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AC1200 Wireless LAN 11ac

Dual-Band Concurrent

Ceiling Mount Access Point

User’s Manual

EW-7679WAUser Manual

05-2014 / v1.0

Version: 1.0

(November, 2015)

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CONTENTS

I. Product Information .............................................................................. 2

I-1. Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 2

I-2. System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 2

I-3. Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................... 3

I-4. LED Status .............................................................................................................................. 3

I-5. Reset ...................................................................................................................................... 4

I-6. Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 5

II. Quick Setup ........................................................................................... 6

II-1. Initial Setup ............................................................................................................................ 6

II-2. Basic Settings ......................................................................................................................... 7

III. Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 12

III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch ..................................................... 12

III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling .............................................................................. 13

III-3. T-Rail Mount ...................................................................................................................... 16

IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................. 18

IV-1. Information ........................................................................................................................ 21

IV-1-1. System Information ........................................................................................................... 21

IV-1-2. Wireless Clients .................................................................................................................. 25

IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor ............................................................................................................... 27

IV-1-4. Log ...................................................................................................................................... 29

IV-2. Network Settings ............................................................................................................... 31

IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address ........................................................................................................... 31

IV-2-2. LAN Port ............................................................................................................................. 33

IV-2-3. VLAN .................................................................................................................................. 34

IV-3. Wireless Settings ................................................................................................................ 35

IV-3-1. 2.4GHz 11bgn ..................................................................................................................... 35

IV-3-1-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 36

IV-3-1-2. Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 39

IV-3-1-3. Security ........................................................................................................................ 41

IV-3-1-3-1. No Authentication ..................................................................................................... 42

IV-3-1-3-2. WEP ............................................................................................................................ 43

IV-3-1-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP .......................................................................................................... 43

IV-3-1-3-4. WPA-PSK .................................................................................................................... 43

IV-3-1-3-5. WPA-EAP .................................................................................................................... 44

IV-3-1-3-6. Additional Authentication ......................................................................................... 44

IV-3-1-4. WDS ............................................................................................................................. 46

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IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an ................................................................................................................. 48

IV-3-2-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 48

IV-3-2-2. Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 51

IV-3-2-3. Security ........................................................................................................................ 53

IV-3-2-4. WDS ............................................................................................................................. 55

IV-3-3. WPS ...................................................................................................................................... 57

IV-3-4. RADIUS ................................................................................................................................. 59

IV-3-4-1. RADIUS Settings ........................................................................................................... 60

IV-3-4-2. Internal Server ............................................................................................................. 62

IV-3-4-3. RADIUS Accounts ......................................................................................................... 64

IV-3-5. MAC Filter .......................................................................................................................... 66

IV-3-6. WMM ................................................................................................................................... 68

IV-4. Management ..................................................................................................................... 70

IV-4-1. Admin ................................................................................................................................. 70

IV-4-2. Date and Time .................................................................................................................... 73

IV-4-3. Syslog Server ...................................................................................................................... 75

IV-4-4. I’m Here ............................................................................................................................. 76

IV-5. Advanced ........................................................................................................................... 77

IV-5-1. LED Settings ....................................................................................................................... 77

IV-5-2. Update Firmware ............................................................................................................... 78

IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings ........................................................................................................ 79

IV-5-4. Factory Default .................................................................................................................. 81

IV-5-5. Reboot ............................................................................................................................... 82

V. Appendix ............................................................................................. 83

V-1. Configuring your IP address ............................................................................................... 83

V-1-1. Windows XP ....................................................................................................................... 84

V-1-2. Windows Vista ................................................................................................................... 86

V-1-3. Windows 7 ......................................................................................................................... 88

V-1-4. Windows 8 ......................................................................................................................... 92

V-1-5. Mac .................................................................................................................................... 96

V-1-6. Glossary................................................................................................................................ 98

V-2. Hardware Specification ....................................................................................................101

V-3. ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ............................................................................................101

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I. Product Information

1. Access Point

2. Ceiling Mount Bracket

3. T-Rail Mounting Kit &

Screws

4. Quick Installation Guide

5. Power Adapter

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I-1. Package Contents

I-2. System Requirements

- Existing cable/DSL modem & router

- Computer with web browser for access point configuration

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I-3. Hardware Overview

LED Color

LED Status

Description

Blue

The access point is starting up.

Purple

The access point is on.

Amber

Flashing

Error.

Off

The access point is off.

Ethernet Port

Power Jack (DC IN)

I-4. LED Status

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I-5. Reset

If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default.

1. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds

then release the button.

You may need to use a pin or similar sharp object to push the reset button.

2. Wait for the access point to restart. The access point is ready for setup

when the LED is Purple.

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I-6. Safety Information

In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.

