OTC Wireless TRIMAR User Manual

TECHNICAL MANUAL

TRIMAR 802.11a/b/g AP/REPEATER

PEGASUS WIRELESS CORPORATION TRIMAR TECHNICAL MANUAL Version 1.0

Introduction

The TRIMAR is a multiple-band, multiple-data-rate, multiple-role wireless
data radio that meets many of the challenges faced by today’s wireless
networking applications.

Compliant with both 802.11b/g and 802.11a standards and operating in
either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz bands, TRIMAR offers great flexibility in the
trade-offs between data speed, link distance and frequency planning for
adjacent coverage or linkages.

The TRIMAR can be configured to function as an access point or as a
repeater. Designed for both Indoors and Outdoor uses, it comes with a
weatherproof enclosure and is powered over the Ethernet cable, making
the product extremely easy to install. Its built-in RF connector allows
different types of antennas to be attached, allowing for great flexibility in
terms of deployment coverage and link distance requirements.

Whether used as an access point in a retail hotspot application for
Internet access or as an office wireless LAN (WLAN) for interconnecting
mobile computers, TRIMAR’s multiple SSID and VLAN features provide
service providers and network managers with great versatility in
customizing access control and classes of service for different user groups.

For connecting computer networks in different locations miles apart,
TRIMAR’s capability of working as a repeater, affords network designers,
integrators and contractors great flexibility in constructing point-to-point,
point-to-multiple point, multiple point-to-multiple point networks, as well
as wireless backbones.

The TRIMAR has built-in intelligence capable of automatically forming a
layer-two mesh network and discovering optimal paths. In case of node
failures, it automatically searches out alternative paths, making the
network self-healing and fault tolerant.

In addition, the TRIMAR’s ability to support the latest wireless networking
security standards: WPA, WPA2, WEP, AES, TKIP and 802.11i
authentication provides for maximum security deployment options for your
network and securing your data.

Copyright

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Complying with
all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. No part of this
document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of
the seller. If, however, your only means of access is electronic, permission to print
one copy is hereby granted.

The seller provides this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of any
kind. The seller may make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the
program(s) described in this documentation at any time.

Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.

Copyright © 2006, Pegasus Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved.

Notes:

1. OTC Wireless, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pegasus Wireless
Corporation.

2. The term TRIMAR and TRIMAR AP are used interchangeably throughout

this document.

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Table of Contents

Section Title Page Description

1 Equipment Installation 5

Features 3
Specifications 4

2 Configuring the TRIMAR 9
3 Information Tab 11
4 Administration Tab 12

5 Basic Wireless Tab 15

6 Advanced Tab 17
7 SSID Admin Tab 19

8 WEP Security Tab 23
9 Access Control Tab 24

10 WDS Tab 25

11 DHCP Server Tab 27

12 Stations Tab 28

13 Save Tab 29
14 Help Tab 31
Appendix 32

Instructions and considerations for wiring and installing TRIMAR radios including
manufacturer’s recommended practices.

Basic procedures for working with the TRIMAR web-based administration utility.
An explanation on how to obtain the current operational status of the TRIMAR.
An explanation of the controls for the basic administrative functions of the TRIMAR

including setting a TRIMAR’s IP address or IP addressing mode.
An explanation of the Basic wireless operation controls including controls used to

control the visibility of SSIDs and configuring the controls for channel selection and
turbo mode operations.

An explanation of the Advance wireless operation controls.
An explanation of how to configure the eight SSIDs that a TRIMAR radio can support

including instructions on setting up each SSIDs security policies (WPA/WEP).
An explanation on how to configure the WEP controls.
An explanation of the control that are used to restrict wireless access based on device

MAC addresses.
An explanation on how to set the controls to enable TRIMARs to become participants

in a WDS mesh deployment.
An explanation on setting the controls that will allow the TRIMARs to function as

DHCP servers.
An explanation on viewing information on stations that have associated with the

TRIMAR.
An explanation on how to create, save and upload a configuration/settings template.
Where to get Technical support and additional information.

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Features

GENERAL:

 Enterprise-class wireless LAN capable of supporting up to 48

infrastructure stations/users.

 Power-Over-Ethernet system (POE) allows individual radios to be

powered over the same cable used to carry data.

SSID:

 Supports multiple SSIDs. Up to eight simultaneous virtual APs

can be supported by each TRIMAR radio.

 Each SSID can have its own individual security and authentication

configuration that supports WEP, WPA or WPA2 (802.11i).

 One of the custom configured SSIDs can be selected as the

visible SSID that will be broadcasted in the beacon. The station
users can scan and only see this visible SSID.

 The visible SSID can be reserved for guest users. All of the other

SSIDs can be reserved for use by company employees.

 TRIMARs can also be configured with none of their SSIDs being

visible.

WIRELESS:

 Supports 802.11a and 802.11b/g. A TRIMAR radio can be used in

either 802.11a mode or 802.11b/g mode; but not in both modes
simultaneously.

 Supports Atheros SuperA/G turbo mode to boost data rates up to

108Mbps.

 Dynamic turbo mode.
 Auto-channel setting to allow the radio to select the best channel

automatically during system boot-up.

