Airlive WL-5460AP User Manual

WL-5460AP

54Mbps Multi-Function Wireless AP

User’s Manual

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	Table of Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................		4
1.1	Overview ..............................................................................................................................	4
1.2	Firmware Features .............................................................................................................	6
1.3	Installing WL-5460AP.........................................................................................................	8
	1.3.1 Package Content.....................................................................................................	8
	1.3.2 Hardware Presentation.........................................................................................	10
	1.3.3 Configuration Setups ............................................................................................	12
	1.3.4 Hardware Connection...........................................................................................	12
2. Operation Mode...........................................................................................................................		14
2.1	Change Operation Mode .................................................................................................	15
2.2 About the Operation Modes ............................................................................................		16
	2.2.1 Access Point Mode................................................................................................	16
	2.2.2 Client Mode ............................................................................................................	18
	2.2.3 Bridge Mode...........................................................................................................	19
	2.2.4 WDS Repeater.......................................................................................................	20
	2.2.5 Universal Repeater ...............................................................................................	21
	2.2.6 WISP (Client Router) mode .................................................................................	22
	2.2.7 WISP + Universal Repeater mode......................................................................	23
	2.2.8 Gateway (AP + Router) ........................................................................................	24
3. Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................................		25
3.1 Access Point Mode Settings ...........................................................................................		25
3.2	Client Mode Settings ........................................................................................................	27
3.3	Bridge Mode Settings.......................................................................................................	29
3.4 WDS Repeater Mode Settings .......................................................................................		31
3.5	Universal Repeater Mode Settings ................................................................................	34
3.6 WISP Mode Settings ........................................................................................................		36
3.7 WISP + Universal Mode Settings...................................................................................		39
3.8	Gateway Mode (AP + Router) Settings.........................................................................	43
3.9 Wireless Security ..............................................................................................................		47
3.10 Advanced Wireless Settings .........................................................................................		52
3.11 Access Control ................................................................................................................		55
3.12 QoS Traffic Control.........................................................................................................		56
4. System Management .................................................................................................................		65
4.1 LAN Interface Setup.........................................................................................................		65
4.2	Upgrade Firmware............................................................................................................	66
4.3	Save / Reload Settings ....................................................................................................	67
4.4	Change Password ............................................................................................................	68
4.5	Enable System Log ..........................................................................................................	69
4.6	NTP Settings .....................................................................................................................	70
5 System Recovery.........................................................................................................................		71
6. Specification.................................................................................................................................		74
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1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

AirLive WL-5460AP is an IEEE802.11b/g compliant 11 Mbps & 54 Mbps Ethernet Wireless

Access Point. The Wireless Access Point is equipped with two 10/100 M Auto-sensing

Ethernet ports for connecting to LAN and also for cascading to next Wireless Access Point.

AirLive WL-5460AP provides 64/128bit WEP encryption, WPA and IEEE802.1x which ensures a high level of security to protect users’ data and privacy. The MAC Address filter prevents the unauthorized MAC Addresses from accessing your Wireless LAN. Your network security is therefore double assured.

The web-based management utility is provided for easy configuration that your wireless network connection is ensured to be always solid and hassle free.

Wireless Client Isolation

The WL-5460APv2 features the new Wireless Client Isolation function previous available only in more expensive APs. When you enable this function, the wireless clients will not be able to see each other. Therefore, it is an important function for office and Hotspot operator to protect the security between different wireless users.

ACK Timeout and TX Power Regulation

The WL-5460APv2 features ACK timeout function to let you adjust the timeout value for long distance operation. In addition, 5-level TX power adjustment let you match different antennas for law compliance. The ability to set lower TX output power is also crucial if you want to match the AP with external power amplifier.

Extended Security Features

The WL-5460APv2 support WEP, WPA and WPA2 security functions. In addition, WPA enterprise for 802.1x authenticator are featured for AP and WDS mode. The combination of Encryption, Hide SSID and Access Control ensures your wireless network is completely secured from intruder.

Whether it's for office or home environment, the AirLive 802.11g family bring you the maximum performance and security for today's high speed wireless network.

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Application

Example 1

Example 2

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1.2 Firmware Features

AirLive Wireless AP Firmware Features

Firmware e11: The Most Powerful AP Firmware Ever!

