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  • Page 1 AirMax2 802.11g Outdoor CPE User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 OvisLink Corp. has made the best effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this user’s guide. However, we are not liable for the inaccuracies or errors in this guide. Please use with caution. All information is subject to change without notice All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.4.6 WISP Router Mode ....................5 1.4.7 WISP + Repeater Mode ..................... 6 1.4.8 AP Router Mode......................7 1.4.9 WDS Station(Bridge Send Beacon)................7 2. Installing the AirMax2 ................8 2.1 Before You Start ...................8 2.2 Package Content .................9 2.3 Optional Accessories ................9 2.4 Knowing Your AirMax2 ...............10...
  • Page 4 5.1.1 WAN Port......................... 47 5.1.2 Virtual Server Settings ..................... 47 5.1.2 DMZ......................... 48 5.1.3 Dynamic DNS......................48 5.1.4 DoS (Denial of Service)................... 49 5.1.5 URL Filter ........................ 50 5.1.6 MAC Filter....................... 50 5.1.7 IP Filter ........................50 AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 8.3 What is “Out Rate”? ................64 8.4 Configure the Bandwidth Control ............65 8.4.1 Interface Control Settings ..................67 8.4.2 Define Policy ..................... 67 8.4.3 Control by IP Address ..................68 8.4.4 Control by MAC Address .................. 69 AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 6 12.2.3 Rate and Modulation....................85 12.2.4 TX Output Power ....................85 12.2.5 Receiver Sensitivity ....................85 12.2.6 Supported WLAN Mode..................86 12.3 Software Feature ................86 12.3.1 Operation Mode ..................... 86 12.3.2 Management Interface ................... 86 13. Wireless Network Glossary..............87 AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    FAQ are frequently updated with latest information. In addition, you might find new firmwares that either increase software functions or provide bug fixes for AirMax2. You can reach our on-line support center at the following link: http://www.airlive.com/support/support_2.jsp Since 2009, AirLive has added the “Newsletter Instant Support System” on our website.

  • Page 8: Features

    Web, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet managements 1.4 Wireless Operation Modes The AirMax2 can perform as a multi-function wireless device. Through the AirLogic web interface, users can easily select which wireless mode they wish the AirMax2 to perform. AirMax2 Wireless Operation Mode  Wireless Mode Radio...

  • Page 9: Access Point Mode

    Infrastructure and Adhoc mode. In Infrastructure mode, the AIRMAX2 acts as if it is a wireless adapter to connect with a remote Access Point. Users can attach a computer or a router to the LAN port of AirMax2 to get network access. This mode is often used by WISP on the subscriber’s side.

  • Page 10: Bridge Mode

    1. Introduction In Client Ad Hoc mode, AIRMAX2 can connect to other wireless adapters without access point. Users can attach a computer or a router to the LAN port of AirMax2 to get network access. 1.4.3 Bridge Mode This mode is also known as “WDS Pure MAC Bridge mode”. When configured to operate in the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Mode, the AIRMAX2 provides bridging functions with remote LAN networks in the WDS system .

  • Page 11: Universal Repeater Mode

    WDS function 1.4.5 Universal Repeater Mode In Universal Repeater mode, the AIRMAX2 functions as a repeater that extends the range of remote wireless LAN. This mode can repeat the signal of any remote AP/Router, even if they do not have WDS capability. However, the MAC addresses of any wireless traffic going through Universal Repeater are “translated”...

  • Page 12: Wisp + Repeater Mode

    The use of external Omni-Directional Antenna . If you are a WISP operator, it is highly recommended that you use a 2-radio product like AirLive G.DUO(dual 11g AP) or WLA-9000AP(A+G AP) for this purpose. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Ap Router Mode

    In AP Router Mode, the AirMax2 behaves like a wireless router. The LAN port of the AirMax2 will become WAN port. The wireless network of AirMax2 becomes the LAN side. Please note when this mode is used, the only way to manage the AirMax2 is through the wireless side unless remote management is opened.

  • Page 14: Installing The Airmax2

    PoE Ethernet Cable. You can use a good quality CAT-5E outdoor graded Ethernet cable (shielded with anti-UV) according to the length you need. The AirMax2 must be installed in the upright position if the unit is located in outdoor or wet environments.

