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  • Page 1 AIRMAX5 802.11a 108Mbps Outdoor CPE User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 OvisLink Corp. has made the best effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this user’s guide. However, we are not liable for the inaccuracies or errors in this guide. Please use with caution. All information is subject to change without notice All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.5.5 Client Infrastructure Mode..................7 1.5.6 Client Ad Hoc Mode ....................8 1.5.7 WISP Router Mode ....................8 1.5.8 AP Router Mode......................9 2. Installing the AirMax5 ................10 2.1 Before You Start .................10 2.2 Package Content ................11 2.3 Optional Accessories .................11 2.4 Knowing your AirMax5 ...............12...
  • Page 4 3.5.4 Set the Time and Date ....................35 3.5.5 Change System Management................... 35 3.5.6 Change Password ..................... 36 4. Web Management: Wireless and WAN Settings ........37 4.1 About AirMax5’s Menu Structure............37 4.2 Operation Modes (Wireless and WAN Settings) ........38 4.2.1 Regulatory Domain....................39 4.2.2 Network SSID......................40 4.2.3 Site Survey .......................
  • Page 5 6.4 Set Commands ..................95 6.5 Enable/Disable Commands .............103 6.6 Add/Delete Commands ..............104 7. Antenna Alignment ................108 7.1 About AirMax5’s Antenna ..............108 7.1.1 Polarization ......................109 7.1.2 Mounting Adjustment .................... 110 7.2 About RSSI Signal Level..............111 7.3 Preparation before Installation ............111 7.4 Antenna Alignment using RSSI LED ..........112...
  • Page 6 9.3 WDS Bridge Network Example ............135 10. Application Example 3: Router and Repeater ........141 10.1 Application Environment ..............141 10.2 AirMax5 in WISP Router Mode ............142 10.2.1 WISP Router: Wireless Settings................142 10.2.2 WISP Router: WAN Port and Virtual Server ............144 10.3 AirMax5 in Repeater Mode ............147...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 13.3 Software Feature ................160 13.3.1 Operation Mode ....................160 13.3.2 Management Interface ..................160 13.3.3 Channel Width (Rate Mode) ................161 13.3.4 Advance Functions....................161 14. Wireless Network Glossary..............162 AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    AP provides up to 8 operations modes* to satisfy different application environments. 1.2 How to Use This Guide AirMax5 is an advanced wireless CPE with many functions. It is recommended that you read through the entire user’s guide whenever possible. The user guide is divided into different chapters.
  • Page 9 “save config” after making all changes. In case you forget a command, just type “help” to display all available commands and their usage. Chapter 7: Antenna Alignment This chapter provides detail information about AirMax5’s antenna. It also provides step-by-step instructions on how to make antenna alignment using LED indicator or Signal Survey function.

  • Page 10: Firmware Upgrade And Tech Support

    Chapter 12: Frequent Asked Questions If you have a question about AirMax5 that is not found on other part of this guide, you might find your answer here. Including how to make connection with Mikrotik AP, how to save password settings on the browser...etc.

  • Page 11: Features

    Limit Bandwidth of HTTP, FTP, Torrent, and eDonkey traffic in router mode Site Survey, RSSI signal Survey, and RSSI LED indicator. Multi-SSID, TAG VLAN, WMM, TOS ACK Timeout Adjustment for long distance connection. Emergency firmware recovery mode Web, HTTPS, SSH/SSH2, Telnet, and SNMP managements AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Wireless Operation Modes

    The AirMax5 can be configured to operate in the following wireless operation modes: 1.5.1 Access Point Mode When operating in the Access Point mode, the AIRMAX5 becomes the center hub of the wireless network. All wireless cards and clients connect and communicate through AirMax5.

  • Page 13: Wds Bridge Mode

    This mode is also known as “WDS Pure MAC mode”. When configured to operate in the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Mode, the AIRMAX5 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: Client Infrastructure Mode

    Access Point. Users can attach a computer or a router to the LAN port of AirMax5 to get network access. This mode is often used by WISP on the subscriber’s side. Please see Chapter 8 for step-by-step application example of this operation mode.

  • Page 15: Client Ad Hoc Mode

    1.5.6 Client Ad Hoc Mode In Client Ad Hoc mode, AIRMAX5 can connect to other wireless adapters without access point. Users can attach a computer or a router to the LAN port of AirMax5 to get network access. 1.5.7 WISP Router Mode In WISP Router Mode, AIRMAX5 connects to the remote Access Point as in Client Infrastructure Mode.

  • Page 16: Ap Router Mode

    In AP Router Mode, the AirMax5 behaves like a wireless router. The LAN port of the AirMax5 will become WAN port. The wireless network of AirMax5 becomes the LAN side. Please note when this mode is used, the only way to manage the AirMax5 is through the wireless side unless remote management is opened.

  • Page 17: Installing The Airmax5

    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 AirMax5 must be installed in the upright position if the unit is located in outdoor or wet environments.

  • Page 18: Package Content

    The AirMax5 have the following optional accessories which you can purchase from AirLive Tilting Metal Wall/Pole Mount (Model: WMK-AIRMAX): This kit allows your AirMax5 to tilt in pole mount, it also allow you to install the AirMax5 to the wall. 25 meter PoE cable (Model: OD-25M): high quality outdoor graded anti-UI PoE Ethernet Cable.

  • Page 19: Knowing Your Airmax5

    2. Install the AIRMAX5 2.4 Knowing your AirMax5 Below are descriptions and diagrams of the product: AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Hardware Installation

    2. Install the AirMax5 2.5 Hardware Installation Please prepare a screw driver and an outdoor graded PoE Ethernet cable with adequate length according to your need. 1. Remove the screws from the sides of the 2. Hold the sides of the bottom cases and pull case.
  • Page 21 2. Install the AIRMAX5 . 5. Put the case screws back. 6. Install the PoE Cable and the Power Adapter to the DC Injector. Please make sure to read the markings on the DC Injector carefully and connect the cables correctly. You can connect your PC directly to the “LAN”...

