Edge-Core WA6202A, WA6202AM User Manual

AeroExtend

by

SOHOWARE

WA6202A
WA6202AM

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Dual Band Outdoor
Access Point / Bridge

User Guide

www.sohoware.com

User Guide

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wireless Access Point/Bridge

WA6202A
IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a Dual-band Access Point / Bridge
with

Integrated 5 GHz High-Gain Antenna

and External Antenna Options
WA6202AM

IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a Dual-band Access Point / Bridge
with

External Antenna Options

WA6202A
WA6202AM
F4.3.3.6 E112006-DT-R01
149100034900E

Compliances

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user

is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is

connected

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This

device

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance
of 20 centimeters (8 inches) between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Wireless 5 GHz Band Statement:

As the access point can operate in the 5150-5250 MHz frequency band it is limited by the
FCC, Industry Canada and some other countries to indoor use only so as to reduce the
potential

for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the
5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz bands. These radars could cause interference and/
or damage to the access point.

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VCCI Notice

This is a class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference

by

Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a

domestic

environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user

may

be

required to take corrective actions.

EC Conformance Declaration

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of
the

R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the

following

conformance standards:

•

EN

60950 (IEC 60950) - Product Safety

•

EN

301 893 - Technical requirements for 5 GHz radio equipment

•

EN

300 328 - Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz radio equipment

•

EN

301 489-1 / EN 301 489-17 - EMC requirements for radio equipment

Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European
Community

This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community.
Requirements

for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed

channels

of

operation apply in some countries as described below:

Note:

The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the
channels

of

operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for

European

Community countries as described below.

•

This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of
operation

in

the command line interface as described in the user guide, before operating

this device.

•

This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current
country

of

operation. Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result in illegal

operation

and may cause harmful interference to other system. The user is obligated to

ensure

the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor

restrictions

and license requirements for each European Community country as

described

in

this document.

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•

This device employs a radar detection feature required for European Community
operation in the 5 GHz band. This feature is automatically enabled when the country of
operation

is

correctly configured for any European Community country. The presence of

nearby

radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device.

The

radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of

radar.

•

The 5 GHz Turbo Mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community

country.

The current setting for this feature is found in the 5 GHz 802.11a Radio Settings

Window

as

described in the user guide.

•

The 5 GHz radio's Auto Channel Select setting described in the user guide must always
remain

enabled to ensure that automatic 5 GHz channel selection complies with

European requirements. The current setting for this feature is found in the 5 GHz

802.11a Radio Settings Window as described in the user guide.

•

This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European
Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below.

-

In

Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to

operate

this device outdoors.

-

In

Belgium outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 - 2.4835 GHz band:

Channel

13.

-

In

France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band:

Channels

1 - 7

Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the European Community

The user/installer must use the provided configuration utility to check the current channel
of

operation and make necessary configuration changes to ensure operation occurs in

conformance

with European National spectrum usage laws as described below and
elsewhere

in

this document.

Allowed 5GHz Channels in Each European Community Country
Allowed Frequency Bands Allowed Channel Numbers

Countries

5.15 - 5.25 GHz*

36, 40, 44, 48

Austria, Belgium

5.15 - 5.35 GHz*

36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64

France, Switzerland,
Liechtenstein

5.15 - 5.35* & 5.470 - 5.725
GHz

36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64,
100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120,
124, 128, 132, 136, 140

Denmark, Finland,
Germany,

Iceland,

Ireland,

Italy,
Luxembourg,
Netherlands,

Norway,

Portugal,

Spain,

Sweden,

U.K.

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Allowed 5GHz Channels in Each European Community Country
Allowed Frequency Bands

Allowed Channel Numbers

Countries

5 GHz Operation Not Allowed None

Greece

* Outdoor operation is not allowed using 5.15-5.35 GHz bands (Channels 36 - 64).

Channels

36 - 64

are currently not available for use.

Safety Compliance

Power Cord Safety

Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the device:

Warning: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel

only.

•

The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with international
safety

standards.

•

Do

not connect the unit to an A.C. outlet (power supply) without an earth (ground)

connection.

•

The appliance coupler (the connector to the unit and not the wall plug) must have a
configuration

for mating with an EN 60320/IEC 320 appliance inlet.

