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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WIRELESS ACCESS POINT

INTRODUCTION
AP-90M
1 BEFORE USING THE AP-90M
2 INSTALLATION GUIDE
3 CONNECTING WIRELESS LAN [BASIC]
[IEEE802.11ac] standard
4 CONNECTING WIRELESS LAN [ADVANCED]
[IEEE802.11n] standard
[IEEE802.11a/b/g] standard
5 OTHER FUNCTIONS
Dual band communications
[IEEE802.3af] PoE standard
6 MAINTENANCE
7 INFORMATION

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  • Page 1: Wireless Access Point

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL WIRELESS ACCESS POINT INTRODUCTION AP-90M 1 BEFORE USING THE AP-90M 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 CONNECTING WIRELESS LAN [BASIC] [IEEE802.11ac] standard 4 CONNECTING WIRELESS LAN [ADVANCED] [IEEE802.11n] standard [IEEE802.11a/b/g] standard 5 OTHER FUNCTIONS Dual band communications [IEEE802.3af] PoE standard...
  • Page 2 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, and/or other countries.
  • Page 3 • The maximum communication rate is written based on the maximum theoretical rate of the IEEE802.11 wire- less LAN standard, and is not the actual data communication rate. • The actual data communication rate differs, depending on the condition in which the AP-90M is used, such as distance, obstacles, PC specifications, network vacancy, and so on.
  • Page 4  About the wireless LAN standards (Continued) Bandwidth and Channel Wireless LAN unit for both the internal and external antennas are built into the AP-90M. As the default setting, Wireless 1 (internal antenna) is set to 2.4 GHz, and Wireless 2 (external antenna) is set to 5 GHz.
  • Page 5 With the function that the “Wi-Fi Alliance” proposes, SSID and Security (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) can automati- ➥ cally be set to the AP-90M (virtual AP) and the wireless LAN station that supports the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function. • This device is not certified by the Wi-Fi alliance. (As of December 2014) Supports the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T automatic switching function.
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION  About default settings Menu Setting screen Setting Title Default setting Network Settings IP Address IP Address IP Address 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server DHCP Server DHCP Server Disable Wireless Settings Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Frequency Band 2.4 GHz (Wireless 1) 5 GHz (Wireless 2) Bandwidth 20 MHz...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION  Setting procedures Follow the procedures below to set up the AP-90M. 1 Main functions +p.1-5 to p.1-12 2 Wireless communication settings +p.2-2 to p.2-7 3 Wireless LAN settings +p.3-2 to p.3-19 4 Date, time and other settings +p.5-2 to p.5-12 5 Settings backup/restore +p.6-2 to p.6-3...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    5. Automatic setting using a USB flash drive ..6-9 Index ...............vii 6. Automatically restoring from a USB flash drive ...........6-13 1. BEFORE USING THE AP-90M .......1-1 7. Firmware update using a USB flash drive ...6-16 1. Panel description ..........1-2 8. Setting the USB Authentication Key ....6-18 2.
  • Page 9 BEFORE USING THE AP-90M 1. Panel description .............................1-2  Top panel ...............................1-2  Rear panel/Back side ..........................1-3  Antenna attachment ..........................1-4 2. Main functions ............................1-5  Access point function ..........................1-5  Wireless LAN (SSID) ..........................1-5  Maximum Number of Stations .......................1-5 ...

  • Page 10: Panel Description

    No light: External antenna disabled* When there is no wireless LAN station to connect with the AP-90M, or no wireless communication is made while “Wireless Unit” is enabled, the LED lights orange. The time when the LED turns orange dif- fers, depending on the communication status.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel/Back Side

    Back side [WPS] …………………… Push to start the “Automatic setting by WPS.” • When the AP-90M is set to the factory defaults, first set the WPS “Interface” to use in the “WPS” settings. (+p.2-11) DC jack ………………… Connect to the supplied or optional power adapter.

  • Page 12: Antenna Attachment

    AP-90M RWARNING! DO NOT swing the AP-90M by holding the antennas. This may cause injury and/or damage to the AP-90M. NOTE The AP-90M complies with the certification of conformance to technical standards. Do not use other than the supplied antennas.

