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- Page 1 AC.TOP 11 AC Wide Range Ceiling Mount PoE Access Point User’s Manual...
- Page 2 All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders. This product contains some codes from GPL. In compliance with GPL agreement, AirLive will publish the GPL codes on our website. Please go to www.airlive.com and go to the "Support → GPL" menu to download source code.
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Page 3: Fcc Statement
IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
2.3 Hardware Installation ................. 5 2.3.1 Ceiling Mount ................5 2.3.2 Install in T-Rail Mount ............... 6 2.3.3 Power up the AC.TOP .............. 8 2.4 LED Indicators ................... 9 3. Configuring the AC.TOP ................ 10 3.1 Important Information ............... 10 3.2 Prepare your PC ................ - Page 5 4.7 Wireless Scheduling ................ 34 4.8 RADIUS ................... 34 4.8.1 RADIUS Settings ..............35 4.8.2 Internal Server ................36 4.8.3 RADIUS Accounts ..............37 5. System Configurations ................40 5.1 Menu Structure ................40 5.2 LAN Interface Setup ................ 40 AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
- Page 6 5.2.2 Set Static DHCP ..............42 5.2.3 Domain Name ..............42 5.2.4 802.11d Spanning Tree ............42 5.2.5 Clone MAC Address .............42 5.2.6 Enable AirLive IP Finder Management .........42 5.3 Time Settings ................... 43 5.4 Password Settings ................43 5.5 Management ..................44 5.6 Firmware Upgrade ................
- Page 7 8.2.4 Supported WLAN Mode ............55 8.2.5 Supported WLAN Encryption ..........56 8.3 Software Feature ................56 8.3.1 Operation Mode ..............56 8.3.2 Management Interface ............56 8.3.3 Advance Functions ..............56 8.4 Environment ..................56 8.4.1 Environment ................56 9. Wireless Network Glossary ..............57 AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
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Page 8: Introduction
Introduction 1.1 Overview The AC.TOP is a ceiling mount wireless multi-function AP based on 1200Mbps 2T2R Wireless AC+ b/g/n MIMO standard radio technologies. It is 2.4G/5G dual band concurrent. The Wireless Access Point is equipped with one Gigabit Auto-sensing Ethernet ports for connecting to LAN and also for cascading to next Wireless Access Point. -
Page 9: Features
Extend distance of another WDS AP/Router AC.TOP are dual radio device, you also can change the operation mode for each radio. Each radio can be set to difference Operation Mode such as AP mode in 2.4G and WDS repeater mode in 5G 1.4.1 Access Point Mode... -
Page 10: Wds Repeater Mode
1. Introduction 1.4.2 WDS Repeater Mode In WDS Repeater mode, the AC.TOP functions as a repeater that extends the range of remote wireless LAN. In this mode, the remote Access Point must have WDS (Wireless Distribution System) capability. If you require the PC’s MAC addresses to be preserved when the data pass through the Repeater, it is necessary to use the WDS Repeater mode. -
Page 11: Installing The Ac.top
This section describes the installation procedure for the AC.TOP. It starts with a summary of the content of the package you have purchased, followed by steps of how to power up and connect the AC.TOP. Finally, this section explains how to configure a Windows PC to communicate with the AC.TOP. -
Page 12: Hardware Installation
Access Point is at the center of your wireless network, with line of straight to all your wireless stations. There are two methods to mound the AC.TOP. Ceiling mount and T-rail Mount 2.3.1 Ceiling Mount If you want to mount the AC.TOP into wood ceiling 1. -
Page 13: Install In T-Rail Mount
2. Installing the AC.TOP 2.3.2 Install in T-Rail Mount To mount the access point to a T-Rail, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram C, D & E. 1. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket from the two sizes which are included in the package contents. - Page 14 2. Installing the AC.TOP AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
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Page 15: Power Up The Ac.top
There are two way to power up the AC.TOP 1. Power by PoE AC.TOP is equipped with 802.3at compliant PoE port. You can select AirLive PoE-48PB v2 or PoE switch such as POE-GSH2004L-370 for the deployment of the PoE network environment. The POE-48PB v2 and POE-GSH2004L-370 is an optional accessory that must be purchased separately. -
Page 16: Led Indicators
2. Installing the AC.TOP 2.4 LED Indicators This section describes the LED behavior of AC.TOP. You can find the LED in front of the AC.TOP. LED Color LED Status Description Blue The access point is starting up. Purple The access point is on. -
Page 17: Configuring The Ac.top
