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  • Page 1 AirMax DUO Lite 802.11 a/b/g IP-65 Dual Radio Base Station User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Please use with caution. All information is subject to change without notice All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders. This product requires professional installation. Please do not attempt to install the device without the necessary knowledge in regards to your country's wireless regulations. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Important Note

    United States. The use of the system in any other combination (such as co-located antennas transmitting the same information) is expressly forbidden. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.3 Knowing Your AirMax DUO Lite ............20 2.4 Hardware Installation ............... 21 2.4.1. Pull out the PCBA of AirMax DUO Lite and connect the Ethernet cable to the PoE Port .......................22 2.4.2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the PoE Injector.........24 2.5 Pole Mount/Wall Mount Installation ..........
  • Page 6 3.5.4 Set the Time and Date ................44 3.5.5 Change System Management ..............45 3.5.6 Change Password ..................46 4. Wireless and WAN Settings ..............47 4.1 About AirMax DUO Lite Menu Structure ........... 47 4.2 General Wireless Settings ............... 49 4.2.1 Regulatory Domain ..................51 4.2.2 Network SSID ....................51 4.2.3 Site Survey ....................51...
  • Page 7 5.1.7 Firmware Upgrade ...................133 5.1.8 Configuration Save and Restore..............134 5.1.9 Factory Default ..................135 5.1.10 Reboot System ..................135 5.1.11 AirMax DUO Lite Emergency Recovery ..........136 6. Device Status & Tools ................138 6.1 Device Status..................138 6.1.1 Device Information...................138 6.1.2 Wireless Information ................140 6.1.3 LAN Information..................141...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 7.2 Debugging Commands ..............150 7.3 Show Commands ................152 7.4 Set Commands................159 7.5 Enable/Disable Commands ............167 7.6 Add/Delete Commands ..............169 8. Frequent Asked Questions ..............174 9. Specifications ..................177 10. Wireless Network Glossary..............181 AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Dual Wireless + High Power + 2 LAN Ports The AirMax DUO Lite is equipped with 2 high-powered Atheros radios. The radio 1 runs in the 11a 5GHz mode only while the radio 2 runs at the 11a/b/g dual band. AirLive adds high power amplifier to run the AP at 23dBm in 11a mode (200mW), that’s 4 times the output...
  • Page 10 Web user interface. 802.3af PoE Port AirMax DUO Lite is equipped with an 802.3af Power over Ethernet port. It thus can be powered by a PoE PSE and operate at up to 100 meter away.

  • Page 11: How To Use This Guide

    Recommended Reading Chapter 1: This chapter explains the basic information for AirMax DUO Lite. It is a must read. Chapter 2: This chapter is about hardware installation. You should read through the entire chapter.
  • Page 12 This chapter explains all of the management functions via CLI. If any trouble in using AirMax DUO Lite, you can refer to this chapter Chapter 8: If you have a question about AirMax DUO Lite that is not found on other part of this manual, you might find your answer here. Chapter 9: This chapter explains technical specification of AirMax DUO Lite.

  • Page 13: Firmware Upgrade And Tech Support

    FAQ are frequently updated with latest information. In addition, you might find new firmware that either increase software functions or provide bug fixes for AirMax DUO Lite. You can reach our on-line support center at the following link: http://www.airlive.com/support/support_2.jsp Since 2009, AirLive has added the “Newsletter Instant Support System”...

  • Page 14: Feature

    Limit Bandwidth of HTTP, FTP, Torrent and eDunkey 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Wireless Operation Modes

    1.5 Wireless Operation Modes The AirMax DUO Lite can perform as a multi-function wireless device. Through the AirLogic web interface, users can easily select which wireless mode they wish the AirMax DUO Lite to perform. The AirMax DUO Lite provides 14 modes of wireless operational applications:...

  • Page 16: Dual Ap Mode

    1. Introduction 1.5.1 Dual AP Mode In Dual AP mode, both wireless interface of AirMax DUO Lite are set as AP and provide hotspot service on each interface. This Application provides wider coverage that difficult to be reached with a unique Omni antenna by using another adequate antenna such as sector antenna.

  • Page 17: Duplex Mode

    This Application provides higher bandwidth between two locations than single radio does. When clients transmitting data which over the loading of single radio, the other radio shares the loading and make it able to transmit more data between the two AirMax DUO Lite. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Dual Wds Bridge Mode

    Wireless and the Ethernet ports. 1.5.3 Dual WDS Bridge Mode In Dual WDS Bridge mode, both wireless interface of AirMax DUO Lite are set as WDS Bridge and connect to remote network. When configured in the Dual WDS Bridge mode, AirMax DUO Lite allows solving discontinuous link due to geographical obstacles, shown as below and extension of distance between two WDS bridge nodes separated by a building.

  • Page 19: Separate Bridge Mode

    1. Introduction 1.5.4 Separate Bridge Mode The Separate Bridge Mode divides the AirMax DUO Lite into two single bridges. As shown in the following diagram, the two IP segments can not communicate or see each others. In this application, both Radio 1 and Radio 2 are in WDS Bridge Mode.

