Airlink101 APO1010 User Manual

Wireless G 2.4GHz 500mW Outdoor AP Model: APO1000/APO1010 User’s Manual V.1.0

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95  Admin Login Methods : Only root user can enable or disable system login methods and change services port. Î Enable HTTP : Check to select HTT

96 5.3.2 Configure System Time System time can be configured via this page, and manual setting or via a NTP server is supported. Please click on Sys

97 5.3.3 Configure UPnP Universal Plug and Play(UPnP) is an architecture to enable pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity between PCs, intellige

98 5.3.4 Configure SNMP Setup SNMP is an application-layer protocol that provides a message format for communication between SNMP managers and agents

99  SNMP Trap : Events such as cold start, interface up & down, and association & disassociation will report to an assigned server.

100 5.3.5 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory Backup current configuration, restore prior configuration or reset back to factory default configurat

101 5.3.6 Firmware Upgrade Firmware is the main software image that system needs to respond to requests and to manage real time operations. Firmware

102 5.3.7 Network Utility The administrator can diagnose network connectivity via the PING utility. Please click on Utilities -> Network Utility

103 5.3.8 Reboot This function allows user to restart system with existing or most current settings when changes are made. Click Reboot button to pro

104 5.4 Access Control List 5.4.1 IP Filter Setup Allows to create deny or allow rules to filter ingress or egress packets from specific source and/

6 Î Example 2 : Point-to-Multi-Point Î Example 3 : Multi-Point Repeating bridge  Configuration in CPE Mode It can be used as an

105 ¾ Example 1 : Create a higher priority rule to allow IP address 192.168.2.2 Telnet access from LAN port first, and deny Telnet access from rema

106 5.4.2 MAC Filter Setup Allows to create MAC filter rules to allow or deny unicast or multicast packets from limited number of MAC addresses. Impo

107 5.5 Resource Sharing 5.5.1 DMZ DMZ is commonly work with the NAT functionality as an alternative of Virtual Server(Port Forwarding) while wantin

108 5.5.2 Virtual Server (Port Forwarding) “Virtual Server” can also referred to as “Port Forward” as well and used interchangeably. Resources in the

109 ¾ Example 2 : All connections should be redirected to 192.168.2.12 while DMZ is enabled. Since Virtual Server rules have precedence over the DMZ

110 5.6 System Status This section breaks down into subsections of System Overview, DHCP Clients, Extra Information and Event Log. 5.6.1 System Ove

111 The WAN port specified Dynamic IP, the Release and Renew button will be show-up, click Release button to release IP address of WAN port, Renew bu

112 If the system associate with AP, the BSSID, RSSI and Last Rx Time will be show up. Below depicts the examples for associated AP of Wireless Info

113 5.6.2 DHCP Clients Users could retrieve DHCP server and DHCP clients’ IP/MAC address via this page.  IP address : IP addresses to LAN devices

114 5.6.3 Extra Info Users could pull out information such as Route table, ARP table, MAC table, Bridge table or STP available in the drop-down list

7  Configuration in Client Bridge + Universal Repeater Mode It can be used as an Client Bridge + Universal Repeater to receive wireless signal ove

115  Bridge table information : Select “Bridge Table information” on the drop-down list to display bridge table. Bridge table will show Bridge ID

116 5.6.4 Event Log The Event log displays system events when system is up and running. Also, it becomes very useful as troubleshooting tool when iss

117 Chapter 6. Client Bridge + Universal Repeater Configuration When Client Bridge + Universal Repeater mode is activated, the system can be

118 6.1.2 Configure LAN IP Here are the instructions for how to setup the local IP Address and Netmask. Please click on System -> LAN and follow

119  802.1d Spanning Tree The spanning tree network protocol provides a loop free topology for a bridged LAN between LAN interface. The Spanning T

120 6.2 Access Point Association 6.2.1 Configure Wireless General Setting The administrator can change the data transmission, channel and output powe

121 9 Key Length : The available options are 64 bits, 128 bits or 152 bits. 9 WEP auth Method : Enable the desired option among Open system and S

122 6.2.2 Wireless Advanced Setup To achieve optimal wireless performance, it is necessary to tweak advance setting per requirements properly, not ne

123 RTS/CTS Adjustment of RTS Threshold can be done to turn on RTS. CTS Timeout will take effect only when RTS is turned on. Unlike wired Ethernet,

