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ZAC Wireless Access Point

User’s Manual

V1.1

Sep 2014

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About This Manual

This user manual is intended to guide professional installer to install the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point series and how to build the infrastructure centered on it. It includes procedures to assist you in avoiding unforeseen problems.

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For your attention on important parts, special characters and patterns are used in this manual:

This indicates an important note that you must pay attention to.

This indicates a warning or caution that you have to abide.

Bold: Indicates the function, important words, and so on.

Warning:

Note:

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

connected.

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To avoid the possibility of exceeding radio frequency exposure limits, you shall beep a distance of at least 100cm between you and the antenna of the installed equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country

dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

Warranty

Hardware warranty is for one (1) year from date of shipment from Distributor warrants that hardware will conform to the current relevant published specifications and will be free from material defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.

IN NO EVENT SHALL DISTRIBUTOR BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR

OTHER DAMAGE RISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS

INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS, OR FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, EVEN IF DISTRIBUTOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO CASE SHALL EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

Content

Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 10

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 10

Key Features ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 10

Hardware Overview ..................................................................................................... 11

Front View................................................................................................................................... 11

Back View ................................................................................................................................... 11

Inside the Bottom Cover ........................................................................................................... 12

LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 12

Typical Management Scenario .................................................................................... 13

Hardware Installation .................................................................................................. 14

Preparation before Installation ................................................................................... 14

Professional Installation Required ........................................................................................... 14

Safety Precautions..................................................................................................................... 14

Installation Precautions............................................................................................................. 15

Product Package ........................................................................................................................ 15

Hardware Installation .................................................................................................. 17

Connect up ................................................................................................................................. 17

Using the Grounding Wire......................................................................................................... 18

Install External Antennas .......................................................................................................... 18

Mount the AP on a Pole ................................................................................................ ............. 22

Power Up .................................................................................................................................... 23

Connect to the Access Point .................................................................................................... 24

Chapter 2 Quick Setup Tutorial ................................................................................ 27

Access the Web Configurator ..................................................................................... 27

Configure the AC+Thin AP mode ................................................................................ 29

Chapter 3 Navigate the Web Configurator .............................................................. 44

Virtual AC+Thin AP Mode ................................ ................................ ............................ 44

Status .......................................................................................................................................... 44

View Basic Information ............................................................................................................. 44

View Managed APs .................................................................................................................. 44

View Wireless Users ................................................................................................................ 45

View DHCP Client Table ................................................................................................ ........... 45

Wireless Settings ....................................................................................................................... 46

Wireless Networks (VAP Profiles Settings)............................................................................... 46

Wireless Protocols.................................................................................................................... 50

Access Control ................................................................................................ ......................... 52

Traffic Shaping ................................................................................................ ......................... 53

Radius Settings ........................................................................................................................ 54

TCP/IP Settings ........................................................................................................................ 55

Captive Portal ........................................................................................................................... 56

Firewall Settings ....................................................................................................................... 58

Management ................................................................ ............................................................... 61

AP Management....................................................................................................................... 61

System Settings ....................................................................................................................... 63

Time Settings ........................................................................................................................... 66

Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................... 66

Backup/ Retrieve Settings ........................................................................................................ 67

Restore Factory Default Settings.............................................................................................. 67

Reboot...................................................................................................................................... 68

Password Settings.................................................................................................................... 69

Syslog Setting: ......................................................................................................................... 69

System Log: ............................................................................................................................. 70

System Alert: ................................ ............................................................................................ 71

Tools ........................................................................................................................................... 71

Ping .......................................................................................................................................... 71

Trace Route.............................................................................................................................. 72

Thin AP Mode .............................................................................................................. 73

Information ................................................................................................................................. 73

Basic Settings ............................................................................................................................ 73

FAT AP Mode ............................................................................................................... 75

Status .......................................................................................................................................... 75

View Basic Information ............................................................................................................. 75

View Association List ................................................................ ................................................ 75

View Network Flow Statistics .................................................................................................... 76

View ARP Table ........................................................................................................................ 77

View Bridge Table ..................................................................................................................... 77

View Active DHCP Client Table ................................................................................................ 77

View Network Activities ............................................................................................................ 78

System ........................................................................................................................................ 78

Basic System Settings.............................................................................................................. 78

TCP/IP Settings ........................................................................................................................ 79

Time Settings ........................................................................................................................... 82

RADIUS Settings ...................................................................................................................... 83

Firewall Settings ....................................................................................................................... 84

UDP Pass Through................................................................................................................... 87

DMZ: ........................................................................................................................................ 87

Wireless ...................................................................................................................................... 88

VAP Profile Settings ................................................................................................................. 91

VLAN ........................................................................................................................................ 94

Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................... 95

Access Control ................................................................................................ ......................... 97

Traffic Shaping ................................................................................................ ......................... 98

Captive Portal ........................................................................................................................... 99

WDS Settings ......................................................................................................................... 101

Management ................................................................ ............................................................. 102

Password ............................................................................................................................... 102

Upgrade Firmware.................................................................................................................. 102

Backup/ Retrieve Settings ...................................................................................................... 103

Restore Factory Default Settings............................................................................................ 103

Reboot.................................................................................................................................... 104

Remote Management ............................................................................................................. 104

SNMP Management ............................................................................................................... 105

Certificate Settings ................................ ................................................................................. 107

Tools ......................................................................................................................................... 108

System Log ............................................................................................................................ 108

Ping Watch Dog ..................................................................................................................... 108

Appendix A. ASCII .....................................................................................................110

Chapter 1 Introduction

Introduction

The ZAC Access Point is a multi-mode 2x2 Access Point embedded with a software-based virtual access controller for centrally managing managed APs that eliminates the need for a separate hardware controller to manage the WLAN. ZN-7200-2EI-O operates at 2.4GHz band while ZN-7200-2AEI-O operates at 5GHz band. Ideally for SMB or hotspot network, this breakthrough innovation provides superior Wi-Fi network solutions at significantly lower cost and easier management. While operating as access point, the ZAC Access Point also provides centralized management and monitoring of all the managed APs on the network. In addition, the easy-to-install ZAC Access Point is also a high-performance last-mile broadband solution that provides reliable wireless network coverage for broadband application.

Key Features

Centralized configuration control for your network Compliant with IEEE 802.11n standard Support passive PoE supplied with 24V. High reliable watertight housing endures almost any harsh environments Three management modes including AC, AC+Thin AP, Thin AP and Fat AP. Four wireless operation modes in FAT AP mode including AP, Wireless Client, WDS and AP

Repeater. Up to 8 BSSIDs available for service deployment Support encryption: 64/128/152-bit WEP and 802.1X, WPA, WPA2, WPA&WPA2,WPA-PSK,

WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK&WPA2-PSK User-friendly Web and SNMP-based management interface

Hardware Overview

Front View

Back View

Inside the Bottom Cover

LED Indicators

LED

COLOR

STATUS

DESCRIPTION

PWR

Green

The device is powered on

Off

The device is not receiving power

LAN

Green

The device has the Ethernet connection

Off

The device has no Ethernet connection

Blinking

Transmitting/receiving Ethernet packets

WLAN

Green

The WLAN is active

Off

The WLAN is inactive

Blinking

Transmitting/receiving wireless packets

Signal*3

Green

3 LED On

The signal strength is excellent

2 LED On

The signal strength is good

1 LED On

The signal strength is weak

Typical Management Scenario

This section describes the typical management of ZAC Access Point. By default, it is set to thin AP mode (managed AP) which allows it to be managed by the ZAC Access Point in AC mode. The following figure illustrates a ZAC wireless network.

When a thin AP mode joins a wired network, it will start to look for a ZAC Access Point in AC mode. If the thin AP founds the AP controller on the network, it will send the registration request to the AP controller. Once the registration is successfully made, the AP that acts as the AP controller will add the thin AP to its management list and provides it configuration information.

Hardware Installation

This chapter describes safety precautions and product information you have to know and check before installing the ZAC Access Point.

Preparation before Installation

Professional Installation Required

Please seek assistance from a professional installer who is well trained in the RF installation and knowledgeable in the local regulations.

Safety Precautions

1. To keep you safe and install the hardware properly, please read and follow these safety precautions.

2. If you are installing the ZAC Access Point for the first time, for your safety as well as others’, please seek assistance from a professional installer who has received safety training on the hazards involved.