  • Page 20: Ap + Client / Client + Ap Mode

    In this application, Either Radio 1 or Radio 2 is in AP Mode, the other Radio is in Client mode. The image in AP + Client / Client + AP mode diagram helps to indicate the data flow related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Ap + Wds Bridge / Wds Bridge + Ap Mode

    In addition, it can also function as directing station for NLOS application. The image in AP + WDS Bridge / WDS Bridge + AP mode diagram helps to indicate data flow related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Wds + Gateway / Gateway + Wds Mode

    The remote location can access the internet by way of this Access Point which acts as a gateway device of the network. The image in WDS + Gateway / Gateway + WDS mode diagram helps to indicate data flow related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 1. Introduction AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Ap + Gateway / Gateway + Ap Mode

    The remote location can access the internet by way of this Access Point which acts as a gateway device of the network. The image in AP + Gateway / Gateway + AP mode diagram helps to indicate data flow related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Ap + Wisp / Wisp + Ap Mode

    The remote location can access the Internet by way of this Access Point which acts as a gateway device of the network. The image in AP + Gateway / Gateway + AP mode diagram helps to indicate data flow related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 1. Introduction AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Installing The Airmax Duo Lite

    AirMax DUO Lite This section describes the hardware features and the hardware installation procedure for the AirMax DUO Lite. For software configuration, please go to chapter 3 for more details. 2.1 Before You Start It is important to read through this section before you install the AirMax DUO Lite.

  • Page 28: Knowing Your Airmax Duo Lite

    2. Installing the AirMax DUO Lite 2.3 Knowing Your AirMax DUO Lite The main connecters are on the inside PCBA of AirMax DUO Lite. Once you pull out the PCBA, you will see those connectors on the top side of it.

  • Page 29: Hardware Installation

    1 radio 2 2.4 Hardware Installation The following image shows the power installation of AirMax DUO Lite. Note that AirMax DUO Lite is IEEE802.3af compatible, you should use the packed POE kit or POE Switch for power injection.

  • Page 30: Pull Out The Pcba Of Airmax Duo Lite And Connect The Ethernet Cable To The Poe Port

    2. Installing the AirMax DUO Lite 2.4.1. Pull out the PCBA of AirMax DUO Lite and connect the Ethernet cable to the PoE Port Pull Out Put the cable into the cable tray AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 2. Installing the AirMax DUO Lite Plug the cable into the RJ-45 Port AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Connect The Ethernet Cable To The Poe Injector

    2. Installing the AirMax DUO Lite 2.4.2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the PoE Injector AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Pole Mount/Wall Mount Installation

    2. Installing the AirMax DUO Lite 2.5 Pole Mount/Wall Mount Installation AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Configuring The Airmax Duo Lite

    The default SSID for Radio 2 is: AirLive 2 The default wireless mode is : Dual AP Mode After power on, please wait for 2 minutes for AirMax DUO Lite to finish boot up Please remember to click on “Apply” for new settings to take effect Please remember to enter the correct “Distance”...

  • Page 35: Prepare Your Pc

    3.2 Prepare Your PC The AirMax DUO Lite can be managed remotely by a PC through either the wired or wireless network. The default IP address of the AirMax DUO Lite is 192.168.1.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This means the IP address of the PC should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.

  • Page 36: Management Interface

    The AirMax DUO Lite can be configured using one the management interfaces below: 3.3.1 Web Management (HTTP): You can manage your AirMax DUO Lite by simply typing its IP address in the web browser. Most functions of AirMax DUO Lite can be accessed by web management interface. We recommend using this interface for initial configurations.
  • Page 37 3. Configuring the AirMax DUO Lite After you pass the security warning screen, you will enter the secured web management interface. The default password is “airlive”. Please ignore the “Certificate Error” warning icon, it just notice you that you are in an un-certificated site, you still can configure the AirMax DUO Lite without limitation.

  • Page 38: Command Line Interface (Telnet)

    Chapter 4, and Chapter 5 3.3.3 Command Line Interface (Telnet): AirMax DUO Lite can be managed through the command line interface (CLI). It is possible to write a text script file, and then paste it into the CLI to execute several commands at once.

  • Page 39: Secure Shell (Ssh, Ssh2)

    Once you have download and install Putty. Please follow the figure below to make a connection with AirMax DUO Lite: Choose “SSH” as indicated in the diagram Enter the IP address of AirMax DUO Lite Click on “Open” to start the SSH session. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 3. Configuring the AirMax DUO Lite When the following screen appear, click on “Yes” to continue AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Snmp Management

    Chapter 7 Command Line Interface. 3.3.5 SNMP Management: The AirMax DUO Lite support SNMPv1/v2 management. If you have SNMP management software, it can manage the AirMax DUO Lite. The AirMax DUO Lite’s SNMP support is as followed: SNMP v1/v2 support...

  • Page 42: Introduction To Web Management

    Therefore, we will discuss them together as “Web Management” on this guide. 3.4.1 Getting into Web Management Normal Web Management (HTTP) To get into the Normal Web Management, simply type in the AirMax DUO Lite’s IP address (default IP is 192.168.1.1) into the web browser’s address field. Secured Web Management (HTTPS) To get into the Secured Web Management, just type “https://192.168.1.1”...
  • Page 43 3. Configuring the AirMax DUO Lite A security warning screen from your browser will then pop-up depending on the browser you use. Please follow step below to clear the security screen. Internet Explorer: Select “Continue to this website” to proceed Firefox: Select “or you can add an exception”...
  • Page 44 3. Configuring the AirMax DUO Lite Click on “Add Exception” Click on “Get Certificate”. Then, please enter AirMax DUO Lite’s IP address. Finally, please click on “Confirm Security Exception.” AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Welcome Screen And Login

    AP Router mode. Therefore, the function will only appear in these 2 modes. For this reason, the first step to configure the AirMax DUO Lite is to select the wireless mode. The router mode specific functions are also in this menu category. For explanation of different wireless modes, please refer to Chapter 1.
  • Page 46 The following example is when you selected the “System Configuration”. If you are placing the AirMax DUO Lite behind router or firewall, you might need to open virtual server ports to AirMax DUO Lite on your firewall/router...