1. The access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access point outdoors.

2. Do not place the access point in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom.

3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the access point.

4. Handle the access point with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the access point.

5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under 3 years old. Please keep the access point out of reach of children.

6. Do not place the access point on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The access point may become hot during use.

7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the access point. If you experience problems with the access point, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help.

8. The access point is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for any reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off. Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.

9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the access point or power adapter, then disconnect the access point and power adapter immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

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II. Quick Setup

Your access point can be up and running in just a few minutes. This quick installation guide will help to set up your access point and configure its basic settings. Please follow the instructions in the chapters below:

II-1. Initial Setup

1. Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable.

2. Connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12VDC port and plug the

power adapter into a power supply using the included cable.

3. Please wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access point is

ready when the LED is Purple.

4. Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where x is a number in the

range 3 – 100. If you are unsure how to do this, please refer to the user manual for more information.

Please ensure there are no other active network connections on your computer (disconnect Wi-Fi connections and Ethernet cables).

5. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.1 into the URL bar of

a web browser.

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6. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default

username “admin” and the default password “admin”.

7. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below.

8. Next, please follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to

configure the access point’s basic settings.

For more advanced configurations, please refer to IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface.

II-2. Basic Settings

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The instructions below will help you to configure the following basic settings of the access point:

- LAN IP Address

- 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security

- Administrator Name & Password

- Time & Date

It is recommended you configure these settings before using the access point.

1. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “Network Settings” >

“LAN-side IP Address” and you will see the screen below.

2. Enter the IP address settings you wish to use for your access point. You

can use a dynamic (DHCP) or static IP address, depending on your network

environment. Click “Apply” to save the changes and wait a few moments

for the access point to reload.

When you change your access point’s IP address, you need to use

the new IP address to access the browser based configuration interface instead of the default IP 192.168.2.1.

3. To change the SSID of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go

to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Basic”. Enter the new SSID for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click “Apply”.

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To utilize multiple 2.4GHz SSIDs, open the drop down menu labelled “Enable SSID number” and select how many SSIDs you require. Then enter a new SSID in the corresponding numbered fields below, before clicking “Apply”.

4. To configure the security of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless

network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Security”. Select

an “Authentication Method” and enter a “Pre-shared Key” or “Encryption Key” depending on your choice, then click “Apply”.

If using multiple SSIDs, specify which SSID to configure using the “SSID” drop down menu.

5. Go to “Wireless Setting” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 3 & 4 for

the access point’s 5GHz wireless network.

6. To change the administrator name and password for the browser based

configuration interface, go to “Management” > “Admin”.

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7. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields

and click “Apply”.

8. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” >

“Date and Time”.

9. Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop

down menus. The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server. Click “Apply” when you are finished.

You can use the “Acquire Current Time from your PC” button if you wish to set the access point to the same time as your PC.

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10. The basic settings of your access point are now configured. Please

refer to III. Hardware Installation for guidance on connecting your access point to a router or PoE switch.

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III. Hardware Installation

III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch

1. If you need to, remove the cap from the underside of the access point. This

creates extra space for your cables to pass through.

2. Connect a router or PoE switch to the access point’s LAN port using an

Ethernet cable.

3. If you are using a router, then connect the power adapter to the access

point’s 12V DC port and plug the power

adapter into a power supply.

4. If you are using a PoE (Power over

Ethernet) switch then it is not necessary to use the included power adapter, the access point will be powered by the PoE switch.

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III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling

To mount the access point to a ceiling, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram A & B.

For Wooden Ceilings (refer to diagram A):

1. Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and

insert screw iii through hole i (x 2)and tighten to fix the bracket in place.

2. When the ceiling bracket is in place, inset screw iv into hole v (x 2) on the

access point.

3. Fix the access point to the ceiling bracket by inserting the attached screws

iv into hole vi and twisting the access point.

4. Lock the access point firmly into place when by twisting it to align screws

iv with the grooves in the ceiling mount.

For Other Ceilings (refer to diagram B):

1. Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and

Insert screw ii through hole i (x 2) and tighten to fix the bracket in place, as shown in A.

2. Insert screw iii through hole i and into the rear of screw ii and tighten to

provide additional strength.

3. When the ceiling bracket is in place, insert screw iv into hole v (x 2) on the

access point.

4. Fix the access point to the ceiling bracket by inserting the attached screws

iv into hole vi and twisting the access point.

5. Lock the access point firmly into place by twisting it to align screws iv with

the grooves in the ceiling mount.

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III-3. T-Rail Mount

To mount the access point to a T-Rail, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram C, D & E.

1. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket from the two sizes which are

included in the package contents.

