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802.11a/b/g Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Mesh Network Access Point

MAP-3100 / MAP-3120 / MAP-3020

Mesh Network Man ager (MnM)

Management Uti lity User Manual

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Copyright  2009 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET. PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Revision

Mesh Network Manager User’s Manual for PLANET Wireless Mesh Access Point Model: MAP-3020 / MAP-3120/MAP-3100 Rev: 4.0 (July, 2009) Part No. EM-MAP3K_MnMv4.doc

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Table of Content

Table of Content 3

1 Overview 6 2 System Requirement 7 3 Utility Installation and Un-installation 8

3.1 Installation 8

3.1.1 Introduction 9

3.1.2 Choose Install Folder 9

3.1.3 Choose Shortcut Folder 10

3.1.4 Pre-Installation Summary 11

3.1.5 Installing 12

3.1.6 Installation Complete 13

3.2 Un-installation 13

3.2.1 Introduction 14

3.2.2 Uninstalling 14

3.2.3 Uninstallation Complete 15

4 How to Use PLANET Mesh Network Management Tools 16

4.1 Quick Start 16

4.2 Software Overview & Features 17

4.2.1 Software Layout 17

4.2.1.1 Map Container 17

4.2.1.2 MIB Reader 18

4.2.1.3 Alarm Viewer 19

4.2.2 Toolbar Reference 20

4.2.3 Features 22

4.2.3.1 Create Map 22

4.2.3.2 Open Map 23

4.2.3.3 Save Map 23

4.2.3.4 Topology Map 24

4.2.3.5 Set up New Scan 25

4.2.3.6 Map View 26

4.2.3.7 Status Pane 27

4.2.3.8 Scan IP Address 28

4.2.3.9 SNMP Community / Passwords (for Scan-IP) 28

4.2.3.10 Socket Port 30

4.2.3.11 SNMP Community / Passwords (for AP Unit) 30

4.2.3.12 Scan Interval 31

4.2.3.13 Import Background Image 32

4.2.3.14 Map Print 33

4.2.3.15 Map Zoom 34

4.2.3.16 Customize Map 35

4.2.3.17 Background Image Tra nspar e ncy 38

4.2.3.18 Block List 39

4.2.3.19 Lock / Unlock 40

4.2.3.20 Node details 41

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4.2.3.21 Client Properties 42

4.2.3.22 Get/Set using MIB Reader 43

4.2.3.23 Load/Unload MIB 46

4.2.3.24 Alarm Table 47

4.2.3.25 Add Trap Agent 48

4.2.3.26 View Log Files 50

4.2.3.27 Show Route 51

4.2.3.28 Create VPN Connection 53

4.2.3.29 Configure Mesh APs 58

4.2.3.30 Discovery Tool 60

4.2.3.31 View Interface and Client Live Statistic 60

4.2.3.32 Logout Client 62

5 Configure the Mesh AP using AP Configurator 64

5.1 Overview of AP Configurator 64

5.2 How to use AP Configurator 65

5.3 Configure the Mesh AP 67

5.3.1 System > system 67

5.3.1.1 System > Syslog 69

5.3.1.2 System > Advanced Tuning 69

5.3.1.3 Network > Network 72

5.3.1.4 Network > WAN (MAP-3100 only) 73

5.3.1.5 Network > VLAN 77

5.3.1.6 Network > Mesh 79

5.3.1.7 Network > Wireless Configuration 82

5.3.1.8 Network > Route 85

5.3.1.9 Network > IP Sec (MAP-3100 only) 86

5.3.1.10 Network > L2TP Client 88

5.3.1.11 Network > OLSR (MAP-3100 only) 89

5.3.1.12 Services > NTP 91

5.3.2 Services > DHCP (MAP-3100 only) 93

5.3.2.1 Services > MAC Access 95

5.3.2.2 Services > NAT (MAP-3100 only) 97

5.3.2.3 Services > Firewall (MAP-3100 only) 98

5.3.2.4 Services > Traffic Shaping (MAP-3100 only) 100

5.3.2.5 Services > PPTP Server (MAP-3100 only) 102

5.3.2.6 Services > Mobile IP (Future Feature) (MAP-

3100 only) 104

5.3.2.7 Services > Captive Portal 105

5.3.2.8 Services > Radius 107

5.3.2.9 Services > Dynamic DNS 109

5.3.2.10 Services > Zero Config (MAP-3100 only) 110

5.3.2.11 Services > Auto IP (MAP-3100 only) 110

5.3.2.12 Services -> Route Watch Dog (MAP-3100 only)

5.3.2.13 Services -> System Watch Dog (MAP-3100

only) 112

5.3.2.14 Services -> SSHD 112

5.3.2.15 Services > WME 113

5.3.2.16 Management > HTTPD 115

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5.3.2.17 Management > SNMPD 117

5.3.2.18 Management > SNMP Trap 119

5.3.2.19 Management > NMS Address 122

5.3.2.20 Status > DHCP Client 123

5.3.2.21 Command > Reboot 123

5.3.2.22 Command > Reset 124

5.3.2.23 Command > Download/Upload 124

6 Technical Support 126

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1 Overview

This document provides a details information and application guidance for the user of the management software, the PLANET Mesh Network Manager (MnM). This network management s ystem is intended to perf orm an overa ll m onitoring and conf igur ing features for the PLANET Mesh Network.

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2 System Requirem ent

The PLANET Mesh Network Manager is written in JAVA, hence it has the feature of cross platform, capable to run in most of the platform. The following are the recommended system requirement.

- 256 MB RAM (recommended minimum)

- 10 MB hard disk space

- Microsoft Windows 2000, XP (recommended)

Besides, in order to enable the NMS to work properly, the following ports must be allowed through any firewall between the NMS and the agent:

- Port 161 (by default) – Use for standard SNMP Get and Set

- Port 162 (by default) – Use for listen to SNMP Trap

- Port 4608 (by default) – Used by the Discovery Tool

- Port 8188 (by default) – Use to listen for the Layer-2 node’s notification

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3 Utility Installation and Un-installation

3.1 Installation

Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the auto run program. Once completed, a menu s creen will appear. Click the “PLANET Mesh Netw ork Manager v_2.8.7” hyperlink and select “Open” or “Run” to initiate the install wizard.

After the wizard completes preparation, follow the 6 easy steps directed by the wizard to perform the installation.

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3.1.1 Introduction

Simply explain what this software is about. Press Next to proceed.

3.1.2 Choose Install Folder

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Prompt user to choose t he install path (directory) and name the install folder. Press Next to proceed.

3.1.3 Choose Shortcut Folder

Specify where the software shortcut will be created at. Press Next to proceed.

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3.1.4 Pre-Installation Summary

Let user have a quick review about the installation settings before start installing. Press Install button to start the installation.

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3.1.5 Installing

Installation is in progress. Once the installation is com pleted it will direc t the user to the nex t step.

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3.1.6 Installation Complete

Indicating the installat ion is completed, and user can s elect to restart the s ystem instantly or afterward, in order to complete the installation. Press Done to conclude the ins tal lat ion. After that, you may launch the NMS through the shortcut you created previously.

3.2 Un-installation

In order to unins tall the PL ANET Mesh Net work Manager f rom your terminal , you can get the uninstaller wizard from the software directory. The uninstaller, namely Uninstall PLANET Mesh Tools, is located at the U ninstall_PLANET Mesh Tools folder. Launch the uninstaller wizard by double-click the executable file. Follows the following steps:

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3.2.1 Introduction

An introduction regarding the uninstallation of the PLANET Mesh Management Tool. Click Uninstall to start the process.

3.2.2 Uninstalling

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Uninstallation is in the pro gress. Once the progr ess is completed, it will aut omatically direct you to the next step.

3.2.3 Uninstallation Complete

The software is uninstalled. You may choose to restart the term inal instantly or afterward in order to complete the process.

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4 How to Use PLANET Mesh Network

Management Tools

4.1 Quick Start

First of all, make sure the terminal where you installed your PLANET Mesh Network Management Tools is connected to the network, via W ireles s or Wired LAN. Then, launch th e NMS at the location where you install it.

For a Layer 3 Mesh network:

Click the Creat e Map butto n on t h e too lb ar t o ge nerat e a ne w map profile. A dialog box would appear, select SNMP Map and enter the name of th e ne w pr of ile . After th at, hit t h e OK button to complete the set up. A new map will be inserted into the NMS.

Then, click on the drop-do wn list on the toolbar of th e new profile, where it prom pts users to insert the Scan IP Address, the d estination IP Address to be scanned. Enter the desired IP and click the button next t o the list to save the I P. Finally, select the Start Scan button on the map’s toolbar, the scan will be initiated and run . The result of the scan w ill be plotted on the map area. User is free to adjust the position of the found-unit on the map.

For a Layer 2 Mesh network:

Prior to set up the utilit y, u ser is required to add the IP address of the NMS terminal on the web page (Management > NMS Addresses) of Layer 2 nodes.

