Hawking HOW12ACM User Manual

Outdoor Wireless-AC1300 Managed Access Point / Bridge / Extender HOW12ACM

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USER’S MANUAL

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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.

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.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - Product Information.................................................................. 2

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

1-2 System Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 2

1-3 Hardware Overview ........................................................................................................................... 3

1-4 LED Status .......................................................................................................................................... 4

1-5 Reset .................................................................................................................................................. 5

1-6 Mounting ........................................................................................................................................... 6

1-8 Safety Information ............................................................................................................................. 8

Chapter 2 - Quick Setup .............................................................................. 9

2-1 Initial Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 9

2-1-1 AP Mode .................................................................................................................................. 12

2-1-2 Repeater Mode .................................................................................................................... 14

2-1-3 Client Bridge Mode............................................................................................................... 17

Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation .............................................................. 22

3-1 Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch .................................................................. 22

3-2 Connect Repeater/Bridge mode to Network. ................................................................................. 22

Chapter 4 - Browser Based Configuration Interface .................................... 24

4-1 Information ......................................................................................................................................... 26

4-1-1 System Information .............................................................................................................. 26

4-1-2 Wireless Clients .................................................................................................................... 30

4-1-3 Wireless Monitor .................................................................................................................. 32

4-1-4 DHCP Clients ......................................................................................................................... 34

4-1-5 Log ........................................................................................................................................ 35

4-2 Network Settings ............................................................................................................................. 38

4-2-1 LAN-Side IP Address ............................................................................................................. 38

4-2-2 LAN Port ............................................................................................................................... 40

4-2-3 VLAN ..................................................................................................................................... 41

4-3 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................................................. 42

4-3-1 2.4GHz 11bgn ....................................................................................................................... 42

4-3-2 5GHz 11ac 11an .................................................................................................................... 54

4-3-3 WPS ...................................................................................................................................... 61

4-3-4 RADIUS ................................................................................................................................. 63

4-3-5 MAC Filter ............................................................................................................................. 65

4-3-6 WMM ................................................................................................................................... 67

4-4 Management ................................................................................................................................... 69

4-4-1 Admin ................................................................................................................................... 69

4-4-2 Date and Time ...................................................................................................................... 72

4-4-3 Syslog Server ........................................................................................................................ 74

4-4-4 I’m Here ................................................................................................................................ 75

4-5 Advanced ......................................................................................................................................... 76

4-5-1 LED Settings .......................................................................................................................... 76

4-5-2 Update Firmware ................................................................................................................. 77

4-5-3 Save/Restore Settings .......................................................................................................... 78

4-5-4 Factory Default ..................................................................................................................... 80

4-5-5 Reboot .................................................................................................................................. 81

Chapter 5 - Appendix ................................................................................. 82

5-1 Configuring your IP address ............................................................................................................ 82

5-1-1 Windows 7 ............................................................................................................................ 83

5-1-2 Windows 8.1 ......................................................................................................................... 86

5-1-3 Windows 10 .......................................................................................................................... 89

5-1-4 Mac ....................................................................................................................................... 92

5-2 Hardware Specification ................................................................................................................... 94

Chapter 1 - Product Information

1. HOW12ACM

2. Quick Installation Guide

3. Ethernet Cable

4. Wall Mount Screw Kit

5. Pole Mount Ties

6. 2 x Outdoor Antennas

1 2 3

5 6

1-1 Package Contents

1-2 System Requirements

- PoE Injector or PoE Switch

- Existing cable/DSL modem & router

- Computer with web browser for access point configuration

1-3 Hardware Overview

A. LAN1 port with Power over Ethernet (IEEE802.3at PoE PD-IN). B. LAN2 port with Power over Ethernet (IEEE802.3af PoE PSE-OUT). C. Reset Button. D. Grounding Terminal.

1-4 LED Status

LED Behavior

5G Wireless is enabled.

Off

5G Wireless is disabled.

2.4G

2.4G Wireless is enabled.

Off

2.4G Wireless is disabled.

LAN2(PSE)

LAN2 port is connected.

Flashing

Traffic is passing through Ethernet port.

Off

LAN2 port is unconnected.

LAN1(PD)

LAN1 port is connected.

Flashing

Traffic is passing through Ethernet port.

Off

LAN1 port is unconnected.

Status

Booting up process

Off

No error occur

Power

The access point is on.

Flashing

Long Flashing: Firmware upgrading

Off

The access point is off.

1-5 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 20 seconds then release the button.

