Comnet NWK(1,2)[IC] Series Kits (Gen 3) Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
INDUSTRIALLY HARDENED HIGH PERFORMANCE
WIRELESS ETHERNET
This manual serves the following
ComNet Series:
NW1[IC]
NW1DR[IC]
NW2
NW9[IC,E]
NWK1[IC]
NWK2
NWK9[IC,E]
NWK11/M[IC]
Thank you for purchasing NetWave® from ComNet. This installation guide applies to
all Generation 3 5GHz NetWave Radios.
The NetWave industrially hardened wireless Ethernet transmission link from ComNet
can be configured through the embedded User Interface as a Client or as an Access
Point. This point-to-multipoint model allows multiple Ethernet endpoints to be
connected to a central Access Point. NetWave Radios support up to 500 Mbps with
their fastest radio using MIMO Technology. An easy to read LED array displays unit
operational status along with received signal strength ensuring optimal installation
and operation. The NW1, NW2 and NW9 family of radios all support 802.3af/at PoE
while the NWK11/M Kit only acceapts Passive PoE. FCC radios are certified for the
United States. IC radios are certified for Canada. ETSI, DFS, and TPC Certified for the
rest of the world.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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About This Guide
This guide is intended for different users such as engineers, integrators, developers, IT managers,
and technicians.
It assumes that users have some PC competence and are familiar with Microsoft Windows
operating systems and web browsers such as Windows Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, as
well as have knowledge of the following:
»» Installation of electronic equipment
»» Electrical regulations and guidelines
»» Knowledge of Local Area Network technology
Related Documentation
The following documentation is also available:
»» NW1[IC] Datasheet
»» NW2 Datasheet
»» NW1DR[IC] Datasheet
»» NW9[IC,E] Datasheet
»» NWK1[IC] Datasheet
»» NWK2 Datasheet
»» NWK1DR[IC] Datasheet
»» NWK9[IC,E] Datasheet
»» NetWave Quick Start Guide
Website
For information on ComNet’s entire product line, please visit the ComNet website at
http://www.comnet.net
Support
For any questions or technical assistance, please contact your sales person ([email protected]) or
the customer service support center ([email protected])
Safety
»» Only ComNet service personnel can service the equipment. Please contact ComNet Technical
Support.
»» The equipment should be installed in locations with controlled access, or other means of
security, and controlled by persons of authority.
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Contents
About This Guide
2
Overview
5
Legal Information
1.0 Introduction
1.1 System Requirements
5
6
6
2.0 Point to Multi-Point
7
3.0 Point-to-Point Topology Utilizing Dual Ports
7
4.0 Cabling Requirements
8
5.0 Hardware Installation
8
5.1 Outdoor Ethernet Gland Installation
8
5.2 NetWave Indicating LED Details
10
5.3 Outdoor Standard Mounting Hardware
10
6.0 Key Default Configurations
11
7.0 Quick Configuration
12
8.0 Detailed Configuration
13
8.1 Getting Started
13
8.2 Operating Modes
14
8.3 Buttons and Alerts
14
9.0 Status Tab
16
9.1 Overview
16
9.2 Wireless (for AP Mode)
17
9.3 Wireless (for Client Mode)
18
9.4 Associated Stations (for AP Mode)
18
9.5 System
19
9.6 Memory
19
9.7 Network
19
9.8 DHCP Leases
19
9.9 Routes
20
9.10 System Log
20
9.11 Kernel Log
21
9.13 Real-time Graphs
22
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10.0 System Tab
NetWave
25
10.1 System Properties
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10.2 Logging
26
10.3 Remote Access
27
10.4 Services
28
10.5 SNMP
29
10.6 Device Password
30
10.7 Backup/Flash Firmware
31
10.8 Reboot
31
11.0 Network Tab
32
11.1 Interfaces – WAN
33
11.2 Interfaces – LAN
36
11.3 WiFi – Overview
40
11.4 WiFi – Wireless Network
42
11.5 Hostnames
50
11.6 Static Routes
50
11.7 Firewall
50
11.8 Diagnostics
51
12.0 Troubleshooting
52
12.1 Troubleshooting steps
52
12.2 Resetting to factory default
52
13.0 Glossary
53
14.0 Agency Compliance
56
15.0 GPL (General Public License) Statement
58
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Overview
Legal Information
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic and mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of ComNet.
Copyright
Copyright © 2015 Communication Networks, LLC (dba ComNet). All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
ComNet reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice. The
information furnished by ComNet in this material is believed to be accurate and reliable. However,
ComNet assumes no responsibility for its use.
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1.0 Introduction
The NetWave industrially hardened wireless Ethernet transmission link from ComNet can be
configured through the embedded User Interface as a Client or as an Access Point. This point-tomultipoint model allows multiple Ethernet endpoints to be connected to a central Access Point.
NetWave Radios support up to 500Mbps with their fastest radio using MIMO Technology. An easy
to read LED array displays unit operational status along with received signal strength ensuring
optimal installation and operation. The NW1, NW2, and NW9 family of radios support 802.3af PoE
while the NWK11/M only accepts Passive PoE. The NW1, NW2 and NW9 family of radios support
802.3af/at PoE while the NWK11/M Kit only accepts Passive PoE.
This user manual is a guide for the NetWave Wireless Radios as well as the preconfigured kits.
ComNet NetWave Wireless offers OpenWRT with the most advanced Qualcomm Atheros wireless
drivers. NetWave now includes a new user-friendly LuCI web interface for configuring the device.
OpenWRT is an extensible GNU/Linux distribution for embedded devices. It is built from the
ground up to be a full-featured, easily modifiable operating system. It is powered by a Linux
kernel that's more recent than most other distributions. LuCI is a free, clean, extensible and easily
maintainable web user interface for embedded devices. It has high performance, small installation
size, fast runtimes, and good maintainability. The units come configured for either point to point
or point to multipoint applications.
This manual contains detailed operational and configuration information not covered in the quick
start guides. There some variations in features with each model, please consult the appropriate
data sheet for features and capabilities.
This guide applies toall NetWave Radios.
1.1 System Requirements
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux, or Mac OS X.
Web Browser:
Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or above.
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2.0 Point to Multi-Point
These individual units allow the user to configure for either multipoint access point or client operation.
There is a MAC address lock feature that can be enabled through the user interface but is not enabled
by default. The NW(1,2) includes a 19dBi 17° internal antenna. See the ComNet website for the
latest information regarding antenna support. Preconfigured NWK kits do not support point-tomultipoint topologies.