After the Layer 2 node configuration is done, activate the NMS and click the Create Map button. A dialog box would appear, select Layer-2 M ap and enter the name of the new profile. After that, hit the OK button to complete the setup. A new map will be inserted into the NMS.

Before shutting do wn the NMS, us er can s ave the profile settings , includi ng the c oordinat e of the found Mesh AP units on the map, by click on the Save Map button on the m ap toolbar. The saved profile can be lo aded dir ectl y to the NMS next time using the Op en Map butto n on the toolbar.

For further description regarding the functions and features of the PLANET Mesh Network Management Tools, user may refer to the following section.

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4.2 Software Overview & Features

4.2.1 Software Layout

Before we procee d further, let us have an overview at the layout of the NMS. Basically, the PLANET Mesh Network Management Tools is consists of three major sections:

 Map Container  MIB Reader  Alarm Viewer

User can switch t he vie w of the NMS by sel ec t th e tab s at t he left bo ttom corner, as illustrated, or through the menu bar.

4.2.1.1 Map Contai ner

The Map Container is the section where user can monitor an d manage the mesh network. The network will be disp layed in the form of graphical topolog y map, and the status will be updated periodically.

The center frame of the Map Container is the space t o plot the topolo gy map. More tha n one map can be created and run simultaneously. The status of the map will be logged to the status pane at the bottom of the map. Each topology map has its own status pane.

The panel at the left of the map space is the Node Details panel. It is used to display the properties of the s elected Mesh A P unit on the topolog y map. The inform ation of the AP will be loaded into the table, an d the gr aph bel o w th e table sho ws the s i gna l st rengt h between the selected AP with its neighbour APs. The column at th e bottom of this panel is used to invok e the live stat monitoring feature.

The right panel, m eanwhile, is to dis play the details of the c lients associated to t he Mesh AP unit. The panel is divided into two parts, the Client Properties and Client Signal Strength portion. Each portion will be autom atically updated every minute, to provide the admin user the live result regarding the clients.

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4.2.1.2 MIB Reader

The MIB Reader provides user a sim ple user-interface to retrieve as well as configure the settings of the Mesh AP unit through t he standard or vendor proprietary MIB files. W ith the correct community and password, user can perform the SNMP actions such a s SNMPGet, SNMPSet and SNMPTable.

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The left pane displa ys the lis t of MIB and its tr ee. Use r can lo ad and unload M IB f ile from the desired location. More th an one f ile can b e lo ade d in to the MIB Reader. In order to read or set an item, expand the MIB tree, selec t the desired node . Select the SNM P version; fill in the IP Address and other necessary keyword. Then click on the command button (SnmpGet, SnmpSet, SnmpWalk, Load Table, etc..) on the toolbar. T he output will be shown on the Output column.

4.2.1.3 Alarm Viewer

The Alarm Viewer is a trap receiver. It received the SNMP alarms and notifications directed by the Mesh AP units and display in the table at the center frame. Select the table e ntry in order to view the description of the trap.

Note that the table is a read-only table, which displays the trap’s source IP Address, description, severity and the time when the trap or alarm was caught. These alarms should be deleted once they were reviewed and resolved, by clicking the Delete button.

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Button

Name

Function

Create Map

Open Map

View Tile

View the topology map in grid layout

View Cascade

View the topology map in cascade layout

SnmpGet

SnmpGet the data from MIB tree

SnmpSet

Load Table

Load the SNMP table from MIB tree

Refresh Table

Refresh the SNMP table from MIB tree

4.2.2 Tool ba r Reference

This section provides a quick reference for the buttons in the toolbar of the NMS. The description of the toolbar of the NMS is illustrated at the table below:

Create a new topology map profile

Open a pre-saved topology map profile

SnmpSet the data from MIB tree

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Add Table Row

Add a row to SNMP Table

Del Table Row

Delete a row from SNMP Table

SnmpWalk

Walk the selected item from the MIB tree

Start Trap

Initiate the Alarm Host system

Stop Trap

Stop the Alarm Host system Button

Name

Function

Import

Save Profile

Save the current topology map

Scan Start

Start the network scanning (SNMP Map only)

Scan Stop

Initiate Port

Open port to listen to La yer-2 notification ( Layer-2

Close Port

Close Layer-2 notification port (Layer-2 Map only)

Zoom In

Zoom in the topology map by 25%

Zoom Out

Zoom out the topology map by 25%

Zoom Fit

Zoom the topology map to a size that fit the

Lock

Lock the AP units on the map

Unlock

Unlock the AP units on the map

Block List

Open the block list window

On the other hand, the following table shows the description of the toolbar of the map container:

Import an image file to use as the background

Background

image of the topology map

Stop the network scanning (SNMP Map only)

Map only)

screen

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4.2.3 Features

4.2.3.1 Create Map

In the NMS, two to polog y m aps are availa ble: SNMP Map and La yer-2 Map. T hes e two types of map look similar. The main difference between them is the method to get the topology information.

• The SNMP Map is the ordinary t ype, where it uses the SNMP protoco l to collect the topology from the nodes di sc overed, and then plot the map using the collaborat e data.

• Whereas the Layer-2 M ap opens a specific port to listen for the notif ication from the nodes, in order to p lot the map. Prior to this, us er is r equ ir ed to the NMS terminal (IP Address) to the no de. Thus in fact, the Layer-2 Map can recei ve the notification not only from the layer-2 m ode AP, but any other m ode as well, as long as the NMS Address table is set.

In order to create a new Topology map profile, user can click on the Create New button on the main toolbar, or select File > Create Ne w from the menu bar. A window would turn out to prompt user for the type and name of the new map. User may select the t ype of the profile from the drop down list, and enter the name in the provided column.

add the inform at ion of

Please be aware that spec ial character s uch as #, $, % (exc ept _), are not allow ed to use as the name of the topolo gy map name to a void data corrupti on, since the n ame of the m ap will be used as the header of their data f ile. On the other hand, the system also not allow user to create a new profile with the name of the existing map in the NMS. Two Profile Types can be found, SNMP Map and Layer 2 Map . Please chose SNMP Map for Layer 3 mode Mesh Network Management and Layer 2 Map for Layer 2 Mode Mesh Network Management.

Hit the OK button to proceed, or Cancel to close the window.

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guide section 3.5.10 for more.

Please make sure your Layer 2 Mesh Nodes are pre-configured for this MnM installed PC. Otherwise, MnM can not display your Mesh nodes in the map also

Note

cannot show the correct information at the mean time. Please also refer to Web

4.2.3.2 Open Map

In stead of create a br and new topo log y map, user ca n re-open the map pr ofile t hat has been saved previousl y. Click the Open M ap button, or select File > Open Map from menu bar, a file chooser window would appear on t he screen, to prom pt user to choos e a map. Select t he desired one, and hit the Open button. The profile will be loaded to the NMS with all its settings.

4.2.3.3 Save Map

As mentioned previously, the settings of the map profile can be saved to be loaded in the future. Details of the m ap, for instance, the coordinate and SNMP passwords of the Mesh AP units on the map, background image and block list, will be saved as a setting file.

In order to save a profile, select the Save Map button or File > Save Map from the map container toolbar of that particular m ap profile you wish to save. N ote that if user is trying to save a map profile tha t has a same nam e as one of the existin g profile, a warning m essage would appear to get confirmation from the user to overwrite the file. To proceed with the action, click the OK button.

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Icon

Indication

Layer-2 AP, which did not notify the NMS (disc overed as

By default, the profile will be s aved t o the Map folder in the progr am’s directory, with the name of the map profile and ex te ns ion .map or .l2map.

4.2.3.4 Topology Map

The topology map is actually the graphical representation of the actual Mesh network topology which is bein g scanned. W hen a new scan is initiat ed, the result of the scan will be processed by the NMS, and output to the map.

The AP unit would appear in different colors:-

Inactive AP

Accessible gateway AP

Inaccessible gateway AP

Accessible relay AP

Inaccessible relay AP

Accessible client-relay AP

Inaccessible client-relay AP

Layer-2 gateway AP, which notified the NMS Layer-2 gateway AP, which did not notify the NMS

(discovered as neighbour) Layer-2 AP, which notified the NMS

neighbour) AP Bridge

AP Router

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The blue line in between the APs designates the solid link; whereas the red, dashed line shows th e indirect link . On the other hand, user may hit the Help > Legend opt ion from the menu bar to view the legend regarding the topology.

4.2.3.5 Set up New Scan

In order to set up a new scan for a SNMP topology map, c lick on the Start Scan button, or select Map > Start Scan from the menu b ar. Conversely, hit the Stop Scan button or se lect Map > Stop Scan to halt the scanning process. The status of the map will be updated periodically, hence whenever there is a change in t he network, us er might be a ble to m onitor via the NMS. The status bar at the bottom of the map displays the status of the scan. On the other hand, in order to set up a new scan f or the Layer-2 topology map, c lick on the Initiate Port button, or select Map > Initiate Port from the menu bar. The map will receive the notification sent by the AP and plot th e topology on the map. Convers ely, hit the Close Po rt button or select Map > Close Port from the menu bar to stop listen to the notification.

