FreeWave WP201 User Manual

WP201 Access Point

User Manual

Part Number: LUM0073AA

Revision: Aug-2015

Safety Information

The products described in this manual can fail in a variety of modes due to misuse, age, or malfunction. Systems
with these products must be designed to prevent personal injury and property damage during product operation
and in the event of product failure.

Warning! Do not remove or insert the Ethernet or diagnostics cable while circuit is live unless
the area is known to be free of ignition concentrations of flammable gasses or vapors.

Warranty

FreeWave Technologies, Inc. warrants your FreeWave® Wireless Data Radio against defects in materials and
manufacturing for a period of one year from the date of shipment, depending on model number. In the event of a
Product failure due to materials or workmanship, FreeWave will, at its discretion, repair or replace the Product.
For evaultation of Warranty coverage, return the Product to FreeWave upon receiving a Return Material
Authorization (RMA).

In no event will FreeWave Technologies, Inc., its suppliers, or its licensors be liable for any damages arising from
the use of or inability to use this Product. This includes business interruption, loss of business information, or
other loss which may arise from the use of this Product. OEM customer’s warranty periods can vary.

Warranty Policy will not apply in the following circumstances:

1. If Product repair, adjustments, or parts replacements are required due to accident, neglect, or undue
physical, electrical, or electromagnetic stress.

2. If Product is used outside of FreeWave specifications as stated in the Product's data sheet.

3. If Product has been modified, repaired, or altered by Customer unless FreeWave specifically authorized
such alterations in each instance in writing. This includes the addition of conformal coating.

Special Rate Replacement Option

A special rate replacement option is offered to non-warranty returns or upgrades. The option to purchase the
replacement unit at this special rate is only valid for that RMA. The special replacement rate option expires if not
exercised within 30 days of final disposition of RMA.

FreeWave Technologies, Inc.

5395 Pearl Parkway, Suite 100

Boulder, CO 80301

303.381.9200

Toll Free: 1.866.923.6168

Fax: [phone]

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WP201® Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policy and Procedures

This policy describes the responsibilities and procedures of the Customer and FreeWave when a WP201®
device return is required.

When a request for a WP201® device replacement has been validated by FreeWave’s Customer Support,
FreeWave’s policy for processing the device returned due to a fault is to replace the device with a new or
refurbished device upon receipt of the reported faulty product.

Important!: This policy means that a failure analysis on the returned device will NOT be performed and

reported to customers.

Note: This RMA policy is subject to change without notice.
Detailed information about the FreeWave RMA policy can be found at www.freewave.com.

FreeWave Responsibilities

A failed WP201® product is inventoried at FreeWave. If FreeWave experiences a high degree of failures or a
trend, FreeWave will perform a root-cause analysis and take appropriate corrective action(s).

In-Warranty Replacement Procedure

1. Customer contacts FreeWave Customer Support to report the non-functioning WP201® device.

2. FreeWave Customer Support:

a. Validates that a device replacement is the appropriate action.

b. Issues a FreeWave RMA number.

3. The Customer pays the shipping costs to return the WP201® device to FreeWave.

4. FreeWave sends a new or refurbished WP201® device to the Customer.

Important!: Any visual or external damage noted on returned units may void the warranty.

This will be communicated back to the customer and a Purchase Order (PO) will be requested from the
customer for product replacement.

Out-of-Warranty WP201 Replacement

This procedure describes the Customer and FreeWave Customer Support responsibilities for replacing an out­of-warranty WP201 device.

Procedure

1. Customer contacts FreeWave Customer Support to report the non-functioning WP201® device.

2. FreeWave Customer Support:

a. Validates that the device is out of warranty and if replacement is the appropriate action.

b. Requests a PO number from the Customer (to bill the replacement WP201® device and shipping).

c. Issues a FreeWave RMA number and advises the Customer to return the device to FreeWave.

3. FreeWave:

a. Bills the Customer for the replacement WP201® device and shipping.

b. Sends a new or refurbished WP201® device to the Customer.

Export Notification

FreeWave Technologies, Inc. products may be subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations
(EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Export, re-export, or transfer of these
products without required authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and
Security, or the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, as applicable, is
prohibited. Any party exporting, re-exporting, or transferring FreeWave products is responsible for

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obtaining all necessary U.S. government authorizations required to ensure compliance with these and other
applicable U.S. laws. Consult with your legal counsel for further guidance.

FCC Notifications

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.

The content of this guide covers FreeWave Technologies, Inc. models sold under FCC ID: TBD.

All models sold under the FCC ID(s) listed above must be installed professionally and are only approved for use
when installed in devices produced by FreeWave Technologies or third party OEMs with the express written
approval of FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Changes or modifications should not be made to the device.

IC Notifications

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes permis-exemptes du Canada RSS d'industrie. L'opération est sujette aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter
n'importe quelle interférence, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer le fonctionnement peu désiré du dispositif.

GNU License Notification

Some of the software in the firmware is licensed under the GNU General Public License and other Open Source
and Free Software licenses. You can obtain corresponding source by contacting FreeWave and requesting the
source on CD.

