Commando AirONE Series User manual

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COMMANDO AirONE APO300 Outdoor Access Points
Configuration Guide

OVERVIEW
COMMANDO AirONE series Outdoor APO enables communication between wireless and
wired computers/laptops and mobile devices in the network. It complies with IEEE
802.11b/g/n standard and comes with single band 2.4GHz along with build in High Gain
5dBi Omni Antenna, Separate WAN 10/100Mbps port along with 24V POE & LAN
10/100Mbps port along with IP65 casing. It has a wireless speed of up to 300Mbps with
input power 1000mW which support up to 400 meters and above for wireless clients with
5 in 1 mode of operation like AP, Gateway, WISP, Super WDS Mode, Repeater with
maximum 64, recommended 50 wireless clients at a time.
Fig 1. Physical port on AirONE APO300
Table 1. Physical port on AirONE APO300 Description.
Physical Port Description
Reset Reset Button, makes APO revert to
default settings after pressing for 15sec.
WAN/PoE WAN Port, connect with PoE Switch or
internet gateway.
LAN LAN Port to end users Switch or PC for
accessing device via WEBGUI.
LED
Upper LED for WAN port and Lower LED
for LAN port (Green and Blinking to show
ACT/Link connection).

Physical Port Description
DC DC input power 12V, 1.5 A.
Table 2. COMMANDO AirONE APO300 LED indication
LED Indicator LED Status
Power
Green Blinking: Power ON Indication
Blue and Blinking: Wi-Fi indication that
SSID now available for use.
WAN
Upper LED WAN:
Connect with Gateway or PoE devices
and Green Blinking shows activity on
WAN port.
LAN
Lower LED LAN:
Connect to end users and Green ON
shows activity on LAN port.
It is 5 in 1 mode, Outdoor Access Point with Gateway Mode, Super WDS Mode, WISP
Mode, Repeater Mode & AP Mode (Default Mode) with range up to 400 meters and above
in all directions with up to 1000mW input Power. It is industrial grade Wall/Ceiling Outdoor
Access Point with speed up to 300Mbps. It equipped with separate Gigabit WAN & LAN
port which enhances the sharing of files, photo, audio, video and gaming experience over
wireless network. It can also be used as DHCP server and works as layer 3 device when
configured in gateway mode. It supports 24V PoE, which helps in easy installation by
eliminating the need of a dedicated power source and need of a power adapter. It can
identify and determine the correct transmission speed and half/full duplex mode of the
attached devices. It also supports standard Auto-MDI/MDI-X that can detect the type of
connection to any Ethernet device without requiring special straight or crossover cables,
Store-and-Forward forwarding scheme to ensure low latency and high data integrity.
You can access and manage AirONE APO300 using the Web based GUI (Graphical User
Interface), also called Web GUI interface

INTRODUCTION
COMMANDO AirONE APO300 is WEB GUI based easy to use and manage device. It
requires minimal configuration, so setup is simple and hassle-free. Auto-negotiation
senses the link speed of a network device in wired 10 or 100Mbps and also for wireless
clients. It intelligently adjusts for compatibility and optimal performance by DFS and
setting channel bandwidth 20/40MHz wireless band and also can check free channels
available with inbuilt Wi-Fi analysis. Its compact size makes it ideal for Outdoor
desktops/wall/ceiling with limited space. Dynamic LED lights provide real-time work
status display and basic fault diagnosis. Easy Plug-and-play installation with no
configuration required. It operates quietly, making it ideal for use in virtually any room or
office. Perfect for noise sensitive environments. It has Dual power options with DC input
power or 24V PoE power input which protect from power failures and increases life of
device. With Inbuilt security features protect your business by losing network sensitive
information and data of wireless users/surveillance cameras connected to them.
It supports energy-efficient Ethernet that can save power. It automatically adjusts power
consumption according to the link status to limit the carbon footprint of your network. It
also complies with RoHS, CE, FC prohibiting the use of certain hazardous materials.
Besides that most of the packaging material can be recycled and reused.
It has State of art quality product that can serve on real time high-speed Performance
with dual input power, cost effective, highly reliable, conformance to international open
standards, durable, serviceable, aesthetics, perceived quality, enhanced performance
leads to value to money.
Hardware Highlights
Solid performance with non-blocking architecture
• Up to 16 MB Flash, 32MB RAM
• LAN and WAN ports capable of Fast Ethernet speed with (Auto-Negotiation/Auto
MDI/MDIX).
• Solid performance with non-blocking architecture.
Physical Ports and Networking Interfaces
• Up to 2 x 10/100 Mbps Rj45 Ethernet Ports with combined 24V PoE with WAN and

