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AN-X20-AP-I Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Access Point Quick Start Guide Welcome to Araknis Networks™ Thank you for choosing an Araknis™ Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Access Point (AP). With a circular housing, an easy mounting system, convenient PoE power, and the latest Wi-Fi 6 wireless technologies, these products are ideal as staples in both residential and commercial applications.
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Unbox the AP The package contains: Access point (AP) Mounting bracket Quick Start Guide Tile ceiling backing QR card plate Male-to-femaile Tile ceiling Drywall mounting Wood surface category jumper mounting hardware mounting cable hardware hardware This guide uses the 820 AP for illustrative purposes. Note: -__.
Installing the AP How to Remove the Cable Bay Cover Ceiling Mount Use the ceiling back plate on top of acoustic ceiling tiles to prevent the Note: -__. mounting nuts from pulling through the tile.
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Positioning the Ceiling Mount * The center line of the bracket is not necessarily the center line of the AP when it's being installed. Use the above guide to understand the center line of the AP when installing the bracket.
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Using the Jumper Cable You can mount your access point to the electrical box in one of two positions, shown below. These options are provided to provide cable bend relief for cables of different lengths and thicknesses. The illustrations do not reflect pre-install steps. Run the wire or jumper prior to connecting the access point.
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Connections This AP requires 802.3at (30W) PoE. Do not use 802.3af (15W) or a passive Note: -__. PoE injector as 15W is only enough to power the device, connect to OvrC, and broadcast an SSID with minimal throughput.
LED operation LED Behavior AP State LED Behavior Description No LED The AP is not powered on. The AP is in the uboot stage of the startup Solid White process. The AP is at the kernel stage of the startup Blinking White Operational States process.
Reset procedures How to Perform a Hardware Factory Default Press and hold the Reset button for more than 20 seconds. Release the button when the LED blinks red. Allow two to four minutes for the AP to restart and load the factory default settings, then log into the AP using the default username and password (araknis;...
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AN-520-AP-O Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Points Welcome to Araknis Networks™ Thank you for choosing an Araknis Outdoor Wireless Access Point (AP). With sleek, unobtrusive housings, extensive features, unique easy setup, and convenient PoE power, these products are ideal for use in both residential and commercial applications. Features ...
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Outdoor Installation Guidelines For wall mount, position at least 24” (60cm) from eave or ceiling edges. Cable feed opening must be directed away from the open environment. Cable feed must be pointed down when wall-mounted. Shielded Cat 5 cable or above is recommended for outdoor installation and should be grounded through the AC ground of the PoE.
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Unboxing Access Point (AP) Mounting bracket Inner foam cable Bracket cable inserts (2*) inserts Rubber weep hole Rear bracket foam AN-ACC-AP-O- Wall mount plugs (10) inserts (2*) POLE Access pole hardware (4 each mount sold of screws & separately anchors) *Includes one gasket each for small or large diameter cables.
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Optional installation of the pole mount accessory The AN-ACC-AP-O-POLE accessory mount can be purchased separately and used to securely attach the access point to a pole 1.5-3.1” in diameter. Tighten the clamp nuts enough to prevent unwanted side-to-side movement without damaging the pole or clamps.
Bracket Mounting Pole mounting shown for reference. For surface mounting, fasten to the surface using the included screws and anchors. Caution: Install with the ports facing downward to avoid water collecting in the ports.
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Weatherproofing The weep hole plugs must be installed Pull the cables through before installing correctly. the foam pieces to avoid tearing the foam. Use gaskets that best fit the Caution: cable diameter. Leave the bottom weep holes open for drainage.
Connections PoE specifications IEEE 802.3af PoE+ (30W) required for power. IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ is required to pass PoE out of the data port (15W) Foam block installation The foam block must be pushed to the back of the cable entrance with large holes facing connectors.
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LED operation Verify the AP’s operation with the Power LED. Power AP state Description color No LED The AP is not powered on Solid The AP is in a startup process at white the uboot stage Blinking The AP is in a startup process at Operational white the kernel stage...
