peplink Pepwave AP One Series User manual

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Pepwave AP One Series:
AP One AC Mini (HW2) / AP One Flex (HW4) / AP One AX
Pepwave AP One Firmware 3.7.3 / 3.8.1
January 2021
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Table of Contents
Introduction and Scope 5
Product Features and Benefits 6
Package Contents 7
AP One AC mini (APO-AC-MINI) 7
AP One Flex (APO-FLX) 7
AP One AX (APO-AX) 7
Hardware Overview 8
AP One AC mini 8
AP One Flex 9
AP One AX 11
Installation 13
Installation Procedures 13
Dashboard 15
Network 17
WAN 17
LAN 24
Network Settings 24
Port Settings 26
PepVPN 27
Inbound Access 31
Port Forwarding 31
NAT Mapping 33
Captive Portal 35
QoS 38
Bandwidth Control 38
Application 38
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Misc. Settings 40
Radius Server 40
Certificate Manager 41
AP Tab 42
AP 42
Wireless SSID 42
Wireless Mesh 51
WDS 52
Settings 53
Status 56
Access Point 56
Wireless SSID 60
Wireless Client 61
Mesh / WDS 62
Nearby Device 63
Event Log 64
System Tab 65
Admin Security 65
Operating Mode 68
Firmware 69
Time 70
Schedule 70
Email Notification 72
Event Log 74
SNMP 75
Controller Management 77
Configuration 78
LED 79
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Feature Add-Ons 79
Reboot 80
Tools 80
PING 80
Traceroute 81
Wake-on-LAN 81
WAN Analysis 82
Status Tab 86
Device 86
Active Session 87
Client List 89
Event Log 90
WAN Quality 91
Usage Reports 92
Real-Time 92
Hourly 93
Daily 94
Monthly 95
Restoring Factory Defaults 96
Appendix 96
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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, Mesh, 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 that 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.
● Mesh support allows for wireless expansion and enhancement of Wi-Fi coverage.
● 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.
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.
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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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7 Network
The settings on the Network tab control WAN, LAN, and Port Settings. It also allows you to set
up Captive Portal profiles and Misc Settings.
Additionally, some settings on the Network tab are able to control PepVPN, Inbound Access,
NAT Mapping, and QoS when your access point is operating in Router Mode.
7.1 WAN
WAN connection details need to be configured in order to connect the router to the Internet.
To configure a WAN connection, go to Network > WAN from the menu and select the desired
WAN connection by clicking on its name.
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WAN Connection Settings
WAN Connection
Name
Enter a name to represent this WAN connection.
Enable
This setting enables the WAN connection. If schedules have been defined, you will be
able to select a schedule to apply to the connection.
Connection Method
There are three possible connection methods for Ethernet WAN:
● DHCP
● Static IP
● PPPoE
The connection method and details are determined by, and can be obtained from the
ISP.
Hostname
Provide a hostname for this WAN port if requested by the ISP.
DNS Server
Enter the DNS server address that your access point will use to resolve host names.
Connection Priority
This option allows you to configure the WAN connection, whether for normal daily usage
or as a backup connection only.
If Always-on is selected, the WAN connection will be kept on continuously, regardless
of the priority of other WAN connections.
If Backup is selected, the WAN connection will depend on other WAN connections. It
will not be used when one or more higher priority dependent WAN connections are
connected.
Independent from
Backup WANs
If this is checked, the connection will be working independently from other backup WAN
connections. WAN connections whose Connection Priority are set to Backup will ignore
the status of this WAN connection, and will be used when none of the other higher
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priority connections are available.
Upload Bandwidth
This field refers to the maximum upload speed.
This value is referenced when default weight is chosen for outbound traffic and traffic
prioritization. A correct value can result in effective traffic prioritization and efficient use
of upstream bandwidth.
Download
Bandwidth
This field refers to the maximum download speed. Default weight control for outbound
traffic will be adjusted according to this value.
Physical Interface Settings
Port Speed
This is the port speed of the WAN connection. It should be set to the same speed as the
connected device in case of any port negotiation problems.
When a static speed is set, you may choose whether to advertise its speed to the peer
device or not. In this setting, Advertise Speed is selected by default. You can choose not
to advertise the port speed if the port has difficulty in negotiating with the peer device.
The default setting for Port Speed is: Auto.
MTU
This field is for specifying the Maximum Transmission Unit value of the WAN connection.
An excessive MTU value can cause file downloads to stall shortly after connecting. You
may consult your ISP for the connection's MTU value.
The default value is 1440.
MSS
This setting should be configured based on the maximum payload size that the local
system can handle. The MSS (maximum segment size) is computed from the MTU
minus 40 bytes for TCP over IPv4. If the MTU is set to Auto, the MSS will also be set
automatically.
By default, MSS is set to Auto.
MAC Address
Clone
Some service providers (e.g. cable providers) identify the client’s MAC address and
require the client to always use the same MAC address to connect to the network. In
such cases, change the WAN interface’s MAC address to the original client PC’s MAC
address via this field. The default MAC address is a unique value assigned at the factory.
In most cases, the default value is sufficient. Clicking Default restores the MAC address
to the default value.
VLAN
Click the square if you wish to enable VLAN functionality for the WAN connection and
enable multiple broadcast domains. Once you enable VLAN, you will be able to enter a
name for your network.
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Health Check Settings
To ensure traffic is routed only to healthy WAN connections, the Pepwave AP can periodically
check the health of each WAN connection. The health check settings for each WAN connection
can be independently configured via Network > WAN > *Connection Name* > Health Check
Settings.
Health Check Settings
Health Check
Method
This setting specifies the health check method for the WAN connection. This value can
be configured as Disabled, PING, DNS Lookup, or HTTP. The default method is DNS
Lookup.
● Health Check Method: Disabled
When Disabled is chosen in the method field, the WAN connection will always be
considered as up. The connection will NOT be treated as down in the event of IP routing
errors.
● Health Check Method: PING
ICMP ping packets will be issued to test the connectivity with a configurable target IP
address or hostname. A WAN connection is considered as up if ping responses are
received from either one or both of the ping hosts.
PING Host: This setting specifies IP addresses or hostnames with which connectivity is
to be tested via ICMP ping.
If the Use first two DNS servers as Ping Hosts is checked, the target ping host will be
the first DNS server for the corresponding WAN connection. Reliable ping hosts with a
high uptime should be considered. By default, the first two DNS servers of the WAN
connection are used as the ping hosts.
● Health Check Method: DNS Lookup
DNS lookups will be issued to test connectivity with target DNS servers. The connection
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