  • Page 22: Standard Pole Mount

    2. Install the AirMax5 2.5.1 Standard Pole Mount Your AirMax5 comes standard with 2 plastic straps for pole mounting. Please follow the procedure below to install: 1. Put the plastic strap through the holes on the 2. Thread the thinner end of the strap into the Pole Mount holders.

  • Page 23: Optional Tilting Metal Pole/ Wall Mount

    The optional WMK-AIRMAX metal pole/wall mount kit allows your AirMax5 to be mounted on the wall and pole. It enables you to tilt the AirMax5 to the desire vertical angle. If you have purchased such kit, please follow the instruction below to mount your AirMax Wall Mount Installation using WMK-AIRMAX 1.
  • Page 24 Tighten the screw on the ring until the ring is very tight around the pole. 4. Now, install the AirMax 5 into the metal bracket and tighten the screws on the bracket 5. By adjusting the bracket screws, you can adjust the tilting angle of the AirMax5 Bracket Screw...

  • Page 25: Installing External Antenna

    The AirMax is equipped with a 14dBi built-in patch antenna. It has horizontal and vertical coverage angle of 30 degree in the forward direction. If the built-in antenna can not meet your requirement, you can connect AirMax5 with an external antenna via the female R-SMA antenna connector.
  • Page 26 Insert the case screws back The PoE Cable exit hole should face up 7. You should connect the AirMax5 to an 8. Please go to the web configuration. Select external antenna before power on to avoid “Wireless Settings” ->operation mode->...

  • Page 27: Led Table

    2. Install the AIRMAX5 2.6 LED Table This section describes the LED behavior of AirMax5. For more information on how to use the LED for antenna alignment, please refer to Chapter 5: How to make Antenna Alignment for details. You can find the LED on the left side of the AirMax5.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Airmax5

    If you want to your browser to remember your password, please use Mozilla Firebox to configure AirMax5. 3.2 Prepare your PC The AIRMAX5 can be managed remotely by a PC through either the wired or wireless network. The default IP address of the AIRMAX5 is 192.168.1.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 29: Management Interface

    3. Configuring the AirMax5 Connect your PC directly to the LAN port on the DC Injector of AirMax5 Set your PC’s IP address manually to 192.168.1.100 (or other address in the same subnet) You are ready now to configure the AirMax5 using your PC.

  • Page 30: Secured Web Management (Https)

    But all the data transactions are securely encrypted using SSL encryption. Therefore, it is a safe and easy way to manage your AirMax5. We highly recommend WISP and service provider to use HTTPS for management. To begin, simply enter https://192.168.1.1...

  • Page 31: Command Line Interface (Telnet)

    Once you have download and install Putty. Please follow the figure below to make a connection with AirMax5: 1. Choose “SSH” as indicated in the diagram 2. Enter the IP address of AirMax5 3. Click on “Open” to start the SSH session. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 3. Configuring the AirMax5 When the following screen appear, click on “Yes” to continue When the following screen appears, enter “root” for login. Then press Enter when password for root is requested, do not enter any password AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Snmp Management

    Ether-like MIB IEEE802dot11 MIB Private MIB A copy of the AirMax5’s Private MIB can be found in the “Private MIB” directory on the installation CD. Please also visit our website to check if a new version is available. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Introduction To Web Management

    The only difference is HTTPS are encrypted for extra security. Therefore, we will discuss them together as “Web Management” on this guide. If you are placing the AirMax5 behind router or firewall, you might need to open virtual server ports to AirMax5 on your firewall/router...
  • Page 35 3. Configuring the AirMax5 Firefox: Select “or you can add an exception” Click on “Add Exception” AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Welcome Screen And Login

    For example, multiple SSID option is only workable for Access Point and AP Router mode. Therefore, the function will only appear in these 2 modes. For this reason, the first step to configure the AirMax5 is to select the AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 You can choose any menu categories to begin; you can switch to other menu later When you choose one of the menu categories, the AirMax5 will require you to enter the password. Please enter “airlive” (all lower cases) for the factory default password.

  • Page 38: Initial Configurations

    3. Configuring the AirMax5 3.5 Initial Configurations We recommend users to browse through AirMax5’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 Choose the wireless Operation Modes The wireless settings of AirMax5 are dependant on the wireless operation mode you choose.

  • Page 39: Change The Device's Ip Address

    Also, if you want to manage AirMax5 remotely, you have to set the Gateway and DNS server information. To setup the IP settings for AirMax5, please select “System Configuration” -> Device IP Settings”. After entering the IP information, click on “Apply” to finish.

  • Page 40: Change The Country Code

    3. Configuring the AirMax5 3.5.3 Change the Country Code The legal frequency and channels in 5GHz spectrum varies between countries. The default country code is United Kingdom which should require no changes If you are living in Europe. If you are living outside EU, you should change the country code accordingly.
  • Page 41 3. Configuring the AirMax5 Step 3. Go to the Country Code and select the United States from the list. Step 4. Click on “Apply” to finish. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Set The Time And Date

    3. Configuring the AirMax5 3.5.4 Set the Time and Date It is important that you set the date and time for your AirMax5 so that the system log will record the correct date and time information. Please go to “System Configuration”...

  • Page 43: Change Password

    3. Configuring the AirMax5 3.5.6 Change Password You should change the password for AirMax5 at the first login. To change password, please go to “System Configuration” -> “Password Settings” menu. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Web Management: Wireless And Wan Settings

    Chapter 5. 4.1 About AirMax5’s Menu Structure The AirMax5’s web management menu is divided into 3 main menus: Operation Modes, System Configurations, and Device Status. The main menus are displayed in “Top Menu Bar”.

  • Page 45: Operation Modes (Wireless And Wan Settings)

    Logout: Please make sure to Logout after you finish all settings. 4.2 Operation Modes (Wireless and WAN Settings) The wireless settings of AirMax5 are dependant on the wireless operation mode you choose. Therefore, the first step is to choose the operation mode. For explanation on when to use what operation mode, please refer to Chapter 1.

