Gemtek Systems P-780 User manual

54Mb Dual-Band Outdoor AP
Gemtek System P-780 & P-781
User’s Guide v1.2
Copyright © 2002-2004 Gemtek Systems Holding BV
www.gemtek-systems.com

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Copyright
© 2002-2005 Gemtek Systems Holding BV.
This user’s guide 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 Gemtek Systems
Holding BV.
Notice
Gemtek Systems 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 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.
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Within the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz band (5GHz radio channels 34 to 48) the U-NII devices
are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential harmful interference to
MSS operations.
FCC Warning
FCC Interference Statement
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 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/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &
your body.
If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, then it is restricted in indoor
environment only.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
GemtekSystems declaresthat P-780 & P-781(FCC ID: MXF-AP931229AG&
FCC ID: MXF-AP931229AG1 is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified
firmware controlled in U.S.A.

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IC Warning
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause interference and
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 8 dBi.
Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required
antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication.
Because high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) in 5250-5350
MHz, these radars could cause interference and/or damage to license exempt LAN devices.
Note: This User's Guide is for P-781 Use
P-780 is for with two radio cards
P-781 is for with one radio card 

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Copyright.............................................................................................................................................3
Notice ..................................................................................................................................................3
Trademarks .........................................................................................................................................3
FCC Warning.......................................................................................................................................4
IC Warning ..........................................................................................................................................5
CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................6
ABOUT THIS GUIDE..............................................................................................................................8
Purpose...............................................................................................................................................8
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge......................................................................................................8
Conventions Used in this Document...................................................................................................8
Help Us to Improve this Document! ....................................................................................................8
Gemtek Systems Technical Support...................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................9
Product Overview................................................................................................................................9
Features Highlight.............................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION............................................................................................................11
The Product Package........................................................................................................................11
Hardware Introduction.......................................................................................................................12
General Overview..........................................................................................................................12
Bottom Cover.................................................................................................................................13
LEDs..............................................................................................................................................13
RF Connectors...............................................................................................................................14
Hardware Installation.........................................................................................................................15
Installing the Access Point.............................................................................................................15
Connect to the Power Source and Local Network.........................................................................16
Software Installation..........................................................................................................................17
Initialization....................................................................................................................................17
Software Introduction: KickStart ....................................................................................................17
Access Your P-780........................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER 3 – APPLICATION MODE .................................................................................................21
AP + Bridge Mode.............................................................................................................................21
AP + AP Mode...................................................................................................................................21
Bridge+ Bridge Mode ........................................................................................................................22
CHAPTER 4 – REFERENCE MANUAL...............................................................................................23
Web Interface....................................................................................................................................23
Status ................................................................................................................................................24
Status | Device Status ...................................................................................................................24
Status | Wireless Status.................................................................................................................24
Network .............................................................................................................................................25
Network | Interface.........................................................................................................................25
Network | RADIUS Server .............................................................................................................27
Network | DHCP Settings ..............................................................................................................28
Wireless.............................................................................................................................................33
Wireless | Basic .............................................................................................................................33
Wireless | Advance........................................................................................................................37
Wireless | WEP..............................................................................................................................41
Wireless | MAC ACL......................................................................................................................42
Contents

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System...............................................................................................................................................45
System | Security...........................................................................................................................45
System | SNMP..............................................................................................................................45
System | Telnet..............................................................................................................................47
System | Configuration ..................................................................................................................47
System | Reset...............................................................................................................................49
System | Upgrade..........................................................................................................................49
APPENDIX............................................................................................................................................51
A) Specification .................................................................................................................................51
B) Factory Defaults for the P-780......................................................................................................53
C) Regulatory Channels/Power.....................................................................................................53

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Purpose
This document provides information and procedures on hardware installation, setup, configuration,
and management of the Gemtek Systems high performance 54Mb Dual-Band Outdoor AP P-780.
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, 2000, NT, and Windows
XP and general networking operations and troubleshooting knowledge.
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
[value] Input field format, limitations, and/or restrictions.
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:
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Gemtek Systems Technical Support
If you encounter problems when installing or using this product, please consult the Gemtek Systems
website at www.gemtek-systems.com for:
Direct contact to the Gemtek Systems support centers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Download area for the latest software, user documentation and product updates.
About this Guide

