IgniteNet SunSpot AC1200 User manual

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Outdoor Stand-Alone Access Points
SkyFire™ AC1200 Series
SkyFire™ AC866 Series
Indoor Stand-Alone Access Points
SunSpot™ AC1200
SunSpot™ N300
Software Release v1.0.0
User Guide

User Guide
SkyFire AC1200 Series Outdoor Stand-Alone Access Points
Dual Band (2.4 GHz/802.11n and 5 GHz/802.11ac) Concurrent Access Points
with one 1000BASE-T (RJ-45 PoE-Input) Port
and one 100BASE-TX (RJ-45 PoE-Output) Port.
SF-AC1200 – integrated 5 GHz antenna and 2x RP-SMA (2.4 GHz)
SF-AC1200-1 – 2x RP-SMA (5 GHz) and 2x RP-SMA (2.4 GHz)
SF-AC1200-2 – integrated 5 GHz antenna and integrated 2.4 GHz antenna
SkyFire AC866 Series Outdoor Stand-Alone Access Points
Single Band (5 GHz/802.11ac) Access Points
with one 1000BASE-T (RJ-45 PoE-Input) Port
and one 100BASE-TX (RJ-45 PoE-Output) Port.
SF-AC866 – integrated 5 GHz antenna
SF-AC866-1 – 2x RP-SMA (5 GHz)
Sunspot AC1200 Indoor Stand-Alone Access Point
Dual Band (2.4 GHz/802.11n and 5 GHz/802.11ac) Concurrent Access Point
with one 1000BASE-T (RJ-45 PoE-Input) Port,
two 100BASE-TX (RJ-45 PoE-Output) Port
and one USB 2.0 port.
SS-AC1200 – desktop, wall or ceiling mount; integrated antenna
Sunspot N300 Indoor Stand-Alone Access Point
Single Band (2.4 GHz/802.11n) Access Point
with one 1000BASE-T (RJ-45 PoE-Input) Port,
two 100BASE-TX (RJ-45 PoE-Output) Port
and one USB 2.0 port.
SS-N300 – desktop, wall or ceiling mount; integrated antenna
FW1.0.0
E072014/ST-R01

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How to Use This Guide
This guide includes detailed information on the access point (AP) software,
including how to operate and use the management functions of the AP. To deploy
this AP effectively and ensure trouble-free operation, you should first read the
relevant sections in this guide so that you are familiar with all its software features.
Who Should Read
This Guide?
This guide is for network administrators who are responsible for operating and
maintaining network equipment. The guide assumes a basic working knowledge of
LANs (Local Area Networks), the Internet Protocol (IP), and Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP).
How This Guide
is Organized
The organization of this guide is based on the AP’s main management interfaces.
The web management interface and command line interface (CLI) are described in
separate sections. An introduction and initial configuration information is also
provided.
The guide includes these sections:
◆Section I “Getting Started” — Includes an introduction to AP management and
initial configuration settings.
◆Section II “Web Configuration” — Includes all management options available
through the web interface.
◆Section III “Appendices” — Includes information on troubleshooting AP
management access.
Related
Documentation
This guide focuses on AP software configuration, it does not cover hardware
installation of the AP. For specific information on how to install the AP, see the
following guide:
Quick Start Guide
For all safety information and regulatory statements, see the following documents:
Quick Start Guide
Safety and Regulatory Information

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Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:
Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features
or instructions.
Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage
the system or equipment.
Warning: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.
Revision History This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
September 2014 Revision
This is the first revision of this guide. It is valid for software release v1.0.0.

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Contents
How to Use This Guide 3
Contents 5
Figures 7
Tables 9
Section I Getting Started 11
1 Introduction 12
Configuration Options 12
Network Connections 13
Connecting to the Web Interface 13
Setup Wizard 15
Main Menu 18
Dashboard 19
Common Web Page Buttons 20
Section II Web Configuration 21
2 Status Information 22
System and Product Information 22
Internet Status 23
Local Networks 24
Wireless Status 25
Traffic Graphs 27
3 Network Settings 28
Internet Settings 28
Ethernet Settings 31

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LAN Settings 33
Hotspot Settings 34
4 Wireless Settings 37
Radio Settings 37
VLAN Settings 50
5 System Settings 52
System Settings 53
Maintenance 54
Displaying System Logs 54
Rebooting the Access Point 55
Resetting the Access Point 55
Backing Up Configuration Settings 55
Restoring Configuration Settings 55
Upgrading Firmware 56
User Accounts 56
Services 57
Remote Management Settings 57
SSH 57
Telnet 58
Web server 58
Network Time 59
SNMP 60
Section III Appendices 61
A Troubleshooting 62
Problems Accessing the Management Interface 62
Using System Logs 62
Index 64

