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Product: 5G CBRS Outdoor Router
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Last revised: January 2021
Version release: v1.0

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  • Page 1 User Manual Model AirConnect 8231 ® Product: 5G CBRS Outdoor Router teamsupport@bectechnologies.net | +1 972-422-0877 www.bectechnologies.net Last revised: January 2021 Version release: v1.0...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice Copyright@ 2022 BEC Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. BEC Technologies reserves the right to change and make improvement to this manual at any time without prior notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from BEC Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE ........1 SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION ..... 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ......1 .............. 1 NTRODUCTION TO YOUR OUTER & S ..............3 EATURES PECIFICATIONS ..............5 ARDWARE PECIFICATIONS ................6 PPLICATION IAGRAM CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....
  • Page 4 ................34 EFAULT ETTINGS ISP ............... 35 NFORMATION FROM CHAPTER 4: DEVICE CONFIGURATION ..36 ................. 36 OGIN TO YOUR EVICE ....................38 TATUS Device Info ...................... 38 System Status ....................40 System Log ...................... 40 5G Status ......................41 Statistics ......................
  • Page 5 Packet Filter ........................83 CWMP (TR-069) ......................88 Parental Control ......................90 BECentral Management....................91 Maintenance ....................92 User Management ......................92 Time Zone ........................94 Firmware & Configuration .................... 95 System Restart ......................96 Auto Reboot ........................97 Diagnostics Tool ......................98 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING ....

  • Page 6: Copyright Notice

    AirConnect ® 8231 is built to last, fully ruggedized with industrial-grade components. Unique to BEC devices are GORE® Vents for pressure equalization, humidity, and airflow. The AirConnect ® 8231 is also accompanied with lighting/ESD Protection and the IP68/UL 50E enclosure ensure...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    24/7 Cloud Management and Network Visibility Remote monitoring, management and control of devices in real-time is essential for IoT networking devices, M2M and critical applications. BECentral®, BEC’s Cloud Based Remote Management, is a comprehensive device management platform designed to minimize deployment, lower support expenses and maximize the operational efficiency and profitability of the operator.

  • Page 8: Features & Specifications

    Introduction Features & Specifications Features & Specifications • High-speed 5G SA connection up to downlink of 2.5Gbps and uplink of 650Mbps data rate • 5 x CA, 256QAM, up to 4x4 MIMO • Outdoor 5G for high-speed mobile connectivity • 5G embedded with a built-in SIM card slot •...
  • Page 9 Introduction Features & Specifications Firewall • Built-in NAT Firewall • Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) • DoS attack prevention including Land Attack, Ping of Death, etc. • Access control • IP&MAC filter, URL Content Filter • Password protection for system management •...

  • Page 10: Hardware Specifications

    Introduction Hardware Specifications Hardware Specifications Physical interface • (2) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with IEEE802.3at compliant Gigabit PoE PD • IEEE 802.3at PD complaint (25.5W) • (1) SIM slot, mini-SIM (2FF) (SIM card from Telco / ISP) • Reset Button •...

  • Page 11: Application Diagram

    Introduction Application Diagram Application Diagram AirConnect ® 8231 5G CBRS Outdoor Router User Manual...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Product Overview

    Product Overview 2: P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW Important Note for Using This Router Do not remove, open or repair the case yourself. Contact with your  Internet Service Provider or have it repaired at a qualified service center. Use the supplied PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) injector for indoor only or ...

  • Page 13: Device Description

    Product Overview Router Installation Instructions Device Description CONNECTORS DESCRIPTION Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot. SIM / LED / Reset Press the reset button to reset device or restore to factory default settings Gigabit LAN(PoE) Connect the supplied PoE injector, 802.3at compliant, using an Ethernet cable. STATUS DESCRIPTION Orange...
  • Page 14 Product Overview Router Installation Instructions Mounting Kit Installation (LP2S Mounting Kit) Mounting Kit includes: 1. Stainless Steel Bracket x 1 M6x15 Screw x 4 2. Hose Clamp x 2 3. M6x15 Screw x 4 M6 Washer x 4 4. M6 Washer x 4 Hose clamp 1”~3”...
  • Page 15 Product Overview Router Installation Instructions Pole Mounting for Pole 1” ~ 3” (25.4 ~ 76.2mm) Fix the stainless-steel bracket to the pole by using Use 1~3” hose clamps through the stainless-steel bracket. the supplied stainless hose clamps (1” ~ 3”). Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the head of the screw clockwise to tighten it.
  • Page 16 Product Overview Router Installation Instructions Proper Grounding to Complete the Installation Attach the grounding wire to the AirConnect ® 8231 and tighten the screw. AirConnect ® 8231 5G CBRS Outdoor Router User Manual...