•

The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. You can only remove
power

from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet.

•

This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to IEC

60950. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also
operates

under SELV conditions.

France and Peru only

This unit cannot be powered from IT

†

supplies. If your supplies are of IT type, this unit

must

be

powered by 230 V (2P+T) via an isolation transformer ratio 1:1, with the

secondary

connection point labelled Neutral, connected directly to earth (ground).

†

Impédance à la terre

Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check

it (read the label on the cable) against the following:

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Power Cord Set

The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified.
The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are:

- No. 18 AWG - not longer than 2 meters, or 16 AWG.

- Type SV or SJ

- 3-conductor
The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10 A

U.S.A. and
Canada

The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with
NEMA

5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V)

configuration.

Denmark

The supply plug must comply with Section 107-2-D1, Standard
DK2-1a or DK2-5a.

Switzerland

The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.
The supply plug must comply with BS1363 (3-pin 13 A) and be

fitted

with a 5 A fuse which complies with BS1362.

U.K.

The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of
type

HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
The supply plug must comply with CEE7/7 (“SCHUKO”).
The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and be of

type

HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).

Europe

IEC-320 receptacle

.

Veuillez lire à fond l'information de la sécurité suivante avant d'installer l’appareil:
AVERTISSEMENT: L’installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à un

personnel

qualifié.

•

Ne

branchez pas votre appareil sur une prise secteur (alimentation électrique) lorsqu'il

n'y

a

pas de connexion de mise à la terre (mise à la masse).

•

Vous devez raccorder ce groupe à une sortie mise à la terre (mise à la masse) afin de
respecter les normes internationales de sécurité.

•

Le

coupleur d’appareil (le connecteur du groupe et non pas la prise murale) doit

respecter

une configuration qui permet un branchement sur une entrée d’appareil EN

60320/IEC 320.

•

La

prise secteur doit se trouver à proximité de l’appareil et son accès doit être facile.

Vous

ne

pouvez mettre l’appareil hors circuit qu’en débranchant son cordon électrique

au

niveau de cette prise.

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•

L’appareil fonctionne à une tension extrêmement basse de sécurité qui est conforme à
la norme IEC 60950. Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si l’équipement auquel il
est

raccordé fonctionne dans les mêmes conditions.

France et Pérou uniquement:

Ce groupe ne peut pas être alimenté par un dispositif à impédance à la terre. Si vos
alimentations

sont du type impédance à la terre, ce groupe doit être alimenté par une

tension

de

230 V (2 P+T) par le biais d’un transformateur d’isolement à rapport 1:1, avec

un

point secondaire de connexion portant l’appellation Neutre et avec raccordement

direct à la terre (masse).

Cordon é lectrique - Il doit ê tre agr

éé dans le pays d’utilisation

Le cordon doit avoir reçu l’homologation des UL et un certificat
de

la

CSA.

Les spécifications minimales pour un cable flexible sont AWG
No.

18, ouAWG No. 16 pour un cable de longueur inférieure à 2

mètres.

- type SV ou SJ

- 3 conducteurs
Le cordon doit être en mesure d’acheminer un courant nominal

d’au

moins 10 A.

Etats-Unis et
Canada:

La prise femelle de branchement doit être du type à mise à la
terre

(mise à la masse) et respecter la configuration NEMA

5-15P (15 A, 125 V) ou NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V).

Danemark:

La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la section 107-2 D1
de la norme DK2 1a ou DK2 5a.

Suisse:

La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE

1011.

Europe

La prise secteur doit être conforme aux normes CEE 7/7
(“SCHUKO”)

LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention <HAR> ou <BASEC> et
doit être de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).

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Bitte unbedingt vor dem Einbauen des Geräts die folgenden
Sicherheitsanweisungen durchlesen

(Germany)

:

WARNUNG: Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch Fachpersonal

erfolgen.

•

Das Gerät sollte nicht an eine ungeerdete Wechselstromsteckdose angeschlossen
werden.

•

Das Gerät muß an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden, welche die
internationalen

Sicherheitsnormen erfüllt.