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LEDs LED state Description 5GHz Solid blue The radio is enabled Blinking The radio is passing network packets blue LAN1 and The AP is not connected to the internet LAN2 Solid blue The AP is performing a firmware updated Blinking The AP failed a firmware update and needs to be ...
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Reset button action LED state Description Hold the reset button for 1-9 Blinking Restarts the AP seconds green Blinking Resets the username and Hold the reset button for 10-19 orange password only seconds* Blinking Resets the AP to factory Hold the reset button for more than defaults 20 seconds...
Connecting to the AP Araknis APs can be configured through OvrC or the local interface. The local interface is accessible using OvrC’s webconnect feature, typing the AP’s DHCP address into your browser’s address bar, or using the AP’s default IP address. Configuring the AP in OvrC OvrC provides Wi-Fi management, remote device management, real-time notifications, and intuitive customer management, using your computer or mobile device.
Logging into the Web Interface 1. Log into the AP using the default credentials: Username araknis Password araknis 2. You must update the password after initial login. Strong passwords are long and unrelated to the client’s public details. For Pro Tip: example, thepepperonipizzas is stronger and easier to remember than P@ssword or thesmiths.
Saving and Applying Changes 1. Click the Save button after applying changes to a page. This holds the new settings in the Apply Changes field. 2. After all desired changes have been made, click the flashing Apply Changes button, at the bottom of the left menu, to review the new settings. Click Apply to make the changes or Revert to cancel the changes.
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Other Access Methods: DHCP IP Address The WAP is configured to DHCP by default so that the DHCP server can assign an IP address when the AP is connected to the network (the DHCP server is usually the router). This address can be used for accessing the web interface.
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Step 2: Open the Control Panel and click Network and Internet. Step 3: Click Network and Sharing Center. Step 4: Click Change adapter settings.
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Step 5: Right-click the icon for the wired network connection, then left-click Properties. Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
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Step 7: In the General tab, click Use the following IP address: and enter the IP address and subnet mask, then click OK. IP Address 192.168.20.2 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Step 8: Open a browser and navigate to https://192.168.20.253/. Log in using the default credentials: Username araknis...
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Step 9: After configuring the AP, set your computer’s IPv4 Properties back to Obtain an IP address automatically, then click OK.
User Interface Overview A. Main Navigation Menu: Use the sub-menus under the Status, Settings, Maintenance, and Advanced headings to configure and maintain the access point. Click Apply Changes to review and apply the changes saved in menus. B. Main Window: The main window displays the currently selected sub-menu. C.
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2. After all desired changes have been made, click Apply Changes to review the new settings. 3. Click Apply to make the changes or Revert to cancel the changes.
System Status The initial page, after login, is the System Status. This page provides a real-time summary of the access point’s system information. Use the screen to verify the settings and operation of your device. System Information Displays the current information about the AP’s system settings. Path: Status >...
Wireless Information Displays the current information about the wireless radio channel(s) in use. Path: Status > System > Wireless Information Table Fields MAC Address: The individual Media Access Control (MAC) address assigned to the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio interfaces. ...
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Path: Status > System > LAN Information Table Fields Speed: Indicates negotiated LAN speed between the access point and the wired network. Duplex: Indicates the negotiated duplex setting between the access point and the wired network. MAC address: The MAC address assigned to the LAN port. LAN port 1 MAC address is always primary.
System Log The System Log records changes to configuration, connections, security conditions, and more. Path: Status > System > System Log Options Save Log: Click to view the log as a text file or save the log for future reference. ...
Wi-Fi Status Provides a detailed look at the wireless settings and performance for radio status, settings, wireless network configuration, and connected client status. Radio Status Provides a detailed look at the radio settings and performance. Path: Status > Wireless interface > Radio Status Table Fields ...
Channel Selection: Indicates the current channel setting. Operating Channel: Indicates the current operating channel. Channel Frequency: Indicates the frequency of the operating channel. TX: The amount of data transmitted in bytes. RX: The amount of data received in bytes. Utilization of SSID Details the use and availability of the SSIDs configured in the AP.