  • Page 17: Ounting It Nstallation (Rt4R Mounting It )

    Product Overview Router Installation Instructions Mounting Kit Installation (RT4R Mounting Kit) Mounting Kit includes: 1. Articulation Pole x 1 2. T-formed Bracket x 1 M8 Nut x 1 3. M8x40 Screw Bolt x 1 Articulation Pole x 1 4. M8 Nut x 1 M8 Washer x 1 M6 Washer x 4 5.
  • Page 18 Product Overview Router Installation Instructions 1. Attach the Articulation Pole to the Enclosure Attach the articulation pole to the back of the AirConnect 8231 enclosure using the supplied M6 ® screws, M6 spring washers and M6x16 screws which are included in the mounting kit. M6x16 Screw M6 Spring Washer M6 Washer...
  • Page 19 Product Overview Router Installation Instructions Note: The flexible mounting kit can be adjusted in multiple angles to align with the base station for higher efficiency. 45° 45° 45° 45° AirConnect ® 8231 5G CBRS Outdoor Router User Manual...
  • Page 20 Product Overview Router Installation Instructions 2. Wall or Pole Mount Installation Mounting on Wall Fix the T-formed Bracket to the wall by using wood screws and Gyprock plugs. Wood / Gyprock Plug T-formed Bracket Wood Screw Mounting on a Pole between 1.5” to 2” (38.1~50.8mm) Attach the T-formed Bracket and the W-bar to the pole then use M6x60 bolts, M6 spring washers and M6 washers to fix the mounting kit onto the pole.
  • Page 21 Fix the T-formed Bracket to the pole by using the supplied the T-formed Bracket. stainless hose clamps. Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the head of the screw clockwise to tighten it. Attach the BEC 5G CBRS ODU Enclosure to the Pole Attach the articulation pole (AirConnect 8231 enclosure) to the T-formed bracket using the supplied ®...
  • Page 22 Product Overview Router Installation Instructions 3. Proper Grounding to Complete the Installation Attach the grounding wire to the AirConnect 8231and tighten the screw. ® 4. Position Adjustment Adjust the AirConnect ® 8231until it reaches the desire elevation and depression angle, then tight the M8 nut (see Attach the AirConnect ®...

  • Page 23: Router Installation Instructions

    Product Overview Router Installation Instructions Router Installation Instructions Power on your AirConnect ® 8231 Step 1: Assemble M25 cable gland Step 2: Unscrew the LAN (PoE) cap then insert an outdoor Ethernet cable (RJ-45) through material A- D, and then connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the LAN (PoE) port. Step 3: 3.1: Insert C at the back end of D 3.2: clip B on C...
  • Page 24 Product Overview Router Installation Instructions Step 4: Insert the other end of outdoor Ethernet cable (RJ-45) to the supplied Gigabit PoE injector Data+Power port. Connect another Ethernet cable (RJ-45) directly to the Data port and the other end of cable to a switch or broadband router.

  • Page 25: System Recovery Procedures

    Product Overview System Recovery Procedure System Recovery Procedures The purpose is to allow users to restore the AirConnect ® 8231 to its initial stage when the device is outage, upgraded to a wrong / broken firmware, cannot access to the GUI with wrong username and/or password, etc.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3: Basic Installation

    Basic Installation 3: B HAPTER ASIC NSTALLATION The router can be configured with your web browser. A web browser is included as a standard application in the following operating systems: Windows 7 / 8 / 10, Linux, Mac OS, etc. The product provides an easy and user-friendly interface for configuration.

  • Page 27: Network Configuration - Ipv4

    Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows 10 (IPv4) Network Configuration – IPv4 Configuring PC in Windows 10 (IPv4) Click Click Then click on Network and Internet. Under Related settings, select Network and Sharing Center When the Network and Sharing Center window pops up, select and click on Change adapter settings on the left window panel.
  • Page 28 Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows 10 (IPv4) Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. In the TCP/IPv4 properties window, select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically radio buttons. Then click OK to exit the setting.