3.2 Prepare your PC The AC.TOP can be managed remotely by a PC through either the wired or wireless network. The default IP address of the AC.TOP is 192.168.1.254 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This means the IP address of the PC should be in the same subnet of the AC.TOP. -
Page 18: Introduction To Ip Finder
You are ready now to configure the AC.TOP using your PC. 3.3 Introduction to IP Finder The AC.TOP provides IP Finder utility and you can get into web management easily. IP Finder is included in the CD. Just click and follow the step by step instruction to install. -
Page 19: Introduction To Web Management
IP address in the web browser. Most functions of AC.TOP can be accessed by it. If you are placing the AC.TOP behind router or firewall, you might need to open the port 80 at virtual server on your firewall/router. This procedure is not necessary in most cases unless there is a router/firewall between your PC and AC.TOP. -
Page 20: Main Menu
3. Configuring the AC.TOP To get into the Normal Web Management, simply type in the AC.TOP’s IP address (default IP is 192.168.1.254) into the web browser’s address field. 3.4.2 Main Menu After key in the correct username and password, you will enter the main Web management screen. -
Page 21: Configuring With Setup Wizard
Please remember to save changes and reboot after you finish all settings. The changes will take effect only after reboot. 3.5 Configuring with Setup Wizard You can browse to activate the Setup Wizard Step1: Login the Web UI of AC.TOP, select “Wizard” for basic settings with simple way. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... - Page 22 Encryption Key…etc, and click “Next” to apply the setting or click on “Previous” to the previous settings. In this mode, the AC.TOP will act as a center hub for the wireless network. Please choose this mode if you already have a router and want to create a new wireless network.
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Page 23: Initial Configurations
3.6.1 Change the Device’s IP Address The default IP address is at 192.168.1.254. You should change it to the same subnet as your network. Also, if you want to manage AC.TOP remotely, you have to set the Gateway and DNS server information. -
Page 24: Set The Time And Date
3. Configuring the AC.TOP 3.6.2 Set the Time and Date It is important that you set the date and time for your AC.TOP so that the system log will record the correct date and time information. Please go to “System Configuration” ->Time Settings. -
Page 25: Change Password
3. Configuring the AC.TOP 3.6.3 Change Password You should change the password for AC.TOP at the first login. To change password, please go to “System” -> “Password Settings” menu. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... -
Page 26: Wireless Settings
Chapter 5. 4.1 About Wireless Modes The AC.TOP has 2 operation modes to suit different application requirements. In this section, we will explain how to change between wireless operations modes. For explanation on each different operation mode, please read Chapter 1 section 1.4 first. -
Page 27: Basic Wireless Functions
To change wireless mode, please select the new wireless mode from the pull-down menu and click “apply” button. The AC.TOP will ask you to confirm about the mode change. After your confirmation, the AP will reboot itself to the new mode. -
Page 28: Band
4.2.2 Band Wireless -> Band AC.TOP has 4 different options in 2.4G band and 3 for 5G band for WLAN transmission. All devices in the same network should use the same WLAN mode. 2.4 GHz (B): The radio will only connect at 11b mode. -
Page 29: Network Name (Ssid)
4.2.5 Multiple SSID Wireless -> Multiple SSID Multiple SSID allows AC.TOP to create up to 16 different wireless networks (SSID) each band. It is also known as “Virtual AP” function. Each SSID can have its Encryption policy and VLAN ID. The SSID1 is the main SSID under Wireless Setting page. -
Page 30: Auto Channel
When Auto Channel is enable, AC.TOP will automatically select and change wifi channel. In 2.4G radio, AC.TOP will change the channel between 1~11. In 5G radio, user can select the channel Band according to the regulation and AC.TOP will select the channel in the selected band. -
Page 31: Channel Width
APs and limit the number of wireless clients, so any additional wireless connection attempt will be rejected (therefore, redirect to other AP). The range of user limitation is from 1 to 32 in each radio. Total users are 64. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... -
Page 32: Security
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 AC.TOP features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA Personal, WPA2, WPA2 Personal and WPA Radius. - Page 33 4. Wireless Settings Key Length: The AC.TOP offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is. Key Format: 2 types are available: ASCII and HEX. ASCII is a string of ASCII ...