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

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

when the Status LED is OFF.

1-6 Mounting

The access point includes a mount for wall or pole which requires some assembly.

Wall Mount

1. Attach the access point to a wall using the included screws and plugs.

Pole Mount

1. Fix the access point to a pole using the included stainless tie.

Attention: This product is installed in restricted access location by professionals.

1-8 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 pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the access point.

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

4. 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.

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

Chapter 2 - Quick Setup

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

2-1 Initial Setup

1. Connect the access point’s LAN1 (PD) port to the PoE Switch/Injector via Ethernet cable.

2. Wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access point is ready when the Status LED is OFF.

3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the PoE Switch or Injector’s LAN port for initial

setup.

4. Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.1.x where x is a number in the range 1 – 100. If you are

unsure how to do this, please refer to the Chapter 5-1.

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 192.168.1.230 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”.

7. You will arrive the “Quick Setup” screen shown below.

8. Next, please follow the instructions below in 2-2. Quick Setup to configure the access point’s basic

settings.

For more advanced configurations, please refer to Chapter 4. Browser Based Configuration Interface.

2-1-1 AP Mode

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

1. To change the SSID of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “2.4GHz Basic Settings”.

Enter the new SSID for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field”. The default 2.4GHz SSID is “Hawking_HOW12ACM_2.4GHz”

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”.

2. Go to “5GHz Basic Settings” and repeat step 1 for the access point’s 5GHz AC wireless network. The

default 5GHz SSID is “Hawking_HOW12ACM_5GHz”

3. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “LAN-side IP Address” and you will see the screen

below.

4. 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 “Next” to save the changes and to go to the security settings.

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

192.168.1.230.

5. To configure the security of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “2.4GHz Wireless

Security Settings”. Select an “Authentication Method” and enter a “Pre-shared Key” or “Encryption

Key” depending on your choice, then click “Apply”. Hawking recommends at least WPA/WPA2 security.

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

menu.

6. Go to “Wireless Setting” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 5 for the access point’s 5GHz wireless

network. Click “Apply” and the device will now reset and save your settings.

7. The basic settings of your access point are now configured. Please refer to Chapter 3 - Hardware

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

2-1-2 Repeater Mode

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

Choose Repeater mode in the quick setup

To scan for your WiFi signal, click “Scan”

If you only wish to scan in 2.4G or 5G, choose accordingly. Clicking scan will scan for all available WiFi networks in the area

After it has finished scanning, a list of networks will appear. Please select the WiFI source you wish to connect to. In repeater mode, you can select either 2.4GHz OR 5GHz WiFi source. It can only repeat from one source. However, it will broadcast this source in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz range.

After you select your network, it will ask you to create a profile. You can change the extended SSID if you wish. By default it will use the same SSID as your wireless source. The security settings will also be listed and

it will automatically choose the security settings of the wireless source. Type in your password in the “Key Field”. If you do not know this password, please contact your network administrator or check the wireless source’s settings.

If you wish to change your IP, go to the next section, otherwise click “Connect”

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. Go back to the previous section and click “Connect”

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

192.168.1.230.

The basic settings of your repeater are now configured. DO NOT wire the HOW12ACM back into the same network switch as the wireless source when in repeater mode as this will crash your network. Please refer to Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation for guidance on connecting your access point to a router or PoE switch.

2-1-3 Client Bridge Mode

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

Choose Repeater mode in the quick setup

To scan for your WiFi signal, click “Scan” 17

If you only wish to scan in 2.4G or 5G, choose accordingly. Clicking scan will scan for all available WiFi networks in the area

After you select your network, it will ask you to create a profile. The security settings will be listed and it will

automatically choose the security settings of the wireless source. Type in your password in the “Key Field”. If you do not know this password, please contact your network administrator or check the wireless source’s

settings.

If you wish to change your IP, go to the next section, otherwise click “Connect”

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

192.168.1.230.

The basic settings of your bridge client are now configured. Be sure to connect your LAN clients to the HOW12ACM. DO NOT wire the HOW12ACM back into the same network switch as the wireless source when in bridge client mode as this will crash your network. Please refer to Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation for guidance on connecting your access point to a router or PoE switch.

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Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation

3-1 Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch

1. Connect the access point’s LAN1 (PoE-IN) port to the PoE Switch/Injector

via Ethernet cable. Connect another cable from the PoE LAN side to the rest of your network.

2. Wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access point is ready

when the Status LED is OFF.

3-2 Connect Repeater/Bridge mode to Network.