  • Page 29: Configuring Pc In Windows 7/8 (Ipv4)

    Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows 7/8 (IPv4) Configuring PC in Windows 7/8 (IPv4) Go to Start. Click on Control Panel. Then click on Network and Internet. When the Network and Sharing Center window pops up, select and click on Change adapter settings on the left window panel.
  • Page 30 Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows 7/8 (IPv4) Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. In the TCP/IPv4 properties window, select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically radio buttons. Then click OK to exit the setting.

  • Page 31: Configuring Pc In Windows Vista (Ipv4)

    Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows Vista (IPv4) Configuring PC in Windows Vista (IPv4) Go to Start. Click on Network. Then click on Network and Sharing Center at the top bar. When the Network and Sharing Center window pops up, select and click on Manage network connections on the left window panel.
  • Page 32 Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows Vista (IPv4) Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. In the TCP/IPv4 properties window, select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically radio buttons. Then click OK to exit the setting.

  • Page 33: Network Configuration - Ipv6

    Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows 10 (IPv6) Network Configuration – IPv6 Configuring PC in Windows 10 (IPv6) Click Click Then click on Network and Internet. Under Related settings, select Network and Sharing Center When the Network and Sharing Center window pops up, select and click on Change adapter settings on the left window panel.
  • Page 34 Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows 10 (IPv6) Select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) then click Properties. In the TCP/IPv6 properties window, select the Obtain an IPv6 address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically radio buttons. Then click OK to exit the setting.

  • Page 35: Configuring Pc In Windows 7/8 (Ipv6)

    Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows 7/8 (IPv6) Configuring PC in Windows 7/8 (IPv6) Go to Start. Click on Control Panel. Then click on Network and Internet. When the Network and Sharing Center window pops up, select and click on Change adapter settings on the left window panel.
  • Page 36 Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows 7/8 (IPv6) Select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) then click Properties. In the TCP/IPv6 properties window, select the Obtain an IPv6 address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically radio buttons. Then click OK to exit the setting.

  • Page 37: Configuring Pc In Windows Vista (Ipv6)

    Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows Vista (IPv6) Configuring PC in Windows Vista (IPv6) Go to Start. Click on Network. Then click on Network and Sharing Center at the top bar. When the Network and Sharing Center window pops up, select and click on Manage network connections on the left window panel.
  • Page 38 Basic Installation Network Configuration – Windows Vista (IPv6) Select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) then click Properties. In the TCP/IPv6 properties window, select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically radio buttons. Then click OK to exit the setting.

  • Page 39: Default Settings

    Basic Installation Default Settings Default Settings Before configuring the router, you need to know the following default settings. Web Interface: (Username and Password) Administrator Username: admin Password: admin If you ever forget the username/password to login to the router, you may press the RESET button up to 6 seconds then release it to restore the factory default settings.

  • Page 40: Information From Your Isp

    Basic Installation Information from Your ISP Information from Your ISP Before configuring this device, you have to check with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) what kind of service is provided, Dynamic IP address, Static IP address, PPPoE or Bridge Mode). Gather the information as illustrated in the following table and keep it for reference.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Device Configuration

    Device Configuration Login to Your Device 4: D HAPTER EVICE ONFIGURATION Login to your Device Open your web browser, enter the IP address of your router, which by default is 192.168.1.254, and click “Go”, a username and password window prompt appears. The default username &...
  • Page 42 Device Configuration Login to Your Device Once you have logged on to your AirConnect ® 8231 via your web browser, you can begin to set it up according to your requirements. On the configuration homepage, the left navigation pane links you directly to the setup pages, which includes: Quick Start...

  • Page 43: Status

    Device Configuration Status – Device Info Status Device Info It provides brief status summary of the device. Device Information Model Name: Name of the router for identification purpose. Firmware Version: Software version currently loaded in the router. MAC Address: A unique number that identifies the router. Data Time: Setup correct time on the AirConnect ®...
  • Page 44 Device Configuration Status – Device Info IP Address: LAN port IPv4 address. Subnet Mask/Prefix Length: Display LAN port IP subnet mask of IPv4 and/or Prefix length of IPv6. DHCP Server: Display LAN DHCP status of IPv4 and IPv6.  Enable / 192.168.1.100~199: DHCPv4 server status on or off / DHCP IP range. ...

