AirLive AirMax DUO User Manual

AirMax DUO

802.11a/b/g Dual Radio Outdoor

User

’

s Manual

Base Station

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This product require professional installation. Please do not attempt to install the device without the necessary knowledge in regards to your country's wireless regulations.

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Regulatory Information

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.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.

Selection of other channels is not possible.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC NOTICE: To comply with FCC part 15 rules in the United States, the system must be professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification. It is the responsibility of the operator and professional installer to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States. The use of the system in any other combination (such as co-located antennas transmitting the same information) is expressly forbidden.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.............................................................................................. 1

1.1 Overview............................................................................................ 1

1.2 How to Use This Guide...................................................................... 3

1.3 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support ................................................ 5

1.4 Feature .............................................................................................. 6

1.5 Wireless Operation Modes................................................................. 7

1.5.1 Dual AP Mode..............................................................................................8

1.5.2 Duplex Mode ...............................................................................................9

1.5.3 Dual WDS Bridge Mode.............................................................................10

1.5.4 Separate Bridge Mode............................................................................... 11

1.5.5 AP + Client / Client + AP Mode ..................................................................12

1.5.6 AP + WDS Bridge / WDS Bridge + AP Mode .............................................13

1.5.7 WDS + Gateway / Gateway + WDS Mode.................................................14

1.5.8 AP + Gateway / Gateway + AP Mode ........................................................16

1.5.9 AP + WISP / WISP + AP Mode ..................................................................17

2. Installing the AirMax DUO .................................................................. 19

2.1 Before You Start............................................................................... 19

2.2 Installing AirMax DUO...................................................................... 19

2.3 Knowing Your AirMax DUO .............................................................. 20

2.4 Hardware Installation....................................................................... 22

2.5 Pole Mount/Wall Mount Installation.................................................. 23

3. Configuring the AirMax DUO.............................................................. 24

3.1 Important Information....................................................................... 24

3.2 Prepare Your PC.............................................................................. 25

3.3 Management Interface..................................................................... 26

3.3.1 Web Management (HTTP):........................................................................26

3.3.2 Secured Web Management (HTTPS):.......................................................26

3.3.3 Command Line Interface (Telnet): .............................................................28

3.3.4 Secure Shell (SSH, SSH2): .......................................................................29

3.3.5 SNMP Management: .................................................................................31

3.4 Introduction to Web Management .................................................... 32

3.4.1 Getting into Web Management ..................................................................32

3.4.2 Welcome Screen and Login.......................................................................35

3.5 Initial Configuration.......................................................................... 37

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3.5.1 Choose the wireless Operation Modes......................................................37

3.5.2 Change the Device’s IP Address ...............................................................39

3.5.3 Change the Country Code .........................................................................40

3.5.4 Set the Time and Date ...............................................................................42

3.5.5 Change System Management ...................................................................43

3.5.6 Change Password .....................................................................................44

4. Wireless and WAN Settings .................................................................. 45

4.1 About AirMax DUO Menu Structure.................................................. 45

4.2 General Wireless Settings ............................................................... 47

4.2.1 Regulatory Domain....................................................................................49

4.2.2 Network SSID ............................................................................................49

4.2.3 Site Survey ................................................................................................49

4.2.4 Signal Survey ............................................................................................51

4.2.5 Radio Mode ...............................................................................................51

4.2.6 Channel .....................................................................................................52

4.2.7 Channel Width ...........................................................................................53

4.2.8 Security Settings........................................................................................53

4.2.9 Distance.....................................................................................................59

4.2.10 Advance Settings.....................................................................................60

4.2.11 Access Control (ACL)...............................................................................63

4.2.12 Multiple SSID...........................................................................................64

4.2.13 WMM QoS Setting...................................................................................70

4.2.14 RADIUS Settings .....................................................................................74

4.2.15 Bandwidth Control ...................................................................................75

4.2.16 RSSI LED Threshold ...............................................................................81

4.3 AP Specific Settings......................................................................... 82

4.4 WDS Specific Settings ..................................................................... 84

4.5 Client Mode Specific Settings .......................................................... 87

4.6 Gateway (AP Router) Specific Settings............................................ 90

4.6.1 WAN Port Settings.....................................................................................91

4.6.2 PPPoE Server Settings..............................................................................94

4.6.3 DHCP Server Settings ...............................................................................95

4.6.4 Multiple DMZ .............................................................................................96

4.6.5 Virtual Server Settings ...............................................................................97

4.6.6 Special Applications...................................................................................98

4.6.7 IP Filtering Settings....................................................................................99

4.6.8 IP Routing Settings..................................................................................100

4.6.9 Dynamic DNS Settings ............................................................................102

4.6.10 Remote Management Settings ..............................................................103

4.7 WISP Specific Settings ...................................................................104

4.7.1 WAN Port Settings...................................................................................105

4.7.2 DHCP Server Settings .............................................................................108

4.7.3 Multiple DMZ ...........................................................................................109

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4.7.4 Virtual Server Settings ............................................................................. 110

