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CERIO software core : cen_v3.0
CERIO Corporation
OW-215N2-X
500mW eXtreme Power 11Na 300Mbps +15dBi
Outdoor Bridge
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  • Page 1 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 CERIO Corporation OW-215N2-X 500mW eXtreme Power 11Na 300Mbps +15dBi Outdoor Bridge User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AP Mode Configuration ....................22 Choose Your Operating Mode ( AP Mode ) ..............22 External Network Connection ..................... 22 Configure OW-215N2-X LAN IP Address ................. 22 Wireless General Setup ......................24 Configure Wireless Advanced Setup ................26 Create Virtual AP – Virtual AP Setup ................32 WDS Setup - Expand your Wireless Network ..............
  • Page 3 Choose Your Operating Mode ( CPE + Repeater AP Mode ) ........73 External Network Connection ( Network Requirement ) ..........73 Configure CPE(WAN) Setup ....................74 Configure OW-215N2-X LAN IP Address ................. 78 Configure DDNS Setup ......................80 Wireless General Setup ......................81 Configure Wireless Advanced Setup ................
  • Page 4 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Event Log ..........................123 Appendix A. MCS Data Rate ..................124 Appendix B. Enabling UPnP in Windows XP ..............125...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Flow Bandwidth support 802.11a/n of up to 300Mbps(Tx), 300Mbps(Rx) link rate. And Build in lightning arrester (15kV ESD) OW-215N2-X may connect to the WiFi mesh or WDS infrastructure and provides the subscriber with an Ethernet connection for a local access .to extend the range and increase the performance of our wireless network.

  • Page 6: Applications In Wireless Network

    CERIO OW-215N2-X 500mW eXtreme Power 11a/n Outdoor Access Point supports Design smart PoE Bridge function, the PoE Bridge function support provide next AP power. Can will be structure become very convenience. And the PoE bridge support CERIO WM-series AP or OW-series to be dual band budle wireless soultion.

  • Page 7: Features

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 In the CPE mode, OW-215N2-X is a gateway enabled with NAT and DHCP Server functions.  The wired clients connected to OW-215N2-X are in different subnet from those connected to Main Base Station, and, in CPE mode, it does not accept wireless association from wireless clients.
  • Page 8 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Setting for transmission speed  Dynamic Wireless re-transmission  IEEE 802.11i Preauth (PMKSA Cache )  IEEE 802.11h - TPC(Transmission Power Control)  IEEE 802.11d -Multi country roaming  Channel Bandwidth setting : 20MHz or 20/40MHz ...

  • Page 9: Panel Function Description

    Support Event log  1.5 Panel Function Description There is several LED indicators on the front of the OW-215N2-X. Please refer to the definitions below : (1) The Ethernet connect of LAN2 Port / PoE out (2) The LED indicator of LAN2 Port...

  • Page 10: Example Of Segment: (Windows 7)

    IP Segment Set-up for Administrator's PC/NB  Set the IP segment of the administrator's computer to be in the same range as OW-215N2-X for accessing the system. Do not duplicate the IP Address used here with IP Address of OW-215N2-X or any other device within the network.
  • Page 11 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Step 3 : In “Change adapter setting” Page. Please find Local LAN and Click the right button on the mouse and Click “Properties”...
  • Page 12 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Step 4 : In “Properties” page, please Click “Properties” button to TCP/IP setting Step 5 : In Properties page to setting IP address, please find “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and double click or click “Install” button.
  • Page 13 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Step 6 : Select “Use the following IP address”, and fix in IP Address : 192.168.2.X ex. The X is any number by 1 to 253 Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 And Click "OK" to complete the fixed computer IP setting...
  • Page 14 Launch as web browser to access the web management interface of system by entering the default IP Address, http://192.168.2.254, in the URL field, and then press Enter. Browser will pop up "login" page. Please key in username and password into the system on OW-215N2-X. The system manager Login Page then appears.