 All APs that are wirelessly linked together need to share the same

channel but can use different SSIDs.

WIRLESS MESH:

 Supports WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with STP (Spanning

Tree Protocol) to link with other APs to form a large wireless
mesh network.

 The WDS connection supports unsecured as well as WEP

encrypted deployments.

SECURITY:

 WPA/WPA2 support for TKIP and AES cipher type with personal

(PSK) and enterprise authentication (through 802.1x with
RADIUS server).

 Two RADIUS servers setup per each virtual AP to provide flexible

and redundant deployment.

 Supports four WEP keys (64-bits/128-bits) and authentication

type (open / shared key) is shared by each virtual AP and WDS
services.

 Individual local bridging enable/disable. When disabled, even

stations assigned with the same SSID cannot communicate with
each other.

 WEP key is shared with other virtual APs in the same BSS

network.

NETWORK:

 Supports VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) tags on each virtual

AP. (This function requires a VLAN capable switch or router).

 VLAN tagging can be enabled/disabled for each individual SSID.
 Each virtual AP can be assigned a unique VLAN ID (1 to 4095).

The VLAN ID determines to which VLAN a station belongs when
the station associated with the SSID.

 VLAN support provides more secure network deployment.
 Traffic for each individual VLAN ID is separated from each other.

NETWORK MANAGEMENT:

 SNMP v1 and v2 with OTC enterprise MIB for total wireless

management.

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Specifications

• RF

O Operating Frequency Range: 2.4 –2.4835 GHz, 5.15 – 5.85 GHz
O Data Rate: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18,12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps
O Turbo mode: 108 Mbps
O Modulation: OFDM/CCK/DQPSK/DBPSK
O Antenna Connector: Type N Female
O Transmission Power: 14dBm typical at antenna port
O Receiving Sensitivity: 65dBm @ 54 Mbps, -80dBm @11Mbps, at 10-5 BER

• Network Interface: 10/100BaseT RJ-45

• Security: WPA, WPA2, WEP, TKIP, AES, 802.11i

• Management: WEB, SNMP

• Environment:

O Operating Temperature: -10o to 65oC
O Operating Humidity: 5% -100%. Rain proof

• Physical Dimension:

O 5.375 inches x 4.75 inches x 2 inches

• Certification: FCC, CE

TRIMAR FCC label:

Figure 1: TRIMAR FCC label

This label is located on the back of all official TRIMAR products. The
unit’s unique hardware MAC address and serial number are affixed on
this label.

Hardware MAC address: This is separately indicated from within

the TRIMAR’s web-based administration
utility. The hardware MAC address on
the label should match the web-based
administration utility’s reported MAC
address (unless this has been
subsequently modified by the user).

Product Serial Number: This number is needed for product

verification should the unit ever require
servicing by Pegasus Wireless
Corporation.

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1. Equipment Installation

Manufacturer’s Recommended Practices

Applying Power and network connections to your TRIMAR Radio

Tip: Place a UPS battery back-up unit or as a minimum,

a surge protector between the power supply outlet
and AC-DC adapter.

Figure 2: Hooking up the DC-Injector

Safety Statement:

Use only the power adapter provided with this product or other Pegasus
Wireless Corporation authorized replacement power adapter. Connect the
power adapter to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the
product and easily accessible.

Refer service or repairs to a professional service person.

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WARNING: The DC-injector and the power adapter are not

intended for outdoor use. These should be
protected from the elements and damp at all
times.

Equipment Installation

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Installing the TRIMAR Radio

Figure 3: Bracket assembly details

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Do not mount the radio upside down or sideways. The

type N-connector must face downwards towards the ground.

2. Strap down the external CAT 5 cable leading from the radio to
the antenna mast or other suitable fixture.

HOW TO RESET THE RADIO TO FACTORY
DEFAULTS:

Should it become necessary to do a hardware reset of
the TRIMAR AP to factory default settings, follow the
steps below. Refer to Figure 3 for the location of the
reset button:

1. Unscrew and remove the cable cover and

gently

pull assembly away from the main case.

2. To reset the unit the radio needs to be
powered.

3. Press firmly on the reset button and watch the
indication of the LED lamps.

4. When the reset is successfully performed, the
LED lamps will dim and then light up again as
the unit reboots.

5. After resetting, reconnect the CAT 5 cable and
replace the cable cover taking care to ensure
that this is replaced correctly to avoid
moisture from getting into the unit.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OPEN THE PRIMARY
CASE OF THE RADIO. DOING SO WILL BREAK THE SPECIAL
WEATHER SEAL BETWEEN THE CASE COVER AND MAIN
CASING AND WILL AUTOMATICALLY VOID THE WARRANTY
ON THE UNIT.

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE THE CASE.

WARNING:

location, use the weather sealant provided to protect
the antenna and N-connector from the elements. Failure

to do so could cause water to corrode the connection or allow
water seepage to penetrate the weather casing and causing
catastrophic damage to the radio circuitry.

After fixing and testing the radio at its final

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Equipment Installation

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DC-Injector LED indicators TRIMAR-AP LED indicators

LED Color State

Power Amber OFF when there is no power.

Steady ON when power is supplied
to the unit.