  • Page 47: Initial Configuration

    3.5.1 Choose the wireless Operation Modes The wireless settings of AirMax DUO Lite 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 48 3. Configuring the AirMax DUO Lite Follow the example below to change to “Client + AP” mode Select “Client + AP” mode Click on “change mode” button The AP will reboot, wait for about one minute AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Change The Device's Ip Address

    3.5.2 Change the Device’s IP Address The default IP address is at 192.168.1.1. You should change it to the same subnet as your network. Also, if you want to manage AirMax DUO Lite remotely, you have to set the Gateway and DNS server information.

  • Page 50: Change The Country Code

    3. Configuring the AirMax DUO Lite 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. In the example below, we will change the country code to United States which enables the use of 5.8GHz spectrum.
  • Page 51 3. Configuring the AirMax DUO Lite Step 2. From the Regulatory Domain, please select your country and click on “Apply” to finish AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Set The Time And Date

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

  • Page 53: Change System Management

    3. Configuring the AirMax DUO Lite 3.5.5 Change System Management It is recommended that you change the system management settings first. Please go to “System Configuration”-> “System Management”. The default web management timeout is 10 minutes; you can set to longer period if needed. For WISP administrators, you can consider turning off HTTP and Telnet for security purpose.

  • Page 54: Change Password

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

  • Page 55: Wireless And Wan Settings

    Chapter 5. 4.1 About AirMax DUO Lite Menu Structure The AirMax DUO Lite’s web management menu is divided into 4 main sections: Operation Modes, System Configurations, Tools and Device Status. The main menus’ options are always displayed on the top of the web management page.
  • Page 56 We will talk about this menu’s function in Chapter 5. Tools: Discover network status using ping, traceroute and other tools Device Status: This section for monitoring the status of AirMax DUO Lite. It provides information on device status, Ethernet status, wireless status, wireless client table, and system log.

  • Page 57: General Wireless Settings

    4. Wireless and WAN Settings 4.2 General Wireless Settings The wireless settings of AirMax DUO Lite 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 58 Setup: Click here to configure the Wireless and WAN (in router mode) settings. Once you click on the “Setup” page, the wireless settings will appear The AirMax DUO Lite device provides all 14 modes of wireless operational applications with: Wireless Mode...

  • Page 59: Regulatory Domain

    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 AirMax DUO Lite, it is possible to create more than one SSID in AP and AP Router mode, please check the “Multiple SSID &...
  • Page 60 DUO Lite will not check whether the encryption key is correct. RSSI: RSSI is a value to show the Receiver Sensitivity of the AirMax DUO Lite. In general, remote APs with stronger signal will display higher RSSI values. For RSSI value, the smaller the absolute value is, the stronger the signal.

  • Page 61: Signal Survey

    Operation Mode -> Setup -> Channel The channel is the frequency range used by radio. In 802.11a standard, each channel occupies 20MHz width. For 2 wireless devices to connect, they must use the same channel. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 For example, when you select “20MHz” for channel width, check this option will display channels “36, 37, 38, 39, 40….” Instead of “36, 40, 44…etc). This allow you to use a non-standard channel to avoid interference or for privacy purpose. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Channel Width

    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 AirMax DUO Lite features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Auto, and WPA-PSK-Auto. Please note not all security policies are available in all operation modes.
  • Page 64 Key Length and Key type you choose. Key Length: The AirMax DUO Lite offers 64bit, 128 bit, and 152 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.
  • Page 65 802.1x allows users to leverage a RADIUS server to do association authentications. You can also enable dynamic WEP key (128 bit) to have data encryption. You do not have to enter the WEP key manually because it will be generated automatically and dynamically. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 66 Shared Secret: This is used by your RADIUS server in the Shared Secret field in RADIUS protocol messages. The shared secret configured in the AIRMAX DUO LITE must match the shared secret configured in the RADIUS server. The shared secret can contain up to 64 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 67 Group Rekey Interval: A group key is used for multicast/broadcast data, and the re-key interval is time period that the system will change the group key periodically. The shorter the interval is, the better the security is. The default is 300 sec. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 68 WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Pre-shared Key: This is an ASCII string with 8 to 63 characters. Please make sure that both the AIRMAX DUO LITE and the wireless client stations use the same key. Encryption Type: There are two encryption types TKIP and CCMP (AES).

  • Page 69: Distance

    4.2.9 Distance Operation Mode -> Setup -> Distance Please enter the distance to the remote wireless device here. The AirMax DUO Lite will then calculate the appropriate ACK Timeout value automatically. It is very important that you enter the correct distance for long distance connection. Failure to do so will result in poor performance.

  • Page 70: 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 71 256-2346 bytes, with a default of 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you should slightly decrease the Fragmentation Threshold. DTIM Interval: The AirMax DUO Lite buffers packets for stations that operate in the power-saving mode. The Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) informs such power-conserving stations that there are packets waiting to be received by them.