  • Page 15: Example Of Segment: (Windows Xp)

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 The OW-215N2-X System screen Example of Segment: (Windows XP) Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel, and then “Control Panel” window appears.  Click on “Network Connections”, and then “Network Connections” window appears. Click right on “Local Area Connection”, and select Properties.
  • Page 16 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 In “Local Area Connection Properties” window, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”  and click on Properties button. Select “Use the following IP address”, and type in ...
  • Page 17 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Launch Web Browser  Launch as web browser to access the web management interface of system by entering the default IP Address, http://192.168.2.254, in the URL field, and then press Enter. System Login ...

  • Page 18: Wizard Setup

    1.7 Wizard Setup The setup wizard is designed to be an 'easy to use' utility that allows quick modification of the OW-215N2-X UI Web-based GUI interface settings . The wizard should take no longer than 5 minutes to use. This is purely because the wizard has been designed for a quick and easy setup aimed at all users.
  • Page 19 Please click on System  Setup Wizard  Next and follow the below guide. 1) Follow And Guide Continuing Setting 2) LAN setup  Here are the instructions for setup your OW-215N2-X local LAN IP address and netmask. If you don’t want change the default OW-215N2-X IP 192.168.2.254...
  • Page 20 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 3) DNS  If you don’t know for your ISP correct DNS IP address, Please click “No default DNS server” to follow your ISP DNS related IP address. 4) Wireless Setup  If you are not sure which setting to choose, Please then the default...
  • Page 21 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 6) Finishing Wizard Click Finish button to save your setting . please wait till completion of the reboot process.

  • Page 22: Ap Mode Configuration

    2.2 External Network Connection Network Requirement  Normally, OW-215N2-X connects to a wired LAN and provides a wireless connection point to associate with wireless client. Then, Wireless clients could access to LAN or Internet by associating themselves with OW-215N2-X set in AP mode.
  • Page 23 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Ethernet Connection Type  Check either “Static IP” or “Dynamic IP” button as desired to set up the system IP of LAN port. Static IP: The administrator can manually setup the LAN IP address when static IP is ...

  • Page 24: Wireless General Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Primary : The IP address of the primary DNS server.  Secondary : The IP address of the secondary DNS server.  802.1d Spanning Tree  The spanning tree network protocol provides a loop free topology for a bridged LAN between LAN interface and 8 WDS interfaces from wds0 to wds7.
  • Page 25  Band Mode : Select an appropriate wireless band; bands available are 801.11 a/n mixed  mode Country : a region, the OW-215N2-X support region for US,ETSI and Japan  Channel : Choosing the best 5G WiFi channel  Auto Scan : Smart channel judgment, the function can auto choose use best Channel ...

  • Page 26: Configure Wireless Advanced Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Channel Bandwidth : The "20/40” MHz option is usually best. The other option is  available for special circumstances. Extension Channel : Only for Channel Bandwidth “40” MHz. Select the desired channel  bonding for control.
  • Page 27 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Slot Time : Slot time is in the range of 9~1489 and set in unit of microsecond. The  default value is 9 microsecond. Slot time is the amount of time a device waits after a collision before retransmitting a packet.
  • Page 28 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 ACK Timeout is best determined by distance between the radios, data rate of average environment. The Timeout value is calculated based on round-trip time of packet with a little tolerance, So, if experiencing re-transmissions or poor performance the ACK Timeout could be made longer to accommodate.
  • Page 29 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 packet size is larger than the Threshold value. By default, RTS is disabled in a normal environment supports non-jumbo frames. Short Preamble : By default, it’s “Enable”. To Disable is to use Long 128-bit Preamble ...
  • Page 30 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 and traditional IP data which are less time-sensitive but often more data-intensive are expected to tolerate longer wait times. AC Type：  Queue AC_BK Background High throughput. Bulk data that requires maximum throughput and is not time-sensitive is sent to this queue (FTP data, for example).
  • Page 31 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Window size is reached, retries will continue until a maximum number of retries allowed is reached. Valid values for the "cwmax" are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511, or 1024. The value for "cwmax" must be higher than the value for "cwmin".。...

