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- Page 1 LP-348 USER GUIDE LP348_UG_ENB02W LP-348 Specifications Specifications www.lanpro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7-2 REMOTEMANAGEMENT........................50 7-3 UPGRADEFIRMWARE........................53 7-4 BACKUP / RESTORE SETTINGS ....................54 7-5 EVENT LOG............................55 7-6 REBOOTAP............................56 CHAPTER 8. TROUBLE SHOOTING..................... 57 8-1 GENERALDESCRIPTIONS......................57 8-2 CONNECTION ISSUES........................59 8-3 CONFIGURATION ISSUES ......................60 8-4 COMMUNICATION ISSUES......................61 www.lanpro.com... - Page 3 Corporation. Preface About This Manual. This manual explains the LP-348 enterprise-class 802.11g outdoor radio. Document Conventions This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and Information:...
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Page 4: Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the LP-348 Enterprise-class outdoor radio (hereafter called radio). This radio provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking Professionals. This chapter gives an overview of the enterprises-class radio, as well as its key features. -
Page 5: Key Features
1-2 Key Features The LP-348 is user-friendly and provides solid wireless and networking support. The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g for Wireless LANs. • WEP support Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys. - Page 6 Supports settable transmit power levels to adjust coverage cell size, ranging from full, half(50%), quarter(25%) eighth(12.5%) and min. There are several versions power versions of the LanPro 348, ranging from 0.2W, 0.5W to 1W of full output power. The 0.5W and 1W contain an aditional high performance b/g amplifier inside the Nema4 sealed enclosure.
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Page 7: Warnings
(e.g. U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54). Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. www.lanpro.com... - Page 8 To meet regulatory restrictions, the LP-348 and the external antenna must be professionally installed. The network administrator or other IT professional responsible for installing and configuring the unit is a suitable professional installer. Following installation, access to the unit should be password protected by the network administrator to maintain regulatory compliance.
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Page 9: System Requirements
1-4 System Requirements Before installing the LP-348, make sure your system meets these requirements • The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector. (Between PC and POE) . We recommend to use LanPro networking cable cat5e. • The Category 5 SFTP straight through Ethernet cable with weather-proof RJ-45 connector. -
Page 10: Hardware Description
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. www.lanpro.com... - Page 11 RJ-45 port used to connect to the 10/100 Base T complied device such as switch, router or PC. To ODU RJ-45 port used to connect to the ODU. DC Input Connect to the Power adaptor for 15V DC input. LED Indicator Power LED www.lanpro.com...
- Page 12 The Outdoor Multi-function radio and POE injector can be damaged by incorrect power application. Read and carefully follow the installation instructions before connecing the system to its power source. Power Over Ethernet Injector is not a waterproof unit, should not be exposed to outdoor without any protection. www.lanpro.com...
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Page 13: Hardware Installation
RF devices. Do not deploy your radios in the location where there is any obstacle between the antennas. Configure and verify the 802.11g Outdoor Multi-function Radio operations First before you mount the radio in a remote location. www.lanpro.com... - Page 14 Connect the Ethernet Cable The LP-348 Multi-function Radio support 10/100M Ethernet connection. Attach your SFTP / SSTP cat.5 Ethernet cable with waterproof connector to the RJ-45 connector on the ODU enclosure. Then connect the other end of the cable to the “To ODU” side on PoE injector.
- Page 15 Connect the Power Cable Connect the 15V power adapter to the POE injector, and plug the other end of the electrical outlet (AC 110V~240V). We cannot assume the responsibility for the damage from using with the other Power adapter supplier. www.lanpro.com...
- Page 16 Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Wind the water-resistant adhesive tape around the RJ-45 and N-type connector on the outdoor radio enclosure as the last step of the mounting Procdures. www.lanpro.com...
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Page 17: Chapter 2. Basic Installation And Securities
MAC address) Country / Region United States Router Mode Bridge IP Type static IP IP Address 192.168.1.1 IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 Operating Mode Access Point Wireless Mode Auto (802.11g/b) Channel / Frequency 1 / 2.412 Ghz www.lanpro.com... -
Page 18: Getting Toknow Radiowireless Securityoptions
The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA makes it virtually impossible to compromise. • Enable Wireless Security Separator. The associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other if this feature is enabled. The default setting is disabling. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 19: Installing The Radio As Anap (Access Point)
• Connect to the AP by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.1.1 in the address field. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure: 2-1 APlog in window When prompted, please enter admin for Name and password for password, both in www.lanpro.com... - Page 20 3. Clicking Login now, it will navigate you into this radio’s homepage-----General Information will be shown below. www.lanpro.com...
