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LOHU 5158PX
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Enterprise-class outdoor radio (hereafter called radio). This radio
provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and
flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals.
This chapter gives an overview of the enterprises-class radio, as well as its key features.
In addition, we detail about the hardware descriptions, system requirements and basic installation.
1-1 Overview
802.11a-compliant, VLAN functionality allows a single network AP to behave as “8” number
of virtual network APs. This does away with the limitation by the sheer number of Ethernet
connections that need APs acting as a proxy. WMM prioritizes traffic demands from
different applications and extends Wi-Fi’s high quality end-user experience from data
connectivity to voice, music, and video applications under a wide variety of environment.
This Access points serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as
the center point of a stand-alone wireless network. In large installations, wireless users
within radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining
seamless, uninterrupted access to the network.
You can configure and monitor the radio using the command-line interface (CLI), the
browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
This radio currently can support data rate up to 108Mbps.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the outdoor radio, set it up, and
configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to
get the most out of the radio
1-2 Key Features
The radio is user-friendly and provides solid wireless and networking support. The following
standards and conventions are supported:
• Standards Compliant
The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a for Wireless LANs.
• WEP support
Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys.
• DHCP Client Support
DHCP Server provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The
radio can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server.
• RADIUS Accounting
Enable accounting on the access point to send accounting data about wireless client devices
to a RADIUS server on your network.
• SNMP Support
Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information
Base (MIB) management.
• Multiple operating modes

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1. Access point
2. Station Adapter
3. Point-to-Point Bridge.
4. Wireless Repeater
5. Inter-building
• Repeater mode
Configure the radio as a wireless repeater to extend the coverage area of your wireless
network.
• VAPs (VLAN)
Assign Multi-SSIDs on your radio (one SSID per VAP) to differentiate policies and services
among users forming a wide variety of VLANs.
• QoS
Use this feature to support quality of service for prioritizing traffic from the Ethernet to the
access point.
• Wi-Fi Multi-media (WMM)
Radio also supports the voice-prioritization schemes by using the 802.11a wireless phones via
enable the WMM application.
•Transmit Power Control
Supports settable transmit power levels to adjust coverage cell size, ranging from full,
half(50%), quarter(25%) eighth(12.5%) and min 7
•Atheros Super G Mode
Super G mode enables the transmission up to 108Mbps
• Multiple security settings per VLAN with up to 8 VLANs
Security settings for multiple groups; so employees, guests and contractors now easily and
securely share the same infrastructure
•Access Control
The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless
stations can use the radio to gain access to your LAN.
•Hidden Mode
The SSID is not broadcasted; assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can
connect.
1-4 System Requirements
Before installing the radio, make sure your system meets these requirements
• The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector. (Between
switch and POE). Category 5 UTP cross-over is required between PC and POE.
• The Category 5 SFTP straight through Ethernet cable with weather-proof RJ-45
connector. (Between POE and radio)
• A 100~240 V, 50~60 Hz AC power source
• A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or
Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above
• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed

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Chapter 2. Basic Installation and Security
This chapter explains how to place and connect the outdoor radio. In addition, the radio’s security
features are elaborated.
3-1 Default Factory Settings
We’ll detail about radio default factory settings below. Factory Default Restore will enable you to
restore these defaults.
FEATURE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
User Name (case sensitive) admin
Password (case sensitive) password
Country / Region United States
Router Mode Bridge
IP Type static IP
IP Address 192.168.1.1
IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway 0.0.0.0
Operating Mode Access Point
Wireless Mode 802.11a
Channel / Frequency 52 / 5260 MHz
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3-2 Wireless Security Options
To make wireless networking as safe and easy as possible, this radio provides several
network security features, but requires specific programming and setup.
Security Options
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:
Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted clients so
that unknown clients cannot wirelessly connect to the radio. MAC address filtering adds an
obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the
wireless link is fully exposed.
Use WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP
Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most
determined eavesdropper.
Use WPA or WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data
security. A very strong authentication key along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA
makes it virtually impossible to compromise.
Enable Wireless Security Separator. The associated wireless clients will not be able to
communicate with each other if this feature is enabled. The default setting is disabled.
3-3 Installing the radio as an AP (Access Point)
Before installing, you should make sure that Ethernet network is working perfectly. You will
be connecting the radio to the Ethernet network so that computers with 10/100 Fast
Ethernet adapters will communicate with other computers on the Ethernet.
1. SET UP THE AP:
Before mounting the radio in a high location, first set up and test the radio to verify wired
network connectivity at ground level or indoors.
a. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your
network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.
b. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.1.x (x cannot be 1) and
255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
c. Connect a Cat.5 SFTP cable from the radio to the POE.
d. Connect a Cat.5 UTP cable from the POE to computer
e. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the AP and verify the following:
– The power light of the POE goes on.
– The LAN light of the Ethernet port on computer goes on too. (or the LAN status which
showed on the windows linked)
2. To CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS
a. Configure the AP Ethernet port for LAN access
• Connect to the AP by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.1.1 in the
address field. A login window like the one shown below opens:

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AP log in window
When prompted, please enter admin for Name and password for password, both in low
cases.
3. Clicking Login now, it will navigate you into this radio’s homepage-----General
Information will be shown below.
Figure: 3-2 AP general information

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Chapter 3. General Information
General information gives you a basic concept of the radio.
4-1 Information
Access Point Name You may assign any device name to the Access Point. This name is
only used by the Access Point administrator for identification purposes. Unique, memorable
names are helpful, especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same
network. The default name is LOHU.
MAC Address Short for Media Access Control address, a hardware address that uniquely
identifies each node of a network.
Country/Region This field identifies the region where the AP can be used. It may not be
legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one
of those identified in this field. The default country is the United States.
Firmware Version Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily,
using your Web browser, and can be upgraded via ftp server. The currently available
version of AP is 1.1.3.0.
IP Type By default, the AP is configured as static IP Address.
IP Address The IP address must be unique to your network. The default IP address is
192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on the LAN that your Access
Point is connected to. The default is 255.255.255.0.
Operating Mode AP provides five modes, Access Point, Station, bridge, repeater and
inter-building.
Access Point Act as a standard 802.11a access point. The default mode is Access Point.
Station Perform as a client station associated to other APs. Be sure that they share the
same SSID when connected.
Wireless bridge (Point-to-Point) In this mode, the AP only communicates with
another bridge-mode wireless station. You must enter the MAC address (physical address)
of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. WEP should be used to
protect this communication.
Point to Multi-Point Bridge Select this only if this AP is the “Master” for a group of
bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations must be set to
Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using this AP MAC address. They then send all traffic to this
“Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other. WEP should be used to
protect this traffic.
Wireless Repeater In this mode, the AP can communicate with another wireless station
or wireless bridge. You can enter the MAC address of both adjacent repeaters in the fields
provided to communicate with other wireless bridges or use SSID to communicate with
other wireless station. WEP should be used to protect this communication mode.
Inter-building This is the LOHU’s own brand of WDS mode. In this mode, the AP will
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manually entering MAC address for each other. This creates a unique link to LOHU radios
only.
Wireless Mode The only option available is 802.11a.
Channel This field identifies which operating frequency will be used.
Security Profiles This provides a list of other APs with proper identification data.
4-2 Connection
Under the Information heading, click the connection link to view the connection status
shown below. This information is useful for identifying clients on the network.
Figure: 4-1 AP connection status
Statistics
The statistics provide various LAN and WAN statistics.
Figure: 4-2 statistics

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Chapter 4. Added Functionalities
5-1 Time Server
By click Basic Settings, the “Basic Settings” will appear shown below.
Figure: 5-1 AP Basic settings
The AP allows you to synchronize the time between your network and time server by using
an NTP Time Server.
The Time Sever provides correct and current time in any world time zone, country or major
city. Accurate adjustments for Daylight Saving Time are made according to eachlocation's
rules and laws.
Time Server Port This field identifies the time server port like 123.
Time Zone Select the time zone location for your setting.
Current Time This field identifies the current time in your specific time zone.
5-2 Bridge/Router Mode
From the system setup, click IP Settings, you’ll be navigated into the WAN/LAN Settings.

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Figure: 5-2 AP WAN/LAN settings
The LOHU Series Radio can be configured in bridge mode or router mode.
Bridge Mode
In Bridge Mode, the AP will act as a pass-through bridging your network, by associating
with various devices. This can extend the radius of your network.
Spanning Tree: Enabling spanning tree can prevent undesirable loops in the network,
ensuring a smooth running network. By default, the function is enabled.
Router Mode
In Router Mode, the radio has two ports, WAN port and LAN ports.
If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make
those changes in this menu. These settings are only required if the Refresh” is chosen.
Remember to click Apply to save your changes.
5-3 Any IP
If the IP address has slipped your mind, any IP functionality can offer peace of mind.

