IP-COM CPE6S User manual

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User Guide
Outdoor CPE

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Preface
Thank you for choosing IP-COM! This user guide helps you configure, manage and maintain
the product.
Conventions
This guide applies to the following CPEs. iLBE-5AC is used for illustrations unless otherwise
specified. The contained images and UI screenshots are subject to the actual products.
Product Model
Description
CPE6S
5GHz 11AC 867Mbps 12dBi Outdoor CPE
iLBE-5AC
5GHz 11AC 23dBi Gigabit Outdoor CPE
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Example
Cascading menus
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Bold
Set User Name to Tom.
Variable
Italic
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UI control
Bold
On the Policy page, click the OK button.
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Contents
1 Application scenario .................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 ISP hotspot connection-WISP mode........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Solution ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 Set up the CPE ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.3 Install the CPE...................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 CCTV surveillance ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1 Solution ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2 Set up the CPEs.................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.3 Install the CPEs .................................................................................................................................................. 13
2 Login........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.1 Login ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Logout....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
3 Web UI..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.1 Web UI layout ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Common buttons...................................................................................................................................................... 22
4 Quick setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.1 AP mode ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.1.2 Quick setup........................................................................................................................................................ 25
4.2 Client mode .............................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 27
4.2.2 Quick setup........................................................................................................................................................ 27
4.2.3 Example of AP mode and client mode............................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Universal repeater mode .......................................................................................................................................... 36
4.3.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 36
4.3.2 Quick setup........................................................................................................................................................ 36
4.4 WISP mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.4.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 40
4.4.2 Quick setup........................................................................................................................................................ 40
4.4.3 Example of WISP mode ..................................................................................................................................... 45
4.5 Repeater mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 50

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4.5.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 50
4.5.2 Quick setup........................................................................................................................................................ 51
4.6 P2MP mode .............................................................................................................................................................. 62
4.6.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 62
4.6.2 Quick setup........................................................................................................................................................ 63
4.7 Router mode............................................................................................................................................................. 68
4.7.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 68
4.7.2 Quick setup........................................................................................................................................................ 68
5 Status ...................................................................................................................................................................... 73
5.1 System status............................................................................................................................................................ 73
5.2 Wireless status.......................................................................................................................................................... 76
5.3 Statistics.................................................................................................................................................................... 78
5.3.1 Throughput........................................................................................................................................................ 78
5.3.2 Wireless client/Upstream AP............................................................................................................................. 79
5.3.3 Interface ............................................................................................................................................................ 80
5.3.4 ARP table ........................................................................................................................................................... 81
5.3.5 Routing table ..................................................................................................................................................... 82
6 Network................................................................................................................................................................... 83
6.1 LAN setup.................................................................................................................................................................. 83
6.1.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 83
6.1.2 Set the LAN IP address manually ....................................................................................................................... 85
6.1.3 Log in to the web UI after changing the LAN IP address ................................................................................... 86
6.1.4 Set the device to obtaining a LAN IP address automatically ............................................................................. 87
6.2 MAC clone................................................................................................................................................................. 88
6.2.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 88
6.2.2 Clone a MAC address......................................................................................................................................... 88
6.3 DHCP server.............................................................................................................................................................. 90
6.3.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 90
6.3.2 Configure the DHCP server................................................................................................................................ 90
6.4 DHCP client ............................................................................................................................................................... 93
6.5 VLAN settings............................................................................................................................................................ 94
6.5.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 94
6.5.2 Example of configuring VLAN ............................................................................................................................ 96
7 Wireless................................................................................................................................................................... 99
7.1 Basic.......................................................................................................................................................................... 99
7.1.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 99
7.1.2 Set up a non-encrypted wireless network....................................................................................................... 106
7.1.3 Set up a wireless network encrypted using WPA2-PSK ...................................................................................108
7.1.4 Set up a wireless network encrypted using WPA or WPA2.............................................................................. 110

