Gemtek Systems P-380 User manual

Outdoor Router P-380
Users Guide
Revision 1.0 November, 2002
Copyright © 2002 Gemtek Systems Holding BV
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Outdoor Router P-380 Users Guide
1 Before You Start
1.1 Notice
Gemtek Systems Holding BV reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an
assurance of product characteristics. Gemtek Systems Holding BV shall be liable only to the degree
specified in the terms of sale and delivery.
The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and
the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from Gemtek Systems Holding BV
1.2 Trademarks
The product described in this book is a licensed product of Gemtek Systems Holding BV.
Microsoft, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Novell is a registered trademark of Novell,Inc.
Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
1.3 National Radio Regulations
Please note:
The usage of wireless network components is subject to national and or regional
regulations and laws.
Administrator must ensure that they select the correct radio settings according to
their regulatory domain. Refer to the regulatory domains chapter in the appendix to
get more information on regulatory domains. Please check the regulations valid for
your country and set the parameters concerning frequency, channel, and output
power to the permitted values!
Channel and output power settings may be modified by experienced service
personnel only!
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2 Table of Contents
1BEFORE YOU START .................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Notice........................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Trademarks............................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 National Radio Regulations ......................................................................................................3
2TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 5
3ABOUT THIS GUIDE....................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Purpose ....................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge ...........................................................................................7
3.3 Conventions Used in this Document ........................................................................................7
3.4 Help Us to Improve this Document!.......................................................................................... 7
3.5 Gemtek Systems Technical Support ........................................................................................8
4INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 Overview................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Operating Modes ....................................................................................................................11
4.3 System Requirements ............................................................................................................15
5HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 16
5.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................16
5.2 Scope of Delivery....................................................................................................................16
5.3 Hardware Introduction ............................................................................................................16
5.4 Hardware Installation..............................................................................................................17
5.5 Software Installation ...............................................................................................................18
5.6 Find Your New P-380! ............................................................................................................19
5.7 Modifying the Network’s IP Address Space ........................................................................... 20
5.8 Reset to Factory Defaults .......................................................................................................21
6SYSTEM CONFIGURATION USING HTML INTERFACE ........................................................... 22
6.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................22
6.2 Log In......................................................................................................................................22
6.3 Device Status..........................................................................................................................24
6.4 Setup Wizard ..........................................................................................................................25
6.5 Advanced Settings..................................................................................................................31
6.6 System Tools ..........................................................................................................................36
7SYSTEM CONFIGURATION USING COMMAND LINE INTERFACE......................................... 43
7.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................43
7.2 Login .......................................................................................................................................43
7.3 Show.......................................................................................................................................44
7.4 Configure ................................................................................................................................44
7.5 The Defaults Command..........................................................................................................45
7.6 The Exit Command.................................................................................................................45
7.7 The Reboot Command ...........................................................................................................45
8APPENDIX..................................................................................................................................... 46
8.1 Regulatory Domains ...............................................................................................................46
8.2 CLI Configuration Commands and Parameters .....................................................................47
8.3 Menu Items by Operating Mode .............................................................................................54
8.4 Device Configuration Default Values...................................................................................... 56
8.5 P-380 Specification.................................................................................................................58
9GLOSSARY................................................................................................................................... 62
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10 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................ 66
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3 About this Guide
3.1 Purpose
This document provides information and procedures on hardware installation, setup, configuration,
and management of the Gemtek Systems Operator Access Point P-380.
3.2 Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge
To use this document effectively, you should have a working knowledge of Local Area Networking
(LAN) concepts and wireless Internet access infrastructures. In addition, you should be familiar with
the following:
 Hardware installers should have a working knowledge of basic electronics and mechanical
assembly, and should understand related local building codes.
 Network administrators should have a solid understanding of software installation procedures
for network operating systems under Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Millennium Edition, 2000, NT,
and Windows XP and general networking operations and troubleshooting knowledge.
3.3 Conventions Used in this Document
The following typographic conventions and symbols are used throughout this document:
Very important information. Failure to observe this may result in damage!