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Enabling any IP, you’ll feel free to enter IP Address, IP Subnet Mask and Gateway, enjoying
internet surf.
Take the steps to activate the functionality.
1. Configure the AP as router mode.
2. Make sure your station connected to the AP.
3. Set correct IP parameters for the AP.
4. Enable any IP
5-4 Understanding RADIUS Settings
RADIUS is a server for remote user authentication and accounting. It can be used on any
network that needs a centralized authentication and/or accounting service for its
workstations.
From the system Setup, click Radius Settings, the RADIUS Settings will display as below.
Figure: 5-3 AP Radius settings

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You will also have to fill in the following Radius server settings:
• Primary Radius Server IP Address
This field is required. Enter the IP address of the Radius Server on your LAN or WAN..
• Secondary Radius Server IP Address
This field is optional. Enter the IP address of the Secondary Radius Server on your LAN.
• Radius Port
Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server.
• Radius Shared Key
Enter the desired value for the Radius shared key. This key enables the AP to log in to the
Radius server and must match the value used on the Radius server.
•Radius Accounting Option
The Radius Accounting option can be enabled so that you can track various information
like who connected to the network, when they connected, how long they were connected,
how much network traffic they generated, and so on.
5-5 HTTP Redirect
Enabling HTTP redirect, you can enter a corporate URL (for example,
(http://www.yourcompany.com). It is your desired web page that first appears when
someone is surfing the internet, via a station connected to your radio (which is set to be an
AP).
The following is the HTTP Redirect Settings.
Figure: 5-4 AP HTTP Redirect settings
URL
Enter your desired website in this field. Be sure to click “Apply” to save the configuration.
Be sure your AP is connected to the internet when using HTTP Redirect.

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5-6 Firewall Management
Today’s companies rely on highly networked, secure computing environments to efficiently
and safely conduct business. Firewalls are a key component of any secure network.
Firewalls are configured to allow “desired” traffic in and to keep “undesired” traffic out. This
radio (access point) is also qualified for firewall management , Acting as a firewall, the
radio will filter your undesired data and protocols, only delivering the wanted information
to your PC.
Click the firewall link and you’ll be navigated to Firewall Management interface.
Figure: 5-5 AP firewall management
Before applying the firewall management, you need to enable the firewall.
Name
Enter your desired firewall rule name in this field.
Allow
This field identifies which packets have IP addresses specified by you, are allowed to
transmit at your LAN.
Deny
This field identifies which packets have IP addresses specified by you, are banned to
transmit at your LAN.
Interface
This is optional, WAN or LAN.
Destination

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This specifies where packets are bound for.
IP Range Start
This specifies the starting-point of your specific IP addresses.
IP Range End
This specifies the ending-point of your specific IP addresses.
Protocol
This is optional, TCP, DCP, ICMP or *. Select which protocol you want to perform “Allow” or
“Deny”.
Using an asterisk (*) indicates any protocol may be allowed or denied.
Port Range
This specifies your IP port range.
Schedule
You can set the time when your AP performs firewall management, by enabling “from”.
Alternatively, if you desire your AP to perform firewall management for a long time, please
enable “always”.
Bandwidth
You can set the bandwidth with n*64Kb / per second to limit the data flow.
When completing all firewall rules configuration, please click Add Rule. Firewall Rule List
will appear below.
Figure: 5-6 Firewall list
5-7 Virtual Server
Virtual server can only be enabled while the radio is in router mode.
The radio (which is set as an AP) distinguishes by acting as a virtual server. This most cost-
effective server virtualization technology is engineered for heterogeneous network.
In router mode, designed for the virtual server, the AP is wirelessly coupled to FTP server,
mail server and log server on LAN port; on WAN port, the AP is coupled to PC. The AP is
the virtual server, so that you have access to download files, or enjoy e-mails, only via your
PC.
Name
Enter the virtual server’s name in this field.
Private IP
This specifies the IP Address at your LAN.
Protocol Type
This field is optional. Select TCP or UDP.
Private Port
This specifies your LAN port.
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This specifies your WAN port.
Schedule
You can set a time-limit when your AP acts as a virtual server, by enabling “from”.
Alternatively, if you desire your AP to always act as a virtual server, please enable
“always”.
Virtual Server List
This provides you with the detailed list of virtual servers.
When completing configuration of your virtual server, please click “Add Rule” to save the
setting.