  • Page 46: Regulatory Domain

    4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings Mode: The available wireless operation modes for AirMax5. Select one and click on “Change Mode” button to switch between modes.. Setup: Click here to configure the Wireless and WAN(in router mode) settings. Radio: This explain how the radio function in the particular operation mode Ethernet: This shows whether the radio Once you click on the “Setup”...

  • Page 47: Network Ssid

    The SSID is the network name used to identify a wireless network. The SSID must be the same for all devices in the same wireless network. In AirMax5; it is possible to create more than one SSID in AP and AP Router mode, please check the “Multiple SSID & VLAN”...

  • Page 48: Signal Survey

    AirMax5 will attempt to make a connection with the selected ESSID. If there is encryption needed, the AirMax5 will prompt you to enter the encryption key. Please make sure you enter the correct encryption key, the Airmax5 will not check whether the encryption key is correct.

  • Page 49: Mode (11A, Supera, Turboa)

    4.2.5 Mode (11a, SuperA, TurboA) Operation Mode -> Setup -> Mode AirMax5 has 4 different options for WLAN transmission. All devices in the same network should use the same WLAN mode. 11a mode (normal-A): This is the IEEE standard for WiFi operating in 5GHz •...

  • Page 50: 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 AirMax5 features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Auto, and WPA-PSK-Auto.
  • Page 51 WEP Key 1. The length of key is dependant on the Key Length and Key type you choose. Key Length: The AirMax5 offers 64bit, 128 bit, and 152 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.
  • Page 52 WPA, WPA2, WPA-AUTO Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) introduces the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) that provides added security. WPA2 adds full support for 802.11i standard and the CCMP (AES Encryption). The WPA-AUTO tries to authenticate wireless clients using AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 The encryption key is generated automatically and dynamically. WPA2-PSK adds CCMP and AES encryption for even better security. WPA-PSK-AUTO tries to authenticate wireless clients using WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 54 Pre-shared Key: This is an ASCII string with 8 to 63 characters. Please make sure that both the AIRMAX5 and the wireless client stations use the same key. Encryption Type: There are two encryption types TKIP and CCMP (AES). While CCMP provides better security than TKIP, some wireless client stations may not be equipped with the hardware to support it.

  • Page 55: Advance Settings (Wireless)

    4.2.8 Advance Settings (Wireless) Operation Mode -> Setup -> Advance Settings This page includes all the wireless settings that change the RF behaviors of AirMax5. It is important to read through this section before attempting to make changes. Beacon Interval: Beacon Interval: The device broadcasts beacon frames regularly to announce its existence.
  • Page 56 Transmit Power: You can adjust the transmit output power of the AirMax5’s radio from 10dBm to 24dBm. The higher the output power, the more distance AirMax5 can deliver. However, it is advised that you use just enough output power so it will not create excessive interference for the environment.
  • Page 57 The easiest way to enter AckTimeOut value is by entering the distance in “Operation Mode -> Setup -> Distance”. The AirMax5 will then calculate and enter the correct value for you. Enable Radio eXtended Range: XR is Atheros eXtended technology to increase range.

  • Page 58: Access Control (Acl)

    4.2.9 Access Control (ACL) Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The AIRMAX5 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.

  • Page 59: Multiple Ssid

    This function is available only for Access Point and AP Router modes. Multiple SSID allows AirMax5 to create up to 4 different wireless networks (SSID). It is also known as “Virtual AP” function. Each SSID can have its Encryption type, VLAN Tag, and TOS settings.
  • Page 60 4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings How to add a SSID You can add up to 4 SSID in AirMax5. Please follow the procedure below: Enter the SSID name (i.e. BridgeNet) Select the Security Policy (i.e. WPA2-PSK) Enter the Security Key (i.e. BridgeNetKey).
  • Page 61 Configure the VLAN and DiffServ Markings When you check the Enable VLAN for All SSIDs and/or Enable DiffServ Marking, the following screen will appear: Click here to Apply changes in “VLAN” and “DiffServe Marking” Default SSID and VLAN Group. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 VLAN IP: Each SSID can be given with different VLAN IP group. Please notice that the management IP in the VLAN will also be changed. For example, if you define the VLAN IP to be 192.168.2.X subnet, then the AIrMax5’s management IP in the group will change to 192.168.2.1.

  • Page 63: Wmm Qos

    WMM Settings is to specify parameters on multiple data queue for better performance of differentiated wireless traffic like Voice-over-IP (VoIP), other types of audio, video, and streaming media as well as traditional IP data over the AP. Configure the WMM QoS Parameters AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 The random backoff used by the access point is a configurable parameter. To describe the random delay, a "Minimum Contention Window" (ECWMin) and a "Maximum Contention Window" (ECWMax) is defined. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 We recommend that you use the default settings on the WMM QoS page. Changing these values can lead to unexpected blockages of traffic on your wireless LAN, and the blockages might be difficult to diagnose. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Radius Settings

    RADIUS Type: RADIUS Shared Secret: This is used by your RADIUS server in the Shared Secret field in RADIUS protocol messages. The shared secret configured in the AIRMAX5 must match the shared secret configured in the RADIUS server. The shared secret can contain up to 64 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 67: Bandwidth Control

    Mode, and WISP Router Mode. For WISP operator who use AirMax5 as the client side device; setting the Total Bandwidth control on the AirMax5 will easy the loading on the AP for bandwidth management. To begin, please enable the Bandwidth Management first.
  • Page 68 Per User Bandwidth Control: Per user Bandwidth Control can limit speed of individual PC and network device. The AirMax5 allows multiple Per-User bandwidth rules and can limit the bandwidth by IP address, MAC address, or IP segment. Please first enable the Bandwidth Control, then select “Per User Bandwidth Control” to begin.
  • Page 69 4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings Example 1: Total Bandwidth Control In this example, the AirMax5 is in Client Infrastructure mode connecting to a remote AP. We want to limit the Bandwidth of the link to 2048Kbps download and 512kbps Upload.
  • Page 70 4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings Example 2: Per User Bandwidth Control In this example, the AirMax5 is Access Point mode. There is a wireless client connecting to AirMax5 with MAC address of 00:04:6F:11:11:11. We want to limit the bandwidth of the wireless client to 1024 downstream and 512K upstream using AirMax5’s Per-User Bandwidth Control.

