Edimax Office 1-2-3 Master Unit User Manual

Office 1-2-3 Master Unit

User Manual

11-2020 / v1.2

CONTENTS

OVERVIEW ...................................................................................... 1

I Quick Summary & Reminder ....................................................... 2

II Product Information ................................................................... 5

II-1 Package Contents ............................................................................ 5

II-2 System Requirements ..................................................................... 6

II-3 Hardware Overview ........................................................................ 6

II-4 LED Status ....................................................................................... 7

II-5 Reset ............................................................................................... 7

III Quick Setup ................................................................................ 8

III-1 Initial Setup – Computer ................................................................. 8

III-2 Initial Setup – Mobile Device ........................................................ 12

III-3 Setup Wizard ................................................................................. 15

IV Further Expansion .................................................................... 21

V Hardware Installation / Deployment ........................................ 22

V-1 Office 1-2-3 Deployment .............................................................. 22

V-2 Mounting ...................................................................................... 24

V-2-1 Wooden Ceiling .................................................................................... 24

V-2-2 Other Ceiling ......................................................................................... 26

V-2-3 T-Rail Mount ......................................................................................... 28

VI Replacing Master AP ................................................................ 30

VII Office 1-2-3 Interface ................................................................ 37

VII-1 IP Finder ........................................................................................ 37

VII-2 Home ............................................................................................. 39

VII-3 Wizard ........................................................................................... 41

VII-4 Navigation ..................................................................................... 41

VII-5 Network Settings .......................................................................... 42

VII-5-1 Manage AP ..................................................................................... 43

VII-5-1-1 Edit Managed AP ......................................................................................... 46

VII-5-1-1-1 Basic Settings ....................................................................................... 46

VII-5-1-1-2 Radio Settings ...................................................................................... 48

VII-5-1-1-3 Bandsteering ....................................................................................... 49

VII-5-1-1-4 Airtime Fairness .................................................................................. 49

VII-5-1-2 Group Edit Managed AP.............................................................................. 51

VII-5-1-2-1 Basic Settings ....................................................................................... 51

VII-5-1-2-2 Radio Settings ...................................................................................... 52

VII-5-1-2-3 Bandsteering ....................................................................................... 52

VII-5-1-2-4 Airtime Fairness .................................................................................. 53

VII-5-2 Office Network ............................................................................... 54

VII-5-3 Device Network .............................................................................. 56

VII-5-4 Wireless Schedule .......................................................................... 59

VII-5-5 Guest Network ............................................................................... 61

VII-6 Guest Accounts ............................................................................. 64

VII-6-1 Manage User Account .................................................................... 65

VII-6-2 Generate Printed Ticket ................................................................. 67

VII-6-3 Captive Portal ................................................................................. 69

VII-6-4 SMS Service .................................................................................... 72

VII-7 Office Accounts ............................................................................. 74

VII-7-1 RADIUS Authentication for Office Network under Win 7 .............. 76

VII-8 System Settings ............................................................................. 80

VII-8-1 LAN IP Address ............................................................................... 81

VII-8-2 System Settings .............................................................................. 83

VII-8-3 Management VLAN ID .................................................................... 86

VII-8-4 Save Settings to PC ......................................................................... 86

VII-8-5 Restore Settings from PC ............................................................... 87

VII-8-6 Master AP Firmware Upgrade ....................................................... 87

VII-8-7 Slave AP Firmware Upgrade........................................................... 88

VII-8-8 Firmware Upgrade (Slave-Only Interface) ..................................... 88

VII-9 E-MAPs .......................................................................................... 89

VII-9-1 Add / Edit Zone .............................................................................. 90

VII-9-2 Delete Zone .................................................................................... 92

VII-9-3 Show Map ...................................................................................... 92

VII-10 System Status .......................................................................... 98

VII-11 Advance Settings ................................................................... 104

VIII Advanced Settings ............................................................. 106

VIII-1 Dashboard ................................................................................... 106

VIII-1-1 System Information ..................................................................... 107

VIII-1-2 Devices Information ..................................................................... 107

VIII-1-3 Managed AP ................................................................................. 108

VIII-1-4 Managed AP Group ...................................................................... 110

VIII-1-5 Active Clients ............................................................................... 112

VIII-1-6 Active Users ................................................................................. 112

VIII-2 Zone Plan .................................................................................... 112

VIII-2-1 Menu ............................................................................................ 114

VIII-2-2 Control ......................................................................................... 117

VIII-3 NMS Monitor .............................................................................. 119

VIII-3-1 Access Point ................................................................................. 119

VIII-3-1-1 Managed AP ..............................................................................................119

VIII-3-1-2 Managed AP Group ...................................................................................121

VIII-3-2 WLAN ........................................................................................... 124

VIII-3-2-1 Active WLAN ..............................................................................................124

VIII-3-2-2 Active WLAN Group ..................................................................................125

VIII-3-3 Clients .......................................................................................... 126

VIII-3-3-1 Active Clients .............................................................................................126

VIII-3-4 Users ............................................................................................ 127

VIII-3-4-1 Active Users ...............................................................................................127

VIII-3-4-2 Users Log ...................................................................................................127

VIII-3-5 Rogue Devices .............................................................................. 128

VIII-3-6 Information .................................................................................. 129

VIII-3-6-1 All Events/Activities ..................................................................................129

VIII-3-6-2 AP Monitoring ...........................................................................................130

VIII-3-6-3 SSID Overview ...........................................................................................132

VIII-4 NMS Settings ............................................................................... 133

VIII-4-1 Access Point ................................................................................. 134

VIII-4-1-1 Edit Access Point .......................................................................................135

VIII-4-1-1-1 Edit Basic Settings .............................................................................136

VIII-4-1-1-2 Edit Web Account Settings ................................................................137

VIII-4-1-1-3 Edit VLAN Settings .............................................................................138

VIII-4-1-1-4 Edit Radio Settings ............................................................................139

VIII-4-1-1-5 Edit WMM-EDCA Settings .................................................................142

VIII-4-1-1-6 Edit BandSteering Settings ................................................................142

VIII-4-1-1-7 Edit Profile Settings ...........................................................................143

VIII-4-1-1-8 Events.................................................................................................144

VIII-4-1-2 Add/Edit Access Point Group....................................................................145

VIII-4-1-2-1 Edit Basic Group Settings ..................................................................145

VIII-4-1-2-2 Edit Web Account Group Settings.....................................................146

VIII-4-1-2-3 Edit VLAN Group Settings .................................................................146

VIII-4-1-2-4 Edit Radio Group Settings .................................................................146

VIII-4-1-2-5 Edit WMM-EDCA Settings .................................................................149

VIII-4-1-2-6 Edit BandSteering Settings ................................................................149

VIII-4-1-2-7 Edit Profile Settings ...........................................................................149

