Allied Telesis AT-TQ6602 User manual

613-002960 Rev.B
AT-TQ6602
Enterprise-class Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax Indoor Wireless Access Point
with 2.4GHz and 5GHz Radios
Management Software User’s Guide

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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................11
Safety Symbols Used in this Document ........................................................................................................................12
Contacting Allied Telesis ...............................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 1: Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................15
Features ........................................................................................................................................................................16
Hardware Features ................................................................................................................................................16
Software Features..................................................................................................................................................16
Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE802.11ax) .........................................................................................................................................16
Hybrid Operation (Multi-Channel)...........................................................................................................................16
Security and Encryption .........................................................................................................................................17
Frequency Range and Bandwidth for the 2.4GHz Radio .......................................................................................17
Frequency Range and Bandwidth for the 5GHz Radio ..........................................................................................17
Ethernet LAN Port ..................................................................................................................................................17
Management Options.............................................................................................................................................17
Management Tools........................................................................................................................................................19
Web Browser..........................................................................................................................................................19
Vista Manager EX and AWC Plug-in......................................................................................................................19
SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3........................................................................................................................20
Starting the First Management Session ........................................................................................................................21
Starting the First Management Session with a Direct Connection .........................................................................21
Starting the First Management Session without a DHCP Server...........................................................................22
Starting a Management Session ...................................................................................................................................24
Management Windows..................................................................................................................................................26
Main Menu .............................................................................................................................................................26
Navigation ..............................................................................................................................................................27
Sub-menu...............................................................................................................................................................27
Content...................................................................................................................................................................27
Saving and Applying Your Changes..............................................................................................................................28
Ending Management Sessions......................................................................................................................................29
What to Configure First .................................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 2: Basic Settings .................................................................................................................................................31
Assigning a Dynamic IP Address from a DHCP Server ................................................................................................32
Assigning a Static IP Address to the Access Point........................................................................................................34
Setting the Date and Time with the Network Time Protocol (NTP) ...............................................................................36
Manually Setting the Date and Time .............................................................................................................................39
Configuring SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3.............................................................................................................41
Enabling or Disabling the LEDs.....................................................................................................................................45
Configuring PoE Negotiation with Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP).....................................................................46
Enabling or Disabling the Reset Button.........................................................................................................................48
Chapter 3: 2.4GHz and 5GHz Radios ...............................................................................................................................49
Configuring the Radios..................................................................................................................................................50
Configuring Basic Radio Settings...........................................................................................................................50
Configuring Advanced Radio Settings ...................................................................................................................53
Displaying Radio Status ................................................................................................................................................57
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) ............................................................................................................................60
Setting the Country Code Setting..................................................................................................................................61
Chapter 4: Virtual Access Points .....................................................................................................................................63

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VAP Introduction............................................................................................................................................................64
VAP Guidelines ......................................................................................................................................................64
Configuring Basic VAP Parameters...............................................................................................................................65
Authenticating Wireless Clients with an External RADIUS Server ................................................................................69
Configuring VAP Security ..............................................................................................................................................73
No Security.............................................................................................................................................................73
WPA Personal (Pre-Shared Key) ...........................................................................................................................74
WPA Enterprise......................................................................................................................................................76
Configuring VAP Fast Roaming.....................................................................................................................................81
Configuring Advanced VAP Settings .............................................................................................................................84
Configuring the MAC Address List.................................................................................................................................87
Displaying VAP and LAN Port Statistics........................................................................................................................89
Chapter 5: Wireless Distribution System Bridges ..........................................................................................................91
Introduction to Wireless Distribution Bridges.................................................................................................................92
WDS Bridge Elements ...................................................................................................................................................95
Radio ......................................................................................................................................................................95
VAP0 ......................................................................................................................................................................95
Radio Channel........................................................................................................................................................95
Parents and Children..............................................................................................................................................95
Security ..................................................................................................................................................................95
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) .....................................................................................................................96
Guidelines......................................................................................................................................................................97
Preparing Access Points for a WDS Bridge...................................................................................................................98
Chapter 6: Web Browser Interface .................................................................................................................................101
Configuring the Web Browser Interface.......................................................................................................................102
Changing the Manager’s Login Name and Password .................................................................................................104
Setting the Language of the Web Browser Interface...................................................................................................106
Chapter 7: Quality of Service ..........................................................................................................................................107
Introduction to Quality of Service.................................................................................................................................108
Configuring QoS Basic Settings ..................................................................................................................................110
Configuring AP EDCA Parameters..............................................................................................................................111
Configuring Station EDCA Parameters........................................................................................................................114
Chapter 8: LAN Port .........................................................................................................................................................117
Configuring the Management VLAN............................................................................................................................118
Displaying the Status of LAN Port ...............................................................................................................................120
Chapter 9: Monitoring ......................................................................................................................................................123
Displaying Basic System Information ..........................................................................................................................124
Displaying Neighbor Access Points.............................................................................................................................127
Displaying Associated Clients......................................................................................................................................128
Chapter 10: System Log ..................................................................................................................................................129
Displaying the System Log ..........................................................................................................................................130
Sending Log Messages to a Syslog Server.................................................................................................................132
Chapter 11: Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................135
Downloading the Configuration of the Access Point to Your Computer ......................................................................136
Restoring a Configuration to the Access Point ............................................................................................................138
Restoring the Default Settings to the Access Point .....................................................................................................139
Uploading New Management Software to the Access Point .......................................................................................140
Rebooting the Access Point ........................................................................................................................................142
Collecting Technical Support Information to a File ......................................................................................................143

