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  • Page 1 User Manual EKI-6333AC-2GD Series IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi AP...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
  • Page 3 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 22 centimeters (7.87 inches) between the radiator and your body. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...
  • Page 4 Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call: –...
  • Page 5 The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982  is no more than 70 dB (A). DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...
  • Page 6 Always disconnect the power from the device before servicing it.  Before plugging a cable into any port, discharge the voltage stored on the cable  by touching the electrical contacts to the ground surface. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    SNMP..................57 3.6.5 Remote Services................. 58 3.6.6 Configuration Manager ............... 59 3.6.7 Firmware Upgrade ..............59 3.6.8 Reset System................59 3.6.9 Apply Configuration..............60 3.6.10 Reboot Device ................60 Tools ....................... 61 3.7.1 Diagnostics ................. 61 EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...
  • Page 8 Figure 2.13 Positioning the Antenna ....................13 Figure 2.14 Ethernet Plug & Connector Pin Position..............14 Figure 2.15 Power Wiring for EKI-6333AC-2GD Series ..............15 Figure 2.16 Grounding Connection ....................17 Figure 2.17 Terminal Receptor: Power Input Contacts ..............18 Figure 2.18...
  • Page 9 Figure 3.55 Management > Firmware Upgrade................59 Management > Apply Configuration ................ 59 Figure 3.56 Figure 3.57 Management > Apply Configuration ................ 60 Figure 3.58 Management > Reboot Device.................. 60 Figure 3.59 Tools > Diagnostics ....................61 EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter Introduction...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview The EKI-6333AC-2GD Series is a feature rich wireless AP with din-rail type design which provides a reliable wireless connectivity for industrial environments. With the support of STP, WMM and IGMP snooping protocols, EKI-6333AC-2GD improves the reliability of wireless connectivity, especially in applications requiring high reliability and throughput data transmission.
  • Page 12 Web Browser Protocol ARP, ICMP, IPv4, TCP, UDP, DHCP Client, DHCP Server, DNS, SNMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DMZ, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough, Telnet Server, SSH Server, FTP Server, QoS Regulatory CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class B) Approvals EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 13: Dimensions

    Dimensions 111.30 [4.38] 30 [1.18] Figure 1.1 Dimensions EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started...

  • Page 15: Hardware

    Front View 2.4/5GHz 5GHZ 2.4GHZ LAN2 LAN1 2.4/5GHz Figure 2.1 Front View No. Item Description Antenna connector Reverse SMA connector for 2.4/5 GHz WLAN antenna System LED panel See “LED Indicators” on page 8 for further details. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 16: Rear View

    Figure 2.3 Bottom View as Seen Without a Port Cover No. Item Description Grounding connector Reset button Button allows for system soft reset or factory default reset ETH port LAN RJ45 port Terminal block Connect cabling for power EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 17: Left View

    Ethernet Green on 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet connection (LAN 1) Green blinking Ethernet port is transmitting or receiving data Amber on Power is on Amber blinking Boot state, firmware update Power is off or power error condition exists EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 18: Connecting Hardware

    DIN rail clip. If seated correctly, the bottom of the DIN rail should be fully inserted in the release tab. DIN rail clip DIN rail DIN rail clip release tab Figure 2.6 Installing the DIN-Rail Mounting Kit EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 19: Figure 2.7 Correctly Installed Din Rail Kit

    Push down on the top of the DIN rail clip release tab with your finger. As the clip releases, lift the bottom of the gateway, as shown in the following illustration. Figure 2.8 Removing the DIN-Rail EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 20: Wall-Mounting

    Remove the device from the wall and drill holes over each marked location (4) on the wall, keeping in mind that the holes must accommodate wall sinks in addition to the screws. Insert the wall sinks into the walls. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 21: Figure 2.10 Wall Mounting Screw Dimensions

    Align the wall mount plate over the screws on the wall. Figure 2.11 Wall Mount Installation Once the device is installed on the wall, tighten the screws to secure the device. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 22: Wireless Connection