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Figures
Figure 1: Login Page 14
Figure 2: Select Your Country 15
Figure 3: Select Setup Method 16
Figure 4: Easy Setup 16
Figure 5: Advanced Setup 17
Figure 6: Bridge to Internet 17
Figure 7: Route to Internet 18
Figure 8: The Dashboard 19
Figure 9: Set Configuration Changes 20
Figure 10: System and Product Information 22
Figure 11: Internet Status 23
Figure 12: Options 23
Figure 13: ARP Table 24
Figure 14: DHCP Leases 24
Figure 15: Local Networks 24
Figure 16: Wireless Status 25
Figure 17: Traffic Graphs 27
Figure 18: Internet Settings 28
Figure 19: IP Address Mode – Static IP 29
Figure 20: IP Address Mode – PPPoE 30
Figure 21: IP Alias 30
Figure 22: Ethernet Settings – Internet Source 31
Figure 23: Ethernet Settings – Network Behavior 32
Figure 24: Network – LAN Settings 33
Figure 25: Hotspot Settings (Network Settings) 34
Figure 26: Hotspot Settings (RADIUS Settings) 35
Figure 27: Hotspot Settings (Captive Portal Settings) 36
Figure 28: Radio Settings (Physical Radio Settings) 38
Figure 29: Radio Settings (Wireless Network Configuration) 40

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Figure 30: WMM Backoff Wait Times 42
Figure 31: Configuring VLANs 51
Figure 32: System Settings 53
Figure 33: Maintenance 54
Figure 34: System Log 54
Figure 35: Rebooting the Access Point 55
Figure 36: Resetting to Defaults 55
Figure 37: Restoring Configuration Settings 55
Figure 38: Upgrading Firmware 56
Figure 39: User Accounts 56
Figure 40: SSH Server Settings 57
Figure 41: Telnet Server Settings 58
Figure 42: Web Server Settings 58
Figure 43: NTP Settings 59
Figure 44: SNMP Settings 60

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Tables
Table 1: Radio Channels 39
Table 2: WMM Access Categories 41
Table 3: 802.11 Data Rates 46
Table 4: Tx Power 48
Table 5: Troubleshooting Chart 62

Tables
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Section I
Getting Started
This section provides an overview of the access point, and introduces some basic
concepts about wireless networking. It also describes the basic settings required to
access the management interface.
This section includes these chapters:
◆“Introduction” on page 12

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1Introduction
The access point (AP) runs software that includes a network management agent.
The agent offers a variety of management options, including SNMP and a web-
based interface. The AP can also be accessed via Telnet or SSH for configuration
using a command line interface (CLI).
Configuration Options
The access point’s web agent allows you to configure AP parameters, monitor
wireless connections, and display statistics using a standard web browser such as
Internet Explorer 9.x or later, Mozilla Firefox 5 or later, and Google Chrome 35 or
later. The AP’s web management interface can be accessed from any computer
attached to the network.
The CLI program can be accessed remotely by a Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH)
connection over the network. The CLI is used primarily for technical support.
The AP’s management agent also supports SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol). This SNMP agent permits the AP to be managed from any computer in
the network using network management software.
The AP’s web interface, console interface, and SNMP agent allow you to perform
management functions such as:
◆Set management access user names and passwords
◆Configure IP settings
◆Configure SNMP parameters
◆Configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio settings
◆Control access through wireless security settings
◆Filter packets using Access Control Lists (ACLs)
◆Download system firmware
◆Download or upload configuration files
◆Display system information and statistics

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Network Connections
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Network Connections
Prior to accessing the AP’s management agent through a network connection, you
must first configure it with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
using the web interface, or the DHCP protocol.
The AP has a static default management address of 192.168.2.1 and a subnet mask
of 255.255.255.0. If the AP’s default IP address is not compatible with your network
or a DHCP server is not available, the AP’s IP address must be configured manually
through the web interface.
First connect to the AP’s Ethernet 1 port and log in to the web interface, as
described in “Connecting to the Web Interface” on page 13. Follow the steps
described in “Setup Wizard” on page 15 to select your country and specify one of
the configuration methods. Then configure the AP with an IP address that is
compatible with your network as described under “LAN Settings” on page 33.
Once the AP’s IP settings are configured for your network, you can access the AP’s
management agent from anywhere within the attached network. The AP can be
managed by any computer using a web browser, or from a network computer using
SNMP network management software.
Connecting to the Web Interface
The AP offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the
configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can
access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer
9.x or later, Mozilla Firefox 5 or later, and Google Chrome 35 or later.
You may want to make initial configuration changes by connecting a PC directly to
the AP’s LAN port. The AP has a default management IP address of 192.168.2.1 and
a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. You must set your PC IP address to be on the same
subnet as the AP (that is, the PC and AP addresses must both start with192.168.2.x).
To access the AP’s web management interface, follow these steps:
1. Use your web browser to connect to the management interface using the
default IP address of 192.168.2.1.
2. Log in to the interface by entering the default user name “root” with the
password “admin123”, then click Login.