Wireless Network The Wireless Network table provides a detailed look at how the SSIDs are configured. Path: Status > Wireless interface > Wireless Network Table Fields Wireless Network (SSID): The SSIDs being transmitted by the access point. Enabled: Indicates whether the SSID is enabled or disabled. ...
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Table Fields Status: Indicates whether the client is currently connected. Green indicates that the client is connected to the SSID. Wireless Network (SSID): Indicates the SSID the wireless client is connected to. Device Name: The name either pulled from or assigned to the wireless client. ...
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medium, and red is weak. Release: Click the Deny button to remove the client from the network. The closer the RSSI (dBm) value is to 0, the stronger the signal is, and the Note: -__. closer to -100, the weaker the signal is.
System Settings System Information Use the System Information page to configure administration and access settings. Path: Settings > System > System Information Configurable Settings System Name: Enter a meaningful name such as SmithHome or SmithBasement. Limited to 32 characters, including spaces. ...
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Admin Current Password: Enter the current login password when changing the password. Default: araknis Admin New Password: Enter a new login password. Use letters, numbers, or punctuation. Limited to 32 characters, including spaces. Confirm Admin New Password: Enter the same password as above, to confirm. ...
Date and Time Settings Configure the system date and time settings that are displayed in the AP menus and logs. Path: Settings > System > Date and Time Settings Use the default Automatically Get Date and Time setting. Manual Pro Tip: configuration may not remain accurate after power outages or resets.
NTP Server: Select an NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server to reference for the standard date and time. Default: time.nist.gov (recommended) Click Save, then Apply Changes when you’re finished with the configuration. Time Zone Settings Configure the time zone and Daylight Saving settings for the install location. Path: Settings >...
LAN Settings IP Settings Configure the AP’s IP address. Leave the IP Settings at the default DHCP enabled and make a MAC Pro Tip: reservation in the router. If you prefer static IP addresses, use an IP address outside the router’s DHCP range. Path: Settings >...
Interface Settings Configure the LAN speed and duplex settings for the LAN port(s). Leave these settings at their defaults unless you have a specific Pro Tip: compatibility use case or for troubleshooting. Path: Settings > LAN > Interface Settings Configurable Settings ...
Wi-Fi Setup Radio Settings Configure the access point’s radio settings including wireless modes, operating channels, channel bandwidth, and extension channel. Path: Settings > Wireless > Radio Settings Configurable Settings Enable Interface: Toggle to enable or disable the radio interface. ...
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Pro Tip: In a multi-AP environment, put adjacent APs on channels as far apart as possible. A spectrum analyzer tool (such as Metageek’s Chanalyzer Pro) is recommended for providing detailed information about possible channel interference. Channel Bandwidth: Select the desired channel bandwidth. Smaller values allow greater range and larger values provide greater throughput.
Wireless Networks Use the Wireless Networks menu to configure wireless networks (SSIDs) and their security settings. The default araknis_initial SSID settings are not secure and need to be Note: -__. changed. Path: Settings > Wireless > Wireless Networks Configurable Settings ...
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Fast Roaming: This feature allows client devices to seamlessly switch between multiple APs broadcasting the same SSID, based on the AP providing the best signal at any time. Read the below "Fast Roaming" on page 52 section for more information about this feature. ...
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How to Configure a New SSID Wi-Fi configuration varies depending on the installation site and devices being used on the network. To learn more about general setup, click here for our Wi-Fi Best Practices. 1. From the Wireless Settings page, scroll to the Wireless Networks menu. 2.
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Name (SSID): The name of the SSID being configured. Security Mode: Displays the current selected mode. You can select a different encryption mode from the drop-down. Encryption: WPA2-PSK. WPA3, and WPA3-SAE use AES. WPA-PSK uses Both (TKIP+AES). ...
