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Page 3 Preface Intended Audience This document is intended for:  Network engineers  Technical support and servicing engineers  Network administrators Technical Support  Ruijie Networks website: https://www.ruijienetworks.com/  Online support center: https://ruijienetworks.com/support  Case portal: https://caseportal.ruijienetworks.com  Community: https://community.ruijienetworks.com ...
Page 4 Note An alert that contains additional or supplementary information that if not understood or followed will not lead to serious consequences. Specification An alert that contains a description of product or version support. Note The manual offers configuration information (including model, description, port type, software interface) for indicative purpose only.
Page 5 Overview This cookbook consists of multiple independent volumes, introducing the installation, deployment, and web- based configuration of the RG-RAP73Pro access point, including: 01- Installation Guide 02- OS 2.288 Configuration Guide...
Page 6 Contents 1 Product Overview ..........................1 1.1 About the RG-RAP73Pro ......................1 1.2 Package Contents........................1 1.3 Product Appearance ........................2 1.3.2 Front Panel ........................2 1.3.3 Rear Panel ........................3 1.4 Technical Specifications ......................4 1.5 Power Supply Technical Specifications ..................6 1.6 Cooling ............................
Page 7 3 Installing the AP..........................12 3.1 Before You Begin ........................12 3.2 Safety Precautions During Installation ..................12 3.3 Installing the AP ........................13 3.4 Removing the AP ........................15 3.5 Bundling Cables ........................16 3.6 Checklist After Installation ....................... 16 4 Debugging ............................
Page 8 7.1.1 1G/10G BASE-X SFP+ port ..................21 7.1.2 2500 BASE-T/1000 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX ..............21 7.2 Cabling Recommendations...................... 22...
Page 9 Product Overview About the RG-RAP73Pro The RG-RAP73Pro access point (AP) is a powerful Wi-Fi 7 14000 Mbps tri-band ceiling AP designed for indoor scenarios such as offices, hotels, and schools. Featuring multiple advanced technologies, this AP can deliver high-speed, stable, and secure Wi-Fi connectivity to meet the diverse needs of users.
Page 10 Product Overview Installation Guide Product Appearance Figure 1-1 Appearance 1.3.2 Front Panel Figure 1-2 Front Panel Table 1-2 LEDs Status Description Solid blue The device is working properly. The device is not receiving power. Fast blinking blue The device is starting up.
Page 11 Product Overview Installation Guide Status Description Blinking blue (one blink per 2 The device is not connected to the Internet. seconds) Possible cases: The device is resetting. Blinking blue The device is recovering. twice Caution Do not power off the device when the LED is in this state. Solid blue (one long blink and Other faults have occurred.
Page 12 Product Overview Installation Guide Table 1-3 Ports, Buttons, and Label on the Rear Panel Item Description DC power connector Supplies power to the AP, with a power supply specification of DC 54 V Reset button Press and hold for less than 2 seconds: Restart the device. Press and hold for more than 5 seconds: Restore the device to factory settings.
Page 13 Product Overview Installation Guide 11b: –90 dBm (1 Mbps), –87 dBm (5.5 Mbps), –76 dBm (11 Mbps) 11a/g: –82 dBm (6 Mbps), –74 dBm (24 Mbps), –70 dBm (36 Mbps), –65 dBm (54 Mbps) 11n: 20 MHz: –82 dBm (MCS0), –64 dBm (MCS7) 11n: 40 MHz: –79 dBm (MCS0), –61 dBm (MCS7) 11ac: 20 MHz: –82 dBm (MCS0), –59 dBm (MCS8) 11ac: 40 MHz: –79 dBm (MCS0), –54 dBm (MCS8)
Page 14 When a DC power adapter is used for power supply, the power adapter with a voltage of 54 V and a current of 0.55 A or higher provided by Ruijie needs to be used, which needs to be purchased separately from Ruijie.
Page 15 Product Overview Installation Guide Caution Ensure that there is sufficient space around the AP for heat dissipation.
Page 16 Preparing for Installation Installation Guide Preparing for Installation Safety Precautions Note  To avoid personal injury and device damage, review the safety guidelines in this chapter before you begin the installation.  The following safety precautions may not include all the potentially hazardous situations. 2.1.1 Safety Precautions ...
Page 17 The RG-RAP73Pro must be used indoors. For normal operation and prolonged service life of the access point, the installation site must meet the following requirements. 2.2.1 Bearing Ensure that the installation site is firm enough to support the weight of the RG-RAP73Pro and its accessories. 2.2.2 Space ...
Page 18 Preparing for Installation Installation Guide 2.2.5 Cleanliness Dust poses a major threat to the device. The indoor dust can cause electrostatic adhesion when falling on the device, causing poor contact of the metallic joint. Such electrostatic adhesion occurs more easily when the indoor relative humidity is low, not only affecting the service life of the device, but also causing communication failure easily.
Page 19 Preparing for Installation Installation Guide Tools Table 2-3 Tools Common Phillips screwdriver, cables, fastening bolts, diagonal plier, cable ties Tools ESD gloves, wire stripper, crimping plier, RJ45 crimping plier, wire cutter, and waterproof Special Tools adhesive tape Meters Multimeter and bit error rate tester (BERT) Note A tool kit is not supplied.
Page 20 Before installing the AP, make sure that you have carefully read the requirements described in Chapter 2. Before You Begin Before installing the RG-RAP73Pro, carefully plan and arrange the installation location, networking mode, power supply, and cabling. Confirm the following requirements before installation: ...
Page 21 Installing the AP Installation Guide Installing the AP Note  In an indoor environment, a ceiling-mounted AP offer broader antenna radiation coverage compared to a wall-mounted one. Hence, ceiling mounting is the preferred option.  The schematic diagram provided is for reference purposes only. The actual product should be installed based on its physical specifications and design.
Page 22 Installing the AP Installation Guide Caution The plane deviation of the wall in a specific area should be within 2 mm, and the recommended torque for installation is 4 kgf.cm. In case of uneven installation site, please mount the AP on a protruding wall. (3) Connect cables according to the actual networking.
Page 23 Installing the AP Installation Guide (4) Align the slots on the back of the AP with the square feet on the mounting plate, and slide the AP into the mounting plate slowly to ensure that the AP is securely fixed. Caution ...
Page 24 Installing the AP Installation Guide (2) Slide down the AP as indicated by the arrow. Bundling Cables Caution  Bundle the cable in a visually pleasing way.  Make sure that the fibers at the connectors have natural bends or bends of large radius. ...
Page 25 Verify the LED status.  After the AP is powered on, check whether the SSID (@Ruijie-mXXXX for multiple devices or @Ruijie-sXXXX for a single device) can be searched by a mobile phone or other wireless devices. Logging in to the Web GUI (1) Power on the PC and configure the local connection attribute on the PC.
Page 26 Monitoring and Maintenance Installation Guide Monitoring and Maintenance Monitoring When the RG-RAP73Pro is operating, you can monitor the device running status by observing the LED. Maintenance If the hardware is faulty, please contact the local distributor.
Page 27 Check whether the LED is normal. Check whether cables are properly connected with ports. Contact Ruijie technical support to check whether hardware faults exist. Common Faults 6.2.1 The Status LED Is Off After the AP Is Powered On ...
Page 28 Troubleshooting Installation Guide (2) Verify that the Ethernet port is correctly connected. (3) Verify that the AP is correctly configured. (4) Move the client device closer to the AP.
Page 29 Appendix Installation Guide Appendix Connectors and Media 7.1.1 1G/10G BASE-X SFP+ port For the optical ports, select single-mode or multimode optical cables for connections according to the optical module connected. Figure 7-1 shows the connection schematic diagram. Figure 7-1 Optical Cable Connections 7.1.2 2500 BASE-T/1000 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX The 2500BASE-T/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX port is a 100/1000/2500 Mbps port that supports auto MDI/MDIX...