•

Der Gerätestecker (der Anschluß an das Gerät, nicht der Wandsteckdosenstecker) muß
einen

gemäß EN 60320/IEC 320 konfigurierten Geräteeingang haben.

•

Die Netzsteckdose muß in der Nähe des Geräts und leicht zugänglich sein. Die
Stromversorgung

des Geräts kann nur durch Herausziehen des Gerätenetzkabels aus

der

Netzsteckdose unterbrochen werden.

•

Der Betrieb dieses Geräts erfolgt unter den SELV-Bedingungen
(Sicherheitskleinstspannung) gemäß IEC 60950. Diese Bedingungen sind nur gegeben,
wenn

auch die an das Gerät angeschlossenen Geräte unter SELV-Bedingungen

betrieben

werden.

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Stromkabel.

Dies muss von dem Land, in dem es benutzt wird geprü ft

werden:

Der Cord muß das UL gepruft und war das CSA beglaubigt.
Das Minimum spezifikation fur der Cord sind:

- Nu. 18 AWG - nicht mehr als 2 meter, oder 16 AWG.

- Der typ SV oder SJ

- 3-Leiter
Der Cord muß haben eine strombelastbarkeit aus wenigstens

10 A

U.S.A und Canada

Dieser Stromstecker muß hat einer erdschluss mit der typ
NEMA

5-15P (15A, 125V) oder NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V)

konfiguration.

Danemark

Dieser Stromstecker muß die ebene 107-2-D1, der standard
DK2-1a oder DK2-5a Bestimmungen einhalten.

Schweiz

Dieser Stromstecker muß die SEV/ASE 1011Bestimmungen
einhalten.

Europe

Das Netzkabel muß vom Typ HO3VVF3GO.75
(Mindestanforderung) sein und die Aufschrift <HAR> oder
<BASEC> tragen.

Der Netzstecker muß die Norm CEE 7/7 erfüllen (”SCHUKO”).

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Table o f Co n tents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1

Radio Characteristics 1-1
Package Checklist 1-2
Hardware Description 1-2
LED Indicators 1-3
Integrated High-Gain Antenna 1-5
External Antenna Options 1-5
Ethernet Port 1-6
Power Injector Module 1-6
Grounding Point 1-7
Water Tight Test Point 1-7
Wall- and Pole-Mounting Bracket Kit 1-7
System Configuration 1-8
Features and Benefits 1-8

Chapter 2: Network Configuration 2-1

Access Point Topologies 2-1

Infrastructure Wireless LAN 2-2
Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs 2-3

Bridge Link Topologies 2-4

Point-to-Point Configuration 2-4
Point-to-Multipoint Configuration 2-5

Chapter 3: Bridge Link Planning 3-1

Data Rates 3-1
Radio Path Planning 3-1

Antenna Height 3-2
Antenna Position and Orientation 3-4
Radio Interference 3-5

Weather Conditions 3-5
Ethernet Cabling 3-5
Grounding 3-6

Chapter 4: Hardware Installation 4-1

Testing Basic Link Operation 4-1
Mount the Unit 4-1

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Mounting to a Wall 4-4
Connect External Antennas 4-5
Connect Cables to the Unit 4-6
Connect the Power Injector 4-7
Align Antennas 4-8

Chapter 5: Initial Configuration 5-1

Initial Setup through the CLI 5-1

Required Connec tions 5-1
Initial Configuration Steps 5-2

Logging In 5-3

Chapter 6: Syst em Con figuration 6-1

Advanced Configuration 6-2

System Identification 6-3
TCP / IP Settings 6-5
RADIUS 6-7
SSH Settings 6-11
Authentication 6-12
Filter Control 6-17
VLAN 6-19
WDS Settings 6-21
AP Management 6-27
Administration 6-28
System Log 6-33
RSSI 6-37

SNMP 6-40

Configuring SNMP and Trap Message Parame ters 6-41
Configuring SNMPv3 Users 6-46
Configuring SNMPv3 Trap Filters 6-48
Configuring SNMPv3 Targets 6-50

Radio Interface 6-52

Radio Settings A (802.11a) 6-53
Radio Settings G (802.11g) 6-70
Security 6-73

Status Information 6-90

Access Po i nt S tat u s 6-90
Station Status 6-93
Event Logs 6-95
STP Status 6-97