NW1 (Client)
Ethernet
PIM or other
PSE device
Ethernet
PoE
10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet
IP Camera
NW1 (Client)
Ethernet
PC
NVR
ComNet Gigabit
Managed Switch
with 30W PoE+
PoE
PIM or other
PSE device
Ethernet
PoE
Power
IP Camera
NW1
(Recommended
Access Point)
NW1 (Client)
LEGEND
Power
Ethernet
PIM or other
PSE device
Ethernet
Power
WIRELESS
CAT5
PoE
IP Camera
POWER
ETHERNET DATA
3.0 Point-to-Point Topology Utilizing Dual Ports
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet
PoE
ComNet Managed
Switch with 30W PoE
Connected to Network
NW1
(Access Point)
NW1
(Client)
PIM or other
PSE device
Power
Ethernet
PoE
IP Camera
P1
P2
Ethernet
IP Camera
Power
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4.0 Cabling Requirements
Shielded CAT 5 or better should be used for all out of plant Ethernet connection and should
be properly grounded through the PoE AC ground. Industrial grade shielded Ethernet cable is
recommended to help prevent ESD damage commonly experienced with outdoor installations.
Visit www.comnet.net/comnet-products/cables
5.0 Hardware Installation
5.1 Outdoor Ethernet Gland Installation
There will be at least one cable gland included with each outdoor enclosure. Below is an image of
the individual parts of the gland with an Ethernet cable routed through.
Note: The split rubber washer allows a pre-terminated Ethernet cable to be used. Use RJ-45
connector without Snagless Jacket.
Once the cable has been routed through the weather connection, and the RJ45 connection has
been made, screw in the gland into the housing making sure it is tight enough for a water tight
seal. Push the split rubber gasket into place and loosely screw the cap that goes over the rubber
washer.
Once the gland is tight in the housing, tighten the outer nut/cap making sure the rubber seal
squeezes and seals the Ethernet cable to the gland as shown below.
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Connect one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the LAN OUT port of the Power Injection
Module (PIM) and the other end to LAN of the access point – as sown below.
Note: Maximum length of the RJ-45 CAT5 cable is 90 meters.
Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable attached to the PIM to a network device, such as a switch or
to the configuration PC. Then plug the power adaptor to an AC power outlet and power plug
into the socket of the PIM – as shown in the diagram below.
Note: DC Passive PoE input for the NetWave Radios is 24 - 48VDC.
Network
Edge Device
P1
B
D
C
Ethernet
Network
D
D
B. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable attached to the PIM to a
network device, such as to a switch or to the PC you will use
to configure the access point.
P2
A
A.Connect one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the OUT
port of the Power Injection Module (PIM) and the other end
to LAN of the access point.
Maximum length of the RJ-45 CAT5 cable is 100 meters.*
C.Connect the power adaptor to the main electrical supply
and the power plug into the socket of the PIM.
PoE power input: Passive PoE (range 24 - 48 VDC).
The unit can also be powered by a suitable IEEE 802.3af/at
PSE device such as a PoE switch or injector. Exception: the
NWK11/M Radios only accepts Passive PoE Power.
D.A Drip Loop is recommended as additional precaution
against moisture entering the Access Point housing.
* Up to 200mW radio. For higher power radio upgrade to higher rating
power adapter.
IMPORTANT: Only plug PoE power to Port 1.
Connecting a PoE power source to the PSE Port (#2) will
cause a major device malfunction and void the warranty.
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RSSI4
RSSI3
RSSI2
RSSI1
5.2 NetWave Indicating LED Details
LED
VISUAL CUE
INDICATION
SOLID GREEN
Power is supplied to the unit
OFF
No power is supplied to the unit or the unit is in reset.
SOLID GREEN
LAN Connected
OFF
No Connectivity
RSSI1
SOLID RED
Weak Connection
RSSI2
SOLID ORANGE
Moderate Connection
RSSI3
SOLID GREEN
Solid Connection
RSSI4
SOLID GREEN
POWER
LAN
POWER
LAN
Excellent Connection
(Advisable to check Status Page to confirm RSSI is > -55)
SIGNAL STRENGTH:
WEAK SIGNAL
EXCELLENT SIGNAL
5.3 Outdoor Standard Mounting Hardware
This mounting hardware will support pole diameters up to 2 in (5.8 cm). Below are the parts
contained in the standard mounting hardware.
Here is the mounting hardware assembled shown with a NW1/M in a +30° and -30°vertical position
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6.0 Key Default Configurations
IP Address of Web Server192.168.10.100 (NWKX_AP)
192.168.10.101 for all others
LAN Mode for Web Server
Static Addressing
Web Server User ID admin
Web Server Password
admin
SSIDNetWave-1
WPA Pre-shared Key 12345678
Channel-Frequency (AP)
Auto
Channel Spectrum Width
20/40M
Long Range Parameters
Enabled and defaulted to 1000m
Note: A Reset to defaults (performed on the ADMIN page or via the RESET button) will erase all
user configurations.
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7.0 Quick Configuration
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the port labelled as IN on the power Injection Module to
either a laptop or a PC LAN port.
2. Connect the second Ethernet cable from the OUT port on the Power Injection Module to the
NetWave LAN port.
3. Apply 48 VDC to the Power Injection Module with the provided power supply. You should
notice the green LED illuminate in the Power Injection Module and the power LED on the
NetWave unit.
4. Set the IP address of the laptop being used to configure NetWave to static and the subnet to
192.168.10.x/24 subnet.
5. Point the browser to 192.168.10.101. This is the default address.
For preconfigured kits (NWKX_AP and NWKX_CL) point the Browser to 192.168.10.100 for the
Access Point or 192.168.10.101 for the Client.
6. A login prompt will pop up. Enter:
Username
admin
Password
admin
7. Select the NETWORK » WIFI tab and set the desired network settings.
Select Apply & Save
Note: This will be the network address for the NetWave web server. It is not necessary to set to
the same subnet as the operating network but it is recommended.
8. Select the NETWORK -> WIFI tab and set:
• Wireless mode – Set to AP or Client
• Country code – Only required if setting up the NW2 (ETSI) model
Note: It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the correct country is chosen. ComNet
accepts no liability for incorrect equipment set up.
• Output RF power – if received signal strength is greater than -40 dBm, it is recommended to
reduce RF TX power
• Set SSID – if changing from the default setting
• Channel Spectrum Width – May want to reduce to 20M from the default 20/40M if the 5GHz
spectrum is crowded
• Wireless Security – if changing from default settings
• Select Apply Settings
• Select Save
Note: NW1 and NW2 Multipoint nodes will need to have the Wireless Mode set to either AP or
Client (default is Client). And the IP addresses will need to be all set to different addresses
(default address is 192.168.10.101). Once this is done, all the clients will connect to the
multipoint AP with all other setting kept at default.
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8.0 Detailed Configuration
8.1 Getting Started
To access the NetWave configuration interface, perform the following steps:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Data In port on the Midspan Injector or Port 2 on the
radio directly to your laptop.
2. If you are using a Midspan Power Injector, Connect the power cable to an outlet and turn on
power.
3. Assign the Ethernet adapter on your computer with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x
network, e.g. 192.168.10.10 and with a subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
4. Launch a web browser and enter the default IP address of the device, 192.168.10.101, into the
address bar.
The first page that you see is the login page. The words on the top left denote the hardware part
number and the firmware build version e.g. NW7 NW7_v1.78.0
The login page is presented upon requesting the Netwave Radio’s IP address.