1. Connect the access point’s LAN1 (PoE-IN) port to the PoE Switch via

Ethernet cable. (If in bridge mode, connect LAN side of PoE switch/injector to client computers.)

2. Wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access point is ready

when the Status LED is OFF.

Chapter 4 - Browser Based Configuration Interface

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

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

2. Enter your access point’s IP address in the URL bar of a web browser (as configured in Chapter 2-2. The

access point’s default IP address is 192.168.1.230.

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

Chapter 2-2 Basic Settings).

If you cannot remember your password, reset the access point back to its factory default settings. Refer to Chapter 1-5 Reset

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

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.

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

shown below.

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

features.

4-1 Information

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

4-1-1 System Information

access point.

The “System Information” page displays basic system information about the

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.

Status

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

VLAN Mode/ID

Displays the VLAN mode (tagged or untagged) and VLAN ID for the LAN port. See 4-2-3. 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.

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 4-3. Wireless Settings

Encryption Type

Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. See 4-3. Wireless Settings

VLAN ID

Displays the VLAN ID for the specified SSID. See 4-2-3. VLAN

Additional Authentication

Displays the additional authentication type for the specified SSID. See 4-3. Wireless Settings

Wireless Client Isolation

Displays whether wireless client isolation is in use for the specified SSID. See 4-2-3. 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 4-3-1-

4. WDS

VLAN Mode/ID

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

Refresh

Click to refresh all information.

4-1-2 Wireless Clients

Refresh time

Auto Refresh Time

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

Manual Refresh

Click refresh to manually refresh the client table.

2.4GHz (5GHz) WLAN Client Table

SSID

Displays the SSID which the client is connected to.

MAC Address

Displays the MAC address of the client.

Displays the total data packets transmitted by the specified client.

Displays the total data packets received by the specified client.

Signal (%)

Displays the wireless signal strength for the specified client.

Connected Time

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

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

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

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.

4-1-3 Wireless Monitor

Wireless Monitor

Site Survey

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

begin.

Channel Survey Result

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

local storage.

Site Survey Results

Displays the channel number used by the specified SSID.

SSID

Displays the SSID identified by the scan.

MAC Address

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

Security

Displays the authentication/encryption type of the specified SSID.

Signal (%)

Displays the current signal strength of the 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.

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.

4-1-4 DHCP Clients

DHCP clients shows information of DHCP leased clients.

4-1-5 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.

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

4-2 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 replace the default IP address.

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

4-2-1 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 192.168.1.230.

Subnet Mask

Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway

For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway

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

Primary Address

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

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

Secondary Address

Users can manually enter a value when DNS server’s primary address is set to “User-Defined”.

DHCP users can select to get DNS servers’ IP address from DHCP or manually enter a value. For static IP

users, the default value is blank.

4-2-2 LAN Port

Wired LAN Port

Identifies LAN port 1.

Enable

Enable/disable LAN port.

Speed & Duplex

Select a speed & duplex type for LAN port, or use the “Auto”

value. LAN ports can operate up to 1000Mbps and full-duplex enables simultaneous data packets transfer/receive.

Flow Control

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

802.3az

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

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

two wired LAN (Ethernet) ports.

4-2-3 VLAN

VLAN Interface

Wired LAN Port/Wireless

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

VLAN Mode

Select “Tagged Port” or “Untagged Port” for LAN interface.

VLAN ID

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

selected.

Management VLAN

VLAN ID

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

The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) enables you to configure VLAN

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

VLAN IDs in the range 1 – 4094 are supported.

4-3 Wireless Settings

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

4-3-1 2.4GHz 11bgn

The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your

access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS.

4-3-1-1 Basic

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

network (s).

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.

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

Channel

Select a wireless channel from 1 – 11.

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.

4-3-1-2 Advanced

Contention Slot

Select “Short” or “Long” – this value is used for contention windows in WMM (see 4-3-6. 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.

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.)

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.

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 keep alive messages from the access point to a wireless client to verify if the station is still alive/active.

4-3-1-3 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.

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 (4-3-1-3-6.) appropriate for your method.

4-3-1-3-1 No Authentication

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

Disabling wireless authentication is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID.

4-3-1-3-2 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 Type

Choose from “Passphrase” (8 – 63 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.

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

4-3-1-3-3 IEEE802.1x/EAP

4-3-1-3-4 WPA-PSK

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

4-3-1-3-5 WPA-EAP

WPA Type

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

Encryption

Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type.