Page 30 Appendix Installation Guide The 100BASE-TX port can be connected using 100-ohm Category 5 (Cat 5) cables with a maximum distance of 100 meters (328 ft.). Table 7-1 shows 100BASE-TX pin assignments. Table 7-1 100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Socket Plug Input Receive Data+ Output Transmit Data+ Input Receive Data- Output Transmit Data-...
Page 31 Appendix Installation Guide  Before cables are bundled, mark labels and stick the labels to cables wherever appropriate.  Cables should be neatly and properly bundled in the rack without twisting or bending, as shown in Figure 7- Figure 7-4 Bundling up Cables (1) ...
Page 32 Appendix Installation Guide cannot be bundled within the bend area. Otherwise, considerable stress may be generated in cables, breaking cable cores. Figure 7-6 Bundling up Cables (3)  Cables not to be assembled or remaining parts of cables should be folded and placed in a proper position of the rack or cable trough.
Page 33 Appendix Installation Guide  Hard power cords should be fastened in the terminal connection area to prevent stress on terminal connection and cable.  Do not use self-tapping screws to fasten terminals.  Power cords of the same type and in the same cabling direction should be bundled up into cable bunches, with cables in cable bunches clean and straight.
Page 34 Contents 1 Fast Internet Access .......................... 1 1.1 Configuration Environment Requirements ................1 1.1.1 PC ..........................1 1.2 Default Configuration ......................... 1 1.3 Login to Web Interface ....................... 1 1.3.1 Connecting to the Access Point ..................1 1.3.2 Configuring the IP Address of the Management Client ..........2 1.3.3 Logging in to the Web Page ..................
Page 35 1.8.1 Management Page for Wi-Fi 6 Products and Above ........... 11 2 Network Monitoring ........................... 1 2.1 Viewing the Network Information ....................1 2.2 Adding Network Devices ......................3 2.2.1 Wired Connection ......................3 2.2.2 AP Mesh ......................... 4 2.3 Managing Network Devices ..................... 13 2.4 Configuring Network Planning ....................
Page 36 3.10 Configuring Layer-3 Roaming ....................33 3.11 Configuring Client Isolation ....................34 3.12 Configuring 802.11r ....................... 34 3.13 Configuring a Guest Wi-Fi ..................... 35 3.13.1 Overview ........................35 3.13.2 Configuration Steps ....................35 3.14 Configuring Wireless Rate Limiting ..................36 3.14.1 Overview ........................
Page 37 3.24.3 Configuring Traffic Load Balancing ................63 3.25 Wireless Authentication ......................64 3.25.1 Overview ........................64 3.25.2 Configuring One-click Login on Ruijie Cloud ............. 65 3.25.3 Configuring Voucher Authentication on Ruijie Cloud ..........70 3.25.4 Configuring Account Authentication on Ruijie Cloud ..........78 3.25.5 Configuring SMS Authentication on Ruijie Cloud ............
Page 38 3.26.4 Viewing Wired User List ................... 107 4 Network Settings ........................... 108 4.1 Switching Work Mode ......................108 4.1.1 Work Mode ......................... 108 4.1.2 Self-Organizing Network Discovery ................108 4.1.3 Configuration Steps ....................108 4.2 Configuring Internet Connection Type (IPv4) ................ 110 4.3 Configuring Internet Connection Type (IPv6) ................
Page 39 4.14 Configuring Port Flow Control ..................... 123 4.15 Configuring ARP Binding ..................... 123 4.16 Configuring LAN Ports ......................124 4.17 IPv6 Settings ........................125 4.17.1 Overview ........................126 4.17.2 IPv6 Basic ........................ 126 4.17.3 IPv6 Address Assignment Methods ................. 126 4.17.4 Enabling IPv6 ......................
Page 40 6.5.1 Overview ........................143 6.5.2 Global Configuration ....................143 6.5.3 View/Group/Community/User Access Control ............145 6.5.4 SNMP Service Typical Configuration Examples ............153 6.5.5 Configuring Trap Service ................... 158 6.5.6 Trap Service Typical Configuration Examples ............162 6.6 Configuring Reboot ........................ 165 6.6.1 Rebooting the Master Device ..................
Page 41 6.13 Configuring Cloud Service ....................175 6.13.1 Overview ........................175 6.13.2 Configuration Steps ....................175 6.13.3 Unbinding Cloud Service ..................176 7 Network Diagnosis Tools ....................... 178 7.1 Network Check ........................178 7.2 Network Tools ........................179 7.3 Alerts ............................180 7.4 Fault Collection ........................
Page 42 Wireless Connection On a mobile phone or laptop, search for wireless network @Ruijie-SXXXX (XXXX is the last four digits of the MAC address of each device). In this mode, you do not need to set the IP address of the management Client,...
Page 43 Fast Internet Access Configuration Guide 1.3.2 Configuring the IP Address of the Management Client Configure an IP address for the management client in the same network segment as the default IP address of the device (The default device IP address is 10.44.77.254, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) so that the management client can access the device.
Page 44 Fast Internet Access Configuration Guide Caution Restoring factory settings will delete the existing configuration and you are required to configure the device again at your next login. Therefore, exercise caution when performing this operation. Work Mode The device can work in the router mode, AP mode or wireless repeater mode. The displayed system menu page and function ranges vary with the work mode.
Page 45 Fast Internet Access Configuration Guide 1.4.3 Wireless Repeater Mode The device does not support the routing and DHCP server functions in the wireless repeater mode. IP addresses of the clients are assigned and managed by the primary router. On an available network, the device can be connected to the primary router through wireless connection to expand the Wi-Fi coverage and increase the number of LAN ports and wireless access devices.
Page 46 Fast Internet Access Configuration Guide 1.5.2 Configuration Steps 1. Add a Device to Network You can manage and configure all devices in the network in batches by default. Please verify the device count and network status before configuration. Note New devices will join in a network automatically after being powered on. You only need to verify the device count.
Page 47 Fast Internet Access Configuration Guide 2. Creating a Network Project (1) Click Start Setup to configure the Internet connection type and Wi-Fi network.  Internet: Configure the Internet connection type according to requirements of the local Internet Service Provider (ISP). ○...
Page 48 Click Finish. The device will deliver the initialization and check the network connectivity. The device can access the Internet now. Bind the device with a Ruijie Cloud account for remote management. Follow the instruction to log in to Ruijie Cloud for further configuration.
Page 49 Fast Internet Access Configuration Guide Configuration Wizard (Wireless Repeater Mode) 1.7.1 Getting Started  Before configuring the wireless repeater mode, configure the primary router and test that the primary router can access the Internet.  Place the device where it can discover at least two-bar Wi-Fi signal of the primary router. Caution No Ethernet cable is required in the wireless repeater mode.
Page 50 Fast Internet Access Configuration Guide (2) If you see a dialogue box indicating that the Ethernet cable is not connected to the WAN port, click Wireless Repeater. (3) Select the primary router SSID that requires expanding the Wi-Fi coverage, enter the Wi-Fi password of the primary router, and click Next.
Page 51 Fast Internet Access Configuration Guide (4) Set the SSID and password and click Save. Then, the Wi-Fi network will be restarted. (5) Set the country/region code and time zone, and click Save.
Page 52 To facilitate flexible device management, the Web page displays different system configuration menus in different work modes. For details about the work mode, see Switching Work Mode. As to the RG-RAP73Pro model, please refer to 1.8.1 Management Page for Wi-Fi 6 Products and Above. Note After the self-organizing network discovery function is enabled, the system configuration menus on the web interface depends on the master device on the network.
Page 53 Fast Internet Access Configuration Guide Local Device Mode  To access the local device mode for the configuration and management of a single device, perform the following steps: ○ Method 1: Click the device name in the One Device menu and then click Config. ○...
Page 54 Fast Internet Access Configuration Guide 2. Disabling Self-Organizing Network Discovery If a device is in standalone mode, you can configure and manage only the currently logged in device. The web interface displays the configuration menu of a single device on the left side.
