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  • Page 1 SP250/SP250-S5 11ax Access Point ZCOM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual ABLE OF ONTENTS Chapter 1. Introduction..............................1 1.1. Product Description .......................................1 Chapter 2. Hardware Components..........................2 2.1. Package Contents ......................................2 2.2. Installation Requirements ....................................2 2.3. Physical Ports ........................................2 2.4. LED Indicator........................................3 Chapter 3. Hardware Installation ........................... 4 3.1.
  • Page 3 802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.3.6. Diagnostics ....................................52 Chapter 5. Technical Specifications ..........................54 Chapter 6. Appendix ..............................56 6.1. Warranty .......................................... 56 6.1.1. General Warranty ....................................56 6.1.2. Warranty Conditions..................................56 6.1.3. Disclaimer......................................56 6.2. Compliance........................................57 6.2.1. FCC........................................... 57 6.2.2.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1. Introduction

    HAPTER NTRODUCTION This manual is intended for installing and managing the SP250 using the HTTPS interface. The SP250 will simply be referred to as the Gateway within this guide. The installer should be familiar with network structures, terms, and concepts.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2. Hardware Components

    It is the professional installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements. 2.3. Physical Ports The following physical ports are available on the SP250 /SP250-S5. 58-150006-IQN_V1.0 Page 2...

  • Page 6: Led Indicator

    You can be transmitted through this port. (SP250-A04 Only) (Not Available) SIM Card Port SIM card can be inserted into this slot for use. (SP250-A04 Only) (Not Available) 2.4. LED Indicator The following table describes the AP status referring to different LED behavior.

  • Page 7: Chapter 3. Hardware Installation

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 3. H HAPTER ARDWARE NSTALLATION 3.1. Mounting the Access Point on the Pole Place the mounting bracket to the device using four  Attach the clamp to encircle pole and the screws (included in the packaging). Securely tighten mounting bracket.

  • Page 8: Installing A Cable Gland (Sp-Wp-Cm20)

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 3.4. Installing a Cable Gland (SP-WP-CM20) (1)Dismantle all the components of waterproof cable gland, (2) Plug the cable in between of Rubber clamper. (3) Insert rubber housing (4) Insert the rubber housing back to connector body (5) Tighten the connector nut.

  • Page 9: Chapter 4. The Https Interface

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4. T HAPTER TTPS NTERFACE The AP can be configured through its supported software interface HTTP. The HTTP interface can be accessed using any standard web browsing software through any network. This chapter explains all the elements that are available on the HTTP interface of the AP.

  • Page 10: Thin Ap Mode

    Please refer to WLC QSG for settings first, then go back to finish the AP configuration. https://www.zcom.com.tw/index/downloads?keyword=&meterial_type=49 Step 1. Power on the access point. As the status of LED indicator from flashing change to steady red, the connection is successful.

  • Page 11: Status

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual Note: IP address of WLC needs to be assigned (ex. 192.168.1.228) while on operation. 4.2.2. Status 4.2.2.1. Overview This page is used to provide an overview of the software settings and status of the AP. The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description...

  • Page 12: General

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual Parameter Description Buffered Displays the buffered memory on the AP in kilobytes and percentage. The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Connection Status Displays the connection status of the client to AP. WLC IP Address Displays the IP address of the WLC connect to the AP.
  • Page 13 802.11ax Access Point User Manual Next click the General Button. Once login, first assign a fixed IP address or a DHCP IP to the AP under Current IP Setting. Under Wireless Switch Setting, select Connect with Wireless Switch via IP and input the IP address of the AP access controller, then click save &...

  • Page 14: System

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.2.3. System 4.2.3.1. AP Mode This page is used to displayed and changed AP modes. • Thin AP - Specifies to use and configure this AP with a wireless controller in the network. The wireless controller will be responsible for the configuration of this AP.

