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  • Page 1 AP60 Wireless-N POE Access Point User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 This product contains some codes from GPL. In compliance with GPL agreement, AirLive will publish the GPL codes on our website. Please go to www.airlive.com and go to the "Support → GPL" menu to download source code. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.4.6 WISP Router Mode ....................8 1.4.7 WISP + Repeater Mode ..................9 1.4.8 AP Router Mode ..................... 9 1.4.9 WDS Station (Bridge Send Beacon) ..............10 2. Installing the AP60 ...................11 2.1 Package Content ................11 2.2 Knowing your AP60 ................12 2.3 Hardware Installation .................13 2.4 LED Table ..................15...
  • Page 5 5.1.1 WAN Port....................... 48 5.1.2 Virtual Server Settings..................49 5.1.3 DMZ........................49 5.1.4 Dynamic DNS ....................... 50 5.1.5 DoS (Denial of Service)..................50 5.1.6 URL Filter....................... 51 5.1.7 MAC Filter......................52 5.1.8 IP Filter........................52 5.1.9 Routing........................53 AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 6 8.2 Configure the Bandwidth Control ............71 8.2.1Control by IP Address ................... 73 8.2.2Control by MAC Address..................73 9. Emergency Firmware Recovery .............75 9.1 How Emergency Upgrade Works?.............75 9.2 Emergency Upgrade Procedure ............76 10. Frequent Asked Questions ..............78 AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 7 11.2.2 Rate and Modulation..................81 11.2.3 TX Output Power ....................81 11.2.4 Supported WLAN Mode ..................82 11.3 Software Feature................82 11.3.1 Operation Mode....................82 11.3.2 Management Interface..................82 11.3.3 Advance Functions..................... 83 12. Wireless Network Glossary..............84 AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    You can supply power through Ethernet cable to AP60 using the passive PoE port. The AP60’s passive PoE port can accept 12V to 24V power from a passive PoE switch (such as AirLive POE-FSH8PW) or a passive PoE DC Injector (AirLive POE-1P).

  • Page 9: Firmware Upgrade And Tech Support

    1. Introduction Long Distance Radio The AP60 features a long distance and wide coverage radio. It has potential to provide greater coverage than ordinary AP/Router. However, the output power is set to comply with your country regulation. Please do not use more power than allowed in your country.

  • Page 10: Features

    Passive PoE Port for 12V~24V Passive POE System. Passive DC Injector not included. Site Survey, Signal Survey Emergency firmware recovery mode Web management Easy Setup Wizard Bandwidth Control, Access Control Multiple SSID and Virtual AP Client Isolation, Watchdog TX Output Power Adjustment Wireless Scheduling All LED Off function AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Wireless Operation Modes

    Bridge with SSID 1.4.1 Access Point Mode When operating in the Access Point mode, the AP60 becomes the center hub of the wireless network. All wireless cards and clients connect and communicate through AP60. This type of network is known as “Infrastructure Network”. Other AP60 or 802.11b/g/n device can connect to AP mode through “Client Mode”.

  • Page 12: Client Mode

    Infrastructure and Adhoc mode. In Infrastructure mode, the AP60 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 AP60 to get network access. This mode is often used by WISP on the subscriber’s side.

  • Page 13: 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 AP60 provides bridging functions with remote LAN networks in the WDS system. The system will support up to total of 8 bridges in a WDS network (by daisy chain).

  • Page 14: Wds Repeater Mode

    1. Introduction 1.4.4 WDS Repeater Mode In WDS Repeater mode, the AP60 functions as a repeater that extends the range of remote wireless LAN. In this mode, the remote Access Point must have WDS (Wireless Distribution System) capability. If you require the PC’s MAC addresses to be preserved when the data pass through the Repeater, it is necessary to use the WDS Repeater mode.

  • Page 15: Wisp Router Mode

    1. Introduction 1.4.6 WISP Router Mode In WISP Router Mode, AP60 connects to the remote Access Point as in Client Infrastructure Mode. On the LAN side, it acts like a wired router for IP sharing function. This mode is best used for IP sharing application for WISP subscribers. In this mode, the WAN is the wireless client side;...

