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4.4 Manage the System
4.4.1 Configure System Time
System time can be configured via this page where manual setting and NTP server configuration are both
supported. Please click on System -> Time Server and follow the below setting.
Local Time : Display the current time of the system.
Setup Time Use NTP : Enable Network Time Protocol, NTP, to synchronize the system time with NTP server.
Default NTP Server : Select the NTP Server from the drop-down list.
Time Zone : Please set a time zone from where the accurate time can be supplied, (GMT+08:00) Taipei
for example.
Daylight saving time : Enable Daylight saving time from where the accurate time needed.
If Time server setting selected in “Setup Time User NTP”, please verify system's DNS and Default
Gateway setting first.
Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to
activate your changes
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4.4.2 Configure Management
The administrator can later obtain the geographical location of the system via the information configured here. The
administrator also can change system password and configure system login methods. Please click System ->
Management and follow the below settings.
System Information
System Name : Enter a desired name or use the default provided.
Description : Denote further information of the system.
Location : Enter related geographical location information of the system; administrator/manager will be
able to locate the system easily.
Root Password : Log in as a root user and is allowed to change its own. Root user also can change admin
user's and operator user's password. Click Save button to activate the new password.
New Password : Please input the new password of administrator.
Check New Password : Please input again the new password of administrator.
Admin Login Methods : The admin manager can enable or disable system login methods, it also can change
services port. Click Save button to activate the admin login methods.
Enable HTTP : Select Enable HTTP to activate HTTP Service
HTTP Port : Please input 1 ~ 65535 value to set HTTP Port; default value is 80
Enable Telnet : Select Enable HTTP to activate HTTP Service
Telnet Port : Please input 1 ~ 65535 value to set HTTP Port; default value is 23
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Ping Watchdog : The ping watchdog sets the AP-952X Device to continuously ping a user defined IP address
(it can be the internet gateway for example). If it is unable to ping under the user defined constraints, the AP952X device will automatically reboot. This option creates a kind of "fail-proof" mechanism.
Ping Watchdog is dedicated for continuous monitoring of the particular connection to remote host using the Ping
tool. The Ping works by sending ICMP “echo request” packets to the target host and listening for ICMP “echo
response” replies. If the defined number of replies is not received, the tool reboots the device.
Enable Ping Watchdog : control will enable Ping Watchdog Tool.
IP Address To Ping : specify an IP address of the target host which will be monitored by Ping Watchdog
Tool.
Ping Interval : specify time interval (in seconds) between the ICMP “echo requests” are sent by the Ping
Watchdog Tool. Default is 300 seconds.
Startup Delay : specify initial time delay (in seconds) until first ICMP “echo requests” are sent by the Ping
Watchdog Tool. The value of Startup Delay should be at least 60 seconds as the network interface and
wireless connection initialization takes considerable amount of time if the device is rebooted. Default is 300
seconds.
Failure Count To Reboot : specify the number of ICMP “echo response” replies. If the specified number of
ICMP “echo response” packets is not received continuously, the Ping Watchdog Tool will reboot the device.
Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to
activate your changes
Click “Continue to this website” to access the AP-952X's GUI. The AP-952X's Home page will be appear.
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4.4.3 Configure SNMP
SNMP is an application-layer protocol that provides a message of format for communication between SNMP
managers and agents. By enabling SNMP function, the administrator can obtain the system information remotely.
Please click on System -> SNMP Setup and follow the below setting.
SNMP v2c Enable : Check to enable SNMP v2c.
ro community : Set a community string to authorize read-only access.
rw community : Set a community string to authorize read/write access.
SNMP v3 Enable : Check to enable SNMP v3.
SNMPv3 supports the highest level SNMP security.
SNMP ro user : Set a community string to authorize read-only access.
SNMP ro passwo rd : Set a password to authorize read-only access.
SNMP rw user : Set a community string to authorize read/write access.
SNMP rw password : Set a password to authorize read/write access.
SNMP Trap : Events such as cold start, interface up & down, and association & disassociation will report to an
assigned server.
Community : Set a community string required by the remote host computer that will receive trap messages
or notices send by the system.