VIII-4-1-2-8 Edit Group Settings............................................................................150

VIII-4-2 WLAN ........................................................................................... 151

VIII-4-2-1 Add/Edit WLAN .........................................................................................152

VIII-4-2-2 Add/Edit WLAN Group ..............................................................................155

VIII-4-3 RADIUS ......................................................................................... 156

VIII-4-3-1 Add/Edit External RADIUS Server .............................................................157

VIII-4-3-2 Add/Edit Internal RADIUS Server .............................................................158

VIII-4-3-3 Add/Edit/Import/Export RADIUS Accounts .............................................159

VIII-4-3-4 Add/Edit RADIUS Group ...........................................................................162

VIII-4-4 Access Control .............................................................................. 163

VIII-4-4-1 Add/Edit MAC Access Control ..................................................................164

VIII-4-4-2 Add/Edit/Clone MAC Access Control Group ............................................165

VIII-4-5 Guest Network ............................................................................. 166

VIII-4-5-1 Add/Edit Guest Network ..........................................................................167

VIII-4-5-2 Add/Edit Guest Network Group ...............................................................170

VIII-4-6 Users ............................................................................................ 171

VIII-4-7 Guest Portal ................................................................................. 173

VIII-4-7-1 Free Guest Portal Type ..............................................................................174

VIII-4-7-2 User Level Agreement Guest Portal Type ................................................175

VIII-4-7-3 Static Users Guest Portal Type .................................................................176

VIII-4-7-4 Dynamic Users Guest Portal Type ............................................................177

VIII-4-7-5 External Captive Portal Guest Portal Type ...............................................179

VIII-4-7-6 Editing “Login Portal” ................................................................................180

VIII-4-8 Zone Edit ...................................................................................... 182

VIII-4-9 Schedule ....................................................................................... 184

VIII-4-10 Smart Roaming ............................................................................. 185

VIII-4-11 Device Monitoring ....................................................................... 187

VIII-4-12 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................... 188

VIII-4-13 Advanced ..................................................................................... 189

VIII-4-13-1 System Security .........................................................................................189

VIII-4-13-2 Date & Time ...............................................................................................189

VIII-4-13-3 Google Maps .............................................................................................191

VIII-4-13-4 SMS ............................................................................................................192

VIII-5 Local Network ............................................................................. 194

VIII-6 Local Settings .............................................................................. 195

VIII-6-1 Operation Mode .......................................................................... 195

VIII-6-2 Network Settings ......................................................................... 197

VIII-6-2-1 System Information ..................................................................................197

VIII-6-2-2 Wireless Clients .........................................................................................200

VIII-6-2-3 Wireless Monitor ......................................................................................201

VIII-6-2-4 Log ..............................................................................................................202

VIII-6-3 Management ................................................................................ 204

VIII-6-3-1 Admin ........................................................................................................204

VIII-6-3-2 Date and Time ...........................................................................................206

VIII-6-3-3 Syslog Server Settings ...............................................................................208

VIII-6-3-4 Syslog E-mail Settings ...............................................................................209

VIII-6-3-5 I’m Here .....................................................................................................210

VIII-6-4 Advanced ..................................................................................... 211

VIII-6-4-1 LED Settings ...............................................................................................211

VIII-6-4-2 Update Firmware ......................................................................................212

VIII-6-4-3 Save/Restore Settings ...............................................................................213

VIII-6-4-4 Factory Default ..........................................................................................214

VIII-6-4-5 Reboot .......................................................................................................215

VIII-7 Toolbox ....................................................................................... 216

VIII-7-1 Network Connectivity .................................................................. 217

VIII-7-1-1 Ping ............................................................................................................217

VIII-7-1-2 Trace Route ...............................................................................................218

VIII-7-1-3 IP Scan........................................................................................................219

IX Appendix ................................................................................ 220

IX-1 Configuring your IP address ........................................................ 220

IX-1-1 Windows XP ........................................................................................ 221

IX-1-2 Windows Vista ..................................................................................................223

IX-1-3 Windows 7 .........................................................................................................225

IX-1-4 Windows 8 .........................................................................................................229

IX-1-5 Mac ....................................................................................................................233

X FAQ ........................................................................................ 235

OVERVIEW

The Edimax Office 1-2-3 is a complete and expandable Wi-Fi system designed
to meet the needs of small to medium offices. With easy setup, friendly
operation user interface, super-fast wireless speed, an extensive feature set
and a practical, ceiling-mount design, it is ideal for modern business
environments – in working areas, meeting rooms, lobby, or open spaces.

Office 1-2-3 Master includes a pre-configured Master Access Point
(expandable with Office +1 AP to up to a total of 16 APs), allowing a capacity
of up to 100 simultaneous users. The kit can setup multiple SSIDs (up to 32) to
suit different user environments such as departmental groups or user groups.
A built-in RADIUS server provides additional verification with a scalable AP
array architecture, as well as a centralized management system for multiple
access points. Power over Ethernet (PoE) support allows for deployment
flexibility and extensive network options for company MIS departments and
network administrators.

*There can be only one Office 1-2-3 master unit on the network. The
additional AP should be Office +1.

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I Quick Summary & Reminder

1. You can find all supporting documents, video, and programs, we advise

you to upgrade to the latest firmware first:

http://office123.edimax.com

2. If you connect extra Office +1 APs during initial power up, please wait

10 minutes for APs to communicate with each other.

3. Download our IP Finder from the link below to search and find the

master AP for configurations.

www.edimax.com/edimax_pro/download/IPfinder

4. To setup Office 1-2-3 using a mobile device, IP Finder mobile app can

be downloaded and used. Please III-2 Initial Setup – Mobile Device
below.

5. If you are unable to load IP Finder: Right-click on the IP Finder and

choose “Property”. Click Unblock on the bottom selection and click
“OK”.

6. The default username and password are admin and 1234 respectively.

Changing password on the Master AP will also change the password of
the Slave APs.

7. It is recommended that you use the default settings whenever possible.

Refer to later sections of this manual for more information on the
settings

8. It is recommended to use import and export list for simple

management of guest and office accounts.

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9. When configuring, please check for a “Progress Circle” on the upper

right hand side of the page. Please wait until the progress circle is
finished before further configurations.

10. The RADIUS function used by Office network works directly with most

OS except Windows versions older than Win 8.0. For instructions on
setting up RADIUS function, please refer to 1) VII-7-1 RADIUS
Authentication for Office Network under Win 7 on page 76; 2) the
included A4 Sheet; or 3) download “RADIUS Authentication for Office
Network” from the link:

www.edimax.com/edimax_pro/download/Office1-2-3

11. This product supports multiple devices per login account.

12. Clicking Apply during any of the configuration will reboot the AP, which

takes time, it is recommended that you use Apply only after changing
all settings.

13. Should you connect to the guest network, open a browser to trigger

the login page. If no login page is shown, try entering

www.edimax.com.

