Airlink101 APO1010 User manual

Wireless G 2.4GHz 500mW Outdoor AP
Model: APO1000/APO1010
User’s Manual
V.1.0

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................1
1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 SYSTEM CONCEPT ..................................................................................................................................................2
1.3APPLICATIONS IN WIRELESS NETWORK..................................................................................................................3
1.4 PRODUCT BENEFIT..................................................................................................................................................8
1.5 SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 2. BASIC INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................12
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................................12
2.1.1 Package Contents......................................................................................................................................12
2.1.2 Panel Function Descriptions.....................................................................................................................13
2.1.3 Hardware Installation Steps......................................................................................................................15
2.2 WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................16
CHAPTER 3. AP MODE CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................18
3.1 EXTERNAL NETWORK CONNECTION .....................................................................................................................18
3.1.1 Network Requirement................................................................................................................................18
3.1.2 Configure LAN IP........................................................................................................................................19
3.2 WIRELESS LAN NETWORK CREATION..................................................................................................................21
3.2.1 Wireless General Setup.............................................................................................................................21
3.2.2 Wireless Advanced Setup.........................................................................................................................22
3.2.3 Create Virtual AP(VAP)..............................................................................................................................25
3.2.3.1 Virtual AP Overview...............................................................................................................................................25
3.2.3.2 Virtual AP Setup.....................................................................................................................................................26
3.2.4 MAC Filter Setup........................................................................................................................................32
3.3 WIRELESS NETWORK EXPANSION ........................................................................................................................33
3.4 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................................................................36
3.4.1 Configure Management.............................................................................................................................36
3.4.2 Configure System Time.............................................................................................................................38
3.4.3 Configure UPnP..........................................................................................................................................39
3.4.4 Configure SNMP Setup .............................................................................................................................40
3.4.5 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory..................................................................................................42
3.4.6 Firmware Upgrade......................................................................................................................................43
3.4.7 Network Utility.............................................................................................................................................44
3.4.8 Reboot..........................................................................................................................................................45
3.5 SYSTEM STATUS....................................................................................................................................................46
3.5.1 System Overview........................................................................................................................................46
3.5.2 Associated Clients Status..........................................................................................................................48
3.5.3 WDS Link Status.........................................................................................................................................49
3.5.4 Extra Information........................................................................................................................................50
3.5.5 Event Log.....................................................................................................................................................52
CHAPTER 4. WDS MODE CONFIGURATION.........................................................................................................53
4.1 EXTERNAL NETWORK CONNECTION .....................................................................................................................53
4.1.1 Network Requirement................................................................................................................................53
4.1.2 Configure LAN IP........................................................................................................................................54
4.2 WIRELESS NETWORK EXPANSION ........................................................................................................................56
4.2.1 Wireless General Setup.............................................................................................................................56
4.2.2 Wireless Advanced Setup.........................................................................................................................57
4.2.3 WDS Setup..................................................................................................................................................60
4.3 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................................................................63
4.3.1 Configure Management.............................................................................................................................63
4.3.2 Configure System Time.............................................................................................................................65
4.3.3 Configure UPnP..........................................................................................................................................66
4.3.4 Configure SNMP Setup .............................................................................................................................67

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4.3.5 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory..................................................................................................69
4.3.6 Firmware Upgrade......................................................................................................................................70
4.3.7 Network Utility.............................................................................................................................................71
4.3.8 Reboot..........................................................................................................................................................72
4.4 SYSTEM STATUS....................................................................................................................................................73
4.4.1 System Overview........................................................................................................................................73
4.4.2 WDS Link Status.........................................................................................................................................75
4.4.3 Extra Information........................................................................................................................................76
4.4.4 Event Log.....................................................................................................................................................78
CHAPTER 5. CPE MODE CONFIGURATION..........................................................................................................79
5.1 EXTERNAL NETWORK CONNECTION .....................................................................................................................79
5.1.1 Network Requirement................................................................................................................................79
5.1.2 Configure WAN Setup................................................................................................................................81
5.1.3 Configure DDNS Setup..............................................................................................................................84
5.1.4 Configure LAN IP........................................................................................................................................85
