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  • Page 1 AirMax5N/ESD 802.11a/n 1T1R Wireless Outdoor CPE User’s Manual Version 2.0...
  • 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 AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.5.1 Choose the wireless Operation Modes ............20 3.5.2 Change the Device’s IP Address ...............21 3.5.3 Change the Country Code .................22 3.5.4 Set the Time and Date ................23 3.5.5 Change Password ..................24 4. Web Management: Wireless and WAN Settings ........25 AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 5.1.5 Ping Watchdog ..................56 5.1.6 Firmware Upgrade ..................57 5.1.7 Configuration Save and Restore..............58 5.1.8 Factory Default ..................59 5.2 Device Status ..................60 5.2.1 Device Information..................60 5.2.2 Wireless Information ..................61 5.2.3 Internet Information ...................61 5.2.4 Wireless Client Table .................62 AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 7.2 Central AP: Access Point Mode ............67 7.2.1 AP Wireless Settings .................67 7.3 Client: Client Mode................70 7.3.1 Device C IP Address..................70 7.3.2 Client Wireless Settings................71 8. Specifications...................74 8.1 Features.....................74 8.1.1 General Feature ..................74 8.2 Specifications..................74 9. Wireless Network Glossary..............77 AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    AirMax5N 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. You should read at least go through the first 3 chapters before attempting to install the device. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 7 4.2.5 and 4.2.6 Channel and Channel Width: This part explains the concept of variable Channel Width and how to use them. Channel Width can be 40MHz, or 20MHz. 4.3 WDS Settings: Here explains the WDS setting page. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Firmware Upgrade And Tech Support

    Since 2009, AirLive has added the “Newsletter Instant Support System” on our website. AirLive Newsletter subscribers receives instant email notifications when there are new download or tech support FAQ updates for their subscribed airlive models. To become an AirLive newsletter member, please visit: http://www.airlive.com/member/member_3.jsp...

  • Page 9: Features

    1. Introduction Figure 1.4: AirLive Newsletter Suppport System 1.4 Features 1T1R 150Mbps IEEE 802.11a/n Runs from 5.1GHz to 5.8GHz Spectrum 2 x 10/100 Ethernet Port with one Passive PoE port Built-in 16dBi Antenna AP, Repeater, Bridge, Client, Router, WISP Modes...

  • Page 10: Access Point Mode

    LAN. The AirMax5N’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. We recommended using a dual radio product like Airlive Duo or A.Duo if you require full performance in this application.

  • Page 11: Wds Bridge Mode

    Distribution System) capability. If you require the PC’s MAC addresses to be preserved when the data pass through the Repeater, it is necessary to use the WDS Repeater mode. Because the radio is divided into WDS + AP mode, the Repeater mode will have less performance and distance. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Client Infrastructure Mode

    Infrastructure Mode. On the LAN side, it acts like a wired router for IP sharing function. This mode is best used for IP sharing application for WISP subscribers. In this mode, the WAN is the wireless client side; the LAN is the wired side. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Ap Router Mode

    AirMax5N will become WAN port. Both the wireless and the passive PoE port of AirMax5N becomes the LAN side. User can manage the AirMax5N through the wireless or passive PoE port. And if the remote management is opened, user can also get to manage AirMAx5N via the WAN side. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Installing The Airmax5N

    30 degree in horizontal direction. The AirMax5N is a 5GHz CPE device only; it cannot operate in 2.4GHz. If you choose to use the external antenna, please remember to connect the external antenna first before power on AirMax5N. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Package Content

    The PoE Ethernet cable is not included in the package. You may choose an outdoor specification Ethernet cable according to the length you need. 2.3 Knowing your AirMax5N Below are descriptions and diagrams of the product: AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 Data is transmitting or receiving on the wireless. Port linked. No link. 3. WAN LED Data is transmitting or receiving on the WAN Flashing interface. Port linked. No link. 4. LAN LED Data is transmitting or receiving on the LAN Flashing interface. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    1. Push the button in the side to remove 2. Pass through Ethernet cable from the hole; upper housing. insert the cable to Secondary port. 3. Install the upper housing and make 4. Install POE Injector sure the housing is well installed. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Standard Pole Mount

    Male R-SMA to Male N-Type connector. Please note that you should not connect the power until the external antenna is attached to avoid damaging the Once you have the converter cable, please follow the installation steps below. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 19 Connect the converter cable to the antenna port. Please run the cable through the cable hole Push back the cover. You should connect the AirMax5N to an external antenna before power on to avoid damaging the RF AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Restore Settings To Default

    If you have forgotten your AirMax5N’s IP address or password, you can restore your AirMax5N to the default settings by pressing on the “reset button” for more than 5 seconds. The reset button is located on the PoE Kit. Please see diagram below for details. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Configuring The Airmax5N

    The default IP address is: 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 The default user’s name is: admin The default password is: airlive The default wireless mode is : Client mode After power on, please wait for 2 minutes for AirMax5N to finish boot up Please remember to click on “Apply”...

