ANTAIRA ARX-7234-AC-PD-T User manual

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ARX-7234-AC-PD-T
Industrial Outdoor IP67 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Dual Radio
Wireless AP/Client/Bridge/Repeater with PoE PD
Version 1.0
(October 2018)
User Manual

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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. It may cause
harmful interference to radio communications if the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions. 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.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class-A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Industrial Ethernet Wireless APs
User Manual
This manual supports the following models:
•ARX-7234-AC-PD-T
•ARX-7234-AC-PD-T-EU (EU version)
•ARX-7234-AC-PD-T-JP (Japan version)
Please check our website (www.antaira.com) for any updated manual or contact us by e-mail
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Table of Contents
1. Overview ............................................................... 1
1.1 Key Features.................................................. 1
1.2 Package Contents.......................................... 1
1.3 Safety Precaution........................................... 1
2. Hardware Description.......................................... 3
2.1 Physical Dimensions...................................... 3
2.2 Front Panel ........................................................ 4
2.3 Ethernet Ports.................................................... 5
2.4 Cabling............................................................... 5
3. Mounting Installation........................................... 6
4. Hardware Installation.................................................. 7
4.1 Installation Steps................................................ 7
4.2 Maintenance and Service .................................. 7
5. Access with Web Browser ......................................... 8
5.1 Web GUI Login...................................................... 8
5.2 Network Deployment Modes............................... 9
5.2.1 Network Deployment (AP)......................... 10
5.2.1 Network Deployment (2.4GHz WIFI)......... 13
5.2.1 Gateway Deployment (5GHz WIFI)........... 15
5.3 System................................................................. 15
5.3.1 System ...................................................... 15
5.3.2 Administration............................................ 17
5.3.3 Backup / Flash Firmware........................... 18
5.3.4 Reboot....................................................... 20

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5.3.5 Diagnostics................................................ 20
5.3.6 USB Disk Operation .................................. 21
5.4 Security............................................................... 22
5.4.1 Remote Management................................ 22
5.4.2 DMZ........................................................... 23
5.4.3 Port Forwarding......................................... 24
5.4.4 MAC Filter ................................................. 25
5.4.5 PPTP/L2TP ............................................... 26
5.4.6 IPSec......................................................... 27
5.5 Services .............................................................. 32
5.6.5 Dynamic DNS............................................ 32
5.6.6 Syslog........................................................ 34
5.6 Network............................................................... 34
5.6.1 WIFI Status................................................ 34
5.6.2 WIFI Configuration .................................... 35
5.6.3 Static Routes............................................. 40
5.7 Switch.................................................................. 41
6. Trouble Shooting ...................................................... 45
7. Technical Specifications.......................................... 45

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1.Overview
Antaira Technologies’ ARX-7234-AC-PD-T is designed for industrial and enterprise outdoor wireless
access applications. Embedded with the Qualcomm IPQ4029 Quad-Core chipset, it boasts network
robustness, stability and wider network coverage. Based on IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, the access point
supports high-speed data transmission of up to 867Mbps.
The ARX-7234-AC-PD-T is capable of operating in different modes, which makes it suitable for a wide
variety of wireless applications, including long-distance deployments. The unit also allows the user to
position the wireless antenna in a better signal-broadcasting location for improved wireless coverage and
signal strength or simply in a more convenient location.
1.1 Key Features
System Interface/Performance
•Quad-core ARM A7 716MHz
•WAN 1*10/100/1000Tx
•LAN 1*10/100/1000Tx
•WLAN supports concurrent 2.4G/5GHz Wi-Fi
Power Input
•PoE PD: 48-56VDC
Operating Temperature
•Extended operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Case/Installation
•Aluminum with IP-67 protection
•Installation in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment
•Pole and Wall mount design
1.2 Package Contents
•1 - Quick Installation Guide
•1 - ARX-7234-AC-PD-T
•1 – Pole/Wall mounting bracket set with screws
1.3 Safety Precaution
Attention
If the DC voltage is supplied by an external circuit, please use a protection device on
the power supply input. Supply by UL Listed industrial use power. The industrial
Wireless AP’s hardware specs, ports, cabling information, and wiring installation will be
described within this user manual.