5.2ACCESS POINTASSOCIATION................................................................................................................................87
5.2.1 Wireless General Setup.............................................................................................................................87
5.2.2 Wireless Advanced Setup.........................................................................................................................90
5.2.3 Site Survey..................................................................................................................................................93
5.3 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................................................................94
5.3.1 Configure Management.............................................................................................................................94
5.3.2 Configure System Time.............................................................................................................................96
5.3.3 Configure UPnP..........................................................................................................................................97
5.3.4 Configure SNMP Setup .............................................................................................................................98
5.3.5 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory................................................................................................100
5.3.6 Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................................................101
5.3.7 Network Utility...........................................................................................................................................102
5.3.8 Reboot........................................................................................................................................................103
5.4ACCESS CONTROL LIST.......................................................................................................................................104
5.4.1 IP Filter Setup............................................................................................................................................104
5.4.2 MAC Filter Setup......................................................................................................................................106
5.5 RESOURCE SHARING ..........................................................................................................................................107
5.5.1 DMZ............................................................................................................................................................107
5.5.2 Virtual Server (Port Forwarding).............................................................................................................108
5.6 SYSTEM STATUS..................................................................................................................................................110
5.6.1 System Overview...................................................................................................................................... 110
5.6.2 DHCP Clients ............................................................................................................................................ 113
5.6.3 Extra Info.................................................................................................................................................... 114
5.6.4 Event Log................................................................................................................................................... 116
CHAPTER 6. CLIENT BRIDGE + UNIVERSAL REPEATER CONFIGURATION ............................................ 117
6.1 EXTERNAL NETWORK CONNECTION ...................................................................................................................117
6.1.1 Network Requirement.............................................................................................................................. 117
6.1.2 Configure LAN IP...................................................................................................................................... 118
6.2ACCESS POINTASSOCIATION..............................................................................................................................120
6.2.1 Configure Wireless General Setting......................................................................................................120
6.2.2 Wireless Advanced Setup.......................................................................................................................122
6.2.3 Site Survey................................................................................................................................................125
6.3 WIRELESS LAN NETWORK CREATION................................................................................................................126
6.3.1 AP Setup....................................................................................................................................................126
6.3.2 MAC Filter Setup......................................................................................................................................132
6.4 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................................................133
6.4.1 Configure Management...........................................................................................................................133
6.4.2 Configure System Time...........................................................................................................................135
6.4.3 Configure UPnP........................................................................................................................................136
6.4.4 Configure SNMP Setup ...........................................................................................................................137
6.4.5 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory................................................................................................139

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6.4.6 Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................................................140
6.4.7 Network Utility...........................................................................................................................................141
6.4.8 Reboot........................................................................................................................................................142
6.5 SYSTEM STATUS..................................................................................................................................................143
6.5.1 System Overview......................................................................................................................................143
6.5.2 Associated Clients Status........................................................................................................................146
6.5.3 DHCP Clients ............................................................................................................................................147
6.5.4 Extra Information......................................................................................................................................148
6.5.5 Event Log...................................................................................................................................................150
CHAPTER 7. COMMAND LINE INTERFACE(CLI)...............................................................................................151
7.1ACCESSING THE CLI WITH TELNET.....................................................................................................................151
7.2 USING THE CLI....................................................................................................................................................152
APPENDIX A. WINDOWS TCP/IP SETTINGS.....................................................................................................154
APPENDIX B. WEB GUI VALID CHARACTERS ................................................................................................156
APPENDIX C. NETWORK MANAGER PRIVILEGES........................................................................................160
APPENDIX D. ENABLING UPNP IN WINDOWS XP..........................................................................................161
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.............................................................................................................................................163

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Chapter 1. System Overview
1.1 Introduction
The 802.11 b/g compliant Airlink101® APO1000/APO1010 is an outdoor wireless access point that can be used for five
different purposes in three different modes. In the AP mode, it can be deployed either as traditional fixed wirelessAccess
Point(AP), or combination ofAP and WDS(AP+WDS). In the WDS mode, it’s only used to expand or bridge Ethernet networks
and deployed as a main base, relay based or remote base station. In the CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) mode, it
connects to Wireless Internet Service Provider’s (WISP) outdoor network via wireless WAN gateway to access to Internet. In
the Client Bridge + Universal Repeater mode, it connects to Wireless Internet Service Provider’s (WISP) outdoor network via
wireless or wired bridge to access to Internet
The die-cast sealedAPO1000/APO1010 is compact in size and compliant with IP68 weatherproof standard. It comes with a
mounting kit to mount on pole or wall. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor usage with its 500mW output power, which is
higher than a typical indoorAP (100mW).
