Huawei WA603DE User manual

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V100R003C03
Fat AP Configuration Guide
Issue 02
Date 2012-04-19
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About This Document
Intended Audience
This document is targeted for services when the WA603DE or WA653DE works in FatAP
mode. It is organized into five chapters: system overview, basic configuration, service
configuration, upgrade and maintenance, and troubleshooting.
This document is intended for:
zTechnical support engineers
zMaintenance engineers
Change History
Updates between document issues are cumulative. Therefore, the latest document version
contains all updates made in previous versions.
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This issue is the second official release.
Issue 01 (2011-07-25)
This issue is the first official release.

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Contents
About This Document.................................................................................................................... ii
1 System Overview ..........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Product Overview.............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Fit/Fat Switchover............................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Typical Networking..........................................................................................................................................2
2 Basic Configuration ......................................................................................................................3
2.1 Configuring a Computer...................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Logging In to the Web Page.............................................................................................................................4
2.3 Configuring Wireless Parameters.....................................................................................................................4
2.3.1 Configuring Common Wireless Parameters............................................................................................4
2.3.2 Configuring Specific Wireless Parameters..............................................................................................6
3 Service Configuration ..................................................................................................................8
3.1 Configuring Device- and User-Specific Parameters.........................................................................................8
3.1.1 Configuring Device-Specific Parameters................................................................................................8
3.1.2 (Optional) Changing the User Name and Password................................................................................9
3.1.3 Operation Result ...................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Configuring the IP address.............................................................................................................................10
3.3 Configuring the WLAN..................................................................................................................................12
3.3.1 (Optional) Configuring the Threshold Parameters................................................................................12
3.3.2 Configuring the Data Transmission Rate..............................................................................................14
3.3.3 Configuring Access Control Parameters...............................................................................................15
3.3.4 Configuring the Encryption Mode........................................................................................................17
3.3.5 Operation Result ...................................................................................................................................18
3.4 Configuring VLAN IDs..................................................................................................................................19
4 Upgrade and Maintenance ........................................................................................................21
4.1 Upgrading the Firmware................................................................................................................................21
4.2 Restarting theAP............................................................................................................................................23
4.3 Restoring the Factory Default Settings ..........................................................................................................24
4.4 Maintaining System Logs...............................................................................................................................25
4.4.1 Enabling the System Log Function.......................................................................................................25
4.4.2 Uploading Logs to an FTP or TFTP Server ..........................................................................................27

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4.4.3 Downloading Logs to the Local Computer...........................................................................................28
4.5 Configuring the Access Modes.......................................................................................................................29
4.6 Verifying Network Connections.....................................................................................................................29
5 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................32

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1 System Overview
1.1 Product Overview
WA603DE and WA653DE are wireless access devices that comply with the 802.11a/b/g/n
protocol. They enable high-speed wireless data communication between a wired local area
network (LAN) and terminals that have a wireless network adapter complying with the
802.11a/b/g/n protocol.
This Service Guide is applied to the following devices:
zWA603DE, an indoor wireless access point that supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
zWA653DE, an outdoor wireless access point that supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
As the configuration procedure is the same for WA603DE and WA653DE, this document uses
WA653DE as an example. The configuration for WA603DE is slightly different from the
configuration for WA653DE. Unless otherwise specified, WA603DE and WA653DE have the
same parameter settings in this document.
1.2 Fit/Fat Switchover
The WA603DE/WA653DE works inAuto mode by default.After theAPstarts, it enters the Fit or Fat
mode based on actual networking.You can also configure theAPto start in Fit or Fat mode.
zConfiguring theAP to start in Fat mode
Log in to the AP using Telnet.
Please login:
password : Å――Enter the user name and password.
huawei: set capwap-ap-mode 1
zConfiguring theAP to start in Fit mode
Log in to the AP using Telnet.
Please login:
password : Å――Enter the user name and password.
huawei: set capwap-ap-mode 2
This document assumes that the AP works in Fat mode.