Page 55 Fast Internet Access Configuration Guide...
Page 56 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide Network Monitoring Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Topology. The Overview webpage displays the current network topology, real-time uplink and downlink flow, networking status, and the number of users. The quick access to network and device settings is also provided on the Overview webpage.
Page 57 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide  Click the egress gateway to view real-time traffic information of the device.  Click the device in the topology to view the operating status and configuration of the device and configure the device functions. The hostname is set to the product model by default. You can click to modify the hostname.
Page 58 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide  The update time of the topology is displayed at the bottom left corner. Click Refresh to update the topology to the latest status. Please wait for a few minutes for the update. Adding Network Devices 2.2.1 Wired Connection (1) If a new device is connected to the device in the network through wired connection, a prompt message will...
Page 59 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide of devices that are not in SON is displayed under the Devices at the top left corner of the page. Click Handle to add the device to the current network. (2) Go to the Network List page, click Other Network to select the target device and click Add to My Network. If the target device is not configured yet, you can add the device directly without a password.
Page 60 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide addresses pain points such as complex wireless networking and cabling. A new AP can be connected to any uplink wireless device among AP, EG router, and EGW router in the following ways:  Button-based pairing: Short press the Mesh button on the EGW router on the target network to implement fast pairing of the AP with the EGW router.
Page 61 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide (1) Power on the new AP and place it near the EGW router on the target network. (2) Press and hold the Mesh button on the EGW router for no more than two seconds to start pairing. The pairing process takes about one minute.
Page 62 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide (6) Click View Details following the icon to obtain information about the uplink device and RSSI. 4. Configuration Steps for Search-based Pairing Caution  Uplink device is an AP or EGW router.  The master device must be properly configured. Otherwise, AP mesh failure may occur due to constant channel scanning.
Page 63 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide (3) On the AP Mesh page, click Scan to scan devices that are not connected to the network via an Ethernet cable. (4) Select the APs to be added and click Add to My Network. No more than eight APs are allowed at a time. Wait until network merging finishes.
Page 64 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide (6) Power off the new AP and install it as planned. (7) Log in to the web interface of a device on the target network. In Network-Wide mode, choose Devices > AP. Make sure that the new AP is online and the corresponding entry contains icon in the Relay Information column.
Page 65 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide 5. Configuration Steps for Wired Pairing Caution  Uplink device is an AP, EG router, or EGW router.  The new AP must be in factory status.  It can be scanned only when the live network is enabled with Mesh (see 3.21 Enabling AP Mesh details).
Page 66 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide (6) Click View Details following the icon to obtain information about the uplink device and RSSI. 6. Enabling WAN Port The WAN port works as the wired uplink port of the AP by default. For the AP added to the target network through Mesh pairing, the WAN port is disabled by default.
Page 67 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide (2) Choose Config > Advanced > Enable WAN, toggle on Enable, and click Save. 7. Querying Mesh APs and Mesh Details (1) Log in to the web interface of a device on the target network. (2) Query Mesh APs. ...
Page 68 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide (3) Query Mesh networking details. In Network-Wide mode, choose Devices > AP. Select the target AP, and click View Details in the Relay Information column to obtain the Mesh networking details. Managing Network Devices You can view information of all devices on the network. You can configure and manage all devices on the network by simply logging in to only one device on the network.
Page 69 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide  Click Manage to configure the selected device.  Click Select to select an offline device, and click Delete Offline to remove the selected device from the list and the topology.
Page 70 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide Configuring Network Planning Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Network Planning. Click the SSID to edit the Wi-Fi configuration. For details, see Chapter 3 Wi-Fi Network Settings.
Page 71 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide 2.4.1 Configuring Wired VLAN Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Network Planning. On the Network Planning page, click Add Wired VLAN. Alternatively, you can select an existing wired VLAN and click Setup to edit the VLAN.
Page 72 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide (1) Configure the VLAN ID, address pool server, and DHCP pool. The gateway is configured as the address pool server by default to assign IP addresses to clients. If an access switch exists in the network, you can select the access switch as the address pool server.
Page 73 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide (3) Please confirm the delivered configurations and click Save. The configurations will take effect after a few minutes. 2.4.2 Configuring Wi-Fi VLAN Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Network Planning. On the Network Planning page, click Add Wi-Fi LAN.
Page 74 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide Alternatively, you can select an existing wireless VLAN and click Setup to edit the VLAN. (1) Configure the SSID, Wi-Fi password and band. Click Expand to expand the advanced settings and set the parameters. Then, click Next. (2) Configure the VLAN ID, address pool server and DHCP pool.
Page 75 Network Monitoring Configuration Guide (3) Please confirm the delivered configurations and click Save. The configurations will take effect after a few minutes.
Page 76 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Wi-Fi Network Settings Note Wi-Fi network settings covers the Wi-Fi settings of the currently logged in devices and the management of all wireless devices in the network. In Network mode, the Wi-Fi network settings are synchronized to all wireless devices in the network.
Page 77 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (3) Click to create a new group. Up to 8 groups can be added. You can click to edit the group name and click to delete the group. The default group cannot be deleted and its name cannot be edited. (4) Click the group name on the left part to view all devices in this group.
Page 78 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Adding a Wi-Fi Network (1) Go to the page for configuration.  Method 1: Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi List.  Method 2: Choose One-Device > Config > WLAN > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi List. (2) Click Add Wi-Fi.
Page 79 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (4) Click advanced Settings to configure more Wi-Fi parameters. After configuration, click OK. After the Wi-Fi is added, a client can detect the SSID, and the Wi-Fi information is displayed in the Wi-Fi list.
Page 80 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Table 3-1 Wi-Fi Configuration Parameters Parameter Description Enter the name displayed when a wireless client searches for a wireless SSID network. The SSID encoding standard is set to "UTF-8" by default when Chinese SSID Encoding characters are included in the SSID.
Page 81 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Parameter Description Enabling the hide SSID function can prevent unauthorized user access to Wi-Fi, improving security. However, mobile phones or computers cannot find the SSID Hide SSID after this function is enabled. You must manually enter the correct name and password to connect to Wi-Fi.
Page 82 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (2) Click the target Wi-Fi network, change the SSID and Wi-Fi password of the Wi-Fi network, and click OK. Caution After the configuration is saved, all online clients will be disconnected from the Wi-Fi network. You have to enter the new password to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Page 83 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (3) Batch manage Wi-Fi networks. ○ Batch enable Wi-Fi networks: Select the desired Wi-Fi networks, and click Enable. ○ Batch disable Wi-Fi networks: Select the desired Wi-Fi networks, and click Disable. ○ Batch delete Wi-Fi networks: Select the desired Wi-Fi networks, and click Delete.
Page 84 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (4) Click Exit to exit Wi-Fi network batch management. Hiding the SSID 3.5.1 Overview Hiding the SSID can prevent unauthorized clients from accessing the Wi-Fi network and enhance network security. After this function is enabled, the mobile phone or PC cannot search out the SSID. Instead, you have to manually enter the correct SSID and Wi-Fi password.
Page 85 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Configuring Wi-Fi Band (1) Go to the page for configuration.  Method 1: Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi List. Select the Wi-Fi network, and click Edit.  Method 2: Choose One-Device > Config > WLAN > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi List. Select the Wi-Fi network, and click Edit.
Page 86 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Configuring Band Steering Caution This function can be enabled only after the dual-band integration (Band is set to 2.4G+5G) is enabled on the Wi-Fi network. A client automatically selects a band only when the SSIDs of the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands are the same.
Page 87 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Configuring Wi-Fi 6 Caution The function takes effect only on APs supporting the IEEE 802.11ax protocol. In addition, access clients must support IEEE 802.11ax so that clients can enjoy high-speed Internet access experience brought by Wi-Fi 6. If clients do not support Wi-Fi 6, you can disable this function.