3. Keep safety as well as performance in mind when selecting your installation site, especially where there are electric power and phone lines.

4. When installing the ZAC Access Point, please note the following things:

 Do not use a metal ladder;  Do not work on a wet or windy day;  Wear shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, long sleeved shirt or jacket.

5. When the system is operational, avoid standing directly in front of it. Strong RF fields are present when the transmitter is on.

Installation Precautions

To keep the ZAC Access Point well while you are installing it, please read and follow these installation precautions.

1. Users MUST use a proper and well-installed grounding and surge arrestor with the ZAC Access Point; otherwise, a random lightening could easily cause fatal damage to ZAC Access Point.

EMD (Lightning) DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRNTY.

2. Users MUST use the “Power cord & PoE Injector” shipped in the box with the ZAC Access Point. Use of other options will likely cause damage to the unit.

3. Users MUST power off the ZAC Access Point first before connecting the external antenna to it. Do not switch from built-in antenna to the external antenna from WEB management without physically attaching the external antenna onto the unit; otherwise, damage might be caused to the ZAC Access Point itself.

Product Package

The product package you have received should contain the following items. If any of them are not included or damaged, please contact your local vendor for support.

IEEE 802.11n ZAC Wireless Access Point ×1 Detachable 5dBi antennas ×2 Pole Mounting Ring ×2 24VDC Power cord & PoE Injector ×1 Ferrite Suppression Core ×1 Grounding Wire ×1 Product CD ×1

Product CD contains Quick Installation Guide and User Manual.

Note:

Pole Mounting Ring

Ferrite Suppression Core

24VDC Power Cord & PoE Injector

Users MUST use the “Power cord & PoE Injector” shipped in the box with the IEEE

802.11n ZAC Wireless Access Point. Use of other options will likely cause damage to the AP.

Warning:

Hardware Installation

Connect up

1. The bottom of the ZAC Access Point is a movable cover. Grab the cover and pull it back harder to take it out as the figure shown below.

2. Plug a standard Ethernet cable into the RJ45 port.

3. Slide the cover back and press down the lock button to seal the bottom of the ZAC Access Point.

Using the Grounding Wire

The ZAC Access Point is equipped with a grounding wire. It is important that the Access Point, cables, and PoE Injector must be properly connected to earth ground during normal use against surges or ESD.

1. Remove the screw on the grounding point at the bottom of the ZAC Access Point.

2. Put the grounding wire on the grounding point at the bottom of the ZAC Access Point. Then

screw the grounding wire to tighten up.

3. Connect the grounding wire to earth ground.

Install External Antennas

The ZAC Access Point provides two reverse SMA antenna connectors for connecting external antennas.

1. Connect external antennas that came with the package to the SMA-type connectors on top of the

Access Point. For longer coverage distance, it is recommended that higher gain antennas be used to best suit the application.

Users MUST power off the Access Point first before connecting the external antenna

to it. Do not power on the device for a certain of time without physically attaching the external antenna; otherwise, damage might be caused to the unit itself.

2. Bend the antennas to 90 degree or 45 degree.

Warning:

3. You may turn one antenna 45 degrees to the left and the other 45 degrees to the right. The tilted

antennas are a reasonable way to operate and the best way if the antennas are fairly close together since they couple together much less than if they are both pointed in the same direction (parallel).

The polarization of antennas should be properly aligned. Maximum signal strength

between bridges occurs when both bridges are using identical polarization.

4. Tighten up the connector joint clockwise to fix the antennas.

Note:

5. To adjust antennas, loose the connector joint counterclockwise first, then adjust antenna to the

desired position. DO NOT bend or turn the antennas without loosening the connector joint,

otherwise, damage might be caused to the antennas.

6. Antenna installation is complete.

Mount the AP on a Pole

1. Turn the ZAC Access Point over. Put the pole mounting ring through the middle hole of it. Note that you should unlock the pole mounting ring with a screw driver before putting it through the device as the following right picture shows.

2. Mount the ZAC Access Point steadily to the pole by locking the pole mounting ring tightly.

Power Up

1. Connect power cord to the PoE injector as the following right picture shows.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable that connects the Access Point to the “POE” port of the PoE injector

as figured below.

3. Connect the power plug to a power socket. The Access Point will be powered up immediately.

Connect to the Access Point

To be able to configure and manage the ZAC Access Point, please do the followings:

1. Open the ferrite core by unsnapping the connector latches. The core will open, revealing a

concave surface.

2. Lay the Ethernet cable into the core, usually within 2 to 3 inches of the connector. You may have

to experiment with the final location depending on the effectiveness of the high frequency abatement.

3. Loop the cable around and through the core. This helps "lock" the core in place, and may be

required in circumstances with severe interference.

4. Close the core and snap the halves back together.

5. Connect the Ethernet cable with suppression core to the “Data In” port of the PoE injector.

6. Connect the other end of Ethernet cable to a PC or a switch hub. The hardware installation is

complete.

To configure the Access Point, please refer to Chapter 2 Quick Setup Tutorial.

Chapter 2 Quick Setup Tutorial

Access the Web Configurator

The ZAC Access Point provides you with user-friendly Web-based management interface to easily manage the access point.

Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.1.x, as the default IP address of the

ZAC Access Point is 192.168.1.1. (X cannot be 0, 1, nor 255);

Open Web browser and enter the IP address (Default: 192.168.1.1) of the ZAC Access Point into

the address field. You will see the login page as below.

Enter the username (Default: admin) and password (Default: password) respectively and click

“Login” to login the main page of the ZAC Access Point.

The username and password are case-sensitive, and the password should be no

more than 19 characters!

Note:

Configure the AC+Thin AP mode

The ZAC Access Point provides 4 operation modes: “Thin AP”, “Virtual AC”, “Virtual AC+Thin AP ”, as well as “FAT AP”. The default mode is “Thin AP”. To allow the ZAC Access Point to manage the thin APs, you need to switch one of the ZAC Access Points to virtual controller mode first. To change the mode, please do the following.

Configure the AC+Thin AP mode

To operate as AC+Thin AP, go to Basic Settings. From Device Mode drop-down list, select “Virtual AC” mode. If you would like the Access Point to perform as a virtual controller and access point

concurrently, please select “Virtual AC + Thin AP” mode. Then assign an IP address to the ZAC Access Point and specify subnet mask, gateway and DNS address respectively. Hit Apply and wait for about 50 seconds to take effect.

 AC+ Thin AP mode allows the ZAC Access Point to operate as access controller and thin

AP concurrently.

 To operate as standalone Access Point, wireless client or bridge, please select FAT AP

from device mode.

Note:

For Virtual Controller + Thin AP mode, if you need to configure the wireless settings for the ZAC Access Point especially SSID and encryption method, go to Wireless Settings > Wireless Networks and click on #1 Wireless SSID for configuration. After the configuration is made, click Save to save the settings.

A dialog message will pop up to remind you changes will also apply to other managed Thin APs. Click Apply to apply the configuration immediately.

To make profile setting on the ZAC Access Point itself take effect, you need to reboot the AP in controller mode as well. To reboot the ZAC Access Point, go to Management > Configuration File and click the Reboot button. The reboot process will take about 50 seconds.

Firmware Upgrade for ZAC AP in AC mode

To upgrade the firmware for the ZAC Access Point in controller mode when necessary, go to Management > Firmware Upload and from Upgrade AC Firmware, browse the firmware file where it is placed. Hit Upload to start the upgrade process. It will take approximately 2 minutes to complete the update.

Install the Managed Thin AP

Install and connect the rest of managed Access Points to your network with Ethernet cables. Power them up respectively. They will automatically discover the ZAC Access Point in controller mode and register themselves.

To check whether the thin APs are successfully registered or not, enter the web page of the ZAC Access Point master access controller and go to Management > AP Management. You will see “Registered” in Status column. Besides registration status, you are able to see other information such as Device Name, MAC address, IP address, FW version, number of clients that associate to each thin AP as well as upload/download speed.

Moving the mouse over MAC address of each managed AP will also display relevant RF information such as channel mode, current channel, antenna being used together with transmit output power.

Manage Thin APs

To configure and manage the managed APs:

1. Enter the web page of the ZAC Access Point in controller mode and go to Management > AP

Management, the following screen shows up.