  • Page 13: Main Functions

    192.168.0.10  Wireless LAN (SSID) An SSID (or ESS ID) is preset in the AP-90M and the wireless LAN to separate the connecting destination. (+p.2-9) • The AP-90M is equipped with a wireless LAN unit using internal and external antenna.
  • Page 14 If the encryption method or key settings do not match those of the communication partner, communication cannot be made. The “WEP RC4 152 (128)” method cannot be connected to the AP-90M using a Windows’ standard wireless network. “IEEE802.11n” and “IEEE802.11ac” standards can be used only when the Encryption is set to “None” or “AES.”...

  • Page 15: Roaming Function

    The setting values in this diagram are examples. Using the roaming function • Set the identical SSID, encryption and so on to both the AP-90M and wireless LAN station. • When using this function with multiple wireless LAN stations and wireless LAN standard stations all mixed, set a channel where there is no interference, or set “Automatic”...

  • Page 16: Wireless Bridging Function

    Set the “AES” encryption’s PSK on the “Wireless Bridging (WDS)” screen. (+p.3-13) Settings for the virtual AP (ath0 to ath3)’s SSID or encryption are used only for connecting your AP-90M and wireless LAN stations. Therefore, the wireless bridging communication can be made regardless of the peer’s set- tings.

  • Page 17: Wireless Bridging Function (Continued)

    • The client side automatically changes to master channels. • When the AP-90M operates as a client, the channel and WMM Advanced settings are invalid. • If there are multiple masters, the master to connect will depend on the radio signal strength.

  • Page 18: Virtual Ap Function

    2. Main functions (Continued)  Virtual AP function With an AP-90M, you can make multiple wireless station groups by their settings (SSID/Security/VLAN ID). • The illustration below is an example of using “ath0” to “ath2” for different wireless station groups’ virtual AP.

  • Page 19: Dfs Function And Automatic Channel Setting

    • “Automatic” can be set in only the 20 MHz bandwidth mode. • If a channel with the DFS function disabled is selected when starting the AP-90M, the channel will not be changed and the radar will not be detected. However, if a channel with the DFS function enabled is selected, the channel will change if a radar signal is detected.

  • Page 20: Wps Function

    With the function that the “Wi-Fi Alliance” proposed, SSID and Security (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) can automati- cally be set to the AP-90M and the wireless LAN station that supports the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function. • To automatically set it and start the WPS function, you can select either of the following methods.

  • Page 21: Installation Guide

    INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. About the PC to use ..........................2-2  Setting by connecting the cable LAN station ..................2-2  Setting by connecting the wireless LAN station ..................2-2 2. Setting the static IP address to a PC .....................2-3 3. Connecting to the PC ..........................2-4 ...

  • Page 22: About The Pc To Use

    The AP-90M’s IP address is set to “192.168.0.1,” and the DHCP server to “Disable” as the default. To access the AP-90M’s setting screen, a static IP address needs to be set to your PC. (+p.2-3)  Setting by connecting the cable LAN station To set the AP-90M, a PC that can connect a LAN cable is required.

  • Page 23: Setting The Static Ip Address To A Pc

    The following procedures describe how to set the a static IP address (example: 192.168.0.100), based on Microsoft Windows 7. The AP-90M’s IP address is set to “192.168.0.1,” and the DHCP server to “Disable” as the default. Click [Start] (Windows logo) and then click [Control Panel].

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Pc

    INSTALLATION GUIDE 3. Connecting to the PC If you are connecting the AP-90M using its default settings, disconnect the network from your PC.  Using a cable LAN station Turn ON the AP-90M and the PC (cable LAN). Make sure the devices are turned OFF when you connect them to together.