  • Page 32: Create Virtual Ap - Virtual Ap Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 2.6 Create Virtual AP – Virtual AP Setup The administrator can create Virtual AP via this page. Please click on Wireless -> Virtual AP Setup and follow the below setting. VAP: Display number of system's Virtual AP.
  • Page 33 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 2.7 Virtual AP General Configuration For each Virtual AP, administrators can configure general settings and security type. Click Wireless -> Virtual AP Setup, click “Edit” of Virtual AP List and then Virtual AP Configuration page appears.
  • Page 34 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Hidden SSID: Select this option to enable the SSID to broadcast in your network. When  configuring the network, it is suggested to enable this function but disable it when the configuration is complete. With this enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with the site survey software and get unauthorized access to a private network.
  • Page 35  Key Index: You can select the Key which you want to use. Other wireless station must have the same key value to connect with OW-215N2-X, 4 different WEP keys can be configured at the same time, but only one is used. Effective key is set with a choice of WEP Key 1, 2, 3 or 4.
  • Page 36 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0  Group Key Update Period: This time interval for re-keying GTK (broadcast/multicast encryption keys) in seconds. Enter the time-length required; the default time is 600 seconds.  Master Key Update Period: This time interval for re-keying GMK (master key used internally to generate GTKs) in seconds.
  • Page 37 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 TKIP is short for “Temporal Key Integrity Protocol”, TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with.  Group Key Update Period: This time interval for re-keying GTK (broadcast/multicast encryption keys) in seconds.
  • Page 38 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0  Shared secret: The secret key for system to communicate with Authentication RADIUS server. Support 1 to 64 characters. WEP 802.1x : When WEP 802.1x Authentication is enabled, please refer to the  following Dynamic WEP and RADIUS settings to complete the configuration.
  • Page 39 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Secondary Authentication RADIUS Server Authentication Server: Enter the IP address of the Authentication RADIUS  server. Port: The port number used by Authentication RADIUS server. Use the default  1812 or enter port number specified.

  • Page 40: Wds Setup - Expand Your Wireless Network

    “WDS” function in AP Mode both Wireless and Ethernet user can connect your local network at the same time through OW-215N2-X. Please click on Wireless -> Virtual AP Setup, click “Edit” of Virtual AP List and follow the below setting.

  • Page 41: Associated Clients

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 MAC Address : Display MAC address of WDS peer.  RSSI : Indicate the RSSI of the respective WDS's link.  TX/RX Rate : Indicate the TX/RX Rate of the respective WDS's link  TX/RX SEQ : Indicate the TX/RX sequence of the respective WDS's link ...

  • Page 42: Wds Mode Configuration

    3.2 External Network Connection ( Network Requirement ) You could expand your Ethernet network via WDS link. In this mode, the OW-215N2-X connects directly to a wired LAN, and wirelessly bridges to a remote access point via a WDS link as shown in picture.
  • Page 43  IP Netmask : The Subnet mask of the LAN port; default Netmask is 255.255.255.0  IP Gateway : The default gateway of the LAN port Dynamic IP: This configuration type is applicable when the OW-215N2-X is connected to a ...

  • Page 44: Wireless General Settings

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 DNS:  Check either “No Default DNS Server” or “Specify DNS Server IP” button as desired to set up the system DNS. Primary : The IP address of the primary DNS server.  Secondary : The IP address of the secondary DNS server.
  • Page 45 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Band Mode : Select an appropriate wireless band; bands available are 801.11 a/n mixed  mode or Pure a mode or Pure n mode etc. Country : a region, the OW-215N2-Xsupport region for US,ETSI and Japan ...

