Allied Telesis AT-TQ2403 User Manual
AT-TQ2403
Management Software
User's Guide
PN 613-001156 Rev. B
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SAFETY NOTICE
Do not open service or change any component.
Only qualified technicians are allowed to service the equipment.
Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock
Check voltage before connecting to the power supply.
Connecting to the wrong voltage will damage the equipment.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND EMISSIONS
STANDARDS
This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications 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: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment.
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.
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.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed
at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
Canadian Department of Communications
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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.
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC 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.
Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to
co-channel mobile satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these
radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2.43 dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly
prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
CE Marking Warning
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been
applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
EN60950-1: 2006
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
EN 50385: 2002
Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of radio base stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunication
systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields
(110MHz - 40 GHz) - General public
EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
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Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment
operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements
under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 301 893 V1.4.1: (2007-07)
Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high performance RLAN; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems , 5 GHz high performance RLAN
equipment and 5,8GHz Broadband Data Transmitting Systems.
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries,
except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device
for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to
10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national
spectrum authority in France.
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CONTENTS
Preface ....................................................................................................................................................................15
Purpose of This Guide .................................................................................................................................15
How This Guide is Organized....................................................................................................................15
Document Conventions ..............................................................................................................................15
Contacting Allied Telesis....................................................................................................................................16
Online Support ..............................................................................................................................................16
Email and Telephone Support ....................................................................................................................16
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................16
Where to Find Web-based Guides...........................................................................................................16
Returning Products.......................................................................................................................................16
Sales or Corporate Information ................................................................................................................16
Management Software Updates .................................................................................................................16
Tell Us What You Think .............................................................................................................................16
Chapter 1: Preparing to Set Up the AT-TQ2403 Wireless Access Point ..............................................17
Setting Up the Administrator’s Computer..............................................................................................17
Setting Up the Wireless Client Computers............................................................................................18
Understanding Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AT-TQ2403 Management Software...19
How Does the Access Point Obtain an IP Address at Start-up? .....................................................19
Dynamic IP Addressing .............................................................................................................................19
Static IP Addressing ...................................................................................................................................19
Recovering an IP Address.........................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2: Setting up the AT-TQ2403 Management Software..................................................................21
Running Kick Start to Find Access Points on the Network.................................................................21
Logging in to the AT-TQ2403 Management Software..........................................................................23
Configuring the Basic Settings and Starting the Wireless Network...................................................25
Configuring the Basic Settings .................................................................................................................25
Chapter 3: Configuring Basic Settings..............................................................................................................27
Navigating to Basic Settings ........................................................................................................................27
Review / Describe the Access Point.........................................................................................................28
Provide Network Settings...........................................................................................................................29
Update Basic Settings ...................................................................................................................................30
Basic Settings for a Standalone Access Point ..........................................................................................30
Setting User Interface Scheme Preferences ............................................................................................30
Navigation.......................................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 4: Managing Access Points and Clusters .........................................................................................31
Navigating to Access Points Management ...............................................................................................32
Understanding Clustering............................................................................................................................32
What is a Cluster? .....................................................................................................................................32
How Many APs Can a Cluster Support?...............................................................................................32
Only the same country domain setting can be clustered. .................................................................32
What Kinds of APs Can Cluster Together?.........................................................................................33
Which Settings are Shared as Part of the Cluster Configuration and Which Are Not? ............33
Cluster Formation......................................................................................................................................34
Cluster Size and Membership..................................................................................................................34
Intra-Cluster Security................................................................................................................................35
Understanding Access Point Settings........................................................................................................35
Modifying the Location Description..........................................................................................................36
Setting the Cluster Name............................................................................................................................36
Stopping Clustering.......................................................................................................................................37
Starting Clustering ........................................................................................................................................37
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Navigating to Configuration Information for a Specific AP and Managing Standalone APs...........37
Navigating to an AP by Using its IP Address in a URL..........................................................................38
Chapter 5: Managing User Accounts ...............................................................................................................39
Navigating to User Management for Clustered Access Points ...........................................................39
Viewing User Accounts ...............................................................................................................................40
Adding a User ................................................................................................................................................40
Editing a User Account................................................................................................................................41
Enabling and Disabling User Accounts .....................................................................................................41
Enabling a User Account ..........................................................................................................................41
Disabling a User Account.........................................................................................................................42
Removing a User Account ..........................................................................................................................42
Backing Up and Restoring a User Database............................................................................................42
Backing Up the User Database ...............................................................................................................42
Restoring a User Database from a Backup File ...................................................................................42
Chapter 6: Session Monitoring..........................................................................................................................43
