Silex technology AP-415AN User Manual

Wireless Access Point for Industrial Devices

AP-415AN

User's Manual

Copyright© 2018 silex technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

WA105050XX

Index

1. Introduction ............................................................1

1-1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 2

About Notation ................................................................................................... 2

Disclaimers .......................................................................................................... 2

Trademarks .......................................................................................................... 2

1-2. Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 3

1-3. User Registration and Customer Services ............................................ 6

User Registration .............................................................................................. 6

Services ................................................................................................................ 6

Customer Support Center .............................................................................. 7

2. Specications ........................................................9

2-1. Package Contents ........................................................................................10

2-2. Parts and Functions ....................................................................................12

2-2-1. AP-415AN Unit ......................................................................................12

2-2-2. Stand .........................................................................................................14

2-3. Specications ................................................................................................15

2-3-1. Software Specication ........................................................................15

2-3-2. Hardware Specication .......................................................................16

2-3-3. Regulatory Compliance .......................................................................17

2-4. Wireless Interference Information ...........................................................20

Notes on Use ....................................................................................................20

2-5. Notes on Security .........................................................................................22

3. Using AP-415AN Setup Tool ........................... 23

3-1. Operating Environment ...............................................................................24

3-2. Features ...........................................................................................................25

3-3. Installing AP-415AN Setup Tool .............................................................26

3-3-1. Downloading AP-415AN Setup Tool ..............................................26

3-3-2. Installation Procedure ..........................................................................27

3-4. Starting/Finishing AP-415AN Setup Tool ...........................................31

3-4-1. Starting AP-415AN Setup Tool .......................................................31

3-4-2. Finishing AP-415AN Setup Tool .....................................................32

3-5. Window and Menu .........................................................................................33

3-5-1. Main Window ...........................................................................................33

Menu Bar ............................................................................................................34

Tool Bar ...............................................................................................................35

List View (Device List) ...................................................................................36

Context Menu ...................................................................................................37

Conguration Page .........................................................................................38

Status Bar ..........................................................................................................38

3-6. Option Setting ................................................................................................40

General Tab .......................................................................................................41

Device Search Tab ..........................................................................................42

3-7. Uninstalling AP-415AN Setup Tool .......................................................43

4. Installing AP-415AN ......................................... 45

4-1. Installation Example .....................................................................................46

4-2. Before Starting Installation .......................................................................47

4-2-1. Changing the Operating Mode .........................................................47

4-2-2. Conguration ...........................................................................................48

4-2-3. Attaching the Stand .............................................................................48

4-3. Installing AP-415AN ....................................................................................50

4-3-1. Installation (for AP Mode) ...................................................................50

Location of Installation (for AP Mode) .....................................................50

Installation Method (for AP Mode) ............................................................51

4-3-2. Installation (for RP Mode) ...................................................................54

Location of Installation (for RP Mode) .....................................................54

Installation Method (for RP Mode) ............................................................54

Turning on AP-415AN (for RP Mode) ......................................................57

4-4. Checking Installation Status ....................................................................58

5. Conguration ...................................................... 59

5-1. Before Starting Conguration ..................................................................60

5-1-1. Preparation ..............................................................................................60

Necessary Items ..............................................................................................60

Connecting AP-415AN and PC ..................................................................60

5-1-2. Changing Network Setting of the PC ............................................61

5-2. Conguration Using AP-415AN's Web Page .....................................62

5-2-1. Accessing AP-415AN's Web Page ................................................62

Accessing the Web Page Using AP-415AN Setup Tool ..................62

Accessing the Web Page Using IP Address .........................................64

5-2-2. General Conguration ..........................................................................65

5-2-3. Detailed Conguration .........................................................................67

Device Conguration ......................................................................................67

Wired LAN Conguration ...............................................................................68

Wireless LAN Conguration .........................................................................69

Wireless LAN - WDS .......................................................................................71

Wireless LAN - Security ................................................................................72

Wireless LAN - Extension .............................................................................74

DHCP Server .....................................................................................................75

Password ............................................................................................................76

5-3. Conguration Using AP-415AN Setup Tool .......................................78

Conguration Menu of AP-415AN Setup Tool .....................................81

6. Showing AP-415AN .......................................... 87

6-1. Showing AP-415AN .....................................................................................88

6-1-1. Showing AP-415AN Units in Topology View ..............................88

When a Host Device Is Not Found ............................................................89

6-1-2. Showing AP-415AN Units in Device List View ..........................91

6-2. Status Information on AP-415AN's Web Page .................................92

7. Product Management ........................................ 95

7-1. Access Control ..............................................................................................96

7-2. Conguration Import/Export ......................................................................98

7-2-1. Conguration Import/Export ..............................................................98

7-2-2. Conguration Export .............................................................................98

7-2-3. Conguration Import ..........................................................................100

7-3. WDS Reconstruction ................................................................................102

8. Maintenance ......................................................105

8-1. Restart ...........................................................................................................106

8-1-1. Restart by Unplugging the AC Adaptor .....................................106

8-1-2. Restart by Using the Web Conguration Page .......................106

8-1-3. Restart Using AP-415AN Setup Tool ........................................108

8-2. Factory Default Conguration ...............................................................110

8-2-1. Factory Default Conguration Using the Push Switch ........110

8-2-2. Factory Default Configuration Using the Web Configuration

Page......................................................................................................................111

8-2-3. Factory Default Conguration Using AP-415AN Setup Tool ... 112

8-3. Firmware Update ........................................................................................115

8-3-1. Downloading Latest Firmware .......................................................115

8-3-2. Firmware Update Using the Web Conguration Page ..........115

8-3-3. Firmware Update Using AP-415AN Setup Tool .....................118

1. Introduction

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1.

Introduction

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Disclaimers

* In this manual, screenshots captured from Windows 10 are used as example. Actual

screens or menu items may vary depending on the version of your operating system.

* The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part,

without prior written consent is expressly prohibited by law.
* The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
* This manual was prepared to accurately match the content of each OS, but the actual

information shown on the computer monitor may dier from the content of this manual

due to future OS version upgrades, modications, and other changes.
* Although every eort was made to prepare this manual with the utmost accuracy, Silex

Technology will not be held liable for any damages as a result of errors, setting examples,

or other content.

Trademarks

* Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective

owners.

1-1. Introduction

About Notation

This manual uses the following symbols to indicate specic information for operating AP­415AN .
Be sure to carefully review before using AP-415AN.

: This symbol indicates important information that needs to be observed when
operating AP-415AN. Make sure to read this information for safe and proper use.

: This symbol indicates information that is useful when using AP-415AN. If you
experience diculties operating AP-415AN, please refer to this information rst.

Note

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1-2. Safety Instructions

This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of AP-415AN.
To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using
AP-415AN. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of AP­415AN and on general safety issues.

< Indication of the warning >

Warning

"Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that could
result in death or serious injury if the safety instruction
is not observed. result in bodily injury if the safety
instruction is not observed.

Caution

"Caution" indicates the existence of a hazard that could
result in serious injury or material damage if the safety
instruction is not observed.

This symbol indicates the warning and notice.
( Example: "Danger of the electric shock" )

This symbol indicates the prohibited actions.
( Example: "Disassembly is prohibited" )

This symbol indicates the necessary actions.
( Example: "Remove the AC plug from an outlet" )

< Indication of the symbol >

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Warning

* In the following cases, turn o the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of this

product from a power outlet. Failure to follow these instructions may cause re or an
electrical shock.