    Position the antenna for optimal signal strength. 2 .4 /5 G 2 .4 2 .4 /5 G Figure 2.13 Positioning the Antenna Note! The location and position of the antenna is crucial for effective wireless connectivity EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 23: Network Connection

    Pin 2 Pin 6 Pin 3 Pin 3 Pin 3 Pin 1 Pin 6 Pin 6 Pin 6 Pin 2 Figure 2.14 Ethernet Plug & Connector Pin Position Maximum cable length: 100 meters (328 ft.) for 10/100BaseT. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 24: Power Connection

    EKI-6333AC-2GD Series support 12 to 48 V . Dual power inputs are supported and allow you to connect a backup power source.
  • Page 25 Caution! Before connecting the device properly ground the device. Lack of a proper grounding setup may result in a safety risk and could be hazardous. Caution! Do not service equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 26: Figure 2.16 Grounding Connection

    The device only supports the voltage outlined in the type plate. Do not use any other power components except those specifically designated for the device. Warning! Power down and disconnect the power cord before servicing or wiring the gateway. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 27: Figure 2.17 Terminal Receptor: Power Input Contacts

    Figure 2.19 Installing DC Wires in a Terminal Block Align the terminal block over the terminal block receptor on the gateway. Insert the terminal block and press it in until it is flush with the terminal block receptor. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 28: Reset Button

    Reset Button Reset configuration to factory default: Press and hold Reset button for 5 seconds. System reboot: Press and hold Reset button for 2 seconds. Note! Do NOT power off the gateway when loading default settings. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Web Interface

    Chapter Web Interface...

  • Page 30: Log In

    Figure 3.2 Administration > HTTP Once completed, the settings must be saved to the firmware to retain them after a reboot. Navigate to Home > Management > Apply Configuration. Click Apply and Reboot to save the settings. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 31: Overview

    SSID name, BSSID, encryption type, wireless channel, TX power, and assigned region (country). Memory Utilization Displays the total memory utilization in terms of percentage. CPU Utilization Displays the total CPU utilization in terms of percentage. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 32: Address Resolution Protocol

    Displays the mapped IP address. Displays the MAC address of the defined IP list entry. Interface Displays the defined interface of the mapped address. Interface Settings 3.4.1 To access this page, click Interface > LAN. Figure 3.6 Interface > LAN EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 33: Wan

    (default), Static, DHCP, PPPoE. WAN Interface Click the radio button to select the a WAN interface (LAN 1, LAN 2, WLAN 2.4G, or WLAN 5G). Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 34: Figure 3.8 Interface > Wan > Network Mode > Static

    Click the drop-down menu to select the mode type: Disable (default), Static, DHCP, PPPoE. WAN Interface Click the radio button to select the specific interface to configure. Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. Submit EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 35: Figure 3.10 Interface > Wan > Network Mode > Pppoe

    I - 6 2.4G 2.4G Decice B cice B 2.4/ 2.4/ EKI-6333AC-2GD EKI-6333AC-2GD AP Mode Client Mode Enable WWAN 10.1.1.2 I - 6 Decice C cice C WWAN 10.1.1.5 LAN1 192.168.1.1 Figure 3.11 Wireless WAN Topology EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 36: Wireless 2.4Ghz

    Enter the name to distinguish it from other networks in your neighborhood. SSID Broadcast Click the drop-down menu to enable or disable the SSID broadcast function. The function is only enabled when Operation Mode is set to Access Point. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...
  • Page 37 Channel 10: 2.457 GHz – Channel 11: 2.462 GHz – Channel 12: 2.467 GHz – Channel 13: 2.472 GHz – Channel 14: 2.484 GHz (802.11b) Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 38: Figure 3.13 Wireless - 2.4Ghz > Basic > Client

    Auto selection allows the device to select a band. The Manual selection provides access to a selection of the option band (2.4GHz / 5GHz). The function is only enabled when Operation Mode is set to Client. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 39: Figure 3.14 Wireless - 2.4Ghz > Basic > Bridged Repeater