Navigating to Session Monitoring..............................................................................................................43
Understanding Session Monitoring Information .....................................................................................43
Sorting Session Information........................................................................................................................45
Refreshing Session Information..................................................................................................................45
Chapter 7: Channel Management .....................................................................................................................46
Navigating to Channel Management .........................................................................................................46
Understanding Channel Management.......................................................................................................47
How it Works in a Nutshell....................................................................................................................47
For the Curious: More About Overlapping Channels .......................................................................47
Example: A Network Before and After Channel Management........................................................47
Configuring and Viewing Channel Management Settings......................................................................48
Stopping/Starting Automatic Channel Assignment .............................................................................48
Viewing Current Channel Assignments and Setting Locks ...............................................................49
Update Current Channel Settings (Manual Setting) ...........................................................................49
Viewing Last Proposed Set of Changes .................................................................................................50
Configuring Advanced Settings (Customizing and Scheduling Channel Plans)..............................50
Update Advanced Settings .......................................................................................................................51
Chapter 8: Wireless Neighborhood...............................................................................................................52
Navigating to Wireless Neighborhood ....................................................................................................52
Understanding Wireless Neighborhood Information ...........................................................................53
Viewing Wireless Neighborhood ..............................................................................................................53
Viewing Details for a Cluster Member.....................................................................................................55
Chapter 9: Configuring Security .......................................................................................................................57
Understanding Security Issues on Wireless Networks ........................................................................57
How Do I Know Which Security Mode to Use? ................................................................................57
Comparison of Security Modes for Key Management, Authentication and Encryption Algorithms
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58
Does Prohibiting the Broadcast SSID Enhance Security?..................................................................62
Navigating to Security Settings...................................................................................................................62
Configuring Security Settings......................................................................................................................62
Broadcast SSID, Station Isolation, and Security Mode.......................................................................63
None (Plain-text) .......................................................................................................................................64
Static WEP...................................................................................................................................................65
IEEE 802.1x..................................................................................................................................................69
WPA Personal ............................................................................................................................................71
WPA Enterprise .........................................................................................................................................73
Updating Settings ..........................................................................................................................................77
Chapter 10: Maintenance and Monitoring......................................................................................................78
Interfaces ........................................................................................................................................................78
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Ethernet (Wired) Settings...........................................................................................................................79
Wireless Settings...........................................................................................................................................79
Event Logs.......................................................................................................................................................79
Enabling or Disabling Persistence ..............................................................................................................80
Severity.........................................................................................................................................................80
Depth............................................................................................................................................................81
Log Relay Host for Kernel Messages........................................................................................................81
Understanding Remote Logging..............................................................................................................81
Setting Up the Log Relay Host................................................................................................................82
Enabling or Disabling the Log Relay Host on the Status > Events Page .........................................82
Update Settings...........................................................................................................................................82
Events Log....................................................................................................................................................83
Transmit/Receive Statistics .........................................................................................................................83
Associated Wireless Clients.......................................................................................................................84
Link Integrity Monitoring..........................................................................................................................85
Neighboring Access Points .........................................................................................................................85
Chapter 11: Setting the Ethernet (Wired) Interface...................................................................................88
Navigating to Ethernet (Wired) Settings..................................................................................................88
Setting the DNS HostName .......................................................................................................................89
Enabling or Disabling Guest Access ..........................................................................................................90
Configuring an Internal LAN and a Guest Network ..........................................................................90
Enabling or Disabling Guest Access and Choosing a Virtual Network ..........................................90
Enabling or Disabling Virtual Wireless Networks on the AP..............................................................90
Enabling or Disabling Standby Power Saving...........................................................................................91
Configuring LAN or Internal Interface Ethernet Settings.....................................................................91
Configuring Guest Interface Ethernet (Wired) Settings.......................................................................94
Updating Settings...........................................................................................................................................94
Chapter 12: Setting the Wireless Interface...................................................................................................95
Navigating to Wireless Settings .................................................................................................................95
Configuring 802.11d Regulatory Domain Support.................................................................................96
802.11h Regulatory Domain Control .......................................................................................................96
Configuring the Radio Interface.................................................................................................................97
Configuring "Internal" LAN Wireless Settings........................................................................................98
Configuring "Guest" Network Wireless Settings...................................................................................99
Updating Settings...........................................................................................................................................99
Chapter 13: Setting up Guest Access ........................................................................................................... 100
Understanding the Guest Interface........................................................................................................ 100
Configuring the Guest Interface ............................................................................................................. 101
Configuring a Guest Network on a Virtual LAN............................................................................. 101
Configuring the Welcome Screen (Captive Portal)......................................................................... 101
Using the Guest Network as a Client ................................................................................................... 102
Deployment Example................................................................................................................................102
Chapter 14: Configuring Virtual Wireless Networks................................................................................ 104
Navigating to Virtual Wireless Network Settings............................................................................... 104
Configuring VLANs.................................................................................................................................... 105
Updating Settings........................................................................................................................................ 106