- When this product emits a strange smell, smoke or sound or becomes too hot to
touch.

- When foreign objects (metal, liquid, etc.) gets into this product.

- When this product is dropped or the case is broken or cracked.

* Do not disassemble or modify this product. It may cause fire, electrical shock or

malfunction.

* Do not disassemble or modify the AC adaptor that came with this product. It may

cause re, electrical shock or malfunction.

* Do not cover up the vents on this product. The temperature inside may rise and

cause re or malfunction.

* Do not place any objects on top of this product. It may cause re, electrical shock or

malfunction.

* Do not place any objects on top of this product. It may cause re, electrical shock or

malfunction.
* Do not roll up or wrap the AC cord. It may cause re or an electrical shock.
* Do not plug or unplug the AC adaptor or any other cables with wet hands. It may

cause an electrical shock or malfunction.
* Keep the small parts out of reach of young children. If these are swallowed, consult a

doctor immediately.

* For use of the devices connected to this product, please follow all warnings, cautions

and notices given by that manufacturer and carefully use them in a proper manner.
* Failure to follow these instructions may cause re, electrical shock or malfunction.
* Use the correct power voltage. Improper voltage may cause fire or an electrical

shock.
* If a ground wire is supplied with your device to use with, connect it to the ground

terminal in order to prevent an electrical shock. Do not connect the ground wire

to gas pipe, water pipe, lighting rod or telephone ground wire. It may cause

malfunction.
* Keep the cords and cables away from children. It may cause an electrical shock or

serious injury.

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Caution

* Use the AC adaptor supplied with this product. Other AC adaptors may cause

malfunction.
* Do not place any objects on the cable or bend, twist, or pull it excessively.
* Do not use or store this product under the following conditions.
* It may cause malfunction.

- Locations subject to vibration or shock

- Shaky, uneven or tilted surfaces

- Locations exposed to direct sunlight

- Humid or dusty places

- Wet places (kitchen, bathroom, etc.)

- Near a heater or stove

- Locations subject to extreme changes in temperature

- Near strong electromagnetic sources (magnet, radio, wireless device, etc.)

* Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the plug from the power supply. The code

may be broken, which could result in re or an electrical shock.
* Follow the law of each country when you discard this product.
* Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using this product.

* When this product will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of
* this product and the other devices you are using with it.
* When removing this product, disconnect the AC plugs of both this product and the

other devices you are using with it.

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1-3. User Registration and Customer Services

To enable us to provide better services (support and repair), please perform the user
registration process from our website below:

* For user registration, a serial number is required. The serial number is a last 6-digit number of the Ethernet

Address (12-digit number) which can be found on bottom of the product. (e.g. If the Ethernet Address is
"84:25:3F:00:11:22", it would be noted as "84253F001122" and then the serial number is "001122".)

User Registration

Services

The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit
the Silex Technology website.

* Latest rmware download
* Latest software download
* Latest manual download
* Support information (FAQ)

URL

Japan http://www.silex.jp/register/

URL

Japan http://www.silex.jp/

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* Be sure to complete the user registration or otherwise, Silex Technology may not be able to provide the

technical support and repair services.

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Customer Support Center

Customer Support is available by e-mail or telephone for any problems that you may
encounter. If you cannot nd the relevant problem in this manual or on our website, or if
the corrective procedure does not resolve the problem, please contact Silex Technology
Customer Support.

Contact Information

Japan [phone] [e-mail]

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2. Specications

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2.

Specications

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2-1. Package Contents

AP-415AN

Stand

Connector caps

(Already attached to AP-415AN. Use them to cover up the connector and switch interfaces.)

LAN port caps x 3 DC connector cap x 1

USB port cap x 1 DIP switch cap x 1

Screw to x the unit x 4

Use them to attach AP-415AN to the stand.

Declaration of Conformity

GPL note

Warranty booklet

Setup Guide (I) (for Installation)

Setup Guide (II) (for Conguration)

China RoHS note

Package Contents

2. Specications

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Destination: Indonesia, China, Japan, Europe

AC adaptor Power code

Destination: United States

AC adaptor

The following AC adaptors and power codes are sold separately.

Option

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2-2. Parts and Functions

The part name and function are as follows.

Each LED turns on/o or blinks depending on the operating status.

Side

POWER LED

SETTING LED

BAND/WLAN LED

WSTAT/STATUS LED

Name Color State Details

Mode

AP RP

POWER LED

Green

On Power-on process completed

レ レ

Blink Power-on in progress

レ レ

Red Blink Loop is detected

レ レ

SETTING LED

Orange

O Operating normally

レ レ

Blink Conguration in progress

レ レ

BAND/WLAN LED

Green

On Operating in 2.4GHz band

レ

-

On Link is established -

レ

Orange

Blink

Trying to connect to AP(not connected yet)

-

レ

On Operating in 5GHz band

レ

-

WSTAT/STATUS LED

Green Blink

Turning on/off for every 100 msec when

the packet is sent/received

レ レ

Orange Blink DFS in progress

レ レ

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Back

Bottom

Name Details

DC IN Connect the AC adaptor

.

DC connector

Connect the DC connector

.

Used connector: JST' S02B-F32SK-GGXR(LF)(AU)

PIN Signal Name Details

1 DCIN 12±10% - 26V±10%

2 GND GND

LAN Port

Connect the LAN cable

.

LINK LED (Green)

On A wired LAN (10Base-T/1000Base-T ) is connected.

O

A wired LAN (100Base-TX) is connected.

A wired LAN is disconnected.

STATUS LED (Orange)

On A wired LAN is connected.

Blink Packets are received.

USB port

DIP switch

Push switch

LAN ports

DC connector

DC IN

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Name Details

Cable hole Pull cables through this hole after they are connected to AP-415AN.

2-2-2. Stand

Cable hole

Name Details

USB Port Connect the USB device

.

DIP switch

SW1 Operating mode switch ON: AP mode / OFF: RP mode

SW2 UDP port lter ON: Using UDP port lter

SW3 Not used

SW4 Not used

Push switch Use this to reset AP-415AN to the factory default setting.

2. Specications

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2-3. Specications

TCP/IP

Network layer ARP, IP, ICMP

Transport layer TCP, UDP

Application layer

TELNET, SSH(TCP/UDP#22)

BOOTP, DHCP(Client/Server)

HTTP

SX-SMP(TCP/UDP#60000/60001)

Wireless

LAN

Authentication method Open, WPA2-PSK

Encryption mode AES

Web browsers

(Recommended Web browsers)

Windows 7 :Internet Explorer 11

Windows 8.1 :Internet Explorer 11

Windows 10 :Edge

Android :Chrome

Wired LAN Auto-sensing

2-3-1. Software Specication

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ROM SPI Flash ROM 32MB

RAM DDR3 128MB

USB port USB2.0(Hi-Speed) 1 Port

LED

LAN port: 2

Link (Green)

Status (Orange)

Side: 4

POWER (Green / Red)

BAND/WLAN (Green / Orange)

WSTAT/STATUS (Green / Orange)

SETTING (Orange)

Switch

Push Switch 1

DIP-SW 4

Power source

DC Jack 12V ± 10%

DC Connector 12V ± 10% - 26V ± 10%

2-3-2. Hardware Specication

Operating environment

Temperature 0 degrees to +45 degrees

Humidity 20% to 95%RH (Non-condensing)

Storage environment

Temperature -20 degrees to +60 degrees

Humidity 20% to 95%RH (Non-condensing)

Environmental Condition

MIMO 2x2 2Stream

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02.11a

Frequency Range 5.2GHz, 5.3GHz, 5.6GHz, 5.8GHz

Channel

W52 36,40,44,48

W53 52,56,60,64

W56 100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,132,136,140

W58 149,153,157,161,165

802.11b

802.11g

Frequency Range 2.4GHz

Channel 1-13

802.11n

Frequency Range 2.4GHz, 5.2GHz, 5.3GHz, 5.6GHz, 5.8GHz

Channel Any channels available at 802.11a/b/g

Antenna Non-directional antenna x 2

Wireless LAN

- Available channels dier depending on each country.