  • Page 45: System Status

    Device Configuration Status – System Status & System Log System Status System status displays the current router system (CPU and Memory) usage. Usage: Display the amount of CPU’s processing capacity is being used in percentage (%). Higher the % rate may result in slow Internet loading, experiencing video lags, etc. To reduce high CPU consumption by resetting the device, power off and on, the easiest way to regain the service.

  • Page 46: 5G Status

    Device Configuration Status – 5G Status 5G Status This page contains 5G connection information. Status: Display current status of the 5G connection. SIM Status: Identify current status of the SIM, Activate or SIM Card Not Found. Network Mode: Display current network operating mode. Network Band: Indicated the current radio frequency band used.
  • Page 47 Device Configuration Status – 5G Status Usage Allowance To enable this feature, please go to Configuration >> Interface Setup >> Internet >> click “Usage Allowance” >> enable “Save the statistics to ROM” Amount Used: Display the amount of mobile data used and remaining in current billing cycle. Billing Cycle: Display the start date and number of days remaining in current billing cycle.

  • Page 48: Statistics

    Device Configuration Status – Statistics (5G) Statistics 5G Status  Take 5G as an example to describe the following connection transmission information. Traffic Statistics Interface: List all available network interfaces in the router. You are currently checking on the physical status of CBRS interface.
  • Page 49 Device Configuration Status – Statistics (Ethernet LAN) Ethernet  Traffic Statistics Interface: List all available network interfaces in the router. You are currently checking on the physical status of the Ethernet port. Transmit Statistics Transmit Frames: Display the number of frames transmitted until the latest second. Transmit Multicast Frames: Display the number of multicast frames transmitted until the latest second.

  • Page 50: Dhcp Table

    Device Configuration Status – DHCP Table / ARP Table / VRRP Status DHCP Table DHCP table displays the devices connected to the router with clear information. Index #: The indication of the rule number. Host Name: Show the hostname of the PC. IP Address: The IP allocated to the device.

  • Page 51: Quick Start

    Device Configuration Quick Start Quick Start This is a useful and easy utility to help you to setup the router quickly and to connect to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) with only a few steps. It will guide you step by step to setup password, time zone, wireless, and WAN settings of your device.
  • Page 52 Device Configuration Quick Start Step 3 – ISP Connection Type Set up your WAN Internet connection. 3.1 Select an appropriate WAN connection protocol then click NEXT to continue. 3.2 Input all relevant 5G parameters from your ISP. Click Next to save changes. Step 4 –...

  • Page 53: Configuration

    Device Configuration Interface Setup – Internet 5G Configuration Click to access and configure the available features in the following: Interface Setup, Advanced Setup, Access Management, and Maintenance. These functions are described in the following sections. Interface Setup Here are the features under Interface Setup: Internet, LAN, IPv6-464XLAT, and Loopback Interface. Internet ...
  • Page 54 Device Configuration Interface Setup – Internet 5G Period: Pick a period, Month or Day. Mode: Include Volume-based and Time-based control.  Volume-based include “only Download”, "only Upload”, and “Download and Upload” to limit the flow.  Time-based control the flow by providing specific hours per month. 720 hours if selected period Month ...
  • Page 55 Device Configuration Interface Setup – Internet 5G IP Pass-Through Mode: When enabled, AirConnect ® 8231 is in bridge mode and will not obtain a WAN IP address, features such as routing capabilities, NAT, firewall, etc., will be disabled by default. However, the client router behind the AirConnect ®...

  • Page 56: Lan

    Device Configuration Interface Setup – LAN A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many computers are attached and is limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor of a building. IPv4 Parameters IP Address: Enter the IP address of Router in dotted decimal notation, for example, 192.168.1.254 (factory default).
  • Page 57 Device Configuration Interface Setup – LAN DHCPv4 Server: If set to Enabled, your AirConnect ® 8231 can assign IP addresses, default gateway and DNS servers to the DHCP client.  If set to Disabled, the DHCP server will be disabled. ...
  • Page 58 Device Configuration Interface Setup – LAN MAC Address: Enter the responding MAC. For example: 00:0A:F7:45:6D:ED When added, you can see the ones listed as showed below: IPv6 Parameters The IPv6 address composes of two parts, thus, the prefix and the interface ID. Interface Address / Prefix Length: Enter a static LAN IPv6 address.
  • Page 59 Device Configuration Interface Setup – LAN Stateful configuration, for example using DHCPv6 (which resembles its counterpart DHCP in IPv4.) In the stateful auto configuration model, hosts obtain interface addresses and/or configuration information and parameters from a DHCPv6 server. The Server maintains a database that keeps track of which addresses have been assigned to which hosts.