IP : Enter the IP addresses of the remote hosts to receive trap messages.
Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to
activate your changes
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4.4.4 Bacup / Restore and Reset to Factory
Current settings on the system can be backed up, or previous backed up settings can be restored as well as
resetting the system back to factory default can be performed via this page. Please click on Utilities -> Profile
Setting and follow the below setting.
Save Settings To PC : Click Save button to save the current configuration and database to a local disk.
Load Settings from PC : Click Browse button to locate a configuration file and database to restore, and then
click Upload button to upload. The system will restart after uploading configuration and database.
Reset To Factory Default : Click Default button to reset back to the factory default settings. The system will
restart after uploading configuration and database.
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4.4.5 Firmware Upgrade
The administrator can download the latest firmware from website and upgrade the system here. Click “Browser...”
button to search for the firmware file and click “Upgrade” button for the firmware upgrade. It might take a few
minutes before the upgrade process completes and the system needs to be restarted to activate the new firmware.
1. To prevent data loss during firmware upgrade, please backup current settings before proceeding
2. Do not interrupt during firmware upgrade including power on/off as this may damage system.
3. Never perform firmware upgrade over wireless connection or via remote access connection.
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4.4.6 Network Utility
The administrator can diagnose network connectivity via the PING utility.
Please click on Utilities -> Network Utility and follow the below setting.
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Ping : This utility will help ping other devices on the network to verify connectivity. Ping utility, using ICMP
packets, detects connectivity and latency between two network nodes. As result of that, packet loss and latency
time are available in the Result field while running the PING test.
Destination IP/Domain : Enter desired domain name, i.e. www.google.com, or IP address of the
destination, and click ping button to proceed. The ping result will be shown in the Result field.
Times : By default, it’s 5 and the range is from 1 to 60. It indicates number of connectivity test.
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4.4.7 Reboot
This function allows administrator to restart system with existing or most current settings when changes are made.
Click Reboot button to proceed and take around three minutes to complete.
A reminder will be available for remaining time to complete. If power cycle is necessary, please wait till completion of
the reboot process.
The Home page appears upon the completion of reboot.
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4.5 Observer the Status
4.5.1 Overview
Detailed information on System, Network and Wireless Client can be reviewed via this page.
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System Information : Display the information of the system.
Networking Information : Display the information of the network.
Wireless Client Information : Display the information of the wireless clients.
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4.5.2 Extra Info
Administrator could pull out information such as Route table, ARP table, MAC table, Bridge table or STP available in
the drop-down list from system. The “Refresh” button is used to retrieve latest table information.
Route Information : Select “Route Information” on the drop-down list to display route table.
AP-952X could be used as a L2 or L3 device. It doesn’t support dynamic routing protocols such as RIP or OSPF.
Static routes to specific hosts, networks or default gateway are set up automatically according to the IP
configuration of system's interfaces. When used as a L2 device, it could switch packets and, as L3 device, it’s
capable of being a gateway to route packets inward and outward.
ARP Table Information : Select “ARP Table Information” on the drop-down list to display ARP table.
ARP associates each IP address to a unique hardware address (MAC) of a device. It is important to have a unique
IP address as final destination to switch packets to.
Bridge Table Information : Select “Bridge Table Information” on the drop-down list to display bridge table.
Bridge table will show Bridge ID and STP's Status on the each Ethernet bridge and its attached interfaces, the
Bridge Port should be attached to some interfaces (e.g. eth0, eth1, ath0~ath7).
Bridge MACs Information : Select “Bridge MACs Information” on the drop-down list to display MAC table.
This table displays local MAC addresses associated with wired or wireless interfaces, but also remember non-local
MAC addresses learned from wired or wireless interfaces.
Ageing timers will be reset when existing MAC addresses in table are learned again or added when new MAC
addresses are seen from wired or wireless interfaces as well. When time runs out for a particular entry, it will be
pruned from the table. In that situation, switching packet to that particular MAC address will be dropped.
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Bridge STP Information : Select “Bridge STP Information” on the drop-down list to display a list of bridge STP
information.
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4.5.3 Event Log
The Event log displays system events when system is up and running. Also, it becomes very useful as a
troubleshooting tool when issues are experienced in system.