Features:
1. Access Point : It can be deployed as a traditional fixed wireless Access Point
2. Repeater: To expand wireless service by repeating priorAP
3. WDS : It can be used to expand Ethernet network via wireless WDS Link
4. AP+WDS: Not only to extend Ethernet network, but also provide wireless access to the expanded network
5. CPE (Customer Premises Equipment): It is a wireless gateway with NAT and DHCP Server functions to connects to
Wireless Internet Service Provider's (WISP)
6. Client Bridge + Universal Repeater : It is a wireless repeater or bridge to connects to Wireless Internet Service
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1.2 System Concept
The APO1000/APO1010 is not only designed and used as traditional outdoor AP, but also with rich features tailored for WISP
applications. The two-level management capability and access control ease WISP and owners to maintain and manage
wireless network in a more controllable fashion. Main applications are listed as follows with illustration:
1. Wireless CPE for Multi Dwelling Unit/Multi Tenant Unit (MDU/MTU) complexes including apartments, dormitories, and
office complexes.
2. OutdoorAccess Point for school campuses, enterprise campuses, or manufacture plants.
3. Indoor Access Point for hotels, factories, or warehouses where industrial grade devices are preferred.
4. Public hotspot operation for café, parks, convention centers, shopping malls, or airports.
5. Wireless coverage for indoor and outdoor grounds in private resorts, home yards, or gulf course communities.
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1.3 Applications in Wireless Network
APO1000/APO1010 is a multiple mode system which can be configured either as a wireless gateway or an access point as
desired. It also can be used as WDS link for Ethernet network expansion. This section depicts different applications in AP
Mode, WDS Mode, and CPE Mode and Client Bridge + Universal Repeater Mode.
Configuration in AP Mode (including Access Point + WDS)
An access point can be either a main, relay or remote base station. A main base station is typically connected to a wired
network via the Ethernet port.Arelay base station relays data between main base stations and relay stations or remote
base stations with clients. A remote base station is the end point to accept connections from wireless clients and pass
data upwards to a network wirelessly.
ÎExample 1 : Access Point without WDS
9It can be deployed as a tradition fixed wirelessAccess Point
ÎExample 2 : Access Point with WDS
9It can be deployed as a tradition fixed wirelessAccess Point and provides WDS link to expand network
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Configuration in WDS Mode (Pure WDS)
An access point can be either a main, relay or remote base station. A main base station is typically connected to a wired
network via the Ethernet port.Arelay base station relays data between main base stations and relay stations or remote
base stations with clients. A remote base station is the end point to accept connections from wireless clients and pass
data upwards to a network wirelessly. In this mode, it can support single or multiple WDS links and no wireless clients
can associate with it though.
ÎExample 1 : Point-to-Point
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ÎExample 2 : Point-to-Multi-Point
ÎExample 3 : Multi-Point Repeating bridge
Configuration in CPE Mode
It can be used as an Outdoor Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) to receive wireless signal over last mile application,
helping WISPs deliver wireless broadband Internet service to residents and business customers. In the CPE mode,
APO1000/APO1010 is a gateway enabled with NAT and DHCP Server functions. The wired clients connected to
APO1000/APO1010 are in different subnet from those connected to Main Base Station, and, in CPE mode, it does not
accept wireless association from wireless clients.
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Configuration in Client Bridge + Universal Repeater Mode
It can be used as an Client Bridge + Universal Repeater to receive wireless signal over last mile applications, helping
WISPs deliver wireless broadband Internet service to new residential and business customers. In this mode,
APO1000/APO1010 is enabled with DHCP Server functions. The wired clients ofAPO1000/APO1010 are in the same
subnet from Main Base Station and it accepts wireless connections from client devices.