Restricted Rights

Any product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies and are hereby acknowledged.

This manual is only for use by purchasers and other authorized users of FreeWave products.

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
or for any purpose without the express written permission of FreeWave Technologies, Inc. FreeWave reserves
the right to make changes to this manual without notice. FreeWave assumes no responsibility or liability for the
use of this manual or the infringement of any copyright or other proprietary right.

WP201 Product Safety

WP201 Conditions of Safe Use

l Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by the transient

disturbances of more than 140% of the peak rated voltage.

l The WP201 CANNOT be used in an environment greater than pollution degree 2.

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Table Of Contents

Preface 7

1. WP201 Overview 9

1.1 System Requirements 10

1.2 User-supplied Equipment 10

1.3 WP201 Included Accessories 11

1.4 WP201 Hardware Layout 13

1.4.1 Front of the WP201 13

1.4.2 Back of the WP201 14

1.4.3 Left Side of the WP201 15

1.4.4 Bottom of the WP201 15

1.4.5 Right Side of the WP201 16

2. WP201 Installation and Setup 17

2.1 Connect to the WP201 Access Point 18

2.2 WP201 IP Address Configuration 19

2.3 Access the WP201 22

2.4 Changing the WP201 Mode 23

2.5 Wall Mounting the WP201 25

2.6 Pole Mounting the WP201 29

Appendix A: WP201 Technical Specifications 35

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Preface

Where to Find Additional Information

WP201 Quick Start Guide

Use the FreeWave website www.freewave.com to download the latest version of the Quick Start
Guide.

Contacting FreeWave Technical Support

For up-to-date troubleshooting information, check the Support page at www.freewave.com.

FreeWave provides technical support Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain
Time (GMT -7).

l Call toll-free at 1.866.923.6168.

l In Colorado, call 303.381.9200.

l Contact us through e-mail at [e-mail].

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1. WP201 Overview

Thank you for purchasing the WP201 Access Point.

The FreeWave WP201 is a high-powered, long-range, 3x3 Dual-Band, Wireless,

802.11ac/a/b/g/n Outdoor Access Point. It can be configured as:

l an Access Point.

l a Client Bridge.

l a Wireless Distribution System (WDS-AP, Station, or Bridge).

The FreeWave WP201:

l is easy to install in almost any location with its PoE (Power over Ethernet) Injector for quick

outdoor installation.

l enables network administrators to control its transmit power and feature settings for

selecting narrow bandwidths and traffic shaping.

l supports wireless encryption including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK)

Encryption, and IEEE 802.1x with RADIUS.

The WP201 is designed to operate in a variety of outdoor environments and:

l Supports IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n wireless standards with a maximum speed of:

l 450Mbps data rate on a 2.4GHz frequency band under 802.11b/g/n mode.

l 1300Mbps data rate on a 5GHz band under 802.11ac/a/n mode for communicating to

and from 5GHz capable computers, tablets or smart phones or transferring files.

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1. WP201 Overview

Example: Several WP201 Access Points can be deployed in a campus setting using the 5GHz
band as a backhaul to provide multiple 2.4GHz wireless cells for computers or mobile devices
in common outdoor areas.

l A maximum of 29dBm transmit power, enabling long range connectivity.

l There are three detachable:

l 5dBi 2.4GHz omni-directional antennas.

l 7dBi 5GHz omni-directional antennas.

l Mesh Supported (2.4GHz).

l 802.3at - capable switches or injectors.

l Band Steering shifts Dual Band clients to 5GHz for better throughput performance.

l Secured Guest Network option available

Notes

l Maximum data rates are based on IEEE 802.11 standards.

l Actual throughput and range may vary depending on many factors including environmental

conditions, distance between devices, radio interference in the operating environment, and
mix of devices in the network.

l Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

l Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

1.1 System Requirements

These are the system requirements needed to configure the WP201:

l Computer with:

l an Ethernet interface or wireless network capability

l Windows® 7 or greater, Mac OS, or Linux-based operating systems.

l Broadband Internet Service (Cable or DSL Modem)

l Web browser (i.e., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome).

1.2 User-supplied Equipment

l Computer with Windows® 7 or greater

l Qty-2: CAT5e Ethernet cables without strain relief

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1.3 WP201 Included Accessories

The WP201 package contains these items:

WP201 Included Accessories

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Qty Description

1 WP201 Access Point

1 WP201 Quick Start Guide

1 Mounting Bracket A

1 PoE Injector B

1 Mounting Kit Package (hex cap screws, washers, wall anchors and bolts, ring

clamp)

2 Green Ground Cables D

1 Packaged Ground Screw E

1 Power Adapter F

1 Pole Mounting Bracket G

3 Detachable 7dBi 5GHz omni-directional antennas H

3 Detachable 5dBi 2.4GHz omni-directional antennas H

Important!: ALL items must be returned to issue a refund.

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1. WP201 Overview

Figure 1: WP201 Included Accessories

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