The default authorization details are:
Username: admin
Password: admin
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8.2 Operating Modes
The Netwave Radio can operate in the following modes:
1. Access Point WDS
2. Client WDS
Once configured as Access Point and Client units can link together to form either Point-to-Point or
Point-to-Multipoint topologies.
8.3 Buttons and Alerts
The buttons are described here.
Reset
Undo the changes.
Save
Saves the changes but does not take effect till settings are applied
Save & Apply
Saves and applies the changes.
Please use this button instead of the 'Save' button so that the
changes would be applied immediately.
It is recommended to click this button before moving to a different
page.
Logout
Logs out of the device's web page.
Note: At the top right corner of the NetWave configuration web page, there may be either of the
following texts displayed:
Changes: 0: Means that all changes on the configuration web page have been applied to
the Wireless Device.
Unsaved Changes: Shows the number of changes that have not yet been Save & Apply.
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8.3.1 Reset Button
The reset button is a physical button attached to the underside of the radio.
Please refer to Section "Reset Button."
8.3.2 Indicating LEDs
The light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the board are described in Section "Indicator LEDs".
8.3.3 Buzzer
The new NetWave buzzer provides the following audible information:
• Power up: Beep once.
• End of Firmware Loading: Beep twice.
• Alignment: Beep according to signal thresholds defined. The alignment buzzer is described in
Section "Link Status (for Station Mode)".
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9.0 Status Tab
After login, when you click on the Status top-level tab, you can see the second-level tabs of
Overview, Routes, System Log, Kernel Log, and Real-time Graphs. This is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: The Status Tab.
9.1 Overview
The Status » Overview page is divided into the sections Wireless Status, Associated Stations,
System, Memory, Network, and DHCP Leases.
Uptime: Displays the duration of time since the NetWave device was turned on or rebooted.
Figure 3: The Status » Overview page.
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9.2 Wireless (for AP Mode)
The Wireless section in the Status » Overview page shows a summary of the wireless parameters.
The following describes the parameters when the device is in the AP mode.
Figure 4: A summary in the Wireless section for a device operating as an 802.11 access point.
SSID
Displays the name of the wireless network that this access point (AP) is offering, the Service
Set Identifier (SSID).
Mode
This is 'Master' if the device is in AP WDS mode.
Channel
Shows the channel number and frequency that this AP is using.
Bitrate
This is the maximum bitrate supported by the radio in the current configuration.
BSSID
This is the MAC address of the AP's radio.
Encryption
Displays the wireless encryption used.
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9.3 Wireless (for Client Mode)
The following describes the parameters for a device operating in Station mode.
Figure 5: A summary in the Wireless section for a device operating as an 802.11 station.
SSID
Displays the name of the wireless network that this station should be associated with.
Mode
Client
Channel
Shows the channel number and frequency that this station is using. Normally, it would
automatically select the same channel as the AP.
Bitrate
This is the maximum bitrate supported by the radio in the current configuration.
BSSID
This is the MAC address of the AP's radio.
Encryption
Displays the wireless encryption used.
9.4 Associated Stations (for AP Mode)
This section shows the connected devices, if the Radio is in the AP mode.
Figure 6: List of Associated Stations.
If there are no associated Clients, the text “No information available” is displayed. The parameters
shown are as follows:
MAC-Address Displays the MAC address of the station's radio.
Network
States the name of the wireless network.
Signal
Displays the received signal strength from the Client e.g. -26 dBm.
Noise
Displays the received noise power at the AP.
RSSI/Chains
Shows the received signal strengths from the station on each antenna e.g. -42, -26 dBm. The
value of -95 dBm is taken to mean “no antenna” if the radio has only 2 antennas. Values
inside of the parenthesis show the vertical and horizontal polarities. large difference can
indicate a Line of Sight or Noise issue.
TX-CCQ
Indicates the wireless connection quality.
TX Rate
Shows the transmit bit rate from the AP towards this Client.
RX Rate
Shows the receive bit rate at the AP from this Client.
HT Mode
Displays Channel Spectrum Width
Up Time
Display time since last reboot
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9.5 System
This section shows the Netwave Product name, Firmware Version, Kernel Version, and Local Time.
Figure 7: System parameters.
9.6 Memory
Here, the Total Available and Free memory are shown.
Figure 8: Total Available and Free Memory.
9.7 Network
This section displays the status of the LAN and WAN networks.
Figure 10: Network summary.
Status
Shows summaries of the interfaces for the LAN and WAN zones. This may include uptime, MAC
address, protocol, bytes and packets received by the device, bytes and packets transmitted by
the device, and its IPv4 address.
9.8 DHCP Leases
This section shows a table of MAC and IP addresses of connected devices with static DHCP
leases. They are specified in the Network » Interfaces » LAN » Static Leases section of the device's
configuration web page.
Figure 11: Currently active static DHCP leases.
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9.9 Routes
When you click on the Status » Routes tab, you would see the page that shows the routing rules
that are currently active on the device.
Figure 12: The Status » Routes page.
ARP
This address resolution protocol (ARP) table shows the IP address and corresponding
MAC address of each device on the network.
Active IPv4-Routes This table shows the IPv4 gateway and network ID (Target) for each subnet.
9.10 System Log
The status page shows system state changes and warning messages.
Figure 13: The Status » Routes page.
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9.11 Kernel Log
This page shows the kernel debugging messages. This kernel log can also be obtained by typing
“dmesg” in a serial console such as Tera Term if a suitable serial connector is used.
Figure 14: The Status » Kernel Log page.
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9.13 Real-time Graphs
Under the tab for Real-time Graphs, there are four tabs titled Load, Traffic, Wireless, and
Connection.
9.13.1 Load
Figure 15: The graph for Real-time Load.
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9.13.2 Traffic
Figure 16: The graph for Real-time Traffic.
9.13.3 Wireless
Figure 17: The graph for Real-time Wireless.
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9.13.4 Connection
Figure 18: The graph for Real-time Connections.
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10.0 System Tab
Within the System >>System page, you can configure the device parameters such as the hostname
and time zone.
Figure 19: The System top-level tab.
10.1 System Properties
Within the section on System Properties, there are tabs corresponding to General Settings,
Logging, and Language and Style.
General Settings
Local Time
Displays the local time according to the time zone.
Hostname
Configures the name of the device.
Time Zone
Sets the time zone.
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10.2 Logging
Figure 20: Changing the system properties for Logging.
Logging
Specifies parameters used for the system log, such as System log buffer size, External
system log server, External system log server port, Log output level, and Cron Log
Level.
Language and Style
Figure 21: Modifying the Language and Style.
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10.3 Remote Access
Within the System » Remote Access Page, you can configure SSH Network Shell Access.
10.3.1 SSH
Figure 22: SSH settings in the System » Administration page.
SSH
Allows you to access the device's Linux shell and file system using the Secure
Shell protocol. For example, the programs PuTTY and WinSCP can be used.