2. Attach the T-Rail bracket i to hole ii using screw iii (x 2) as shown in C.

If you need more space between the access point and the T-Rail, then additionally use bracket iv between bracket i and hole ii (x 2), and use the longer screws (x 2) included in the package contents.

3. Clip the access point onto your T-Rail using the now attached T-Rail

bracket.

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IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface

The browser-based configuration interface enables you to configure the access point’s advanced features. The device features a range of advanced functions such as MAC filtering, MAC RADIUS authentication, VLAN configurations, up to 32 SSIDs and many more. To access the browser based configuration interface:

1. Connect a computer to your access point using an Ethernet cable.

2. Enter your access point’s IP address in the URL bar of a web browser. The

access point’s default IP address is 192.168.2.1.

3. You will be prompted for a username and password. The default

username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”, though it was recommended that you change the password during setup (see II-2. Basic Settings).

If you cannot remember your password, reset the access point back to its factory default settings. Refer to I-5. Reset

4. You will arrive at the “System Information” screen shown below.

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5. Use the menu across the top and down the left side to navigate.

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6. Click “Apply” to save changes and reload the access point, or “Cancel” to

cancel changes.

Please wait a few seconds for the access point to reload after you “Apply” changes, as shown below.

7. Please refer to the following chapters for full descriptions of the browser

based configuration interface features.

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IV-1. Information

Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.

IV-1-1. System Information

The “System Information” page displays basic

system information about the access point.

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System

Model

Displays the model number of the access point.

Product Name

Displays the product name for reference, which consists of “AP” plus the MAC address.

Uptime

Displays the total time since the device was turned on.

Boot From

Displays information for the booted hardware.

Version

Displays the firmware version.

MAC Address

Displays the access point’s MAC address.

Management VLAN ID

Displays the management VLAN ID.

IP Address

Displays the IP address of this device. Click “Refresh” to update this value.

Default Gateway

Displays the IP address of the default gateway.

DNS

IP address of DNS (Domain Name Server).

DHCP Server

IP address of DHCP Server.

Wired LAN Port Settings

Wired LAN Port

Specifies which LAN port.

Status

Displays the status of the LAN port (connected or disconnected).

VLAN Mode/ID

Displays the VLAN mode (tagged or untagged) and VLAN ID for the LAN port. See IV-2-3. VLAN

Wireless 2.4GHz (5GHz)

Status

Displays the status of the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless (enabled or disabled).

MAC Address

Displays the access point’s MAC address.

Channel

Displays the channel number the specified wireless frequency is using for broadcast.

Transmit Power

Displays the wireless radio transmit power level as a percentage.

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Wireless 2.4GHz (5GHz) / SSID

SSID

Displays the SSID name(s) for the specified frequency.

Authentication Method

Displays the authentication method for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings

Encryption Type

Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings

VLAN ID

Displays the VLAN ID for the specified SSID. See IV-2-3. VLAN

Additional Authentication

Displays the additional authentication type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings

Wireless Client Isolation

Displays whether wireless client isolation is in use for the specified SSID. See IV-2-3. VLAN

Wireless 2.4GHz (5GHz) / WDS Status

MAC Address

Displays the peer access point’s MAC address.

Encryption Type

Displays the encryption type for the specified WDS. See IV-3-1-4. WDS

VLAN Mode/ID

Displays the VLAN ID for the specified WDS. See IV-3-1-4. WDS

Refresh

Click to refresh all information.

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IV-1-2. Wireless Clients

Refresh time

Auto Refresh Time

Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically refresh.

Manual Refresh

Click refresh to manually refresh the client table.

2.4GHz (5GHz) WLAN Client Table

SSID

Displays the SSID which the client is connected to.

MAC Address

Displays the MAC address of the client.

Displays the total data packets transmitted by the specified client.

Displays the total data packets received by the specified client.

Signal (%)

Displays the wireless signal strength for the specified client.

The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients

connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency.

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Connected Time

Displays the total time the wireless client has been connected to the access point.

Idle Time

Client idle time is the time for which the client has not transmitted any data packets i.e. is idle.

Vendor

The vendor of the client’s wireless adapter is

displayed here.

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IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor

Wireless Monitor

Site Survey

Select which frequency (or both) to scan, and click “Scan” to begin.

Channel Survey Result

After a scan is complete, click “Export” to save

the results to local storage.

Site Survey Results

Displays the channel number used by the specified SSID.

SSID

Displays the SSID identified by the scan.

MAC Address

Displays the MAC address of the wireless router/access point for the specified SSID.

Security

Displays the authentication/encryption type of the specified SSID.

Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access

point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID.

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Signal (%)

Displays the current signal strength of the SSID.

Type

Displays the 802.11 wireless networking standard(s) of the specified SSID.

Vendor

Displays the vendor of the wireless router/access point for the specified SSID.