  • Page 22: Management Interface

    IP address in the web browser. Most functions of AirMax5N can be accessed by web management interface. We recommend using this interface for initial configurations. To begin, simply enter AirMax5N’s IP address (default is 192.168.1.1) on the web browser. The default username is “admin” and password is “airlive”. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Introduction To Web Management

    You can choose any menu categories to begin; you can switch to other menu later When you access to the AirMax5N, it will require you to enter the username and password. Please enter “admin” for the User Name, and “airlive” (all lower cases) for password. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 24 3. Configuring the AirMax5N After you enter the correct password, the welcome screen will appear. Than chose the corresponding menu you needed, and the web interface will be arranged as below: System Configuration Wireless Settings AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Initial Configurations

    Click to configure wireless settings Current Wireless Mode Follow the example below to change to “Client” mode Select “Client” mode. Click on “change mode” button The AP will reboot, wait for about one minute AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Change The Device's Ip Address

    Also, if you want to manage AirMax5N remotely, you have to set the Gateway and DNS server information. To setup the IP settings for AirMax5N, please select “System Configuration” -> Device IP Settings”. After entering the IP information, click on “Apply” to finish. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Change The Country Code

    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. Step 1. Select “Operation Mode” -> “Setup” AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Set The Time And Date

    Settings. We recommend you choose “Enable NTP” so the time will be keep even after reboot. If your AirMax5N is not connected to Internet, please enter the time manually. Please remember to select your local time zone and click “Apply” to finish. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Change Password

    3. Configuring the AirMax5N 3.5.5 Change Password You should change the password for AirMax5N at the first login. To change password, please go to “System Configuration” -> “Password Settings” menu. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Web Management: Wireless And Wan Settings

    System Configurations, and Device Status. The main menus are displayed in “Top Menu Bar”. Within each main menu category, there are sub-menu options which are displayed on the “Side Menu Bar”. TOP Menu Bar: Main Menus Side Menu Bar: Sub Menus AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Operation Modes (Wireless And Wan Settings)

    Mode” on the top menu; the following screen will appear: Configure Wireless and WAN Settings This tells you what is the Current Operation Mode Select one of the After you select the new wireless operation operation mode, click modes here here to Change. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Regulatory Domain

    There is a special domain called “Test Domain” which will show all supported channels. It is for compatibility testing only. Please make sure the channel you used is allowed in your country when select this special domain. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Network Ssid

    SSID ” section in this chapter. Conversely, several access points on a network can have the same SSID. The SSID length is up to 32 characters. The default SSID is “airlive”. Enable Wireless: The default wireless is on. You can uncheck this box to disable wireless interface.

  • Page 34: Radio Mode (11A, 11A/N Mixed, 11N)

    “Regulatory Domain” option in this page. Below is the table list of channels and frequency. Frequency Domain Channel Frequency (MHz) 5180 5.15 to 5.25GHz U-NII Low 5200 ETSI Band1 5220 5240 AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Channel Width

    802.11a radio mode, the date rate supports from 1Mbps to 54Mbps. To 802.11n, the data rate will be specified in MCS value. For AirMax5N is a 1T1R wireless AP, is will support from MCS0 to MCS7. For further information about MCS index, please refer to the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11n-2009 AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Security Settings

    Hex: The Key length can be 10 or 26 character to Hex Key type, and the character can be 1~0, and A~F. If the Key length is not 10 nor 26, the alert message should pop up as below: AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 ASCII: The Key length can be 5 or 13 character to ASCII Key type, and the character can be any ASCII character. If the length is not 5 nor 13, the alert message should pop up as below: 802.1x AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 WPA2 adds full support for 802.11i standard and the CCMP (AES Encryption). ll 2 requires a RADIUS server available in order to do authentication (same as 802.1x), thus there is no shared key required. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 WEP keys. It does not require a RADIUS server in order to provide association authentication, but you do have to enter a shared key for the authentication purpose. The encryption key is generated automatically and dynamically. WPA2-PSK adds CCMP and AES encryption for even better security. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 Key Renewal 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 3600 sec. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Antenna Settings

    4.2.11 Advance Settings (Wireless) Operation Mode -> Setup -> Advance Settings This page includes all the wireless settings that change the RF behaviors of AirMax5N. It is important to read through this section before attempting to make changes. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Access Control (Acl)

    Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The AIRMAX5N 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. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Multiple Ssid