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Chapter 7: Command Line Interface 7-1

Using the Command Line Interface 7-1

Accessing the CLI 7 -1

Console Connection 7-1

Telnet Connection 7-1
Entering Commands 7-2

Keywords and Argum ents 7-2

Minimum Abbreviation 7-2

Command Completion 7-3

Getting Help on Commands 7-3

Partial Keyword Lookup 7-4

Negating the Effect of Commands 7-4

Using Command History 7-4

Understanding Command Modes 7-4

Exec Commands 7-5

Configuration Commands 7-5

Comm and Line Proc essin g 7-6
Command Groups 7-6
General Commands 7-7

configure 7-8

end 7-8

exit 7-8

ping 7-9

reset 7-10

show history 7-10

show line 7-11
System Management Commands 7-11

country 7-12

prompt 7-14

system name 7-14

username 7-15

password 7-15

ip ssh-server enable 7-16

ip ssh-server port 7-16

ip telnet-server enable 7-17

ip http port 7-17

ip http server 7-18

ip http sess ion-timeout 7-18

ip https port 7-19

ip https server 7-19

APmgmtIP 7-21

APmgmtUI 7-22

show apmanagement 7-22

show system 7-23

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show version 7-24
show config 7-24
show hardware 7-28

System Logging Commands

7-28

logging on

7-29

logging host

7-29

logging consol e

7-30

logging le vel

7-30

logging facility-type

7-31

logging clear

7-32
show logging 7-32
show event-log

7-33

System Clock Commands

7-33
sntp-server ip

7-34
sntp-server enable

7-34
sntp-server date-time

7-35
sntp-server daylight-saving 7-36
sntp-server timezone

7-36
show sntp

7-37

DHCP Relay Commands 7-38

dhcp-relay enable 7-38
dhcp-relay 7-39
show dhcp-relay 7-39

SNMP Commands 7-40

snmp-server community

7-41
snmp-server contact

7-41
snmp-server location

7-42
snmp-server enable server

7-42
snmp-server host

7-43
snmp-server trap

7-44
snmp-server e ngine -id

7-45
snmp-server user

7-46
snmp-server targets

7-48
snmp-server filter

7-49
snmp-server filter-assignments

7-50
show snmp groups 7-50
show snmp users

7-51
show snmp group-assignments 7- 51
show snmp target

7-52
show snmp filter

7-52
show snmp filter-assignments

7-53
show snmp

7-54

Flash/File C omm ands 7-55

bootfile 7-55
copy 7-56

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delete 7-57
dir 7-58
show bootfile 7-58

RADIUS Client 7-59

radius-server address 7-59
radius-server port 7-60
radius-server key 7-60
radius-server retransmit 7-61
radius-server timeout 7-61
radius-server port-accounting 7-62
radius-server timeout-interim 7-62
radius-server radius-mac-format 7-63
radius-server vlan-format 7-63
show radius 7-64

802.1X Authentication 7-65

802.1x 7-65

802.1x-supplicant enable 7-66

802.1x-supplicant user 7-67
show authentication 7-68

MAC Address Authentication 7-69

address filter default 7-69
address filter entry 7-70
address filter delete 7-70
mac-authentication server 7-71
mac-authentication session-timeout 7-71

Filtering Commands 7-72

filter lo c al- bridg e 7-73
filter ap-manage 7-73
filter uplink enable 7-74
filter uplink 7-74
filter ethernet-type enable 7-74
filter ethernet-type protocol 7-75
show filters 7-76

WDS Bridge Commands 7-76

bridge mode 7-77
bridge role (WDS) 7-77
bridge channel-auto-sy n c 7-78
bridge-link parent 7-78
bridge-link child 7-79
bridge dynamic-en try age-time 7-80
show bridge aging-time 7-80
show bridge filter-entry 7-81
show bridge link 7-81

Spanning Tree Commands 7-83

bridge stp en able 7-83

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bridge stp forw arding-delay 7-84
bridge stp he llo-time 7-84
bridge stp max- age 7-85
bridge stp pri ority 7-85
bridge-link path- cost 7-86
bridge-link port-priority 7-86
show bridge stp 7-87

