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Pepwave AP One Series:
AP One AC Mini (HW2) / AP One Flex (HW4) / AP One AX
Pepwave AP Firmware 3.7.2
August 2020
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Table of Contents
Introduction and Scope 4
Product Features and Benefits 5
Package Contents 6
AP One AC mini (APO-AC-MINI) 6
AP One Flex (APO-FLX) 6
AP One AX (APO-AX) 6
Hardware Overview 7
AP One AC mini 7
AP One Flex 8
AP One AX 10
Installation 12
Installation Procedures 12
Dashboard 14
General 15
AP 16
Network 18
WAN 18
LAN 20
Interfaces > Ethernet Port 23
PepVPN 23
AP 26
Wireless SSID 26
Settings 36
WDS 40
System Tab 41
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Admin Security 41
Firmware 42
Time 43
Event Log 44
SNMP 44
Controller 47
Configuration 48
Feature Add-Ons 50
Reboot 50
Tools > Ping 51
Tools > Traceroute 51
Tools > Nslookup 52
Status 52
Device 53
Client List 54
WDS Info 54
Portal 55
Rogue AP 55
Event Log 56
Restoring Factory Defaults 56
Appendix 57
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1 Introduction and Scope
Our AP Series of enterprise-grade 802.11ac/a/b/g/n Wi-Fi access points is engineered to
provide fast, dependable, and flexible operation in a variety of environments, all controlled by an
easy-to-use centralized management system.
From the small but powerful AP One AC mini to the top-of-the-line AP Pro Duo our AP Series
offers wireless networking solutions to suit any business need, and every access point is loaded
with essential features such as multiple SSIDs, VLAN, WDS, and Guest Protect.
A single access point provides as many as 32 virtual access points (16 on single-radio models),
each with its own security policy (WPA, WPA2, etc.) and authentication mechanism (802.1x,
open, captive portal, etc.), allowing faster, easier, and more cost-effective network builds.
Each member of the AP Series family also features a high-powered Wi-Fi transmitter that
greatly enhances coverage and performance while reducing equipment costs and maintenance.
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2 Product Features and Benefits
Key features and benefits of AP Series access points:
● High-powered Wi-Fi transmitter enhances coverage and lowers cost of ownership. 
● Independent security policies and encryption mechanisms for each virtual access point
allow fast, flexible, cost-effective network builds. 
● Centralized management via InControl reduces maintenance expense and time.
● WDS support allows secure and fast network expansion. 
● Guest Protect support guards sensitive business data and subnetworks.
● WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) and QoS (Quality of Service) support keeps video and other
bandwidth-intensive data flowing fast and lag-free.
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3 Package Contents
AP One AC mini (APO-AC-MINI)
1 x AP One mini
1 x 12V2A Power supply
1 x Mounting Bracket
AP One Flex (APO-FLX)
1 x AP One Flex
1 x Cable Tie
* Power supply or Pepwave Passive PoE Injector are not included
AP One AX (APO-AX)
1 x AP One AX
1 x Ceiling Mount
1 x Screw Kit
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4 Hardware Overview
4.1 AP One AC mini
Front View Rear Panel View
LED Indicators
Status
RED – Access point initializing
GREEN – Access point ready
Wi-Fi
OFF – 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi radio off
BLINKING – AP sending/receiving data
GREEN – 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi radio on
Note that this model includes a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio and a 5GHz Wi-Fi radio that can
operate simultaneously to increase speed and reduce interference.
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4.2 AP One Flex
Connector Panel (Inside the Lid)
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LED Indicators
Status
RED
Access point initializing
Blinking Red
Boot up or error
GREEN
Access point ready
LAN
Green LED
ON – Powered-on device connected to Ethernet port or 1000Mbps
OFF – 10Mbps / 100Mbps or No device connected to Ethernet port
Orange LED
ON – Port is connected without traffic
BLINKING – Ethernet port sending/receiving data
OFF – No data is being transferred or No device connected to Ethernet port
Port Type
Auto MDI/MDI-X ports
WAN
Green LED
ON – Powered-on device connected to Ethernet port or 1000Mbps
OFF – 10Mbps / 100Mbps or No device connected to Ethernet port
Orange LED
ON – Port is connected without traffic
BLINKING – Ethernet port sending/receiving data
OFF – No data is being transferred or No device connected to Ethernet port
Port Type
Auto MDI/MDI-X ports
Green LED
ON – Powered-on device connected to Ethernet port
OFF – No device connected to Ethernet port
Number of connected clients – SignalBar1: WiFi AP client count > 0
SignalBar2: WiFi AP client count > 10
SignalBar3: WiFi AP client count > 20
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4.3 AP One AX
Front View
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LED Indicators
Power
Blue LED
OFF – Power Off
ON – Power On
Status
Blue LED
OFF – Access point initializing
ON – Access point ready
Ethernet
Port
Blue LED
OFF – No data is being transferred or No device connected to Ethernet port
BLINKING – Ethernet port sending/receiving data
ON – Powered-on device connected to Ethernet port
Port Type
Auto MDI/MDI-X ports
Wi-Fi
Blue LED
OFF – 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi radio off
BLINKING – AP sending/receiving data
ON – 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi radio on
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5 Installation
Your access point acts as a bridge between wireless and wired Ethernet interfaces.
