Contents 1. INTRODUCTION........................5 1.2 License levels......................5 1.3 The information coded in model numbers of ULTIAIR devices - example: ....6 1.4 Main features......................6 1.5 Typical applications.....................6 2. INSTALLATION........................8 2.1 Checking the contents....................8 2.2 Description of interfaces.....................8 2.3 Connections........................8 3. FIRST RUN........................9 3.1 Configuration with WinBox (in Windows OS).............9 4.
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Warning It is necessary to ensure safe operating conditions (among other things described in this manual – to protect the device against direct strike of lightning, to use shielded cables connecting the device to the PC or other peripherals). It is not allowed to make any changes to the device –...
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Notice: It is not allowed to touch the contacts of the sockets – risk of damage due to electrostatic discharge! Power ULTIAIR wireless network device does not require an external power supply directly connected to the device. The set includes PoE adapter. The power cord (plugged into AC power outlet) is connected to its socket marked AC.
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Basic information MikroTik RouterOS is a special operating system based on Linux, designed for building advanced access points and routers with bandwidth management. Despite advanced functions the system is easy to manage via WWW, system console, or a special, user-friendly tool - Winbox.
1.3 The information coded in model numbers of ULTIAIR devices - example: ULTIAIR 4 19 K C Intended use (K- client, B- base, N- bridge) Antenna directivity (K- directional, S- sector, D- omnidirectional) Antenna gain [dB] Mikrotik license level Family 1.4 Main features Flexible configuration;...
2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Checking the contents Before installation check the contents of the package (the list on page 3). above. In any doubt contact the vendor. 2.2 Description of interfaces 1. Input - Ethernet interface (RJ-45) 1. Output (PoE) to ULITAIR - RJ-45 2.
3. FIRST RUN 3.1 Configuration with WinBox (in Windows OS) The Winbox utility can be downloaded from www.dipolnet.com (Download section). The device has to be connected with a PC via Ethernet cable. 1. Run the utility. 2. Click on the three dots.
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3. From the list displayed choose the device being configured. 4. In Login field enter „admin” (the Password field leave blank) and click Connect.
4. EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS 4.1 Bridge - WDS Configuration OF BASE STATION (AP) 1. With WinBox the user can create a bridge, by clicking Bridge tab and +. 2. In the new window the user should enter bridge-wds (in Name field) and clik OK.
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3. In New Bridge Port window click + and add “ethr1” interface to the created bridge. Then click OK.
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4. Configuration of wireless interface – enter Wireless menu and turn on radio transmission (right click on “wlan1” and click Enable). 5. Configuration of wireless adapter (card) – double click on “wlan1” and choose Wireless tab. Set the Mode of work: AP Bridge, SSID: MikroTik, Frequency: (e.g.) 5180 MHz.
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6. Then go to WDS tab and set dynamic WDS Mode and bridge-wds WDS default Bridge, click OK.
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7. IP address assignment. Enter IP tab and choose Addresses.
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8. Click on +. In the window you should assign appropriate IP addresses. 9. In Address field enter 192.168.1.100/24 and choose Interface: ether1, confirm OK.
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10. Click again on + and add another Address: 10.5.3.1/24 and choose Interface: bridge- wds, confirm OK. Configuration of client station (Station) 1. With WinBox utility create a bridge – click on Bridge and then +.
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2. In New Interface window, enter wds-bridge (Name) and click OK.
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3. In New Bridge Port window add “ether1” to the bridge, confirm OK.
4. Click + again and then add wlan1 (Interface) to the bridge, confirm OK. 5. Configuration of wireless interface. Enter Wireless menu. First, switch on the radio - right click on wlan1 interface and then click on Enable.
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6. Configuration of wireless adapter (card). Double click on wlan1 interface and go to Wireless tab. Set station wds (Mode), MikroTik (SSID), 5GHz (Band).
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7. IP address assignment. Enter IP tab and choose Addresses. 8. Click on +. In the window you should assign appropriate IP addresses.
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9. In Address field enter 192.168.1.101/24 and choose Interface: ether1, confirm OK.
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10. Click again on + and add another Address: 10.5.3.1/24 and choose Interface: bridge- wds, confirm OK. 11. You may test the bridge-wds pinging the 192.168.1.101 address from the local network connected to the base station. 4.2 HotSpot...
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Configuration with WinBox. 1. IP address assignment. Enter IP tab and choose Addresses. 2. In the Address List window click on +. In the next window you should assign appropriate IP addresses. 3. In Address field enter 192.168.1.2/24 and choose Interface: ether1, confirm OK.
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5. In DNS window click Settings. 6. Enter DNS addresses. As the Primary DNS: 194.204.159.1, and as the Secondary DNS: 217.98.63.164. Then tick Allow Remote Requests and confirm OK. 7. Enter gateway address. Fist click on New Terminal.
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In the new window input: /ip route add gateway=192.168.1.1 (see the bottom line), confirm with ENTER and close the window.
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The wizard will help to configure the Hotspot. First, choose the HotSpot's interface. Select wlan1 and click Next. 9. Local address of the interface – no change is needed. Click Next. 10. DHCP server pool - no change is needed. Click Next. 11.
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13. You'll see the previously entered DNS servers. Click Next. 14. DNS server name (can be left blank). Click Next. 15. In the last window enter login and password, then click Next. 16. Successful setup is confirmed with this message:...
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17. Creating user profiles – go to User Profiles tab and click +. 18. In New Hotspot User Profile configure the user profile, then click OK.
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19. Go to Users tab to add next users. To add next user click + , enter the name, password, and the previously created profile. 20. After adding all users go to Wireless menu and configure wireless interface. Switch on wireless networks – right click on wlan1 interface and then click Enable.
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21. Configuring wireless adapter (card) – double click on wlan1 interface and go to Wireless tab. Set ap bridge (Mode), MikroTik (SSID), 2.4GHz-B/G (Band).
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