- Page 34 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Enterprise uses Radius Server as the authenticator. WPA2 adds full support for 802.11i standard and the CCMP (AES Encryption). The WPA-Mixed tries to authenticate wireless clients using either WPA or WPA2. 802.1x/EAP AC.TOP also supports the 802.1x/EAP as security AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
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Page 35: Wmm
4.2.13 RF Power Wireless -> RF Power You can adjust the transmit output power of the AC.TOP’s radio. The higher the output power, the more distance AC.TOP can deliver. However, it is advised that you use just enough output power so it will not create excessive interference for the environment. Also, using too much power at close distance can create serious performance drop due to signal distortion. -
Page 36: Advance Settings
Preamble Type should be set to Long Preamble. The Short Preamble is intended for applications where minimum overhead and maximum performance is desired. If in a "noisy" network environment, the performance will be decreased. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... - Page 37 The AC.TOP provides ACK adjustment capability in form of either distance or direct input. When you enter the distance parameter, the AC.TOP will automatically calculate the correct ACK timeout value, it should have a value of 0-255 sec.
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Page 38: Access Control
4.4 Access Control Wireless -> Access Control The AC.TOP allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to access the wireless network. This function is available only for Access Point and AP Router modes. This function is available only for Access Point and Gateway modes. - Page 39 Type: The wireless type of remote AP. Encryption: The wireless encryption of remote AP. Signal: This is signal strength number in percentage in 0 to 100 scales. The higher the number, the better signal. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
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Page 40: Wps
Client PIN Number: Enter the client (Enrollee) PIN code into the blank field then click the Start PIN button to make a WPS connection with client. Then, the wireless router will connect to client within 2 minutes and get IP address AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... -
Page 41: Wireless Scheduling
The access point can utilize both a primary and secondary (backup) RADIUS server for each of its wireless frequencies (2.4GHz & 5GHz). External RADIUS servers can be used or the access point’s internal RADIUS server can be used. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... -
Page 42: Radius Settings
“external” to use an external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server: Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Authentication Port: Set the UDP port used in the authentication protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535 AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... -
Page 43: Internal Server
RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535. 4.8.2 Internal Server AC.TOP also features a built-in RADIUS server which can be configured as shown below used when “Internal” is selected for “RADIUS Type” in the “Wireless” “RADIUS” ... -
Page 44: Radius Accounts
“Not-Send” no termination-action attribute is sent to the access point. 4.8.3 RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... - Page 45 Reset: Clear text from the user name box. Select: Check the box to select a user. User Name: Displays the user name. Password: Displays if specified user name has a password (configured) or not (not configured). AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
- Page 46 Customize: Click “Edit” to open a new field to set/edit a password for the specified user name (below). Delete Selected: Delete selected user from the user registration list. Delete All : Delete all users from the user registration list. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
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Page 47: System Configurations
The system configuration includes all non-wireless settings. We will explain their functions here. 5.2 LAN Interface Setup System >> LAN Interface Setup This menu is where you can configuration all the aspect about LAN interface including IP address, DHCP server settings etc. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... -
Page 48: Dhcp Settings
Disable(default): Disable DHCP server Enable: The AC.TOP will act as DHCP server to provide IP addresses to the clients on the LAN/Wireless interface. By default, the DHCP server is DHCP Client Range: You can define the IP pool from which the DHCP clients can ... -
Page 49: Set Static Dhcp
5.2.5 Clone MAC Address You can change the MAC address of your LAN port to other value here. 5.2.6 Enable AirLive IP Finder Management By enabling the function, IP Finder could discover the AC.TOP in the LAN. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... -
Page 50: Time Settings
5.3 Time Settings System ->Time Settings You can set the NTP Time Server for your AC.TOP’s internal clock here. You can use NTP server function so your AC.TOP will check with NTP to set time automatically upon each startup. Thus, it prevents the clock losing track of time during reboot or power outage. -
Page 51: Management
The Management page allow users to enable or disable the manage methods which they want to uses. HTTP: means AC.TOP can be access via http port Watch Host: means AC.TOP can be access via https port. SNMP: AC.TOP can be management via SNMP v1/v2c ... -
Page 52: Firmware Upgrade
(or click Browse to locate the firmware file). Next, Click the Upgrade button to start. The new firmware will be loaded to your AC.TOP. After a message appears telling you that the operation is completed, you need to reset the system to have the new firmware take effect. -
Page 53: Configuration Save And Restore
5.7 Configuration Save and Restore System -> Configuration Save and Restore The AC.TOP can save and restore the settings to a file. In addition, it has the unique capability to restore only the network or wireless settings. This makes changes of wireless settings across the entire network of AP much easier. -
Page 54: Status Menu
Before you read this chapter, please make sure to read through chapter 3 on “Introduction to Web Management Interface. 6.1 Menu Structure When you click on the “Status” on the top menu bar, the sub menu for device status will appear. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... -
Page 55: Device Information
6. Status Menu 6.2 Device Information This page shows the general information about AC.TOP such as Uptime, Firmware version, Wireless Interface…etc. Below are some additional explanations on some status information of this page: Uptime: This displays the time since system last boot up. This is a good indication ... - Page 56 6. Status Menu LAN Configuration: This page displays the status of the LAN port such as MAC address, DHCP status. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
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Page 57: Statistic
Wireless: Only logs related to the wireless LAN will be recorded Enable Remote Log: Only logs related to the Remote control will be recorded. Log Server IP Address: Only logs related to the server will be recorded. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... - Page 58 6. Status Menu AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
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Page 59: Frequent Asked Questions
You should be able to find your AC.TOP at 192.168.1.254 with default username “admin” and password “airlive”. Q: AC.TOP is not responding to me when I want to access it by web browser a. Please check the connection of power cord and network cable of this access point. All cords and cables should be correctly and firmly inserted to AC.TOP. - Page 60 Try to move closer to AC.TOP. c. Unplug the power plug of AC.TOP and plug it back again after 10 seconds. d. If all LEDs on this AC.TOP are out, please check the status of A/C power adapter, and make sure it’s correctly powered.
