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Ubiquiti AirRouterHP User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SOHO Router > Static Routes ........... .34 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 3 RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement ..........55 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 4 Ubiquiti Networks Support ........

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Reserved for future use. Antenna Connector The AirRouter HP antenna connects here. LAN LEDs (1-4) Displays the status of the wired connections to Ethernet ports 1-4. Solid green indicates a good connection. Flashing indicates activity on the specific port. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Installation

    LAN port (1, 2, 3, or 4) on the AirRouter HP. Broadband Modem Main Ethernet Port 3. Connect the power adapter to a power outlet. LAN Port 1, 2, 3, or 4 Ethernet Port on Computer Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 7 You can click the Show option to see the characters that you are typing. d. Click Change. You will be prompted to apply the changes. To proceed, click Apply. Congratulations! Basic router installation is complete. The next page provides information for connecting wireless clients. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 8: Connecting A Wireless Client To The Airrouter Hp

    Preshared Key field in step 7c and click OK. 4. Once connected the AirPort icon will change from gray to solid black. The number of black lines indicates the signal strength. Launch your web browser to begin browsing the web. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 9: Interface Tabs

    The Advanced tab also includes advanced Ethernet and traffic shaping settings. “Advanced Tab” on page 35. • Services The Services tab covers the configuration of system management services like Ping Watchdog, SNMP Agent, Web Server, SSH Server, Telnet Server, NTP Client, Dynamic DNS and System Log. “Services Tab” on page 38. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 10: Main Tab

    This setting is configured on the Services tab. The AirRouter HP doesn’t have an internal Network tab. clock and the date and time may be inaccurate if NTP Client is disabled or the AirRouter HP isn’t connected to the Internet. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 11: Monitor

    100% corresponds to a perfect of the noise level. link state. Tx/Rx, Mbps Tx value represents the data rates, in Mbps, of the last transmitted packets, and Rx value represents the data rates, in Mbps, of the last received packets. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 12: Station Info

    (in bytes) transmitted during the connection. Tx/Rx Packet Rate (packets per second) • Represents Bytes Received Value represents the total amount of data the mean value of the transmitted and received packet (in bytes) received during the connection. rate. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 13: Dhcp Client

    The IP address and can be renewed by clicking • Refresh The list can be updated by clicking Refresh. Renew. Release The IP address can be released by clicking Release. Refresh The list can be updated by clicking Refresh. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 14: Port Forward

    Access Point. IP Address Displays the client’s IP address leased by the device’s DHCP server. Remaining Lease Time Shows how long the leased IP address will be valid and reserved for particular DHCP client. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 15: Chapter 5: Wireless Tab

    There are 4 operating modes Subscriber Station uses the arpnat technique which may supported on the AirRouter HP: Station, Station WDS, result in a lack of transparency while passing-through Access Point, Access Point WDS. broadcast packets in bridge mode. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 16 Access Point WDS device use none or the WEP security method. However, this may compromise the security of your network. When connecting Station WDS clients to an Access Point WDS device, all security methods are available and work properly. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 17 Access Points using the same SSID. With Access will connect to any available Access Point. Point lock on, the station will lock to a specific MAC Address and not roam between several Access Points with the same SSID. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 18 If you select 20 MHz The benefits of this are private networking and inherent Channel Spectrum width, the maximum data rate is MCS 7 security. Using channel-shifting, networks instantly (65Mbps). If you select 40 MHz Channel Spectrum width become invisible to the millions of Wi-Fi devices in the the maximum data rate is MCS7 (150 Mbps). world. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 19: Wireless Security

    Message Authentication Code Protocol which uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm. This is the strongest security option available. If all of the wireless devices on your network support this option, it is recommended that you select it. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 20 WDS mode.) Identification credential (also known as anonymous identity) used by the supplicant for EAP tunneled authentication (EAP-TTLS) in unencrypted form. WPA User Password (Only applicable in Station and Station WDS mode.) Password credential used by the supplicant for EAP authentication. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 21 MAC Access Control should be used in combination with a security method such as WPA™ or WPA2™. It should not be used as the only method of security on your network. Click Change to save the changes. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 22: Chapter 6: Network Tab

    (Network Address Translation) (Masquerading) feature which is widely used by Access Points. NAT will act as the firewall between LAN and WLAN networks. Additional firewall settings can be configured for Layer 3 packet filtering and access control in Router mode. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 23: Bridge > Network Settings

