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  • Page 1 EKI-6311G IEEE 802.11 b/g Wireless Access Point/Client Bridge User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    System Requirements ................... 5 Inline Power Injector (PoE) ................. 5 Chapter 2. Installation and Basic Configuration........6 Before You Start .................... 6 Locate the EKI-6311G and Inline Power Injector Ports ......7 Preparing Installation................... 9 Basic Configuration ..................10 2.4.1 Basic Configuration Steps ..............
  • Page 3 4.4.4 ACL for Wi-Fi 4 ................36 SNMP ......................37 4.5.1 Agent Settings.................. 37 EXIT......................37 Chapter 5. Specifications ................. 38 Chapter 6. Default Settings ..............41 SYSTEM ...................... 41 6.1.1 Administrator.................. 41 6.1.2 Firmware ..................41 6.1.3 Configuration Tools ................ 41 6.1.4 Status ....................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction Introducing the EKI-6311G The EKI-6311G is fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/g compliant Wireless Last-mile product. The EKI-6311G operates in AP mode or remote bridge mode, and connects to EKI-6311G AP/CB to construct point-to-point as well as point-to-multipoint topologies,...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    Inline Power Injector (PoE) The EKI-6311G is equipped with an Inline Power Injector module. The Inline Power Injector (PoE) delivers both data and power to EKI-6311G unit via a signal Ethernet cable, and gives the following benefits to improve the performance vs.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2. Installation And Basic Configuration

    Chapter 2. Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes the procedures of installing the EKI-6311G. Before You Start After unpacking the system, make sure the following items are present and in good condition. Refer to below pictures for product image.

  • Page 7: Locate The Eki-6311G And Inline Power Injector Ports

    Locate the EKI-6311G and Inline Power Injector Ports ► Interface on the EKI-6311G Unit Ethernet Port 1 : for connecting the RJ-45 CAT-5 Ethernet cable. ► Interface on the Inline Power Injector Data Input Port 2 : for connecting cross-over Ethernet Cable to PC or straight Ethernet cable to Hub Switch Router .
  • Page 8 ► Mount EKI-6311G on A Wall/Mast The EKI-6311G can be mounted on the wall, you can use the Wall Mount kit to mount the EKI-6311G as shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2 You can also mount the EKI-6311G to the mast as shown in Figure 2-3.

  • Page 9: Preparing Installation

    Step4 : Connect the remaining end of the 30m CAT 5 cable into the PoE labeled AP/Bridge. This is the power side of the PoE that will power up the EKI-6311G. When the EKI-6311G receives power over the Ethernet cable, the EKI-6311G will start its boot up sequence and the Active LED on the Inline Power Injector will light up.

  • Page 10: Basic Configuration

    “/SYSTEM/Reboot/”Reboot to take effect on the previous configuration changes. 2.4.2 Logging into the Web Interface The EKI-6311G supports access to the configuration system through the use of an HTTP Interface. ► Web Configuration Before configuring EKI-6311G, the user needs to know the IP Address assigned to the unit.
  • Page 11 Figure 2-5 Step3 : Enter “admin” in the Username and Password fields, and click LOGIN to enter the web configuration user interface screen as shown below. Figure 2-6 ► Web Configuration Structure The web configuration user interface shown above in Figure 2-6 is grouped into a tree structure, and contains the following settings or information.
  • Page 12 ● System Time ● Reboot ● ▽ NETWORK Network ● HotSpot ● ▽ WIRELESS Wi-fi 1 ● Wi-fi 2 ● Wi-fi 3 ● Wi-fi 4 ● ▽ ACL ACL for Wi-fi 1 ● ACL for Wi-fi 2 ● ACL for Wi-fi 3 ●...

  • Page 13: Set Operating Mode, Ip Address, Subnet Mask, Default Route Ip, Dns Server Ip Of Eki-6311G

    2.4.3 Set Operating Mode, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Route IP, DNS Server IP of EKI-6311G ► LAN Settings These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) interface for the Access Point. The Access Point's local network (LAN) settings are configured based on the IP Address and Subnet Mask assigned in this section.
  • Page 14 The IP address of the AP on the local area network. Assign any unused IP address in the range of IP addresses available for the LAN. For example, 192.168.1.1. ► Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the local area network. ►...

