Advantech EKI-6311G User manual

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EKI-6311G
IEEE 802.11 b/g Wireless Access Point/Client Bridge
User Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction............................................................................. 4
1.1 Introducing the EKI-6311G......................................................................... 4
1.2 Product Features........................................................................................... 4
1.3 Package Contents.......................................................................................... 4
1.4 System Requirements ................................................................................... 5
1.5 Inline Power Injector (PoE)......................................................................... 5
Chapter 2. Installation and Basic Configuration.....................................6
2.1 Before You Start............................................................................................ 6
2.2 Locate the EKI-6311Gand Inline Power Injector Ports...........................7
2.3 Preparing Installation................................................................................... 9
2.4 Basic Configuration.................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Basic Configuration Steps.............................................................. 10
2.4.2 Logging into the Web Interface..................................................... 10
2.4.3 Set Operating Mode, IPAddress, Subnet Mask, Default Route IP, DNS
Server IP of EKI-6311G.................................................................................. 13
2.4.4 Set Wireless SSID for Wireless Interface...................................... 15
2.4.5 Set Wireless Encryption for Wireless Interface ........................... 16
2.4.6 Change SupervisorAccount & Password..................................... 17
2.4.7 Upgrade the Firmware................................................................... 18
2.4.8 DHCP server.................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3. Network Topologies............................................................... 20
3.1 Wireless Client Bridge-to-Central Wireless Bridge................................. 21
Chapter 4. All function on Device...........................................................22
4.1 SYSTEM...................................................................................................... 22
4.1.1 Administrator.................................................................................. 22
4.1.2 Firmware ......................................................................................... 23
4.1.3 Configuration Tools ........................................................................ 25
4.1.4 Status................................................................................................ 26
4.1.5 Log.................................................................................................... 27
4.1.6 System Time..................................................................................... 28
4.1.7 Reboot .............................................................................................. 29
4.2 NETWORK................................................................................................. 30
4.2.1 Network............................................................................................ 30
4.2.2 HotSpot（Captive Portal）........................................................... 33
4.3 WIRELESS.................................................................................................. 34
4.3.1 Wi-Fi 1.............................................................................................. 35
4.3.2 Wi-Fi 2.............................................................................................. 35
4.3.3 Wi-Fi 3.............................................................................................. 35
4.3.4 Wi-Fi 4.............................................................................................. 35
4.4 ACL.............................................................................................................. 36
4.4.1 ACL for Wi-Fi 1 .............................................................................. 36
4.4.2 ACL for Wi-Fi 2 .............................................................................. 36
4.4.3 ACL for Wi-Fi 3 .............................................................................. 36

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4.4.4 ACL for Wi-Fi 4 .............................................................................. 36
4.5 SNMP........................................................................................................... 37
4.5.1 Agent Settings.................................................................................. 37
4.6 EXIT............................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 5. Specifications.........................................................................38
Chapter 6. Default Settings .....................................................................41
6.1 SYSTEM...................................................................................................... 41
6.1.1 Administrator.................................................................................. 41
6.1.2 Firmware ......................................................................................... 41
6.1.3 Configuration Tools ........................................................................ 41
6.1.4 Status................................................................................................ 41
6.1.5 Log.................................................................................................... 42
6.1.6 System Time..................................................................................... 42
6.1.7 Reboot .............................................................................................. 42
6.2 NETWORK................................................................................................. 43
6.2.1 Network............................................................................................ 43
6.2.2 Hotspot............................................................................................. 43
6.3 WIRELESS.................................................................................................. 44
6.3.1 Wi-Fi 1.............................................................................................. 44
6.3.2 Wi-Fi 2.............................................................................................. 45
6.3.3 Wi-Fi 3.............................................................................................. 46
6.3.4 Wi-Fi 4.............................................................................................. 47
6.4 ACL.............................................................................................................. 48
6.4.1 ACL for Wi-Fi 1 .............................................................................. 48
6.4.2 ACL for Wi-Fi 2 .............................................................................. 48
6.4.3 ACL for Wi-Fi 3 .............................................................................. 49
6.4.4 ACL for Wi-Fi 4 .............................................................................. 49
6.5 SNMP........................................................................................................... 50
6.6 EXIT............................................................................................................. 50
Chapter 7. Regulatory Compliance Information...................................51