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1.4 Product Benefit
500mW at 2.4Ghz Output Power
Topology : Point to Point ; Point to Multi Point
Operation Modes :
ÎAccess Point Mode : PureAccess Point Function and Access Point /Bridge(WDS) Function
ÎWDS Mode
ÎCPE Mode (Router Client )
ÎClient Bridge + Universal Repeater Mode
Security with WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2-RADIUS
Over load current protection
Integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE)
8 Multiple B-SSID capability
Business-class security and central management
Weather-Proof Housing
VLAN tag over WDS
Client Isolation through Layer 2 VLAN technology
Two administrator accounts for manager authorities
APO1000/APO1010 outdoor high power WiFi Bridge is the point of connection to Wireless Outdoor Network for service
provider deploying last mile services to business or residential broadband subscribers.. Network administrators can create
multiple subscriber service tier using per-subscriber rate limiting features, and manage centrally. APO1000/APO1010 outdoor
bridge utilizes a 500mW output Tx Power to connect to the WiFi mesh or WDS infrastructure and provides the subscriber with
an Ethernet connection for a local access.
APO1000/APO1010 outdoor high power Bridge supports four operational modes, the AP mode, the WDS mode, the CPE
mode and the Client Bridge + Universal Repeater mode, respectively with built-in remote management features.

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1.5 Specification
Wireless Architecture Mode
ÎAP Mode
9Pure AP Mode
•It can be deployed as a tradition fixed wirelessAccess Point
•It allow wireless clients or Stations(STA) to access
9AP/WDS Mode
•This enables the wireless interconnection of Access Point in an IEEE802.11 network .and accept wireless
clients at the same time
ÎWDS Mode
9This enables the wireless interconnection of Access Point in an IEEE802.11 network.
9It allows a wireless network to be expanded using multiple access point without the need for a wired backbone
to link them.
9This also be referred to as repeater mode.
9It can’t allow wireless clients or Stations (STA) to associate.
ÎCPE Mode
9WiFi connection as WAN , in CPE mode , the device run as DHCP server to assign IP address to clients out of a
private IP address pool behind a NAT
ÎClient Bridge + Universal RepeaterMode
9A wireless repeater and bridge with DHCP server enabled, clients on the same subnet as host AP(Primary
Router).
6. Networking
ÎSupport Static IP, Dynamic IP(DHCP Client) and PPPoE on WiFi WAN Connection
ÎSupport PPTP/L2TP/IP Sec Pass Through
ÎPPPoE Reconnect – Always On , On demand, Manual
ÎMAC Cloning
ÎDHCP Server
Î802.3 Bridging
ÎMasquerading (NAT)
ÎProxy DNS
ÎDynamic DNS
ÎNTP Client
ÎVirtual DMZ
ÎVirtual Server (IP / Port Forwarding)

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ÎSupport MAC Filter
ÎSupport IP Filter
ÎBandwidth traffic Shaping
7. Wireless Feature
ÎTransmission power control : 9 Levels
ÎChannel selection : Manual orAuto
ÎNo of associated clients per AP : 32
ÎSetting for max no associated clients : Yes
ÎNo. of ESSID (VirtualAP) : 8
ÎNo. of Max. WDS setting : 8
ÎPreamble setting : Short/ Long
ÎSetting for 802.11b/g mix, 802.11b only or 802.11g only
ÎSetting for transmission speed
ÎDynamic Wireless re-transmission
ÎIEEE802.11f IAPP (Inter Access Point Protocol), hand over users to anotherAP
ÎIEEE 802.11i Preauth (PMKSACache )
ÎIEEE 802.11h -Transmission Power Control
ÎIEEE 802.11d -Multi country roaming
Authentication/ Encryption (Wireless Security)
ÎLayer 2 User Isolation
ÎBlocks client to client discovery within a specified VLAN
ÎWEP 64/ 128/ 152 Bits
ÎEAP-TLS + Dynamic WEP
ÎEAP-TTLS + Dynamic WEP
ÎPEAP/ MS-PEAP+Dynamic WEP
ÎWPA (PSK +TKIP)
ÎWPA(802.1x certification + TKIP)
Î802.11i WPA2 (PSK + CCMP/ AES)
Î802.11i WPA2 (802.1x certification + CCMP/ AES)
ÎSetting for TKIP/ CCMP/AES key’s refreshing period
ÎHidden ESSID support
ÎSetting for “Deny ANY “ connection request
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ÎNo. of registered RADIUS servers : 2
ÎVLAN assignment on BSSID
ÎSupport VLAN tag over WDS
Quality of Service