Network Amber OFF when network connection is

absent.
Steady ON when network connection

is successfully established.
BLINKING if the network connection

is unstable – check or replace cable;
make sure all plug connections are

Use the correct cable to connect with the network!

Rule of Thumb:

Use the white UTP straight-through CAT-5 when connecting directly to a
PC, laptop or hub.

Use the blue UTP crossover CAT-5 when connecting to a network router or
switch.

Note: If one type of cable does not work, try using the other

type of cable.

Many contemporary laptops and some routers will accept

either type of cables.

Check to make sure all connections are snug. Do not use

damaged cables or ones with broken or damaged
connectors.

snug.

LED Color State

NW (network) Amber Steady ON when network

connection is successfully
established.

RX (receive) Green BLINKING when receiving

data.
OFF when radio is idle or

unable to receive data.

TX (transmit) Red BLINKING when transmitting

data.
OFF when radio is idle or

unable to transmit data.

ON (power) Red Steady ON when there is

USE THE CORRECT VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY.

For normal operations, power the TRIMAR AP with the 9V AC-DC adapter.
This power supply is rated 9V DC ~ 1A and will provided the correct POE
voltage to the radio via the 30-foot or 80-foot external CAT 5 cable
supplied.

For testing and configuration purposes a 5V DC ~ 1.5A power socket is
located on the radio underneath the CAT-5 cable cover (see Figure 3). The
radio is not designed for long-term operations when powered in this
manner. Doing so may lead to unpredictable or undesirable results,
including, but not limited to data loss or hardware damage.

Absolutely DO NOT use the 9V AC-DC adapter to power the radio at the
5V DC socket as this will overload the unit’s circuitry and render the radio
completely inoperative.

power.

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Equipment Installation

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Tip: Always test all equipment at the workbench before

installing them at their final positions.

Example Installations

Figure 4: Typical TRIMAR deployment schematic

Figure 4 above illustrates a common wiring scheme for a TRIMAR radio unit
that is physically connected to the network.

A set up like this can be used to connect with another TRIMAR radio in a
separate building that is wired similarly to form the basis of a wireless
point-to-point bridge. Alternatively, it can be connected wirelessly with
TRIMAR repeaters (as shown in Figure 5) to form a larger wireless mesh.

Figure 5: TRIMAR repeater mode schematic

Figure 5 illustrates a TRIMAR radio used as a repeater. In this type of
deployment, no physical connection to the network is necessary, all
communications is done via the 802.11 wireless connections.

To work in this mode, the TRIMAR radio must be configured using WDS
and connected wirelessly to at least one radio that is physically connected

to the network being serviced.
In both of these types of operations, the TRIMAR APs need to be
configured to operate in WDS mode.

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2. Configuring the TRIMAR AP

Basic Procedure

The TRIMAR AP uses a web-based administration utility. To access this
utility you will need to use Microsoft ® Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or
a compatible web-browser.

Accessing the web-based administration utility:

1. Connect a PC either directly to the TRIMAR radio. If the radio is
already configured for operation on an established network,
connect to it via a network route.

2. The PC connecting with a TRIMAR radio’s web-based

must

administration utility
(See insets at right).

3. Enter the IP address of the TRIMAR into the web-browser
window and click “Go”.

Figure 6: Enter the TRIMAR's IP address into the browser's address bar

4. Enter the correct account and password when security dialog
panel appears.

Figure 7: Web-based administration password challenge dialog box

be on the same IP subnet as the radio.

Preset Factory Defaults:

IP address: 169.254.1.240 User name: admin
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 Password: public
Default Gateway: 169.254.1.1

Using the OTC Device Locator:

Figure 8: OTC 802.11g Device Locator GUI

The OTC Device Locator program can be found on the CD that is distributed with
the TRIMAR AP. Install it on to the PC by creating a folder for it and copying the
.exe and .dll file into the new folder.

The Locator will locate all OTC AVCW and TRIMAR radios within the same network.
Its primary use is to identify the IP and MAC addresses of the radios.

The PC running the program needs to have a wireless card; be connected to the
same network; or directly with at least one OTC 802.11g radio. To use the
program, simply click the “Scan” button and wait for the program to report its
findings. If the PC and the radio being accessed are already on the same IP subnet,
clicking on the “Web” button will open the default web-browser, which will proceed
to connect directly with the selected product’s web-based administration utility.

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Configuring the TRIMAR AP

(.. /continued)

Figure 9: TRIMAR web­based administration
navigation tabs

The different pages of the web-based
administration utility can be accessed by
clicking on the buttons located on the left
side of the web-based administration
screen.

Make all the desired changes under each
tab and “Save” the changes before
moving to the next tab. If the only
changes that are being made are under
the same tab, simply click “Reboot” to
apply the settings. Otherwise, proceed to
other pages to make (and save) other
changes and only reboot the unit after all
configuration tasks have been completed.

SAVE CHANGES BEFORE SWITCHING
PAGES:

 If changes are not saved before

 Clicking on the Cancel button will

REBOOT THE TRIMAR AP AFTER ALL
CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE:

 If the TRIMAR AP is not rebooted

Navigating and using the web-based administration utility

Figure 10: Save changes before changing pages

Figure 11: Reboot the unit to apply changes

switching to another page, the
changes will be lost.

abandon all changes made and
will reset the fields to their
previous values.

after all changes have been
made, closing the web-based
administration utility will cause all
newly enter custom settings to
be lost.