Chapter 15: Configuring Radio Settings...................................................................................................... 107
Understanding Radio Settings.................................................................................................................. 107
Navigating to Radio Settings .................................................................................................................... 107
Updating Settings........................................................................................................................................ 113
Chapter 16: Controlling Access by MAC Address Filtering .................................................................... 114
Navigating to MAC Filtering Settings..................................................................................................... 114
Using MAC Filtering .................................................................................................................................. 114
Updating Settings........................................................................................................................................ 115
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Chapter 17: Load Balancing ............................................................................................................................ 116
Understanding Load Balancing ................................................................................................................ 116
Identifying the Imbalance: Overworked or Under-utilized Access Points.................................. 116
Specifying Limits for Utilization and Client Associations................................................................ 116
Load Balancing and QoS........................................................................................................................ 117
Navigating to Load Balancing Settings ................................................................................................... 117
Configuring Load Balancing...................................................................................................................... 117
Updating Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 118
Chapter 18: Pre-Config Rogue AP ................................................................................................................ 119
Navigating to Pre-Config Rogue AP Settings ....................................................................................... 119
Using Pre-Config Rogue AP..................................................................................................................... 120
Updating Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 120
Chapter 19: Configuring Quality of Service (QoS).................................................................................... 121
Understanding QoS................................................................................................................................... 121
QoS and Load Balancing ........................................................................................................................ 121
802.11e and WMM Standards Support.............................................................................................. 122
QoS Queues and Parameters to Coordinate Traffic Flow ............................................................ 122
802.1q and DSCP tags............................................................................................................................ 125
Navigating to QoS Settings...................................................................................................................... 126
Configuring QoS Queues......................................................................................................................... 126
Configuring AP EDCA Parameters ..................................................................................................... 127
Enabling/Disabling Wi-Fi Multimedia................................................................................................... 129
Configuring Station EDCA Parameters.............................................................................................. 129
Updating Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 131
Chapter 20: Configuring the Wireless Distribution System (WDS)...................................................... 132
Understanding the Wireless Distribution System .............................................................................. 132
Using WDS to Bridge Distant Wired LANs ..................................................................................... 132
Using WDS to Extend the Network Beyond the Wired Coverage Area.................................. 133
Security Considerations Related to WDS Links................................................................................. 133
Understanding Static (WEP) Data Encryption.................................................................................. 133
Understanding WPA (PSK) Data Encryption.................................................................................... 134
Navigating to WDS Settings .................................................................................................................... 134
Configuring WDS Settings....................................................................................................................... 135
Updating Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 137
Chapter 21: Configuring Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) on the AP...................... 138
Understanding SNMP................................................................................................................................138
Supported MIBs.......................................................................................................................................... 139
Navigating to SNMP Settings................................................................................................................... 140
Configuring SNMP Settings...................................................................................................................... 140
Configuring SNMP Traps....................................................................................................................... 142
Updating SNMP Settings........................................................................................................................... 143
Chapter 22: Enabling the Network Time Protocol Server ...................................................................... 144
Navigating to Time Protocol Settings.................................................................................................... 144
Enabling or Disabling a Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server...................................................... 145
Updating Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 145
Chapter 23: Backing up and Restoring a Configuration............................................................................ 146
Navigating to the Access Point’s Configuration Settings................................................................... 146
Resetting Factory Default Configuration .............................................................................................. 147
Saving the Current Configuration to a Backup File............................................................................ 147
Restoring the Configuration from a Previously Saved File................................................................ 148
Rebooting the Access Point..................................................................................................................... 148
Upgrading the Firmware........................................................................................................................... 149
Update....................................................................................................................................................... 150
Verifying the Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................................................... 150
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Appendix A: Security Settings on Wireless Clients and RADIUS Server Setup................................. 151
Network Infrastructure and Choosing Between Built-in or External Authentication Server... 152
Make Sure the Wireless Client Software is Up-to-Date................................................................... 152
Accessing the Microsoft Windows Wireless Client Security Settings ........................................... 153
Configuring a Client to Access an Unsecure Network (No Security)........................................... 154
Configuring Static WEP Security on a Client....................................................................................... 155
Configuring IEEE 802.1x Security on a Client...................................................................................... 157
IEEE 802.1x Client Using EAP/PEAP ................................................................................................... 158
IEEE 802.1x Client Using EAP/TLS Certificate.................................................................................. 161
Configuring WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (RADIUS) Security on a Client............................................ 165
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (RADIUS) Client Using EAP-TLS Certificate........................................ 169
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (RADIUS) Client Using EAP-SIM Certificate........................................ 172
Configuring WPA/WPA2 Personal (PSK) Security on a Client........................................................ 175
Configuring an External RADIUS Server to Recognize the AT-TQ2403 Wireless Access Point176
Obtaining a TLS-EAP Certificate for a Client.............................................................................................. 180
Configuring RADIUS Server for VLAN tags......................................................................................... 183
Configuring a RADIUS server .............................................................................................................. 183
Appendix B: Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 185
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Problems and Solutions....................................................... 185
Cluster Recovery ....................................................................................................................................... 185
Reboot or Reset Access Point ............................................................................................................. 185
BootLoader Recovery............................................................................................................................... 186
Appendix C: Command Line Interface (CLI) for AP Configuration....................................................... 187
Comparison of Settings Configurable with the CLI and Web UI.................................................... 188
How to Access the CLI for an Access Point........................................................................................ 190
Telnet Connection to the AP............................................................................................................... 190
SSH Connection to the AP................................................................................................................... 191
Quick View of Commands and How to Get Help.............................................................................. 192