The ZAC Access Point AP in Virtual AC+Thin AP mode on the list is highlighted in bold font. By selecting it and hitting Radio button, you may configure its radio setting such as channel bandwidth, channel, antenna and output power.

Besides radio setting, you may also reboot the managed AP, change its IP address and perform firmware upgrade for managed AP.

Firmware Upgrade for Managed Thin APs

For firmware upgrade, you may choose to upgrade the selected managed AP by hitting Upgrade Selected, or do the group upgrade by hitting Upgrade All.

Before upgrading the managed AP, you need to locate the new firmware in the ZAC Access Point. Go to Management > Firmware Upload, browse the firmware file where it is located, click Upload and Click OK.

Then go back to Management > AP Management to do single or group update.

Monitor Managed Thin APs

To view each managed AP’s status, please go to Status > Managed APs. Besides viewing device information such as device name, MAC address, IP address, and FW version, you may also monitor the wireless clients that are currently associated with the managed APs as well as packets statistics.

Configure the Fat AP mode

Fat AP mode operates as standalone AP that cannot be managed by the ZAC Access Point.

To switch from Virtual AC mode to Fat AP mode, go to Management > System Settings. From the Device Mode drop-down list, select “Fat AP” and hit YES to make the change take effect.

To switch from default mode Thin AP to Fat AP mode for the first time configuration, go to Basic Settings. From the Device Mode drop-down list, select “Fat AP” and hit YES to make the change take

effect.

The Fat AP covers “AP mode”, “Wireless Client mode”, “Bridge mode” as well as “AP Repeater

mode”. For details please refer to the next Chapter.

AP Mode

1. Choose Wireless > Basic Settings. The default is AP mode already. Here, you can change wireless

parameters such as SSID, operating channel, transmit output power, etc. After the configuration is made, click Apply to save the parameters.

Note:

In the example here, we only change the “Wireless Network Name (SSID)” as “Join_me”.

In addition, for better coverage of the AP to optimize your WLAN network, it is suggested that a high gain external antenna be used; To allows the radio to calculate the EIRP and

limit output to legal levels to comply the regulation, you need to enter the Web GUI and to specify the gain of the antenna after the external antenna is installed onto the Access

Point.

2. If security is required, open Wireless > Profile Setting and click on “Profile 1 Settings” as below.

3. You may configure the parameters like “Network Authentication” and “Data Encryption” for more

secure network communication in your application. After the configuration is made, click Apply to save the parameters.

4. To decrease the chances of data retransmission at long distance, the ZAC Access Point can

automatically adjust proper ACK timeout value by specifying distance between the nodes. By specifying the distance, go to Wireless > Advanced Setting and fill in the number in the Distance field. If the distance is below 1000 meters, remain the number unchanged.

Wireless Client Mode

1. Go to Wireless > Basic Settings and choose “Wireless Client” from Wireless Mode. Specify the

SSID that you would like connect and enter the gain of the external antenna. Click Apply to save the configuration.

Besides specifying the SSID manually, you may select the preferable Access Point to connect by clicking the “Site Survey” button beside Wireless Mode. Once the button is pressed, the wireless client will scan all the available access points within coverage. Select the one you prefer to connect, and click Select AP to establish the connection.

3. If the AP you connect to require authentication or encryption keys, click Profile Settings in the left

column, select the corresponding authentication and encryption options, and click “ Apply” to save configuration.

4. To check whether the association with the Access Point has been successfully made, go to Status >

Connections. If the connection is established, it will display association information of the Access

Point including MAC address, wireless mode, signal strength and connection time.

Bridge Mode

1. Go to Wireless > Basic Settings. Choose “Bridge” from Wireless Mode, choose a clean channel,

and fill in the gain of the external antenna. Click Apply to save configuration.

2. Go to “WDS Settings” in “Wireless”, input the MAC address of the remote bridge to “Remote AP

MAC Address 1” field and click “Apply”.

Bridge uses the WDS protocol that is not defined as the standard thus compatibility issues between equipment from different vendors may arise. Moreover, Tree or Star shape network topology should be used in all WDS use-cases (i.e. if AP2 and AP3 are specified as the WDS peers of AP1, AP2 should not be specified as the WDS peer of AP3 and AP3 should not be specified as the WDS peer of AP2 in any case). Mesh and Ring

Note:

network topologies are not supported by WDS and should be avoided in all the use cases.

3. Repeat the above procedures to configure the remote ZAC bridge.

4. Enter the actual distance in the Distance field. For example, if the distance between the two ZAC bridges is 3 kilometers, enter 3000 in the field. Click Apply to save configuration.

5. Use ping to check whether the link between the two bridges is OK.

6. To check the wireless connectivity, go to Status > Connections. If the connection is established, it will display association information of the remote bridge including MAC address, wireless mode, signal strength and connection time.

AP Repeater Mode

1. Go to Wireless > Basic Settings. Choose “AP Repeater” from Wireless Mode, and click Apply to save it.

To establish point-to-point bridge connection, please follow the procedures described in Bridge mode. To connect the wireless client to the AP, please follow the procedures described in Wireless Client mode.

Chapter 3 Navigate the Web Configurator

Virtual AC+Thin AP Mode

Status

View Basic Information

Open “Information” in “Status” to check the basic information of the ZAC Access Point, which is read only. Information includes system information, IP settings, and wireless network setting. Click

“Refresh” at the bottom to have the real-time information.

View Managed APs

Open “Managed APs” in “Status” to check information of managed AP such as device name, MAC address, IP address, numbers of associated clients and uploaded/downloaded packets. All is read only. Click “Refresh” at the bottom to update the list.

View Wireless Users

Open “Wireless Users” in “Status” to check the information of all the wireless clients such as MAC address, SSID of the managed APs that are associated with, signal strength, connection up time, and uploaded/downloaded packets. All is read only. Click “Refresh” at the bottom to update the list.

View DHCP Client Table

Open “DHCP Clients” in “Status” as below to check the assigned IP address, MAC address and lease time for each DHCP client. Click “Refresh” to update the table.

Wireless Settings

Wireless Setting allows you to configure wireless parameters, security method, access control and flow control for your ZAC Access Point. Note that the configuration will also apply on all the other managed APs.

Wireless Networks (VAP Profiles Settings)

The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point allows up to 8 virtual SSIDs on a single BSSID and to configure

different profile settings such as security and VLAN ID to each SSID. To create a virtual AP, you may

check the Enable box of the profile and click on the profile (eg. Profile 2) to configure wireless and security settings. Hit Apply to active the profile.

Basic Setting

SSID: This wireless network name is shared among all associated devices in your wireless network.

Keep it identical on all those devices. Note that the SSID is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 32 characters.

Description: Name of the VAP profile Broadcast SSID: In AP mode, hiding network name is necessary when you are in a wireless

environment that may have potential risk. By disabling broadcast SSID, the STA cannot scan and find the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point, so that malicious attack by some illegal STA could be avoided. Wireless Separation: Wireless separation is an ideal way to enhance the security of network transmission. By enabling “Wireless Separation” can prevent the communication among associated wireless clients. WMM Support: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is a subset of 802.11e. It allows wireless communication to define a priority limit on the basis of data type under AP mode only, thus those time-sensitive data, like video/audio data, may own a higher priority than common one. To enable WMM, the wireless client should also support it. By default it is enabled and cannot be disabled in b/g/n mode. Max. Station Number: By default the “Max. Station Num” the ZAC Access Point will only allow up to 32 wireless clients to associate with for better bandwidth for each client. You may tick the box and enter the preferable limits for maximum client association number.

Security Setting:

To prevent unauthorized radios from accessing data transmitting over the connectivity, the ZAC Access Point provides you with rock solid security settings.

Network Authentication

Open System: It allows any device to join the network without performing any security check. Shared Key: Data encryption and key are required for wireless authentication (Not available in

Bridge/AP Repeater mode). Legacy 802.1x: It provides the rights to access the wireless network and wired Ethernet. With User and PC identity, centralized authentication as well as dynamic key management, it controls the security risk of wireless network to the lowest. To serve the 802.1x, at least one EAP type should be supported by the RADIUS Server, AP and wireless client. WPA with RADIUS: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a subset of the IEEE 802.11i standard. With warrant (username, password and etc.) offered by user, this kind of authentication can be realized

with specific RADIUS server. This is the common way to be adopted in large enterprise network. WPA2 with RADIUS: WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i) is a wireless security standard that defines stronger encryption, authentication and key management than WPA. If it is selected, AES encryption and RADIUS server are required. WPA&WPA2 with RADIUS: It provides options of WPA (TKIP) or WPA2 (AES) for the client. If it is selected, the data encryption type must be TKIP + AES and the RADIUS server must be set.