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LAN Port 3 Ports

10Base-T/100 Base-TX/1000Base-T

Auto MDI/MDI-X compatible

Wired LAN

2-3-3. Regulatory Compliance

USA

This is a Class A device. If this device is used in a home, it may cause radio interference.

In such a case, the user may be required to take the corrective action.

VCCI-A

Japan

Europe

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct

the interference at his own expense.

FCC CAUTION

Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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■使用频率：2.4 - 2.4835 GHz

■等效全向辐射功率 (EIRP)：
　　天线增益＜ 10dBi 时：≤ 100 mW 或≤ 20 dBm　
　　天线增益≥ 10dBi 时：≤ 500 mW 或≤ 27 dBm

■最大功率谱密度：
　　天线增益＜ 10dBi 时：≤ 10 dBm / MHz(EIRP)
　　天线增益≥ 10dBi 时：≤ 17 dBm / MHz(EIRP)

■载频容限：20 ppm

■帯外发射功率 ( 在 2.4-2.4835GHz 頻段以外 )
　　≤ -80 dBm / Hz (EIRP)

■杂散发射 ( 辐射 ) 功率 ( 对应载波 ±2.5 倍信道带宽以外 )：
　　≤ -36 dBm / 100 kHz (30 - 1000 MHz)
　　≤ -33 dBm / 100 kHz (2.4 - 2.4835 GHz)
　　≤ -40 dBm / 1 MHz (3.4 - 3.53 GHz)
　　≤ -40 dBm / 1 MHz (5.725 - 5.85 GHz)
　　≤ -30 dBm / 1 MHz ( 其它 1 - 12.75 GHz)

2. 不得擅自更改发射频率、加大发射功率 ( 包括额外加装射频功率放大器 )，不得擅自外接天线
或改用其它发射天线；

3. 使用时不得对各种合法的无线电通信业务产生有害干扰；一旦发现有干扰现象时，应立即停止
使用，并采取措施消除干扰后方可继续使用；

4. 使用微功率无线电设备，必须忍受各种无线电业务的干扰或工业、科学及医疗应用设备的辐射
干扰；

5. 不得在飞机和机场附近使用。

China

■工作频率范围：5150 - 5350 MHz

■等效全向辐射功率 (EIRP)：≤ 200mW

■最大功率谱密度：≤ 10 dBm / MHz

■载频容限：20 ppm

■带外发射功率 (EIRP)：≤ -80 dBm / Hz

■杂散发射 ( 辐射 ) 功率：≤ -36 dBm / 100 kHz (30 ~ 1000 MHz)

≤ -54 dBm / 100 kHz (48.5 -72.5MHz,76-118MHz,167-223MHz,470-798MHz)
　　≤ -40 dBm / 1 MHz (2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz)
　　≤ -33 dBm / 100 KHz (5150 ~ 5350 MHz)
　　≤ -40 dBm / 1MHz (5470 ~ 5850 MHz)
　　≤ -30 dBm / 1 MHz ( 其它 1 ~ 40 GHz)

2. 不得擅自更改发射频率、加大发射功率 ( 包括额外加装射频功率放大器 )，不得擅自外接天线
或改用其它发射天线；

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1.

■工作频率范围：5725 - 5850 MHz

■发射功率：≤ 500 mW 和 ≤ 27 dBm

■等效全向辐射功率 (EIRP)：≤ 2 W 和 ≤ 33 dBm

■最大功率谱密度：≤ 13 dBm / MHz 和 ≤ 19 dBm / MHz (EIRP)

■载频容限：20 ppm

■带外发射功率 (EIRP)：≤ -80 dBm / Hz ( ≤ 5725MHz 或≥ 5850MHz)

■杂散发射 ( 辐射 ) 功率：≤ -36 dBm / 100 kHz (30 ~ 1000 MHz)

≤ -40 dBm / 1 MHz (2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz)
　　≤ -40 dBm / 1 MHz (3400 ~ 3530 MHz)
　　≤ -33 dBm / 100 kHz (5725 ~ 5850 MHz)
　　　　　　　　( 注：对应载波 2.5 倍信道带宽以外 )
　　≤ -30 dBm / 1 MHz ( 其它 1 ~ 40 GHz)

2. 不得擅自更改发射频率、加大发射功率 ( 包括额外加装射频功率放大器 )，不得擅自外接天线
或改用其它发射天线；

3. 使用时不得对各种合法的无线电通信业务产生有害干扰；一旦发现有干扰现象时，应立即停止
使用，并采取措施消除干扰后方可继续使用；

4. 使用微功率无线电设备，必须忍受各种无线电业务的干扰或工业、科学及医疗应用设备的辐射
干扰；

5. 不得在飞机和机场附近使用。

3. 使用时不得对各种合法的无线电通信业务产生有害干扰；一旦发现有干扰现象时，应立即停止
使用，并采取措施消除干扰后方可继续使用；

4. 使用微功率无线电设备，必须忍受各种无线电业务的干扰或工业、科学及医疗应用设备的辐射
干扰；

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2-4. Wireless Interference Information

Notes on Use

Do not use AP-415AN near the following devices or places.

• Industrial, scientic and medical devices (e.g. microwave, pacemaker, etc.)

• Licensed radio station in a factory

• Small power radio station (A non-licensed radio station)

These devices may use the same band. If you use AP-415AN near these devices, the radio

waves emitted from AP-415AN may interfere with them.

A cellular phone, TV and radio use a different radio band than our products. Generally,

if they are used near AP-415AN, it will not cause any problems. However, when they

approximate AP-415AN, sound or image noise may occur.

Do not use AP-415AN near a cellular phone, TV or Radio.

If there is reinforced concrete/metal between wireless devices, they may not connect.

AP-415AN can connect through wood or glass, but may have troubles connecting through

reinforced concrete/metal.

AP-415AN complies with the certification of conformance to technical standards.

Please pay attention to the following points:

• Please do not disassemble or remodel the product. Such action is prohibited by law.

• Please do not remove the certificate label. Using the product without a label is

prohibited.

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DS/OF2.4 4

2.4 : Wireless devices using 2.4GHz frequency band
DS/OF : DS-SS or OFDM is used as modulation.
4 : The range of interference is equal to or lower than 40m.

: All bands can be used to avoid interference.

Wireless devices using 2.4GHz band

The same frequency band of AP-415AN is used for a microwave, industry, science, medical

equipment and licensed in room or low power (non-licensed) radio stations.

• Before you use AP-415AN, check that it does not interfere with other devices.