  • Page 15: Package Content

    The AirMax2 have the following optional accessories which you can purchase from AirLive Tilting Metal Wall/Pole Mount (Model: WMK-AIRMAX): This kit allows your AirMax2 to tilt in pole mount, it also allow you to install the AirMax2 to the wall. 25 meter PoE cable (Model: OD-25M): high quality outdoor graded anti-UI PoE Ethernet Cable.

  • Page 16: Knowing Your Airmax2

    2. Install the AIRMAX2 2.4 Knowing Your AirMax2 Below are descriptions and diagrams of the product: AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    2. Install the AirMax2 2.5 Hardware Installation Please prepare a screw driver and an outdoor graded PoE Ethernet cable with adequate length according to your need. 1. Remove the screws from the sides of the 2. Hold the sides of the bottom cases and pull case.
  • Page 18 2. Install the AIRMAX2 The PoE Cable exit hole should face up . 5. Put the case screws back. 6. Install the PoE Cable and the Power Adapter to the DC Injector. Please make sure to read the markings on the DC Injector carefully and connect the cables correctly. You can connect your PC directly to the “LAN”...

  • Page 19: Standard Pole Mount

    2. Install the AirMax2 DC Injector 2.5.1 Standard Pole Mount Your AirMax2 comes standard with 2 plastic straps for pole mounting. Please follow the procedure below to install: 1. Put the plastic strap through the holes on 2. Thread the thinner end of the strap into the the Pole Mount holders.

  • Page 20: Optional Tilting Metal Pole/ Wall Mount

    The optional WMK-AIRMAX metal pole/wall mount kit allows your AirMax2 to be mounted on the wall and pole. It enables you to tilt the AirMax2 to the desire vertical angle. If you have purchased such kit, please follow the instruction below to mount your AirMax Wall Mount Installation using WMK-AIRMAX 1.
  • Page 21 Tighten the screw on the ring until the ring is very tight around the pole. 4. Now, install the AirMax 5 into the metal bracket and tighten the screws on the bracket 5. By adjusting the bracket screws, you can adjust the tilting angle of the AirMax2 Bracket Screw...

  • Page 22: Installing External Antenna

    2.5.3 Installing External Antenna The AirMax is equipped with a 10dBi built-in patch antenna. If the built-in antenna can not meet your requirement, you can connect AirMax2 with an external antenna via the female R-SMA antenna connector. Before you start, you would need an antenna converter cable. For example; if you want to connect directly to an outdoor antenna with female N-Type connector, you would need a Male R-SMA to Male N-Type connector.
  • Page 23 2. Install the AirMax2 The PoE Cable exit hole should face up 7. You should connect the AirMax2 to an 8. Please go to the web configuration. Select external antenna before power on to avoid “Wireless Settings -> Antenna Select”.

  • Page 24: Led Table

    No connection/Bad signal strength 2.7 Restore Settings to Default If you have forgotten your AirMax2’s IP address or password, you can restore your AirMax2 to the default settings by pressing on the “reset button” for more than 5 seconds. The reset button is inside the bottom case.

  • Page 25: Configuring The Airmax2

    The IP address is changed to “192.168.2.1”. 3.2 Prepare your PC The AIRMAX2 can be managed remotely by a PC through either the wired or wireless network. The default IP address of the AIRMAX2 is 192.168.1.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 26: Management Interface

    The AirMax can be configured using one the management interfaces below: Web Management (HTTP): You can manage your AirMax2 by simply typing its IP address in the web browser. Most functions of AirMax2 can be accessed by web management interface. We recommend using this interface for initial configurations.

  • Page 27: Secured Web Management (Https)

    But all the data transactions are securely encrypted using SSL encryption. Therefore, it is a safe and easy way to manage your AirMax2. We highly recommend WISP and service provider to use HTTPS for management. To begin, simply enter https://192.168.1.1...

  • Page 28: Secure Shell (Ssh, Ssh2)

    Once you have download and install Putty. Please follow the figure below to make a connection with AirMax2: 1. Choose “SSH” as indicated in the diagram 2. Enter the IP address of AirMax2 3. Click on “Open” to start the SSH session. When the following screen appear, click on “Yes” to continue...