WL-5460AP

As the leading global WISP solution provider, AirLive understands the application environments of WISP operators. As a result, we are constantly upgrading our AP’s firmware to meet the changing demand of WISP operators. The latest E11 firmware adds high end features not commonly found in the AP of this class. The AirLive multi-function

Access Points not only work for long distance application, they work much better than the competitions.

8 Wireless Operation Modes

The AirLive WL-5460AP can operate in 8 different wireless modes. It can work as a

Wireless Router, AP, Client,

Repeater, Bridge, and much more. Whether it is for home, office, or WISP; the AirLive AP has a solution for you.

Up to 400mW of Output Power*

AirLive’s high quality hardware let the AP expand its

RF output power up to 26dBm using South American firmware. That’s 4 times the output power of regular AP!

It means much greater distance and coverage.

* For South America only. Not available for other regions.

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Traffic Control QoS Function

Traffic Control is a great tool to control the bandwidth of the WISP subscribers.

Therefore, the WISP operators can offer different class of connection speeds for different subscription fees - just like the

ADSL service! The AirLive advance

Traffic Control firmware can control the bandwidth by Interface or IP/MAC.

Dynamic Signal Survey Function for Antenna Alignment

Having trouble align your antenna correctly to the other outdoor AP? The AirLive Wireless

Signal Survey function tells you the receiving

signal strength dynamically as your antenna turns. It automatically refreshes itself in the process, therefore, making antenna alignment much simpler than before.

Wireless Site Survey Connection Wizard

During a new WISP service installation, the installer will need to find out which outdoor AP provide the best signal in the area for connection. The AirLive wireless site survey function provides one step setup for this process. First, the site survey page shows which AP has the strongest the signal. Then the installer performs antenna alignment by

using the signal survey function. At last, the installer simply clicks on “connect” button to establish connection. The site survey is available even in AP mode, so the installer can check the channels used by surrounding APs to avoid interferences.

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Telnet Function

Some WISP operators prefer to use CLI command line for configurations. The latest e11 firmware provide full command line feature via Telnet.

Wireless Client Isolation

AirLive firmware’s Client Isolation function protects the security and privacy of each individual subscriber. Therefore, subscriber does not need to worry about hacker attacks in the same wireless network.

Emergency Recovery

How many times your machine crashed and lost access completely? The AirLive’s Emergency web server function means you can recover your AP even during if the machine failed during a firmware upgrade. This greatly reduces the service loading for WISP operators.

1.3 Installing WL-5460AP

This section describes the installation procedure for the WL-5460AP. 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 WL-5460AP. Finally, this section explains how to configure a

Windows PC to communicate with the WL-5460AP.

1.3.1 Package Content

The WL-5460AP package contains the following items:

üOne WL-5460AP main unit

üOne 12V DC power adapter

üIndoor detachable Omni Antenna x 1

üOne CD of the WL-5460AP

üQuick Start Guide

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1.3.2 Hardware Presentation

	LED #	Display	Color	Indication
	1	Power	Green	Lights on when the device is powered.
	2	Status	Red	Lights on when the device is booting, lights off after boot
				successfully.
	3	Link/Act	Green	Lights on when any one client connected. Blinking when sending
				or receiving data.
	4	WEP/WPA	Green	Lights on when wireless security is enabled
	5	MAC Ctrl	Green	Lights on when MAC control is enabled.
	6	Bridge /	Green	Lights on when Bridge or Repeater is enabled
		Repeater
	7	LAN1	Green	Lights on when the port is actively connected, blinking when
				transmitting or receiving data.
	8	LAN2	Green

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	Item #	Function	Description
	A	Power Adaptor	12V 1A power supply adaptor delivered with product.
	B	LAN1	LAN port
	C	LAN2	LAN port 2 or WAN port(Gateway Mode only)
	D	(Factory) Reset	Press over 3 seconds to reboot this device.
			Press for over 10 seconds to restore factory settings.
			Performing the Factory Reset will erase all previously
			entered device settings.