Interface
Lets the device listen on a given interface or all interfaces.
Port
Specifies the listening port, the default being 22.
Password
authentication
Allows SSH password authentication.
Allow root logins This is enabled by default.
with password
Gateway ports
Allow remote hosts to connect to local SSH forwarded ports.
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10.4 Services
In the System» Services page, you can configure the Ping Watchdog and the Auto Reboot.
10.4.1 Ping Watchdog
Figure 23: Ping Watchdog settings in the System » Services page.
Ping
Watchdog
Configures the device to ping to a remote IP address and reboot if the connection is
lost. It is disabled by default.
IP Address
to Ping
Sets the remote IP address to ping e.g. 192.168.10.10 or 8.8.8.8.
Ping Interval
Specifies the time between successive pings, the default being 5 seconds.
Startup
Delay
Sets the time delay after the device finishes rebooting, before running the Ping
Watchdog, the default being 60 seconds.
Failure Count Specifies the number of failed pings before the device reboots automatically.
to Reboot
10.4.2 Auto Reboot
Figure 24: Auto Reboot settings in the System » Services page.
Auto Reboot
Allows the device to reboot itself automatically, disabled by default.
Mode
Chooses the Auto Reboot mode by Time or by Number of Hours.
Time
Sets the time of day to reboot if the Mode is by Time.
Number of
Hours
Sets the delay as an integer number of hours after each reboot, if the Mode is by
Number of Hours.
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10.5 SNMP
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet-standard protocol for managing
devices on IP networks. It consists of a set of standards for network management, including
an application layer protocol, a database schema, and a set of data objects. SNMP exposes
management data in the form of variables on the managed systems, which describe the system
configuration. These variables can then be queried (and sometimes set) by managing applications.
In the System » SNMP Page, you can configure SNMP V2c and SNMP V3.
10.5.1 SNMP Information
In the SNMP Information section, the text fields for the SNMP Enterprise ID, Contact, and Location
information are shown.
10.5.2 SNMP Configuration
General Settings
Figure 25: General settings for SNMP.
Enable SNMP
Enables SNMP.
SNMP V2c Read Password
Sets the community string for read-only access (to the variables on the
SNMP agent) by the network management station (NMS). The NMS is
the software which runs on the SNMP manager. (default: public)
SNMP V2c Write Password
Sets the community string for read-write access by the SNMP
manager. (default: private)
A community string identifies a group of SNMP agents. It is sent in clear
text. It should be changed from the default string “public” or “private”. The
variables on the SNMP agent can be classified into read-only or read-write
variables.
SNMP V3 Username
Sets the username for authentication. (default: admin)
SNMP V3 Auth Algorithm
Shows the authentication algorithm used e.g. MD5.
SNMP V3 Auth Password
Configures the password for user authentication. (default: password)
SNMP V3 Privacy Algorithm Shows the data encryption algorithm used e.g. DES.
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Sets the password for data encryption. (default: password)
Trap
Figure 26: SNMP trap configuration.
Enable SNMP Trap
Allows the SNMP agent to notify the SNMP manager of events.
SNMP Trap IP Address
Sets the IP address of the SNMP manager which receives the trap
messages.
SNMP Trap Port
Sets the port number.
10.6 Device Password
Change Administrator Password.
Figure 27: Signal strength indicator LEDs and their default threshold values in dBm.
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10.7 Backup/Flash Firmware
The System » Backup/Flash Firmware page lets you perform backup and restore, or flash a new
firmware.
10.7.1 Backup/Restore
Download backup Generate archive: Downloads a tar archive of the current configuration files.
Note: The backup archive file should be stored in a safe place because it contains the wireless
password in clear text.
Reset to defaults
Perform reset: Resets the firmware to its initial state.
Restore backup
Upload archive: Lets you upload a previously generated backup archive to restore
configuration files.
10.7.2 Flash new firmware
You can upload a new firmware to replace the currently running firmware.
Keep settings
Retains the current configuration.
Firmware
Shows the current version of the firmware and allows you to upload a new firmware.
10.8 Reboot
Perform reboot
Reboots the operating system of your device. This is similar to the power-off and
power-on cycle. The system configuration remains the same. Any changes that are not
applied are lost.
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11.0 Network Tab
You can view and configure the interfaces of the local area network (LAN) zone as well as the wide
area network (WAN) zone. Network address translation (NAT) occurs between these two network
zones. The router that performs the NAT is called a gateway. A gateway is a network point that
acts as an entrance to another network.
Figure 28: The Network top-level tab.
Figure 29: The Interface Overview on the Network » Interfaces page.
The Network column shows that the WAN zone has the physical port “eth1” as its interface.
In Figure 33, the LAN zone (icon with two Ethernet ports) has the bridged interface “br-lan” which
consists of one physical port (icon with one Ethernet port) and two wireless networks (each icon
looking like a short standing fan) on the device. Hovering the mouse over each icon would give
the name of the interface it represents.
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11.1 Interfaces – WAN
The Network » Interfaces » WAN page configures the interface for the WAN zone.
11.1.1 Common Configuration
General Setup
Status
Shows a summary of the interface for the WAN zone. This includes uptime, MAC address,
bytes and packets received by the device, bytes and packets transmitted by the device,
and its IPv4 address.
Figure 30: Status of the “eth1” interface of the WAN zone.
Protocol
Chooses between DHCP client (default), where the device obtains it IP address
automatically, or Static address, where you can specify the device IP address. Other
protocols are PPTP, PPPoE, and L2TP.
Protocol – Static address
IPv4 address
Sets the IP address of the device as seen from the WAN zone.
IPv4 netmask
Sets the subnet mask e.g. 255.255.255.0. The IP address and netmask together
determine the subnet or network ID e.g. 192.168.10.0/24. Two devices must be in
the same subnet in order to establish a (Layer 2) link between them.
IPv4 gateway
Specifies the IP address of the remote router that allows the device's shell to gain
internet access.
IPv4 broadcast Specifies the IPv4 broadcast address, optional.
Use custom DNSConfigures the IP address of the DNS servers e.g. 165.21.100.88 for the SingNet
servers
DNS server in Singapore or 8.8.8.8 for the Google DNS server in the USA. The
computers in the same subnet as this device can then set this device's IP address as
their preferred DNS server to obtain the same DNS service.
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Protocol – DHCP client
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a standardized networking protocol used
by servers on an IP network to allocate IP addresses automatically to client devices.
Hostname to send Specifies the name of this device as seen by the remote DHCP server.
when requesting
DHCP
Protocol – PPTP
The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a method for implementing virtual private
networks. PPTP uses a control channel over Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and a Generic
Routing Encapsulation (GRE) tunnel operating to encapsulate Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
packets.
VPN Server
Specifies the IP address of the remote PPTP server for the virtual private network
(VPN).
PAP/CHAP
username
Sets the username for the Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) or the ChallengeHandshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP).
PAP/CHAP
password
Sets the password for the PAP or CHAP.
