Comtrol SATYRN A021-EA User manual

Comtrol GmbH | Unit 2 | Staplehurst |Weston on the Green
Bicester | OX25 3QU | UK
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Access Point A021-EA/PA
SATYRN A021-EA/PA
USER MANUAL

Table of Contents
1Introduction...............................................................................................................................1
1.1 About the Satyrn A021-EA/PA Access Point ............................................................1
1.2 Key features......................................................................................................................1
2Hardware Installation...............................................................................................................2
2.1 DIN Rail mounting .........................................................................................................2
2.2 Wall Mounting Installation.............................................................................................3
3Hardware overview...................................................................................................................4
3.1 Front Panel .......................................................................................................................4
3.2 Front Panel LEDS...........................................................................................................5
3.3 Power connector..............................................................................................................5
3.4 Ethernet Cables................................................................................................................6
3.5 Wireless Antenna .............................................................................................................6
4Configuring using the Web Browser......................................................................................7
4.1 Set up Wizard ...................................................................................................................8
4.2 Basic Settings....................................................................................................................8
4.2.1 Operation Mode ..........................................................................................................8
4.2.2 Wireless Mode .............................................................................................................9
4.2.3 Security options ........................................................................................................ 10
4.2.3.1 None ................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.3.2 WEP.................................................................................................................. 11
4.2.3.3 WPA/WPA Personal...................................................................................... 11
4.2.3.4 WPA/WPA Enterprise .................................................................................. 12
4.2.4 WDS........................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.5 AP Client/Client....................................................................................................... 13
4.2.6 LAN Settings............................................................................................................. 14
4.2.7 DHCP Server............................................................................................................ 15
4.3 Advanced Settings......................................................................................................... 16
4.3.1 Wireless Settings....................................................................................................... 16
4.3.2 MAC Filter ................................................................................................................ 18
4.3.3 E-Mail/SNMP/Syslog............................................................................................. 18

4.3.4 System Event ............................................................................................................ 20
4.4 System Tools ................................................................................................................. 21
4.4.1 Administrator............................................................................................................ 21
4.4.2 Date & Time ............................................................................................................. 22
4.4.3 Configuration............................................................................................................ 23
4.4.4 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................... 24
4.4.5 Miscellaneous............................................................................................................ 25
4.5 System Status................................................................................................................. 25
4.5.1 System Info ............................................................................................................... 25
4.5.2 System Log ................................................................................................................ 26
4.5.3 Traffic Statistics ........................................................................................................ 26
4.5.4 Wireless Clients......................................................................................................... 27
4.6 On Line Help ................................................................................................................ 27
5Technical Specification ......................................................................................................... 28

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Staplehurst
Weston on the Green
Bicester
OX25 3QU
UK
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1 Introduction
1.1 About the Satyrn A021-EA/PA Access Point
The Satyrn A021-EA/PA is an innovative and reliable IEEE802 11b/g WLAN access
point with 2 LAN ports. You can configure the A021-EA/PA to operate in
AP/Bridge/Repeater/AP-Client/Client mode using Satyrn View or a Web interface via the
LAN port or the WLAN interface. A021-EA/PA offers many powerful hardware and
software redundancy features. With its dual Ethernet ports you can daisy chain a number of
Access Points together.
The A021-PA can be powered via PoE.
The A021-EA/PA provides dual redundant power inputs on a terminal block on the base
of the Access Point.
1.2 Key features
WLAN interface supports up to 54MBps link speed
WEP/WPA/WPA2/Radius/TKIP
SAP/Bridge/Repeater/AP-Client/Client Mode supported
Daisy Chain LAN switch
Secured Management by HTTPS
Event Warning by Syslog, Email, SNMP Trap, Relay and Beeper
Various Windows O.S. supported:
oWindows NT/2000/ XP/ 2003/VISTA/Windows7/Windows8
Dual redundant Power Inputs: 12~48VDC on a terminal block
PoE powered device (IEEE802.3af)
Operating temperature -10 to +70°C
Storage temperature -40 to +85°C
Operating humidity 5-95% non-condensing
Casing IP-30
Dimensions 54 x 105 x 145mm (W x D x H)

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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 DIN Rail mounting
Each A021-EA/PA has a DIN Rail fitting on the rear panel.
Step 1: Slant the A021-EA/PA and mount the metal spring to DIN-Rail.
Step 2: Push the A021-EA/PA toward the DIN-Rail until you hear a click.
Metal Spring

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Pozidrive
2.2 Wall Mounting Installation
A wall mount panel can be found in the package.
Step 1: Remove the DIN-Rail kit.
Step 2: Use the 6 screws included to fix the wall mount bracket the back panel.
To prevent any damage to the A021-EA/PA only use the screws provided.