    This function is available only for Access Point and AP Router modes. Multiple SSID allows AirMax5N to create up to 4 different wireless networks (SSID). It is also known as “Virtual AP” function. Each SSID can have its Encryption type. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 Enter the SSID name (i.e. airlive1) and check if you needed to hide the SSID. Click on “Apply” to add SSID Go to the Security setting and select the SSID Select the Security Policy (i.e. WPA2-PSK), and enter the Security Key (i.e. 12345678). AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: 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. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 AC_VO: Highest priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as Voice over IP (VoIP) is automatically sent to this queue. Packets in a higher priority queue will be transmitted before packets in a lower priority queue. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 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 AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Bandwidth Control

    Bandwidth Control can limit the maximum speed of individual device. It is also known as Traffic Shaping. The AirMax5N provides Per-IP Bandwidth Control for both uplink and downlink speed. It controls the speed of both wireless and wired interface. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Wds Settings

    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. When you click on WDS settings, the following screen will appear: AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Router Mode Settings

    The WISP Router mode is also known as Client Router. The wireless side is connected to the remote AP as in Client Infrastructure mode. Between the wireless and LAN is the IP sharing router function. This is used to share WISP connection. The WAN is on the wireless side. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Ap Router Mode

    The AirMax5N support different authentication and IP assignment standards for the WAN port. It includes fixed IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP protocols. Please consult with your ISP about what authentication type is used for the WAN port connection. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Dynamic Dns Settings

    IP address or URL. AirMax5N provide Dynamic DNS client using DynDNS, please visit http://www.dyndns.org for detail. 4.4.5 Remote Management Settings Operation Mode -> Setup -> Remote Management Remote Management allows administrator to manage the AirMax5N from WAN side. You can enable or disable. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Dhcp Server

    DHCP Server Settings is to assign private IP address to the devices in your local area network (LAN). The default LAN IP address of AirMax5N is 192.168.1.1, changing AirMax5N’s IP address will also change the DHCP server’s IP subnet. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Dmz

    This allows you to manually configure static network routes. Static routes will override routes learned by standard routing protocol discover methods. IP Routing Table: To delete a static route from the table, select the route and click Delete Selected. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: 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 AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Ip Filtering Settings

    Protocol: Select the protocol that you want to restrict. There are four options: None, TCP, UDP and ICMP. Comment: Make a comment for the filtering policy. Apply: To grant or deny IP address, select ADD or Delete Selected. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: 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 AIRMAX5N automatically, it is recommended that you configure a static IP address manually in most applications. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 “Use the DHCP client protocol to automatically get the IP address for this device”. Then click Apply to the next screen. As a reminder, you might loss the IP address of AirMax5N when IP is assigned dynamically. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Time Settings

    Please remember to select your local time zone and click “Apply” to finish. 5.1.3 Password Settings System Configuration ->Time Settings To change password, please go to “System Configuration” -> “Password Settings” menu. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: System Management

    Syslog: To enable or disable the syslog here. 5.1.5 Ping Watchdog System Configuration -> 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. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Firmware Upgrade

    You can upgrade the firmware of your AIRMAX5N (the software that controls your AIRMAX5N’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. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Configuration Save And Restore

    5. Web Management 2: System Configuration and Status Upgrade Firmware: To update the AIRMAX5N 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 64: Factory Default

    You can reset the configuration of your AIRMAX5N 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. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Device Status

    Wireless MAC: This is the wireless MAC address (BSSID) of this AiMax5N. Uptime: This is the time that the AirMax5N has been running since last power up. ARP Table: Display the corresponding IP and MAC address Table. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Wireless Information

    BSSD, connecting State, channel, and encryption used. 5.2.3 Internet Information This page shows the information about WAN port of the AirMax5N. It includes the type of WAN port authentication used and the IP address information about the WAN port. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Wireless Client Table

    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 AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Antenna Alignment

    The correct way is to use a Graphic Information System (GIS) program such as “Google Earth” to find the locations of the installation site and the nearest AP/Bridge. Then measure the approximate direction and angle. It will also help to bring a pair of hi power binocular for sight survey. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Antenna Alignment Using Signal Survey

    The Signal Survey is a subnet of the Site Survey function; you do not need to enter the wireless settings in advance. Please follow the example below to complete antenna alignment using Signal Survey function. SSID: airlive3 Encryption: WPA-PSK 3 km AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 70 Refresh the Site Survey page and check the Signal Strength again. Step 5 Once the Signal is good enough, please check the radio box in front of the desired AP and then click on the ASSOCIATE button for building the connection. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Application Example: Infrastructure

