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Access Point A021-EA/PA
SATYRN A021-EA/PA
USER MANUAL
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
1.1 About the Satyrn A021-EA/PA Access Point ............................................................1
1.2 Key features ......................................................................................................................1
2 Hardware Installation ...............................................................................................................2
2.1 DIN Rail mounting .........................................................................................................2
2.2 Wall Mounting Installation .............................................................................................3
3 Hardware overview ...................................................................................................................4
3.1 Front Panel .......................................................................................................................4
3.2 Front Panel LEDS ...........................................................................................................5
3.3 Power connector ..............................................................................................................5
3.4 Ethernet Cables ................................................................................................................6
3.5 Wireless Antenna .............................................................................................................6
4 Configuring using the Web Browser ......................................................................................7
4.1 Set up Wizard ...................................................................................................................8
4.2 Basic Settings ....................................................................................................................8
4.2.1 Operation Mode ..........................................................................................................8
4.2.2 Wireless Mode .............................................................................................................9
4.2.3 Security options ........................................................................................................ 10
4.2.3.1 None ................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.3.2 WEP .................................................................................................................. 11
4.2.3.3 WPA/WPA Personal ...................................................................................... 11
4.2.3.4 WPA/WPA Enterprise .................................................................................. 12
4.2.4 WDS ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.5 AP Client/Client ....................................................................................................... 13
4.2.6 LAN Settings............................................................................................................. 14
4.2.7 DHCP Server ............................................................................................................ 15
4.3 Advanced Settings......................................................................................................... 16
4.3.1 Wireless Settings ....................................................................................................... 16
4.3.2 MAC Filter ................................................................................................................ 18
4.3.3 E-Mail/SNMP/Syslog ............................................................................................. 18
4.3.4 System Event ............................................................................................................ 20
4.4 System Tools ................................................................................................................. 21
4.4.1 Administrator ............................................................................................................ 21
4.4.2 Date & Time ............................................................................................................. 22
4.4.3 Configuration ............................................................................................................ 23
4.4.4 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................... 24
4.4.5 Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................ 25
4.5 System Status ................................................................................................................. 25
4.5.1 System Info ............................................................................................................... 25
4.5.2 System Log ................................................................................................................ 26
4.5.3 Traffic Statistics ........................................................................................................ 26
4.5.4 Wireless Clients ......................................................................................................... 27
4.6 On Line Help ................................................................................................................ 27
5 Technical Specification ......................................................................................................... 28
Comtrol GmbH
Staplehurst
Weston on the Green
Bicester
OX25 3QU
UK
TELEPHONE
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1 Introduction
1.1 About the Satyrn A021-EA/PA Access Point
The Satyrn A021-EA/PA is an innovative and reliable IEEE802 11b/g WLAN access
point with 2 LAN ports. You can configure the A021-EA/PA to operate in
AP/Bridge/Repeater/AP-Client/Client mode using Satyrn View or a Web interface via the
LAN port or the WLAN interface. A021-EA/PA offers many powerful hardware and
software redundancy features. With its dual Ethernet ports you can daisy chain a number of
Access Points together.
The A021-PA can be powered via PoE.
The A021-EA/PA provides dual redundant power inputs on a terminal block on the base
of the Access Point.
1.2 Key features
WLAN interface supports up to 54MBps link speed
WEP/WPA/WPA2/Radius/TKIP
SAP/Bridge/Repeater/AP-Client/Client Mode supported
Daisy Chain LAN switch
Secured Management by HTTPS
Event Warning by Syslog, Email, SNMP Trap, Relay and Beeper
Various Windows O.S. supported:
o Windows NT/2000/ XP/ 2003/VISTA/Windows7/Windows8
Dual redundant Power Inputs: 12~48VDC on a terminal block
PoE powered device (IEEE802.3af)
Operating temperature -10 to +70°C
Storage temperature -40 to +85°C
Operating humidity 5-95% non-condensing
Casing IP-30
Dimensions 54 x 105 x 145mm (W x D x H)
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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 DIN Rail mounting
Each A021-EA/PA has a DIN Rail fitting on the rear panel.
Step 1: Slant the A021-EA/PA and mount the metal spring to DIN-Rail.
Step 2: Push the A021-EA/PA toward the DIN-Rail until you hear a click.
Metal Spring
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Pozidrive
2.2 Wall Mounting Installation
A wall mount panel can be found in the package.
Step 1: Remove the DIN-Rail kit.
Step 2: Use the 6 screws included to fix the wall mount bracket the back panel.
To prevent any damage to the A021-EA/PA only use the screws provided.
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3 Hardware overview
3.1 Front Panel
1. 2.4GHz antenna with typical 3.0 dbi antenna.
2. LED for PoE power and system status.
3. LED for PWR1 and system status.
4. LED for PWR2 and system status.
5. LED for Fault Relay.
6. 10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet ports. (Port 2 on A021-PA is PoE powered)
7. LED for Ethernet ports status.
8. LED for WLAN link status.
9. LED for WLAN signal strength.
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3.2 Front Panel LEDS
The following table describes the LED functions on the A021-EA/PA.
LED
Colour
Status
Description
PoE
A021-PA
Green/Red
Green On
PoE power connected
Red blinking
Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP
server not responding properly
PWR1
Green/Red
Green On
DC power 1 activated.
Red blinking
Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP
server not responding properly
PWR2
Green/Red
Green On
DC power 2 activated.
Red blinking
Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP
server not responding properly
Fault
Amber
Amber on
Fault relay. Power failure or port down/fail
WLAN
Green
On
WLAN activated
Blinking
WLAN data transmitted
WLAN
Strength
Green
Green on
WLAN signal strength
1 up to 25%, 2 up to 50%,
3 up to 75%, 4 up to 100%
ETH1
Green/Amber
Green On/Blinking
100Mbps LNK/ACT
Amber On/Blinking
10Mbps LNK/ACT
ETH2
Green/Amber
Green On/Blinking
100Mbps LNK/ACT
Amber On/Blinking
10Mbps LNK/ACT
3.3 Power connector
The power connector provides connection for PWR1, PWR2 (12 ~ 48V DC) and a relay
output (1A at 24VDC).
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3.4 Reset to Factory Default
Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds to set the unit to its factory defaults.
3.5 Ethernet Cables
The A021-EA/PA has standard Ethernet ports and according to the link type you can use
CAT 3, 4, 5,5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches,
routers, hubs ,etc.). Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.
Cable
Type
Max. Length
Connector
10BASE-T
Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
The pin assignments are as follows
Pin Number
Assignment
1
TD+ 2 TD- 3 RD+ 4 P.O.E. power input +
5
P.O.E. power input +
6
RD-
7
P.O.E. power input -
8
P.O.E. power input -
The A021-EA/PA supports auto MDI/MDI-X operation.
3.6 Wireless Antenna
The A021-EA/PA uses a 2.4GHz antenna with a reversed SMA connector. An external
antenna can also be used
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