14. A maximum of 128 Guest accounts and 256 Office accounts are

supported. Multiple logins (of the same account/password) are
accounted as using multiple accounts.

15. The frontdesk account is for creation of guest accounts only. It cannot

make changes to other settings.

16. To connect Office 1-2-3 to your VLAN Network, Management VLAN ID

(under System Settings) must be configured to be the same as the one
on your switch. All the wireless SSID and LAN can only share one VLAN
ID. It is recommended to put the AP on the VLAN that can access both

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LAN and Internet network. The Guest network in Office 1-2-3 can
prohibit guest accessing the Intranet network by IP filtering.

17. If you wish to add more APs to expand your office coverage, please

consult your representative and refer to the “Office +1 AP” package.

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II Product Information

1. Office 1-2-3 Master Access

Point

2. Ceiling Mount Bracket

3. T-Rail Mounting Kit & Screws

4. CD

5. Quick Installation Guide

6. Ethernet Cable

7. Power Adapter

8. Ceiling Mount Screw Template

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II-1 Package Contents

Product Information

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II-2 System Requirements

A

12V DC IN

12V DC port to connect the power adapter

B

LAN 1 (PoE)

LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE) IN

C

LAN 2

LAN port

D

Reset

Resets the device to factory default settings

A

B

C

D

- Existing cable/DSL modem & router.

- Existing PoE Switch connected to the router

- Computer with web browser for access point configuration

II-3 Hardware Overview

Product Information

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II-4 LED Status

LED Color

LED Status

Description

Blue

On

The access point is on.

Flashing Slowly

Upgrading firmware.

Flashing Quickly

Resetting to factory defaults.

Amber

On

Starting up.

Flashing

Error.

Off

Off

The access point is off.

NOTE: You may need to use a pin or similar sharp object to push the

reset button.

II-5 Reset

Product Information

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.

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

when the LED is blue.

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Quick Setup

III Quick Setup

This quick setup is a guide to setting up your Office 1-2-3 high speed Wi-Fi
network. Please note that these sections can be revisited later on for further
configurations, but will serve as the basics of the system.

III-1 Initial Setup – Computer

The computer initial setup is a simple step-by-step process to start up the web
user interface. Please follow the steps below:

1. Connect your computer to the PoE Switch using an Ethernet cable.

2. Connect the access point to the PoE Switch using the included Ethernet

cable. Please make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the PoE port
of the access point as shown below:

If you need to, remove the cap from the underside of the access point.
This creates extra space for cables to pass through.

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Quick Setup

3. Download and Install the Edimax Cloud Discovery Tool (IP Finder) on

your computer from the link below:

www.edimax.com/edimax_pro/download/IPfinder

4. Open the “EdimaxCloudDiscoveryTool”:

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Quick Setup

Unable to open IP Finder Tool

If you were unable to open the IP Finder Tool, it may be because the
antivirus on your system is blocking it. To unblock, please see below:

1. Right-click on the IP Finder

tool and click “Properties”

2. Locate “Security” at the bottom of

the window. Click the Unblock
button.

5. Locate your master access point by clicking “Discover” on

the IP finder.

6. Click the IP address of the master access point to go into the web user

interface.

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Quick Setup

Upon entering the webpage, you should be prompted to enter the username
and password, enter them (default username: admin, password: 1234) to
proceed:

The web user interface is shown below:

7. Click “Wizard” and go to the next section to go through the setup

wizard.

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Quick Setup

iOS

Android

III-2 Initial Setup – Mobile Device

The initial setup for mobile device is a simple step-by-step process to start up
the mobile web user interface.

1. Connect the access point to the PoE Switch using the included Ethernet

cable. Please make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the PoE port
of the access point as shown below:

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. Please scan the QR Code below to download the mobile app

“Office123”.

3. On your mobile device, connect to the device network. The device

network SSID is “device”.

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4. Open the “Office123” app.

5. Locate the Master AP and tap it.

Quick Setup

The system may prompt you to select a desired browser as shown
below:

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Quick Setup

NOTE: Please remember to assign a WPA-PSK2 password to the

Device Network later to prevent others from accessing the network
freely.

6. The browser will be at the login page of Office 1-2-3.

Upon entering the webpage, you should be prompted to enter the username
and password, enter them (default username: admin, password: 1234) to
proceed:

The web user interface is shown below:

7. Tap “Wizard” and go to the next section to go through the setup

wizard.

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Quick Setup

NOTE: In most cases, simply go through the steps below by clicking

“Next”, although adding / editing password, Wi-Fi-key, and accounts
are recommended.

NOTE: The Frontdesk account is for creating guest accounts and

ticket printing only.

NOTE: You can change between master and slave modes at will by

clicking the current mode (outlined area below). It is, however, not
recommended except for the recovery of master AP.

III-3 Setup Wizard

The wizard aims to help you with setting the basic settings of the Office 1-2-3
network including Office Accounts, Guest Accounts and Device Network, etc.

1. Click “Wizard” on the web interface to start the setup wizard:

2. Change the password for Administrator and Frontdesk account.

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NOTE: It is highly recommended to turn on the NTP server so the

device can remain on time even after power recycling. Choose an
NTP server that is close to your country.

Date and Time Settings

Local Time

Set the system’s date and time manually using the drop down
menus.

Acquire
Current Time
from your PC

Click to acquire time and date automatically from your PC.

Use NTP

Check to enable automatic time and date sync to an NTP
server.

3. Time Settings: Set the time of your access point.

Quick Setup

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Auto Daylight
Saving

Check / uncheck to enable / disable daylight saving function.

Server Name

Use the drop down menu to select a region. A server will be
shown after selecting the region. Choose the region according
to your location.

Update
Interval

Specify how often (in hours) the access point synchronizes
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.

4. Guest Network: Configure the guest network settings

Quick Setup

For more information on the settings, please refer to VII-5-5 Guest Network on
page 61.
Press “Next” to continue.

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Quick Setup

NOTE: It is recommended to leave the settings as it is (default

values).

NOTE: It is recommended to only change the Wi-Fi password.

5. Office Network: Configure the office network settings.

For more information on the settings, please refer to VII-5-2 Office Network on
page 54.
Press “Next” to continue.

6. Device Network: Configure the device network settings.

Select WPA-PSK2 for encryption field and enter a Wi-Fi Password.
For more information on the settings, please refer to VII-5-3 Device Network on
page 56.
Press “Next” to continue.

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Quick Setup

7. Guest Accounts: Configure the guest account settings.

For more information on the settings, please refer to VII-6 Guest Accounts on
page 64.
Press “Next” to continue.

8. Office Accounts: Configure the Office Accounts settings.

For more information on the settings, please refer to VII-7 Office Accounts on
page 74.
Press “Next” to continue.