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Connecting to the Web Interface
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Note: It is strongly recommended to change the default user name and password
the first time you access the web interface. For information on changing user
names and passwords, see “User Accounts” on page 57.
Figure 1: Login Page

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Setup Wizard
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Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard is designed to help you configure the basic settings required to
get the AP up and running.
Step 1 Select Your Country – Select the access point’s country of operation from the drop-
down menu. You must set the AP’s country code to be sure that the radios operate
according to permitted local regulations. That is, setting the country code restricts
operation of the AP to the radio channels and transmit power levels permitted for
wireless networks in the specified country.
Figure 2: Select Your Country
Caution: You must set the country code to the country of operation. Setting the
country code ensures that the radios operate within the local regulations specified
for wireless networks.
Note: The country code selection is for non-US models only and is not available to
all US models. Per FCC regulation, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the US must be
fixed to US operation channels only.

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Setup Wizard
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Step 2 Select Setup Method – Select Easy Setup to set basic wireless network access and
guest network access parameters, or Advanced Setup to specify networking modes
for an AP bridge, AP router, or manual configuration.
Figure 3: Select Setup Method
Step 3 Configure Settings
◆Easy Setup — Basic wireless network and guest network access parameters.
Specify the name and password for the wireless network and guest network.
The Networking Mode is set to AP Router as described under Advanced Setup.
Figure 4: Easy Setup
■Wireless Network Setup — Set the name and password for the primary
wireless network. A password must be specified to protect the network
from unauthorized access.

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Setup Wizard
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■Guest Network Setup — Set the name and password for the guest wireless
network. This creates a second SSID for guest users, limiting their access
only to the Internet.
◆Advanced Setup — Networking modes for AP Bridge, AP Router, or manual
configuration.
Figure 5: Advanced Setup
■AP Bridge Mode — Configures an interface as attached to the WAN (that is,
the Internet). In the following figure, Ethernet Port 0 and Ethernet Port 1 are
both attached to the WAN. Traffic from these interfaces is directly bridged
into the Internet. (This is also called bridge to Internet.)
Figure 6: Bridge to Internet
■AP Router Mode — Configures an interface as a member of the LAN. In the
following figure, Ethernet Port 1, Wireless LAN 0 (5 GHz Radio), and Wireless
LAN 1 (2.4 GHz Radio) are all included in the LAN. Traffic from these
interfaces is routed across the access point through Ethernet Port 0 to the
Internet. (This is also called route to Internet.)
Note: Single-band access points only support one WLAN.

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Main Menu
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Figure 7: Route to Internet
■Manual Mode — Allows all configuration parameters to be manually
configured. Any wired module or radio module may be logically placed on
the WAN and LAN side of the access point.
Main Menu
The web interface Main Menu provides access to all the configuration settings
available for the AP.
To configure settings, click the relevant Main Menu item. Each Main Menu item is
summarized below with links to the relevant section in this guide where the
configuration parameters are described in detail:
◆Dashboard — The dashboard shows basic settings for the AP, including
Internet status, local network settings, wireless radio status, and traffic graphs.
See “Status Information” on page 22.
◆Network — Configures Internet, Ethernet, LAN, and Hotspot settings. See
“Network Settings” on page 28.
◆Wireless — Configures 5 GHz Radio, 2.4 GHz Radio, and VLAN settings. See
“Wireless Settings” on page 37
◆System — Configures System (designation and location), Maintenance (such as
view log, firmware upgrade, and reset), User Accounts, and Services
(management access methods).

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Main Menu
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Dashboard After logging in to the web interface, the dashboard displays. The dashboard shows
basic settings for the AP, including Internet status, local network settings, wireless
radio status, and traffic graphs.
Figure 8: The Dashboard
Common Web Page
Buttons
The list below describes the common buttons found on most of the web
management pages:
◆Save – Applies the new parameters and saves them to temporary RAM
memory. Also displays a message at the top of the screen to inform you that the
changes have not yet been saved to Flash memory. The running configuration
will not be saved upon a reboot unless you click the “Apply” button.
Figure 9: Set Configuration Changes
◆Apply – Saves the current configuration so that it is retained after a restart.
◆Revert – Cancels the newly entered settings and restores the originals.
◆Welcome > Logout – Open the Welcome list and click Logout to end the web
management session.
◆Welcome > View Users – Open the Welcome list and click View Users to open
the User Accounts menu.

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Main Menu
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