  • Page 60: Ipv6-464Xlat

    Device Configuration Interface Setup – IPv6-464XLAT IPv6-464XLAT This feature is to translate the IPv4 packet into IPv6 then send it over an IPv6 network to the PLAT. IPv6-464XLAT: Choose Activated to enable the 464XLAT feature. CLAT IPv4 Address: Enter the received WAN IP in IPv4 from your internet service provider. Destination IPv6 Prefix: if select Manually, enter the IPv6 prefix of the PLAT.

  • Page 61: Loopback Interface

    Device Configuration Interface Setup – Loopback Interface Loopback Interface Loopback interface is a widely known virtual interface, not the physical interface, on router and is highly robust and always up. The loopback interface has its own IP and subnet mask, often used for router management as Telnet management IP and involved in BGP as BGP Update-Source and OSPF as Router ID.

  • Page 62: Advanced Setup

    Device Configuration Advanced Setup – Firewall Advanced Setup Advanced Setup provides advanced features including Firewall, Routing, Dynamic Routing, NAT, VRRP, Static DNS, QoS, Time Schedule, and Mail Alert for advanced users. Firewall Your router includes a firewall for helping to prevent attacks from hackers. In addition to this, when using NAT (Network Address Translation) the router acts as a “natural”...

  • Page 63: Static Routing

    Device Configuration Advanced Setup – Routing Static Routing This is static route feature. You are equipped with the capability to control the routing of all the traffic across your network. With each routing rule created, user can specifically assign the destination where the traffic will be routed to.

  • Page 64: Dynamic Routing

    Device Configuration Advanced Setup – Dynamic Routing (OSPF) Dynamic Routing The NAT (Network Address Translation) feature transforms a private IP into a public IP, allowing multiple users to access the internet through a single IP account, sharing the single IP address. NAT break the originally envisioned model of IP end-to-end connectivity across the internet so NAT can cause problems where IPSec/ PPTP encryption is applied or some application layer protocols such as SIP phones are located behind a NAT.
  • Page 65 Device Configuration Advanced Setup – Dynamic Routing (BGP) Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)  A standardized exterior gateway protocol (an uniquely TCP based inter-Autonomous System routing protocol) designed to allow setting up an inter-domain dynamic routing system that automatically updates routing tables of devices running BGP in case of network topology changes. BGP: Enable to activate BGP routing.

  • Page 66: Nat

    Device Configuration Advanced Setup – NAT The NAT (Network Address Translation) feature transforms a private IP into a public IP, allowing multiple users to access the internet through a single IP account, sharing the single IP address. NAT break the originally envisioned model of IP end-to-end connectivity across the internet so NAT can cause problems where IPSec/ PPTP encryption is applied or some application layer protocols such as SIP phones are located behind a NAT.
  • Page 67 Device Configuration Advanced Setup – NAT (DMZ) NOTE: This feature disables automatically if WAN connection is in BRIDGE mode or NAT is being turned OFF. The DMZ Host is a local computer which has all UDP and TCP ports exposed to the Internet. When setting an internal IP address as the DMZ Host, all incoming packets will be forwarded to this local host device.
  • Page 68 Device Configuration Advanced Setup – NAT (Virtual Server) Virtual Server NOTE: This feature disables automatically if WAN connection is in BRIDGE mode or NAT is being turned OFF. Virtual Server is also known as Port Forwarding that allows AirConnect ® 8231 to direct all incoming traffic to the servers on the LAN.
  • Page 69 Device Configuration Advanced Setup – NAT (Virtual Server) Examples of well-known and registered port numbers are shown below. For further information, please see IANA’s website at http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers Well-known and Registered Ports Port Number Protocol Description FTP Control TCP & UDP SSH Remote Login Protocol Telnet SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
  • Page 70 Device Configuration Advanced Setup – NAT (Example) Example: How to setup Port Forwarding for port 21 (FTP server) If you have FTP server in your LAN network and want others to access it through WAN. Step 1: Assign a static IP to your local computer that is hosting the FTP server. Step 2: Login to the Gateway and go to Configuration / Advanced Setup / NAT / Virtual Server.