  • Page 29: Introduction To Web Management

    The only difference is HTTPS are encrypted for extra security. Therefore, we will discuss them together as “Web Management” on this guide. If you are placing the AirMax2 behind router or firewall, you might need to open virtual server ports to AirMax2 on your firewall/router...

  • Page 30: Main Menu

    The system configurations including changing password, upload firmware, backup configuration, settings PING watchdog, and setting management interface. Device Status: This section for monitoring the status of AirMax2. It provides information on device status, Ethernet status, wireless status, wireless client table, and system log.

  • Page 31: Initial Configurations

    3. Configuring the AirMax2 3.5 Initial Configurations We recommend users to browse through AirMax2’s web management interface to get an overall picture of the functions and interface. Below are the recommended initial configurations for first time login: 3.5.1 Changing the Regulatory Domain The Regulatory Domain decides what channels and Tx output power levels are available for your country.

  • Page 32: Set The Time And Date

    Settings”. After entering the IP information, click on “Apply Changes” to finish. 3.5.3 Set the Time and Date It is important that you set the date and time for your AirMax2 so that the system log will record the correct date and time information. Please go to “System Configuration”...

  • Page 33: Enable/Disable Telnet And Ssh Management

    “System Configuration -> System Management” menu. Check “Telnet” or “SSH”, then click on “Apply Change” button. 3.5.5 Change Password You should change the password for AirMax2 at the first login. To change password, please go to “System Configuration” -> “Password Settings” menu. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Wireless Settings

    Chapter 5. 4.1 About Wireless Modes The AirMax2 has total of 9 operation modes to suit different application requirements. In this section, we will explain how to change between wireless operation modes. For explanation on each different operation mode, please read Chapter 1 section 1.4 first.
  • Page 35 Wireless Modes To change wireless mode, please select the new wireless mode from the pulldown menu. The AirMax2 will ask you to confirm about the mode change. After your confirmation, the AP will reboot itself to the new mode. The AirMax2 only have one LAN port. After you change to the “AP Router”...

  • Page 36: General Wireless Functions

    Please note that using the wrong Regulatory Domain is strictly prohibited. If you live inside EU, you must use the ETSI Regulatory Domain. If you live in United States, you must use FCC domain. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Network Ssid

    4. Wireless Settings The AirMax2 is available with the following Regulatory Domain: Regulatory Domain Available Channels Maximum Tx Output Power ETSI (Europe) 1 ~13 20dBm FCC (United States) 1~11 23dBm South America(11 CH) 1~11 26dBm South America(14 CH) 1~14 26dBm 4.2.2 Network SSID...

  • Page 38: Signal Survey

    AP Router mode, and Repeater modes only. 4.2.6 Radio Mode Wireless Settings -> Radio Mode AirMax2 has 3 different options for WLAN transmission. All devices in the same network should use the same WLAN mode. • 802.11g/b: The radio will auto adjust between 11g and 11b mode. It is recommended to use this mode.

  • Page 39: Channel

    Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data from eavesdropping. You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or data encryption. The AIRMAX2 features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA Personal, WPA2, WPA2 Personal , WPA Mixed.
  • Page 40 Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The AIRMAX2 offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.

  • Page 41: Ap Mode Security Settings

    Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data from eavesdropping. You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or data encryption. The AIRMAX2 features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA Personal, WPA2, WPA2 Personal, WPA Mixed.
  • Page 42 Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The AIRMAX2 offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.
  • Page 43 WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Mixed Enterprise (Radius) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Enterprise uses Radius Server as the authenticator. WPA2 adds full support for 802.11i standard and the CCMP (AES Encryption). The WPA-Mixed tries to authenticate wireless clients using both WPA or WPA2. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Client Isolation

    4.2.12 Tx Output Power Wireless Settings -> Tx Output Power You can adjust the transmit output power of the AirMax2’s radio. The higher the output power, the more distance AirMax2 can deliver. However, it is advised that you use just enough output power so it will not create excessive interference for the environment.

  • Page 45: Clear Signal Technology

    4.2.17 Access Control Wireless Settings -> Access Control The AIRMAX2 allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to access the wireless network. This function is available only for Access Point and AP Router modes. This function is available only for Access Point and Gateway modes.