  • Page 16: Wisp + Repeater Mode

    1.4.8 AP Router Mode In AP Router Mode, the AP60 behaves like a wireless router. The LAN1 port of the AP60 will become WAN port. The wireless network of AP60 becomes the LAN side. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Wds Station (Bridge Send Beacon)

    The WDS Station mode is similar to Bridge mode with the exception that the link has added “SSID” as basis for the bridge link. This mode is for added bridge mode compatibility with Atheros base wireless device. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Installing The Ap60

    2. Installing the AP60 Installing the AP60 This section describes the installation procedure for the AP60. It starts with a summary of the content of the package you have purchased, followed by steps of how to power up and connect the AP60. Finally, this section explains how to configure a Windows PC to communicate with the AP60.

  • Page 19: Knowing Your Ap60

    2. Installing the AP60 2.2 Knowing your AP60 Below are descriptions and diagrams of the product: Antenna Connector Power Adapter Connector LAN Port 1, Passive PoE, or WAN Port (AP Router mode only) LAN Ports Reset Button WPS Button LED Indicators...

  • Page 20: Hardware Installation

    Also, remember to adjust the antenna; usually the higher the antenna is placed; the better will be the performance. 1. Please install the antennas by turning clock wise into the RF antenna connectors 2. Now connect the power adapter to the AP60 AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 If you want to supply the power by using Passive PoE, please follow the installation diagram below. Please note that the passive DC Injector is not included with AP60, it needs to be purchased separately (AirLive Model: PoE-1P). Air3G uses 12V passive PoE system.

  • Page 22: Led Table

    2. Installing the AP60 2.4 LED Table This section describes the LED behavior of AP60. You can find the LED in front of the AP60. Display Color Indication Power Green Lights on when the device is powered. Green Blinking: WPS is enabled to make a connection...

  • Page 23: Restore Settings To Default

    LAN4 2.5 Restore Settings to Default If you have forgotten your AP60’s IP address or password, you can restore your AP60 to the default settings by pressing on the “reset button” for more than 5 seconds. Performing the Factory Reset will erase all previously entered device settings. The reset button is in back of the case.

  • Page 24: Configuring The Ap60

    3. Configuring the AP60 Configuring the AP60 The AP60 offers web browser (http) as management interface. In this chapter, we will explain Air3G’s management interface and how to get into them. 3.1 Important Information The following information will help you to get start quickly. However, we recommend you to read through the entire manual before you start.

  • Page 25: Prepare Your Pc

    3. Configuring the AP60 3.2 Prepare your PC The AP60 can be managed remotely by a PC through either the wired or wireless network. The default IP address of the AP60 is 192.168.100.252 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This means the IP address of the PC should be in the same subnet of the AP60.

  • Page 26: Introduction To Ip Finder

    LAN: You can configure the AP60 LAN IP address here. After enter the IP Address, press >> to the next page. If you would like to change the AP60 login password, please check the box and enter the new password. Please note that the password should be filled before click submit.
  • Page 27 3. Configuring the AP60 Click to the next page Before submit, please input AP60 password first. The default password is airlive. Click Submit to save the configuration. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Introduction To Web Management

    Most functions of AP60 can be accessed by it. If you are placing the AP60 behind router or firewall, you might need to open the port 80 at virtual server on your firewall/router. This procedure is not necessary in most cases unless there is a router/firewall between your PC and AP60.
  • Page 29 Wireless Modes Wireless Settings: You will find all the settings for wireless and WAN settings in this page. The AP60’s wireless settings are different between wireless modes. Only functions that are applicable to the wireless mode will show to simplify configuration.

  • Page 30: Initial Configurations

    3. Configuring the AP60 3.5 Initial Configurations We recommend users to browse through AP60’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 31: Change The Device's Ip Address

    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 AP60 so that the system log will record the correct date and time information. Please go to “System Configuration”...

  • Page 32: Change Password

    3. Configuring the AP60 3.5.4 Change Password You should change the password for AP60 at the first login. To change password, please go to “System Configuration” -> “Password Settings” menu. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Wireless Settings

    Chapter 5. 4.1 About Wireless Modes The AP60 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 34 Wireless Modes To change wireless mode, please select the new wireless mode from the pull-down menu. The AP60 will ask you to confirm about the mode change. After your confirmation, the AP will reboot itself to the new mode. After you change to the “AP Router” mode, the LAN port 1 will become WAN port.

