (Pure MAC): WDS Bridge mode can make Point-to-Point and Multi-Point connections.
  • Page 121 When you making point-to-point connection. For example, when you build wireless bridge network between office and warehouse. When you require fast performance When you require multiple star topologies. Bridge Infrastructure When you are connection both Bridge network and wireless client to the remote Access Point AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 122: Wds Bridge Network Example

    Adding the first WDS Link to WDS Bridge 3 Name: WDS3 SSID: airlive1-3 MAC address: you should enter the MAC address of WDS Bridge 3: 00-4f-79-90-00-23 Select Security Policy: Select “WEP” encryption. The WHA-5500CPE-NT will AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 123 SSID: airlive1-2 MAC address: please enter the MAC address of WDS Bridge2: 00-4f-79-90-00-14 Select Security Policy: Select “WEP” encryption. The WHA-5500CPE-NT will ask you to select which key to use. The Link between Bridge 1 and 3 is using Key2.
  • Page 124 The following table will be displayed to show the added WDS links: Setup the PING watchdog. Ping watchdog will reboot or reconnect the WHA-5500CPE-NT when the remote device does not respond to PING command. It helps maintain the WDS Link. Please setup the PING watchdog according to graphic below: AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 125 MAC address: you should enter the MAC address of WDS Bridge 1: 00-4f-79-90-00-0b Select Security Policy: Select “WEP” encryption. The WHA-5500CPE-NT will ask you to select which key to use. You can select same key or different key for different WDS link (however, both side of the same link must use the same key).
  • Page 126 MAC address: you should enter the MAC address of WDS Bridge 1: 00-4f-79-90-00-0b Select Security Policy: Select “WEP” encryption. The WHA-5500CPE-NT will ask you to select which key to use. You can select same key or different key for different WDS link (however, both side of the same link must use the same key).
  • Page 127 8. Application Example2: Bridge Network Setup the PING watchdog. Please setup the PING watchdog according to graphic below: After the above settings, the 3 WDS bridges should connect properly. Be sure to set the Distance parameter for long distance connection. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 128: Application Example 3: Router And Repeater

    9.1 Application Environment In the following application, the network is consisted of an Outdoor AP in the center, an WHA-5500CPE-NT in WISP Router mode on the left, and a WHA-5500CPE-NT in Repeater mode on the right. 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.254...

  • Page 129: Wha-5500Cpe-Nt In Wisp Router Mode

    9. Application Example3: Routers and Repeater 9.2 WHA-5500CPE-NT in WISP Router Mode The following is the configuration procedure for the WHA-5500CPE-NT in WISP Router Mode: Change the WHA-5500CPE-NT to WISP Router Mode Change the LAN IP subnet to 192.168.2.X Change the WAN port IP...
  • Page 130 Go to “Operation Mode -> Setup” to enter the wireless settings. Select “Outdoor AP” and click on the “Associate” button Step 4 WHA-5500CPE-NT will prompt you to enter the security policy. Select “WPA-PSK” and enter “outdoorapkey” for the Pre-Shared Key. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 131: Wisp Router: Wan Port And Virtual Server

    1. Change WAN port’s IP address to 192.168.1.100 2. open a virtual server port to the FTP server at 192.168.2.100. Step 1 Go to “Operation Mode” menu, click on “Setup” button. On the wireless settings page, selecct “WAN port” button. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 132 9. Application Example3: Routers and Repeater Step 2 On the WAN port setting pave, Enter the Static IP information as bellowed: Step 3 Go to “Operation Mode” menu, click on “Setup” button. On the wireless settings page, choose “Virtual Server” button. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 133 Step 4 Select “FTP” for Service Name. Enter 192.168.2.100 for the FTP server’s IP address. Then click on “Add” to finish Step 5 Once the virtual server is added, it will be displayed in the boxed area. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 134: Wha-5500Cpe-Nt In Repeater Mode

    9. Application Example3: Routers and Repeater 9.3 WHA-5500CPE-NT in Repeater Mode The following is the configuration procedure for the WHA-5500CPE-NT in Repeater: Change the WHA-5500CPE-NT to Repeater Mode Use “Site Survey” function to find remote AP with SSID “OutdoorAP”, then establish connection The local wireless network’s SSID is airlive.
  • Page 135 Click on Site Survey button, the following screen will appear. Choose “OutdoorAP”, and then click on “Associate” button to connect. Step 4 WHA-5500CPE-NT will prompt you to enter the security policy. Select “WPA-PSK” and enter “outdoorapkey” for the Pre-Shared Key. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 136 9. Application Example3: Routers and Repeater Step 5 Click on “Apply”. After a few seconds, the following screen will appear to show successful connection. Now you should have established successful WISP Router and Repeater connections. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 137: Emergency Firmware Recovery

    AP in case of a firmware crashed. When you can’t access the WHA-5500CPE-NT, please first try to repower the CPE or restore the settings to default. You should find the CPE at 192.168.1.1. If it still can not solve the problem, you can try to recover the CPE using the method described in this chapter.
  • Page 138 To check if the file is available in the tftpd32 folder, please click in tftpd32 main page “Show Dir”. Fig. “Show Dir” to check available files in tftp server folder AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 139 10. Emergency Firmware Recovery Power on the WHA-5500CPE-NT again. If firmware crashed, the device will scan the 192.168.1.254 for TFTP server and read the tftp upload file. Wait for about 20 seconds, a pop-up window shows the firmware repair progress screen.(Shown as Fig.

