4IPNET HSG326 User manual

HSG326
Wireless Hotspot Gateway

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Table of Contents
FCC CAUTION ...................................................................................................................... i
CE CAUTION ....................................................................................................................... ii
Preface ............................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ............................................................................................................... 1
System Overview................................................................................................................ 2
Hardware Installation......................................................................................................... 4
Getting Started................................................................................................................... 7
Common Settings............................................................................................................. 10
Step 1. Time Zone...................................................................................................... 10
Step 2. WAN Interfaces.............................................................................................. 11
Step 3. Configure Service Zone Settings with ESSID ................................................... 11
Step 4: Configure Service Zone Settings with Authentication .................................... 12
Step 5: Add Local users.............................................................................................. 13
Step 6: Configure On-Demand user billing plan ......................................................... 14
Step 7: Configure Guest Authentication .................................................................... 16
Step 8: Configure QoS Policy for User Group (Optional) ............................................ 17

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FCC CAUTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and proven to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
---Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
---Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
---Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
The device contains a low power transmitter which will send out Radio Frequency (RF) signal when
transmitting. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

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CE CAUTION
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) for
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
Model: HSG326
For 2.4 GHz radios, the device has been tested and passed the requirements of the following standards, and hence fulfills the
EMC and safety requirements of R&TTE Directive within the CE marking requirement.
• Radio: EN 300.328
• EMC: EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17
• EMC: EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024:+ A1 + A2including the followings:
EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4
EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-11
• Safety: EN 60950-1 + A11
Caution:

This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware, and hardware)
provided and supported by 4ipnet Inc. The use of software or firmware not provided and supported by
4ipnet Inc. may result in the equipment no longer being compliant with the regulatory requirements.
European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835
GHz. This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain
frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact your local regulatory authority for compliance.
Taiwan NCC Statement
根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 規定:
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或
變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時應立即停用，並改善至
無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之擾。

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Preface
The 4ipnet HSG326 is the most economical yet feature-rich Wall Mount, high speed (2 x
300Mbps), high capacity Wireless Hotspot Gateway, targeting small-to-medium-sized
store owners who want to provide wireless Internet access services. The HSG326 is a
perfect choice for hotspot operation, in terms of cost-effectiveness, deployment time,
and user management.
This feature-rich product goes beyond what an operator could think of. Not only does it
come with two built-in access point compliant with IEEE 802.11 802.11b/g/n + a/n/ac
2 X 2 MIMO, it also offers an integrated billing system, including 10 billing templates
based on 4 billing alternatives, flexible means to authenticate customers, real-time
monitoring of cu
rrent users, as well as customizable billing reports sent to an
administrator’s email boxes or FTP server periodically; designing an exclusive Web pages
that interact with the users is also possible, whether by means of external URLs, HTML
files, etc.
This Quick Installation Guide provides instructions and reference materials for getting
started with HSG326.
Package Contents
1. HSG326 x 1
2. Quick Installation Guide (QIG) x 1
3. Power Adapter (DC 12V) x 1
4. Mounting Screws x 2
5. Universal Mounting Panel x 1
6. Mounting Plate Lock Tool x 1
7. Detachable Antenna x 4
It is recommended to keep the original packing material for possible future shipment when repair or
maintenance is required. Any returned product should be packed in its original packaging to prevent
damage during delivery.

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System Overview
Lower Panel
HSG326 Lower Panel
Upper Panel
HSG326 Upper Panel
1 LAN 1 – 2 Ports Attach Ethernet cables here to connect to the wired local network.
2 Bypass RJ-45 pass-through port
3 DC Jack 12V 1 A Attach the power adaptor here.
1 Restart / Reset Button Press once to restart the system; Press and hold for more than
5 seconds to reset to factory default.
2 LED Indicators 4 LED lights. Representation is listed at the top of the panel.

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Back Panel
HSG326 Back Panel
1 Uplink (PoE) Port For Uplink connection. This port can be used to connect to the
internet. PoE is supported.
2 110 Punch-down Block
(Pass-through) Copper wire punch down for wiring bypass.
3 110 Punch-down Block
(Uplink PoE)
Copper wire punch down for Uplink connection. This can be used to
connect to the internet. PoE is supported.
4a SMA Connectors (2.4GHz) Connect external antennas for RF Card A here. (1) is the primary
antenna connector while (2) is the secondary conne ctor.
4b SMA Connectors (5GHz) Connect external antennas for RF Card B here. (1) is the primary
antenna connector while (2) is the secondary connector.

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Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps mentioned below to install the hardware of HSG326:
1. Place the HSG326 at a best location.
The best location for HSG326 is usually at the center of your wireless network. The HSG326
can be mounted on any wall outlets or on any flat surface;
Universal Mounting Panel
Secure the mounting plate on the mounting surface by tightening the screws (included) at the
highlighted area below:
a) Standard US Outlet box b) Standard EU Outlet box
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Uplink port and the other end of the cable to a
switch, a router, or a hub; or use the 110 punch-down block as your uplink connection.