separate LAN port
• LED Indicators: Power, LAN/WAN (Link/Act)
• Reset Button
Extra Long operational life
• Dual input Power Either DC 12V/1.5A or 24V PoE via WAN port.
• High Quality PCB Circuit Board and PCB Surface Treatment Using Gold Sinking Process.
• Support temperature range 0° C to 50° C
• Desktop and Wall mount design that enables to mounts Which enables horizontal and
vertical wall mounting.
• Comes with one-year default warranty – optionally extendable up to 3 years.
Noise-free Operation
• The ports support reduced power modes for silent operation. Perfect for noise sensitive
environments.
Software Highlights
• Multiple Operational Modes like Gateway, Super WDS, Repeater, WISP and AP mode (D
efault mode).
• Multiple SSID with Up to 4 SSIDs with VAP.
• Supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz with Antenna RF input Power of 30dBm.
• Support wireless RF power adjustable as per user movements from AP.
• Access end users up to 64 max with concurrent 50 end users.
• Support tag VLAN and VLAN management.
• Supports intelligent load balance based on users.
• Support seamless roaming and low-rate terminal access.

• Support inbuilt WI-FI channel analysis.
• Internal Antenna enabling maximum client density deployments with no interference.
• Supports Wi-Fi client distance up to 400 meters (1312 feet) in all directions and above
depending on surrounding conditions.
• Support Open or encryption like WPA/WPA2PSK_TKIPAES.
How to take access of COMMANDO AirONE APO300?
1. Wired access Via LAN port connected to PC.
Power ON AirONE APO300.
Connect LAN port of AirONE APO300 to PC via RJ-45 cable.
Open Network and sharing center.
Go to Change adapter settings.
Double click on Local Area Connection. Go to Properties. Double click on Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option and set any IP address from 192.168.188.1 to 252
and Gateway of PC to be set as 192.168.188.253 to as shown below.

Fig 2. IP setting in PC connected to AirONE APO300
2. Wireless access Via SSID connected to PC.
Power ON AirONE APO300.

Connect Default SSID named “COMMANDO APO300 2.4G” with the help of default Wi-Fi
Password “66666666” or “commando” – refer product label for password.
Click on properties of SSID “COMMANDO APO300 2.4G”.
Edit IP setting from DHCP to Manual and set any IP address from 192.168.188.1 to 252
and Gateway of PC to be set as 192.168.188.253.
Note: All Default SSID and password can be changed as per user requirement.

Fig 3. Edit IP setting from DHCP to Manual as shown for COMMANDO AIR-APO300
2.4G
Open any Web browser like Chrome/Firefox/Internet Explorer/Opera etc. and enter
default IP address 192.168.188.253 in address field.
Caution:
If you have already taken any Other COMMANDO wireless device access. Then before
taking access of this device, you are required to clean the browser history to avoid catch
pages issue.
Fig 4. Login page for AirONE APO300
Default Password: admin or commando
Note: Password can be changed as per user choice. Default password is written on
backside of device. According to firmware default password can either admin or
commando.
After giving proper password Home page is displayed giving device information like CPU
usage, memory usage, LAN Information like IP Mode Get IP From AC/Gateway/Static,
Status with 2G Wi-Fi Clients Status with information like SSID, Channel, Bandwidth,

Encrypt, MAC Address, Operation Mode configure like AP/ Fat APO Mode with Uptime,
Flow in bps for APO downstream and APO upstream
Fig 6. Home page after login AirONE APO300

HOME
After login, home page will be showed. This page will show device Information like CPU
Usage, Memory Usage, LAN/WAN Information like IP Mode Get IP From
AC/Gateway/Static, Status with 2G Wi-Fi Clients Status with information like SSID,
Channel, Bandwidth, Encrypt, MAC Address, Operation Mode configure like AP/ Fat AP
Mode with Uptime, Flow in bps for APO downstream and APO Up stream. All information
can help to troubleshoot network issue, if any very easily.
Fig 1.1 Home page Components of AirONE APO300
1.1 Device Information
In Device Information, Current CPU Usage percentage and Memory Usage percentage of
the APO is shown.

