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LanReady AP-952X, 020067 User Manual

AP-952X
Industrial W all-mounted Wireless-N/BG AP/Bridge
User's Manual
Release Date : 2010/07/23
Release Version : 0.0.1
Table of Contents
1.1 Preface......................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Package Contents.....................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2. System Overview.............................................................................................2
2.1 Introduction of AP-952X ............................................................................................................2
2.2 Specification ............................................................................................................................3
Chapter 3. Base Installations............................................................................................6
3.1 Installations...............................................................................................................................6
3.1.1 System Requirements.......................................................................................................6
3.1.2 Panel Function Descriptions..............................................................................................6
3.1.3 Hardware Installation.........................................................................................................8
3.2 Software Configuration..............................................................................................................9
3.2.1 Getting Start...................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 Quick Configuration.........................................................................................................11
Chapter 4. AP Mode Configuration.................................................................................13
4.1 Connect AP-952X to the Wired Local Network......................................................................14
4.1.1 Network Requirement......................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Configure LAN Port .........................................................................................................15
4.2 Create Your Wireless Network ................................................................................................17
4.2.1 Configure Wireless General Setup..................................................................................17
4.2.2 Configure Wireless Advanced Setup............................................................................... 19
4.2.3 Create Virtual AP.............................................................................................................22
4.2.3.1 Configure Virtual AP ................................................................................................24
4.2.3.2 Block Wireless Clients ...........................................................................................30
4.2.3.3 Monitor Associated Wireless Clients........................................................................31
4.3 Expand Your Wireless Network...............................................................................................32
4.3.1 Create WDS Link.............................................................................................................32
4.3.2 View WDS Link Status..................................................................................................33
4.4 Manage the System ................................................................................................................34
4.4.1 Configure System Time...................................................................................................34
4.4.2 Configure Management...................................................................................................35
4.4.3 Configure SNMP..............................................................................................................37
4.4.4 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory...........................................................................38
4.4.5 Firmware Upgrade...........................................................................................................39
4.4.6 Network Utility .................................................................................................................40
4.4.7 Reboot.............................................................................................................................41
4.5 Observer the Status.................................................................................................................42
4.5.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................42
4.5.2 Extra Info.........................................................................................................................43
4.5.3 Event Log........................................................................................................................45
Chapter 5. WDS Mode Configuration.............................................................................46
5.1 Connect AP-952X to the Wired Local Network........................................................................46
5.1.1 Network Requirement......................................................................................................46
5.1.2 Configure LAN Port .........................................................................................................47
5.2 Expand Your Wireless Network...............................................................................................49
5.2.1 Configure Wireless General Setup..................................................................................49
5.2.2 Configure Wireless Advanced Setup............................................................................... 51
5.2.3 Create WDS Link.............................................................................................................54
5.2.4 View WDS Link Status..................................................................................................55
5.3 Manage the System ................................................................................................................56
5.3.1 Configure System Time...................................................................................................56
5.3.2 Configure Management...................................................................................................57
5.3.3 Configure SNMP..............................................................................................................59
5.3.4 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory...........................................................................60
5.3.5 Firmware Upgrade...........................................................................................................61
5.3.6 Network Utility .................................................................................................................62
5.3.7 Reboot.............................................................................................................................63
5.4 Observer the Status.................................................................................................................64
5.4.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................64
5.4.2 Extra Info.........................................................................................................................65
5.4.3 Event Log........................................................................................................................67
Appendix A. Web GUI valid Characters.....................................................................68
Chapter 1. Before You St art
1.1 Preface
The AP-952X is the most economical yet feature-rich Wireless Hotspot Gateway, targeting mini-size
stores who want to provide small, single-point wireless Internet access service. AP-952X is a perfect choice for beginners to run hotspot businesses. It does not cost a fortune to buy a pile of equipment, nor does it take the skills of an expert to glue multiple applications out of multiple freeware. Feature­packed for hotspot operation, AP-952X comes with built-in 802.11n/b/g access point, web server and
web pages for clients to login, easy logo-loading for branding a hotspot store, simple user/visitor account management tool, payment plans, PayPal credit card gateway, traffic logs, IP sharing and etc.
