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Version 1.0.1, August 2016

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    WAP-EN1200 AC1200 Ceiling Mount Access Point User Manual Version 1.0.1, August 2016...
  • Page 2 FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating to conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Copyright Copyright© 2015 Comtrend Corporation. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary to Comtrend Corporation. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without the prior written consent of Comtrend Corporation. This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
  • Page 3 Protect Our Environment This symbol indicates that when the equipment has reached the end of It’s useful life, it must be taken to a recycling center and processed separate from domestic waste. The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts that make up this router can be recycled in accordance with regionally established regulations. Never dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household waste; you may be subject to penalties or sanctions under the law. Instead, please be responsible and ask for disposal instructions from your local...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Overview ..................... 2 Product Information ................3 I-2. System Requirements ...................... 3 I-3. Hardware Overview ...................... 4 I-4. LED Status .......................... 4 I-5. Reset ............................. 5 I-6. Safety Information ........................ 6 Quick Setup .................... 7 II-1. Initial Setup .......................... 7 II-2. Basic Settings ........................ 9 III. Hardware Installation ................13 III-1.
  • Page 5 IV-3-1-4. WDS .......................... 4 6 IV-3-1-5. Guest Network ...................... 4 7 IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an ........................ 4 9 IV-3-2-1. Basic .......................... 4 9 IV-3-2-2. Advanced ........................ 5 2 IV-3-2-3. Security ........................ 5 4 IV-3-2-4. WDS .......................... 5 6 IV-3-2-5. Guest Network ...................... 5 7 IV-3-3.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Your access point can function in three different modes. The default mode for your access point is “AP Mode”. AP Mode is a regular access point for your network. AP Controller Mode acts as a designated “Master” for an array of “Slave” access points. (Group of linked access points) Managed AP Mode acts like a “Slave” access point in an access point array. (Controlled by the AP Controller “Master”) The user interface will change depending on which mode is selected. This manual will cover the AP Mode functions.

  • Page 7: Product Information

    Product Information I-1. Package Contents Access Point Quick Installation Guide Ceiling Mount Bracket Power Adapter Drop Ceiling Mounting Kit I-2. System Requirements - Existing cable/DSL modem & router. - Computer with web browser for access point configuration.

  • Page 8: I-3. Hardware Overview

    I-3. Hardware Overview Ethernet Port Power Jack (DC IN) I-4. LED Status LED Color LED Status Description Purple The access point is starting up. Blue The access point is on. Amber Flashing Error. Off Off The access point is off.

  • Page 9: I-5. Reset

    I-5. Reset If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This will reset all settings back to default. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds. Then release the button. You may need to use a paperclip or pencil to push the reset button. Wait for the access point to restart. The access point is ready for setup when the LED is Blue.

  • Page 10: I-6. Safety Information

    I-6. Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions. 1. The access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access point outdoors. 2. Do not place the access point in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom. 3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the access point. 4. Handle the access point with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the access point. 5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under 3 years old. Please keep the access point out of reach of children. 6. Do not place the access point on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The access point may become hot during use. 7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the access point. If you experience problems with the access point, please contact Comtrend Customer Service for assistance. 8. The access point is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for any reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off. Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help. 9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the access point or power adapter, then disconnect the access point and power adapter immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Contact Comtrend Customer Service for assistance.

  • Page 11: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup Your access point is preconfigured in a secured setup and ready for use right out of the box. The following instructions will help you install your access point and customize your settings. Follow the instructions in the chapters below: II-1. Initial Setup Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable. Connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power supply. Please wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access point is ready when the LED is Blue. Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where x is a number in the range 3 – 100. If you are unsure how to do this, please refer to Appendix V-1. Configuring your IP address for more information. DHCP is enabled on the access by default. If no DHCP Service is found, the access point will default to IP address 192.168.2.1. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.1 into the URL bar of a web browser.
  • Page 12 You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “admin”. You will arrive at the “System Information” screen shown below. Next, follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to configure the access point’s basic settings. For more advanced configurations, refer to IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface.

  • Page 13: Ii-2. Basic Settings

    II-2. Basic Settings The instructions below will help you to configure the following basic settings of the access point: - LAN IP Address - 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security - Administrator Name & Password - Time & Date It is recommended you configure these settings before using the access point. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “Network Settings” > “LAN-side IP Address” and you will see the screen below. Enter the IP address settings you wish to use for your access point. You can use a dynamic (DHCP) or static IP address, depending on your network environment. Click “Apply” to save the changes and wait a few moments for the access point to reload. When you change your access point’s IP address, you need to use the new IP address to access the browser based configuration 192.168.2.1. interface instead of the default IP...
  • Page 14 To change the SSID of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Basic”. Enter the new SSID for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click “Apply”. To utilize multiple 2.4GHz SSIDs, open the drop down menu labelled “Enable SSID number” and select how many SSIDs you require. Then enter a new SSID in the corresponding numbered fields below, before clicking “Apply”. To configure the security of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Security”. Select an “Authentication Method” and enter a “Pre-shared Key” or “Encryption Key” depending on your choice, then click “Apply”. If using multiple SSIDs, specify which SSID to configure using the “SSID” drop down menu.
  • Page 15 Go to “Wireless Setting” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 3 & 4 for the access point’s 5GHz wireless network. To change the administrator name and password for the browser based configuration interface, go to “Management” > “Admin”. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields and click “Apply”. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” > “Date and Time”.