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Every new found Mesh AP unit will be place on the right top angle on the map, with zero coordinate. Then user is f ree to move the AP unit around the m ap. Once user com pletes the positioning, save th e map, and the system wil l remember the new coordi nates in the future scan.

4.2.3.6 Map View

More than one topology map can be loaded to the NMS at the same time. By default, the maps are viewed in cascade m ode, where user needs to click on the tab at the bottom to switch the map to view.

In order to change the vie w type, click the Tile button on t he main toolbar, or select View > Tile from the menu bar. The tile mode arranges the topol og y maps in a grid la yout. To convert the view mode to casc ade, hit t he Cascade button, or View > Cascade. T he fol lowing f igures illustrate the difference between the two modes .

(Cascade mode)

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(Tile Mode)

4.2.3.7 Status Pane

The status pane is located at the bottom of the map container. It displays the nodes’ status with the time and date; enable users to keep track of the changes in the topology.

The type of message can be varied by the color of the text. Green text indicating positive message such as sc an started or no des found; r ed tex t s hows the n egati ve mes sage such as nodes down or tim eout; whereas cyan text dis playing system message, for instance, s ystem settings changed.

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The Copy All and C lea r All buttons on t he top of the pane perf orms the cop y an d delet e text action in the status pane. Tick the checkbox at the bottom to log th e status message to the alarm log file, which will be saved to the folder Alarm_Log at the install directory.

4.2.3.8 Scan IP Address

The Scan IP Address is the I P Address that the scannin g process uses when initiate a scan for a SNMP Map.

User might enter the IP Address at the drop down list, or choose from the list. In order to apply the new Scan I P, user is required to restart the network scanning. ( A running scan will be stopped when a new IP Address is selected.)

On the other hand, the Scan IP can also be set by selecting Settings > Scan IP from the map container’s toolbar. A window would appear to prompt user for the new IP Address. Hit the OK button to apply the change.

4.2.3.9 SNMP Community / Passwords (for Scan-IP)

The PLANET Mesh Network Management Tools use the SNMP method to read the t opology of the network. T here are two types of SNMP key used for the topo logy scan, which are the Scan-IP key and the AP Unit key. More details about the latter please click

Commonly, the use of SNMP varies b y its version. If a us er select v ersion 2c, the SNMP key to use is a community; on the other hand, if version 3 is used, the SNMP key will be a SNMPv3 usernam e, with its c orres ponding a uthent icat ion pass word and privac y pass phrase. As you can see throughout this document, every feature that implements SNMP will have both options (use version 2c or 3).

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Basically, the Scan-IP ke y is the SNMP ke y tha t used for the Scan-I P which initiat es the scan. In order to configure the community of the Scan-IP, select Settings > Scan-IP v2c

Community from the map container menu. On the other hand, select Sett ings > Scan-I P v3 Passwords to change the SNMP versio n 3 Passwords. A window would turn up to prom pt

user for the new key(s).

Press Change and Use SNM P Version X button t o proceed. If the change is successfully, the following dialog box wo uld app ear, to remind user to r eset th e scan i n order to let the ne w community or passwords to take effect.

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The default value for Scan-IP: Community: public Username: snmpv3rouser Password: snmpv3password Passphrase: snmpv3passphrase

4.2.3.10 Socket Port

The notification of an AP node is sent according to its NMS Address Table. The table defines the IP Address and port number of the destination (NMS). For instance, if the admin has added a table entry with port number 8000 at the AP, the NMS user can change the socket port number to 8000 in order to receive the notification.

In order to update the socket port, select Settings > Socket Port from the menu bar. A dialog box would appear on the screen to prompt for the port number, which range from 1 to 65535. Hit OK to confirm the change.

4.2.3.11 SNMP Com m uni ty / Passwords (for AP Unit)

In case if a Mesh A P utilizes a different community o r passwords from the others , the NMS might fail to read the top ology from it. Hence, user might nee d to edit the individual AP unit SNMP keys, by right-click the desired activ e node. Select Change v2c Community from the popup menu to change the community; or click Change v3 Passwords to change the v3 keys; enter the correct value in the dialog box and click Change and Use SNMP Version X.

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Note that the AP Unit Keys is also used for r ead the default SNMP version and keys of the Mesh AP is inherited from the Scan-IP that found them.

Node Details and Clien t Properties . The

4.2.3.12 Scan Interval

The scan interval defines the time interval between e very round of scanning. B y default, the NMS will sl eep for 10 seconds once a net work s can is com pleted. User m ay change t he tim e interval by select Settings > Scan Interval, and choose the desired time interval. The available options:

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 10 seconds  30 seconds  60 seconds  120 seconds  150 seconds

The changes will take effect immediately.

4.2.3.13 Impor t Ba ckground Image

User can change the bac kground of the topolo gy map by import an y desired image file fr om other resource. Click on the Import Background Image button, or select File > Import Background from the map container’s menu bar. A file chooser window would appear, to prompt user for the image file that wished to import.

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After select a image f ile (.jpg, .gif, .png ..etc), click the Open loaded into the topology map.

4.2.3.14 Map P r int

button. The new im age will be

The NMS also provide the printing feature, where user is able to print the whole map by just select the File > Print Map option from the Map Container menu bar. Then it will redirect the map to the printer connected to the terminal where you run the NMS.

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4.2.3.15 Map Zoom

As a graphical sol ution for a network system , the PLANET Mesh Net work Managem ent Tools provides the zooming f eatur e for t he user to m anage the top olog y map m ore efficiency. Three options are available: Zoom In, Zoom out and Zoom Fit.

The Zoom In and Zoom O ut feature enable us er to e nlarge and minim ize, respec tively, at the scale of 25%. Whereas the Zoom Fit f eature will resi ze the topolog y map to the m ost suitable size to fit in the screen. The following figures illustrate the effect of the zoom features.

(Original size)

(Zoom In)

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(Zoom Out)

(Zoom Fit)

4.2.3.16 Customize Map

This feature provides user the flexibility to change the look and feel of the topolog y map, by replacing the exist ing AP unit im age and the l ink between APs. User c an im port their cust om made icon, or adjust the color to fit their visual requirement.

The method is straight forward. Select Settings > Customized Map from the NMS menu bar, to invoke the Map Customization Tool window, as illustrated.

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Pattern

space2)

Preview

20, 0, 0, 0

20, 10, 20, 10

5, 10, 5, 10

20, 3, 10, 3

20, 10, 30, 5

As you can see from the f igures , the cust om ization ca n be d ivid ed to t wo par ts, th e Node a nd the Link. At the Node part, user may select the icon t hat need to be updated, and then f ill in the path of the ne w image (or click the “…” button to choose from the file chooser windo w). Hit the Update button to update th e new image icon. Besid es, user can a lso decide whether to show the indication of the AP-unit, which is the IP Address, by using the available checkbox; and alter th e foreground color of the IP Ad dress using the “…” butto n to select a desired color from the popup window. Hi t the Save & Apply Changes button to c ommit the changes. The Use Def ault button enables the user to r estore the default s ettings of the AP unit look and feel.

Meanwhile, in order to c hange the st yle of the link, s witch the Map C ustomization T ool to the Link page. User can ch ange the color by hittin g the “ …” button to s elect a des ired color from the popup window. T hen k ey in the t hicknes s of the link and i ts dashin g patter n. T he dashing pattern defines the way the dashed link look like. T he following table ex plains how to use the dashing pattern. Af ter f il l in the data, user may click the Update but t on to up date t he image at the preview. Once confir m the chang es, sel ect th e Sav e & Apply Chan ges button to commit the change.

(line1, space1, line2,

Here is an example to show the effect of the map customization.

a) The original map

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b) Select Map Customization Tool and change the gateway & relay icon

c) Switch to Link page and edit the attributes

d) The customized map will look like this now.

Note that, the chang es of the AP un it node and l ink applies to e very map create d or opened on the NMS.

4.2.3.17 Background Image Transparency

This is a special to ol us e d t o a dj us t th e opacity of the bac kground image of th e to pol ogy map. Select Settings > Background Transparency from the map container menu bar to allow users to alter the tr ans pare ncy of the backgr ound to a le vel t h at th e APs and links are clear to view.

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View the following figures to see the effect of the transparency tool.

(100%)

(50%)

(10%)

The tool will be closed automatically when it loses focus (mouse click anywhere out from the tool).

4.2.3.18 Block List

The Block List offers the NMS users a f iltering tool in the topolog y map. User can define the IP Address to block, once the AP is block ed, it will be removed f rom the topology map, and will not be added to the map even if it is detected by the NMS.

