Aphelion 500AG User manual

Aphelion 500AG
802.11a/b/g Multi-functional
Outdoor Wireless Access Point
User Manual
V.06.3.14
March, 2006

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Warranty and Support .............................................................1-1
1.1. Warranty.................................................................................1-1
1.2. Technical Support .................................................................1-5
Chapter 2. Aphelion 500AG ......................................................................2-1
2.1. Features .................................................................................2-1
2.2. Specifications........................................................................2-2
Chapter 3. Hardware Installation...............................................................3-1
3.1. Package Contents .................................................................3-1
3.2. Hardware Description ...........................................................3-2
3.3. Outdoor Installation...............................................................3-7
Chapter 4. Basic Configurations................................................................4-1
4.1. Aphelion System Menu Tree (SMT)......................................4-1
4.2. General Configuration...........................................................4-1
11. System General Setup..............................................................4-2
12. Interface Configuration .............................................................4-2
13. Assign WAN Interface...............................................................4-5
14. Routing Configuration...............................................................4-6
4.3. Advanced Setting..................................................................4-6
21. System Password.....................................................................4-7
22. Bandwidth Control ....................................................................4-8
23. DHCP Configuration .................................................................4-9
24. NAT Configuration ..................................................................4-10
25. SNMP configuration................................................................4-12
26. Wireless Security Setting........................................................4-13

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4.4. System Management...........................................................4-17
31. Configuration management ....................................................4-17
32. Security File Management......................................................4-19
33. Firmware Upgrade..................................................................4-20
34. System Reboot.......................................................................4-21
4.5. System Monitoring..............................................................4-21
41. Interface Link Status...............................................................4-22
42. Connecting Client List.............................................................4-23
43. System Log.............................................................................4-24
44. System Information.................................................................4-25
45. Command Line .......................................................................4-26
Chapter 5. Application Notes.....................................................................5-1
5.1. Point-to-Point Installation.....................................................5-1
Bridge Mode...................................................................................5-1
Router Mode...................................................................................5-4
5.2. Hard Reset to Factory Default..............................................5-7
5.3. Firmware Upgrade.................................................................5-8
Appendix..........................................................................................................1
I. Antenna concepts and Installations...................................................1
I.1. Basic Terminology........................................................................1
I.2. RF Path Loss and Transmission Distance Calculation ................2
II. Wireless Security Concept.................................................................3
II.1. Security for 802.11 Network........................................................3
II.2. Why 802.1x.................................................................................3
II.3. EAP ............................................................................................4
II.4. RADIUS Overview......................................................................5

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Chapter 1. Warranty and Support
This chapter describes Aphelion’s warranty policy and support
1.1. Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Aphelion Communications
Inc, Aphelion provides this Limited Warranty:
Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from Aphelion
or its authorized reseller or distributor.
Limited Warranty: Aphelion warrants the hardware portion of the Aphelion
product as follow: Hardware will be free from material defects in workmanship
and materials under normal use from the date of original retail purchase of the
product, for the period set forth below (Warranty Period) except as otherwise
stated herein.
Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans): One (1) Year
Power supplies and fans: One (1) Year
Spare parts and spare kits: Ninety (90) days
The customer's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Aphelion
and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at Aphelion’s option, to
repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no
charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid. Any
repair or replacement will be rendered by Aphelion at an authorized Aphelion
Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an
identical make, model or parts. Aphelion may, at its option, replace the
defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that
Aphelion reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all
material respects to the defective Hardware. Repaired or replacement
hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or
ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is subject to the same limitations
and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if Aphelion
determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware,
the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will
be refunded by Aphelion upon return to Aphelion of the defective Hardware. All
Hardware or parts thereof that are replaced by Aphelion, or for which the