  • Page 46: Configure Wireless Advanced Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Extension Channel : Only for Channel Bandwidth “40” MHz. Select the desired channel  bonding for control. MCS : This parameter represents transmission rate. By default (Auto) the fastest possible  transmission rate will be selected. You have the option of selecting the speed if necessary.
  • Page 47 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Slot Time : Slot time is in the range of 9~1489 and set in unit of microsecond. The  default value is 9 microsecond. Slot time is the amount of time a device waits after a collision before retransmitting a packet.
  • Page 48 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 ACK Timeout is best determined by distance between the radios, data rate of average environment. The Timeout value is calculated based on round-trip time of packet with a little tolerance, So, if experiencing re-transmissions or poor performance the ACK Timeout could be made longer to accommodate.
  • Page 49 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 RTS Threshold : TRTS Threshold is in the range of 1~2347 byte. The default is 2347  byte. The main purpose of enabling RTS by changing RTS threshold is to reduce possible collisions due to hidden wireless clients. RTS in AP will be enabled automatically if the packet size is larger than the Threshold value.
  • Page 50 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 multimedia, and mission critical applications, and rely on best-effort parameters for traditional IP data. As an Example, time-sensitive Voice & Video, and multimedia are given effectively higher priority for transmission (lower wait times for channel access), while other applications and traditional IP data which are less time-sensitive but often more data-intensive are expected to tolerate longer wait times.
  • Page 51 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 CWmin：Minimum Contention Window. This parameter is input to the algorithm that  determines the initial random backoff wait time ("window") for retry of a transmission. The value specified here in the Minimum Contention Window is the upper limit (in milliseconds) of a range from which the initial random backoff wait time is determined.。...

  • Page 52: Wds Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 3.6 WDS Setup The administrator could create WDS Links to expand wireless network. When WDS is enabled, access point functions as a wireless bridge and is able to communicate with other access points via WDS links. A WDS link is bidirectional and both side must support WDS. Access points know each other by MAC Address.

  • Page 53: Wds Status

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0  Description : Description of WDS link. The WDS link needs to be set at same Channel and with same Security Type. Click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to activate your changes.

  • Page 54: External Network Connection ( Network Requirement )

    WISPs deliver wireless broadband Internet service to new residential and business customers. In this mode, OW-215N2-X is enabled with DHCP Server functions. The wired clients of OW-215N2-X are in the same subnet from Main Base Station and it accepts wireless connections from client devices.
  • Page 55 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 LAN IP Setup : The administrator can manually setup the LAN IP address.  IP Address : The IP address of the LAN port; default IP address is 192.168.2.254  IP Netmask : The Subnet mask of the LAN port; default Netmask is 255.255.255.0 ...
  • Page 56 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 DHCP Setup : Devices connected to the system can obtain an IP address automatically  when this service is enabled. DHCP : Check Enable button to activate this function or Disable to deactivate this ...

  • Page 57: Wireless General Setup

     mode or pure a mode or pure n mode etc. Country : a region, the OW-215N2-X support region for US,ETSI and Japan  TX Power : You can adjust the output power of the system to get the appropriate coverage ...

  • Page 58: Configure Wireless Advanced Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 MCS : This parameter represents transmission rate. By default (Auto) the fastest possible  transmission rate will be selected. You have the option of selecting the speed if necessary. Shout GI : Short Guard Interval, by default, it's “Enable”. it's can increase throughput.
  • Page 59 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Slot time is the amount of time a device waits after a collision before retransmitting a packet. Reducing the slot time decreases the overall back-off, which increases throughput. Back-off, which is a multiple of the slot time, is the random length of time a station waits before sending a packet on the LAN.
  • Page 60 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 All the radio stations received beacon recognizes the existence of such AP, and may proceed next actions if the information from AP matches the requirement. Beacon is sent on a periodic basis, the time interval can be adjusted.
  • Page 61 Signal LED Thresholds : This function can setting RSSI number(1~99) to control signals  LED’s, The OW-215N2-X system will calculate for RSSI number and total of three LED’s indicator, If LED's whole bright indicate signal is the strong. The function only support Client Bridge and WISP modes...
  • Page 62 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 WMM QoS : This affects traffic flowing from the access point to the client station.  Configuring QoS options consists of setting parameters on existing queues for different types of wireless traffic. You can configure different minimum and maximum wait times for the transmission of packets in each queue based on the requirements of the media being sent.
  • Page 63 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 CWmin：Minimum Contention Window. This parameter is input to the algorithm that  determines the initial random backoff wait time ("window") for retry of a transmission. The value specified here in the Minimum Contention Window is the upper limit (in milliseconds) of a range from which the initial random backoff wait time is determined.。...

  • Page 64: Site Survey

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 4.6 Site Survey Use this tool to scan and locate WISP Access Points and select one to associate with. Please click on Wireless -> Site Survey. Below depicts an example for site survey. ESSID : Available Extend Service Set ID of surrounding Access Points.

