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  • Page 1 5GHz 802.11ac 900Mbps TDMA Outdoor Long Range Wireless CPE WBS-900AC...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright  2024 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
  • Page 3 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26cm between the radiator & your body. CE Compliance Statement This device meets the RED 2014/53/EU requirements on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
  • Page 4 Revision User Manual of 5GHz 802.11ac 900Mbps TDMA Outdoor Long Range Wireless CPE Model: WBS-900AC Rev: 2.0 (May, 2024) Part No. EM- WBS-900AC_v2.0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.1.2 Hardware Description ..................... 18 Chapter 3.Connecting to the CPE ..................... 19 System Requirements ...................... 19 Installing the WBS-900AC ....................19 Chapter 4.Quick Installation Guide ....................21 Manual Network Setup -- TCP/IP Configuration ............. 21 4.1.1 Configuring the IP Address Manually ..............21 Starting Setup in the Web UI ....................
  • Page 6 5.1.6.2. System Log ........................57 Chapter 6.Quick Connection to a Wireless Network ............... 58 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ..............58 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) ..................60 Mac OS X 10.x ........................63 iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad ....................67 Appendix A: FAQs ..........................70 Q: How to set up the AP Client Connection ................
  • Page 7 FIGURE 2-1 WBS-900AC ............................ 17 IGURE 2-2 WBS-900AC CPE ..........................17 IGURE 2-3 WBS-900AC CPE I ......................10 IGURE NTERFACE 4-1 TCP/IP S ..........................22 IGURE ETTING 4-2 W ........................23 IGURE INDOWS TART 4-3 S ..................23 IGURE UCCESSFUL...
  • Page 8 5-34 A ........................50 IGURE CCOUNT ETTINGS 5-35 A ....................50 IGURE DVANCED SETTINGS OF YSTEM 5-36 F ........................51 IGURE IRMWARE PDATE 5-37 U ......................... 51 IGURE PLOADING IRMWARE 5-38 T ......................52 IGURE ESULT OF URVEY 5-39 A ........................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1.Product Introduction

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Chapter 1. Product Introduction Package Contents Thank you for choosing PLANET WBS-900AC. Please verify the contents inside the package box. ① WBS-900AC x1 ② Parabolic Reflector x 1 ③ Screw x 6 ④ L Clip x 1 ⑤...

  • Page 10: Product Description

    With the standard IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE), the WBS-900AC CPE can be easily installed in areas where power outlets are not available, further enhancing its versatility and ease of deployment. Its PoE capability is designed for both end-span and mid-span configurations, providing flexibility in deployment options.
  • Page 11 User Manual of WBS-900AC Benefits of MU-MIMO under 802.11ac Wave 2 With the MU-MIMO Wave 2 technology, the WBS-900AC, installed in public areas such as hotspots, airports and conferences, reduces the frustration that Wi-Fi users often experience in downloading web pages, e-mail file attachments and media contents.
  • Page 12 25dBi high gain dish antenna. To provide long range and maximum performance., the WBS-900AC can implement 3 operation modes and is easy to use where a multitude of applications in communities, warehouses, campuses, harbors, etc. can be made.

  • Page 13: Product Features

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Product Features  Industrial Compliant Wireless LAN and LAN  Compliant with time-division multiple access (TDMA) wireless technology  Compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/n/ac WAVE2 MU-MIMO wireless technology  2T2R architecture with data rate of up to 900Mbps ...

  • Page 14: Product Specifications

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Product Specifications WBS-900AC Product 5GHz 802.11ac 900Mbps TDMA Outdoor Long Range Wireless CPE Hardware IEEE 802.11a/n/ac IEEE 802.11i IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Standard Support IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3x flow control IEEE 802.11k, 802.11v, and 802.11r 120 x 260 x 85 mm (W x D x H)
  • Page 15 User Manual of WBS-900AC Max. Transmit Power (dBm) Up to 25 dBm (depending on country) Network Mode Data Rate Receive Sensitivity (dBm) 802.11a MCS0 802.11n HT20 Receiver Sensitivity (dBm) MCS7 MCS0 802.11n HT40 MCS7 MCS0 802.11ac MCS9 Dual polarization dish antenna...
  • Page 16 User Manual of WBS-900AC Encryption Type WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast Wireless Security Wireless Max. 32 MAC address filtering User Isolation Max. SSIDs 128 (depending on usage) Max. Wireless Clients Wireless QoS Supports Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), 4 queues prioritization on TDMA...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2.Hardware Installation

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Product Outlook WBS-900AC  Dimensions: Φ466 × 260 mm Figure 2-1 WBS-900AC WBS-900AC CPE  Dimensions: 120 x 260 x 85mm Front Side Figure 2-2 WBS-900AC CPE...