If Radius relevant authentication type is selected, please go to Wireless  Radius

Settings for further radius server configuration.

WPA-PSK: It is a simplified WPA mode with no need for specific authentication server. In this

so-called WPA Pre-Shared Key, all you have to do is just pre-enter a key in each WLAN node and this is the common way to be adopted in large and middle enterprise as well as residential network. WPA2-PSK: As a new version of WPA, only all the clients support WPA2, can it be available. If it is selected, the data encryption can only be AES and the passphrase is required. WPA-PSK&WPA2-PSK: Available in AP mode, it provides options of WPA (TKIP) or WPA2 (AES) encryption for the client. If it is selected, the data encryption can only be TKIP + AES and the passphrase is required.

Data Encryption

If data encryption is enabled, the key is required and only sharing the same key with other wireless

devices can the communication be established.

None: Available only when the authentication type is open system.

64 bits WEP: It is made up of 10 hexadecimal numbers.

128 bits WEP: It is made up of 26 hexadecimal numbers.

152 bits WEP: It is made up of 32 hexadecimal numbers.

TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol, which is a kind of dynamic encryption, is co-used with

WPA-PSK, etc.

AES: Advanced Encryption Standard, it is usually co-used with WPA2-PSK, WPA, WPA2, etc.

TKIP + AES: It allows for backwards compatibility with devices using TKIP.

We strongly recommend you enable wireless security on your network! Only the same Authentication, Data Encryption and Key among the IEEE 802.11n

ZAC Access Point and wireless clients can the communication be established!

Note:

Network Basic Setting:

Network Mode: Specify the network mode. It includes Bridge and Router. When switch to Router

mode, the LAN IP address for web page access will become 192.168.0.99.

Wireless Protocols

Allow the user to change country code, 802.11 mode and other advanced parameters for the ZAC Access Point.

Basic Settings

Country Region: The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands is

country dependent.

802.11 Mode: The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point can communicate with wireless devices of

802.11b/g or 802.11b/g/n.

Data Rate: Usually “Auto” is preferred. Under this rate, the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point will

automatically select the highest available rate to transmit. In some cases, however, like where there

is no great demand for speed, you can have a relatively-low transmit rate for compromise of a long

distance by fixing the data rate.

Advanced Settings

A-MPDU/A-MSDU Aggregation: The data rate of your AP except wireless client mode could be

enhanced greatly with this option enabled; however, if your wireless clients don’t support

A-MPDU/A-MSDU aggregation, it is not recommended to enable it.

Short GI: Under 802.11n mode, enable it to obtain better data rate if there is no negative

compatibility issue.

IGMP Snooping: IGMP snooping is the process of listening to IGMP network traffic. By enabling

IGMP snooping, the AP will listen to IGMP membership reports, queries and leave messages to

identify the ports that are members of multicast groups. Multicast traffic will only be forwarded to

ports identified as members of the specific multicast group.

HT Protect: Enable HT (High Throughput) protect to ensure HT transmission with MAC mechanism.

Under 802.11n mode, wireless client can be divided into HT STA and Non-HT STA, among which

the one with HT protect enabled gets higher throughput.

Preamble Type: It defines some details on the 802.11 physical layer. “Long” and “Auto” are

available.

RTS Threshold: The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point sends RTS (Request to Send) frames to

certain receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, that

STA responds with a CTS (Clear to Send) frame to acknowledge the right to start transmission. The

setting range is 0 to 2346 in byte. Setting it too low may result in poor network performance.

Leave it at its default of 2346 is recommended.

Fragmentation Threshold: Specify the maximum size in byte for a packet before data is

fragmented into multiple packets. Setting it too low may result in poor network performance. Leave

it at its default of 2346 is recommended.

Beacon Interval: Specify the frequency interval to broadcast packets. Enter a value between 20

and 1024.

DTIM Interval: DTIM, which stands for Delivery Traffic Indication Message, is contained in the data

packets. It is for enhancing the wireless transmission efficiency. The default is set to 1. Enter a value

between 1 and 255.

Channel Protection Mode: This is to avoid conflict with other wireless network and boost the ability

of your device to catch all 802.11g transmissions. However, it may decrease wireless network

performance. Compared to CTS-Self; the transmission amount of CTS-RTS is much lower.

Distance: To decrease the chances of data retransmission at long distance, the IEEE 802.11n ZAC

Access Point can automatically adjust proper ACK timeout value by specifying distance of the two

nodes.

Access Control

The Access Control appoints the authority to wireless client on accessing IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point, thus a further security mechanism is provided. This function is available only under AP/Router mode.

Open “Access Control” in “Wireless Settings” as below.

Wireless Network: Select the VAP network you would like to enable access control. Access Control Mode

If you select “Allow Listed”, only those clients whose wireless MAC addresses are in the access

control list will be able to connect to your AP. While when “Deny Listed” is selected, those wireless

clients on the list will not be able to connect the AP.

MAC Address

Enter the MAC address of the wireless client that you would like to list into the access control list,

click “Apply” then it will be added into the table at the bottom.

Delete Selected/All

Check the box before one or more MAC addresses of wireless client(s) that you would like to cancel,

and click “Delete Selected” or “Delete All” to cancel that access control rule.

Traffic Shaping

It allows the administrator to manage the traffic flow to ensure optimal performance.

Enable Traffic Shaping

Check this box to control the overall bandwidth for a specific VAP network.

Interface Selection: Select the VAP network you would like to enable traffic shaping. Outgoing Traffic Rate: To specify maximum outgoing bandwidth to a certain rate in kbit/s.

Outgoing Traffic Burst: To specify the buffer size for outgoing traffic that can be sent within a given

unit of time. The suggested value is 20KBytes. You may just leave the default value there, and

then the connection will be bound to the traffic shaping rule at all times. You may decrease it to

smaller value if the incoming traffic limit is smaller.

Radius Settings

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) is a server for remote user authentication and accounting; playing a central role in the network in providing the capabilities of authenticating, authorizing, accounting, auditing, alarming and etc. It allows an organization to maintain user profiles in a central database that all remote servers can share. If 802.1X, WPA(2) is used, you need to configure radius settings. Go to “RADIUS Settings” in “Wireless Settings” to make RADIUS configuration.

Authentication RADIUS Server

This is for RADIUS authentication. It can communicate with RADIUS through IP Address, Port and Shared Secret.

IP Address: Enter the IP address of the Radius Server; Port: Enter the port number of the Radius Server; Shared Secret: This secret, which is composed of no more than 31 characters, is shared by the

IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point and RADIUS during authentication.

Global-Key Update

Check this option and specify the time interval between two global-key updates. Default is 3600

seconds.

TCP/IP Settings

When the Router mode is activated, the TCP/IP Settings will show up in Wireless Settings for user to configure the TCP/IP for the managed Access Point.

LAN Settings:

IP Address: Specify the IP address for the managed Access Point. Subnet Mask: Specify the Subnet mask for the managed Access Point. DHCP Server: Select to enable or disable DHCP server on the managed Access Point. DHCP IP Address Range: When the DHCP Server is enabled, users may specify DHCP IP

Address Range for the managed Access Point.

DHCP Subnet Mask: Specify the DHCP Subnet Mask for the managed Access Point. Lease Time: Specify the lease time (15-44640 minutes) for the managed Access Point.

For wireless clients who want to access the unit’s web page in Router mode, please

type the IP address here in the browser’s address bar to enter the web page.

Captive Portal

Captive portal is a management which allows WLAN users to easily and securely access the Internet. Under Router mode, when captive portal is enabled, the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point will redirect the client to go to an authentication web page before browsing Internet web pages. Captive portals are used on most Wi-Fi hotspots networks. Therefore, to use captive portal, you need to find the service providers that have the additional services needed to make captive portal work.

Note:

To enable Captive Portal, check “Captive Portal” and select the VAP network needed for captive portal.

