Teletronics International EZPlatform Plus User Manual

Teletronics EZPlatform Plus™

AP/Hotspot/Repeater

User Manual

2014.5

Version 1.0.0.5

Table of Contents

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................ 3

1.1 OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 3

1.2

FEATURES AND BENEFITS .................................................................................................... 3

1.3

OPERATION MODES AND CONNECTION EXAMPLES ............................................................... 4

1.3.1 Access Point and Access Point WDS Mode .............................................................. 4

1.3.2 Access Point WDS Mode ........................................................................................... 5

1.3.3 Station Mode .............................................................................................................. 5

1.3.4 Station WDS Mode ..................................................................................................... 6

1.4

SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................. 7

2. HARDWARE SETUP AND STATUS LEDS ................................................................ 8

2.1 HARDWARE SETUP .............................................................................................................. 8

2.2

STATUS LEDS ..................................................................................................................... 9

3. EZMANAGER ............................................................................................................. 9

4. WEB INTERFACE CONFIGURATION1. ................................................................... 11

4.1 LOGIN INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 11

4.2

STATUS ............................................................................................................................ 1 2

4.2.1 Overview Status .......................................................................................................... 12

4.2.2 Firewall Status .......................................................................................................... 13

5.2.3 Routes list ................................................................................................................ 14

4.2.4 System Log ................................................................................................................. 14

4.3

SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................ 15

4.3.1 System ..................................................................................................................... 15

4.3.2 Administration .......................................................................................................... 17

4.3.3 LED Configuration .................................................................................................... 18

4.3.4 Backup/ Flash firmware ............................................................................................ 18

4.3.5 Reboot ...................................................................................................................... 19

4.5

NETWORK ........................................................................................................................... 20

4.5.1 Interface ...................................................................................................................... 20

5.2 WiFi Configure ............................................................................................................... 23

5. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....................................................................... 27

1. Product Overview

1.1 Overview

Teletronics’ EZPlatform™ Plus AP/Hotspot/Repeater is designed for high-power access
point, hotspot and repeater applications. A powerful end-to-end system for a wireless
Internet network can be built by integrating the EZPlatform™ Plus with Teletronics TT™
subscriber units and other radios. The simplicity of use of the EZPlatform™ Plus allows
operators to quickly bring service to their customers, and with its two serial ports two
Ethernet and 2 USB ports the unit can easily incorporate GPS, GPRS, RFID, VoIP, 3G/4G
network, surveillance cameras, field meters, motion sensors and data networks for multiple
industrial and commercial applications. The EZPlatform™ Plus is available in single or dual
radio configuration, support 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz Combanation radio cards at
2T2R/2T3R/4T4R wireless network.

1.2 Features and Benefits

Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multi Point Support

Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi Point communication between different buildings enables

you to bridge wireless clients that are kilometers apart while unifying the networks.

Virtual AP (Multiple SSID)

Virtual AP implements mSSID (Multi-SSID) This allows a single wireless card to be set up
with multiple virtual AP connections with different SSIDs or BSSID (Basic Service Set
Identifier) and security modes.

Highly Secured Wireless Network

The access point supports the highest available wireless security standard: IEEE802.11i
compliant. The access point also supports IEEE 802.1x for secure and centralized
user-based authentication. Wireless clients are thus required to authenticate through highly

secure methods like EAP-TTLS and EAP-PEAP, in order to obtain access to the network.

EzManager™ Utility

The exclusive EzManager utility allows users to access the user-friendly Web configuration
interface of the access point without having to change the TCP/IP setup of the workstation.

Telnet

Telnet allows a computer to remotely connect to the access point CLI (Command Line
Interface) for control and monitoring.

SSH

SSH (Secure Shell Host) establishes a secure host connection to the access point CLI for
control and monitoring.

1.3 Operation Modes and Connection Examples

1.3.1 Access Point and Access Point WDS Mode

The Access Point Mode is the default mode of the device. It enables the bridging of
wireless clients to wired network infrastructure and enables transparent access and
communication with each other.

The illustration below shows a typical resources sharing application example using this
device. The wireless users are able to access the file server connected to the switch,
through the access point in Access Point Mode.

1.3.2 Access Point WDS Mode

This is mode is generally use for point-to-point or point-to-multi-point connection. It is
mainly use with Station WDS to build the point and multi-point connections.