Configure
PPTP IP
settings
Upon clicking the “Configure...” button, the PPTP Common Configuration page
would be displayed. The protocol DHCP client or Static address can be selected. The
corresponding options are explained within this section "Common Configuration"
Protocol – PPPoE
The Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a network protocol for encapsulating PPP
frames inside Ethernet frames. Most DSL providers use PPPoE, which provides authentication,
encryption, and compression.
The options PAP/CHAP username and PAP/CHAP password have been explained earlier.
Access
Concentrator
Identifies the PPPoE server. Leave empty to autodetect.
Service Name
Specifies the PPPoE service name. The server will accept clients which send an
initialization message with the service name that matches the server's configuration.
Leave empty to autodetect.
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Protocol – L2TP
The Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a tunneling protocol used to support virtual private
networks (VPNs) or as part of the delivery of services by ISPs. It does not provide any encryption
or confidentiality by itself. Rather, it relies on an encryption protocol that it passes within the
tunnel to provide privacy. The options PAP/CHAP username and PAP/CHAP password have
been explained earlier.
L2TP Server
Specifies the IP address of the remote L2TP server.
Configure
L2TP IP
settings
Upon clicking the “Configure...” button, the L2TP Common Configuration page
would be displayed. The protocol DHCP client or Static address can be selected. The
corresponding options are explained within this section "Common Configuration"
Advanced Settings
The following are options in the Advanced Settings section tab. Some of these options are
shown, depending on the protocol being used.
Override MAC
address
Allows you to specify a different MAC address other than the router's original
MAC address. This is useful if the ISP uses the MAC address of a router to identify
a customer. Suppose that the router needs to be replaced. The new router can
take on the MAC address of the previous router in order to continue having
internet access.
Override MTU
Sets the maximum transmission unit (MTU), the default being 1500 bytes. Unless,
your ISP requires, it is not recommended to change this setting.
Use gateway metric Allows you to specify a gateway metric. This acts as a cost for choosing the
gateway when a connected device has to select between multiple available
gateways. The gateway with the smallest metric is chosen.
Use broadcast flag
When sending DHCP requests, a client can indicate if it wants an answer in unicast
or broadcast, by setting the broadcast flag. This is required for certain ISPs.
Unchecked by default.
Use default gateway Configures a default route. Checked by default.
Use DNS servers
advertised by peer
Uses the DNS settings advertised by the DHCP server. Checked by default.
Client ID to send
when requesting
DHCP
Sets the identifier that may be required by the ISP or network administrator. If not
stated, the MAC address of the client will be sent.
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Vendor Class to send Identifies the vendor of a DHCP client for the enhancement of vendor-specific
when requesting
DHCP functionality. The following three options are specific to the PPTP and
DHCP
PPPoE protocols:
Physical Settings Interface – Chooses which physical interface to use for the WAN
zone. This can be the Ethernet Adapter “eth0” or “eth1” that corresponds to each of
the two ports on the device for example. It could also be set as the Wireless Network.
If there is a physical interface selected for the WAN zone, this can be referred to
as the “NAT mode”, because network address translation occurs between the WAN
zone and the LAN zone. If No Interface is selected for the WAN zone, all interfaces
would be within the LAN zone. This may also be referred to as the “Bridge Mode”.
11.2 Interfaces – LAN
11.2.1 Common Configuration
General Setup
Status
Shows a summary of the current LAN port status, which includes uptime, MAC address,
received bytes and packets, transmitted bytes and packets, and IPv4 address.
Protocol
Chooses between Static address, where you can specify the device IP address, or DHCP
client, where the device obtains it IP address automatically. Static address is necessary
if other devices obtain internet connection through this device. Static address is also
recommended if you wish to configure the device via the LuCI web interface.
Note: After modifying the Protocol option, please click the “Switch protocol” button. If using
the Static address protocol, please fill in the IPv4 address, IPv4 netmask, IPv4 gateway, and a
custom DNS server. Finally, please click the “Save & Apply” button.
Protocol – Static address
IPv4 address
Sets the IP address of the device e.g. 192.168.10.1, where you can access the Radios
configuration web page.
IPv4 netmask Sets the subnet mask e.g. 255.255.255.0. The IP address and netmask together
determine the subnet or network ID e.g. 192.168.10.0/24. Two devices must be in the
same subnet in order to establish a (Layer 2) link between them.
IPv4 gateway Specifies the IP address of the network Gateway.
IPv4 broadcastSpecifies the IPv4 broadcast address, optional.
Use custom
DNS servers
Configures the IP address of the DNS servers e.g. 8.8.8.8 for the Google DNS server in
the USA. The computers in the same subnet as this device can then set this device's IP
address as their preferred DNS server to obtain the same DNS service.
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Protocol – DHCP client
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a standardized networking protocol used
by servers on an IP network to allocate IP addresses automatically to client devices.
Hostname to Specifies the name of this device as seen by the remote DHCP server.
send when
requesting
DHCP
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Advanced Settings
The following are options in the Advanced Settings section tab. Some of these options are
shown, depending on the protocol being used.
Override
Allows you to specify a different MAC address other than the Radio's original MAC
MAC address address. This is useful if the ISP uses the MAC address of a router to identify a customer.
Suppose that the router needs to be replaced. The new router can take on the MAC
address of the previous router in order to continue having internet access.
Override
MTU
Sets the maximum transmission unit (MTU), the default being 1500 bytes. Unless, your
ISP requires, it is not recommended to change this setting.
Use gateway
metric
Allows you to specify a gateway metric. This acts as a cost for choosing the gateway
when a connected device has to select between multiple available gateways. The
gateway with the smallest metric is chosen.
Use
broadcast
flag
When sending DHCP requests, a client can indicate if it wants an answer in unicast or
broadcast, by setting the broadcast flag. This is required for certain ISPs.
Unchecked by default.
Use default
gateway
Configures a default route. Checked by default.
Use DNS
servers
advertised
by peer
Uses the DNS settings advertised by the DHCP server. Checked by default.
Client ID to
send when
requesting
DHCP
Sets the identifier that may be required by the ISP or network administrator. If not stated,
the MAC address of the client will be sent.
Vendor Class Identifies the vendor of a DHCP client for the enhancement of vendor-specific DHCP
to send when functionality.
requesting
DHCP
Physical Settings
Enable STP
Enables the Spanning Tree Protocol on this bridge. It is unchecked by default.
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11.2.2 DHCP Server
This section allows you to configure the device as a DHCP server.
General Setup
Ignore
interface
Disables DHCP for this interface. You should uncheck this to enable DHCP.
Start
Specifies the lowest leased address as offset from the network address, the default
being 100.
Limit
Sets the maximum number of leased addresses, the default being 150.
Lease Time
States the expiry time of leased addresses, the default being 12h.
Note: All the following options in this DHCP Server section depend on DHCP being enabled.
Advanced Settings
Dynamic DHCP Dynamically allocates DHCP addresses for clients. If disabled, only clients having static
leases will be served. Checked by default.