  • Page 72: Access Control (Acl)

    4.2.11 Access Control (ACL) Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The AirMax DUO Lite 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 73 To add a MAC address into the table, enter a Mnemonic Name and the MAC Address, and then click Add. The table lists all configured MAC Filter entries. To delete entries, check the corresponding Select boxes and then press Delete Selected. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Multiple Ssid

    This function is available only for Access Point and AP Router modes. Multiple SSID allows AirMax DUO Lite 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 75 Click here to apply changes on adding or deleting SSID How to add a SSID You can add up to 4 SSID in AirMax DUO Lite. Please follow the procedure below: Enter the SSID name (i.e. BridgeNet) Select the Security Policy (i.e. WPA-PSK) Enter the Security Key (i.e.
  • Page 76 Select the SSID you want to modify or delete The SSID’s settings will be displayed in the box area. Modify any settings. Click on “Apply” to complete the modification Or click on “Delete Selected” to delete the SSID AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 77 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” AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 78 VLAN ID: Packets going out of this VLAN will be tagged with the VLAN ID Packets coming into the AP will be dropped if the VLAN Tag does not match. The valid range is between 0 to 4095. The VLAN ID “0” is the default VLAN group. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Wmm Qos Setting

    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 AirMax DUO Lite’s management IP in the group will change to 192.168.2.1.
  • Page 80 4. Wireless and WAN Settings Configure the WMM QoS Parameters AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 The more active users you have on a network, the more significant the performance gains of the backoff timer will be in reducing the number of collisions and retransmissions. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 82 The value specified in the Maximum Contention Window is the upper limit for this doubling of the random backoff. This doubling continues until either the data frame is sent or the Maximum Contention Window size is reached. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 83 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Radius Settings

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

  • Page 85: Bandwidth Control

    Bandwidth Control can limit the maximum speed of entire wireless interface or individual device. It is also known as Traffic Shaping. The AirMax DUO Lite provides both Total Bandwidth and Per-User Bandwidth Control for both uplink and downlink speed. It controls the speed of both wireless and wired interface.
  • Page 86 Infrastructure Mode, Bridge Mode, and WISP Router Mode. For WISP operator who use AirMax DUO Lite as the client side device; setting the Total Bandwidth control on the AirMax DUO Lite will easy the loading on the AP for bandwidth management. To begin, please enable the Bandwidth Management first.
  • Page 87 Uplink Max: Enter the speed you wish to limit the upload traffic in kbps Example 1: Total Bandwidth Control In this example, the AirMax DUO Lite 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 88 Example 2: Per User Bandwidth Control In this example, the AirMax DUO Lite is Access Point mode. There is a wireless client connecting to AirMax DUO Lite 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 AirMax DUO Lite’s Per-User Bandwidth Control.
  • Page 89 Enter the downlink speed as “1024” and uplink speed as “512”. Step 5 Click on “Add” button to add the bandwidth policy Step 6 This new policy should appear on the button. You can enable/disable it. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 90: Rssi Led Threshold

    Operation Mode (Client/Bridge Mode) -> Setup -> RSSI LED Threshold The AirMax DUO Lite is equipped with 2 LEDs to indicate the signal strength of current connection or data traffic indicator. It is very useful in helping you to align the antenna or monitor the data flow status.
  • Page 91 Strong Signal: -40dBm, flash twice per second Full Signal: -20dBm, steady On The RSSI LEDs are working only when the connection is established. Therefore, please make sure all wireless settings are correct and the connection is established. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Ap Specific Settings

    Access Point mode included in these operation modes: Dual AP, AP + Client, Client + AP, AP + WDS Bridge, WDS Bridge + AP, AP + Gateway, Gateway + AP, AP + WISP and WISP + AP modes. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 93 SSID in the network. This prevent an un-welcomed client survey your radio. Radio Mode: Connection modes on AirMax DUO Lite and its wireless client. Note that the client must support the same mode as AirMax DUO Lite to connect. Channel: 11a supports channel 100 to 140. 11g depends on the country,...

  • Page 94: Wds Specific Settings

    (Pure MAC) mode. WDS Bridges are using BSSID (AP’s Wireless MAC address) to authenticate each other. Therefore, it is necessary to know the remote Bridge’s wireless MAC addresses. You can always do a “Site Survey” to find out the MAC Addresses. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 95 We recommend using WEP-152 whenever possible for better security. Adding a new WDS link The WDS links are created by entering the remote Bridge’s information. This process must be repeated on both side of the bridge. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 96 It is necessary to enter the same set of keys in the same WDS network. When you select WEP, the AirMax DUO Lite 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 97: Client Mode Specific Settings

    Client mode included in these operation modes: AP + Client, Client + AP, AP + WISP, and WISP + AP. To connect to an access point, use the “Site Survey” button to find the Access Point. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 98 The Site Survey pop up window then shows up and lists available access point with relative information. Click here to show the signal strength of Select the access point you want to connect the selected access point. and then click the “ASSOCIATE” button. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 99 4. Wireless and WAN Settings The Signal Survey pop up windows shows as following: After the access point is selected, its SSID shows automatically in the Network ID (SSID) field. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 100: Gateway (Ap Router) Specific Settings

    Therefore, the ISP subscriber can share the ISP connection without need for extra router. Internet Gateway mode acts both in AP and Router which included in these operation modes: AP + Gateway and Gateway + AP. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Wan Port Settings

    4.6.1 WAN Port Settings Operation Mode -> Setup -> WAN Port Settings The AirMax DUO Lite 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 connection.
  • Page 102 4. 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 AirMax DUO Lite needs to clone the MAC address. Please check the “Clone MAC address” box and enter the address that need to be cloned.

  • Page 103: Pppoe Server Settings

    Management”. If choosing “Radius”, you have to configure Radius server. Local IP Address: Assign IP address to the interface of PPPoE server. Remote Start/Remote End IP: Define IP address pool that is used to assign address to the connected PPPoE clients. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Dhcp Server Settings

    Operation Mode -> Setup -> DHCP Server Settings DHCP Server Settings is to assign private IP address to the devices in your local area network (LAN). Note that AirMax DUO Lite keeps the IP address of 192.168.1.1 and act as the default gateway of the LAN.