  • Page 18: Port And Button

    DC power (2.1 x 5.5mm) Reset button LAN Supports End-span, Mid-span PoE, and Passive 48V DC injection Figure 2-3 WBS-900AC CPE Interface 2.1.2 Hardware Description Hardware Interface Definition Object Description 12V DC 12V DC port for the power adapter (DC-Jack 5.5 x 2.1 mm) PoE LAN Port 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 port, auto MDI/MDI-X with IEEE 802.3 at...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3.Connecting To The Cpe

    PCs running Windows 10/11, MAC OS 10 or later, Linux, UNIX or other platforms compatible with  TCP/IP protocols 1. The CPE in the following instructions refers to PLANET WBS-900AC. 2. It is recommended to use Microsoft Edge, Firefox or Chrome to access the CPE. Installing the WBS-900AC Before installing the CPE, make sure your PoE switch is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully at this moment.
  • Page 20 User Manual of WBS-900AC Step 2: Push the latch on the bottom of the Outdoor Wireless CPE to remove the sliding cover. Step 3: Plug the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the PoE Port of the Outdoor Wireless CPE. Then, slide back the...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4.Quick Installation Guide

    Connect the WBS-900AC with your PC by an Ethernet cable plugging in LAN port on one side and in LAN port of PC on the other side. Please power on the WBS-900AC by PoE switch through the PoE port.
  • Page 22 User Manual of WBS-900AC 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 23 User Manual of WBS-900AC 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 24 User Manual of WBS-900AC 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 25: Starting Setup In The Web Ui

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Starting Setup in the Web UI It is easy to configure and manage the CPE with the web browser. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address Step 1. https://192.168.1.253 in the web address field of the browser.

  • Page 26: Chapter 5.Configuring The Cpe

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 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. Settings Tools Status Support Figure 5-1 Main Menu...
  • Page 27 User Manual of WBS-900AC The page includes the following fields: Object Description Version It shows the firmware version (Click “Update” to update a firmware.). Status It shows the current mode status. Settings It shows the settings of Wireless, Network or other Services.

  • Page 28: Cpe Configuration

    User Manual of WBS-900AC CPE Configuration 5.1.1 Apply Configuration On the Web interface, you will find a button located in the upper-right corner that provides access to three device configuration management options. Figure 5-2 Save changes The page includes the following fields:...

  • Page 29: Information

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.2.1. Information The information page displays a summary of the device's status information, showing important details related to the CPE operation mode, wireless and network settings. Figure 5-4 Status – Information...

  • Page 30: Statistics

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.2.2. STATISTICS The statistics section is divided into two parts, which display network interface counters and traffic graphs for wired and wireless interfaces. Figure 5-5 Status – Statistics...
  • Page 31 User Manual of WBS-900AC The SSID name is displayed in parentheses next to the wireless interface (and VAPs). The MAC address displays the MAC address of the specified interface. Tx Sent Data displays the amount of data sent. Rx Received Data displays the amount of data received.

  • Page 32: Network

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.2.3. Network In the Network page, you can view the network information, including the routing table and DHCP leases. Figure 5-7 Status - Network 5.1.3 Settings Figure 5-8 Setting...

  • Page 33: Wireless Configuration

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.3.1. Wireless Configuration The CPE device has two wireless modes: Access Point (TDMA3) and Station (WDS/TDMA3). The TDMA3 wireless mode is a proprietary protocol designed for point-to-multipoint wireless solutions. It uses a polling mode to effectively counter interference and improve wireless transmission performance.
  • Page 34 User Manual of WBS-900AC The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable Radio Enables or disables the CPE wireless switch. Displays the country in which the CPE bridge is operating. country selection determines available channels, Country frequencies, and transmission power levels based on regulatory restrictions in the operating country.
  • Page 35 User Manual of WBS-900AC Figure 5-11 Channel Table The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select the width of the wireless channel. CPE supports 20, 40, and Channel Width 80 MHz channel widths. Hide Indoor Channels Use switching to display only outdoor channels.
  • Page 36 User Manual of WBS-900AC Click the icon to edit AP wireless settings: Figure 5-13 Wireless AP Settings...
  • Page 37 User Manual of WBS-900AC The page includes the following fields: Object Description Specify the unique name of the wireless network device. The SSID device will broadcast this SSID message to all radios within range, promoting it. If this option is disabled, the CPE device will not broadcast its SSID Broadcast SSID to workstation devices.
  • Page 38 User Manual of WBS-900AC Wireless Mode: Station (WDS/TDMA3) Figure 5-14 Wireless Station Configuration The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable Radio Enable or disable the CPE wireless switch. Display the country in which the CPE bridge is operating.
  • Page 39 User Manual of WBS-900AC Select the maximum data rate at which the AP should transmit data packets (in Mbps). The AP will attempt to transmit data at the set Max data rate, Mbps maximum data rate. If interference occurs, the CPE will fall back to the highest rate at which data transmission is allowed.
  • Page 40 User Manual of WBS-900AC The page includes the following fields: Object Description Manually specify the SSID for the wireless network device, or SSID automatically scan for access points. Specify the VLAN ID that traffic is tagged for on a specific VAP interface.