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Chapter 5. Wireless Setup
6-1 Basic Settings
The versatile LOHU Series Radio provides up to five operating modes for your various purposes.
Figure: 6-1 Basic Settings
Operating Mode
AP is capable of five operating modes: access point, station adapter, wireless bridge,
wireless repeater, and wireless inter-building.
Access Point
Any 802.11a wireless station can communicate with it by SSID. Station: Perform as a client
station associated to other APs. Be sure that they share the same SSID and secure settings
when connected.
Wireless bridge
In this mode, the radio only communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. You
must enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other bridge-mode wireless station in
the field provided. WEP should be used to protect this communication.
Point to Multi-Point Bridge
Select this only if this radio is the “Master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations.
The other bridge-mode wireless stations must be set to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using
this radio MAC address. They then send all traffic to this “Master”, rather than communicate
directly with each other.
Wireless Repeater

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In this half-duplex mode, the radio can communicate with another wireless bridge and
wireless station. You must enter the MAC address of both adjacent wireless bridges in the
fields provided. WEP should be used to secure all data.
Inter-building
This is the LOHU’s own brand of WDS mode. In this mode, the AP will automatically
connect to another LOHU Radio which is set to inter-building mode, without manually
entering MAC address for each other. This creates a unique link to LOHU radios only.
SSID
The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in a wireless network. It is case-
sensitive, must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, and may be any keyboard
character. Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. The
default SSID name is wireless.
BSSID
A group of Wireless Stations and a single access point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a
Basic Service Set. Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to
communicate with each other. However, some access points allow connections from wireless
stations which have their SSID set to “any” or whose SSID is blank (null).
Wireless Mode
Only 802.11a is available.
Channel
This field identifies which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or setting up the AP
near another access point.
Data Rate
Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The default is Best.
Output Power
Set the transmit signal strength of the radio. The options are full, half, quarter, eighth, and
min. Decrease the transmit power if more than one AP is collocated using the same channel
frequency. The default is Full.
Station Mode Flow Control
Uplink Speed Limit (1-1687): It indicates the transmission rate.

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6-2 VAP / VLAN Settings
Overview
As the number of data-based systems increase, it becomes more and more difficult to
provide the network infrastructure (due to the sheer number of Ethernet connections that
need to be provided) from the perspective of cost, space, and wire management. The
LOHU’s VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) technology can help overcome this difficulty.
Now it is possible for these multi devices in function without the need for multiple physical
network APs. See the diagram below:
Under this mode, this radio can behave as (up to) 8 virtual Wireless LAN infrastructures.
You can specify unique SSIDs for these virtual infrastructures. For example, VLAN1 contains
ETH1 and STA1, VLAN2 contains ETH2 and STA2, and so on. However, they all share the
same AP and undertake different tasks. Some VLANs can be used for guest Internet access,
others for enterprise users, and administrators can be put on a high security VLAN with
enhanced firewall permissions. All this can be achieved using a single infrastructure to
emulate up to 8 infrastructures. The AP does this by assigning each of the 8 VLANs it’s own
SSID, so essentially, you’ll be seeing up to 8 different wireless networks.
Figure 6-2 VAP / VLAN Settings

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You can configure each profile by clicking “Edit”. Such configuration as configuring profile
name, SSID, enabling “broadcast SSID”, or doing security.
Figure 6-3 Security profile for Vap x
6-3 Understanding WEP/WPA Security Options
Network Authentication:
You have two authentication options.
• Open System:
No authentication is imposed on the radio. However, if the 802.1x option is configured,
authentication of connections can be performed by a RADIUS server.
• Shared: this is for shared key authentication. Data is encrypted.
Encryption Strength:
You can select the following data encryption options: Disabled, 64- 128- or 152-bit WEP With
Open System Authentication and 64- 128- or 152-bit WEP Data Encryption with Shared Key
authentication
Security Encryption (WEP) Keys :
With WEP enabled, you can manually enter the four data encryption keys or use a passphrase
to generate the keys automatically. These values must be matched between all clients and
access points on your
LAN (key 1 must be the same for all, key 2 must be the same for all, etc.)
Two ways to create WEP encryption keys:
• Passphrase.

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Passphrase functions as automatically case-sensitive characters.
However, not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation.
• Manual. These values are not case sensitive. 64-bit WEP: enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any
combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 128-bit WEP: enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of
0-9, a-f, or A-F).
152-bit WEP: enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F).
WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key):
WPA Pre-Shared-Key uses a pre-shared key to perform the authentication and generate the
initial data encryption keys. Then, it dynamically varies the encryption key. It uses Temporal
Key IntegrityProtocol (TKIP) for encryption keys. However not all wireless adapters support
WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that
supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
WPA 2-PSK:
Identical to WPA-PSK with the exception of the way to encryption keys.
WPA2-PSK uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for encryption keys.
WPA-PSK , WPA 2-PSK:
You may have the option of WPA-PSK associated with TKIP.
Alternatively, you can select WPA2-PSK associated with AES.
Figure 6-4 Security profile with WEP encryption