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List of Figures
Figure 1: Log On Window................................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 2: Sample Management Window ......................................................................................................... 26
Figure 3: Main Menu Button ............................................................................................................................ 27
Figure 4: Network DHCP Window ................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 5: Network Static IP Address Window.................................................................................................. 34
Figure 6: Time Window - NTP Option.............................................................................................................. 36
Figure 7: Daylight Savings Time Settings........................................................................................................ 38
Figure 8: Time Window - Manually Option ...................................................................................................... 39
Figure 9: SNMP Window ................................................................................................................................. 41
Figure 10: SNMP Window - SNMP Enabled ................................................................................................... 42
Figure 11: LED Window................................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 12: LLDP Window................................................................................................................................. 47
Figure 13: Hardware Window .......................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 14: Basic Radio Settings Window ........................................................................................................ 50
Figure 15: Advanced Radio Settings Window ................................................................................................. 54
Figure 16: Radio1 Status Window ................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 17: Radio2 Status Window ................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 18: Virtual Access Point Tab ................................................................................................................ 65
Figure 19: External RADIUS Selection............................................................................................................ 70
Figure 20: External RADIUS Properties .......................................................................................................... 70
Figure 21: User-Password Format Password Field......................................................................................... 72
Figure 22: None Selection in the VAP Security Tab........................................................................................ 73
Figure 23: WPA Personal Security Tab........................................................................................................... 74
Figure 24: WPA Enterprise Tab....................................................................................................................... 77
Figure 25: Fast Roaming Window ................................................................................................................... 82
Figure 26: Advanced VAP Settings Window ................................................................................................... 84
Figure 27: MAC Address List Window............................................................................................................. 87
Figure 28: Statistics Window ........................................................................................................................... 89
Figure 29: WDS Bridge.................................................................................................................................... 92
Figure 30: Example of Radio and Channel Assignments in a WDS Bridge .................................................... 93
Figure 31: Example of an Access Point as Both Parent and Child.................................................................. 94
Figure 32: Web Window ................................................................................................................................ 102
Figure 33: User Window ................................................................................................................................ 104
Figure 34: Language Window........................................................................................................................ 106
Figure 35: QoS Window ................................................................................................................................ 109
Figure 36: LAN Settings Window................................................................................................................... 118
Figure 37: LAN Settings Window - Management VLAN Tag is Eanbled ....................................................... 119
Figure 38: LAN Window................................................................................................................................. 120
Figure 39: System Window............................................................................................................................ 124
Figure 40: Neighbor AP Window ................................................................................................................... 127
Figure 41: Associated Client Window............................................................................................................ 128
Figure 42: Log Window for Event Messages................................................................................................. 131
Figure 43: Log Window for Syslog Client ...................................................................................................... 132
Figure 44: Configuration Window .................................................................................................................. 136
Figure 45: Upgrade Window.......................................................................................................................... 141

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Figure 46: Reboot Window ............................................................................................................................ 142
Figure 47: Support Window ........................................................................................................................... 143

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List of Tables
Table 1. Network DHCP Window ................................................................................................................... 33
Table 2. Network Static IP Selection Window ................................................................................................ 35
Table 3. Time Window - NTP Option .............................................................................................................. 37
Table 4. Time Window - Manually Option ....................................................................................................... 40
Table 5. SNMP Window ................................................................................................................................. 42
Table 6. Basic Radio Settings Window ........................................................................................................... 51
Table 7. Advanced Radio Settings Window ................................................................................................... 54
Table 8. Radio Status Window ....................................................................................................................... 58
Table 9. Virtual Access Point Tab .................................................................................................................. 66
Table 10. WPA Personal Security Tab ........................................................................................................... 71
Table 11. WPA Personal Security Tab ........................................................................................................... 75
Table 12. WPA Enterprise Tab ....................................................................................................................... 78
Table 13. Fast Roaming Tab .......................................................................................................................... 82
Table 14. Advanced Settings Tab .................................................................................................................. 85
Table 15. Statistics Window ........................................................................................................................... 90
Table 16. Web Window ................................................................................................................................ 103
Table 17. QoS Window - Basic Settings ....................................................................................................... 110
Table 18. QoS Window - AP EDCA Parameters .......................................................................................... 111
Table 19. QoS Window - Station EDCA Parameters .................................................................................... 114
Table 20. LAN Setting Window ..................................................................................................................... 119
Table 21. LAN Window ................................................................................................................................. 120
Table 22. System Window ............................................................................................................................ 124
Table 23. Neighbor AP Window ................................................................................................................... 127
Table 24. Associated Client Window ............................................................................................................ 128
Table 25. Message Severity Levels .............................................................................................................. 130
Table 26. Log Window for Syslog Client ....................................................................................................... 132