  • Page 71: Rssi Led Threshold

    Operation Mode -> Setup -> RSSI LED Threshold The AirMax5 is equipped with 2 LEDs to indicate the signal strength of current connection. It is very useful in helping you to align the antenna. The signal level are classified into 4 levels, you can change the Thresholds (dividing line) between levels in this setting.

  • Page 72: Wds Settings

    Up to 4 entries are possible WEP Key: You can set up to 4 keys, each key can have different Key Length and Key type. When you add an entry to the WDS setting and select WEP AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 It is necessary to enter the same set of keys in the same WDS network. When you select WEP, the AirMax5 will ask you to select from one of the 4 keys. Please be sure to select the same key on both side of the link.

  • Page 74: Router Mode Settings

    4.4.2 AP Router Mode In AP Router mode, the POE port of the AirMax5 will turn into the WAN port. The wireless interface will become the LAN side. It will turn AirMax5 into a wireless router. Since the Ethernet interface becomes WAN;...

  • Page 75: Wan Port Settings

    4.4.3 WAN Port Settings Operation Mode -> Setup -> WAN Port Settings The AirMax5 support different authentication and IP assignment standards for the WAN port. It includes fixed IP, DHCP, PPPoE and PPTP protocols. Please consult with your ISP about what authentication type is used for the WAN port conection.

  • Page 76: Dynamic Dns Settings

    4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings Clone MAC Address: Some service provider (Cable Modem provider) lock to certain MAC address. In this situation, the WAN port of AirMax5 need to clone the MAC address. Please check the “Clone MAC address” box and enter the address that need to be cloned.

  • Page 77: Ip Routing Settings

    4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings HTTPS Web server Access: You can enable or disable HTTPS Web Server Access from WAN side Response to WAN ping: You can disable or enable whether AirMax5 will response to PING command. 4.4.6 IP Routing Settings Operation Mode ->...

  • Page 78: Dhcp Server

    Operation Mode -> Setup -> IP Routing Settings DHCP Server Settings is to assign private IP address to the devices in your local area network (LAN). The default LAN IP address of AirMax5 is 192.168.1.1, changing AirMax5’s IP address will also change the DHCP server’s IP subnet.

  • Page 79: Multiple Dmz

    Advanced Settings >> Multiple DMZ Multiple DMZ opens all TCP/UDP ports to particular IP address on the LAN side. It allows setting up servers behind the AirMax5. Select a DMZ type and then enter the local DMZ IP address. A DMZ server is a common term used to describe the default virtual server. If the DMZ server is selected, Internet traffic not destined for a valid virtual server is redirected to this privately addressed LAN client.

  • Page 80: Special Applications

    Note: You can use up to 3 sets of opened ports for a specific application. The opened ports can be separated by a comma and no spaces are allowed (e.g. 2300-2305, 4300-4305, 5300-5305). AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Ip Filtering Settings

    You can also define IP filtering rule, such as: Name; IP Protocol; Apply to either Outbound to the Internet or Inbound from the Internet; Source IP Address and Dest. (Destination) IP Address. To grant or deny IP address, select ADD or Delete Selected. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 82: Web Management 2: System Configuration And Status

    The Device IP Settings screen allows you to configure the IP address and subnet of the device. Although you can rely on a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the AIRMAX5 automatically, it is recommended that you configure a static IP address manually in most applications.
  • Page 83 Click APPLY to go to the next screen. Use DHCP Client Protocol to Get IP automatically If you choose to use a DHCP Server to acquire an IP address for the AIRMAX5 automatically, enable the checkbox “Use the DHCP client protocol to automatically get the IP address for this device”.

  • Page 84: Time Settings

    5.1.2 Time Settings System Configuration ->Time Settings It is important that you set the date and time for your AirMax5 so that the system log will record the correct date and time information. We recommend you choose “Enable NTP” so the time will be keep even after reboot. If your AirMax5 is not connected to Internet, please enter the time manually.

  • Page 85: System Management

    HTTP Port No: The default port for HTTP is Port 80, you can change the value here Timeout: The default management timeout is 10 minutes. After timeout, the AirMax5 will ask you to login again. You can change the timeout value here. HTTP Web Server Access: You can enable or disable HTTP service from WAN side...

  • Page 86: Snmp Settings

    System Location: Enter a system location. System Contact: Contact information for the system administrator responsible for managing the AirMax5. It is an alphanumeric string of up to 60 characters. Community String For Read: If you intend the router to be managed from a remote SNMP management station, you need to configure a read-only “community string”...

  • Page 87: Ping Watchdog

    For example "2" means the CPE will reconnect if the PING doesn't respond for 2 times. When you set the Ping Frequency to every "2" minutes and Fail Tries to "2". It means the CPE will ping every 2 minutes, after the second failure, it will reconnect. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 88: Firmware Upgrade

    Upgrade Firmware: To update the AIRMAX5 firmware, first download the firmware from AirLive web site to your local disk, and then from the above screen enter the path and filename of the firmware file (or click Browse to locate the firmware file).

  • Page 89: Configuration Save And Restore

    5.1.9 Factory Default System Configuration -> Factory Default You can reset the configuration of your AIRMAX5 to the factory default settings. Step 1 Select Factory Default from the System Configuration menu. Step 2 Click YES to go ahead and restore the configuration to the factory default.

  • Page 90: Device Status

    Wireless MAC: This is the wireless MAC address (BSSID) of this AiMax5. This is the address to enter on the remote WDS Bridge for the WDS link. Uptime: This is the time that the AirMax5 has been running since last power up. 5.2.2 Wireless Information This page shows the information about wireless settings suchs as current operation mode, channel, and encryption used.

  • Page 91: Internet Information

    5. Web Management2: System Configuration and Status 5.2.3 Internet Information This page shows the information about WAN port of the AirMax5. It includes the type of WAN port authentication used and the IP address information about the WAN port. 5.2.4 Wireless Client Table This function is available in AP mode and AP Router mode only.

