ELTEX WEP-2ac-Z User manual

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   Wireless access point
 WEP-2ac, WEP-2ac Smart, WEP-2ac-Z
   User manual
    Firmware version1.21.1

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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Annotation....................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Symbols ........................................................................................................................................3
2 Device description......................................................................................................................4
2.1 Purpose.........................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Device specifications ...................................................................................................................4
2.3 Device technical parameters.......................................................................................................5
2.4 Design ...........................................................................................................................................8
2.4.1 Device main panel................................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Light indication ............................................................................................................................8
2.6 Reset to the default settings........................................................................................................9
2.7 Delivery package ..........................................................................................................................9
3 Installation order .....................................................................................................................10
3.1 Safety rules.................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Installation recommendations..................................................................................................10
3.3 Calculating the number of required access points ..................................................................10
3.4 Channel selection for neighboring access points.....................................................................11
3.5 WEP-2ac, WEP-2ac Smart and WEP-2ac-Z installation ............................................................12
3.5.1 Wall mounting ..................................................................................................................... 12
3.5.2 Installing to false ceiling ..................................................................................................... 13
3.5.3 Removing the device from the bracket.............................................................................. 15
4 Application A. Anntenna patterns of WEP-2ас and WEP-2ac Smart .................................16
5 Application B. Pin array of the device connectors...............................................................17
6 The list of changes....................................................................................................................18

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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 drastically 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. WEP-2ac, WEP-2ac Smart and WEP-2ac-Z
are Wi-Fi access points of the Enterprise class. The devices are dedicated to be installed inside buildings as
access points and to create a seamless wireless network using several identical access points (Roaming) on a
large area.
This manual specifies intended purpose, main technical parameters, design, installation procedure, safe
operation rules and installation recommendations fortheese devices.
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-2ac, WEP-2ac Smart and WEP-2ac-Z wireless access points (hereinafter the devices) are designed to
provide users with access to a high-speed and safe network.
The device is dedicated to create L2 wireless networks interfacing with a wired network. WEP-2ac, WEP-2ac
Smart and WEP-2ac-Z are 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.
The devices have two radio interfaces to organize two physical wireless networks.
WEP-2ac, WEP-2ac Smart and WEP-2ac-Z support 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). Besides the standard
methods of prioritization, devices allow you to assign demands for traffic transmission almost in every packet
field from MAC to TCP/UDP port. The ACL rules and shaping allow you to control access, quality of service and
restrictions for all subscribers as well as for each subscriber individually.
The devices are designed to be installed in offices, state buildings, conference halls, laboratories, hotels, etc.
The creation of virtual access points with different types of encryption allows clients to delimit access rights
among users and groups of users.
2.2 Device specifications
Interfaces:
1 port of Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T(RJ-45) with POE+ support;
Console 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;
dynamic frequency selection (DFS);
support for hidden SSID;
32 virtual access points;
third-party access point detection;
workgroup bridge;
WDS;
Mesh support;
APSD.
Network functions:
autonegotiation of speed, duplex mode and switching between MDI and MDI-X modes;
support for VLAN;
authentication support 802.1X;
support for 802.11r;
DHCP client;
support for IPv6;
LLDP;
ACL;
SNMP.
Cluster operation mode:

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organizing a cluster with capacity of up to 64 access points;
auto synchronization of access point configurations in a cluster;
auto update of access points firmware in a cluster;
Single Management IP – united address to control access points in a cluster;
autodistribution of frequency channels among access points;
autodistribution of output power level among access points.
QoS functions
priority and profile-based packet scheduling;
bandwidth limiting for each SSID;
changing WMM parameters for each radio interface.
Security
e-mail notifying on system events;
centralized authorization via RADIUS server (WPA Enterprise);
WPA/WPA2;
Captive Portal;
support for Internet Protocol Security (IPSec);
support for WIDS/WIPS.
The figure below shows WEP-2ac application scheme.
Figure 1 – WEP-2ac application scheme
2.3 Device technical parameters
Table 1 — Main Specifications

