Air 802 AP25N01 User manual

Wireless Concurrent Dual Band
PoE Access Point
AP25N01
User Manual
Version 1.0 (June 2012)

AP25N01 User Manual
© Copyright 2012 AIR802
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES.....................................................................................................1
CE MARK WARNING....................................................................................................................................1
FCC STATEMENT ........................................................................................................................................1
FCC CAUTION ............................................................................................................................................1
IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT.................................................................2
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE..........................................................................................................................2
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.............................................................................................................3
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................4
FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................5
PACKING LIST.............................................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................7
FRONT VIEW ...............................................................................................................................................7
REAR VIEW.................................................................................................................................................8
WIRELESS OPERATIONAL MODES.................................................................................................................9
Station Mode ........................................................................................................................................................9
Station WDS.......................................................................................................................................................10
Access Point.......................................................................................................................................................11
Access Point WDS .............................................................................................................................................12
Repeater WDS ...................................................................................................................................................13
NETWORK MODES.....................................................................................................................................14
Bridge.................................................................................................................................................................14
Router.................................................................................................................................................................15
HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................16
PHYSICAL PLACEMENT ..............................................................................................................................16
GROUNDING .............................................................................................................................................16
ANTENNA INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................17
POWERING OPTIONS AND NETWORK CONNECTIVITY ...................................................................................17
Method 1: Power Adapter...................................................................................................................................18
Method 2: Midspan Injector................................................................................................................................18
Method 3: PoE Switch........................................................................................................................................19
Method 4: DC to DC converter with PoE............................................................................................................19
CONFIGURATION PREPARATION .............................................................................................................1
ASSIGN A STATIC IPADDRESS TO THE PC.....................................................................................................1
WEB INTERFACE..........................................................................................................................................8
Access with uConfig.............................................................................................................................................8
Access with Web Browser..................................................................................................................................10
NAVIGATION ..............................................................................................................................................12
MAIN MENU BAR.......................................................................................................................................12
Save Changes....................................................................................................................................................12
BASIC WIRELESS ......................................................................................................................................13
Enable the radio .................................................................................................................................................13
Wireless Mode....................................................................................................................................................13
Access Point Parameters Settings .....................................................................................................................14
Station Parameters Settings...............................................................................................................................17
WIRELESS SECURITY SETTINGS.................................................................................................................19
WPA or WPA2 Authentication (PSK)...................................................................................................................19
WPA + EAP ........................................................................................................................................................20

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WPA EAP-TTLS and WPA EAP-PEAP...............................................................................................................21
IEEE802.1x Settings...........................................................................................................................................22
WEP ...................................................................................................................................................................23
Virtual Access Point (VAP)..................................................................................................................................24
BASIC NETWORK SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................25
Network Mode: Bridging and Routing.................................................................................................................25
LAN Setup..........................................................................................................................................................25
DHCP Reservations............................................................................................................................................27
Domain Name Server Entry................................................................................................................................27
ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................28
Long Range Parameters.....................................................................................................................................28
ADVANCED NETWORK................................................................................................................................30
NAT Setup..........................................................................................................................................................30
Static Routing Table............................................................................................................................................31
Routing Information Protocol (RIP).....................................................................................................................31
Firewall...............................................................................................................................................................31
Multicast Routing................................................................................................................................................33
Remote Management.........................................................................................................................................33
UPnP..................................................................................................................................................................33
SERVICES.................................................................................................................................................34
Spanning Tree Setup..........................................................................................................................................35
Ping Watchdog...................................................................................................................................................35
Auto-Reboot .......................................................................................................................................................35
SNMP Setup.......................................................................................................................................................36
NTP Setup..........................................................................................................................................................36
Web HTTP Security............................................................................................................................................37
Telnet Access Setup...........................................................................................................................................37
SSH Access Setup .............................................................................................................................................37
System Log.........................................................................................................................................................37
SYSTEM....................................................................................................................................................38
Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................................................................................38
Host Name..........................................................................................................................................................39
Administrative Account.......................................................................................................................................39
Read-Only Account.............................................................................................................................................40
Configuration Management ................................................................................................................................40
Device Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................41
STATUS.....................................................................................................................................................42
Main....................................................................................................................................................................42
Version ...............................................................................................................................................................43
LAN Setting ........................................................................................................................................................43
WAN Setting.......................................................................................................................................................44
Radio..................................................................................................................................................................44
Client Connection Status....................................................................................................................................45
Station Connection Info........................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
More Status........................................................................................................................................................46
VLAN.......................................................................................................................................................47
VLAN Switch.......................................................................................................................................................47
VLAN Management............................................................................................................................................48
AUTO-DISCOVERY TOOL.........................................................................................................................50
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................50
Basics.................................................................................................................................................................52
Power LED Not On.............................................................................................................................................52
Ethernet LED Not On..........................................................................................................................................52
Web Browser Configuration Screen Not Available..............................................................................................52
Configuration Changes Not Saved.....................................................................................................................53
No Internet Access .............................................................................................................................................53
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility......................................................................................54
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device................................................................................55
APPENDIX I: NETWORK...........................................................................................................................56