Key Renewal Interval

Specify a frequency for key renewal in minutes.

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.

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

4-3-1-3-6 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 4-3-5.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 4-3-4.RADIUS to configure RADIUS servers.

WPS must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication. See 4-3-3. for WPS settings.

4-3-1-4 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.

2.4GHz

WDS Functionality

Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “Dedicated WDS” to use WDS and also block communication

with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method.

Local MAC Address

Displays the MAC address of your access point.

WDS Peer Settings

WDS #

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

WDS VLAN

VLAN Mode

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

VLAN ID

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

above.

WDS Encryption method

Encryption

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

4-3-2 5GHz 11ac 11an

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.

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

access point’s 5GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS.

4-3-2-1 Basic

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

Auto Channel

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

access point’s 5GHz frequency based on availability and

potential interference. When disabled, select a channel manually as shown in the next table.

Auto Channel Range

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

Auto Channel Interval

Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting will check/reassign the wireless channel. Check/uncheck the

“Change channel even if clients are connected” box according

to your preference.

Channel Bandwidth

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

BSS BasicRate Set

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

Channel

Select a wireless channel.

Channel Bandwidth

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

4-3-2-2 Advanced

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.

Guard Interval

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

802.11n Protection

DTIM Period

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

RTS Threshold

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

2347.

Fragment Threshold

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

Multicast Rate

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

setting.

Tx Power

Beacon Interval

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

Station idle timeout

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

4-3-2-3 Security

SSID Selection

Select which SSID to configure security settings for.

Broadcast SSID

Wireless Client Isolation

public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’

usernames and passwords.

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.

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 4-3-1-3 Security for more information on authentication and additional authentication types.

4-3-2-4 WDS

5GHz WDS Mode

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.

WDS Functionality

Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “Dedicated WDS” to use WDS and also block communication

with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method.

Local MAC Address

Displays the MAC address of your access point.

WDS Peer Settings

WDS #

Enter the MAC address for up to four other 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.

4-3-3 WPS

WPS

Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS functionality. WPS must be disabled when using MAC-RADIUS authentication (see 4-3-1-3-6 & 4-3-4).

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.

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.

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.

4-3-4 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 4-3-1-3. & 4-3-2-3).

RADIUS Settings

Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz & 5GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server.

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 4-3-1-3-6 or 4-3-2-3.

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.

4-3-5 MAC Filter

Add MAC Address

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

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 4-3-1-3. & 4-

3-2-3).

The MAC address filtering table is displayed below:

separated with commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-ddee-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.

4-3-6 WMM

Background

Low Priority

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

Best Effort

Medium Priority

Traditional IP data, medium throughput and delay.

Video

High Priority

Time sensitive video data with minimum time delay.

Voice

High Priority

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

Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice.

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

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

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.

4-4 Management

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

4-4-1 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 Chapter 1-5 for how to reset the access point.

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.

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.

4-4-2 Date and Time

Date and Time Settings

Local Time

Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop

down menus.

Acquire Current Time from your PC

Click “Acquire Current Time from Your PC” to enter the required values automatically according to your computer’s current time

and date.

NTP Time Server

Use NTP

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

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.

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.

Time Zone

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

4-4-3 Syslog Server

Transfer Logs

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

Copy Logs to Attached USB Device

Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable copying logs to the attached USB Storage

The system log can be sent to a server or to attached USB server.

4-4-4 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!

4-5 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.

4-5-1 LED Settings

preference.

The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your

4-5-2 Update Firmware

Update Firmware From

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

Firmware Update File

Click “Browse” to open a new window to locate and select

the firmware file in your computer.

Update

Click “Update” to upload the specified firmware file to your access point.

The “Firmware” page allows you to update the system firmware to a more

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

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

4-5-3 Save/Restore Settings

Save / Restore Settings

Using Device

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

Save Settings to PC

Save Settings

Click “Save” to save settings and a new window will open to specify a location to save the settings file. You can also

check the “Encrypt the configuration file with a password”

box and enter a password to protect the file in the field underneath, if you wish.

Restore Settings from PC

The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup

the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer, and restore the access point to

previously saved settings.

Restore Settings

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

password, check the “Open file with password” box and

enter the password in the field underneath.

4-5-4 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 4-5-5) 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.

4-5-5 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 4-5-4). You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature.

Chapter 5 - Appendix

5-1 Configuring your IP address

The access point uses the default IP address 192.168.1.230. 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. 192.168.1.x (x = 1-200).

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 192.168.1.10 though you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.x (x = 1 – 100).