1.2 Package Contents
Package Contents
• AC-952X x 1
It is highly recommended to use all the supplies in the package instead of substituting any components by other suppliers to guarantee best performance.
Chapter 2. System Overview
• Quick Installation Guide x 1
• CD-ROM (with User Manual and QIG) x 1
• Power Adapter DC12V 1.5A x 1
• Antenna x 2
• Ground Cable x 1
• Mounting Kit
x 1
2.1 Introduction of AP-952X
Aspiring to provide the best performance/price ratio for both SMB and industrial applications, AP-952X is uniquely designed for Wall Mount with metal case and IP50 rating for a fast, robust, secure and business class access point perfect for installation in factories, warehouses, hotels marinas, hospitals, large homes, hotspot and more.
AP-952X is compliant to the latest wireless standards that are required in highly secured enterprise networking environments. Its Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature allows for flexible extension of wireless coverage. DC jack providing the ability to back up each other with fail-over redundancy function, giving AP-952x reliable connectivity in mission critical situations.
AP-952X is easy-to-use and install with web-based administrative interface making configuration and client management simple and easy. In addition, management interfaces such as CLI and SNMP are also supported by AP-952X
AP952X built-in software interface allows for communicating with other types of network management servers. AP952X can further provide enhanced values in a well managed WLAN solution by our backend controlling gateway.
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2.2 Specification
Wireless Architecture Mode :
AP Mode WDS Mode (Repeater/Brdige)
Access Point Feature
Number of ESSID : 8 Number of associated clients per AP : 32 WDS Mode : to extend wireless coverage by connecting wirelessly to another WDS capable AP. Support up
to 4 WDS links
Slot Time , ACK/CTS Timeout RSSI threshold support TX burst support Beacon interval: adjustable to best adapt to the deployment environment IAPP : to facilitable faster roaming for the stations among different APs nearby RTS and fragmentation control Adjustable transmission power : 7 Levels Wireless site survey : for scanning the surrounding access points for connection VLAN tag support
Authentication/Encryption (Wireless Security)
Data encryption: WEP(64/128/152-bits) , WPA/WPA2 with TKIP or AES-CCMP User Authentication : WEP, IEEE802.1X,WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , MAC ACL Setting for TKIP/CCMP/AES key’s refreshing period Support IEEE802.11 mixed mode, open and shared key authentication Hidden ESSID: broadcast SSID option can be turn off to prevent SSID broadcast to the public Station Isolation setting : when enabled , all stations associated with this AP can not communicate with each
other
Support data encryption over WDS link
Quality of Service
DiffServ/TOS IEEE802.11p/COS IEEE 802.11Q Tag VLAN priority control IEEE802.11e WMM
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Management
Web-Based management interface Remote configuration and management Remote firmware upgradeable Software one-button-click to reset back to factory defaults Utilities for system configuration backup and restoration SNMP MIBII support (v2c/v3) NTP time synchronization Syslog client Support Event log Support statistics on total transmission encountered and transmitting error occurred
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AP-952X Hardware Specifications
Base Platform AR7240+AR9283 CPU Clock Speed 400 MHz Wireless Radio 802.11bgn Serial Port 1 (DB-9) USB Port (Optional) 1 (ODM only) Reset Switch Built-in Push-button momentary contact switch RF Channel Scan Hardware
Button Standards Conformance IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u Ethernet Configuration 10/100BASE-TX auto-negotiation Ethernet port x 2/3 (RJ-45 connector)
SDRAM On board : 32 Mbytes Flash On board : 8 Mbytes Built-In LED Indicators 1x Power, 1 x WAN, 2 x LAN , 1 x WLAN, 1x Status, 1x System
Hardware Push-button to scan for a better channel to use
LAN * 2 Auto MDI/MDI-X enabled , Auto Fail over
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IEEE 802.11b mode: 19.75 dBm
IEEE 802.11g mode: 21.28 dBm
draft 802.11n Standard-20 MHz Channel mode: 22.97
draft 802.11n Wide-40 MHz Channel mode: 24.36 dBm
Wireless Specifications
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Network Standards Conformance
Data Transfer Rate
Frequency Range
Media Access Protocol CSMA / CA with ACK Modulation Method
Operating Channels 802.11b/g/n : 11 for FCC,14 for Japan,13 for Europe, 2 for Spain, 4 for France RF Output Power 100mW Transmit Power Variation 802.11g/n : Up to 16 dBm
Frequency Response flatness ±1dB over operating range Receiver Sensitivity 802.11b/g /n
IEEE802.11 b /g /n compliant
IEEE802.11b：1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11Mbps (auto sensing) IEEE802.11g：6 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 54 Mbps (auto sensing) IEEE802.11n : 300 Mbps (auto sensing)
IEEE802.11b/g：
2.412 ~ 2.462GHz (USA)
2.412 ~ 2.484GHz (Japan)
2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)
2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz (Spain)
2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz (France)
IEEE802.11b：DSSS (DBPK,DQPSK,CCK) IEEE802.11g/n：OFDM(64-QAM,16-QAM,QPSK,BPSK)
802.11b : up to 18 dBm
-90dBm@1Mbps, -86dBm@6Mbps,-84dBm@11Mbps,-69dBm@54Mbps
Environmental & Mechanical Characteristics Operating Temperature -20 °C ~ 50 °C Storage Temperature -20 °C ~ 60 °C Operating Humidity 10% to 80% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Antenna Connector SMA-Type Connector Power Supply 110 – 220V AC Power ; 12 VDC, 1.5A input.