  • Page 46: Led Threshold

    This function is available only for Client, Bridge, and WISP Router mode. The AirMax2 is equipped with 2 LEDs on the Left side of the housing to indicate the signal strength of current connection. It is very useful in helping you to align the antenna. The signal level are classified into 4 levels, you can change the Thresholds (dividing line) between levels in this setting.

  • Page 47: Advance Settings

    Alias Name: This function is available only for AP and AP Router mode. You can define the name of the AP in this field. Fragmentation: When the size of a unicast frame exceeds the fragmentation threshold, it will be fragmented before the transmission. It should have a value of AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 48 BG Protection: The 802.11g standard includes a protection mechanism to ensure mixed 802.11b and 802.11g operation. If there is no such kind of mechanism exists, the two kinds of standards may mutually interfere and decrease network’s performance.. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Bridge Mode Settings

    For Bridge network, it is required to enter the Wireless MAC address of all remote bridges that is connect directly to your AirMax2. The wireless MAC address is also known as BSSID that is display on your site survey result.
  • Page 50 Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The AIRMAX2 offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.
  • Page 51 CCMP clients to connect to the Access Point at the same time. Pre-Shared Key Format: You can select between Passphrase(ASCII) or HEX format. Please select Passphrase if you are not sure what to use. Pre-Shared Key: Enter the password key here.. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Wireless Menu: Router Mode Settings

    “Initial Configurations” first. . 5.1 Router Mode Settings under Wireless Menu When you choose AP Router, WISP Router, or WISP+Universal modes; the Wireless Setting page will feature router mode functions as indicated on the image below. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Wan Port

    5.1.1 WAN Port Operation Mode -> Setup -> WAN Port The AIRMAX2 support different authentication and IP assignment standards for the WAN port. It includes fixed IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Big Pond protocols. Please consult with your ISP about what authentication type is used for the WAN port connection.

  • Page 54: Dmz

    Dynamic Domain Name System. An algorithm that allows the use of dynamic IP address for hosting Internet Server. A DDNS service provides each user account with a domain name. The AIRMAX2 support “Dyndns” and “TZO” service. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Dos (Denial Of Service)

    5.1.4 DoS (Denial of Service) Denial of Service is a type of network attack that floods the network with useless traffic. Many DoS attacks, such as the Ping of Death and Teardrop attacks, exploit limitations in the TCP/IP protocols. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Url Filter

    5. Router Mode Settings 5.1.5 URL Filter The AIRMAX2 provide URL filter function to stop access to certain website. It is especially useful for parents to stop children from accessing some websites. 5.1.6 MAC Filter MAC filter can filter out traffic from certain MAC addresses. It can prevent access to internet from certain station in the local LAN.

  • Page 57: Special Applications

    This function enables special Internet audio, video, or game servers that require “Port Trigger” function. 5.1.9 Diagnostic (DNS Lookup) The DNS Lookup can look up for information about a domain name. It will display the IP address and DNS server of a specific domain. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Ping

    AirMax2. You can enter either IP address or Domain Name in the foeld. 5.1.11 Remote Management You can enable the web management to allow the AirMax2 be managed from internet. You can change the management port number and/or enable the SSH access from WAN.

  • Page 59: System Configurations

    The system configuration includes all non-wireless settings. We will explain their functions here. 6.2 LAN Interface Setup System Configurations>> LAN Interface Setup This menu is where you can configuration all the aspect about LAN interface including IP address, DHCP server settings..etc. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Dhcp Settings

    6.2.2 Clone MAC Address You can change the MAC address of your LAN port to other value here. 6.2.3 Disable PING If you do not wish the AIRMAX2 to respond to remote PING command, please disable it here. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Add Dhcp Static Lease Client

    6.3 Time Settings System Configuration ->Time Settings You can set the NTP Time Server for your AIRMAX2’s internal clock here. You can use NTP server function so your AIRMAX2 will check with NTP to set time automatically upon each startup. Thus, it prevents the clock losing track of time during reboot or power outage.

  • Page 62: Password Settings

    Click on “Apply Change” 6.4 Password Settings System Configuration -> Password Settings The AIRMAX2’s password protection is turned off by default. To enable password protection or change password, just enter your username and password, and click on “Apply Change” button.