  • Page 140: Frequent Asked Questions

    11. Frequent Asked Questions Frequent Asked Questions In this chapter, we will address some frequent asked questions about WHA-5500CPE-NT Question: I forgot my password or the IP address of WHA-5500CPE-NT. Answer: Please restore your settings to default by press the reset button for more than 5 seconds.
  • Page 141 Type “WHA-5500CPE-NT” at the support search. ==================================================================== Question: When I plug in the POE cable and power adapter, the WHA-5500CPE-NT’s power LED is not on? Answer: Please make sure you have connected the PoE cable to the correct port on the DC injector.
  • Page 142 PC, or WISP router. MAC address: When you want to limit the bandwidth of a remote AP/CPE in Client mode. For example, another WHA-5500CPE-NT in client mode IP Segment:: When you want to limit the bandwidth of an entire IP range.

  • Page 143: Specifications

    12. Specifications Specifications The specification of WHA-5500CPE-NT is subject to change without notice. Please use the information with caution. 12.1 Hardware Features 12.1.1 General Hardware Feature Atheros AR-2313 + AR-5112 chipset 802.11g/802.11b/Super-G/802.11a/Super A/Turbo-A mode* support (Atheros Proprietary) **Super Channel is NOT available in EU countries...

  • Page 144: Radio Specifications

    48 Mbps @ 18 dBm 36 Mbps @ 19 dBm 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 Mbps @ 20 dBm 12.2.4 Receiver Sensitivity 54Mbps@-71 dBm 12Mbps@-88 dBm 6Mbps@-90 dBm 12.2.5 Supported WLAN Mode 11g/b mode 11b mode AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 145: Software Feature

    Secured Web (HTTPS) Telnet (CLI) 12.3.3 Channel Width (Rate Mode) Turbo: 40Mhz Full: 20 MHz (default) Half: 10 MHz Quarter: 5 MHz 12.3.4 Advance Functions Site Survey with RSSI Signal Survey Total Bandwidth and Per-User Bandwidth Management AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 146 WPA with PSK/TKIP/AES support ,WPA2 support Privacy Separator support Support adjustable output power 152-bit WEP support (Atheros Proprietary) ACK Timeout Adjustment Bootloader Protection and Emergency Firmware Upload Code Radius Supported Firmware upgrade and configuration backup via Web AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

  • Page 147: Wireless Network Glossary

    Spanning Tree Protocol. It is an algorithm to prevent network from forming. The STP protocol allows net work to provide a redundant link in the event of a link failure. It is advise to turn on this option for multi-link bridge network. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 148 When a supplicants request a service, the authenticator will pass the request and wait for the authentication server to grant access and register accounting. The 802.1x is the most widely used method of authentication by WISP. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 149 This is especially true for 802.11a and 802.11g networks. Setting the correct ACK timeout value need to consider 3 factors: distance, AP response time, and interference. The WHA-5500CPE-NT provide ACK adjustment capability in form of either distance or direct input. When you enter the distance parameter, the WHA-5500CPE-NT will automatically calculate the correct ACK timeout value.
  • Page 150 Wireless (usually an AP with built-in Antenna) that receive wireless broadband access from the WISP. The opposite of CPE is CO. Clear To Send. A signal sent by a device to indicate that it is ready to receive data. DDNS AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 151 Many DoS attacks, such as the Ping of Death and Teardrop attacks, exploit limitations in the TCP/IP protocols. Encryption Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. The common wireless encryption schemes are WEP, WPA, and WPA2. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 152 In the global Internet network, the gateways are core routers that connect networks in different IP subnet together. In a LAN environment with an IP sharing router, the gateway is the router. In an office environment, gateway typically is a multi-function device that AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 153 Transport mode encrypts only the data of each packet, but leaves the header untouched. The more secure Tunnel mode encrypts both the header and the payload. On the receiving side, an IPSec-compliant device decrypts each packet. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 154 The IP that a router gets from the ISP side is called Real IP, the IP assigned to PC under the NAT environment is called Private IP. Node A network connection end point, typically a computer. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 155 Windows PPTP client, the remote VPN server must support MPPE (Microsoft Point-To-Point Encryption Protocol) encryption. PPTP is also used by some ISP for user authentication, particularly when pairing with legacy Alcatel / Thomson AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 156 RJ-11 telephone connectors, RJ-45 connectors can have up to eight wires, whereas telephone connectors have only four. Router An IP sharing router is a device that allows multiple PCs to share one single broadband AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 157 The browser then sends a randomly generated secret key back to the server in order to have a secret key exchange for that session. SSL VPN is also known as Web VPN. The HTTPS interface use SSL for data encryption. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 158 Transmit Output Power. The TX output power means the transmission output power of the radio. Normally, the TX output power level limit for 2.4GHz 11g/b is 20dBm at the antenna end. The output power limit for 5GHz 802.11a is 30dBm at the antenna end.. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 159 A WAN port on the network device means the port (or wireless connection) that is connected to the Internet side of the network topology. Wired Equivalent Privacy. A wireless encryption protocol. WEP is available in 40-bit (64-bit), AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 160 Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a standard to prioritize traffic for multimedia applications. The WMM prioritize traffic\ on Voice-over-IP (VoIP), audio, video, and streaming media as well as traditional IP data over the AP. Wireless Management System. An utility program to manage multiple wireless AP/Bridges. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...
  • Page 161 The WPA-PSK utilizes pre-share key for encryption/authentication. WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. WPA2 is also known as 802.11i. It improves on the WPA security with CCMP and AES encryption. The WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA. WPA2-PSK utilizes pre-share key for encryption/authentication. AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual...

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