    Note: In Bridge mode, the Gateway IP address should be from the same address space (on the same network segment) as the AirRouter HP. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 24: Bridge > Vlan Network Settings

    (specified within the packet header), usually it is the added IP Aliases are saved in the system configuration port of the host system application which the packet is file, however only the enabled IP Aliases are active on addressed to. the AirRouter HP. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 25: Bridge > Static Routes

    This IP will be used for the routing of the internal network (it will be the Gateway IP for all the devices connected on the internal network). This IP address can be used to access the management interface of the AirRouter HP. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 26 The specified port will be accessible from the identify the network (alternative notation “/24”) and 8 external network. bits to identity the host. • Type The L3 protocol (IP) type which needs to be forwarded from the internal network. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 27: Router > Lan Network Settings

    If the AirRouter HP is set to Dynamic purpose of the alias. IP Address mode (DHCP) and is unable to obtain an IP address from a valid DHCP server, it will fall back to the static IP address listed here. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 28 PPPoE connection, otherwise a Not Connected message will be displayed. • Netmask The network address space identifier for the particular IP Alias. • Comment Field used for a brief description of the purpose of the alias. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 29 Newly-added IP Aliases can be saved by click the Save DNS (Domain Name System) server. This entry is optional button or discarded by clicking the Cancel button in the and only used if the primary DNS server is not responding. Aliases configuration window. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 30: Router > Vlan Network Settings

    (i.e. if not is enabled for the specified Destination Port value 443, the filtering criteria will be applied to all the packets sent to any Destination Port except the 443 which is commonly used by HTTPS). Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 31: Router > Static Routes

    On to enable the rule. Click Save to save your entries or Cancel to discard them. Note: SOHO Router mode only works properly in Access Point or Access Point WDS mode, since it has not been designed to act as a wireless client. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 32: Soho Router > Wan Network Settings

    AirRouter HP. large packets can cause some delays thereby increasing Newly-added IP Aliases can be saved by click the Save lag and latency. button or discarded by clicking the Cancel button in the Aliases configuration window. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 33 Reconnect button which is located in the Main Newly-added IP Aliases can be saved by click the Save tab next to the PPP interface statistics. button or discarded by clicking the Cancel button in the Aliases configuration window. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 34 • Netmask The network address space identifier for the particular IP Alias. • Comment Field used for a brief description of the purpose of the alias. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 35: Soho Router > Lan Network Settings

    NAT is implemented using the masquerade type firewall rules. NAT firewall entries are stored in the iptables nat table, while the device is operating in Router mode. Please refer to the iptables tutorial for detailed description of the NAT functionality in Router mode. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 36: Soho Router > Vlan Network Settings

    VLAN Network Defines which network interface will be AirRouter HP. assigned to the specified VLAN ID. Save your port forwarding entries by clicking Save or discard your changes by clicking Cancel. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 37: Soho Router > Multicast Routing Settings

    Sets which particular L3 protocol type (IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, P2P) should be filtered. • Source IP/Mask The source IP of the packet (specified within the packet header), usually it is the IP of the host system which sends the packets. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 38: Soho Router > Static Routes

    Click Configure to add an entry. For each entry you must specify a valid Target Network IP, Netmask, Gateway IP, and optionally a comment. Select On to enable the rule. Click Save to save your entries or Cancel to discard them. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 39: Chapter 7: Advanced Tab

    CTS frame to the RTS which provides clear media for the requesting station to send the data. CTS collision control management has a time interval defined during which all other stations hold off transmission and wait until the requesting station finishes transmission. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 40 If two or more stations are located at a considerably different distance from the Access Point they are associated with, the highest ACK Timeout for the farthest station should be set on the AP side. The AirRouter HP includes an improved ACK Timeout algorithm. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 41: Advanced Ethernet Settings

    (in kilobits per second, Kbps) for traffic passing from the Ethernet interface to the wireless interface. • Outgoing Traffic Burst Specify the data volume (in kilobytes) to which the Outgoing Traffic Limit will not be effective after data connection is initiated. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 42: Chapter 8: Services Tab

    ICMP “echo Ping Watchdog tool will reboot the device. The default response” replies. If the defined number of replies is not value is 3. received, the tool reboots the device. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 43: Snmp Agent

    Use Secure Connection (HTTPS) is enabled. Server Port Web Server TCP/IP port setting while using HTTP mode. Session timeout Specifies the maximum timeout before the session expires. Once a session expires, you must login again using the username and password. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 44: System Log