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IV-1-4. Log

Save

Click to save the log as a file on your local computer.

Clear

Clear all log entries.

Refresh

Refresh the current log.

The system log displays system operation information such as up time and connection

processes. This information is useful for network administrators.

When the log is full, old entries are overwritten.

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The following information/events are recorded by the log:

 Wireless Client

Connected & disconnected Key exchange success & fail

 Authentication

Authentication fail or successful.

 Association

Success or fail

 WPS

M1 - M8 messages WPS success

 Change Settings  System Boot

Displays current model name

 NTP Client  Wired Link

LAN Port link status and speed status

 Proxy ARP

Proxy ARP module start & stop

 Bridge

Bridge start & stop.

 SNMP

SNMP server start & stop.

 HTTP

HTTP start & stop.

 HTTPS

HTTPS start & stop.

 SSH

SSH-client server start & stop.

 Telnet

Telnet-client server start or stop.

 WLAN (2.4G)

WLAN (2.4G] channel status and country/region status

 WLAN (5G)

WLAN (5G) channel status and country/region status

 ADT

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IV-2. Network Settings

LAN-side IP Address

IP Address Assignment

Select “DHCP Client” for your access point to

be assigned a dynamic IP address from your

router’s DHCP server, or select “Static IP” to

manually specify a static/fixed IP address for your access point (below).

IP Address

Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to your access point and will

Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.

IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address

The “LAN-side IP address” page allows you to

configure your access point on your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers.

The access point’s default IP address is 192.168.2.1.

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replace the default IP address.

Subnet Mask

Specify a subnet mask. The default value is

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway

For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get

default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank.

Primary Address

DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get primary DNS server’s IP address from DHCP or “User-Defined” to manually enter a value. For

static IP users, the default value is blank.

Secondary Address

Users can manually enter a value when DNS server’s primary address is set to

“User-Defined”.

DHCP users can select to get DNS servers’ IP address from DHCP or manually

enter a value. For static IP users, the default value is blank.

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IV-2-2. LAN Port

Wired LAN Port

Identifies LAN port 1.

Enable

Enable/disable LAN port.

Speed & Duplex

Select a speed & duplex type for LAN port, or use the “Auto” value. LAN ports can operate up to 1000Mbps and full-duplex enables simultaneous data packets transfer/receive.

Flow Control

Enable/disable flow control. Flow control can pause new session request until current data processing is complete, in order to avoid device overloads under heavy traffic.

802.3az

Enable/disable 802.3az. 802.3az is an Energy Efficient Ethernet feature which disables unused interfaces to reduce power usage.

The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your access

point’s two wired LAN (Ethernet) ports.

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IV-2-3. VLAN

VLAN Interface

Wired LAN Port/Wireless

Identifies LAN port 1 and wireless SSIDs (2.4GHz or 5GHz).

VLAN Mode

Select “Tagged Port” or “Untagged Port” for

LAN interface.

VLAN ID

Set a VLAN ID for specified interface, if “Untagged Port” is selected.

Management VLAN

VLAN ID

Specify the VLAN ID of the management VLAN. Only the hosts belonging to the same VLAN can manage the device.

The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network)

enables you to configure VLAN settings. A

VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other. VLAN IDs 1 – 4094 are supported.

VLAN IDs in the range 1 – 4094 are supported.

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IV-3. Wireless Settings

Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.

IV-3-1. 2.4GHz 11bgn

The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view

and configure information for your access

point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across four

categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS.

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IV-3-1-1. Basic

The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (s).

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Wireless

Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz

wireless radio. When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active.

Band

Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11b,

802.11g & 802.11n can be selected.

Enable SSID Number

Select how many SSIDs to enable for the

2.4GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled.

SSID#

Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

VLAN ID

Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID.

Auto Channel

Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 2.4GHz frequency based on availability and potential interference. When disabled, select a channel manually as shown in the next table.

Auto Channel Range

Select a range from which the auto channel setting (above) will choose a channel.

Auto Channel Interval

Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting will check/reassign the

wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box

according to your preference.

Channel Bandwidth

Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), 40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference) or Auto (automatically select based on interference level).

BSS BasicRateSet

Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.

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Channel

Select a wireless channel from 1 – 11 (1-13).

Channel Bandwidth

Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), 40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference) or Auto (automatically select based on interference level).

BSS BasicRate Set

Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.

When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually:

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IV-3-1-2. Advanced

Contention Slot

Select “Short” or “Long” – this value is used for contention windows in WMM (see IV-3-6.

WMM).

Preamble Type

Set the wireless radio preamble type. The preamble type in 802.11 based wireless communication defines the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between the access point and roaming wireless adapters. The default value is “Short Preamble”.

Guard Interval

Set the guard interval. A shorter interval can improve performance.

