Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 About this Guide Purpose This document provides information of web configuration of the Prism Mesh Access Points: - MI10 - MO10 Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge To use this document effectively, you should have a working knowledge of Local Area Networking (LAN) concepts and wireless Internet access infrastructures.
Chapter 1 – Introduction Thank you for choosing the Prism Mesh Access Point product. The Prism Mesh Access Point product features 2.4GHz+5GHz 2x2 and 5GHz 4x4 tri-band with a superior connectivity capability across large-range density deployments such as office spaces, training and meeting facilities, shopping mall and hotel.
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 You can choose to click Skip or enter a new password then click Save to proceed: Page 6 of 51...
Dec. 2021 Chapter 2 – Web Menu This chapter describes the configuration menu page of the Prism Mesh Access Point which works in AP mode, Station mode or Mesh mode by using the Web Interface configuration. The default configuration is AP mode.
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 DPI graphs – show user’s traffic and application information Settings Network – specify the network parameters Wireless – specify the settings of Wi-Fi radios Services – specify management’s interfaces System – configure basic access point’s information Users –...
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Chapter 3 - Dashboard This chapter describes the dashboard page of the Prism Mesh Access Point. Dashboard > Site The Site page shows important information of system and network status. Device information – display the access point’s basic information System resources –...
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Dashboard > Network The Network page shows the status of the network Local Network – display the IP information of network interface of the access point ARP entries – show all IP and MAC information of the whole network DHCP active leases –...
Ethernet 0 (LAN2) Ethernet 1 (LAN1) Ethernet 2 (WAN) For MO10, there is only one Ethernet port: Ethernet 0 (water-proof Ethernet port) Wireless Radios – display the status of each radio, including channel, bandwidth, Tx power, connected clients (users) and SSID information Please follow country-specific regulation.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Dashboard > Clients The Clients page shows the status of connected clients (wireless users) information. Wireless clients – show the connected clients (wireless users) information, including MAC, Radio, SSID, Security and Uptime Backhaul – show the connected mesh clients information, including MAC, Radio, SSID, Security and Uptime Clients information –...
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Dashboard > Activity The Activity page shows the event log related to the access point. Event log data is downloadable by clicking Download data button. Page 13 of 51...
Dec. 2021 Chapter 4 - Mesh This chapter describes the mesh configuration of the Prism Mesh Access Point. Central Aceess Point (CAP) is the Root (also known as Master) of mesh network that provides Internet connectivty to whole mesh network.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Mesh > Mesh Wizard The Mesh Wizard page will guide you to establish mesh network step by step. Mesh > Mesh Wizard (Create a CAP) Step 1 To create a CAP, select Central Access Point (CAP) from Mesh Configuration, then click Next.
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Alias and Location can be kept blank. Step 3 Enter Backhaul SSID and Backhaul passphrase, then click Next. Backhaul SSID – an unique ID for establishing wireless mesh connection Backhaul passphrase – password for wireless mesh connection 1.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Mode – specify the security mode from menu, including Open, WPA2 personal, WPA2 enterprise and WPA3 enterprise Passphrase – specify the password of the WiFi SSID 1. WiFi name (SSID), Security Mode and Passphrase, are used for stations (users) to connect.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Alias and Location can be kept blank. Step 3 Enter Network ID, then click Finish. Network ID – an unique ID for adding RE into existing mesh connection Please note that RE’s Network ID should be the same as CAP’s.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Mesh > Mesh Information Mesh topology is shown here. Settings > Wireless > Networks Once mesh configuration is enabled, go to Settings > Wireless > Networks for detailed settings. Page 19 of 51...
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 The following describes the default settings of Central Access Point (CAP). Network zone – Local Network in default To know more about Network zone, please refer Settings > Network > Zones. In CAP mode, the DHCP client is enabled in Local Network configuration, and DHCP server is enabled as well.
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Connect (WPS push) – force to send the Network ID manually Resync – force to send the CAP’s RF configuration to RE Select Network AP (Prism) – once mesh is configured as CAP, the other two radio interfaces will be changed to Access Point mode automatically SSID –...
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 The following describes the default settings of Range Extender (RE). Network zone – Local Network in default To know more about Network zone, please refer Settings > Network > Zones. In RE mode, the DHCP client is enabled in Local Network configuration, but DHCP server is disabled.