  • Page 25: Using A Wireless Lan Station

    3. Connecting to the PC (Continued)  Using a wireless LAN station Turn ON the AP-90M and the PC (cable LAN). Turn the ON the AP-90M’s power and then start a PC (wireless LAN) that is equipped with a wireless LAN system. Indication check...
  • Page 26 Select w Click • If you have set the shared key to the AP-90M, the “Connecting to network” screen appears. Follow the dis- played screen to enter the Shared Key. • To prevent unauthorized access, make sure to set the authentication. The WEP Key and Pre-Shared Key must be very unique to prevent unauthorized access.

  • Page 27: Accessing The Setting Screen

    INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. Accessing the setting screen The following procedures describe how to access the AP-90M setting screen using a web browser. Open your web browser. Enter the IP address of the AP-90M into the address bar. • The default IP address is “192.168.0.1.” (http://192.168.0.1/) Enter http://192.168.0.1/...

  • Page 28: Changing The Ip Address

    • The changes are saved. q Enter w Click • If you have changed the “Network (example: 192.168.0)” digits on the AP-90M’s IP address, also change the PC’s network digits on the IP address with the same value. Click [Reboot].

  • Page 29: Manually Entering The Ssid And Encryption

    • If you are automatically setting the SSID and the Encryption, see page 3-8. Click [Wireless 1] in the “Wireless Settings” menu, and then click [Virtual AP]. In the “Virtual AP” menu, enter the desired SSID of up to 32 characters. (Example: ICOM) Enter Select “Enable”...

  • Page 30: Manually Entering The Encryption

    • The entry mode (hexadecimal digits/ASCII characters) is automatically differentiated according to the number of digits or characters entered to the “PSK (Pre-Shared Key)” field. q Select w Enter Click [Apply]. Click [Reboot]. Click • Follow the instructions to reboot the AP-90M. After the reboot is complete, click [Back]. 2-10...

  • Page 31: Assigning The Automatic Ssid And Psk In The Wps Function

     Enabling the WPS function “Push Button” is used in this example. (+p.1-12) • The [WPS] button on the AP-90M’s back panel is disabled when the WPS function is enabled. Click [Wireless Settings], and then click [WPS]. Select “Interface” (example: ath0) to use the WPS function, and then click [Apply].

  • Page 32: Automatically Setting The Wireless Lan By Using The Wps Function

    Click the wireless network connection icon on the PC. • It may take a few minutes until the icon appears. Click Select the SSID assigned to the AP-90M (example: WIRELESSLAN-0) and click [Connect]. • “Connect to a Network” is displayed. q Select w Click “Security key”...
  • Page 33  Using Wireless 1 (internal antenna) ......................3-12  Using Wireless 2 (External antenna) ......................3-14  Setting the Master unit ..........................3-15  Setting the wireless bridging function to the AP-90M for the RS-AP3 management ......3-18 7. Setting the MAC Address Filtering......................3-19...

  • Page 34: Disabling The Wireless Communication

    Disabling the wireless communication with the Wireless 2 is used as an example. Click [Wireless Settings] and [Wireless 2], and then click [Wireless LAN]. For “Wireless Unit,” select “Disable.” (Default: Enable) Select Click [Apply]. Click [Reboot]. Click • Follow the instructions to reboot the AP-90M. After the reboot is complete, click [Back].

  • Page 35: Ieee802.11Ac] Standard (5 Ghz Band) Communication

    Click [Apply]. Click [Reboot]. Click • Follow the instructions to reboot the AP-90M. After the reboot is complete, click [Back]. 40 MHz/80 MHz bandwidth communication When you are using the 40 MHz or 80 MHz bandwidth mode on the wireless LAN, first check the radio ➥...

  • Page 36: Setting The "Wep Rc4" Encryption

    CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS LAN (BASIC) 3. Setting the “WEP RC4” encryption There are three ways to configure the “WEP RC4” encryption. Directly entering the hexadecimal encryption keys. ( ➥ +p.3-5) Directly entering the ASCII lettered encryption keys. ( ➥ +p.3-6) Generating the encryption keys according to the entered “Key Generator”...

  • Page 37: Entering The Wep Key With Hexadecimal Digits

    Select [WEP RC4 128 (104)] for “Encryption” and enter the 26 digit or character WEP Key. Make sure “Open System/Shared Key” is selected. q Select Enter Click [Apply]. Click [Reboot]. Click • Follow the instructions to reboot the AP-90M. After the reboot is complete, click [Back].