  • Page 65: Station Profile

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Station Profile Connection Setup : Can you choose Fix or cycle  General Configuration :  MAC address : The remote AP MAC Address  Profile Name : Set different profiles for quick connection uses.
  • Page 66 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Key Index : key index is used to designate the WEP key during data transmission.  4 different WEP keys can be entered at the same time, but only one is chosen. WEP Key # : Enter HEX or ASCII format WEP key value; the system supports up to ...

  • Page 67: Remote Ap Status

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Before you click “Connect” button for connection, Please double check the “Channel” setting of “Wireless General Setup” page on OW-215N2-X as it must be the same with associated AP channel setting If you only click “Connect” button and does not click “Save” button. The selected profile would not be saved on the Profile List Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes.
  • Page 68 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 ESSID : Extended Service Set ID, When clients are browsing for available wireless networks,  this is the SSID that will appear in the list. ESSID will determine the service type available to AP clients associated with the specified VAP.
  • Page 69 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Key Index : Skey index is used to designate the WEP key during data transmission.  4 different WEP keys can be entered at the same time, but only one is chosen. Key Auth Method : Enable the desire option among OPEN or SHARED .
  • Page 70 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 WPA-Enterprise (or WPA2-Enterprise): The RADIUS authentication and encryption will  be both enabled if this is selected. WPA General Settings : Cipher Suite : By default, it is AES. Select either AES or TKIP cipher suites.

  • Page 71: Repeater Ap Mac Filter Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Session Timeout : The Session timeout is in the range of 0~60 seconds. The default  is 0 to disable re-authenticate service. Amount of time before a client will be required to re-authenticate. WEP 802.1X : When WEP 802.1x Authentication is enabled, please refer to the following ...
  • Page 72 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Action: Select the desired access control type from the drop-down list; the options are  Disable, Allow or Reject.  Only Allow List MAC: Define certain wireless clients in the list which will have granted access to the Access Point while the access will be denied for all the remaining clients –...

  • Page 73: Cpe + Ap Mode Configuration

    WISPs deliver wireless broadband Internet service to residents and business customers. In the CPE mode, OW-215N2-X is a gateway enabled with NAT and DHCP Server functions. The wired clients connected to OW-215N2-X are in different subnet from those connected to Main Base Station, and, in CPE mode, it does not accept wireless association from wireless clients.

  • Page 74: Configure Cpe(Wan) Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 5.3 Configure CPE(WAN) Setup OW-215N2-X is a gateway enabled with NAT and DHCP Server functions. The wireless clients connected to Internet. There are three connection types for the WAN port : Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE and PPTP.
  • Page 75 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Dynamic IP : Please consult with WISP for correct wireless settings to associate  with WISP AP before a dynamic IP, along with related IP settings including DNS can be available from DHCP server. If IP Address is not assigned, please double check with your wireless settings and ensure successful association.
  • Page 76 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0  Manual – Click the “Connect” button on “WAN Information” in the Overview page to connect to the Internet.  Idle Time : Time to last before disconnecting PPPoE session when it is idle. Enter preferred Idle Time in minutes.
  • Page 77 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Manual – Click the “Connect” button on “WAN Information” in the Overview page to connect to the Internet.  Idle Time : Time to last before disconnecting PPPoE session when it is idle. Enter preferred Idle Time in minutes. Default is “0”, indicates disabled. When Idle time is disabled, the “Reconnect Mode”...

  • Page 78: Configure Ow-215N2-X Lan Ip Address

     Click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to activate your changes 5.4 Configure OW-215N2-X LAN IP Address Here are the instructions for how to setup the local IP Address and Netmask. Please click on System -> LAN and follow the below setting.
  • Page 79 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 802.1d Spanning Tree :  The spanning tree network protocol provides a loop free topology for a bridged LAN between LAN interface and 8 WDS interfaces from wds0 to wds7. The Spanning Tree Protocol, which is also referred to as STP, is defined in the IEEE Standard 802.1d.