Ethernet Interface Commands 7-88

interface ethernet 7-88
dns server 7-89
ip address 7-89
ip dhcp 7-90
speed-duplex 7-91
shutdown 7-92
show interface ethernet 7-92

Wireless Interface Commands 7-93

interface wireless 7-95
vap 7-95
speed 7-96
turbo 7-96
multicast-data-rate 7-97
channel 7-98
transmit-power 7-98
radio-mode 7-99
preamble 7-100
antenna control 7-101
antenna id 7-101
antenna location 7-102
beacon-interval 7-103
dtim-period 7-103
fragmentation-length 7-104
rts-threshold 7-105
super-a 7-106
super-g 7-106
description 7-107
ssid 7-107
closed-system 7-108
max-association 7-108
assoc-timeout-interval 7-109
auth-timeout-value 7-109
shutdown 7-109
show interface wireless 7-111
show station 7-113

Rogue AP Detection Commands 7-114

rogue-ap enable 7-114

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rogue-ap authenticate 7-115
rogue-ap duration 7-116
rogue-ap interval 7-116
rogue -ap sc a n 7-117
show rogue-ap 7-118

Wireless Security Commands 7-118

auth 7-119
encryption 7-121
key 7-122
transmit-key 7-123
cipher-suite 7-124
mic_mode 7-125
wpa-pre-shared-key 7-126
pmksa-lifetime 7-126
pre-authentication 7-127

Link I nt e gr ity Co mma nds 7- 128

link-integrity ping-detect 7-129
link - in t egr i t y pi n g- h os t 7-1 29
link-integrity ping-interval 7-130
link-integrity ping-fail-retry 7-130
link-integrity ethernet-detect 7-130
show link-integrity 7-131

IAPP Commands 7-132

iapp 7-132

VLAN C ommands 7-133

vlan 7-133
management-vlanid 7-134
vlan-id 7-134

WMM Commands 7-135

wmm 7-136
wmm-acknowledge-policy 7-136
wmmparam 7-137

Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1

Appendix B: Cables and Pinouts B-1

Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments B-1

10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments B-1
Straight-Through Wiring B-2
Crossover Wiring B-3
8-Pin DIN Connector Pinout B-3
8-Pin DIN to RJ-45 Cable Wiring B-4

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Appendix C: Specifications C-1

General Specifications C-1
Sensitivity C-4
Transmit Power C-5
Antenna Spec ifications C-6

18 dBi High Gain D irectional

Panel (2.4GHz) C-6
8 dBi Omnidirectional (2.4 GHz) C-7
10 dBi Sector (2.4 GH z) C-8
8 dBi Omnidirectional (2.4 GHz) C-9
8 dBi Omnidirectional (5 GHz) C-10

12.5~13.5 dBi 60-Degree Sector

(5 GHz) C-11
8 dBi Omnidirectional (5 GHz) C-12
23 dBi High-Ga in Panel (5 GHz) C-13
8 dBi Omnidirectional (5 GHz) C-14
8 dBi Omnidirectional (5 GHz) C-15

Appendix D: Montieren der Bridge D-1

Verwenden der Halterung für Mastmontage D-1
Verwenden der Halterung für Wandmontage D-3
Anschließen der externen Antennen D-5
Anschließen der Kabel an das Gerät D-6
Anschließen des PoE Injecto rs D-7

Glossary
Index

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Chapter 1: Introduction

The Dual-band Outdoor Access Point / Bridge system consists of two models that
provide

point-to-point or point-to-multipoint bridge links between remote Ethernet

LANs,

and wireless access point services for clients in the local LAN area:

•

WA6202A – Includes an integrated high-gain antenna for the 802.11a radio and is

designed

to

operate as a “bridge node” in point-to-m ultipoint configurations, or

provide

a

high-speed point-to-point wireless link between two sites that can be up to

15.4 km (9.6 miles) apart. The 802.11b/g radio requires an external antenna option.

•

WA6202AM – Provides only external antenna options and is designed to operate

as

the “root bridge” in point-to-multipoint configurations, supporting wireless bridge

connections

to as

many as six units.