  • Page 38: Entering The Wep Key With Ascii Characters

    Select [WEP RC4 128 (104)] for “Encryption” and enter the 13 character WEP Key. Make sure “Open System/Shared Key” is selected. q Select Enter Click [Apply]. Click [Reboot]. Click • Follow the instructions to reboot the AP-90M. After the reboot is complete, click [Back].

  • Page 39: Generating The Wep Key

    • Follow the instructions to reboot the AP-90M. After the reboot is complete, click [Back]. About the Key Generator The Key Generator is not compatible with other than Icom products. ➥ Enter the desired characters to automatically generate the WEP key into the text box.

  • Page 40: Automatically Setting The Ssid And Shared Key

    Select [Automatic Setting by WPS] for “SSID and Security” and then click [Apply]. “A reboot is required to apply all the new settings.” is displayed. • To use the SSID and Shared Key that are manually set to the AP-90M, select “Use the Virtual AP set- tings.” (default)

  • Page 41: Setting The Virtual Ap

    Security: WPA-PSK AES ath1 VLAN ID: 10 SSID: WIRELESSLAN-0 VLAN ID: 0 (No tag) AP-90M Security: WPA-PSK AES VLAN switch ath0 LAN without VLAN tag • The PC group’s SSID needs to be set to “WIRELESSLAN-0” before you can make this setting.
  • Page 42 CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS LAN (BASIC) 5. Setting the Virtual AP (Continued) Wireless Settings > Wireless 1/Wireless 2 > Virtual AP Click [Reboot]. Click • Follow the instructions to reboot the AP-90M. After the reboot is complete, click [Back]. 3-10...

  • Page 43: Setting The Wireless Bridging Function

    • You must set “SSID,” which is set to the master’s virtual AP (ath4) and “Encryption,” to the client. Management using the RS-AP3 (+p.3-18) When you manage the AP-90M settings using the RS-AP3 , set the “Wireless access point management tool Bridging” function on the AP-90M’s setting screen (Wireless 1/Wireless 2) to be able to communicate. 3-11...

  • Page 44: Using Wireless 1 (Internal Antenna)

    Channel: 001CH (2412MHz) Channel: 001CH (2412MHz) Wireless bridging connecting 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.2 AP-90M AP-90M Cable LAN Cable LAN * Values are set as example Click [Wireless Settings] and [Wireless 1], and then click [Wireless Bridging (WDS)]. Set the BSSID that is automatically detected to “Peer BSSID” as follows.
  • Page 45 Enter the shared key for the wireless bridging function in the “PSK (Pre-Shared Key)” field. • Enter the same shared key in both devices. q Enter w Click e Check Click [Reboot]. Click • Follow the instructions to reboot the AP-90M. After the reboot is complete, click [Back]. 3-13...

  • Page 46: Using Wireless 2 (External Antenna)

    CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS LAN (BASIC) 6. Setting the Wireless Bridging function (Continued) Wireless Settings > Wireless 2 > Wireless Bridging (WBR)  Using Wireless 2 (External antenna) Setting two AP-90Ms (illustration: master (ath4) and client) with the following settings are used as an ex- ample.

  • Page 47: Setting The Master Unit

    CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS LAN (BASIC) 6. Setting the Wireless Bridging function (Continued) Wireless Settings > Wireless 2 > Wireless Bridging (WBR)  Setting the Master unit Follow the steps below to set the master unit to use with the wireless bridging function. Click [Wireless Settings] and [Wireless 2], and then click [Virtual AP].
  • Page 48 • For the Wireless 2, the wireless bridging is made using the SSID and Security settings set to the virtual AP (ath4) on the master unit. Check the “List of Wireless Bridges.” Check Click [Reboot]. Click • Reboot the AP-90M as instructed. After the reboot is complete, click [Back]. 3-16...
  • Page 49 Set the client’s security settings. q Click w Select BSSID to set for the Master unit e Check r Select t Enter y Click Click [OK]. Click Click [Reboot]. Click • Reboot the AP-90M as instructed. After the reboot is complete, click [Back]. 3-17...