Time : The date and time when the event occurred.
Facility : It helps users to identify source of events such “System” or “User”
Severity : Severity level that a specific event is associated such as “info”, “error”, “warning”, etc.
Message : Description of the event.
Click Refresh button to renew the log, or click Clear button to clear all the record.
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Chapter 5. WDS Mode Configuration
This section provides detailed explanation for users to configure in the WDS mode with help of illustrations. In the
WDS mode, functions listed in the table below are also available from the Web-based GUI interface.
Option System Wireless Utilities Status
Operating Mode General Setup Profiles Settings System Overview
LAN Advanced Setup Firmware Upgrade Extra Info
Functions
Management WDS Setup Network Utility Event Log
Time Server WDS Status Reboot
SNMP
Table 5-1: WDS Mode Functions
5.1 Connect AP-952X to the Wired Local Network
5.1.1 Network Requirement
You could expand your Ethernet network via WDS link. In this mode, the AP-952X connects directly to a wired
LAN, and wirelessly bridges to a remote access point via a WDS link as shown in Figure 5-1. In the mode, it can’t
associate with any wireless clients.
Figure 5-1 Point to Point network Configuration
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5.1.2 Configure LAN Port
Here is instruction for how to setup the LAN. The connection types for LAN port : Static IP and Dyna mic IP, Please click
on System -> LAN and follow the below setting.
Mode : Check either “Static IP” or “Dynamic IP” button as desired to set up the system IP of LAN port .
Static IP : The administrator can manually setup the LAN IP address when static IP is available/ preferred.
IP Address : The IP address of the LAN port; default IP address is 192.168.2.254
IP Netmask : The Subnet mask of the LAN port; default Netmask is 255.255.255.0
IP Gateway : The default gateway of the LAN port; default Gateway is 192.168.2.1
Dynamic IP : This configuration type is applicable when the WCB1200H5PX is connected to a network
with the presence of a DHCP server; all related IP information will be provided by the DHCP server
automatically.
Hostname : The Hostname of the LAN port
DNS : Check either “No Default DNS Server” or “Specify DNS Server IP” button as desired to set up the system
DNS.
Primary : The IP address of the primary DNS server.
Secondary : The IP address of the secondary DNS server.
802.1d Spanning Tree
The spanning tree network protocol provides a loop free topology for a bridged LAN between LAN interface and
8 WDS interfaces from WDS0 to WDS7. The Spanning Tree Protocol, which is also referred to as STP, is defined
in the IEEE Standard 802.1d. The Spanning tree always enabled on AP-952X. Below Figures depict a loop for a
bridged LAN between LAN and WDS link
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Click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to activate your changes
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5.2 Expand Your Wireless Network
The system manager can configure related wireless settings, General Settings, Advanced Settings, WDS Setup
and WDS Status.
5.2.1 Configure Wireless General Setup
The administrator can change the data transmission, channel and output power settings for the system. Please click
on Wireless -> General Setup and follow the below setting.
37. MAC address : The MAC address of the Wireless interface is displayed here.
38. Band Mode : Select an appropriate wireless band; bands available are 801.11b, 802.11b/g, 802.11b/g/n and
802.11n.
39. Transmit Rate Control : Select the desired rate from the drop-down list; the options are auto or ranging
from 1Mbps to 54Mbps for 802.11b/g modes, or 1Mbps to 11Mbps for 802.11b mode.
40. Country : Select the desired country code from the drop-down list; the options are US, ETSI and Japan.
41. Channel : The channel range will be changed by selecting different country code. The channel range from 1
to 11 for US country code, or 1 to 13 for ETSI country code, or 1 to 14 for Japan(Channel 14 only for
802.11b Rate).
Click “Auto Scan”, the channel will change to next channel. Click “AP List” button, the system will show current all
AP list.
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42. Tx Power : You can adjust the output power of the system to get the appropriate coverage for your wireless
network. Select LEVEL 1 to LEVEL 7 needed for your environment. If you are not sure of which setting to
choose, then keep the default setting, LEVEL 7.