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NETWORK MODE SELECTIONS...................................................................................................................56
BRIDGE MODE ..........................................................................................................................................56
Bridge Mode Network Settings...........................................................................................................................56
Bridge mode Firewall Configuration Settings......................................................................................................58
APPENDIX II – WIRELESS WITH ROUTER MODE..................................................................................59
AP-ROUTER MODE NETWORK SETTINGS ...................................................................................................59
PORT FORWARDING SETTINGS...................................................................................................................61
BRIDGE MODE FIREWALL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ..................................................................................62
APPENDIX III- ADVANCED SETTINGS ....................................................................................................65
ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTING .................................................................................................................65
SIGNAL STRENGTH LED SETTINGS ............................................................................................................67
APPENDIX IV- SERVICES .........................................................................................................................68
PING WATCHDOG......................................................................................................................................68
SNMPAGENT...........................................................................................................................................68
NTP CLIENT,WEB,TELNET,SSH SERVER.................................................................................................69
SYSTEM LOG ............................................................................................................................................70
APPENDIX V- VLAN SETUP EXAMPLES.................................................................................................71
TAGGED WIRELESS VLAN TO TAGGED ETHERNET VLAN SETUP.................................................................71
UNTAGGED WIRELESS VLAN TO TAGGED ETHERNET VLAN SETUP .............................................................72
TAGGED VLAN PASS-THROUGH ................................................................................................................73

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SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, for which the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC Statement
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 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit different from the
one to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm (8 inches) between the antenna and your body. This transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Notice
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Declaration of Conformity
AIR802, Inc., declares the following:
Product Name: Wireless Concurrent Dual-Band Access Point with PoE
Model No.: AP25N01 conforms to the following product standards:
This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC)
issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive
implies conformability to the following European Norms (the equivalent international
standards are shown in brackets).
Electromagnetic Interference (Conduction and Radiation): EN 55022 (CISPR 22)
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024 (IEC 61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11)
Low Voltage Directive: EN 60950: 1992+A1: 1993+A2: 1993+A3: 1995+A4:
1996+A11: 1997.
Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards:
FCC Class B, following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive; CE Mark, following the
provisions of the EC directive.
AIR802, Inc. also declares that:
The wireless card in this product complies with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued
by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies
conformity to the following:
EMC Standards: FCC: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C
(Section 15.247); CE: EN 300 328-2, EN 300 826 (EN 489-17)
Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards:
FCC Class B, following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive; CE Mark, following the
provisions of the EC directive.

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Product Introduction
AIR802 is an innovative company providing a variety of high quality networking
products, including this Wireless Concurrent or Simultaneous Dual Band PoEAccess
Point (AP25N01). Embedded with a QualcommAtheros chipset, it offers network
stability, robustness and wide network coverage at up to 300Mbps under the
IEEE 802.11n standards.
It has been designed for deployment in enterprise networks or for public wireless
access in locations such as:
•Airports
•Coffee shops
•Convention centers
•Education (K-12, college and universities)
•Hospitals
•Hotels
•Manufacturing plants
•Medical offices
•Military facilities
•Office buildings
•Restaurants

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Features
•Housed in a steel enclosure, it is fully plenum rated for installation above drop
ceilings where return airflows must meet strict fire codes.
•Two radios, 2.4 GHz and 5.1 to 5.8 GHz, support concurrent or simultaneous
operations to IEEE 801.11b/g/n on the 2.4 GHz band and 802.11a/n on the 5.1 to
5.8 GHz band.
•Includes an AC power supply or may be powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE),
and supports both IEEE 802.3af and passive non 802.3af PoE technology.
•Four external antennas with RP-SMA connectors support dual-band MIMO 2 x 2
spatial multiplexing.
•External ground lug for electro static discharge (ESD) prolongs product life and
provides stability.
•High RF output power up to 400mW and excellent receiver sensitivity.
•Multiple SSIDs support up to four virtual access points per radio.
•Five wireless modes: station (client), station WDS, access point, access point
WDS, repeater WDS.
•Two network modes: bridge or router.
•Built-In interference analyzer.
•VLAN operations.
•Management and configuration support for HTTP / HTTPS (web interface),
Telnet, SSH and SNMP V2c.