  • Page 15: Set Wireless Ssid For Wireless Interface

    SSID. For security purposes, it is highly recommended to change from the pre-configured network name. This option is available in the “/WIRELESS/Wi-Fi 1/” page as shown in Figure 2-8 **Default SSID: “Advantech/1” in wifi-1. Figure 2-8...

  • Page 16: Set Wireless Encryption For Wireless Interface

    2.4.5 Set Wireless Encryption for Wireless Interface The EKI-6311G supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption. For 64-bit WEP encryption, an encryption key is 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 5 ASCII characters. For 128-bit WEP encryption, an encryption key is 26 hexadecimal characters or 13 ASCII characters.

  • Page 17: Change Supervisor Account & Password

    2.4.6 Change Supervisor Account & Password Enter the SYSTEM > Administrator page. Figure 2-10 below shows the SYSTEM / Administrator page. Figure 2-10 ADMIN PASSWORD ► Key in current password in the SYSTEM / Administrator / Password Setting Current Password field. Change the ADMIN PASSWORD’s password in the SYSTEM / Administrator Password Setting Password and Re-type Password fields, and click APPLY ，than，“/SYSTEM/Reboot ”Reboot.

  • Page 18: Upgrade The Firmware

    ► Update the Firmware Enter the SYSTEM > FIRMWARE page as shown in Figure 2-11 to upgrade EKI-6311G. Here, user must select which file you want to upgrade it (Program image), then click APPLY button to start the upgrade process.

  • Page 19: Dhcp Server

    2.4.8 DHCP server ► DHCP server Enter the Network > Network page as shown in Figure 2-12 to Enable the DHCP server. Here, user can set IP Pool Address range, lease time and Local domain name. Then click APPLY button to set the parameter and click Reboot button for saving parameter.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3. Network Topologies

    Among the EKI-6311G Outdoor Wireless Bridge products, the centralized agent is Central Bridge (EKI-6311G AP) and the individual network notes may be Bridge (EKI-6311G CB ). To show the available Point-to-Multipoint topologies, the following examples are provided.

  • Page 21: Wireless Client Bridge-To-Central Wireless Bridge

    Step 2 Set Wireless parameters on the AP to: Channel (1) and SSID (wireless) Step 3 Set the EKI-6311G CB to function in the bridge mode (bridge IP address: 192.168.1.241). Step 4 Set Wireless parameters on the EKI-6311G CB to: Channel (1) and SSID (wireless), and these parameters must be the same with COU.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4. All Function On Device

    Chapter 4. All function on Device SYSTEM 4.1.1 Administrator Administrator Settings Use this menu to restrict management access based on a specific password. The default password comes with the installation guide. Please change this password as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place. Passwords can contain from 3-12 alphanumeric characters,and are case sensitive.

  • Page 23: Firmware

    Hint: When choose “using web” for updating, choose the image file for updating directly. Do not unzip the image file. i.e. Image file name: ”Advantech-V 2.0.4.tgz” Hint: It takes about 10 min, to complete the restart process. Firmware Update - TFTP You can use TFTP to upgrade the firmware.
  • Page 24 respond to commands for as long as ten minute. This is normal behavior and do not turn off the Wireless device during the time. Firmware Update - FTP You can use FTP to upgrade the firmware. The "firmware information" displays current firmware version and firmware date.

  • Page 25: Configuration Tools

    4.1.3 Configuration Tools Figure 4-3 Restore Factory Defaults - Reset the device's configuration settings to the factory default values. Check the "Restore Factory Default Configuration" radio button then click on APPLY button. Backup settings/Restore settings - Check the "Backup settings/Restore settings"...

  • Page 26: Status

    4.1.4 Status Figure 4-4 You can use the Status screen to see the connection status for the LAN and Wireless LAN interfaces. It also displays system up time and firmware version. The following items are included in this screen: WAN INFORMATION - Displays IP settings of WAN port, including IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.