When Band Mode select in 802.11b/gn or 802.11n, the HT Physical Mode settings should be show immediately.
Channel Bandwidth : The "20/40” MHz option is usually best. The other option is available for special
circumstances.
Extension Channel : Only for Channel Bandwidth “40” MHz. Select the desired channel bonding for control.
MCS : This parameter represents transmission rate. By default (Auto) the fastest possible transmission rate will
be selected. You have the option of selecting the speed if necessary.
Shout GI : Short Guard Interval, by default, it's “Enable”. it's can increase throughput. However, it can also
increase error rate in some installations, due to increased sensitivity to radio-frequency reflections. Select the
option that works best for your installation.
Aggregation : By default, it's “Enable”. To “Disable” to deactivated Aggregation.
A part of the 802.11n standard (or draft-standard). It allows sending multiple frames per single access to the medium
by combining frames together into one larger frame. It creates the larger frame by combining smaller frames with
the same physical source and destination end points and traffic class (i.e. QoS) into one large frame with a common
MAC header.
Aggregation Frames : The Aggregation Frames is in the range of 2~64, default is 32. It determines the number
of frames combined on the new larger frame.
Aggregation Size : The Aggregation Size is in the range of 1024~65535, default is 50000. It determines the size
(in Bytes) of the larger frame.
Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to
activate your changes. The items in this page is for AP's RF general settings and will be applied to all WDS Link.
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5.2.2 Configure Wireless Advanced Setup
The administrator can change the Slot Time, ACK Timeout, RTS threshold and fragmentation threshold settings for
the system. Please click on Wireless -> Advanced Setup and follow the below setting.
Slot Time : Slot time is in the range of 9~1489 and set in unit of microsecond. The default value is 9
microsecond.
Slot time is the amount of time a device waits after a collision before retransmitting a packet. Reducing the slot
time decreases the overall back-off, which increases throughput. Back-off, which is a multiple of the slot time, is
the random length of time a station waits before sending a packet on the LAN. For a sender and receiver own
right of the channel the shorter slot time help manage shorter wait time to re-transmit from collision because of
hidden wireless clients or other causes. When collision sources can be removed sooner and other senders
attempting to send are listening the channel(CSMA/CA) the owner of the channel should continue ownership
and finish their transmission and release the channel. Then, following ownership of the channel will be sooner
for the new pair due to shorter slot time. However, when long duration of existing collision sources and shorter
slot time exist the owners might experience subsequent collisions. When adjustment to longer slot time can’t
improve performance then RTS/CTS could supplement and help improve performance.
ACK Timeout : ACK timeout is in the range of 1~372 and set in unit of microsecond. The default value is 64
microsecond.
All data transmission in 802.11b/g request an “Acknowledgement” (ACK) send by receiving radio. The
transmitter will resend the original packet if correspondent ACK failed to arrive within specific time interval, also
refer to as “ACK Timeout”.
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ACK Timeout is adjustable due to the fact that distance between two radio links may vary in different
deployment. ACK Timeout makes significant influence in performance of long distance radio link. If ACK
Timeout is set too short, transmitter will start to “Resend” packet before ACK is received, and throughput
become low due to excessively high re-transmission.
ACK Timeout is best determined by distance between the radios, data rate of average environment. The
Timeout value is calculated based on round-trip time of packet with a little tolerance, So, if experiencing retransmissions or poor performance the ACK Timeout could be made longer to accommodate.
Slot Time and ACK Timeout settings are for long distance links. It is important to tweak settings to achieve
the optimal result based on requirement.
RSSI Threshold : RSSI(Received Signal Strength Indication) Threshold is in the range of -127 ~ 128. The
default value is 24. RSSI Threshold can be used to control the level of noise received by the device.
Beacon Interval : Beacon Interval is in the range of 40~3500 and set in unit of millisecond. The default value is
100 msec.
Access Point (AP) in IEEE 802.11 will send out a special approximated 50-byte frame, called “Beacon”. Beacon
is broadcast to all the stations, provides the basic information of AP such as SSID, channel, encryption keys,
signal strength, time stamp, support data rate.
