Alico Optima AP24 User manual

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Wireless Network Equipment
Optima Series: Models AP24, BR24, CP24
Configuration Type: 24-AE-19F
Optima Series: Models AP58, BR58, CP58
Configuration Types: 58-AE-26F
Instruction Manual (v3)
Alico Systems Inc
2461 W. 205th Street, Suite B105
Torrance, California 90501-1464
Telephone: [phone]
www.alicosystems.com

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Notices
FCC Notice:
Part 15 Notice:
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Class B Digital Device:
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:
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.

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Scope:
This equipment is intended to be installed by professional trained installers familiar with the appropriate
FCC Regulations and Local Building Codes. The equipment is designed to be installed on a pole or as a
wall mount unit. While the unit is in operation the WNE antenna shall be at least 20 cms away from all
persons.
Setup Instructions:
Package Contains:
1. AP24/58 Access Point-Bridge
2. Power over Ethernet Injector
3. 48VDC Power Supply
4. AC power cord
5. RJ45 Feed-Through Assembly
6. CD Containing the “WinBox” application software to provision the AP24/58 Access Point -
Bridge and a PDF version of this Instruction Manual.
What You Need to Get Started:
•You need to provide 2 straight patch segments of CAT-5e Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
on each end. You may also need a crossover cable to configure the AP24/58 if you are connecting
directly to a PC.
•The first CAT-5e patch cable will be used to connect the AP24/58 to the POE Injector module.
This cable needs to have RJ45 connectors preferably with no boots. Having a boot on the RJ45
cable on the AP24/58 side may prevent you to properly install the Feed-Through Assembly. See
instructions on the next slide.
•CAUTION DO NOT USE A CROSS OVER CABLE BETWEEN THE AP24/58 AND THE
POE MODULE. YOU WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE AP24/58.
•The second CAT-5e patch cable will be used to connect the POE module to your Switch/Router.
If you are connecting the POE module directly to your PC for setup you need to use a crossover
cable. The total length for both CAT-5e cable segments must not exceed 300 feet (~90 meters).
•The options to setup the AP24/AP58 would be to connect your PC directly to the POE module
(using a crossover cable), through a switch (using a patch cable) or wireless. To connect using the
wireless interface set your PC/Laptop SSID to AP24 (or AP58) and click on connect. Once
connected you can follow the instructions shown on following pages using the WinBox.
•The AP24/AP58 is shipped with a default private address 192.168.0.239. You can change this IP
address or setup multiple IP addresses for the AP.
•In order to get started quickly the AP is shipped with an internal bridge setup (called “bridge1”)
between the Wireless LAN Interface and the Ethernet Interface. This “bridge1 is setup with the
default IP address 192.168.0.239. You can also setup the unit in the router mode if needed to get
full routing, DHCP server, capabilities etc. The Wireless LAN is setup in the infrastructure AP
(AP-bridge) mode with a SSID of “AP24” (or AP58).

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WNE Wiring Diagram
The wireless network equipment is powered by a 48 VDC Power over Ethernet power supply/injector
module. The following steps should be accomplished to power the WNE:
1. Install the WNE Antenna Enclosure either on a pole or to a wall.
2. Follow the instructions in the next section to assemble the Ethernet weatherproof cable feed
through assembly.
3. Connect one end of a patch (straight through) CAT 5e Ethernet cable to the AP24/58 through
the Feed through assembly.
4. Connect the other end of the CAT5e cable to the power and data port of the Power Over
Ethernet Module.
5. Locate the LAN Switch in your wiring closet and connect a patch (straight through) CAT 5e
cable from the IN/DATA port of the Power over Ethernet module to a LAN Switch port.
6. Last connect the 48VDC power supply to the Power Over Ethernet injector. Using the
supplied AC power cord connect the power supply to the AC. The unit operates on 110/240
VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Figure 1 Connection Diagram

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Cable Feed-through Assembly
Step 1: Use a Cat 5/6 cable with a open RJ45 connector without a boot.
•Do not tighten compression gasket until you are finalizing the installation. The gasket should only
be fully tightened once. Thorough inspection of the compression fitting should be done if it is re-
used.
•After assembly, we recommend completely wrapping the Feed-Through-Assembly using
waterproof outdoor electrical tape as a secondary water barrier.