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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to manage the features of the
AT-TQ6602 access point with the web browser management interface.
This preface contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 12
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13

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Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the following conventions.
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Warning
Laser warnings inform you that an eye or skin hazard exists due to
the presence of a Class 1 laser device.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Services & Support section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following services on this page:
Helpdesk (Support Portal) - Log onto Allied Telesis interactive
support center to search for answers to your questions in our
knowledge database, check support tickets, learn about Return
Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs), and contact Allied Telesis
technical experts.
Software Downloads - Download the latest software releases for
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Allied Telesis Helpdesk - Contact a support representative.
To contact a sales representative or find Allied Telesis office locations, go
to www.alliedtelesis.com/contact.

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Here are the sections in this chapter:
“Features” on page 16
“Management Tools” on page 19
“Starting the First Management Session” on page 21
“Starting a Management Session” on page 24
“Management Windows” on page 26
“Saving and Applying Your Changes” on page 28
“Ending Management Sessions” on page 29
“What to Configure First” on page 30

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Features
This section lists the features of the access point.
Hardware
Features
Here is a list of hardware features:
One 2.4GHz radio
One 5GHz radio
4x4 MU-MIMO 2.4GHz Internal antennas
4x4 MU-MIMO 5GHz Internal antennas
Transmission beamforming
One 10/100Mbps/1/2.5/5Gbps Ethernet LAN port with RJ-45
connector
IEEE 802.3at PoE+ Class 4 powered device
One Reset button for restoring the default settings
One On/Off button for the AC/DC power adapter connector
LEDs for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios, Ethernet LAN port, and
power
Ceiling, wall, or table installation
Kensington lock port
One Console RJ-45 port for factory use only
Software
Features
Here is a list of software features:
Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE802.11ax)
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Multi-channel (cell operation)
Channel Blankets (single-channel operation)
Hybrid Operation (Multi-Channel)
16 virtual access points (VAPs) per radio and 32 VAPs per access
point (Only 11 VAPs can be enabled per radio)
Quality of Service (QoS) ingress and egress queues
Control of radio transmission power
Dynamic frequency selection
Band steering
WiFi multimedia (WMM) for prioritizing traffic
Client filtering by MAC addresses with on-board filter

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Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) client
Network Time Protocol (NTP) client
System log
Syslog client
Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) Guest node
Security and Encryption
Open system
Shared key authentication
WPA Personal or Enterprise security with auto, CCMP (AES), or
TKIP encryption
WPA2 Personal or Enterprise security with auto, CCMP (AES), or
TKIP encryption
WPA3 Personal security with CCMP (AES) encryption
WPA3 Enterprise security with GCMP encryption
Frequency Range and Bandwidth for the 2.4GHz Radio
2.412 to 2.484GHz
20/40MHz
Frequency Range and Bandwidth for the 5GHz Radio
5.150 to 5.850GHz
20/40/80MHz
Ethernet LAN Port
10Mbps (IEEE 802.3), 100Mbps (IEEE 802.3u), 1000Mbps
(IEEE 802.3ab), 2.5Gbps, and 5Gbps (IEEE 802.3bz)
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
Flow control (IEEE 802.3x)
VLAN tagging (IEEE 802.1Q)
Auto-Negotiation for speed and duplex mode
Auto-MDI/MDIX at 10/100Mbps
Management Options
On-board web browser management interface
Vista Manager EX with Automous Wave Controller (AWC) plug-in

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Vista Manager mini with AWC plug-in
Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) Security or Security
Mini (AMF-Sec mini)

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Management Tools
The access points support the following management tools.
Web Browser The access point has a web browser management interface for
configuring the device from your management workstations. The web
browser interface allows you to manage one unit at a time and supports
both non-secure HTTP and secure HTTPS management sessions. The
default is HTTP.
Note
The product has been tested with Microsoft Internet Explorer
Version 9 or later and Microsoft Edge.
Vista Manager
EX and AWC
Plug-in
The access point is supported with Vista Manager and the Autonomous
Wave Control (AWC) plug-in. Configuring and monitoring large numbers of
devices is simplified with AWC because you can add multiple devices to
management groups and manage them as one unit. The application can
also monitor the operations of the access points and automatically adjust
operating properties to optimize the performance of your wireless network.
Note
The Channel Blankets feature on the access point requires Vista
Manager EX.
You cannot configure the following access point settings with Vista
Manager EX and the AWC plug-in. These settings require the web
browser interface:
Hostname
DHCP client or static IP address
Domain Name Server name
Timezone
Daylight savings time
System date or time
HTTP and HTTPS modes
System name, location, and contact
LLDP PoE negotiation
Enable or disable the Reset button
Management VLAN

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SNMPv1,
SNMPv2c, and
SNMPv3
You can use SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 to view the parameter
settings of the access point. The MIB is available from Allied Telesis
website. For instructions on how to configure the access point for SNMP,
see “Configuring SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3” on page 41.
Note
You cannot change the parameter settings on the access point with
SNMP.