All the radio stations received beacon recognizes the existence of such AP, and may proceed next actions if the
information from AP matches the requirement. Beacon is sent on a periodic basis, the time interval can be
adjusted.
By increasing the beacon interval, you can reduce the number of beacons and associated overhead, but that
will likely delay the association and roaming process because stations scanning for available access points may
miss the beacons. You can decrease the beacon interval, which increases the rate of beacons. This will make
the association and roaming process very responsive; however, the network will incur additional overhead and
throughput will go down.
DTIM Interval : The DTIM interval is in the range of 1~255. The default is 1.
DTIM is defined as Delivery Traffic Indication Message. It is used to notify the wireless stations, which support
power saving mode, when to wake up to receive multicast frame. DTIM is necessary and critical in wireless
environment as a mechanism to fulfill power-saving synchronization.
A DTIM interval is a count of the number of beacon frames that must occur before the access point sends the
buffered multicast frames. For instance, if DTIM Interval is set to 3, then the Wi-Fi clients will expect to receive
a multicast frame after receiving three Beacon frame. The higher DTIM interval will help power saving and
possibly decrease wireless throughput in multicast applications.
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Fragment Threshold : The Fragment Threshold is in the range of 256~2346 byte. The default is 2346 byte.
Each Wi-Fi packet can be divided into smaller packets, marked with a sequential fragment number and reassemble in the receiving ends. The purpose is to make a short frame, instead of long frame, transmitting by
radio in a heavy noisy environment. Because of sending smaller frames, corruptions are much less likely to
occur. The pros is obvious, the cons is the overhead for transmission. So, in a clean environment, higher
fragment threshold can be an option to increase throughput.
Fragmentation will be triggered by setting the Fragment Threshold, usually in Byte-length. Only when the frame
size is over the Threshold, fragmentation will take place automatically.
RTS Threshold : TRTS Threshold is in the range of 1~2347 byte. The default is 2347 byte.
The main purpose of enabling RTS by changing RTS threshold is to reduce possible collisions due to hidden
wireless clients. RTS in AP will be enabled automatically if the packet size is larger than the Threshold value. By
default, RTS is disabled in a normal environment supports non-jumbo frames.
Short Preamble : By default, it’s “Enable”. To Disable is to use Long 128-bit Preamble Synchronization field.
The preamble is used to signal "here is a train of data coming" to the receiver. The short preamble provides 72bit Synchronization field to improve WLAN transmission efficiency with less overhead.
Tx Burst : By default, it’s “Enable”. To Disable is to deactivate Tx Burst.
With TX burst enabled, AP will send many packets in a burst, without collision detection and RTS/CTS for each
packet. TX Burst have better throughput but cause interference with other APs in channel.
802.11g Protection : Click Enable button to activate 802.11g Protection Mode, and Disable to inactivate
802.11g Protection Mode.
Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to
activate your changes. The items in this page is for AP's RF general settings and will be applied to all WDS Link.
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5.2.3 Create WDS Link
The administrator could create WDS Links for expanding wireless network via this page. When WDS is enabled,
access point functions as a wireless bridge and is able to communicate with other access points via WDS links. A
WDS link is bidirectional and both side must support WDS. Access points know each other by MAC
Address. In other words, each access point needs to include MAC address of its peer. Ensure all access
points are configured with the same channel and own same security type settings.
Please click on Wireless -> WDS Setup and follow the below setting.
43. WMM : Select Enable, the packets with QoS WMM has higher priority.
44. Security Type : Option is “Disable”, “WEP” or “AES” from drop-down list. Needs the same type to build
WDS links. Security type takes effect when WDS is enabled.
WEP Key : Enter 5 / 13 / 16 ASCII or 10 / 26 /32 HEX format WEP key.
AES Key : Enter 32 HEX format AES key.
AES Encryption only support between AP-952X and AP-952X
45. WDS MAC List
Enable : Click Enable to create WDS link.
WDS Peer's MAC Address : Enter the MAC address of WDS peer.
Description : Description of WDS link.
The WDS link needs to be set at same
Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to
activate your changes.
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5.2.4 View WDS Link Status
Peers MAC Address, antenna 0/1 received signal strength, phy mode and channel bandwidth for each WDS are
available.