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1.3 Typical Networking
When functioning as a FatAP, WA653DE provides 802.11 functions. That is, such an AP can
work as an independent network entity to complete user access and authentication, data
forwarding, AP management, security protocols, routing, and QoS functions. Figure 1-1
shows the network topology.
Figure 1-1 Network topology for WA653DE

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2 Basic Configuration
2.1 Configuring a Computer
1. Perform the following operation according to the operating system:
zIn the Windows XP, choose Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
zIn the Windows 2000, choose Start > Settings > Network Connections.
2. Right-click Local Connections in the Network Connections window and choose Properties
from the shortcut menu.
Make sure that the properties of local connections, not wireless network connections, are
configured.
3. When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box is displayed, select TCP/IP and
click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box is displayed. Record the current
network configuration so that you can restore the network configuration when necessary.
4. Select the Use the following IP addresses option and set the following parameters:
zIP address: 192.168.0.22 (or 192.168.0.x, where, xindicates a value between 2 and 254.)
zSubnet mask: 255.255.255.0
You do need to configure the gateway and DNS because theAP is directly connected to the
computer.
5. Click OK to save the settings and close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Click OK to close
the LAN Connection Properties dialog box.
The settings take effect immediately.
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2.2 Logging In to the Web Page
WA653DE can be managed by using a web browser.
1. Enter the IP address https://192.168.0.1 in the address box of a browser.
2. Enter the user name and password, and click Login to access the web page.
The default user name is user and password is sp-admin.
Figure 2-1 Login page
To ensure access security, change your user name and password by referring to 3.1.1
Configuring Device-Specific Parameters.
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2.3 Configuring Wireless Parameters
2.3.1 Configuring Common Wireless Parameters
1. Choose Configuration > Radio from the left navigation tree, as shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Configuring common parameters

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2. Configure common parameters according to Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Description of common parameters
Parameter Description
Radio Network Name of the wireless network. The name cannot exceed 32 characters.
The default name is Radio 2.4G or Radio 5G.
Wireless Mode Wireless mode. A single-frequency AP can only use 2.4 GHz, and
dual-frequency AP can use either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.
Channel Wireless channel. Select SmartSelect or any channel.
Channel Width Channel bandwidth. Select 20 MHz or 40 MHz.
Country Code Name of the country where the AP is used.
AeroScout RFID
tag detection Whether to detect the AeroScout RFID tag. To detect the tag, select Enabled. By default, Disabled is selected.
3. (Optional) Click Edit Common Settings in the Advanced Settings area and configure the
parameters as shown in Figure 2-3 according to Table 2-2.
Figure 2-3 Configuring advanced parameters
Table 2-2 Description of advanced parameters
Parameter Description
Transmit Power Transmit power of wireless signals. The options are as follows:
zFull: full transmission power
zHalf: half of the transmission power
zQuarter: a quarter of the transmission power
zEighth: eighth of the transmission power
zMinimum: minimum power
The default value is Full.

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Parameter Description
Protection Mode Whether to control when an 802.11 device can communicate with
other devices.
If a protection mode is enabled, the interaction between 802.11b
and 802.11g devices is enhanced while the network performance
may be affected. The options are as follows:
zDisabled: no protection mode is used.
zCTS-only: If this option is selected, all the destination devices
are forced to receive data when the AP sends data out.
zRTS-CTS: If this option is selected, the data sending and
receiving devices are forced to confirm data exchange after a
data transmission event is completed and before another
transmission event occurs.
Here, CTS is short for Clear To Send and RTS is short for Request
To Send.
4. Click Update Settings to save the settings.
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2.3.2 Configuring Specific Wireless Parameters
1. Click a Wireless # tab page, as shown in Figure 2-4.
The symbol # represents 1 to 8 for a single-frequency AP and 1 to 16 for a dual-frequency AP.
Figure 2-4 Configuring specific wireless parameters
2. (Optional) Select Enabled for Wireless Availability and Broadcast SSID.
3. Enter a wireless network name in the SSID field to identify the wireless network. For
example, huawei Wireless AP.