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7.2 Advanced ................................................................................................................................................................ 127
7.3 Access control.........................................................................................................................................................131
7.3.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 131
7.3.2 Example of configuring access control ............................................................................................................132
8 Advanced................................................................................................................................................................134
8.1 LAN rate ..................................................................................................................................................................134
8.2 Diagnose .................................................................................................................................................................136
8.2.1 Site Survey .......................................................................................................................................................136
8.2.2 Ping.................................................................................................................................................................. 136
8.2.3 Traceroute .......................................................................................................................................................138
8.2.4 Speed test........................................................................................................................................................ 139
8.2.5 Spectrum Analysis ........................................................................................................................................... 142
8.3 Bandwidth control ..................................................................................................................................................143
8.3.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 143
8.3.2 Example of configuring bandwidth control .....................................................................................................144
8.4 Port forwarding....................................................................................................................................................... 146
8.4.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 146
8.4.2 Example of configuring port forwarding..........................................................................................................147
8.5 MAC filter................................................................................................................................................................150
8.5.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 150
8.5.2 Example of configuring MAC filter................................................................................................................... 151
8.6 Network service......................................................................................................................................................153
8.6.1 DDNS................................................................................................................................................................ 153
8.6.2 Remote web management .............................................................................................................................. 157
8.6.3 Reboot schedule.............................................................................................................................................. 159
8.6.4 Login timeout interval .....................................................................................................................................159
8.6.5 SNMP agent.....................................................................................................................................................160
8.6.6 Ping watch dog ................................................................................................................................................164
8.6.7 DMZ host .........................................................................................................................................................165
8.6.8 Telnet service................................................................................................................................................... 168
8.6.9 UPnP ................................................................................................................................................................168
8.6.10 Hardware watch dog ..................................................................................................................................... 169
8.6.11 STP .................................................................................................................................................................169
9 Tools .......................................................................................................................................................................170
9.1 Date & time ............................................................................................................................................................170
9.1.1 Synchronized with the Internet ....................................................................................................................... 170
9.1.2 Manual............................................................................................................................................................. 171
9.2 Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................173
9.2.1 Reboot device..................................................................................................................................................173
9.2.2 Reset to factory settings ..................................................................................................................................174

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9.2.3 Upgrade firmware ........................................................................................................................................... 176
9.2.4 Backup/Restore ...............................................................................................................................................177
9.3 Account...................................................................................................................................................................180
9.3.1 Administrator................................................................................................................................................... 180
9.3.2 Guest ...............................................................................................................................................................181
9.4 System log...............................................................................................................................................................182
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................................182

Chapter 1 Application scenario 1
1 Application scenario
1.1 ISP hotspot connection-WISP mode
The internet access in an apartment needs to be achieved by connecting an ISP (Internet
Server Provider) hotspot.
1.1.1 Solution
IP-COM CPE can meet this demand.
CPE6S is used as an example to illustrate the installation procedures. Procedures for other
CPEs are similar.
Tip
To establish the network quickly, you are recommended to set up the CPEs before installing them.
1.1.2 Set up the CPE
1. Power on the CPE (powered by PoE in this example).
(1) Uncover the housing of the CPE.
(2) Use an Ethernet cable (CAT5e or better is recommended) to connect the PoE/LAN port of
the CPE to the PoE port of the PoE injector.
(3) Use the included power adapter to connect the PoE injector to a power socket. The Power
LED indicator of the CPE lights up.
PoE
CPE
Power socket

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Tip
Refer to your actual product for the supported PoE power supply distance.
2. Set the CPE to WISP mode.
(1) Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the LAN port of the PoE injector.
(2) Log in to the web UI of CPE, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
(3) Select WISP, and click Next.
(4) Select the SSID of your ISP hotspot, which is WiFi_123456 in this example, and click Next.
Power socket
CPE
PoE
LAN

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(5) Enter the WiFi password of your ISP hotspot in the Key text box, and click Next.
(6) Select the Internet Connection Type of your ISP hotspot, which is PPPoE in this example.
Enter the PPPoE user name and password provided by your ISP, and click Next.
(7) Customize the SSID and key, and click Next.
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(8) Set an IP address belonging to different network segment as that of your ISP hotspot. For
example, if the IP address of your ISP hotspot is 192.168.2.1, you can set this device’s IP
address to 192.168.X.1 (Xranges from 0 to 254 excluding 2). Then click Next.
(9) Click Save, and wait until the device reboots to activate the settings.
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When LED1, LED2, and LED3 indicators of the CPE are blinking, the CPE is connected to your
ISP hotspot successfully.
1.1.3 Install the CPE
1. Place the CPE at an elevated position in the open air.
2. Connect the PoE/LAN port of the CPE to the WAN port of your wireless router. The Power LED
indicator lights up.
3. Adjust the CPE’s direction or location on the selected pole until the LED1, LED2 and LED3
indicators of the CPE light up.
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4. Use the plastic straps to attach the CPE to the pole.
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Check the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of the CPEs to confirm whether the positions are
proper. The more LED indicators light up, and the better the connection quality is. The LED
indicator descriptions of the CPEs below are for reference.
LED indicator
Status
Description
LED1, LED2, LED3
(Received signal
strength LED
indicators)
Solid on/Blinking
There is device connected to the CPE.
−Solid on: The CPE may work in AP, Repeater, P2MP or
Router mode.
−Blinking: The CPE may work in Client, Universal Repeater
or WISP mode.
Each LED indicator corresponds to a received signal strength
value. When the received signal strength of the CPE reaches the
RSSI threshold, the corresponding LED indicator lights up. You
can judge the connection quality based on the statuses of the
LED indicators.
By default, the minimum signal strength of LED1, LED2 and LED3
are -90 dBm, -80 dBm and -70 dBm. You can change them on the
Wireless > Advanced page of the web UI of the CPE.
Off
No device is connected to the CPE, or the received signal
strength is less than the RSSI threshold (default: -90 dBm).
CPE: WISP mode
Router
ISP hotspot
WAN