Commands and Syntax........................................................................................................................... 192
Getting Help on Commands at the CLI ............................................................................................. 195
Ready to Get Started?............................................................................................................................ 197
Command Usage and Configuration Examples.................................................................................... 197
Understanding Interfaces as Presented in the CLI........................................................................... 197
Understanding CLI Validation of Configuration Settings................................................................ 198
Saving Configuration Changes.............................................................................................................. 198
Basic Settings............................................................................................................................................ 199
Access Point and Cluster Settings....................................................................................................... 203
User Accounts......................................................................................................................................... 204
Status ......................................................................................................................................................... 206
Ethernet (Wired) Interface................................................................................................................... 216
Wireless Interface................................................................................................................................... 220
Guest Access............................................................................................................................................ 220
Enable/Configure Guest Login Welcome Page................................................................................. 222
Configuring Virtual Wireless Networks (VWNs)............................................................................ 223
Example: Configuring VWNs................................................................................................................ 227
Security...................................................................................................................................................... 228
Radio Settings........................................................................................................................................... 244
MAC Filtering........................................................................................................................................... 253
Load Balancing ......................................................................................................................................... 255
Quality of Service.................................................................................................................................... 256
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) ................................................................................................ 262
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) ............................................................................. 264
Time Protocol.......................................................................................................................................... 265
Pre-Config Rogue AP ............................................................................................................................. 266
Reboot the AP......................................................................................................................................... 266
Reset the AP to Factory Defaults........................................................................................................ 267
Upgrade the Firmware........................................................................................................................... 267
Keyboard Shortcuts and Tab Completion Help.................................................................................. 268
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Keyboard Shortcuts................................................................................................................................268
Tab Completion and Help..................................................................................................................... 269
CLI Classes and Properties Reference.................................................................................................. 272
Glossary .............................................................................................................................................................. 274
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FIGURES
Figure 1: Kick Start Welcome Dialog Box ............................................................................................................... 22
Figure 2: Kick Start Search Results Dialog Box....................................................................................................... 22
Figure 3: Administration Dialog Box ......................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 4: Log-in Dialog Box ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 5: Basic Settings Page........................................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 6: Basic Settings Page........................................................................................................................................ 27
Figure 7: Basic Settings Page Step 1 ........................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 8: Basic Settings Step 2..................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 9: Basic Settings Page Step 3 ........................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 10: Web User Interface Setting...................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 11: Access Points Setting Page........................................................................................................................ 32
Figure 12: Access Points Setting Page........................................................................................................................ 35
Figure 13: User Management Page ............................................................................................................................. 40
Figure 14: Cluster Settings Page Detail..................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 15: Sessions Setting Page ................................................................................................................................. 43
Figure 16: Channel Management Setting Page ......................................................................................................... 46
Figure 17: Before Channel Management Enable...................................................................................................... 47
Figure 18: After Channel Management Enable......................................................................................................... 48
Figure 19: After Channel Management Enable......................................................................................................... 49
Figure 20: Wireless Neighborhood Page .................................................................................................................. 52
Figure 21: Cluster Member Setting Detail................................................................................................................ 55
Figure 22: Security Setting Page.................................................................................................................................. 62
Figure 23: Security Setting Page – None (Plain-text) Setting................................................................................ 64
Figure 24: Security Setting Page – Static WEP Setting........................................................................................... 65
Figure 25: Security Setting Page – Static WEP Setting Example........................................................................... 68
Figure 26: Providing a Wireless Client with a WEP Key....................................................................................... 68
Figure 27: Example of Using Multiple WEP Keys and Transfer Key Index on Client Stations...................... 69
Figure 28: Security Setting Page – IEEE802.1x Setting Page .................................................................................. 70
Figure 29: Security Setting Page – WPA Personal Setting Page ........................................................................... 72
Figure 30: Security Setting Page – WPA Enterprise Setting Page........................................................................ 74
Figure 31: Status - Interfaces Page.............................................................................................................................. 78
Figure 32: Status - Event Page ..................................................................................................................................... 79
Figure 33: Persistence Setting Detail ......................................................................................................................... 80
Figure 34: Relay Log Host Setting Detail.................................................................................................................. 82
Figure 35: Transmit / Receive Page............................................................................................................................ 83
Figure 36: Client Associations Page ........................................................................................................................... 84
Figure 37: Neighboring Access Points Page ............................................................................................................. 85
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Figure 38: Ethernet (Wired) Settings Page............................................................................................................... 89
Figure 39: Wireless Settings Page............................................................................................................................... 95
Figure 40: Guest Login Setting Page ........................................................................................................................102
Figure 41: Guest Network Diagram Example ....................................................................................................... 103
Figure 42: VWN Page ................................................................................................................................................. 104
Figure 43: Radio Setting Page .................................................................................................................................... 108
Figure 44: MAC Filtering Setting Page..................................................................................................................... 114
Figure 45: Load Balancing Settings Page.................................................................................................................. 117
Figure 46: Pre-Config Rogue AP Page ..................................................................................................................... 119