  • Page 63: Watchdog

    You can upgrade the firmware of your AIRMAX2 (the software that controls your AIRMAX2’s operation). Normally, this is done when a new version of firmware offers new features that you want, or solves problems that you have encountered with the current version.

  • Page 64: Configuration Save And Restore

    6.8 Configuration Save and Restore System Configuration -> Configuration Save and Restore The AIRMAX2 can save and restore the settings to a file. In addition, it has the unique capability to restore only the network or wireless settings. This makes changes of wireless settings across the entire network of AP much easier.

  • Page 65: Factory Default

    Step2: Click on “Upload” button to restore settings. 6.9 Factory Default System Configuration -> Factory Default You can reset the configuration of your AIRMAX2 to the factory default settings. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Device Status Menu

    Firmware version: This place will display the current firmware version of your AirMax2. In general, AirLive will refer to its firmware as exx (such as e10) version on the release note Wireless : This page displays the current settings and status of the radio. It includes the BSSID and connection status.

  • Page 67: Statistic

    Internet Configuration: Internet configuration tells you the current status of WAN port such as IP address, WAN Type and connection status. 7.3 Statistic This page shows the sent and received packet information for Radio1, Radio2, LAN, and WAN interface. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Client Table

    7. Device Status Menu 7.4 Client Table It will show all wireless device connected to the AIRMAX2. It will show the packet sent and received. Whether the wireless client is using power saving mode and the signal strength level(in percentage from 0 to 100).

  • Page 69: Bandwidth Control

    8. Bandwidth Control Bandwidth Control In this chapter, you will learn how to utilize AirMax2’s Bandwidth Control function. The Bandwidth Control settings can be found in the “Wireless Settings” page on the AirMax2’s web management. 8.1 What is Bandwidth Control? Bandwidth Control is a great tool to control the bandwidth of the WISP subscribers.

  • Page 70: Individual Ip/Mac Control

    WLAN Output Rate: This is the speed of the traffic out of the Wireless LAN WAN Output Rate: This is the speed of the traffic out of the WAN port. In WISP mode, the WAN Output Rate also includes the WLAN interface. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Configure The Bandwidth Control

    The LAN/WLAN Output Rate is 1024K In this setup, the notebook users get an upstream bandwidth of 128K and downstream bandwidth of 1024K. 8.4 Configure the Bandwidth Control From the Wireless Setting page, please choose the “Bandwidth Control” AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 72 This section is to configure the bandwidth by IP address. You can control more than one IP address. This section is to configure the bandwidth by MAC address. You can control more than one MAC address. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Interface Control Settings

    Reboot the AP. 8.4.2 Define Policy A policy is a set of bandwidth rules that can be used as a template. For example, if you want to provide 2 kinds of bandwidth speed to the users: AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Control By Ip Address

    Please follow the procedure below to setup IP Bandwidth Control Please make sure the “Interface Bandwidth Control” is disabled Before you start, please check the following area to see which client IPs are supported. It differs between each mode. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Control By Mac Address

    Please follow the procedure below to setup MAC Bandwidth Control: Please make sure the “Interface Bandwidth Control” is disabled Before you start, please check the following area to see which client MACs are supported. It differs between each mode. Enable the MAC Control AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 76 Press “Save” to save settings Reboot your AP. * If you want to control the traffic flow between MAC addresses in the same interface, please make sure both MAC addresses are configured for the MAC Bandwidth Control. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Command Line Interface