These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this

page unless you are already familiar with these functions.

Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point.

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802.11g Protection

Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.)

802.11n Protection

Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.)

DTIM Period

Set the DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) period value of the wireless radio. The default value is 1.

RTS Threshold

Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.

Fragment Threshold

Set the fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346.

Multicast Rate

Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting.

Tx Power

Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal.

Beacon Interval

Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100.

Station idle timeout

Set the interval for keepalive messages from the access point to a wireless client to verify if the station is still alive/active.

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IV-3-1-3. Security

The access point provides various security options

(wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key.

It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent

unauthorised access to your network.

Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly.

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SSID Selection

Select which SSID to configure security settings for.

Broadcast SSID

Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID.

Wireless Client Isolation

Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots

and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’

usernames and passwords.

Load Balancing

Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50).

Authentication Method

Select an authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method.

Additional Authentication

Select an additional authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below (IV-3-1-3-6.) appropriate for your method.

IV-3-1-3-1. No Authentication

Authentication is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the access point.

Disabling wireless authentication is not recommended. When

disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID.

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IV-3-1-3-2. WEP

Key Length

Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended.

Key Type

Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or “Hex” (any characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).

Default Key

Select which encryption key (1 – 4 below) is the default key. For security purposes, you can set up to four keys (below) and change which is the default key.

Encryption Key 1 – 4

Enter your encryption key/password according to the format you selected above.

Key Length

Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended.

WPA Type

Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-PSK, WPA2 or WPA only. WPA2 is safer than WPA only, but not supported by all wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection.

Encryption

Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES”

encryption type.

Key Renewal Interval

Specify a frequency for key renewal in minutes.

Pre-Shared Key

Choose from “Passphrase” (8 – 63

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption.

IV-3-1-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP

IV-3-1-3-4. WPA-PSK

WPA-PSK is a secure wireless encryption type with strong data protection and user authentication, utilizing 128-bit encryption keys.

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Type

alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to 64

characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).

Pre-Shared Key

Please enter a security key/password according to the format you selected above.

WPA Type

Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-EAP.

Encryption

Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES”

encryption type.

Key Renewal Interval

Specify a frequency for key renewal in minutes.

IV-3-1-3-5. WPA-EAP

WPA-EAP must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication.

IV-3-1-3-6. Additional Authentication

Additional wireless authentication methods can also be used:

MAC Address Filter

Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the MAC filter table.

See IV-3-5.MAC Filter to configure MAC filtering.

MAC Filter & MAC-RADIUS Authentication

Restrict wireless clients access using both of the above MAC filtering & RADIUS authentication methods.

MAC-RADIUS Authentication

Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address via a RADIUS server, or password authentication via a RADIUS server.

See IV-3-4.RADIUS to configure RADIUS servers.

WPS must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication. See IV-3-3. for WPS settings.

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MAC RADIUS Password

Select whether to use MAC address or password authentication via RADIUS server. If

you select “Use the following password”, enter

the password in the field below. The password

should match the “Shared Secret” used in

IV-3-4. RADIUS.

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IV-3-1-4. WDS

Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an

extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below.

When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.

WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel and encryption method.

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2.4GHz

WDS Functionality

Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “Dedicated WDS” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method.

Local MAC Address

Displays the MAC address of your access point.

WDS Peer Settings

WDS #

Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDS devices you wish to connect.

WDS VLAN

VLAN Mode

Specify the WDS VLAN mode to “Untagged Port” or “Tagged Port”.

VLAN ID

Specify the WDS VLAN ID when “Untagged Port” is selected above.

WDS Encryption method

Encryption

Select whether to use “None” or “AES”

encryption and enter a pre-shared key for AES consisting of 8-63 alphanumeric characters.

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IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an

Wireless

Enable or disable the access point’s 5GHz

wireless radio. When disabled, no 5GHz SSIDs

The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s

5GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS.

IV-3-2-1. Basic

The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s).

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will be active.

Band

Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11a,

802.11n & 802.11ac can be selected.

Enable SSID Number

Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 5GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled.

SSID#

Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

VLAN ID

Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID.

Auto Channel

Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the

wireless channel for the access point’s 5GHz

frequency based on availability and potential interference. When disabled, select a channel manually as shown in the next table.

Auto Channel Range

Select a range from which the auto channel setting (above) will choose a channel.

Auto Channel Interval

Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting will check/reassign the

wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box

according to your preference.

Channel Bandwidth

Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), Auto 40/20MHz or Auto 80/40/20MHz (automatically select based on interference level).

BSS BasicRate Set

Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.

Channel

Select a wireless channel.

Channel Bandwidth

Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), Auto 40/20MHz or Auto 80/40/20MHz

When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually:

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(automatically select based on interference level).

