ELTEX WEP-1L User manual

IP address:192.168.1.10
Username:admin
Password:password
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   Wireless access point
 WEP-1L
   User manual
    Firmware version1.1.0

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Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Annotation ................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Device description ......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Device specification.................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 The device technical parameters............................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Design.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.1 Front panel ...............................................................................................................................................9
2.4.2 Rear panel.............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.4.3 Bottom panel......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Light indication..........................................................................................................................................11
2.6 Reset the device to the factory settings..................................................................................................12
2.7 Delivery package.......................................................................................................................................12
3 Rules and recommendations for device installation ................................................................................. 13
3.1 Safety rules................................................................................................................................................13
3.2 Installation recommendations .................................................................................................................13
3.3 Calculating the number of required access points.................................................................................13
3.4 Channel selection for neighboring access points...................................................................................14
4 Device management via the WEB interface ............................................................................................... 16
4.1 Getting started ..........................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Applying configuration and discarding changes ....................................................................................17
4.3 WEB interface basic elements .................................................................................................................18
4.4 The «Monitoring» menu............................................................................................................................19
4.4.1 The «Wi-Fi Clients» submenu ............................................................................................................... 19
4.4.2 The «Traffic Statistics» submenu ........................................................................................................ 20
4.4.3 The «Scan Environment» submenu ..................................................................................................... 22
4.4.4 The «Events» submenu......................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.5 The «Network Information» submenu ................................................................................................. 24
4.4.6 The «Radio Information» submenu...................................................................................................... 26
4.4.7 The «Device Information» submenu .................................................................................................... 27
4.5 The «Radio»menu.....................................................................................................................................28
4.5.1 The «Radio 2.4 GHz» submenu ............................................................................................................ 28

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4.5.2 The «Radio 5 GHz» submenu ............................................................................................................... 31
4.5.3 The «Advanced» submenu ................................................................................................................... 34
4.6 The «VAP» menu.......................................................................................................................................35
4.6.1 The «Summary» submenu.................................................................................................................... 35
4.6.2 The «VAP» submenu............................................................................................................................. 36
4.7 The «Network Settings» menu .................................................................................................................39
4.7.1 The «System Configuration» submenu ............................................................................................... 39
4.7.2 The «Access» submenu........................................................................................................................ 40
4.8 The «System» menu..................................................................................................................................42
4.8.1 The «Device Firmware Upgrade» submenu......................................................................................... 42
4.8.2 The «Configuration» submenu............................................................................................................. 43
4.8.3 The «Reboot» submenu........................................................................................................................ 43
4.8.4 The «Password» submenu ................................................................................................................... 44
4.8.5 The «Log» submenu.............................................................................................................................. 44
4.8.6 The «Date and Time» submenu ........................................................................................................... 45
5 Managing the device using the command line .......................................................................................... 46
5.1 Connection to the device..........................................................................................................................46
5.2 Network parameters configuration..........................................................................................................46
5.3 Virtual Wi-Fi access points (VAP) configuration.....................................................................................47
5.3.1 Configuration of VAP without encryption............................................................................................ 48
5.3.2 Configuration of VAP with WPA-Personal security mode.................................................................. 48
5.3.3 Configuration of VAP with Enterprise authorization........................................................................... 49
5.3.4 Configuration of VAP with Captive Portal ........................................................................................... 50
5.3.5 Advanced VAP settings: ....................................................................................................................... 50
5.4 Radio configuration ..................................................................................................................................52
5.4.1 Advanced Radio settings:..................................................................................................................... 52
5.5 System settings ........................................................................................................................................54
5.5.1 Device firmware update........................................................................................................................ 54
5.5.2 Device configuration management ..................................................................................................... 55
5.5.3 Device reboot ........................................................................................................................................ 55
5.5.4 Setting the date and time ..................................................................................................................... 56
5.6 Monitoring .................................................................................................................................................57
5.6.1 Wi-Fi Clients........................................................................................................................................... 57
5.6.2 Device info............................................................................................................................................. 58