  • Page 16: Iii. Hardware Installation

    Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop down menus. The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server. Click “Apply” when you are finished. You can use the “Acquire Current Time from your PC” button if you wish to set the access point to the same time as your PC. The basic settings of your access point are now configured. Refer to III. Hardware Installation for guidance on connecting your access point to a router or PoE switch.

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    III. Hardware Installation III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch If you need to, remove the cap from the underside of the access point. This creates extra space for your cables to pass through. Connect a router or PoE switch to the access point’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable. If you are using a router, then connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power supply. If you are using a PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch then it is not necessary to use the included power adapter, the access point will be powered by the PoE switch. ...

  • Page 18: Iii-2. Mounting The Access Point To A Ceiling

    III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling To mount the access point to a ceiling, follow the instructions below and refer to diagram A & B. For Wooden Ceilings (refer to diagram A): Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and insert screw iii through hole i (x 2)and tighten to fix the bracket in place. When the ceiling bracket is in place, inset screw iv into hole v (x 2) on the access point. Fix the access point to the ceiling bracket by inserting the attached screws iv into hole vi and twisting the access point. Lock the access point firmly into place when by twisting it to align screws iv with the grooves in the ceiling mount. For Other Ceilings (refer to diagram B): Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and Insert screw ii through hole i (x 2) and tighten to fix the bracket in place, as shown in A. Insert screw iii through hole i and into the rear of screw ii and tighten to provide additional strength. When the ceiling bracket is in place, insert screw iv into hole v (x 2) on the access point. Fix the access point to the ceiling bracket by inserting the attached screws iv into hole vi and twisting the access point. Lock the access point firmly into place by twisting it to align screws iv with the grooves in the ceiling mount.
  • Page 19 iii...

  • Page 21: Iii-3. T-Rail Mount 1

    III-3. T-Rail Mount To mount the access point to a T-Rail, follow the instructions below and refer to diagram C, D & E. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket from the two sizes which are included in the package contents. Attach the T-Rail bracket i to hole ii using screw iii (x 2) as shown in C. If you need more space between the access point and the T-Rail, then additionally use bracket iv between bracket i and hole ii (x 2), and use the longer screws (x 2) included in the package contents. Clip the access point onto your T-Rail using the now attached T-Rail bracket.

  • Page 23: Browser Based Configuration Interface

    Browser Based Configuration Interface The browser-based configuration interface enables you to configure the access point’s advanced features. The device features a range of advanced functions such as MAC filtering, MAC RADIUS authentication, VLAN configurations, up to 32 SSIDs and many more. To access the browser based configuration interface: Connect a computer to your access point using an Ethernet cable. Enter your access point’s IP address in the URL bar of a web browser. If no DHCP Services is discovered, the access point’s default IP address is 192.168.2.1. You will be prompted for a username and password. The default username is “admin” and the default password is “admin”, though it was recommended that you change the password during setup (see II-2. Basic Settings). If you cannot remember your password, reset the access point back to its factory default settings. Refer to I-5. Reset You will arrive at the “System Information” screen shown below.
  • Page 24 Use the menu across the top and down the left side to navigate. Click “Apply” to save changes and reload the access point, or “Cancel” to cancel changes. Please wait a few seconds for the access point to reload after you “Apply” changes, as shown below. Refer to the following chapters for full descriptions of the browser based configuration interface features.