  • Page 41: Network Configuration

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.3.2. Network Configuration By using the network configuration interface in the settings, you can control the network configuration of the device. Using the Ethernet configuration table, you can configure the Ethernet interface. Figure 5-17 Network Settings...
  • Page 42 User Manual of WBS-900AC Network Mode: Bridge When configuring the device in bridge mode, you only need to configure the device's LAN settings on the "Network Configuration" page: Figure 5-19 Bridge Mode Settings The page includes the following fields: IPv4 configuration.

  • Page 43: Traffic Management

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Click the "Enabled IPv6" tab to enable IPv6 configuration. The IPv6 settings will appear in the IPv6 configuration section: IPv6 configuration. Object Description Static - the DHCPv6 client only obtains network parameters other than the IPv6 address.

  • Page 44: Services Configuration

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.3.4. Services Configuration The service menu is further divided into eleven parts: Figure 5-21 Setting - Services Configuration Date and Time This section can be used to automatically manage the system time and date on the device using the Network Time Protocol (NTP), or manually manage the system time and date by setting the time and date on the device.
  • Page 45 User Manual of WBS-900AC Remote Management Use this menu to manage access to the CPE through SSH, Telnet, and HTTP: Figure 5-23 Remote Management Configuration Object Description Enable SSH Enable or disable access to the device through SSH. SSH port Specify the SSH service port.
  • Page 46 User Manual of WBS-900AC Object Description Enable SNMP Specify the SNMP service status. Specify the read-only community name for SNMP version 1 and version read-only community allows unit R/O community administrators to read values but denies any attempts to change them.
  • Page 47 User Manual of WBS-900AC Discovery Service The corresponding automatic discovery service is enabled by default. Figure 5-26 Discovery Service Configuration System Logging By default, the corresponding logs are selected and displayed in the supported system logs, where Debug is the most detailed log level.

  • Page 48: System Configuration

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.3.5. System Configuration The system menu allows you to manage the main CPE settings and perform major system operations (such as restart and restore configuration). This section is further divided into four parts: Figure 5-30 System Configuration...
  • Page 49 User Manual of WBS-900AC System functions Figure 5-32 System functions Object Description Click to save the current configuration file. The saved configuration file can be used to restore the configuration in case of device Backup configuration configuration errors or to upload standard configurations to multiple...
  • Page 50 User Manual of WBS-900AC Figure 5-34 Account Settings Object Description Username Change the username of the administrator. Old password Enter the current administrator password. New password Enter the new administrator password for the user account. Verify password Re-enter the new password to verify its accuracy.

  • Page 51: Firmware Update

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.4 Firmware Update The current version of the device firmware is displayed in the top left corner of the Web interface. Figure 5-36 Firmware Update Click the (Update) link next to the running firmware name, select the correct firmware image in the firmware...

  • Page 52: Tools

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.5 Tools 5.1.5.1. Site Survey The site survey tool displays at-a-glance information about wireless networks in the local geographic area. Using this test, administrators can scan for working wireless devices, check their operating channels, and encrypt and view signal/noise levels.

  • Page 53: Antenna Alignment

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.5.2. Antenna Alignment The Antenna Alignment Tool measures the signal quality between the base station and the AP. For best results during the antenna alignment test, turn off all wireless networking devices in range of the device except the one you are trying to align the antenna on.

  • Page 54: Link Test

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.5.3. Link Test Use the link test tool to check the quality of the established TDMA3 link. The tool tests throughput at selected packet sizes and iterations. Figure 5-40 The Test Result of Link Test...