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Page 21: Chapter 3. General Information
Web browser, and can be upgraded via ftp server. The currently available version of AP is 1.1.3.0. IP Type: By default, the LP-348 AP is configured as static IP Address. IP Address: The IP address must be unique to your network. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1... - Page 22 Select the desired wireless operating mode. The default mode is Auto(802.11g/b). Channel: This field identifies which operating frequency will be used. Security Profiles: This provides a list of virtual APs derived from AP Virtual AP, spelling out profile name, SSID, MAC, security, and status. www.lanpro.com...
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Page 23: Connection
Under the Information heading, click the connection link to view the connection status shown below. Figure: 3-1 AP connection status If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless Access point rediscovers the devices. Statistics The statistics provide various LAN and WAN statistics. www.lanpro.com... - Page 24 www.lanpro.com...
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Page 25: Chapter 4. Copious Functionalities
Time Server Port: This field identifies the time server port like 123. Time Zone: Select the time zone location for your setting. Current Time: This field identifies the current time in your specific time Zone. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 26: Bridge/Router Mode
If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in this menu. These settings are only required if the Refresh” is chosen. Remember to click Apply to save your changes. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 27: Anyip
Take the steps to activate the functionality. 1. Configure the AP as router mode. 2. Make sure your station connected to the AP. 3. Set correct IP parameters for the AP. 4. Enable any IP STA1 Any IP Enable STA2 www.lanpro.com... -
Page 28: Understandingradius Settings
Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server. • Radius Shared Key Enter the desired value for the Radius shared key. This key enables the AP to log in to the Radius server and must match the value used on the Radius server. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 29: Http Redirect
The following is the HTTP Redirect Settings. Figure: 4-4 AP HTTP Redirect settings Enter your desired website in this field. Be sure to click “Apply” to save the configuration. Be sure to your AP connected to the internet when using HTTP Redirect. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 30: Firewallmanagement
Firewalls are a key component of any secure network. Firewalls are configured to allow “desired” traffic in and to keep “undesired” traffic out. The LP-348 (access point) is also qualified for firewall management. Please see the diagram below. - Page 31 Alternatively, if you desire your AP to perform firewall management for a long time, please enable “always”. •Bandwidth You can set the bandwidth with n*64Kb / per second to limit the data flow. When completing all firewall rules configuration, please click Add Rule. Firewall Rule List will appear below. Figure: 4-6 Firewall list www.lanpro.com...
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Page 32: Virtualserver
LAN port; on WAN port, the AP is coupled to PC. The AP is the virtual server, so that you have access to download files, enjoy e-mails or undertake others, only via your PC. Figure: 4-7 APvirtual server management We’ll discuss virtual elements below. www.lanpro.com... - Page 33 Alternatively, if you desire your AP to act as a virtual server for a long time, please enable “Always”. •Virtual Server List This provides you with the detailed list of virtual servers. When completing configuration of your virtual server, please click “Add Rule” to save the Setting. www.lanpro.com...
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Page 34: Chapter 5. Wireless Setup
Chapter 5. Wireless Setup This chapter focuses on the LP-348 powerful wireless function. 5-1 Basic Settings The versatile outdoor radio provides adequate to five operating modes for your various Purposes. Figure: 5-1 Basic Setting • Operating Mode: AP is capable of five operating modes, access point, station adapter, wireless bridge, wireless repeater, and wireless inter-building. - Page 35 Set the transmit signal strength of the radio. The options are full, half, quarter, eighth, and min. Decrease the transmit power if more than one AP is collocated using the same channel frequency. The default is Full. • Station Mode Flow Control Uplink SpeedLimit (1-1687): It indicates the transmission rate. www.lanpro.com...
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Page 36: Vap / Vlan Settings
VLAN with enhanced firewall permissions. All this can be achieved using a single infrastructure to emulate up to 8 infrastructures. The AP does this by assigning each of the 8 VLANs it’s own SSID, so you will think you are looking at up to 8different wireless Networks. www.lanpro.com... - Page 37 You can configure each profile by clicking “Edit”. Such configuration as configuring profile name, SSID, enabling “broadcast SSID”, or doing security. Figure 5-3 Security profile for Vap x www.lanpro.com...
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Page 38: Understandingwep/Wpasecurityoptions
Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also www.lanpro.com... - Page 39 Identical to WPA-PSK with the exception of the way to Encryption keys. WPA2-PSK uses Advanced EncryptionStandard (AES) forencryption keys. You may have the option of WPA-PSK associated with TKIP. WPA-PSK& WPA Alternatively, you can select WPA2-PSK associated with AES. 2-PSK Figure 5-4 Security profile with WEP encryption www.lanpro.com...