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purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of Aphelion upon
replacement or refund.
Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for
Hardware and Software portions of Aphelion's products will not be applied to
and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased
through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which
Aphelion, the distributors, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty
obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the product is being sold
"as-is" without any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the
Limited Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein
to the contrary.
Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original
purchase point based on its return policy. In case the return policy period has
expired and the product is within warranty, the customer shall submit a claim to
Aphelion as outlined below:
The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written
description of the Hardware defect or Software non-conformance in sufficient
detail to allow Aphelion to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of
the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if
the product is not registered.
Aphelion Technical Support Team will attempt to assist the customer in
resolving any suspected defects with the product, and can be contact at
must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number by contacting
After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged
securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will
not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked
on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in
the shipping package. Aphelion will only replace the defective portion of the
product and will not ship back any accessories.

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The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to Aphelion. No
Cash on Delivery (COD) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected
by Aphelion or become the property of Aphelion. Products shall be fully insured
by the customer and ship back to Taiwan. Aphelion will not be held responsible
for any packages that are lost in transit to Aphelion. The repaired or replaced
packages will be shipped to the customer via DHL Ground or any common
carrier selected by Aphelion. Return shipping charges, we will ship the product
to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and
provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
Aphelion may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in
strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA
number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner
agrees to pay Aphelion reasonable handling and return shipping charges for
any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing
requirements, or that is determined by Aphelion not to be defective or
non-conforming.
What Is Not Covered: The Limited Warranty provided herein by Aphelion
does not cover: Products that, in Aphelion judgment, have been subjected to
abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty
installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not
contemplated in the documentation for the product, or if the model or serial
number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; Initial
installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping
costs; Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the
product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act
of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware,
software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than
Aphelion; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or
liquidation sales or other sales in which Aphelion, the sellers, or the liquidators
expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product. While
necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any
company, we recommend that you use only an authorized Aphelion Service
Office. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this
Limited Warranty.

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Disclaimer of Other Warranties: Except for the Limited Warranty specified
herein, the product is provided without any warranty of any kind whatsoever
including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose and non-infringement. If any implied warranty cannot be
disclaimed in any territory where a product is sold, the duration of such implied
warranty shall be limited to the duration of the applicable warranty period set
forth above. Except as expressly covered under the limited warranty provided
herein, the entire risk as to the quality, selection and performance of the
product is with the purchaser of the product.
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Aphelion is
not liable under any contract, negligence, strict liability or other legal or
equitable theory for any loss of use of the product, inconvenience or damages
of any character, whether direct, special, incidental or consequential (including,
but not limited to, damages for loss of goodwill, loss of revenue or profit, work
stoppage, computer failure or malfunction, failure of other equipment or
computer programs to which Aphelion product is connected with, loss of
information or data contained in, stored on, or integrated with any product
returned to Aphelion for warranty service) resulting from the use of the product,
relating to warranty service, or arising out of any breach of this Limited
Warranty, even if Aphelion has been advised of the possibility of such
damages. The sole remedy for a breach of the foregoing Limited Warranty is
repair, replacement or refund of the defective or non-conforming product. The
maximum liability of Aphelion under this warranty is limited to the purchase
price of the product covered by the warranty. The foregoing express written
warranties and remedies are exclusive and are in lieu of any other warranties
or remedies, express, implied or statutory.
Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the
Taiwan. Some countries do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This Limited
Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Trademarks: Aphelion is a registered trademark of Aphelion Communications
Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

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Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation
accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or
used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation
without permission from Aphelion Corporation/Aphelion Systems, Inc., as
stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments
thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright 2004 by
Aphelion Corporation/Aphelion Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased
outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local
Aphelion office.
1.2. Technical Support
Aphelion believes in ONE goal as to achieve total customer satisfaction; for
any technical assistance or information assists, please email to support@
aphelions.com or where we have professional engineers standing by to assist
you.
If you are a qualified distributor of Aphelion, you will be getting usernames and
passwords for supporting online where you will find many useful application
notes and FAQs.
Please have the following information ready when you contact Aphelion
support:
- Serial number and model name.
- Firmware version in system monitoring menu.
- Application of which you are deploying with Aphelion 500AG and network
topology.
Thank you