4.7.5 Special Applications................................................................................. 111

4.7.6 IP Filtering Settings.................................................................................. 112

4.7.7 IP Routing Settings.................................................................................. 113

4.7.8 Dynamic DNS Settings ............................................................................ 115

4.7.9 Remote Management Settings ................................................................ 116

4.8 Single Band Mode (2.4GHz Only)................................................... 117

4.8.1 Access Point Mode .................................................................................. 118

4.8.2 Repeater Mode........................................................................................ 119

4.8.3 WDS Bridge Mode...................................................................................120

4.8.4 Bridge Infrastructure Mode ......................................................................121

4.8.5 Client Infrastructure Mode .......................................................................122

4.8.6 Client Ad Hoc Mode.................................................................................123

4.8.7 WISP Router Mode..................................................................................123

4.8.8 AP Router Mode ......................................................................................124

5. System Configuration...........................................................................125

5.1 System Configuration .....................................................................125

5.1.1 Device IP Settings ...................................................................................125

5.1.2 Time Settings...........................................................................................127

5.1.3 Password Settings...................................................................................128

5.1.4 System Management...............................................................................128

5.1.5 SNMP Settings ........................................................................................130

5.1.6 Ping Watchdog ........................................................................................132

5.1.7 Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................134

5.1.8 Configuration Save and Restore..............................................................135

5.1.9 Factory Default ........................................................................................136

5.1.10 Reboot System ......................................................................................136

5.1.11 AirMax DUO Emergency Recovery........................................................137

6. Device Status & Tools ..........................................................................139

6.1 Device Status..................................................................................139

6.1.1 Device Information...................................................................................139

6.1.2 Wireless Information................................................................................141

6.1.3 LAN Information.......................................................................................142

6.1.4 Internet Information..................................................................................143

6.1.5 Wireless Client Table ...............................................................................144

6.1.6 System Log..............................................................................................145

6.1.7 Network Ping ...........................................................................................146

6.1.8 Network Traceroute .................................................................................147

7. Command Line Interface......................................................................148

7.1 System Commands ........................................................................149

7.2 Debugging Commands ...................................................................151

7.3 Show Commands ...........................................................................153

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7.4 Set Commands...............................................................................160

7.5 Enable/Disable Commands ............................................................168

7.6 Add/Delete Commands...................................................................170

8. Frequent Asked Questions ..................................................................175

9. Specifications .......................................................................................178

10. Wireless Network Glossary................................................................182

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1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

The AirMax DUO is a dream device for WISP to build their wireless networks. The AP features 2 Atheros 11a/b/g radios that run in 5GHz or 2.4GHz frequency band. Moreover, it provides hi-power at 11a mode for extra long distance application. There is an intergraded

802.3af POE port to let you run the AP at up to 100 meter distance away from the power

source.

Dual Wireless + High Power + 2 LAN Ports

The AirMax DUO is equipped with 2 high-powered Atheros radios. The radio 1 runs in the 11a 5GHz mode only while the radio 2 runs at the 11a/b/g dual band. AirLive adds high power amplifier to run the AP at 23dBm in 11a mode (200mW), that’s 4 times the output power of normal 11a radio (50mW). In addition, 2 programmable LAN ports are available for multi-mode AP/Gateway configuration.

Multiple Operation Modes

The AirMax DUO can operate in multiple wireless modes for different application environments such as Dual AP, Dual WDS, Duplex link aggregation, Separate Bridge, AP + Client, AP + WDS, WDS + Gateway, AP + Gateway, and AP + WISP. These modes can be changed and configured easily by the Web user interface.

802.3af PoE Port

AirMax DUO is equipped with an 802.3af Power over Ethernet port. It thus can be powered by a PoE PSE and operate at up to 100 meter away.

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VLAN & QoS

AirMax DUO provides Multi-SSID to create different wireless networks using one AP. The TAG VLAN feature allows service provider to control service content of each SSID network all the way back to core router. The QoS feature allows prioritizing the different package according the 802.11e WMM protocol and triple play (Voice, Video and Data). Bandwidth control feature allow AirMax DUO to limit the bandwidth on distinct IP/MAC or on the total device.