• If interference occurs, stop using AP-415AN or change the wireless band. Please

consider to create a wall between these devices to avoid interference. Contact us to
for possible solution.

Notes on using 5GHz band

• Use of 5.2GHz band (W52) and 5.3GHz band (W53) outdoors is prohibited by the
radio law. When AP-415AN is used outdoors, use W56 channels only and do not use
W52/W53 channels.

* The meaning of the symbols in the bottom of the unit:

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2-5. Notes on Security

Because a wireless LAN uses electromagnetic signals instead of a network cable to

establish communication with network devices, it has the advantage of allowing devices

to connect to the network easily. However, a disadvantage of this is that within a certain

range, the electromagnetic signals can pass through barriers such as walls, and if security

countermeasures are not implemented in some way, problems such as the following may

occur.

- Communication is intercepted by a third party

- Unauthorized access to the network

- Leakage of personal information (ID and Card information)

- Spoong and the falsication of intercepted data

- System crashes and data corruption

Nowadays, wireless LAN cards or access points are equipped with security measures

that address such security problems, so that you can enable security-related settings for

wireless LAN products in order to reduce the likelihood of problems occurring.

We recommend that you make yourself fully acquainted with the possible implications

of what might happen if you use a wireless product without enabling security features,

and that you configure security-related settings and use wireless products at your own

responsibility.

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3-1. Operating Environment

• AP-415AN Setup Tool runs as a desktop application on Windows 8 or newer.

• Windows RT is not supported.

• Fast User Switching Function is not supported.

Supported OS

* .Net Framework 3.5

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The operating environment for AP-415AN Setup Tool is as follows.

* Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 (32/64bit)
* Microsoft Windows 8 (32/64bit)
* Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64bit)
* Microsoft Windows 10 (32/64bit)

Necessary Components

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3-2. Features

* Shows the AP-415AN status information

* Conguration change (bulk conguration is supported)

* Firmware update (multiple AP-415AN units can be updated at once)

* Factory default conguration (multiple AP-415AN units can be initialized at once)

* Restart (multiple AP-415AN units can be restarted at once)

* A request for dynamic WDS reconstruction can be sent to AP-415AN.

* Opens an internal Web page of AP-415AN using your browser.

* Device list information can be saved as CSV le.

AP-415AN Setup Tool has following features:

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3-3. Installing AP-415AN Setup Tool

This section explains how to install AP-415AN Setup Tool to your network environment

.

3-3-1. Downloading AP-415AN Setup Tool

Access the URL below from the PC.

http://www.silex.jp/sys/download_list1.html?product_category=26&product_
name=354

Download AP-415AN Setup Tool on your PC.

1.

2.

AP-415AN Setup Tool can be downloaded from Silex Technology's homepage.

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• For installation, you must login to the PC with administrative privileges.

Use the AP-415AN Setup Tool installer to install it to PC.

Double-click Setup.exe in a folder of AP-415AN Setup Tool to start the installer.

1.

• The User Account Control screen may be displayed. Click Yes or Continue if it is displayed.

When the AP-415AN Setup Tool Installer wizard is displayed, select your language and
click Next.

2.

3.

Click Next.

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4.

Read the software license notes and click Yes when you have agreed with the terms and conditions.

5.

Select a folder to install the AP-415AN Setup Tool into and click Next.

• By defaults, the AP-415AN Setup Tool is installed to (X:¥Program Files) ¥silex technology¥ AP-415AN
Setup Tool.

• By clicking Browse, you can change the folder to install the AP-415AN Setup Tool into.

• Use of following characters is prohibited. It causes an error.

(1) Marks or symbols such as [/] [:] [;] [*] [?] ["] [<] [>] [|]
(2) ¥¥ (two consecutive yen marks)
(3) .. (two consecutive periods)
(4) ’ ‘ (there is a blank on the last)
(5) The specied drive name is not valid.

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Specify a group name to be displayed at the start menu and click Next.

• Use of following characters is prohibited. It causes an error.

(1) Marks or symbols such as [/] [:] [;] [*] [?] ["] [<] [>] [|]
(2) ¥¥ (two consecutive yen marks)
(3) .. (two consecutive periods)
(4) ’ ‘ (there is a blank on the last)

• By defaults, the group name is set as AP-415AN Setup Tool.

6.

7.

Click Start to start the installation.

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When installation is completed, click Finish.

8.

AP-415AN Setup Tool has been installed.

The AP-415AN Setup Tool's main window is displayed.

9.

• The User Account Control screen may be displayed. Click Yes or Continue if it is displayed.

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3-4. Starting/Finishing AP-415AN Setup Tool

This section explains how to start/nish AP-415AN Setup Tool.

Show the Apps view from the start screen and click AP-415AN Setup Tool.

• On Windows 7, start AP-415AN Setup Tool by a method below.

• Click Start - (All) Programs - silex Tools - AP-415AN Setup Tool.

1.

When the AP-415AN Setup Tool's main window is displayed, click the Refresh icon from
toolbar.

2.

• The User Account Control screen may be displayed. Click Yes or Continue if it is displayed.

AP-415AN units are displayed when they are active on network.

3.

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AP-415AN Setup Tool can be nished by following methods.

Main window

In the main window, the utility can be nished by following methods.
(1) Clicking the [X] button on top right of the window
(2) Pressing [Alt] + [F4] keys

File menu

Clicking Exit from the File menu

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3-5. Window and Menu

In the main window, AP-415AN units are found and displayed as a list based on the group
information that is previously registered. The selected AP-415AN units can be connected
and disconnected.

Menu bar

Toolbar

List view

Status bar

3-5-1. Main Window

Menu bar

Provides the search setting, device information and help information.

Toolbar

Updates, shows and congures the device setting.

List view

Shows the device list and status information.
The list view can be switched between a device list view and topology view.

Status bar

Shows the information of devices selected in the list view.

This section explains on the AP-415AN's main window and conguration menu.

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Search setting, device information and help information are provided.

Menu Bar

Menu Functions

Refresh Refreshes the list view.

Export CSV Outputs the list view information to a CSV le.

Exit Finishes AP-415AN Setup Tool.

File

Menu Functions

Show in Topology View Shows the list view information in a topology view.

Show in List View Shows the list view information in a device list view.

View

Menu Functions

Congure Using Web Browser

Opens the Web page of the selected device.

(This setting is disabled when multiple devices are selected.)

Device Conguration Congures the selected device.

Reconstruct WDS Sends the WDS reconstruction command to the selected device.

Firmware Update Updates rmware of the selected device.

Factory Default Conguration Resets the selected device to factory default setting.

Restart Restarts the selected device.

Settings

Menu Functions

About AP-415AN Setup Tool Displays the version of AP-415AN Setup Tool.

Menu Functions

Option Opens the option setting window.

Tools

Help

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The device setting can be updated, referred and congured.

Tool Bar

Refresh

Refreshes the list view.

Show in Topology View

Shows the list view information in a topology view.

Show in List View

Shows the list view information in a device list view.

Congure Using Web Browser

Opens the Web page of the selected AP-415AN unit.
The URL is "http://AP-415AN's IP address/".

Device Conguration

Congures the selected AP-415AN unit.
Opens the device conguration window.

Reconstruct WDS

Sends the WDS reconstruction command to the selected AP-415AN unit.

Firmware Update

Updates rmware of the selected

AP-415AN unit.

