Airlive WH-9200AP User Manual

H-9200AP

802.11a/b/g Dual Radio Wireless Base Station

User’s Manual

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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.

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 ................................................................................................3

1.1 Overview..............................................................................................3

1.2 Installing WH-9200AP..........................................................................4

1.2.1 Package Content .........................................................................................4

1.2.2 Hardware Presentation ................................................................................4

1.2.3 Configuration Setups ...................................................................................8

2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP ..............................................................10

2.1 Change Operation Mode....................................................................10

2.2 Dual AP Mode....................................................................................11

2.3 Duplex Mode......................................................................................13

2.4 Dual WDS Bridge Mode.....................................................................15

2.5 Separate Bridge Mode.......................................................................17

2.6 AP + Client / Client + AP Mode ..........................................................18

2.7 AP + WDS Bridge / WDS Bridge + AP Mode .....................................20

2.8 WDS + Gateway / Gateway + WDS Mode.........................................22

2.9 AP + Gateway / Gateway + AP Mode ................................................24

2.10 AP + WISP / WISP + AP Mode ........................................................26

3. Wireless Settings .....................................................................................29

3.1 Access Point Mode ............................................................................29

3.2 WDS Bridge Mode .............................................................................30

3.3 Client Mode........................................................................................32

3.4 Gateway (AP Router) Mode...............................................................35

3.4.1 WAN Port Settings.....................................................................................37

3.4.2 DHCP Server Settings...............................................................................39

3.4.3 DMZ & Virtual Server.................................................................................40

3.4.4 IP Filter Settings ........................................................................................41

3.4.5 IP Routing Settings....................................................................................42

3.4.6 Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Settings.................................................................44

3.5 WISP Mode........................................................................................45

3.6 Wireless Security ...............................................................................47

3.7 Advanced Wireless Settings ..............................................................54

3.8 Access Control...................................................................................57

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3.9 Bandwidth Control..............................................................................59

3.9.1 Total Bandwidth Control.............................................................................60

3.9.2 Per user Bandwidth Control.......................................................................61

3.10 Multiple SSID + VLAN......................................................................63

4. System Management ...............................................................................64

4.1 Change Password .............................................................................64

4.2 System Management Settings...........................................................65

4.3 SNMP Settings...................................................................................66

4.4 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................68

4.5 Configuration Save and Restore........................................................69

4.6 Reboot System ..................................................................................70

4.7 WH-9200AP Emergency Recovery....................................................70

5. Specifications...........................................................................................72

6. Wireless Network Glossary.....................................................................76

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1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

The WH-9200AP 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 + Hi Power + 2 LAN Ports

The WH-9200AP 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 mode. 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 WH-9200AP 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

WH-9200AP 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.

VLAN & QoS

WH-9200AP 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 WH-9200AP to limit the bandwidth on distinct IP/MAC or on the total device.

IP67 Environmental Protection Enclosure

With IP-67 industrial standard enclosure, WH-9200AP is highly protected against dust and water. So that WH-9200AP can be used in a hardened environment.

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1. Introduction

1.2 Installing WH-9200AP

This section describes the installation procedure for the WH-9200AP. It starts with a summary of the content of the package you have purchased, followed by steps of how to power up and connect the WH-9200AP. Finally, this section explains how to configure a Windows PC to communicate with the WH-9200AP.

1.2.1 Package Content

The WH-9200AP package contains the following items:

z One WH-9200AP main unit z 48VDC PoE injector kits z Pole/Wall mount kit z One CD of the WH-9200AP z Quick Start Guide

1.2.2 Hardware Presentation

1 2 3

LED # Function Color Description

1 LAN -

2 WLAN1 LED Blue

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LAN port #2

No Connection: Off

1. Introduction

3 WLAN2 LED Green

4 POE/WAN -

5 Ground Pin - Reference point for electric current

6 Sluice - Sluice out the water in device

Low Signal: Flash per second

Better Signal: Flash every 2 seconds

Best Signal: Steady On

LAN port #1, compatible with 802.3af PoE. Become

WLAN port when operate in Gateway mode

N-Type connector for outdoor antenna of Radio 1

N-Type connector for outdoor antenna of Radio 2

Antenna 2

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Pole Mount/Wall mount Installation

1. Introduction

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1. Introduction

Power Installation

The following image shows the power installation of WH-9200AP. Note that WH-9200AP is IEEE802.3af compatible, you should use the packed POE kit or POE Switch for power injection.

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1.2.3 Configuration Setups

The factory default settings of WH-9200AP are as following:

Default Value Settings

Wireless1 Wireless2

Device Name WH-9200AP

Radio 802.11a 802.11a

SSID airlive1 airlive2

Channel 36 36 (auto in 802.11b/g)

WEP Disabled

1. Introduction

IP Address 192.168.1.1

DHCP Server Disabled. Available and default enabled when each of

the wireless is configured as a gateway.

DHCP IP Range 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254

Access Password airlive

Note: Before you starting hardware connection, you are advised to find an appropriate

location to place the Access Point. Usually, the best place for the Access Point is at the center of your wireless network, with line of straight to all your wireless stations. Also, remember to adjust the antenna; usually the higher the antenna is placed; the better will be the performance.