MAC Address : Display MAC address of WDS peer.
RSSI : Indicate the RSSI of the respective WDS's link.
TX/RX Rate : Indicate the TX/RX Rate of the respective WDS's link.
TX/RX SEQ : Indicate the TX/RX sequence of the respective WDS's link.
Disconnect : Administrator can kick out a specific client, click “Delete” button to kick out specific WDS's link
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5.3 Manage the System
5.3.1 Configure System Time
System time can be configured via this page where manual setting and NTP server configuration are both
supported. Please click on System -> Time Server and follow the below setting.
Local Time : Display the current time of the system.
Setup Time Use NTP : Enable Network Time Protocol, NTP, to synchronize the system time with NTP server.
Default NTP Server : Select the NTP Server from the drop-down list.
Time Zone : Please set a time zone from where the accurate time can be supplied, (GMT+08:00) Taipei
for example.
Daylight saving time : Enable Daylight saving time from where the accurate time needed.
If Time server setting selected in “Setup Time User NTP”, please verify system's DNS and Default
Gateway setting first.
Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to
activate your changes
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5.3.2 Configure Management
The administrator can later obtain the geographical location of the system via the information configured here. The
administrator also can change system password and configure system login methods. Please click System ->
Management and follow the below settings.
System Information
System Name : Enter a desired name or use the default provided.
Description : Denote further information of the system.
Location : Enter related geographical location information of the system; administrator/manager will be
able to locate the system easily.
Root Password : Log in as a root user and is allowed to change its own. Root user also can change admin
user's and operator user's password. Click Save button to activate the new password.
New Password : Please input the new password of administrator.
Check New Password : Please input again the new password of administrator.
Admin Login Methods : The admin manager can enable or disable system login methods, it also can change
services port. Click Save button to activate the admin login methods.
Enable HTTP : Select Enable HTTP to activate HTTP Service
HTTP Port : Please input 1 ~ 65535 value to set HTTP Port; default value is 80
Enable Telnet : Select Enable HTTP to activate HTTP Service
Telnet Port : Please input 1 ~ 65535 value to set HTTP Port; default value is 23
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Ping Watchdog : The ping watchdog sets the AP-952X Device to continuously ping a user defined IP address
(it can be the internet gateway for example). If it is unable to ping under the user defined constraints, the AP952X device will automatically reboot. This option creates a kind of "fail-proof" mechanism.
Ping Watchdog is dedicated for continuous monitoring of the particular connection to remote host using the Ping
tool. The Ping works by sending ICMP “echo request” packets to the target host and listening for ICMP “echo
response” replies. If the defined number of replies is not received, the tool reboots the device.
Enable Ping Watchdog : control will enable Ping Watchdog Tool.
IP Address To Ping : specify an IP address of the target host which will be monitored by Ping Watchdog
Tool.
Ping Interval : specify time interval (in seconds) between the ICMP “echo requests” are sent by the Ping
Watchdog Tool. Default is 300 seconds.
Startup Delay : specify initial time delay (in seconds) until first ICMP “echo requests” are sent by the Ping
Watchdog Tool. The value of Startup Delay should be at least 60 seconds as the network interface and
wireless connection initialization takes considerable amount of time if the device is rebooted. Default is 300
seconds.
Failure Count To Reboot : specify the number of ICMP “echo response” replies. If the specified number of
ICMP “echo response” packets is not received continuously, the Ping Watchdog Tool will reboot the device.
Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to
activate your changes
Click “Continue to this website” to access the AP-952X's GUI. The AP-952X's Home page will be appear.
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5.3.3 Configure SNMP
SNMP is an application-layer protocol that provides a message of format for communication between SNMP
managers and agents. By enabling SNMP function, the administrator can obtain the system information remotely.
Please click on System -> SNMP Setup and follow the below setting.
SNMP v2c Enable : Check to enable SNMP v2c.
ro community : Set a community string to authorize read-only access.
rw community : Set a community string to authorize read/write access.
SNMP v3 Enable : Check to enable SNMP v3.
SNMPv3 supports the highest level SNMP security.
SNMP ro user : Set a community string to authorize read-only access.