Open the rmware update window.

Factory Default Conguration

Resets the selected

AP-415AN unit

to factory default setting.

Opens the factory default setting window.

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Restart

Restarts the selected

AP-415AN unit

.

Opens the device restart window.

Option

Congures the refresh interval and search setting of the list view on AP-415AN Setup
Tool.

List View (Device List)

Provides a list of devices and status information.

Host Name

Shows the host name.

MAC Address

Shows the MAC address.

IP Address

Shows the IP address.

Version

Shows the rmware version.

Operating Mode

Shows the operating mode.

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Number of Hops

Shows the number of hops for the AP-415AN units.
* Numbers counted from 0 are displayed in a list.

|--AP(Hop 0)
| |---BR1(Hop 1)
| |---BR2(Hop 1)
| |---BR3(Hop 2)

DIPSW 4-1

Shows the DIP Switch status of the AP-415AN unit.

Right-clicking on the AP-415AN unit on the list shows the context menu.

Context Menu

Refresh

Refreshes the list view.

Congure Using Web Browser

Opens the Web page of the AP-415AN unit.

Reconstruct WDS

Sends the WDS reconstruction command to the selected AP-415AN unit.

Device Conguration

Opens the device conguration window.

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Factory Default Conguration

Resets the selected AP-415AN unit to factory default setting.

Restart

Restarts the selected AP-415AN unit.

Export CSV

Saves the list view information to a CSV le.

Double-clicking on the AP-415AN unit on the list view opens the conguration page.

Conguration Page

• For details on configuration menu, refer to 5-3. Configuration Using AP-415AN Setup Tool -

Conguration Menu of AP-415AN Setup Tool.

Note

The status information is displayed according to the selected AP-415AN units.

When none of AP-415AN units are selected on the list view

Shows the number of detected units and last update time.

Topology view List view

Supported Supported

Status Bar

Firmware Update

Updates rmware of the selected AP-415AN unit.

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When a single AP-415AN unit is selected on the list view

Shows the general information (MAC address and IP address) of the selected AP-415AN
unit and the last update time.

When two or more AP-415AN units are selected on the list view

Shows the number of selected AP-415AN units and the last update time.

Topology view List view

Not supported Supported

Topology view List view

Supported Supported

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3-6. Option Setting

This section explains on the option setting of AP-415AN Setup Tool.

Click the Option icon from the toolbar.

1.

2.

When the option setting window is displayed, congure the setting on each tab and
click OK.

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Do not display a conrmation message before refreshing the window when device
information is changed.

This shows or hides a refresh conrmation message box that is displayed when the
device information is changed. (Default: OFF)

Refresh the window

Hides a refresh conrmation message and automatically refreshes the main window.
(Default: ON)

Do not refresh the window

Hides a refresh conrmation message and does not refresh the main window
automatically. (Default: OFF)

Use the default password

If the check box is checked, authentication automatically runs using the string set to
Default Password.
If the check box is cleared, users will need to enter a password each time when the
authentication is required. (Default: OFF)

General Tab

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Default Password

If the check box is checked at "Use the default password", password authentication
runs using the specied string. (Default: blank)

Device Search Tab

Use broadcast addresses for search

To search for AP-415AN, broadcast packets are distributed to the Subnet Mask of PC.
(Default: ON)

Use specic addresses for search

Specify whether to use the search address. (Default: OFF)

Search address eld

Register the address to search for the AP-415AN units.

Up to 64 addresses can be registered.

Search Timeout

Specify the period of search.

The value must be 5-60 sec. (Default: 5sec)

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Go to Control Panel and click Uninstall a program (or Programs and Features).

1.

• For uninstallation, you must login to the PC with administrative privileges.

This section explains how to uninstall AP-415AN Setup Tool. AP-415AN Setup Tool can be
uninstalled from Control Panel of Windows.

Select AP-415AN Setup Tool from a list and click Uninstall (or Uninstall/Change).

2.

• After uninstaller is started, the User Account Control screen may be displayed. Click Yes or Continue if it
is displayed.

• Be sure to nish AP-415AN Setup Tool before starting uninstallation.

3-7. Uninstalling AP-415AN Setup Tool

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Click Next to start uninstallation.

3.

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When uninstallation is completed, the screen below is displayed. Click Finish.

AP-415AN Setup Tool has been uninstalled.

4.

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4-1. Installation Example

The following diagram is an example of how to allocate AP-415AN units to establish a
wireless connection between PC and wired LAN control panel in a factory. In this network,
tablet devices can easily be connected to AP-415AN wirelessly.

Factory LAN

PC

Tablet device

AP-415AN

(RP mode

)

AP-415AN

(RP mode

)

AP-415AN

(RP mode

)

AP-415AN

(AP mode

)

Industrialdevices

WiredLANcontrolpanels

RootAP

Repeater Repeater Repeater

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4-2. Before Starting Installation

Use the dip switch "SW1" on back of AP-415AN to switch the operating mode between the
Access Point mode (AP mode) and Repeater mode (RP mode).

OFF

SW1

AP-415AN

DIP switch

ON

AP-415AN

DIP switch

SW1

To change the operating mode to AP mode

Turn on the dip switch SW1.
If the operating mode is changed to AP
mode, AP-415AN works as RootAp of WDS.

To change the operating mode to RP mode

Turn o the dip switch SW1.
If the operating mode is changed to RP
mode, AP-415AN works as repeater of WDS.

• After the operating mode is changed, attach the protection cap back to the dip switch area.

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Stand
(The AP-415AN
unit is attached
to this side.)

When you want to use AP-415AN with the factory default setting, go ahead to 4-2-3.
Attaching the Stand below.
When you want to change the setting from default one, see the instructions at 5.

Configuration. When the configuration change is finished, go to 4-2-3. Attaching the
Stand below.

1.

Open the cover of the stand.

2.

Attach AP-415AN to the stand and screw 4 holes to x it.

(1) Attach AP-415AN to the stand.

AP-415AN

4-2-3.

Attaching the Stand

Stand
(The AP-415AN
unit is attached
to this side.)

4-2-2.

Conguration

How to attach the stand is explained.

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(2) Fix AP-415AN to the stand by screwing 4 holes.

Screw holes (2)

Screw holes (2)

Do not close the stand cover yet.
The stand cover should be closed when AP-415AN is installed to an actual location.
See 4-3. Installing AP-415AN for details on how to install AP-415AN.

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4-3. Installing AP-415AN

Install AP-415AN (AP mode) in a high place. Make sure that the built-in antennas of AP­415AN (AP mode) are facing toward the AP-415AN (RP mode) to communicate.

When placing the unit on a shelf mounted on a wall:

• Use a wood or plastic shelf (recommended).

• Leave a gap of 10 cm or more between AP-415AN (AP mode) and the wall so that you can press the DIP/

Push switches later.

Location of Installation (for AP Mode)

How to install AP-415AN (AP mode) is explained.

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4-3-1. Installation (for AP Mode)

Make sure that the built-in antenna
(front) is facing forward and not to
the wall.

Fix the shelf rmly to prevent
AP-415AN from falling.

Wall

Built-in antennas
(top and front)

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Installation Method (for AP Mode)

1.

Connect the network cable to the network port.

2.

Connect the AC adaptor (optional item) to the power code tightly, then insert the plug
into the DC IN of AP-415AN (AP mode).