Radius Settings

Primary Radius Server: Enter the name or IP address of the primary radius server

Secondary Radius Server: Enter the name or IP address of the primary radius server if any.

Radius Auth Port: Enter the port number for authentication

Radius Acct Port: Enter the port number for billing

Radius Shared Secret: Enter the secret key of the radius server

Radius NAS ID: Enter the name of the radius server if any

Radius Administrative-User:

Radius Admin Username: Enter the username of the Radius Administrator

Radius Admin Password: Enter the password of the Radius Administrator

Captive Portal

UAM Portal URL: Enter the address of the UAM portal server

UAM Secret: Enter the secret password between the redirect URL and the Hotspot.

Firewall Settings

The firewall is a system or group of systems that enforce an access control policy between two networks. It may also be defined as a mechanism used to protect a trusted network from an un-trusted network. The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point has capabilities of Source IP Filtering, Destination IP Filtering, Source Port Filtering, Destination Port Filtering, Port Forwarding as well as DMZ. This is available only under Router Mode.

Source IP Filtering:

You may create and activate a rule that filters a packet based on the source IP address from your

local network to Internet. Check “Enable Source IP Filtering” to activate rule.

Local IP Address: Enter the IP address you would like to restrict.

Comment: Make comments to record your filtering rule.

Click Apply and the IP address will be added in the list. To delete the IP address from filtering,

click Select checkbox of the designated IP address and click the Delete Selected button. You

may delete all the IP addresses in the list by clicking Delete All.

Destination IP Filtering:

You may create and activate a rule that filters a packet based on the destination IP address to

restrict the local computers from accessing certain websites. Check “Enable Destination IP

Filtering” to activate rule.

Destination IP Address: Enter the IP address to be restricted.

Comment: Make comments to record your filtering rule.

Click Apply and the IP address will be added in the list. To delete the IP address from filtering,

click Select checkbox of the designated destination IP address and click the Delete Selected

button. You may delete all the IP addresses in the list by clicking Delete All.

Source Port Filtering:

You may create and activate a rule that filters a packet based on the source port from your local

network to Internet. Check “Enable Source Port Filtering” to activate rule.

Port Range: Enter the port range you would like to restrict.

Protocol: Select port protocol: Both, TCP, UDP.

Comment: Make comments to record your filtering rule.

Click Apply and the IP address will be added in the list. To delete the restricted source ports, click

Select checkbox of the designated ports and click the Delete Selected button. You may delete all

the IP addresses in the list by clicking Delete All.

Destination Port Filtering:

You may create and activate a rule that filters a packet based on the destination port from your local

network to Internet. Check “Enable Destination Port Filtering” to activate rule.

Port Range: Enter the port range you would like to restrict.

Protocol: Select port protocol: Both, TCP, UDP.

Comment: Make comments to record your filtering rule.

Click Apply and the IP address will be added in the list. To delete the restricted destination ports,

click Select checkbox of the designated ports and click the Delete Selected button. You may

delete all the IP addresses in the list by clicking Delete All.

Port Forwarding:

The port forwarding allows you to automatically redirect common network services to a specific

machine behind the NAT firewall. These settings ne are only necessary if you wish to host some

sort of server like a web server or mail server on the private local network behind IEEE 802.11n

Wireless ZAC Access Point’s NAT firewall.

Management

The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Points can manage up to 20 managed APs. The ZAC Access Point provides thin AP management for editing the managed AP settings, upgrading the firmware and monitoring, etc.

AP Management

AP Management allows you to configure and upgrade the managed APs. Select the managed AP you would like to specifically configure.

Restart: Restart the selected managed AP. Rename: Rename for the selected managed AP. Set IP: Assign a static IP address for the selected managed AP or obtain the IP address from ZAC

Access Point in AC mode. Default is DHCP client.

Radio: Allows to configure the channel bandwidth, operating channel, antenna and output power for the selected managed Access Point.

From the AP Management list, move the mouse cursor to the MAC address of the selected managed AP the screen will pop up radio configuration information.

Upgrade Selected: Upgrade firmware for the selected managed AP. Note that you need to upload the firmware file into the ZAC Access Point in AC mode prior to firmware upgrade, otherwise a window will pop up saying TAP firmware hasn’t been uploaded.

Upgrade All: Click to upgrade all the managed APs simultaneously. Refresh: Refresh the AP management list manually.

System Settings

Allows you to configure device and IP settings for the ZAC Access Point in AC mode.

Device Settings:

Device Mode: Three modes are provided: AC+Thin AP, Thin AP, FAT AP. Select AC+Thin AP to have the device act as virtual access controller to manage other managed APs on your network. Select “Thin AP” to have the ZAC Access Point managed by the ZAC AP in AC mode. Select FAT AP to perform as a standalone AP, neither managing nor managed by other ZAC APs. Device Name: Specify the device name, which is composed of no more than 15 characters with (0-9), (A-Z), (a-z) or (-).

Ethernet Data Rate: Specify the transmission rate of data for Ethernet. Default is Auto. Spanning Tree: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a link management protocol for AP which provides

path redundancy while preventing loops in a network. STP allows only one active path at a time between the access points but establish the redundant link as a backup if the initial link fails. STP Forward Delay: STP Forward Delay is the time spent in detecting and learning network tree topology state before entering the forward state. Default time value is 1 sec.

IP Address Assignment:

Obtain IP Address Automatically: If a DHCP server exists in your network, you can check this option, thus the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Pioint is able to obtain IP settings automatically from the DHCP server. Use Fixed IP Address: Check this option. You have to specify a static IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server for the ZAC Access Point manually. Make sure the specified IP address is unique on your network in order to prevent IP conflict.

DHCP Server

The ZAC Access Point in AC mode can perform a DHCP server to assign IP address to the

managed APs. Default is enabled.

DHCP IP Address Range: Specify the IP range.

DHCP Subnet Mask: Specify the DHCP Subnet Mask. DHCP Gateway: Specify the gateway address. Lease Time: Specify the DHCP lease time.

Time Settings

Compliant with NTP, the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point is capable of keeping its time in complete accord with the Internet time. To use this feature, check “Enable NTP Client Update” in advance.

Current Time

Display the present time in Yr, Mon, Day, Hr, Min and Sec.

Time Zone Select

Select the time zone from the dropdown list.

NTP Server

Select the time server from the “NTP Server” dropdown list. or manually input the IP address of

available time server into “Manual IP”.

Firmware Upgrade

Besides upgrading firmware for the ZAC Access Point in AC mode, it also provides firmware update for the managed APs.

Upload AC Firmware: Allows the network administrator to upgrade firmware for the ZAC Access

Point in AC mode.

Upload TAP Firmware: Before updating the firmware for the managed APs, you need to upload the

firmware into the ZAC Access Point in AC mode that allows the virtual controller AP to do the

firmware upgrade for managed APs.

Do NOT cut the power off during upgrade, otherwise the system may crash!

Backup/ Retrieve Settings

It is strongly recommended you back up configuration information in case of something unexpected. If tragedy hits your device, you may have an access to restore the important files by the backup. All these can be done by the local or remote computer.

Save AC Settings to File

Click Save to export the configuration file of ZAC Access Point in AC mode. Then the

configuration file ac.cfg will be generated and saved to the specified location.

Save TAP Settings to File

Click Save to export the configuration file of managed AP. Then the configuration file tap.cfg will

be generated and saved to the specified location.

Load Settings from File

Import ac.cfg load into the ZAC Access Point in AC mode.

Restore Factory Default Settings

The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point provides two ways to restore the factory default settings:

Restore factory default settings via Web

From Configuration File in Management, click Reset restore factory default settings.

Note:

Restore factory default settings via Reset Button

If software in ZAC Access Point is unexpectedly crashed and no longer reset the unit via Web, you

may do hardware reset via the reset button. Press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds and

then release it until the PWR LED gives a blink. The hardware reset will take about 2 minutes to

complete.

Reboot

You can software reboot your ZAC Access Point from Configuration File in Management as below:

Click “Reboot” and hit “Yes” upon the appeared prompt to start reboot process. This takes a few minutes.

Password Settings

You can change the password for your IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point.

Current Password: Enter the current password. New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm Password: Enter the new password again for confirmation.

The password is case-sensitive and its length cannot exceed 19 characters!

Syslog Setting:

The ZAC Access Point provides remote syslog management by sending logs to an external syslog server. The log can be also sent through Email.