  • Page 80: Configure Ddns Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Lease Time : The IP addresses given out by the DHCP server will only be valid for  the duration specified by the lease time. Increasing the time ensure client operation without interruptions, but could introduce potential conflicts. Lowering the lease time will avoid potential address conflicts, but might cause more interruptions to the client while it will acquire new IP addresses from the DHCP server.

  • Page 81: Wireless General Setup

     mode or pure a mode or pure n mode Country : a region, the OW-215N2-X support region for US,ETSI and Japan  TX Power : You can adjust the output power of the system to get the appropriate coverage ...

  • Page 82: Configure Wireless Advanced Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Shout GI : Short Guard Interval, by default, it's “Enable”. it's can increase throughput.  However, it can also increase error rate in some installations, due to increased sensitivity to radio-frequency reflections. Select the option that works best for your installation.
  • Page 83 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Slot time is the amount of time a device waits after a collision before retransmitting a packet. Reducing the slot time decreases the overall back-off, which increases throughput. Back-off, which is a multiple of the slot time, is the random length of time a station waits before sending a packet on the LAN.
  • Page 84 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Beacon Interval : Beacon Interval is in the range of 40~3500 and set in unit of  millisecond. The default value is 100 msec. Access Point (AP) in IEEE 802.11 will send out a special approximated 50-byte frame, called “Beacon”.
  • Page 85 Signal LED Thresholds : This function can setting RSSI number(1~99) to control signals  LED’s, The OW-215N2-X system will calculate for RSSI number and total of three LED’s indicator, If LED's whole bright indicate signal is the strong. The function only support Client Bridge + Repeater AP and WISP + Repeater AP modes ...
  • Page 86 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 WMM QoS : This affects traffic flowing from the access point to the client station.  Configuring QoS options consists of setting parameters on existing queues for different types of wireless traffic. You can configure different minimum and maximum wait times for the transmission of packets in each queue based on the requirements of the media being sent.
  • Page 87 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 CWmin：Minimum Contention Window. This parameter is input to the algorithm that  determines the initial random backoff wait time ("window") for retry of a transmission. The value specified here in the Minimum Contention Window is the upper limit (in milliseconds) of a range from which the initial random backoff wait time is determined.。...

  • Page 88: Site Survey

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 5.8 Site Survey Use this tool to scan and locate WISP Access Points and select one to associate with. Please click on Wireless -> Site Survey. Below depicts an example for site survey. ESSID : Available Extend Service Set ID of surrounding Access Points.

  • Page 89: Station Profile

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Station Profile Connection Setup : Can you choose Fix or cycle  General Configuration :  MAC address : The remote AP MAC Address  Profile Name : Set different profiles for quick connection uses.
  • Page 90 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Key Index : key index is used to designate the WEP key during data transmission.  4 different WEP keys can be entered at the same time, but only one is chosen. WEP Key # : Enter HEX or ASCII format WEP key value; the system supports up to ...

  • Page 91: Remote Ap Status

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 If you only click “Connect” button and does not click “Save” button. The selected profile would not be saved on the Profile List Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to activate your changes.
  • Page 92 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Hidden SSID : By default, it’s “Disable”. Enable this option to stop the SSID broadcast in  your network. When disabled, people could easily obtain the SSID information with the site survey software and get access to the network if security is not turned on. When enabled, network security is enhanced.
  • Page 93 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 WEP Key # : Enter HEX or ASCII format WEP key value; the system supports up to  4 sets of WEP keys. Key Length ASCII 64-bit 10 characters 5 characters 128-bit 26 characters 13 characters WPA-PSK (or WPA2-PSK) : ...
  • Page 94 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 WPA General Settings : Cipher Suite : By default, it is AES. Select either AES or TKIP cipher suites.  Group Key Update Period : By default, it’s 3600 seconds. This time interval for ...
  • Page 95 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Session Timeout : The Session timeout is in the range of 0~60 seconds. The default  is 0 to disable re-authenticate service. Amount of time before a client will be required to re-authenticate. WEP 802.1X : When WEP 802.1x Authentication is enabled, please refer to the following ...

  • Page 96: Repeater Ap Mac Filter Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 5.12 Repeater AP MAC Filter Setup Continue Virtual AP Setup section. For each Virtual AP setting, the administrator can allow or reject clients to access each Virtual AP. Action: Select the desired access control type from the drop-down list; the options are ...