• Attach the protection caps to unused network ports.

Network cable

AC adaptor (optional item)

3.

Close the cover of the stand.

Network cable

AC adaptor (optional item)

Network cable

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4.

Fix AP-415AN (AP mode) to a shelf.

(1) Place AP-415AN unit on the shelf attached to a wall and x it with the screws.

(2) Fix the AP-415AN (AP mode) by screwing 4 holes.

• The screws do not come with AP-415AN. Prepare your own screws.
Size of screw : 4.0mm in diameter

• Pull the cables through the cable hole of the stand.

• Silex Technology is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by falling. Make sure that the stand is

rmly xed to the shelf to prevent from falling.

AP-415AN Top

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Network cable

AC adaptor (optional item)

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6.

Check the LED lamps.

POWER LED: On (Green)

SETTING LED:O

BAND/WLAN LED:
On (Green or Orange)

WSTAT/STATUS LED:
Blink (Green)

5.

Connect the other end of network cable to the factory LAN to which PC has been
connected, and plug the power code to outlet.

Factory LAN

PC

AP-415AN

(AP Mode

）

Network cable

Ethernet Hub

AC adaptor

Wall

Wall socket

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How to install AP-415AN (RP mode) is explained.

Install AP-415AN (RP mode) on an industrial device. Make sure that the built-in antennas of
AP-415AN (RP mode) are facing toward the AP-415AN (AP mode) to communicate.

Location of Installation (for RP Mode)

Built-in antennas (top)

Built-in antennas
Make sure that the
built-in antenna (front)
is facing forward and
not to the wall.

Installation Method (for RP Mode)

For all AP-415AN units (RP mode), nish the following steps (1-4).

• Do not turn on AP-415AN (RP mode) until the installation is completed.

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1.

Connect the network cable and DC cable to the wired LAN control panel of industrial
device, and pull these cables through a hole of the industrial device.

Wired LAN

control panel

2.

Connect the network cable to AP-415AN's LAN port and the DC cable to the DC IN.

Wired LAN

control panel

Network cable

DC cable

Network cableDC cable

Industrial device

Industrial device

• Attach the protection caps to unused network ports.

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3.

Close the cover of the stand.

Wired LAN

control panel

4.

Place AP-415AN (RP mode) on the industrial device and x it by screwing 4 holes.

• The screws do not come with AP-415AN. Prepare your own screws.

Depth of screw hole : 6mm
Type of screw : M3

Screw holes (2)

Bottom of the stand after
AP-415AN is attached

Screw the holes from inside
of the industrial device.

Industrial device

Screw holes (2)

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Turning on AP-415AN (for RP Mode)

• Check that AP-415AN (AP mode) is turned on before turning on AP-415AN (RP mode).

1.

Turn on AP-415AN (RP mode).

2.

Check the LED lamps.

POWER LED: On (Green)

BAND/WLAN LED:
On (Green) or Blink (Orange)

WSTAT/STATUS LED:
Blink (Green or Orange)

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4-4. Checking Installation Status

Check that AP-415AN units (both AP mode/RP mode) are installed correctly using AP­415AN Setup Tool.

Change the network setting of the PC to allow access from the PC to AP-415AN units.
See 6-1. Product Display on AP-415AN Setup Tool - 6-1-1. Showing AP-415AN Units in
Topology View to check the installation status.

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5-1. Before Starting Con guration

5-1-1. Preparation

Necessary Items

This section explains how to con gure AP-415AN.

Following items are required for initial con guration.

- PC (to use for con guration)

- Network cable

AC adaptor DC Cable

Network cable

DC IN

DC connector LAN ports (3 ports)

PC to use for
con guration

(1)

(2)

Connecting AP-415AN and PC

Connect AP-415AN and the PC using a network cable. (1)

1.

Start with the following when you want to change the con guration of AP-415AN before
installing it.

Connect AC adaptor or DC cable

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Turn on AP-415AN by one of following methods. (2)

2.

• Connect the AC adaptor to DC-Input terminal and the AC plug to outlet.

• Connect the DC cable to DC connector.

When the POWER LED lights as below, AP-415AN is ready.

POWER LED : On (Green)

• When you use AC adaptor, please always use the AC adaptor of AP-415AN. Using your own AC adaptor

may result in malfunction.

• AC adaptor of AP-415AN is sold separately.

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The PC's network setting needs to be changed to allow communication between the PC
and AP-415AN.

By default, Class A IP address (10.XXX.XXX.XXX) is congured to AP-415AN.
For the PC, please avoid using the same IP address.

Example: When AP-415AN has an default IP address (10.xxx.xxx.xxx), set the IP address

of PC to the following:
IP address: 10.0.0.1 - 10.0.0.15
Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0

• The default IP address of AP-415AN is automatically generated from a lower 24 bit of the Ethernet Address.

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5-2. Conguration Using AP-415AN's Web Page

This section explains how to congure AP-415AN using the Web page.

Recommended Web browsers:

- Internet Explorer11

- Microsoft Edge

- Chrome

5-2-1. Accessing AP-415AN's Web Page

AP-415AN supports HTTP. The network settings can be congured by accessing the AP­415AN's Web page using your Web browser.

On the PC (to use for conguration), start AP-415AN Setup Tool.

1.

Accessing the Web Page Using AP-415AN Setup Tool

When the main window is displayed, click the Refresh icon from the toolbar.

2.

Select AP-415AN that you wish to configure from the list and click Configure Using
Web Browser icon from the toolbar.

3.

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The Web browser starts and the login page is displayed.
Enter the login password then click Login.

4.

The Web page of AP-415AN is displayed.
Congure the necessary setting according to your environment.

5.

• No password is set to AP-415AN by default. Leave it blank and just click Login then.

Note

Conguration menu
Changes the language (JP/EN) and conguration page

Link to Help
Opens the Help page that
provides the detailed
explanation of each
setting.

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Start your Web browser on the PC.

1.

To access the Web page, enter the IP address of AP-415AN to the address bar.

• The default IP address of AP-415AN is "10.XXX.XXX.XXX".

"XXX.XXX.XXX" of the address is automatically generated from a lower 24bit of the Ethernet Address.

2.

Accessing the Web Page Using IP Address

• This is a sample IP address. If you are not sure what IP address is set to AP-415AN, see Accessing the Web

Page Using AP-415AN Setup Tool to access the Web page using AP-415AN Setup Tool.

The login page is displayed.
Enter the login password then click Login.

3.

• No password is set to AP-415AN by default. Leave it blank and just click Login then.

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The Web page of AP-415AN is displayed.
Congure the necessary setting according to your environment.

4.

Conguration menu
Changes the language (JP/EN) and conguration page

Link to Help
Opens the Help page that
provides the detailed
explanation of each
setting.

5-2-2. General Conguration

Basic setting can be congured.

1.

Click General from the conguration menu.

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2.

The General Conguration page is displayed.
Congure the necessary setting.

• For details on each setting, refer to 5-2-3. Detailed Conguration.

3.

When nished entering the setting, click Submit.

Note

4.

Restart AP-415AN.

• For details on how to restart AP-415AN, refer to 8-1. How to Restart AP-415AN.

• If you are to continue conguration on the other pages, you do not have to restart AP-415AN. Restart AP-

415AN when you nished conguration on all other pages.

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Device Conguration

2.