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PACKING LIST
Before you start to install the AP25N01, make sure the package contains the following
items:
•AIR802 AP25N01 Concurrent Dual-Band PoE Access Point
•Four dual-band 2dBi dipole antennas with RP-SMA connectors
•Power adapter
•User manual CD
•Quick Installation Guide
•Ethernet patch cable

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front View
Feature
Status and Indications
1 Power LED On: Power is supplied to the device.
Off: Power is not supplied to the device.
2 Ethernet Port LED On: Connection has been established between the device
and the network.
Flashing: network is active.
Off: No network connection.
3 Signal Strength Indicators The four LEDs turn on at various levels to indicate the RSSI
signal strength.

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Rear View
Feature Status and Indications
4 Ground connection
5 Ethernet port
6 Power supply input For power input. 24V – 48 Vdc.
7 Reset button To reboot, press and release.
To reset the password, press and hold the button for
5 seconds then release.
To restore the factory default settings, press and hold the
button for 8 seconds then release.

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Wireless Operational Modes
Wireless Operation Modes
Function
Station (Client) Wireless client to the Access Point (root AP)
Station WDS Wireless Client via WDS *both ends should be same product*
Access Point Basic bridged link between wireless and wired network
Access Point WDS Point-to-point or multipoint bridged links with Station WDS
Repeater WDS Create relay access points to regenerate the received signal.
Station Mode
In station mode, theAP25N01 functions as a wireless client. In other words, it is a client
to another access point (like a wireless card in a computer is a client to an access
point). When connected to an access point, it creates a network link between the
Ethernet network connected at this client device and the wireless Ethernet network
connected at the access point. This mode translates all data packets that pass though
the device to its own MAC address, which results in a lack of transparency.
In the example below, the workgroup PCs on the Ethernet network connected to the
Bridge can access the printer across the wireless connection to the Station Mode client
where the printer is connected.

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Station WDS
Station WDS (Wireless Distribution System) mode is similar to Station mode. The
difference is that Station WDS must connect to an access point that has been
configured to Access Point WDS (or RootAP) mode. WDS is a means of
interconnecting two or more access points in a wireless network that maintains the MAC
addresses across the links between access points. It is fully transparent.
It should be noted that WDS is not defined as a standard by the IEEE or other
standards bodies, therefore it often results in incompatibility between different
manufacturer’s products. Also a disadvantage of WDS is that it reduces the throughput.
Station WDS is most commonly used for point to point or point to point to multipoint
connections between two or more buildings or locations, sometimes miles apart.
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Access Point
This is the default mode, which enables a bridged path between any wireless clients
and the wired network infrastructure. It provides a transparent link between the wireless
clients and the wired network.
The diagram below depicts a typical example.

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Access Point WDS
This mode can be used in either point to point or point to multipoint configurations or
topology. This mode is generally used with Station WDS mode, where the Access Point
WDS acts as the rootAP and the otherAP configured as Station WDS mode functions
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Repeater WDS
This mode allows one or more repeaters to operate between an access point configured
as access point WDS (rootAP) and an access point configured as Station WDS. This
extends the range of a wireless network. Essentially, a device operating in this mode
acts as a relay, receiving and retransmitting signals. The channel used is the same on
all of the devices and the ESSID must be the same on the root AP (Access Point WDS)
and the remoteAP (Station WDS).

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Network Modes
Network Mode
Function
Bridge Extends data from wired to wireless network
Router Routing of two separate subnets
Bridge
In bridge mode, the network operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model. Ethernet frames are
seamlessly passed from the wireless to the wired network.
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Router
In router mode, the network operates at Layer 3 of the OSI model. Data packets are
routed from the wireless network to the wired network. Either the wireless or wired
Ethernet interface can be setup as the WAN (wide area network) connection. If the
WAN is wireless, the appropriate wireless and network mode would be Station + Router
(wireless routed client). For wired Ethernet as the WAN the appropriate mode would be
AP + Router (sometimes called Gateway mode).