  • Page 35: General Wireless Functions

    This section will explain the general wireless functions. Not all functions are available in every wireless mode. Please refer to the web interface what is available of each mode. When you select “Wireless Settings” on the top menu; the following screen will appear: AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Regulatory Domain

    1~14 29dBm 4.2.2 Band Wireless Settings -> Band AP60 has 6 different options for WLAN transmission. All devices in the same network should use the same WLAN mode. 2.4 GHz (B): The radio will only connect at 11b mode. •...

  • Page 37: Multiple Ssid

    From the site survey function, you can also perform antenna alignment and establish wireless connection When you click on Site Survey, the following screen will appear. It might take awhile depending on number of available APs in the area. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Signal Survey

    SSID for antenna alignment purpose. To use Signal Survey function, please enter the “Site Survey” function first; please refer to the instruction in the above section. Once you select the ESSID and click on the “Signal Survey” button, the following screen will appear. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Channel Width

    It is recommended that you can do a site survey to find about what channels are used by surrounding AP and choose a channel that is not used by other APs. Channel Frequency (MHz) U.S.A. Europe 2412 2417 2422 AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Broadcast Ssid

    IP data over the AP. The Wi-Fi Multiple Media function is available under 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (G) and 2.4GHz (B+G) band, and it is enabled under 2.4GHz (N), 2.4GHz (G+N) and 2.4GHz (B+G+N) band. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Data Rate

    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 AP60 features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA Personal, WPA2, WPA2 Personal.
  • 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 AP60 offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.

  • Page 43: 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 AP60 features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA Personal, WPA2, WPA2 Personal.
  • Page 44 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 AP60 offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.
  • Page 45 TKIP clients and 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 AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Wps

    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. 4.2.16 WPS Wireless Settings -> WPS Disable WPS: Check the box to disable the WPS function, default setting is enabled. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Access Control

    4.2.17 Access Control Wireless Settings -> Access Control The AP60 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 48: Advance Settings

    RTS/CTS handshake exchange mechanism. The RTS threshold should have a value between 256-2347 bytes, with a default of 2347. It is recommended that this value does not deviate from the default too much. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 20/40MHz Coexist: Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. The default is Disabled. RF Output Power: You can adjust the transmit output power of the AP60’s radio. The higher the output power, the more distance AP60 can deliver. However, it is advised that you use just enough output power so it will not create excessive interference for the environment.

  • Page 50: Bridge Mode Settings

    For Bridge network, it is required to enter the Wireless MAC address of all remote bridges that is connected directly to your AP60. The wireless MAC address is also known as BSSID that is display on your site survey result.
  • Page 51 WEP Encryption is the oldest and most available encryption method. However, it is also the least secure. Key Length: The AP60 offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.
  • Page 52 WPA2 adds full support for 802.11i standard and the CCMP (AES Encryption). 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 AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: 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 AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 54 5. Wirless Menu: Router Mode Settings AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Wan Port

    5.1.1 WAN Port Operation Mode -> Setup -> WAN Port The AP60 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 56: Virtual Server Settings

    For a list of most frequent used TCP and UDP ports. Please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TCP_and_UDP_port_numbers 5.1.3 DMZ DMZ opens all TCP/UDP ports to particular IP address on the LAN side. It allows setting up servers behind the AP60. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Dynamic Dns

    Dynamic Domain Name System. An algorithm allows the use of dynamic IP address for hosting Internet Server. A DDNS service provides each user account with a domain name. The AP60 support “Dyndns” and “TZO” service. 5.1.5 DoS (Denial of Service) Denial of Service is a type of network attack that floods the network with useless traffic.