Force
Forces DHCP on this network even if another server is detected, unchecked by default.
IPv4-Netmask
Overrides the netmask sent to clients. Normally it is calculated from the subnet that is
served.
DHCP-Options
Defines additional DHCP options, for example "6,192.168.10.1,192.168.10.2" which
advertises different DNS servers to clients. Normally, connected devices would take
this board's IP address as the default gateway. To set an alternative default gateway,
add the DHCP option "3,192.168.10.3" for example.
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11.3 WiFi – Overview
Clicking on the Network » WiFi tab would bring you to the Wireless Overview page. This page
shows the radios present on the device. .
The wireless local area networks (WLANs) are displayed under each radio.
Figure 31: The Wireless Overview page showing one radio.
Scan
Shows available access points on specified channels
Add
Allows you to add virtual access points (VAPs) to the radio. By default, there is only one VAP
on the radio. Each VAP corresponds to one network.
Enable
Enables the radio.
Disable
Disables the radio.
Edit
Brings you to the configuration page of the network. Clicking this button is equivalent to
clicking the corresponding tab above.
11.3.1 Associated Stations
Associated Stations will show a list of devices connected to the Radio.
Figure 32: The Associated Stations are also shown on the Wireless Overview page.
The Various Performance Parameters are displayed.
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11.3.2 Radio in Client Mode
A radio can operate as a client. This can be set in the Interface Configuration » General Setup »
Mode option, after clicking on the Edit button.
Figure 33: The Wireless Overview page showing a radio as a Client (station).
The following buttons are for a radio operating as a client.
Scan
Scans for available wireless networks. This button is available if the device is operating as
a client. You can then select the network to connect to.
Join Network Associates this device with the selected wireless network.
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11.4 WiFi – Wireless Network
As mentioned earlier, clicking on the Edit button for a network would bring you to the configuration
page. This page contains the sections Device Configuration and Interface Configuration.
The Device Configuration section covers the physical settings of the radio hardware such as channel,
transmit power, or antenna selection. These are shared among all defined wireless networks of
the radio. Per network settings like encryption or operation mode are grouped in the Interface
Configuration.
11.4.1 Device Configuration
The Device Configuration section consists of the section tabs for General Setup and Advanced
Settings.
General Setup
Status
Shows a summary of the wireless network.
Figure 34: The WiFi Device Configuration section. FCC Version. European Radios include a Channel Scan List.
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Enable
Enables the wireless network.
Disable
Disables the wireless network.
Country Code
Selects the country. Each country has its own transmit power and frequency regulations.
To ensure regulatory compliance, you must select the country where the device is
operating in. The transmit power levels for each channel are tuned accordingly.
Wireless Profile The default choice of 802.11a+n is a combination of 802.11a and 802.11n, and operates
in the 5 GHz frequency band.
Channel
Selects whether 5, 10, 20 or 20/40MHz bands are used. A 40 MHz band has twice the
Spectrum Width throughput of a 20 MHz band. A smaller bandwidth may allow more devices to be
connected. The 20/40 MHz option allows both 20 and 40 MHz bands to be used.
Channel
Chooses the frequency channel. The default setting of Auto is may be used. For an
AP, it would select the channel with the least interference from other APs. For a client,
it would automatically select the same channel as its AP. The frequency channel may
also be manually selected. An AP and its station must have the same channel in order
to communicate.
Transmit Power Limits the maximum transmit power of the card at that particular frequency, e.g. 4
(dBm)
dBm, 5 dBm, …, 22 dBm or “Max”. This is the power supplied to the antennas of the
radio. The minimum transmit power values for the radios are:
• For 2-Chain: 4 dBm
The “Max” power depends on both the country and the frequency channel used.
Frequency
Selects which frequency the radio operate on. APs will broadcast on this frequency
while Clients will only scan this frequency. Auto should be selected for client radios
that do not know their AP channel.
Transmission
Rate
Selects radio modulation and coding scheme.
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Channel Scan List
Figure 35: Channel Scan List.
The channel scan list(Only available on EMEA Version Radios) allows the client radio to only scan
selected channels on reboot allowing faster sync times.
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Understanding the Maximum Transmit Power Calculation
The maximum transmit power calculation is illustrated with the following examples.
Example
»» Country Code: CZ, Channel = 100
»» Antenna Gain is 5dBi
»» Transmit Power is 15dBm
In the Czech Republic, Channel = 100 would mean the maximum power is 30dBm for EIRP.
Transmit Power is 15dBm, when adding Antenna Gain of 5dBi, it would be 20dBi, which would
NOT EXCEED the EIRP. Thus the “Max” transmit power of the card is 15dBm, as Antenna Gain
has no effect.
Advanced Settings
Figure 36: Advanced Settings for the Wifi Device Configuration.
Distance
Optimization
(Auto-ACK
Timeout)
Determines the distance of the connected station from the AP and automatically
adjusts the ACK timeout. This is disabled by default. If the stations are positioned
over a wide area at different distances from the AP, it is recommended to disable
this option to prevent the ACK timeout from fluctuating widely.
Enable Specific
Sets the max distance value to 2000meters
Max Link Distance
Entry
Chainmask
Selection
Sets the antenna port selection on the radio. For example, 2x2 means that 2
antennas are being used.
Note: The following options are for the device operating as an access point (AP).
Enable Short
Gating Interval
Used for links under 100meters
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11.4.2 Interface Configuration
The Interface Configuration section contains the section tabs for General Setup, Wireless Security,
MAC-Filter, and Advanced Settings.
General Setup
Figure 37: The Wifi Interface Configuration section.
Mode
Selects whether the device is operating as an Access Point WDS or Client WDS.
ESSID
Specifies the name or extended service set identifier (ESSID) of the wireless network as
it is provided in the beacon message. The network name can be up to 32 characters in
length and can contain spaces. When running in AP mode, it is the name of the network as
advertised in the beacon message. In Client mode, it is the network name that the client
associates with.
BSSID
Sets the MAC address of the AP. This option is available for a device operating as a client.
This is useful because there can be multiple APs with the same ESSID. Setting the MAC
address would prevent the client from roaming to other APs.
Guard
Interval
Chooses between Short and Long guard intervals. Guard intervals are used to ensure that
distinct transmissions do not interfere with one another. Data rate is improved in downlink
and uplink if both AP and client use the Short Guard Interval.
Hide
ESSID
Hides the network name (ESSID) from being broadcast publicly. (This option is for a device
operating as an AP.)
Note: If the goal is securing your network, use WPA or preferably WPA2 encryption. Hiding
the ESSID does not provide complete security.
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WDS
A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a system enabling the wireless interconnection of
access points in an IEEE 802.11 network. It allows a wireless network to be expanded using
multiple access points without the traditional requirement for a wired backbone to link them.
The notable advantage of WDS over other solutions is it preserves the MAC addresses of client
frames across links between access points.
WDS may also be considered a repeater mode because it appears to bridge and accept
wireless clients at the same time (unlike traditional bridging).