  • Page 92: System Log

    5.2.5 System Log The System Log displays the system activities, login, and system error report. If you need to report a problem to Air Live, please be sure to send us the System Log information also. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Command Line Interface

    We will provide descriptions for the commands, example settings and the AirMax5’s response. The purpose for this chapter is to introduce available CLI commands only. For detail descriptions on the concept and application of the settings, please refer to chapter 4 and chapter 5.
  • Page 94 Write file is [/etc/defsysconfig.conf] Rebooting... webservice <lan | wan> <enable | disable> Purpose: Enable or Disable Web management interface on LAN or WAN Example: Command> webservice lan enable webservice from lan enable site survey Purpose: Site Survey display Example: AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Debugging Commands

    Example : Command> z_debug http logout z_debug signature <enable/disable> Purpose: Enable or disable signature check on firmware Example: Command> z_debug signature disable Are you sure ? ( y/n ) : y Signature check is now DISABLED!!! AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 96: Show Commands

    <mode value>: set radio mode to 11a | supera_no_turbo | supera_static_turbo.| supera_dynamic_turbo Example: Command> z_debug set port radio1 11a air2 64 6.3 Show Commands Show Commands are command that show the settings and status of AirMax5 show arp table Purpose: Show ARP Table Example: Command> show arp table...
  • Page 97 Example: Command> show upnp UPnP is disabled show mac Purpose: show the MAC address table in MAC filter mode. This might change to show the wireless MAC address of AirMax5 in future firmware release Example: Command> show mac Filter Name...
  • Page 98 192.168.1.123 enabled show trap manager <string up to 16 characters> Purpose: Show SNMP Trap manager status with the assigned name Example: Command> show trap manager airlive Trap Manager IP Address Status -------------------------------------------------------------------- ailrive 192.168.1.123 enabled AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 99 / system Purpose: show telnet management information and system status Example: Command> show telnet Telnet session timeout: 0 minutes Telnet port number: 23 Telnet state: enable Command> show system System Name: AirMax5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ S/W Version: 1.00e09a AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 100 NO-SUCH-NAME Errors BAD-VALUE Errors READ-ONLY Errors GENERAL-ERR Errors show rssi Purpose: Show RSSI signal strength Example: Command> show rssi Please wait a moment for site survey... ESSID MAC Address Signal Strength(dbm) ======================================================= airlive 0:4f:69:52:a1:ca airmax5-ap 00:4f:69:90:00:01 AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 101 Lan ip address : 192.168.1.1 Lan ip netmask : 255.255.255.0 Lan ip gateway : 192.168.1.254 Lan ip dnsserv : 0.0.0.0 show firmware version show vlan ssid list show wds settings show advanced wireless show syslogd AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 102: Set Commands

    Example: Command> show noise immunity Noise immunity is enable 6.4 Set Commands The Set Commands are to make changes to the AirMax5’s settings set http timeout <timeout value in minutes, 1-999> Purpose: Set the timeout value for HTTP management Example: Command>...
  • Page 103 <mapping sub-ioctl set_threslow to cmd 0x8BE0-77> <mapping sub-ioctl set_thresbetter to cmd 0x8BE0-78> <mapping sub-ioctl set_thresbest to cmd 0x8BE0-79> <mapping sub-ioctl maccmd to cmd 0x8BE0-17> RTNETLINK answers: No such file or directory RADIUS Server Reattempt Period: 20 Seconds AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 104 Command> set log level 7 set log level 7 successful set client isolation <enable | disable> Purpose: Enable or Disable client isolation / privacy seperator Example: Command> set client isolation disable Set client isolation disable successful! AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 105 Command> set lan ip 192.168.1.1 sm 255.255.255.0 gw 192.168.1.254 dns 168.95.1.1 killall: dnsmasq: no process killed LAN IP address : 192.168.1.1 Netmask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.1.254 DNS server 168.95.1.1 set <enable | disable> Purpose: Enable or Disable the wireless interface Example: Command> set enable Radio1 enabled AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 106 6. Command Line Interface set ssid <ssidname> Purpose: Replace current main SSID name with a new one Example: Command> set ssid airmax5 set ssid remotessid <remote ssidname> Repeater Mode Only Purpose: Set the remote SSID name for repeater mode Example: Command>...
  • Page 107 Command> set age out time 5 Radio1 age out time: 5 set transmit power <range: 0-24> Purpose: To set the TX output power value of the radio Example: Command> set transmit power 20 Radio1 transmit power: 20 AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 108 <ssid> wep <key number> <64|128|152> <ascii | hex> <key string> <defaultkey> Purpose: To set the WEP security policy Example: Command> set security airmax5 wep 1 64 hex 1234567890 Radio1 authentication type : wep ! AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 109 <0~300> <key string> Purpose: to set the WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security policy Example: Command> set security airmax5 wpa2-psk aes interval 300 12345678 Radio1 authentication type : wpa2-psk ! set antenna <diversity | vertical | horizontal | external> Purpose: To set the antenna to use horizontal, vertical, diversity polarizations;...

  • Page 110: Enable/Disable Commands

    Example: Command> enable snmp SNMP is enabled Command> disable snmp SNMP is disabled <enable | disable> syslogd Purpose: To enable or disable syslog Example: Command> enable syslogd Invalid configuration specified. Command> disable syslogd Syslogd is disabled AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 111: Add/Delete Commands