Note:

Both models can be set to operate in either “root bridge” or “bridge node” mode.

Each model is housed in a weatherproof enclosure for mounting outdoors and
includes

its own brackets for attaching to a wall, pole, radio mast, or tower structure.

The

unit is powered through its Ethernet cable connection from a power injector

module

that is installed indoors.

The wireless bridge system offers a fast, reliable, and cost-effective solution for
connectivity

between remote Ethernet wired LANs or to provide Internet access to

an

isolated site. The system is also easy to install and operate, ideal for situations

where

a

wired link may be difficult or expensive to deploy. The wireless bridge

connection

provides data rates of up to 108 Mbps.

In addition, both wireless bridge models offer full network management capabilities
through

an

easy-to-use web interface, a command-line interface, and support for

Simple

Network Management Protocol (SNMP) tools.

Radio Characteristics

The IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g standards use a radio modulation technique known
as

Orthogon al Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and a shared collision

domain

(CSMA/CA). The 802.11a standard operates in the 5 GHz Unlicensed

National Information Infrastructure (UNII) band, and the 802.11g standard in the

2.4 GHz band.
IEEE 802.11g includes backward compatibility with the IEEE 802.11b standard.

IEEE

802.11b also operates at 2.4 GHz, but uses Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS) and Complementary Code Keying (CCK) modulation technology to
achieve a communication rate of up to 11 Mbps.

The wireless bridge provides a 54 Mbps half-duplex connection for each active
channel

(up to 108 Mbps in turbo mode on the 802.11a interface).

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Package Checklist

The Dual-band Outdoor Access Point / Bridge package includes:

•

One Wireless Dual-band Access Point (WA6202A or WA6202AM)

•

One Category 5e network PoE cable, length 98 ft (30 m)

•

One power injector module and power cord 5.9 ft (1.8 m)

•

One RS232 console cable 5.9ft (1.8 m)

•

Outdoor pole- and wall-mounting bracket kit

•

User Guide CD

Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible,

retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack

the product in case there is a need to return it.

Hardware Description

Bottom View
(both models)

Console Port
CoverAttachment

Top View
(WA6202A)

Console Port

Ethernet/PoE

Connector

Water-Tight Test Point
(DO NOT REMOVE)

Integrated Antenna

N-Type External
Antenna Connector
(2.4 GHz)

N-Type External
Antenna Connector
(5 GHz)

N-Type External
Antenna Connector
(2.4 GHz)

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LED Indicators

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Top View
(WA6202AM)

N-Type External
Antenna Connector
(2.4 GHz)
Right Antenna

N-Type External
Antenna Connector
(5 GHz)
Right Antenna

N-Type External
Antenna Connector
(5 GHz)
Left Antenna

N-Type External
Antenna Connector
(2.4 GHz)
Left Antenna

LED Indicators

The access point includes eight status LED indicators, as indicated in the following
figure.

802.11b/g Wireless

Link/Activity

11b/g

11a

Power

Link

Power

Ethernet
Link/Activity

802.11a Wireless
Link/Activity

The following table describes the system status LEDs.

LED

Status

Description

On Green

Indicates that the system is working normally.

Power

On Amber

Indicates a system reset.

On Green

Indicates a valid 10/100 Mbps Ethernet cable link.

Link

Flashing Green

Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data
on

a

10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN. Flashing rate is proportional

to network activity.

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The 11a and 11b/g LEDs operate in two display modes, which are configurable
through

the management interface. The RSSI mode is for aligning antennas in a

bridge

link. The AP mode is for indicating data traffic rates.

The following table describes the wireless status LEDs in AP mode.

LED

Status

Description

Off

No signal detected or the 802.11a radio is disabled.

Slow Flashing Green

The

802.11a radio is enabled with a low level of network

activity.

Fast Flashing Green Indicates a medium level of network activity.

11a
(three LEDs)

On Green

Indicates a high level of network activity.

Off

No signal detected or the 802.11b/g radio is disabled.

Slow Flashing Green

The

802.11b/g radio is enabled with a low level of network

activity.

Fast Flashing Green Indicates a medium level of network activity.