  • Page 50: Setting The Wireless Bridging Function To The Ap-90M For The Rs-Ap3 Management

    Management > Management Tools  Setting the wireless bridging function to the AP-90M for the RS-AP3 management q Set the wireless bridging function on the AP-90M setting screen (Wireless 1 or Wireless 2) to enable the communication. w Enable “Management Tools” on the setting screen.

  • Page 51: Setting The Mac Address Filtering

    7. Setting the MAC Address Filtering Wireless Settings > Wireless 1/Wireless 2 > MAC Address Filtering You can set the AP-90M to allow or deny the access from wireless LAN stations, for each virtual AP (ath0 to ath7). • The following steps describe how to set to allow or deny access, using the Wireless 1’s (internal antenna) virtual AP as an example.

  • Page 52: Connecting Wireless Lan [Advanced]

    CONNECTING WIRELESS LAN (ADVANCED) 1. Automatically setting the channels......................4-2  Automatically setting the channels in the 2.4 GHz band................4-2  Automatically setting the channels in the 5 GHz band................4-3 2. Setting the Accounting server ......................... 4-4  Setting the Virtual APs individually ......................4-4 ...

  • Page 53: Automatically Setting The Channels

    CONNECTING WIRELESS LAN (ADVANCED) 1. Automatically setting the channels If you select “Automatic” for the “Channel” item on the setting screen, the AP-90M automatically selects the channel with less radio frequency interferences. • “Automatic” can only be selected in the 20 MHz bandwidth.

  • Page 54: Automatically Setting The Channels In The 5 Ghz Band

    This button is used to limit the channels for the automatic channel setting. • Follow the instructions to reboot the AP-90M. After the reboot is complete, click [Back]. Precautions on using the AP-90M outdoors Use the AP-90M outdoors according to your local law.

  • Page 55: Setting The Accounting Server

    Select “Enable” for “Use per Virtual AP Settings,” and then enter the accounting server data. • Depending on the system you use, the port number may differ from the default settings. • Set the same password for the AP-90M in “Secret” for the primary and secondary accounting servers. q Select...
  • Page 56 Enter the accounting server data. • Depending on the system you use, the port number may differ from the default settings. • Set the same password for the AP-90M in “Secret” for the primary and secondary accounting servers. q Enter w Click Click [Reboot].

  • Page 57: Setting The Virtual Aps Individually

    Select “Enable” for “Use per Virtual AP Settings,” and then enter the RADIUS server data. • Depending on the system you use, the port number may differ from the default settings. • Set the same password for the AP-90M in “Secret” for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers. q Select...
  • Page 58 Enter the RADIUS server data. • Depending on the system you use, the port number may differ from the default settings. • Set the same password for the AP-90M in “Secret” for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers. q Enter w Click Click [Reboot].

  • Page 59: Setting The Virtual Aps Individually

    Select “Enable” for “Use per Virtual AP Settings,” and then enter the RADIUS server data. • Depending on the system you use, the port number may differ from the default settings. • Set the same password for the AP-90M in “Secret” for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers. q Select...

  • Page 60: Setting The Virtual Aps Together

    Enter the RADIUS server data. • Depending on the system you use, the port number may differ from the default settings. • Set the same password for the AP-90M in “Secret” for the primary and secondary RADIUS servers. q Enter w Click Click [Reboot].

  • Page 61: Other Functions

    Inhibiting the communication between Virtual APs ................5-7 e Limiting the AP-90M setting screen access to only the administrator’s PC .......... 5-8 r Enabling the internet access from a virtual AP and disabling the access to the local network ..... 5-9 5.

  • Page 62: Controlling The Setting Screen Access

    • Use numbers, characters and both lower and upper case letters. NOTE: If you have forgotten your password, you cannot access the AP-90M’s setting screen. If you forget your password: Hold down the [MODE] button by following the instructions described in the precautions guide.