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Page 61: Specifications
8. Specifications Specifications The specification of AC.TOP is subject to change without notice. Please use the information with caution. 8.1 Hardware Features 8.1.1 General Hardware Feature 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Port with Auto MDI/MDI-X Support 802.3af PoE Port (LAN) LAN, PWR, LED Indicators ... -
Page 62: Output Power And Sensitivity
FCC (The United States) - About 23dBm max 8.2.4 Supported WLAN Mode 2.4 GHz (B + G + N) 2.4 GHz (B) 2.4 GHz (B + G) 5G (A) 5G (A+N) 5G (AC+A+N) AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... -
Page 63: Supported Wlan Encryption
Restore to Factory Default Configuration Backup and Restore 8.4 Environment 8.4.1 Environment Operating temperature: 0~40 Degree C Operating humidity (non-condensing): 10~90% Storage temperature: -20~60 Degree C Storage humidity: 95% Max AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... -
Page 64: Wireless Network Glossary
The WMM is based on a subset of the 802.11e. 802.11g A standard provides a throughput up to 54 Mbps using OFDM technology. It also operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band as 802.11b. 802.11g devices are backward compatible with 802.11b devices. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual... - Page 65 This is especially true for 802.11a and 802.11g networks. Setting the correct ACK timeout value need to consider 3 factors: distance, AP response time, and interference. The AC.TOP provides ACK adjustment capability in form of either distance or direct input. When you enter the distance parameter, the AC.TOP will automatically calculate the correct ACK timeout value.
- Page 66 Wireless (usually an AP with built-in Antenna) that receives wireless broadband access from the WISP. The opposite of CPE is CO. Clear To Send. A signal sent by a device to indicate that it is ready to receive data. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
- Page 67 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 domain name. DoS Attack Denial of Service. A type of network attack that floods the network with useless traffic.
- Page 68 One is the wireless infrastructure deployment, the other is the Internet access billing system. In a hotspot system, a service provider typically need an authentication and account system for billing purposes, and a wireless AP network to provide access for customers. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
- Page 69 Each Ethernet device has its own unique address. The first 6 digits are unique for each manufacturer. When a network device have MAC access control feature, only the devices with the approved MAC address can connect with the network. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
- Page 70 A PoE Access Point or CPE has the splitter built-in to the device. The IEEE 802.3af is a POE spec that uses 48 volt to deliver power up to 100 meter distance. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
- Page 71 ISP system. Radius typically uses port 1812 and port 1813 for authentication and accounting port. Though not an official standard, the RADIUS specification is maintained by a working group of the IETF. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
- Page 72 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 AC.TOP User’s Manual...
- Page 73 A layer-4 protocol used along with the IP to send data between computers over the Internet. While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data, TCP takes care of keeping track of the packets that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet. AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
- Page 74 108-bit (128-bit) or 152-bit (Atheros proprietary) encryption modes. Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity. An interoperability certification for wireless local area network (LAN) products based on the IEEE 802.11 standards. The governing body for Wi-Fi is called Wi-Fi Alliance (also known as WECA). AirLive AC.TOP User’s Manual...
- Page 75 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 AC.TOP User’s Manual...
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