9. Click “Save & Exit” to complete the wizard.

An advice message will be shown before saving and rebooting:

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Click “OK” to continue (with message shown below):

10. Please wait a moment for the AP to reboot.

Quick Setup

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Further Expansion

IV Further Expansion

The Office 1-2-3 Master is a pre-configured and self-managed access point.
Expansion is very easy with additional Office 1-2-3 Access Points (available as
Office +1 AP) of up to 16 access points in total.

The Office 1-2-3 Master will manage other connected Office 1-2-3 APs where
they are automatically designated as Managed APs (slaves).

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Hardware Installation / Deployment

V Hardware Installation / Deployment

If you plan to add more Office +1 APs, a quick deployment guide is shown
below:

V-1 Office 1-2-3 Deployment

1. Install the Master AP in a less crowded area.

This will reduce the loading of the Master AP. Due to the fact that the
Master AP being the controller of the network, having reduced loading
will benefit. For example, you can install the Master AP in a corner of
your office, where there will be less users attempting to connect to it.

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2. Install the slave APs in more crowded areas.

Since the APs will only be extending the Wi-Fi signals (no need to
manage the network), they can be installed where connections are in
greater demand.
The distance between the Master AP and the Slave APs is
recommended to be between 20-25 meters.

Hardware Installation / Deployment

3. Install Master/Slave AP Hardware on the POE switch.

Connect a PoE switch to the Master and Slave AP’s LAN 1 (PoE) port
using an Ethernet cable.

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Hardware Installation / Deployment

A

A

B B C

C

D

D

E E F

F

V-2 Mounting

When deployment plan is sorted, please refer to the instructions below on
how to mount each of your Office 1-2-3 Access Points.

V-2-1 Wooden Ceiling

Please refer to the figure below:

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Hardware Installation / Deployment

1. By using the holes A on the ceiling bracket, identify and mark correct

screw positions of the desired mounting location.

2. Where necessary, drill a hole (of radius smaller than the radius of the

provided screws) on each of the marked screw positions.

3. Fix the ceiling mount bracket to the desired location by inserting the

ceiling fixing screws B through the bracket ceiling holes A. Tighten the
ceiling fixing screws B to the marked screw position using a screw driver
to fix the bracket in place.

4. Fix the bracket rail screws C into the holes D on the device using a

screw driver. The cap of the screws should be protruding outwardly
from the holes D.

5. Insert the bracket rail screws C into the device fixing holes E.

6. Twist the device as the bracket rail screws C slide through the bracket

rail F.
Twist the device all the way until you feel that it is fixed in position.

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V-2-2 Other Ceiling

E

G

G

E A A F F B B

C C D

D

Please refer to the figure below:

Hardware Installation / Deployment

1. By using the holes A on the ceiling bracket, identify and mark correct

screw positions of the desired mounting location.

2. Where necessary, drill a hole on each of the marked screw positions.

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Hardware Installation / Deployment

3. Insert the anchors G into the holes (use a screw driver where necessary)

at the marked screw positions.

4. Fix the ceiling mount bracket to the desired location by inserting the

ceiling fixing screws B through the bracket ceiling holes A. Tighten the
ceiling fixing screws B onto the anchors G using a screw driver to fix the
bracket to the ceiling.

5. Fix the bracket rail screws C into the holes D on the device using a

screw driver. The cap of the screws should be protruding outwardly
from the holes D.

6. Insert the bracket rail screws C into the device fixing holes E.

7. Twist the device as the bracket rail screws C slide through the bracket

rail F.
Twist the device all the way until you feel that it is fixed in position.

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A A C C B

B

D A A

V-2-3 T-Rail Mount

To mount the device to a T-Rail, please follow the instructions below and refer
to the diagrams below.

1. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket included in the package contents.

2. Attach the selected T-Rail brackets A to holes B using bracket fixing

screws C.

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Hardware Installation / Deployment

E E A

A

3. Clip the device onto the T-Rail D using the now attached T-Rail brackets

A.

If you need more space between the device and the T-Rail, additional
cushion bracket E can be added between T-Rail brackets A and holes B
(use the longer screws included).

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Hardware Installation / Deployment

NOTE: there can only be ONE Master AP inside your network. Use

this procedure only if your master AP is down and need a
replacement.

Reminder:

Download and Install the Edimax Cloud Discovery Tool (IP Finder) on your
computer from the link below:

www.edimax.com/edimax_pro/download/IPfinder

If you are unable to open the IP Finder Tool, please refer to the included IP
Finder document in the Office 1-2-3 Kit Box or III-1 Initial Setup – Computer.

VI Replacing Master AP

This section will be a step-by-step procedure guiding you through replacing
the original Master AP, where you will be upgrading the replacement AP to
the Master AP’s firmware, followed by recovering previously saved system
settings.
Please make sure you have:

- The Master AP firmware (downloadable from Edimax website)

- The Master AP’s settings (backed up from the system on a regular basis)

1. Open the “EdimaxCloudDiscoveryTool”:

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Hardware Installation / Deployment

2. Locate your Office +1 AP by clicking “Discover” on the IP

finder.

3. Click the IP address of the access point designated to be the master AP

and go into the web user interface.

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Hardware Installation / Deployment

Upon entering the webpage, you should be prompted to enter the username
and password, enter them (default username: admin, password: 1234) to
proceed:

The web user interface is shown below:

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4. Click on “System Settings” icon.

Upgrading Firmware

5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find “Firmware Upgrade”.

If you haven’t already, please go to the URL link below to download the
newest Master firmware:

www.edimax.com/edimax_pro/download/Office1-2-3

Locate the Master firmware and click on the download icon to download.

6. Click “Choose File” to select the master firmware file.

7. Click “Update” to update the unit to the master firmware version. The

system will ask you whether to continue, click “OK”.

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A reminder message will be displayed, click “OK” to continue.

The system will be updating, please wait…

8. After the firmware upgrade, the system will prompt you to enter the

username and password, enter them (default username: admin,
password: 1234) to proceed:

9. The system is still in slave mode, click on the outlined “Slave Mode”

icon and click “Master Mode”:

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More system message will be displayed, click “OK” to continue”

The system is now rebooting, please wait…

10. After the firmware upgrade, the system will prompt you to enter the

username and password again, enter them (default username: admin,
password: 1234) to proceed:

The Master AP web user interface will be displayed:

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11. Click on “System Settings” icon.

Restore Previous Settings

Hardware Installation / Deployment

12. Scroll down to find “Firmware Upgrade”.

13. Click the “Choose File” button to find a previously saved settings file on

your computer.

14. 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 following field.

The system will show that restoring the settings is complete and is rebooting:

Congratulations! You have successfully replaced the previous Master AP!

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VII Office 1-2-3 Interface

Office 1-2-3 offers friendly interface that are easy to use and intuitive for
administrators.