  • Page 63: Setting The Internal Clock

    OTHER FUNCTIONS 2. Setting the internal clock We recommend that you use this menu to correctly display the date and time. • This page also describes how to use the automatic clock synchronize function. Management > Date and Time Click [Management] and then click [Date and Time]. •...

  • Page 64: Using The Dhcp Server

    To use the AP-90M’s DHCP Server function, follow the steps below to set “DHCP Server” and “IP Pool Start Address.” • If you use the server while another is already in the network that you are connecting the AP-90M to, there may be conflicts between IP addresses and may cause interference.

  • Page 65: Using The Packet Filter

    (+p.5-6) w Inhibiting the communication between Virtual APs. (+p.5-7) e Limiting the AP-90M setting screen access to only the administrator’s PC. (+p.5-8) r Enabling the internet access from a virtual AP and disabling the access to the local network. (+p.5-9)

  • Page 66: Inhibiting The Communication Between Wireless Lan Stations In The Virtual Ap

    Setting “ath0” to both “Source Interface” and “Destination Interface” inhibits the communication between the wireless stations connected to “ath0.” Also, if no MAC address is selected, all the wireless stations connected to “ath0” are inhibited. The number set on the “Packet Filter” screen is displayed. AP-90M Virtual AP (ath0)

  • Page 67: Inhibiting The Communication Between Virtual Aps

    Communication from Virtual AP (ath0) to Virtual AP (ath1) is inhibited. Displays other than the number set to the filter Communication from above. Virtual AP (ath1) to Virtual AP (ath0) is inhibited. AP-90M Virtual AP (ath1) Virtual AP (ath0)

  • Page 68: Limiting The Ap-90M Setting Screen Access To Only The Administrator's Pc

    OTHER FUNCTIONS 4. Using the Packet Filter (Continued) Network Settings > Packet Filter e Limiting the AP-90M setting screen access to only the administrator’s PC You must register filters and w. • The VLAN ID is set to “0” as an example.

  • Page 69: Enabling The Internet Access From A Virtual Ap And Disabling The Access To The Local Network

    Virtual AP (ath1) I n t e r n e t I n t e r n e t Gateway (DHCP Server) File server Modem AP-90M Setting screen Broadband router Virtual AP (ath1) Virtual AP (ath0) Communication with the...

  • Page 70: Setting Web Authentication

    OTHER FUNCTIONS 5. Setting Web Authentication Set the Web Authentication function to connect a PC to the AP-90M, and to display the authentication page when you access a web browser. Enter the user name and password to enable the PC to access the network.

  • Page 71: Creating A Custom Page

    Select w Click Click [Reboot]. Click • Follow the instructions to reboot the AP-90M. After the reboot is complete, click [Back]. Network Settings > Web Authentication > Basic  Creating a custom page If you want to change the displayed web authentication page from the defaults, create a custom page and register.

  • Page 72: Disabled Http/Https

    Management > Management Tools HTTP and HTTPS are protocols to access the setting screen using internet browsers. • If “Disable” is selected for both “HTTP” and “HTTPS,” the AP-90M’s setting screen cannot be accessed.  If you cannot access the setting screen Access the AP-90M using Telnet (Teletype network) (example: 192.168.0.1).

  • Page 73: About The Pin Code

    WPS compatible PC to the AP-90M, using the PIN method.  Checking the PIN code Set the AP-90M’s virtual AP to use the WPS function and access the setting screen using Telnet (example: 192.168.0.1). Enter “AP-90M # wireless wps enrollee start_pin,” and then click [Enter]. (+p.7-4)

  • Page 74: About Syslog

    Clear .......Click to clear the displayed log information. • Turning OFF the AP-90M or rebooting the AP-90M will also clear the log infor- mation. Save ........Click to save all the latest log entries in the AP-90M.

  • Page 75: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 1. Checking and saving the settings ......................6-2 2. Uploading the saved settings ......................... 6-3 3. Restoring the factory defaults ........................ 6-4 A Pushing [MODE] ........................... 6-4 B Using the setting screen ........................6-5 4. Firmware Update ............................. 6-6 ...