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Warning Labels
The caution label means that you should check the certain information on user manual
when working with the device. (Shown in Figure 1)
Figure 1: Caution Label

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2. Hardware Description
2.1 Physical Dimensions
Figure 2.1, below, shows the physical dimensions of ARX-7234-AC-PD-T
(W x H x D) is 269mm x 81mm x 239mm
Figure 2.1
Physical Dimensions

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2.2 Front Panel
The front panel of the ARX-7234-AC-PD-T can be seen below (Figure 2.2).
Figure 2.2
Front Panel
WAN Port
LAN Port
(Power: 48V
PoE+)
Antenna 1
Antenna 2

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2.3 Ethernet Ports
RJ-45 Ports
RJ-45 Ports (Auto MDI/MDIX): The RJ-45 port is auto-sensing for 10/100Base-Tx or 1000Base-
Tx device connections. Auto MDI/MDIX means that the wireless AP can connect to another switch
or workstation without changing the straight-through or crossover cabling. See the figures shown
below for the straight-through and crossover cabling schematics.
Figure 2.3: RJ-45 Ethernet Port Pin
2.4 Cabling
Twisted-pair segments can be connected with an Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) or Shielded
Twisted Pair (STP) cable. The cable between the equipment and the link partner (wireless AP,
switch, hub, workstation, etc.) must be less than 100 meters (328 ft.) long.
Figure 2.4 Figure 2.5
Straight-Through Cables Schematic Crossover Cables Schematic

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3.Mounting Installation

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4. Hardware Installation
4.1 Installation Steps
This section will explain how to install Antaira Technologies’ ARX-7234-AC-PD-T.
Caution:
1. This device is intended for use at altitudes up to 2000 meters.
2. This device is intended to be installed in an industrial control enclosure and panel.
Installation Steps
1. Unpack the industrial wireless AP from the original packing box.
2. Check if the Pole or Wall mount kit is screwed on the industrial wireless AP.
If the mount kit is not screwed on the industrial wireless AP, please refer to the
Mounting Installation section for different mounting installations.
3. Prepare the twisted‐pair, straight‐through category 5 cable for Ethernet connection.
4. Power on the industrial wireless AP
Please connect PoE copper into the wireless AP’s Ethernet LAN Port (Power: 48V
PoE+) to power the device.
5. As for the WAN usage, please insert one side of the RJ‐45 cable into the wireless AP’s
WAN port and on the other side into the internet, e.g. a copper from ISP.
4.2 Maintenance and Service
•If the device requires servicing of any kind, the user is required to disconnect and remove it from
its mounting. The initial installation should be done in a way that makes this as convenient as
possible.
•Voltage/Power lines should be properly insulated as well as other cables. Be careful when
handling them so as to not trip over.
•Do not under any circumstance insert foreign objects of any kind into the heat dissipation holes
located in the different faces of the device. This may not only harm the internal layout, but might
cause harm to user as well.
•Do not under any circumstance open the device for any reason. Please contact your dealer for
any repair needed or follow the instructions within the manual.
•Clean the device with dry soft cloth.

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5. Access with Web Browser
5.1 Web GUI Login
Step 1: Open a web browser and type the following IP address: http://192.168.1.254
Step 2: Input the login details
Username: admin
Password: admin
Step 3: User can also access the Web GUI via the Gateway’s management IP address
http://172.0.0.1 and set the PC with one IP address in the same domain 172.0.0.0.

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5.2 Network Deployment Modes
There are 3 scenarios for network deployment mode to connect to the network. This will need
different configurations of Network Deployment including ‘AP’, ‘2.4GHz
Client/Bridge/Repeater)’, and ‘5GHz (Client/Bridge/Repeater)’ .
Scenario WAN
(Ethernet)
DHCP
Server
@LAN/
WLAN
DHCP
Client
@WLAN
LAN
(Ethernet)
Wi-Fi
2.4GHz
Wi-Fi
5GHz
AP
O
O
X
O
AP
AP
2.4GHz
(Client/Bridge/Repeater) X X O O STA + AP AP
5GHz
(Client/Bridge/Repeater) X X O O AP STA + AP
Scenario Wi-Fi 2.4GHz SSID Wi-Fi 5GHz SSID Remarks
AP Antaira_2.4GHz Antaira_5GHz
Factory
Default
2.4GHz
(Client/Bridge/Repeater)
Connect the uplink Root AP
and broadcast the SSID
which is the same as the
uplink Root AP
Copy the uplink SSID and
add suffix ‘_5GHz’ over the
SSID Broadcast name. i.e.,
XXXX_5GHz
5GHz
(Client/Bridge/Repeater)
Copy the uplink SSID and
add suffix ‘_2GHz’ over SSID
Broadcast name. i.e.,
XXXX_2GHz
Connect the uplink Root AP
and broadcast the SSID
which is the same as the
uplink Root AP