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Introducing the EKI-6311G
The EKI-6311G is fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/g compliant Wireless
Last-mile product. The EKI-6311G operates in AP mode or remote bridge mode,
and connects to EKI-6311G AP/CB to construct point-to-point as well as
point-to-multipoint topologies, for maximum flexibility in configuring
building-to-building networks and WISP functions.
1.2 Product Features
¾Outdoor enclosure in compliance with versatile industrial IP（Ingress
Protection）level covering IP65.
¾RF transmit power 802.11b mode @ 11Mbps data rate.
¾RF transmit power 802.11g mode @ 54Mbps data rate.
¾IEEE 802.3 af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support
¾WEP/WPA/WPA2/ IEEE 802.1x authenticator support.
¾WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
¾Multi-SSID (up to 4 SSID) support
¾MAC address based access control
Hint: IP（Ingress Protection）
1.3 Package Contents
The product package contains the following items.
1. One (1) EKI-6311G Outdoor Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge unit
2. One (1) 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz AC to 48V/0.375A DC switching adapter
3. One (1) 48VDC, 0.375A Inline Power Injector (PoE)
4. One (1) 1.8m grounding wire (Optional)
5. One (1) User manual CD-disc
6. One (1) wall/mast mounting kit
7. One (1) band clamp

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1.4 System Requirements
Installation of the EKI-6311G Outdoor Wireless Access Point/Client Bridge
requires the following:
1. A Windows-based PC/AT compatible computer（PC system requirement：
better than PIII 800 or other 100% compatible equipment , OS：windows 2000/XP ） or
Ethernet data device with an available RJ-45 Ethernet port to run the
configuration program or with TCP/IP connection to the Ethernet
network.
2. A 10/100Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 Ethernet cable is connected to Ethernet
network.
3. An AC power outlet (100~240V, 50~60Hz) supplies the power.
1.5 Inline Power Injector (PoE)
The EKI-6311G is equipped with an Inline Power Injector module. The Inline
Power Injector (PoE) delivers both data and power to EKI-6311G unit via a signal
Ethernet cable, and gives the following benefits to improve the performance vs.
installation cost ratio.
¾This unit works great in areas where you may not have power , like
house roof.
¾This also allows you to place the EKI-6311G unit closer to the antenna,
to make installation easier more thus reducing signal loss over antenna
cabling.
¾Ethernet signal travels well over CAT 5 cable but 2.4GHz signal doesn't
do as well over antenna cabling.
¾Ethernet cabling is much cheaper than Antenna cabling.

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Chapter 2. Installation and Basic Configuration
This chapter describes the procedures of installing the EKI-6311G.
2.1 Before You Start
After unpacking the system, make sure the following items are present and in
good condition. Refer to below pictures for product image.
1. EKI-6311G Outdoor Wireless Access Point/Client Bridge unit
2. 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz AC to 48V/0.375A DC switching adapter
3. Inline Power Injector (PoE) 48VDC, 0.375A
4. Grounding wire 1.8m
5. User manual CD-disc
6. Wall/mast mounting kit, including one (1) band clamp
7. Screws
8. 5dBi Oimi-type Antenna
9.RJ-45 cable waterproof cap
1. Unit 2. Adapter 3. PoE 4. Grounding wire
5. CD 6. Wall mount
7. Screws 8. Antenna(for AP)
9. RJ-45 cable
waterproof cap

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2.2 Locate the EKI-6311G and Inline Power Injector Ports
►Interface on the EKI-6311G Unit
¾Ethernet Port 1: for connecting the RJ-45 CAT-5 Ethernet cable.
►Interface on the Inline Power Injector
¾Data Input Port 2: for connecting cross-over Ethernet Cable to PC or
straight Ethernet cable to Hub Switch Router .
¾DC Input Port 3: power adapter 48V, 0.375A DC input.
¾Power & Data Output Port 4: for connecting the RJ-45 CAT-5 Ethernet
Cable.
¾Grounding Port 5: for connecting grounding wire.
Device
POEpicture1 POEpicture2
Figure 2-1
Power and Data Interface location on the PoE denoted by numbers 1-6.
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►Mount EKI-6311G on A Wall/Mast
The EKI-6311G can be mounted on the wall, you can use the Wall Mount kit to
mount the EKI-6311G as shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
You can also mount the EKI-6311G to the mast as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3