Remote Syslog Server

Enable Remote Syslog: Enable to send log to remote syslog server.

Note:

IP Address: Specify the IP address of the remote server.

Port: Specify the port number of the remote server.

Send Syslog via Email

Log Schedule: Configure the frequency of logs being sent. 5 scheduling options are provided:

Never, Hourly, Daily, Weekly, and When log is full.

Severity Level: Choose All to send all the logs or Alert to send only the alert messages.

Send Log to: Specify the email address where you would like to send the log.

Day for Sending Log: When Weekly scheduling is selected, you may specify which week day to

send the log.

Time for Sending Log: Specify the time of the day to send the log.

Clear Log: To clear log after sending logs via email, check the After Sending Mail checkbox.

Mail Server Setting

Send Log From: Enter the email address of the mail server.

Mail Subject: Type a title to be presented in the subject line of the log email message.

SMTP Server: Enter the IP address of the SMTP sever.

SMTP Authentication: If you want to use SMTP authentication, check SMTP Authentication

checkbox and enter the user account and password.

System Log:

System log record and display all logs and alert message in this page. Once the log entries are all used, the log will wrap around and the old logs will be deleted. You may click Clear to delete logs manually as well.

System Alert:

System alert record and events occurred on both ZAC Access Point in AC mode and managed AP in this page. Once the log entries are all used, the log will wrap around and the old logs will be deleted. You may click Clear to delete logs manually as well.

Tools

The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Points provide two tools to test the link status with other managed Access Points or anyone on the network.

Ping

Ping Address

Enter IP address of the remote destination.

Ping Count:

Enter the number of pings.

Packet Size:

Specify ping packet size.

Trace Route

This tool is used to discover the routes that packets take when traveling to the destination destination.

Destination IP Address

Enter IP address of the remote destination and click Start to start.

Thin AP Mode

Information

You may see some managed AP’s basic information such as model name, firmware version, MAC address, current up time, registration status as well as MAC address.

Basic Settings

Allows you to configure device and IP settings for the managed AP.

General Settings:

Device Mode: Three modes are provided: AC+Thin AP, Thin AP, FAT AP. Select AC+Thin AP

to have the device act as virtual access controller to manage other managed APs on your network. Select “Thin AP” to have the ZAC Access Point managed by the ZAC AP in AC mode. Select FAT AP to perform as a standalone AP, neither managing nor managed by other ZAC APs. Device Name: Specify the device name, which is composed of no more than 15 characters with (0-9), (A-Z), (a-z) or (-). Ethernet Data Rate: Specify the transmission rate of data for Ethernet. Default is Auto.

IP Address Assignment:

Enable 802.1Q VLAN

To be able to access the web page of the managed AP in the VLAN network, you need to assign

the VLAN management ID for the managed AP. Note that the ID on the switch must be identical

of the AP’s VLAN ID. Check Enable 802.1Q VLAN checkbox to activate it.

Management VLAN ID: Enter the VLAN ID.

FAT AP Mode

Status

View Basic Information

Open “Information” in “Status” to check the basic information of the ZAC Access Point, which is read only. Information includes system information, LAN settings, wireless setting and interface status. Click “Refresh” at the bottom to have the real-time information.

View Association List

Open “Connections” in “Status” to check the information of associated wireless devices such as MAC address, signal strength, connection time, IP address, etc. All is read only. Click “Refresh” at the bottom to update the current association list.

By clicking on the MAC address of the selected device on the web you may see more details including

device name, connection time, signal strength, noise floor, ACK timeout, link quality, IP information, current data rate, current TX/RX packets.

View Network Flow Statistics

Open “Statistics” in “Status” to check the data packets received on and transmitted from the wireless and Ethernet ports. Click “Refresh” to view current statistics.

Poll Interval

Specify the refresh time interval in the box beside “Poll Interval” and click “Set Interval” to save settings. “Stop” helps to stop the auto refresh of network flow statistics.

View ARP Table

Open “ARP Table” in “Status” as below. Click “Refresh” to view current table.

View Bridge Table

Open “Bridge Table” in “Status” as below. Click “Refresh” to view current connected status..

View Active DHCP Client Table

Open “DHCP Clients” in “Status” as below to check the assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each DHCP leased client. Click “Refresh” to view current table.

View Network Activities

The network activities allows you to monitor the current Wireless and Ethernet TX/RX data traffic in graphical and numerical form on the Web of the Skyport. The chart scale and throughput dimension (Bps, Kbps, Mbps) changes dynamically according to the mean throughput value. Throughput statistics can be updated manually using the “Refresh” button.

System

Basic System Settings

Device Settings

Device Mode: Three modes are provided: AC+Thin AP, Thin AP, FAT AP. Select AC+Thin AP

to have the device act as virtual access controller to manage other managed APs on your network.

Select “Thin AP” to have the ZAC Access Point managed by the ZAC AP in AC mode. Select FAT AP to perform as a standalone AP, neither managing nor managed by other ZAC APs. Device Name: Specify the device name, which is composed of no more than 15 characters with (0-9), (A-Z), (a-z) or (-). Network Mode: Specify the network mode, including Bridge and Router. It is easy to configure parameters in Bridge Mode; however, users must pay extra attention to the way they configure the device when it is set to Router Mode. For details, please refer to TCP/IP Settings”.

Ethernet Data Rate: Specify the transmission rate of data for Ethernet. Default is Auto. Country Region: The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands

is country dependent. Spanning Tree: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a link management protocol for AP which provides path redundancy while preventing loops in a network. STP allows only one active path at a time between the access points but establish the redundant link as a backup if the initial link fails. STP Forward Delay: STP Forward Delay is the time spent in detecting and learning network tree topology state before entering the forward state. Default time value is 1 sec.

GPS Coordinate Settings

The GPS Coordinate Setting helps you mark the latitude and longitude of the ZAC Access Point.

Just enter the coordinates and click the Apply button.

TCP/IP Settings

Open “TCP/IP Settings” in “System” as below to configure the parameters for LAN which connects to the LAN port of the ZAC Access Point. In this page, users may change the settings for IP Address, Subnet Mask, and DHCP Server.

Obtain IP Address Automatically: If a DHCP server exists in your network, you can check this option, thus the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point is able to obtain IP settings automatically from that DHCP server.

When the IP address of the ZAC Access Point is changed, the clients on the network often need to wait for a while or even reboot before they can access the new IP address. For an immediate access to the bridge, please flush the netbios cache on the client computer by running the “nbtstat –r” command before using the device name of the ZAC Access Point to access its Web Management page.

In case the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point is unable to obtain an IP address from a valid DHCP server, it will fall back to default static IP address.

Use Fixed IP Address: Check this option. You have to specify a static IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server for the ZAC ACCESS POINT manually. Make sure the specified IP address is unique on your network in order to prevent IP conflict.

If the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point is configured as Router mode, you need to configure some additional TCP/IP parameters for accessing the Internet.

Note:

WAN Settings: Specify the Internet access method to Static IP, DHCP or PPPOE. Users must enter WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway settings provided by your ISPs. LAN Settings: When DHCP Server is disabled, users can specify IP address and subnet mask for the ZAC ACCESS POINT manually. Make sure the specified IP address is unique on your network in order to prevent IP conflict. When DHCP Server is enabled, users may specify DHCP IP Address Range, DHCP Subnet Mask, DHCP Gateway and Lease Time (15-44640 minutes). A DHCP relay agents is used to forward DHCP requests and replies between clients and servers when they are not on the same physical subnet. To enable the DHCP relay agent, check the “Enable DHCP Relay” checkbox and enter the IP address of the DHCP server.

In AP mode, the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point must establish connection with

another wireless device before it is set to Router mode. To access the unit in Router mode via wired port, please type the WAN IP address to enter the web page for WAN is on wired port and LAN is on wireless port. Or, you can access device through the wireless device connected with the ZAC AP.

In wireless client mode, users can access the ZAC Access Point via its wired port, for

WAN is on wireless port and LAN is on wired port when device is set to Router mode.

Bridge mode and AP Repeater mode are similar to AP mode when device is set to

Router mode; WAN is on wired port and LAN is on wireless port. Thus users must also

Warning:

connect the ZAC Access Point with another wireless device before it is set to Router mode and access the ZAC Access Point via the connected wireless device.

