MST ImPact WAP User manual

Wireless Access Point
User Manual
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Contents
Revision History............................................................................................................................................5
Contact Information.......................................................................................................................................7
About This Manual........................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 1: Introduction...........................................................................11
1.1 Hardware Overview...................................................................................................................12
1.2 System Layout ..........................................................................................................................13
1.3 Connectivity...............................................................................................................................14
1.3.1 Ethernet Port...............................................................................................................14
1.3.2 Wireless Radio............................................................................................................14
Chapter 2: Installation..............................................................................15
2.1 Pre-installation Planning............................................................................................................16
2.2 WAP Mounting..........................................................................................................................16
2.3 Antenna Mounting Options.......................................................................................................17
2.4 Examples of WAP Installation Schemes....................................................................................18
2.4.1 Installation on Straight Drive.....................................................................................18
2.4.2 Wi-Fi Hotspot Installation..........................................................................................19
2.5 Ethernet Cable...........................................................................................................................20
2.6 Coaxial cable.............................................................................................................................22
Chapter 3: Conguration Using the Web Interface ..............................25
3.1 Logging onto the Web Browser Interface..................................................................................26
3.2 Conguration screen..................................................................................................................26
3.3 Status Tab...................................................................................................................................27
3.3.1 Obtaining Device Information....................................................................................27
3.3.2 Wireless Client Information........................................................................................28
3.3.3 Viewing System Logs.................................................................................................29
3.3.4 Viewing Network Trafc Statistics............................................................................30
3.3.5 Viewing Tracking Information...................................................................................31
3.3.6 Viewing Recent Tag Reports......................................................................................32
3.4 Tools Tab...................................................................................................................................33
3.4.1 Conguring Administrator and User Settings............................................................33
3.4.2 Setting the Time..........................................................................................................35
3.4.3 Rebooting or Restoring the Network Device..............................................................37
3.4.4 Upgrading Firmware...................................................................................................37
3.5 Settings Tab...............................................................................................................................40
3.5.1 Managing Automatic TFTP Conguration................................................................40
3.5.2 Conguring SNMP Settings.......................................................................................40
3.5.3 Setting Up the LAN....................................................................................................41
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3.5.4 Conguring Wireless Radio.......................................................................................42
3.5.5 Conguring Wireless Networks.................................................................................45
3.5.6 Conguring EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)............................................47
3.5.7 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) settings............................................................49
3.5.8 Conguring Asset Tracking and Location Based Services........................................49
3.5.9 Enabling the MAC Address Filter..............................................................................51
3.5.10 Dening VLANs......................................................................................................52
3.5.11 Assigning VLANs to Wireless Networks.................................................................53
Chapter 4: Centralised Conguration Management ............................55
4.1 Device Management Overview.................................................................................................56
4.1.1 Site Conguration.......................................................................................................56
4.1.2 AP Cong Templates..................................................................................................56
4.1.3 Access Point...............................................................................................................58
4.2 TFTP Server Overview..............................................................................................................60
4.3 TFTP Parameters.......................................................................................................................61
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................63
Appendix B: Using the Console Port to Supply Power..........................65
Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specications...........................................67
Appendix D: Connecting a PC to an ImPact Network Device..............69
Appendix E: Device Discovery.................................................................73
Appendix F: Time Zone Indices and Offsets .........................................75
Appendix G: Repairs and Maintenance..................................................79
Appendix H: Acronyms............................................................................81
Appendix I: Hardware Warranty and Software License Agreement...83
I.1 Hardware Warranty....................................................................................................................83
I.2 Software End User License Agreement.....................................................................................83
Appendix J: Specications.......................................................................87
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Revision History
DateChangeRevision
September 2011User Manual for WAP hardware Rev C and
rmware 2.22.4
A
December 2012Updated for rmware 2.24.2B
Copyright ©2012 Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd
reserves the right to make changes to specications and information in this manual without prior notice.
Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions contained in this
manual.
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Contact Information
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10623 Berlin
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Tel: [phone]
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About This Manual
This manual describes features and functions of the ImPact Wireless Access Point (WAP) hardware. It
provides information about hardware, installation, conguration and how to troubleshoot any issues. You
will nd it easier to use the manual if you are familiar with networking systems and have an understanding
of electronics in a network environment.
Conventions used in the manual
This publication uses the following conventions to highlight and convey information:
• Text that requires input from an operator is boldfaced.
• Operator interface screen control names are boldfaced.
• Keyboard input keys are CAPITALISED.
Icons
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The Note icon indicates important information or references to the
user.
Note:
The Important icon contains information to prevent damage to the
product and injury to the user.
Important:
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to be performed.
Caution:
Related Publications
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