5-1-1 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”.

4. Click “Properties”.

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: 192.168.1.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

5-1-2 Windows 8.1

1. From the Windows 8.1 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Click on the Desktop icon.

2. In desktop mode, right click on the Start Menu and choose Network Connections

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

4. In the window that opens, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”, then click on properties.

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

IP address: 192.168.1.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

5-1-3 Windows 10

6. From the Windows 10 Start screen, right click on the Start button.

7. Select Network Connections

8. Double click on “Change adapter options”

9. Right click “Ethernet” and then select “Properties”.

10. In the window that opens, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”, then click on

properties.

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

IP address: 192.168.1.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

5-1-4 Mac

1. Have your Mac computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”

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

3. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel. Under configure IPv4, change it to manually. Enter the IP

address 192.168.1.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply” to save the changes.

5-2 Hardware Specification

MCU/RF

Qualcomm Atheros IPQ 4018 Quad-Core 710MHz

Memory

DDR3 256MB

Flash

SPI NOR 32MB

Physical Interface

- LAN1: Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE802.3at PoE PD-IN support

- LAN2: Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE802.3af PoE PSE-OUT support

- Reset Button x 1

- Grounding Terminal x 1

- RP-SMA Connector x 2

Power Requirement

IEEE802.3at Power over Ethernet

Antenna

External Dual Band Dipole Antenna x 2

- Model name: 98623PRSX000

- Gain: 4.58dBi (2.4GHz); 6.18dBi (5150-5250MHz); 6.22dBi (5250-5350MHz);

6.12dBi (5470-5725MHz); 6.05dBi (5725-5850MHz)

External Dual Band Dipole Antenna x 2

- Model name: C095-510399-A

- Gain: 3dBi (2.4GHz); 4dBi (5150-5850MHz) Only use manufacturer approved antenna type of antenna.

Temperature Range Operation : -40 to 60℃ (-40℉ to 140℉)

Storage : -40 to 70℃ (-40℉ to 158℉) Humidity

90% or less – Operating, 90% or less - Storage

Certifications

FCC, CE, IEC60950-1, IEC60950-22

Dimensions (TBD)

242.27(L) x 120.93(W) x 48.78(D)mm

Weight

632g (AP: 594g, Antenna: 38g)

International Protection Rated

IP5X, IPX6

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL

5-4. 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.

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.

Hawking HOW12ACM User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Chapter 1 - Product Information

1-1 Package Contents

1-2 System Requirements

1-3 Hardware Overview

1-4 LED Status

1-5 Reset

1-6 Mounting

1-8 Safety Information

Chapter 2 - Quick Setup

2-1 Initial Setup

2-1-1 AP Mode

2-1-2 Repeater Mode

2-1-3 Client Bridge Mode

Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation

3-1 Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch

3-2 Connect Repeater/Bridge mode to Network.

Chapter 4 - Browser Based Configuration Interface

4-1 Information

4-1-1 System Information

4-1-2 Wireless Clients

4-1-3 Wireless Monitor

4-1-4 DHCP Clients

4-1-5 Log

4-2 Network Settings

4-2-1 LAN-Side IP Address

4-2-2 LAN Port

4-2-3 VLAN

4-3 Wireless Settings

4-3-1 2.4GHz 11bgn

4-3-1-1 Basic

4-3-1-2 Advanced

4-3-1-3 Security

4-3-1-3-1 No Authentication

4-3-1-3-2 WEP

4-3-1-3-3 IEEE802.1x/EAP

4-3-1-3-4 WPA-PSK

4-3-1-3-5 WPA-EAP

4-3-1-3-6 Additional Authentication

4-3-1-4 WDS

4-3-2 5GHz 11ac 11an

4-3-2-1 Basic

4-3-2-2 Advanced

4-3-2-3 Security

4-3-2-4 WDS

4-3-3 WPS

4-3-4 RADIUS

4-3-5 MAC Filter

4-3-6 WMM

4-4 Management

4-4-1 Admin

4-4-2 Date and Time

4-4-3 Syslog Server

4-4-4 I’m Here

4-5 Advanced

4-5-1 LED Settings

4-5-2 Update Firmware

4-5-3 Save/Restore Settings

4-5-4 Factory Default

4-5-5 Reboot

Chapter 5 - Appendix

5-1 Configuring your IP address

5-1-1 Windows 7

5-1-2 Windows 8.1

5-1-3 Windows 10

5-1-4 Mac

5-2 Hardware Specification