  • Page 25: Iv-1-1. System Information

    IV-1. Information Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-1-1. System Information The “System Information” page displays basic system information about the access point.
  • Page 27 System Model Displays the model number of the access point. Product Name Displays the product name for reference, which consists of “AP” plus the MAC address. Uptime Displays the total time since the device was turned on. Boot From Displays information for the booted hardware. Version Displays the firmware version. MAC Address Displays the access point’s MAC address. Management VLAN Displays the management VLAN ID. IP Address Displays the IP address of this device. Click “Refresh” to update this value. Default Displays the IP address of the default Gateway gateway. DNS IP address of DNS (Domain Name Server). DHCP Server IP address of DHCP Server. Wired LAN Port Settings Wired LAN Port Specifies which LAN port. Status Displays the status of the LAN port (connected or disconnected). VLAN Mode/ID Displays the VLAN mode (tagged or untagged) and VLAN ID for the LAN port. See IV-2-3. VLAN Wireless 2.4GHz (5GHz) Status Displays the status of the 2.4GHz or 5GHz...
  • Page 28 Wireless 2.4GHz (5GHz) / SSID SSID Displays the SSID name(s) for the specified frequency. Authentication Displays the authentication method for the Method specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Encryption Type Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID for the specified SSID. See IV-2-3. VLAN Additional Displays the additional authentication type for Authentication the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Wireless Client Displays whether wireless client isolation is in Isolation use for the specified SSID. See IV-2-3. VLAN Wireless 2.4GHz (5GHz) / WDS Status MAC Address Displays the peer access point’s MAC address. Encryption Type Displays the encryption type for the specified WDS. See IV-3-1-4. WDS VLAN Mode/ID Displays the VLAN ID for the specified WDS. See IV-3-1-4. WDS Refresh Click to refresh all information.

  • Page 29: Iv-1-2. Wireless Clients

    IV-1-2. Wireless Clients The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Refresh time Auto Refresh Time Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically refresh. Manual Refresh Click refresh to manually refresh the client table. 2.4GHz (5GHz) WLAN Client Table SSID Displays the SSID which the client is connected to. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the client. Displays the total data packets transmitted by the specified client. Displays the total data packets received by the specified client. Signal (%) Displays the wireless signal strength for the specified client.
  • Page 30 Connected Time Displays the total time the wireless client has been connected to the access point. Idle Time Client idle time is the time for which the client has not transmitted any data packets i.e. is idle. Vendor The vendor of the client’s wireless adapter is displayed here.

  • Page 31: Iv-1-3. Wireless Monitor

    IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID. Wireless Monitor Site Survey Select which frequency (or both) to scan, and click “Scan” to begin. Channel Survey After a scan is complete, click “Export” to save Result the results to local storage. Site Survey Results Displays the channel number used by the specified SSID. SSID Displays the SSID identified by the scan. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the wireless router/access point for the specified SSID. Security Displays the authentication/encryption type of the specified SSID.
  • Page 32 Signal (%) Displays the current signal strength of the SSID. Type Displays the 802.11 wireless networking standard(s) of the specified SSID. Vendor Displays the vendor of the wireless router/access point for the specified SSID.

  • Page 33: Iv-1-4. Log 2

    IV-1-4. Log The system log displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This information is useful for network administrators. When the log is full, old entries are overwritten. Save Click to save the log as a file on your local computer. Clear Clear all log entries. Refresh Refresh the current log.
  • Page 34 The following information/events are recorded by the log: u Wireless Client Connected & disconnected Key exchange success & fail u Authentication Authentication fail or successful. u Association Success or fail u WPS M1 - M8 messages WPS success u Change Settings u System Boot Displays current model name u NTP Client u Wired Link LAN Port link status and speed status u Proxy ARP Proxy ARP module start & stop u Bridge Bridge start & stop. u SNMP SNMP server start & stop. u HTTP HTTP start & stop. u HTTPS HTTPS start & stop. u SSH SSH-client server start & stop.

  • Page 35: Iv-2. Network Settings

    IV-2. Network Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address The “LAN-side IP address” page allows you to configure your access point on your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers. The access point’s default IP address is 192.168.2.1. LAN-side IP Address IP Address Select “DHCP Client” for your access point to Assignment be assigned a dynamic IP address from your router’s DHCP server, or select “Static IP” to manually specify a static/fixed IP address for your access point (below). IP Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to your access point and will...
  • Page 36 replace the default IP address. Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank. DHCP users can select to get DNS servers’ IP address from DHCP or manually enter a value. For static IP users, the default value is blank. Primary Address DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get primary DNS server’s IP address from DHCP or “User-Defined” to manually enter a value. For static IP users, the default value is blank. Secondary Address Users can manually enter a value when DNS server’s primary address is set to “User-Defined”.

  • Page 37: Iv-2-2. Lan Port

    IV-2-2. LAN Port The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your access point’s wired LAN (Ethernet) port. Wired LAN Port Identifies LAN port 1. Enable Enable/disable LAN port. Speed & Duplex Select a speed & duplex type for LAN port, or use the “Auto” value. LAN ports can operate up to 1000Mbps and full-duplex enables simultaneous data packets transfer/receive. Flow Control Enable/disable flow control. Flow control can pause new session request until current data processing is complete, in order to avoid device overloads under heavy traffic. 802.3az Enable/disable 802.3az. 802.3az is an Energy Efficient Ethernet feature which disables unused interfaces to reduce power usage.