To move an IP to the block list, click the Blo ck List button on the toolbar, or select Settings > Block List f rom the menu bar. A window will emerge, as sho wn by the figure above. Then

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user can choose the node to block from the Available Nodes column. Select the IP, and hit the Add button. The IP will be move over to th e Nodes to Block column. On the other hand, if user wishes to undo the ste p, use the Remove button t o move the IP back to the available list.

The Ad d All and Remove All button perform the sam e oper ation b y moving every I Ps in the list. Finally, hit the OK button to comm it the change. (Note: asteris k in the list sho ws the IP is a gateway node).

The blocked IP Address will be saved into the map setting file when the user saves the topology map. Hence the IP will still be blocked when the current map profile r eload in the future.

4.2.3.19 Lock / Unlock

This feature is intended to prevent the user from dragging the node away from its current position accidentall y. User can select Map > Lock AP from the menu bar or use the Lock AP button on the toolbar to lock up the nodes on the map.

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Conversely, click the Map > Unlock AP or Unlock AP butto n on the toolbar to release the lock. Hence, once user has complete positions the nodes, turn on the lock.

4.2.3.20 Node details

The table next to the map container is the node details table. The table displays the properties of the selected Mesh A P unit. In order to loa d the data, us er c an dou bl e-click on an active un it (gateway or relay or client-relay), or right cl ick then choose the Show Properties item from the popup menu.

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As mentioned previous ly, the NMS use th e SNMP method to read the data. Henc e if the data is failed to load, you may check the SNMP Community or Passwords. The t wo small circles on the top of the table indi cate the status of the table. If the green circle is li ght up, it shows the table is loaded completel y; if the orange circ le is light up, it means the table is loading th e data, else if the circle to turn to red color, it indicates that the data loading is failed.

On the other hand, the b ar chart at the bottom of the table displaying the signal strength (in RSSI) bet ween the selected AP and all its neighbour nodes. T he scale of the chart can be enlarged by dragging the desired range of x-axis. Drag backward to reset the chart.

4.2.3.21 Client Properties

The client properties panel is loc at ed at t he other side of the map container. In order to initiate the NMS to download the client details, hit on the Start button at the b ottom of the panel. In case if there is m ore than one map is r unning, a menu would pop up to prom pt user to s elect which map to be targeted. Once selected, the scanning will be started instantly.

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The automatic ref resh feature of the client properties panel enab le the admin uses t he live information regardi ng the cl ients assoc iated t o the Mes h AP unit disc overed by th e NMS. T he panel will be refreshed once per minute. On the other hand, if user wishes to refresh the panel manually, simply click the Refresh button at the bottom of the panel. While the downloading is in pro gr es s, the butt ons will be replace d by a progress bar, showing the status of the process. The NMS will download the information from every single node in th e target map discovered. To s t op the scan, simply hit on the Stop button. The Target Map column displays the name of the map where the client panel is scanning.

The panel is divided into t wo portions, the Client Pro perties and Client Signa l Strength. The Client Properties portion dis play the details regarding the client, for instance the MAC Address, channel number, link speed and the idl e time. In the case if there is no client associated t o the AP, a message “No Client Found” will be displayed instead.

On the other hand, the Cl ient Signal Strength panel dis plays the signal str ength of the c lients associated to the A P, in the unit of rssi. Similarly, if there is no client assoc iated to the AP, a message “No Client Found” will be shown.

4.2.3.22 Get/Set using MIB Reader

This section describes briefly about the usage of the MIB Reader of the PLANET Mesh Network Management T ools.

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As illustrated, the c enter frame of the MIB Re ader consists of three parts, SN MP keywords, description area an d output area. The SNMP keywords portion is th e area where user f ills in the necessary parameter that n eed to perform any SNMP action. For instance, if the SNMP version to use is version 1 or 2c, t hen the Community is the r equired f ield; else if vers ion 3 is selected, then user need to fill in the username, authentication password, and privacy password fields. The Input Value field is used when user wish to execute the SNMP Set command.

The Description area displays the description of the selected MIB tree node; whereas the Output area prints out the output of the SNMP action.

• Get Action

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1. Select any tree node (make sure it is either read-only or read-write type)

2. Fill in the required parameter according to the version of SNMP to use.

3. Click the SnmpGet button on the toolbar.

4. The output should now display at the Output area.

• Set Action

1. Select any tree node (only read-write type)

2. Fill in the required parameter according to the version of SNMP to use.

3. Enter the value to be s et at the In put Value column. You may refer the Syntax

column to ensure the type of the input (eg: Integer, DisplayString..).

4. Click the SnmpSet button on the toolbar.

5. The Output area will display the result of the action, either “(Set

Successfully…)” or “(Set Failed…)”.

• Read Tab le A ction

1. Select a table tree node

2. Fill in the required parameter according to the version of SNMP to use.

3. Click the Load Table button on the toolbar.

4. The Output field should display the whole table now.

5. Use the Refresh Table to reload the table.

• Add Table Row Action

1. Repeat the first three steps of Read Table Action

2. Then enter the table valu es in the Input Value field. Values are separated by

a comma (,). (see the following figure)

3. Click the Add Table Row button on the toolbar.

4. The new entry should be added to the table.

• Delete Table Row Action

1. Repeat the first three steps of Read Table Action

2. Select the entry that you wish to remove from the table.

3. Click the Delete Row button on the toolbar.

4. A popup window would appear to ask for your confirmation to delete the

5. The selected entry should be removed from the table.

• Snmp Walk Action

1. Select any tree node. (It can be a table, scalar or even the main node)

2. Fill in the required parameter according to the version of SNMP to use.

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3. Click the SnmpWalk button on the toolbar.

4. The output should no w displa y at the Output ar ea. It could tak e some tim e to

fetch all the data if the selected data is large.

Note: Please tr y to avoid Add or De lete the SNMP Table entry of the customized -MIB, since there are som e tables wh ich ar e i ntern al l y cor rel at e d, s uc h as VLAN table and Wireless table.

Setting the table incorrectly would cause severe corruption in the system.

4.2.3.23 Load/Unload MIB

The MIB Reader of the NMS includes the feature to loa d and unload the MIB file from other resource. Therefore, instead of the customized MIB, user can load other standard MIB into the MIB Reader as well to read the parameter of the managed device.

In order to load a MIB, click on the Load button on the top of the MIB tree. A file chooser window would popup, to prompt user to enter the desired MIB file. Click Open to load the file.

On the other hand, the Unload button nex t to the Load button would unlo ad the existin g MIB in the tree. Select the u nwanted MIB, click on the Unload button. A confirmation dialo g box would turn up, to ge t confirmation from the user to r emove the selected MIB. C lick the Yes button to proceed.

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4.2.3.24 Alarm Table

The Alarm Table of the PLANET Mesh Network Management Tools enable user to ch eck on the traps and notifications caught b y the trap rec eiver. The entries are read-only, and shall be deleted once they were resolved or reviewed.

In order to start list en to th e traps, hit t he Start butt on at the toolbar or select Settings > Start Trap from the menu bar. Select the Stop button, or Settings > Stop Trap to stop the trap listener. User can change the SNM P Trap community or passwords at the available colum ns and hit the Set button. The checkboxes at the bottom of the settings section are the table filtering options. Clear the select ion of the c heck box to hide the re lativ e entr y in the trap table. Each level of severity is represented by a different colo r.

Select any entry from the alarm table, its description wil l be displayed at the Trap Descripti on area at the bottom of the table. If you wish to rem ove the selected entr y, click on the Delete button.

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The Alarm Level area is to enable the user to d etermine the level of the warni ng message popup and the alarm beep sound. User may drag t he slider to alter the leve l. For instance, drag the slider of the w arning m es sage to Minor, the warning m ess age would no t popup if the level of the alarm received is Warning or Informational. The following figures illustrate the example of Warning Messa ge, which wil l be displa yed at the left bottom c orner of the s creen when the trap is received.

4.2.3.25 Add Trap Agent

This feature is a wizard window, intended to assist the user to set one, or more than one node to be the trap agent of the host system at the NMS, simultaneously.

Hit the Add Now button at the tra p vie wer m ode, to invok e the wi zard. At t he fir st pag e of the wizard, user will be prompt to enter the IP Address of the desired nodes, to be set as alarm agent. User can en ter the IP Address m anually, or select from the drop down list provided. Click Next to proceed.

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Then, enter the required SNMP keywords, such as version and community. Click Set to proceed or Back to back to the first step.

Once the configuration is d one, click Proceed button to proceed to reboot page, or Back to the previous page.

If Proceed is pressed, the following page will be displayed. User may select the IP Address of the node configured just n ow to be rebooted. In case if user is wished to reboot the device manually afterwards, c lick Reboot Later. On the other hand, hit th e Reboot now & Close button to start reboot the devices.

