Edimax CAP1750 User manual

CAP1750
User Manual
12-2015 / v1.1

CONTENTS
I. Product Information...............................................................................2
I-1. Package Contents ..............................................................................................................2
I-2. System Requirements........................................................................................................3
I-3. Hardware Overview...........................................................................................................3
I-4. LED Status .........................................................................................................................4
I-5. Reset .................................................................................................................................4
I-6. Safety Information.............................................................................................................5
II. Quick Setup............................................................................................6
II-1. Initial Setup .......................................................................................................................6
II-2. AP Mode: Basic Settings ....................................................................................................8
II-3. Repeater Mode ...............................................................................................................12
III. Hardware Installation...........................................................................16
III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch...................................................16
III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling...........................................................................17
III-3. T-Rail Mount..................................................................................................................20
IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface.................................................22
IV-1. Information ...................................................................................................................24
IV-1-1. System Information .......................................................................................................24
IV-1-2. Wireless Clients .............................................................................................................29
IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor...........................................................................................................31
IV-1-4. Log ................................................................................................................................33
IV-2. Network Settings ...........................................................................................................35
IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address.......................................................................................................35
IV-2-2. LAN Port ........................................................................................................................37
IV-2-3. VLAN .............................................................................................................................38
IV-3. Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................................39
IV-3-1. Wireless Extender..........................................................................................................39
IV-3-2. Profile List......................................................................................................................41
IV-3-3. 2.4GHz 11bgn ................................................................................................................42
IV-3-3-1. Basic ........................................................................................................................42
IV-3-3-2. Advanced.................................................................................................................45
IV-3-3-3. Security....................................................................................................................47
IV-3-3-3-1. No Authentication..................................................................................................49
IV-3-3-3-2. WEP .......................................................................................................................49
IV-3-3-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP......................................................................................................49

IV-3-3-3-4. WPA-PSK................................................................................................................49
IV-3-3-3-5. WPA-EAP ...............................................................................................................50
IV-3-3-3-6. Additional Authentication ......................................................................................50
IV-3-3-4. WDS.........................................................................................................................52
IV-3-4. 5GHz 11ac 11an.............................................................................................................54
IV-3-4-1. Basic ........................................................................................................................54
IV-3-4-2. Advanced.................................................................................................................56
IV-3-4-3. Security....................................................................................................................58
IV-3-4-4. WDS.........................................................................................................................60
IV-3-5. WPS.................................................................................................................................62
IV-3-6. RADIUS............................................................................................................................64
IV-3-6-1. RADIUS Settings.......................................................................................................65
IV-3-6-2. Internal Server .........................................................................................................67
IV-3-6-3. RADIUS Accounts .....................................................................................................69
IV-3-7. MAC Filter .....................................................................................................................71
IV-3-8. WMM..............................................................................................................................73
IV-3-9. Schedule..........................................................................................................................75
IV-3-10. Traffic Shaping.................................................................................................................77
IV-4. Management.................................................................................................................79
IV-4-1. Admin............................................................................................................................79
IV-4-2. Date and Time ...............................................................................................................82
IV-4-3. Syslog Server .................................................................................................................84
IV-4-4. Ping Test........................................................................................................................85
IV-4-5. I’m Here ........................................................................................................................86
IV-5. Advanced.......................................................................................................................87
IV-5-1. LED Settings...................................................................................................................87
IV-5-2. Update Firmware...........................................................................................................88
IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings....................................................................................................89
IV-5-4. Factory Default ..............................................................................................................91
IV-5-5. Reboot...........................................................................................................................92
IV-6. Operation Mode ............................................................................................................93

