Advantech EKI-6340 Series User manual

User Manual
EKI-6340 Series
802.11a/b/g/n Outdoor Single/
Dual/ Triple Radio Wireless Mesh
Access Point User Manual

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2012
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted
in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co.,
Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
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Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Part No.2063634000 Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan July 2012

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Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class A
Note: 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 commercial 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. Opera-
tion 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.
FCC Class B
Note: This equipment has been tested and found 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 installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment 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.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
–Product name and serial number
–Description of your peripheral attachments
–Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Document Feedback
To assist us in making improvements to this manual, we would welcome comments
and constructive criticism. Please send all such - in writing to: support@advan-
tech.com
Packing List
Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in
good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer
immediately.
Item XXXXXXXX
Box XXXXXXXXX
Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal
injury!
Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
data. e.g.
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

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9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
15. The power cord or plug is damaged.
16. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
17. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
18. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the
user's manual.
19. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
20. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
21. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -40° C (-40° F) OR ABOVE
85° C (185° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
22. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
23. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis
before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush
of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive elec-
tronic components.
Professional Installation Required
Please seek assistance from a professional installer who is well trained in the RF
installation and knowledgeable in the local regulations.
Precautions
1. To keep you safe and install the hardware properly, please read and follow these
safety precautions.
2. If you are installing EKI-6340 for the first time, for your safety as well as others’,
please seek assistance from a professional installer who has received safety
training on the hazards involved.
3. Keep safety as well as performance in mind when selecting your installation
site, especially where there are electric power and phone lines.
4. When installing EKI-6340, please note the following things:
–Do not use a metal ladder;
–Do not work on a wet or windy day;
–Wear shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, long sleeved shirt or
jacket.
5. When the system is operational, avoid standing directly in front of it. Strong RF
fields are present when the transmitter is on.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview...............................................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 Flexible wireless backbone deployment options........................... 2
1.1.2 High-performance wireless backbone........................................... 2
1.1.3 Secure and efficient client connectivity ......................................... 2
1.1.4 EKI-6340 Series Category ............................................................ 2
1.2 Feature List ............................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Installation............................................5
2.1 Package Contents..................................................................................... 6
2.2 Hardware Installation ................................................................................ 7
2.2.1 Outdoor Mesh AP ......................................................................... 8
Figure 2.1 Front view of Advantech EKI-6340 ............................. 8
Figure 2.2 Top view of RF antenna connectors of EKI-6340....... 8
Figure 2.3 Bottom view of data port & power port of Advantech
EKI-6340..................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Hardware Installation .................................................................... 9
2.2.3 Mounting ..................................................................................... 13
2.2.4 Installation of Earth Grounding ................................................... 15
2.2.5 LED Indication............................................................................. 15
Chapter 3 Configuration .....................................17
3.1 Access the Browser-Based Utility ........................................................... 18
3.2 System Setup.......................................................................................... 19
3.2.1 System Setup > Basic Setup ...................................................... 19
3.2.2 System Setup > Network Setup .................................................. 20
3.3 Wireless .................................................................................................. 22
3.3.1 Wireless > Radio Setup .............................................................. 22
3.3.2 Wireless > WLAN Setup ............................................................. 23
3.3.3 Wireless > MESH Setup ............................................................. 25
3.3.4 Wireless > Wireless Security ...................................................... 27
3.3.5 Wireless > WMM Setup .............................................................. 30
3.3.6 Wireless > Bandwidth Control..................................................... 31
3.4 Administration ......................................................................................... 32
3.4.1 Administration > System Log ...................................................... 32
3.4.2 Administration > Cert. Management ........................................... 33
3.4.3 Administration > Management .................................................... 33
3.4.4 Administration > Login Password ............................................... 34
3.4.5 Administration > SNMP Setup .................................................... 34
3.5 Utility ....................................................................................................... 35
3.5.1 Utility > Ping ................................................................................ 35
3.5.2 Utility > RSSI Calculator ............................................................. 35
3.5.3 Utility > Fresnel Zone .................................................................. 36
3.5.4 Utility > Antenna Alignment Tool................................................. 36
3.5.5 Utility > Site Survey..................................................................... 37
3.6 Status ...................................................................................................... 38
3.6.1 Status > System Information....................................................... 38
3.6.2 Status > System Status .............................................................. 39
3.6.3 Status > Connecting Nodes Information ..................................... 40
3.6.4 Status > Connecting AP Information........................................... 40

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Appendix A Specifications.................................... 41
A.1 Specifications.......................................................................................... 42
A.1.1 Standard Support........................................................................ 42
A.1.2 Physical Specifications ............................................................... 42
A.1.3 Environment................................................................................ 42
A.1.4 Interface...................................................................................... 43
A.1.5 System Operation Mode ............................................................. 43
A.1.6 Other Features............................................................................ 43
A.1.7 Modulation Techniques............................................................... 43
A.1.8 Frequency Range ....................................................................... 43
A.1.9 Certificates.................................................................................. 44
A.2 Radio Frequency Specification ............................................................... 44
A.2.1 Transmit Power Settings (Typical Composite Power) Tolerance:
+2/-2 dB ...................................................................................... 44
A.2.2 Receiver Sensitivity .................................................................... 45