    Click to select the transmission signal stream, single or dual stream. Operation frequency Country Code Click the drop-down menu to select the country code to specify different selectable channels. Some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 40: Figure 3.15 Bridged Repeater Mode Topology

    In the Main SSID field, enter the name of the SSID to use. The SSID field cannot remain empty in Bridged Repeater mode. Click Scan AP to select an available AP from the AP list. In the Extender SSID field, enter the client SSID to extend the Main SSID access. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 41: Figure 3.16 Enabling Bridged Repeater Mode

    The following figure depicts a completed Bridged Repeater configuration between an AP device (Main SSID), a repeater device, and a client device (extender SSID). SSID: AP_test Main SSID: AP_test SSID: AP_guest Extender SSID: AP_guest Figure 3.17 Completed Bridged Repeater Mode Setting EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 42: Figure 3.18 Wireless - 2.4Ghz > Advanced

    Transmission Power Click the slide bar to select the transmission power level: High, Medium, or Low. Enable WiFi Multimedia (WMM) to enhance the quality of service (QoS) on a network by prioritizing packet data based. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 43: Figure 3.19 Wireless - 2.4Ghz > Advanced

    The interval time of background scan during active RSSI > RSSI threshold. The default is 120 seconds. Scan interval (low) The interval time of background scan during active RSSI < RSSI threshold. The default is 15 seconds EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 44: Figure 3.20 Wireless - 2.4Ghz > Security

    400ns to allow for an increased throughput. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. 3.4.3.4 Security To access this page, click Wireless - 2.4GHz > Security. Figure 3.20 Wireless - 2.4GHz > Security EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 45: Figure 3.21 Wireless - 2.4Ghz > Security

    Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. Security Mode None To access this page, click Wireless Settings > Security. Figure 3.22 Wireless Settings > Security EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 46: Figure 3.23 Security Mode > Wep

    @ and #. WEP Key 4 Hex -- Digits 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. Click Unmask to view the password entry. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 47: Figure 3.24 Security Mode > Wpa-Personal

    Instant APs. The identifiers are auto-generated. Users can set a mobility domain identifier to enable 802.11r. For standalone Instant APs in the same management VLAN, 802.11r, the same value must correspond across the same management VLAN. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 48: Figure 3.25 Security Mode > Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise

    Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. 3.4.3.5 Multiple SSID The Multiple SSID feature is only available when the wireless operation mode of the device is set to Access Point mode or Bridged Repeater mode. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 49: Figure 3.26 Wireless - 2.4Ghz > Multiple Ssid

    Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. Submit 3.4.3.6 Statistics The function provides statistic information about the wireless network reporting on traffic records and station lists. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 50: Figure 3.27 Wireless - 2.4Ghz > Statistics

    Access Control The Access Control appoints the authority to wireless client on accessing EKI- 6333AC-2GD Series, thus a further security mechanism is provided. This function is available only under AP mode, see “Management” on page 55. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 51: Figure 3.28 Wireless - 2.4Ghz > Access Control

    Displays the basic service set identifiers (BSSID) used to describe the section of the SSID. Frequency Displays the radio frequency of the listed SSID. Signal level Displays the signal level of the listed SSID. Encryption Displays the encryption type assigned to the listed SSID. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 52: Figure 3.30 Wireless Vlan Id Data Flow Diagram

    The Traffic Control function provides quality connection control to a connected client over the network, mainly limiting the upper or lower speed of the connection. The traffic control function is only available when the device is in AP mode or Bridged Repeater mode. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 53: Figure 3.32 Wireless - 2.4Ghz > Traffic Control

    Click Add after populating a Static Station entry. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the setting. 3.4.3.11 To access this page, click Wireless - 2.4GHz > Log. Figure 3.33 Wireless - 2.4GHz > Log EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 54: Wireless 5Ghz