  • Page 15: Fat Ap Mode

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3. Fat AP Mode A Fat AP is suitable for family and small-scaled networks and provides full features. This Fat AP is wireless equipment used to control and manage wireless clients. The Fat AP may support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz band in a single logic management domain.
  • Page 16 802.11ax Access Point User Manual Parameter Description Buffered Displays the buffered memory on the AP in kilobytes and percentage. The following parameters are available in the Network section: Parameter Description IPv4 WAN Status Displays the IPv4 WAN (Wide Area Network) connection status. IPv6 WAN Status Displays the IPv6 WAN (Wide Area Network) connection status.
  • Page 17 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in the Wireless section: Parameter Description Displays information about the generic 802.11abgn wireless controller (wifi0) , Generic 802.11ac Wireless Controller (wifi1) and Generic 802.11ac Wireless Controller (wifi2). Generic 802.11abgn SSID - Displays the SSID (Service Set Identifiers) for this wireless interface. Click on the Wireless Controller hyperlink to configure this wireless interface.

  • Page 18: Firewall

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.1.2. Firewall 4.3.1.2.1. IPv4 / IPv6 Firewall This page is used to display the detailed status of the IPv4 and IPv6 firewall features provided on the AP. 4.3.1.3. Routes This page is used to display the IPv4/IPv6 routing information. The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description IPv4 Address...

  • Page 19: Processes

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual Parameter Description MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the ARP/neighbour entry. Interface Displays the physical interface that the ARP/neighbour entry resides on. The following parameters are available in the Active IPv4/IPv6 Routes section: Parameter Description Network Displays the physical or logical interface the active IPv4/IPv6 route resides on.

  • Page 20: Realtime Graphs

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.1.5. Realtime Graphs This page is used to display the load graph in real time. The following parameters are available in the Realtime Load section: Parameter Description Displays the 1/5/15-minute load in real time. 1/5/15 •...

  • Page 21: System

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.2. System 4.3.2.1. System This page is used to display and configure basic system settings like the logging and the language and style settings. 4.3.2.2. Administration 4.3.2.2.1. Router Password This page is used to change the password for accessing on the AP. 4.3.2.2.2.
  • Page 22 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Select the physical interface that will be associated with this interface configuration Interface here. Enter the TCP/UDP port number for the SSH connection. The default port number is Port Password Tick the checkbox to allow SSH password authentication.

  • Page 23: Backup/Flash Firmware

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual Parameter Description NetMode Select the Net, you can see 4 options: Auto, WCDM, LTE or NR5G. DailUp_AutoDetction If you check the button, you can enter the APN here. 4.3.2.5. Backup/Flash Firmware This page is used to backup/restore the configuration or to update the firmware on the AP. A factory reset of the software configuration can also be performed on this page.

  • Page 24: Ap Mode

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.2.6. AP Mode This page is used to displayed and changed AP modes. • Thin AP - Specifies to use and configure this AP with a wireless controller in the network. The wireless controller will be responsible for the configuration of this AP. Only a few functions are available to be configured on this AP in this mode.

  • Page 25: Network

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.3. Network 4.3.3.1. Interfaces After clicking the Add New Interface button, the following page will appear: To configure the WAN / LAN interfaces, click the Edit button. Note: The following web page take LAN interfaces for example, WAN interfaces are similar. 58-150006-IQN_V1.0 Page 22...
  • Page 26 802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.3.1.1. Static Address 4.3.3.1.1.1. General Setup The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Displays basic status information of the interface. • Port - Displays the interface name. For example, "eth0.2". • Uptime - Displays the how long the interface is active. Status •...
  • Page 27 802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.3.1.1.2. Advanced Settings The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Bring Up On Boot Select this option to bring up this interface when the device rebooted. Use Builtin IPv6- Using the Builtin IPv6-Management. Management Override MAC Address Enter a MAC address here to override the default MAC address for this interface.
  • Page 28 802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.3.1.1.4. Firewall Settings The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Select the firewall zone that is assigned to this interface. Create / Assign Firewall- Select unspecified to remove the interface from a firewall zone. Zone To create a new firewall zone, enter the name of the new firewall zone in the space provided.
  • Page 29 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Dynamically allocate DHCP addresses for clients. If disabled, only clients having static Dynamic DHCP leases will be served Force Force DHCP on this network even if another server is detected. Override the netmask sent to clients.
  • Page 30 802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.3.1.2. DHCP Client After clicking the Switch protocol button, the following will appear: The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Displays basic status information of the interface. • Port - Displays the interface name. For example, "eth0.2". •...
  • Page 31 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Bring up on Boot Select this option to bring up this interface when the device rebooted. Use Builtin IPv6- Using the Builtin IPv6-Management. Management Use Broadcast Flag Select this option to use the broadcast flag on this interface.
  • Page 32 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Bridge interfaces Select this option to bridge this interface with another interface. Select this option to enable the STP function on this interface. Enable STP Note: This option is only available if Bridge mode is enabled.
  • Page 33 802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.3.1.3. DHCPv6 Client After clicking the Switch protocol button, the following will appear: The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Request IPv6-Address Select the request IPv6-address (Try / Force / Disable). Request IPv6-Prefix of Select the IPv6-Prefix of Length.
  • Page 34 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Bring up on Boot Select this option to bring up this interface when the device rebooted. Use Builtin IPv6- Using the Builtin IPv6-Management. Management Use Broadcast Flag Select this option to use the broadcast flag on this interface.