Edimax Pro NMS
I. Product Information.............................................................................96
II. Quick Setup..........................................................................................97
III. Software Layout.................................................................................104
IV. Features.............................................................................................111
IV-1. LOGIN, LOGOUT & RESTART ..........................................................................................111
IV-2. DASHBOARD..................................................................................................................113
IV-2-1. System Information .......................................................................................................114
IV-2-2. Devices Information ......................................................................................................114
IV-2-3. Managed AP ..................................................................................................................115
IV-2-4. Managed AP Group .......................................................................................................116
IV-2-5. Active Clients.................................................................................................................117
IV-2-6. Active Users...................................................................................................................118
IV-3. ZONE PLAN ....................................................................................................................119
IV-4. NMS MONITOR..............................................................................................................121
IV-4-1. Access Point ..................................................................................................................121
IV-4-1-1. Managed AP ..........................................................................................................121
IV-4-1-2. Managed AP Group................................................................................................123
IV-4-2. WLAN ............................................................................................................................125
IV-4-2-1. Active WLAN..........................................................................................................125
IV-4-2-2. Active WLAN Group ...............................................................................................126
IV-4-3. Clients ...........................................................................................................................126
IV-4-3-1. Active Clients .........................................................................................................126
IV-4-4. Rogue Devices ...............................................................................................................127
IV-4-5. Information ...................................................................................................................128
IV-4-5-1. All Events/Activities ...............................................................................................128
IV-4-5-2. Monitoring.............................................................................................................129
IV-5. NMS Settings .................................................................................................................130
IV-5-1. Access Point ..................................................................................................................130
IV-5-2. WLAN ............................................................................................................................143
IV-5-2-1. No Authentication................................................................................................145
IV-5-2-2. WEP .....................................................................................................................145
IV-5-2-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP....................................................................................................146
IV-5-2-4. WPA-PSK..............................................................................................................146
IV-5-2-5. WPA-EAP .............................................................................................................147
IV-5-2-6. Additional Authentication ....................................................................................147

IV-5-3. RADIUS..........................................................................................................................149
IV-5-4. Access Control ...............................................................................................................155
IV-5-5. Guest Network ..............................................................................................................158
IV-5-6. Zone Edit .......................................................................................................................162
IV-5-7. Schedule........................................................................................................................164
IV-5-8. Device Monitoring .......................................................................................................166
IV-5-9. Firmware Upgrade.........................................................................................................167
IV-5-10. Advanced.....................................................................................................................168
IV-5-10-1. System Security .....................................................................................................168
IV-5-10-2. Date & Time...........................................................................................................168
IV-6. Local Network ...............................................................................................................170
IV-6-1. Network Settings ...........................................................................................................170
IV-6-1-1. LAN-Side IP Address...............................................................................................170
IV-6-1-2. LAN Port Settings ...................................................................................................173
IV-6-1-3. VLAN......................................................................................................................174
IV-6-2. 2.4GHz 11bgn ................................................................................................................175
IV-6-2-1. Basic ......................................................................................................................175
IV-6-2-2. Advanced...............................................................................................................177
IV-6-2-3. Security..................................................................................................................179
IV-6-2-3-1. No Authentication................................................................................................180
IV-6-2-3-2. WEP .....................................................................................................................180
IV-6-2-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP....................................................................................................181
IV-6-2-3-4. WPA-PSK..............................................................................................................181
IV-6-2-3-5. WPA-EAP .............................................................................................................181
IV-6-2-3-6. Additional Authentication ....................................................................................182
IV-6-2-4. WDS.......................................................................................................................183
IV-6-3. 5GHz 11ac 11an...........................................................................................................185
IV-6-3-1. Basic ......................................................................................................................185
IV-6-3-2. Advanced.............................................................................................................187
IV-6-3-3. Security................................................................................................................189
IV-6-3-4. WDS.......................................................................................................................191
IV-6-4. WPS...............................................................................................................................193
IV-6-5. RADIUS..........................................................................................................................194
IV-6-5-1. RADIUS Settings.....................................................................................................195
IV-6-5-2. Internal Server .......................................................................................................196
IV-6-5-3. RADIUS Accounts ...................................................................................................198
IV-6-6. MAC Filter .....................................................................................................................200
IV-6-7. WMM............................................................................................................................202
IV-7. Local Settings.................................................................................................................204
IV-7-1. Operation Mode............................................................................................................204
IV-7-2. System Settings .............................................................................................................204