Figure 47: Backoff timer Diagram............................................................................................................................. 124
Figure 48: 802.1q Tag Retrieving Flow Diagram ................................................................................................... 125
Figure 49: QoS Setting Page ...................................................................................................................................... 126
Figure 50: Bridge Distant Wired LAN by WDS Diagram................................................................................... 133
Figure 51: WDS Setting Page .................................................................................................................................... 134
Figure 52: SNMP Setting Diagram............................................................................................................................ 139
Figure 53: SNMP Setting Page ................................................................................................................................... 140
Figure 54: Time Setting Page ..................................................................................................................................... 144
Figure 55: Configuration Page ................................................................................................................................... 146
Figure 56: Configuration Setting Detail................................................................................................................... 147
Figure 57: Configuration Setting Page ..................................................................................................................... 149
Figure 58: Upgrade Page............................................................................................................................................. 150
Figure 59: Wireless Network Connection Page................................................................................................... 153
Figure 60: Wireless Network Connection Properties Page............................................................................... 154
Figure 61: Wireless Network Connection Properties Setting – No Security Setting Association Tab.... 155
Figure 62: Security Setting Page – Static WEP Setting Page ...............................................................................156
Figure 63: Client Side Security Setting - Static WEP Setting Detail Association Tab....................................156
Figure 64: Security Setting Page – IEEE802.1x Setting Page................................................................................ 158
Figure 65: Client Side Security Setting - IEEE802.1x Security Setting Detail .................................................. 159
Figure 66: Security Setting Page – IEEE802.1x Setting Page................................................................................ 162
Figure 67: Client Side Security Setting - IEEE802.1x Security Setting Detail .................................................. 163
Figure 68: Security Setting Page – WPA Enterprise Setting Page...................................................................... 166
Figure 69: User Management Page........................................................................................................................... 166
Figure 70: Client Side Security Setting – WPA Enterprise Setting Detail........................................................ 167
Figure 71: Security Setting Page – WPA Enterprise Setting Page...................................................................... 170
Figure 72: Client Side Security Setting – WPA Setting Detail............................................................................ 171
Figure 73: Security Setting Page – WPA Enterprise Setting Page...................................................................... 173
Figure 74: Client Side Security Setting – WPA Setting Detail............................................................................ 174
Figure 75: Security Setting Page – WPA Personal Setting Page ......................................................................... 175
Figure 76: Client Side Security Setting – WPA Personal Setting Detail........................................................... 175
Figure 77: Radius Server – Internet Authentication Service .............................................................................. 178
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Figure 78: Radius Server Setting – Input New Radius Client ............................................................................. 178
Figure 79: Radius Server Setting – New Radius Client Setting .......................................................................... 179
Figure 80: Radius Server............................................................................................................................................. 179
Figure 81: Web Security Alert.................................................................................................................................. 180
Figure 82: Welcome Message from Certification Server.................................................................................... 181
Figure 83: Radius Server Log-in Page....................................................................................................................... 181
Figure 84: User Certification Installation – Request a Certification ................................................................. 181
Figure 85: User Certification Installation – Identifying Information.................................................................. 182
Figure 86: User Certification Installation – Submit...............................................................................................182
Figure 87: User Certification Installation – Certification Issued........................................................................ 183
Figure 88: User Certification Installation – Certification Installed.................................................................... 183
Figure 89: SSH Application Setting – PuTTY as an Eample................................................................................. 191
Figure 90: Kick Start Search Results Dialog Box...................................................................................................273
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Preface
Purpose of This Guide
This guide is intended for customers and/or network administrators who are responsible for installing
and maintaining the AT-TQ2403 Management Software.
How This Guide is Organized
This guide contains instructions on how to install AT-TQ2403 Management Software. This preface
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contains the following sections
Chapter 1 Overview, describes the features, LEDs and ports on the
Chapter 2 Installation, describes how to install and configure the e
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting, describes what you should do when the device does not operate
correctly.
equipment.
quipment.
Document Conventions
This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar with before you begin to install the
product:
Note
A note provides additional information. Please go to the Allied Telesis website
http://www.alliedtelesis.com for the translated safety statement in your language.
Warning
A warning indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
Caution
A caution indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment
damage or loss of data.
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Contacting Allied Telesis
This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and
corporate information.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/kb.aspx
questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and Telephone Support
For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Allied Telesis web site at
http://www.alliedtelesis.com
appropriate tab.
. Select your country from the list on the website and then select the
Warranty
For product registration and warranty conditions please visit Allied Telesis website:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty/
. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit
.
Where to Find Web-based Guides
The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available for viewing in portable
document format (PDF) from our website at http://www.alliedtelesis.com
.
Returning Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials authorization (RMA) number. A
product sent to Allied Telesis without an RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s
expense. For instructions on how to obtain an RMA number, go to the Support section on our website
at http://www.alliedtelesis.com
.
Sales or Corporate Information
You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information through our web site at
http://www.alliedtelesis.com
.
Management Software Updates
New releases of management software for our managed products are available from the following
Internet sites:
Allied Telesis web site: http://www.alliedtelesis.com
Allied Telesis FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesis.com
If the FTP server prompts you to log on, enter “anonymous” as the user name and your email address as
the password.
Tell Us What You Think
If you have any comments or suggestions on how we might improve this or other Allied Telesis
documents, please contact us at http://www.alliedtelesis.com
.
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Chapter 1: Preparing to Set Up the AT-TQ2403
Wireless Access Point
Before you plug in and boot a new AT-TQ2403 Management Software, review the following sections for
a quick check of required hardware components, software, client configurations, and compatibility issues.
Make sure you have everything you need ready to go for a successful launch and test of your new (or
extended) wireless network.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Setting Up the Administrator’s Computer
Setting Up the Wireless Client Computers
Understanding Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AT-TQ2403 Management Software
Setting Up the Administrator’s Computer
You configure and administer AT-TQ2403 Management Software with the Kick Start utility (which you
run from the CD) and through a web-based user interface (UI). In order to successfully start the
management software, the administrator’s computer must be set up with the following hardware and
software components:
Ethernet connection
The computer used to configure the first AT-TQ2403 Management Software with Kick Start must be
connected to the access point, either directly or through a hub, by an Ethernet cable.
Wireless Connection to the Network
After you initially configure and launch the first AT-TQ2403 Management Software, you can make
ther configuration changes through the management software using a wireless connection to the
fur
“internal” network. This configuration includes:
Portable or built-in Wi-Fi client adapter that supports one or more of the IEEE 802.11
modes in which you plan to run the access point. (IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and
802.11a Turbo modes are supported.)
Wireless client software such as Microsoft Windows XP or Funk Odyssey wireless client
configured to associate with the AT-TQ2403 Management Software.
For more details about the Wi-Fi client setup, see “Setting Up the Wireless Client Computers
Web browser/operating system
Configuration and administration of the AT-TQ2403 Management Software is provided through a
Web-based user interface hosted on the access point. Allied Telesis recommends using one of the
following supported web browsers to access the AT-TQ2403 Management Software:
”.