The Device Conguration page is displayed.
Congure the necessary settings.

5-2-3. Detailed Conguration

1.

Click Device from the conguration menu.

Category Name Setting Default Value

Device Conguration

Host Name Alphanumeric string(0-15 characters) SXxxxxxx

LED Blink Timeout 1-60 60

TCP/IP Conguration

DHCP ENABLE/DISABLE DISABLE

IP Address 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 10.xxx.xxx.xxx

Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 255.0.0.0

Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0

• The last 3-digit numbers (XXX.XXX.XXX) of the IP address is automatically generated from a lower 24bit of

the Ethernet Address.

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3.

When nished entering the setting, click Submit.

4.

Restart AP-415AN.

• For details on how to restart AP-415AN, refer to 8-1. How to Restart AP-415AN.

• If you are to continue conguration on the other pages, you do not have to restart AP-415AN. Restart AP-

415AN when you nished conguration on all other pages.

Note

Wired LAN Conguration

Category Name Setting Default Value

Wired LAN
Conguration

LAN Interface AUTO AUTO

2.

The Wired LAN Conguration page is displayed.
Congure the necessary settings.

1.

Click Wired LAN from the conguration menu.

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3.

When nished entering the setting, click Submit.

4.

Restart AP-415AN.

• For details on how to restart AP-415AN, refer to 8-1. How to Restart AP-415AN.

• If you are to continue conguration on the other pages, you do not have to restart AP-415AN. Restart AP-

415AN when you nished conguration on all other pages.

Note

Wireless LAN Conguration

2.

The Wireless LAN Conguration page is displayed.
Congure the necessary settings.

1.

Click Wireless LAN from the conguration menu.

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Category Name Setting Default Value

Wireless LAN
Common
Conguration

Wireless Mode

802.11b, 802.11b/g,

802.11n/b/g,

802.11a,802.11n/a

802.11n/b/g

Channel

1-13/
36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64/
100/104/108/112/116/120/124/
128/132/136/140/149/153/157/
161/165/

11

Channel Bandwidth 20MHz/40MHz 40MHz

Ext Channel Depending on the channel 7

DFS Primary Channel Depending on the channel

Depending on region
setting

Wireless LAN Basic
Conguration

Interface ENABLE/DISABLE ENABLE

SSID Alphanumeric string (1-32 characters) AP-415AN

Stealth Mode ENABLE/DISABLE DISABLE

Network
Authentication

Open, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK

WPA2 Conguration

Encryption Mode AES AES

Pre-Shared Key

Alphanumeric string (8-63 characters)
64 hexadecimal characters

PreSharedKey

Group key renew
interval

0-1440 60

3.

When nished entering the setting, click Submit.

4.

Restart AP-415AN.

• For details on how to restart AP-415AN, refer to 8-1. How to Restart AP-415AN.

• If you are to continue conguration on the other pages, you do not have to restart AP-415AN. Restart AP-

415AN when you nished conguration on all other pages.

Note

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Wireless LAN - WDS

2.

Click the WDS Conguration tab and congure the necessary settings.

1.

Click Wireless LAN from the conguration menu.

Category Name Setting Default Value

Dynamic WDS
Conguration

Group ID A - Z Z

Maximum Number of
Hops

1 - 3 1

RSSI Threshold -100 to -10 -65

Group ID

Set the group ID for dynamic WDS.
The devices sharing the same ID will be treated as connection target for WDS, or
otherwise they will not be connected when the ID is dierent.

Maximum Number of Hops

This is a total number of AP-415AN units (RP mode) that transmission data passes
through until it reaches AP-415AN units (AP mode).
The maximum number of hops is 3.

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3.

When nished entering the setting, click Submit.

4.

Restart AP-415AN.

• For details on how to restart AP-415AN, refer to 8-1. How to Restart AP-415AN.

• If you are to continue conguration on the other pages, you do not have to restart AP-415AN. Restart AP-

415AN when you nished conguration on all other pages.

Note

In a sample network below, the number of hops is 0 for AP-415AN (AP mode). The
number of hops for AP-415AN (RP mode) is 1 when it is directly connected to AP­415AN (AP mode). The number of hops will increase one by one when new AP­415AN (RP mode) is added. As the number of hops increases, the communication
quality and speed decrease.

AP mode

RP mode

Number of hops : 1

Wireless LAN - Security

1.

Click Wireless LAN from the conguration menu.

RP mode

Number of hops : 1

RP mode

Number of hops : 2

RP mode

Number of hops : 2

RP mode

Number of hops : 3

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2.

Click the Security Conguration tab and congure the necessary settings.

Category Name Setting Default Value

MAC Address Filter
Conguration

Filter Type

DISABLE/DENY/ALLOW

DISABLE :

Allows communication with all devices.

DENY :

Denies communication with the registered
MAC Address.

ALLOW :

Allows communication with the registered
MAC Address only.

DISABLE

MAC Address Valid MAC Address None

3.

When nished entering the setting, click Submit.

4.

Restart AP-415AN.

• For details on how to restart AP-415AN, refer to 8-1. How to Restart AP-415AN.

• If you are to continue conguration on the other pages, you do not have to restart AP-415AN. Restart AP-

415AN when you nished conguration on all other pages.

Note

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Wireless LAN - Extension

2.

Click the Extension Conguration tab and congure the necessary settings.

1.

Click Wireless LAN from the conguration menu.

Category Name Setting Default Value

Extension
Conguration

Beacon Interval(msec)

）

20 - 1000 100

DTIM 1 - 255 1

Transmit Power(%) 5 - 100 100

RTS Threshold 1 - 2346 2346

Short Preamble OFF/ON ON

A-MPDU OFF/ON ON

A-MPDU Size

4096/8192/16384/
32768/65535

65535

A-MSDU OFF/ON OFF

Short Guard Interval OFF/ON ON

WDS Communication Route
Retention Period (sec)

60 - 86400 7200 (2 hours)

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3.

When nished entering the setting, click Submit.

4.

Restart AP-415AN.

• For details on how to restart AP-415AN, refer to 8-1. How to Restart AP-415AN.

• If you are to continue conguration on the other pages, you do not have to restart AP-415AN. Restart AP-

415AN when you nished conguration on all other pages.

Note

DHCP Server

2.

The DHCP Server Conguration page is displayed.
Congure the necessary settings.

1.

Click DHCP Server from the conguration menu.

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Category Name Setting Default Value

DHCP Server
Conguration

DHCP Server Function ENABLE/DISABLE DISABLE

Start IP Address 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0

End IP Address 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0

Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0

Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0

Lease Time

0 Days 0 Hours 0 minutes ­43 Days 23 Hours 59 minutes

0 Days 0 Hours 0
minutes

3.

When nished entering the setting, click Submit.

4.

Restart AP-415AN.

• For details on how to restart AP-415AN, refer to 8-1. How to Restart AP-415AN.

• If you are to continue conguration on the other pages, you do not have to restart AP-415AN. Restart AP-

415AN when you nished conguration on all other pages.

Note

Password

1.

Click Password from the conguration menu.

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2.

The Password Conguration page is displayed.
Congure the login password.

Name Setting Default Value

New Password Alphanumeric string (0-15 characters) None

Conrm New Password Enter the same password as above. None

3.

When nished entering the setting, click Submit.

4.

Restart AP-415AN.

• For details on how to restart AP-415AN, refer to 8-1. How to Restart AP-415AN.