  • Page 38: Iv-2-3. Vlan 3

    IV-2-3. VLAN The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other. VLAN IDs 1 – 4094 are supported. VLAN IDs in the range 1 – 4094 are supported. VLAN Interface Wired LAN Identifies LAN port 1 and wireless SSIDs Port/Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz). VLAN Mode Select “Tagged Port” or “Untagged Port” for LAN interface. VLAN ID Set a VLAN ID for specified interface, if “Untagged Port” is selected. Management VLAN VLAN ID Specify the VLAN ID of the management VLAN. Only the hosts belonging to the same VLAN can manage the device.

  • Page 39: Iv-3. Wireless Settings

    IV-3. Wireless Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-3-1. 2.4GHz 11bgn The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS.

  • Page 40: Iv-3-1-1. Basic

    IV-3-1-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
  • Page 41 Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11b, 802.11g & 802.11n can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 2.4GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled. SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 2.4GHz frequency based on availability and potential interference. When disabled, select a channel manually as shown in the next table. Auto Channel Range Select a range from which the auto channel setting (above) will choose a channel. Auto Channel Specify a frequency for how often the auto Interval channel setting will check/reassign the wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), 40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference) or Auto (automatically select based on interference level).
  • Page 42 When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually: Channel Select a wireless channel from 1 – 11 (1-13). Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), 40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference) or Auto (automatically select based on interference level). BSS Basic Rate Set Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.

  • Page 43: Iv-3-1-2. Advanced

    IV-3-1-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Contention Slot Select “Short” or “Long” – this value is used for contention windows in WMM (see IV-3-6. WMM). Preamble Type Set the wireless radio preamble type. The preamble type in 802.11 based wireless communication defines the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between the access point and roaming wireless adapters. The default value is “Short Preamble”. Guard Interval Set the guard interval. A shorter interval can improve performance.
  • Page 44 802.11g Protection Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) DTIM Period Set the DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) period value of the wireless radio. The default value is 1. RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347. Fragment Set the fragment threshold of the wireless Threshold radio. The default value is 2346. Multicast Rate Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal. Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. Station idle Set the interval for keep alive messages from timeout the access point to a wireless client to verify if the station is still alive/active.

  • Page 45: Iv-3-1-3. Security

    IV-3-1-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network. Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly.

  • Page 46: Iv-3-1-3-1. No Authentication

    SSID Selection Select which SSID to configure security settings for. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID. Wireless Client Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Isolation Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords. Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Authentication Select an authentication method from the drop Method down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method. Additional Select an additional authentication method Authentication from the drop down menu and refer to the information below (IV-3-1-3-6.) appropriate for your method. IV-3-1-3-1. No Authentication Authentication is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the access point.

  • Page 47: Iv-3-1-3-2. Wep

    IV-3-1-3-2. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. Key Type Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or “Hex” (any characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Default Key Select which encryption key (1 – 4 below) is the default key. For security purposes, you can set up to four keys (below) and change which is the default key. Encryption Key 1 – Enter your encryption key/password according to the format you selected above. IV-3-1-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. IV-3-1-3-4. WPA-PSK WPA-PSK is a secure wireless encryption type with strong data protection and user authentication, utilizing 128-bit encryption keys. WPA Type Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-PSK, WPA2 or WPA only. WPA2 is safer than WPA only, but not supported by all wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection. Encryption Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type. Key Renewal Specify a frequency for key renewal in Interval minutes.

  • Page 48: Iv-3-1-3-5. Wpa-Eap

    Type alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to 64 characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Pre-Shared Key Please enter a security key/password according to the format you selected above. IV-3-1-3-5. WPA-EAP WPA Type Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-EAP. Encryption Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type. Key Renewal Specify a frequency for key renewal in Interval minutes. WPA-EAP must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication. IV-3-1-3-6. Additional Authentication Additional wireless authentication methods can also be used: MAC Address Filter Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the MAC filter table. See IV-3-5.MAC Filter to configure MAC filtering. MAC Filter & MAC-RADIUS Authentication Restrict wireless clients access using both of the above MAC filtering & RADIUS authentication methods. MAC-RADIUS Authentication Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address via a RADIUS server, or password authentication via a RADIUS server. See IV-3-4.RADIUS to configure RADIUS servers. WPS must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication. See IV-3-3. for WPS settings.
  • Page 49 MAC RADIUS Select whether to use MAC address or Password password authentication via RADIUS server. If you select “Use the following password”, enter the password in the field below. The password should match the “Shared Secret” used in IV-3-4. RADIUS.

  • Page 50: Iv-3-1-4. Wds

    IV-3-1-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel and encryption method.