    Repeater|7:Gateway> [Mode] Basic Settings wlan alias [string] active [on|off] chid [channel_id|auto] essid [essid] rssid [rssid] band [b|g|bg] [client mode <infrastructure|adhoc>] clone [mac_addr|auto|manual] encrypt [both|wlan|wan] peer disp add [mac] delete [id] clearall encrypt [off] wep [64|128] <ascii|hex> AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 78 [off|on <port> <ip_addr> account <password>] [Mode] Advanced Settings wlan wlan preamble [long|short] bssid [on|off] iapp [on|off] protect11g [on|off] fragment <256~2346> <0~2347> beacon <20~1024> inactivity <100~60480000> datarate <0~12> txpower <1~10> [off|on <interval:1~60> watchdog <host>] [Mode] Access Control wlan AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 0. PAP 1. CHAP 2. MSCHAP 3. MSCHAP2 mppe: 0. none 1. 40bits 2. 56bits 3. 128bits link [status|set <mode>] protocol status icmp server access <0:disabled|1:enabled> ipsec passthruvpn <0:disabled|1:enabled> pptp passthruvpn <0:disabled|1:enabled> passthruvpn l2tp <0:disabled|1:enabled> [Mode] Virtual Servers server disp AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 80 <trig_from_port> <trig_to_port>] sap3 [on|off|clear|edit <name> <in_proto> <in_from_port> <in_to_port> <trig_proto> <trig_from_port> <trig_to_port>] sap4 [on|off|clear|edit <name> <in_proto> <in_from_port> <in_to_port> <trig_proto> <trig_from_port> <trig_to_port>] sap5 [on|off|clear|edit <name> <in_proto> <in_from_port> <in_to_port> <trig_proto> <trig_from_port> <trig_to_port>] sap6 [on|off|clear|edit <name> <in_proto> <in_from_port> <in_to_port> <trig_proto> AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 [string] delete [id] clearall [Mode] MAC Filtering macfilter customize disp add [mac_addr] delete [id] clearall [Mode] IP Filtering ipfilter customize disp [ip_addr] <1:tcp+udp|2:tcp|3:udp> delete [id] clearall [Mode] Traffic Control(Qos) disableif enableif lanoutput [output rate] AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 82 [IP] delmac [MAC] [Mode] DoS Setting disabledos enabledos <clearall>[Packets/Second] <selectall>[Packets/Second] <sysfloodsyn>[Packets/Seco nd]<sysfloodfin>[Packets/Se cond]<sysfloodudp>[Packet s/Second]<sysfloodicmp>[P ackets/Second]<persrcipfloo dsyn>[Packets/Second]<per srcipfloodfin>[Packets/Secon enable d]<persrcipfloodudp>[Packe ts/Second]<persrcipfloodicm p><tcpudpportscan ><icmpsmurf><ipland><ips poof><ipteardrop><pingofd eath><tcpscan><tcpsynwit hdata><udpbomb><udpech ochargen><srcipblocktime >[sec] <sysfloodsyn><sysfloodfin> <sysfloodudp><sysfloodicm p><persrcipfloodsyn><pers rcipfloodfin><persrcipfloodu disable dp><persrcipfloodicmp><tc pudpportscan ><icmpsmurf><ipland><ips poof><ipteardrop><pingofd AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 83 [Other] Password (if [pw] is empty, then password [pw] clear the password) [Other] Save / Reload Setting save factorydefault [Other] NTP showcurrenttime setcurrenttime <yyyy/mm/dd/hh/MM/ss> enablentp timezoneselect <zone num> ntpserver <servernum> manualipsetting <ip> disablentp [Other] System Log AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 84 9. Command Line Interface disable enablesysall [showsysall] enablewlanonly [showwlanonly] clear AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Emergency Firmware Recovery

    Emergency Firmware Recovery The AIRMAX2 features emergency firmware upgrade function that can restore your AP from a firmware crashed. If you can’t access your AP anymore, please first try to restore the setting to default by holding the RESET button (in the back) for more than 10 seconds.
  • Page 86 Click the “Browse” button, select and open the correct firmware file. Please go to www.airlive.com to AIRMAX2’s support page and download. Click on “UPGRADE” button. Do not touch the AP or PC until the upgrade is completed.

  • Page 87: Frequent Asked Questions

    I forgot my password or the IP address of AirMax2. Answer: Please restore your settings to default by press the reset button for more than 5 seconds. You should be able to find your AirMax2 at 192.168.1.1 with default username “admin” and password “airlive”. ==================================================================== Question: Why is my settings unchanged after pressing the “Apply”...
  • Page 88 11. Frequent Asked Questions ==================================================================== Question: When I plug in the POE cable and power adapter, the AirMax2’s power LED is not on? Answer: Please make sure you have connected the PoE cable to the correct port on the DC injector. Moreover, you should use an Ethernet cable with 4 twisted pairs (CAT5 or better) for POE cable.
  • Page 89 When I use “Site Survey”, why does the Signal LED goes off? Answer: When you click on the Site Survey, the AirMax2 thinks you are trying to choose a new network to associate. Therefore, it will disconnect from current connection and wait until you establish a new connection.