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1.3.3 Configuration Setups

The factory default settings of WL-5460AP are as following:

Settings	Default Value
Device Name	WL-5460AP
Radio	802.11b/g
SSID	airlive
Channel	11
WEP	Disabled
IP Address	192.168.100.252
DHCP Server	Disabled. Available and default enabled when each of
	the wireless is configured as a gateway.
DHCP IP Range	192.168.100.100 ~ 192.168.100.200

1.3.4 Hardware Connection

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 (LAN1 or LAN2) of this Wireless Access Point, and the other end to a hub, switch, router, or another wireless access point.

2.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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Check the LED:

The Power and LAN # LED should be ON. LAN# LED will even blink if there is traffic.

The Link/Act LED will be on in static when associated with a station and blink whenever this AP receives data packets in the air.

If the Status LED glows after self-test, it means the Wireless Access Point fails on self test. Please ask your dealer for technical support.

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

192.168.100.x).

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

3Open the web browser and enter http://192.168.100.252/.

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2. Operation Mode

The WL-5460AP device provides all 8 modes of wireless operational applications with:

	Mode	Radio	LAN 1	LAN 2
	AP	AP	LAN	LAN
	Client	Client	LAN	LAN
	Bridge	WDS	LAN	LAN
	WDS Repeater	WDS + AP	LAN	LAN
	Universal Repeater	AP + Client	LAN	LAN
	WISP	Client Router	LAN	LAN
	WISP + Universal	Client Router + AP	LAN	LAN
	Repeater
	Gateway	AP+ Router	WAN	LAN

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2.1 Change Operation Mode

WL-5460AP is default in AP mode. If the mode had been changed, click the “Mode” button to change back.

To change operation Mode:

1.Click on “Mode“

2.Select Operation Mode in the main page

3.Reboot device

4.Click Setup for detail configuration

After reboot, click “Setup” for detail configuration

Select Operation Mode and reboot the system

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2.2 About the Operation Modes

This device provides four operational applications with Access Point, Bridge, Client (Ad-hoc) and Client (Infrastructure) modes, which are mutually exclusive.

This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can use the web-based utility provided by the manufacturer as described in the following sections.

2.2.1 Access Point Mode

When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wired network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection.

See the sample application below.

To set the operation mode to Access Point, please go to “Mode” field and select the “AP” mode.

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2.2.2 Client Mode

If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.

Refer to the illustration below. This station (AP1 plus the connected computer 1) can associate to another Access Point (AP2), and then can have the Internet access if the other

Access Point (AP2) has the Internet connection.

To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to Mode field and select the “Client” mode.

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2.2.3 Bridge Mode

The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function let this access point acts as a wireless

LAN access point and repeater at the same time. Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a large space like airports, hotels and schools …etc. This feature is also useful when users want to bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections between these buildings.

To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select the “Bridge” mode.

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2.2.4 WDS Repeater

Refer to the illustration below. While acting as Bridges, AP1 (with Station 1 being associated to) and AP2 (with Station 2 being associated) can communicate with each other through wireless interface (with WDS). Thus Station 1 can communicate with Station 2 and both Station 1 and Station 2 are able to access the Internet if only AP1 or AP2 has the

Internet connection.

To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select the “WDS Repeater” mode.

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2.2.5 Universal Repeater

An universal repeater can also extend the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or router. But the universal repeater does not require the remote device to have WDS function.

Therefore, it can work with almost any wireless device.

To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select the “Universal Repeater” mode.

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2.2.6 WISP (Client Router) mode

In WISP mode, the AP will behave just the same as the Client mode for wireless function.

However, router functions are added between the wireless WAN side and the Ethernet LAN side. Therefore, the WISP subscriber can share the WISP connection without the need for extra router.

To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select the “WISP” mode.

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2.2.7 WISP + Universal Repeater mode

In this mode, the AP behaves virtually the same as the WISP mode, except one thing: the

AP can also send wireless signal to the LAN side. That means the AP can connect with the remote WISP AP and the indoor wireless card, and then provide IP sharing capability all at the same time!

To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select the “WISP + Universal Repeater” mode.

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2.2.8 Gateway (AP + Router)

In this mode, router functions are added between one Ethernet port and the other network interface. The radio is an AP mode which allow wireless client to share the internet connection.

To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select the “Gateway” mode.

To set the operation mode to “GW Mode”, Please go to “Mode à GW” and click the Setup button for configuration.

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