4IPNET OWL610 Operator's manual

OWL610/OWL620 V1.00
Outdoor Access Point

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FCC CAUTION
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.
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: OWL610, OWL620
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:
• Radio: EN 50392
• EMC: EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17,
• EMC: EN 55022Class 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 Package Contents
The 802.11 a/b/g/n compliant OWL610 / OWL620 is
a rugged multi-mode MIMO outdoor access point
(single radio for the OWL610, dual radio for the
OWL620), specifically designed for building
municipal or campus wide wireless networks in
harsh outdoor environments. There are two system
modes that can be used for dual purposes. It can be
deployed as a traditional multi-wireless Access
Point (AP) or a Relay. The OWL600 series access
points make wireless communication fast, secure
and easy.
The die-cast Aluminum sealed OWL600 Series
Access Point is rust-free and IP68 compliant. It is
high wind load resilient and is designed to operate
in a wide range of temperature. Combined with a
variety of directional antennas, One OWL610 /
OWL620 can easily serve clients located in different
directions as well as for coverage extension. With all
modules supporting a/b/g/n bands, more channels
are available for better channel planning.
This Quick Installation Guide (including FAQ
Instruction Guide) provides instructions for getting
started with the OWLAccess Point.
1. 4ipnet OWL610 / OWL620 x 1
2. Quick Installation Guide (QIG) x 1
3. CD-ROM
(with User’s Manual and QIG) x 1
4. Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) X 1
(Optional)
5. Mounting Kit x 1
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
OWL610 / OWL620
Figure 1 OWL610 / 620
1 Console The system can be configured via a serial console port. The administrator
can use a terminal emulation program such as Microsoft’s Hyper Terminal
for troubleshooting purposes.
2 Ethernet LAN Attach Ethernet cables here for connecting to the wired local network
3 PoE Connector For connecting to the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)
4 N-type Connector x 2* For connecting to an antenna
4 N-type Connector x 4* For connecting to an antenna (RF Card A x 2, RF Card B x 2)
*OWL610 has 2 N-type connectors to go with one built-in RF card.
*OWL620 has 4 N-type connectors to go with the corresponding dual RF card.

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Hardware Installation
The following diagram is a basic network topology which can be used for testing and configuring the OWL610 /
OWL620.
Installation Steps:
Step 1. Connect an antenna to the connector.
Step 2. Connect the Ethernet Port of OWL610 / OWL620 to the POWER & DATA OUT Port of the PSE.
Step 3. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Data Port of PSE and the other end to the computer.
Step 4. Power on the PSE in order to supply power to the OWL610/OWL620.

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Getting Started
4ipnet OWL610 / OWL620 supports web-based configuration. Upon the completion of hardware installation,
Access Point can be configured through a PC by using its web browser such as Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or Internet
Explorer version 6.0 and above.
The default values of LAN IP address and subnet mask of OWL610 / OWL620 are:
IP Address 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Steps:
1. To access the web management interface, connect the administrator PC to the LAN port of OWL610 /
OWL620 via an Ethernet cable. Then, set a static IP address on the same subnet mask as OWL610 /
OWL620 in TCP/IP of your PC, such as the following example:
IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
2. Launch the web browser on your PC by entering the IP address of OWL610 / OWL620
(https://192.168.1.1) at the address field, and then press Enter.
Example of entering OWL610 / OWL620's default IP Address via a web browser
3. The following Admin Login Page will appear. Enter “admin” for both the Username and Password fields,
and then click Login.

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Administrator Login Page
4. After a successful login into OWL610 / OWL620’s Web user interface (Web UI), a System Overview
page of web management interface will appear, as depicted below.
The Web Management Interface - System Overview Page
5. To logout, simply click on the Logout button at the upper right hand corner of the interface to return to the
Administrator Login Page. Click OK to logout.

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Common Settings
Step 1. Change Administrator’s Password
Change Password Page
Click on the Utilities main menu button, and then select the Change Password tab.
Enter the old password and then a new password with a length of up to 32 characters, and retype it in
the Re-enter New Password field.
Click SAVE to save the changes.

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Step 2. Configure General AP (Access Point) Settings
Wireless General Settings Page
Click on the Wireless main menu button, and then select the General tab.
Determine the Band and Channel settings:
Select your preferred Band and Channel for you wireless connection. For example, select
802.11g+802.11n for the band and 1 for the channel.
Step 3. Configure VAP (Virtual Access Point) Profile Settings

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VAP Configuration Page (VAP-1 shown)
OWL610 / OWL620 supports up to 8 virtual APs per RF card (VAPs).
Configure VAP profile settings：
(a) Select the VAP Configuration tab to configure the settings of the desired VAP.
(b) Enable a specific VAP from the drop-down menu of Profile Name and configure related settings
below.
Check VAP status：
After finishing VAP configuration, the status of enabled Virtual APs shall be reflected on the VAP
Overview page.

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Virtual AP Overview Page

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Step 4. Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Settings (Optional)
To extend the wireless coverage, OWL610 / OWL620 supports up to 4 WDS links for connecting wirelessly to
other WDS-capable APs (peer APs). By default, all WDS profiles are disabled.
Click on the Wireless main menu button.
Select the Repeater Settings tab.
Choose WDS as the Repeater Type.
Choose the desired WDS profile:
(a) Enable the WDS.
(b) Enter the MAC Address (peer AP) and then Click SAVE.
If you use another OWL610 / OWL620 as the peer AP, simply repeat the above-mentioned steps to configure
another peer AP(s).
Note:
On each and every configuration page, you may
Click SAVE to save the changes, but you must reboot the system upon the completion of all
configuration settings for the changes to take effect. When clicking SAVE, the following message will
appear: “Some modifications have been saved and will take effect after Reboot.”
Congratulations!
Now, 4ipnet OWL610 / OWL620 is installed and configured successfully.

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After OWL610 / OWL620's network configuration is completed, please remember to change the IP
Address of your PC Connection Properties back to its original settings in order to ensure that your PC
functions properly in its real network environments.
It is strongly recommended to make a backup copy of the configuration settings.
For further configuration and backup information, please refer to the User’s Manual.
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