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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Wi-Fi 5Ghz N300 Outdoor CPE AirMax5x II www.AirLive.com.tw...

  • Page 2: Chapter 1. Product Introduction

    User Manual of AirMax5X II Chapter 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Thank you for choosing AirLive AirMax5x II Wireless AP. Please verify the contents inside the package box. Package Contents of AirMax5X II AirMax 5X II Quick Guide Ethernet Cable Mounting Strap If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.

  • Page 3: Product Description

    Flexible and Reliable Outdoor Characteristics With the passive PoE design, the AirMax5X II(outdoor wireless CPE) can be easily installed in the areas where power outlets are not available. The outdoor wireless CPE is definitely suitable for wireless IP surveillance, and br idge link of building to building and backbone of public service.
  • Page 4 Without needing to enter the Web interface for configuration, the outdoor wireless CPE needs three simplesteps to establish the PtP/PtMP connection without any difficulty. By just clicking the Pair button on the AirMax5X II and within 2 minutes, you can connect two AirMax5X IIs without complicated configuration.
  • Page 5 CPE is easier for the administrator to deploy and manage without on-site maintenance. Moreover, you can simply use AirLive AP Controller, to deliver wireless profiles to multiple APs simultaneously, thus making the central management simple.

  • Page 6: Product Features

    ◼ Supports Port Forwarding and DMZ for various networking applications ◼ Supports DHCP server ➢ RF Interface Characteristics ◼ Built-in 14dBi dual-polarization antenna (AirMax5X II) ◼ Built-in 10dBi dual-polarization antenna (AirMax2X II) ➢ Outdoor Environmental Characteristics ◼ IP65 rating ◼...

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    User Manual of AirMax5X II 1.4 Product Specifications Model Name AirMax2 II AirMax5X II AirMax5X II: 5.8GHz 802.11n 300Mbps Outdoor Wireless CPE Description AirMax2N: 2.4GHz 802.11n 300Mbps Outdoor Wireless CPE Hardware Features Wireless IEEE802.11 a/n, 2T2R Wireless IEEE 802.11a/b/n, 2T2R...
  • Page 8 User Manual of AirMax5X II 11Mbps 6Mbps 6Mbps 802.11g 802.11a 54Mbps 54Mbps MCS0/MCS MCS0/MC 802.11n 802.11n HT20 HT20 MCS7/MCS MCS7/MC -72/-68 MCS0/MCS MCS0/MC 802.11n 802.11n HT40 HT40 MCS7/MCS MCS7/MC -72/-68 Environment & Certification Operating Temperature -20 ~ 70 degrees C...
  • Page 9 User Manual of AirMax5X II Supports Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Wireless QoS Auto Channel Selection WLAN Partition Client Limit Control, Coverage Threshold WirelessAdvanced Distance control (Auto Ack Timeout) Wi-Fi channel analysis chart Fast Roaming Device status, wireless client List AirLive Smart Discovery...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

    User Manual of AirMax5X II Chapter 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 Product Outlook AirMax5X II/2X II ◼ Dimensions: 87 x 38 x 260mm Front Side Figure 2-1 AirMax5X II/2X II Front Side Rear Side Figure 2-2 AirMax5X II/2XII Rear Side...
  • Page 11 User Manual of AirMax5X II Right Side Figure 2-3 AirMax5X II Right Side Figure 2-4 AirMax2X II Right Side LED Definition State Meaning The device is powered on Power The device is powered off Port linked WAN Port Blinking Data is transmitting or receiving data...

  • Page 12: Port And Button

    User Manual of AirMax5X II Port and Button It provides a simple interface monitoring the AP. Figure 2-5 shows the hardware interface of the AirMax5X II/2XII. AirMax5X II/2XII Hardware Interface: Figure 2-5 AirMax5X II Interface Hardware Description Hardware Interface Definition...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Cpe

    PCs running Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/XP, Windows Vista / Win 7, MAC OS 9 or later, Linux, UNIX or other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols 1. The CPE in the following instructions refers to AirLive AirMax5X II. 2. It is recommended to use Internet Explorer 11, Firefox or Chrome to access the CPE.
  • Page 14 User Manual of AirMax5X II Step 2. Plug the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the PoE port of the Outdoor Wireless CPE. Then, slide back the cover to finish the installation. Figure 3-2 Connecting the Ethernet cable Step 3. Place the mounting strap through the slot on the back of the Outdoor Wireless CPE and then around the pole.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide