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Thank you for choosing the Gemtek Systems High Performance Dual-Band Outdoor Access Point P-
780.
The Gemtek Systems P-780 operates simultaneously in the 5-GHz and 2.4-GHz frequency bands and
is fully compliant to 802.11b/g and 802.11a standard with its high performance and enhanced security.
P-780 is an important part for the Gemtek Systems HotZone solution as 11a/b/g outdoor AP.
The two Dual-Band radio (a/g + a/g) that this product provides supplies the furthest in flexibility and
makes sure low interference and large coverage. The a+g operation mode and Multiple BSSID that
this product provides differentiates it from traditional outdoor AP product.
Product Overview
Flexibility and high performance
The Gemtek Systems P-780 is a high performance outdoor AP for HotZone service. The two Dual-
Band radios and AP/Bridge operation mode supply the furthest flexibility for wireless applications:
zSimultaneously supports 802.11a/b/g in one platform
zMix AP and Bridge mode configuration work simultaneously, blanketing last mile with high-speed
bandwidth
zDual AP configuration for high client density environment
zDual Bridge configuration for wireless repeating and wireless bridging areas
Secure and reliable wireless networking
The Gemtek Systems P-780 supplies multiple methods to protect the wireless network:
zSupports VLAN, up to 16 VLAN ID
zIEEE 802.1x/EAP with password, certificates and SIM card
z64bits/128bits static and dynamic WEP key
zSupports Wi-Fi Protected Access(WPA)
zLayer 2 Isolation for preventing snooping under the same radio
zMAC ACL for preventing illegal attacking from Internet
Multiple BSSID
Supports up to16 BSSID, each of BSSID can be configured independently such as using different
SSID, security, authentication method, and VLAN ID.
Management Option
You can use the Access Controller management systems through the following interfaces:
Web-browser interface
with HTTPS
Command Line interface (CLI) with optional SSH
Simple Network Management Protocol
Chapter 1 – Introduction

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P-780 management system pages are organized the same way for the web-browser interface and the
CLI. This user manual provides detailed description of each management option.
Features Highlight
Super Brige
802.11a/b/g compliant
54Mbps raw data rate supporting
Up to 20 bridge links supporting
Special radio for Bridge
WPA/PSK over Bridge link
Super AP
Multiple BSSID (up to 16)
SSID per BSSID
Enabled or Disabled Hidden SSID per BSSID
VLAN ID per BSSID
AAA way per BSSID, 802.1x and web login
Co-existence of 802.1x and web login
Security policy per BSSID
WPA passthrough
RADIUS server per BSSID
AAA
RADIUS client supporting
802.1x supporting(EAP/TLS,EAP/TTLS, EAP/PEAP and EAP/SIM)
Security
Static 64/128bits WEP, Dynamic 64/128bits WEP
WPA/TKIP and WPA/AES support
MAC ACL
Access Control (accept rule and deny rule) based on MAC address
Layer 2 Isolation
Hidden SSID
Management
Secure management via HTTPS, CLISH, SNMP
Standard MIB and Gemtek Systems Private MIB
Remote firmware update via WEB UI
Backup/Restore configuration file
DHCP Server

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This chapter provides installation instructions for the hardware and software components of the
Access Point P-780. It also includes the procedures for the following tasks:
Hardware Introduction (LEDs, Connectors)
Connecting the Access Point
First Configuration
The Product Package
The product comes with the following:
Dual-Band outdoor Access Point (model: P-780)
Mounting Kit
Screw Bag for Mounting Kit
Waterproof tape
Omni-directional antenna ( A-807) * 2
Installation CD containing:
P-780 User Guide in PDF format
KickStart Utility
Product Firmware
Release Notes
Adobe Acrobat Readers
Readme
Printed 1 Year Warranty Card
Printed Release Note
Printed Warning Card
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your reseller or
Gemtek Systems sales representative.
A-807 antenna is the accessory of P-780 Product.
Refer to the Appendix D for A-807 Antenna Spec: D) Approved Antenna
The application example of waterproof tape can be referred to the Appendix E:
E) Waterproof Tape Application Example
Chapter 2 - Installation