IPmitter IPMIT100 User manual

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IPMIT100 Wireless Distribution
A cost eective, simple and reliable solution to transmitting IP signals
from building to building
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ontents Table
Introduction.............................................................................................. 3
Powering your IPmitter......................................................................... 4
Setup via the Web................................................................................... 5
Home Screen............................................................................................ 6
Setup Wizard............................................................................................. 7
Repeater mode Setup........................................................................... 9
AP Mode Setup........................................................................................ 12
Super WDS Setup.................................................................................... 15
WIFI Settings............................................................................................. 18
Repeater Settings.......................................................................................... 20
WDS Settings................................................................................................... 21
Mac A L............................................................................................................. 22
WiFi Timer......................................................................................................... 23
Advanced.......................................................................................................... 23
Network ong........................................................................................ 24
Device Manage............................................................................................................ 27
Reboot................................................................................................................ 28
Modify Password............................................................................................ 28
Upgrade............................................................................................................. 29
Time.................................................................................................................... 29
Log....................................................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 31
Specication............................................................................................. 32
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Introduction
The IPmitter ceiling and wall access point (IPMIT100) boasts dual band technology and can
simultaneously connect equipment to your LAN on both 5.8GHz and 2.4GHz channels. A fast data rate of
750Mbs means it’s a great Access Point for heavy Wi-Fi uses. Streaming media and video les or linking
TV equipment to a network.
With a maximum of 90 connected concurrent devices it’s aimed at professional, domestic or commercial
installations. Using the common UK PoE voltage of 48V the access point can plug straight into a standard
48V PoE switch or LAN for power and connectivity for neat easy connection. The low prole and
attractive case can be installed on a ceiling or wall for a nice tidy installation. The cables can come down
to the IPMIT100 to help hide and disguise cables going in to it when installed high up on a wall near the
ceiling.
The IPMIT100 works in 3 modes, Super WDS, Repeater mode and AP mode.
IPMIT100 Can be powered using 48V PoE (Not supplied) or can be powered using 12V DC (Not supplied).
IPMIT100
1 12V D 12v D . 2.1mm D Socket.
2 Reset 10 Second press to reset.
3 WAN/POE Network onnection. an be used for 48V PoE power input
4 LAN Network connection socket
LEDs LAN and WAN light to show a network connection and icker to
indicate activity.
Status LED
Powering on/ rebooting
Flashing Normal.
5GHz Wi-Fi turned on.
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Powering Your IPmitter
IPMIT100
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Setup via the WEB Interface
The default settings for the IPmitter
IP Address: 192.168.1.123
Password: ipmitter (lower case)
These are shown on the label on the back of the unit.
The default WiFi key is 66666666.
In order to set-up the IPMIT100 you will need to login to the interface on a browser.
1. Open a web browser, input the IP address of the device.
2. Input the correct username and password, and click Login.
If you connect your IPmitter to a network which is on a dierent subnet you won't be able to login to the
IPmitter.
If your network is not in the IP range of 192.168.1.XXX, you will then need to assign the P /Laptop with a
static IP address in the rang of 192.168.1.XXX. Then you will be able to navigate to the IPmitter browser
interface.
By default the IPmitter isn't set on DH P so it won't obtain an IP address from the D HP server. It also isn't
set as a DH P server so it cannot assign IP address 'as default to devices connected to the IPmitter.
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Home Screen
This screen displays the status information of the IPmitter.
1 Worki g Mode shows which of the 3 modes the IPmitter is set to.
2 Flow shows the data ow from and to the Ipmitter. an display either 2.4GHz or 5GHz depending on
the selection in 6 status.
3 Device I formatio shows the resource usage in the IPmitter.
4 Device Descriptio this allows you to set a name for the IPmitter. This may be seen when connecting
from other WiFi devices. lick on the gear icon to add the name.
5 LAN I formatio this displays information on the wired network.
5 I formatio this shows wireless information for the selected frequency.
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Setup Wizard
This screen is for changing between the dierent modes. Just click on the required mode to start the
setup wizard. If you want to change the setup for the mode you are already in you can click on the wizard
again.
Repeater Mode
This is used to extend the range of your WiFi network. The IPmitter is wirelessly connected to your
existing network to extend the wireless coverage. This requires logging onto the web interface to
setup.
Repeater extending the WiFi coverage and wirelessly adding a camera.
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AP Mode
This is used to add wireless networking to a network without wireless or to add wireless
networking outside the range of your existing wireless. It requires a wired connection to the
existing network.