11b/g
(three LEDs)

On Green

Indicates a high level of network activity.

The following table describes the wireless status LEDs in RSSI mode.

LED

Status

Description

Off

No signal detected or the 802.11a radio is disabled.
Slow Flashing Green The 802.11a radio is enabled with a low level signal.
Fast Flashing Green Indicates a medium level signal.

11a
(three LEDs)

On Green

Indicates a high level signal.
Off

No signal detected or the 802.11b/g radio is disabled.
Slow Flashing Green The 802.11b/g radio is enabled with a low level signal.
Fast Flashing Green Indicates a medium level signal.

11b/g
(three LEDs)

On Green

Indicates a high level signal.

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Integrated High-Gain Antenna

Integrated High-Gain Antenna

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The WA6202A unit includes an integrated high-gain (17 dBi) flat-panel antenna for
5 GHz operation. The antenna can provide a direct line-of-sight link up to 15.4 km
(9.6 miles) with a 6 Mbps data rate.

External Antenna Options

The WA6202AM unit does not include an integrated antenna, but provides various
external

antenna options for both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz operation. In a

point-to-m ultipoint configuration, an external high-gain omnidirectional, sector, or

high-gain panel antenna can be attached to communicate with bridges spread over

a wide area. The WA6202A and WA6202AM units both require an omnidirectional or
sector

external antenna for 2.4 GHz operation. The following table summarizes the

external

antenna options:

Model Number Antenna Type

Gain (dBi)

HPBW*
Horizontal

HPBW*
Vertical

Polarization

ACC04-0500 90 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz

High Gain Directional Panel

18

15

15

Linear, vertical

ACC04-0502 8A
(with mounting
bracket)

and

ACC04-0542 7A

2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz
Omnidirectional

8

360

15

Linear, vertical

ACC04-0538 30A 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz

Sector

10

120

15

Linear, vertical

ACC04-0903 80 5.47 GHz ~ 5.875 GHz

Omnidirectional

8

360

12

Linear, vertical

ACC04-2000 10 4.9 GHz ~ 5.15 GHz

5.15 GHz ~ 5.875 GHz
120-Degree Sector

12.5

13.5

120
120

6
6

Linear, vertical
Linear, vertical

ACC04-2001 80 5.5 GHz ~ 5.825 GHz

Omnidirectional

8

360

12

Linear, vertical

ACC04-2021 2A 5.15 ~ 5.875 GHz

High-Gain Panel

23

9

9

Linear

ACC04-202130 5.15 GHz ~5.35 GHz

Omnidirectional

8

360

12

Linear, vertical

ACC05-200180 4.9 GHz ~ 5.35 GHz

Omnidirectional

8

360

12

Linear, vertical

* Half-power beam width in degrees

External antennas connect to the N-type RF connectors on the wireless bridge
either directly or using coaxial cables.

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Ethernet Port

The wireless bridge has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 8-pin DIN port that connects
to

the power injector module using the included Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port

connection

provides power to the wireless bridge as well as a data link to the local

network.

The wireless bridge appears as an Ethernet node and performs a bridging function by

moving packets from the wired LAN to the remote end of the wireless bridge link.

Note:

The power injector module does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE) based on

the

IEEE 802.3af standard. The wireless bridge unit must always be powered on

by

being connected to the power injector module.

Power Injector Module

The wireless bridge receives power through its network cable connection using
power-over-Ethernet technology. A power injector module is included in the wireless
bridge

package and provides two RJ-45 Ethernet ports, one for connecting to the

wireless

bridge (Output), and the other for connecting to a local LAN switch (Input).

The Input port uses an MDI (i.e., internal straight-through) pin configur ation. You can
therefore

use straight-through twisted-pair cable to connect this port to most network

interconnection

devices such as a switch or router that provide MDI-X ports. However,
when connecting the access point to a workstation or other device that does not have
MDI-X ports, you must use crossover twisted-pair cable.

LED Indicator

AC Power Socket

(Hidden)

Input Output

Ethernet from
Local Network

Ethernet and Power
to Wireless Bridge

The wireless bridge does not have a power switch. It is powered on when its
Ethernet port is connected to the power injector module, and the power injector
module

is

connected to an AC power source. The power injector includes one LED

indicator

that turns on when AC power is applied.