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Starting Winbox Using the MAC Address
Note: In order to connect using the MAC address your PC must be on different subnet than
the default AP24 IP address 192.168.0.239
1. Copy the WinBox application from the CD to a convenient folder on your PC
2. Double click on the WinBox application
3. The WinBox screen shown below will appear
4. Click on the square “…” button to the left of the “Connect” button.
5. Select the AP24 line.
6. Press the Connect button.
7. Login as “admin”
8. Password: (blank) CAUTION
DO NOT SET A PASSWORD
AND LOSE IT AS IT WILL
REQUIRE SHIPMENT OF
UNIT BACK TO THE FACTORY FOR PASSWORD RESET; PASSWORD SHOULD BE SET
AFTER SETUP IS COMPLETE AND PROPERLY LOGGED INTO YOUR RECORDS

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Starting Winbox Using IP Address
1. If your PC is setup on the same subnet as the default AP24 IP address 192.168.0.239 then you
must use the IP address to login. Using a MAC address will not work.
2. To log in to the WinBox enter the IP address 192.168.0.239 in the Connect To field
3. Click on the connect button to log in.
4. Used admin as login name and leave the password blank.
5. You can change this as you wish or
add your own to the list if these do
not conflict with your network.
6. When using the IP address to login
make sure you only have one
interface enabled on your PC
which is the one being used to
connect to the AP24.
Try out the different buttons on the left to
see all the available options;
•Ether1 and wlan1 are the interfaces
that are active for the AP24.
•Ether2, ether3 and serial ports are not used on the AP24 even though they appear on some of the
menus.

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Looking at Interfaces
1. Click on the “Interfaces”’ button on the left column
2. Double click on the “ether1” interface to see the illustrated traffic pattern
Setting Up the Bridge (already setup)
1. Click the “Bridge” button on the left column of WinBox
2. Click on the “+” button
3. Default bridge name is “bridge1”
4. click OK

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Bridging the ether1 and wlan1 Ports
1. On the Bridge window click on the “Ports” tab
2. Double click on the “ether1” line
3. Select “bridge1” on the Bridge Port <ether1> window
4. Click OK
5. Double click on the “wlan1” line
6. Select “bridge1” on the Bridge Port <wlan1> window
7. Click OK
Bride1 Operating
You now have an operating bridge inside the AP24, close “Bridge” window.

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Setting Up the IP Address
1. Click on the “IP” button on
the left column and select
address.
2. Click on the “+” button
3. Setup your network IP
address for the AP24 in
CIDR format
(e.g.”192.168.0.239/24”)
4. Remember you are setting
an IP address for the
“bridge1”. Since the AP24 is
factory set as a bridge the IP
address is only needed for
the management interface.
5. If you are setting the AP24
as a router then you would
need to add IP addresses for
the “ether1” and the “wlan1” as well as setting up the appropriate routes.
Checking the Interfaces
Click on the “Interfaces” button on the left column now shows all the interfaces and the logical “bridge1”

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Checking the Wireless Setup
1. Click on the “Wireless” button
on the left column of the
WinBox window
2. Then double click on the
“wlan1” line
3. You will see the window as
shown below. This window has
tabs on the top and buttons on the
right side.
4. Please note that some of the tabs
are hidden, to look at all the tabs
click on the “…” square button at
the end of the tabs to see the list
as shown.
5. The AP24 is setup as a 2.4GHz
b/g access point
6. You can change the SSID if you
like. To hide the SSID click on
the check mark at the bottom of
the window
7. The AP24 is setup with manually set frequency channels. If you want the AP24 to auto select the
frequency setup the DFS mode to either “no radar detect” or “radar detect”. In the “no radar
detect” mode the AP24 scans for the frequency with the lowest interference and selects that
frequency. In the “radar detect mode” the AP24 selects the frequency like the “no radar detect”
mode, and switches frequency if there is interference afterwards.
Using the Web Interface
The AP24/58 can also be
accessed using a web browser.
However please note the web
interface has limited
functionality. Full functionality
can only be achieved either via
the Winbox or using the built in
command line interface. To use
the command line interface you
can either use the Terminal
inside the Winbox window or
login via Telnet or SSH.

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Support
•This is a short guide to get started with the AP24
•The AP24 has a very rich routing and firewall capabilities
•You are welcome to explore all the features
•If you need help call technical support at:
–310-781-9500, or
–Email to [email protected]
Limited Warranty:
Alico Systems warrants that your device is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of
one year from date of purchase. Alico will, in this period of time, repair or replace, any Alico product
returned to the factory, freight prepaid.
The Alico warranty covers repairs or replacement (at Alico’s option) of the product only. Alico is not
responsible for the cost of removal, reinstallation, or shipping to the place of repair. Alico does not extend
or modify its warranty period as a result of repair or replacement.
Alico reserves the right to void a warranty and/or make reasonable charges for repair of a unit if the
warranty seal is broken or the unit displays evidence of misuse, abuse, tampering or improper installation.
We are not responsible for damage to this equipment due to acts of God and extreme forces of nature such
as lightning, hurricanes or earthquakes.
Alico is not responsible for damage to any other equipment or property, or any other consequential or
incidental damages of any kind, whether based on contract, negligence, or strict liability. Maximum
liability shall not in any case exceed the purchase price of the unit.
Warranties give you (the buyer) specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state
to state. This warranty is only extended to purchases made in the United States of America or its
possessions.