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4. Click Update Settings to save the settings.
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After you perform the following operations, the basic wireless settings are completed for the
AP.

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3 Service Configuration
3.1 Configuring Device- and User-Specific Parameters
3.1.1 Configuring Device-Specific Parameters
1. Choose Configuration > Device from the left navigation tree, as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Configuring device-specific parameters
2. Configure the parameters according to Table 3-1.
Table 3-1 Description of device-specific parameters
Parameter Description
Device Name Name of the device. The name is a string of up to 64 characters,
including letters, digits, and symbols.
Device Location Location of the device. This parameter is optional.
GPS Coordinates Latitude and longitude of the device. This parameter is optional.

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Parameter Description
Internal Heater If you select Enable Internal Heater, the PoE IN port of the
WA653DE is enabled to connect the PoE switch or power module to
provide power for the device.
If the device type is WA603DE, the 10/100/1000 PoE port is enabled.
By default, Enable Internal Heater is deselected.
PoE OUT Port If you select Enable 'PoE OUT' Port, the PoE OUT port of the
WA653DE is enabled to provide power for other devices in PoE
mode.
This parameter is available for only the WA653DE.
By default, the Enable 'PoE OUT' Port option is deselected. Do not
select this option unless you are required to do so.
Temperature
Update Interval for automatically updating the temperature information.
The value ranges from 30 to 7200 seconds. The default value is 30
seconds.
3. Click Update Settings to save the settings.
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3.1.2 (Optional) Changing the User Name and Password
The default user name is super and password is sp-admin. To ensure access security, perform
the following operations to change the default user name and password after the first login:
1. Choose Configuration > Device from the left navigation tree, and set the parameters in the
Service Provider Login area according to Table 3-2.
Figure 3-2 Changing the user name and password
Table 3-2 Description of user-specific parameters
Parameter Description
UserName Enter a new user name. The name is a string of up to 32 characters,
including letters, digits, and symbols.
Current Password Enter the current password.

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Parameter Description
New Password Enter a new password. The name is a string of up to 32 characters,
including letters, digits, and symbols.
Confirm New
Password Confirm the new password.
2. Click Update Settings to save the settings.
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3.1.3 Operation Result
Choose Status > Device from the left navigation tree or re-log in to the AP.
The updated settings are displayed, as shown in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3 Viewing device information
3.2 Configuring the IP address
Procedure
By default, the AP dynamically obtains its IP address from the DHCP server. In addition to the
default dynamic mode, you can perform the following operations to specify a static IP address
for the AP:
1. Choose Configuration > Internet from the left navigation tree, as shown in Figure 3-4.

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Figure 3-4 Specifying the IP address
2. Click Static IP in the Connection Type field and set the static IP address, as shown in Figure
3-5.
Figure 3-5 Setting the static IP address
If the DHCP server is unavailable or the AP fails to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server, the AP
uses the default IP address, 192.168.0.1.
3. Click Update Settings to save the settings.
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Operation Result
Choose Configuration > Internet from the left navigation tree. The updated settings are
displayed, as shown in Figure 3-6.
You can click Enable Auto-update to enable the function of automatically updating IP
settings.

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Figure 3-6 Viewing the IP settings
You can click Release DHCP to release the current IP address and click Renew DHCP to
obtain another IP address from the DHCP server only when the connection mode is DHCP.
3.3 Configuring the WLAN
Choose Configuration > Radio 2.4G (or Radio 5G) from the left navigation tree, click a
Wireless #tab, and configure the parameters, as shown in Figure 3-7.
The symbol # represents 1 to 8 for a single-frequency AP and 1 to 16 for a dual-frequency AP.
Figure 3-7 Configuring wireless parameters
3.3.1 (Optional) Configuring the Threshold Parameters
If you change a threshold parameter to an improper value, connecting to the wireless network
may fail. Therefore, do not change the default threshold settings unless you are an
experienced administrator.