IMPORTANT: If you change the IP address of the TRIMAR AP, and this puts it on

a different IP subnet from the PC used to configure the settings,
the web-based administration utility may be unreachable until the
PC itself is set to operate within the same IP subnet.

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3. Information Tab

This is the “home page” of the TRIMAR’s
web-based administration utility. It will be
displayed when the utility is first accessed
and whenever the TRIMAR AP has been
rebooted after configuration changes
have been made.

The information on this page gives
various readings polled directly from the
TRIMAR AP. This data is a “capture” of its
current operational status.

Note that it may be necessary to refresh
the page to re-poll the TRIMAR AP to
update the displayed information.

Field Definition/Meaning

1 Access Point Name:
2 Radio MAC Address:
3 IP address:
4 AP firmware version:
5 Radio firmware version:
6 SSID:
7 Cell ID:
8 Current transmit rate:
9 Current channel:
10 Operational radio profile:
11 Security:
12 Region:
13 Associated station count:
14 Number of stations allowed to associate:
15 Ethernet MAC Address:
16 Total packets received:

The units assigned name/label
The units factory assigned MAC address
The units IP address and IP addressing scheme
The units software firmware version number
The units hardware firmware version number
The units (primary) assigned SSIDs

Used for load balancing – see TRIMAR Controller Manual

The units data transmission rate
The unit’s current operating channel
The unit’s assigned radio operation mode
The unit’s configured security schemes
The unit’s operating geographic region
The number of radios currently associated with the unit
The number of radios allowed to associate with the unit
Same as 2. above unless user reconfigured

Total of all packets received or transmitted

17 Total packets transmitted:
18 Packets received to host:

Total of packets received or transmitted by the host

19 Packets transmitted from host:
20 Ethernet port rx packets:
21 Ethernet port tx packets:

Total of packets received, transmitted or broadcasted via LAN
port

22 Ethernet port broadcast packets:
23 WLAN port rx packets:
24 WLAN port tx packets:

Total of packets received, transmitted or broadcasted via WLAN
port

25 WLAN port broadcast packets:
26 WDS port rx packets:
27 WDS port tx packets:

Total of packets received, transmitted or broadcasted via WDS
port

28 WDS port broadcast packets:

Table 1: System status definitions

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4. Administration Tab

Device Control:

(See Figure 12)

Reboot: Clicking on this button causes the unit to be

rebooted. This is normally used in conjunction
with configuring the TRIMAR AP.

Reset Configuration: Clicking on this button causes the unit to reboot

and will reset the unit’s configuration back to its
original factory default settings. Use with
caution as this will cause all custom user
settings to be lost.

Firmware Upgrade:

(See Figure 13)

These controls are used to upload firmware and patches into the TRIMAR
AP.

Browse: Use the “Browse” button to select a patch to

upload.

Upload: Use the “Upload” button to apply a selected

patch to the unit.

Once a patch has been successfully uploaded, the TRIMAR AP will
automatically reboot.

Important: Use only official firmware patches supplied by

Pegasus Wireless Corporation or an authorized
dealer/reseller.

Device Name:

(See Figure 14)

This field is used to give a TRIMAR AP a custom label/name to help more
easily identify the unit for administrative purposes. The label will be
displayed in the OTC Device Locator panel together with the unit’s IP
address.

The value entered into this field has no other impact on the TRIMAR AP’s

operational characteristics.

Figure 12: Device Control

Figure 13: Firmware Upgrade

Figure 14: Device Name

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Administration Tab

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IP settings:

(See Figure 15)

These controls are used to assign the TRIMAR AP with its custom IP
addressing scheme.

IP Addressing Mode: Static – select this control if a static/fixed IP

address is to be used.

DHCP – select this control if the IP address is

to be assigned by an external DHCP server.

Default IP address: Use this field to enter a valid IP address.
Default subnet mask: Use this field to enter a valid subnet mask.
Default gateway: Use this field to enter the default gateway

(router IP address) for the subnet on which the
TRIMAR is located.

Factory Defaults:

IP address: 169.254.1.240
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Default gateway: 169.254.1.1

Security:

(See Figure 16)

These controls are used to set the account name and password used to
access the web-based administration utility. If these are changed, these
should be properly documented as the only way to re-access a unit’s
administrative controls should the password be lost is to perform a hard
reset on the unit which may be extremely difficult if the radio is located in
a hard to access location.

Factory Defaults:

User name: admin
Password: public

Figure 15: IP settings

Figure 16: Security

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Administration Tab

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SNMP Setting:

(See Figure 17)

These controls are used to enable SNMP control of the TRIMAR AP.

SNMP enabled: Check this box to enable SNMP

management.

SNMP server IP address: This field is used to direct the TRIMAR AP

to the network location of the SNMP
server.

Read community: SNMP read community string
Write community: SNMP write community string

Load Control & Balance Setting:

(See Figure 18)

These controls are normally used to allow managed load-balancing of the
TRIMAR AP and requires the use of the TRIMAR Controller for full
functionality.