    These values can be changed as you want. In this guide, we use all the default values for description. Connect the AirMax5X II with your PC by an Ethernet cable plugging in LAN port on one side and in LAN port of PC on the other side.
  • Page 16 User Manual of AirMax5X II Figure 4-1 TCP/IP Setting Now click OK to save your settings. Now, you can run the ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the AP. The following example is in Windows 10 OS. Please follow the steps below: Click on Start >...
  • Page 17 User Manual of AirMax5X II Figure 4-2 Windows Start Menu Open a command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.253 and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-3, it means the connection between your PC and the AP has been established well.
  • Page 18 User Manual of AirMax5X II If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-4, it means the connection between your PC and the AP has failed. Figure 4-4 Failed Result of Ping Command If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your AP. Some...

  • Page 19: Starting Setup In The Web Ui

    User Manual of AirMax5X II 4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI It is easy to configure and manage the CPE with the web browser. Step 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address http://192.168.1.253...

  • Page 20: Chapter 5. Configuring The Cpe

    Chapter 5. Configuring the CPE This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of CPE’s functionalities and features 3 main items below, allowing you to manage the CPE with ease. The screen shots use the AirMax5X II as an example. Figure 5-1 Main Menu...
  • Page 21 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.1 Wizard The Wizard guides you to configuring the AirMax5X II in a different mode, including AP ,Repeater mode. Figure 5-2 Operation Mode The default operation mode is AP mode. Change the PtP switch to optional AP/repeater mode.
  • Page 22 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.2 AP Mode Click “Wizard” → “AP Mode” and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the AP mode. Figure 5-2 AP Mode The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select “Static IP”...
  • Page 23 User Manual of AirMax5X II -31- Figure 5-21 AP Mode – Set up Wi-Fi The page includes the following fields: Object Description Wi-Fi Status Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable wireless LAN It is the wireless network name. The default SSID is “AirLive_2.4G”...