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2.3 Preparing Installation
Before installing EKI-6311G for outdoor application or hard-to-reach location, we
recommend configuring and test all the devices first.
For configuring the EKI-6311G, please follow the quick steps below to power up
the EKI-6311G. Refer to Figure 2-4 for steps 1 through 5.
Figure 2-4
Step1 : Connect the DC plug of the AC/DC power adapter into the DC Input Port
of Inline Power Injector and the wall-mount plug into a power outlet or power strip
(refer to page 6). The Power LED on the Inline Power Injector will light up.
Step2 : Run the cross-over type uplink Ethernet cable from Data Input Port
(refer topage 6) to the Ethernet port on a PC.
Step3 : Connect the 30m CAT 5 Ethernet cable into the EKI-6311G unit. Hand
tighten the connector.
Step4 : Connect the remaining end of the 30m CAT 5 cable into the PoE labeled
AP/Bridge. This is the power side of the PoE that will power up the EKI-6311G.
When the EKI-6311G receives power over the Ethernet cable, the EKI-6311G will
start its boot up sequence and the Active LED on the Inline Power Injector will
light up.
You can configure the EKI-6311G via HTML browser, such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer or Netscape Navigator from a remote host or PC.

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2.4 Basic Configuration
2.4.1 Basic Configuration Steps
This section describes a two-step SYSTEM configuration procedure to setup
EKI-6311G.
Step1 : Modify the factory-default parameters on the web page
“/Network/Network/”, and click APPLY to save the changes.
Step2 : Modify the factory-default parameters on the web page
“/WIRELESS/Wi-Fi 1”, and click APPLY to save the changes, than click
“/SYSTEM/Reboot/”Reboot to take effect on the previous configuration
changes.
2.4.2 Logging into the Web Interface
The EKI-6311G supports access to the configuration system through the use of an
HTTP Interface.
►Web Configuration
Before configuring EKI-6311G, the user needs to know the IP Address assigned to
the unit. When shipped from the factory, the IP Address 192.168.1.1 was
assigned to the EKI-6311G by default. To start a web connection, use
http://192.168.1.1
►Web Access Procedures
Once you identify the IP Address assigned to EKI-6311G, use web browser to
configure EKI-6311G through the HTTP Interface. The following procedure
explains how to configure each item.
Step1 : Open your browser and enter the IP Address
Step2 : Press <ENTER> key and the EKI-6311G Login screen appears as shown
in Figure 2-5.

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Figure 2-5
Step3 : Enter “admin”in the Username and Password fields, and click LOGIN
to enter the web configuration user interface screen as shown below.
Figure 2-6
►Web Configuration Structure
The web configuration user interface shown above in Figure 2-6 is grouped into
a tree structure, and contains the following settings or information.
▽ SYSTEM
● Administrator
● Firmware
● Configuration
● Status

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● Log
● System Time
● Reboot
▽ NETWORK
● Network
● HotSpot
▽ WIRELESS
● Wi-fi 1
● Wi-fi 2
● Wi-fi 3
● Wi-fi 4
▽ ACL
● ACL for Wi-fi 1
● ACL for Wi-fi 2
● ACL for Wi-fi 3
● ACL for Wi-fi 4
▽ SNMP
● Agent Settings
▽ EXIT
Move through the tree by clicking on an icon to expand or collapse the tree. The
nodes on the tree represent web pages that allow viewing and modifying the
parameters.