However, with this method, throughput is halved for all clients connected wirelessly.
Wireless Security
Figure 38: Setting the Wireless Security for the Wifi Interface.
Encryption
Chooses between No Encryption (open) and the following encryptions: WPA-PSK, WPA2PSK, WPAPSK/ WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode, WPA-EAP, and WPA2-EAP.
WPA or WPA2 with PSK
Wifi protected access (WPA) is a stronger encryption than WEP.
Furthermore, WPA2 was developed to strengthen the security of WPA and is stronger than WPA
and WEP.
For WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode encryptions, we have the following
options.
Cipher
Can be set to Auto, CCMP (AES), or TKIP and CCMP (AES). The Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol (TKIP) was developed as a temporary replacement for WEP. The Counter Mode
Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP) is based on the
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and is the most secure protocol.
Key
The pre-shared key (PSK) is the password for the wireless network. This may consist of 8
to 63 ASCII characters.
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WPA or WPA2 with EAP
The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is encapsulated by the IEEE 802.1X authentication
method. IEEE 802.1X is equivalent to EAP over LAN or WLAN. Enterprise networks commonly
use this authentication method.
WPA or WPA2 with EAP (AP Mode)
Figure 39: Encryption options for WPA-EAP or WPA2-EAP in AP mode.
Cipher
Can be set to Auto, CCMP (AES), or TKIP and CCMP (AES).
RadiusSpecifies the IP address of the RADIUS authentication server.
Authentication- Note: Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is a networking protocol
Server
that provides centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
management for users that connect and use a network service.
RadiusSets the port number for the RADIUS authentication server. Normally, the port number
Authentication- is 1812.
Port
RadiusConfigures the password for the authentication transaction.
AuthenticationSecret
RadiusAccountingServer
Specifies the IP address of the RADIUS accounting server.
RadiusSets the port number for the RADIUS accounting server. Normally, the port number is
Accounting-Port 1813.
RadiusAccountingSecret
Configures the password for the accounting transaction.
NAS ID
Specifies the identity of the network access server (NAS).
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WPA or WPA2 with EAP (Client Mode)
Figure 40: Encryption options for WPA-EAP or WPA2-EAP in Client mode.
Cipher
Only Cipher option is CCMP (AES)
EAP-Method
The authentication protocol can be set to Transport Layer Security (TLS), Tunneled
TLS (TTLS), or Protected EAP (PEAP).
Path to
CA-Certificate
Selects the file for the CA certificate.
Note: The certificate authority (CA) is a trusted third party that issues digital
certificates. In a public key infrastructure scheme, a digital certificate certifies the
ownership of a public key by the named subject of the certificate.
Path to ClientCertificate
Selects the file for the client certificate.
Options for TLS as the EAP method
Path to Private
Key
Selects the file for the private key.
Password of
Private Key
Configures the password for the private key.
Options for TTLS or PEAP as the EAP method
Authentication Selects the authentication method used by the AP, e.g. PAP, CHAP, MSCHAP, or
MSCHAPV2.
Identity
Sets the identity used by the supplicant for EAP authentication.
Password
Sets the password used by the supplicant for EAP authentication.
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MAC-Filter
This section tab is only available for a device operating as an AP.
Figure 41: Configuring the MAC-Filter for a Wifi AP.
MAC-Address Lets you allow only devices with the listed MAC address to associate with this AP, or lets
Filter
you block devices with the listed MAC address.
MAC-List
Adds the MAC address of the remote device to either block or allow.
Advanced Settings
Figure 42: Advanced Settings for the Wifi Interface.
Separate
Clients
Prevents station-to-station communication, unchecked by default. When Station
Isolation is disabled, wireless clients can communicate with one another normally
by sending traffic through the AP. When Station Isolation is enabled, the AP blocks
communication between wireless clients on the same AP.
Maximum
Stations
Specifies the maximum number of associated stations, the default being 127.
Limit RSSI
Sets the minimum received signal strength indicator for a station to be associated. The
default value of 0 means that the AP would allow a station to associate independent of
its RSSI.
VLAN
Figure 43: Advanced Settings for the Wifi Interface.
VLAN Settings page allows you to assign specific VLANs to an interface. VAP VLAN is the Virtual
AP VLAN Connection over the wireless port.
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11.5 Hostnames
In the Network » Hostnames page, you can specify custom hostnames (URLs) with their respective
IP addresses. This is an additional local DNS.
Note: The computers in the same subnet need to set the IP address of this device as their
preferred DNS server in order to interpret these custom hostnames.
11.6 Static Routes
The Network » Static Routes page shows the static IPv4 routes.
Figure 44: Static IPv4 Routes.
Each row shows the interface and gateway over which a certain host or network can be reached.
11.7 Firewall
The Network » Firewall page shows port rules and statistics.
Enable SYN-flood
protection
Checked by default.
Drop invalid packets
Unchecked by default.
Input
To accept by default.
Output
To accept by default.
Forward
To reject by default.
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11.8 Diagnostics
11.8.1 Network Utilities
Figure 45: Network Utilities consist of Ping, Traceroute, and Nslookup.
Figure 46: Result of Ping.
Figure 47: Result of Traceroute.
Figure 48: Result of Nslookup.
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12.0 Troubleshooting
12.1 Troubleshooting steps
12.1.1 PC cannot connect to the NetWave device
The configuration web page for the NetWave device would not be able to show up if the NetWave
device and your computer are not connected. If the PC and the NetWave device are joined
to the network by LAN cables, they would not be able to connect if any of the network cable
connections are loose. A possible indicator is that there is no light at the LAN port of the PC. In
Windows, if you click the network icon and click to “View network connections”, the LAN port
shows “Disconnected”. Please ensure that all the connections are tight. Sometimes, disconnecting
and reconnecting the LAN cable solves connection problems if DHCP is used, because the DHCP
server and DNS server are reset.
(Also, dis-associating and re-associating to the wireless network has a similar benefit as
unplugging and re-inserting the LAN cable.)
The NetWave device, the computer, and the gateway must have IP addresses on the same
network. For example, if you use a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and the gateway IP address is
192.168.3.1, all the IP addresses must be unique and be of the form 192.168.3.X. Check whether
the NetWave device and your computer are connected on the same network by running the ping
command to ping the IP address of the NetWave device.
Alternatively, type the following in the NetWave device's Linux terminal:
• ping 192.168.3.77 (if your computer's IP address is 192.168.3.77 for example.)
They should be able to give the ping responses.
An IP address conflict would cause unstable pings.
Switch to another address and ping the conflicting address to check.
If using a Windows computer, you should run the command arp -d * if the network configuration
has changed. This is to delete the address resolution protocol (ARP) table in Windows as it may
not update fast enough.
If the ping still cannot get responses, try disabling the firewall on your Windows computer. The
Windows Firewall on your computer may prevent it from sending back a ping response. Disabling the
firewall may be a security risk, so you should take the precaution of disconnecting the Internet first.