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5.6.3 Network information............................................................................................................................. 59
5.6.4 Wireless interfaces ............................................................................................................................... 60
5.6.5 Event logging......................................................................................................................................... 60
5.6.6 Spectrum Analyzer................................................................................................................................ 61
6 The list of changes ...................................................................................................................................... 62

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1 Introduction
1.1 Annotation
Modern tendencies of telecommunication development necessitate operators to search for the most optimal
technologies, allowing you to satisfy rapidly growing needs of subscribers, maintaining at the same time
consistency of business processes, development flexibility and reduction of costs of various services provision.
Wireless technologies are spinning up more and more and have paced a huge way for short time from unstable
low-speed communication networks of low radius to broadband networks equitable to speed of wired networks
with high criteria to the quality of provided services.
The device is dedicated to create L2 wireless networks interfacing with a wired network. WEP-1L is connected to a
wired network via 10/100/1000M Ethernet interface and arrange high-speed access to the Internet for devices
supporting Wi-Fi technology at 2.4 and 5 GHz.
This manual specifies intended purpose, main technical parameters, design, safe operation rules and installation
and configuration recommendations forWEP-1L.
1.2 Symbols
Notes and warnings
Notes contain important information, tips or recommendations on device operation and setup.
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Warnings are used to inform the user about harmful situations for the device and the user alike, which
could cause malfunction or data loss.
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2 Device description
2.1 Purpose
WEP-1L wireless access point is designed for provision of users' access to high-speed safe network.
The device has two radio interfaces to organize two physical wireless networks.
WEP-1L supports up-to-date requirements to service quality and allows transmittingmore important traffic in
higher priorities queues. Prioritization is based on main QoS technologies: CoS (special tags in VLAN packet field)
and ToS (tags in IP packet field). ACL rule creation functionality and support for traffic shaping on each VAP
allows you to fully manage access, service quality and restrictions, both for all subscribers and for everyone in
particular.
WEP-1L is a universal solution for organization of wireless networks with small amount of users and oriented on
installation in office or small branch of organization. The ability to create virtual access points with different types
of encryption allows to differentiate access rights between ordinary users and dedicated groups of users.
2.2 Device specification
Interfaces:
1 port of Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T(RJ-45);
Functions:
WLAN capabilities:
Support for IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards;
Data aggregation, including A-MPDU (Tx/Rx) and A-MSDU (Rx);
WMM-based priorities and packet planning;
Subscriber isolation within one VAP;
Channel autoselection
Dynamic frequency selection (DFS);
Support for hidden SSID;
8 virtual access points
Third-party access point detection.
Network functions:
Autonegotiation of speed, duplex mode and switching between MDI and MDI-X modes;
Support for VLAN;
Authentication support 802.1X;
DHCP client;
GRE;
GRE over IPsec;
Transmission of subscriber traffic out of tunnel;
ACL;
NTP;
Syslog.
QoS functions
Priority and profile-based packet scheduling;
Bandwidth limitation for each VAP;
Bandwidth limitation for each client;
WMM parameters changing.

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Security
Centralized authorization via RADIUS server (WPA Enterprise);
WPA/WPA2 data encryption;
Support for Captive Portal.
The figure below shows WEP-1L application scheme.
Figure 1 – WEP-1L application scheme
2.3 The device technical parameters
Table 1 — Main Specifications
WAN Ethernet interface parameters
Number of ports 1
Connector type RJ-45
Data rate, Mbps 10/100/1000, auto-negotiation
Standards BASE-T
Wireless interface parameters
Standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