  • Page 35: Wifi

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Bridge interfaces Select this option to bridge this interface with another interface. Select this option to enable the STP function on this interface. Enable STP Note: This option is only available if Bridge mode is enabled.
  • Page 36 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Displays information about the generic Atheros IEEE 802.11abgn (wifi0) interface. • Channel - Displays the wireless channel number and frequency. • Bitrate - Displays the current data rate (in megabits per second) through the wireless interface.
  • Page 37 802.11ax Access Point User Manual Parameter Description • SSID - Displays the SSID hosted by the wireless interface. • BSSID - Displays the BSSID hosted by the wireless interface. • Encryption - Displays the wireless encryption used on the wireless interface. •...
  • Page 38 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description ESSID Enter the ESSID (Extended SSID) here. Select the wireless mode for the interface here. Options to choose from are Access Mode Point. Select the network interface to attach to this wireless interface here. Network Select the create option to enter and create and new network interface.
  • Page 39 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Encryption After selecting the WPA3-SAE option, the following settings are available. Cipher Select the cipher method here. Options to choose from are Force CCMP (AES). Enter the WPA3 passphrase here.
  • Page 40 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Select to enable or disable MAC address filtering here. Options to choose from are MAC Address Filter disable, allow listed only, and allow all except listed. The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description...
  • Page 41 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description 802.11h Select this option to enable 802.11h amendment here. Separate Clients Select to enable the function that separates client-to-client communication here. MAX Users Enter the max users from 1 to 512. WMM Mode Select this option to enable the WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) mode here.
  • Page 42 802.11ax Access Point User Manual Parameter Description Displays a summary of the wireless configuration on this wireless interface. • Signal Strength - Displays the wireless signal strength. • Mode - Displays the wireless operating mode of the wireless interface. • SSID - Displays the SSID hosted by the wireless interface. •...
  • Page 43 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description ESSID Enter the ESSID (Extended SSID) here. Select the wireless mode for the interface here. Options to choose from are Access Mode Point. Select the network interface to attach to this wireless interface here. Network Select the create option to enter and create and new network interface.
  • Page 44 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Encryption After selecting the WPA2-PSK option, the following settings are available. Select the cipher method here. Options to choose from are Force CCMP (AES). CCMP stands for CCM Mode Protocol. Cipher CCM stands for Counter with CBC-MAC.
  • Page 45 802.11ax Access Point User Manual Parameter Description Encryption After selecting the WPA2-EAP option, the following settings are available. Cipher Select the cipher method here. Options to choose from are Force CCMP (AES). RADIUS-Authentication- Enter the RADIUS authentication server IP. Server RADIUS-Authentication- Enter the RADIUS authentication port number (Default 1812).
  • Page 46 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description MAC Address Filter After selecting the Allow all except listed option, the following setting is available. Select the MAC address that is denied access to the wireless interface here. MAC List Select custom option to manually enter the MAC address here.