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WPA, WPA2, WPA Mixed, and WPA3 Configuration For RADIUS setup, refer to the server instructions provided Note: -__. by the manufacturer Name (SSID): The name of the SSID being configured. Security Mode: Displays the current selected mode. You can select a different encryption mode from the drop-down.
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Group Key Update Interval: Enter a value to specify how often, in seconds, the Group key changes. This value can be anywhere between 30-3600 seconds. Default: 3600 (60 minutes) Radius Server: Enter the radius server’s IP address. Radius Port: Enter the radius server’s connection port number.
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Click Save or Cancel. We recommend using WPA3-SAE Mixed. If you have a device that does not Pro Tip: support this encryption type, use WPA2-PSK. 6. If you do not want the SSID to be visible in device lists, toggle Broadcast SSID off. This requires users to manually enter the SSID to connect.
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How do I configure the locations of APs for the best performance? Use a site analyzer tool to determine ideal AP locations. For the best performance, use more APs closer together and reduce the transmit power some to avoid interference (Advanced Wireless Settings).
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Guest Network Configuration Used to give guests limited wireless network access by using different security credentials and SSIDs. Path: Settings > Wireless > Guest Network Configurable Settings Enable: Check the box to enable a guest network. Default: Disabled Name (SSID): Enter a name for the guest network.
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Channel Isolation: Check the box to prevent communication between wireless clients on different SSIDs of the guest network. Default: Selected Gateway IP Address: Enter the guest network gateway IP address. Default: 192.168.200.1 Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for the guest network gateway. Default: 255.255.255.0 ...
Security Settings User Accounts Configure who can log into the access point and what level of privilege they have. Path: Settings > Security > User Accounts Configurable Settings Select: Click to edit the selected table entry. Default: Not selected ...
Default: araknis (Blank when adding a new account) Confirm Password: Confirm the new login password by entering same password as above. Default: araknis (Blank when adding a new account) Delete: Click the icon to delete a specific user account. ...
HTTP Port: Enter the HTTP access port to connect to the AP. Default: 80 HTTPS Port: Enter the HTTPS acces port to connect to the AP. Default: 443 If you change the HTTP or HTTPS ports you must enter the port at the end of Note: -__.
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Configurable Settings Bonjour: Toggle on to allow the access point to search for and connect to network devices running Apple iOS and OS X. Bonjour can also be used on devices running a Microsoft OS. Default: Off UPnP: Toggle the ability to search for and connect to network devices using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).
Schedule Auto Reboot Settings The AP can be set to reboot at specified times on a daily or weekly schedule. Rebooting the AP can improve network performance by keeping the system memory clear and ending unnecessary connections. Path: Settings > Schedule > Auto Reboot Settings Configurable Settings ...
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Path: Settings > Schedule > Gateway Connection Monitor Configurable Settings Status: Toggle Auto Reboot on or off. Default: Off Gateway IP Address: Enter the gateway IP address to be pinged, usually the router. Delay Between Timeouts: Enter how many seconds the AP waits to try a new ping after a timeout.
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Wi-Fi Scheduler The Wi-Fi Scheduler is used to configure when wireless networks are available for use. The scheduler is based on a 24-hour clock (00:00 = 12:00AM, the start of a given day) Path: Settings > Schedule > Wi-Fi Scheduler. Configurable Settings ...
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Schedule Templates: Create different Wi-Fi schedules using the templates detailed below: Always Available: The wireless network is always on. 00:00-24:00. Available 8-17 Daily: 08:00-17:00. The wireless network is on at 8:00AM and off at 5:00PM. Available 8-17 Daily Except Weekends: 08:00-17:00. The wireless network is on at 8:00AM and off at 5:00PM Monday-Friday and always off on Saturday and Sunday.
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3. Use the SSID Selection drop-down to select the previously created, Market 2, SSID. 4. Select an option from the Schedule Templates drop-down. In this example, select Available 8-17 Daily, since this template is closest to the schedule needed. 5. Modify the Schedule Table to work on the desired schedule.