IP67 Environmental Protection Enclosure

With IP-67 industrial standard enclosure, AirMax DUO is highly protected against dust and water. So that AirMax DUO can be used in a hardened environment.

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1. Introduction

1.2 How to Use This Guide

AirMax DUO is an advanced wireless Base Station with multiple functions. It is recommended that you read through the entire user’s guide whenever possible. The user guide is divided into different chapters. You should read at least go through the first 3 chapters before attempting to install the device.

1.3 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support

If you encounter a technical issue that can not be resolved by information on this guide, we recommend that you visit our comprehensive website support at www.airlive.com. The tech support FAQ are frequently updated with latest information.

In addition, you might find new firmware that either increase software functions or provide bug fixes for AirMax DUO. You can reach our on-line support center at the following link:

http://www.airlive.com/support/support_2.jsp

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

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1.4 Feature

 1x 108Mbps 11a Radio + 1x 108Mbps 11a/b/g Radio

 23dBm 11a and 20dBm 11g/b Output Power

 14 Wireless Multi-function Modes: Dual AP, Duplex, Dual WDS Bridge, Separate

Bridge, AP + Client, Client + AP, AP + WDS Bridge, WDS Bridge + AP, WDS + Gateway, Gateway + WDS, AP + Gateway, Gateway + AP, AP + WISP, WISP + AP

 2x RJ-45 port for LAN/WAN applications

 2x N-Type Antenna connectors for external antennas

 Built from High Temperature resistant ABS material with Anti-UV protection

 Power by passive PoE: 12V Adapter and injector included. Accept up to 22Vdc input

on the PoE port

 Pole Mount/Wall Mount kit included for installation

 Total Bandwidth and Per-User Bandwidth Control

 Limit Bandwidth of HTTP, FTP, Torrent, and eDonkey traffic in router mode

 Site Survey, RSSI signal Survey, and RSSI LED indicator.

 Multi-SSID, TAG VLAN, WMM, TOS

 ACK Timeout Adjustment for long distance connection.

 Emergency firmware recovery mode

 Web, HTTPS, SSH/SSH2, Telnet, and SNMP managements

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1. Introduction

1.5 Wireless Operation Modes

The AirMax DUO can perform as a multi-function wireless device. Through the AirLogic web interface, users can easily select which wireless mode they wish the AirMax DUO to perform.

The AirMax DUO provides 14 modes of wireless operational applications:

Wireless Mode Radio 1 (11a) Radio 2 (11a or b/g)

Dual AP Access Point Access Point

Duplex WDS Bridge WDS Bridge

Dual WDS Bridge WDS Bridge WDS Bridge

Separate Bridge WDS Bridge WDS Bridge

AP + Client Access Point Wireless Client

Client + AP Wireless Client Access Point AP + WDS Bridge Access Point WDS Bridge WDS Bridge + AP WDS Bridge Access Point

WDS + Gateway WDS Bridge Gateway (AP Router) Gateway + WDS Gateway (AP Router) WDS Bridge

AP + Gateway Access Point Gateway (AP Router) Gateway + AP Gateway (AP Router) Access Point

AP + WISP AP Router WISP Bridge

WISP + AP WISP Bridge AP Router

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1. Introduction

1.5.1 Dual AP Mode

In Dual AP mode, both wireless interface of AirMax DUO are set as AP and provide hotspot service on each interface.

 This Application provides wider coverage that difficult to be reached with a unique

Omni antenna by using another adequate antenna such as sector antenna. It’s particularly suitable for WISP to provide stable and high performance link.

 The image in Dual AP mode diagrams helps to indicate the data flow related to the

Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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1.5.2 Duplex Mode

The duplex mode combines the two radios and double the bandwidth between AirMax DUO

Double Link Speed

 This Application provides higher bandwidth between two locations than single radio

does. When clients transmitting data which over the loading of single radio, the other radio shares the loading and make it able to transmit more data between the two AirMax DUO.

 The image in Duplex mode diagram helps to indicate the data flow related to the

Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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1.5.3 Dual WDS Bridge Mode

In Dual WDS Bridge mode, both wireless interface of AirMax DUO are set as WDS Bridge and connect to remote network. When configured in the Dual WDS Bridge mode, AirMax DUO allows solving discontinuous link due to geographical obstacles, shown as below and extension of distance between two WDS bridge nodes separated by a building.