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Frequency range, MHz 2402–2482 MHz,5170–5835 MHz
Modulation DSSS, CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM
Operating channels 802.11b/g/n: 1–13 (2402–2482 MHz)
802.11a/n/ac:
· 36–64 (5170–5320 MHz)
· 100–144 (5490–5720 MHz)
· 149-165 (5745–5835 MHz)
Data rate, Mbps 802.11a: up to 54 Mbps
802.11b: up to 11 Mbps
802.11g: up to 54 Mbps
802.11n: up to 300 Mbps
802.11ac: up to 867 Mbps
Maximum output power of the transmitter 2.4 GHz up to 18 dBm
5 GHz: up to 20 dBm
Receiver sensitivity 2.4 GHz up to -94 dBm
5 GHz: up to -92 dBm
Security Centralized authorization via RADIUS server (WPA Enterprise)
WPA/WPA2 data encryption
Captive Portal
Support for 2x2 MIMO
Two Realtek chips: RTL8197FS (2.4 GHz) andRTL8812FR (5 GHz).
Control
Remote control Web interface, Telnet, SSH, SNMP (monitoring), NETCONF, EMS
management system
Access restriction by password
General parameters
Processor RealtekRTL8197FS 1 GHz
NAND 32 MB NAND Flash

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RAM 128 MB RAM DDR3
Power supply External power adapter 5.3V DC, 2A
Power consumption no more than 7 W
range of operation temperatures from +5 to +40°C
relative humidity at 25°C up to 80%
Dimensions (Diameter x Height) 100 x23 mm
Weight 85 g
2.4 Design
WEP-1L enclosed in plastic case.
2.4.1 Front panel
The layout of WEP-1L front panel is shown in the figure below.
Figure 2 – Front panel of WEP-1L
Table 2 – Description of WEP-1L front panel indicators
Front panel element Description
1 Power Device operation LED

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2.4.2 Rear panel
The layout of WEP-1L rear panel is shown in the figure below.
Figure 3 – Rear panel of WEP-1L
LEDs, connectors and controls located on the device main panel are listed inTable 3.
Table 3 –main panel LEDs, ports and controls
Front panel element Description
1 WAN 10/100/1000BASE-T port (RJ-45 connector) for connection to a network
2 LEDs WAN connector indicators
3 5v DC Power adapter connector

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2.4.3 Bottom panel
The layout of WEP-1L bottom panel is shown in the figure below.
Figure 4 – Bottom panel of WEP-1L
Table 4 –Description of WEP-1L bottom panel controls
Front panel element Description
1 F Button for reseting to factory settings
2.5 Light indication
The current status of the device is displayed by indicators located on the front and rear panels. The list of
indicator states is shown in table 5.
Table 5 – Light indication of device state
Indicator Indicator's status Device state
WAN Only green LED lights The connection to the connected network
device is established at 10/100 Mbps.
Green and orange LEDs light The connection to the connected network
device is established at 1000 Mbps.
Flashing green Packet data transmission via WAN interface

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Indicator Indicator's status Device state
Power solid green Device power on, normal operation
solid orange The device is loaded but IP address is not
received via DHCP
solid red The device is loading
2.6 Reset the device to the factory settings
To reset the device to the factory settings, press and hold the «F» button until the Power indicator on the front
panel flashes red. There will be an automatic reboot of the device, the indicator will light up in a constant red
color.
DHCP client will be launched by default. If the address is not received via DHCP the device will have IP address–
192.168.1.10,subnet mask –255.255.255.0; User Name/Password to access via Web interface: admin/
password.
2.7 Delivery package
The delivery package includes:
WEP-1L wireless access point;
230/5.3V 2.0A power adapter;
Operating manual (supplied on a CD);
Conformity certificate;
Technical passport.

