Edge-Core ECW5320 Programming manual

Management Guide
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IEEE 802.11a/ac/n/b/g
Enterprise Access Points
ECW5320
ECWO5320
Software Release v2.0.0.1

Management Guide
ECW5320 Indoor Enterprise Access Point
IEEE 802.11a/ac/n/b/g Dual Band Access Point
with one 1000BASE-T (RJ-45 PoE-Input) Port,
and two 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) Ports
ECWO5320 Outdoor Enterprise Access Point
IEEE 802.11a/ac/n/b/g Dual Band Access Point
with one 1000BASE-T (RJ-45 PoE-Input) Port,
and two 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) Ports
150200000964A
E012016/ST-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

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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.
January 2016 Revision
This is the first revision of this guide. It is valid for software release v2.0.0.1-r5159.

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Contents
How to Use This Guide 3
Contents 5
Figures 9
Tables 11
Section I Getting Started 13
1 Introduction 15
Configuration Options 15
Network Connections 16
Connecting to the Web Interface 16
Setup Wizard 17
Main Menu 27
Status 28
Common Web Page Buttons 29
Section II Web Configuration 31
2 Status Information 33
System Information 33
Memory Status 34
WAN Information 34
LAN Information 35
Wireless Overview 36
Active Clients 37
Statistics 38
3 Network Settings 39

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Operation Mode 39
LAN Setting 40
DHCP Setting 41
4 Internet Settings 43
Cable/Dynamic IP (DHCP) 43
Static (Fixed IP) 44
PPPoE (ADSL) 45
PPTP 46
L2TP 47
5 Wireless Settings 49
Basic Settings 49
Advanced Settings 52
6 Static Routes 57
7 Firewall 59
Port Forwarding 59
DMZ Configuration 60
Access Control 61
Advanced Security 62
8 System Settings 63
Language Selection 64
System Log 64
NTP 65
Password 65
Maintenance 66
Rebooting the Access Point 66
Resetting the Access Point 66
Backing Up Configuration Settings 67
Restoring Configuration Settings 67
Upgrading Firmware 67

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Section III Appendices 69
A Troubleshooting 71
Problems Accessing the Management Interface 71
Using System Logs 71
Index 73

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Figures
Figure 1: Login Page 17
Figure 2: Select Your Country 17
Figure 3: Option Mode 18
Figure 4: Route to Internet 18
Figure 5: Bridge to Internet 19
Figure 6: Client Route 19
Figure 7: Cable / Dynamic IP (DHCP) 20
Figure 8: Static (Fixed IP) 20
Figure 9: PPPoE (ADSL) 21
Figure 10: PPTP 22
Figure 11: L2TP 22
Figure 12: Setting WIFI 2.4G 23
Figure 13: Setting WIFI 5G 26
Figure 14: Scanning WIFI 5G Networks 26
Figure 15: Status Overview 28
Figure 16: Status Clients 28
Figure 17: Status Statistics 29
Figure 18: Set Configuration Changes 29
Figure 19: System Information 33
Figure 20: Memory Status 34
Figure 21: WAN Information 34
Figure 22: LAN Information 35
Figure 23: Wireless Overview 36
Figure 24: Active Clients 37
Figure 25: Statistics 38
Figure 26: LAN Setting 40
Figure 27: DHCP Setting 41
Figure 28: DHCP Setting 41
Figure 29: Cable/Dynamic IP (DHCP) 43

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Figure 30: Static (Fixed IP) 44
Figure 31: PPPoE (ADSL) 45
Figure 32: PPTP 46
Figure 33: L2TP 47
Figure 34: Basic Radio Configuration Status 50
Figure 35: Basic Radio Configuration Dialogue Box 51
Figure 36: Advanced Radio Configuration Dialogue Box 52
Figure 37: Static Route List 57
Figure 38: Route Setting 57
Figure 39: Port Forwarding List 59
Figure 40: Port Forwarding Configuration 60
Figure 41: DMZ Configuration 61
Figure 42: Access Control List 61
Figure 43: Access Control Configuration 61
Figure 44: Access Control Time Selection 62
Figure 45: Advanced Security 62
Figure 46: Language 64
Figure 47: System Log 64
Figure 48: NTP 65
Figure 49: Password 65
Figure 50: Maintenance 66
Figure 51: Reboot your device 66
Figure 52: Resetting to Defaults 66
Figure 53: Restoring Configuration Settings 67
Figure 54: Upgrading Firmware 67

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Tables
Table 1: Radio Channels 53
Table 2: Tx Power 54
Table 3: Troubleshooting Chart 71

Tables
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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 15