  • Page 71: Vrrp

    Device Configuration Advanced Setup – VRRP VRRP VRRP is designed to eliminate the single point of failure inherent in the static default routed environment. VRRP specifies an election protocol that dynamically assigns responsibility for a virtual router to one of the VRRP routers in a LAN. The VRRP router controlling the IP address associated with a virtual router is called the Master, and forwards packets sent to these IP addresses.

  • Page 72: Static Dns

    Device Configuration Advanced Setup – Static DNS Static DNS The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical naming system built on a distributed database for computers, services, or any resource connected to the Internet or a private network associated with various information with domain names assigned to each of the participating entities.

  • Page 73: Qos

    Device Configuration Advanced Setup – QoS QoS helps you control the upload traffic of each application from LAN (Ethernet and/or Wireless) to WAN (Internet). It facilitates you the features to control the quality of throughput for each application. This is useful when there on certain types of data you want giver higher priority to, such as voice data packets given higher priority than web data packets.
  • Page 74 Device Configuration Advanced Setup – QoS SW QoS Rule Rule Index: Index marking for each rule up to maximum of 16. Application: Assign a name that identifies the new QoS application rule, e.g. FTP, HTTP, etc. Direction: Shows the direction mode of the QoS application ...
  • Page 75 Device Configuration Advanced Setup – QoS Bandwidth Type: It is available when select Limited (Maximum) of QoS Type.  Share Bandwidth – The specific bandwidth, can be configured below, is shared by all devices within the internal IP address/range. o Example: Share Bandwidth, Bandwidth set to 100Mbps, Internal IP Address: 192.168.1.100-104 (total of 5).

  • Page 76: Time Schedule

    Device Configuration Advanced Setup – Time Schedule Time Schedule The Time Schedule supports up to 16 timeslots which helps you to manage your Internet connection. In each time profile, you may schedule specific day(s) i.e. Monday through Sunday to restrict or allowing the usage of the Internet by users or applications.

  • Page 77: Mail Alert

    Device Configuration Advanced Setup – Mail Alert Mail Alert Mail alert is designed to keep system administrator or other relevant personnel alerted of any unexpected events that might have occurred to the network computers or server for monitoring efficiency. With this alert system, appropriate solutions may be tackled to fix problems that may have arisen so that the server can be properly maintained.

  • Page 78: Access Management

    Device Configuration Access Management – Device Management Access Management Device Management Device Host Name Host Name: Enter the host name of the router. Default is home.gateway Embedded Web Server HTTP Port: It is the embedded web server (Web GUI) accessing port, default is 80. It can be changed other port other than port 80, e.g.

  • Page 79: Snmp

    Device Configuration Access Management – SNMP SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a protocol used for exchanging management information between network devices. Your AirConnect ® 8231 serves as a SNMP agent that allows a manager station to manage and monitor the router through the network. SNMP: Activate to enable SNMP.
  • Page 80 Device Configuration Access Management – SNMP SNMPv3 SNMPv3: Enable to activate the SNMPv3. Username: Enter the name allowed to access the SNMP agent. Access Permissions: Set the access permissions for the user; RO--read only and RW--read and writer. Authentication Protocol: Select the authentication protocol, MD5 and SHA. SNMP agent can communicate with the manager station through authentication and encryption to secure the message exchange.

  • Page 81: Syslog (System Log)

    Device Configuration Access Management – Syslog Syslog (System Log) Use the Syslog to collect system event information to a remote log server. Remote System Log: Select Activated to enable this feature Server IP Address: Assign the remote log server IP address. Server UDP Port: Assign the remote log server port, 514 is commonly used.

  • Page 82: Universal Plug & Play

    Device Configuration Access Management – UPnP Universal Plug & Play UPnP offers peer-to-peer network connectivity for PCs and other network devices, along with control and data transfer between devices. UPnP offers many advantages for users running NAT routers through UPnP NAT Traversal, and on supported systems makes tasks such as port forwarding much easier by letting the application control the required settings, removing the need for the user to control advanced configuration of their device.