Maintenance Ping Test Use a ping test to determine whether a particular IP address can be reached. Path: Maintenance > Ping How to Run a Ping Test 1. Enter the Target IP address or Domain Name of the device or web page you want to communicate with.
Default: 64 bytes. 3. Enter the Number of Pings you want the test to run. Default: 4 4. Click the Start button to start the test. Click Stop to manually end the test. Traceroute Test Traceroutes display the route and delay time for data packets to/from a destination on the network.
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How to Run a Traceroute Test 1. Enter the Target IP address or Domain Name of the device or web page that you want to see the network path used to communicate. 2. Click the Start button to see the test results in the text field on the right. You can click the Stop button to manually end the test.
File Management Use the File Management page to back up or restore settings and apply firmware updates. Configuration File Path: Maintenance > File Management > Configuration File How to Back Up the Configuration 1. Click the To PC button and select a location to save the file. 2.
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2. Click the From PC button to upload the configuration file. You’ll see a loading page as the configuration is applied to the AP. When complete, the Araknis login page appears. 3. Log in and confirm the configuration settings were applied properly. How to Factory Default the Access Point Use the File Management page to restore the factory default settings.
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How to Perform a Hardware Factory Default Press and hold the Reset button for more than 20 seconds. Release the button when the LED blinks red. Allow two to four minutes for the AP to restart and load the factory default settings, then log into the AP using the default username and password (araknis;...
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How to Manually Update the Firmware The Firmware menu shows the Current Firmware Version and the date it was installed (Date Activated.) Path: Maintenance > File Management > Firmware 1. Download the firmware file from the product page and save it in an easy to find location on your computer.
Restarting the AP Path: Maintenance > Restart Click the Reboot the Device button. You’ll get a confirmation message and be presented with the login screen when the AP restarts. Logging Out of the AP Path: Maintenance > Logout Log out of the AP to change the user currently logged in.
Advanced Wireless Settings Radio Settings Configure the transmit power for the radio interfaces,unit of measurement, RTS/CTS Threshold, and 256-QAM. Path: Advanced > Wireless Settings > Radio Settings Configurable Settings Transmit Power Unit: Select the preferred unit of measure. dBm or mW. Default: dBm.
Default: Full 100%-25 dBm RTS/CTS Threshold (Range: 1-2346): Enter a value for the threshold package size for RTS/CTS (request to send/clear to send). A lower number increases the frequency that the packets are sent and consumes more bandwidth. Default: 2346 ...
be connected to a channel at a given time. Default: 127. We recommend a network design that allows each access point to handle Pro Tip: 30 client devices at any given time. Click Save, then Apply Changes when you’re finished with the configuration. Wireless Network Settings Turn on more advanced features for specific SSIDs.
WiFi6: Turn this feature off to allow incompatible Wi-Fi 5 devices to connect to the SSID. Wi-Fi 6 devices cannot use OFDMA and Target Wake Time (TWT). WiFi6 can only be turned on if the interface mode is set to AX. Note: -__.
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3. Click the Add button to add a MAC address to the list. If you’ve made a mistake, you can Delete the entry. 4. Click Save, then Apply Changes when you’re finished with the configuration. MAC Filter Scheduler Use the MAC Filter Scheduler to only enforce the MAC filter during specific times. Path: Advanced >...
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Always Available: The MAC Filter is always on. 00:00-24:00. Available 8-17 Daily: 08:00-17:00. The MAC Filter is on at 8:00AM and off at 5:00PM. Available 8-17 Daily Except Weekends: 08:00-17:00. The MAC filter is on at 8:00AM and off at 5:00PM Monday-Friday and always off on Saturday and Sunday.
Site Survey The access point provides a convenient on-board Wi-Fi detection tool commonly known as a Wi-Fi sniffer that can be used to detect the presence of other 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. The Site Survey displays the modes, channels, security settings, signal strengths, encryptions, and types can be identified.