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Select Network AP (Prism) – once mesh is configured as RE, one radio is configured to mesh connection and the other two radio interfaces will be changed to Access Point mode automatically SSID – the name of Access Point Network zone –...
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Chapter 6 - Settings This chapter describes the settings of the Prism Mesh Access Point. Settings > Network > Zones There are two default configurations for interface type in network zones, Internet for WAN type and Local Network for LAN type.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 IPv4 netmask - enter the defined netmask DHCP broadcast – enable to broadcasting DHCP dicovery message Custom DNS – a DNS server can be specified Custom MAC – the MAC address of physical Ethernet port can be changed to meet network setting Local Network configuration in default is defined as a fixed IP and DHCP server is enabled.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 MO10 has only one physical port - Ethernet 0. MI10 has three physical ports - Ethernet 0, Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2. Settings > Network > Static routes Static routes allow you to manually adding routing rules to remote networks in table.
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Mesh configuration – disable in default Suggest to configure mesh connection by using Mesh Wizard. Please refer to Chapter 4 when mesh configuration is enabled. Mode – The mode can be selected to Access Point or Station mode Access Point Mode SSID –...
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Maximum 8 SSIDs can be added and configured. Station Mode Enable on radio – select the radio to work as station SSID – Clicking Scan to do the site survey and select the Wi-Fi network the station would like to connect.
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 5 GHz Radio (5G-1) – Wi-Fi 5GHz 2x2 radio, normally as Access Point 2.4 GHz Radio – Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 2x2 radio, normally as Access Point 5 GHz Radio (5G-2) – Wi-Fi 5GHz 4x4 radio, dedicated backhaul radio once mesh is enabled Enable –...
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Channel width – 4 channel width parameters can be chosen from drop-down menu 20MHz, 40MHz , 80MHz or 160MHz, depending on radio capability Channel – Auto in default. Channel can be selected from drop-down menu Tx power (dBm) –...
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Settings > Services > SSH It allows you to enable SSH port for accessing the mesh access point. Settings > Services > Telnet It allows you to enable Telnet for accessing the mesh access point.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Settings > Services > Device discovery This feature allows to find other devices, as well as to broadcast information to other devices, in the same network. Settings > Services > SNMP It allows you to enable SNMP to be managed by a network management system (NMS).
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Settings > Services > SNMP Traps The SNMP trap is a type of SNMP protocol, that sends an unrequested message to the manager to notify about an important event. Settings > Services > Remote syslog By enabling this function, syslog will be stored in a file or sent a remote logging server.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Settings > Services > PrismX Agent By enabling PrismX Agent and input the server IP address of PrismX Controller, the device would be added to the PrismX Controller control list. Settings > System This page allows you to configure system-related settings.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Example firmwares.json: "mango": { "checksum": "0675d2cd94a1af66c3fa0a3553ab5bee", "image": "Mango_zefir-master-cc99739-7773762.bin", "version": { "firmux": "7773762", "release": "1.9.0", "sdk": "cc99739" Other settings – Physical reset button can be enabled/disabled Settings > Users This function allows you to change the username or reset the password, and to add new credentials.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Chapter 7 - Tools This chapter describes the utility functions of the Prism Mesh Access Point. Tools > Site survey This function allows you to perform site survey per radio to understand the usage of other Wi-Fi networks in the environment.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Tools > Traceroute The Traceroute is a utility that uses ICMP packets to record the route through the internet from one computer/server to another. Tools > View log It shows you the real-time system log.
Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 FCC/IC Statement MO10 Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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(2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. This radio transmitter [IC: 26296-MO10] has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated.
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Caution: the device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; Avertissement: les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande de 5150 à 5250MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à...
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Professional installation instruction (MO10) Please be advised that due to the unique function supplied by this product, the device is intended for use with our interactive entertainment software and licensed third-party only. The product will be distributed through controlled distribution channel and installed by trained professional and will not be sold directly to the general public through retail store.
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Instructions d'installation professionnelle (MO10) Veuillez noter que l'appareil etant dedie a une fonction unique, il doit etre utilise avec notre logiciel proprietaire de divertissement interactif . Ce produit sera propose par un reseau de distribution controle et installe par des professionels;...
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 MI10 Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Prism User Guide v1.0 Dec. 2021 Industry Canada statement: This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference...
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