    Device Discovery Enable Discovery Enables device discovery, allowing the AirRouter HP to be discovered by other Ubiquiti Networks’ devices through the built-in Device Discovery tool. See “Discovery” on page 44. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 45: Chapter 9: System Tab

    Specifies the system identity. Interface Language Allows you to select the language displayed in the management interface. English is the default language. Additional language profiles may be uploaded. Refer to our wiki page at the following URL: www.ubnt.com/wiki/How_to_import_Language_Profile Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 46: System Accounts

    Clear to disable the AirRouter HP’s is highly recommended to backup the system physical reset button. configuration before uploading the new configuration. Even if the option is disabled, the device may still reset through the TFTP Recovery Procedure. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 47: Device Maintenance

    Reboot is the same as the hardware reboot which is similar to the power off - power on cycle. The system configuration is not modified after the reboot cycle completes. Any non-applied changes will be lost. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 48: Site Survey

    Select Destination IP A remote system IP can be selected The Device Discovery tool will scan for all Ubiquiti Networks from the list which is generated automatically or can be devices within the network the AirRouter HP is a member specified manually.

  • Page 49: Speed Test

    The Speed Test tool allows you to test the connection AirView is a Spectrum Analyzer allowing you to see the speed between two Ubiquiti Networks devices that are crowdedness of the radio spectrum. You need to run using firmware version 5.2 or above. It should be used...
  • Page 50 Markers are assigned by clicking a point, which frequency bin. corresponds with a frequency, on the third chart. The spectral view over time will essentially display the steady-state RF energy signature of a given environment. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 51 AirView has been running. You can disable this graph by unchecking the Enable checkbox. You may enable only a blue outline, without the shaded area, by unchecking the Shaded Area checkbox. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 52: Chapter 10: Ubiquiti Logo Tab

    AirMax enabled, the device only accepts AirMax Note: The Ubiquiti Logo tab is only visible when stations. Enable AirMax Technology Features is selected Note: Disable AirMax for legacy 802.11a/b/g under System tab > Miscellaneous. device compatibility. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 53: Airselect

    Available when AirSelect is enabled. The duration (in milliseconds) that the Access Point will • Medium: 3 time slots (3:1 ratio) stay on one frequency before moving to the next. The • High: 4 time slots (4:1 ratio) default value is 3000ms. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 54: Airview

    Announce Count and Hop Interval, the higher risk of timing drift (hops not being synchronized), so it is recommended to keep the Hop Interval set to every 100ms (or Announce Count to 1/100th of Hop Interval). AirView AirView Click Launch Airview. For more information on configuration and usage, see “AirView” on page 45. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 55: Appendix A: Specifications

    802.11 b/g/n Bands 2.4 GHz Antennas RP-SMA External Antenna Power Method Passive Power over Ethernet 5V DC Input via WAN Port Operating Temperature -20 to 60° C Storage Temperature -40 to 70° C Certifications CE, FCC, IC Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 56: Appendix B: Safety Notices

    Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation shall provide appropriate short-circuit backup protection. e. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 57: Appendix C: Warranty

    Buyer for breach of warranty and shall constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of UBIQUITI NETWORKS with respect to the quality and performance of the Products. UBIQUITI NETWORKS reserves the right to inspect all defective Products (which must be returned by Buyer to UBIQUITI NETWORKS factory freight prepaid).

  • Page 58: Appendix D: Compliance Information

    Des renseignements supplémentaires sur l’exposition aux RF est disponible sur Internet à www.fcc.gov/oet/info/ Please check the CE mark on the product label to find out documents/bulletins which notified body was involved during assessment. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 59: Rohs/Weee Compliance Statement

    Per ricevere informazioni più dettagliate circa lo smaltimento delle vecchie apparecchiature in Vostro possesso, Vi invitiamo a contattare gli enti pubblici di competenza, il servizio di smaltimento rifiuti o il negozio nel quale avete acquistato il prodotto. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 60: Ubiquiti Networks, Inc

    UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ [Hungarian] követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Íslenska Hér me l sir UBIQUITI NETWORKS yfir ví a UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, er í samræmi vi grunnkröfur og a rar kröfur, sem ger ar [Icelandic] eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 61: Ubiquiti Networks Support

    Phone: 408-942-1153 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST) Online Resources Wiki Page: www.ubnt.com/wiki Support Forum: www.ubnt.com/forum Downloads: www.ubnt.com/support/downloads 91 E. Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134 www.ubnt.com © 2011 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. MA092111 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

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