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3 Hardware overview
3.1 Front Panel
1. 2.4GHz antenna with typical 3.0 dbi antenna.
2. LED for PoE power and system status.
3. LED for PWR1 and system status.
4. LED for PWR2 and system status.
5. LED for Fault Relay.
6. 10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet ports. (Port 2 on A021-PA is PoE powered)
7. LED for Ethernet ports status.
8. LED for WLAN link status.
9. LED for WLAN signal strength.

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3.2 Front Panel LEDS
The following table describes the LED functions on the A021-EA/PA.
LED
Colour
Status
Description
PoE
A021-PA
Green/Red
Green On
PoE power connected
Red blinking
Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP
server not responding properly
PWR1
Green/Red
Green On
DC power 1 activated.
Red blinking
Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP
server not responding properly
PWR2
Green/Red
Green On
DC power 2 activated.
Red blinking
Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP
server not responding properly
Fault
Amber
Amber on
Fault relay. Power failure or port down/fail
WLAN
Green
On
WLAN activated
Blinking
WLAN data transmitted
WLAN
Strength
Green
Green on
WLAN signal strength
1 up to 25%, 2 up to 50%,
3 up to 75%, 4 up to 100%
ETH1
Green/Amber
Green On/Blinking
100Mbps LNK/ACT
Amber On/Blinking
10Mbps LNK/ACT
ETH2
Green/Amber
Green On/Blinking
100Mbps LNK/ACT
Amber On/Blinking
10Mbps LNK/ACT
3.3 Power connector
The power connector provides connection for PWR1, PWR2 (12 ~ 48V DC) and a relay
output (1A at 24VDC).

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3.4 Reset to Factory Default
Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds to set the unit to its factory defaults.
3.5 Ethernet Cables
The A021-EA/PA has standard Ethernet ports and according to the link type you can use
CAT 3, 4, 5,5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches,
routers, hubs ,etc.). Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.
Cable
Type
Max. Length
Connector
10BASE-T
Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
The pin assignments are as follows
Pin Number
Assignment
1
TD+
2
TD-
3
RD+
4
P.O.E. power input +
5
P.O.E. power input +
6
RD-
7
P.O.E. power input -
8
P.O.E. power input -
The A021-EA/PA supports auto MDI/MDI-X operation.
3.6 Wireless Antenna
The A021-EA/PA uses a 2.4GHz antenna with a reversed SMA connector. An external
antenna can also be used

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4 Configuring using the Web Browser
An embedded HTML web site resides in flash memory. It contains advanced management
features and allows you to manage the switch from anywhere on the network through a
standard web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. The browser-based
management function supports Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. It is based on Java applets
with an aim to reduce network bandwidth consumption, enhance access speed and provide
an easy, useful interface.
Note: By default, version IE5.0 or later does not allow Java Applets to open sockets. You
will need to explicitly modify the browser settings in order to enable Java applets to use the
network port.
Preparing for Browser-based Management
The default settings are as follows:
IP Address 192.168.250.250
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway 192.168.250.1
User Name comtrol
Password satyrn
System Login
Launch Internet Explorer or another Internet browser.
Type https:// followed by the IP address of the switch (the default IP address is
192.168.250.250) into the address field and then press “Enter”.
NB. In some circumstances the connection appears untrusted as it is a self-signed
certificate; there is not a problem and accept the connection.
When the login screen appears, enter the User name and Password (the default User name
is ‘comtrol’and the default Password is ‘satyrn’) into the fields and then press ‘Enter’ or
click the OK button.
The main interface of the Browser-based management will appear and you will be given the
option to run the set up Wizard.

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4.1 Set up Wizard
There are basic setting options here for
Web Admin password
SSID Channel and number for the A021-EA/PA
Wireless encryption
Saving the setting you have just changed.
If you decide not to run the Wizard you can access the various settings by clicking on the
appropriate option in the left hand panel.
4.2 Basic Settings
4.2.1 Operation Mode
The following table describes the options available.

