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- Page 1 SoLo51 802.11bg Outdoor WISP AP/CPE User’s Manual Version 2.0...
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Page 2: How To Use This Guide
Introduction 1.1 Overview The SoLo51 is a wireless outdoor multi-function device based on IEEE 802.11b/g 2.4GHz radio technologies. When installed in upright position, it is rain and splash proof. It features an integrated 14dBi patch antenna and passive POE to simplify the installation. The built-in antenna can provide up to 10~15km of distance depending on conditions. - Page 3 1.4 Features Atheros AR-2315 802.11bg chipset 8MB Flash and 32MB SDRAM 5 wireless multi-function modes: Access Point (WDS parent), Bridge Infrastructure, Client Infrastructure (WDS child), WISP Router, AP Router. 14dBi Integrated Antenna: Vertical Polarization, Horizontal Polarization Built from High Temperature resistant ABS material with Anti-UV protection Power by passive PoE: 18V Adapter and injector included Pole Mount strap included.
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Page 4: Wireless Operation Modes
The SoLo51 can be configured to operate in the following wireless operation modes: 1.5.1 Access Point Mode(bridge mode-WDS parent+AP) When operating in the Access Point mode, the SoLo51 becomes the center hub of the wireless network. All wireless cards and clients connect and communicate through SoLo51. -
Page 5: Client Infrastructure Mode
Access Point. Users can attach a computer or a router to the LAN port of SoLo51 to get network access. This mode is often used by WISP on the subscriber’s side. - Page 6 1.5.8 AP Router Mode In AP Router Mode, the SoLo51 behaves like a wireless router. The LAN port of the SoLo51 will become WAN port. The wireless network of Solo51 becomes the LAN side. Please note when this mode is used, the only way to manage the SoLo51 is through the wireless side...
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Page 7: Before You Start
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 SoLo51 must be installed in the upright position if the unit is located in outdoor or wet environments. -
Page 8: Package Content
The PoE Ethernet cable is not included in the package. You may choose an outdoor specification Ethernet cable according to the length you need. 2.3 Optional Accessories The SoLo51 have the following optional accessories which you can purchase from ALFA Tilting Metal Adjustable antenna degree Pole Mount (Model: L-Mounting Kits): „... -
Page 9: Hardware Installation
2.5 Hardware Installation Plug Power adapter into APoE02-WM Connect RJ45 ( LAN Port ) to computer or Switch Connect RJ45 (PoE Port) to SoLo51... - Page 10 2.5.1 Standard Pole Mount SoLo 51 support vertical and horizontal potions pole mounting. Please follow the procedure below to install:...
- Page 12 2.5.2 Optional SoLo51 Antenna Adjustable Mounting With Optional Antenna Adjustable Mounting could easy to adjust better angle position to connect to the Base-Station. Please follow the procedure below to install:...
- Page 13 Configuring the SoLo51 Configuring the IP address of your computer In order to manage with SoLo51, you have to configure the IP addresses of your computer to be compatible with this device. Note: 1. The default network setting of the device: IP address: 10.0.0.1...
- Page 14 3. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Choose “Use the following IP address” to specify IP addresses manually. Fill in the IP addresses in each column. Please click the OK button after your configuration.
- Page 15 Starting the WEB-Based Management Interface The device uses WEB as the management interface. You can use a browser to access the management interface easily. Please follow up the steps listed below. Double click the Internet WEB browser icon on your desktop screen (Netscape Communicator 4.0 and Internet Explorer 3.0 or update version) Type 10.0.0.1 into the URL WEB address location and press Enter.
- Page 16 With the web management interface, there are 4 basic sections to configure the SoLo51 Start with WISP Wizard: Helps you quickly set up SoLo51 to connect with Base-Station or AP Start with Home Bridge Wizard: Helps you quickly set up SoLo51 in bridge mode...
- Page 17 Time Settings: NTP server to obtain the correct time from the time source and adjust the local time in each connecting computer Web Interface setting: allow to change the Language To change the password to access the SoLo51 web management Password Setting To Download the config. Or Upload the config. Setting file Backup &...
- Page 18 WAN Page: work on in Router Mode Bridge Mode doesn’t support WAN setting LAN Settings: 1. LAN configuration: allow to choose DHCP Client, Static IP or PPPoE 2. IP Settings: are optional for DHCP. They are used as defaults in case the DHCP server is unavailable.
- Page 19 Wireless 1 Settings: 1. Wireless configuration: Wlan Mode: AP+WDS Parent: AP master mode. Client: Wireless client mode for router WDS child: WDS child mode for bridge 2. Broadcast SSID: broadcast SSID to every clients 3. Transmit power: change the amount of power used by a radio transceiver to send the signal out.
- Page 20 Wireless 2 Settings: Wlan Mode: AP+WDS Parent: AP master mode. Broadcast SSID: broadcast SSID to every clients Transmit power: change the amount of power used by a radio transceiver to send the signal out. Isolation: VAPs: isolate the traffic between wireless1 and wireless2 Clients: isolate the traffic between each wireless client Security Mode: WPA2 allows WPA and WPA2 stations.
- Page 21 Repeater Settings: WDS Repeater: if enable WDS repeater will set system operation mode in repeater mode and set wireless 1 in WDS child mode. If disable WDS repeater will reset system to factory default SSID Name: please input the SSID of parent AP Inherit AP settings: if enable inherit AP will clone the SSID and security setting from parent AP to Wireless2, and enable Wireless2 Repeater Security: please set the security mode consistent with parent AP...
- Page 22 QoS Settings: Maximum Upload/Download: setup the WAN/LAN maximum sustained upload and download speeds in kilobits. SNMP Settings: SNMP Community Name: the SNMP community name identifies a group of devices and management systems that share authentication, access control of this group. Although “pulic” and “private”...
- Page 23 This is especially useful if you want to run server software or SSH on SoLo51 and only have a dynamic IP. 2. Account: put your DynDNS domain name, user name and password on it to access DynDNS...
- Page 24 1. System: show the SoLo51 current setting 2. Events log: show the SoLo51 events log 3. DHCP Clients: show the client list who access to SoLo51 4. PPPoE: show the PPPoE status 5. WLAN Stations: show the Wireless Station current status 6.
- Page 25 SoLo51 – WISP Client Mode Setup Support DHCP Client, PPPoE Client, Static IP and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) IP: 192.168.1.1 IP: 10.0.0.1 In this case, WISP BST with PPPoE Server IP: 10.0.0.101 IP: 10.0.0.100 SoLo51 set as WISP PPPoE Client Mode and NAT Enabled...
- Page 26 Select “Start With WISP Setup” Push “ Scan AP ” button to search the AP Manually to type the WISP AP’s name into “ SSID Name of Parent AP ”...
- Page 27 If choosing the “Scan AP” will pop-up the AP Scan Window, choose the one you would want to access from the list then double click the mouse To setup the Security, choose from the security mode column, if no security, choose “Disabled”...
- Page 28 Choose the Connection Type which connect to WISP Base Station Tower ** In this demo case, we will choose “PPPoE” to connect to WISP Base Station Tower **...
- Page 29 To choose Enable or Disable “ DHCP NAT Routing “ Finish the Wizard Reboot the SoLo51...
- Page 30 Finished WISP setting...
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