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Chapter 2. Aphelion 500AG
This chapter describes Aphelion 500AG in brief for your applications
2.1. Features
Aphelion 500AG is a multi-functional outdoor wireless AP bridge in which it can
be deployed either as standalone mode or as an access point client. This
5GHz and 2.4GHz wireless bridge conforms to IEEE802.11 a/b/g standards
and provides a highly reliable wireless point-to-point network solution for
distant locations or a point-to-multipoint bridge. With its built-in 802.1x client for
authentication, it will be the most ideal candidate for wireless ISPs to deploy as
a client device as appose to their existing AP infrastructure.
- Features in a Glance :
Multi-functional modes
Scalable wireless distribution platform
Reliable multiple nodes performance in bridged or routed environments.
Bandwidth control module at subscriber level
- Comprehensive Security Features :
802.1x EAP support (client and server modes)
EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS support and dynamic WEP keys
RADIUS client
Hide ESSID
MAC address filtering
NAT
SSH secure telnet
- Dynamic WAN Interface Assignments :
Easy assignments of WAN exit to fit in different network topology
Flexible wireless network distribution system
- Harsh Outdoor Environments Sustainable
Sturdy water-tight housing
Built-in heater module to facilitate cold regions
PoE module

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- System Management :
Firmware upgrade through TFTP, FTP
Interface status display
SNMP v1/v2
- Simple Installation and Deployment :
Alignment tools for technicians
Deployment tools for RF analysis
2.2. Specifications
Wireless IEEE802.11a
IEEE802.11b/g
Standard
Support Ethernet IEEE802.3
IEEE802.3u
IEEE802.3af
Console RS 232 Port
Ethernet 1×10/100 Base-T RJ-45 PoE
Interface Wireless Antenna Connector: 2×Reversed Female N-type
SDRAM 64Mbyte
Memory Flash 16Mbyte
Ethernet Max.
Bandwidth
Full Duplex: 200Mbps (for 100BASETX),
20Mbps (for 10BaseT)
Half Duplex: 100Mbps (for 100BaseTX),
10Mbps (for 10BaseT)
Standard AP /AP Client / Bridge / Router
System
Setting
Frequency
Range
USA: 2.400 – 2.483GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz,
5.725~ 5.825GHz
Europe: 2.400 – 2.483GHz, 5.15~ 5.35GHz,
5.47 ~ 5.725GHz
Japan: 2.400 – 2.483GHz, 4.90 – 5.091GHz,
5.15 – 5.25GHz
China: 2.400 – 2.483GHz, 5.725 ~5.85GHz

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Modulation
Technique
802.11b/g
DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)
OFDM (BPSK,QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
802.11a
OFDM(BPSK,QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
Channels
Support
802.11b/g
US/Canada: 11 (1 ~ 11)
Major European country: 13 (1 ~ 13)
France: 4 (10 ~ 13)
Japan: 11b: 14 (1~13 or 14th), 11g: 13 (1 ~ 13)
China: 13 (1 ~ 13)
802.11a
1). US/Canada:12 non-overlapping channels
(5.15~5.35GHz, 5.725~5.825GHz)
2). Europe: 19 non-overlapping channel
(5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz)
3). Japan: 4 non-overlapping channels
(5.15 ~ 5.25GHz)
4). China : 5 non-overlapping channels
(5.725 ~ 5.85GHz)
Wireless
Transmission
Rate
802.11b/g: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps, auto-fallback, up to
54 Mbps
802.11a : 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps,
auto-fallback
Wireless
Other Setting
Enable / Disable Broadcast ESSID
MAC Address Filtering
Bandwidth Control of Wireless Client
DHCP Client / Server, Fixed IP
NAT
Static Routing
SNMP v1v2
SSID Support Enable / Disable Broadcast
WEP Support 64bit / 128bit /152bit Data Encryption
Authentication type: Open System / Shared Key
802.1x Support 802.1x Client and Server
RADIUS Support RADIUS Client
Wireless
Security
MAC Support MAC Address Filtering