124 saving mode, when to wake up to receive multicast frame. DTIM is necessary and critical in wireless environment as a mechanism to fulfill power-s

8 1.4 Product Benefit  500mW at 2.4Ghz Output Power  Topology : Point to Point ; Point to Multi Point  Operation Modes : Î Access Point Mode

125 6.2.3 Site Survey Use this tool to scan and locate WISP Access Points and select one to associate with. Please click on Wireless -> Site Surve

126 6.3 Wireless LAN Network Creation The network manager can configure related wireless settings, AP Setup, Security Settings, and MAC Filter Settin

127 Queue Data Transmitted Clients to AP IP ToS 802.1P Priority Priority Description AC_BK Background. 0x08 0x20 1, 2 Low High throughput. Bulk

128 Î WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK : WPA or WPA2 Algorithms enable the system to access the network by using the WPA-PSK protected access. 9 Cipher Sui

129 9 Main and secondary Authentication RADIUS Server Settings : • Authentication Server : Enter the IP address of the Authentication R

130 Î WEP 802.1X : When WEP 802.1x Authentication is enabled, please refer to the following Dynamic WEP and RADIUS settings to complete configurati

131 9 Main and secondary Accounting RADIUS Server Settings : • Accounting Server : Enter the IP address of the Accounting RADIUS server.

132 6.3.2 MAC Filter Setup The administrator can allow or reject clients to access repeater AP. Please click Wireless -> MAC Filter and follow th

133 6.4 System Management 6.4.1 Configure Management Administrator could specify geographical location of the system via instructions in this page. A

134  Admin Login Methods : Only root user can enable or disable system login methods and change services port. Î Enable HTTP : Check to select HTT

9 1.5 Specification  Wireless Architecture Mode Î AP Mode 9 Pure AP Mode • It can be deployed as a tradition fixed wireless Access Point • It

135 6.4.2 Configure System Time System time can be configured via this page, and manual setting or via a NTP server is supported. Please click on Sy

136 6.4.3 Configure UPnP Universal Plug and Play(UPnP) is an architecture to enable pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity between PCs, intellig

137 6.4.4 Configure SNMP Setup SNMP is an application-layer protocol that provides a message format for communication between SNMP manager and agent.

138  SNMP Trap : Events such as cold start, interface up & down, and association & disassociation will report to an assigned server.

139 6.4.5 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory Backup current configuration, restore prior configuration or reset back to factory default configurat

140 6.4.6 Firmware Upgrade Firmware is the main software image that system needs to respond to requests and to manage real time operations. Firmware

141 6.4.7 Network Utility The administrator can diagnose network connectivity via the PING utility. Please click on Utilities -> Network Utility

142 6.4.8 Reboot This function allows user to restart system with existing or most current settings when changes are made. Click Reboot button to pro

143 6.5 System Status This section breaks down into subsections of System Overview, Associated Clients Status, DHCP Client List, Extra Information a

144 Î IP Netmask : The network mask. By default, it’s 255.255.255.0. Î IP Gateway : The gateway IP address and by default, it’s 192.168.2.1. Î Pri

10 Î Support MAC Filter Î Support IP Filter Î Bandwidth traffic Shaping 7. Wireless Feature Î Transmission power control : 9 Levels Î Channe

145 Î BSSID : Indicate the Basic Service Set ID of the associated AP. Î RSSI : Indicate the RSSI of the associated AP. Î Last Rx Time :

146 6.5.2 Associated Clients Status It's display all associated clients on repeater AP.  MAC Address : MAC address of associated clients. 

147 6.5.3 DHCP Clients Users could retrieve DHCP server and DHCP clients’ IP/MAC address via this page.  IP address : IP addresses to LAN devices

148 6.5.4 Extra Information Users could pull out information such as Route table, ARP table, MAC table, Bridge table or STP available in the drop-dow

149 Ageing timers will be reset when existing MAC addresses in table are learned again or added when new MAC addresses are seen from wired or wireles

150 6.5.5 Event Log The Event log displays system events when system is up and running. Also, it becomes very useful as a troubleshooting tool when i

151 Chapter 7. Command Line Interface(CLI) Help, showinfo, pwinfo, set, reboot, default and password functions are available via Telnet session. 7.

152 7.2 Using the CLI After accessing the CLI, the administrator can use command on the system.  Using help command : Display all commands and desc

153  Using reboot command : Restart the system  Using default command : Restore system default settings  Using password command : Change root

154 Appendix A. Windows TCP/IP Settings  Windows XP 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel, and then “Control Panel” window appears.