Chapter 1
1Overview

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1.1 Introduction
EKI-6340 series, EKI-6340-1, EKI-6340-2 and EKI-6340-3, are enterprise and car-
rier-grade 802.11n Outdoor Wireless Mesh Access Point which offer customers a
robust and high performing solution for PTP/PTMP/Hot zone applications in both
license-free 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
EKI-6340 series is the most ideally powerful product for providing carrier-grade wire-
less services for multiple market segments such as transportation, renewable energy,
environment monitoring, industrial automation, campuses, warehouse and wider
metropolitan areas deployments. Designed to meet customer needs in a broad range
of industries, the EKI-6340 series offers the following benefits:
1.1.1 Flexible wireless backbone deployment options
Multiple radio interfaces were integrated by Advantech's core data switching technol-
ogy inside the EKI-6340 series. Each radio interface can be configured indepen-
dently to meet different wireless connectivity purposes. With the fast data switching
between multiple radio interfaces, the backbone throughput will remain in a high level
even after several relays between APs.
1.1.2 High-performance wireless backbone
With the next generation 802.11n MIMO technology, the EKI-6340 series offers data
link rate up to 300 Mbps in each single radio interface. Short Guard Interval and
Frames Aggregation methodology configurations improve the efficient of backbone
usage.
1.1.3 Secure and efficient client connectivity
The nimble QoS (Quality of Service) configuration provides flexible management of
user's access bandwidth of wireless connectivity. By means of the perfect integration
with central RADIUS server and data encryption technique, the EKI-6340 series pro-
vides a secure wireless connectivity for each client device.
1.1.4 EKI-6340 Series Category
Model Radio Spec Radio Number
EKI-6340-1 Dual-Band 2x2 MIMO 1
EKI-6340-2 Dual-Band 2x2 MIMO 2
EKI-6340-3 Dual-Band 2x2 MIMO 3

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1.2 Feature List
Highly secured self-healing & self-forming Mesh capability
Ultra-fast roaming (hand-over switch time ≤20 ms)
High throughput multiple hopping (≥100Mbps @10 hops)
Ease of use installation utilities: antenna alignment, distance calculation and site
survey tools
Compliant with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
2x2 MIMO 11n, up to 300Mbps data rate
Up to 3 radios for mesh back haul and Access Point
Dual 12~48V redundant DC input power
802.3 at PoE input
Gigabit Ethernet support
WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK/EAP (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP and AES)
IP67 enclosure, wide operating temperature range
EN50155 compliant

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Chapter 2
2Installation

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2.1 Package Contents
1. EKI-6340 series Outdoor Wireless Mesh Access Point (shown in section 2.2.1)
2. PoE Power InjectorM12 Mating assembly accessory(shown below)
3. Mounting Kit & Screw Set (Pole mount Kit and Wall Mount Kit) (shown below)
4. Quick Installation Guide (not shown).
5. Dual Band Omni Directional Antenna for 2400 - 2500 / 5150 - 5875 MHz
(2.5dBi@2400MHz; 5dBi@5800MHz) (shown below)
6. CD: User Manual (not shown)
M12 Mating assembly accessory
Mounting Kit & Screw Set
Dual Band Omni Directional Antenna
Contact your local distributor/reseller if any of the above items are missing.

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2.2 Hardware Installation
Before installation, please read and follow the precautions to the installation:
1. Users MUST use a proper and well-installed surge protector in the outdoor
installation. Otherwise, lightening surge may damage the devices.
2. Users MUST use the PoE Injector complied with EKI-6340 series.
Note! Lightning DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
Warning! Users MUST turn off the device first before connecting the external
antenna.

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2.2.1 Outdoor Mesh AP
The outdoor AP unit has several antenna ports on top, one data port and one power
port at the bottom. The antenna ports are N-type female connectors. The data port is
used to link to the cable from the Switch or PoE injector. When the Outdoor Mesh AP
and the PoE devices are connected together with the IEEE 802.3at compliant power
supply, the outdoor unit is turned on and initialized. The power port is used to be sup-
plied with 12~48 VDC electricity power.
Case Specifications:
L × W × H: 245 × 225 ×65 mm
Weight: 2.25Kg
Material: Metal
Figure 2.1 Front view of Advantech EKI-6340
Figure 2.2 Top view of RF antenna connectors of EKI-6340

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RF antenna connectors are major interfaces on the top of Advantech EKI-6340
series. They are female N-type RF antenna connectors with special waterproofs. The
number of antenna connectors is:
EKI-6340-1 →2 x N-type connectors
EKI-6340-2 →4 x N-type connectors
EKI-6340-3 →6 x N-type connectors
Figure 2.3 Bottom view of data port & power port of Advantech EKI-6340
2.2.2 Hardware Installation
2.2.2.1 Installation of External DC Power Source
The DC power port on left side of the photo is power connector port. It is a 5-pin M12
D-code connector connecting to the external power source.
Pin assignment is shown below:
M12 Mating assembly accessory consist of the following components:
Pin Number Pin Definition
1V2-
2V2+
3V1-
4V1+
5NC

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Assembly Process
1. Pass power cable through Sealing nuts, gasket and clamp ring (item 2~5)
2. Solder the power pin as pin definition above.
3. Seal all connectors and fasten sealing nuts to secure IP67 waterproof function.
2.2.2.2 Installation of PoE port
The PoE port is an M25 cable gland connector which provides IP67 waterproof capa-
bility. This PoE port let user connect to IEEE 802.3at PoE injector or PoE switches.
While connecting power through external DC power sources, this PoE port is used as
data port and user should connect to switches or PC/ Notebook for data access.
Assembly Process
1. Withdraw the M25 cover from enclosure of EKI-6340

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2. Pass Ethernet cable through M25 cable gland.
3. Insert RJ45 plug into PoE port of enclosure.
4. Fasten the cable gland cover to ensure the waterproof function of PoE port.

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2.2.2.3 Installation of Mounting Kit
The mounting kit is used to provide a good support for the outdoor unit and the flat
panel antenna. Please follow the installation procedure to mount the outdoor unit and
the flat panel antenna. The contents of the mounting kit are shown below.