 In this mode, the AP can act as a signal repeating station in a wireless backbone

network. In addition, it can also function as directing station for NLOS application.

 The image in Duplex WDS Bridge mode diagram helps to indicate the data flow related

to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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1.5.4 Separate Bridge Mode

The Separate Bridge Mode divides the AirMax DUO into two single bridges. As shown in the following diagram, the two IP segments can not communicate or see each others.

AirMax DUO

 In this application, both Radio 1 and Radio 2 are in WDS Bridge Mode.  The image in Separate WDS Bridge mode diagram helps to indicate the data flow

related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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1.5.5 AP + Client / Client + AP Mode

In this mode, one station works as an intermediate station. This enable the AP to link with remote stations using client mode, then distribute the signal to other clients using AP mode.

 In this application, Either Radio 1 or Radio 2 is in AP Mode, the other Radio is in Client

mode.

 The image in AP + Client / Client + AP mode diagram helps to indicate the data flow

related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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1.5.6 AP + WDS Bridge / WDS Bridge + AP Mode

In this mode, one Radio works as Access Point and the other one is WDS Bridge.

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 In this mode, the AP can act as a signal repeating station in a wireless backbone

network. In addition, it can also function as directing station for NLOS application.

 The image in AP + WDS Bridge / WDS Bridge + AP mode diagram helps to indicate

data flow related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

1.5.7 WDS + Gateway / Gateway + WDS Mode

In this mode, one radio acts as an AP router and the other a WDS bridge. One of the RJ-45 ports as the WAN interface to the internet.

 The remote location can access the internet by way of this Access Point which acts as

a gateway device of the network.

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 The image in WDS + Gateway / Gateway + WDS mode diagram helps to indicate data

flow related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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1.5.8 AP + Gateway / Gateway + AP Mode

In this mode, one radio acts as an AP router and the other an Access Point. One of the RJ-45 ports as the WAN interface to the internet.

 The remote location can access the internet by way of this Access Point which acts as

a gateway device of the network.

 The image in AP + Gateway / Gateway + AP mode diagram helps to indicate data flow

related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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1.5.9 AP + WISP / WISP + AP Mode

1. Introduction

In this mode, one radio acts as an AP and the other acts as a client router. One of the RJ-45 ports as the WAN interface to the internet.

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 The remote location can access the Internet by way of this Access Point which acts as

a gateway device of the network.

 The image in AP + Gateway / Gateway + AP mode diagram helps to indicate data flow

related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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2. Installing the AirMax DUO

2.Installing the

This section describes the hardware features and the hardware installation procedure for the AirMax DUO. For software configuration, please go to chapter 3 for more details.

AirMax DUO

2.1 Before You Start

It is important to read through this section before you install the AirMax DUO.

 The AirMax DUO comes with everything you need to start installation with exception of

the PoE Ethernet Cable. You can use a good quality CAT-5E outdoor graded Ethernet cable (shielded with anti-UV) according to the length you need.

 The use of 5GHz spectrum might be prohibited in some countries. Please consult with

your country’s telecom regulation first.

 You must set the distance parameter to make long distance connection work. Please

refer to chapter 4 of this user’s guide for details.

2.2 Installing AirMax DUO

The AirMax DUO package contains the following items:

 One AirMax DUO main unit

 48VDC PoE injector kits

 Pole/Wall mount kit

 User Guide CD

 Quick Start Guide

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2.3 Knowing Your AirMax DUO

2 3 4

2. Installing the AirMax DUO

LED # Function Color

1 LAN - LAN port #2

2 WLAN 1 LED under

Installation Mode

3 WLAN2 LED w/

Installation Mode

Blue

Green

No Connection: Off

Weak Signal: Flash every 2 seconds

Medium Signal: Flash every second

Strong Signal: Flash twice every second

Full Signal: Steady On

*2 WLAN 1 LED w/

Blue

Radio Enable: Steady On

Traffic Mode

Connection Established: Flash every second

*3 WLAN 2 LED w/

Green

Traffic Mode

Description

4 PoE/WAN - LAN port#1, compatible with 802.3af PoE.

Works as WAN port when operate under Gateway mode

5 Ground Pin - Reference point for electric current

6 Sluice - Sluice out the water in device

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Antenna

N-Type connector for radio 1

N-Type connector for radio 2

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2.4 Hardware Installation

The following image shows the power installation of AirMax DUO. Note that AirMax DUO is IEEE802.3af compatible, you should use the packed POE kit or POE Switch for power injection.

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