EDIMAX Technology WAP1750 User Manual

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WAP1750 User Manual
05-2014 / v1.0
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CONTENTS
I-1. Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1
I-2. System Requirements .................................................................................................... 2
I-3. Hardware Overview ....................................................................................................... 2
I-4. LED Status ...................................................................................................................... 3
I-5. Reset .............................................................................................................................. 3
I-6. Magnetic Wall Mount .................................................................................................... 4
I-7. Console .......................................................................................................................... 5
I-8. Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 6
II-1. Initial Setup .................................................................................................................... 7
II-2. Basic Settings ............................................................................................................... 10
II-3. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ....................................................................................... 14
IV-1. Information .................................................................................................................. 19
IV-1-1. System Information ..................................................................................................... 19
IV-1-2. Wireless Clients ............................................................................................................ 23
IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor ......................................................................................................... 25
IV-1-4. Log ................................................................................................................................ 27
IV-2. Network Settings ......................................................................................................... 29
IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address ..................................................................................................... 29
IV-2-2. LAN Port ....................................................................................................................... 31
IV-2-3. VLAN ............................................................................................................................ 32
IV-3. Wireless Settings .......................................................................................................... 33
IV-3-1. 2.4GHz 11bgn ............................................................................................................... 33
IV-3-1-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 34
IV-3-1-2. Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 37
IV-3-1-3. Security ........................................................................................................................ 39
IV-3-1-3-1. No Authentication ....................................................................................................... 40
IV-3-1-3-2. WEP .............................................................................................................................. 41
IV-3-1-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP ............................................................................................................ 41
IV-3-1-3-4. WPA-PSK ...................................................................................................................... 41
IV-3-1-3-5. WPA-EAP ...................................................................................................................... 42
IV-3-1-3-6. Additional Authentication ........................................................................................... 42
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IV-3-1-4. WDS ............................................................................................................................. 44
IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an ........................................................................................................... 46
IV-3-2-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 46
IV-3-2-2. Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 49
IV-3-2-3. Security ........................................................................................................................ 51
IV-3-2-4. WDS ............................................................................................................................. 53
IV-3-3. WPS .............................................................................................................................. 55
IV-3-4. RADIUS ......................................................................................................................... 57
IV-3-4-1. RADIUS Settings ........................................................................................................... 58
IV-3-4-2. Internal Server ............................................................................................................. 59
IV-3-4-3. RADIUS Accounts ......................................................................................................... 61
IV-3-5. MAC Filter .................................................................................................................... 63
IV-3-6. WMM ........................................................................................................................... 65
IV-4. Management ............................................................................................................... 67
IV-4-1. Admin ........................................................................................................................... 67
IV-4-2. Date and Time .............................................................................................................. 70
IV-4-3. Syslog Server ................................................................................................................ 72
IV-4-4. I’m Here ....................................................................................................................... 73
IV-5. Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 74
IV-5-1. LED Settings ................................................................................................................. 74
IV-5-2. Update Firmware ......................................................................................................... 75
IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings .................................................................................................. 77
IV-5-4. Factory Default ............................................................................................................ 80
IV-5-5. Reboot ......................................................................................................................... 81
V-1. Configuring your IP address ......................................................................................... 82
V-1-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................. 83
V-1-2. Windows Vista ............................................................................................................. 85
V-1-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................... 87
V-1-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................... 90
V-1-5. Mac .............................................................................................................................. 94
V-1-6. Glossary........................................................................................................................ 96
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1. WAP1750 Access Point
2. Antennas x 3
3. Magnetic Wall Mount x 2
& Screws
4. CD
5. Quick Installation Guide
6. Ethernet Cable
7. Power Adapter
8. Magnetic Wall Mount Screw
Template
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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
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I-2. System Requirements
A 12V DC IN
B LAN 1 (PoE)
C LAN 2
E Eject
F Console
G Reset
H WPS
I On/Off
D USB Port
- Existing cable/DSL modem & router
- Computer with web browser for access point configuration
I-3. Hardware Overview
A. 12V DC port to connect the power adapter B. LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE) IN C. LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE) OUT D. USB Port for system log, save/restore settings E. Eject an attached USB device F. Connect a management console G. Reset the access point to factory default settings H. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button I. Switch the access point on/off
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I-4. LED Status
LED Status
Description
Off
The access point is off.
Blue
The access point is on.
Amber
The access point is starting up.
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
than 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 blue.
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I-6. Magnetic Wall Mount
The access point includes a magnetic wall mount which requires some assembly.
1. Use the included magnetic wall mount screw template to identify and
mark correct screw positions on your selected wall.
2. Attach the two magnetic wall mount strips to your wall using the included
screws, as shown below.
3. Press the back of your access point firmly against the two wall mounted
magnetic strips, with the access point’s Edimax logo in the correct, upright orientation as displayed above.