Controller IP address: This field is used to direct the TRIMAR AP

to the network location of the TRIMAR
Controller.

Load Limit: By default, the TRIMAR AP is factory set

to allow support to a maximum of 48
stations. This can be manually overridden
by entering another value. Restricting the
number of stations that are permitted to
associate with the unit may help improve
service in deployments where a few
specific individual stations demand a large
percentage of the overall available
bandwidth capacity.

If the TRIMAR Controller is used to

control the load-balancing of the TRIMAR
AP, the value entered into this field may
be superceded by administrative
directives.

Figure 17: SNMP Setting

Figure 18: Load Control & Balance Setting

TRIMAR CONTROLLER

The TRIMAR Controller is sold separately and is usually required in
wireless deployments where the load capacity of the TRIMAR wireless
system needs to be managed for optimum network performance.

The use of the TRIMAR Controller allows network managers to fine tune
their systems and provides complete monitoring and administration
functions of the entire TRIMAR system.

Please contact Pegasus Wireless Corporation or authorized dealer/reseller
for additional information on the TRIMAR Controller.

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5. Basic Wireless Tab

(See Figure 19)

Wireless On/Off: This control allows a TRIMAR AP to be

switched On or Off. This is not the same as an
on/off switch. It simply allows the wireless
functions of the radio to be switched off for
maintenance or other contingencies.

Visible SSID: The TRIMAR AP can support up to eight SSIDs

simultaneously. Only one can be visible. This
control is used to specify which SSID is to be
made visible. Alternatively, the same control is
used to make all the SSIDs invisible (choose
“None”).

Transmission Rate: This control allows users to specify a data

transmission rate. It is recommended that this
should be left at the factory preset - Best

(automatic). When turbo modes are enabled,

transmission rates are doubled.

The following controls are inter-related:

802.11 Mode: This control sets the TRIMAR AP’s 802.11

operation mode. Note that if 802.11a is
selected, an antenna in the 5 GHz range is
required. All other modes require that the
TRIMAR AP be equipped with a 2.4 Ghz
antenna.

Adaptive Radio Selection: This box is checked by default and this

enables the TRIMAR AP’s Adaptive Radio
feature. This control enables the use of the
TRIMAR’s Super A/G with Dynamic Turbo
mode. It needs to be unchecked if the turbo
mode is disabled or if other turbo modes are
selected.

Super mode: This control determines which type of turbo

mode the TRIMAR AP will use. See Table 2 for
a full explanation of the choices. Turbo modes
always use preset default channels.

Figure 19: Basic wireless controls

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Basic Wireless Tab

(.. /continued)
(See Figure 19 on previous page)

Auto Channel Select: This control allows the TRIMAR AP to

automatically select what it determines is the
best channel to use. This occurs during the
radio’s boot up process. The channel it selects
can be seen under the Information Tab.

Channel: This control is used to set a channel manually.

Channels cannot be manually set when Super
modes are enabled or if the radio has been set
to automatically select a channel when it boots
up.

To manually set a channel it is necessary to

uncheck both the

Auto Channel Select check boxes.

the
Additionally, the super modes must be
disabled.

Adaptive Radio Selection and

Super Mode Options

Disabled Super mode operation is disabled.
Super A/G without Turbo
Super A/G with Static Turbo
Super A/G with Dynamic Turbo
(AR enabled)

This is the Factory default. If in
doubt, leave the TRIMAR AP in
this mode. The cognitive radio
technology will optimize all
wireless operations automatically.

These modes are based on
Atheros A/G cognitive radio
technology.

Requires all WLAN equipment or
computers to be Atheros A/G
enabled for full benefits.

When used with standard WLAN
equipment, there should be at
least a 10%-20% performance
gain, depending on factors
present in the local operational
environment.

Table 2: Super mode options defined

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6. Advanced Tab

(See Figure 20)

Fragmentation Threshold: This determines the maximum size of

a data package in bytes. Packages larger than
the set value will be broken up for
transmission purposes. Reducing the package
size in a noisy wireless environment should

maintain overall performance.

Factory default: 3200 bytes

RTS/CTS Threshold: Reducing the preset value will enable

RTS/CTS and may maintain overall

performance in a noisy wireless environment.

Factory default: 3200 bytes

Beacon Period: This value determines the number of

milliseconds between AP beacon periods. This

controls the frequency that the AP will

broadcast its presence to other radios on the

network.

Factory default: 100 milliseconds.

Burst Time: This value controls the number of

microseconds that the radio will occupy its

assigned channel for transmission purposes.

Increasing this value can help increase the

data throughput rate.

Factory default: 0 microseconds (disabled)

Power Saving: By default, the TRIMAR AP will go into

standby mode if it has been idle for a preset

period. It will fully activate immediately if it

needs to send or receive data.

Factory default: Enabled

Figure 20: Advanced wireless

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Advanced Tab

(.. /continued)
(See on previous page Figure 20)

DTIM Interval: This value determines the frequency when the

radio will send broadcast/multicast packets to

stations in power save mode. This function is

associated with the Beacon Period.

