AsiaRF ARFHL-UM User manual

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Wi-Fi HaLowTM
Gateway
Ethernet to
USB-C
PN: ARFHL-UM
V 1.0 2023/10/18
User Manual

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Content
A. Introduction ........................................................................................................... 3
Star Topology Network....................................................................................................... 4
B. Hardware Information ........................................................................................... 5
B.1 Contents ................................................................................................................... 5
B.2 LED Indicators .......................................................................................................... 6
B.3 Interfaces .................................................................................................................. 6
C. How to Use ARFHL-UM......................................................................................... 7
C.1 For USB dongle........................................................................................................ 7
C.2 For Wi-Fi gateway.................................................................................................... 9
D. Software Setting...................................................................................................10
D.1 Firmware Information ............................................................................................ 10
D.1.1 Firmware Version .................................................................................................... 10
D.1.2 Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................. 11
D.2 HaLow Setting........................................................................................................ 14
D.2.1 Internet Network (LAN)........................................................................................... 14
D.2.1.1 BR-LAN settings (def: 192.168.5.5) ...................................................... 14
D.2.1.2 Wi-Fi 4 AP settings (def: AsiaRF_Halow-STA_xxxx).......................... 16
D.2.2 HaLow Network....................................................................................................... 19
D.3.2.1 HaLow Client settings (def: MM_AsiaRF) ........................................... 19
D.3.2.2 Bridge active ......................................................................................... 21

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A. Introduction
ARFHL-UM is a small-size 9 (L) x 6 (W) x 1.5 (H) cm, Wi-Fi 4 & Wi-Fi HaLowTM IoT Gateway Ethernet to
USB Type-C Dongle.
USB drivers: Windows, MAC and Linux supported.
Wi-Fi HaLowTM is the best solution for long distance IoT applications and Video stream
transmission. Wi-Fi HaLowTM Throughput reaches 20Mbps. With standard surveillance system,
users are allowed to have a long distance linking as well as perfect quality.
Gateway can transfer Video and IoT by HaLow more than 1 KM distance.
Wi-Fi HaLowTM gateway can reach more than 1 KM, which is 10x farther than 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi or
Bluetooth along with 100x the coverage of traditional Wi-Fi networks, making it perfect for
warehouses, factories, retail stores and other large campus environments.
HaLowTM Gateway
Ethernet to USB Type-C
Sub 1GHz
Distance > 1km / 0.625mi
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
Wi-Fi HaLowTM 900MHz
Modes: Client
USB Drivers:
Windows, Windows CE
MAC
Linux supported

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Star Topology Network
ARFHL-AP as an Access Point links to ARFHL-UM as the Clients.

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B. Hardware Information
B.1 Contents
1. Box x 1
2. Wi-Fi HaLowTM Gateway x 1
3. Wi-Fi HaLowTM Antenna x 1
1.
2.
3.

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B.2 LED Indicators
LED light meaning
B.3 Interfaces
NAME
ACTION
DESCRIPTION
Power (Blue)
ON
Power on
Wi-Fi (Orange)
ON
Wi-Fi ready
Ethernet (Green)
ON
USB Type-C plugged

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C. How to Use ARFHL-UM
There are two kinds of way to use ARFHL-UM. One is using as a USB dongle on PC.
Another is using as a Wi-Fi gateway.
Both ways demand a Wi-Fi HaLowTM AP (Access Point) to connect.
C.1 For USB dongle
Instruction: Use a USB A to USB Type-C cable to connect ARFHL-UM with PC.

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After confirming the new network interface on PC, you can connect to ARFHL-UM with
ethernet. ARFHL-UM will be a Wi-Fi AP (Access Point) at the same time. Before connecting
with the Wi-Fi HaLowTM AP, you need to finish the related setting, which can be found in
D.2.1. Connect to device at page 15.

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C.2 For Wi-Fi gateway
Instruction: Use USB cable connecting with power supply to be a Wi-Fi AP.
To le t ARFHL-UM work as a Wi-Fi AP, you can connect ARFHL-UM with power supply and
enjoy the function like hotspot.
Before connecting with the Wi-Fi HaLowTM AP, you need to finish the related setting, which
can be found in D.2.1. Connect to device at page 15.
ARFHL_UMARFHL_AP

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D. Software Setting
D.1 Firmware Information
Introduce about firmware information on our device, it can improve our communication with
you.
D.1.1 Firmware Version
You can know how to get firmware version. When you have any problem on our
product, provide us your firmware version for the best after-sale service.
Click “Overview” in the “Status” tab.
You can get a firmware version. For example, AsiaRF-STA OP-SDK2203 v114-master-15 /
LuCI Master git-23.201.45367-44a9e86.

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D.1.2 Firmware Upgrade
Weather we have new firmware for customers, follow this chapter to upgrade your
device for your best experience.
Click “Overview” in the “Status” tab.
Click “Flash image”.

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Click to choose your firmware.

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Do not choose any option!!!
And click “Continue” start to upgrade.
It will reboot as soon as after flash the image. This will take about four minutes to finish
booting.
Don’t forget our default IP address is 192.168.3.3 (AP) and 192.168.5.5 (Client), default
Wi-Fi SSID is “AsiaRF_HaLow-AP/STA” and password is “12345678”.

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D.2 HaLow Setting
D.2.1 Internet Network (LAN)
Our product is a pair of ARFHL-AP. It has default setting with Wi-Fi HaLowTM. If you don’t
need to set HaLow in special configuration, you can skip this chapter.
D.2.1.1 BR-LAN settings (def: 192.168.5.5)
Click the “Interfaces” in the “Network” tab.
Click the “Edit” in the br-lan interface.

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Change your own IPv4 address and click "Save".
Click the “Save & Apply” button to save the configuration.

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D.2.1.2 Wi-Fi 4 AP settings (def: AsiaRF_Halow-STA_xxxx)
Use PC or mobile phone and connect to the Wi-Fi.
(SSID: AsiaRF_Halow-STA_xxxx, Password: 12345678)
Open the browser and type “192.168.5.5”.
Click “Login” (No password in default).

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Click the “Wireless” in the “Network” tab.
Click the “Edit” button.
Change ESSID to your new name.

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*** If you don’t need to set the Wi-Fi password. ***
*** You can press the “Save” button to skip the next step. ***
Click “Wireless Security” and choose one of the encryption types.
Ex. “WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode (medium security)”
Input your Wi-Fi password in “Key” field and don’t forget it.
Click the “Save & Apply” button to save the configuration.

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D.2.2 HaLow Network
D.3.2.1 HaLow Client settings (def: MM_AsiaRF)
Click “Station Configuration” in the “Morse” tab.
The Wi-Fi HaLow default connect SSID is “MM_AsiaRF”.
You can click “Scan” button to scan the Wi-Fi HaLowTM AP around it.
It will choose the Wi-Fi HaLowTM AP around you, or you can choose one in the list. Don’t
forget to input the password. Ex. SSID: MM_AsiaRF_2

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Click “Save” button to save the configuration.