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Configuration
&
Management
Software /
Firmware
System configuration: Console Menu
Firmware upgrade , Reset to default and
configuration backup via Console Menu or System
menu
Support Telnet to Configurations
Power DC 48Volt / 0.8A ; AC Adapter 100V~240V
Support Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Dimension L × W × H: 226 × 197 × 79 mm
Physical Spec.
Weight 1600g
US FCC Part 15 Class B & C & E
Regulation &
Compliance Europe ETS 300 328, ETS 301 489-1&17, ETS 301
893 ,EN 60950 compliant and CE Mark
Operating
Temperature
No Heater:-30~65 ℃
With Heater:-40~65 ℃
Built-in heater module is optional.
Storage -40℃~ 80℃
Environment
Spec.
Humidity 0% ~ 95% non-condensing
Notes on 802.11a operation frequency:
Some countries have allocated certain 802.11a frequency bands strictly for
indoor use only, for example :
CE : 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz is for indoor only. Outdoor should use 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz.
FCC : 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz is for indoor only.
DGT : 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz is not allowed to use. 5.25 ~ 5.35GHz is for indoor only.
Japan : 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz for indoor only. Need to change the band to 4.9GHz.
Do make sure the operation frequency of 500AG follows your local regulation.
Some areas may have penalty when operating outdoor AP in a wrong
frequency band. Aphelion Communications Inc. takes no responsibility for any
penalty or loss caused by using illegal frequency band for Aphelion 500AG.

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Chapter 3. Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the installation procedure of Aphelion 500AG
3.1. Package Contents
1 2
4
3
5
10
8
6
7 9

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1. Aphelion 500AG 802.11a/b/g Outdoor Wireless Access Point
2. PoE Power Injector
3. AC Power Cord
4. 30m MIL-C-5015 IP67 Cat-5 Ethernet Cable
5. 2m MIL-C-5015 IP67 RS-232 Console Cable
6. Wall Mounting Kit & Screw
7. Mast Mounting Kit & Screw
8. CD: User Manual
9. Quick Installation Guide
10. Grounding Wire
Please contact your local distributor if any of the above items is missing.
3.2. Hardware Description
1. The Outdoor AP Unit
The outdoor AP unit has two antenna ports, one data/power port and one
console port. The antenna ports are N-type female connectors used to connect
to antenna. The data/power port is used to link to the cable from the PoE.
When the outdoor AP unit and the PoE are connected together with proper
power supply, the outdoor unit is turned on and initialized. The console port is
used at the initial setup and to connect to the antenna alignment kit.
Front view of Aphelion 500AG
Case Spec.
1. L × W × H: 226 × 197 × 79 mm
2. L × W × H: 245 × 197 × 79 mm
(including connectors)
3. Weight: 1600g
4. Material: aluminums alloy

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Top view of RF antenna connectors of 500AG
RF antenna connector is a major interface on the top of Aphelion 500AG. It is a
female N-type RF antenna connector with special waterproof.
Bottom view of power/signal connector port & console port of 500AG
The port on right side of the photo is power/signal connector port. It is an 8-pin
female connector with MIL-C-5015 IP67 waterproof. Connecting to the Power
& Data Output Port of PoE.
The port on right side of the photo is Console port (TBD). It is an 8-pin male
connector with MIL-C-5015 IP67 waterproof. Connecting to the PC for initial
configuration and diagnostics & troubleshooting.
2. PoE Power Injector
PoE Power Injector is used to combine the data stream and power into one
cable. It has three ports, AC IN is for 100~240V AC power from AC Power
Cord, Data Input Port is connected the customer premises equipment (CPE)
by Cat-5 cable, and Power & Data Output Port is connected to the outdoor unit
by the cable described in item 5.