  • Page 51: Iv-3-1-5. Guest Network

    2.4GHz WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “Dedicated WDS” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method. Local MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your access point. WDS Peer Settings WDS # Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDS devices you wish to connect. WDS VLAN VLAN Mode Specify the WDS VLAN mode to “Untagged Port” or “Tagged Port”. VLAN ID Specify the WDS VLAN ID when “Untagged Port” is selected above. WDS Encryption method Encryption Select whether to use “None” or “AES” encryption and enter a pre-shared key for AES consisting of 8-63 alphanumeric characters. IV-3-1-5. Guest Network The “Guest Network” page allows you to configure a guest network that will have a Layer-3 IP Filter applied to all traffic passing through the specific SSID. When using a Guest Network, Traffic Shaping and IP Filter settings will be applied to all traffic passing through the Guest Network SSID.
  • Page 52 Guest Network 2.4GHz SSID Select the SSID that you want to apply the Guest Network settings to. Guest Network Enable or Disable Guest Network settings. Guest Access Policy Traffic Shaping Select “Enable” to apply bandwidth limitations on the “Downlink” and “Uplink” performance on the Guest Network. Filtering Settings Select “Allow” or “Deny” to apply IP Filtering to the traffic on the Guest Network. Provide the IP and Subnet Mask you want to apply as a filter. Up to 3 IP Filters are supported.

  • Page 53: Iv-3-2. 5Ghz 11Ac 11An

    IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS. IV-3-2-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s). Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 5GHz SSIDs...
  • Page 54 will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11a, 802.11n & 802.11ac can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 5GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled. SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 5GHz frequency based on availability and potential interference. When disabled, select a channel manually as shown in the next table. Auto Channel Range Select a range from which the auto channel setting (above) will choose a channel. Auto Channel Specify a frequency for how often the auto Interval channel setting will check/reassign the wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), Auto 40/20MHz or Auto 80/40/20MHz (automatically select based on interference level). BSS Basic Rate Set Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.
  • Page 55 (automatically select based on interference level). BSS Basic Rate Set Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.

  • Page 56: Iv-3-2-2. Advanced

    IV-3-2-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Guard Interval Set the guard interval. A shorter interval can improve performance. 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) DTIM Period Set the DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) period value of the wireless radio. The default value is 1. RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347. Fragment Set the fragment threshold of the wireless Threshold radio. The default value is 2346. Multicast Rate Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting.
  • Page 57 Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal. Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. Station idle Set the interval for keep alive messages from timeout the access point to a wireless client to verify if the station is still alive/active.

  • Page 58: Iv-3-2-3. Security

    IV-3-2-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network. Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly. SSID Selection Select which SSID to configure security settings for. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID.
  • Page 59 Wireless Client Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Isolation Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords. Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Authentication Select an authentication method from the drop Method down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method. Additional Select an additional authentication method Authentication from the drop down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method. Please refer back to IV-3-1-3. Security for more information on authentication and additional authentication types.

  • Page 60: Iv-3-2-4. Wds

    IV-3-2-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel and encryption method.

  • Page 61: Iv-3-2-5. Guest Network

    5GHz WDS Mode WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “Dedicated WDS” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method. Local MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your access point. WDS Peer Settings WDS # Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDA devices you wish to connect. WDS VLAN VLAN Mode Specify the WDS VLAN mode to “Untagged Port” or “Tagged Port”. VLAN ID Specify the WDS VLAN ID when “Untagged Port” is selected above. WDS Encryption Encryption Select whether to use “None” or “AES” encryption and enter a pre-shared key for AES with 8-63 alphanumeric characters. IV-3-2-5. Guest Network The “Guest Network” page allows you to configure a guest network that will have a Layer-3 IP Filter applied to all traffic passing through the specific SSID. When using a Guest Network, Traffic Shaping and IP Filter settings will be applied to all traffic passing through the Guest Network SSID.
  • Page 62 Guest Network 2.4GHz SSID Select the SSID that you want to apply the Guest Network settings to. Guest Network Enable or Disable Guest Network settings. Guest Access Policy Traffic Shaping Select “Enable” to apply bandwidth limitations on the “Downlink” and “Uplink” performance on the Guest Network. Filtering Settings Select “Allow” or “Deny” to apply IP Filtering to the traffic on the Guest Network. Provide the IP and Subnet Mask you want to apply as a filter. Up to 3 IP Filters are supported.