Time Settings

Compliant with NTP, the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point is capable of keeping its time in accord with the Internet time. To use this feature, check Enable NTP Client Update in advance.

Current Time

Display the present time in Yr, Mon, Day, Hr, Min and Sec.

Time Zone Select

Select the time zone from the dropdown list.

NTP Server

Select the time server from the “NTP Server” dropdown list. or manually input the IP address of available time server into “Manual IP”.

RADIUS Settings

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) is a server for remote user authentication and accounting; playing a central role in the network in providing the capabilities of authenticating, authorizing, accounting, auditing, alarming and etc. It allows an organization to maintain user profiles in a central database that all remote servers can share. If 802.1X, WPA(2) is used, you need to configure radius settings. Open “RADIUS Settings” in “System” to make RADIUS configuration.

Authentication RADIUS Server

This is for RADIUS authentication. It can communicate with RADIUS through IP Address, Port and Shared Secret.

IP Address: Enter the IP address of the Radius Server; Port: Enter the port number of the Radius Server; Shared Secret: This secret, which is composed of no more than 31 characters, is shared by the

IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point and RADIUS during authentication.

Global-Key Update

Check this option and specify the time interval between two global-key updates. Default is 3600 seconds.

Firewall Settings

Source IP Filtering:

You may create and activate a rule that filters a packet based on the source IP address from

your local network to Internet. Check “Enable Source IP Filtering” to activate rule. Local IP Address: Enter the IP address you would like to restrict. Comment: Make comments to record your filtering rule.

Click Apply and the IP address will be added in the list. To delete the IP address from filtering, click Select checkbox of the designated IP address and click the Delete Selected button. You may delete all the IP addresses in the list by clicking Delete All.

Destination IP Filtering:

You may create and activate a rule that filters a packet based on the destination IP address to restrict the local computers from accessing certain websites. Check “Enable Destination IP

Filtering” to activate rule. Destination IP Address: Enter the IP address to be restricted. Comment: Make comments to record your filtering rule.

Click Apply and the IP address will be added in the list. To delete the IP address from filtering, click Select checkbox of the designated destination IP address and click the Delete Selected button. You may delete all the IP addresses in the list by clicking Delete All.

Source Port Filtering:

You may create and activate a rule that filters a packet based on the source port from your local network to Internet. Check “Enable Source Port Filtering” to activate rule.

Port Range: Enter the port range you would like to restrict. Protocol: Select port protocol: Both, TCP, UDP. Comment: Make comments to record your filtering rule.

Click Apply and the IP address will be added in the list. To delete the restricted source ports, click Select checkbox of the designated ports and click the Delete Selected button. You may delete all the IP addresses in the list by clicking Delete All

Destination Port Filtering:

You may create and activate a rule that filters a packet based on the destination port from your local network to Internet. Check “Enable Destination Port Filtering” to activate rule.

Port Range: Enter the port range you would like to restrict. Protocol: Select port protocol: Both, TCP, UDP. Comment: Make comments to record your filtering rule.

Click Apply and the IP address will be added in the list. To delete the restricted destination ports, click Select checkbox of the designated ports and click the Delete Selected button. You may delete all the IP addresses in the list by clicking Delete All.

Port Forwarding:

The port forwarding allows you to automatically redirect common network services to a specific machine behind the NAT firewall. These settings ne are only necessary if you wish to host some sort of server like a web server or mail server on the private local network behind IEEE 802.11n Wireless ZAC Access Point’s NAT firewall. Check the Enable Port Forwarding checkbox to

activate port forwarding.

IP Address: Enter the IP address the local server. Protocol: Select Both, UDP or TCP. Port Range: Specify the port range. Comment: Make comments to record the port forwarding rule.

UDP Pass Through

By check Enable UDP Pass through will allow all the UDPs packets to pass through the firewall.

Note that opening all the UDP ports will be very likely to expose the network to intruders

DMZ:

A Demilitarized Zone is used to provide Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its local private network. Typically, the DMZ host contains devices accessible to the Internet traffic, such as Web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (e-mail) servers and DNS servers. To activate DMZ, check the Enable DMZ checkbox.

DMZ Host IP Address: Enter the local host IP address.

Wireless

Open “Basic Settings” in “Wireless” as below to make basic wireless configuration.

Disable Wireless LAN Interface

Check this option to disable WLAN interface, then the wireless module of IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point will stop working and no wireless device can connect to it.

Operation Mode

Four operating modes are available in IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point when acts as a FAT AP. AP: The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point establishes a wireless coverage and receives connectivity from other wireless devices. Wireless Client: The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point is able to connect to the AP and thus join the wireless network around it. Bridge: The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point establishes wireless connectivity with other APs by keying in remote MAC address. Please refer to the “WDS Settings” for detailed configuration. AP Repeater: The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point servers as AP and Bridge concurrently. In other words, the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point can provide connectivity services for CPEs under Bridge mode.

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

This wireless network name is shared among all associated devices in your wireless network. Keep it identical on all those devices. Note that the SSID is case-sensitive and can not exceed 32 characters.

Broadcast SSID

Under AP mode, hiding network name is necessary when you are in a wireless environment that may have potential risk. By disabling broadcast SSID, the STA can not scan and find IEEE

802.11n ZAC Access Point, so that malicious attack by some illegal STA could be avoided.

802.11 Mode The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point can communicate with wireless devices of 802.11b/g or

802.11b/g/n.

HT Protect

Enable HT (High Throughput) protect to ensure HT transmission with MAC mechanism. Under

802.11n mode, wireless client can be divided into HT STA and Non-HT STA, among which the one with HT protect enabled gets higher throughput.

Frequency/Channel

Channel varies much as the available band differs from country to country. Select a proper operating channel in the drop-down list according to your situation.

Extension Channel

Only applicable to AP, AP Repeater, and 40MHz channel width) indicates the use of channel bonding that allows the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point to use two channels at once. Two options are available: Upper Channel and Lower Channel.

Channel Mode

Four levels are available: 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz and 40MHz. The last one can enhance data throughput, but it takes more bandwidth, thus it might cause potential interference.

Antenna

Antenna allows you specify the gain of the external antenna. The antenna gain calculates the TX power back off needed to remain in compliance with regulations.

Note:

The maximum output power will vary depending on the country selected in order to

comply with the local regulation.

The output power here is counted from the RF single chain only not including the

antenna gain.

Maximum Output Power (per chain):

Specify the signal transmission power. The higher the output power is, the wider the signal can cover, but the power consumption will be greater accordingly. The output power will vary depending on each country’s regulation.

Data Rate

Usually “Auto” is preferred. Under this rate, the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point will automatically select the highest available rate to transmit. In some cases, however, like where there is no great demand for speed, you can have a relatively-low transmit rate for compromise of a long distance.

Extension Channel Protection Mode

This is to avoid conflict with other wireless network and boost the ability of your device to catch all

802.11g transmissions. However, it may decrease wireless network performance. Compared to CTS-Self; the transmission amount of CTS-RTS is much lower.

Enable MAC Clone

Available only under wireless client mode, it hides the MAC address of the AP while displays the one of associated wireless client or the MAC address designated manually.

Site Survey

Under wireless client mode, the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point is able to perform site survey, through which, information on the available access points will be detected.

Open “Basic Settings” in “Wireless”, by clicking the “Site Survey” button beside “Wireless Mode” option, the wireless site survey window will pop up with a list of available AP in the vicinity. Select the AP you would like to connect and click “Selected” to establish connection.

VAP Profile Settings

Available in AP mode, the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point allows up to 8 virtual SSIDs on a single BSSID and to configure different profile settings such as security and VLAN ID to each SSID. To create a

virtual AP, you may check the Enable box of the profile and click on the profile (eg. Profile 2) to configure wireless and security settings. Hit Apply to active the profile.

