GDI Halo User manual

January 2007, Version 1.11
802.11 a Outdoor AP
Product Manual
Halo

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Notice
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE
To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change to the
antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could
result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user’s authority
to operate the device.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Wireless Interactive Comm.
Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Wireless Interactive Comm.
Inc. can not accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use
of this information, including direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages. Refer to
warranty documents for product warranty coverage and specifics.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 5
1-1 OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................................................5
1-2 KEY FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................6
1-3 WARNINGS......................................................................................................................................................................8
1-4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................................................10
1-5 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................................11
1-6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................14
CHAPTER 2. ANTENNA AND RF TUTORIAL.....................................................................................17
CHAPTER 3. BASIC INSTALLATION AND SECURITY.....................................................................24
3-1 DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS................................................................................................................................24
3-2 WIRELESS SECURITY OPTIONS ..............................................................................................................................25
3-3 INSTALLING THE RADIO AS AN AP (ACCESS POINT)...........................................................................................26
CHAPTER 4. GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................28
4-1 INFORMATION..............................................................................................................................................................28
4-2 CONNECTION...............................................................................................................................................................30
CHAPTER 5. ADDED FUNCTIONALITIES ..........................................................................................32
5-1 TIME SERVER..............................................................................................................................................................32
5-2 BRIDGE/ROUTER MODE...........................................................................................................................................33
5-3 ANY IP ...............................................................................................................................................34
5-4 UNDERSTANDING RADIUS SETTINGS.................................................................................................................35
5-5 HTTP REDIRECT.......................................................................................................................................................36
5-6 FIREWALL MANAGEMENT...................................................................................................................................................37
5-7 VIRTUAL SERVER.......................................................................................................................................................39
CHAPTER 6. WIRELESS SETUP..........................................................................................................41
6-1 BASIC SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................41
6-2 VAP / VLAN SETTINGS...................................................................................................................................................42
6-3 UNDERSTANDING WEP/WPA SECURITY OPTIONS..........................................................................................45
6-4 ACCESS CONTROL..............................................................................................................................................................48
6-5 WDS MODE ........................................................................................................................................................................48
6-6 SMART WDS......................................................................................................................................49
6-7 ADVANCED SETTINGS........................................................................................................................................................49
CHAPTER 7. MANAGING AND TESTING YOUR AP ........................................................................52
7-1 SITE SURVEY..............................................................................................................................................................52
7-2 LINK TEST....................................................................................................................................................................53
CHAPTER 8. MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................54
8-1 CHANGE PASSWORD.................................................................................................................................................54
8-2 REMOTE MANAGEMENT.....................................................................................................................................................55
8-3 UPGRADE FIRMWARE................................................................................................................................................58
8-4 BACKUP / RESTORE SETTINGS...............................................................................................................................59
8-5 EVENT LOG .................................................................................................................................................................60
8-6 REBOOT AP........................................................................................................................................61
CHAPTER 9. TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................62
9-1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS.........................................................................................................................................62
9-2 CONNECTION ISSUES................................................................................................................................................63
9-3 CONFIGURATION ISSUES ..........................................................................................................................................64
9-4 COMMUNICATION ISSUES .........................................................................................................................................64

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Copyright
This user’s manual and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the
written permission of the Wireless Interactive.
Preface
About This Manual
This manual explains proper installation of the Halo series radios.
Document Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:
STA refers to a station
ETH refers to a PC
This symbol means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or
references to materials not contained in this manual.
This symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something
that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
Bold: Emphasizes critical functions and explanations.