  • Page 63: Iv-3-3. Wps

    IV-3-3. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”). When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect. “PIN code WPS” is a variation of PBC which includes the additional use of a PIN code between the two devices for verification. Please refer to manufacturer’s instructions for your other WPS device.
  • Page 64 WPS Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS functionality. WPS must be disabled when using MAC-RADIUS authentication (see IV-3-1-3-6 & IV-3-4). Product PIN Displays the WPS PIN code of the device, used for PIN code WPS. You will be required to enter this PIN code into another WPS device for PIN code WPS. Click “Generate PIN” to generate a new WPS PIN code. Push-Button WPS Click “Start” to activate WPS on the access point for approximately 2 minutes. This has the same effect as physically pushing the access point’s WPS button. WPS by PIN Enter the PIN code of another WPS device and click “Start” to attempt to establish a WPS connection for approximately 2 minutes. WPS Status WPS security status is displayed here. Click “Release” to clear the existing status.

  • Page 65: Iv-3-4. Radius

    IV-3-4. RADIUS The RADIUS sub menu allows you to configure the access point’s RADIUS server settings, categorized into three submenus: RADIUS settings, Internal Server and RADIUS accounts. A RADIUS server provides user-based authentication to improve security and offer wireless client control – users can be authenticated before gaining access to a network. 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. To use RADIUS servers, go to “Wireless Settings” à “Security” and select the desired Authentication Method à “Additional Authentication” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication” (see IV-3-1-3. & IV-3-2-3). The “MAC RADIUS Authentication” feature works with an external RADIUS Server Only.

  • Page 66: Iv-3-4-1. Radius Settings

    IV-3-4-1. RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz & 5GHz. Each frequency can use a primary and secondary (backup) RADIUS server.
  • Page 67 RADIUS Type Select “Internal” to use the access point’s built-in RADIUS server or “external” to use an external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Authentication Set the UDP port used in the authentication Port protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535. Shared Secret Enter a shared secret/password between 1 – 99 characters in length. This should match the “MAC-RADIUS” password used in IV-3-1-3-6 or IV-3-2-3. Session Timeout Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – 86400. Accounting Enable or disable RADIUS accounting.

  • Page 68: Iv-3-4-2. Internal Server

    Accounting Port When accounting is enabled (above), set the UDP port used in the accounting protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535. IV-3-4-2. Internal Server To use the Internal Radius Server as an additional authentication, configure the “Authentication Method” in “Wireless Settings/Security” to “IEEE802.1x/EAP”. Leave “Additional Authentication” set to “No additional authentication”. Click “Apply” to save settings. (Example image below) Next, Under “Radius/Radius Settings”, Select “Internal” for Radius Type. Click “Apply” to save settings. (Example image below)

  • Page 69: Iv-3-4-3. Radius Accounts

    Under “Radius/Internal Server”, check the “Enable” box next to “Internal Server”. Select “PEAP (MS-PEAP)” for “EAP Internal Authentication”. Enter numbers or characters in the field “Shared Secret”. Set “Termination-Action” option to “Reauthentication (Radius-Request).” Click “Apply” to save changes. (Example image below) IV-3-4-3. RADIUS Accounts Do the following to add Radius User Names and configure passwords. Under “Radius/Radius Accounts”, enter a “User Name” in the window and click “Add”. (Example image below)
  • Page 70 Select the “User Name” from the “User Registration List” and select “Edit”. (Example image below) Enter a password for the selected “User”. Click “Apply” to save changes. (Example image below) Your access point is now setup to authenticate Users with the Internal Radius Server.
  • Page 71 Wireless Client Configuration for Radius Connection on Windows 7 (Example) Go to “Control Panel/Network and Sharing Center/Manage Wireless Network”. Click “Add” on the “Manage wireless networks thse use (Wireless Connection)” screen. Click “Manually create a network profile”. Enter the “Network Name” which you want to connect to. The Network Name is the SSID for the Radius connection. In the examples above, the network name used is “Internal-Radius”. Adjust the “Security Type” to “802.1x”. Click “Next”. Click “Change Connection Settings”. Click the “Security” tab and then “Settings”. Uncheck “Validate server certificate”. Click “Configure” next to “Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)”. Uncheck “Automatically use my Windows Logon name and password”. Click “OK” to close all windows. Select the Radius Network and Click “Connect”. You will receive a pop up message stating “Additional information is needed to conenct“. Click on the message to continue. Enter the Username and password you created in the “Windows Security” window. Click “OK”. Your connection to the SSID with Radius Authentication is now “Connected”.
  • Page 72 IV-3-5. MAC Filter Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the access point, it will be denied. To enable MAC filtering, go to “Wireless Settings” à “2.4GHz 11bgn/5GHz 11ac 11an” à “Security” à “Additional Authentication” and select “MAC Filter” (see IV-3-1-3. & IV-3-2-3). The MAC address filtering table is displayed below: Add MAC Address Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ or enter multiple MAC addresses separated with commas, e.g.
  • Page 73 ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Add Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. Reset Clear all fields. MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox. Select Delete selected or all entries from the table. MAC Address The MAC address is listed here. Delete Selected Delete the selected MAC address from the list. Delete All Delete all entries from the MAC address filtering table. Export Click “Export” to save a copy of the MAC filtering table. A new window will pop up for you to select a location to save the file.

