User Manual of Access Controller
Version V1.2
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Thank you for purchasing NC-Link Access Controller. This manual will instruct
you how to configure and manage the APs with this controller, enable you to use
it in a perfect status.
Please check the Package before use it.
Package Contents
Item
Description
Unit
QTY
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Access Controller
PCS 1 2
Power Cord
PCS 1 3
Mounting Accessory(H91G)
Set
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Quick Installation Guide
PC
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1. Manual Instruction
This manual is subject to tell users how to use this Wireless Access Controller
properly. Contents include description of this platform’s properties, and how to
configure this platform. Pre-reading this manual before operation is highly
recommended.
1.1 Target Reader
This manual is for those familiar with basic networking knowledge and
terminology
1.2 Conventions
If without extra explanation, this device, or WIFI management platform
mentioned on this guide stands for AC Controller Wifi management
platform, short for AC Controller
2. Product Introduction
Access Controller is a highly performance Wi-Fi management platform,
especially for Wi-Fi in hotel or Small & Medium Enterprise.
It’s capable for managing all NC-Link Access point, features with AP
auto-detection, AP status preview, AP configuration, MAC filtering, AP software
upgrade simultaneously, AP group ect. Match up with NC-Link Access Point to
provide high performance & reliable solution.
2.1 Product Layout
2.1.1 Front Panel
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LED Indicator
LED
Name
Indication
Power
Power Light
Power is ON, means status is up
Power is OFF, mean status is
down
Run
System Light
Flashing, means system status is
normal
OFF or Solid, means status is
abnormal
Reset Button
If need to restore the Access Controller into factory default, please do
following procedure: Power on AC Controller, use a pin to press and hold
the reset button until all LED becomes quick-flash.
Then release the button and wait for AC Controller to reset to factory
default setting. After reset, the default IP address of Access Controller is
192.168.10.1, default user name and password are admin.
RJ45 Connector
5 x 10/100M/1000Mbps auto-negotiation RJ45 Ethernet Port
Notice:
LAN/WAN port is LAN port only on the default mode, only when WAN
setting is enabled then LAN/WAN port will change to WAN port.
2.1.2 Rear Panel
DC Connector
DC Connector located on the right side of Access Controller’s rear panel,
input power is AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.3A
Grounding For Lightening
Please deploy ground connection to avoid lightening stroke, detail
installation please refer to “Grounding For Lightening Guide”.
3. Login
Please make sure the following items before login the Access Controller.
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Access Controller has normal powered on, LAN port has been connected
with the management host
The management host has been properly installed IE 7.0 or higher
browser version
IP Address is dynamic
Login Steps:
Open IE browser, input http://192.168.10.1 in the address bar to login AC Controller’s
Web management interface.
Access Controller login screen require user name and password, the default is
admin, input and click “OK”
After login, you can see below Web page
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4. Function Setting
4.1 Device List
Menu in the right side.
Batch Set: Setting Access Points with same parameters in one time
Refresh: Refresh the status of the Access Point
Delete: Delete the Access Point shown in the list
Clear all devices: Clear all devices shown in the list
Reboot: Reboot the Access Point you select
Reset: Reset the Access Point you select
Upgrade: Upgrade the Access Point you select
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Notice:
All the functions in the right menu, you have to select at least one device.
The Access Points display in the list, you can also set particular one through click
edit of the device.
Device Status
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Device Network
Wireless Basic
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Wireless Advanced
4.2 Zero Config
Zero Config is a configuration assigned by controller when the Access
Point is detected with default setting. Like Access Point is first connect to
controller or the Access Point after reset to default setting.
Click “New” to set the Zero Config
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Set the Group Name of the Zero Config, and also you can set the detail time to make
it reboot to optimize the devices status.
The first part is the Wireless Basic.
Device List: Wlan Device 1 is for 2.4GHz; Wlan Device 2 is for 5.8GHz
Status: Enable or Disable the wireless signal
Broadcast SSID: Enable or Disable broadcast SSID
SSID: Set the SSID
VlanId: Set the VLAN ID if needed
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Wireless Security default is Open. Click the “Config” to set the encryption you need.
The second part is the Wireless Advanced.
Device List: Wlan Device 1 is for 2.4GHz; Wlan Device 2 is for 5.8GHz
Client Isolation: Enable or Disable client isolation
RF Output Power: To set the RF Output Power of the device, it divided into 100%,
75%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%
Coverage Threshold: To limit the RSSI of the access device
Note: Other advanced setting is for more professional or maintenance person,
suggest to keep them as default.
Wlan Device 2 is also the same way for setting if it needs 5.8GHz. After all the
parameter finished, click “Apply” and you will see the Zero Config is generated and
show as below:
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If you need to edit the current Zero Config, you can click the to adjust it.
4.3 Device Group
With device group, you can change the group devices information
together, such as SSID and password. Click New to set a new group.
Set the Group Name as you need
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Wireless Basic setting same as Zero Config
Wireless Advanced setting same as Zero Config
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Click to add Access Point to the Group. Select the AP and click Add AP. After
finished you can see the AP quantity will change in Contains AP.