  • Page 105: Multiple Dmz

    4.6.4 Multiple DMZ Operation Mode -> Setup -> Multiple DMZ Multiple DMZ opens all TCP/UDP ports to particular IP address on the LAN side. It allows setting up servers behind the AirMax DUO Lite. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 106: Virtual Server Settings

    LAN that may be accessed by any Internet user. Internet data destined for the specified public port will be directed to the specified private port number on the LAN client with the specified private IP address. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 107: 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 108: Ip Filtering Settings

    4.6.7 IP Filtering Settings Operation Mode -> Setup -> IP Filtering Settings IP filtering is simply a mechanism that decides which types of IP datagram will be processed normally and which will be discarded. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 109 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 110: Ip Routing Settings

    4. Wireless and WAN Settings 4.6.8 IP Routing Settings Operation Mode -> Setup -> IP Routing Settings The IP Routing Settings allows you to configure routing feature in the gateway AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 111: Dynamic Dns Settings

    Operation Mode -> Setup -> Dynamic DNS Settings Dynamic DNS (DDNS) allows you to create a hostname that points to your dynamic IP or static IP address or URL. AirMax DUO Lite provide Dynamic DNS client using DynDNS, please visit http://www.dyndns.org for detail.

  • Page 112: Remote Management Settings

    Timeout: The default management timeout is 10 minutes. After timeout, the AirMax DUO Lite 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...

  • Page 113: Wisp Specific Settings

    In WISP + AP mode, the Radio 1 is actually a wireless client of the WISP wireless node and also the gateway of the local area network. Gateway mode acts both in AP and Router which included in these operation modes: AP + Gateway and Gateway + AP. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 114: Wan Port Settings

    4.7.1 WAN Port Settings Operation Mode -> Setup -> WAN Port Settings The AirMax DUO Lite 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 connection.

  • Page 115: Dhcp Server Settings

    Operation Mode -> Setup -> DHCP Server Settings DHCP Server Settings is to assign private IP address to the devices in your local area network (LAN). Note that AirMax DUO Lite keeps the IP address of 192.168.1.1 and act as the default gateway of the LAN.

  • Page 116: Multiple Dmz

    4.7.3 Multiple DMZ Operation Mode -> Setup -> Multiple DMZ Multiple DMZ opens all TCP/UDP ports to particular IP address on the LAN side. It allows setting up servers behind the AirMax DUO Lite. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 117: Virtual Server Settings

    LAN that may be accessed by any Internet user. Internet data destined for the specified public port will be directed to the specified private port number on the LAN client with the specified private IP address. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 118: 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 119: Ip Filtering Settings

    4.7.6 IP Filtering Settings Operation Mode -> Setup -> IP Filtering Settings IP filtering is simply a mechanism that decides which types of IP datagram will be processed normally and which will be discarded. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 120 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 121: Ip Routing Settings

    4. Wireless and WAN Settings 4.7.7 IP Routing Settings Operation Mode -> Setup -> IP Routing Settings The IP Routing Settings allows you to configure routing feature in the gateway AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 122: Dynamic Dns Settings

    Operation Mode -> Setup -> Dynamic DNS Settings Dynamic DNS (DDNS) allows you to create a hostname that points to your dynamic IP or static IP address or URL. AirMax DUO Lite provide Dynamic DNS client using DynDNS, please visit http://www.dyndns.org for detail.

  • Page 123: Remote Management Settings

    Timeout: The default management timeout is 10 minutes. After timeout, the AirMax DUO Lite 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...

  • Page 124: Single Band Mode (2.4Ghz Only)

    4.8 Single Band Mode (2.4GHz Only) In some countries, 5GHz frequency band is forbidden to use. In this case, please select 2.4GHz Only Mode for operation. The AirMax DUO Lite can be configured to operate in the following wireless operation modes when choosing 2.4GHz only.

  • Page 125: Access Point Mode

    4.8.1 Access Point Mode Operation Mode -> Setup When operating in the Access Point mode, the AirMax DUO Lite becomes the center hub of the wireless network. All wireless cards and clients connect and communicate through AirMax DUO Lite. This type of network is known as “Infrastructure network”. Other AirMax DUO Lite or 802.11g CPE can connect to AP mode through “Client Infrastructure Mode”...

  • Page 126: Repeater Mode

    4. Wireless and WAN Settings 4.8.2 Repeater Mode In Repeater mode, the AirMax DUO Lite functions as a repeater that extends the range of remote wireless LAN. The AirMax DUO Lite’s repeater mode is a universal repeater, not WDS repeater. Because the radio is divided into client + AP mode, the Repeater mode will have less performance and distance.

  • Page 127: 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 AIRMAX DUO LITE 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 128: Bridge Infrastructure Mode

    AP's wireless MAC address. If you require Bridge connection with WPA-PSK or WPA-PSK2 connection, please use this mode instead. However, this mode might not work with some APs. If it occurs, please use Client Infrastructure or WDS Bridge instead. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 129: Client Infrastructure Mode

    Lite 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 AirMax DUO Lite to get network access. This mode is often used by WISP on the subscriber’s side.

  • Page 130: Client Ad Hoc Mode

    4.8.6 Client Ad Hoc Mode In Client Ad Hoc mode, AirMax DUO Lite can connect to other wireless adapters without access point. Users can attach a computer or a router to the LAN port of AirMax DUO Lite to get network access.

  • Page 131: Ap Router Mode

    4. Wireless and WAN Settings 4.8.8 AP Router Mode In AP Router Mode, the AirMax DUO Lite behaves like a wireless router. The LAN port of the AirMax DUO Lite will become WAN port. The wireless network of AirMax DUO Lite becomes the LAN side.