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5.2.1 Network Deployment (AP)
Network Deployment Configuration
Go to Network > Network Deployment and click the ‘Network Deployment’ tab.
Network Deployment
This configuration is to establish a WAN connection of the Antaira Wireless AP to the network.
Select from the Network Deployment dropdown list: ‘AP’, ‘2.4GHz WIFI’, and ‘5GHz WIFI’.
Protocol
This protocol dropdown list will be displayed only when Network Deployment is configured to AP.
It will be hidden when Network Deployment is configured to other values.
User can select either of the following protocol values and expect the device’s correspondent
actions described below:
(1) DHCP Client - Antaira wireless AP will try to get an IP on the Ethernet WAN port via
DHCP protocol.
(2) Static IP - Antaira wireless AP will use a static IP provided on the Ethernet WAN port.
User also needs to configure the related IPv4 address, IPv4 netmask, IPv4 gateway, and
DNS servers.

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(3) PPPoE - Antaira Wireless AP will try to get an IP on the Ethernet WAN port via PPPoE
protocol. User also needs to configure the related PAP/CHAP username, and password.
The Access Concentrator and Service Name are optional according to the Operator’s
environment.
Advanced Settings Configuration
Go to Network > Network Deployment and click the ‘Advanced Settings’ tab.
LAN IPv4 address and netmask

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The Network Deployment LAN side IP address and netmask setting
DHCP Server
The ON/OFF switch for LAN side DHCP Server function
Start
The start of IP address that DHCP Server will assign to client. User can input lowest leased
address as offset from the LAN IPv4 address (e.g. 100) or input the exactly start of IP address
(e.g. 192.168.1.100).
Limit
Maximum number of leased addresses from start of IP address. If user configures LAN side IP to
192.168.1.1/24, Start to 100 and Limit to 150, it means the IP address pool of DHCP server is
192.168.1.100~192.168.1.249.
Lease time
Lease time of the assigned IP address from DHCP server
Management IPv4 address and netmask
In case of forgetting the IP address of Gateway, user can access WEB GUI via management IP

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5.2.1 Network Deployment (2.4GHz WIFI)
Network Deployment Configuration
Go to Network > Network Deployment and click the ‘Network Deployment’ tab.
When Network Deployment is configured to 2.4GHz WIFI, Antaira Wireless AP will use 2.4GHz
WIFI station to connect to the uplink AP and become a bridge AP. So, the clients on LAN port or
2.4GHz WIFI AP or 5GHz WIFI AP will get IP from uplink AP router via DHCP protocol.
Scan 2.4GHz AP Button
This button is used to scan 2.4GHz frequency and then Antaira Wireless AP can connect to
uplink AP router.
Join Network
After scanning, user can choose the specific uplink AP router and connect to it by pressing Join
Network button.

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WPA passphrase
If the uplink AP router has enabled security, user needs to input a WPA passphrase then press
Submit.
Antaira Wireless AP will reboot automatically to take configuration effect. When Antaira Wireless
AP boots up, it will get IP address from uplink AP router and LAN/WLAN side clients also need to
get IP from uplink AP router in this mode.

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5.2.1 Gateway Deployment (5GHz WIFI)
When Network Deployment is configured to 5GHz WIFI, it uses 5G WIFI station to connect to the
uplink 5GHz AP. It also enables 2.4G and 5G WIFI AP simultaneously. In this mode, 5G WIFI
STA, 5G WIFI AP, 2.4G WIFI AP, and Ethernet LAN are bridged together, and device become an
AP bridge. It uses DHCP client to get IP from uplink WIFI AP router.
To connect to the uplink AP, press the ‘Scan 5GHz AP’ button, and follow the wizard procedure.
The configuration steps are as same as for 2.4GHz WIFI configuration.
5.3 System
5.3.1 System
Go to System > System to manage hostname and time setting of Antaira Wireless AP.