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Araknis Networks AN-700-AP-O-AC is a powerful outdoor wireless access point designed to provide reliable and secure Wi-Fi connectivity in demanding environments. With its ruggedized design and advanced features, the AN-700-AP-O-AC is ideal for use in a variety of outdoor applications, including campuses, parks, and public spaces.
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12 - Schedule
Use the schedule settings menu to configure automated features including auto reboot, auto ping, and Wi-Fi access schedules for different SSID’s.
12.1 - Auto Reboot Settings
The WAP can be set to reboot at specified times on a daily or weekly schedule. Rebooting the WAP will help ensure the best network performance by keeping the system memory clear and ending unnecessary connections.
Figure 30. Auto Reboot Settings
Path – Settings, Schedule, Auto Reboot Settings
Parameters
• Status – Enable or Disable Auto Reboot.
Default: Disable
• Date – Check the boxes for the day(s) WAP should reboot on.
• Time – Enter the time for the reboot to take place in 24 hour format. (00:00=midnight; subtract 12 hours from 24 hour time for standard time 17:00-12:00=5:00pm)
Configuration Instructions
1. Enable Auto Reboot.
2. Set the desired days and time for reboots to occur.
3. Click Save, then Apply Changes to enable the new settings.
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12.2 - Gateway Connection Monitor
Use auto ping to help ensure the WAP maintains network connectivity. Configure the WAP to ping the gateway, and if the ping results fall outside the desired settings, reboot the system.
Figure 31. Gateway Connection Monitor Settings
Path – Settings, Schedule, Gateway Connection Monitor
Parameters
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Status – Enable or Disable Auto Reboot.
Default: Disable
• Gateway IP Address – Displays the gateway IP address to be pinged, usually the router.
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Get Current Gateway IP – Click to pull the current IP address of the gateway.
• Delay Between Timeouts – How many seconds the WAP waits to try a new ping after a timeout.
Default: 30 seconds
• Timeout Attempts Before Reboot – Number of timeouts that must occur before a reboot occurs.
Default: 10
• Ping Delay After Auto Reboot – How many minutes before the WAP pings again after a reboot.
Default: 15 minutes
•
Reboot Attempts – Number of reboots before WAP stops attempting auto reboot.
Default: 5
Configuration Instructions
1. Enable Gateway Connection Monitor.
2. Set the desired days and time for reboots to occur.
3. Click Save, then Apply Changes to enable the new settings.
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12.3 - Wi-Fi Scheduler
The Wi-Fi Scheduler is used to configure when wireless networks are available for use. The scheduler is based on a 24-hour clock (00:00 = 12:00AM, the start of a given day).
Figure 32. Wi-Fi Scheduler
Path – Settings, System, Wi-Fi Scheduler
Parameters
• Status – Enable or Disable the Wi-Fi Scheduler.
Default: Disable
• Wireless Radio – Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz for the channel frequency to be scheduled.
Default: 2.4GHz.
• SSID Selection – Select the SSID to be scheduled.
• Schedule Templates – Create different Wi-Fi schedules using templates as detailed below:
• Choose a Template – Select the template that matches the schedule requirements.
• Always Available – 00:00-24:00. The wireless network is always ON.
• Available 8-17 Daily – 08:00-17:00. The wireless network is ON at 8:00AM and OFF at 5:00PM.
• Available 8-17 Daily Except Weekends – 08:00-17:00. The wireless network is ON at 8:00AM and
OFF at 5:00PM Monday-Friday and always OFF on Saturday and Sunday.
• Custom Schedule – Allows custom configuration of the wireless network ON/OFF schedule based upon user requirements.
• Schedule Table – Modify template schedules or make custom schedules. See the configuration instructions for setup.
• Day – Day of the week being configured.
• Availability – Select whether the device is Available for the set duration, or Unavailable for the specified day.
• Duration – Time setting from start to finish for availability in 24 hour format. 00:00=midnight; subtract 12 hours from 24 hour time for standard time 17:00-12:00=5:00pm;)
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12.3.1 - Configuring Wi-Fi Scheduler
Application example: The 2.4GHz SSID, “Market 2”, needs to be made available during the hours of 8AM to
6PM Monday through Friday, 10AM to 5PM on Saturdays, and unavailable the rest of the week.
Figure 33. Wi-Fi Scheduler Menu
1. Enable the Wi-Fi Scheduler feature.
2. Select the wireless frequency and SSID for scheduling. In our example, we will select 2.4GHz frequency,
and the SSID,
Market 2.
3. Select an option from the Schedule Templates drop-down to use. In our example, we will select Available
8-17 Daily, since this template is closest to the schedule needed.
4. Change the Schedule Table to work on the desired schedule. In our example, we will make the following
changes:
• Sunday: Set to Unavailable so that no access is available the entire day.
• Monday-Friday: Set to Available and enter a duration of 08:00 - 18:00 (8AM-6PM)
• Saturday: Set to Available and enter a duration of 10:00 - 17:00 (10AM-5PM)
5. Click Save at the bottom of the System Information screen. Click Apply Changes to enable the new schedule. The figure below shows the configured and applied settings.
Figure 34. Wi-Fi Scheduler Setup Complete
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Key Features
- Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 technology for fast and reliable Wi-Fi speeds
- Outdoor-rated enclosure for durability in harsh environments
- PoE+ support for easy installation and power over a single Ethernet cable
- Advanced security features to protect your network from unauthorized access
- Centralized management with OvrC for easy configuration and monitoring
- Fast roaming for seamless connectivity as users move between access points