  • Page 27: Log

    4.1.5 Figure 4-5 The Access Point automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the Access Point logs.

  • Page 28: System Time

    4.1.6 System Time Figure 4-6 The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on device's internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Time Configuration- Set the Date and Time Manually.

  • Page 29: Reboot

    4.1.7 Reboot Figure 4-7 Reset Wireless device. In the event that the Wireless device stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, you can perform a reboot. Your existing settings will not be changed. To perform the reset, click on the Reboot button.

  • Page 30: Network

    NETWORK 4.2.1 Network 4.2.1.1 Operating Mode-Access Point IP Assignment DHCP Choose "DHCP (Dynamic)" if your router supports DHCP and you want the router to assign an IP address to the AP. In this case, you do not need to fill in the following fields.
  • Page 31 Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the local area network. Gateway The IP address of the router on the local area network. DNS Server DNS （Domain Name System）, Penetrates the DNS system, We may look up its IP by machine domain name, Also may instead look up its domain name by machine IP This entry is optional.
  • Page 32 PPPoE Choose "PPPoE" if your Internet support PPPoE Server .You need keyin Username and Password to login PPPoE Server. Figure 4-10 4.2.1.2 Operating Mode-Access Point 4.2.1.3 Operating Mode-CB+AP 4.2.1.4 Operating Mode-AP Router 4.2.1.5 Operating Mode-Access Point 4.2.1.6 Operating Mode-CB+AP Router 4.2.1.7 Operating Mode-Hot Spot...

  • Page 33: Hotspot（Captive Portal

    4.2.2 HotSpot（Captive Portal） HotSpot: Enable/Disable captive portal function. Note, the device will become router mode and ALL SSID in Access Point role after HotSpot enabled. Domain: Set domain name for hotspot. Primary Radius: Set primary radius server for hotspot user authentication. Secondary Radius: Set backup radius server for hotspot user authentication.

  • Page 34: Wireless

    WIRELESS You can set the wireless releated setting here Figure 4-12...

  • Page 35: Wi-Fi 1

    4.3.1 Wi-Fi 1 Wireless Settings Radio Status: Enable/Disable SSID. Wireless Role: This SSID will act as Station or Access Point. Note: only first SSID can act as station. Radio Mode: Set 11g, 11b or 11b+g mode. Radio Channel: Select radio channel or use auto. Peer Node Distance: Set distance between this device and it's adjacent.

  • Page 36: Acl

    You can set the access control releated setting here Figure 4-13 4.4.1 ACL for Wi-Fi 1 Wireless MAC ACL Wireless MAC ACL Status: Enable/Disable ACL by MAC address. Add New MAC Address: Add a new MAC address to MAC table and in active status.

  • Page 37: Snmp

    SNMP You can set the SNMP Community and SNMP Trap setting here 4.5.1 Agent Settings SNMP Agent provides a simple protection. Access to the SNMP device is controlled through community names. The community name can be thought of as a password.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5. Specifications

    Chapter 5. Specifications The EKI-6311G Outdoor Wireless Access Point/Multi-Client Bridge/ WDS (wireless distribution system) operates seamlessly in the 2.4 GHz frequency supporting the IEEE 802.11b/802.11g wireless standards. It's the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network, or to add bandwidth to your existing wireless installation.
  • Page 39 Features High Speed Data Rate Up to 54Mbps Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE802.3af Compliant) Output Power up to 19dBm IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant WEP/WPA/WPA2/ IEEE 802.1x Authenticator support Dust tight and Watertight and Weatherproof (IP65) Wide temperature range and robust mechanical design Multi-SSID (up to 4 SSID) support Technical Specifications Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps...
  • Page 40 Networking Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure Topology Operation Mode Access Point / CB+AP / AP Router / CB+AP Router / HotSpot AP / VLAN AP / VLAN CB+AP Interface One 10/100Mbps RJ-45 LAN Port , RS-232 Console Security IEEE802.1x authenticator /RADIUS client (EAPMD5/TLS/TTLS) support in AP mode WPA / Pre Share KEY (PSK)/TKIP MAC address filtering Hide SSID in beacons Layer 2 Isolation DHCP client/server/PPPoE...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6. Default Settings

    Chapter 6. Default Settings SYSTEM 6.1.1 Administrator Parameter Description Default Value Hostname Advantech.lan Current Password Password Re-type Password Idle Time Out Enable IP address 0.0.0.0 6.1.2 Firmware Parameter Description Default Value Using TFTP Using FTP Using WEB 6.1.3 Configuration Tools...

