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

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1Introduction
The access point (AP) runs software that includes a network management agent.
The agent offers a variety of management options, including a web-based
interface. The AP can also be accessed through Secure Shell (SSH) for
configuration using a command line interface (CLI).
Note: This manual describes the configuration interface for stand-alone mode.
Refer to the Edgecore ecCLOUD Controller User Manual for information on
configuring the AP through the cloud interface.
This chapter includes the following sections:
■“Configuration Options” on page 12
■“Connecting to the Web Interface” on page 12
■“AP Setup Wizard” on page 14
■“QR Code Onboarding” on page 19
■“Main Menu” on page 21

Chapter 1 | Introduction
Configuration Options
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Configuration Options
The access point’s web agent allows you to configure AP parameters, monitor
wireless connections, and display statistics using a standard web browser. The AP’s
web management interface can be accessed from any computer attached to the
network.
The CLI program can be accessed remotely by a Secure Shell (SSH) connection
over the network. The CLI is used primarily for technical support.
The AP’s web interface allows you to perform management functions such as:
■Set management access user names and passwords
■Configure IP settings
■Configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio settings
■Control access through wireless security settings
■Filter packets using Access Control Lists (ACLs)
■Download system firmware
■Download or upload configuration files
■Display system information
Connecting to the Web Interface
For first-time access to the AP’s web management interface, you can connect a PC
directly to one of the AP’s LAN ports or use the quick-setup QR code (printed on a
label next to the AP’s ports). The first-time you access the web interface, it
automatically runs the Setup Wizard for initial AP configuration.
For information on the Setup Wizard, see “AP Setup Wizard” on page 14.
For information on using the QR code, see “QR Code Onboarding” on page 19.

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Connecting to the Web Interface
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LAN Port Connection When connecting to the web management interface through one of the AP’s LAN
ports, the AP has a default management IP address of 192.168.2.1 and a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0. Therefore, you must set your PC IP address to be on the
same subnet as the AP (that is, the PC and AP addresses must both start
with192.168.2.x).
Note: To connect to the web interface using the Uplink(PoE) port, the IP address is
automatically assigned through DHCP by default. If a DHCP server is unreachable,
the Uplink(PoE) port reverts to a fallback IP address of 192.168.1.10.
To access the AP’s web management interface, follow these steps:
1. Use your web browser to connect to the management interface using the
default IP address of 192.168.2.1.
For first-time access, there is no user login and the Setup Wizard starts
automatically.
Figure 1: Web Management Login
2. Set a new password for management access and then follow the other steps
described in “AP Setup Wizard” on page 14.
Note: To configure the AP with a different management IP address that is
compatible with your network, see “LAN Settings” on page 38.

Chapter 1 | Introduction
AP Setup Wizard
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AP Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard is designed to help you configure the basic settings required to
get the AP up and running.
Step 1 Change Your Password — Set a new password for management access to the AP
(the default user name is “admin” with password “admin”). The password must be
6-20 ASCII characters (case sensitive with no special characters).
Figure 2: Change Your Password
Note: For information on changing user names and passwords, see “User
Accounts” on page 55.

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AP Setup Wizard
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Step 2 Select Your Country — Select the access point’s country of operation from the
drop-down menu. You must set the AP’s country code to be sure that the radios
operate according to permitted local regulations. That is, setting the country code
restricts operation of the AP to the radio channels and transmit power levels
permitted for wireless networks in the specified country.
Figure 3: Select Your Country
Caution: You must set the country code to the country of operation. Setting the
country code ensures that the radios operate within the local regulations specified
for wireless networks.
Note: The country code selection is for non-US models only and is not available to
any US models. Per FCC regulation, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the US must be
fixed to US operation channels only.

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AP Setup Wizard
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Step 3 Select to Cloud Manage AP or Stand-Alone — To manage the AP using the
Edgecore ecCLOUD controller, select “Yes, I will manage this device with the Edge-
core Networks Cloud controller,” and then click “Done.” Otherwise, select “No, I
will be operating this device in stand-alone mode” and continue to Step 4.
Figure 4: Select Cloud Managed or Stand-Alone
If you select to manage the AP using the Edgecore ecCLOUD controller, go to
cloud.ignitenet.com to register your AP. Log in and select Devices from the menu.
Click Add Device and enter the AP serial number and MAC address to register the
AP with your cloud network. The serial number and MAC address can be found on
the product packaging or label.
Note: This manual describes the configuration interface for stand-alone mode.
Refer to the Edgecore ecCLOUD Controller User Manual for information on
configuring the AP through the cloud interface.

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AP Setup Wizard
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Step 4 Wireless Network Setup — If you select to manage the AP in stand-alone mode,
you can continue to configure the default wireless network.
Figure 5: Wireless Network Setup
The default wireless network name consists of the AP model and its serial number,
and there is a default wireless password. You have the option to modify the wireless
network name and password to your preferred configuration. The wireless name
must be 1-32 ASCII characters, and the password must be 8 to 63 ASCII
characters (no special characters are allowed).

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AP Setup Wizard
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Step 5 Advanced Setup — For AP stand-alone mode, you also have the option to enable
the Advanced Setup option and configure the IP address mode used to provide an
IP address for the Internet access port.
Figure 6: Advanced Setup
The default IP Address Mode is DHCP and other options include Static IP and
PPPoE. For more information, see “Internet Settings” on page 32.
Step 6 After completing the Setup Wizard, click “Done” to continue to the web
management main menu.

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QR Code Onboarding
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QR Code Onboarding
For quick set up and registration of your AP with the ecCLOUD controller, you can
scan the QR code on the AP using a phone.
Follow these steps:
1. Power on the AP.
2. Connect the AP to the Internet. Connect your network or Internet access device
to the AP’s RJ-45 Uplink port.
3. Use the camera (iPhone) or a barcode app (Android) on your phone to scan
the AP’s QR code. The QR code is printed on a label next to the AP’s ports.
Figure 7: Scanning the AP QR Code
4. When a message pops up, tap “yes” to join the Wi-Fi network. (iPhone requires
you to go to Settings > Wi-Fi for the message to pop up.)
The web browser should open and redirect to the Setup Wizard page.
Note: If the phone cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network, type the SSID (network
name) and password manually. The SSID name is the AP serial number (for
example, EC0123456789), and the password is the AP MAC address (for
example, 903CB3BC1234).
5. Select to manage the AP using the ecCLOUD controller, or to manage the AP in
stand-alone mode.
a. Stand-Alone Mode: Use the default wireless network setting or customize
the network name and password. Tap “Done” to finish the setup wizard.

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QR Code Onboarding
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Wait about two minutes for the AP configuration to update, and then
connect to the wireless network name configured in the Setup Wizard. The
browser is then redirected to the login page of the AP (see Figure 1 on
page 13).
b. Cloud-Managed Mode: Tap “Done” to finish the Setup Wizard and the
browser is redirected to the ecCLOUD login page.
Figure 8: ecCLOUD Login Page
If you already have an ecCLOUD account, log in and select a site for the
AP. The AP is automatically registered for cloud management. After you tap
“Save,” wait about two minutes for the cloud controller to configure the AP.
Figure 9: ecCLOUD Device Registration