- Page 40 Figure 5-5 Security profile with WPA-PSK Figure 5-6 Security profile with WPA2-PSK www.lanpro.com...
- Page 41 Figure 5-7 Security profile with WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK www.lanpro.com...
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Page 42: Accesscontrol
In a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) mode, multiple radios can be configured to operate in the WDS mode to inter-connect wired LAN segments that are attached to the radio. Up to four devices can be connected to the AP. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 43: Smartwds
The most speed available is 1687 ×64Kbps=105.4375Mbps 5-6 Smart WDS Under bridge mode, enabling smart WDS, the LP-348 can sniff other bridge mode radio around it and automatically connect those that work in the same channel. - Page 44 AP, you can enjoy high-quality multimedia function at your LAN, by enabling WMM. Before enabling WMM, make sure your stations must also support WMM. Further, your operating system must be Windows XP with Service Pack 2. • Super G and wireless parameters www.lanpro.com...
- Page 45 Auto is the default preamble gives better performance. Auto is the default Select the desired antenna for transmitting and receiving. Select the desired antenna for transmitting and receiving. “Primary” is the default and must. “Primary” is the default and must. Antenna www.lanpro.com www.lanpro.com...
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Page 46: Chapter 6. Managingand Testingyour Ap
Site Survey provides you with a table of adjacent APs discovered by your radio when it acts as a station. In terms of each connected AP, Site Survey offers you their personal information, including SSID, BSSID, RSSI, channel mode, connection status and Encryption. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 47: Link Test
• Test Interval (1-60000): This provides testing time • Test Packet Size (64-1514): This test the size of packet transmitted between the two radios, ranging from 64 to 1514 • Test Time (60-86400): This specifies how long the link test will last ranging from 60 to86400. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 48: Chapter 7. Management
• Re-enter the new password to confirm it in the Repeat New Password field. Finally, click “Apply” to save the change. Also, if you desire to restore to the factory-set password, please click “Yes”. The default setting is disabled. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 49: Remotemanagement
You can download the latest SSH client from the following site: http://ssh.com/. Take the following steps to manage this radio via SSH: 1. From the Putty Configuration, enter IP address in host name field and port number in port field. Also, select SSH as protocol. www.lanpro.com... - Page 50 Figure: 7-4 Putty configuration page The login name is admin and password is the default password. After successful login, the screen should show the APdcb325>. In this example, the APdcb325 is the radio name.. Enter help to display the SSH command help. SNMP www.lanpro.com...
- Page 51 SNMP (simple network management protocol) is a distributed-management protocol. Via SNMP, you have access to administrate your AP remotely. Read Community Name: You have access to read rather than write. The default name is public. Write Community Name: The default name is private. www.lanpro.com...
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Page 52: Upgradefirmware
7-3 Upgrade Firmware When uploading software to the LP-348 Access Point, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, And render the AP completely inoperable. -
Page 53: Backup / Restore Settings
You have access to back up the currently settings by enabling radio ‘s Backup function. Retrieve: Retrieve button allows you to retrieve your backup files. Restore: This button can be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default Values. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 54: Event Log
• SysLog Server IP address: The radio will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is enabled. Default: 0.0.0.0 • Syslog Server Port Number: The port number configured in the SysLog server on your network. Default: 514 www.lanpro.com... -
Page 55: Rebootap
Below is the tool to revolve the screws and press the reset button for your reference: Figure: 7-8 Tool to screw off the screw of reset button. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 56: Chapter 8. Trouble Shooting
Environment. General Check Two general checks are recommended before taking any action: *Check whether the software version at both sides is the most current www.lanpro.com... - Page 57 This solution cannot help when the source of interference is right behind the remote site. Before checking for interference, ensure all the hardware works well and configurations are correct. The path analysis, cabling and antennas should be checked as well. www.lanpro.com...
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Page 58: Connection Issues
3. Ensure that you are not using a proxy server for the connection with your Web Browser. 4. Double-check the physical network connections (includes the cables and the connectors). Use a well-known unit to ensure the network connection is properly Functioning. www.lanpro.com... -
Page 59: Configuration Issues
*Rule of MAC address filter *Rule of security settings (such as WEP or WPA) *Rule of authentication (such as settings of radius server and 802.1x) *Configurations of WDS page Please check the detail configuration in Chapter 3 “Configuring the 802.11g Radio” www.lanpro.com... -
Page 60: Communication Issues
Acquiring a third radio and then Testing it amongst the existing units will help to find out the broken unit. Please contact your local vendor for advance technical support or Support@lan-products.com www.lanpro.com...