BSS BasicRate Set

Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.

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IV-3-2-2. Advanced

Guard Interval

Set the guard interval. A shorter interval can improve performance.

802.11n Protection

DTIM Period

Set the DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) period value of the wireless radio. The default value is 1.

RTS Threshold

Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.

Fragment Threshold

Set the fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346.

Multicast Rate

Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting.

These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this

page unless you are already familiar with these functions.

Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point.

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Tx Power

Beacon Interval

Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100.

Station idle timeout

Set the interval for keepalive messages from the access point to a wireless client to verify if the station is still alive/active.

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IV-3-2-3. Security

SSID Selection

Select which SSID to configure security settings for.

Broadcast SSID

The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly

cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key.

It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent

unauthorised access to your network.

Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly.

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Wireless Client Isolation

Load Balancing

Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50).

Authentication Method

Select an authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method.

Additional Authentication

Select an additional authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method.

Please refer back to IV-3-1-3. Security for more information on authentication and additional authentication types.

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IV-3-2-4. WDS

Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be

configured as shown below.

When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.

WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel and encryption method.

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5GHz WDS Mode

WDS Functionality

Local MAC Address

Displays the MAC address of your access point.

WDS Peer Settings

WDS #

Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDA devices you wish to connect.

WDS VLAN

VLAN Mode

Specify the WDS VLAN mode to “Untagged Port” or “Tagged Port”.

VLAN ID

Specify the WDS VLAN ID when “Untagged Port” is selected above.

WDS Encryption

Encryption

Select whether to use “None” or “AES” encryption and enter a pre-shared key for AES with 8-63 alphanumeric characters.

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IV-3-3. WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS

compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a

WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”). When WPS is

activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect. “PIN code WPS” is a variation of PBC which includes the additional use of a PIN code between the two devices for verification.

Please refer to manufacturer’s instructions for your other WPS

device.

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WPS

Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS functionality. WPS must be disabled when using MAC-RADIUS authentication (see

IV-3-1-3-6 & IV-3-4).

Product PIN

Displays the WPS PIN code of the device, used for PIN code WPS. You will be required to enter this PIN code into another WPS device for PIN

code WPS. Click “Generate PIN” to generate a

new WPS PIN code.

Push-Button WPS

Click “Start” to activate WPS on the access

point for approximately 2 minutes. This has the same effect as physically pushing the access point’s WPS button.

WPS by PIN

Enter the PIN code of another WPS device and

click “Start” to attempt to establish a WPS

connection for approximately 2 minutes.

WPS Status

WPS security status is displayed here. Click “Release” to clear the existing status.

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IV-3-4. RADIUS

The RADIUS sub menu allows you to configure the

access point’s RADIUS server settings, categorized

into three submenus: RADIUS settings, Internal Server and RADIUS accounts.

A RADIUS server provides user-based authentication to improve security and offer wireless client control – users can be authenticated before gaining access to a network.

The access point can utilize both a primary and secondary (backup) RADIUS server for each of its wireless frequencies (2.4GHz & 5GHz). External RADIUS servers can be used or the access point’s internal RADIUS server can be used.

To use RADIUS servers, go to “Wireless Settings”  “Security” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication”  “Additional Authentication” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication” (see IV-3-1-3. & IV-3-2-3).

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IV-3-4-1. RADIUS Settings

Configure the RADIUS server settings for

2.4GHz & 5GHz. Each frequency can use an

internal or external RADIUS server.

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RADIUS Type

Select “Internal” to use the access point’s

built-in RADIUS server or “external” to use an external RADIUS server.

RADIUS Server

Enter the RADIUS server host IP address.

Authentication Port

Set the UDP port used in the authentication protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535.

Shared Secret

Enter a shared secret/password between 1 – 99 characters in length. This should match the

“MAC-RADIUS” password used in IV-3-1-3-6 or IV-3-2-3.

Session Timeout

Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – 86400.

Accounting

Enable or disable RADIUS accounting.

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Accounting Port

When accounting is enabled (above), set the UDP port used in the accounting protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 –

65535.

Internal Server

Check/uncheck to enable/disable the access point’s internal RADIUS server.

EAP Internal Authentication

Select EAP internal authentication type from the drop down menu.

EAP Certificate File Format

Displays the EAP certificate file format: PCK#12(*.pfx/*.p12)

IV-3-4-2. Internal Server

The access point features a built-in RADIUS server which can be configured as shown

below used when “Internal” is selected for “RADIUS Type” in the “Wireless Settings”  “RADIUS”  “RADIUS Settings” menu.

To use RADIUS servers, go to “Wireless Settings”  “Security” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication”  “Additional

Authentication” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication” (see IV-3-1-3. & IV-3-2-3).