1.3.3 Station Mode

In Station mode the device acts as a wireless client. When connected to an access point,
it creates a network link between the Ethernet network connected at this client device, and
the wireless Ethernet network connected at the access point.

In this example the workgroup PCs on the ethernet network connected to the Station
device can access the printer across the wireless connection to the access point where the
printer is connected.

1.3.4 Station WDS Mode

Station WDS mode is similar to Station mode. The difference is Station WDS must
connect to access point configured to Access Point WDS (or RootAP) mode.

Station WDS is mainly use for point-to–point connection between 2 buildings or locations
as far as several kilometer away.

Point-to-Point Point-to-MultiPoint
An access point setup as Access Point
WDS (or RootAP) and other as Station
WDS (Transparent Client).

An access point setup as Access Point WDS
(or RootAP) and several other devices as

Station WDS (or Transparent Client).

This mode is generally used for outdoor connections over long distances, or for indoor

connections between local networks.

1.4 Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Ethernet IEEE 802.3af 100BASE-T/1G BASE-TX with autonegotiation
Networking Bridging mode, NAT gateway, static routing. DHCP client,

DHCP server. VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q, SSID-based tagging.
PPPoE, DDNS, STP, QoS, IPv6

Wireless 802.11a/b/g /n (2.4/5.8 GHz), turbo mode. Four SSIDs per

interface, AP/Station mode, WDS. WEP, WPA, WPA2
encryption. Adjustable RF TX power and data rate. Hotspot:
RADIUS authentication

Management HTTP/HTTPS web configuration interface, TELNET.

SNMPv2, remote syslog, local event log. Bandwidth control
with upload/download rates. Configuration backup and
restore, web-based firmware upgrade. Serial port rescue
console, EZManager support

Security IP address, MAC address and SSID filtering Firewall, 802.1X

Operating
System

Linux, 2.6.x kernel

Hardware Specifications

CPU Atheros AR7161 network processor, 800 MHz
Memory 64 MB DDR SDRAM (max 128MB optional )
NOR Flash 8 MB (max 16MB optional)
Ethernet 2 X 10/100/1000 T ( with Auto MDI / MDIX)
Serial TTL RS-232 port
Wireless interface Two Mini PCI slots
LED indicators 7 LEDs Power, WLAN1, LAN1, 4 RF strength
Power PoE (24-48 V DC Jack), 802.11 af PoE (48V-56V)
Power consumption 4 W
Dimensions 8 x 7.5 x 2.5 in
Weight 7 lb
Temperature -20 °C to +70 °C, non-condensing
Enclosure NEMA 4, ruggedized and weatherproof
Mounting Wall mount, pole mount

2. Hardware Setup and Status LEDs

2.1 Hardware Setup

Figure 4 shows how to connect the EZPlatform Plus™

Figure 4. Network and power connections

The purpose of this setup is to connect the EZPlatform™ so that it can be configured with a
computer via the web interface of the EZPlatform™. The power over Ethernet (PoE) module

allows you to send/receive data and power the EZPlatform™ with a single cable. When
connecting the antennas, care must be taken so that the antennas are properly mounted to
avoid mutual interference, especially if both wireless interfaces will be operated in the same

802.11 mode.
WLAN1 and WLAN2 are the fixed designations for the two wireless interfaces.
WLAN1 is wired to the antenna port that is closer to the hinges of the NEMA 4 enclosure;
WLAN2 is wired to the antenna port farther from the hinges of the enclosure.

Setup Requirements

 CAT5/5e Networking Cable.
 At least one computer installed with a web browser and a wired or wireless

network interface adapter.

 All network nodes installed with TCP/IP and properly configured IP address

parameters.

2.2 Status LEDs

The behavior of the LEDs mounted on the enclosure is explained in the following table.

LED Position Status Interpretation

Power Left Solid on Power on

Off Power off

Ethernet Center On Ethernet link

Off No Ethernet connection

WLAN1 Center Solid on Associated to an AP (in SU mode)

Solid on (in AP mode)

Off Radio card not detected / wireless off

WLAN2 Center Solid on Associated to an AP (in SU mode)

Solid on (in AP mode)

3. EZManager

To help you administer your network easily and effectively, Teletronics offers free network
administration software called EZManager, which is compatible with virtually all Teletronics