VII-1 IP Finder

IP Finder is a tool to help you discover Office 1-2-3 Access Points currently
connected to your network. It will display the Access Points’ IP Addresses,
MAC Addresses, Firmware Version, Current Mode and Current Status.

- Download and Install the Edimax Cloud Discovery Tool (IP Finder) on your

computer from the link below:

www.edimax.com/edimax_pro/download/IPfinder

- Once downloaded, double-click the file to open the tool. The finder

interface is as shown below:

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Unable to open IP Finder Tool

If you were unable to open the IP Finder Tool, it may be because the antivirus
on your system is blocking it. To unblock, please see below:

1. Right-click on the IP Finder

tool and click “Properties”

2. Locate “Security” at the bottom of the

window. Click the Unblock button.

Discover

Clicking the button will display all Access Points in your network.

Enter Office 1-2-3 Setup Page

Clicking on the IP Address of an Access Point allows you to go into its setup
page.

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NOTE: You can change between master and slave modes at will by

clicking the current mode (outlined area below). It is, however, not
recommended except for the recovery of master AP.

A B C

D

VII-2 Home

This is the dashboard or home of the Office 1-2-3 Master interface.

To select the mode of the access point, click A and select the mode:

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To log out of the web user interface, click (or B).

To select a different language, click (or C) and select the language of
the interface:

If you wish to return to this home page during any of the navigation through

the interface, click (or D) to return home.

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Wizard

Network Settings

Guest Accounts

Office Accounts

System Settings

E-Maps

System Status

Advanced Settings

VII-3 Wizard

Click the “Wizard” icon to go through the setup wizard of office 1-2-3. Refer
to III-3 Setup Wizard on the setup process.

VII-4 Navigation

When using the user interface, navigation can also be achieved by selecting
the navigation icons on the left, as demonstrated below:

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VII-5 Network Settings

This is the general network settings of your Office 1-2-3 system. You can

Manage APs, Manage AP group, configure Office Network, Device Network,
Guest Network and setup a Wireless Schedule for your system.

Click the “Network Settings” icon.

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VII-5-1 Manage AP

Click the “Manage AP” icon.

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This page displays information about each Managed AP in the local network:

Index (reference number), Mode, Device Name (MAC Address), Model, IP
Address, No. of Clients connected to each access point, Status, and Actions.

Click the “Refresh” button to refresh the managed AP list.

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Status Icons

Icon

Color

Status

Definition

Grey

Disconnected

Managed AP is disconnected. Please check

the network connection and ensure the
Managed AP is in the same IP subnet as the
Master AP.

Red

Authentication
Failed

Or

Incompatible
AP Version

System security must be the same for all
access points in the AP array. Please check
security settings.

All access points must have the same
firmware version. Please use the Master
AP’s firmware upgrade function.

Orange

Configuring or
Upgrading

Please wait while the Managed AP makes
configurations or while the firmware is
upgrading.

Yellow

Connecting

Please wait while the Managed AP is
connecting.

Green

Connected

Managed AP is connected.

Blue

Waiting for
Approval

Managed AP is waiting for approval. Note:

Up to 15 Managed APs are supported.
Additional APs will have this status until an
existing Managed AP is removed.

Click the “Edit” button to edit the checked AP’s settings (see Edit below).

Click the “Group Edit” button to edit the group settings (see Group Edit
below).

Click the “Delete” button to delete the checked AP(s).

The Status icon displays the status of each Managed AP.

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Each Managed AP has “Action” icons with the following functions:

1. Disallow

Remove the Managed AP from the AP array and disable connectivity.

2. Edit

Edit various settings for the Managed AP (see Edit below).

3. Blink LED

The Managed AP’s LED will flash temporarily to help identify & locate
access points.

4. Buzzer

The Managed AP’s buzzer will sound temporarily to help identify & locate

access points.

5. Network Connectivity

Go to the “Network Connectivity” panel to perform a ping or traceroute.

6. Restart

Restarts the Managed AP.

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VII-5-1-1 Edit Managed AP

To Edit a managed AP, either 1) check the checkbox of said AP, and click the

“Edit” button;

Or 2) click the Edit icon.

Click “Save” to save the settings. Click “Cancel” to forfeit the changes. Click
“Save and Apply” to save and apply the settings.

VII-5-1-1-1 Basic Settings

If the AP is a member of an AP Group and you wish to use a different setting
than the AP Group setting, check “Override Group Setting” for the options /
fields to turn white to allow adjustments.

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Basic Settings

Name

Edit the access point name. The default name is AP + MAC
address.

Description

Enter a description of the access point for reference e.g. 2nd
Floor Office.

MAC Address

Displays MAC address.

IP Address
Assignment

“DHCP Client” or “Static IP Address” are the two options.
Select “DHCP Client” for automatic assignment of a dynamic
IP address from your router’s DHCP server.

Select “Static IP Address” to manually specify a static/fixed IP
address for your access point.

IP Address

If “Static IP Address” is selected in the option above, specify
an IP address in the field. This IP address will be assigned to
your access point and will replace the default IP address.
If “DHCP Client” is selected, no entry will be required.

Subnet Mask

If “Static IP Address” is selected in the option above, specify a
subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
If “DHCP Client” is selected, no entry will be required.

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.
DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get default gateway
from DHCP. No entry will be required.
Select “User-Defined” to manually enter a value.
If “Static IP Address” is selected in the option above, enter a
value in the field that follows.

Primary DNS

DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get primary DNS
server’s IP address from DHCP. No entry will be required.

Select “User-Defined” to manually enter a value.
If “Static IP Address” is selected in the option above, enter a
value in the field that follows.

Secondary
DNS

DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get secondary DNS
server’s IP address from DHCP. No entry will be required.

Select “User-Defined” to manually enter a value.
If “Static IP Address” is selected in the option above, enter a
value in the field that follows.

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IGMP
Snooping

Enable / Disable the IGMP Snooping function.
IGMP snooping is the process of listening to Internet Group
Management Protocol (IGMP) network traffic.

Radio Settings

Wireless

Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless

radio. When disabled, no SSIDs on that frequency will be
active.

Channel

Select a channel manually.

Channel
Bandwidth

Select a channel bandwidth.

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.

VII-5-1-1-2 Radio Settings

Check “Override Group Setting” for options/fields to turn white to allow
adjustments.

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VII-5-1-1-3 Bandsteering

Band steering detects clients capable of 5GHz operation and steers them
there to make the more crowded 2.4 GHz band available for clients only
capable of connecting to 2.4GHz band. This helps improve end user
experience by reducing channel utilization, especially in high density
environments.

Check “Override Group Setting” for options/fields to turn white to allow
adjustments.

If user defined is selected, enter the threshold values and RSSI as desired.

VII-5-1-1-4 Airtime Fairness

Enable / Disable this function by using the drop down menu.

Enable - Auto

The shared rate is automatically chosen by the system when “Auto” is
selected.