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Once the AP unit is rebooted completely, it will contain the information of the Alarm Host System in the NMS. Hence, it will redirect the alarm message and notification to the NMS when there is any.

4.2.3.26 Vi ew Log Files

There is a feature in the NMS allow the user to back-track the log files of the system. Select View > View Log Files from the NMS menu bar to invoke a new dialog box, as shown at the following figures.

Then user can select the type of log to view, including Status Log and Alarm Log. Key in the desired file name, or hit the button next to the column to select the file, and select the Reload button to load the content of the file.

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4.2.3.27 Show Route

When user moves the mouse over the plotted AP unit on the topology map, a small blue dialog would appear on the screen, displaying the routes of the selected unit. The route describes how the AP link t o the other n odes in the sa me m esh network, as illustrated by the figure below.

The figure above shows the node 10.28.43.1 is currently connected directly to 10.30.45.1,

10.22.157.1, and 10.19.49.1.

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Whereas the figure above illustrates how the routes are displayed when nodes are not directly connected. From the exam ple, node 10.29.19 4.1 a nd 10.2 2.202.1 are not directl y conn ected. Instead, the connecti on between them is estab lished via node 10.27.1 92.1, according to the route box.

If user would like to disable this feature, please select Settings > Display Node Route from the map container menu bar.

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4.2.3.28 Create VPN Connection

If user would like to s can a network through the backbone line (WAN), a VPN Connection is required in order to create the communication link between the NMS and the Mesh APs discovered through a VPN Server.

To c reate a new VP N Connection, use th e New Connection wizard of W indows. In order to start-up the wizard, open the Network Connections Page (Start Menu > Control Panel > Network Connections), then select New Connection Wizard. When the wizard turn up, follow the following steps to do the set up: (*refer to the following screen shots)

 Introduction – Welcome page of the wizard

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 Network Connection Type – Select Connect to the network at my workplace and

click Next button

 Network Connection – Select Virtual Private Network and click the Next button

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 Connection Name – Enter a desired Connection Name and hit the Next button

 Public Network – Select Do not dial initial connection and press Next button

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 VPN Server Select ion – Enter the host n ame or the IP Address of the VPN Se rver

that you wish to connect, and click the Next button

 Complete – Click Finish to complete the set up After the shortcut is cr eated, user is required t o go to the Properties page, b y right-click on the shortcut icon, and t hen c hoose fr om the popu p m enu. Alternat ivel y, it can be opened from the Connect page, as shown:

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At the Connection Properties window, perform the following steps:

 Select the Networking Tab at the top of the page

 Select PPTP VPN in the Type of VPN field.

 Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the available list

 Hit the Properties button to configure the item’s properties

 At the TCP/IP Properties window, select the Advanced.. button, another window

(Advanced TCP/IP Settings) would appear.

 At this window, make sure the Use default gateway on remote network option is

checked and click the OK button.

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Enable the option

The configuration of the VPN is done.

4.2.3.29 Configure Mesh APs

Two methods are available to configure t he Mesh AP unit remotel y via the NMS,: thru Webbased Configuration Page or launch the AP Configurator. In order to inv oke an y of these two methods, right click on any of the active Mes h A P unit on th e to po logy map (gateway or rel a y). A popup menu would appear, as shown:

Select the AP Configurator or Web-Based Config option. T he following figure shows the screenshot of the Web-based Configuration page.

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If the AP Configurator is selected instead, a window would appear to prompt user for the SNMP password and community, as shown:

(Version 1 and 2C)

(Version 3)

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After enter the required passwords , c lick t he Proceed button to initiat e the AP Conf igurator. If the password is incorrect, an err or mess age will show on the sc reen and urge us er to reenter the password accurately. For more details regarding the AP Configurator, please refer to

next section.

the

4.2.3.30 Dis covery Tool

The discovery tool is an advance feature added to the NMS. Its main function is used to discover the recognized AP unit locating in the same subnet. Hit the Discover button at the bottom to initiate the scan. The APs found throughout the process will be displayed on the table.

User may click on the entry on the table to view the information regarding the AP, such as system name, MAC address and so forth. Further more, the selected unit can be configured by using the drop-down list at the top of the Discover button, to open the AP-Configurator or Web-based configuration page.

4.2.3.31 Vi ew Interface and Client Live Statistic

The new feature added in the latest vers ion of NMS, provides user a gr aphical and readab le statistic table regarding the target M esh AP unit. The information that monitored by the live stat portion includes the interfaces throughput, clients’ throughput, as well as the memory status.

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In order to invoke the live stat window, switch the NMS to the Map Container view, and then look for the Live Stat Settings portion at the left b ottom corner. User may enter the IP Address of the target node (or just click on the node on the map to load the IP) to be monitored, and its corresponding SNMP Key. Hit the Start Live Stat button to initiate the window.

At the popup live stat wind ow, click the Start Polling button at t he top to start the live stat. The window consists of tw o parts: the System Stat and the Client Stat. The System Stat page displays the memor y status of the system and the statistic of the interfac es throughput. The table will be updated at a c ertain inter val, which is set b y the Pol l In terval field at t he Li ve Stat Settings corner.

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The second page shows the throughput statistic of e ve r y client t hat associated to target no de. The results of the transm ission and reception data pack et rate are displayed in the form of graph. The table at the bottom of the gr aphs tabulat es the cli ent list with their r esp ective M AC Address and online time. To stop the polling process, click the End Polling button at the top.

4.2.3.32 Logout Client

With the NMS, the administrator is able to log out and block the user from accessing the network, by using the Logout and Block user button at the Live Stat Window

In order to remove the client, user must run the Live Stat Window. In the Client Stat portion, the table at the bottom lists the client that has log on to the network. Select the client (Mac Address) that to be removed, and hit the Logout and Block user button.

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A window would appear on the screen to prompt user for the SNMP version to use and its corresponding community or passwords. Click the Block User button once completed the step, the selected client will be removed from the active client table, and added into the MAC Access Table.

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5 Configure the Mesh AP using AP

Configurator

5.1 Overview of AP Configurator

One of the main f eatures of the PLANET M esh Network Management Tools is its ability to configure the Mesh AP remotely. In stead of the Web-Based Configuration page, user can use the application software that designed specifically for the configuration of the Mesh AP, namely the AP Configurator.

The AP Configurator utilizes the SNMP protocol to connect the user ’s terminal with the AP over the network. The AP Configurator supports all SNMP version 1, 2C and 3 over UDP. User may read and write the settings of the hardware through the SNMP agent running on the device.

The figure below illustrates the screenshot of the AP Configurator:

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5.2 How to use AP Configurator

This section briefly explains how to configure the AP with the AP Configurator commonly. Before we proceed, let us have a quick view over the la yout of the user interface. Thru the image at above, there is a tr ee at the left of the software. The tree lists all the configuration items in the AP. Click on the item that you wish to view or alter; the relative page will be loaded in the center frame. On the other hand, the menu bar on the top of the software can be used to open the configuration page as well.

There is a status bar at the bottom of the page, where it displays the status of the data loading and setting. In order to set the scalar values, perform the change, and click on the Save Changes button. The Cancel button is to close the configuration page.

In case to configure any table data, notice th at there is a Status drop-dow n list at the bo ttom of every table, as shown:

Select the type of ac tion yo u would lik e to per form : add, e dit or del ete a tabl e row. Then, click the “>>” button next to the drop-down list. For add and edit operation, an extra area will appear at the bottom of the drop down list, where it enable user to enter the table data. Hit the Add or Edit button to complet e the operation. The area can be c losed by selecting the “X” button at the top right corner.

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For delete action instead, select the table entry that wanted to be removed, click the “>>” button next to the drop-do wn list. A warning message woul d appear to prompt user for their confirmation to proceed with the operation. Hit Yes to proceed.

The Refresh button at the top of every table is used to reload the table.

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to section 3.3.2 for more.

5.3 Configure the Mesh AP

At this section, we will loo k into every configuration pages of the Mesh AP one by one, and briefly describe the parameters in the pages.

5.3.1 System > system

The System page is the general settings page of the AP.

Parameters:

1) System Name

• The generic name of the Mesh AP unit.

• Data type: Display String

2) System Location

• The generic physical location name of the Mesh AP Unit

• Data type: Display String

3) System Mode

• The operation mode of the Mesh AP unit

• Options: Gateway, Relay, Client-relay, Layer 2 Gateway, Layer 2 Relay

Gateway Layer 3 Gateway Mode. In a Mesh network Gateway mode is the

path to the Internet for the whole Mesh network behind.

WAN port is active and will be used for Internet Connection. Three types of Internet connection will be available, please refer

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setting is required.

edge of the whole mesh topology.

network.

between WAN, LAN, Mesh backhaul and WiFi.