  • Page 76: Checking And Saving The Settings

    PC or a USB flash drive*. You can use the saved file as a backup if the settings are lost or damaged. • Settings files saved on a USB flash drive* can be uploaded to the AP-90M. (+p.6-13) *User supplied Click [Management], and then click [Settings Backup/Restore].

  • Page 77: Uploading The Saved Settings

    2. Uploading the saved settings Management > Settings Backup/Restore This page explains how to upload a setting file saved on your PC to the AP-90M. (+p.6-2) • The settings files saved on a USB flash drive* can be uploaded to the AP-90M.

  • Page 78: Restoring The Factory Defaults

    There are two ways to reset: A Pushing [MODE]. When the setting screen cannot be accessed because the IP address or the password set to the AP-90M is unknown. B Using the setting screen (+p.6-5) A Pushing [MODE]...

  • Page 79: B Using The Setting Screen

    After the restoring is complete, “SSID” is set to “WIRELESSLAN-0,” and “Encryption” is set to “None.” If the SSID or encryption set by restoring the factory defaults differ from those set in the AP-90M, you will not be able to access the setting screen. In such a case, change the settings in the “Wireless Set-...

  • Page 80: Firmware Update

    4. Firmware Update The AP-90M’s firmware can be updated on the setting screen. A Manually updating the firmware: If you cannot update the firmware online, select the firmware downloaded from the Icom website, and then manually update. B Firmware update online (+p.6-8): The firmware can be updated to the latest version using the internet.

  • Page 81: A Manually Updating The Firmware

    A Manually updating the firmware We recommend that you save all the settings before updating the firmware. (+p.6-2) • There are firmware files that reset the defaults. Therefore, check the firmware update information on the Icom web site before downloading the firmware file.

  • Page 82: B Firmware Update Online

    , check the firmware update as described below. The AP-90M’s firmware can be updated online. • To check for a firmware update, an internet connection, DNS settings to the AP-90M, and the default gateway settings are required. • Before updating the firmware, we recommend that you save the settings. (+p.6-2) Click [Management], and then click [Firmware Update].

  • Page 83: Automatic Setting Using A Usb Flash Drive

    5. Automatic setting using a USB flash drive If you insert a USB flash drive to the AP-90M’s USB port and turn ON the power, you can automatically write the firmware files or setting files (AP-90M setting files) saved in the flash drive into the AP-90M.

  • Page 84: Usb Flash Drive Note

    • If the setting file or the firmware file saved in the flash drive is the same as the ones in the AP-90M, is damaged, or the flash drive is for other than the AP-90M, the automatic setting or firmware update cannot be used.

  • Page 85: Naming The Automatic Setting Files

    “Management” menu. (+p.6-2) Name the firmware file “firmware” (format: dat) on the USB flash drive. • Download the firmware file to use for the automatic firmware update from the Icom website and decom- press the file. Then name the file “firmware.”...

  • Page 86: Managing Multiple Setting Files On One Usb Flash Drive

    MAINTENANCE 5. Automatic setting using a USB flash drive (Continued)  Managing multiple setting files on one USB flash drive To restore settings or to update the firmware using a USB flash drive: a. You must have a folder created with the LAN MAC address as it’s name. ( p.6-6) b.

  • Page 87: Automatically Restoring From A Usb Flash Drive

    6. Automatically restoring from a USB flash drive Management > Setting Backup/Restore This topic describes how to automatically restore the AP-90M settings to another AP-90M that is set with different settings by inserting a USB flash drive (user supplied). • See “Automatic setting using a USB flash drive” on page 6-11 for setting requirements.
  • Page 88 Remove the USB flash drive from the PC. • Refer to the flash drive’s or PC’s manual for details on how to safely remove the flash drive. Prepare the AP-90M that you want to restore. If the power is turned ON, turn it OFF.
  • Page 89 OFF before removing the USB flash drive. For your information While “USB Flash Drive” is set to “Enable” on the “Management Tools” screen (+p.6-9), if you turn the AP-90M ON with a USB flash drive inserted, the reading starts. 6-15...