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Enable - Static

When “Static” is selected, enter the shared rates of the networks.

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Basic Settings

IGMP
Snooping

Enable / Disable the IGMP Snooping function.
IGMP snooping is the process of listening to Internet Group
Management Protocol (IGMP) network traffic.

VII-5-1-2 Group Edit Managed AP

Click the “Group Edit” button to manage the AP group.

Click “Save” to save the settings. Click “Cancel” to forfeit the changes. Click
“Save and Apply” to save and apply the settings.

VII-5-1-2-1 Basic Settings

Default Gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS will be assigned by the
DHCP Server.

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VII-5-1-2-2 Radio Settings

Radio Settings

Wireless

Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless

radio. When disabled, no SSIDs on that frequency will be
active.

Channel

Select a channel manually.

Channel
Bandwidth

Select a channel bandwidth.

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.

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VII-5-1-2-3 Bandsteering

Band steering detects clients capable of 5GHz operation and steers them
there to make the more crowded 2.4 GHz band available for clients only
capable of connecting to 2.4GHz band.

If “User Defined” is selected, enter the threshold values and RSSI as desired.

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VII-5-1-2-4 Airtime Fairness

Enable / Disable this function by using the drop down menu.

Enable - Auto

The shared rate is automatically chosen by the system when “Auto” is
selected.

Enable - Static

When “Static” is selected, enter the shared rates of the networks.

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VII-5-2 Office Network

Click the “Office Network” icon.

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Use the drop down menu to select whether you want “Same settings for both
Radios” or “Different settings for each Radio” (“Different settings for each
Radio” is displayed).

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SSID

Enter an SSID name for the guest network.

Hide SSID

Enable: the SSID will be hidden. Clients must manually enter

the SSID in order to connect.

Disable: the SSID will be visible (default)

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VII-5-3 Device Network

Click the “Device Network” icon.

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Use the drop down menu to select whether you want “Same settings for both
Radios” or “Different settings for each Radio” (“Different settings for each
Radio” is displayed).

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SSID

Enter an SSID name for the Device network.

Hide SSID

Enable: the SSID will be hidden. Clients must manually enter

the SSID in order to connect.

Disable: the SSID will be visible (default)

Encryption

Select from WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK or None.

Type

Select “TKIP/AES”, “TKIP” or “AES” encryption type.
The “TKIP/AES” is the default encryption type.

WiFi Password

Please enter a Wi-Fi password.

Bandwidth Limit

This function limits the aggregated speed of the entire SSID.
When enabled, Downlink and Uplink fields will become available. Enter a
value for each field.

MAC Address Controls

Select “Allow List” from the drop down menu to have an “Allow List”.
Enter the Device Name, MAC Address and click “Add” to add the device into
the allow list.

Import List
If you have a previously saved Allow List, click “Import List” to enter the page
below:

Click “Choose File”, select the list file (*.csv document format) and click
“Upload”.

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NOTE: Please wait for a few seconds for the upload task.

NOTE: Uploading a new list will replace the current list. If you wish

to keep all listed details, please download your current list, add it to
the desired list and upload.

Random Hardware Addresses

For Win 10 users, if you have trouble staying connected to the Device
Network, please Disable the “Random Hardware Addresses” function. Follow
the instructions below:

1. Click on the

network icon
and click “Network
Settings”

2. Click “Wi-Fi” on the

left-side panel.

3. Locate “Random hardware

addresses” and click the
enable / disable icon. Make
sure it is “Off”.

Click “Cancel” to cancel the actions and return to the previous page.

Export List
If you wish to save your current Allow List, click “Export List”. Your browser
should prompt you download the list in *.csv document format.
An example is shown below:

Click “Save” to save the settings. Click “Cancel” to forfeit the changes. Click
“Save and Apply” to save and apply the settings to the system.

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VII-5-4 Wireless Schedule

Click the “Device Network” icon.

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The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless network for the
specified time ranges. Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the
security of your network.

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To schedule:

1. Select the network (Device, Office or Guest) to be scheduled by using

the drop down menu.

2. Select enable by using the drop down menu.

3. Select the day(s) you wish to put a schedule to by checking the

checkbox of the day(s).

4. Select the “Start Time” and “End Time” using the drop down menus.

Click “Save” to save the settings. Click “Cancel” to forfeit the changes. Click
“Save and Apply” to save and apply the settings to the system.

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VII-5-5 Guest Network

Click the “Guest Network” icon.

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SSID

Enter an SSID name for the guest network.

Hide SSID

Enable: the SSID will be hidden. Clients must manually enter

the SSID in order to connect.

Disable: the SSID will be visible (default)

Encryption

Select from WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK or None.

Type

Select “TKIP/AES”, “TKIP” or “AES” encryption type.
The “TKIP/AES” is the default encryption type.

WiFi Password

Please enter a Wi-Fi password.

Internet Only

Guests have Internet access only (Default Setting).

Full Access

Guests have full access to your network.

Use the drop down menu to select whether you want “Same settings for both
Radios” or “Different settings for each Radio” (“Different settings for each
Radio” is displayed).

Bandwidth Limit

This function limits the aggregated speed of the entire SSID.
When enabled, Downlink and Uplink fields will become available. Enter a
value for each field.

Guest Access

Access:

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Access

Gateway

Your router’s IP address and subnet mask.

Primary DNS

The Primary DNS Server

Secondary
DNS

The Secondary DNS Value.
Additional Access IP

Additional
Access IP

If you have devices (e.g. printer, scanner, etc.) that are
within the network and wish these to be made available to
the guests, select Allow in the “Action” column. Enter Device
Names, IP Addresses and Subnet Masks.

Office 1-2-3 will automatically get the Gateway and DNS data from the router.

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VII-6 Guest Accounts

This section allows you to configure settings related to Guest Accounts. You
can determine Guest Authentication Method, view Account Usage, Manage

User Account, configure Generate Printed Ticket, Captive Portal, and SMS
Service settings.

Click “Guest Accounts” icon for guest account settings.

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Guest
Authentication

You have 4 choices for Guest Authentication:

 Free: Guests can access your network freely without an

account.

 Service Level Agreement: Guests need to read a

disclaimer and click okay in order to access the network.

 Login Account (Default): Guests need to enter username

and password for access.

 Login Account+SMS: Guests can enter their phone

number and the system will send the account information
to their mobile phone via SMS.

Multiple
Access per
Account

Enable to allow the use of one account information on
multiple devices.

VII-6-1 Manage User Account

Click “Setup” for the page options below:

Add or Edit

Click “Add” to add a new user, or “Edit” to edit an existing user:

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Name

Enter a user name.

Description

Enter a description for possible future reference

Password

Enter a password

Confirm
Password

Enter the same password as above

Valid Time

Select a valid time in days or hours. Or you can select

“Always” to always allow this account’s access to the

network.

