IP-COM AP615 User Manual

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Conventions

Thank you for choosing IP-COM! Please read this user guide before you start. This user guide instructs you to install and configure the AP. Typographical conventions in this User Guide:

Item

Presentation

Example

Button

Bold

“Click the Save button” can be simplified as

“Click Save”.

Bold

“The menu Basic” can be simplified as Basic.

Continuous Menus

Click Wireless > Basic

Symbols in this User Guide:

Item

Meaning

Note

This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Ignoring this type of note may result in ineffective configurations, loss of data or damage to device.

Tip

This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

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Contents

1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................ 1

Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1

Hardware Description ................................................................................................................... 2

Front View ................................................................................................................................. 2

Rear View .................................................................................................................................. 3

Label ......................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Quick Installation Guide ............................................................................................................. 5

Step 1: Connect an Ethernet Cable to the AP ................................................................................ 5

Step 2: Install the AP ..................................................................................................................... 5

Step 3: Connect the PoE Injector .................................................................................................. 6

Step 4: Quick Setup the AP ........................................................................................................... 6

AP Mode ................................................................................................................................... 8

Station (Client) Mode ................................................................................................................ 9

Universal Repeater Mode ........................................................................................................ 11

WISP Mode ............................................................................................................................. 13

Repeater + P2MP Mode .......................................................................................................... 16

Router ...................................................................................................................................... 21

3 Advanced Settings ...................................................................................................................... 24

Status ........................................................................................................................................... 24

Quick Setup ................................................................................................................................. 26

Network....................................................................................................................................... 26

LAN Setup .............................................................................................................................. 26

DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................... 28

DHCP Client ........................................................................................................................... 29

MAC Clone ............................................................................................................................. 29

Wireless ....................................................................................................................................... 30

Basic ........................................................................................................................................ 30

Advanced ................................................................................................................................ 32

Access Control ........................................................................................................................ 34

Advanced .................................................................................................................................... 35

LAN Rate ................................................................................................................................ 35

Diagnose ................................................................................................................................. 36

Network Service ...................................................................................................................... 39

Traffic Control......................................................................................................................... 45

Port Forwarding ...................................................................................................................... 46

MAC Filter .............................................................................................................................. 48

Tools ............................................................................................................................................ 50

Date & Time ............................................................................................................................ 50

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 52

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Administrator .......................................................................................................................... 54

System Log ............................................................................................................................. 56

Appendix ........................................................................................................................................ 57

1 Configure PC ........................................................................................................................... 57

Windows 8 .............................................................................................................................. 57

Windows 7 .............................................................................................................................. 59

Windows XP ........................................................................................................................... 61

2 FAQs ........................................................................................................................................ 63

3 Safety and Emission Statement ................................................................................................ 63

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IP-COM AP615 is an advanced and high-performance long-range wireless access point which is suitable for long-range data transmission and video surveillance, especially in WISP CPE solutions. Equipped with built-in 12dBi directional dual-polarized antenna, it offers high data transmission of up to 5km on 2.4GHz band with maximum transmission power of 800mW. With waterproof housing and flexible mounting design, it applies to different harsh environments and provides reliable, secure and wide wireless coverage.

Package Contents

If any item is incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact your dealer for immediate replacement.

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Hardware Description

Front View

Item

Port / Button

Description

GND

With the included grounding screw, attach a copper wire here to provide proper surge and lightning protection for your device.

RST

Pressing and holding the reset button for over 7 seconds restores this device to factory defaults.

LAN

A 100Mbps LAN port for connecting the Ethernet device such as a switch, a computer, etc.

PoE LAN/WAN

This port provides power over an Ethernet connection via the PoE injector. And it works interchangeably as a WAN port in Router mode and a LAN port in other modes.

5 / Cable access hole cut-outs

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Rear View

LED

Status

Description

SYS

Off

Malfunction occurs or the device is not powered on.

Blinking

The device is working properly.

PoE

WAN/LAN

Off

There is no device linked to this port.

Solid

There is a device linked to this port but no data transmission.

Blinking

Data transmission is occurring on this port.

LAN

Off

There is no device linked to this port.

Solid

There is a device linked to this port but no data transmission.

Blinking

Data transmission is occurring on this port.

Bridge

Off

1) Working in AP or Router mode

2) Failed to connect to remote AP

Solid

Bridged to the remote AP successfully

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Label

1. IP Address: Default login IP address for web login of this device.

2. Default login user name and password (admin for both).

3. Power specification of this device.

2 Quick Installation Guide

Step 1: Connect an Ethernet Cable to the AP

❶ Slide the bottom cover of the AP down to expose the ports. ❷ Connect an Ethernet cable (≤ 60m), which will be connected to the injector, to the PoE

LAN/WAN port of your AP.