    Using multiple SSID to create 2 wireless network AirLive01: A network for another CPE with WPA-PSK security policy. AirLive02: A network for wireless station with WPA-PSK2 security policy Client: AirMax5N in Client Mode Associate the AirLive01 and share the bandwidth to remote LAN AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Central Ap: Access Point Mode

    AirLive01: A network for remote AP with WPA-PSK security policy. AirLive02: A network with WPA-PSK2 security policy 7.2.1 AP Wireless Settings AP : AirMax5N in AP Mode Set device IP to 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.248 Connect to the Access Point using AP mode. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 7. Application Example: Infrastructure Step 1 Click on “setup” button on the “Operation Mode” page Step 2 On the wireless setting page, please enter the SSID and Channel. And then press “Apply” to make changes. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 74 7. Application Example: Infrastructure Step 3 Click on the “Multiple SSID”. Step 4 Go to the Security Setting and set the security policy separately. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual 2000...

  • Page 75: Client: Client Mode

    7.3.1 Device C IP Address Step 1 Go to “System Configuration -> Device IP settings”. Select “Assign Static IP to this device”. Then enter the IP address and Subnet Mask as bellowed. Click Apply when finished. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 76: Client Wireless Settings

    7. Application Example: Infrastructure 7.3.2 Client Wireless Settings Step 1 Go to “Operation Mode” menu. Select “Client”, and then click on “Change Mode” button. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 77 Press “Setup” to enter the wireless settings page. Click on the Site Survey button for searching the remote AP. Step 3 After pressing “Site Survey” button, the following page should appear. Select “AirLive01” and press “Associate” button to connect AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 78 Pre-Shared Key. Step 5 Click on “Apply”. After a few seconds, the following screen will appear to show successful connection. You have now setup a successful Infrastructure network with AirMax5N in Access Point and Client modes AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Specifications

    - Reset Button on PoE Injector Antenna Built-in Directional Antenna: 16dBi External (Optional): R-SMA Female Connector Frequency Band 5.1GHz to 5.8GHz Data Rate 802.11a: up to 54Mbps 802.11n (20MHz): up to 72Mbps 802.11n (40MHz): up to 150Mbps AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 80 - 802.11n (40MHz): up to 150Mbps Media Access Control CSMA/CA Sensitivity - 90dBm@8002.11a - 88dBm@802.11n Output Power (Limited according to regulation in EU and United States) 802.11a: up to 25± 1 dBm 802.11n: up to 22± 1 dBm AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 - Support L2TP, IPSec, and PPTP VPN Pass through - Firmware upgrade and configuration backup via Web UI Certificate - FCC, CE Product Size ( L x W x H (mm) ) - 220 x 80 x 35 mm AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...

  • Page 82: 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 advice to turn on this option for multi-link bridge network. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 83 VLAN ID(called Tag) as it traveled across the network. Therefore, the VLAN configuration can be configured across multiple switches. In 802.1Q spec, possible 4096 VLAN ID can be created. Although for some devices, they can only view in frames of 256 ID at a time. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 84 Setting the correct ACK timeout value need to consider 3 factors: distance, AP response time, and interference. The AirMax5N provide ACK adjustment capability in form of either distance or direct input. When you enter the distance parameter, the AirMax5N will automatically calculate the correct ACK timeout value. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 85 For example, on an ADSL network, the ADSL modem/router on the subscriber's home is the 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 AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 86 Domain Name The unique name that identifies an Internet site. Domain Names always have 2 or more parts, separated by dots. In www.airlive.com, the "airlive.com" is the doman name. DoS Attack Denial of Service. A type of network attack that floods the network with useless traffic. Many DoS attacks, such as the Ping of Death and Teardrop attacks, exploit limitations in the TCP/IP protocols.
  • Page 87 The default size is 2346. You can try 1500, 1000, or 500 when there are interference around your network. Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously. In wireless environment, this is usually done with 2 or more radios doing load balancing. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 88 Networks (VPNs). IPsec supports two encryption modes: Transport and Tunnel. 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. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 89 IP address provided by the ISP. 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 AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 90 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 AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 91 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 functions of wireless Access Point and the IP sharing router. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 92 SSL VPN is also known as Web VPN. The HTTPS and SSH management interface use SSL for data encryption. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 93 Transmit Output Power. The TX output power means the transmission output power of the radio. Normally, the TX output power level limit for 2.4GHz 11g/b is 20dBm at the antenna end. The output power limit for 5GHz 802.11a is 30dBm at the antenna end. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 94 (or wireless connection) that is connected to the 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. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 95 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. Wireless Management System. An utility program to manage multiple wireless AP/Bridges. AirLive AirMax5N User’s Manual...
  • Page 96 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 AirMax5N User’s Manual...

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