Page 88 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Configuring Wi-Fi 7 Caution This configuration takes effect only on APs that support the IEEE 802.11be protocol. Clients also need to support the IEEE 802.11be protocol in order to experience high-speed Internet access brought by Wi-Fi 7. Disable this feature if the client does not support Wi-Fi 7.
Page 89 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (2) Click to expand advanced settings, turn on Layer 3 Roaming in the expanded settings and click OK. The client will keep the IP address unchanged in this Wi-Fi network, improving roaming experience across VLANs. 3.11 Configuring Client Isolation (1) Go to the page for configuration.
Page 90 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (1) Go to the page for configuration.  Method 1: Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi List. Select the Wi-Fi network, and click Edit.  Method 2: Choose One-Device > Config > WLAN > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi List. Select the Wi-Fi network, and click Edit.
Page 91 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.14 Configuring Wireless Rate Limiting 3.14.1 Overview The device supports four rate limiting modes: client-based rate limiting, SSID-based rate limiting, AP-based rate limiting, and packet-based rate limiting. For the same client, if multiple rate limiting modes are configured, the priority order is as follows: client-based rate limiting >...
Page 92 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.14.2 Configuration Steps Configuring Client-based Rate Limiting Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Rate Limiting > Client-based Rate Limiting. (1) Enable Wireless Rate Limiting. (2) Click Add. In the dialog box that appears, set the MAC address and uplink and downlink rate limit values of the client, and click OK.
Page 93 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Configuring SSID-based Rate Limiting Method 1: Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Rate Limiting > SSID-based Rate Limiting. (1) Enable Wireless Rate Limiting. (2) Click Edit in the Action column of the target SSID. In the dialog box that appears, set the uplink and downlink rate limit modes and values, and click OK.
Page 94 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Method 2: (1) Go to the configuration page:  Method 1: Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi List. Select the Wi-Fi network, and click Edit.  Method 2: Choose One-Device > Config > WLAN > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi List. Select the Wi-Fi network, and click Edit.
Page 95 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (1) Enable Wireless Rate Limiting. (2) Set the uplink and downlink rate limit modes to Rate Limit Per User, configure the rate limit values, and click Configuring Packet-based Rate Limiting Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Rate Limiting > Packet-based Rate Limiting. (1) Enable Wireless Rate Limiting.
Page 96 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.15 Configuring Wi-Fi Blocklist or Allowlist 3.15.1 Overview You can configure the global or SSID-based blocklist and allowlist. The MAC address supports full match and OUI match. Wi-Fi blocklist: Clients in the Wi-Fi blocklist are prevented from accessing the Internet. Clients that are not added to the Wi-Fi blocklist are free to access the Internet.
Page 97 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 2. Configuring an SSID-based Blocklist/Allowlist Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Blocklist and Allowlist > SSID-Based Blocklist/Allowlist. Select a target Wi-Fi network from the left column, select the blocklist or allowlist mode and click Add to configure a blocklist or allowlist client.
Page 98 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Caution After being optimized, the Wi-Fi network will restart, and clients need to reconnect to the W-Fi network. Therefore, exercise caution when performing this operation. 3.16.2 Getting Started Install Wi-Fi Moho or other Wi-Fi scanning app on the mobile phone and check interference analysis results to find out the best channel.
Page 99 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 2. Configuring the Multicast Rate Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Radio Setting. If the multicast rate is too high, the packet loss rate of multicast packets may increase. If the multicast rate is too low, the radio interface may become busy.
Page 100 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings If the access point is associated with too many clients, it will have a lower performance, affecting user experience. After you configure the threshold, new clients over the threshold will not be allowed to access the Wi-Fi network. You can lower the threshold if there is requirement for bandwidth per client.
Page 101 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Caution In the self-organizing network mode, the kick-off threshold settings will be synchronized to all devices in the network. 3.16.4 Configuring Standalone Radio Settings Go to the configuration page.  Method 1: Choose One-Device > Config > WLAN > Radio Setting. ...
Page 102 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 1. Optimizing the Radio Channel  Method 1: Choose One-Device > Config > WLAN > Radio Setting.  Method 2: Choose Network-Wide > Devices > Manage > Config > WLAN > Radio Setting. Choose the best channel identified by Wi-Fi Moho or other Wi-Fi scanning App. Click Save to make the configuration take effect immediately.
Page 103 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings is recommended, indicating automatic adjustment of the transmit power. After adjusting the configuration, click Save. 3. Configuring the Roaming Sensitivity  Method 1: Choose One-Device > Config > WLAN > Radio Setting.  Method 2: Choose Network-Wide > Devices > Manage > Config > WLAN > Radio Setting. The roaming sensitivity enables the device to actively disconnect a client from the Wi-Fi network when the client is far away, forcing the client to re-select the nearest signal and thus improving the sensitivity of wireless roaming.
Page 104 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings When the wireless signal of the end user is lower than the access threshold set on the device, the client cannot detect the wireless signal of the device. After adjusting the configuration, click Save. 5.
Page 105 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Caution  WIO is supported only in the self-organizing network mode.  The client may be offline during the optimization process. The configuration cannot be rolled back once optimization starts. Therefore, exercise caution when performing this operation. Table 3-2 Description of Tuning Mode Parameter...
Page 106 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings  Choose Deep optimization. Click to expand Advanced Settings to set the scanning time, channel bandwidth and selected channels. Then, click OK.
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Page 108 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings After the optimization starts, please be patient and wait for the optimization to complete. After optimization is completed, you can click Cancel Optimization to restore the optimized RF parameters to their default values. Click Back to Home to perform wireless optimization again. Click Optimization Record to view the details of the latest optimization.
Page 109 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.16.6 Configuring Wi-Fi Roaming Optimization (802.11k/v) Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > WLAN Optimization > 802.11k/v Roaming Optimization. Choose the optimization mode. Click Enable and the Wi-Fi roaming is further optimized through the 802.11k/v protocol. Smart clients compliant with 802.11k/v can switch to the APs with better signal and faster speed during the roaming process, ensuring high-speed wireless connectivity.
Page 110 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Parameter Description Connection stability is preferentially guaranteed but maximum negotiation speed may Roaming-prior be reduced. 3.17 Configuring IGMP Snooping 3.17.1 Overview 1. IGMP Snooping IGMP snooping allows switches to listen for and analyze IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) messages in order to determine which switch ports are connected to hosts that are interested in specific multicast groups.
Page 111 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Caution You are advised to enable this function when a large number of multicast packets are transmitted and the network is congested to improve the user experience. If you set the action for unknown multicast packets to Discard, multicast packets sent by certain clients may be discarded.
Page 112 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings and click Edit.  Method 2: Choose One-Device > Config > WLAN > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi List. Select the Wi-Fi network, and click Edit. (1) Click to expand advanced settings, turn on XPress in the expanded settings and click OK. After XPress is enabled, the gaming traffic will be prioritized, ensuring a more stable gaming experience.
Page 113 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings After AP Mesh is enabled, you can set up a Mesh network through Mesh pairing between the devices that support AP Mesh. You can press the Mesh button on the device to automatically discover a new device for Mesh pairing or log in to the management page to select a new device for Mesh pairing.
Page 114 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.23 Client Association 3.23.1 Configuring Intelligent Association Go to the configuration page by choosing Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Client Association > Intelligent Association. Note Intelligent association is not supported by Wi-Fi 5 APs. Enabling it on Wi-Fi 5 APs may lead to suboptimal performance.
Page 115 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Click Add Association. Select the client and the associated device. You can associate the client with a specified AP on the network to reduce remote association and improve the wireless experience. Click Advanced Settings to configure the SSID for client association and to enable Forced Association. Caution The Forced Association feature may cause the client to go offline or fail to associate with the AP.