Factory default: 1 (each beacon period or once every 100

milliseconds)

802.11d Global Harmonization control.

Factory default: Disabled.

Transmit Power: This controls the power output permitted to

the antenna. If the radio is causing

interference to another device, reducing the

antenna’s output may help alleviate the

problem. Do not reduce the power level for

any other reasons.

Factory default: High

WLAN MAC address: The MAC address of the wireless port. If left

blank, the factory preset MAC address will be

used. The factory default MAC address is

reported on the Information tab report screen.

Factory default: blank (hardware MAC address is used)

Note about the TRIMAR MAC address options:

The TRIMAR AP supports 2 MAC addresses, one used to address the
Ethernet port and the other the Wireless port. By default, these are set to
a particular unit’s hardware and are unique to the unit.

It is possible to manually enter and override the hardware MAC address by
entering the new MAC address information into the following areas:

WLAN MAC address field - Advanced Tab
Ethernet MAC address field - WDS Tab

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7. SSID Admin Tab

SSID CONTROLS

(See Figure 21)

SSID #: Selecting an item in this dropdown menu allows

configuration to be performed on the SSID
selected. All the settings on this page are the
exclusive properties of the selected SSID. Note
the SSID number at the top of the frame – this
indicates exactly which of the eight-supported
SSID is currently being configured.

The TRIMAR AP is designed to be able to support up to 8 SSIDs
simultaneously. Each SSID can be assigned unique security policies and
can individually be assigned to a separate VLAN. Only one SSID can be
made visible; the other seven will be invisible. The TRIMAR AP can also
be configured so that none of the SSIDs is visible. All created SSIDs will
share the same WEP keys (for those SSIDs configured to use WEP) as
well as the same channel assignment as set under the

Tab. Additionally, the total number of stations that the TRIMAR AP can

simultaneously support remains at 48 stations over all created SSIDs.

Enable this SSID: Check this box to enable the selected SSID.

Factory default: Only SSID 1 is enabled by default.

Wireless Network: Enter the desired SSID into this field.
Name (SSID) (up to 32 characters)

Factory default: TRIMAR

Disable Local: By default, all stations connected to the TRIMAR

AP

Bridging are able to see and communicate with each other.

Checking this box will stop associated stations
from being able to see each other.

This is useful for SSIDs that are used to service

“hot-spots” or “Guests accounts”. In these types
of deployments, it may not be desirable for PCs
connected to the same TRIMAR AP to be aware of
each others’ presence.

Basic Wireless

Figure 21: SSID controls

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SSID Admin Tab

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WPA configuration

(See Figure 22)

Each configured SSID can support its own unique WPA configuration,
which it does not need to share with the other SSIDs in the configuration
set.

WPA Enable: Check this box if WPA is to be used to secure this

SSID’s wireless access and transmissions.

WPA Mode: Select the desired WPA mode. The following choices

are available under the dropdown menu:

 WPA
 WPA2
 WPA2 only

Cipher Type: Select between the following:

 TKIP
 AES
 TKIP and AES

PSK: Enter a valid PSK Pass phrase. Minimum 8

characters to a maximum of 63 characters.

WPA Group Key: Value in seconds after which the Group Key will be

Update Interval refreshed.

Factory default: 3600 seconds (one every hour)

Note: WPA-PSK with a TKIP/AES cipher can use for WPA

security without the presence of an 802.1X
authentication service. With this type of
implementation, the associated radios will
authenticate amongst themselves.

This type of WPA implementation is ideal for static

wireless deployment such as point-to-point,
building-to-building wireless bridges as they offer
maximum wireless security without the cost and
complexity associated with setting up a full 802.1X
authentication service.

Figure 22: WPA configuration

WPA and TRIMAR APs in WDS mode

TRIMAR APs deployed in a WDS mesh cannot use WPA. All that is needed
to configure TRIMAR AP to work within a mesh is that the WDS function be
enabled and the MAC addresses of the other units in the same WDS mesh
be made known to all radios operating within the same mesh.

SSIDs serves no function in a TRIMAR AP WDS deployment. This means
that the individual TRIMAR APs within the WDS mesh can still use WPA
security policies associated with the individual SSIDs. These SSIDs can be
used with station units that are not immediate members of the WDS mesh.

TRIMAR APs set up as repeaters without a direct Ethernet connection with
the network should not use WPA with an 802.1X authentication service.

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SSID Admin Tab

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802.1X configuration

(See Figure 23)

If WPA is used in conjunction with a RADIUS Server, these controls are
used to activate this service. The TRIMAR AP can support two RADIUS
servers. The first RADIUS server entered is the “preferred” server, and
the second RADIUS server entered is the “backup” server that will be
accessed if, for whatever reason, the first server cannot be located.

Authentication Timeout: By default the 802.1X service will re-

authenticate an associated station
once every 60 minutes.

RADIUS Server IP address: The IP address of the Radius Server.
RADIUS Server Port number: The port used by the 802.1X service.
RADIUS Server shared secret: For enhanced security purposes the

shared secret password should not
be a word found in a dictionary and
be at least 16 characters long.

MAC Address Authentication: Check this box if the 802.1X

authentication service requires MAC
address verification of associating
stations.