11 Î No. of registered RADIUS servers : 2 Î VLAN assignment on BSSID Î Support VLAN tag over WDS  Quality of Service Î DiffServ/ ToS Î

155 3. In “Local Area Connection Properties” window, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click on Properties button. 4. Select “Us

156 Appendix B. WEB GUI Valid Characters Table B WEB GUI Valid Characters Block Field Valid Characters IP Address IP Format; 1-254 IP Netmas

157 Domain Length : 32 0-9, A-Z, a-z ~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] / ; ` , . = Lease Time 600 ~ 99999999 Seconds Table B WEB

158 Block Field Valid Characters RW password Length : 8 ~ 32 0-9, A-Z, a-z ~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) _ + - { } | : < > ? [ ] ; ` , . = Community

159 Block Field Valid Characters Shared Secret 1 ~ 64 characters EAP Reauth Period 300 ~ 99999999; default is 3600, 0 is disable Accounting Serv

160 Appendix C. Network Manager Privileges There are two system management accounts for maintaining the system; namely, the root and admin account

161 Appendix D. Enabling UPnP in Windows XP 1. Open the “Add/Remove Programs” control panel, and then click on “Add/Remove Windows Components” in

162 3. Next, in the “Control panel”, open the “Administrative Tools” and then open “Services”. Scroll down until you find the “SSDP Discovery Inter

163 Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com

12 Chapter 2. Basic Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation 2.1.1 Package Contents The standard package contents of APO1000/APO1010:  APO1000/APO

13 2.1.2 Panel Function Descriptions ¾ APO1000 Front Panel Rear Panel 1. Reset Button : System reboot button press until LED flashed and rel

14 ¾ APO1010 Front Panel Rear Panel 1. Reset Button : System reboot button press until LED flashed and release for system reboot or for r

1Table of Contents CHAPTER 1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW...

15 2.1.3 Hardware Installation Steps Please follow the steps mentioned below to install the hardware of APO1000/APO1010: ¾ APO1000 Front Panel R

16 2.2 Web Management Interface Instructions APO1000/APO1010 supports web-based configuration. Upon the completion of hardware installation, APO1000

17 The network manager Login Page then appears. Enter “root” for user name and “default” for password, and then click OK to login to the system; the

18 Chapter 3. AP Mode Configuration When AP mode is chosen, the system can be configured as an Access Point. This section provides detailed explanat

19 3.1.2 Configure LAN IP Here are the instructions to setup the local IP Address and Netmask. Please click on System -> LAN and follow the below

20 Click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to activate your changes APO1000/APO1010APO1000/APO1010

21 3.2 Wireless LAN Network Creation The network manager can configure related wireless settings, General Settings, Advanced Settings, Virtual AP(VA

22 3.2.2 Wireless Advanced Setup To achieve optimal wireless performance, it is necessary to tweak advance setting per requirements properly, not nec

23 performance the ACK Timeout could be made longer to accommodate. RTS/CTS Adjustment of RTS Threshold can be done to turn on RTS. CTS Timeout wil

24  DTIM Interval : The DTIM interval is in the range of 1~15. The default is 15. DTIM is defined as Delivery Traffic Indication Message. It is use

24.3.5 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory ...69 4.3

25 3.2.3 Create Virtual AP(VAP) The APO1000/APO1010 support broadcasting multiple SSIDs, allowing the creation of Virtual Access Points, partitioning

26 3.2.3.2 Virtual AP Setup For each Virtual AP, administrators can configure SSID, VLAN ID(Tag), SSID broadcasting, Maximum number of client associa

27 AC_VO Voice 0x30 0xe0 0x88 0xb8 6, 7 High Time-sensitive data like VoIP and streaming media are automatically sent to this queue  IAPP Support

28 Key Length Hex ASCII 64-bit 10 characters 5 characters 128-bit 26 characters 13 characters 152-bit 32 characters 16 characters Î WPA-PS

29 key to generate GTKs, in seconds. Enter the time-length required. • EAP Reauth Period :; By default, it’s 3600 seconds; 0 second is to disable EA

30 RADIUS settings to complete configuration. 9 Dynamic WEP Settings : • WEP Key length : The available options are 64 bits or 128 bits. The sy