A typical setup follows:
Installation Procedures
1. Connect the Ethernet port on the unit to the backbone network using an Ethernet
cable. The port should auto sense whether the cable is straight-through or crossover.
2. There are two methods to power on the device as below:
2.1 For those Pepwave AP devices having built-in PoE ports only, using an
Ethernet cable to connect to the Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or PoE
injector.
2.2 For those Pepwave AP devices that have a DC power source, plug the AC
adapter to the DC connector of the unit.
3. Wait for the status LED to turn green.
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4. Connect a PC to the backbone network. Configure the IP address of the PC to be
any IP address between 192.168.0.4 and 192.168.0.254, with a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0.
5. Using your favourite browser, connect to https://192.168.0.3.
6. Enter the default admin login ID and password, admin and public respectively.
7. After logging in, the Dashboard appears. Click the System tab to begin setting up
your access point.
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6 Dashboard
The Dashboard section contains a number of displays to keep you up-to-date on your access
point’s status and operation. Remote assistance can also be turned off here, if it has been
enabled.
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6.1 General
This section contains WAN status and general device information.
WAN
IP Address
When your access point is connected to a WAN, this field displays the WAN IP
address. For more information, click the Details link which shows connection type
details
Status
This field displays the current WAN connection status.
Device Information
Model
This field displays your access point’s model number.
Firmware
The firmware version currently running on your access point appears here.
Uptime
This field displays your access point’s uptime since the last reboot or shutdown.
CPU Load
This field shows current loading (0%-100%) on your access point.
Throughput
This field displays your access point’s transfer rate in kbps.
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6.2 AP
This section displays a variety of information about your wireless network.
AP Status
Wireless Network
SSID
This field displays your access point’s SSID.
Radio
The radio frequency currently used by your access point appears here. If you’re using
the AP One AC mini or the AP One In-Wall and have configured both radios, this
displays both radios in use.
Security Policy
This field displays the security policy your access point is currently using. If you’re using
the AP One AC mini and have configured both radios, this displays channels in use for
the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
Channel
The channel currently used by your access point is displayed in this field.
VLAN
If your access point is using a VLAN ID for management traffic, it will appear here. A
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value of 0 indicates that a VLAN ID is not being used.
MAC Address
(BSSID)
Your access point’s MAC address appears here. If you’re using the AP One AC mini
and have configured both radios, this displays a MAC address for both the 2.4GHz and
5GHz radio.
Info
Click this link to display the following information panel:
Stat
Click this link to display the following statistics panel:
Usage Data Type
Select Per SSID or AP Send / Recv to determine the data displayed in the graphs
below.
Hourly
Check this box to graph wireless network usage on an hourly basis.
Wireless Network
Usage/Number of
Wireless Clients
These graphs detail recent wireless network usage.
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7 Network
The settings on the Network  tab control WAN and LAN settings, as well as allow you to
set up PepVPN profiles.
7.1 WAN
This section provides basic and advanced WAN settings.
Basic
Keep Default IP
When enabled, this option maintains 192.168.0.3 as your access point’s IP address.
IP Address Mode
IP Address Mode options are Automatic and Manual. In Automatic mode, the IP
address of your access point is acquired from a DHCP server on the Ethernet segment.
In Manual mode, a user-specified IP address is used for your access point, as described
below.
Static IP Address
/ Subnet Mask
You can use these fields to specify a unique IP address that your access point will use to
communicate on the Ethernet segment. This IP address is distinct from the admin IP
address (192.168.0.3) on the Ethernet segment.
Default Gateway
Enter the IP address of the default gateway to the internet.
DNS Server
Enter the DNS server address that your access point will use to resolve host names.
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Advanced
Management
VLAN ID
This field specifies the VLAN ID to tag to management traffic, such as AP-to-AP
controller communication traffic. The value is 0 by default, meaning that no VLAN tagging
will be applied. NOTE: change this value with caution as alterations may result in loss of
connection to the AP controller.
Spanning Tree
Protocol
Checking this box enables spanning tree protocol, used to prevent loops in bridged
Ethernet LANs
Scheduled
Reboot
When this box is checked, your access point can be scheduled to reboot automatically
on a recurring basis, as indicated by the values under the Schedule, Day, and Time
headings.
AP Mode
Your access point can act as a bridge or as a router, depending on your selection here.
When Router is selected, you can additionally select whether the access point will
function in NAT or IP Forwarding mode.
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7.2 LAN
This section offers a variety of settings that affect your access point’s operation on the LAN,
such as settings for DHCP, DMZ, and port forwarding. Note that the following settings will be
available only when your access point is operating in router mode.
IP Settings
IP Address
Enter the LAN IP address and subnet mask to assign to your access point on the LAN.
DHCP Server Settings
DHCP Server
Check to enable the DHCP server feature of your access point. Enabling DHCP is the
best option for most users. The following options will be enabled once you have checked
and enabled the DHCP server.
IP Range
Enter the first and last IP addresses of the range of addresses that your access point will
make available to DHCP clients. The default range is from 192.168.1.100 to
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