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3 Rules and recommendations for device installation
This section defines safety rules, installation recommendations, setup procedure and the device starting
procedure.
3.1 Safety rules
Do not install the device close to heat sources or in rooms with temperature below 5°C or above 40°C.
Do not use the device in places with high humidity. Do not expose the device to smoke, dust, water,
mechanical vibrations or shocks.
Do not open the device case. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
3.2 Installation recommendations
The recommended installation: horizontal, on a table.
Before you install and enable device, check the device for visible mechanical defects. If defects are
observed, you should stop the device installation, draw up corresponding act and contact the supplier.
If the device has been exposed for a long time at a low temperature, it must be left to stand for two hours at
room temperature before use. After a long stay of the device in conditions of high humidity, let it stand
under normal conditions for at least 12 hours before switching on.
During the device installation, follow these rules to ensure the best Wi-Fi coverage:
Install the device at the center of a wireless network;
Minimize the number of obstacles (walls, roof, furniture and etc.) between access point and other
wireless network devices;
Do not install the device near (about 2 m) electrical and radio devices;
It is not recommended to use radiophone and other equipment operating on the frequency of 2.4 GHz,
5 GHz in Wi-Fi effective radius;
Obstacles in the form of glass/metal constructions, brick/concrete walls, water cans and mirrors can
significantly reduce Wi-Fi action radius.
During the installation of several access points, cell action radius must overlap with action radius of a
neighboring cell at level of -65 ÷ -70 dBm. Decreasing of the signal level on cells bordersto -75 dBm is
permittedif it involves the use of VoIP, streaming video and other traffic that is sensitive to losses in
wireless network.
3.3 Calculating the number of required access points
To calculate the required number of access points, you should evaluate the required coverage zone. For a more
accurate assessment, it is necessary to make a radio examination of the room. Approximate radius of coverage
area of WEP-1L with a good-quality signal in case of placing in typical office: 2.4 GHz 40-50 m, 5 GHz: 20-30 m. In
the absence of obstacles, the coverage radius: 2.4 GHz up to 100 m; 5 GHz up to 60 m.
The table below describes rough attenuation values.
In order to avoid components overheating and device malfunctioning, do not place objects on the device.
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Table 6 – Attenuation values
Material  Change of signal level, dB
2.4 GHz 5 GHz
Organic glass -0.3 -0.9
Brick -4.5 -14.6
Glass -0.5 -1.7
Plaster slab -0.5 -0.8
Wood laminated plastic -1.6 -1.9
Plywood -1.9 -1.8
Plaster with wirecloth -14.8 -13.2
Breezeblock -7 -11
Metal lattice (mesh 13*6 mm, metal 2mm) -21 -13
3.4 Channel selection for neighboring access points
It is recommended to set nonoverlapping channels to avoid interchannel interference among neighboring access
points.
Figure 5 – General diagram of frequency channel closure in the range of 2.4 GHz
For the example of channel allocation scheme among neighboring access points in frequency range of 2.4 GHz
when channel width is 20 MHz, seeFigure 6.

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Figure 6 – Scheme of channel allocation among neighboring access points in the frequency range of 2.4 GHz
when channel width is 20 MHz
Similarly, the procedure of channel allocation is recommended to save for access point allocation between floors,
seeFigure 7.
Figure 7 – Scheme of channel allocation between neighboring access points that are located between floors
When width of used channel is 40 MHz there is no non-overlapping channels in frequency range of 2.4 GHz. In
such cases, you should select channels maximally separated from each other.
Figure 8 – Channels used in range of 5 GHz when channel width is 20, 40 or 80 MHz

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4 Device management via the WEB interface
4.1 Getting started
In order to start the operation, you should connect to the device via WAN interface using a web browser:
1.Open a web browser,for example, Firefox, Opera, Chrome.
2. Enter the device IP address in the browser address bar.
When the device is successfully detected, username and password request page will be shown in the browser
window
3. Enter your username into «Login» and password into «Password» field.
4. Click the «Log in» button. A menu for monitoring the status of the device will open in a browser window.
IP address by default: 192.168.1.10, subnet mask: 255.255.255.0. The device is capable to obtain an IP
address via DHCP.
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Factory settings: login: admin, password: password.
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5.If necessary, you can switch the information display language. Russian and English languages are available
for WEB interface.
4.2 Applying configuration and discarding changes
Applying configuration
Visual indication of the process current status of the setting application process is realised in the WEB
interface, table 7.
Table 7 – Visual indication of the current status of the setting application process
Image State description
icon in the tab name and on the Apply button.
icon in the tab name.
2.Discarding changes
The button for discarding changes appears as follows: .
Clicking on the button starts the process of saving the configuration to the device flash
memory and applying the new settings. All the settings come into operation without device rebooting.
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After pressing «Apply», the process of settings saving to device memory is launched. This is
indicated by the
Successful settings saving and application are indicated by
You can discard changes only before pressing «Apply» button. If you press «Apply» button, all the
changed parameters will be applyed and saved to device memory. You will not be able to return to
previous configuration after pressing «Apply».
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4.3 WEB interface basic elements
Navigation elements of the WEB interface are shown on the figure below
User interface window is divided into five general areas:
Menu tabs categorize the submenu tabs: Monitoring, Radio, VAP, Network settings, System.
Interface language selection and Logout button designed to to end a session in the WEB interface under a
given user.
Submenu tabs allow you to control settings field.
Devcie configuration field displays data and configuration.
Information field displays current firmware version.