  • Page 132: System Configuration

    Although you can rely on a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the AirMax DUO Lite automatically, it is recommended that you configure a static IP address manually in most applications. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 133 DNS server to provide the necessary information. If your system administrator requires you to manually enter the DNS Server addresses, you should enter them here. Click APPLY to go to the next screen. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 134: Time Settings

    5.1.2 Time Settings System Configuration ->Time Settings It is important that you set the date and time for your AirMax DUO Lite so that the system log will record the correct date and time information. We recommend you choose “Enable NTP”...

  • Page 135: Password Settings

    System Configuration ->Password Settings To change password, please go to “System Configuration” -> “Password Settings” menu. 5.1.4 System Management System Configuration -> System Management In this page, administrator can change the management parameters and disable/enable management interface. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 136 Timeout: The default management timeout is 10 minutes. After timeout, the AirMax DUO Lite will ask you to login again. You can change the timeout value here. Web Server Access: You can enable or disable HTTP service from WAN...

  • Page 137: Snmp Settings

    Syslog: Syslog is an IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force - the Internet standards body)-conformant standard for logging system events (RFC-3164). When the AirMax DUO Lite encounters an error or warning condition (ie., a log-in attempt with an invalid password), it will create a log in the system log table. To be able to remotely view such system log events, you need to check the Enable Syslog box and configure the IP address of a Syslog daemon.
  • Page 138 5. System Configuration System Name: A name that you assign to your AirMax DUO Lite. It is an alphanumeric string of up to 30 characters. System Location: Enter a system location. System Contact: Contact information for the system administrator responsible for managing the AirMax DUO Lite.

  • Page 139: Ping Watchdog

    The Ping Watchdog will ping remote IP addresses to make sure the wireless connection is active, if not, it can either reconnect or reboot. To prevent the AP from power recycling, the PING watchdog will start 10 minutes after power up to prevent power recycle problem. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 140 CPE will ping every 2 minutes, after the second failure, it will reconnect. Actions: Reconnect: the AirMax DUO Lite will attempt to re-establish the connection. It is recommend to use this option for WDS Bridge connection. Power Reboot: the AirMax DUO Lite will do a power recycle.

  • Page 141: Firmware Upgrade

    5.1.7 Firmware Upgrade System Configuration -> Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the firmware of your AirMax DUO Lite (the software that controls your AIRMAX DUO LITE’s operation). Normally, this is done when a new version of firmware offers new features that you want, or solves problems that you have encountered with the current version.

  • Page 142: Configuration Save And Restore

    5. System Configuration Do not power off the device while upgrading the firmware. It is recommended that you do not upgrade your AirMax DUO Lite unless the new firmware has new features you need or if it has a fix to a problem that you’ve encountered.

  • Page 143: Factory Default

    5.1.9 Factory Default System Configuration -> Factory Default You can reset the configuration of your AirMax DUO Lite 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 144: Airmax Duo Lite Emergency Recovery

    2. Copy the tftpd32.exe of the downloaded file to C:\. 3. Change the IP address of your PC to 192.168.1.254 / 255.255.255.0 4. Copy the AirMax DUO Lite firmware to C:\ and rename the firmware to “zImage”. Note that the name must be zImage and no extension.
  • Page 145 8. Push the “Reset” button until the “Status” LED off and on again and release the “Reset” button. 9. If the above process success, the AirMax DUO Lite LAN LED keep flashing and the tftp serve shows file download information.

  • Page 146: Device Status & Tools

    Wireless MAC: This is the wireless MAC address (BSSID) of this AiMax DUO. This is the address to enter on the remote WDS Bridge for the WDS link. Uptime: This is the time that the AirMax DUO Lite has been running since last power CPU Loading: Indicates the current CPU loading status...
  • Page 147 6. Device Status & Tools Memory Information: Indicates the current memory status AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 148: Wireless Information

    6. Device Status & Tools 6.1.2 Wireless Information This page shows the information about wireless status such as current operation mode, wireless traffic, error packets, RSSI, Remote device’s BSSD, connecting State, channel, and encryption used. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 149: Lan Information

    6. Device Status & Tools 6.1.3 LAN Information This page shows the information about LAN port of the AirMax DUO Lite. It includes the type of LAN port authentication used and the IP address information about the LAN port. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 150: Internet Information

    6. Device Status & Tools 6.1.4 Internet Information This page shows the information about WAN port of the AirMax DUO Lite. It includes the type of WAN port authentication used and the IP address information about the WAN port. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 151: Wireless Client Table

    This function is available in AP mode and AP Router mode only. It displays the information about wireless clients that are associated with AirMax DUO Lite. It includes signal strength, TX and RX data rate, MAC address, and the state.

  • Page 152: System Log

    6.1.6 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 153: Network Ping

    6. Device Status & Tools 6.1.7 Network Ping Network Ping tool allows user to test whether a particular host is reachable across an Internet Protocol (IP) network. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 154: Network Traceroute

    6. Device Status & Tools 6.1.8 Network Traceroute Network Traceroute tool is used to show the route taken by packets across an IP network. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 155: Command Line Interface

    Password: <nothing, just press enter> Second login: Password: airlive When you change AirMax DUO Lite’s password, it will change the second login’s password only. You can get a list of available commands by typing “help” at the command prompt. You must remember to save the configurations by typing “save config”...