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1 Introduction
The access point (AP) runs software that includes a network management agent.
The agent offers a variety of management options, including SNMP and a web-
based interface.
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 such as
Internet Explorer 9.x, Mozilla Firefox 35, and Google Chrome 39, or later versions.
The AP’s web management interface can be accessed from any computer attached
to the network.
The AP’s management agent also supports SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol). This SNMP agent permits the AP to be managed from any computer in
the network using network management software.
The AP’s web interface and SNMP agent allow 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 and statistics

Chapter 1 | Introduction
Network Connections
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Network Connections
Prior to accessing the AP’s management agent through a network connection, you
must first configure it with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
using the web interface or DHCP protocol.
The AP has a static default management address of 192.168.1.1 and a subnet mask
of 255.255.255.0. If the AP’s default IP address is not compatible with your network
or a DHCP server is not available, the AP’s IP address must be configured manually
through the web interface.
First connect to the AP’s LAN 1 or LAN 2 port and log in to the web interface, as
described in “Connecting to the Web Interface” on page 16. Follow the steps
described in the “Setup Wizard” on page 17 to configure the basic settings. Then
configure the AP with an IP address that is compatible with your network as
described under “LAN Setting” on page 40.
Once the AP’s IP settings are configured for your network, you can access the AP’s
management agent from anywhere within the attached network. The AP can be
managed by any computer using a web browser, or from a network computer using
SNMP network management software.
Connecting to the Web Interface
The AP offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the
configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can
access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer
9.x, Mozilla Firefox 35 or later, and Google Chrome 39, or later versions.
You may want to make initial configuration changes by connecting a PC directly to
one of the AP’s LAN ports. The AP has a default management IP address of
192.168.1.1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. 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
with192.168.1.x).
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 192.168.1.1.
2. Log in to the interface by entering the default user name “root” with the
password “admin123,” then click Login.

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Setup Wizard
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Note: It is strongly recommended to change the default password the first time
you access the web interface. For information on changing the user password, see
“Password” on page 65.
Figure 1: Login Page
Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard is designed to help you configure the basic settings required to
get the AP up and running.
Step 1 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 2: 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
all 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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Setup Wizard
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Step 2 Select Option Mode — Click Next, and select an a networking mode for an
AP route, AP bridge, or client route.
Figure 3: Option Mode
◆ AP Route — In this mode, the AP should be connected to Internet via an ADSL/
Cable Modem. Wired are wireless ports (ETH0, ETH1, WLAN0 and WLAN 1 are
members of the LAN. NAT is enabled and PCs attached to the LAN ports share
the same IP to ISP connection through the WAN port. In the following figure,
Ethernet Port 0, Ethernet Port1, Wireless LAN 0 (5 GHz Radio), and Wireless LAN
1 (2.4 GHz Radio) are all included in the LAN. Traffic from these interfaces is
routed across the access point through WAN Port 0 to the Internet. (This is also
called route to Internet.) The connection type can be set up in the WAN page
using PPPOE, DHCP client, PPTP client, L2TP client, or static IP.
Figure 4: Route to Internet

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Setup Wizard
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◆ AP Bridge — Configures an interface as attached to the WAN (i.e., the Internet).
In the following figure, Ethernet Port 0 and Ethernet Port 1 are both attached to
the WAN. The wireless interfaces are directly bridged to the wired Ethernet.
(This is also called bridge to Internet.) All WAN-related functions are disabled,
NAT is disabled, the firewall is disabled, and DHCP is disabled.
Figure 5: Bridge to Internet
◆ Client Route — All Ethernet ports are bridged together and the AP acts as a
wireless client connecting to the ISP’s access point. NAT is enabled and PCs
attached to the Ethernet ports share the same IP to ISP connection through the
wireless LAN.
Only one of the radios (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) can connect to the ISP’s access point.
The connection type can be set up in the WAN page using PPPOE, DHCP client,
PPTP client, L2TP client, or static IP.
Figure 6: Client Route

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Setup Wizard
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Step 3 Select WAN Configuration — Click Next, and select the method that the AP uses
to connect to an ISP through the WAN port. The AP supports five Internet
connection methods.
◆ Cable / Dynamic IP (DHCP) — In many cases, setting the connection type to
dynamic is enough to complete the connection to your ISP.
Figure 7: Cable / Dynamic IP (DHCP)
This page includes the following items:
MTU – Sets the size of the maximum transmission unit (MTU) for IP packets sent
on an interface.
Host Name – Some dynamic connection types may require a host name. Enter
the host name in the space provided if you were assigned one by your ISP.
◆ Static (Fixed IP) — The Static IP address mode sets the AP to connect to the
Internet with a fixed IP address. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you need
an IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway address. Enter your information in
the provided spaces.
Figure 8: Static (Fixed IP)