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EAP Certificate File

Click “Upload” to open a new window and

select the location of an EAP certificate file to use. If no certificate file is uploaded, the internal RADIUS server will use a self-made certificate.

Shared Secret

Enter a shared secret/password for use between the internal RADIUS server and RADIUS client. The shared secret should be 1 – 99 characters in length. This should match the

“MAC-RADIUS” password used in IV-3-1-3-6 or IV-3-2-3.

Session Timeout

Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – 86400.

Termination Action

Select a termination-action attribute:

“Reauthentication” sends a RADIUS request to the access point, “Not-Reathentication” sends

a default termination-action attribute to the access point, “Not-Send” no termination-action attribute is sent to the access point.

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IV-3-4-3. RADIUS Accounts

User Name

Enter the user names here, separated by commas.

The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS

Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users.

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Add

Click “Add” to add the user to the user

registration list.

Reset

Clear text from the user name box.

Select

Check the box to select a user.

User Name

Displays the user name.

Password

Displays if specified user name has a password (configured) or not (not configured).

Customize

Click “Edit” to open a new field to set/edit a

password for the specified user name (below).

Delete Selected

Delete selected user from the user registration list.

Delete All

Delete all users from the user registration list.

User Name

Existing user name is displayed here and can be edited according to your preference.

Password

Enter or edit a password for the specified user.

Edit User Registration List

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IV-3-5. MAC Filter

Add MAC Address

Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ or enter multiple MAC addresses separated with

Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from

connecting to your access point.

This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the access point, it will be denied.

To enable MAC filtering, go to “Wireless Settings”  “2.4GHz 11bgn/5GHz 11ac 11an”  “Security”  “Additional Authentication” and select “MAC Filter” (see IV-3-1-3. & IV-3-2-3).

The MAC address filtering table is displayed below:

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commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’

Add

Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the

MAC address filtering table.

Reset

Clear all fields.

Select

Delete selected or all entries from the table.

MAC Address

The MAC address is listed here.

Delete Selected

Delete the selected MAC address from the list.

Delete All

Delete all entries from the MAC address filtering table.

Export

Click “Export” to save a copy of the MAC filtering table. A new window will pop up for you to select a location to save the file.

MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox.

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IV-3-6. WMM

Background

Low Priority

High throughput, non time sensitive bulk data e.g. FTP

Best Effort

Medium Priority

Traditional IP data, medium throughput and delay.

Video

High Priority

Time sensitive video data with minimum time delay.

Voice

High Priority

Time sensitive data such as VoIP and streaming media with minimum time delay.

Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the

IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice.

Configuring WMM consists of adjusting parameters on queues for different categories of wireless traffic. Traffic is sent to the following queues:

Queues automatically provide minimum transmission delays for video, voice, multimedia and critical applications. The values can further be adjusted manually:

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CWMin

Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission. The backoff wait time will be generated between 0 and this value. If the frame is not sent, the random backoff value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below). The CWMin value must be lower than the CWMax value. The contention window scheme helps to avoid frame collisions and determine priority of frame transmission. A shorter window has a higher probability (priority) of transmission.

CWMax

Maximum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is the upper limit to random backoff value doubling (see above).

AIFSN

Arbitration Inter-Frame Space (milliseconds): Specifies additional time between when a channel goes idle and the AP/client sends data frames. Traffic with a lower AIFSN value has a higher priority.

TxOP

Transmission Opportunity (milliseconds): The maximum interval of time an AP/client can transmit. This makes channel access more efficiently prioritized. A value of 0 means only one frame per transmission. A greater value effects higher priority.

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IV-4. Management

Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.

IV-4-1. Admin

You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here.

It is advised to do so for security purposes.

If you change the administrator password, please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget this password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see I-5. Reset for how to reset the access point.

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Account to Manage This Device

Administrator Name

Set the access point’s administrator name.

This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-16 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

Administrator Password

Set the access point’s administrator password. This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

Advanced Settings

Product Name

Edit the product name according to your preference consisting of 1-32 alphanumeric characters. This name is used for reference purposes.

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Management Protocol

Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable specified management interfaces (see below). When SNMP is enabled, complete the SNMP fields below.

SNMP Version

Select SNMP version appropriate for your SNMP manager.

SNMP Get Community

Enter an SNMP Get Community name for verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-GET requests.

SNMP Set Community

Enter an SNMP Set Community name for verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-SET requests.

SNMP Trap

Enable or disable SNMP Trap to notify SNMP manager of network errors.

SNMP Trap Community

Enter an SNMP Trap Community name for verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-TRAP requests.

SNMP Trap Manager

Specify the IP address or sever name (2-128 alphanumeric characters) of the SNMP manager.