• If you are to continue conguration on the other pages, you do not have to restart AP-415AN. Restart AP-

415AN when you nished conguration on all other pages.

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5-3. Conguration Using AP-415AN Setup Tool

Select the AP-415AN units to congure from the list.

1.

To congure a single unit:

Select a single AP-415AN unit to congure.

To congure multiple units:

Select multiple AP-415AN units to congure.

Click the Congure the device icon from the toolbar.

2.

Once the icon is clicked, SETTING LED blinks in orange.

SETTING LED : Blink (Orange)

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• The conguration password is set to admin by default.

• It is impossible to login when someone else is currently accessing the Web page.

When the password is required, enter the configuration password of AP-415AN and
click OK.

3.

Note

4.

In the Device Conguration window, congure the necessary setting on each tab and
click OK.

• For details on each setting, refer to Conguration Menu of AP-415AN Setup Tool.

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• The conguration password is set to admin by default.

When the password is required, enter the configuration password of AP-415AN and
click OK.

5.

• Even if you have changed the conguration password, keep using the previous password until the new

password takes eect.

• It is impossible to login when someone else is currently accessing the Web page.

Note

TIP

The conrmation message is displayed.
Click Yes to refresh the main window with the new setting.
Click No to skip it.

6.

• If the check box at Do not display this message again is checked, the following options are enabled.

- Automatically refresh the window

- Do not automatically refresh the window

Note

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Conguration Menu of AP-415AN Setup Tool

Name Setting Default Value Single Multiple

Host Name

Enter the host name.

SXxxxxxx Supported

-

Alphanumeric string (0-15 characters)

Conguration Password

Set the password to use on AP-415AN
Setup Tool.

admin Supported

-

Alphanumeric string (0-15 characters)

LED Blink Timeout

Enter the timeout period for LED blink
process (min).

60 Supported Supported

1-60

General Tab

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TCP/IP Tab

Name Setting Default Value Single Multiple

DHCP

Enable/Disable DHCP.

Disable Supported -

Enable / Disable

IP Address

Enter the IP address.

10.xxx.xxx.xxx Supported -

0.0.0.0 -255.255.255.255

Subnet Mask

Enter the subnet mask.

255.0.0.0 Supported -

0.0.0.0 -255.255.255.255

Default Gateway

Enter the default gateway.

0.0.0.0 Supported -

0.0.0.0 -255.255.255.255

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Name Setting Default Value Single Multiple

Wireless Mode

Select the wireless mode.

802.11n/b/g Supported Supported

802.11b, 802.11b/g,

802.11n/b/g,

802.11a,

802.11n/a

Channel Bandwidth

Select the channel bandwidth.

40MHz Supported Supported

20MHz/40MHz

Channel

Select the wireless channel.

11 Supported Supported

1 -13/
36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64/
100/104/108/112/116/120/
124/128/132/136/140/149/
153/157/161/165/

Extended Channel

Select the extended channel.

Lower Supported Supported

Depending on the channel.

DFS Primary Channel (W53)

Select the DFS primary channel (W53).

36 Supported Supported

Depending on the channel.

DFS Primary Channel (W56)

Select the DFS primary channel (W56).

36 Supported Supported

Depending on the channel.

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Name Setting Default Value Single Multiple

Stealth Mode

Enable/Disable the stealth mode.

Disable Supported Supported

Enable/Disable

SSID

Enter the SSID.

AP-415AN Supported Supported

Alphanumeric string (1-32 characters)

Network Authentication

Select the network authentication
method.

WPA2-PSK Supported Supported

Open, WPA2-PSK

Encryption Mode

Select the encryption mode.

AES Supported Supported

AES

Pre-Shared Key

Enter the Pre-Shared Key.

PreSharedKey Supported Supported

Alphanumeric string (8-63 characters)
64 hexadecimal characters

Group Key Renew Interval

Specify the renew interval for group key
(min).

60 Supported Supported

0-1440

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WDS Tab

Name Setting Default Value Single Multiple

Group ID

Select the WDS group ID.

Z Supported Supported

A - Z

Maximum Number of Hops

Set the maximum number of hops for
WDS.

1 Supported Supported

1 - 3

RSSI Threshold

Specify the RSSI threshold value for
WDS connection.

-65 Supported Supported

-100 to -10

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Access Control Tab

Name Setting Default Value Single Multiple

UDP Port Filter (From)

Specify the start port for UDP port lter.
This value must be smaller than the end port.

0 Supported Supported

0-65535

UDP Port Filter (To)

Specify the end port for UDP port lter.
This value must be larger than the start port.

0 Supported Supported

0-65535

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6-1. Showing AP-415AN

The detected AP-415AN units are displayed in a hierarchical view.

Click the Show in Topology View icon from toolbar.

1.

AP-415AN units are displayed in a topology view.
Each one is displayed with a host name + MAC address.

2.

6-1-1. Showing AP-415AN Units in Topology View

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AP

mode

AP

mode

RP

mode

RP

mode

RP

mode

SX000000 [84:25:3F:00:00:00]

SX000002 [84:25:3F:00:00:02]

SX000003 [84:25:3F:00:00:03]

SX000004 [84:25:3F:00:00:04]

When a relay BR is not found

If AP-415AN Setup Tool found the AP-415AN units (RP mode) whose number of hops is
'2' but lost the AP-415AN units (RP mode) whose number of hops is '1', virtual AP and
virtual RP units are created and AP-415AN units (RP mode) are allocated under them as
it is not sure which AP they should connect to.

When AP is not found

A virtual AP is created temporarily and RP units are allocated under it.

Image of error (When SX000001 is not found):

?

AP

mode

AP

mode

RP

mode

RP

mode

RP

mode

SX000000 [84:25:3F:00:00:00]

SX000001 [84:25:3F:00:00:01]

SX000002 [84:25:3F:00:00:02]

SX000003 [84:25:3F:00:00:03]

SX000004 [84:25:3F:00:00:04]

Image of success:

When a Host Device Is Not Found

Number of hops : 1

Number of hops : 1

Number of hops : 2

Number of hops : 1

Number of hops : 1

Number of hops : 2

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Image of failure (when SX000003 is lost):

AP

mode

AP

mode

RP

mode

RP

mode

RP

mode

SX000000 [84:25:3F:00:00:00]

SX000001 [84:25:3F:00:00:01]

SX000002 [84:25:3F:00:00:02]

SX000004 [84:25:3F:00:00:04]

AP

mode

?

?

Number of hops : 1

Number of hops : 1

Number of hops : 2

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The detected AP-415AN units and the status information are displayed.

Click the Show in List View icon from toolbar.

1.

AP-415AN units are displayed in a device list view.

2.

6-1-2. Showing AP-415AN Units in Device List View

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The operating status information can be found on the Web page. It provides the TCP/IP
information and wireless LAN setting of AP-415AN, and the MAC address, received signal
strength, etc. of the connected station devices.

6-2. Status Information on AP-415AN's Web Page

2.

Click System or Wireless Station from the conguration menu.

1.

Access the Web page of AP-415AN.

• For details on how to access the Web page, see 5-2-1. Accessing AP-415AN's Web Page.

3.

The system status page is displayed.

System Status

TCP/IP information and wireless LAN setting are displayed.

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Wireless Station Status

MAC address, RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) and IP address of the
connected wireless stations are displayed.

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