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Enterprise-class outdoor radio (hereafter called radio). This
radio provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines
mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking
professionals.
This chapter gives an overview of the enterprises-class radio, as well as its key features.
In addition, we detail about the hardware descriptions, system requirements and basic
installation.
1-1 Overview
802.11a-compliant, VLAN functionality allows a single network AP to behave as “8”
number of virtual network APs. This does away with the limitation by the sheer number of
Ethernet connections that need APs acting as a proxy. WMM prioritizes traffic demands
from different applications and extends Wi-Fi’s high quality end-user experience from data
connectivity to voice, music, and video applications under a wide variety of environment.
This Access points serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks
or as the center point of a stand-alone wireless network. In large installations, wireless
users within radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while
maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to the network.
You can configure and monitor the radio using the command-line interface (CLI), the
browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
This radio currently can support data rate up to 108Mbps.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the outdoor radio, set it up, and
configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to
get the most out of the radio

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1-2 Key Features
The radio is user-friendly and provides solid wireless and networking support. The
following standards and conventions are supported:
•Standards Compliant
The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a for Wireless LANs.
•WEP support
Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys.
•DHCP Client Support
DHCP Server provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The
radio can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server.
•RADIUS Accounting
Enable accounting on the access point to send accounting data about wireless client
devices to a RADIUS server on your network.
•SNMP Support
Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information
Base (MIB) management.
•Multiple operating modes
1. Access point
2. Station Adapter
3. Point-to-Point Bridge.
4. Wireless Repeater
5. Inter-building
•Repeater mode
Configure the radio as a wireless repeater to extend the coverage area of your wireless
network.
•VAPs (VLAN)
Assign Multi-SSIDs on your radio (one SSID per VAP) to differentiate policies and
services among users forming a wide variety of VLANs.
•QoS
Use this feature to support quality of service for prioritizing traffic from the Ethernet to the
access point.
•Wi-Fi Multi-media (WMM)
Radio also supports the voice-prioritization schemes by using the 802.11a wireless
phones via enable the WMM application.
•Transmit Power Control
Supports settable transmit power levels to adjust coverage cell size, ranging from full,
half(50%), quarter(25%) eighth(12.5%) and min

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•Atheros Super G Mode
Super G mode enables the transmission up to 108Mbps
• Multiple security settings per VLAN with up to 8 VLANs
Security settings for multiple groups; so employees, guests and contractors now easily
and securely share the same infrastructure
•Access Control
The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless
stations can use the radio to gain access to your LAN.
•Hidden Mode
The SSID is not broadcasted; assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can
connect.

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1-3 Warnings
In order to compl
y
with international radio frequenc
y
(RF) exposure limits,
dish antennas should be laced at a minimum of 8.7 inches (22 cm) from the
bodies of all persons. Other antennas should be laced a minimum of 7.9 inches
(20 cm) from the bodies of all persons.
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of
lightning activity.
This equipment must be
g
rounded. Never defeat the
g
round conductor or
operate the equipment in the absence of a suitabl
y
installed
g
round
conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authorit
y
or an
electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national
laws and regulations.
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric li
g
ht or
power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When
installin
g
the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such
circuits, as the
y
ma
y
cause serious in
j
ur
y
or death. For proper installation
and
g
roundin
g
of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.
g
.
U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian
Electrical Code, Section 54).
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or
service this equipment.

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To meet re
g
ulator
y
restrictions, the radio and the external antenna must be
professionally installed. The network administrator or other IT professional
responsible for installin
g
and confi
g
urin
g
the unit is a suitable professional
installer. Followin
g
installation, access to the unit should be password
protected by the network administrator to maintain regulatory compliance.
The Halo Series Radio and POE in
j
ector can be dama
g
ed b
y
incorrect power
application. Read and carefull
y
follow the installation instructions before
connecing the system to its power source.

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1-4 System Requirements
Before installing the radio, make sure your system meets these requirements
•The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector.
(Between switch and POE). Category 5 UTP cross-over is required between
PC and POE.
•The Category 5 SFTP straight through Ethernet cable with weather-proof
RJ-45 connector. (Between POE and radio)
•A 100~240 V, 50~60 Hz AC power source
•A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or
above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above
•At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed
What’s In the Box?
•Halo Series Radio
•Power adapter and cord
•Power over Ethernet (POE) injector
•Quick Installation Guide
•Installation CD for the radio
•Mounting kit
•RJ-45 weather-proof connector for the SFTP cable
If anything is missing or damaged, please contact
GDI Communications LLC.