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WAN Ethernet interface parameters
Number of ports 1
Electrical connector RJ-45
Data rate, Mbps 10/100/1000, autonegotiation
Standards BASE-T
Wireless interface parameters
Standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency range, MHz 2400–2483,5 MHz,5150–5850 MHz
Modulation CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM
Operating channels 802.11b/g/n: 1-13 (2412–2472 MHz)
802.11a/ac: 36-64 (5180–5320 MHz)
100-144 (5500–5720 MHz)
149-165 (5745–5825 MHz)
Speed of data transmission, Mbps 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, MCS0-MCS15, MCS0-9 NSS1, MCS0-9 NSS2
802.11n: up to 144,4 Mbps ( 20 MHz channel), up to 300 Mbps (40 MHz
channel)
802.11ac: up to 866,7 Mbps (80 MHz)
Maximum output power of the transmitter 2.4 GHz up to 18 dBm¹
5 GHz: up to 21 dBm¹
Receiver sensitivity 2.4 GHz up to -98 dBm
5 GHz: up to -94 dBm
Security Centralized authorization via RADIUS server (WPA Enterprise);
64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption, WPA/WPA2
Support for Captive Portal
E-mail notifying on system events;
Support for 2x2 MIMO
Two embedded Broadcom chips: BCM47452 (5 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/n/ac) and BCM43217 (2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
Control
Remote control Web interface, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, EMS management system.
Firmware updating and configuring by DHCP Autoprovisioning
Access restriction By password, by IP address
General parameters
Processor Broadcom BCM47452
NAND 128 MB NAND Flash
RAM 256 MB RAM DDR3
Power supply PoE+ - 48V/54V (IEEE 802.3at-2009).
Power consumption no more than 13 W
Operating temperature from +5 to +40°С
Relative humidity at 25°Сup to 80%

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WEP-2ac dimensions 200х40 mm
WEP-2ac Smart dimensions 200х43 mm
Weight 0,4 kg
¹Defined by Transmit Power Limit and Transmit Power Control regulators

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2.4 Design
WEP-2ac, WEP-2ac Smart and WEP-2ac-Z are housed in a plastic case.
2.4.1 Device main panel
The main panel layout of the device is depicted in Fig. 2.
Figure 2 – Main panel layout of the device
The following light indicators, connectors and controls are located on the main panel of WEP-2ac, WEP-2ac
Smart and WEP-2ac-Z:
Table 2 – Description of ports and controls
Main panel elements Description
1 Link/Speed GE (PoE) port status light indication
2 GE (PoE) GE port for PoE+ power supply connection
3 Console RS-232 console port for local control of the device
4 F Functional key
5 Wi-Fi Operation indicators of corresponding Wi-Fi modules
2.5 Light indication
The current device state is displayed by Wi-Fi, LAN, Power indicators. The list of indicators’ possible states is
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Table 3 – Light indication of device state
LED LED status Device state
Wi-Fi  solid green Wi-Fi network is active
flashing green the process of data transmission trough a
wireless network
LAN  solid green (10, 100 Mbps)/ solid orange (1000 Mbps) the link with the connected network device is
established
flashing green the process of packet data transmission
through LAN interface
Power solid green the device power supply is enabled, normal
operation, IP address is obtained
solid orange the device is loaded but IP address is not
received via DHCP
solid red the device is loading
2.6 Reset to the default settings
In order to reset the device to factory settings, press and hold the 'F' button until «Power» indicator starts
flashing. Device will be rebooted automatically. 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and User
Name/Password to access via Web interface: admin/password.
2.7 Delivery package
The delivery package includes:
Wireless access point WEP-2ac/WEP-2ac Smart;
Mounting kit;
Operating manual (supplied on a CD);
Conformity certificate;
Technical passport.

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3 Installation order
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 ceiling.
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 to provide Wi-Fi coverage area with the best characteristics take into
account the following rules:
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. It is not recommended to place the device inside a
false ceiling as metal frame causes multipath signal propagation and signal attenuation.
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-2ac with a good-quality signal in case of mounting on a ceiling 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.
Table 4 – Attenuation values
Do not cover ventilation holes and do not put other objects on the device in order to prevent
overheating of device components.
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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 3 – 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 МHz, seeFigure 4.
Figure 4 – Scheme of channel allocation among neighboring access points in the frequency range of 2.4 GHz
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Similarly, the procedure of channel allocation is recommended to save for access point allocation between
floors, seeFigure 5.
Figure 5 – 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 6 – Channels used in range of 5 GHz when channel width is 20, 40 or 80 MHz
3.5 WEP-2ac, WEP-2ac Smart and WEP-2ac-Z installation
The device should be attached to plain surface (wall or ceiling) in accordance with the safety instruction and
recommendations listed above.
The device delivery package includes required mounting kit to attach the device to plain surface.
3.5.1 Wall mounting
Fix the bracket (included in the delivery package) to the wall:

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Figure 7 – Attaching the bracket to a wall
The figure shows the bracket allocation;
When installing the bracket, pass wires through the corresponding channels of the bracket, see
figure 7;
Pass the wires into the corresponding grooves on the bracket while installing the bracket. Screw
the brackets to the device surface by using screwdrive.
2. Install the device.
Figure 8 – Device installation (front view)
Connect cables to corresponding connector of the device. Description of the connectors is given in
Section 2.4 Design.
Align the device and bracket together, fix the position, turning clockwise.
3.5.2 Installing to false ceiling
It is not recommended to place the device inside a false ceiling as metal frame causes multipath
signal propagation and signal attenuation.
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1 – metal bracket; 2 – armstrong panel; 3 – plastic bracket; 4 – device.
Figure 9 – Mounting to a false ceiling

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Fasten metal and plastic bracket on a ceiling as shown in the figure 9.
The plastic bracket (3) should be joined with the metal one (1) on the ceiling in the following order:
metal bracket -> armstrong panel -> plastic bracket.
Cut the hole in the armstrong panel. The size of the hole should be equal to hole of metal bracket.
Conduct wires through the hole.
Align holes in metal bracket with holes of armstrong panel and plastic bracket. Align together
three boltholes on the plastic bracket and the boltholes on the metal bracket. Screw the brackets
to the device surface by using a screwdrive.
Install the device.
Connect cables to corresponding connector of the device. Description of the connectors is given
in section 2.4 Design.
Align the device and plastic bracket together, fix the position, turning clockwise.
3.5.3 Removing the device from the bracket
For removing the device from the bracket:
Turn the device counter-clockwise, figure 7;
Remove the device.

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4 Application A. Anntenna patterns of WEP-2ас and WEP-2ac Smart
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
For WEP-2ac Smart in the 5 GHz band, the Smart Antenna uses the 'beam switching' method - this is
more than 700 radiation patterns that dynamically change during the operation of the access point.
WEP-2ac Smart constantly evaluates the location of customers and sources of radio interference, and
then selects the optimal radiation pattern for each moment in time from 700 templates.
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5 Application B. Pin array of the device connectors
RJ-45 connector pin array
The next scheme is used for twisted-pair wiring.
Side А:
white orange;
orange;
white green;
blue;
white blue;
green;
white brown;
brown.
RJ-45 connector
RJ45-DB9 console cable pin array
RJ45-DB9 connector pin array
Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) Pin Adapter (DB-9) Pin
3 (TXD) 2 (RXD)
4 (Signaling Ground) 5 (Signaling Ground)
5 (Signaling Ground) 5 (Signaling Ground)
6 (RXD) 3 (TXD)
The example of implementation is shown on the following figure:

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Document version Issue date Revisions
Version 1.16 03.12.2021 Synchronization with firmware version 1.21.1
Version 1.15 30.09.2021 Synchronization with firmware version 1.21.0
Version 1.14 07.12.2020 Synchronization with firmware version 1.20.0
Version 1.13 09.04.2020 Synchronization with firmware version 1.19.3
Version 1.12 24.02.2020 Synchronization with firmware version 1.19.0
Version 1.11 01.10.2019 Synchronization with firmware version 1.18.1
Version 1.10 05.06.2019 Synchronization with firmware version 1.17.0
Version 1.9 12.02.2018 Synchronization with firmware version 1.16.0
Version 1.8 30.11.2018 Synchronization with firmware version 1.15.0
Version 1.7 10.08.2018 Synchronization with firmware version 1.14.0
Version 1.6 8.05.2018 Synchronization with firmware version 1.12.2
Changes in section:
Device specifications
Version 1.5 26.12.2017 Synchronization with firmware version 1.11.4
Version 1.4 30.10.2017 Synchronization with firmware version 1.11.2
Version 1.3 02.08.2017 Synchronization with firmware version 1.10.0
Version 1.2 01.02.2017 Synchronization with firmware version 1.9.0
Version 1.1 16.12.2016 Synchronization with firmware version 1.8.0
Version 1.0 20.07.2016 First issue
Firmware version 1.21.1

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