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Reading the Results BSSID: Basic Service Set Identification. Indicates the MAC address of a detected 2.4GHz or 5GHz neighboring wireless device. SSID: Service Set Identifier. Indicates the network name of a wireless network that a specific device is connected to. ...
Channel Utilization Use the Channel Utilization tool to measure how much 802.11 traffic the AP is measuring in the surrounding area. The higher the percentage, the busier the channel is. A high percentage means it is difficult to communicate on the channel being scanned. Path: Advanced >...
Wireless Traffic Shaping Use traffic shaping to set upload and download limits for specific SSIDs and their radio broadcasts to wireless network saturation and reduce latency. Path: Advanced > Traffic Shaping Wireless Traffic Shaping Configuration 1. Toggle the Enable switch to On for the SSID and wireless interface you want to impose a limit on.
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SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an IP network protocol used to monitor network devices, audit network usage, detect network faults or inappropriate access, and, configure remote devices.
SNMPv2 Settings Note: -__. Refer to the SNMP server documentation while configuring these settings. Path: Advanced > SNMP > SNMPv2 Configurable Settings Status: Toggle on or off. Default: Off Contact: Enter the name of the person managing the SNMPv2 server. Default: Blank ...
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Default: 161 (This is a dedicated TCP/UDP port and typically should not be changed.) Community Name (Read Only): Enter the password for SNMPv2 read only access. Default: Public. ‘Public’ is a typical default of SNMP v2 devices for Read Only. ...
SNMPv3 Settings Note: -__. Refer to the SNMP server documentation while configuring these settings. Path: Advanced > SNMP > SNMPv3 Configurable Settings Status: Toggle on or off. Default: Off Username: Enter a username for SNMPv3 implementation. RANGE: 1-31 Characters. Default: admin.
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Default: DES Privacy Key: Enter a Privacy Key to act as an encryption for the data within a SNMPv3 message. RANGE: 1-8 Characters. Default: 12345678 Engine ID: Enter an Engine ID to identify where a SNMPv3 message is coming from. Default: Blank Click Save, then Apply Changes when you’re finished with the configuration.
Spanning Tree Settings Spanning Tree is an IP network protocol that prevents loops caused by multiple active paths between switches or bridges on the network. Read Understanding Spanning Tree & Best Practices for more information. Do not enable Spanning Tree unless you have a specific use case for it. Caution: Support has received a number of calls because of unnecessary STP implementation.
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This setting determines how long the access point waits for a Hello Message from another switch or bridge. If no message is received within the set duration, the device switch or bridge is considered offline and a new STP route is configured. Default: 20 seconds.
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VLANs Use this menu to tag an SSID with a VLAN ID. The most common use case is for more advanced guest network configurations. Do not tag an SSID with the default VLAN ID of the network. This causes the Caution: access point to lock up and may require a factory default to regain access.
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AN-520 Series Access Point Firmware Release Notes Firmware v1.0.12 Release Notes Release date 2022/12/06 Firmware version 1.0.12 AN-520-AP-I Product SKUs affected AN-520-AP-I-1 This is the initial release...
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AN-820 Series Access Point Firmware Release Notes Firmware v1.0.5 Release Notes Release date 2023/12/07 Firmware version 1.0.5 AN-820-AP-I Product SKUs affected AN-820-AP-I-1 Improvements Resolved an issue that caused all client devices to unexpectedly disconnect from the AP, prompting some devices to enter the network password Firmware v1.0.2 Release Notes Release date 2022/12/07...
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Updated Security UI fixes and improvements Fixes Resolved 2.4GHz radio client handshake Fixed Radio configuration when set to Wireless “N” using OvrC Fixed Gateway Connection Monitor Resolved a bug so the “System Name” now updates correctly Firmware v1.0.1 Release Notes Release date 2022/09/13...
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AN-520 Series Outdoor Access Point Firmware Release Notes Firmware v1.0.12 Release Notes Release date 2023/03/02 Firmware version 1.0.12 AN-520-AP-O Product SKUs affected AN-520-AP-O-1 This is the initial release...
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