Relay Layer 3 Relay Mode. Relay mode can help to route between

mesh backhaul and local WiFi/LAN network. Also, a Relay mode Mesh AP can help to route the packets from other Relay node to the destination IP subnet or Gateway. WAN port is disabled at this mode. At the same time no WAN

Client-Relay Layer 3 Client-Relay Mode.

At this mode, the Mesh node can only route between local WiFi/LAN network to mesh backhaul. It will not help to route packets from other Relay node. This mode can be used to reduce the unnecessary routing especially if this Mesh node is in the

Layer 2 Gateway Layer 2 Gateway Mode.

At this mode, the Mesh AP can be viewed as a bridge. This bridge can bridge between WAN, LAN, Mesh backhaul, and WiFi. As a Gateway, the WAN interface will turns into the public bridge port that connects to the existing Ethernet network. Be noted, only ONE Gateway is allowed in the same Mesh

Layer 2 Relay Layer 2 Relay Mode.

4) Contact Name

• The name of the contact person / network administrator

• Data type: Display String

5) Contact Email

• The E-mail address of the contact person / network administrator

• Data type: Display String

6) Contact Phone

• The phone number of the contact person / network administrator

• Data type: Display String

7) Description

At this mode, the Mesh node act as a mesh relay that can bridge

• A short description regarding the managed device (Mesh AP)

• Data type: Display String

8) Object ID

• The Object ID (OID) of the Mesh AP specified to support the SNMP service

• Read-only data

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5.3.1.1 System > Syslog

The Syslog is a system feature to send the system log messages to a remote server.

Parameter

1) Enable Syslog

• A checkbox to enable or disable the syslog feature.

2) KLOG

• A checkbox to enable or disable the Kernel Log service

3) Enable Remote Syslog a. A checkbox to enable or disable the remote syslog server service

4) Remote Syslog Address

• The address of the remote syslog server, who will receive all the syslog message

• Data type: DNS String

5.3.1.2 System > Advanced Tuning

The Advance Tuning panel is divided to two parts, the connection tracking parameters and the wireless distance. The Connection tracking portion determines the seconds of various timeout parameters, where as the latter define the estimate operating distance in meters, for the radio available in the device. Use the reset button to refill the value fields with the default values.

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Parameters:

1) Maximum session

• Maximum allowable IP connection tracking session.

• Range: 4096 ~ 212368; Default: 10000 sessions

2) Generic Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for generic connection track entry.

• Range: 50 ~ 1200; Default: 600 seconds.

3) ICMP Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for ICMP entry.

• Range: 10 ~ 60; Default: 30 seconds.

4) TCP Close Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for TCP close.

• Range: 5 ~ 30; Default: 10 seconds.

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5) TCP Close Wait Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for TCP close wait.

• Range: 10 ~ 120; Default: 60 seconds.

6) TCP Established Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for established TCP.

• Range: 600 ~ 864000; Default: 3600 seconds.

7) TCP Finished Wait Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for TCP finished wait.

• Range: 10 ~ 3600; Default: 120 seconds.

8) TCP Last ACK Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for TCP last acknowledgement.

• Range: 10 ~ 60; Default: 30 seconds.

9) TCP SYN Receive Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for TCP SYN receive.

• Range: 10 ~ 120; Default: 60 seconds.

10) TCP SYN Sent Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for TCP SYN sent.

• Range: 10 ~ 240; Default: 120 seconds.

11) TCP Time Wait Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for TCP time wait.

• Range: 10 ~ 240; Default: 120 seconds.

12) UDP Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for UDP.

• Range: 10 ~ 60; Default: 30 seconds.

13) UDP Stream Timeout

• Timeout value in seconds (s) for UDP stream.

• Range: 10 ~ 360; Default: 180 seconds.

14) Radio 1 distance

• Specify the operating radius in meter (m) of radio 1.

• Range: 100 ~ 10000; Default: 400 meters.

15) Radio 2 distance

• Specify the operating radius in meter (m) of radio 2.

• Range: 100 ~ 10000; Default: 400 meters.

16) Country

• Select the operating country of the wireless interface.

17) Outdoor Mode

• Enable or Disable the outdoor mode for the wireless interface.

• Default: Enable.

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18) External Channel Mo de

• Enable or Disable the external channel mode for the wireless interface.

• Default: Disable.

5.3.1.3 Network > Ne twork

The network panel defin es the DNS settings. T his DNS service trans lates the domain n ame into IP Address form , which rec ognized b y the In terne t. If the pr im ary server fai led to p erform the translation, the secondary server will take over the process.

Parameters:

1) Primary DNS

• Define the Primary DNS Server IP Address.

• Data Type: IP Address

2) Secondary DNS

• Define the secondary DNS Server IP Address

• Data type: IP Address

3) Domain

• An optional domain name for the DNS client

• Data type: DNS String

4) Default Gateway

• The default gateway IP Address for the static IP Address

• Data type: IP Address

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5.3.1.4 Network > WAN (MAP-3100 only)

Define the type of WAN interface to use. Three options are available: Static, DHCP, and PPPoE. If user wish es to change the t ype to dynamic, s elect the DHCP, then click the Save Changes button. If Static or PPPoE is selecte d instead, the Configure button will lead the user to the configuration page of the type.

• Network > WAN > Static

Enter the Static IP Address and its netmask, clic k the Save Changes button to activat e the Static WAN interface type. Hit the Back to go back to the WAN Type configuration page.

Parameters:

1) IP Address

• The static IP Address for the WAN interface

• Data type: IP Address

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2) Netmask

• The netmask for the Static IP Address.

• Data type: IP Address

• Network > WAN > PPPoE

Fill in the PPPoE ’s username and password, t hen click the Save Change s butt on to activate the PPPoE WAN interface t ype. Hit the Back but ton to back to the WAN Type configuration page.

Parameters:

1) Enable PPPoE

• A checkbox to enable or disable the PPPoE service.

2) Username

• The username of the PPPoE client

• Data type: Display String

3) Password, Confirm

• The password corresponding to the username of the PPPoE client

• Must key in the same input at the Confirm field to avoid mistakes

• Data type: Display String

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1. If your Ethernet network that connect to WAN port supports VLAN

Maximum is 15 virtual WAN interfaces are allowed.

• Network > WAN > Add VLAN Tag

Note that there is an Ad d VL AN Tag button at the WAN page. Press the button would open the VLAN Tag page, where user may define the VLAN ID for a desired WAN interface.

Note

Parameters (VLAN Tag List columns)

1) ID

• The VLAN-ID

• Data type: Integer, in between 1 and 4096

tagging and you plan to make the Mesh Network route for different purpose, you can use the “Add VLAN Tag” button to create different VLAN for WAN interface.

2. O nl y the default WAN is un-tagged. Any other newly inserted WAN interface will be tagged follow the ID setting that range from 1 to 4095.

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2) Type

3) IP

4) Subnet

5) Comment

• The type of the WAN-VLAN defined.

• Available option: Static and DHCP

• The IP Address of the interface.

• This field is disabled if the Type chosen is DHCP

• Data type: IP Address

• The corresponding subnet for the IP Address of the interface.

• This field is disabled if the Type chosen is DHCP

• Data type: IP Address

• Optional comment regarding the table entry

• Data type: Display String

6) Status

• Enable or disable the table entry.

• Available option: Enable and Disable

Hit the Back button to go back to the WAN-Type page.

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5.3.1.5 Network > VLAN

The page is displa ying the VLAN Table which is showing the activat ed VAP of the Mesh AP. There are total of 16 VLANs available in the device. In order to activate an inactive VAP, choose an entr y from the Inactive VAP List, then click the Edit Inactive VAP button. Then the Edit Inactive VAP – VLANx panel would appear. Similarly, to edit or disable an active VAP, user can select t he entry from the table, and hit the Edit Active VAP. Fill in t he following parameters:

1) ID

• The ID for the VLAN interface.

• The value is ranged between 1 to 4095, where 0 is reserved for VLAN0

2) Type

• The type of the VLAN

• The available options are static and dynamic

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1. ONLY VLAN 0, the default VLAN, is un-tagged packets. For VLAN 1 to

connect wired device for different VLAN.

3) IP Address

• The IP Address of the selected VLAN interface

4) Netmask

• The Netmask for the IP Address

5) Address Type

• The type of the IP Address, either NAT or Routable

6) Comment

• An optional comment regarding the table entry

7) Active

• The status of the VAP

• Set to Active to enable an inactive VAP; set to Inactive to disable an active VAP.

Finally click the Save Changes button to commit the changes.

Note

VLAN 15, it will be tagged packets at LAN interface after it is enabled. And for Wireless interface, different SSID are required for different VLAN.

2. The connected LAN device should support VLAN tagging if you plan to

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5.3.1.6 Network > Mesh

The Mesh configuration page read the data from the wireless interface, ath0. Select the Wireless Settings button to view or edit the corresponding data.