  • Page 24: Repeater Mode

    User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.3 Repeater Mode Click “Wizard” → “Repeater Mode” and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the Repeater mode. Figure 5-3 Repeater Mode The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enter the root AP’s SSID or press “Scan”...
  • Page 25 User Manual of AirMax5X II Press the “Scan” button to find the root AP that you need to repeat and press Choice to select the AP. -33- Figure 5-32 Repeater Mode -- Scan AP Set up the repeater wireless network...
  • Page 26 User Manual of AirMax5X II Object Description Wi-Fi Status Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable wireless LAN It is the wireless network name. The default SSID is “AirLive_2.4G” SSID -34- or “AirLive_5G” Hide your SSID？ Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to hide wireless LAN or not Select the wireless encryption.
  • Page 27 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.7 Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi 5.7.1.1. Basic Figure 5-22 Basic The page includes the following fields: Object Description Wi-Fi Status Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable wireless LAN It is the wireless network name. The default SSID is “AirLive_2.4G”...
  • Page 28 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.7.1.2. -36- Figure 5-23 VAP Select VAP1~VAP3 to enable virtual AP The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable virtual wireless Wi-Fi Status It is the wireless network name. The default SSID is “AirLive_2.4G SSID AirLive_2.4G_3”...
  • Page 29 User Manual of AirMax5X II MAC ACL 5.7.1.3. MAC ACL=MAC Access Control List -37- Figure 5-104 MAC ACL The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add end-device that is scanned from wireless network and mark them Press the “Delete”...
  • Page 30 User Manual of AirMax5X II Wi-Fi Timer Off 5.7.1.4. Wi-Fi Timer Off -38- Figure 5-26 Wi-Fi Timer Off The page includes the following fields: Object Description Wi-Fi Timer Off Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable timer...
  • Page 31 User Manual of AirMax5X II Advanced 5.7.1.5. Advanced -39- Figure 5-27 Advanced The page includes the following fields: Object Description 2.4G/5G Mode Select 802.11A or 802.11AN or 802.11AC in CPE Maximum 2.4G/5G per AP The maximum users are 64 per radio 2.4G/5G WLAN Partition...
  • Page 32 User Manual of AirMax5X II send an RTS frame to the destination wireless node, and the latter will reply with a CTS frame, and thus they are ready to communicate. The default value is 2346 RTS Threshold Enable or Disable RTS/CTS protocol. It can be used in the following -40- scenarios and used by Stations or Wireless AP.
  • Page 33 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.8 Network 5.8.1.1. LAN Settings -41- Figure 5-28 LAN Settings The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select “Static IP” or “DHCP Client” for setting up device IP IP Mode LAN IP Enter the AP static IP address...
  • Page 34 User Manual of AirMax5X II The page includes the following fields: Object Description Read Community Enter the read community, default is public -42- Write Community Enter the write community, default is private Trap Destination Address Enter the SNMP trap IP address, default is 192.168.1.100 5.8.1.3.
  • Page 35 User Manual of AirMax5X II -43- Figure 5-31 Static IP The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP. Enquire your ISP if you IP Address are not clear Subnet Enter WAN Subnet Mask provided by your ISP...
  • Page 36 User Manual of AirMax5X II -44- Figure 5-32 PPPoE (ADSL) The page includes the following fields: Object Description Username Enter the PPPoE User Name provided by your ISP Password Enter the PPPoE password provided by your ISP Set DNS Manually...
  • Page 37 User Manual of AirMax5X II -45- Figure 5-12 DHCP The page includes the following fields: Object Description Maximum Transmission Unit. Default is 1452 Set DNS Manually Enable/Disable DNS Manually Primary DNS Enter the necessary DNS address provided by your ISP...
  • Page 38 User Manual of AirMax5X II The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable web server access on Enable to access from WAN, default port is 8080 WAN port MAC clone Enable and scan to clone the MAC address Enable Ping Access on WAN...
  • Page 39 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.9 Security 5.9.1.1. URL Filtering Figure 5-35 URL Filtering The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add the rule Press the “Delete” button to delete the rule Delete...
  • Page 40 User Manual of AirMax5X II Press the “Apply” button to enable/disable the rule Apply Status Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable Rule Name Enter the rule name, e.g. Black list Time Group Select Any or Customer to set up time range and work data.
  • Page 41 User Manual of AirMax5X II The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add the rule in the black or white list Press the “Delete” button to delete the rule Delete Press the “Apply” button to enable/disable the rule...
  • Page 42 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.9.1.3. MAC Filtering Figure 5-39 MAC Filtering...
  • Page 43 User Manual of AirMax5X II The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add the rule in the black or white list Press the “Delete” button to delete the rule Delete Press the “Apply” button to enable/disable the rule...
  • Page 44 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.9.1.4. Security (Port Mapping/Port Forwarding) Figure 5-41 Port Mapping The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add the rule in the black or white list Press the “Delete” button to delete the rule Delete Press the “Apply”...
  • Page 45 User Manual of AirMax5X II Enable/disable Port Mapping function Figure 5-42 Port Mapping 5.9.1.5. Figure 5-43 DMZ The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable DMZ Select Enable DMZ Host or Disable DMZ Host IP Enter the DMZ LAN IP...
  • Page 46 Press the “Restore” button to reload the configuration file from your Restore computer Press the “Reset Default” button to do factory default, be careful. Reset Default (Enabling Telnet could be hacked,Use it carefully!) Only for AirLive Telnet support team using.
  • Page 47 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.10.1.2. Reboot -55- Figure 5-45 Reboot The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Reboot” button to restart system Reboot Timed Reboot Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable schedule reboot Option “Reboot Time”...
  • Page 48 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.10.1.4. Upgrade -56- Figure 5-47 Upgrade The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Select file” button to reload the firmware file from your Select file computer Be careful, choose the wrong file will crash the database...
  • Page 49 User Manual of AirMax5X II NTP Enable Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable NTP Time Zone Select Select the time zone for GMT Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable manual IP Manual IP settings...
  • Page 50 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.10.1.7. Flow Control Figure 5-50 Setup Flow Control The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add the rule in the control list Press the “Delete” button to delete the rule Delete Press the “Apply”...
  • Page 51 User Manual of AirMax5X II Figure 5-52 Add rule of flow control(Speed Limit) The page includes the following fields: Object Description Status Select enable or disable flow control rule IP Group Select custom or Add an IP group IP Address...
  • Page 52 User Manual of AirMax5X II 5.10.1.8. IP Group Figure 5-53 IP Group The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add IP group in list Press the “Delete” button to delete the group Delete Figure 5-54 Add IP Group...
  • Page 53 User Manual of AirMax5X II The page includes the following fields: Object Description Group Name Enter an IP group description IP Address Enter an IP address range or use scan to select Mark Enter the mark string, or not 5.10.1.9.
  • Page 54 User Manual of AirMax5X II Figure 5-56 Add Time Group The page includes the following fields: Object Description Time Group Enter an time group description Time Range Select start time and end time for time range Work Date Select work day by option table...