HTTP

Internet browser HTTP protocol management interface

HTTPS

Internet browser HTTPS protocol management interface

TELNET

Client terminal with telnet protocol management interface

SSH

Client terminal with SSH protocol version 1 or 2 management interface

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMPv1, v2 & v3 protocol supported. SNMPv2 can be used with community based authentication. SNMPv3 uses user-based security model (USM) architecture.

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IV-4-2. Date and Time

Date and Time Settings

Local Time

Set the access point’s date and time manually

using the drop down menus.

Acquire Current Time from your PC

Click “Acquire Current Time from Your PC” to

enter the required values automatically

according to your computer’s current time and

date.

NTP Time Server

Use NTP

The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup.

You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the

device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server.

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Server Name

Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish.

Update Interval

Specify a frequency (in hours) for the access point to update/synchronize with the NTP server.

Time Zone

Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.

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IV-4-3. Syslog Server

Transfer Logs

Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters.

The system log can be sent to a server.

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IV-4-4. I’m Here

Duration of Sound

Set the duration for which the buzzer will

sound when the “Sound Buzzer” button is

clicked.

Sound Buzzer

Activate the buzzer sound for the above specified duration of time.

The access point features a built-in buzzer

which can sound on command using the “I’m

Here” page. This is useful for network administrators and engineers working

in complex network environments to locate the access point.

The buzzer is loud!

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IV-5. Advanced

Power LED

Select on or off.

Diag LED

Select on or off.

Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.

IV-5-1. LED Settings

preference.

The access point’s LEDs can be manually

enabled or disabled according to your

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IV-5-2. Update Firmware

Update Firmware From

Select “a file on your PC” to upload firmware from your local computer.

Firmware Update File

Click “Browse” to open a new window to

locate and select the firmware file in your computer.

Update

Click “Update” to upload the specified

firmware file to your access point.

The “Firmware” page allows you to update

the system firmware to a more recent

version. Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. You can download the latest firmware from the website.

Do not switch off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device.

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IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings

Save / Restore Settings

Using Device

Select “Using your PC” to save the access point’s settings to your local computer.

Save Settings to PC

Save Settings

Click “Save” to save settings and a new

window will open to specify a location to save the settings file. You can also check the

“Encrypt the configuration file with a password” box and enter a password to

protect the file in the field underneath, if you wish.

The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings”

page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer, and restore the access point to previously saved settings.

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Restore Settings from PC

Restore Settings

Click the browse button to find a previously saved settings file on your computer, then click “Restore” to replace your current settings. If your settings file is encrypted with

a password, check the “Open file with password” box and enter the password in

the field underneath.

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IV-5-4. Factory Default

Factory Default

Click “Factory Default” to restore settings to the factory default. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to confirm.

If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you

reboot the device (see IV-5.5) or reset the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the location of the access point is not convenient to access the reset button.

After resetting to factory defaults, please wait for the access point to reset and restart.

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IV-5-5. Reboot

Reboot

Click “Reboot” to reboot the device. A countdown will indicate the progress of the reboot.

If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that

you reboot the device or reset the access point back to its factory default settings (see IV-5-4). You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature.

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V. Appendix

V-1. Configuring your IP address

The access point uses the default IP address 192.168.2.1. In order to access the browser based configuration interface, you need to modify the IP address of your computer to be in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.2.x (x = 3 –

254).

The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems; please follow the guide appropriate for your operating system.

In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.2.10 though you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254).

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V-1-1. Windows XP

1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of

your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window will then appear, click “Properties”.

2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values:

IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

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V-1-2. Windows Vista

1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of

your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.

2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values:

IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

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V-1-3. Windows 7

1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of

your computer), then click “Control Panel”.

2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”.

3. Click “Local Area Connection”.

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4. Click “Properties”.

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5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.

6. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values:

IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

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V-1-4. Windows 8

1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode.

Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click.

2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the

screen, as shown below.

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3. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”.

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4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left

side.

5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.

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6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.

7. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values:

IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

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V-1-5. Mac

1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System

Preferences”

2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”.

3. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel.

4. Open the drop-down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select

“Manually”.

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5. Enter the IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click

on “Apply” to save the changes.

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V-1-6. Glossary Default Gateway (Access point): Every non-access point IP device needs to

configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination.

DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address.

DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandaccess point.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing "Broadbandaccess point.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server IP address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you.

DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.

Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per second (Mbps).

IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies a single, unique Internet computer host in an IP network. Example:

192.168.2.1. It consists of 2 portions: the IP network address, and the host identifier.

The IP address is a 32-bit binary pattern, which can be represented as four

cascaded decimal numbers separated by “.”: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, where each “aaa” can be anything from 000 to 255, or as four cascaded binary numbers separated by “.”: bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b”

can either be 0 or 1.

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