  • Page 97: System Management

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 6. System Management 6.1 Configure Management Administrator could specify geographical location of the system via instructions in this page. Administrator could also enter new Root and Admin passwords and allow multiple login methods. Please click System -> Management and follow the below settings System Information ...
  • Page 98 Click “Generate Key” button to generate RSA private key. The “host key footprint” gray blank will display content of RSA key. Ping Watchdog : The ping watchdog sets the OW-215N2-X Device to continuously  ping a user defined IP address (it can be the internet gateway for example). If it is unable to ping under the user defined constraints, the OW-215N2-X device will automatically reboot.
  • Page 99 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Startup Delay : specify initial time delay (in seconds) until first ICMP “echo  requests” are sent by the Ping Watchdog Tool. The value of Startup Delay should be at least 60 seconds as the network interface and wireless connection initialization takes considerable amount of time if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 100: Configure System Time

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 6.2 Configure System Time System time can be configured via this page, and manual setting or via a NTP server is supported. Please click on System -> Time Server and follow the below setting. Local Time : Display the current system time.

  • Page 101: Configure Upnp Setup By Cpe Mode

    UPnP : By default, it’s “Disable”. Select “Disable” or “Enable” of UPnP Service.  For UPnP to work in Windows XP, the “OW-215N2-X” must be available in “My Network Places”, as shown here: (your specific model may vary) If these devices are not available, you should verify that the correct components and services are loaded in Windows XP.
  • Page 102 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 SNMP v2c Enable: Check to enable SNMP v2c.  ro community : Set a community string to authorize read-only access.  rw community : Set a community string to authorize read/write access.  SNMP v3 Enable: Check to enable SNMP v3.

  • Page 103: Configure Advance Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Community : Set a community string required by the remote host computer that will  receive trap messages or notices send by the system. IP(1~4) : Enter the IP addresses of the remote hosts to receive trap messages.

  • Page 104: Ip Filter By Cpe Mode

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Static Assignment : Enter external and internal IP address of DMZ host. The function  only external IP to Internal IP address Click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to activate your changes.
  • Page 105 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Source Address/Mask : Enter desired source IP address and netmask. i.e. 192.168.2.10/32.  Source Port : Enter a port or a range of ports as start:end. i.e. port 20:80  Destination Address/Mask : Enter desired destination IP address and netmask. i.e.

  • Page 106: Mac Filter By Cpe Mode

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 7.3 MAC Filter by CPE mode Allows to create MAC filter rules to allow or deny unicast or multicast packets from limited number of MAC addresses. Important and must note. That MAC filter rules have precedence over IP Filter rules.

  • Page 107: Virtual Server By Cpe Mode

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 7.4 Virtual Server by CPE mode The “Virtual Server” can also referred to as “Port Forward” as well and used interchangeably. Resources in the network can be exposed to the Internet users in a controlled manner including on-line gaming, video conferencing or others via Virtual Server setup.

  • Page 108: Parental Control By Cpe Mode

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Schedule : Can choose to use rule by “Time Policy”  While creating multiple Virtual Server rules, the prior rules have higher priority. The Virtual server rules have precedence over the DMZ one while both rules exist. Example 1 and 2 demonstrate proper usage of DMZ and Virtual Server rules.
  • Page 109 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Rules : Control can be managed by a rule. Use the settings on this screen to establish an access policy. Comment : Enter a descriptive name for this rule for identifying purposes.  MAC Address : Enter MAC address in valid MAC address format(xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx) and click ...

  • Page 110: Qos

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 If you want to block websites with specific URL address or using specific keywords, enter each URL or keyworks in the “Content Filter” field and click “Add” button to add in the Content Filter list of each rule. Click “Remove” button can remove URL or keywords.
  • Page 111 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Please click on “Advance”  “QoS” ※ Ban d w id th Co n trol Service : The default is Disable, Select “Disable” or “Enable” of QoS Service.  Mode : Can choose a total Bandwidth control or Per Rule Bandwidth control.