Support 802.3af Compliant , Power Over Ethernet (48V/0.3 A)
Unit Dimensions 205 x 125 x 35 (mm) (Width x Depth x Height) Unit Weight 600g Form Factor Wall Mountable , Metal case compliant with IP50 standard Certifications FCC,CE, IP50,ROHS compliant
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Chapter 3. Base Installations
3.1 Installations
3.1.1 System Requirements
Standard 10/100Base T including five network cables with RJ-45 connectors All PCs need to install the TCP/IP network protocol
3.1.2 Panel Function Descriptions
Front Panel
3-Port
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　 1. USB：Disabled for future usage only
　 2. WES：Press to start running WES process
3. Console : The serial RS-232 DB9 cable attaches here.
　 4. LAN1/LAN2 : Attach Ethernet cables here for connecting to the wired local network. LAN1 maps to Private Zone and requires no user authentication, LAN2 maps to Public Zone and by default requires user authentication.
5. WAN : Attach the wired external network here.
　 6. Reset : Press the Reset button once to restart the system, The LED except Power indicator will be off before restarting.
7. Power Socket : For connecting to external power supply via the power adapter.
Rear Panel
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　 AP-952X supports 1 RF interface with 2 SMA connectors for Antenna connection.
LED Panel
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1. Power : LED ON indicates power on, OFF indicates power off.
2. WAN : LED ON indicates WAN connection; OFF indicates no connection; BLINKING indicates transmitting data.
3. LAN1/LAN2 : LED ON indicates connection, OFF indicates disconnection, FLASH indicates packets transmitting.
4. WLAN : LED ON indicates Wireless ready.
5. SYSTEM : LED ON indicates Flash busy, OFF indicates Flash Idle
6. STATUS : LED ON indicates System up, OFF indicates down, FLASH indicates Scan button activated.
7. USB : For future usage only.
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Front Panel
2-Port
1. USB：Disabled for future usage only
2. WES：Press to start running WES process
3. Console : The serial RS-232 DB9 cable attaches here.
4. LAN1/LAN2 : Attach Ethernet cables here for connecting to the wired local network. LAN1 maps to
Private Zone and requires no user authentication, LAN2 maps to Public Zone and by default requires user authentication.
5. Reset : Press the Reset button once to restart the system, The LED except Power indicator will be off
before restarting.
6. Power Socket : For conn ecting to external power supply via the power adapter.
Rear Panel
■ AP-952X supports 1 RF interface with 2 SMA connectors for Antenna connection.
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LED Panel
1. Power : LED ON indicates power on, OFF indicates power off.
2. LAN1/LAN2 : LED ON indicates connection, OFF indicates disconnection, FLASH indicates packets transmitting.
3. WLAN : LED ON indicates Wireless ready.
4. SYSTEM : LED ON indicates Flash busy, OFF indicates Flash Idle
5. STATUS : LED ON in dicates System up, OFF indicates down, FLASH indicates Scan button activated.
6. USB : For future usage only.
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