    WLAN interfaces. The original slave interface will be changed to master interface, and all data will be changed to transferred through this new master interface. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 55: Figure 3.35 Wireless Redundancy Enabled

    Enter the value in ms to designate the interval time between link queries (range 100 - 10000, default 100). Failure Number Enter the value to designate the failure threshold (range 1 - 10, default 3). RSSI Detection EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...
  • Page 56 Enter the value in ms to designate the interval time between link queries (range 20 - 10000, default 100). Failures Number Enter the value to designate the failure threshold (range 1 - 10, default 3). The following figure displays enabled RSSI detection function. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 57: Figure 3.37 Wireless Rssi Detection

    Ping failed count < defined count NB/PC NB/PC 2.4G 2.4G Ping failed count > defined count NB/PC NB/PC 2.4G transmit blocked Figure 3.38 Wireless PING Detection The Slave Settings menu displays as shown in the following figure. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 58: Figure 3.39 Interface > Wireless Redundant > Slave Settings

    15 seconds Submit Click to save the configuration settings. Role slave performs a background scan to find better than the current access point. NB/PC NB/PC 2.4G 2.4G 2.4G transmit blocked Figure 3.40 Wireless Redundant Auto Selection EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 59: Network Settings

    Enter the maximum transmission value for the data packets if applicable. Delete Click Delete to remove the route from the available list. Click Add to include the route in the static routing policy. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 60: Nat

    NAT firewall. NB/PC 214.12.22.30:80~82 214.12.22.30:21 214.12.22.30:22 Internet http Server ht http S erver 192.168.1.10 2.168.1.10 FTP Server Server 192.168.1.20 192. .168.1.20 168 1 20 SSH Server Server 192.168.1.30 192.168.1.30 2 168 1 30 Figure 3.44 Port Forwarding EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 61: Figure 3.45 Networking > Forwarding > Port Forwarding

    TCP, UDP, Both. Delete Click Delete to remove the selected entry from the port forwarding policy. Click Add to include the entry in the port forwarding policy. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 62: Security

    Click the drop-down menu to select the direction of the data packet taffic for the entry: LAN to WAN, WAN to LAN. Source IP Enter the IP address of the sender address. Destination IP Enter the IP address of the destination address. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 63: Figure 3.48 Networking > Security > Vpn Passthrough

    Click the radio button to enable or disable L2TP packets to pass through. IPSec Passthrough Click the radio button to enable or disable IPSEC packets to pass through. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the policy. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 64: Management

    Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. 3.6.2 Syslog Users can enable the syslogd function to record historical events or messages locally or on a remote syslog server. To access this page, click Management > Syslog. Figure 3.50 Management > Syslog EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 65: Ntp / Time

    Manual Time setting can be configured. Time Zone Click the drop-down menu to select a system time zone. NTP Server Enter the address of the SNTP server. Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. Submit EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 66: Snmp

    Enter the setting to define the level of write access for the defined user, options: private (default), public. SNMP Trap Settings Trap Server IP Enter the static route to define the trap server used for the defined user. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 67: Remote Services

    Click the radio button to enable or disable access to the Telnet function. FTP Server FTP Server Click the radio button to enable or disable access to the FTP Server function. Submit Click Submit to save the values and update the screen. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 68: Configuration Manager

    Click Choose File to select the configuration file. Choose File Upload Click Upload to upload to the current version. 3.6.8 Reset System To access this page, click Management > Apply Configuration. Figure 3.56 Management > Apply Configuration EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 69: Apply Configuration

    The following table describes the items in the previous figure. Item Description Reboot Click Reboot to reboot the device. Any configuration changes you have made since the last time you issued a save will be lost. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...

  • Page 70: Tools

    1 and 63 characters long, maximum of 64 characters. Traceroute Click Traceroute to track the pathway taken by a packet on the designated network from source to destination. Results Displays the results of the Ping or Traceroute function after initializing. EKI-6333AC-2GD Series User Manual...
  • Page 71 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2022...

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