Page 116 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.24 Configuring AP Load Balancing 3.24.1 Overview The AP load balancing function is used to balance the load of APs in the wireless network. When APs are added to a load balancing group, clients will automatically associate with the APs with light load when the APs in the group are not load balanced.
Page 117 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Table 3-4 Client Load Balancing Configuration Parameters Parameter Description Group Name Enter the name of the AP load balancing group. Select Client Load Balancing. Type Configure a detailed load balancing rule, including the maximum number of clients allowed to associate with an AP, the difference between the currently associated client count and client count on the AP with the lightest load, and the number of attempts to the AP with full load.
Page 118 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.24.3 Configuring Traffic Load Balancing Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Load Balancing. Click Add. In the dialog box that appears, set Type to Traffic Load Balancing, and configure Group Name, Members, and Rule.
Page 119 To use the wireless authentication function, ensure that the AP is added to Ruijie Cloud and is online. Then, configure a portal template on Ruijie Cloud and apply it to a specific SSID. When STAs connect to this SSID and access the network, the AP allows STAs added to the authentication-free lists configured on the web interface (excluding those added to the MAC address blocklist) to access the network without authentication.
Page 120 1. Configuring a Portal Template with the Authentication Mode Set to One-click Login (1) Log in to Ruijie Cloud, choose Project > Configuration > Auth & Accounts > Authentication > Captive Portal, and select a network that needs to configure wireless authentication.
Page 121 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Table 3-6 Basic Information of the Portal Template Parameter Description Portal Name Indicates the name of a captive portal template. Select One-click Login, which indicates login without the username and password. You can set Access Duration and Access Times Per Day. Login Options Show Balance Page Indicates the available duration, time, or data after portal authentication.
Page 122 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Table 3-7 Basic Information of the Portal Page Parameter Description Logo Select whether to display the logo image. Logo Image When Logo is set to Image, upload the logo picture or select the default logo. Logo Position Select the logo position (Upper, Middle, or Lower).
Page 123 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Parameter Description When Background is set to Image, upload the background image or select Background Image the default image. When Background is set to Solid Color, configure the background color. The Background Mask Color default value is #ffffff.
Page 124 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Table 3-8 Basic Information of the Captive Portal Parameter Description Policy Name Indicates the name of a captive portal template. Indicates the authentication mode to which the captive portal applies: Inner: Cloud-based authentication. The built-in authentication server in the public cloud is used for authentication.
Page 125 1. Configuring a Portal Template with the Authentication Mode Set to Voucher (1) Log in to Ruijie Cloud, choose Project > Configuration > Auth & Accounts > Authentication > Captive Portal, and select a network that needs to configure wireless authentication.
Page 126 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (4) Configure basic information of the portal template. Table 3-9 Basic Information of the Portal Template Parameter Description Portal Name Indicates the name of a captive portal template. Login Options Select Voucher, which indicates login with a random eight-digit password. Show Balance Page Indicates the available duration, time, or data after portal authentication.
Page 127 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Table 3-10 Basic Information of the Portal Page Parameter Description Logo Select whether to display the logo image.
Page 128 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Parameter Description Logo Image When Logo is set to Image, upload the logo picture or select the default logo. Logo Position Select the logo position (Upper, Middle, or Lower). Background Select the background with the image or the solid color. When Background is set to Image, upload the background image or select Background Image the default image.
Page 129 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 2. Configuring Policy Info Configure basic information of the policy info to add captive portal. After the configuration, click OK for the configurations to take effect. Note When Encryption Mode is set to a value other than WPA2-Enterprise(802.1x), the Captive Portal page is available.
Page 130 Click Add Page to customize a portal page. 3. Adding a Voucher (1) Log in to Ruijie Cloud, choose Project > Auth & Accounts > Accounts > User Management, and select a network in this account. (2) Configure a user group.
Page 131 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Configure user group parameters. After the configuration, click OK. User Group Name: indicates the user group name. Price: indicates the price of the user group. Mark user groups by numeral. The current version has no impact on network usage.
Page 132 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Maximum upload rate: indicates the maximum upload rate. Maximum download rate: indicates the maximum download rate. Bind MAC on first use: indicates that the MAC address of the first device used will be bound and other devices used by the same user will be prohibited from accessing the Internet.
Page 133 1. Configuring a Portal Template with the Authentication Mode Set to Account (1) Log in to Ruijie Cloud, choose Project > Configuration > Auth & Accounts > Authentication > Captive Portal, and select a network that needs to configure wireless authentication.
Page 134 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (4) Configure basic information of the portal template. Table 3-12 Basic Information of the Portal Template Parameter Description Portal Name Indicates the name of a captive portal template. Select Account, which indicates login with the account and password. Login Options Show Balance Page Indicates the available duration, time, or data after portal authentication.
Page 135 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Table 3-13 Basic Information of the Portal Page Parameter Description Logo Select whether to display the logo image.
Page 136 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Parameter Description Logo Image When Logo is set to Image, upload the logo picture or select the default logo. Logo Position Select the logo position (Upper, Middle, or Lower). Background Select the background with the image or the solid color. When Background is set to Image, upload the background image or select Background Image the default image.
Page 137 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (6) After the configuration, click OK to save the portal template configurations. 2. Configuring Policy Info Configure basic information of the policy info to add captive portal. After the configuration, click OK for the configurations to take effect.
Page 138 Click Add Page to customize a portal page. 3. Adding an Account (1) Log in to Ruijie Cloud, choose Project > Auth & Accounts > Accounts > User Management, and select a network in this account. (2) Configure a user group.
Page 139 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Configure user group parameters. After the configuration, click OK. User Group Name: indicates the user group name. Price: indicates the price of the user group. Mark user groups by numeral. The current version has no impact on network usage.
Page 140 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Maximum upload rate: indicates the maximum upload rate. Maximum download rate: indicates the maximum download rate. Bind MAC on first use: indicates that the MAC address of the first device used will be bound and other devices used by the same user will be prohibited from accessing the Internet.
Page 141 Click Please select an .xls or .xlsx file to upload the file. After uploading, users are automatically created. 3.25.5 Configuring SMS Authentication on Ruijie Cloud 1. Adding a Twilio Account Prerequisites A Twilio account has been applied for from the Twilio official website (https://www.twilio.com/login).
Page 142 2. Configuring a Portal Template with the Authentication Mode Set to SMS (1) Log in to Ruijie Cloud, choose Project > Configuration > Auth & Accounts > Authentication > Captive Portal, and select a network that needs to configure wireless authentication.
Page 143 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (4) Configure basic information of the portal template. Table 3-15 Basic Information of the Portal Template Parameter Description Portal Name Indicates the name of a captive portal template. Select SMS, which indicates login with the phone number and code. Login Options Show Balance Page Indicates the available duration, time, or data after portal authentication.
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Page 145 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Table 3-16 Basic Information of the Portal Page Parameter Description Logo Select whether to display the logo image. When Logo is set to Image, upload the logo picture or select the default logo. Logo Image Logo Position Select the logo position (Upper, Middle, or Lower).
Page 146 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Parameter Description Button Text Color Select the button text color. The default value is #ffffff. Link Color Select the link color. The default value is #ffffff. Text Color in Box Select the text color in the box. The default value is #ffffff. (6) After the configuration, click OK to save the portal template configurations.
Page 147 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Parameter Description Indicates the authentication mode to which the captive portal applies: Inner: Cloud-based authentication. The built-in authentication server in the public cloud is used for authentication. Local: Device-based local authentication and acceleration. Portal pages and Policy Mode accounts in the cloud are synchronized with the device for local authentication and acceleration.
Page 148 1. Configuring a Portal Template with the Authentication Mode Set to One-click Login (1) Log in to Ruijie Cloud, choose Project > Configuration > Auth & Accounts > Authentication > Captive Portal, and select a network that needs to configure wireless authentication.