  • Page 74: Iv-3-6. Wmm

    IV-3-6. WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice. Configuring WMM consists of adjusting parameters on queues for different categories of wireless traffic. Traffic is sent to the following queues: Background Low High throughput, non time sensitive bulk Priority data e.g. FTP Best Effort Medium Traditional IP data, medium throughput and Priority delay. Video High Time sensitive video data with minimum Priority time delay. Voice High Time sensitive data such as VoIP and Priority streaming media with minimum time delay. Queues automatically provide minimum transmission delays for video, voice, multimedia and critical applications. The values can further be adjusted manually:...
  • Page 75 CWMin Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission. The backoff wait time will be generated between 0 and this value. If the frame is not sent, the random backoff value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below). The CWMin value must be lower than the CWMax value. The contention window scheme helps to avoid frame collisions and determine priority of frame transmission. A shorter window has a higher probability (priority) of transmission. CWMax Maximum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is the upper limit to random backoff value doubling (see above). AIFSN Arbitration Inter-Frame Space (milliseconds): Specifies additional time between when a channel goes idle and the AP/client sends data frames. Traffic with a lower AIFSN value has a higher priority. TxOP Transmission Opportunity (milliseconds): The maximum interval of time an AP/client can transmit. This makes channel access more efficiently prioritized. A value of 0 means only one frame per transmission. A greater value effects higher priority.

  • Page 76: Iv-3-7. Traffic Shaping

    IV-3-7. Traffic Shaping Traffic Shaping allows an administrator to limit the bandwidth available to each SSID. Providing a value between 0-1024Mbps. A value of “0” indicates unlimited bandwidth.

  • Page 77: Iv-4. Management 7

    IV-4. Management Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-4-1. Admin You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. If you change the administrator password, please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget this password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see I-5. Reset for how to reset the access point.
  • Page 78 Account to Manage This Device Administrator Set the access point’s administrator name. Name This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-16 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Administrator Set the access point’s administrator password. Password This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Advanced Settings Product Name Edit the product name according to your preference consisting of 1-32 alphanumeric characters. This name is used for reference purposes.
  • Page 79 Management Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable Protocol specified management interfaces (see below). When SNMP is enabled, complete the SNMP fields below. SNMP Version Select SNMP version appropriate for your SNMP manager. SNMP Get Enter an SNMP Get Community name for Community verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-GET requests. SNMP Set Enter an SNMP Set Community name for Community verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-SET requests. SNMP Trap Enable or disable SNMP Trap to notify SNMP manager of network errors. SNMP Trap Enter an SNMP Trap Community name for Community verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-TRAP requests. SNMP Trap Specify the IP address or sever name (2-128 Manager alphanumeric characters) of the SNMP manager. HTTP Internet browser HTTP protocol management interface HTTPS Internet browser HTTPS protocol management interface TELNET Client terminal with telnet protocol management interface SSH Client terminal with SSH protocol version 1 or 2 management interface SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMPv1, v2 & v3 protocol supported.

  • Page 80: Iv-4-2. Date And Time

    IV-4-2. Date and Time You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop down menus. Acquire Current Click “Acquire Current Time from Your PC” to Time from your PC enter the required values automatically according to your computer’s current time and date. NTP Time Server Use NTP The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date...
  • Page 81 setup. Server Name Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish. Update Interval Specify a frequency (in hours) for the access point to update/synchronize with the NTP server. Time Zone Time Zone Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.

  • Page 82: Iv-4-3. Syslog Server

    IV-4-3. Syslog Server The system log can be sent to a server. Transfer Logs Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 83: Iv-4-4. I'm Here 7

    IV-4-4. I’m Here The access point features a built-in buzzer which can sound on command using the “I’m Here” page. This is useful for network administrators and engineers working in complex network environments to locate the access point. The buzzer is loud! Duration of Sound Set the duration for which the buzzer will sound when the “Sound Buzzer” button is clicked. Sound Buzzer Activate the buzzer sound for the above specified duration of time.

  • Page 84: Iv-5-1. Led Settings

    IV-5. Advanced Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-5-1. LED Settings The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference. Power LED Select on or off. Diag LED Select on or off.

  • Page 85: Iv-5-2. Update Firmware

    IV-5-2. Update Firmware The “Firmware” page allows you to update the system firmware to a more recent version. Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. You can download the latest firmware from the Comtrend website. Do not switch off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device. Update Firmware Select “a file on your PC” to upload firmware From from your local computer. Firmware Update File Click “Browse” to open a new window to locate and select the firmware file in your computer. Update Click “Update” to upload the specified firmware file to your access point.