Adding WiFi to your network
Super WDS Mode
This is used for point to point connection and will work as one-to-one or many-to-one. You can pair
a maximum of 4 clients to one host. This can be set up without the use of a computer using the LED
display.
One – One
Many – One
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REPEATER MODE SETUP
Repeater mode this lets you connect the IPmitter to an existing WiFi network, the IPmitter will then pick
up the existing WiFi network and extend the existing wireless network as second network.
- Select Setup Wizard
- Select Repeater Mode
Step 1 – onnecting settings for existing WiFi
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Select etwork used to select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
Repeater SSID is the WiFi network you want the IPmitter to connect. To nd the network you want to
connect to press Scan and then select the WiFi network name.
Lock BSSID is the Mac Address of the device you are connecting the IPmitter to, this eld is completed
automatically.
E cryptio is the type of Wireless Encryption used to access the WiFi network.
Password is the password used to access the WiFi network.
Ba dwidth is the broadcasting bandwidth which your wireless network uses. This needs to set to match
your router/ WiFi Bandwidth.
Pass through is set to o as default, if the IPmitter is only connecting other IPmitter devices then you will
need to set this on, otherwise leave this option o.
Step 2 (2.4GHZ) and Step 3 (5GHz) – WiFi Settings for the repeater
WiFi Status turns the WiFi on or o for the repeater itself.
SSID is the name of the WiFi network you will see when you connect to the repeater. This can be the
same as the existing WiFi network or unique to the repeater.
Hide your WiFi ame? When a wireless device searches the area for the networks it will not be able
detect the WiFi name associated with the router.
E crypt choose encryption if you want to use a password to secure your network.
WiFi Password is the password used to access the Repeater WiFi network. A strong password consists of
at least six characters (and the more characters, the stronger the password) that are a combination of
letters, numbers and symbols. This can be the same as the existing WiFi network or unique to the
repeater.
Timi g allows for a timed reboot or interval for the Ipmitter.
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Step 4 – Save co guratio
Moving onto step 3 will automatically save the conguration
Applicatio s for Repeater mode:-
Router wireless extender – Extends the
existing signal from a wireless router
and the rebroadcasts it to create a
second network. You can then connect
to the WiFi via the repeater which will
be a stronger signal than without the
repeater.
Access point extender – this can use an existing WiFi access point or IPmitter to then rebroadcast it to
create a second network. This means you can connect to the WiFi of the repeater with a stronger signal
than just connecting to the Access point.
Limitatio s:-
Bandwidth is reduced by 50% as there is data being transmitted between the existing WiFi and the
Repeater, then from the repeater to the connecting device. Instead of just a connection between the
existing WiFi and the device.
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AP MODE
AP Mode lets you set the IPmitter as a wireless access point allowing a WiFi device connect to a wired
network.
- Select Setup Wizard
- Select AP Mode
Step 1 – LAN Settings
IP Mode can be set to either static or DH P. Static IP address is a unique xed address which you can
assign to the IPmitter. DH P will obtain the address from the D HP server or the router and assign
IPmitter with an address from the network.
LAN IP is a unique local IP address of the IPmitter that identies the device on the local area network.
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Sub et is the number that denes a range of IP address that can be used on the network. This should
match other devices on the network. The most common subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
Gateway (or default gateway) is a router address connected to the local network that sends packets out
of the local network. This is normally the local IP address of your router.
Primary DNS is usually your Gateway (router's) local IP address.
Seco dary DNS another DNS server address if the primary DNS fails, a third party DNS address you can
use could be 8.8.8.8 and/or 8.8.4.4.
Step 2 (2.4GHz) and Step 3 (5GHz) – WiFi Setting
SSID is the name of the WiFi network you will see when you connect to the network.
Hide your WiFi ame? When a wireless device searches the area for the networks it will not be able
detect the WiFi name associated with the router.
Cha el is the broadcasting channel and bandwidth which your wireless network uses. This would
normally be set to 20M/40M for best performance and reliability and allows devices to use the largest
bandwidth they support. You may want to use the WiFi Analyzer which can be found on the WiFi Settings
page.
WiFi Password is the password used to access the WiFi network. A strong password consists of at least
six characters (and the more characters, the stronger the password) that are a combination of letters,
numbers and symbols.
Timi g allows for a timed reboot or interval for the IPmitter
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Step 4 – Save co guratio
Moving onto step 3 will automatically save the conguration
Applicatio s for AP Mode:-
Standard AP Mode – onnect a router or network the IPmitter to allow for WiFi devices to connect to the
network. If the location and devices where you are wanting WiFi has not got a this you can wire the
IPmitter to the local area network to transform a wire into wireless which multiple devices can share and
connect to.