Page 149 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Table 3-18 Basic Information of the Portal Template Parameter Description Portal Name Indicates the name of a captive portal template. Select One-click Login, which indicates login without the username and password. You can set Access Duration and Access Times Per Day. Login Options Show Balance Page Indicates the available duration, time, or data after portal authentication.
Page 150 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Table 3-19 Basic Information of the Portal Page Parameter Description Logo Select whether to display the logo image. Logo Image When Logo is set to Image, upload the logo picture or select the default logo. Logo Position Select the logo position (Upper, Middle, or Lower).
Page 151 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Parameter Description When Background is set to Image, upload the background image or select Background Image the default image. When Background is set to Solid Color, configure the background color. The Background Mask Color default value is #ffffff.
Page 152 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Table 3-20 Basic Information of the Captive Portal Parameter Description Policy Name Indicates the name of a captive portal template. Indicates the authentication mode to which the captive portal applies: Inner: Cloud-based authentication. The built-in authentication server in the public cloud is used for authentication.
Page 153 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Parameter Description Indicates the wired network that requires authentication. Enter the network segment in this field. Network Users connecting to the wired network corresponding to this network segment must be authenticated. This parameter is required if the Authentication Device is Router. Indicates the network name of the Wi-Fi network that requires authentication.
Page 154 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (3) Configure an STA IP address or IP address range. After the configuration, click OK to save the configurations. 2. Configuring an Authentication-Free Public IP Address (1) Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Wireless Auth > Allowlist > IP Allowlist. (2) Click Add to open the configuration page.
Page 155 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings (3) Configure authentication-free websites. After the configuration, click OK. 4. Configuring a MAC Address Allowlist and Blocklist STAs whose MAC addresses are added to the MAC address allowlist can access the network without authentication, and STAs whose MAC addresses are added to the MAC address blocklist are forbidden to access the network.
Page 156 The client going offline will not disappear immediately. Instead, the client will stay on the list for three more minutes. 3.25.9 Displaying Authenticated Users on Ruijie Cloud Log in to Ruijie Cloud, choose Project > Network > Clients > Auth Clients, and select a network that needs to display authenticated users.
Page 157 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.26 Configuring 802.1X Authentication 3.26.1 Overview IEEE 802.1X is a port-based network access control standard that provides secure access services for LANs. On an IEEE 802 LAN, a user can directly access network resources without authentication and authorization as long as it can connect to a network device.
Page 158 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Enable the Escape SSID and configure parameters such as Escape SSID. Users can temporarily connect to the Escape SSID without a password when the authentication server is unavailable. Toggle on Re-authentication and set the re-authentication interval. The re-authentication function performs periodic user authentication, and users who do not pass the periodic authentication will be disconnected.
Page 159 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Client Packet Timeout Duration: The time limit for a client to wait for a response from the server. An authentication failure occurs after this time limit expires. The value range is 1 to 65535 seconds. (3) Add a server.
Page 160 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings You can click to add multiple servers to a server group, and click to delete a selected server. Table 3-21 Server Group Parameters Parameter Description Server group name Name of RADIUS server group Server IP IP address of the RADIUS server.
Page 161 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings Parameter Description Shared Password Shared key of the RADIUS server. The system supports up to five RADIUS servers. A larger value indicates Match Order a higher priority. (4) Configure the server and click Save. Table 3-22 Server Global Configuration Parameters Parameter...
Page 162 Web-based Configuration Guide Wi-Fi Network Settings 3.26.3 Viewing Wireless User List When the 802.1X feature is configured globally, and a client is authenticated and connected to the network in a wireless manner, you can view the client in the Wireless User List. Choose Network-Wide >...
Page 163 If you need to configure other devices in the network, please refer to the following path to enter the configuration page of the corresponding device, and then configure the function:  For RG-RAP73Pro: Click Managing Network Devices. Switching Work Mode 4.1.1...
Page 164 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings AC function switch: If a device works in the router mode and the self-organizing network discovery function is enabled, you can enable or disable the AC function. After the AC function is enabled, the device in the router mode supports the virtual AC function and can manage downlink devices.
Page 165 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings Configuring Internet Connection Type (IPv4) Access the configuration page:  Method 1: Choose One-Device > Config > Network > WLAN > WAN.  Method 2: Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wired > WAN > WAN. Select the Internet connection type after confirming with the ISP.
Page 166 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings Configuring Internet Connection Type (IPv6) Caution This function is supported by only the RG-RAP73Pro in the AP mode. Access the configuration page:  Method 1: Choose One-Device > Config > Network > WLAN > WAN_V6 Settings.
Page 167 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings Click Edit. In the displayed dialog box, enter the IP address and subnet mask, and click OK. Change the IP address of the LAN port. Enter the new IP address in the browser and log in to the device again to configure and manage the device.
Page 168 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings Parameter Description Lease time of the automatically assigned IP addresses. When the lease Lease Time (Min) time expires, devices on the LAN will obtain IP addresses again. Configuring Repeater Mode 4.5.1 Wired Repeater Choose One-Device. Click the device mode, and then choose Config > Network > Work Mode. Connect a network cable from the WAN port (uplink LAN port) of the device to the upper-layer device.
Page 169 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings Click Wireless Repeater and then click Select. A list of surrounding Wi-Fi signals pops up. A list of nearby 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks is displayed by default. You can switch from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz band by selecting 2.4G from the drop-down list box.
Page 170 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings ○ If New Wi-Fi is selected, you can set a local Wi-Fi name and password. Clients will search out different Wi-Fi signals. Caution  After the configuration is saved, the AP will be disconnected from the Wi-Fi network and needs to connect to the new Wi-Fi network.
Page 171 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings Access the configuration page:  Method 1: Choose One-Device > Config > Network > LAN > LAN Settings.  Method 2: Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wired > LAN > LAN Settings. A LAN can be classified into multiple VLANs. Click Add to create a VLAN. Table 4-2 VLAN Configuration Parameter...
Page 172 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings Parameter Description Enable the DHCP server function. After it is enabled, devices on the LAN can automatically obtain IP addresses. After the DHCP service is enabled, you need to configure the start IP DHCP Server address to be assigned, number of IP addresses to be assigned, and address lease term for the DHCP server, and other DHCP server options.
Page 173 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings (3) Switch to the Port VLAN tab page and configure VLANs for the port. Click the option box below the port, select the mapping between a VLAN and the port from the drop-down list box, and click Save. ○...
Page 174 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings Click to expand Advanced Settings, enter the MAC address, and click Save. You do not need to change the default MAC address unless in special cases. In the router mode, change the MAC address of the LAN port on LAN > LAN Settings. Caution Changing the MAC address will disconnect the device from the network.
Page 175 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings 4.10.1 DHCP Server In the router mode, the DHCP server function can be enabled on the device to automatically assign IP addresses to clients so that clients connected to the LAN ports or Wi-Fi network of the device obtain IP addresses for Internet access.
Page 176 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings 4.10.3 Displaying Online DHCP Clients Access the configuration page:  Method 1: Choose One-Device > Config > Network > LAN > DHCP Clients.  Method 2: Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wired > LAN > DHCP Clients. Check information about an online client.
Page 177 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings 4.10.4 Displaying the DHCP Static IP Address List Access the configuration page:  Method 1: Choose One-Device > Config > Network > LAN > Static IP Addresses.  Method 2: Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wired > LAN > Static IP Addresses. Click Add.
Page 178 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings 4.12 Configuring Self-Healing Mesh Choose One-Device > Config > Advanced > Self-Healing Mesh. After AP Mesh is enabled, Self-Healing Mesh is automatically switched to Wireless Repeater mode to ensure normal service operation if a fault occurs on the wired link. 4.13 Hardware Acceleration Choose...
Page 179 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings ARP mappings can be bound in two ways: (1) Select a dynamic ARP entry in the ARP list and click Bind. You can select multiple entries to be bound at one time and click Bind Selected to bind them. To remove the binding between a static IP address and a MAC address, click Delete in the Action column.