SNMP ro passwo rd : Set a password to authorize read-only access.
SNMP rw user : Set a community string to authorize read/write access.
SNMP rw password : Set a password to authorize read/write access.
SNMP Trap : Events such as cold start, interface up & down, and association & disassociation will report to an
assigned server.
Community : Set a community string required by the remote host computer that will receive trap messages
or notices send by the system.
IP : Enter the IP addresses of the remote hosts to receive trap messages.
Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to
activate your changes
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5.3.4 Bacup / Restore and Reset to Factory
Current settings on the system can be backed up, or previous backed up settings can be restored as well as
resetting the system back to factory default can be performed via this page. Please click on Utilities -> Profile
Setting and follow the below setting.
Save Settings To PC : Click Save button to save the current configuration and database to a local disk.
Load Settings from PC : Click Browse button to locate a configuration file and database to restore, and then
click Upload button to upload. The system will restart after uploading configuration and database.
Reset To Factory Default : Click Default button to reset back to the factory default settings. The system will
restart after uploading configuration and database.
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5.3.5 Firmware Upgrade
The administrator can download the latest firmware from website and upgrade the system here. Click “Browser...”
button to search for the firmware file and click “Upgrade” button for the firmware upgrade. It might take a few
minutes before the upgrade process completes and the system needs to be restarted to activate the new firmware.
1. To prevent data loss during firmware upgrade, please backup current settings before proceeding
2. Do not interrupt during firmware upgrade including power on/off as this may damage system.
3. Never perform firmware upgrade over wireless connection or via remote access connection.
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5.3.6 Network Utility
The administrator can diagnose network connectivity via the PING utility.
Please click on Utilities -> Network Utility and follow the below setting.
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Ping : This utility will help ping other devices on the network to verify connectivity. Ping utility, using ICMP
packets, detects connectivity and latency between two network nodes. As result of that, packet loss and latency
time are available in the Result field while running the PING test.
Destination IP/Domain : Enter desired domain name, i.e. www.google.com, or IP address of the
destination, and click ping button to proceed. The ping result will be shown in the Result field.
Times : By default, it’s 5 and the range is from 1 to 60. It indicates number of connectivity test.
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5.3.7 Reboot
This function allows administrator to restart system with existing or most current settings when changes are made.
Click Reboot button to proceed and take around three minutes to complete.
A reminder will be available for remaining time to complete. If power cycle is necessary, please wait till completion of
the reboot process.
The Home page appears upon the completion of reboot.
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5.4 Observer the Status
5.4.1 Overview
Detailed information on System, Network and Wireless Client can be reviewed via this page.
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System Information : Display the information of the system.
Networking Information : Display the information of the network.
Wireless Client Information : Display the information of the wireless clients.
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5.4.2 Extra Info
Administrator could pull out information such as Route table, ARP table, MAC table, Bridge table or STP available in
the drop-down list from system. The “Refresh” button is used to retrieve latest table information.
Route Information : Select “Route Information” on the drop-down list to display route table.
AP-952X could be used as a L2 or L3 device. It doesn’t support dynamic routing protocols such as RIP or OSPF.
Static routes to specific hosts, networks or default gateway are set up automatically according to the IP
configuration of system's interfaces. When used as a L2 device, it could switch packets and, as L3 device, it’s
capable of being a gateway to route packets inward and outward.
ARP Table Information : Select “ARP Table Information” on the drop-down list to display ARP table.
ARP associates each IP address to a unique hardware address (MAC) of a device. It is important to have a unique
IP address as final destination to switch packets to.
Bridge Table Information : Select “Bridge Table Information” on the drop-down list to display bridge table.
Bridge table will show Bridge ID and STP's Status on the each Ethernet bridge and its attached interfaces, the
Bridge Port should be attached to some interfaces (e.g. eth0, eth1, ath0).
Bridge MACs Information : Select “Bridge MACs Information” on the drop-down list to display MAC table.
This table displays local MAC addresses associated with wired or wireless interfaces, but also remember non-local
MAC addresses learned from wired or wireless interfaces.