❸ Gently replace the cover by sliding it up until it clicks into place.

Step 2: Install the AP

Set up the AP in an outdoor location, usually on the roof, and thread plastic wraps through grooves underneath the brackets. Then attach the device firmly to a solid pole.

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Step 3: Connect the PoE Injector

❶ Connect the Ethernet cable in Step 1 to the PoE port of the injector. ❷ Connect your computer to the LAN port of the injector with another Ethernet cable. ❸ Power on the AP by plugging the included power adapter into the DC jack on the injector, and

the other end into a standard power outlet.

Step 4: Quick Setup the AP

1. Verify that your PC is set to Obtain an IP address automatically.

Tip

As the DHCP server of this AP is enabled by default, the first time you log in to this device from your PC, you only need to set your PC to Obtain an IP address automatically. Once you finished settings on Quick Setup page, the DHCP server will be disabled. At this time, if you want to log in to its web UI, you need to specify an IP address manually to your PC. For specific

steps, see Appendix 1 Configure PC.

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2. Input 192.168.2.1 in a web browser’s address bar, and then press Enter or Return on your

keyboard.

3. Enter the default username and password (admin for both defaults) and click Login.

4. Please select the proper operating mode and follow instructions on the web UI to apply your

settings. 7 operating modes are supported on this AP: AP, Station (Client), Universal Repeater, WISP, Repeater, P2MP and Router.

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AP Mode

In this mode, the device can be connected to a wired network and transform the wired access into wireless that multiple devices can share together.

Configuration Steps: ❶ Select AP mode and click Next.

❷ Customize SSID (WiFi name), set wireless security settings (Recommended: WPA-PSK, AES)

for your local network and then click Next.

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❸ Click Save to apply your changes. Wait until the device restarts automatically.

Station (Client) Mode

In this mode, the device can be connected to another device via an Ethernet port and act as an adapter to grant your wired devices access to a wireless network, especially for data transmission or video surveillance.

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Configuration Steps:

❶ Select Station (Client) mode and click Next.

❷ Select the SSID (WiFi name) you wish to connect to and click Next.

❸ Enter the key (WiFi password) of the remote device and click Next.

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❹ Make sure that the IP address is different from that of the remote device but on the same

network segment and then click Next.

❺ Click Save to apply your changes. Wait until the device restarts automatically.

When the Bridge LED stays solid, it has been bridged successfully!

Universal Repeater Mode

In this mode, the device extends the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or router. The advantage of the universal repeater is that the remote device does not need to have WDS function and may not need to be the same brand. Therefore, it can work with almost any wireless device.

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Configuration Steps:

❶ Select Universal Repeater mode and click Next.

❷ Select the SSID (WiFi name) you wish to connect to and click Next.

❸ Enter the key (WiFi password) of the remote SSID and click Next.

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❹ Make sure that the IP address is different from that of the remote device but on the same

network segment and then click Next.

❺ Click Save to apply your changes. Wait until the device restarts automatically.

When the Bridge LED stays solid, it has been bridged successfully!

WISP Mode

In this mode, the device connects to ISP hotspot wirelessly to share Internet with local devices.

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Configuration Steps:

❶ Select WISP mode and click Next.

❷ Select the SSID (WiFi name) you wish to connect to and click Next.

❸ Enter the key (WiFi password) of the remote SSID if needed and click Next.

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❹ Select the WAN connection type, set corresponding parameters if needed and click Next.

❺ Customize the SSID (WiFi name) and wireless security settings (Recommended: WPA-PSK,

AES) for your local network, and then click Next.

❻ Make sure that the IP address is different from that of ISP hotspot and on the different network

segment. For example, if the ISP hotspot’s IP address is 192.168.2.x, this AP’s IP can be

192.168.5.x.

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❼ Click Save to apply your changes. Wait until the device restarts automatically.

When the Bridge LED stays solid, it has been bridged successfully!

Repeater + P2MP Mode

Both the Repeater mode and P2MP mode support point-to-multipoint bridge connection. Only the base device and remote device scan each other and keep their SSIDs, channels, security modes and keys the same, can they bridge successfully. However, in P2MP mode, wireless clients are not allowed to connect to the device itself. The device only works as a repeater to relay wireless signal.

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