  • Page 58: Url Filter

    5. Wirless Menu: Router Mode Settings 5.1.6 URL Filter The AP60 provide URL filter function to stop access to certain website. It is especially AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Mac Filter

    AC filter can filter out traffic from certain MAC addresses. It can prevent access to internet from certain s tation in the local LAN. .1.8 IP Filter filtering allows you to block certain IP addresses from accessing the internet. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Routing

    5. Wirless Menu: Router Mode Settings .1.9 Routing he IP Routing Settings allows you to configure routing feature in the gateway AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Remote Management

    To delete a static route from the table, select the route and click DELETE SELECTED. No : Changes to the rout ing table will take effect immediately. 10 Remote Management You can enable the web management to allow the AP60 be man aged from internet. You AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 5. Wirless Menu: Router Mode Settings can change the management port n umber. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: System Configurations

    Configurations” first. . 6.1 Menu Structure When you click on the “System Configuration” menu on the top menu bar, the following screen will appear. The system configuration includes all non-wireless settings. We will explain their functions here. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Lan Interface Setup

    Disable: Disable DHCP server Client: The LAN interface will get IP address from DHCP server Server (default): The AP60 will act as DHCP server to provide IP addresses to the clients on the LAN/Wireless interface. By default, the DHCP server is on.

  • Page 65: Set Static Dhcp

    DHCP Client Range: You can define the IP pool from which the DHCP clients can get IP address.. Click on “Show Clients” to see the current DHCP client table. You can define how long the AP60 will reserve IP DHCP Release Time: address for a particular PC or Device here.

  • Page 66: Clone Mac Address

    6.3 Time Settings System Configuration ->Time Settings You can set the NTP Time Server for your AP60’s internal clock here. You can use NTP server function so your AP60 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 67: Password Settings

    6. System Configurations 6.4 Password Settings System Configuration -> Password Settings The AP60’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. 6.5 Wireless Scheduling System Configuration ->...

  • Page 68: Watchdog

    The Ping Watchdog will ping remote IP addresses to make sure the wireless connection is active, if not, it will reboot. To prevent the AP from power recycling, the PING watchdog will start 10 minutes after power up to prevent power recycle problem. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Firmware Upgrade

    Upgrade Firmware: To update the AP60 firmware, first download the firmware from AirLive web site to your local disk. Then from the above screen enter the path and filename of the firmware file (or click Browse to locate the firmware file).

  • Page 70: Configuration Save And Restore

    6.8 Configuration Save and Restore System Configuration -> Configuration Save and Restore The AP60 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 71: Factory Default

    6. System Configurations 6.9 Factory Default System Configuration -> Factory Default You can reset the configuration of your AP60 to the factory default settings. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Device Status Menu

    Before you read this chapter, please make sure to read through chapter 3 on “Introduction to Web Management Interface. 7.1 Menu Structure When you click on the “Device Status” on the top menu bar, the sub menu for device status will appear. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Device Information

    7. Device Status Menu 7.2 Device Information This page shows the general information about AP60 such as Uptime, Firmware version, Wireless Interface…etc. Below are some additional explanations on some status information of this page: Device Name: You can change AP60 device name in the column.

  • Page 74: Statistic

    WAN interface. 7.4 Client Table It will show all wireless device connected to the AP60. 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 75: Log

    DoS: Only logs related to the DoS protection will be recorded. Enable Remote Log: Only logs related to the Remote control will be recorded. Log Server IP Address: Only logs related to the server will be recorded. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 76: Bandwidth Control

    8. Bandwidth Control Bandwidth Control In this chapter, you will learn how to utilize AP60’s Bandwidth Control function. The Bandwidth Control settings can be found in the “Wireless Settings” page on the AP60’s web management. 8.1 What is Bandwidth Control? Bandwidth Control is a great tool to control the bandwidth of the WISP subscribers.
  • Page 77 Address Type: Select IP or MAC address type. Local IP Address/MAC Address: Depend on the address type that selected, user can enter the IP address or MAC address of client to set up the bandwidth of the transmission. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 78: Configure The Bandwidth Control

    From the Wireless Setting page, please choose the “Bandwidth Control” Once you click on the “setup” button, a new window will pop-up with the Bandwidth Control settings. They are divided into “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” section for further explanations. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 This section is to configure the bandwidth by IP address or MAC Address. You can control more than one IP address or MAC Address. This section shows the IP Address and MAC Address which are controlled. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 80: 1Control By Ip Address

    You can set the maximum bandwidth of a PC or a subscriber by using the MAC Control. Please follow the procedure below to setup MAC Bandwidth Control: Configure Address Type to MAC. Enter the Local IP Address Ranges which will be limited. Select the control mode by pull-down bar. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 8. Bandwidth Control Enter the Uplink/Download Bandwidth. Click Apply Changes to save settings. Reboot your AP. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 82: Emergency Firmware Recovery

    Emergency Firmware Recovery The AP60 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. You should be able to find the AP at 192.168.100.252.