1. Connect to your local area network: connect an Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet

port.

2. (LAN1, LAN2) of this Wireless Access Point, and the other end to a hub, switch, router,

or another wireless access point.

3. Power on the device: connect the included AC power adapter to the Wireless Access

Point’s power port and the other end to a wall outlet.

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Access to management interface

1 Please make sure your computer IP is in the same subnet as the AP (i.e. 192.168.1.x).

2 Please make sure your computer has wireless network adapter installed.

3 Open the web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1/.

4. Connect Wireless Settings to start.

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2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

2. Operation Mode of

The WH-9200AP device provides all 14 modes of wireless operational applications with:

WH-9200AP

2.1 Change Operation Mode

WH-9200AP is default in Dual AP mode. If the mode had been changed, click the “Operation Mode” button to change back.

To change operation Mode:

1. Click on “Operation Mode“

2. Select Operation Mode in the main page

3. Click “Change Mode” button to apply

4. The device reboots to select mode

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Click here to Operation Mode Selection

2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

Select Operation Mode

Click “Change Mode” to change

2.2 Dual AP Mode

In Dual AP mode, both wireless interface of WH-9200AP are set as AP and provide hotspot service on each interface.

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2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

z 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.

z The image in Dual AP mode UI helps to indicate data flow related to the Wireless and

the Ethernet ports.

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Both Radios has its own setting interface.

2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

AP Mode AP Mode

To configure AP mode, please refer to Section 3.1 Access Point Mode.

2.3 Duplex Mode

The duplex mode groups the two radios to double the bandwidth between two WH-9200APs.

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Double Link Speed

2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

z 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 WH-9200AP.

z The image in Duplex mode UI helps to indicate data flow related to the Wireless and

the Ethernet ports.

Both radios are using WDS mode for communication.

One WH-9200AP is configured as a Master where as the other WH-9200AP is configure to be a Slave.

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One set to Master, the other set to Slave

WDS Mode WDS Mode

To configure the WDS mode, Please refer to Section 3.2 WDS Bridge Mode ……

2.4 Dual WDS Bridge Mode

In Dual WDS Bridge mode, both wireless interface of WH-9200AP are set as WDS Bridge and connect to remote network. When configured in the Dual WDS Bridge mode, a WH-9200AP allows solving discontinuous link due to geographical obstacles, shown as below and extension of distance between two WDS bridge nodes separated by a building.

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2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

z 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.

z The image in Duplex WDS Bridge mode UI helps to indicate data flow related to the

Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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Both radios are using WDS mode for communication.

2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

WDS Mode WDS Mode

To configure the WDS mode please refer to section 3.2 WDS Bridge Mode ……

2.5 Separate Bridge Mode

The Separate Bridge separates the device into 2 IP segments. Radio 1 and LAN 3 are in IP segment of 192.168.1.x/24 and Radio 2 and LAN1, LAN2 are in IP segment of 192.168.2.x. Devices in one IP segment can not communicate to devices in the other IP segment.

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2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

z In this application, both Radio 1 and Radio 2 are in WDS Bridge Mode.

z The image in Separate WDS Bridge mode UI helps to indicate data flow related to the

Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

Both radios are using WDS mode for communication.

WDS Mode LAN 1: 192.168.1.x

WDS Mode LAN 2: 192.168.2.x

To configure the WDS mode, Please refer to Section 3.2 WDS Bridge Mode……

2.6 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.

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2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

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

mode.

z The image in AP + Client / Client + AP mode UI helps to indicate data flow related to

the Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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The UI example of AP + Client is as following:

2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

Client Mode

Access Point Mode

To configure the AP mode, please refer to Section 3.1 Access Point Mode……

To configure the Client mode, please refer to Section 3.3 Client Mode ……

2.7 AP + WDS Bridge / WDS Bridge + AP Mode

In this mode, one Radio is in Access Point mode and the other in WDS Bridge Mode.

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2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

z 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.

z The image in AP + WDS Bridge / WDS Bridge + AP mode UI helps to indicate data flow

related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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The UI example of AP + WDS Bridge is as following:

2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

WDS Mode

Access Point Mode

To configure the AP mode, Please refer to Section 3.1 Access Point Mode ……

To configure the WDS mode, Please refer to Section 3.2 WDS Bridge Mode ……

2.8 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.

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2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

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

a gateway device of the network.

z The image in WDS + Gateway / Gateway + WDS mode UI helps to indicate data flow

related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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The UI example of AP + WDS Bridge is as following:

2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

WDS Mode Access Point

Router

To configure the AP mode, Please refer to Section 3.1 Access Point Mode ……

To configure the WDS mode, Please refer to Section 3.2 WDS Bridge Mode ……

To configure the Gateway (Router) mode. Please refer to Section 3.4 Gateway Mode ……

2.9 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.

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2. Operation Mode of WH-9200AP

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

a gateway device of the network.

z The image in AP + Gateway / Gateway + AP mode UI helps to indicate data flow

related to the Wireless and the Ethernet ports.

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