Page 180 AP wired port configuration. For APs, to which no configuration is applied in LAN Port Settings, the default configuration of the AP wired ports will take effect on them. 4.17 IPv6 Settings Caution This function is supported by only the RG-RAP73Pro in the router mode.
Page 181 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings 4.17.1 Overview Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) is the next generation IP protocol designed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to replace IPv4 and solve the IPv4 problems such as address depletion. 4.17.2 IPv6 Basic IPv6 Address Format IPv6 increases the length of the address from 32 bits in IPv4 to 128 bits, and therefore has a larger address space than IPv4.
Page 182 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings  Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC): The link local address is generated based on the interface ID, and then the local address is automatically configured based on the prefix information contained in the route advertisement packet. ...
Page 183 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings 4.17.5 Configuring the IPv6 Address for the WAN Port Choose One-Device > Config > Network > IPv6 Address > WAN Settings. Configure the IPv6 address for the WAN port, and click Save.
Page 184 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings Table 4-3 IPv6 Address Configuration Parameters of the WAN Port Parameter Description Specify the method for obtaining an IPv6 address for the WAN port. DHCP/PPPoE: The current device will act as a DHCPv6 client and apply for the IPv6 address/prefix from the upstream network device.
Page 185 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings Click Edit corresponding to the default VLAN, and fill in a local address of no more than 64 bits in the IPv6 Address/Prefix Length column. This address will also be used as the IPv6 address prefix. IPv6 Assignment specifies the method for assigning IPv6 addresses for clients.
Page 186 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings Table 4-4 IPv6 Address Configuration Parameters of the LAN Port Parameter Description Configure the interface from which the prefix is obtained, for example, Subnet Prefix Name WAN_V6. The default value is all interfaces. Configure the length of the subnet prefix. The value ranges from 48 to Subnet Prefix Length Configure the subnet ID in hexadecimal notation.
Page 187 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings When the device acts as a DHCPv6 server to assign IPv6 addresses to clients, you can view information about the clients that obtain IPv6 addresses from the device on the current page. The information includes the host name, IPv6 address, remaining lease term, and DHCPv6 Unique Identifier (DUID) of each client.
Page 188 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Settings 4.17.9 Configuring the IPv6 Neighbor List In IPv6, Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) is an important basic protocol. NDP replaces the ARP and ICMP route discovery protocols of IPv4, and supports the following functions: address resolution, neighbor status tracking, duplicate address detection, router discovery, and redirection.
Page 189 Web-based Configuration Guide Online Client Management Online Client Management Caution  When the AP is used as the primary device, clients on the network are only displayed when the AP works in router mode.  When the AP is used as a secondary device, the functions presented in the web interface are based on the primary device on the network.
Page 190 Web-based Configuration Guide Online Client Management Parameter Description Indicates the access mode of the client, which can be wireless or wired. The SSID SSID and Band and frequency band is displayed when a client is connected wirelessly. The Wi-Fi signal strength of the client and the associated channel. Signal Quality Note This information is displayed only in the wireless online client list.
Page 191 Web-based Configuration Guide Online Client Management Configuring Client IP Binding Caution This function is supported only in router mode. Choose Network-Wide > Clients. IP address binding is a security and access control policy that associates a specific IP address with a specific device or user to achieve identity authentication, access control, monitoring, and accounting.
Page 192 Web-based Configuration Guide Online Client Management  Unbind an IP address Select the client to be unbound from the list, click Bound, and click OK in the pop-up box. Configuring Client Association Choose Network-Wide > Clients. Caution This function applies only to wireless clients. Select a client in the list and click Associate in the Action column.
Page 193 Web-based Configuration Guide Online Client Management Blocking Clients Choose Network-Wide > Clients. An unauthorized client may occupy network bandwidth and pose security risks. You can block specified clients to solve the unauthorized access problem. Caution Client block is available only for wireless clients. ...
Page 194 Web-based Configuration Guide Online Client Management Select the target clients, click Block, and click OK in the pop-up box to block the selected clients.  Cancel block Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > Blocklist/Allowlist > Global Blocklist/Allowlist. Select the client to be removed from the blocklist in the wireless blocklist and click Delete. Configuring Client Rate Limiting Choose Network-Wide >...
Page 195 Web-based Configuration Guide Online Client Management  Cancel rate limits Click the Wireless tab, click the LimitSpeed column in the table, and click Disable.
Page 196 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings System Settings PoE Settings Choose One-Device > Config > Advanced > PoE Settings. Set the power mode for the AP to accept power over PoE. In AF mode, the maximum power supported by the device is 15.4 W. In AT mode, the maximum power is 30 W according to the IEEE 802.3at standard. In BT mode, the maximum power is 51 W according to the IEEE 802.3bt standard.
Page 197 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Setting the Session Timeout Duration Access the configuration page:  In self-organizing network mode: Choose One-Device > Config > System > Login.  In standalone mode: Choose System > Login > Session Timeout. If no operation is performed on the Web page within a period of time, the session is automatically disconnected. When you need to perform operations again, enter the password to log in again.
Page 198 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Configuring SNMP 6.5.1 Overview The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol for managing network devices. Based on the client/server model, it can achieve remote monitoring and control of network devices. SNMP uses a manager and agent architecture. The manager communicates with agents through the SNMP protocol to retrieve information such as device status, configuration details, and performance data.
Page 199 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings SNMP v2c: As an improved version of SNMP v1, SNMP v2c supports richer functions and more complex data types, with enhanced security. SNMP v2c performs better than SNMP v1 in terms of security and functionality, and is more flexible.
Page 200 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Table 6-1 Global Configuration Parameters Parameter Description SNMP Service Indicates whether SNMP service is enabled. SNMP Version Indicates the SNMP protocol version, including v1, v2c, and v3 versions. Local Port The port range is 1 to 65535. 1-64 characters.
Page 201 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings (2) Configure basic information of a view. Table 6-2 View Configuration Parameters Parameter Description Indicates the name of the view. View Name 1-32 characters. Chinese or full width characters are not allowed. Indicates the range of OIDs included in the view, which can be a single OID or a subtree of OIDs.
Page 202 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings 2. Configuring v1/v2c Users  Overview When the SNMP version is set to v1/v2c, user configuration is required. Note Select the SNMP protocol version, and click Save. The corresponding configuration options will appear on the View/Group/Community/User Access Control page.
Page 203 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Table 6-3 v1/v2c User Configuration Parameters Parameter Description At least 8 characters. It must contain at least three character categories, including uppercase and lowercase letters, digits, and special characters. Community Name Admin, public or private community names are not allowed. Question marks, spaces, and Chinese characters are not allowed.
Page 204 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Note Select the SNMP protocol version, and click Save. The corresponding configuration options will appear on the View/Group/Community/User Access Control page.  Configuration Steps Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Network-Wide > SNMP > View/Group/Community/Client Access Control >...
Page 205 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Table 6-4 v3 Group Configuration Parameters Parameter Description Indicates the name of the group. 1-32 characters. Group Name Chinese characters, full-width characters, question marks, and spaces are not allowed. Indicates the minimum security level (authentication and encryption, Security Level authentication but no encryption, no authentication and encryption) of the group.
Page 206 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings 4. Configuring v3 Users  Prerequisites When the SNMP version is set to v3, the v3 group configuration is required. Note Select the SNMP protocol version, and click Save. The corresponding configuration options will appear on the View/Group/Community/User Access Control page.
Page 207 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Table 6-5 v3 User Configuration Parameters Parameter Description Username At least 8 characters. It must contain at least three character categories, including uppercase Username and lowercase letters, digits, and special characters. Admin, public or private community names are not allowed. Question marks, spaces, and Chinese characters are not allowed.
Page 208 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Parameter Description Encryption protocols supported: DES/AES/AES192/AES256. Encryption password: 8-31 characters. Chinese characters, full-width characters, question marks, and spaces are not allowed. Encryption Protocol, Encrypted It must contain at least three character categories, including uppercase Password and lowercase letters, digits, and special characters.