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The 110 punch-down block may be connected with the following pin assignment:
Orange
Blue
White Orange
White Blue
Brown
Green
White Brown
White Green
The HSG326 is now connected to your existing wired LAN network.
2. To supply power over to HSG326.
Connect the DC power adapter to the HSG326 power socket on the lower panel.
Please only use the power adapter supplied with the HSG326 package. Using a
different power adapter may damage this system.
3. Connect HSG326 to your outbound network device.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Uplink port of HSG326 on the back panel.
Depending on the type of Internet service provided by your ISP, connect the other end of the
cable to the ATU-Router of an ADSL, a cable modem, a switch or a hub. The Uplink LED
indicator should be ON to indicate a proper connection.
4. Connect HSG326 to your network device.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN1 port of HSG326 on the lower panel.
Connect the other end of the cable to a PC for configuring the system.
Note: HSG326 has 1 + 4 service zones, the Default Service Zone is mapped to
LAN1 and LAN2 port (192.168.1.254).

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Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to
the Uplink port and the other end of the
cable to a switch, a router, or a hub.
Connect the HSG326 (LAN1 port) to
your network device for configuring
the system.
*After login to the management UI, you can click on the
“Quick Start Guide” button to start the configuration,
or you can also consult the QIG and User Manual
for detailed network setup instructions.
To verify the wired connection between HSG326 and your switch/router/hub,
please check the LED status indication of these network devices.
Connect the HSG326 to
a power source.

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Getting Started
HSG326 supports web-based configuration. Upon the completion of hardware installation,
HSG326 can be configured through a PC by using its web browser with JavaScript enabled such
as Internet Explorer version 6.0.
Default LAN interface IP address:
LAN1 & LAN2 (192.168.1.254) are mapped to Default Service Zone for administrator usage.
Note: The instructions below are illustrated with the administrator PC
connected to LAN1.
Steps:
1. Once the hardware installation is complete, set DHCP in TCP/IP settings of the administrator
PC to “Obtain an IP address automatically”. Connect the PC to the LAN1 Port of HSG326. An
IP address will be assigned to the PC automatically via the HSG326 built-in DHCP server.
2. Launch a web browser to access the web management interface of HSG326 by entering
“https://192.168.1.254” or “http://192.168.1.254”in the address field.
Note: “https” is used for a secured connection.

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3. The following Administrator Login Page will then appear. Enter “admin”(the default value)
in the Username and Password fields, and then click Login to log in.
4. The first time login will force you to change the administrator password for security
purpose. Enter the Original Password, New Password and enter the new password again in
Verify Password to confirm the new password is correct. After change password success,
login again with the new password.

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5. The Welcome Page will appear after a successful login.
Note: To logout, simply click Logout at the upper right hand corner of the
interface to return to the Administrator Login Page.

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< Quick Start Guide >
HSG326 provides a Quick Start Guide for quick configuration. To quickly configure HSG326 by
using the Quick Start Guide, click on the Quick Start Guide button to start the configuration
process.
Step 1. Time Zone
Please go to System > General > System Time.
•Select an appropriate time zone from the Time Zone drop-down list box and enter the URL of
a valid NTP server to set up the system time.
HSG326 supports NTP time synchronization, please make sure the NTP server is
reachable and alive.
Common Settings

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Step 2. WAN Interfaces
Please go to System > WAN > WAN Configuration.
•Select a proper type of Internet connection for WAN interface from the following three
available connections: Static, Dynamic, or PPPoE. Your ISP or network administrator can
advise on the connection type available to you. Below depicts an example for Static.
Step 3. Configure Service Zone Settings with ESSID
Please go to System > Service Zones.
•Click the Link of the Service Zone Name you would like to configure.

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•Select Enable in Service Zone Status.
•In Wireless Settings, select the RF cards you would like to use.
•Enter a desired Service Zone ESSID for this Service Zone, it will apply to both RF cards.
Step 4: Configure Service Zone Settings with Authentication
•Continuing from Step 3, in Authentication Settings, enable the authentication database
under Authentication Options.

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•Click the Apply at the bottom of this page to save the settings.
Step 5: Add Local users
•A new user can be added to the Local User database.
Please go to Users > Internal Authentication > Local Authentication.
•Click the Configure button of Local User List.

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•To add a user here, click the Add button
•Enter the Username (e.g. testuser), Password (e.g. testuser), MAC Address (optional, to
specify the valid MAC address of this user) and assign an applied Group to this particular user
(or use the default).
•Click the Apply at the bottom of this page to save the settings.
Step 6: Configure On-Demand user billing plan
•On-Demand User allows you to configure different billing plans for different users.
Please go to Users > Internal Authentication > On-Demand.

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•Click the Configure button of Billing Plans.
•Now, you may configure the plans to your preference.