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Connections
Special Consol Port
Connect one end of the 2M MIL-C-5015
IP67 RS-232 console port cable to this
port; connect the other end to a Serial
Port on a computer that is running a
terminal emulation program; connect the
another end to a Serial Port on a
notebook or PDA that is running
Alignment / Deployment tools program
for technicians to analysis RF
equipments.
Note: Use this console connection only if
you are configuring the Aphelion 500AG
via the console.
Data Input Port
Connect one end of the cross-over Ethernet cable to this port;
connect the other end to the Ethernet
p
ort on the com
p
uter.
Power & Data Output Port
Attach one end of the IP67 Cat-5 Ethernet cable to
this port;
attach the other end to the 30M IP67 Cat-5 Ethernet
p
ort on the A
p
helion 500AG.
Special Ethernet Port
Connect one end of the 30M
MIL-C-5015 IP67 Cat-5 Ethernet Cable
into this port; connect the other end into
the Power and Data Output Port on
Inline Power Injector.
Antenna Connector: 1 ×Reversed Female N-type
Connect to Antenna base by Male to Male N-type CFD 400 RF Cable

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3. AC Power Cord
The AC Power Cord is to supply the 100~240V power for PoE Power Injector.
4. Cat-5 Ethernet cable with MIL-C-5015 connector
The Cat-5 Ethernet cable with MIL-C-5015 IP67 is used to provide the path to
deliver power for the outdoor unit and the data communication.
5. RS-232 console cable (2m MIL-C-5015 IP67 RS-232 Console Cable)
RS-232 cable is used to connect the console port of the outdoor unit and the
antenna alignment tools or the workstation. One (RS-232) console port has
black color for setting up initial configuration information, and another
(RS-232) console port (blue color) for antenna alignment /deployment tools.
The appearance of the RS-232 cable is shown below.
Water proof hat

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6. Mounting Kit
The mounting kit is used to provide a good support for the outdoor unit and the
flat panel antenna. Please follow the installation procedure to mount the
outdoor unit and the flat panel antenna. The contents of the mounting kit are
shown below.
A. Wall Mounting Kit
B. Mast Mounting Kit
7. Grounding wire
The grounding wire is used to provide the grounding path for the outdoor unit
to minimize the impact of lightening and surge.

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3.3. Outdoor Installation
Aphelion 500AG can be mounted on the wall or an antenna mast as shown in
the following:
Step 1 Compose the holder of Aphelion 500AG
Step 2 Connect the female end of the power cord into the
PoE Injector, and then connect the male end of the power
cord into a power outlet. The red Power LED at the front
of the PoE Injector will be on.
Step 3 Connect RJ-45 Ethernet connector from Aphelion
500AG into the Power & Data Output Port on the PoE.
When Aphelion 500AG receives power over Ethernet
cable, Aphelion 500AG will start its boot sequence and
the yellow Active LED at the front of the PoE will be on.
Step 4 Run Ethernet cable from Data Input Port(at the
front of the PoE)to the Ethernet Port on the PC or
notebook.

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Step 5 Connect MIL-C-5015 RJ-45 Ethernet cable into
MIL-C-5015 Ethernet port at the bottom of the access
point.
Step 6: Connect RS-232 Cable(Console Port cable)to the Serial Port.
Connect the other end of RS-232 (the black one or the one marked with a
black dot)to the serial port on a PC for setting up initial configuration; the
other connector at the same end of RS-232 (the blue one or the one without a
black dot)is for antenna alignment /deployment tools.
NOTE: This connection is required for setting initial configuration. After
configuration is completed, this cable may be removed and put the waterproof
hat on until additional configuration is required via the serial port.
Step 7 Attach the antenna to the antenna connector shown as follow.
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