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1.2 CCTV surveillance
To ensure the safety of employees and property, a video surveillance system needs to be
installed in a building site.
1.2.1 Solution
IP-COM CPE can meet this demand.
CPE6S is used as an example to illustrate the installation procedures. Procedures for other
CPEs are similar.
1.2.2 Set up the CPEs
Tip
At least two CPEs are required for bridging.
Option 1: Automatic bridging (recommended)
Note
−Automatic Bridging is only applicable when the CPEs are in factory settings.
−When performing peer-to-peer bridging, ensure that only two CPEs are powered on nearby. Otherwise,
the peer-to-peer bridging may fail.
Scenario 1: Peer-to-peer bridging
1. Place the two CPEs next to each other.
2. Power on the CPEs (powered by PoE in this example).
(1) Remove the housing of each CPE.
(2) Use the Ethernet cables (CAT5e or better is recommended) to connect the PoE/LAN ports
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(3) Connect the PoE injectors to power sockets. The Power LED indicators of the CPEs light
up.
Tip
Refer to your actual product for the supported PoE power supply distance.
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After the two CPEs are powered on, they will bridge to each other automatically. When the
LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of a CPE light solid on while the LED1, LED2 and LED3
indicators of the other CPE blink, the peer-to-peer bridging succeeds.
Tip
−After the bridging succeeds, the DHCP servers of the two CPEs are disabled. The IP address of the CPE
working in AP mode remains the same (192.168.2.1), while the IP address of the CPE working in Client
mode changes to 192.168.2.2.
−If the peer-to-peer automatic bridging fails, reset the two CPEs to factory settings, and try again. Reset
method: With the CPE powered on, hold down the reset button for about 8 seconds, and then release it
when all indicators light up and then turn off. The CPE is restored to factory settings successfully.
Scenario 2: Peer-to-multiple peers bridging
Tip
−For peer-to-multiple peers bridging, perform peer-to-peer bridging first, and then power on the rest
CPEs within 30 minutes.
−A CPE can bridge to 15 CPEs at most.
1. Refer to Peer-to-peer bridging to make any two CPEs bridge to each other.
2. Within 30 minutes after the peer-to-peer bridging succeeds, place the rest CPEs which are in
factory settings near the CPE with the LED1, LED2, and LED3 indicators solid on and power
them on.
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PoE
Power socket
CPE

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Wait about 1 minute. When the LED1, LED2, and LED3 indicators of these new-added CPEs
keep blinking, the peer-to-multiple peers bridging succeeds.
Tip
−If the LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators of a new-added CPE turn off after it is powered on for 1 minute,
the bridging fails. Reset the CPE to factory settings, and wait until its LED1, LED2 and LED3 indicators
keep blinking, which indicates that the automatic bridging succeeds.
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Option 2 Manual bridging
1. Place the two CPEs next to each other.
2. Power on the CPE1 (powered by PoE in this example).
(1) Uncover the housing of CPE1.
(2) Use an Ethernet cable (CAT5e or better is recommended) to connect the PoE/LAN port of
CPE1 to the PoE port of the included PoE injector to power it on.
(3) Use the included power adaptor to connect the PoE injector to a power socket. The
Power LED indicator of the CPE1 lights up.
Tip
Refer to your actual product for the supported PoE power supply distance.
PoE
Power socket
CPE1

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3. Set CPE1 to AP Mode.
(1) Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the LAN port of the PoE injector.
(2) Log in to the web UI of CPE1, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
(3) Select AP, and click Next.
(4) Set an SSID, which is IP-COM_158808 in this example, Security Mode, which is WPA2-PSK
in this example, and Key, and click Next.
PoE
LAN
Power socket
CPE1

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(5) Click Save, and wait until the CPE reboots automatically to activate the settings.
4. Perform the procedure in 2Power on the CPE1 to power on the CPE2.
5. Set CPE2 to Client Mode.
(1) Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the LAN port of the PoE injector.
(2) Log in to the web UI of CPE2, and choose Quick Setup to enter the configuration page.
(3) Select Client, and click Next.
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PoE
LAN
Power socket
CPE2

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(4) Select the SSID of CPE1 you set, which is IP-COM_158808 in this example, and click Next.
(5) Enter the WiFi password you set for CPE1 in the Key text box, and click Next.
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