  • Page 55: Chapter 6. Quick Connection To A Wireless Network

    User Manual of AirMax5X II Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network In the following sections, the default SSID of the AirMax5X II is configured to “default”. 6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Step 1: Right-click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray Figure 6-1 System Tray –...
  • Page 56 User Manual of AirMax5X II Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) The Wireless Network Connection box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.2.1 (3) Click the [Connect] button Figure 6-3 Entering the Network Key Step 5: Check if “Connected”...

  • Page 57: Windows 7 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    User Manual of AirMax5X II Some laptops are equipped with a “Wireless ON/OFF” switch for the internal wireless LAN. Make sure the hardware wireless switch is switched to “ON” position. 6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network.
  • Page 58 User Manual of AirMax5X II If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Connect automatically]. Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) The Connect to a Network box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured...
  • Page 59 User Manual of AirMax5X II Step 5: Check if “Connected” is displayed Figure 6-9 Connected to a Network...
  • Page 60 User Manual of AirMax5X II 6.3 Mac OS X 10.x In the following sections, the default SSID of the AirMax5X II is configured to “default”. Step 1: Right-click on the network icon displayed in the system tray The AirPort Network Connection menu will appear Figure 6-10 Mac OS –...
  • Page 61 User Manual of AirMax5X II Figure 6-12 Enter the Password If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Remember this network]. Step 5: Check if the AirPort is connected to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in front of the SSID.
  • Page 62 User Manual of AirMax5X II There is another way to configure the MAC OS X wireless settings: Step 1: Click and open the [System Preferences] by going to Apple > System Preference or Applications Figure 6-14 System Preferences Step 2: Open Network Preference by clicking on the [Network] icon...
  • Page 63 User Manual of AirMax5X II Step 3: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network (1) Choose the AirPort on the left-menu (make sure it is ON) (2) Select Network Name [default] here If this is the first time to connect to the Wireless AP, it should show “Not network selected”.

  • Page 64: Iphone/Ipod Touch/Ipad

    User Manual of AirMax5X II 6.4 iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad In the following sections, the default SSID of the AirMax5X II is configured to “default”. Step 1: Tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen Figure 6-17 iPhone – Settings icon...
  • Page 65 User Manual of AirMax5X II Figure 6-19 Wi-Fi Setting – Not Connected Step 3: Tap the target wireless network (SSID) in “Choose a Network…” (1) Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping “Wi-Fi” (2) Select SSID [default] Figure 6-20 Turning on Wi-Fi...
  • Page 66 User Manual of AirMax5X II Figure 6-21 iPhone -- Entering the Password Step 5: Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in front of the SSID. Figure 6-22 iPhone -- Connected to the Network...

  • Page 67: Q1: How To Set Up The Ap Client Connection

    User Manual of AirMax5X II Appendix B: FAQs Q1: How to set up the AP Client Connection Topology: Step1. Use static IP in the PCs that are connected with AP-1(Site-1) and AP-2(Site-2). In this case, Site-1 is “192.168.1.101”, and Site-2 is “192.168.1.200”.
  • Page 68 User Manual of AirMax5X II Step2. In AP-2, change the PtP switch to slave, the default IP is 192.168.1.100. -79- Step 3. In AP-1, go to “Wizard” to configure it to AP Mode. In AP-2, configure it to Repeater Mode.
  • Page 69 User Manual of AirMax5X II -80- Step 5. Click “Next” to finish the setting. ( The default Password is ”666666” ) Step 6. Click “Device Status” to check connection status.
  • Page 70 User Manual of AirMax5X II Step 7. Use command line tool to ping each other to ensure the link is successfully established. From Site-1, ping 192.168.1.200; and in Site-2, ping 192.168.1.101. -81- Step 8. Configure the TCP/IP settings of Site-2 to “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
  • Page 71 User Manual of AirMax5X II Step 9. Use command line tool to ping the DNS (e.g., Google) to ensure Site-2 can access internet through the wireless connection. The following hints should be noted: The encryption method must be the same as that of both sites if configured.

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