ÎDiffServ/ ToS
ÎIEEE802.1p/ CoS
ÎIEEE 802.1Q Tag VLAN priority control
ÎIEEE802.11e WMM
System Administration
ÎIntuitive Web Management Interface
ÎPassword Protected Access
ÎFirmware upgrade via Web
ÎReset to Factory Defaults
ÎProfiles Configuration Backup and Restore
ÎTwo administrator accounts
ÎRemote Link Test
ÎFull Statistics and Status Reporting
ÎSNMP Traps to a list of IPAddress
ÎNTP Time Synchronization
ÎEven Log
ÎSupport SNMP v1,v2c, v3
ÎSupport MIB II
ÎCLI access via Telnet and SSH
ÎAdministrative Access : HTTP/ HTTPS
ÎUPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

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Chapter 2. Basic Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation
2.1.1 Package Contents
The standard package contents ofAPO1000/APO1010:
APO1000/APO1010 x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
CD-ROM (with User Manual and QIG) x 1
PSE with AC Cable x 1
Mounting Kit x 1
It is highly recommended to use all the supplies in the package instead of substituting any components by other
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2.1.2 Panel Function Descriptions
¾APO1000
Front Panel Rear Panel
1. Reset Button : System reboot button press until LED flashed and release for system reboot or for reset
to factory default press, LED flashes keep pressing until LED becomes static
2. Power : Red LED ON indicates power on, and OFF indicates power off
3. Signal Strength : Yellow LED ON indicates Low Signal (CPE Mode)
4. Signal Strength : Green LED ON indicates Normal Signal (CPE Mode) or (WDS Mode only)
5. Signal Strength : Green LED ON indicates High Signal (CPE Mode) or (AP Mode only)
6. WLAN : Green LED BLINKING indicates Wireless ON, and BLINKING quickly indicates Wireless
Transmit quickly.
7. Ethernet : Green LED ON indicates connection, OFF indicates no connection
8. PoE Connector : For connecting to PSE
9. N-Type Connector : For connecting to N-Type antenna
In CPE Mode, the LED 3 ON indicates the signal Low ( Signal <= 10 RSSI); the LED 3 and 4 ON indicate the
signal Normal (10 < Signal <=40 RSSI); the LED 3, 4 and 5 ON indicate the signal High ( Signal > 40 ).
Only LED 4 ON indicates the operating mode is WDS Mode; only LED 5 ON indicates the operating mode is
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¾APO1010
Front Panel Rear Panel
1. Reset Button : System reboot button press until LED flashed and release for system reboot or for reset
to factory default press, LED flashes keep pressing until LED becomes static
2. Power : Red LED ON indicates power on, and OFF indicates power off
3. Signal Strength : Yellow LED ON indicates Low Signal (CPE Mode)
4. Signal Strength : Green LED ON indicates Normal Signal (CPE Mode) or (WDS Mode only)
5. Signal Strength : Green LED ON indicates High Signal (CPE Mode) or (AP Mode only)
6. WLAN : Green LED BLINKING indicates Wireless ON, and BLINKING quickly indicates Wireless
Transmit quickly.
7. Ethernet : Green LED ON indicates connection, OFF indicates no connection
8. PoE Connector : For connecting to PSE
In CPE Mode, the LED 3 ON indicates the signal Low ( Signal <= 10 RSSI); the LED 3 and 4 ON indicate the
signal Normal (10 < Signal <=40 RSSI); the LED 3, 4 and 5 ON indicate the signal High ( Signal > 40 ).
Only LED 4 ON indicates the operating mode is WDS Mode; only LED 5 ON indicates the operating mode is
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2.1.3 Hardware Installation Steps
Please follow the steps mentioned below to install the hardware ofAPO1000/APO1010:
¾APO1000
Front Panel Rear Panel
ÎConnect N-type antenna to the N-type connector on the rear panel.
ÎConnect Power Injector to the PoE connector on the front panel.
ÎConnect an Ethernet cable to the Power Injector and the other end to a computer.
ÎSource power to Power Injector in order to supply power to APO1000.
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Front Panel Rear Panel
ÎConnect Power Injector to the PoE connector on the front panel.
ÎConnect an Ethernet cable to the Power Injector and the other end to a computer.
ÎSource power to Power Injector in order to supply power to APO1010.