31 • Accounting Server : Enter the IP address of the Accounting RADIUS server. • Port : By default, it’s 1813. The port number used to communic

32 3.2.4 MAC Filter Setup Continued from the 3.2.3.1 Virtual AP Overview section, Click Setup button on the MAC Filter Setup column, and then a Virtu

33 3.3 Wireless Network Expansion The administrator could create WDS Links to expand wireless network. When WDS is enabled, access point functions a

34 WMM prioritizes traffic according to four Access Categories (AC) - voice, video, best effort, and background. However, it does not provide guarant

36.4.6 Firmware Upgrade...

35 Key Length Hex ASCII 64-bit 10 characters 5 characters 128-bit 26 characters 13 characters 152-bit 32 characters 16 characters Î AES Key

36 3.4 System Management 3.4.1 Configure Management Administrator could specify geographical location of the system via instructions in this page. A

37  Admin Login Methods : Only root user can enable or disable system login methods and change services port. Î Enable HTTP : Check to select HT

38 3.4.2 Configure System Time System time can be configured via this page, and manual setting or via a NTP server is supported. Please click on Sys

39 3.4.3 Configure UPnP Universal Plug and Play(UPnP) is an architecture to enable pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity between PCs, intellige

40 3.4.4 Configure SNMP Setup SNMP is an application-layer protocol that provides a message format for communication between SNMP manager and agent.

41  SNMP Trap : Events such as cold start, interface up & down, and association & disassociation will report to an assigned server.

42 3.4.5 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory Backup current configuration, restore prior configuration or reset back to factory default configurati

43 3.4.6 Firmware Upgrade Firmware is the main software image that system needs to respond to requests and to manage real time operations. Firmware

44 3.4.7 Network Utility The administrator can diagnose network connectivity via the PING utility. Please click on Utilities -> Network Utility a

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45 3.4.8 Reboot This function allows user to restart system with existing or most current settings when changes are made. Click Reboot button to proc

46 3.5 System Status This section breaks down into subsections of System Overview, Associated Clients Status, WDS Link Status, Extra Information and

47 Î Primary DNS : The primary DNS server in service. Î Secondary DNS : The secondary DNS server in service.  LAN Information : Display total rec

48 3.5.2 Associated Clients Status It displays ESSID, on/off Status, Security Type, total number of wireless clients associated with all Virtual AP.

49 3.5.3 WDS Link Status On/Off Status, peers MAC Address, Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) and Last TX Time for each WDS are available. 

50 3.5.4 Extra Information Users could pull out information such as Route table, ARP table, MAC table, Bridge table or STP available in the drop-down

51 Ageing timers will be reset when existing MAC addresses in table are learned again or added when new MAC addresses are seen from wired or wireless

52 3.5.5 Event Log The Event log displays system events when system is up and running. Also, it becomes very useful as a troubleshooting tool when is

53 Chapter 4. WDS Mode Configuration Please refer to illustrations of the section 1.3 for possible applications in the WDS mode. This section provid

54 4.1.2 Configure LAN IP Here are the instructions for how to setup the local IP Address and Netmask. Please click on System -> LAN and follow t

1 Chapter 1. System Overview 1.1 Introduction The 802.11 b/g compliant Airlink101® APO1000/APO1010 is an outdoor wireless access point that can be u

55 Click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to activate your changes APO1000/APO1010 APO1000/APO1010

56 4.2 Wireless Network Expansion The network manager can configure related wireless settings, General Settings, Advanced Settings, Virtual AP Setti

57 4.2.2 Wireless Advanced Setup To achieve optimal wireless performance, it is necessary to tweak advance setting per requirements properly, not nec

58 performance the ACK Timeout could be made longer to accommodate. RTS/CTS Adjustment of RTS Threshold can be done to turn on RTS. CTS Timeout wil

59  DTIM Interval : The DTIM interval is in the range of 1~15. The default is 15. DTIM is defined as Delivery Traffic Indication Message. It is use

60 4.2.3 WDS Setup The administrator could create WDS Links to expand wireless network. When WDS is enabled, access point functions as a wireless bri

61 WMM prioritizes traffic according to four Access Categories (AC) - voice, video, best effort, and background. However, it does not provide guarant

62  WDS MAC List Î Enable : Click Enable to create WDS link. Î WDS Peer's MAC Address : Enter the MAC address of WDS peer. Î VLAN ID :

63 4.3 System Management 4.3.1 Configure Management Administrator could specify geographical location of the system via instructions in this page. A