  • Page 112: Ip Routing By Cpe Mode

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 7.7 IP Routing by CPE mode The IP Routing Settings allows you to configure routing feature in the gateway. The system supports RIP(Routing Information Protocol ) and OSPF(Open Shortest Path First) dynamic routing and allows you to manually configure static network routes.
  • Page 113 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 RIP Service : By default, it's Disable. To Enable to activated RIP routing service.  Side : Specify desired interface WAN, LAN for sending and receiving of RIP packets.  Distribute OSPF over RIP : Allow OSPF routes redistributed into RIP.

  • Page 114: Time Policy

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 7.8 Time Policy Administrator can define time policy for Service Domain, IP Filtering, MAC Filtering and Virtual Server. There are 10 policy can be defined. Please click on Advance Time Policy to enter Time Policy Setup page.

  • Page 115: Configure Utilities Setup

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Click “Save” button to add schedule to policy. There are 10 schedule maximum allowed in the each time policy. All schedule can be edited or removed in the each time policy. Click Reboot button to activate your changes.

  • Page 116: Firmware Upgrade

    Do not interrupt during firmware upgrade including power on/off as this may damage system. Firmware Information  Show currently the OW-215N2-X of system software version and software date Upgrade firmware  The upgrade firmware will support via local PC and TFTP Server and HTTP URL to upgrade...

  • Page 117: Network Utility

    Count : By default, it’s 5 and the range is from 1 to 50. It indicates number of  connectivity test. Traceroute : Allows tracing the hops from the OW-215N2-X device to a selected outgoing IP  address. It should be used for the finding the route taken by ICMP packets across the network to the destination host.

  • Page 118: Poe Bridge

    CERIO OW-215N2-X Design smart PoE Bridge function, the PoE Bridge function support provide next AP power. Can will be structure become very convenience. And the PoE bridge support CERIO WM-series AP or OW-series to be dual band budle wireless soultion.( The hardware Install can reference to “1.6 Hardware Installation Steps”) Service : The default is Disable, the function can Enable or Disable PoE Power 8.5 Reboot...

  • Page 119: Configure Status

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 9. Configure Status 9.1 Overview Detailed information on System, Network can be reviewed via this page. System Information : Display the information of the system.  Device Information : Display the information of the Port link.

  • Page 120: Extra Info

    CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 DHCP Server Status : Display the information of the DHCP Server.  DHCP Client List : Display the information of the DHCP Client users.  Extra Info Users could pull out information such as Route table, ARP table, MAC table, Bridge table or STP available in the drop-down list from system.
  • Page 121 Route Information : Select “Route Information” on the drop-down list to display route  table. OW-215N2-X could be used as a L2 or L3 device. It doesn’t support dynamic routing protocols such as RIP or OSPF. Static routes to specific hosts, networks or default gateway are set up automatically according to the IP configuration of system's interfaces.
  • Page 122 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Bridge table information : Select “Bridge Table information” on the drop-down list to display  bridge table. Bridge table will show Bridge ID and STP's Status on the each Ethernet bridge and its attached interfaces, the Bridge Port should be attached to some interfaces (e.g. eth2, ra0~ra7 and wds0~wds3).
  • Page 123 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 9.4 Event Log The Event log displays system events when system is up and running. Also, it becomes very useful as a troubleshooting tool when issues are experienced in system. Time : The date and time when the event occurred.
  • Page 124 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Appendix A. MCS Data Rate The table below shows the relationships between the variables that allow for the maximum data rate Table C MCS Data Rate Data Rate (Mb/s) Channel Bandwidth = 20 Channel Bandwidth = 40...
  • Page 125 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 Appendix B. Enabling UPnP in Windows XP Open the “Add/Remove Programs” control panel, and then click on “Add/Remove Windows Components” in the sidebar. Scroll down and find “Networking Services”, highlight it, and then click Details.
  • Page 126 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 SSDP Discovery Interface to open the service properties. Change the startup type to Automatic, then close the properties. Now, right-click on SSDP Discovery Services, and choose Start from the pop-up menu. The SSDP Discovery Service will then be running and start each time you boot.
  • Page 127 CERIO software core : cen_v3.0 harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

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