  • Page 90: Firmware Update Using A Usb Flash Drive

    MAINTENANCE 7. Firmware update using a USB flash drive This topic explains how to save the AP-90M’s firmware file (format: dat) downloaded from the Icom web site onto a USB flash drive (user supplied), and then to update the firmware.
  • Page 91 If the setting file or firmware file saved on the USB flash drive is corrupted, or it matches the ones in the AP- 90M, or it is for other than the AP-90M, the automatic setting or firmware update cannot be performed.

  • Page 92: Setting The Usb Authentication Key

     Entering the USB authentication key Turn the AP-90M OFF. Insert the USB flash drive in which you want to save the USB Authentication Key setting to the AP-90M’s Power ON [USB] port, and then turn ON the AP-90M. • Even when you change the USB Authentication Key (file Insert the USB flash drive name: usbkey.dat) that is already saved in a flash drive,...
  • Page 93 When “The authentication key has been written to the USB flash drive.” is displayed, click [Close]. Click Turn OFF the AP-90M and remove the USB flash drive. Power OFF NOTE: Remove the USB flash drive To make sure the data is secure, turn the AP-90M OFF before removing the USB flash drive. 6-19...

  • Page 94: Information

    INFORMATION 1. Troubleshooting ............................7-2 2. Connecting using Telnet ...........................7-4 M For Windows 7 ............................7-4 M About the Telnet commands ........................7-4 3. About the setting screen...........................7-5 4. Feature functions............................7-7 M Wireless LAN system ..........................7-7 M Network Management system ........................7-7 M Other features ............................7-7 5.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    ➥ - Refer to the instruction manual of the PC or the wireless LAN adapter. The wireless LAN standards do not match between the wireless LAN station and the AP-90M. ➥ - Check the wireless LAN station’s wireless LAN standards.
  • Page 96 - Check the BSSID registered to the peer unit. Cannot use the wireless bridging function in Wireless 2 (external antenna) A DFS function channel is selected for the AP-90M (master unit), or a DFS function required channel is se- ➥...

  • Page 97: Connecting Using Telnet

    • “admin” is set as default. • Enter the administrator’s password set on the setting screen. 5. If Telnet can access the AP-90M, “AP-90M #” is displayed on the Telnet screen. M About the Telnet commands The following commands can be used for the Telnet function.

  • Page 98: About The Setting Screen

    INFORMATION 3. About the setting screen The following items are displayed on the setting screen, when all items are set. Menu Setting screen Setting System Status Network Status Information Network Status Interface List Ethernet Port Connection Status Wireless LAN DHCP Lease Status SYSLOG SYSLOG Wireless Status —...
  • Page 99 INFORMATION 3. About the setting screen (Continued) Menu Setting screen Setting Wireless Settings Wireless 1 — Rate Rate Settings Wireless 1 — ARP Caching ARP Caching ARP Caching Status Wireless 1 — IP Advanced Radio System Area Settings Wireless 2 — Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Wireless 2 —...

  • Page 100: Feature Functions

    INFORMATION 4. Feature functions M Wireless LAN system M Network Management system • [IEEE802.11ac] standard* • SYSLOG • SNMP (MIB-II) • [IEEE802.11n] standard* • RS-AP3 • [IEEE802.11a/b/g] standard • Security (WEP RC4, TKIP, AES) M Other features • Authentication • DHCP server •...

  • Page 101: About The Characters

    INFORMATION 5. About the characters The usable character strings differ, depending on the setting item. • To display the setting item by using the online help, place the cursor on the item, and then when the “?” icon is dis- played, click on it.

  • Page 102: Specifications

    INFORMATION 6. Specifications M General Power supply: 12 V DC ±10% [Polarity Usable condition: Temperature 0 to 40˚C; +32 to +104˚F Humidity 5–95% (At no condensation) Dimension: Approximately 120 (W) x29 (H) x103 (D) mm; 4.7 (W) x1.1 (H) x4.1 (D) in. (Objections not included) Weight: Approximately 300 g;...
  • Page 103 A-7168-3EX 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2015 Icom Inc.

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