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4.4 The «Monitoring» menu
In the «Monitoring»menu you can view the current system state.
4.4.1 The «Wi-Fi Clients» submenu
The «Wi-Fi clients»submenu displays information about the status of connected Wi-Fi clients.
Information on connected clients is not displayed in real time. In order to update the information on the page you
should click the «Update» button.
№ – number of the connected device in the list;
Hostname – network name of the device;
IP address– IP addressof the connected device;
MAC address– MAC address of the connected device;
Interface – interface of WEP-1L communication with the connected device;
Link Capacity – parameter that reflects the effectiveness of the use of a modulation access point on the
transmission. It is calculated based on the number of packets transmitted on each modulation to the client,
and the reduction factors. The maximum value is 100% (means that all packets are transmitted to the client
at maximum modulation for the maximum nss type supported by the client). The minimum value is 2% (in
the case when the packets are transmitted to the modulation nss1mcs0 for a client with MIMO 3x3
support). The parameter value is calculated for the last 10 s.
Link Quality – parameter that displays the status of the link to the client, calculated based on the number of
retransmit packets sent to the client. The maximum value is 100% (all transmitted packets were sent on the
first attempt), the minimum value is 0% (no packets were successfully sent to the client). The parameter
value is calculated for the last 10 s.
Link Quality Common – parameter that displays the status of the link to the client, calculated based on the
number of retransmit packets sent to the client. The maximum value is 100% (all transmitted packets were
sent on the first attempt), the minimum value is 0% (no packets were successfully sent to the client). The
parameter value is calculated for the entire client connection time.
RSSI – received signal level, dBm;
SNR – signal/noise ratio, dB;
TxRate – channel data rate of transmission, Mbps;
RxRate – channel data rate of receiving, Mbps;

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Tx BW – transmission bandwidth, MHz;
Rx BW – reception bandwidth, MHz;
Uptime – Wi-Fi client connection uptime.
To display more detailed information on a particular client, select it from the list. A detailed description includes
the following options:
Total TX/RX, bytes – the number of bytes sent/received on the connected device;
Total TX/RX, packets – the number of packets sent/received on the connected device;
Data TX/RX, bytes – the number of data bytes sent/received on the connected device;
Data TX/RX, packets – the number of data packets sent/received on the connected device;
Fails, packets – the number of packets sent with errors on the connected device;
TX Period Retry, packets – the number of retries of transmission to the connected device in the last 10 s;
TX Retry Count, packets – the number of retries of transmission to the connected device during the entire
connection;
Actual TX/RX Rate, Kbps – the current traffic transmission rate at the moment.
4.4.2 The «Traffic Statistics» submenu
The «Traffic Statistics»section displays the diagrams of the speed of the transmitted/received traffic for last 3
minutes, as well as statistics on the amount of transmitted/received traffic since the access point was turned on.
The LAN Tx/Rx diagram shows the speed of the transmitted/received traffic via the access point's Ethernet
interface in the last 3 minutes. The diagram is automatically updated every 6 seconds.
The WLAN0 and WLAN1 Tx/Rx diagrams show the last 3 minutes rate of transmitted/received traffic via Radio 1
and Radio 2 access point interfaces. The diagram is automatically updated every 6 seconds.