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 or greater (with up-to-date patch level for either
major version) on Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000
Netscape Mozilla 1.7.x on Redhat Linux version 2.4
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The administration web browser must have JavaScript enabled to support the interactive features of
the administration interface. It must also support HTTP uploads to use the firmware upgrade feature.
AT-TQ2403 Software and Documentation CD
This CD contains the Kick Start utility and the software documentation. You can run the Kick Start
utility on Windows (only Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 2000 Server and 2003 Server) laptop or
computer that is connected to the access point (via wired or wireless connection). It detects
AT-TQ2403 Management Software on the network. The wizard steps you through initial
configuration of new access points, and provides a link to the AT-TQ2403 Management Software
where you finish the basic setup process in a step-by-step mode and launch the network.
For more about using Kick Start, see “Running Kick Start to Find Access Points on the
CD-ROM Drive
The administrator’s computer must have a CD-ROM drive to run the Kick Start application on the
AT-TQ2403 Software and Documentation CD.
Security Settings
Ensure that security is disabled on the wireless client used to initially configure the access point.
Network”.
Setting Up the Wireless Client Computers
The AT-TQ2403 Management Software provides wireless access to any client with a properly configured
Wi-Fi client adapter for the 802.11 mode in which the access point is running.
Multiple client operating systems are supported. Clients can be laptops or desktops, personal digital
assistants (PDAs), or any other hand-held, portable or stationary device equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter
and supporting drivers.
In order to connect to the access point, wireless clients need the following software and hardware:
Wi-Fi Client Adapter
Portable or built-in Wi-Fi client adapter that supports one or more of the IEEE 802.11 modes in
which you plan to run the access point. (IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a Turbo modes
are supported.)
Wi-Fi client adapters vary considerably. The adapter can be a PC card built in to the client device, a
portable PCMCIA or PCI card (types of NICs), or an external device such as a USB or Ethernet
adapter that you connect to the client by means of a cable.
The AT-TQ2403 Wireless Access Point supports 802.11a/g modes. The fundamental requirement
for clients is that they all have configured adapters that match the 802.11 a/g mode.
Wireless Client Software
Client software such as Microsoft Windows Supplicant or Funk Odyssey wireless client configured to
associate with the AT-TQ2403 Management Software.
Client Security Settings
Security should be disabled on the client used to do initial configuration of the access point.
If the Security mode on the access point is set to anything other than plain-text, wireless clients will
need to set a profile to the authentication mode used by the access point and provide a valid
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username and password, certificate, or similar user identity proof. Security modes are Static WEP,
IEEE 802.1x, WPA with RADIUS server, and WPA-PSK.
For information on configuring security on the access point, see “Configuring Security
”.
Understanding Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AT-TQ2403 Management Software
AT-TQ2403 Management Software are designed to auto-configure, with very little setup required for the
first access point and no configuration required for additional access points subsequently joining a
pre-configured cluster.
How Does the Access Point Obtain an IP Address at Start-up?
When you deploy the access point, it looks for a network DHCP server and, if it finds one, obtains an IP
address from the DHCP server. If no DHCP server is found on the network, the access point will
continue to use its default static IP address (192.168.1.230) until you reassign it a new static IP address
(and specify a static IP addressing policy) or until a DHCP server is brought online.
When you run Kick Start, it discovers the AT-TQ2403 Management Software on the network and lists
their IP addresses and MAC addresses. Kick Start also provides a link to the administration web pages of
each access point using the IP address in the URL. (For more information about the Kick Start utility, see
“Running Kick Start to Find Access Points on the Network
Dynamic IP Addressing
”.)
The AT-TQ2403 Management Software generally expects that a DHCP server is running on the network
where the access point is deployed. Most home and small business networks already have DHCP service
provided either via a gateway device or a centralized server. However, if no DHCP server is present on
the internal network, the access point will use the default static IP address for first time startup.
Similarly, wireless clients and other network devices (such as printers) will receive their IP addresses
from the DHCP server, if there is one. If no DHCP server is present on the network, you must manually
assign static IP addresses to your wireless clients and other network devices.
The Guest network must have a DHCP sever.
Static IP Addressing
The AT-TQ2403 Management Software is shipped with a default static IP address of 192.168.1.230. If no
DHCP server is found on the network, the access point retains this static IP address at first-time startup.
After the access point starts up, you have the option of specifying a static IP addressing policy on
AT-TQ2403 Management Software and assigning static IP addresses to access points on the internal
network using the management software. (See information about the Connection Type field and related
fields in “Setting the Ethernet (Wired) Interface
Caution: If you do not have a DHCP server on the in
one, the first thing you must do after bringing up the access point is change the Connection
Type from DHCP to Static IP. You can either assign a new Static IP address to the access point
or continue using the default address. Allied Telesis recommends assigning a new Static IP
address so that if later you bring up another AT-TQ2403 Management Software on the same
network, the IP address for each access point will be unique.
”.)
ternal network and do not plan to use
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Recovering an IP Address
If you experience trouble communicating with the access point, you can recover a static IP address by
resetting the access point configuration to the factory defaults (see “Backing up and Restoring a
Configuration”), or you can get a dynamically assigned address by connecting the access point to a
network that has DHCP.