  • Page 90: Specifications

    12. Specifications Specifications The specification of AirMax2 is subject to change without notice. Please use the information with caution. 12.1 Hardware Features 12.1.1 General Hardware Feature 802.11g/b Radio 4MB Flash, 16MB SDRAM RoHS compliant One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port / PoE Port with Auto MDI/MDI-X support...

  • Page 91: Dimension And Weight

    11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK) 12.2.4 TX Output Power 20dBm (ETSI: Europe) 23dBm (FCC: United States) 26dBm (South America) 12.2.5 Receiver Sensitivity IEEE Min (dBm) 1Mbps 802.11b 2Mbps 5.5Mbps 11Mbps IEEE Min (dBm) 6Mbps 802.11g 9Mbps 12Mbps AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Supported Wlan Mode

    Client Mode (Infrastructure and Adhoc) WDS Bridge Mode WDS Repeater Mode Universal Repeater Mode WISP Router Mode WISP + Universal Mode AP Router Mode WDS Station Mode 12.3.2 Management Interface Web HTTP Secured Web (HTTPS) Telnet (CLI) SSH (Secured Shell) AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Wireless Network Glossary

    802.11 family are not allowed to operate. 802.11e The IEEE QoS standard for prioritizing traffic of the VoIP and multimedia applications. The WMM is based on a subset of the 802.11e. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 94 ACK timeout. If the ACK is NOT received within that timeout period then the packet will be re-transmitted resulting in reduced throughput. If the ACK setting is too high then throughput will be lost AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 95 This is especially true for 802.11a and 802.11g networks. Setting the correct ACK timeout value need to consider 3 factors: distance, AP response time, and interference. The AIRMAX2 provide ACK adjustment capability in form of either distance or direct input. When you enter the distance parameter, the AIRMAX2 will automatically calculate the correct ACK timeout value.
  • Page 96 TCP/UDP service ports to this particular device. The feature is used commonly for setting up H.323 VoIP or Multi-Media servers. A program that translates URLs to IP addresses by accessing a database maintained on a collection of Internet servers. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 97 Domain Name The unique name that identifies an Internet site. Domain Names always have 2 or more parts, separated by dots. In www.airlive.com, the "airlive.com" is the doman name. DoS Attack Denial of Service. A type of network attack that floods the network with useless traffic.
  • Page 98 An IP address is 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent across the Internet. An IP address has two parts: an identifier of a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device (which can be a AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 99 MIMO Multi In Multi Out. A Smart Antenna technology designed to increase the coverage and performance of a WLAN network. In a MIMO device, 2 or more antennas are used to AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 100 This word has 2 different meaning for networking. The hardware connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter. The virtual connection point through which a computer uses a specific application on a server. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 101 Radius typically uses port 1812 and port 1813 for authentication and accounting port. Though not an official standard, the RADIUS specification is maintained by a working group of the IETF. Receiver Sensitivity Receiver sensitivity means how sensitive is the radio for receiving signal. In general; the AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 102 Simple Network Management Protocol. A set of protocols for managing complex networks. The SNMP network contains 3 key elements: managed devices, agents, and network-management systems (NMSs). Managed devices are network devices that content SNMP agents. SNMP agents are programs that reside SNMP capable device's AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 103 A layer-4 protocol used along with the IP to send data between computers over the Internet. While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data, TCP takes care of keeping track of the packets that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 104 (or wireless connection) that is connected to the Internet side of the network topology. Wired Equivalent Privacy. A wireless encryption protocol. WEP is available in 40-bit (64-bit), 108-bit (128-bit) or 152-bit (Atheros proprietary) encryption modes. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 105 Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a standard to prioritize traffic for multimedia applications. The WMM prioritize traffic\ on Voice-over-IP (VoIP), audio, video, and streaming media as well as traditional IP data over the AP. Wireless Management System. An utility program to manage multiple wireless AP/Bridges. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 106 The WPA-PSK utilizes pre-share key for encryption/authentication. WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. WPA2 is also known as 802.11i. It improves on the WPA security with CCMP and AES encryption. The WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA. WPA2-PSK utilizes pre-share key for encryption/authentication. AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual...

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