  • Page 156: System Commands

    Purpose: save configuration file. Please remember to “save config” after making changes Example: Command> save config None clear config Purpose: Clear configuration to default Example: Command> clear config Are you sure ? ( y/n ) : y Write flash block [/dev/mtd3] AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 157 -- * None signal survey <bssid> <channel> Purpose: Display continuous RSSI for the remote AP/Bridge Example: Command> signal survey 00-4f-69-52-a1-ed 36 BSSID Channel Signal Strength(dbm) ================================================ 00-4F-69-52-A1-ED BSSID Channel Signal Strength(dbm) ================================================ 00-4F-69-52-A1-ED … AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 158: Debugging Commands

    <ssidname> broadcast (enable/disable) to add a new SSID set ssid <ssidname> to replace the current ssid name with a new one Example: Command> z_debug add ssid air1 z_debug reboot Purpose: reboot your AirMax DUO Lite Example: Command> z_debug reboot Rebooting... AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 159 Purpose: Set SSID and Channel. We recommend using set commands instead; set ssid <ssid> : to set the ssid name set rate mode <mode value>: set radio mode to 11a Example: Command> z_debug set port radio1 11a air2 64 AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 160: Show Commands

    7. Command Line Interface 7.3 Show Commands Show Commands are command that show the settings and status of AirMax DUO Lite show arp table Purpose: Show ARP Table Example: Command> show arp table IP address Flags HWaddress Device -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 192.168.1.100...
  • Page 161 Purpose: show mac filter status with the filter name Example: Command> show mac filter hello Filter Name MAC address --------------------------------------------------- hello 00-4f-62-24-12-34 show community string read Purpose: Show SNMP community string Example: Command> show community string read SNMP Community String (read-only): public AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 162 Status -------------------------------------------------------------------- ailrive 192.168.1.123 enabled show radius server Purpose: Show radius server settings Example: Command> show radius server RADIUS Server State IP/Port ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Primary Disabled 0.0.0.0/1812 Secondary Disabled 0.0.0.0/1812 RADIUS Server reattempt: 60 seconds AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 163 Telnet session timeout: 0 minutes Telnet port number: 23 Telnet state: enable Command> show system System Name: AirMax DUO Lite ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ S/W Version: 1.00e09a H/W Version: System LAN MAC: 00-4F-79-90-00-16 Wireless MAC: 00-4F-79-90-00-15 WMAC-0: 00-4F-79-90-00-15 AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 164 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 airmax-ap 00:4f:69:90:00:01 AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 165 7. Command Line Interface show mode Purpose: Show what operation is AirMax DUO Lite currently set to Example: Command> show mode operation mode: access point show wireless setting Purpose: Show wireless settings Example: Command> show wireless setting Radio[1] operation mode: access point...
  • Page 166 Purpose: Show whether the AirMax is using 20MHz channel width Example: Command> show ratemode Ratemode is Full(20Mhz); show noise immunity Purpose: Show the noise immunity setting Example: Command> show noise immunity Noise immunity is enable AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 167: Set Commands

    7. Command Line Interface 7.4 Set Commands The Set Commands are to make changes to the AirMax DUO Lite’s settings set http timeout <timeout value in minutes, 1-999> Purpose: Set the timeout value for HTTP management Example: Command> set http timeout 10 HTTP timeout: 10 minutes set system <contact |location>...
  • Page 168 Purpose: change the telnet port numer Example: Command> set telnet port 23 Changing telnet port may cause current telnet connections to be lost. Are you sure ? ( y/n ) : y Telnet port number: 23 AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 169 <AP |repeater| client | ad-hoc |bridge_infra| wds_bridge | wisp | router> Purpose: set or change operation mode Example: Command> set operation mode AP Operation mode is already setting! Command> set operation mode wds_bridge System should be reboot... AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 170 Radio1 enabled set ssid <ssidname> Purpose: Replace current main SSID name with a new one Example: Command> set ssid AirMax DUO Lite set ssid remotessid <remote ssidname> Repeater Mode Only Purpose: Set the remote SSID name for repeater mode Example:...
  • Page 171 Command> set beacon interval 100 Radio1 beacon internal: 100 set rts threshold <range:0-2347> Purpose: set rts threshold. For explanation on advance wireless parameters, please refer to section 4.2.14 Example: Command> set rts threshold 2347 Radio1 RTS threshold: 2347 AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 172 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 173 Set Radio1 no security ! set security <ssid> wep <key number> <64|128|152> <ascii | hex> <key string> <defaultkey> Purpose: To set the WEP security policy Example: Command> set security AirMax DUO Lite wep 1 64 hex 1234567890 AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 174 <ssid> <wpa|wpa2> <tkip|aes|both> interval <0~300> Purpose: to set the WPA or WPA2 security policy Example: Command> set security AirMax DUO Lite wpa2 tkip interval 300 Radio1 authentication type : wpa2 ! set security <ssid> <wpa-psk|wpa2-psk> <tkip|aes|both> interval <0~300> <key string>...