64  Admin Login Methods : Only root user can enable or disable system login methods and change services port. Î Enable HTTP : Check to select HTT

2 1.2 System Concept The APO1000/APO1010 is not only designed and used as traditional outdoor AP, but also with rich features tailored for WISP appl

65 4.3.2 Configure System Time System time can be configured via this page, and manual setting or via a NTP server is supported. Please click on Sys

66 4.3.3 Configure UPnP Universal Plug and Play(UPnP) is an architecture to enable pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity between PCs, intellige

67 4.3.4 Configure SNMP Setup SNMP is an application-layer protocol that provides a message format for communication between SNMP managers and agents

68 Î Community : Set a community string required by the remote host computer that will receive trap messages or notices send by the system. Î I

69 4.3.5 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory Backup current configuration, restore prior configuration or reset back to factory default configurati

70 4.3.6 Firmware Upgrade Firmware is the main software image that system needs to respond to requests and to manage real time operations. Firmware u

71 4.3.7 Network Utility The administrator can diagnose network connectivity via the PING utility. Please click on Utilities -> Network Utility a

72 4.3.8 Reboot This function allows user to restart system with existing or most current settings when changes are made. Click Reboot button to proc

73 4.4 System Status This section breaks down into subsections of System Overview, WDS Link Status, Extra Information and Event Log. 4.4.1 System O

74  LAN Information : Display total received and transmitted statistics on the LAN interface. Î MAC Address : The MAC address of the LAN po

3 1.3 Applications in Wireless Network APO1000/APO1010 is a multiple mode system which can be configured either as a wireless gateway or an access p

75 4.4.2 WDS Link Status On/Off Status, peers MAC Address, Received Signal Strength Indicator(RSSI) and Last TX Time for each WDS are available. 

76 4.4.3 Extra Information Users could pull out information such as Route table, ARP table, MAC table, Bridge table or STP available in the drop-down

77 Ageing timers will be reset when existing MAC addresses in table are learned again or added when new MAC addresses are seen from wired or wireless

78 4.4.4 Event Log The Event log displays system events when system is up and running. Also, it becomes very useful as troubleshooting tool when issu

79 Chapter 5. CPE Mode Configuration When CPE mode is chosen, the system can be configured as a Customer Premises Equipment(CPE). This section provi

80 Figure 5-1 CPE mode configuration APO1000/APO1010

81 5.1.2 Configure WAN Setup There are three connection types for the WAN port : Static IP, Dynamic IP and PPPoE. Please click on System -> WAN an

82 Î User Name : Enter User Name for PPPoE connection Î Password : Enter Password for PPPoE connection Î Reconnect Mode : 9 Always on – A

83 The Clone MAC Address field will display MAC address of the PC connected to system. Click “Save” button can make clone MAC effective. Î Manual

84 5.1.3 Configure DDNS Setup Dynamic DNS allows you to map domain name to dynamic IP address. Please click on System -> DDNS Setup and follow the

4  Configuration in WDS Mode (Pure WDS) An access point can be either a main, relay or remote base station. A main base station is typicall

85 5.1.4 Configure LAN IP Here are the instructions for how to setup the local IP Address and Netmask. Please click on System -> LAN and follow t

86 Î DNS2 IP : Enter IP address of the second DNS server; this is optional. Î WINS IP : Enter IP address of the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS

87 5.2 Access Point Association 5.2.1 Wireless General Setup The administrator can change the data transmission, channel and output power settings f

88 key. The WEP key configured here must be exactly the same as the key on the access point that this system is associated with.

89 9 Key Length : The available options are 64 bits, 128 bits or 152 bits. 9 WEP auth Method : Enable the desired option among Open system and Sha

90 5.2.2 Wireless Advanced Setup To achieve optimal wireless performance, it is necessary to tweak advance setting per requirements properly, not ne

91 performance the ACK Timeout could be made longer to accommodate. RTS/CTS Adjustment of RTS Threshold can be done to turn on RTS. CTS Timeout will

92 Select “Enable”, then packets with WMM QoS will take higher priority. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four Access Categories (AC) - voice, vi

93 5.2.3 Site Survey Use this tool to scan and locate WISP Access Points and select one to associate with. Please click on Wireless -> Site Survey

94 5.3 System Management 5.3.1 Configure Management Administrator could specify geographical location of the system via instructions in this page. A