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1. Click Edit Settings in the Threshold Settings field shown in Figure 3-7.
The page shown in Figure 3-8 is displayed. Configure the parameters according to Table 3-3.
Figure 3-8 Configuring the threshold parameters
Table 3-3 Description of threshold parameters
Parameter Description
Beacon Interval Interval for sending Beacon frames, specified in the radio profile.
An AP sends Beacon frames periodically to state the presence of a
wireless network.
The value ranges from 100 tu to 1000 tu (1 tu = 1024
microseconds). The default value is 100 tu.
Data Beacon Rate
(DTIM) Interval for generating delivery traffic indication messages (DTIMs), specified in the radio profile.
A DTIM informs the stations (STAs) about the presence of buffered
multicast/broadcast data on the AP.
This parameter is mandatory for the stations that use the
energy-saving function.
zA small DTIM interval will result in frequent use of stations that
are working in energy-saving mode. As a result, more power is
consumed.
zA greater DTIM interval helps reduce power consumption of the
stations that are working in energy-saving mode but it delays the
transmission of broadcast and multicast frames.
The value ranges from 1 to 255 beacons. The default value is 1
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Parameter Description
RTS/CTS Threshold Minimum packet size when the protection mode RTS-CTS is used.
Network collisions may occur due to high usage of network
resources. You can adjust the transmit byte segment to prevent
network collisions.
zNarrow down the transmit byte segment to improve the
retransmission rate when multiple users are associated.
zExtend the transmit byte segment to reduce excessive network
overheads that are caused by sending a great number of frames,
which improves the network usage.
Usually, select the transmit byte segment according to the presence
of network collisions.
The value ranges from 256 KB to 2346 KB. The default value is
2346 KB.
2. Click Update Settings to save the settings.
3. Click Go back to Wireless Configuration.
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3.3.2 Configuring the Data Transmission Rate
To ensure fair access to network resources, the transmission rates of devices need be limited.
By default, the rate limiting function is disabled. If you enable the rate limiting function, the
traffic rate of each device is limited in both the downlink and uplink according to the traffic
policy.
To configure the data transmission rate, proceed as follows:
1. Click Edit Settings in the Rate Limiting field, as shown in Figure 3-7.
The page shown in Figure 3-9 is displayed.
Figure 3-9 Configuring the data transmission rate

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2. Set the traffic rate for the uplink and downlink. Ensure that the traffic rates in the uplink and
downlink are limited or not limited at the same time. By default, the traffic rates in the uplink
and downlink are not limited.
Table 3-4 Description of transmission rate parameters
Parameter Description
Per Station
Traffic Rate The traffic rates of all stations on the WLAN are limited by this parameter.
Downlink Traffic rate policy in the downlink, used to limit the traffic rate of the
data transmitted from an AP to a STA.
Uplink Traffic rate policy in the uplink, used to limit the traffic rate of the data
transmitted from a STA to an AP.
Class Types of traffic, namely, voice, video, background, and others. The
traffic type determines the transmission priority.
Voice Voice traffic, which is sensitive to data delay and requires the highest
priority.
Video Video traffic, which is less sensitive to data delay and requires the
second highest priority.
Best-Effort Traffic excluding the voice, video, and background data, which is less
sensitive to data delay.
Background Background traffic, which provides the basic network status data. It is
least sensitive to data delay and requires lowest priority.
Rate Bandwidth rate. The actual cell rate may exceed the rate in the Rate
column but does not exceed the rate in the Celling column.
Celling Cell rate. This parameter specifies the cell rate to ensure that the cells of
the higher priority are transmitted first, or to limit the transmission rate
in a good environment to ensure the basic transmission rate in a poor
network environment.
Buffer Maximum number of packets waiting to be transmitted. When the
number of packets waiting to be transmitted exceeds this value, the
extra packets are discarded. This parameter helps prevent the burst of
data to ensure that the transmission rate is within the permitted range.
3. Click Update Settings to save the settings.
4. Click Go back to Wireless Configuration.
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3.3.3 Configuring Access Control Parameters
To limit stations connected to the WLAN, perform the following operations:
1. Click Edit Settings in the Access Control field, as shown in Figure 3-7.