  • Page 55: Spectrum Analyzer

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.5.4. Spectrum Analyzer The Spectrum Analyzer test shows details of the signal level of each CPE unit antenna on every available frequency. This enables administrators to select the best available frequency/channel for equipment operation. The frequency list depends on the country the device is operating in and the channel width selected.
  • Page 56 User Manual of WBS-900AC Object Description Host/IP address Specify the host to which the ping request will be sent. Packet size, bytes Specify the size in bytes of the data packet. Start/Stop Click to start or stop the ping tool.

  • Page 57: Support

    User Manual of WBS-900AC 5.1.6 Support 5.1.6.1. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting files contain valuable information about device configuration, routing, log files, command output, and more. When using a troubleshooting file, the device can quickly and automatically collect troubleshooting information without requiring you to manually collect each piece of information. This helps in submitting issues to the support team.

  • Page 58: Quick Connection To A Wireless Network

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network In the following sections, the default SSID of the WBS-900AC is configured to “default”. 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 59 User Manual of WBS-900AC 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 5.7.1.1 (3) Click the [Connect] button Figure 6-3 Entering the Network Key Step 5: Check if “Connected”...

  • Page 60: Windows 7 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network. This built-in wireless network connection tool is similar to wireless zero configuration tool in Windows XP.
  • Page 61 User Manual of WBS-900AC Step 3: 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 in section 5.7.1.1 (3) Click the [OK] button Figure 6-7 Typing the Network Key...
  • Page 62 User Manual of WBS-900AC Step 4: Check if “Connected” is displayed Figure 6-9 Connected to a Network...

  • Page 63: Mac Os X 10.X

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Mac OS X 10.x In the following sections, the default SSID of the WBS-900AC 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 64 User Manual of WBS-900AC Step 3: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.1.1 (2) Click the [OK] button Figure 6-12 Enter the Password If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Remember this network].
  • Page 65 User Manual of WBS-900AC 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 66 User Manual of WBS-900AC 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 “No network selected”.

  • Page 67: Iphone/Ipod Touch/Ipad

    User Manual of WBS-900AC iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad In the following sections, the default SSID of the WBS-900AC is configured to “default”. Step 1: Tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen Figure 6-17 iPhone – Settings icon Step 2: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network...
  • Page 68 User Manual of WBS-900AC 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 69 User Manual of WBS-900AC Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP (1) The password input screen will be displayed (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.1.1 (3) Tap the [Join] button Figure 6-21 iPhone -- Entering the Password Step 5: Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network.

  • Page 70: Appendix A: Faqs

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Appendix A: FAQs Q: How to set up the AP Client Connection Topology: Step 1 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 “192.168.1.201”.
  • Page 71 User Manual of WBS-900AC Step 2. In AP-1, change Operating mode to Access point (Auto WDS) and set the IP to 192.168.1.253. Step 3. In AP-2, change Operating mode to Station (WDS/TDMP3) and set the IP to 192.168.1.100. Step 4. In AP-2, Click the icon...
  • Page 72 User Manual of WBS-900AC Step 5. Click the Search button or input the SSID of AP-1 to finish the setting. Step 6. Go to check the LED of wireless signal if it lights up or not. Step 7. Use command line tool to ping each other to ensure the link is successfully established.
  • Page 73 User Manual of WBS-900AC Step 10. 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.

  • Page 74: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Appendix B: Troubleshooting If you find the AP is working improperly or stops responding to you, please read this troubleshooting first before contacting the dealer for help. Some problems can be solved by yourself within a very short time.
  • Page 75 User Manual of WBS-900AC b. Password is case-sensitive. Make sure the ‘Caps Lock’ management interface; the light is not illuminated. password is wrong. c. If you really forget the password, do a reset. a. This is not a malfunction, if you can keep your hand on The AP becomes hot the AP’s case.

  • Page 76: Appendix C: Glossary

    User Manual of WBS-900AC Appendix C: Glossary  802.11ac wireless networking 802.11 under the - 802.11ac is a standard in the family (which is marketed brand name Wi-Fi), developed in the IEEE Standards Association process, providing high-throughput wireless local area networks...
  • Page 77 User Manual of WBS-900AC  MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be transmitted.  NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.
  • Page 78 CPEΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ disposições da Directiva 2014/53/EU. ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 2014/53/EU Por medio de la presente, PLANET Technology Výrobca PLANET Technology Corporation, týmto Español Slovensky Corporation, declara que 900Mbps 802.11ac deklaruje, že táto 900Mbps 802.11ac Wireless...

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