Figure 23: 802.1X configuration

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SSID Admin Tab

(.. /continued)

WEP configuration

(See Figure 24)

The same WEP keys are used by all SSIDs using WEP encryption on the
TRIMAR AP. TRIMAR APs deployed in WDS mode are limited to using
WEP.

Enable WEP: Check this box if the selected SSID

will implement WEP as a component
of its security policy.

VLAN configuration

(See Figure 25)

Each of the TRIMAR AP’s eight SSIDs can support a separate VLAN.

Enable VLAN for: Check this box if the selected SSID is
This SSID a component of a specific VLAN.

VLAN tag: Enter the correct VLAN tag number.

Figure 24: WEP configuration

Figure 25: VLAN configuration

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8. WEP Security Tab

WEP configuration

(See Figure 26)

The WEP settings configured under this tab are shared by all SSIDs
configured to use WEP. TRIMAR APs used in WDS mode are limited to
using WEP encryption only.

Enable WEP: Check this box to enable WEP. Each

SSID using WEP must also have its

WEP configuration box checked.

Default WEP Key: Select the default WEP transmission

key (1-4). The radio will use this key
for transmissions only. It will be able
to receive data encrypted using the
other three keys.

Authentication: Open and Shared authentication is

supported.

Factory default: Open

WEP key length: Both 64-bit and 128-bit key lengths

are supported.
WEP key 1-4: Enter the WEP keys using hexadecimal

characters. (1-9 and A-F)

WEP pass phrase generator

This is a feature and should not be confused with a standard pass phase
field entry. To use this feature enter the desired pass phase into the pass
phrase field. Click on the “Generate WEP keys” function and all 4 keys will
be automatically generated and populate the WEP key fields above.

The generated WEP keys are not viewable. To use corresponding keys to
allow other TRIMAR radios to authenticate, use the exact same pass
phrase in their respective pass phrase generators.

Warning: Other pass phrase generators may not be compatible

with the TRIMAR WEP key generator.

Figure 26: WEP configuration

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9. Access Control Tab

Access Control

(See Figure 27)

These controls allow administrators to specifically allow stations to
associate with the access point. This is accomplished by entering the
allowed stations’ unique MAC addresses into the MAC address fields.
Stations whose MAC addresses are not entered into the list will not be
able to authenticate with the TRIMAR AP.

Access Control is also commonly referred to as MAC address filtering.
Enable access control: Check this box if Access Controls are to be

used.

MAC address 1-48: 48 MAC address fields are available, one slot

for each of the 48 stations that the TRIMAR AP
can simultaneously support.

The MAC address needs to be entered as

hexadecimal numbers without delimiters. (A
valid MAC address entry has 12 characters).

Example: 0011F5910E06

Figure 27: Access Control

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10. WDS Tab

Wireless Distribution System

(See Figure 28)

WDS is one of the most important TRIMAR AP features. It allows TRIMAR
APs to communicate with each other as well as other makes of APs to
create radial and linear wireless meshes. Each TRIMAR AP can be linked
with up to six other WDS capable APs. This combination can be the basic
component of much larger mesh networks as meshes can easily be linked
with other meshes.

TRIMARs APs in WDS mode must be on the same channel, but
they can use completely separate SSIDs.

Enable WDS: Check this box to enable the TRIMAR AP’s

WDS feature.

AP MAC address 1-6: Enter the MAC addresses in hexadecimal

characters of all other APs that will be a part
of the same mesh.

Enable STP: The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) must be

enabled for all TRIMAR APs that have a
physical (Ethernet) connection as well as a
wireless connection with the same network.
This will prevent network loops from
occurring due to the multiple paths to the
same network.

Enable WEP for WDS: Check this box to enable WEP encryption to

be used. The WEP keys need to be entered
under the WEP Security Tab.

Use separate MAC: For administrative purposes it may be

desirable to manually assign the Ethernet port
a different MAC address. Check this box to
enable this feature.

Ethernet MAC address: Enter in hexadecimal characters a new MAC

address for the Ethernet port.

WDS table: This button is used to access the WDS table.

WDS must be enabled to use this feature.

For load-balance management and other network administrative
functions, use a TRIMAR Controller to manage all aspects of a
TRIMAR WDS mesh.

Figure 28: WDS configuration

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WDS Tab

(.. /continued)

WDS neighbor table

(See Figure 29)

This display reports on the radios that are a part of the same mesh and
includes information such as the associating units MAC address, SSID and
the wireless signal quality.

WDS table: This button refreshes the display.

Figure 29: WDS Table

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11. DHCP Server Tab

DHCP Server Configuration

(See Figure 30 and Figure 31)

The TRIMAR AP can be configured to function as a DHCP server. To use
this feature, since the TRIMAR AP can only issue IP addresses within its
own IP subnet, the TRIMAR AP must be given an IP address in the

same IP subnet as the IP addresses it will be assigning.

DHCP server: Check this box to enable the TRIMAR AP’s

DHCP functions.

DHCP address range start: Enter the first number of the fourth octet

in the range of IP addresses to be
assigned.

DHCP address range end: Enter the last number of the fourth octet

in the range of IP addresses to be
assigned.

DHCP timeout: Enter the number of minutes that an

issued IP address will remain valid.