Delete or Delete All Expired Users

If you wish to delete certain users, check the user entries and click “Delete”. If
you wish to delete expired users, click “Delete All Expired Users”.

Upload List or Download List

You can upload or down list of user accounts. The list is in .CSV format so you
can edit it using a spread sheet program such as Microsoft Excel.

Import List
If you have a previously saved User List, click “Import List” to enter the page
below:

Click “Choose File”, select the list file (*.csv document format) and click
“Upload”.
Click “Cancel” to cancel the actions.

Export List
If you wish to save your current User List, click “Export List”. Your browser
should prompt you download the list in *.csv document format.
An example is shown below:

Click “Save” to save the settings. Click “Cancel” to forfeit the changes. Click
“Save and Apply” to save and apply the settings.

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Valid Time

Select a valid time in days or hours. Or you can select

“Always” to always allow this account’s access to the

network.

Account
Number

Select a number from the drop down menu for the number
of guest accounts to generate.

Guest #1-10

Depends on the “Account Number” above, name(s) and

password(s) of the Guest will be displayed. You can edit the
fields available.

VII-6-2 Generate Printed Ticket

This section configures the information required to generate random accounts
to be printed out. The print out is the easiest way to create account for your
guests on demand.

Click “Setup” for the page options below:

Click “Next” for the page below:

Click “Print All” to print all available tickets out, or click “Back” to go back to

the previous page for more configuration.

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Customized Ticket

Click “Setup” to see / configure the content of the printed
ticket.

In the “Printout Content” section, enter / edit your desired messages.

You can preview the message by clicking the “Preview” button. A window will

pop up with the preview. An example is shown below:

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VII-6-3 Captive Portal

Landing Page

Check either “Redirect to the original URL” or the http://

field. If http:// field is checked, enter a website such as your
company’s website.

Default
Language

Choose a default language.

Idle Timeout

Select an idle timeout time from the drop down menu.

Login
Password
Retry Lockout

Enter a number (between 1 and 30) for the number of login
password retry. If login password has been entered
incorrectly for the number entered here, it will be locked.

Click “Setup” for the page options below:

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Customize Login Portal

Header Image

Click “Choose File” to select a file as the header image.

Logo Image

Click “Choose File” to select a file as the logo image.

Title Message

Enter / edit a title message.

Background
Color

Click on the field where color selection will be available.
Select a desired color.

Click “Edit” for the page below:

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Accept by
Default

Check / uncheck to enable / disable auto-accepting terms of
use agreement.

Terms of use

Enter / edit the terms of use message

Click “Preview” for captive portal preview in another page (example below).

If you are sure of the content, click “Confirm” to confirm customization of the

captive portal, or “Cancel” to forfeit the changes.

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VII-6-4 SMS Service

Provider

Select a service provider from the drop down menu.
Pilivo and Stream Telecom are the available options.

Username

Enter the username for the service provider.

Password

Enter the password for the service provider.

Phone Number

Enter the phone number.

SMS Quota
Limit

Enter a number for SMS quota limit.

Number of
SMS Sent

This keeps track of the number of sent SMS.
Click “Reset” to restart the sent SMS count.

Click “Setup” for the page options below:

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Pilivo:

Click “Test Account” to test the validity of the above-entered fields.

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Stream Telecom:

Username

Enter the username for the service provider.

Password

Enter the password for the service provider.

Sender Name

Enter the sender’s name.

SMS Quota
Limit

Enter a number for SMS quota limit.

Number of
SMS Sent

This keeps track of the number of sent SMS.
Click “Reset” to restart the sent SMS count.

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Click “Test Account” to test the validity of the above-entered fields.
Click “Apply” to apply the settings, or “Cancel” to forfeit the changes.

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VII-7 Office Accounts

This section allows you to configure settings related to Office Accounts. You
can determine add / edit / delete Office Accounts and its settings, Upload and
Download account list.

Click “Office Accounts” icon for office account settings.

Users can connect to the office accounts using the account information
created in this section.

It is recommended to use Upload List and / or Download List for simple
management of office accounts. The list is in .CSV format so you can edit it
using a spread sheet program such as Microsoft Excel.

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Add or Edit User

Add or edit an user account for the office network. Click “Add” to add a new
user or “Edit” to edit an existing user.

Enter / edit the fields and click “Save” to save the settings, or “Cancel” to
forfeit. Once you have created all the accounts, please remember to “Apply”
for the new accounts to take effect. Otherwise, the setting will not take effect.

Apply

Please remember to click on Apply once you have created and saved your
accounts.

Delete

If you wish to delete certain users, check the user entries and click “Delete”
(multiple selections possible).

Upload List

Click “Upload List” to enter the page below:

Click “Choose File”, select the list file (*.csv document format) and click
“Upload”.
Click “Cancel” to cancel the actions.

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Download List

If you wish to save your current User List, click “Download List”. Your browser
should prompt you download the list. The list is in *.csv document format.
An example is shown:

VII-7-1 RADIUS Authentication for Office Network under Win

7

The Office 1-2-3 uses RADIUS authentication for Office Network. For Win 7,
Vista or OS version before, specific configuration is mandatory to enable
radius login. Please follow the instructions below:

1. Find and click the network icon on the bottom right of the desktop and

click Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Manage wireless
networks  Add  Manually create a network profile.

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2. Enter a network name in the field after “Network name”, select

WPA2-Enterprise for “Security type”, select AES for “Encryption type”,

and make sure to check the “Start this connection automatically”
checkbox. Click “Next” for a successfully added network message and
click “Close” to close the window.

3. Double-click the newly created network to “Properties” page. Click

Security  Settings.

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4. Uncheck “Validate server certificate” and click “Configure”. Make sure

“Automatically use …” is unchecked and click “OK”.
Check “Enable Fast Reconnect” (if unchecked) and click “OK” to return
to the “Security” tab.

5. Click “Advanced settings”. Check “Specify authentication mode”, select

User authentication from the dropdown menu and click “Save
credentials”. Enter an office account username and password. Confirm
the newly created network by clicking “OK” until returning to the
“Managed Wireless Network” page.

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6. Find and click the network icon on the bottom right of the desktop.

Select the office network of your Office 1-2-3 and connect to it.

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VII-8 System Settings

This section allows you to configure the system settings. These settings
include LAN IP Address, Management Account, Frontdesk Account, Advanced

Settings, Date & Time, System Logs / Log Server, VLAN Management, Save /
Restore Settings from PC, and Master / Slave Firmware Upgrade.

Click the “System Settings” icon.

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DHCP Client

IP Address

This field cannot be modified if “DHCP Client” is selected.

Subnet Mask

This field cannot be modified if “DHCP Client” is selected.

Default
Gateway

This field cannot be modified if “From DHCP” is selected.
Select “User-Defined” and enter a default gateway.