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Grounding Point

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The power injector module automatically adjusts to any AC voltage between
100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required.

Warning: The power injector module is designed for indoor use only. Never mount

the

power injector outside with the wireless bridge unit.

Grounding Point

Even though the wireless bridge includes its own built-in lightning protection, it is
important

that the unit is properly connected to ground. A grounding screw is

provided

for attaching a ground wire to the unit.

Water Tight Test Point

Caution: Do no remove or loosen this screw. Doing so could lead to damage of the

unit.

Wall- and Pole-Mounting Bracket Kit

The wireless bridge includes a bracket kit that can be used to mount the bridge to a
wall,

pole, radio mast, or part of a tower structure.

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System Configuration

At each location where a unit is installed, it must be connected to the local network
using

the power injector module. The following figure illustrates the system

component

connections.

External Antenna

Indoor Outdoor

RF Coaxial Cable

LAN Switch

Ethernet Cable

Power
Injector

Lightning

Arrestor

Ethernet

Cable

Wireless Bridge Unit

AC Power

Ground Wire

Features and Benefits

•

WA6202A units support a 5 GHz point-to-point wireless link up 15.4 km (at 6 Mbps

data

rate) using integrated high-gain 17 dBi antennas

•

WA6202AM units support 5 GHz point-to-multipoint links using various external

antenna

options

•

Both WA6202A and WA6202AM units also support access point services for the

5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radios using various external antenna options

•

Maximum data rate up to 108 Mbps

•

Outdoor weatherproof design

•

IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g compliant

•

Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port

•

Powered through its Ethernet cable connection to the power injector module

•

Includes wall- and pole-mount bracket

•

Security through 64/128/152-bit Wired Equivalent Protection (WEP) or 128-bit

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption

•

Scans all available channels and selects the best channel and data rate based on

the

signal-to-noise ratio

•

Mana geable through an easy-to-use web-browser interface, command line (via

Telnet), or SNMP network management tools

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Chapter 2: Network Configuration

The Dual-band Outdoor Access Point / Bridge system provides access point and
bridging

services through either the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz radio interfaces.

The wireless bridge units can be used just as normal 802.11a/b/g access points
connected

to a

local wired LAN, providing connectivity and roaming services for

wireless

clients in an outdoor area. Units can also be used purely as bridges

connecting

remote LANs. Alternatively, you can employ both access point and

bridging

functions together, offering a flexible and convenient wireless solution for

many

applications.

This chapter describes the role of Dual-band Outdoor Access Point / Bridge in
various

wireless network configurations.

Access Point Topologies

Operating as an outdoor access point, the unit is deployed in an integrated
configuration

with wired Ethernet LANs, providing network access to wireless

stations

in

the wireless coverage area.

The access point’s radios can support these modes:

•

Infrastructure wireless LAN

•

Infrastructure wireless LAN with roaming

•

Point-to-point bridge link

•

Point-to-multipoint bridge links

The 802.11b and 802.11g frequency band, which operates at 2.4 GHz, can easily
encounter

interference from other 2.4 GHz devices, such as other 802.11b or g

wireless

devices, cordless phones and microwave ovens. If you experience poor

wireless

LAN performance, try the following measures:

•

Limit any possible sources of radio interference within the service area

•

Increase the distance between neighboring access points

•

Increase the channe l separation of neighboring access points (e.g., up to 3
channels of separation for 802.11b or up to 5 channels for 802.11g)

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Network Configuration

Infrastructure Wireless LAN

The access point function of the wireless bridge provides access to a wired LAN for

802.11a/b/g wireless workstations. An integrated wired/wireless LAN is called an
Infrastructure

configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of

wireless

PC

users and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN.

Each

wireless PC in a BSS can connect to any computer in its wireless group or

access

other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructu re through

the access point.
The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to

the

wired LAN, but also increases the effective wireless transmission range for

wireless PCs by passing their signals through one or more access points.

A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for
connection

between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure.

Wired LAN Extension
to Wireless Clients

Server

Desktop PC

Switch

Access Point

Notebook PC

Desktop PC

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