  • Page 175: Enable/Disable Commands

    Advertisements Sent. Listening for requests ... Command> disable upnp Shutting down on signal 15... UPnP is disabled <enable | disable> snmp Purpose: To enable/disable SNMP Example: Command> enable snmp SNMP is enabled Command> disable snmp SNMP is disabled AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 176 Syslogd is disabled <enable | disable> radius server <primary | secondary> Purpose: To enable or disable primary/secondary radius server Example: Command> enable radius server primary Invalid configuration specified. Command> enable radius server secondary Invalid configuration specified. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 177: Add/Delete Commands

    RTNETLINK answers: No such file or directory mac filter aaa(00-4F-62-24-12-34) is added delete mac filter < Mnemonics Name> Purpose: to delete a mac filter entry Example: Command> delete mac filter aaa /etc/wlan/ap_service: 17: uname: not found AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 178 Example: Command> delete wds bridge delete wds <comment> successful! add radius server primary 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): AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 179 <primary | secondary> Purpose: to add a primary or secondary radius server Example: Command> add radius server secondary enter server IP: 192.168.1.200 enter port number (1~65535): enter shared secret: AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 180 Command> add wds bridge 00-4f-60-52-12-34 add wds <comment> <mac> successful! add ssid <ssid name> broadcast <enable | disable> Purpose: to add a new ssid (AP and AP Router mode) to the multiple SSID list. Example: AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 181 7. Command Line Interface Command> add ssid air03 broadcast enable Add R1 ssid <air03> broadcast enable successful! AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 182: Frequent Asked Questions

    ======= ============================================================= Question: When I try to configure AirMax DUO Lite, the following message pop-up saying there is already someone login in to the AirMax DUO Lite. Answer: You can force another administrator to logout by typing “login.asp” on your browser.
  • Page 183 PC, or WISP router. MAC address: When you want to limit the bandwidth of a remote AP/CPE in Client mode. For example, another AirMax DUO Lite in client mode IP Segment: When you want to limit the bandwidth of an entire IP range.
  • Page 184 When I use “Site Survey”, why does the RSSI LED goes off? Answer: When you click on the Site Survey, the AirMax DUO Lite 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 185: Specifications

    9. Specifications Specifications The specification of AirMax DUO Lite is subject to change without notice. Please use the information with caution. Hardware 220MHz Atheros CPU High power design , 23dBm average power, to extend the wireless range Dual wireless interface 11a, 11a/b/g + 11a, operation simultaneously.

  • Page 186: Frequency Band

    USA (FCC) : 12 Europe (ETSI) : 12 WLAN2(Radio 2) 802.11b/g USA (FCC) : 11 Europe (ETSI) : 13 802.11a USA (FCC) : 12 Europe (ETSI) : 12 Power Supply 48V/0.4A Power Over Ethernet Adapter Modulation Technology AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 187 18Mbps @ -86 dBm 24Mbps @ -82 dBm 24Mbps @ -82 dBm 36Mbps @ -79 dBm 36Mbps @ -79 dBm 48Mbps @ -73 dBm 48Mbps @ -75 dBm 54Mbps @ -71 dBm 54Mbps @ -73 dBm AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 188 User Limitation (Static Load Balancing) Multiple SSID, VLAN, QoSWPA with PSK/TKIP/AES support ,WPA2 support 152-bit WEP support (Atheros Proprietary) Bootloader Protection and Emergency Firmware Upload Code in bootloader Radius Support HTB QoS P2P Bandwidth Control AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

  • Page 189: Wireless Network Glossary

    (also known as trunking) to increase the bandwidth. 802.3af This is the PoE (Power over Ethernet) standard by IEEE committee. 802.3af uses 48V POE standard that can deliver up to 100 meter distance over Ethernet cable. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 190 2.4 GHz frequency band as 802.11b. 802.11g devices are backward compatible with 802.11b devices. 802.11h This IEEE standard define the TPC (transmission power control) and DFS(dynamic frequency selection) required to operate WiFi devices in 5GHz for EU. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 191 Instead, wireless client are connected directly to each other. The disadvantage of Adhoc network is the lack of wired interface to Internet connections. It is not recommended for network more than 2 nodes. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 192 Setting the correct ACK timeout value needs to consider 3 factors: distance, AP response time, and interference. The AirMax DUO Lite provides ACK adjustment capability in form of either distance or direct input. When you enter the distance parameter, the AirMax DUO Lite will automatically calculate the correct ACK timeout value.
  • Page 193 CPE device. Wireless CPE means a complete Wireless (usually an AP with built-in Antenna) that receive wireless broadband access from the WISP. The opposite of CPE is CO. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 194 TCP/UDP service ports to this particular device. The feature is used commonly for setting up H.323 VoIP or Multi-Media servers. A program that translates URLs to IP addresses by accessing a database maintained on a collection of Internet servers. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 195 A system that secures a network and prevents access by unauthorized users. Firewalls can be software, router, or gateway. Firewalls can prevent unrestricted access into a network, as well as restricting data from flowing out of a network. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 196 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 197 Internet. An IP address has two parts: an identifier of a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device (which can be a server or a workstation) within that network. The new IPv6 specification supports 128-bit IP address format. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 198 Wireless Distribution system to achieve self-forming, self-healing, and self-configuring outdoor network. MESH network are able to take the shortest path to a destination that does not have to be in the line of site. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 199 A network connection end point, typically a computer. Packet A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for the company products. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 200 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 201 The unit for Receiver Sensitivity is in dB; the lower the absolute value is, the higher the signal strength. For example, -50dB is higher than -80dB. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 202 Lower this value can improve the performance if there are many clients in your network. You can try 1500, 1000 or 500 when there are many clients in your AP’s network. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 203 An address code mask that determines the size of the network. An IP subnet are determined by performing a BIT-wise AND operation between the IP address and the subnet mask. By changing the subnet mask, you can change the scope and size of a network. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 204 User Datagram Protocol. A layer-4 network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data. Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload To send a file to the Internet or network device. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 205 Internet side of the network topology. Wired Equivalent Privacy. A wireless encryption protocol. WEP is available in 40-bit (64-bit), 108-bit (128-bit) or 152-bit (Atheros proprietary) encryption modes. Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity. An interoperability certification for wireless local area network (LAN) AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 206 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 as traditional IP data over the AP. AirLive AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...
  • Page 207 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 AirMax DUO Lite User’s Manual...

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