IV-7-2-1. System Information .............................................................................................204
IV-7-2-2. Wireless Clients .....................................................................................................206
IV-7-2-3. Wireless Monitor .................................................................................................207
IV-7-2-4. Log.......................................................................................................................208
IV-7-3. Management.................................................................................................................209
IV-7-3-1. Admin ..................................................................................................................209
IV-7-3-2. Date and Time .....................................................................................................211
IV-7-3-3. Syslog Server........................................................................................................213
IV-7-3-4. I’m Here...............................................................................................................214
IV-7-4. Advanced ......................................................................................................................215
IV-7-4-1. LED Settings ...........................................................................................................215
IV-7-4-2. Update Firmware .................................................................................................216
IV-7-4-3. Save/Restore Settings ..........................................................................................217
IV-7-4-4. Factory Default ....................................................................................................218
IV-7-4-5. Reboot.................................................................................................................218
IV-8. Toolbox .........................................................................................................................219
IV-8-1. Network Connectivity ..................................................................................................219
IV-8-1-1. Ping......................................................................................................................219
IV-8-1-2. Trace Route .........................................................................................................219
V. Appendix ...........................................................................................220
V-1. Configuring your IP address .........................................................................................220
V-1-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................221
V-1-2. Windows Vista.............................................................................................................223
V-1-3. Windows 7 ..................................................................................................................225
V-1-4. Windows 8 ..................................................................................................................229
V-1-5. Mac .............................................................................................................................233
VI. Best Practice ......................................................................................235
VI-1. How to Create and Link WLAN & Access Point Groups.................................................235

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OVERVIEW
Your access point can function in four different modes.
The default mode for your access point is AP mode.
AP mode is a regular access point for use in your wireless network.
AP Controller mode acts as the designated master of an AP array (group of
linked access points). In AP Controller mode the user interface will switch to
Edimax Pro NMS.
Managed AP mode acts as a “slave”AP within the AP array (controlled by the
AP Controller “master”).
In Repeater mode the access point connects wirelessly to your existing
2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the wireless signal(s).

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
1. CAP1750 Access Point
2. Ceiling Mount Bracket
3. T-Rail Mounting Kit & Screws
4. Ceiling Mounting Kit & Screws
5. CD
6. Quick Installation Guide
7. Ethernet Cable
8. Power Adapter
9. Ceiling Mount Screw Template
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I-2. System Requirements
-Existing cable/DSL modem & router
-Computer with web browser for access point configuration
I-3. Hardware Overview
Ethernet Port
Power Port
Micro USB Port

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I-4. LED Status
LED Color
LED Status
Description
Blue
On
The access point is on.
Long Flashing
Upgrading firmware.
Short Flashing
Resetting to factory defaults.
Amber
On
Starting up.
Flashing
Error.
Off
Off
The access point is off.
I-5. Reset
If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device
back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default.
1. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10
seconds.
You may need to use a pin or similar sharp object to push the
reset button.
2. Wait for the access point to restart. The access point is ready for setup
when the LED is blue.

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I-6. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read
and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access
point outdoors.
2. Do not place the access point in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen
or bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the
access point.
4. Handle the access point with care. Accidental damage will void the
warranty of the access point.
5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under
3 years old. Please keep the access point out of reach of children.
6. Do not place the access point on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
The access point may become hot during use.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the access point. If you
experience problems with the access point, please contact your dealer of
purchase and ask for help.
8. The access point is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for
any reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply
off. Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.
10. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the access point or power
adapter, then disconnect the access point and power adapter immediately,
as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

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II. Quick Setup
Your access point can be up and running in just a few minutes. It can function
as a standalone access point (AP mode), as part of an AP array (Managed AP
mode) or as a wireless repeater (repeater mode).
For use a Managed AP in an AP array, the access point will automatically
switch mode when an AP Controller is configured as described in Edimax Pro
NMS.
II-1. Initial Setup
1. Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the
power adapter into a power supply using the included cable.
3. Please wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access point is
ready when the LED is blue.
4. Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where xis a number in the
range 3 –100. If you are unsure how to do this, please refer to the user
manual for more information.
Please ensure there are no other active network connections on
your computer (disconnect Wi-Fi connections and Ethernet
cables).

