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Edimax Technology Co 9574151017 User Manual

Wireless N Outdoor Access Point
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(October, 2009)
COPYRIGHT
This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 1-11 only.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.
C A T A L O G
Chapter I: Product Information ................................................................ 1
1-1 Product Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
1-2 System Requirements ...................................................................................... 3
1-3 Package Contents ............................................................................................. 4
1-4 Familiar with your new wireless access point ................................................. 5
Chapter II: System and Network Setup .................................................... 6
2-1 Installing the access point to your Network .................................................... 6
2-2 Connecting to wireless access point by web browser .................................... 13
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup ............................................................. 13
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup ..................................................................... 15
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup ........................................................................ 17
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup ..................................................................... 19
2-2-5 Connecting to Web Management Interface .................................................... 22
2-3 View System Status and Information ............................................................ 24
2-4 Select an Operating Mode for Wireless Access Point ................................... 26
2-4-1 AP Mode......................................................................................................... 28
2-4-1-1 Multiple ESSID .......................................................................................... 30
2-4-2 Station-Infrastructure ..................................................................................... 31
2-4-2-1 Wireless Site Survey ................................................................................... 33
2-4-3 AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode ..................................................................... 34
2-4-4 AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode ........................................................... 37
2-4-5 AP Bridge-WDS Mode .................................................................................. 39
2-4-6 Universal Repeater ......................................................................................... 41
2-5 WPS Setting ................................................................................................... 44
2-6 Advanced Wireless Settings ........................................................................... 47
2-7 Wireless Security ........................................................................................... 50
2-7-1 Disable Security ............................................................................................. 52
2-7-2 WEP ............................................................................................................... 53
2-7-3 WPA Pre-shared Key ...................................................................................... 55
2-7-4 WPA RADIUS................................................................................................ 57
2-7-5 802.1x Authentication .................................................................................... 59
2-8 Radius Server ................................................................................................. 61
2-9 MAC Filtering ............................................................................................... 64
2-10 System Utilities............................................................................................ 66
2-10-1 Change Password ......................................................................................... 66
2-10-2 IP Address of the W ireless Access Point ...................................................... 67
2-10-3 DHCP Server ................................................................................................ 69
Chapter III: Advanced Configuration .................................................... 71
3-1 Configuration Backup and Restore ................................................................ 71
3-2 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................... 72
3-3 System Reset.................................................................................................. 73
Chapter IV: Appendix .............................................................................. 74
4-1 Hardware Specification ................................................................................. 74
4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 75
4-3 Glossary ......................................................................................................... 77
Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless outdoor access point! This access point is designed for outdoor use and special for building a wireless network in a community. Connecting with two high gain Omni antennas and utilizing the MIMO technology (multiple in, multiple out), the access point can support wider coverage, less dead spaces and higher throughput.
With built-in IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network capability, any wireless-enabled network devices (including computer, PDA, cellular phone, game console, and more!) can connect to existing wired Ethernet network via this wireless access point without additional cabling and also give you the highest speed of wireless experience ever! With a compatible wireless card installed in your PC, you can transfer file for up to 300Mbps (transfer data rate).
This access point is highly anti-dust and waterproof. It can completely prevent dust entering and also prevent flooding when water intrusion. It supports water resistant (1m) for a short period of time.
Easy install procedures allows any users to setup a network environment in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced users. Just follow the instructions in this user manual, you can complete the setup procedure and release the power of this access point all by yourself!
Other features of this access point including:
• Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards.
• Supports 2.4000~2.4835GHz frequency band.
• High data rate up to 300Mbps network speed.
• Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences.
• Supports point-to-point and point-to-multi point bridge function.
• Supports WDS (Wireless Distributed System) repeater mode.
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• Supports Universal Repeater mode.
• Supports AP Client mode.
• Supports four sets of ESSID to group the different wireless networks.
• Support WEP, WPA, WPA2 securities and RADIUS server authorization
function.
• Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.
• Provides MAC access control.
• Supports hidden SSID function.
• Supports Web-based configuration.
• Fault Tolerance Firmware upgrade via Web browser.
• Complies with IEEE 802.3af Powered Device (PD) standard.
• Complies with IP67 standard for outdoor use.
• Supports wall/pole mounting.
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1-2 System Requirements
z Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface
card.
z Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape
Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).
z An available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz)
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1-3 Package Contents
Before you starting to use this access point, please check if there’s anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:
□ Outdoor Access Point (main body, 1 pcs) □ 5dBi Omni Antenna (2 pcs) □ N-Type Connector (1 pcs) □ DC Injector (1 pcs) □ Pole/Wall Mounting Kit (1 set) □ Power Cord (1 pcs) □ A/C power adapter (1 pcs) □ Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs) □ User Manual CD-ROM (1 pcs)
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1-4 Familiar with your new wireless access point
Antenna 1
Ethernet Port
Antenna 2
Item Name Description Antenna 1 The N type connector is for you to screw the high gain
antenna. Antenna 1 is the major antenna for data transmitting and receiving while run in 11b/g/n one antenna mode.
Ethernet Port It is a 10/100Mbps Ethernet port. Please plug the
Ethernet Cable to the port.
Antenna 2 The N type connector is for you to screw the high gain
antenna.
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Chapter II: System and Network Setup
2-1 Installing the access point to your Network
Antenna Installation
1. Remove the covers from the antenna connectors.
2. Screw the N-Type connector to the antenna connector 2.
3. Screw the antennas to these two connectors.
4. Adjust the two antennas to place at vertical angle.
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Pole/Mounting Installation
ACCESS POINT * 1PCS POLE
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SQUARE NUT * 2PCS HOSE CLAMP 2 * 1PCS
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M5-12 SCREW * 2PCS WALL SCREW * 2PCS
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M SHAPE MOUNTING * 1PCS WALL ANCHOR * 2PCS
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WALL
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Pole Mounting
Wall Mounting
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Ethernet Cable Waterproof Installation
1. SEALING NUT * 1PCS 3. SEAL * 1PCS
2. BODY * 1PCS 4. RUBBER WASHER * 1PCS
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1. Put the Ethernet Cable into the sealing nut (1).
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2. Open the seal (3) and clip to the cable.
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3. Put the body (2) to into the cable and then secure the seal (3) to the
body (2).
4. Screw the body (2) and the sealing nut (1).
5. Put the rubber washer (4) into the Ethernet connector of the access
point.
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6. Plug the cable into the Ethernet port of the access point.
7. Screw the body (2) to the Ethernet connector of the access point.
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Power Installation
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the access
point, and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled ’Power+DATA OUT’ on the DC injector.
2. Connect another Ethernet cable from the port labeled ‘LAN’ on the
DC injector to your router/switch or to a PC.
3. Connect the power adapter to the connector on the DC injector.
4. Connect the power cord to the power adapter and into an electrical
outlet.
Note: You must use the power adapter shipped along with the access point, do NOT use any other power adapter from other sources.
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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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2-2 Connecting to wireless access point by web browser
After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the access point with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.
Please use the web browser to configure the access point. A computer with wired Ethernet connection to the access point is required for this first-time configuration.
Before you staring to configure the access point, please configure the IP address of the computer in the same network segment with the access point.
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2 Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3 Windows Vista please go to section 2-2-4
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.
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2. Select ‘Specify an IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’ when finish.
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2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up
Connections icon, double click Local Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)’, then click ‘Properties’
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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’ when finish.
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2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet
Connections icon, click Network Connections, and then double-click Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will
appear, and then click ‘Properties’
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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’ when finish.
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2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at 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 Netwrok, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties
window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and then click ‘Properties’
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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’ when finish.
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