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Super WDS Setup
Usi g Setup Wizard to setup Super WDS
Although the IPmitter may already be in Super WDS mode. You can still use the Setup Wizard by
clicking on the Super WDS Mode icon.
Step 1 – Co ecti g other IPmitters
Select Network choose either 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
Sca this will show a list of available WiFi devices. Although it will show devices not on the same
channel you will not be able to connect to them. Selecting a device in the list will add it. The AP
BSSID is the MA address of the selected device and the SSID is the name.
Password this is the password for Super WDS connected devices. It defaults to o but for extra security a
password can be added. If used this should be the same in all of your IPmitters and has a minimum of 8
characters.
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WiFi Status turns the WiFi on or o.
SSID is the name displayed when seen by other WiFi devices
Hide your WiFi ame? When a wireless device searches the area for the networks it will not be able
detect the WiFi name associated with the router.
WiFi Password this is the password required to Login to IPmitter from another wireless device.
Timi g allows for a timed reboot or interval for the IPmitter.
Step 4 – LAN Setti gs
IP Mode this is used to set the IP address. In Super WDS mode you would normally leave this in
GH P so that IPmitters assign their own IP addresses. It can be set to DH P and the IPmitter will get
network settings from a DH P server. It can also be set to Static IP if you wish to set a xed IP
address. In static IP PE manage will not display connected devices.
LAN IP is a unique local IP address of the IPmitter that identies the device on the local area network.
Sub et is the number that denes a range of IP address that can be used on the network. This should
match other devices on the network. The most common subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
Gateway (or default gateway) is a router address connected to the local network that sends packets out
of the local network. This is normally the local IP address of your router.
Primary DNS is usually your Gateway (router's) local IP address.
Seco dary DNS another DNS server address if the primary DNS fails, a third party DNS address you can
use could be 8.8.8.8 and/or 8.8.4.4.
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Step 5 – Save co guratio
Moving onto step 4 will automatically save the conguration
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Not Used on the IPMIT100.
WiFi Settings
WiFi Setti gs – Basic 2GHz and 5GHz
WiFi Status turns the WiFi on or o for the repeater itself.
WiFi A alyzer displays a WiFi analyzer so that you can see WiFi devices in your vicinity when choosing a
channel.
SSID is the name of the WiFi network you will see when you are connecting.
Hide your WiFi ame? When a wireless device searches the area for the networks it will not be able
detect the WiFi name associated with the IPmitter.
Ba dWidth is the broadcasting bandwidth which your wireless will use. When set to 20/40 it will switch
according to the connected device.
Cha el is where the WiFi channel is selected. Ideally you should avoid choosing a channel that is
already in use.
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E crypt choose encryption if you want to use a password to secure your network.
WiFi Password is the password used to access the IPmitter. This has to be at least 8 characters (and the
more characters, the stronger the password) that are a combination of letters, numbers and symbols.
Apply saves the settings for this page.
WiFi Setti gs – VAP 2GHz and 5GHz
Virtual Access Poi ts the IPMIT100 allows 3 virtual access points on 2.4GHz and 3 virtual access points
on 5GHz. These allow Wi-Fi devices to connect to a dierent SSID with a dierent password although it is
physically the same access point.
WiFi Status turns the virtual access point on.
SSID is the name of this virtual access point that WiFi network you will see when you are connecting.
Hide your WiFi ame? When a wireless device searches the area for the networks it will not be able
detect the WiFi name associated with the IPmitter.
E crypt choose encryption if you want to use a password to secure your network.
WiFi Password is the password used to access the IPmitter. This has to be at least 8 characters (and the
more characters, the stronger the password) that are a combination of letters, numbers and symbols.
Apply saves the settings for this page.
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Repeater Setti gs
Select etwork used to select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
Repeater SSID is the WiFi network you want the IPmitter to connect. To nd the network you want to
connect to press Scan and then select the WiFi network name.
Lock BSSID is the Mac Address of the device you are connecting the IPmitter to, this eld is completed
automatically.
E cryptio is the type of Wireless Encryption used to access the WiFi network.
Password is the password used to access the WiFi network.
Ba dwidth is the broadcasting bandwidth which your wireless network uses. This needs to set to match
your router/ WiFi Bandwidth.
Pass through is set to o as default, if the IPmitter is only connecting to other IPmitter devices then you
to set this on, otherwise leave this option o.
Apply saves the settings for this page.
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