    <mapping sub-ioctl authmode to cmd 0x8BE0-3> <mapping sub-ioctl cwmin to cmd 0x8BE3-1> <mapping sub-ioctl cwmax to cmd 0x8BE3-2> RTNETLINK answers: No such file or directory RTNETLINK answers: No such file or directory mac filter aaa(00-4F-62-24-12-34) is added AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 112 Purpose: to add a primary radius server Example: Command> add radius server primary enter server IP: 192.168.1.100 enter port number (1~65535): enter shared secret: enable server (yes/no): /etc/wlan/ap_service: 17: uname: not found AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 113 <mapping sub-ioctl set_threslower to cmd 0x8BE0-76> <mapping sub-ioctl set_threslow to cmd 0x8BE0-77> <mapping sub-ioctl set_thresbetter to cmd 0x8BE0-78> <mapping sub-ioctl set_thresbest to cmd 0x8BE0-79> <mapping sub-ioctl maccmd to cmd 0x8BE0-17> <mapping sub-ioctl authmode to cmd 0x8BE0-3> AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 114 <ssid name> broadcast <enable | disable> Purpose: to add a new ssid (AP and AP Router mode) to the multiple SSID list. Example: Command> add ssid air03 broadcast enable Add R1 ssid <air03> broadcast enable successful! AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 115: Antenna Alignment

    Then we will talk about 2 different ways for antenna alignment: Using the LED Indicators: The AirMax5 has 2 LED indicators to show the current signal strength of the connection. By having the 2 LED displayed in 4 different states, you can easily know the signal strength of your antenna without the need to use a PC.

  • Page 116: Polarization

    E-Plane Coverage Angle: 30 degree forward External Antenna Connector: R-SMA 7.1.1 Polarization The AirMax5 is equipped with 2 x 14dBi patch antennas; one antenna in horizontal polarization and one in vertical polarization. For 2 wireless devices to connect, their antennas must use the same polarization.

  • Page 117: Mounting Adjustment

    “Operation Modes -> Setup -> Advance Settings” menu. 7.1.2 Mounting Adjustment The degree you can adjust the AirMax5’s antenna depends on what mounting kit you use: Standard Mounting: The standard strap mount allows you to rotate the CPE in the horizontal plane only.

  • Page 118: About Rssi Signal Level

    7. Antenna Alignment Optional Metal Mounting Kit: The optional metal mounting kit allow the AirMax5 to rotate in both horizontal (pole mount only) and vertical direction. It is recommended to use this mounting kit when there is a big elevation difference between 2 sides of the wireless connection.

  • Page 119: Antenna Alignment Using Rssi Led

    7.4 Antenna Alignment using RSSI LED There are 2 LED indicators on the side of the AirMax5 that is dedicated to display the RSSI signal strength. They are in bright blue and green color so you can see the difference in signal far away from the CPE.
  • Page 120 “Strong Signal Threshold”. Only the Green LED is on. Full Signal When signal strength is greater -50dB -45dB or equal than the “Full Signal Threshold” (i.e. -45dB). Both Green and Blue LEDs are on AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 121 Therefore, you should enter all the wireless settings correctly before installation. So the connection will establish while doing antenna adjustment. Step 1 Configure the AirMax 5 to Client Infrastructure Mode Step 2 Press “Setup” to enter the wireless setting page AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 122 Enter the security policy key information, then click on “Apply” button Step 5 Go back to the wireless settings page and click on “RSSI LED Threshold” button. Because the link is 3km, adjust the RSSI values as below then click “apply” AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 123 7. Antenna Alignment Step 6 Now, you can take the AirMax5 to the installation site and adjust the antenna by looking at the LED indicator. You might never get the full signal, but you can find the best position where the signal is strongest.

  • Page 124: Antenna Alignment Using Signal Survey

    Please follow the example below to complete antenna alignment using Signal Survey function. SSID: airlive3 Encryption: WPA-PSK 3 km Step 1 Configure the AirMax 5 to Client Infrastructure Mode Step 2 Press “Setup” to enter the wireless setting page AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 125 The signal survey screen will appear. The RSSI value will refresh itself every second. Adjust the antenna until the Signal Strength is at its strongest (the lower the absolutely value, the stronger the signal: for example -60 is stronger than -70) AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 126 If the network you selected needs encryption, the following page will pop-up. Please enter the correct encryption key and press “Apply” to finish Step 8 The system will pop up a message telling you configuration is successful. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 127: Application Example: Infrastructure

    SSID and bandwidth control. 8.1 Application Environment In this application example, an AirMax5 in Access Point mode is in the center of an infrastructure topology with two virtual wireless networks. The first wireless network is the AP-Client network and the second network is the Bridge network.

  • Page 128: Device A: Access Point Mode

    8. Application Example: Infrastructure Device B: AirMax5 in Bridge Infrastructure Mode Using Total bandwidth Control to limit the Bridge traffic to 10Mbps both way. Use Site Survey wizard to make the connection in a simple one stop process. Device C: AirMax5 in Client Infrastructure Mode Connect to the Access Point using Client Infrastructure Multiple User mode.

  • Page 129: Device A Wireless Settings

    8.2.1 Device A Wireless Settings Step 1 Click on “setup” button on the “Operation Mode” page Step 2 On the wireless setting page, please enter the SSID, Channel, and distance. Then press “Apply” to make changes. 2000 AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 130 Step 5 Follow the procedure below to create a new SSID “bridgeinf” 1. Enter the SSID name “bridgeinf” 2. Select WPA-PSK as the security policy 3. Enter the pre-share key as “bridgeinfkey” 4. Click on “Apply” to add AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 131: Device A Bandwidth Management

    Set the uplink as 512kbps, downlink as 2048mbps Step 1 Select the “Bandwidth Control” from the “Operation Mode->Setup” menu Step 2 Once you have entered the Bandwidth Control menu, please follow the steps below Enable Bandwidth Control AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 132 IP address of Ethernet side to have a larger IP scope so it will not be limited by the IP segment policy. In this example, please set the devices on the Ethernet side to have subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 133: Device B: Bridge Infrastructure Mode

    Use “Site Survey” function to associate and connect with the Device A. Set “Total Bandwidth Control” to limit the bandwidth to 10Mbps both upstream and downstream 8.3.1 Device B Wireless Settings Step 1 Select “Bridge Infrastructure” mode and Click on “change mode” button AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 134 Step 3 Click on “Site Survey” in wireless settings page and the following screen will appear. Select “Bridgeinf”, then press “ASSOCIATE” button to connect. Step 4 The AirMax5 will prompt you to enter security policy information. Select WPA2-PSK and enter “bridgeinfkey” for Pre-Shared Key.