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2.4.3 Set Operating Mode, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Route IP,
DNS Server IP of EKI-6311G
►LAN Settings
These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) interface for the Access
Point. The Access Point's local network (LAN) settings are configured based on the
IP Address and Subnet Mask assigned in this section. The IP address is also used
to access this Web-based management interface. This option is available in the
“/NETWORK/ NETWORK /” page as shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7
►Get LAN IP From
Choose "DHCP (Dynamic)" if your router supports DHCP and you want the router
to assign an IP address to the AP. In this case, you do not need to fill in the
following fields. Choose "Static IP (Manual)" if your router does not support DHCP
or if for any other reason you need to assign a fixed address to the AP. In this case,
you must also configure the following fields.
Note that you cannot choose "DHCP (Dynamic)" if you have enabled the "DHCP
Server" option on the DHCP page; the AP cannot be both a DHCP client and a
DHCP server.
►IP Address

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The IP address of the AP on the local area network. Assign any unused IP address
in the range of IP addresses available for the LAN. For example, 192.168.1.1.
►Subnet Mask
The subnet mask of the local area network.
►Gateway
The IP address of the router on the local area network.
►DNS Server
This entry is optional. Enter a DNS Server for the local network.

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2.4.4 Set Wireless SSID for Wireless Interface
►Wireless Network Name （Also called the SSID）
When you are browsing for available wireless networks, this is the name that will
appear in the list (unless Visibility Status is set to Invisible, see below). This name
is also referred to as the SSID. For security purposes, it is highly recommended to
change from the pre-configured network name. This option is available in the
“/WIRELESS/Wi-Fi 1/” page as shown in Figure 2-8
**Default SSID: “Advantech/1” in wifi-1.
Figure 2-8

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2.4.5 Set Wireless Encryption for Wireless Interface
The EKI-6311G supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption.
For 64-bit WEP encryption, an encryption key is 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9
and A-F) or 5 ASCII characters.
For 128-bit WEP encryption, an encryption key is 26 hexadecimal characters or
13 ASCII characters.
Modify the WEP encryption parameters on the web page “/WIRELESS/Wi-Fi 1
SECURITY ”. Choice “WEP” Enter 1~15 characters into the WEP Key field, than
click Apply ，“/SYSTEM/Reboot ”Reboot. page as shown in Figure 2-9
Figure 2-9

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2.4.6 Change Supervisor Account & Password
Enter the SYSTEM > Administrator page. Figure 2-10 below shows the
SYSTEM / Administrator page.
Figure 2-10
►ADMIN PASSWORD
Key in current password in the SYSTEM / Administrator / Password Setting
Current Password field. Change the ADMIN PASSWORD’s password in the
SYSTEM / Administrator Password Setting Password and Re-type
Password fields, and click APPLY ，than，“/SYSTEM/Reboot ”Reboot.

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2.4.7 Upgrade the Firmware
►Update the Firmware
Enter the SYSTEM > FIRMWARE page as shown in Figure 2-11 to upgrade
EKI-6311G. Here, user must select which file you want to upgrade it (Program
image), then click APPLY button to start the upgrade process.
Hint: When choose “using web” for updating, choose the image file for
updating directly. Do not unzip the image file.
i.e. Image file name: ”Advantech-V 2.0.4.tgz”
Hint: It takes about 10 min, to complete the restart process.
Figure 2-11

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2.4.8 DHCP server
►DHCP server
Enter the Network > Network page as shown in Figure 2-12 to Enable the
DHCP server. Here, user can set IP Pool Address range, lease time and Local
domain name. Then click APPLY button to set the parameter and click Reboot
button for saving parameter.
Figure 2-12
Caution The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with
other devices operating at this frequency when using integrated antennas. Any
changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Original
Manufacture could void the user's authority to operate this device.
Caution To meet regulatory restrictions and the safety of the installation, strongly recommends this product to be
professionally installed.

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Chapter 3. Network Topologies
This chapter describes several common types of installations implemented by
using the EKI-6311G’s line of Outdoor Wireless System. This is by no means
intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible configurations, but rather shows
examples of some of the more common implementations. The EKI-6311G CB can
be configured to function as a Wireless Client Router or Bridge to a central access
point like the EKI-6311G AP see Figure 3-1 below.
Figure 3-1
The EKI-6311G CB performs in either router or bridge mode. In a Point-to-Multipoint
topology, all communication between network systems is done through a centralized agent.
Among the EKI-6311G Outdoor Wireless Bridge products, the centralized agent is Central
Bridge (EKI-6311GAP) and the individual network notes may be Bridge (EKI-6311G CB ).
To show the available Point-to-Multipoint topologies, the following examples are provided.
Wireless Client Bridge-to-Central Wireless Bridge