  • Page 47: Dhcp And Dns

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual Parameter Description IPv4 Address Displays the IPv4 address of the associated wireless station. Signal Displays the signal strength of the associated wireless station. Noise Displays the wireless signal noise of the associated wireless station. RX Rate Displays the RX (receiving) wireless data rate of the associated wireless station.
  • Page 48 802.11ax Access Point User Manual Parameter Description Enter the IP address or domain name of the DNS server to which DNS requests are DNS Forwardings forwarded to. More than one entry can be created. Select this option to discard upstream RFC 1918 (Address Allocation for Private Rebind Protection Internets) responses.
  • Page 49 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Select this option to enable the TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server function Enable TFTP Server here. TFTP Server Root Enter the TFTP server root directory here. Network Boot Image Enter the name of the boot image file that is advertised to client here.
  • Page 50 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Suppress Logging Select this option to suppress logging of the routine operation of these protocols. Select this option Allocate IP addresses sequentially, starting from the lowest available Allocate IP Sequentially address Filter Private...
  • Page 51 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Hostname Displays the hostname of the active DHCP lease. IPv4 / MAC Address Displays the IPv4/MAC address of the active DHCP lease. Leasetime Remaining Displays the lease time remaining for the active DHCP lease. The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description...

  • Page 52: Static Routes

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.3.4. Static Routes This page is used to display and configure static IPv4 / IPv6 routes on the AP. The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Select the interface for the static IPv4 route here. Options to choose from are lan and Interface wan.

  • Page 53: Firewall

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 4.3.3.5. Firewall This page is used to display and configure the firewall settings on the AP. The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Enable SYN-flood Select this option to enable the SYN-flood protection function. SYN stands for the protection synchronize step in the TCP three-way handshake.
  • Page 54 802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Name Enter the name for the firewall zone here. Select the input (incoming) action here. Options to choose from are reject, drop, and Input accept. Select the output (outgoing) action here.

  • Page 55: Diagnostics

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual The following parameters are available in this section: Parameter Description Restrict to address Select the IP address family that will be restricted here. Options to choose from are family IPv4 and IPv6, IPv4 only, and IPv6 only. To restrict the masquerading function to a given source subnet, enter the IPv4 subnet Restrict Masquerading of the source here.
  • Page 56 802.11ax Access Point User Manual Parameter Description To use the traceroute utility, enter an IPv4 address or domain name in the textbox and Traceroute click the Traceroute button. This is used to display the route across the IP network and measure the transit delays of packets from hop to hop.

  • Page 57: Chapter 5. Technical Specifications

    5. T HAPTER ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions (L x W x H) 296(L) x 92(W) x 283(H) mm Weight 2.5KG Device SP250/ SP250-S5 WAN/PoE In Port One 10/100/1000/2500Mbps LAN Port One 10/100/1000/2500Mbps Internal PIFA 2.4GHz Antenna Internal PIFA 5GHz Power Supply...
  • Page 58 802.11ax Access Point User Manual Compliance Standards IEC/EN 62368-1 EN55032 & EN55024 WEEE & RoHS IEEE standards : IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax IEEE 802.11d, e, h, i, j, k, r, u, v time stamp, w, and z standards Multimedia : Wi-Fi multimedia (WMM) *Above partial functions should be configured by Z-COM Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) 58-150006-IQN_V1.0 Page 55...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6. Appendix

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 6. A HAPTER PPENDIX 6.1. Warranty 6.1.1. General Warranty The warranty period stated below replaces the warranty period as stated in the user manuals for the relevant Products. If there is no proof indicating the purchase date, the manufacture date shall be considered as the beginning of the warranty period.

  • Page 60: Compliance

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This radio transmitter (FCC ID: M4Y-SP250) has been approved by FCC. Note: Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

  • Page 61: Ncc

    Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Z-COM, Inc. declares that the radio devices are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.zcom.com.tw/index/downloads?keyword=&meterial_type=56 6.2.3. NCC 根據 NCC 規定： 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性...

  • Page 62: Optional Accessories

    802.11ax Access Point User Manual 6.4. Optional Accessories Item Picture SP250 SP250-S5 mounting bracket 64-000004-L7N 64-000003-ZNN Waterproof 64-000517-00N Waterproof ground wire 60-200001-00N clamp 64-800003-00N 61-100092-00N Screws Note: When ordering power adaptors, you must specify the destination region by indicating -US, -EU instead of -XX.

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