  • Page 135: Device B Total Bandwidth Control

    8.3.2 Device B Total Bandwidth Control Step 1 Select “Bandwidth Control” from the wireless setting page. Step 2 Enable Bandwidth Control, then select Total Bandwidth Control. Enter 10000Kbps (10Mbps) for both downlink and uplink bandwidth. Click on Apply to finish. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 136: Device C: Client Infrastructure Mode

    Encryption: WPA-PSK2 Distance: 2000m Device C: AirMax5 in Client Infrastructure Mode Set device IP to 192.168.1.100 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.248 Connect to the Access Point using Client Infrastructure Multiple User mode. Use Site Survey to connect and associate with the AP.

  • Page 137: Device C Wireless Settings

    Step 1 Go to “Operation Mode” menu. Select “Client Infrastructure”, and then click on “Change Mode” button. Step 2 Press “Setup” to enter the wireless settings page. Enter the distance information and click on “APPLY” button. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 138 Press “Site Survey” button, the following page should appear. Select “airliveclient” and press “Associate” button to connect Step 4 The AirMax5 will prompt you to enter security policy information. Select WPA-PSK and enter “airliveclientkey” for Pre-Shared Key. Step 5 Click on “Apply”. After a few seconds, the following screen will appear to show successful connection.

  • Page 139: Application Example 2: Bridge Network

    Bring Long Distance Walkie-Talkie System There are hi-powered offering that can work over distance of 5km or more. Communication is absolutely necessary on both sides during installation. You need a clear Line of sight AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 140 Always do a site survey for antenna alignment Most AirLive APs have site survey and signal survey function. Some even have LED indicators to show signal strength (WLA-9000AP, WH-9200AP, AirMax5). It is important that the antennas are aligned properly. If you are setting up 5GHz bridge, please use “11a”...

  • Page 141: Wds Bridge Vs. Bridge Infrastructure

    -105dB. However, when this mode is used, the performance may be reduced greatly. 9.2 WDS Bridge vs. Bridge Infrastructure When you want to build a bridge connection, there are 2 choices with AirMax5: WDS Bridge (Pure MAC): WDS Bridge mode can make Point-to-Point and Multi-Point connections.

  • Page 142: Wds Bridge Network Example

    There are total of 3 bridges; with Bridge1 in the middle of Bridge 2 and Bridge 3. The link between Bridge 1 and Bridge 3 will be using WEP Key 1 with SSID airlive1-3. The link between Bridge 1 and Bridge 2 will be using WEP Key2 with SSID airlive1-2. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 143 MAC address: you should enter the MAC address of WDS Bridge 3: 00-4f-79-90-00-23 Select Security Policy: Select “WEP” encryption. The AirMax5 will ask you to select which key to use. You can select same key or different key for different WDS link (however, both side of the same link must use the same key).
  • Page 144 MAC address: please enter the MAC address of WDS Bridge2: 00-4f-79-90-00-14 Select Security Policy: Select “WEP” encryption. The AirMax5 will ask you to select which key to use. The Link between Bridge 1 and 3 is using Key2. Click on “Add” to add the WDS Link.
  • Page 145 MAC address: you should enter the MAC address of WDS Bridge 1: 00-4f-79-90-00-0b Select Security Policy: Select “WEP” encryption. The AirMax5 will ask you to select which key to use. You can select same key or different key for different WDS link (however, both side of the same link must use the same key).
  • Page 146 MAC address: you should enter the MAC address of WDS Bridge 1: 00-4f-79-90-00-0b Select Security Policy: Select “WEP” encryption. The AirMax5 will ask you to select which key to use. You can select same key or different key for different WDS link (however, both side of the same link must use the same key).
  • Page 147 9. Application Example2: Bridge Network Setup the PING watchdog. Please setup the PING watchdog according to graphic below: After the above settings, the 3 WDS bridges should connect properly. Be sure to set the Distance parameter for long distance connection. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 148: Application Example 3: Router And Repeater

    10.1 Application Environment In the following application, the network is consisted of an Outdoor AP in the center, an AirMax5 in WISP Router mode on the left, and a AirMax5 in Repeater mode on the right. 192.168.1.100 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.1...

  • Page 149: Airmax5 In Wisp Router Mode

    10. Application Example3: Routers and Repeater 10.2 AirMax5 in WISP Router Mode The following is the configuration procedure for the AirMax5 in WISP Router Mode: Change the AirMax5 to WISP Router Mode Change the LAN IP subnet to 192.168.2.X Change the WAN port IP...
  • Page 150 “192.168.2.1”. Changing this IP address will also change the DHCP IP range to 192.168.2.x subnet. Note: Please make sure your PC’s IP address is also changed to 192.168.2.x subnet in order to configure the AirMax5. Step 3 Go to “Operation Mode -> Setup” to enter the wireless settings. Select “Outdoor AP”...

  • Page 151: Wisp Router: Wan Port And Virtual Server

    1. Change WAN port’s IP address to 192.168.1.100 2. open a virtual server port to the FTP server at 192.168.2.100. Step 1 Go to “Operation Mode” menu, click on “Setup” button. On the wireless settings page, selecct “WAN port” button. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 152 10. Application Example3: Routers and Repeater Step 2 On the WAN port setting pave, Enter the Static IP information as bellowed: Step 3 Go to “Operation Mode” menu, click on “Setup” button. On the wireless settings page, choose “Virtual Server” button. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 153 Step 4 Select “FTP” for Service Name. Enter 192.168.2.100 for the FTP server’s IP address. Then click on “Add” to finish Step 5 Once the virtual server is added, it will be displayed in the boxed area. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 154: Airmax5 In Repeater Mode