Ageing timers will be reset when existing MAC addresses in table are learned again or added when new MAC
addresses are seen from wired or wireless interfaces as well. When time runs out for a particular entry, it will be
pruned from the table. In that situation, switching packet to that particular MAC address will be dropped.
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Bridge STP Information : Select “Bridge STP Information” on the drop-down list to display a list of bridge
STP information.
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5.4.3 Event Log
The Event log displays system events when system is up and running. Also, it becomes very useful as a
troubleshooting tool when issues are experienced in system.
Time : The date and time when the event occurred.
Facility : It helps users to identify source of events such “System” or “User”
Severity : Severity level that a specific event is associated such as “info”, “error”, “warning”, etc.
Message : Description of the event.
Click Refresh button to renew the log, or click Clear button to clear all the record.
Appendix A. Web GUI valid Characters
Table A Web GUI Valid Characters
Block Field Valid Characters
LAN
IP Address IP Format; 1-254
IP Netmask 128.0.0.0 ~ 255.255.255.252
IP Gateway IP Format; 1-254
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Management
Hostname Length : 32
0-9, A-Z, a-z
~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] / ; ` , . =
DNS IP Format; 1-254
System Name Length : 32
0-9, A-Z, a-z
Space
~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] / ; ` , . =
Description Length : 45 chars
Space
Location Length : 32
0-9, A-Z, a-z
Space
~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] / ; ` , . =
New Password Length : 4 ~ 30
0-9, A-Z, a-z
~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] / ; ` , . =
Check New Password Length : 4 ~ 30
0-9, A-Z, a-z
~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] / ; ` , . =
SNMP
Port 1 ~ 65535
IP Address To Ping IP Format; 1-254
Ping Interval 60 ~ 3600, default is 300
Startup Delay 60 ~ 3600, default is 300
Failure Count To Reboot 1 ~ 99 , default is 3
RO/ RW community Length : 32
0-9, A-Z, a-z
~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] ; ` , . =
RO/ RW user Length : 31
0-9, A-Z, a-z
~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] ; ` , . =
RO/ RW password Length : 8 ~ 32
0-9, A-Z, a-z
~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] ; ` , . =
Community Length : 32
0-9, A-Z, a-z
~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] ; ` , . =
IP IP Format; 1-254
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Table A Web GUI Valid Characters (continued)
Block Field Valid Characters
Aggregation Frames 2-64, default is 32 General Setup
Aggregation Size 1024-65535, default is 50000
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Virtual AP Setup
Beacon Interval 40 ~ 3500
DTIM Interval 1 ~ 255
Fragment Threshold 256 ~ 2346
RTS Threshold 1 ~ 2347
ESSID Length : 1-31
0-9, A-Z, a-z
Space
~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] / ; ` , . =
Maximum Clients 1 ~ 32
WEP Key 10, 26, 32 HEX chars or 5, 13, 16 ASCII chars
Group Key Update Period >=10 seconds, default is 600
Master Key Update Period >= 10 seconds, default is 86400
WEP Key Update Period >=0 seconds, default is 300, 0 is disable
Pre-Shared Key 8 ~ 63 ASCII chars; 64 HEX chars
Radius Server IP IP Format; 1-254
Radius Port 1 ~ 65535
WDS Setup
Shared Secret 1 ~ 64 characters
EAP Reauth Period >= 0 seconds; 0 is disable, default is 3600
WEP Key 10, 26, 32 HEX chars or 5, 13, 16 ASCII chars
AES Key 32 Hex chars
Peer's MAC Address 12 HEX chars
Description 32 chars
Space
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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 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 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 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.
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users
must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with
FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could be used in
typical laptop computer with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified
and may not compliance with
related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.
CE CAUTION
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European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835
GHz; In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz frequency range and must be
restricted to indoor use.
For the following equipment: Wireless AP
EAP200, EAP206
is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the
Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive
(2006/95/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive
99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards:
EN 300 328 V1.6.1
EN 301 489-17/-1 V.1.2.1/V1.4.1
EN 50385
EN 60950-1: 2001 + A11
E=6.05603 V/m is the maximum E-Field strength when safety distance between the EUT and human body is
maintained at least 20cm, which is below 61V/m
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