  • Page 86: Iv-5-3. Save/Restore Settings

    IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer, and restore the access point to previously saved settings. Save / Restore Settings Using Device Select “Using your PC” to save the access point’s settings to your local computer. Save Settings to PC Save Settings Click “Save” to save settings and a new window will open to specify a location to save the settings file. You can also check the “Encrypt the configuration file with a password” box and enter a password to protect the file in the field underneath, if you wish.
  • Page 87 Restore Settings from PC Restore Settings Click the browse button to find a previously saved settings file on your computer, then click “Restore” to replace your current settings. If your settings file is encrypted with a password, check the “Open file with password” box and enter the password in the field underneath.

  • Page 88: Iv-5-4. Factory Default

    IV-5-4. Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device (see IV-5.5) or reset the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the location of the access point is not convenient to access the reset button. Factory Default Click “Factory Default” to restore settings to the factory default. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to confirm. After resetting to factory defaults, please wait for the access point to reset and restart.

  • Page 89: Iv-5-5. Reboot 8

    IV-5-5. Reboot If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device or reset the access point back to its factory default settings (see IV-5-4). You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature. Reboot Click “Reboot” to reboot the device. A countdown will indicate the progress of the reboot.

  • Page 90: Appendix

    Appendix V-1. Configuring your IP address If no DHCP Service is detected, the access point uses the default IP address 192.168.2.1. In order to access the browser based configuration interface, you need to modify the IP address of your computer to be in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254). The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems; please follow the guide appropriate for your operating system. In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.2.10 though you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254).

  • Page 91: V-1-1. Windows

    V-1-1. Windows XP Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window will then appear, click “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 93: V-1-2. Windows Vista

    V-1-2. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 95: V-1-3. Windows 7

    V-1-3. Windows 7 Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. Click “Local Area Connection”.
  • Page 96 Click “Properties”.
  • Page 97 Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 99: V-1-4. Windows 8

    V-1-4. Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
  • Page 100 Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”.
  • Page 101 In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
  • Page 102 Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 103: V-1-5. Mac

    V-1-5. Mac Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” In System Preferences, click on “Network”. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel. Open the drop-down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Manually”.
  • Page 104 Enter the IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply” to save the changes. 100...

  • Page 105: V-1-6. Glossary

    V-1-6. Glossary Default Gateway (Access point): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination. DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address. DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandaccess point.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing "Broadbandaccess point.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server IP address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you. DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds. Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per second (Mbps). IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies a single, unique Internet computer host in an IP network. Example: 192.168.2.1. It consists of 2 portions: the IP network address, and the host identifier. The IP address is a 32-bit binary pattern, which can be represented as four cascaded decimal numbers separated by “.”: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, where each “aaa” can be anything from 000 to 255, or as four cascaded binary numbers separated by “.”: bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b” can either be 0 or 1. 101...
  • Page 106 A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID. For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form, 11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is, 11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000 It means the device’s network address is 11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is, 00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient method for access points to route IP packets to their destination. ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet access point located at the ISP's office. ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations. LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network is considered a LAN. MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a unique identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of two parts: 3 bytes of data that corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (unique for each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes that are often used as the product’s serial number. NAT: Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. Using the broadband access point’s NAT capability, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP. Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and protocol/port numbers: 102...
  • Page 107 Application Protocol Port Number Telnet TCP FTP TCP SMTP TCP POP3 TCP 110 H.323 TCP 1720 SNMP UCP 161 SNMP Trap UDP 162 HTTP TCP PPTP TCP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 Access point: A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses. Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC). TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Unreliable Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocol. TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable. UDP on the other hand is not reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol.

  • Page 108: Hardware Specification

    V-2. Hardware Specification MCU/RF MediaTek MT7620A(2.4GHz) + QCA9882(5GHz) PHY/Switch Qualcomm Atheros AR8035 Memory DDR2 64MB Flash 8MB Physical -LAN: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet with PoE support 802.3af (PD In) Interface -Reset Button -DC Power Jack Power Power over Ethernet, IEEE 802.3af Requirement DC : 12V / 1A Antenna Internal PIFA Antenna (3dBi 2.4GHz x 2, 4dBi 5GHz x 2) Others Internal Buzzer (Find me) V-3. ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL Temperature Operation : 0 to 40 (32 to 104 ) Range Storage : -20 to 60 (-4 to 140 ) Humidity 90% or less – Operating, 90% or less - Storage Certifications FCC, CE Dimensions 6.9(D) x 1.2(H) inches Weight...
  • Page 109 COPYRIGHT Copyright ©2016 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
  • Page 110 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help. FCC Caution This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment. 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. R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000. Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. EU Countries Not Intended for Use None...

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