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Options
Description
AP
This mode provides Access Point services for other wireless clients
AP-Client
The AP-Client function provides a 1-to-N MAC address mapping mechanism such
that multiple stations behind the AP can transparently connect to the other AP
even if they don’t support WDS.
Client
In this mode the AP functions as a wireless client to connect to other AP, thus
provides transparent connection between Ethernet & the wireless port. This mode
provides no Access Point services but has 802.1X supported
Bridge
This mode provides Static LAN-to-LAN Bridging functionality. The static LAN-to-
LAN bridging function is supported through Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
In each mode, the A021-EA/PA forwards packets between its Ethernet interface and
wireless interface for wired hosts on the Ethernet side, and wireless hosts on the wireless
side.
4.2.2 Wireless Mode
You can set the various wireless settings for the Access Point here.
The following table describes the options available.

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Option
Description
SSID
The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on the network
must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you
change the SSID from the default setting, input your new SSID name in this field
Channel
All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on
the network.
Peer AP SSID
When the AP is working in AP-Client mode you should enter the SSID for the
network the AP client wants to join.
Security type
None: No security.
WEP: WEP security.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security without a RADIUS
server.
WPA/WPA2: WPA or WPA2 authentication in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
802.1x: Authentication through RADIUS server
DNS Server
Enter the IP address of the DNS server, The DNS server translates domain
names into IP addresses.
Switch Mode
Redundant:
When the connection between master-link and LAN fails, the DS can
automatically switch to another LAN port within10mS, and still guarantees a non-
stop connection
Switch:
Daisy Chain support to reduce usage of switch ports.
4.2.3 Security options
4.2.3.1 None
With this selected there is no security protection on your Wireless LAN access.

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4.2.3.2 WEP
The following table describes the options available.
Option
Description
WEP Encryption
Select 64 or 128 Bit WEP encryption
Key Type
Select ASCII or Hex key type
Default Key Index
Select one of the keys to be the active key.
Key 1-4
Input up to four encryption keys
4.2.3.3 WPA/WPA Personal

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This uses a pre-shared key and TKIP or AES encryption options. Enter the Pre-Shared
Key between 8 and 64 characters long or 64 hexadecimal characters in length.
4.2.3.4 WPA/WPA Enterprise
WPA/WPA2 uses an external RADIUS server to perform user authentication.
The following table describes the options available.
Option
Description
Radius Server IP
Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Server
Port
Enter the RADIUS Port number (1812 is default)
Shared key
Enter the RADIUS pass word or key
4.2.4 WDS
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) is a Wireless Access Point mode that enables wireless
bridging in which WDS APs communicate only with each (without allowing wireless clients
or stations to access them), and/or wireless repeating in which APs communicate both
with each other and with wireless stations at the expense of half the throughput.
The operation mode of the AP should have been set to "Bridge" mode before altering
these settings.

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The following table describes the options available.
Option
Description
WDS mode
Enable or disable WDS mode
Peer MAC address
Enter the Mac address of peer Aps in the format "aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff",
4.2.5 AP Client/Client
This page sets the SSID & security to connect to another AP. You should ensure that the
Security type matches that of the AP server.

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4.2.6 LAN Settings
This section sets the LAN settings for the AP.
The following table describes the options available.
Option
Description
Obtain an IP address
automatically
The IP address is obtained from the DHCP server
Use the following IP
address
Manually assigning an IP address.
IP Address: There is a default IP address in the AP, and you can
input a new IP address.
Subnet Mask:. All devices on the network must have the same
subnet mask to communicate on the network.
Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the router in your
network.
Obtain DNS server
address
automatically
This option is selected by the DHCP server.
Use the following
DNS server
addresses
This option is selected by manually set
Preferred DNS: Enter the default DNS server IP address.
Alternate DNS: Enter the alternative DNS server address.

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4.2.7 DHCP Server
The AP can be set up as a DHCP server to provide IP addresses for the rest of the LAN.
The following table describes the options available.
Option
Description
DHCP Server
Enable or Disable the DHCP Server function. Enable –the AP
will be the DHCP server on your local network
Starting IP Address
This is the first IP address available
Maximum Number of
IPs
This is the total number of IP addresses available
Lease Time (Hour)
This is the length of time before the system will reset the dynamic
IP assignment.
DHCP Clients List
This is the list of devices on your network that are receiving
dynamic IP addresses from the A021-EA/PA