Edge-Core EAP101 User manual

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EAP101
EAP102
Software Release 11.1.1

User Manual
EAP101
EAP102
Cloud-Enabled Enterprise Access Point
E042021-CS-R01

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How to Use This Guide
This guide includes detailed information on Edgecore access point (AP) software,
including how to operate and use the management functions of APs. To deploy APs
effectively and ensure trouble-free operation, you should first read the relevant
sections in this guide so that you are familiar with all software features.
Who Should Read
This Guide?
This guide is for network administrators who are responsible for operating and
maintaining network equipment. The guide assumes a basic working knowledge of
LANs (Local Area Networks) and the Internet Protocol (IP).
How This Guide
is Organized
The organization of this guide is based on the AP’s web management interface. An
introduction and initial configuration information is also provided.
The guide includes these sections:
■Section I “Getting Started” — Includes an introduction to AP management and
initial configuration settings.
■Section II “Web Configuration” — Includes all management options available
through the web interface.
■Section III “Appendices” — Includes information on troubleshooting AP
management access.
Related
Documentation
This guide focuses on AP software configuration, it does not cover hardware
installation of an AP. For specific information on how to install an AP, see the
following guide:
Quick Start Guide
For all safety information and regulatory statements, see the following documents:
Quick Start Guide

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Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:
Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features
or instructions.
Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or
damage the system or equipment.
Revision History This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
April 2021 Revision
This is the first revision of this guide. It is valid for software release v11.1.1.

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Contents
How to Use This Guide 3
Contents 5
Figures 7
Tables 9
Section I Getting Started 10
1 Introduction 11
Configuration Options 12
Connecting to the Web Interface 12
LAN Port Connection 13
AP Setup Wizard 14
QR Code Onboarding 19
Main Menu 21
Dashboard 21
Common Web Page Buttons 22
Section II Web Configuration 23
2 Status Information 24
General Status 25
Network Status 26
Wireless Status 28
3 Network Settings 31
Internet Settings 32
IPv6 Settings 35
Ethernet Settings 35

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LAN Settings 38
4 Wireless Settings 40
Radio Settings 41
Physical Radio Settings 41
Wireless Networks — General Settings 43
Wireless Networks — Security Settings 44
Wireless Networks — Network Settings 48
Wireless Networks — Advanced Radio Settings 49
VLAN Settings 49
5 System Settings 51
System Settings 52
Maintenance 53
Displaying System Logs 53
Downloading the Diagnostics Log 54
Rebooting the Access Point 54
Resetting the Access Point 54
Backing Up Configuration Settings 54
Restoring Configuration Settings 55
Upgrading Firmware 55
User Accounts 55
Services 56
SSH 56
Network Time 57
iBeacon 58
Diagnostics 58
Section III Appendices 59
A Troubleshooting 60
Problems Accessing the Management Interface 60
Using System Logs 60

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Figures
Figure 1: Web Management Login 13
Figure 2: Change Your Password 14
Figure 3: Select Your Country 15
Figure 4: Select Cloud Managed or Stand-Alone 16
Figure 5: Wireless Network Setup 17
Figure 6: Advanced Setup 18
Figure 7: Scanning the AP QR Code 19
Figure 8: ecCLOUD Login Page 20
Figure 9: ecCLOUD Device Registration 20
Figure 10: The Dashboard 22
Figure 11: Saving Configuration Changes 22
Figure 12: General Status Information 25
Figure 13: Local Networks 26
Figure 14: Active DHCP Leases and the ARP Table 27
Figure 15: Wireless Status 28
Figure 16: Internet Settings 32
Figure 17: IP Address Mode – Static IP 33
Figure 18: IP Address Mode – PPPoE 34
Figure 19: IPv6 Settings – Static IP 35
Figure 20: Ethernet Settings – Internet Source 36
Figure 21: Ethernet Settings – Network Behavior 36
Figure 22: Bridge to Internet 37
Figure 23: Route to Internet 37
Figure 24: Network – LAN Settings 38
Figure 25: Physical Settings for Radio 5 GHz 41
Figure 26: Physical Settings for Radio 2.4 GHz 42
Figure 27: Radio Settings (General Settings) 43
Figure 28: Wireless Security Settings 44
Figure 29: Wireless Network Settings 48

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Figure 30: Advanced Radio Settings 49
Figure 31: Configuring VLANs 50
Figure 32: System Settings 52
Figure 33: Maintenance 53
Figure 34: System Log 53
Figure 35: Rebooting the Access Point 54
Figure 36: Resetting to Defaults 54
Figure 37: Restoring Configuration Settings 55
Figure 38: Upgrading Firmware 55
Figure 39: User Accounts 55
Figure 40: SSH Settings 56
Figure 41: NTP Settings 57
Figure 42: iBeacon Settings 58
Figure 43: Network Utilities 58

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Tables
Table 1: Troubleshooting Chart 60

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Section I
Getting Started
This section provides an overview of the access point, and introduces some basic
concepts about wireless networking. It also describes the basic settings required to
access the management interface.
This section includes these chapters:
■“Introduction” on page 11