Primary DNS
Address

This field cannot be modified if “From DHCP” is selected.
Select “User-Defined” and enter a primary DNS address.

Secondary
DNS Address

This field cannot be modified if “From DHCP” is selected.
Select “User-Defined” and enter a secondary DNS address.

VII-8-1 LAN IP Address

Enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your

router’s DHCP server or specify a static IP address, as well as configure DNS

servers.

DHCP Client

The access point will be assigned a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server
of your network.

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Static IP Address

NOTE: If Static IP Address is selected, system settings of all APs of

Office 1-2-3 must also be configured.

Static IP Address

IP Address

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

For static IP users, the default value is blank.

Secondary
DNS Address

For static IP users, the default value is blank.

Manually specify a static/fixed IP address for your access point.

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Click “Apply” to apply the changes.

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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).

Management
IP Lock

This feature allows you to determine who is able to manage
the whole system.
Disable (Default): All that have the administrator name and
password can manage the system.
Enable: Up to 3 computers / devices can manage the system.
The 3 computers / devices are allocated according to the
settings shown below:

Use the drop down menu in the Action column to enable /
disable the IP addresses. When Enable is selected, enter the
IP Address and Subnet Mask.

Front Desktop Account

Name

Set the system’s front desktop account name.

Password

Set the system’s front desktop account password.

Advanced Settings

HTTP Port

Specify an HTTP Port

HTTPS Port

Specify an HTTPS Port

Management
Protocol

Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable specified
management interfaces (see below).

Login Timeout

Specify the idle time (in minutes) before being kicked from
the server.

The Frontdesk account is for creating guest accounts and ticket printing only.

HTTP

Internet browser HTTP protocol management interface

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TELNET

Date and Time Settings

Local Time

Set the system’s date and time manually using the drop
down menus.

Acquire
Current Time
from your PC

Click to acquire time and date automatically from your PC.

Use NTP

Check to enable automatic time and date sync to an NTP
server.

Auto Daylight
Saving

Check / uncheck to enable / disable daylight saving function.

Server Name

Use the drop down menu to select a region. A server will be
shown after selecting the region. Choose the region
according to your location.

Update
Interval

Specify how often (in hours) the access point synchronizes
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.

Syslog Server Settings

Transfer Logs

Check the box to enable the use of a syslog server, where
system logs are sent to the designated server.
Enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server,
consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters.

Syslog E-mail Settings

E-mail Logs

Check the box to enable/disable e-mail logs.

E-mail Subject

Specify the subject line of log emails.

SMTP Server
Address

Specify the SMTP server address used to send log emails.

SMTP Server
Port

Specify the SMTP server port used to send log emails.

Sender E-mail

Specify the sender email address.

Receiver

Specify the email to receive log emails.

Client terminal with telnet protocol management interface

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Office 1-2-3 Interface

E-mail

Authentication

Disable or select authentication type: SSL or TLS. When using
SSL or TLS, enter the username and password.

Click “Apply” to apply the changes.

VII-8-3 Management VLAN ID

To connect Office 1-2-3 to your VLAN Network, Management VLAN ID (under
System Settings) must be configured to be the same as the one on your switch.
All the wireless SSID and LAN can only share one VLAN ID. It is recommended
to put the AP on the VLAN that can access both LAN and Internet network.
The Guest network in Office 1-2-3 can prohibit guest accessing the Intranet
network by IP filtering.

Click “Apply” to apply the changes.

VII-8-4 Save Settings to PC

This section enables you to save / backup the device’s current settings as a file
to your local computer.

Click “Save” to save current settings.

Encryption: If you wish to encrypt the configuration file with a password,
check the “Encrypt the configuration file with a password” box and enter a
password.

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Office 1-2-3 Interface

NOTE: Please upgrade the firmware of the slave APs before the

master AP. See next section.

VII-8-5 Restore Settings from PC

This section enables you to restore the device’s current settings from a file in
your local computer.

Click the “Choose File” button to find a previously saved settings file on your
computer.

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 following field.

VII-8-6 Master AP Firmware Upgrade

This section allows you to update the firmware of the Master AP. Updated
firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as
bug fixes. Download the latest firmware from the Edimax website.

Click “Choose File” to upload firmware from your local computer and click
“Update” to start firmware upgrade.

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Office 1-2-3 Interface

VII-8-7 Slave AP Firmware Upgrade

This section allows you to update the firmware of the Slave AP(s) using the
master AP’s interface. Updated firmware versions often offer increased
performance and security, as well as bug fixes. Download the latest firmware
from the Edimax website.

Click “Choose File” to upload firmware from your local computer and click
“Upload” to upload the firmware to the interface.

Check the checkbox of the slave AP you want to upgrade and click “Update
Selected” to start firmware upgrade.

VII-8-8 Firmware Upgrade (Slave-Only Interface)

This section allows you to update the firmware of the Access Point. Updated
firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as
bug fixes. Download the latest firmware from the Edimax website.

Click “Choose File” to upload firmware from your local computer and click
“Update” to start firmware upgrade.

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VII-9 E-MAPs

This section allows you to simulate how you would deploy the Office 1-2-3 APs
and provides a pictorial presentation of various information for each AP.
For a general rule of deployment, please also refer to V-1 Office 1-2-3
Deployment.

Click “E-MAPs” icon for E-Map settings.

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VII-9-1 Add / Edit Zone

Upload Zone Image

Choose File

Click to locate an image file to be displayed as a map.
Typically a floor plan image is useful.

Click “Add” for the page shown below:

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Upload Map Image

Click “Upload” to upload the image.
An example of an image being uploaded is shown below:

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Member(s) Settings

Member(s) Setting

Name/Location

Name the location or simply enter the name of the location.

Description

Enter a description of the zone/location for reference.

Members

Assign access points to the specified zone/location for use
with the feature.

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Click “Apply” to complete your zone addition. An example of adding the zone
is shown below:

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Office 1-2-3 Interface

VII-9-2 Delete Zone

Check the checkbox of the zone you wish to delete and click “Delete” to
delete the zone.

VII-9-3 Show Map

When “Show Map” is clicked, the uploaded map image will be displayed. An
example is shown below:

Move the cursor over an Access Point will display certain information.

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Office 1-2-3 Interface

Simulate Floor Plan

Moving the Access Point

On this page, the system planner can move the Access Points around to
simulate the floor plan. Simply click and hold the AP and drag it along. An
example is shown:

Radio Coverage

Information such as radio coverage (in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) can be
displayed to allow the planner to plan where to put the access points.

2.4GHz Radio Coverage 5GHz Radio Coverage

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Office 1-2-3 Interface

Draw to Scale

Actual scale of the floor plan can also be drawn on this page to have a much
more relative, and thus more accurate, signal distribution and planning.

1. Click on “Draw a line to scale” button.

2. Draw a line on the map.

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