Edge-Core ECW5212 Programming manual

Management Guide
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IEEE 802.11a/ac/b/g/n
Wireless Access Point
ECW5212
Software Release v2.1.1.36r197

Management Guide
ECW5212 Wireless Access Point
IEEE 802.11a/ac/b/g/n Dual-Band Access Point
with one 1000BASE-T (RJ-45 PoE-Input) Port,
and an Adaptive-MIMO Smart Antenna Array
15020000xxxxA
E052016-CS-R01

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How to Use This Guide
This guide includes detailed information on the access point (AP) software,
including how to operate and use the management functions of the AP. To deploy
this AP effectively and ensure trouble-free operation, you should first read the
relevant sections in this guide so that you are familiar with all of its 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), the Internet Protocol (IP), and Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP).
How This Guide
is Organized
The organization of this guide is based on the AP’s main management interfaces.
The web management interface is described in separate sections that follow the
web menu. 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 the AP. For specific information on how to install the AP, see the
following guide:
Quick Start Guide
For all safety information and regulatory statements, see the following documents:
Quick Start Guide
Safety and Regulatory Information

How to Use This 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.
Warning: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.
Revision History This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
May 2016 Revision
This is the first revision of this guide. It is valid for software release v2.1.1.36r197.

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Contents
How to Use This Guide 3
Contents 5
Figures 7
Tables 9
Section I Getting Started 11
1 Introduction 13
Configuration Options 13
Network Connections 14
Connecting to the Web Interface 14
Setup Wizard 15
Main Menu 19
Status 19
Common Web Page Buttons 20
Section II Web Configuration 21
2 Status Information 23
System Information 23
Memory Status 24
LAN Information 24
Wireless Overview 25
3 Network Settings 27
LAN Settings 27
SSH Setting 28

Contents
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4 Wireless Settings 29
Basic Settings 29
Advanced Settings 32
5 System Settings 35
System Log 35
NTP 36
Password 37
Maintenance 38
Rebooting the Access Point 38
Resetting the Access Point 38
Backing Up Configuration Settings 39
Restoring Configuration Settings 39
Upgrading Firmware 39
Section III Appendices 41
A Troubleshooting 43
Problems Accessing the Management Interface 43
Using System Logs 43
Index 45

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Figures
Figure 1: Login Page 15
Figure 2: Setting WIFI 2.4G 15
Figure 3: Setting WIFI 5G 18
Figure 4: Status Overview 19
Figure 5: Set Configuration Changes 20
Figure 6: System Information 23
Figure 7: Memory Status 24
Figure 8: LAN Information 24
Figure 9: Wireless Overview 25
Figure 10: LAN Settings 27
Figure 11: SSH Setting 28
Figure 12: Basic Radio Configuration Status 29
Figure 13: Basic Radio Configuration Dialog Box 30
Figure 14: Advanced Radio Configuration Dialog Box 32
Figure 15: System Log 35
Figure 16: NTP 36
Figure 17: Password 37
Figure 18: Maintenance 38
Figure 19: Reboot your device 38
Figure 20: Resetting to Defaults 38
Figure 21: Restoring Configuration Settings 39
Figure 22: Upgrading Firmware 39

Figures
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Tables
Table 1: Radio Channels 33
Table 2: Troubleshooting Chart 43

Tables
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