  • Page 83: Dynamic Dns (Ddns)

    Device Configuration Access Management – DDNS Dynamic DNS (DDNS) The Dynamic DNS function allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static hostname, allowing users whose ISP does not assign them a static IP address to use a domain name. This is especially useful for hosting servers via your internet connection, so that anyone wishing to connect to you may use your domain name, rather than having to use your dynamic IP address, which changes from time to time.
  • Page 84 Device Configuration Access Management – DDNS (Example) Example: How to register a DDNS account If you do not have an account with Dynamic DNS, please go to www.dyndns.org to register an account first. http://www.dyndns.org/ User test1 register a Dynamic Domain Names in DDNS provider DDNS: www.hometest.com using username/password test/test...

  • Page 85: Access Control

    Device Configuration Access Management – Access Control Access Control Access Control Listing allows you to determine which services/protocols can access your AirConnect ® 8231 interface from which computers. It is a management tool aimed to allow IPs (set in secure IP address) to access specified embedded applications (Web, etc., user can set) through some specified interface (LAN, WAN or both).
  • Page 86 Device Configuration Access Management – Access Control Rule Index: The numeric rule indicator. User Application Active: Yes to add a new rule. User Application Name: A self-define name to identify the application. User Application Protocol: Enter a protocol, TCP, UDP, UDP/TCP, to use for this application. User Application Port: Enter the port number which defines the application.
  • Page 87 Device Configuration Access Management – Access Control AirConnect ® 8231 5G CBRS Outdoor Router User Manual...

  • Page 88: Packet Filter

    Device Configuration Access Management – Packet Filter (IP & MAC Filter) Packet Filter You can filter the packages by MAC address, IP address, Protocol, Port number and Application or URL. Packet Filter - IP & MAC Filter  IP & MAC Filter Editing Rule Index: The indication of the rule number.
  • Page 89 Device Configuration Access Management – Packet Filter (IP & MAC Filter)  IPv4 Source IP Address: The source IP address of packets to be monitored. 0.0.0.0 means “Don’t care”. Source Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the source network. Source Port Number: The source port number of packets to be monitored.
  • Page 90 Device Configuration Access Management – Packet Filter (IP & MAC Filter)  MAC Source MAC Address: show the MAC address of the rule applied. Time Schedule: Select a TimeSlot to activate the rule. Go to Time Schedule to configure a time control first.
  • Page 91 Device Configuration Access Management – Packet Filter (URL Filter) Filter Type - URL Filter  URL Filter Rule Index: The indication of the rule number. Individual Active: Click Yes to enable this rule/policy. Domain: Enter the domain name in the blank field to be allowed or prohibited. URL (Host): Enter the specific URL in the blank field to be blocked.
  • Page 92 Device Configuration Access Management – Packet Filter (Domain Filter) Filter Type - Domain Filter  Action: This is how to deal with the packets matching the rule. Allow please select White List or Black selecting Blacklist. Domain Filter Rule Index: The indication of the rule number. Individual Active: Click Yes to enable this rule/policy.

  • Page 93: Cwmp (Tr-069)

    Device Configuration Access Management – CWMP (TR-069) CWMP (TR-069) CWMP, short for CPE WAN Management Protocol, also called TR069 is a Broadband Forum technical specification entitled CPE WAN Management Protocol (CWMP). It defines an application layer protocol for remote management of end-user devices. It defines an application layer protocol for remote management of end-user devices.
  • Page 94 Bind WAN Interface Interface: Specify any available or a single WAN interface to handle TR-069 requests. NATT Config - This is a proprietary feature provided by BEC. May leave them in blank, no configuration is required. NATT Server: By BEC administrator only.

  • Page 95: Parental Control

    Device Configuration Access Management – Parental Control Parental Control This feature provides Web content filtering offering safer and more reliable web surfing for users especially for parents to protect network security and control the contents for children at home. To activate this feature, please log on to www.opendns.com to get an OpenDNS account first.