  • Page 42: Log

    6.1.5 6.1.6 System Time Parameter Description Default Value Synchronize with an Setting by Internet Time Server Year / Month / Day 07/8/20 Hour : Minute : 02:26:06 Second Hours from UTC Server IP pool.ntp.org NTP Server for pool.ntp.org or Reference 129.132.2.21 Time Update for 0/0/0...

  • Page 43: Network

    6.2.2 Hotspot Parameter Description Default Value HotSpot Status Disable Domain Primary Radius 0.0.0.0 1812 Secondary Radius 0.0.0.0 1813 Radius Shared Secret NAS ID EKI-6311G Called Station EKI-6311G Name NAS Location NAS Location ID UAM URL UAM Secret UAM Allowed List...

  • Page 44: Wireless

    TAIWAN Country Enable Radio Status Access Point Wireless Role 802.11b+g Radio Mode Channel 1, 2412MHz Radio Channel 100 meters Peer Node Distance Advantech/1 SSID 17dBm Transmission Power 2346 Frag. Threshold 2346 RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Interval None Wireless Security...

  • Page 45: Wi-Fi 2

    TAIWAN Country Disable Radio Status Access Point Wireless Role 802.11b+g Radio Mode Channel 1, 2412MHz Radio Channel 100 meters Peer Node Distance Advantech/2 SSID 17dBm Transmission Power 2346 Frag. Threshold 2346 RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Interval None Wireless Security...

  • Page 46: Wi-Fi 3

    TAIWAN Country Disable Radio Status Access Point Wireless Role 802.11b+g Radio Mode Channel 1, 2412MHz Radio Channel 100 meters Peer Node Distance Advantech/3 SSID 17dBm Transmission Power 2346 Frag. Threshold 2346 RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Interval None Wireless Security...

  • Page 47: Wi-Fi 4

    TAIWAN Country Disable Radio Status Access Point Wireless Role 802.11b+g Radio Mode Channel 1, 2412MHz Radio Channel 100 meters Peer Node Distance Advantech/4 SSID 17dBm Transmission Power 2346 Frag. Threshold 2346 RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Interval None Wireless Security...

  • Page 48: Acl

    6.4.1 ACL for Wi-Fi Parameter Description Default Value Wireless MAC ACL Status Disable Add New MAC Address 00:00:00:00:00:00 Wireless On/Off Scheduling Disabled Status Scheduling on Sunday Scheduling on Monday Scheduling on Tuesday Scheduling on Wednesday Scheduling on Thursday Scheduling on Friday Scheduling on Saturday 6.4.2 ACL for Wi-Fi 2...

  • Page 49: Acl For Wi-Fi 3

    6.4.3 ACL for Wi-Fi 3 Parameter Description Default Value Wireless MAC ACL Status Disable Add New MAC Address 00:00:00:00:00:00 Wireless On/Off Scheduling Disabled Status Scheduling on Sunday Scheduling on Monday Scheduling on Tuesday Scheduling on Wednesday Scheduling on Thursday Scheduling on Friday Scheduling on Saturday 6.4.4 ACL for Wi-Fi 4...

  • Page 50: Snmp

    SNMP Parameter Description Default Value Agent Status Enable System Location System Contact System Name Advantech System Advantech Wireless AP/CB Description Read Only public Community Read Write Private Community EXIT...

  • Page 51: Chapter 7. Regulatory Compliance Information

    Chapter 7. Regulatory Compliance Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 52 Antenna type Antenna Gain Omni 5dBi...

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