Fig 1.1.1 Home page Components of AirONE APO300
In Device Description you can add the APs description by clicking on Click Settings

Fig 1.1.2 Changing Device Description of AirONE APO300
Fig 1.1.3 New Device Description of AirONE APO300
1.2 LAN/WAN Information
In LAN Information you can find the IP Mode, LAN IP, Subnet, Gateway and MAC Address.
In WAN Information like WAN IP address, Gateway, DNS and MAC Address.

Fig 1.2.1 LAN information of AirONE APO300

Fig 1.2.2 WAN information of AirONE APO300
1.3 Wi-Fi Information
In Wi-Fi Information, Status along with number of clients connected to AP, SSID, Channel
used, Encryption and MAC Address of APO is shown.

Fig 1.3.1 Wi-Fi Information of AirONE APO300
1.4 Clients List
Clients list along with number of clients connected to AP, MAC address of clients
connected, Signal strength of clients’ connection along with connection time is shown.
We can learn about users in network with all vital information.

Fig 1.4.1 Clients list of AirONE APO300
1.5 Operation Mode configuration
Default operation is Fat AP where it integrates the WLAN physical layer functions, service
data encryption, user authentication, QoS, network management, roaming technologies,
and application layer functions. It can provide wireless access independently. Each AP is
an independent node. The channels and power on each AP are configured
independently. All APs work independently and support advanced and independent
security policy.
A Fit AP has only Select the IP mode along with reset and reboot options.

Fig 1.5.1 Fat AP mode of AirONE APO300
Fig 1.5.2 Fit APO mode
Note:
Same Password to be used for login in Fit and Fat mode of operation.
1.6 APO UP/Down stream Flow (2G Wi-Fi) bps
In Flow (2G Wi-Fi) bps you can monitor the AP’s Upstream and Downstream bandwidth in
bps.

Fig 1.6.1 Flow (2G Wi-Fi) bps of AirONE APO300

WIZARD
After clicking Wizard page, you can set device in Gateway Mode, Super WDS Mode, WISP
Mode, Repeater Mode and AP Mode (Default Selection). It provides flexibility to configure
wireless AP’s operation mode based on network scenario making this APO future proof.
You are required to select corresponding operation mode first before starting the
configuration. Clicking Wizard will pop up following page to configure the operation mode
along with photos with explanation for each operation mode.
Gateway Mode:
In Gateway mode, all Ethernet are bridged together, and wireless clients will connect ISP
access point or router connecting directly to the Internet via WAN PORT. NAT is enabled
and PCs in Ethernet LAN port share the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN.
Super WDS Mode:
A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a system that enables the wireless
interconnection of access points in an IEEE 802.11 network. It allows a wireless network
to be expanded using multiple access points without the need for a wired backbone to
link them, as is traditionally required. In Super WDS mode, device can act as APO as well
as Bridge both simultaneously and can connect other bridges and APs.
WISP Mode:
In WISP mode, the device connects to ISP station or hot spot wirelessly to share network
with local wired and wireless devices.
Repeater Mode:
In Repeater mode is used to extend the range of wireless coverage of existing Wi-Fi
network. This mode is suitable when you are in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with weak
wireless signal, and you want to have a larger effective range of the wireless signal
throughout your home or office.
WISP Mode:
In WISP mode, the device connects to ISP station or hot spot wirelessly to share network
with local wired and wireless devices.
AP Mode:
In AP mode, the device works as an access point to transform your existing wired
network into a wireless network.
2.1 Gateway Mode