Important information that should be observed.
Additional information that may be helpful but which is not required.
bold Menu commands, buttons and input fields are displayed in bold
code File names, directory names, form names, and system-generated output such as
error messages are displayed in constant-width type
<value> Placeholder for certain values, e.g. user inputs
note Comments or hints
3.4 Help Us to Improve this Document!
If you should encounter mistakes in this document or want to provide comments to improve the
manual please send e-mail directly to: [email protected]
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3.5 Gemtek Systems Technical Support
If you encounter problems when installing or using this product, please consult the Gemtek Systems
website at
http://www.gemtek-systems.com
for
 The latest software, user documentation and product updates.
 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
 Direct contact to the Gemtek Systems support centers.
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4 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Gemtek Systems P-380 Operator Access Point.
This manual will give you a short introduction to the device and its hardware and show you how to
install and set up the P-380.
4.1 Overview
Wireless Router and Access Point with Rugged Housing for Outdoor Applications
The Gemtek Systems P-380 Outdoor Router provides quality connectivity for Wi-Fi networks. The
device is ideal for rough environments and outdoor applications.
Multiple Operating Modes
It can be configured in five different operating modes. As an inter-building wireless bridge it connects
two wired networks on MAC address level. In router mode it can connect different IP subnets and in
access point mode it connects wireless clients to a wired network. In client bridge or client router
mode it connects a client PC or a workgroup to another WLAN Access Point..
Wi-Fi Compliant to Ensure Network Compatibility
Tested for interoperability with the Wi-Fi standard, the P-380 will support all Wi-Fi certified client
devices; the global industry-standard for wireless networking.
High Performance for Maximum Coverage
Designed to support large areas, this AP combines high receiver sensitivity and proven antenna
technology to maximize coverage.
Long Range
The P-380 can be ordered with an integrated high-gain antenna (P-380A), or with a connector
(reverse N ) for an external antenna (P-380N). With the integrated 10dBi directional antenna (40°
beam width) two P-380A routers can connect at a distance of up to five kilometers.
Routing
Connecting two different networks via a wireless link is the job of a wireless router. A router can
connect different networks (subnets) and minimizes the data transfer over the wireless link. One P-
380 can connect up to eight different networks in a point-to-multipoint configuration.
Bridging
When protocols other than TCP/IP need to be transmitted, the P-380 can be configured as a layer 2
bridge. With no license required for wireless bridges in the 2.4 GHz band, in almost every part of the
world, the P-380 can be a cost effective alternative to leased-lines for line-of-sight connections.
Access Point
The P-380 can also be a Wi-Fi access point for environmentally challenged locations like industrial
plants, or when an outdoor installation can better serve the application. The weatherproof housing has
a NEMA classification of IP66, and incorporates a temperature control system to support operation
from –20° to +65°C.
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Install and forget
A bright LED display of signal strength enables simple installation optimization. A Power over Ethernet
client, the P-380 is supplied data and power over one cable, allowing remote power resets, thereby
eliminating the need for any on-site-maintenance.
Installation and Set Up
The P-380 is very easy to install and set up. The Power-over-Ethernet connection additionally
reduces mounting and maintenance efforts.
Management
Device management is provided through a secure web-based interface (HTTPs), a CLI (Command
Line Interface), and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). You can use any of these
management interfaces to view and adjust the parameter settings of the P-380. Device management
and firmware upgrade can be done remotely.
P-380 Features
 IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi Access Point
 WLAN router mode, access point mode, bridge mode or client mode (configurable)
 Weather proof and rugged housing
 Wall or mast mount kit included (for both applications)
 Operating temperature range from –20°C to +65°C
 Integrated or external antennas
 64/128-bit WEP security on wireless transmissions
 Layer 2 User Isolation
 10/100 Mbps Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet port
 Power-over-Ethernet support
 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, and 1Mbps auto-fall-back
 Management via HTTPs, Telnet, SSH, and SNMP
 Easy to use web-based management, including remote management and
remote software upgrades and web configuration wizard
 Performance Monitoring
 Integrated Site Survey
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