  • Page 83: Emergency Upgrade Procedure

    5. Click the “Browse” button, select and open the correct firmware file. Please go to www.airlive.com to AP60’s support page and download. 6. Click on “UPGRADE” button. Do not touch the AP or PC until the upgrade is completed.
  • Page 84 9. Emergency Firmware Recovery 8. Set you PC’s IP Address to 192.168.100.100. 9. Open the web browser, and type “192.168.100.252”. You should be able to login into the normal Web UI. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Frequent Asked Questions

    Please reboot your AP60 after all the settings are changed. Answer: =================================================================== When I plug in the POE cable and power adapter, the AP60’s power LED is Question: not on? Please make sure you have connected the PoE cable to the correct port on Answer: the DC injector.
  • Page 86 If not, it will ask you to modify the setting. Therefore, if your current wireless settings has encryption and the new AP you want to associate does not use encryption, then the AP60 will report the mismatch. In this case, simple select “Disable” in the encryption field and press “Apply Change”.

  • Page 87: Specifications

    11. Specifications Specifications The specification of AP60 is subject to change without notice. Please use the information with caution. 11.1 Hardware Features 11.1.1 General Hardware Feature 802.11b/g/n Radio 4MB Flash, 32MB SDRAM RoHS compliant One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port / PoE Port with Auto MDI/MDI-X support 12V~24V Passive PoE port (LAN1) 11.1.2...

  • Page 88: Radio Specifications

    40 MHz BW(SGI): 150, 135, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps 11.2.3 TX Output Power ETSI (Europe) About 20dBm max FCC (The United States) AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Supported Wlan Mode

    Access Point Mode (AP 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 11.3.2 Management Interface Web HTTP AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 90: Advance Functions

    WPA with PSK/TKIP/AES support ,WPA2 support Privacy Separator support Support adjustable output power 152-bit WEP support (Atheros Proprietary) ACK Timeout Adjustment Bootloader Protection and Emergency Firmware Upload Code Radius Supported Firmware upgrade and configuration backup via Web AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Wireless Network Glossary

    The WMM is based on a subset of the 802.11e. 802.11g A standard provides a throughput up to 54 Mbps using OFDM technology. It also operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band as 802.11b. 802.11g devices are backward compatible with 802.11b devices. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 92 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 AP60 provide ACK adjustment capability in form of either distance or direct input. When you enter the distance parameter, the AP60 will automatically calculate the correct ACK timeout value.
  • Page 93 Wireless (usually an AP with built-in Antenna) that receive wireless broadband access from the WISP. The opposite of CPE is CO. Clear To Send. A signal sent by a device to indicate that it is ready to receive data. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 94 Many DoS attacks, such as the Ping of Death and Teardrop attacks, exploit limitations in the TCP/IP protocols. Encryption Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. The common wireless encryption schemes are WEP, WPA, and WPA2. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 95 One is the wireless infrastructure deployment, the other is the Internet access billing system. In a hotspot system, a service provider typically need an authentication and account system for billing purposes, and a wireless AP network to provide access for customers. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 96 Each Ethernet device has its own unique address. The first 6 digits are unique for each manufacturer. When a network device have MAC access control feature, only the devices with the approved MAC address can connect with the network. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 97 A PoE Access Point or CPE has the splitter built-in to the device. The IEEE 802.3af is a POE spec that uses 48 volt to deliver power up to 100 meter distance. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 98 ISP system. 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. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 99 SNMP agents. SNMP agents are programs that reside SNMP capable device's firmware to provide SNMP configuration service. The NMS typically is a PC based software such as HP Openview that can view and manage SNMP network device remotely. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 100 The output power limit for 5GHz 802.11a is 30dBm at the antenna end.. User Datagram Protocol. A layer-4 network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 101 40 and 70 Mbps/s and add support for MIMO antennas, QoS, and multiple polling technologies. 802.16e adds mobility features, narrower bandwidth (a max of 5 mhz), slower speed and smaller antennas. Mobility is allowed up to 40 mph. AirLive AP60 User’s Manual...
  • Page 102 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 AP60 User’s Manual...

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