Ensure your access point is securely attached to the magnetic strips.
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I-7. Console
Baud Rate
115200
Data
8 bit
Parity
None
Stop
1 bit
Flow Control
None
The access point can be configured via the “Console” port located on the access point’s side panel using a terminal-emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal).
Use the following configuration settings for terminal-emulation programs:
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I-8. 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
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 12V DC 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 blue.
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 V-1. Configuring your IP address 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 192.168.2.2 into the URL bar of
a web browser.
6. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default
username “admin” and the default password “1234”.
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7. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below.
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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.
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II-2. Basic Settings
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 192.168.2.2.
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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II-3. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. You can use the WPS button to establish a connection between the access point and a WPS-compatible wireless device/client.
1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button on the side of the access point for 2
seconds.
2. Within two minutes, activate WPS on your WPS-compatible wireless
device. Please check the documentation for your wireless device for information regarding its WPS function.
3. The devices will establish a connection.
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III. Hardware Installation
1. Connect a router or PoE switch to the access point’s LAN 1 port using an
Ethernet cable. PoE switches must be connected to the access point’s LAN 1 port.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Do not use the power adapter if you are using a PoE switch.
4. Connect a local network client or switch to the access point’s LAN 2 port
as required.
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The access point’s LAN 2 port can support another powered device(PD).
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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 WAP1750 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 192.168.2.2.
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.
6. Click “Apply” to save changes and reload the access point, or “Cancel” to
cancel changes.
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Please wait a few seconds for the access point to reload after you “Apply” changes, as shown below.
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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, booted from either USB or internal memory.
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 (1 or 2).
Status
Displays the status of the specified LAN port (connected or disconnected).
VLAN Mode/ID
Displays the VLAN mode (tagged or untagged) and VLAN ID for the specified 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.
Tx
Displays the total data packets transmitted by the specified client.
Rx
Displays the total data packets received by the specified client.
Signal (%)
Displays the wireless signal strength for the
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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specified client.
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
Ch
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:
USB
Mount & unmount
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 192.168.2.2.
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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.
DNS Servers
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 Settings
Wired LAN Port
Identifies LAN port 1 or 2.
Enable
Enable/disable specified LAN port.
Speed & Duplex
Select a speed & duplex type for specified 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 or 2 and wireless SSIDs (2.4GHz or 5GHz).
VLAN Mode
Select “Tagged Port” or “Untagged Port” for
specified 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 11bgnmenu 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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2.4GHz Basic Settings
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
2.4GHz Advanced Settings
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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2.4GHz Wireless Security Settings
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.
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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 “WDS Dedicated Mode” 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
The “5GHz 11ac 11anmenu 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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5GHz Basic Settings
Wireless
Enable or disable the access point’s 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 5GHz SSIDs 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.
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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 (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-3-2-2. Advanced
5GHz Advanced Settings
Guard Interval
Set the guard interval. A shorter interval can improve performance.
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.
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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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-3-2-3. Security
5GHz Wireless Security Settings
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.
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
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 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
Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” 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 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
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.
Configure the RADIUS server settings for
2.4GHz & 5GHz. Each frequency can use an
internal or external RADIUS server.
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Session Timeout
Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – 86400.
Accounting
Enable or disable RADIUS accounting.
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.
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 Format
Displays the EAP certificate file format: PCK#12(*.pfx/*.p12)
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
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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User Name
Enter the user names here, separated by commas.
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
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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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 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 IEE 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.
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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NTP Time Server
Use NTP
The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup.
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
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
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.
Copy Logs to Attached USB Device
Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable copying logs to attached USB storage.
The system log can be sent to a server or to attached USB storage.
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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
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 Edimax website.
Do not switch off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device.
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Update Firmware From
Select to upload firmware from your local computer or from an attached USB device. (You must transfer a firmware file to the USB device first.)
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.
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IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings
The access points “Save/Restore Settings page enables you to save/backup the access
point’s current settings as a file to your local computer or a USB device attached to the access point, and restore the access point to previously saved settings.
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Save / Restore Settings
Using Device
Select to save the access point’s settings to
your local computer or to an attached USB device.
Save Settings to USB
Save Settings
Click “Save” to save settings and a new
window will open to specify a location to save the settings file. If saving settings to your computer or USB device, 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.
Restore Settings from USB
Restore Settings
Click the browse button to find a previously saved settings file on your computer or select a settings file from your USB device.
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Settings files located on your USB storage will automatically be displayed. 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 192.168.2.2. 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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A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as
11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP
address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP
network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.
For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form,
11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is,
11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000 It means the device’s network address is
11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is,
00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient method for access points to route IP packets to their destination.
ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet access point located at the ISP's office.
ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.
LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network is considered a LAN.
MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a unique identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of two parts: 3 bytes of data that corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (unique
for each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes that are often used as the product’s
serial number.
Access point: An access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses.
Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a
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