Preferred DNS server: IP address of the primary DNS server.
Alternate DNS server: IP address of the alternate DNS server.
WLAN client only: Optionally, the TRIMAR AP can be

instructed to offer IP addresses only to
wireless clients. Check this box to enable
this feature. This function may be
mandatory in some network situations.

DHCP table: On this tab, use this button to access the

DHCP server client table (Figure 30).

DHCP server client table

This report shows information as to which PCs have been assigned DHCP
IP addresses by the TRIMAR AP.

DHCP table: On this tab, use this button to refresh the

DHCP server client table (Figure 31).

Figure 30: DHCP Server Configuration

Figure 31: DHCP server client table

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12. Stations Tab

Stations

(See Figure 32)

The stations tab display shows information about all stations that have
associated with the TRIMAR AP. Information polled from the associated
stations include the individual stations’ MAC addresses as well as the
number of packets sent and received.

Figure 32: Associated stations display

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13. Save Tab

Save Configuration

(See Figure 33, Figure 34 and Figure 35)

A TRIMAR AP’s configuration can be saved to a template and reapplied to
other TRIMAR APs. This feature makes it easy to configure and deploy
multiple units quickly and without having to re-type the configuration
information into every unit. In most instances, all that needs to be
changed are the individual unit’s IP addresses and adjustments to the
WDS settings so that units do not refer to themselves.

Before creating the template, the TRIMAR AP’s IP address needs
to be added to the PC’s Local Intranet zone. (See below for
instructions).

Create Template: Click on this button to create the template. Another

window will open advising that a wait may be
necessary whilst the computer creates the file. Once
the file is created, a file navigation window will open
allowing an opportunity to choose where to save the
file and renaming it.

Default name is: settings.htm

TURN OFF THE WEB-BROWSER’S POP-UP BLOCKER OR THE TEMPLATE

FILE WILL NOT BE CREATED

Assigning the TRIMAR AP to the Local Intranet Zone

1. Go to the Microsoft® Windows Control Panel.

2. Find the Internet Options icon and double click to open the
application.

3. Select the “Security” tab.

4. Select the Local Intranet icon. The “Sites” button will become
available.

5. Click on the “Sites” button. In the panel that appears select
“advanced”.

6. Enter the IP address of the TRIMAR AP, include the “http://”.
(Example: http://169.254.1.240)

7. Click “Add”. This will add the TRIMAR AP’s IP address to the list.

8. Click the “OK” buttons to close all the windows.

Figure 33: Save Configuration

Figure 34: Saving TRIMAR Settings

Figure 35: Save the template file

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Save Tab

(.. /continued)

Uploading a template

(See Figure 36)

To upload a template file into a TRIMAR AP open the settings.htm file
using a web-browser.

Target AP: Enter the IP address of the TRIMAR AP to which the

template is to be applied.

Upload Settings: Click on this button to upload the template file. This

can take several minutes.

Once the template has fully uploaded, the web-

based administration utility for the target TRIMAR
AP will be automatically started. Negotiate the
password challenge screen when it appears. Wait
until the progress bar stops, then reboot the
TRIMAR AP so that the uploaded configurations can
be applied.

Once it restarts, review the uploaded configurations.

In particular, there may be some fields that needs to
be altered (such as its IP address or custom MAC
address settings).

TURN OFF THE WEB-BROWSER’S POP-UP BLOCKER OR THE TEMPLATE

FILE WILL NOT BE UPLOADED

Note: In particular, be aware that the template is an exact

copy of the settings of the TRIMAR AP on which the
template was created. If this unit has a static IP
address, all subsequent TRIMAR APs to which the
template has been applied will be given the same
identical IP address.

Figure 36: Uploading a template

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14. Help Tab

Contact our Technical Support department for additional technical
assistance for configuring and deploying your TRIMAR AP.

OTC Wireless Technical Support Department can be contacted by either
email, phone or the web-mail form on the
web site:

Email:
Website: http://www.otcwireless.com/support/technicalsupport.html
Phone: [phone] ext 244
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

Pegasus Wireless Corporation

Figure 37: Help

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Appendix

Limited Warranty FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15

The seller warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this product will be free from
defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for one (1)
year from the date of purchase. The seller’s sole obligation under this express
warranty shall be, at the seller’s option and expense, to repair the defective product
or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective
item.

All returns must be authorized by Pegasus Wireless Corporation and accompanied
by a Return Materials Authorization (RMA).

All products that are replaced will become the property of the seller. Replacement
products may be new or reconditioned.

FCC Compliance Information Statement Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

The following equipment:
Product Name: TRIMAR 802.11 a/b/g Wireless AP/BRIDGE/REPEATER
Model Number: TRIMAR is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements
of FCC Part 15 rules. The 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.

FCC ID: MKZTRIMAR

A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives is available from:
Pegasus Wireless Corporation, 48499 Milmont Drive, Fremont, California 94538, USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to 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.

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 unplugging the equipment and then plugging it back in, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipm ent and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by OTC Wireless could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Caution: The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio

frequency exposure limits. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits, a minimum separation of 20 cm (8
inches) is recommended between the antenna and any persons.

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