Parameters (Mesh Configuration)

1) IP Address

• IP Address for the Mesh interface

• Data type: IP Address

2) Netmask

• Netmask for the IP Address of the Mesh interface

• Data type: IP Address

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3) Comment

• An optional comment regarding the Mesh interface

• Data type: Display String

4) Active

• The status of the Mesh interface, either active or inactive.

Parameters (Wireless Settings)

1) MAC Address

• The Mac Address of the Mesh interface

• This is a read-only parameter

2) Mode

• Define the mode of the Mesh interface

• In this case, the mode is fixed to AD-HOC

3) Band

• The band to use

• Three options available: 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g

4) ESSID

• The identifying name of a wireless access point’s network

• Data type: Display String

5) Frequency

• The operating frequency of the ath0 wireless network interface in Mega Hertz.

6) Beacon Interval

• The beacon interval in milliseconds

• Data type: Integer, in between 20 and 1000

• Default value is 100

7) RTS Threshold

• The RTS Threshold value

• Data type: Integer, in between 256 and 2346

• Default value is 2346

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8) Fragment Threshold

• The Fragment Threshold value

• Data type: Integer, even number only, in between 1500 and 2346

• Default value is 2346

9) DTIM Interval

• Data type: Integer, in between 1 and 256

• Default value is 1

10) Data Rate

• Select the data rate of the interface from the list

• Available selection: Auto, 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

11) TX Antenna

• The properties of the transmission antenna

• Available selection: Diversity, Port1, Port2 and Card Default

12) RX Antenna

• The properties of the reception antenna

• Available selection: Diversity, Port1, Port2 and Card Default

13) Current Tx Power (dBm)

• This is a read-only field indicating the current transmission power used by the mesh interface.

• The value is in the unit of dBm

14) Tx Power (dBm)

• The transmiss ion power f ield, where user c an alt er the level of po wer t hrough t he selection available.

• The default value for this field is Max, which will use t he m aximum power l evel of the wireless interface.

15) Security

• The security type to be used by the wireless network, wither open, WEP, or AES

16) Encryption Key

• The encryption key used in corresponding to the security type used.

• Data type: Octet String

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5.3.1.7 Network > Wireless Configuration

The upper portion of the W ireless Conf iguration page i s displa ying the comm on settings of all the wireless interfac es. The parameters here will be applied to all the VAP. The table in the page is showing the list of virtual APs. User can only edit the information in the table.

Parameters (Common Settings)

1) MAC Address

• The Mac Address of the Wireless interface

• This is a read-only parameter

2) Mode

• The Mode is fixed to AP

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3) Band

• The band to use

• Three options available: 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g

4) Frequency

• The operating frequency of the ath1 wireless network interface in Mega Hertz

5) TX Antenna

• The properties of the transmission antenna

• Available selection: Diversity, Port1, Port2 and Card Default

6) RX Antenna

• The properties of the reception antenna

• Available selection: Diversity, Port1, Port2 and Card Default

7) Current Tx Power (dBm)

• This read-only field indicating the cur rent transmission power level used by the wireless interface.

• The value is in the unit of dBm

8) Tx Power (dBm)

• The transmission power level of the wireless interface

• The default value is Max, where the device will tune the transmiss ion power to

the maximum level of the wireless interface.

Click the Save Changes button to commit the common configurations.

Parameters (Virtual AP list)

1) ESSID

• The Enhanced Service Set Identifier of the wireless network

• Data type: Display String

2) Broadcast SSID

• Enable or disable the SSID to be broadcasted.

3) Beacon Interval

• The beacon interval in milliseconds

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• Data type: Integer, in between 20 and 1000

• Default value is 100

4) RTS Threshold

• The RTS Threshold value

• Data type: Integer, in between 256 and 2346

• Default value is 2346

5) Fragment Threshold

• The Fragment Threshold value

• Data type: Integer, even number only, in between 15 0 0 and 2346

• Default value is 2346

6) DTIM Interval

• DTIM Interval

• Data type: Integer, in between 1 and 256

• Default value is 1

7) Data Rate

• Select the data rate of the interface from the list

• Available selection: Auto, 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

8) Security

• The security type, can be either Open, WEP, WPA1, WPA2, and WPA1&2

9) WPA-Type

• The type of the WPA security mode

• Available options: TKIP and AES

• This field is only writable if the security type WPA is selected

10) 802.1x

• Enable or disable the use of Radius Server as authenticator

• This field is only enabled if WEP or WPA is selected

11) Encryption Key

• The encryption key depends on the type of security mode using

• This field is only enabled if WEP or WPA is selected

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5.3.1.8 Network > Route

The route table is a network m ap that notif ies the node about the way to deliver the packets to its addressee. This configuration page presents the routing table of the Mesh AP.

Parameters:

1) Subnet

• The subnet address of the route

• Data type: IP Address

2) Netmask

• The netmask corresponding to the subnet address

• Data type: IP Address

3) Gateway

• The gateway IP Address for this route entry

• Data type: IP Address

4) Device

• Specifies the route devices for this route entry

• Data type: Octet String

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5) Direct

• Select the type of routing, either direc t or indirec t.

• Direct type using device, whereas indirect is using the two hope gateway

6) Comment

• An optional comment regarding the route table entry

• Data type: Display String

7) Status

• Specify the status of the route entry, enable or disable.

5.3.1.9 Network > IP Sec (MAP-3100 only)

The IP Sec configuration page enable user to alter the setting of the IP Security Protocol. With IPSec, a security “tunnel” is created between the source and destination point, allow the packet to be sent through the “tunnel”. In this page, user can define the characteristics, including the certificate key and RSA key, of the tunnel.

Parameters:

1) Enable IP Sec

• A checkbox to enable or disable the IPSec service.

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2) Type

• Select the type of the IPSec protocol.

• Available selection:

3) Local ID

• The identifier of the local host.

• Data type: Octet String

4) Remote ID

• The identifier of the remote host at the other end

• Data type: Octet String

5) Remote IP Address

o x509 o RSA o PSK

• The IP Address of the remote host.

• Data type: IP Address

6) Remote Subnet, Remote Netmask

• The Subnet where the remote host is located at, with its correspond netmask

• Data type: IP Address

7) Local Certificate Password

• The x.509 certificate pem passphrase, used when IPSec type x509 is

selected

• Data type: Octet String

8) Local RSA Key

• The RSA Key of the local host, used when IPSec type RSA is selected

• Data type: Octet String

9) Remote RSA Key

• The RSA Key of the remote host, used when IPSec type RSA is selected

• Data type: Octet String

10) PSK

• The PSK Key, used when IP Sec type PSK is selected

• Data type: Octet String

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5.3.1.10 Network > L2TP Client

The L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Pr otocol) is a tunnel ing protoc ol that used to s upport the virtual private network. Adm in can cr eate a L2TP client at this panel for the network traff ic tunneling purpose.

Parameters

1) Enable L2TP Client Service

• A checkbox to enable or disable the L2TP feature

2) LNS Address

• The L2TP Network Server address.

• Data type: DNS String

3) Username

• The username for the L2TP client

• Data type: Display String

4) Password

• The correspond password for the username above

• Data type: Display String

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5.3.1.11 Network > OLSR (MAP-3100 only)

The OLSR configurat ion page defines t he Optimi zed Link State Routing protocol of the Mesh AP. It is a routing protocol for the Layer 3 mesh backhaul connections.

Parameters

1) Enable OLSR

• A checkbox to enable the OLSR service

2) TOS Value

• This field define the type of service value that should be set in the OLSR

control traffic packet IP headers

• Data type: Integer

3) Enable Willingness

• A checkbox to enable the willingness of the Mesh AP.

• Willingness of an AP is defined as the readiness of a node to carry and

4) Willingness Level

• The level of the willingness.

• Data type: Integer (0-7)

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5) Enable Hysteresis

• A checkbox to enable the hysteresis of the Mesh AP

• Link hysteresis determines the criteria at which a link to a neighbour is

accepted or rejected. Hysteresis adds more robustness to the link sensing, but delays the neighbour registration.

6) Hysteresis Scaling

• The level scale of the hysteresis

• Data type: Float (0.0 ~ 1.0)

7) Hysteresis THR High

• The upper limit (threshold high) of the hysteresis

• Data type: Float (0.0 ~ 1.0)

8) Hysteresis THR Low

• The lower limit (threshold low) of the hysteresis

• Data type: Float (0.0 ~ 1.0)

9) Link Quality Type

• The type of link quality

• Available options:

o Disable o Use for MPR selection o Use for MPR selection and Routing

10) Link Quality Size

• The Link quality window size

• Data type: Integer, default size is 10

11) Poll Rate

• The polling rate, where the value is in the interval of 0 and 1

• Data type: Float

12) TC Rate

• The TC redundancy specifies the level of neighbour information should be

• Available options:

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settings should fit for the most application.

13) MPR

14) Shared Key

Note

o Send only MPR Selectors o Send only MPR Selectors and MPRs o Send all neighbours

• This field s pecifies how many MPRs a node sho uld try select to reach ever y

2hop neighbour

• Data type: Integer, default value is 1

• The secret shared key.