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Chapter 2: Setting up the AT-TQ2403
Management Software
Setting up and deploying one or more AT-TQ2403 Management Software is in effect creating and
launching a wireless network. The Kick Start utility and corresponding AT-TQ2403 Management
Software Basic Settings web page simplify this process. This chapter contains procedures for setting up
your AT-TQ2403 Management Software and the resulting wireless network.
This chapter includes the following procedures:
Running Kick Start to Find Access Points on the Network
Logging in to the AT-TQ2403 Management Software
Configuring the Basic Settings and Starting the Wireless Network
Running Kick Start to Find Access Points on the Network
Kick Start is an easy-to-use utility for discovering and identifying new AT-TQ2403 Management Software.
Kick Start scans the network looking for access points, displays ID details on those it finds, and provides
access to the AT-TQ2403 Management Software.
To start the discovery process, perform the following procedure:
Note: Kick Start recognizes and configures only AT-TQ
Start will not find or configure non AT-TQ2403 Management Software and will not find any
other devices.
Note: Run Kick Start only in the subnet of the internal network.
Note: Kick Start finds only those access points
dynamically assigned to access points if you have a DHCP server running on the network. If you
deploy the access point on a network with no DHCP server, the default static IP address
(192.168.1.230) is used.
Caution: Use caution with non-DHCP enabled networks: Do not deploy more than one new
access point on a non-DH
addresses and conflict with each other. (For more information, see “Setting the Ethernet
(Wired) Interface” and “How Does the Access Point Obtain an IP Address at Start-up?”.)
CP network because they will use the same default static IP
2403 Management Software. Kick
that have IP addresses. IP addresses are
1. Do one of the following to create an Ethernet connection between the access point and your
computer:
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the access point and the other
end to the same hub where your PC is connected.
Or
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the access point and the other
end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your PC.
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2. Insert the AT-TQ2403 Wireless Access Point CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
The Kick Start Welcome dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 1
Figure 1: Kick Start Welcome Dialog Box
3. Click Next to search for access points
Wait for the search to complete, or until Kick Start has found your new access points, as shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 2: Kick Start Search Results Dialog Box
Note: If no access points are found, Kick Start indic
troubleshooting information about your LAN and power connections. After you check the
hardware power and Ethernet connections, you can click Back to search again for access
points.
ates this and presents some
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4. Review the list of access points found
Kick Start detects the IP addresses of AT-TQ2403 Management Software. Access points are listed
with their locations, media access control (MAC) addresses, and IP addresses, as shown in Figure 2.
If you are installing the first access point on a single-access-point network, only one entry is
displayed on this screen.
5. Verify the MAC addresses against the hardware labels for each access point. This will be especially
helpful later in providing or modifying the descriptive Location name for each access point.
6. Click Next
The Administration dialog box opens, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Administration Dialog Box
The AT-TQ2403 Management Software is a centralized management tool that you can access through
the IP address for any access point in a cluster.
After your other access points are configured, you can also link to the AT-TQ2403 Management
Software web pages using the IP address for any of the other AT-TQ2403 Management Software, for
example http://IPAddressOfAccessPoint.
Note: Kick Start provides a link to the AT-TQ2403 Management Software web pages via
the IP address of the firs
types and clustering see “What Kinds of APs Can Cluster Together?
t access point of each model. (For more information about model
”.)
Logging in to the AT-TQ2403 Management Software
To access the AT-TQ2403 Management Software, perform the following procedure:
7. In the Kick Start Administration dialog box, click Administration
You are prompted for a user name and password, as shown in Figure 4.
Username: manager
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Password: friend
Figure 4: Log-in Dialog Box
8. Enter the username and password and click OK
Note: The user name can not be modified.
When you log in for the first time, the Basic Settings page is displayed, as shown in Figure 5. This
page displays the global settings for all access points that are members of the cluster and, if you
specify automatic configuration, for any new access points that you add later.
Figure 5: Basic Settings Page
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Configuring the Basic Settings and Starting the Wireless Network
Provide a minimal set of configuration information by defining the basic settings for your wireless
network. These settings are all available on the Basic Settings page in the AT-TQ2403 Management
Software, and are categorized into steps 1-3 on the web page.
Configuring the Basic Settings
9. To configure initial settings, perform the following procedure:
In the “Review Description of this Access Point” section, configure the following parameters as
necessary:
IP Address
The IP address assigned to this access point. You cannot e
already assigned (either through DHCP or statically through the Ethernet (wired)) settings as
described in “Configuring LAN or Internal Interface Ethernet Settings
MAC Address
Shows the MA
A MAC address is a permanent, unique hardware address for any device that represents an
interface to the network. The MAC address is assigned by the manufacturer. You cannot change the
MAC address. It is provided here for informational purposes as a unique identifier for an interface.
The address shown here is the MAC address for the bridge (br0). This is the address by which the
access point is known externally to other networks.
Firmware Version
Versio
n information about the firmware currently installed on the access point.
As new versions of the AT-TQ2403 Management Software firmware become available, you can
upgrade the firmware on your access points to take advantages of new features and enhancements.
For instructions on how to upgrade the firmware, see “Upgrading the Firmware
Time since system-up
C address of the access point.
dit this field because the IP address is
”.
”.
It is to show
10. In the “Provide Network Settings” section, configure the following parameters as necessary:
Current Password
As an immed
change the administrator password from the default which is “friend.” Enter the current
administrator password.
The administrator password must be an alphanumeric string of up to 8 characters. Do not use
special characters or spaces.