  • Page 96: Becentral Management

    BECentral Management Port: Port listened by the BECentral. Organization ID: Customer ID (By BE C administrator only) Tag ID: By BEC administrator only. Device Report Interval: Enter the interval time in seconds to send inform message periodically to the BECentral.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Device Configuration Maintenance – User Management (Administrator Account) Maintenance Maintenance equipment the users with the ability of maintaining the device as well as examining the connectivity of the WAN connections, including User Management, Time Zone, Firmware & Configuration, System Restart, Auto Reboot and Diagnostic Tool. User Management User Management provides the Administrator with the ability to grant access control and manage GUI login credentials for each user.
  • Page 98 Device Configuration Maintenance – User Management (Creating Other User Accounts) Creating Other User Accounts  User Account Setup Index #: The indication of the rule number. The maximum entry is up to 8. Username: Create account(s) username for GUI management. New Password: Password for the user account.

  • Page 99: Time Zone

    Device Configuration Maintenance – Time Zone Time Zone With default, AirConnect ® 8231 does not contain the correct local time and date. There are several options to setup, maintain, and configure current local time/date on the AirConnect ® 8231. If you plan to use Time Schedule feature, it is extremely important you set up the Time Zone correctly.

  • Page 100: Firmware & Configuration

    Device Configuration Maintenance – Firmware & Configuration Firmware & Configuration Firmware is the software that controls the hardware and provides all functionalities which are available in the GUI. This software may be improved and/or modified; your AirConnect ® 8231 provides an easy way to update the code to take advantage of the changes.

  • Page 101: System Restart

    Device Configuration Maintenance – System Restart System Restart Click System Restart with option Current Settings to reboot your router. If you wish to restart the router using the factory default settings (for example, after a firmware upgrade or if you have saved an incorrect configuration), select Factory Default Settings to restore to factory default settings.

  • Page 102: Auto Reboot

    Device Configuration Maintenance – Auto Reboot Auto Reboot Schedule an automatic reboot for your AirConnect ® 8231 to ensure proper operation and best performance. This reboot will only reboot with current configuration settings and not overwrite any existing settings. Click Save to apply settings Example: Schedule your AirConnect ®...

  • Page 103: Diagnostics Tool

    Device Configuration Maintenance Diagnostics Tool The Diagnostic Test page shows the test results for the connectivity of the physical layer and protocol layer for both LAN and WAN sides. 5G or EWAN Ping other IP Address: Click Yes if you wish to ping other IP address rather than google.com Click START to begin to diagnose the connection.
  • Page 104 Device Configuration Maintenance Trace Route is to display how many hops (also view the exact hops) required to get to the destination. Click Yes, enter the IP address or domain then Start Trace Route. IP Address or Domain: Set the destination host (IP, domain name) to be traced. Max TTL value: Set the max Time to live (TTL) value.

  • Page 105: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    If the problem persists, most likely it is due to the malfunction of your hardware. Please contact your service provider or BEC for technical support. You have forgotten your login Try the default username "admin" and password username or password "admin".

  • Page 106: Recovery Procedures

    Troubleshooting Recovery Procedures Problem Suggested Action - The front LEDs display incorrectly Before starting recovery process, please configure - Still cannot access to the router the IP address of the PC as 192.168.1.100 and management interface after pressing the proceed with the following step-by-step guide. RESET button.

  • Page 107: Appendix: Product Support & Contact

    & C PPENDIX RODUCT UPPORT ONTACT If you come across any problems, please contact the dealer from where you have purchased the product or contact BEC directly via the following methods: AirConnect ® 8231 5G CBRS Outdoor Router User Manual...
  • Page 108 Appendix MAC OS is a registered Trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows 11/10/8/7 are registered Trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 109: Professional Installation Instructions

    Appendix Professional Installation Instructions 1. Installation Personal This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting.
  • Page 110 Appendix (CBRS Category B Device) AirConnect ® 8231 requires installation by a CPI (Certified Professional Installer) as defined in Section 96.39 and 96.45 of FCC part 96 requirements. The AirConnect ® 8231 is Classified as a Category B CBSD (Citizen Broadband Radio Device), which requires the following information be recorded and uploaded as part of the CPI process per section 96.45.
  • Page 111 Appendix CBSD Protocol The SAS-CBSD protocol is based on the HTTPS (HTTP over TLS) protocol. The HTTPS protocol provides transport level assurance that a message has been received by the intended recipient. During discovery, the HTTPS protocol manages SAS-CBSD message delivery. Communications between the CBSD and SAS are initiated by the CBSD when it is in an Unregistered state.
  • Page 112 Appendix This page is intentionally left blank AirConnect ® 8231 5G CBRS Outdoor Router User Manual...

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