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5. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.2 into the URL bar of
a web browser.
6. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default
username “admin” and the default password “1234”.
7. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below.

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8. Please follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to configure the
access point’s basic settings for use as a standalone AP in AP mode.
For use a Managed AP in an AP array, the access point will automatically
switch mode when an AP Controller is configured as described in Edimax Pro
NMS.
To use the AP as an AP Controller (master) in an AP array, refer to Edimax Pro
NMS.
II-2. AP Mode: Basic Settings
The instructions below will help you to configure the following basic settings
of the access point:
-LAN IP Address
-2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security
-Administrator Name & Password
-Time & Date
It is recommended you configure these settings before using the
access point.
1. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “Network Settings” >
“LAN-side IP Address”and you will see the screen below.
2. Enter the IP address settings you wish to use for your access point. You
can use a dynamic (DHCP) or static IP address, depending on your network

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environment. Click “Apply” to save the changes and wait a few moments
for the access point to reload.
When you change your access point’s IP address, you need to use
the new IP address to access the browser based configuration
interface instead of the default IP 192.168.2.2.
3. To change the SSID of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go
to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Basic”. Enter the new SSID for
your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click “Apply”.
To utilize multiple 2.4GHz SSIDs, open the drop down menu
labelled “Enable SSID number” and select how many SSIDs you
require. Then enter a new SSID in the corresponding numbered
fields below, before clicking “Apply”.
4. To configure the security of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless
network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Security”. Select
an “Authentication Method” and enter a “Pre-shared Key” or “Encryption
Key” depending on your choice, then click “Apply”.
If using multiple SSIDs, specify which SSID to configure using the
“SSID” drop down menu.

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5.Go to “Wireless Settings” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 3 & 4 for
the access point’s 5GHz wireless network.
6. To change the administrator name and password for the browser based
configuration interface, go to “Management” > “Admin”.
7. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields
and click “Apply”.
8. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” >
“Date and Time”.

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9. Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop
down menus. The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol)
so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server.
Click “Apply” when you are finished.
You can use the “Acquire Current Time from your PC” button if
you wish to set the access point to the same time as your PC.
10. The basic settings of your access point are now configured. Please
refer to IV. Hardware Installation for guidance on connecting your access
point to a router or PoE switch.

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II-3. Repeater Mode
When you set the operation mode to repeater mode, the AP will not get an IP
address from the router/root AP. You will need to set your computer’s IP
address and use the APs default IP address to access the UI for the first time,
refer to Appendix for more help.
Wireless Settings Wireless Extender displays details about the APs wireless
connection in repeater mode and enables you to connect to a source SSID and
configure the new (repeater) SSID. Settings are saved as profiles.
1. Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where xis a number in the
range 3 –100.
Please ensure there are no other active network connections on
your computer (disconnect Wi-Fi connections and Ethernet
cables).
2. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.2 into the URL bar of
a web browser.
3. You will be prompted for a user name and password. Enter the default
username “admin” and the default password “1234”.

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4. Go to Wireless Settings Wireless Extender.
5.Click Scan to search for and display available SSIDs and click Select to
connect to an available source SSID. SSIDs can be configured independently
for each frequency 2.4GHz & 5GHz.

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6.Edit the new extended SSID according to your preference and enter the
security details for the source SSID, and then click Connect.
7.The AP in repeater mode will establish a connection to the source SSID and
repeat the extended SSID. The repeater AP will become a DHCP client of
the router/root AP. Switch your computer back to a dynamic IP address.