Page 209 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Table 6-6 User Requirement Specification Item Description Included rule: the OID is .1.3.6.1.2.1.1, and the custom view name is View range "system". For SNMP v2c, the custom community name is "Ruijie_com", and the Version default port number is 161. Read &...
Page 210 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings (3) On the View/Group/Community/Client Access Control interface, enter the SNMP v1/v2c community name. Click Add in the SNMP v1/v2c Community Name List pane. Enter the group name, access mode, and view in the pop-up window. Click OK.
Page 211 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Table 6-7 User Requirement Specification Item Description Included rule: the OID is .1.3.6.1.2.1, and the custom view name is View range "public_view". Group name: group Security level: authentication and encryption Group configuration Select public_view for a read-only view. Select public_view for a read &...
Page 212 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings (3) On the View/Group/Community/Client Access Control interface, add an SNMP v3 group. Click Add in the SNMP v3 Group List pane. Enter the group name and security level on the pop-up window. As this user has read and write permissions, select public_view for read-only and read &...
Page 213 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings 6.5.5 Configuring Trap Service Trap is a notification mechanism of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) protocol. It is used to report the status and events of network devices to administrators, including device status, faults, performance, configuration, and security management.
Page 214 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings 2. Configuring Trap v1/v2c Users  Overview Trap is a notification mechanism that is used to send alerts to administrators when important events or failures occur on devices or services. Trap v1/v2c are two versions in the SNMP protocol for network management and monitoring.
Page 215 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Table 6-8 Trap v1/v2c User Configuration Parameters Parameter Description Dest Host IP IP address of the trap peer device. An IPv4 or IPv6 address is supported. Version Number Trap version, including v1 and v2c. Port ID The port range of the trap peer device is 1 to 65535.
Page 216 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings  Prerequisites When the v3 version is selected for the trap service, it is necessary to add a trap v3 user.  Configuration Steps Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Network-Wide > SNMP > Trap Settings. (1) Click Add in the Trap v3 Client List pane to add a trap v3 user.
Page 217 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Parameter Description Name of the trap v3 user. At least 8 characters. It must contain at least three character categories, including uppercase Username and lowercase letters, digits, and special characters. Admin, public or private community names are not allowed. Question marks, spaces, and Chinese characters are not allowed.
Page 218 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings According to the user's application scenario, the requirements are shown in the following table: Table 6-10 User Requirement Specification Item Description IP address and port number The destination host IP is 192.168.110.85, and the port number is 166. Version Select the v2c version.
Page 219 Description IP address and port number The destination host IP is 192.168.110.87, and the port number is 167. Version and user name Select the v3 version and trapv3_ ruijie for the user name. Authentication protocol/authentication password Authentication protocol/password: MD5/Ruijie123 Encryption protocol/encryption...
Page 220 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings (2) Click Add in the Trap v3 Client List to add a trap v3 user. (3) Enter the destination host IP address, port number, user name, and other information. Then, click OK. Configuring Reboot Caution ...
Page 221 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings device. Click the Reboot button. The master device will restart. 6.6.2 Rebooting Local Device  In self-organizing network mode, choose One-Device > Config > System > Reboot. Click the Reboot button. The device will restart. ...
Page 222 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Caution It takes time to reboot all devices in the current network. The action may affect the whole network. Please be cautious. 6.6.4 Rebooting the Specified Devices In self-organizing network mode, you can reboot specified devices in the network in batches. Access the configuration page: ...
Page 223 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Configuring Scheduled Reboot Confirm that the system time is accurate to avoid network interruption caused by device reboot at wrong time. For details about how to configure the system time, see Setting and Displaying System Time.
Page 224 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Configuring Backup and Import Access the configuration page:  Choose Network-Wide > System > Backup & Import.  Choose One-Device > Config > System > Backup > Backup & Import. Configuration backup: Click Backup to download a configuration file locally. Configuration import: Click Browse, select a backup file on the local PC, and click Import to import the configuration file.
Page 225 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Caution The operation will clear all configuration of the current device. If you want to retain the current configuration, back up the configuration first (See Configuring Backup and Import). Therefore, exercise caution when performing this operation. 6.9.2 Restoring All Devices to Factory Settings In the self-organizing network mode, all devices in the network will be restored to factory settings.
Page 226 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings  Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Network-Wide > Reset. Select master device, and check or uncheck the box next to Retain bound account. Then, click Reset. The master device will be restored to factory settings. Caution This operation will clear the current settings of the master device on the network and reboot the device.
Page 227 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings 6.10.2 Local Upgrade Access the configuration page:  Upgrade master device on the network: Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Network-Wide > Upgrade > Local Upgrade.  Upgrade local device: Choose One-Device > Config > System > Upgrade > Local Upgrade. You can view the current software version, hardware version and device model.
Page 228 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings 6.12 Configuring LED Status Control Caution The LED Status Control function is not supported in the local device mode (self-organizing network is not enabled). 6.12.1 Configuring Standalone LED Status You can enable or disable the system LED status for individual wireless devices on the network. Go to the configuration page: ...
Page 229 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings ○ When the AP is the master device: ○ When the AP is a slave device.  Method 3: Choose One-Device > Monitor > LED. 6.12.2 Configuring Network-wide LED Status Choose Network-Wide > Workspace > Wireless > LED. Turn on the LED of all downlink access points in the network.
Page 230 If the device is not currently associated with a cloud account, simply follow the on-screen instructions to add it to the network. Open up the Ruijie Reyee app, click the scan icon at the upper left corner on the Project page, and enter the device's management password.
Page 231 Web-based Configuration Guide System Settings Caution Exercise caution when modifying cloud service configurations as improper modifications may lead to connectivity issues between the device and the cloud service. To change the Cloud Service configurations, select the cloud server from the Cloud Server drop-down list, enter the domain name and IP address, and click Save.
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Page 233 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Diagnosis Tools Network Diagnosis Tools Network Check When a network problem occurs on the device, perform a network check and configure the device based on the detection result. Access the configuration page: Choose One-Device > Config > Diagnostics > Diagnose. (1) Click Start to perform the network check and show the result.
Page 234 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Diagnosis Tools Network Tools Choose One-Device > Config > Diagnostics > Network Tools.  The Ping tool tests the connectivity between the access point and the IP address or URL. The message "Ping failed" indicates that the access point cannot reach the IP address or URL. ...
Page 235 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Diagnosis Tools Alerts When a network exception occurs, the network overview page will display an alert and provide a suggestion. Click an alert in the Alert Center to view the faulty device, problem details, and description. You can troubleshoot the fault based on the suggestion.
Page 236 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Diagnosis Tools Click View Unfollowed Alert to view the unfollowed alert. You can follow the alert again in the pop-up window. Fault Collection Choose One-Device > Config > Diagnostics > Fault Collection. When an unknown fault occurs on the device, you can collect fault information on this page. Click Start to collect fault information and compress it into a file for engineers to identify fault.
Page 237 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Diagnosis Tools Caution The packet capture operation may occupy excessive system resources, causing network freezing. Therefore, exercise caution when performing this operation. If you have not installed the packet capture component, you need to download it from the cloud by clicking Download Component Package.
Page 238 Web-based Configuration Guide Network Diagnosis Tools Packet capture can be stopped at any time. After that, a download link is generated. Click this link to save the packet capture result in the PCAP format locally. Use analysis software such as Wireshark to view and analyze the result.
Page 239 Web-based Configuration Guide FAQs FAQs Login Failure  What can I do when I failed to log in to the web interface? Perform the following steps: (1) Check that the Ethernet cable is properly connected to the LAN port of the device. (1) Before accessing the setup page, you are advised to choose Auto for the device enabled with DHCP service to assign an IP address to the PC.

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