New Password
Enter a new adminis
the passed time since system boot up.
iate first step in securing your wireless network, Allied Telesis recommends that you
trator password. The characters you enter are displayed as “ * ” characters to
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prevent others from seeing your password as you type.
Confirm New Password
Rety
pe the new administrator password to confirm that you typed it as you intended.
Network Name (SSID)
En
ter a name for the wireless network as a character string. This name will apply to all access points
on this network. As you add more access points, they will share this SSID.
The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is an alphanumeric string of up to 32 characters.
If you are connected as a wireless client to the same access point that you are administering,
resetting the SSID will causes you to lose connectivity to the access point. You will need to
reconnect to the new SSID after you save the new Network Name.
11. In the Settings section, click Update to apply t
wireless network.
After you have the wireless network up and
some wireless clients, you can add in more layers of security, add users, configure a guest interface,
and fine-tune performance settings. These features are described in the rest of this guide.
Note: The AT-TQ2403 Management Software is not designed for multiple,
si
multaneous configuration changes. If you have a network that includes multiple access
points, and more than one administrator is logged on to the AT-TQ2403 Management
Software’s web pages and making changes to the configuration, all access points in the
cluster will stay in sync but there is no guarantee that all configuration changes specified
by multiple users will be applied.
hese settings and deploy the access point as a
running and have tested against the access point with
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Chapter 3: Configuring Basic Settings
The basic configuration tasks are described in the following sections:
Navigating to Basic Settings
Review / Describe the Access Point
Provide Network Settings
Update Basic Settings
Basic Settings for a Standalone Access Point
Setting User Interface Scheme Preferences
Navigation
Navigating to Basic Settings
To configure initial settings, click Basic Settings.
If you type the IP address of the access point into you browser, the Basic Settings page is the default page
that is displayed.
Fill in the fields on the Basic Settings screen as described below.
Figure 6: Basic Settings Page
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Review / Describe the Access Point
Figure 7: Basic Settings Page Step 1
Field Description
IP Address Shows IP address assigned to this access point. This field is not editable
because the IP address is already assigned (either via DHCP, or statically
through the Ethernet Settings page as described in “Configuring Guest
Interface Ethernet (Wired) Settings
MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the access point.
”).
A MAC address is a permanent, unique hardware address for any device
that represents an interface to the network. The MAC address is
assigned by the manufacturer. You cannot change the MAC address. It is
provided here for informational purposes as a unique identifier for an
interface.
The address shown here is the MAC address for the bridge (br0). This is
the address by which the AP is known externally to other networks.
To see MAC addresses for Guest and Internal interfaces on the AP, see
the Status > Interfaces ta
Firmware Version Version information about the firmware currently installed on the access
point.
As new versions of the AT-TQ2403 Management Software firmware
become available, you can upgrade the firmware on your access points to
take advantages of new features and enhancements.
For instructions on how to upgrade the firmware, see “Upgrading the
Firmware
Time since system-up It is to show the passed time since system boot up.
”.
b.
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A
Provide Network Settings
Figure 8: Basic Settings Step 2
Field Description
Current Password Enter the current administrator password. You must correctly enter the
current password before you are able to change it.
New Password Enter a new administrator password. The characters you enter will be
*
displayed as "
password as you type.
The Administrator password must be a string of up to 8 characters.
Please do not include space (' ') and any of the characters within the
parenthesis: ("$:<>'&*). The characters you input are case-sensitive.
Note:
recommend that you change the administrator password from the
default.
Confirm New Password Re-enter the new administrator password to confirm that you typed it as
intended.
Network Name (SSID) Enter a name for the wireless network as a character string. This name
will apply to all access points on this network. As you add more access
points, they will share this SSID.
The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a string of up to 32 characters. The
characters you input are case-sensitive.
Note: If you are connected as a wireless client to the same AP that you
administering, resetting the SSID will cause you to lose connectivity
are
to the AP. You will need to reconnect to the new SSID after you save
this new setting.
" characters to prevent others from seeing your
s an immediate first step in securing your wireless network, we
Note: The AT-TQ2403 Management Software is not designed for multiple, simultaneous
configuratio
than one administrator is logged on to the Administration Web pages and making changes to
the configuration, all access points in the cluster will stay in sync but there is no guarantee that
all configuration changes specified by multiple users will be applied.
n changes. If you have a network that includes multiple access points, and more
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Update Basic Settings
Figure 9: Basic Settings Page Step 3
n you have reviewed the new configuration, click Update to apply the settings and deploy the
Whe
access points as a wireless network.
Basic Settings for a Standalone Access Point
The Basic Settings tab for a standalone access point indicates only that the current mode is standalone. If
you want to add the current access point to an existing cluster, navigate to the Cluster > Access Point
tab.
For more information see “Starting Clustering
”.
Setting User Interface Scheme Preferences
Figure 10: Web User Interface Setting
design panel appears at the top of every AP Configuration screen enabling you to configure the
A
appearance of every web page. You can change the layout of tabs on pages by choosing between three
navigation settings.
Navigation
You use the options available in the navigation drop down list to change the layout of the tab options on
your screen.
Option Description
Horizontal Tabs Select this option to display all tabs horizontally across the top of the page.
Vertical Tabs Select this option to display all tabs vertically on the left side of your page.
Drop Down Menu Select this option to display all tabs horizontally across the top of the page.
Any sub categories will be displayed as a drop down menu beneath the main
tab.
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