Basic Setting

Profile Name: Name of the VAP profile Wireless Network Name: Enter the virtual SSID for the VAP Broadcast SSID: In AP mode, hiding network name is necessary when you are in a wireless

environment that may have potential risk. By disabling broadcast SSID, the STA cannot scan and find the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point, so that malicious attack by some illegal STA could be avoided. Wireless Separation: Wireless separation is an ideal way to enhance the security of network transmission. Under the mode except wireless client mode, enable “Wireless Separation” can prevent the communication among associated wireless clients. WMM Support: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is a subset of 802.11e. It allows wireless communication to define a priority limit on the basis of data type under AP mode only, thus those time-sensitive data, like video/audio data, may own a higher priority than common one. To enable WMM, the wireless client should also support it Max. Station Number: By checking the “Max. Station Num” the ZAC Access Point will only allow up to 32 wireless clients to associate with for better bandwidth for each client. By disabling the checkbox the ZAC Access Point will allow up to 128 clients to connect, but it is likely to cause network congestion or poor performance.

Security Setting:

To prevent unauthorized radios from accessing data transmitting over the connectivity, the IEEE

802.11a/n ZAC Access Point provides you with rock solid security settings.

Network Authentication

Open System: It allows any device to join the network without performing any security check. Shared Key: Data encryption and key are required for wireless authentication (Not available in

WPA2 with RADIUS: WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i) is a wireless security standard that defines stronger encryption, authentication and key management than WPA. If it is selected, AES encryption and RADIUS server are required. WPA&WPA2 with RADIUS: It provides options of WPA (TKIP) or WPA2 (AES) for the client. If it is selected, the data encryption type must be TKIP + AES and the RADIUS server must be set.

If Radius relevant authentication type is selected, please go to Wireless  Radius

Settings for further radius server configuration.

WPA-PSK: It is a simplified WPA mode with no need for specific authentication server. In this

WPA-PSK&WPA2-PSK: Available in AP mode, it provides options of WPA (TKIP) or WPA2 (AES)

Note:

encryption for the client. If it is selected, the data encryption can only be TKIP + AES and the passphrase is required.

Data Encryption

If data encryption is enabled, the key is required and only sharing the same key with other wireless devices can the communication be established.

None: Available only when the authentication type is open system. 64 bits WEP: It is made up of 10 hexadecimal numbers. 128 bits WEP: It is made up of 26 hexadecimal numbers. 152 bits WEP: It is made up of 32 hexadecimal numbers. TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol, which is a kind of dynamic encryption, is co-used with

WPA-PSK, etc.

AES: Advanced Encryption Standard, it is usually co-used with WPA2-PSK, WPA, WPA2, etc. TKIP + AES: It allows for backwards compatibility with devices using TKIP.

We strongly recommend you enable wireless security on your network! Only the same Authentication, Data Encryption and Key among the IEEE 802.11n

ZAC Access Point and wireless clients can the communication be established!

VLAN

If your network uses VLANs, you can assign one SSID to a VLAN, and client devices using the SSID are grouped in that VLAN. To allow users on the VLAN to access the WEB page of the IEEE 802.11a/n ZAC Access Point, you need

to enable “Enable 802.1Q VLAN” and assign a management VLAN ID for your device. Make sure the assigned management VLAN ID is identical to your network VLAN ID to avoid failures of accessing the Web page of the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point.

Note:

Advanced Settings

Open “Advanced Settings” in “Wireless” to make advanced wireless settings.

A-MPDU/A-MSDU Aggregation

The data rate of your AP except wireless client mode could be enhanced greatly with this option enabled; however, if your wireless clients don’t support A-MPDU/A-MSDU aggregation, it is not recommended to enable it.

Short GI

Under 802.11n mode, enable it to obtain better data rate if there is no negative compatibility issue.

RTS Threshold

The IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point sends RTS (Request to Send) frames to certain receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, that STA responds with a CTS (Clear to Send) frame to acknowledge the right to start transmission. The setting range is 0 to 2346 in byte. Setting it too low may result in poor network performance. Leave it at its default of 2346 is recommended.

Fragmentation Length

Specify the maximum size in byte for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. Setting it too low may result in poor network performance. Leave it at its default of 2346 is recommended.

Beacon Interval

Specify the frequency interval to broadcast packets. Enter a value between 20 and 1024.

DTIM Interval

DTIM, which stands for Delivery Traffic Indication Message, is contained in the data packets. It is for enhancing the wireless transmission efficiency. The default is set to 1. Enter a value between 1 and 255.

Preamble Type

It defines some details on the 802.11 physical layer. “Long” and “Auto” are available.

IGMP Snooping

Available in AP/Router mode, IGMP snooping is the process of listening to IGMP network traffic. By enabling IGMP snooping, the AP will listen to IGMP membership reports, queries and leave messages to identify the ports that are members of multicast groups. Multicast traffic will only be forwarded to ports identified as members of the specific multicast group or groups.

RIFS

RIFS (Reduced Interframe Spacing) is a means of reducing overhead and thereby increasing network efficiency.

Link Integration

Available under AP/Bridge/AP repeater mode, it monitors the connection on the Ethernet port by checking “Enabled”. It can inform the associating wireless clients as soon as the disconnection occurs.

TDM Coordination

Stands for “Time-Division Multiplexing Technique”, this resource reservation control mechanisms can avoid packet collisions and send the packets much more efficiently allowing for higher effective throughput rates. This function is only available in AP/CPE mode. It is highly recommended to enable TDM coordination when there are multiple CPEs needed to connect to the AP in your application.

LAN2LAN CPE

LAN2LAN CPE mode enables packet forwarding at layer 2 level. It is fully transparent for all the Layer2 protocols.

Space in Meter

To decrease the chances of data retransmission at long distance, the IEEE 802.11n ZAC Access Point can automatically adjust proper ACK timeout value by specifying distance of the two nodes.

Flow Control

It allows the administrator to specify the incoming and outgoing traffic limit by checking “Enable Traffic Shaping”. This is only available in Router mode.

We strongly recommend you leave most advanced settings at their defaults except

“Distance in Meters” adjusted the parameter for real distance; any modification on them may negatively impact the performance of your wireless network.

Access Control

Note:

Profile Selection: Select the VAP network you would like to enable access control. Access Control Mode

If you select “Allow Listed”, only those clients whose wireless MAC addresses are in the access control list will be able to connect to your AP. While when “Deny Listed” is selected, those wireless clients on the list will not be able to connect the AP.

MAC Address

Enter the MAC address of the wireless client that you would like to list into the access control list, click “Apply” then it will be added into the table at the bottom.

Delete Selected/All

Check the box before one or more MAC addresses of wireless client(s) that you would like to cancel, and click “Delete Selected” or “Delete All” to cancel that access control rule.

Traffic Shaping

It allows the administrator to manage the traffic flow to ensure optimal performance.

Overall Traffic Shaping

Check this box to control the overall bandwidth of the ZAC Access Point.

Incoming Traffic Limit: To specify maximum incoming bandwidth to a certain rate in kbit/s. Incoming Traffic Burst: To specify the buffer size for incoming traffic that can be sent within a

given unit of time. The suggested value is 20KBytes. You may just leave the default value there,

and then the connection will be bound to the traffic shaping rule at all times. You may decrease it to smaller value if the incoming traffic limit is smaller.

Outgoing Traffic Limit: To limit the outbound traffic to a certain rate in kbit/s. Outgoing Traffic Burst: To specify the buffer size for outbound traffic. The suggested value is

20KBytes. You may decrease it to smaller value if the outbound traffic limit is smaller.

VAP Traffic Shaping

Check this box to control the overall bandwidth for a specific VAP network.

Incoming Traffic Limit: To specify maximum incoming bandwidth to a certain rate in kbit/s. Incoming Traffic Burst: To specify the buffer size for incoming traffic that can be sent within a

given unit of time. The suggested value is 20KBytes. You may just leave the default value there,

and then the connection will be bound to the traffic shaping rule at all times. You may decrease it to smaller value if the incoming traffic limit is smaller.

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To enable Captive Portal, check “Captive Portal” and select the VAP network needed for captive portal.

Radius Settings

Primary Radius Server: Enter the name or IP address of the primary radius server Secondary Radius Server: Enter the name or IP address of the primary radius server if any. Radius Auth Port: Enter the port number for authentication Radius Acct Port: Enter the port number for billing Radius Shared Secret: Enter the secret key of the radius server Radius NAS ID: Enter the name of the radius server if any

Radius Administrative-User:

Radius Admin Username: Enter the username of the Radius Administrator Radius Admin Password: Enter the password of the Radius Administrator

Captive Portal

UAM Portal URL: Enter the address of the UAM portal server UAM Secret: Enter the secret password between the redirect URL and the Hotspot.

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