• User must re-enter the same password at the Confirm field to set this field

• Data type: Display String

Unless you are familiar with the setting, otherwise we would suggest to keep the value unchanged, or press Reset to set back to default. These

5.3.1.12 Services > NTP

The NTP service implem ents the Network Time Protocol to the Mesh APs to synchronize the system time to som e time reference. The NT P Table in this page lists the NTP server that is used by the device.

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Parameters

1) Enable NTP Service

• A checkbox to enable the NTP service of the system

2) Time Zone

• A list of tim e zones is available in the drop down list. Select the appr opriate

one to synchronize.

Parameters (NTP Table columns)

1) Server

• The NTP server host name

• Data type: DNS String

2) Min Pool

• The minimum pool time of the server, in seconds

3) Max Pool

4) Comment

5) Active

• Data type: Integer, def au lt value is 4

• The maximum pool time of the server, in seconds

• Data type: Integer, default value is 10

• An optional comment regarding the NTP Table entry

• Data type: Display String

• The status of the NTP Table entry, either active or inactive

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5.3.2 Services > DHCP (MAP-3100 only)

The DHCP service offers the Mesh AP a feature to assign dynamic IP Address to all the clients. The DHCPD Table in this configuration page lists the dynamic IP assignments in the device.

Parameters (DHCPD Table columns)

1) Iface

• The name of the active interface in the Mesh AP unit.

• Data type: Octet String

2) Subnet

• The subnet address

• Data type: IP Address

3) Netmask

• The netmask corresponding to the subnet of the table entry

• Data type: IP Address

4) Net Start

• The starting IP Address in the subnet for the assignment.

• Data type: IP Address

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5) Net End

• The last IP Address in the subnet for the assignment

• Data type: IP Address

6) Max Lease Time

• The maximum duration for the client to retain its current IP Address

• Data type: Integer, in the range of 600 to 864000 seconds

7) Default Lease Time

• The lease time def ined for t he c l ient to ret ai n its c urr en t IP Addr es s . Onc e the

time is up, the IP Address will be released.

• Data type: Integer, in the range of 600 to 864000 seconds

8) Domain

• The domain name for the DHCP Server

• Data type: DNS String

9) DNS

• The IP Address of the DNS server of the subnet

• Data type: IP Address

10) Router

• The router IP Address of the subnet

• Data type: IP Address

11) Comment

• An optional comment for the particular table entry

• Data type: Display String

12) Status

• The status of that particular table entry, either active or inactive

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5.3.2.1 Services > MAC Access

The Mac Access featur e of the Mesh AP provides a filter ing method to lim it the acces sing of the client. User can set the Mac Access Table to deny or inversely, allow the client that defined with their Mac Address to attach to the network.

Parameters:

1) Enable MAC Access

• A checkbox to enable or disable the MAC Access feature

2) Filter Type

• Define the filter type of the user not listed in t he MAC Ac cess Table, e ither to

allow or deny the client entries to access the network.

Parameters (MAC Access Table)

1) Mac Address

• The Mac Address of the client to be filtered.

• Data type: Mac Address

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2) Type

• Define the type of control for th e correspo nding Mac Addr ess, either All ow or

Deny

3) Comment

• An optional comment regarding the client

• Data type: Display String

4) Active

• The status of the table entry, either active or inactive

The Browse Active U sers but to n o pens a lis t tha t s h o ws ev er y ac ti ve user as s oc iating t o the network. From this table, the administrator may add the desired user into the Mac Access Table, by using the Update button. Choose the type of accessing from the drop down list.

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5.3.2.2 Services > NAT (MAP-3100 only)

The Network Address Translation service enables the clients with IP addresses that are not globally unique to connect to the network by translating those addresses into a globally routable IP address space.

Parameters

1) Enable NAT Service

• A checkbox to enable or disable the NAT service

Parameters (NAT Table column)

1) Protocol

• Protocol to use. Choose from UDP, TCP and Both

2) Port

• The port number to forward to.

• Data type: Integer, in the range of 1 to 65535

3) IP Address

• The destination host IP Address

• Data type: IP Address

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4) Comment

• An optional comment regarding the selected table entry

• Data type: Display String

5) Active

• The status of the selected table entry, either active or inactive

5.3.2.3 Services > Firewall (MAP-3100 only)

The Firewall service is t h e sec ur it y featur e tha t included in the Mesh A P to lim it c ertain t ype of traffic. User can define and add a firewall rule through this configuration page.

Parameter

1) Enable Firewall Service

• A checkbox to enable or disable the firewall service

Parameters (Firewall Table columns)

1) Target

• Define the type of the firewall rule, allow or deny the traffic

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2) Source Iface

• The source interface of the firewall rule.

• Data type: Octet String

3) Destination Iface

• The destination interface of the firewall rule

• Data type: Octet String

4) Source IP & Mask

• The IP Address and its netmask of the source interface

• Data type: IP Address

5) Destination IP & Mask

• The IP Address and its netmask of the destination interface

• Data type: IP Address

6) Protocol

• The protocol of the rule.

• Data type: Integer, in the range of 0 to 255

7) Start Port & End Port

• The start and end define the range of port.

• Data type: Integer, in the range of -1 to 65535

• Fill the fields with ‘-1’ if the ports is not applicable

8) Comment

• An optional comment regarding the firewall rule

• Data type: Display Stri n g

9) Active

• The status of the firewall rule, either active or inactive

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5.3.2.4 Services > Traffic Shaping (MAP-3100 only)

User can set the download and upload speed at the Traffic Shaping configuration page in order to alter the net work performance. The Traffic Shaping Table def ines the traffic volume for a port with a specified protocol.

Parameters

1) Enable Traffic Shaping service

• A checkbox to enable or disable the Traffic Shaping service on the Mesh AP

2) WAN Uplink Speed

• Define the upload speed of the WAN interface

• Data type: Integer, in the range of 5 and 100 Mbps

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PLANET MAP-3020 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Content

1 Overview

2 System Requirem ent

3 Utility Installation and Un-installation

3.1 Installation

3.1.1 Introduction

3.1.2 Choose Install Folder

3.1.3 Choose Shortcut Folder

3.1.4 Pre-Installation Summary

3.1.5 Installing

3.1.6 Installation Complete

3.2 Un-installation

3.2.1 Introduction

3.2.2 Uninstalling

3.2.3 Uninstallation Complete

4.1 Quick Start

4.2 Software Overview & Features

4.2.1 Software Layout

4.2.1.1 Map Contai ner

4.2.1.2 MIB Reader

4.2.2 Tool ba r Reference

4.2.3 Features

4.2.3.1 Create Map

4.2.3.2 Open Map

4.2.3.3 Save Map

4.2.3.4 Topology Map

4.2.3.5 Set up New Scan

4.2.3.6 Map View

4.2.3.7 Status Pane

4.2.3.8 Scan IP Address

4.2.3.9 SNMP Community / Passwords (for Scan-IP)

4.2.3.10 Socket Port

4.2.3.11 SNMP Com m uni ty / Passwords (for AP Unit)

4.2.3.12 Scan Interval

4.2.3.13 Impor t Ba ckground Image

4.2.3.14 Map P r int

4.2.3.15 Map Zoom

4.2.3.16 Customize Map

4.2.3.17 Background Image Transparency

4.2.3.18 Block List

4.2.3.19 Lock / Unlock

4.2.3.20 Node details

4.2.3.21 Client Properties

4.2.3.22 Get/Set using MIB Reader

4.2.3.23 Load/Unload MIB

4.2.3.24 Alarm Table

4.2.3.25 Add Trap Agent

4.2.3.26 Vi ew Log Files

4.2.3.27 Show Route

4.2.3.28 Create VPN Connection

4.2.3.29 Configure Mesh APs

5.1 Overview of AP Configurator

5.2 How to use AP Configurator

5.3 Configure the Mesh AP

5.3.1 System > system

5.3.1.1 System > Syslog

5.3.1.2 System > Advanced Tuning

5.3.1.3 Network > Ne twork

5.3.1.4 Network > WAN (MAP-3100 only)

5.3.1.5 Network > VLAN

5.3.1.6 Network > Mesh

5.3.1.7 Network > Wireless Configuration

5.3.1.8 Network > Route

5.3.1.9 Network > IP Sec (MAP-3100 only)

5.3.1.10 Network > L2TP Client

5.3.1.11 Network > OLSR (MAP-3100 only)

5.3.1.12 Services > NTP

5.3.2 Services > DHCP (MAP-3100 only)

5.3.2.1 Services > MAC Access

5.3.2.2 Services > NAT (MAP-3100 only)

5.3.2.3 Services > Firewall (MAP-3100 only)

5.3.2.4 Services > Traffic Shaping (MAP-3100 only)