    10. Application Example3: Routers and Repeater 10.3 AirMax5 in Repeater Mode The following is the configuration procedure for the AirMax5 in Repeater: Change the AirMax5 to Repeater Mode Use “Site Survey” function to find remote AP with SSID “OutdoorAP”, then establish connection The local wireless network’s SSID is airlive.
  • Page 155 Click on Site Survey button, the following screen will appear. Choose “OutdoorAP”, and then click on “Associate” button to connect. Step 4 AirMax5 will prompt you to enter the security policy. Select “WPA-PSK” and enter “outdoorapkey” for the Pre-Shared Key. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 156 10. Application Example3: Routers and Repeater Step 5 Click on “Apply”. After a few seconds, the following screen will appear to show successful connection. Now you should have established successful WISP Router and Repeater connections. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 157: Emergency Firmware Recovery

    Recovery The AirMax5 features an Emergency Recovery function in the bootloader to recovery the AP in case of a firmware crashed. When you can’t access the AirMax5, please first try to repower the CPE or restore the settings to default.
  • Page 158 To check if the file is available in the tftpd32 folder, please click in tftpd32 main page “Show Dir”. Fig. “Show Dir” to check available files in tftp server folder AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 159 LED will be on. The device can then be accessed again at 192.168.1.1. If the AIRMAX5’s not accessible after 5 minutes, please power reboot the AIRMAX5. 12. Open your web browser and type “192.168.1.1” to confirm the AIRMAX5 is restored. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 160: Frequent Asked Questions

    I forgot my password or the IP address of AirMax5. Answer: Please restore your settings to default by press the reset button for more than 5 seconds. You should be able to find your AirMax5 at 192.168.1.1 with password “airlive”. ==================================================================== Question: My browser can’t remember my password.
  • Page 161 For step-by-step example, please visit AirLive.com’s support page at: http://www.airlive.com/support/support_1.jsp. Type “airmax5” at the support search. ==================================================================== Question: When I plug in the POE cable and power adapter, the AirMax5’s power LED is not on? AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 162 (CAT5 or better) for POE cable. ==================================================================== Question: When I use an external antenna, how much distance can the AirMax5 reach? Answer: The distance of a wireless connection depends on many factors such as cable loss and weather conditions. There is an online distance calculator at the AirLive website.
  • Page 163 Settings) is not set to use external antenna. ==================================================================== Question: What is the best performing channels using the AirMax5’s internal antenna Answer: Currently, the best performing channel with AirMax5’s internal antenna are from Channel 56 to Channel 120. However, this information is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 164 When I use “Site Surrvey”, why does the RSSI LED goes off? Answer: When you click on the Site Survey, the AirMax5 thinks you are trying to choose a new network to associate. Therefore, it will disconnect from current connection and wait until you establish a new connection.

  • Page 165: Specifications

    13. Specifications Specifications The specification of AirMax5 is subject to change without notice. Please use the information with caution. 13.1 Hardware Features 13.1.1 General Hardware Feature Atheros AR-2313 + AR-5112 chipset 802.11a/Super A/Turbo-A mode support (Atheros Proprietary) 8MB Flash, 32MB SDRAM...

  • Page 166: Dimension And Weight

    6, 9, 12, 18, 24 Mbps @ 23 dBm 13.2.4 Receiver Sensitivity 6Mbps @ -90 dBm 9Mbps @ -89 dBm 12Mbps @ -88 dBm 18Mbps @ -86 dBm 24Mbps @ -82 dBm 36Mbps @ -79 dBm AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 167: Supported Wlan Mode

    AP Router Mode 13.3.2 Management Interface Web HTTP Secured Web (HTTPS) Telnet (CLI) SSH/SSH2 (Secured Shell) SNMP v1/v2 Support SNMP Read/Write Community String SNMP Trap support MIB and MIB II Support Ether-like MIB IEEE802dot11 MIB Private MIB AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 168: Channel Width (Rate Mode)

    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 AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 169: Wireless Network Glossary

    Spanning Tree Protocol. It is an algorithm to prevent network from forming. The STP protocol allows net work to provide a redundant link in the event of a link failure. It is advise to turn on this option for multi-link bridge network. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 170 When a supplicants request a service, the authenticator will pass the request and wait for the authentication server to grant access and register accounting. The 802.1x is the most widely used method of authentication by WISP. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 171 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 AirMax5 provide ACK adjustment capability in form of either distance or direct input. When you enter the distance parameter, the AirMax5 will automatically calculate the correct ACK timeout value.
  • Page 172 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. DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System. An algorithm that allows the use of dynamic IP address AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 173 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 AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 174 IP subnet together. In a LAN environment with an IP sharing router, the gateway is the router. In an office environment, gateway typically is a multi-function device that integrates NAT, firewall, bandwidth management, and other security functions. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 175 Transport mode encrypts only the data of each packet, but leaves the header untouched. The more secure Tunnel mode encrypts both the header and the payload. On the receiving side, an IPSec-compliant device decrypts each packet. LACP (802.3ad) Trunking AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 176 The IP that a router gets from the ISP side is called Real IP, the IP assigned to PC under the NAT environment is called Private IP. Node A network connection end point, typically a computer. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 177 Windows PPTP client, the remote VPN server must support MPPE (Microsoft Point-To-Point Encryption Protocol) encryption. PPTP is also used by some ISP for user authentication, particularly when pairing with legacy Alcatel / Thomson ADSL modem. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 178 Router An IP sharing router is a device that allows multiple PCs to share one single broadband connection using NAT technology. A wireless router is a device that combines the AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 179 It is a replacement for rlogin, rsh, rcp, and rdist. Secure Sockets Layer. It is a popular encryption scheme used by many online retail and banking sites to protect the financial integrity of transactions. When an SSL session AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 180 In Static Turbo, the channel binding is always on. This protocol may be combined with Super-A model to increase the performance even more. The used of channel binding might be prohibited in EU countries. AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 181 ISPs in order to keep the user navigating only specific areas of the Web Wide Area Network. A communication system of connecting PCs and other computing devices across a large local, regional, national or international geographic area. A WAN AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 182 The most popular standard for WLAN is the 802.11 standards. Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a standard to prioritize traffic for multimedia applications. The WMM prioritize traffic\ on Voice-over-IP (VoIP), audio, video, and streaming media as well AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...
  • Page 183 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 AIRMAX5 User’s Manual...

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