And also you can see in the Device List.
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4.4 Device Log
Device Log show AP’s record, such as on line record, offline record,
device configuration record in the display area. And you can clear the
record when it is necessary.
4.5 Address Server
Through Address Server, to set server IP address, subnet mask; Server
address Pool, main to assign IP address to the connected wireless AP, no
need to specify the IP address for wireless AP manually.
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4.6 Gateway
4.6.1 Status
Basic Information
You can find Software, Hardware version of the device in Basic Information.
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LAN Status
WAN Status
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4.6.2 Network
LAN Setting
In the network LAN Setting, you can configure the LAN IP Address and DHCP Server
Information. Default LAN IP is 192.168.10.1; DHCP Server is enable as default. And
you can also binding the IP address with the MAC address.
WAN Setting
In the WAN Setting, support Dynamic IP, PPPOE(ADSL), Static IP, PPTP access type.
In the advanced setting, can enable UPnP, IGMP proxy, Ping on WAN, VPN pass
through.
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Dynamic IP
Access Type is Dynamic IP, no need to do any other setting, just click “Apply”
PPPOE(ADSL)
Access Type is PPPOE(ADSL), fill in the information provided by ISP then click
“Apply”
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Static IP
Access Type is Static IP, fill in the information provided by ISP then click “Apply”
PPTP
Access Type is PPTP, fill in the Server IP, Username, Password ect according to the
PPTP server. Then click “Apply” to access.
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4.6.3 Firewall
IP/Port Filtering
Setting the IP range and Port range to Drop or Accept the data connection. Add it
after finished the parameter setting, then “Apply”. Max 200 rules.
MAC Filtering
Select Drop or Accept the MAC Filtering. Then you can manually input the MAC or
use Scan MAC to list it for you to choose. Add after finished and “Apply”. Max 200
rules.
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URL Filtering
Select Drop URL Filtering and fill in the URL you want to block. Then Add and
“Apply”
Port Forwarding
Port forwarding
Port forwarding is to forward data from one port to another port, enabling external
users have access to an internal private IP in LAN, from an external triggered NAT
router
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Rule Type
Set up rule type, which have specific port number
Rule name
Port forwarding rule name
LAN IP
IP of the port forwarding
External port
External port number of port forwarding
Internal port
Internal port number of port forwarding
Protocol
Protocol used for port forwarding
DMZ Settings
DMZ
DMZ is short for demilitarized zone. It’s a compartment between security zone and
non-security zone, in order to solve the problem of external network can not access
into internal server after firewall installation. This DMZ zone is a small network zone
between external and internal network. While in this small zone, users usually place
some open server, like web server, FTP server, or forum. DMZ will protect internal
network more efficiently, because this network allocation is another obstacle for
hackers, compared to normal firewall.
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IP LAN IP
IP address of DMZ host
4.6.4 Management
System
Backup
Save the configuration files to your computer
Restore
Using the saved configuration file recovery configuration
Restore default
Restore the factory default settings, please press this button
Reboot
Reboot the system
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DDNS
Enable the DDNS. Fill in the User Name and Password then “Apply”
Smart QoS
Status
Enable or Disable QoS function
Upload
Set up total uploading bandwidth
Download
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Set up total downloading bandwidth
IP Address Range
Set up IP range of bandwidth
MAC address
Set up bandwidth control by mac address, user can choose it from Scan MAC, or
setup by manual.
Mode
QoS mode settings, shared mode means under the QoS rules, the main PC within all
IP range can share the specified bandwidth;
Exclusive mode means single main PC can share the specified bandwidth;
Max bandwidth
Max bandwidth under QoS rule
User
User Name
Reset new log-in user name
Password
Reset new log-in password
Confirm Password
Comparison to new password, to confirm user input password correctly in two times
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Logs
Status
Enable or Disable to show system log
Remote Log Service
To decide whether send System log into some pointed remote server synchronously
Upgrade Firmware
This feature allows the device firmware upgrade.
Noted: Upgrading software may cause system outage, In the process of upgrading the
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firmware, do not power off, otherwise it may damage the Access Controller！
System Time
Synchronization with the host
Synchronization time with connected PC and router
Status
Enable or Disable NTP
NTP Server
Select the server time synchronization
Custom NTP Server
Setting user-defined synchronization server IP address
Time Zone
Setting the router’s time zone
5. Trouble Shooting
Q1: Controller can’t found APs when AP connect with controller
An: The controller automatically discovers APs, APs will be detected and shown
on the list within one minute. And make sure the AP and controller are in the
same subnet.
Q2: Which APs can apply the Zero Config?
An: Except the APs in “Device Group”, other AP will apply Zero Config once
detected by controller.
Q3: Current APs configuration don’t change after change the Zero Config setting
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An: If you change the Zero Config and hope the APs change accordingly, you can
realize in two ways. First, delete the APs on the list, and they will change the
setting accordingly once detected. Second, power OFF the APs and power ON
again.
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