12.1.2 PC Ethernet and Wifi adapters
If your PC has both Ethernet and Wifi adapters, they must not have the same subnet. Otherwise,
packets from the PC may not be directed to the correct network.
12.2 Resetting to factory default
To reset the router to the factory default settings, while the power is on, hold down the reset
button for 8 seconds and then release
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13.0 Glossary
Term
Definition
Access Point (AP)
A device that provides network access to associated stations (connected wireless
devices). A wireless router can function as an AP.
ACK
Acknowledgment. This is a response to a transmission to indicate that the data
packet was received correctly.
ARP
Address Resolution Protocol. This is a broadcast protocol for mapping IP
addresses to MAC addresses.
CHAP
Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol. This is a protocol for
authenticating users to an ISP.
CPE
Customer-Premises Equipment. This is also known as a station.
dB
Decibels. This is a measure of intensity.
dBm
Decibel-milliwatts. This is a measure of power relative to 1 mW. This is commonly
used to measure wireless signal power. A higher power leads to better signal
quality.
DDNS
Dynamic DNS. This is a system for updating domain names in real time. It allows a
domain name to be assigned to a device with a dynamic IP address.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This is a protocol for allocating IP addresses
dynamically so that addresses can be reused when hosts (e.g. computers) no
longer need them.
DNS
Domain Name System. This is a distributed and hierarchical naming system
for computers, services, or any resource connected to the Internet or a private
network.
EIRP
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power. Each country sets the legally permitted
maximum for the EIRP limits on each channel.
ESSID
Extended Service Set Identifier. This is the name of the wireless network. It is casesensitive and up to 32 alphanumeric characters in length. The ESSID differentiates
one wireless network from another. All access points and devices trying to
connect to a specific wireless network should use the same ESSID (and password)
to enable effective roaming.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol. This is a protocol for transferring files between network
nodes.
HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol. This is a protocol used by web browsers and web
servers to transfer files.
IP
Internet Protocol. This is the primary communications protocol used for relaying
network packets (also known as datagrams) across an internetwork using the
Internet Protocol Suite. IP is responsible for routing packets across network
boundaries. It is the principle protocol that establishes the Internet.
ISP
Internet Service Provider.
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Term
Definition
L2TP
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol. This is a tunneling protocol used to support virtual
private networks (VPNs) or as part of the delivery of services by ISPs. It does not
provide any encryption or confidentiality by itself. Rather, it relies on an encryption
protocol that it passes within the tunnel to provide privacy.
LAN
Local Area Network.
Layer 2 Data
link layer of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. This corresponds to
the Link layer of the Internet protocol suite.
MAC Address
Media Access Control Address. This is a globally unique identifier attached to a
network adapter. It also identifies the hardware manufacturer.
Mbps
Megabits per second. Also Mbit/s. This is a measure of the data rate.
MiniPCIe
Mini Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. A miniPCIe radio is a radio card
that can be inserted into a router's circuit board.
MTU
Maximum transmission unit. This is the size, in bytes, of the largest packet that can
be passed on. The MTU for Ethernet is a 1500-byte packet.
NAT
Network Address Translation. This is the process of rewriting IP addresses as a
packet passes through a controller or firewall. NAT enables multiple computers
(or hosts) on a LAN to access the Internet using the single public IP address of the
LAN's gateway controller.
NMS
Network Management Station. This is a software which runs on the SNMP
manager. It is sometimes simply referred to as an SNMP manager.
NTP
Network Time Protocol. This is a protocol for synchronizing a controller to a single
clock on the network, known as the clock master.
PAP
Password Authentication Protocol. This is a protocol for authenticating users to a
remote access server or ISP.
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. This is a protocol for connecting a network
of hosts to an ISP without the ISP having to manage the allocation of IP addresses.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. This is a protocol for the creation of VPNs for the
secure transfer of data from remote clients to private servers over the Internet.
QoS
Quality of Service. This is the prioritization of network traffic. Voice traffic gets
the highest priority, followed by video, best effort, and background traffic, in this
order.
RADIUS
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service. This is a networking protocol that
provides Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management for
remote users. The RADIUS provides centralized management of usernames and
passwords.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol. This is an Internet-standard protocol for
managing devices on IP networks. It consists of a set of standards for network
management, including an application layer protocol, a database schema, and a
set of data objects. SNMP exposes management data in the form of variables on
the managed systems, which describe the system configuration. These variables
can then be queried (and sometimes set) by managing applications.
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Term
Definition
SSID
Service Set Identifier. This is also known as the ESSID or the wireless network
name.
Station
A device that connects wirelessly to an access point.
Subnet
A portion of a network that shares a common address component. On TCP/IP
networks, subnets are defined as all devices whose IP addresses have the same
prefix. For example, all devices with IP addresses that start with 192.168.10 belong
to the same subnet.
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol. This is a protocol for transmitting data over the
Internet with guaranteed reliability and in-order delivery.
UDP
User Datagram Protocol. This is a protocol for transmitting data over the Internet
quickly but with no guarantee of reliability or in-order delivery.
VAP
Virtual Access Point. A VAP simulates a physical access point. A VAP is configured
on a per-radio basis. By default, only one VAP is enabled. Up to 16 VAPs can be
created for each radio, each with its own SSID.
VPN
Virtual Private Network. This is a network that enables IP traffic to travel securely
over a public TCP/IP network by encrypting all traffic from one network to another.
The VPN uses tunneling to encrypt all information at the IP level.
WAN
Wide Area Network. This is a network that covers a broad area. The world's most
popular WAN is the Internet.
Web Browser
A software that allows the user to surf the Internet.
WDS
Wireless Distribution System. This is a system enabling the wireless
interconnection of access points in an IEEE 802.11 network. It allows a wireless
network to be expanded using multiple access points without the traditional
requirement for a wired backbone to link them.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network.
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14.0 Agency Compliance
FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a Industrial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful
communication. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause interference, and
•This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est confrome à la norme NMB-003 Canada. Pour réduire
le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne et son gain doivent être
choisies de façon que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne dépasse pas ce qui
est nécessaire
pour une communication réussie. Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS Industrie Canada
exempts de licence norme(s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
17 Compliance
•
Cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et
•Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent
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causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif.
RF Exposure Warning
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 2.52m from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Les antennes utilisées pour ce transmetteur doivent être installé en considérant une distance
de séparation de toute personnes d'au moins 2.52m et ne doivent pas être localisé ou utilisé en
conflit avec tout autre antenne ou transmetteur.
CE Marking
CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are
applicable to it.
This equipment may be operated in the following countries:
Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland, Sweden
Installer Compliance Responsibility
Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional installer's responsibility to
make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory requirements.
RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the
product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The
symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household
waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic
equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities.
Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the
environment and human health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old
equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you
purchased the product.
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15.0 GPL (General Public License) Statement
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the software). Such products include NetWave series of products.
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contained a version of free software programs developed by the Free Software Foundation, a
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