PI ALF Series User manual

ALF user manual
(english)
Art.Nr. 9352-ALF
14.05.2019
© PI 2019

Content
1 Description .......................................................................................................................................4
2 System Re uirements .......................................................................................................................4
2.1 Operating system(s) ..................................................................................................................4
2.2 Software ....................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Hardware ...................................................................................................................................4
3 Operational-/deployment Modes ......................................................................................................4
4 Installation ........................................................................................................................................4
4.1 Hardware ...................................................................................................................................4
4.2 Software ....................................................................................................................................5
5 Control elements ...............................................................................................................................5
5.1 Display LEDs ............................................................................................................................5
5.2 WPS button ...............................................................................................................................5
5.3 Webbrowser ..............................................................................................................................5
5.4 Web browser Categories ...........................................................................................................6
5.4.1 Status .................................................................................................................................6
5.4.2 Easy Setup .........................................................................................................................6
5.4.3 Advanced ...........................................................................................................................6
6 Configuration ....................................................................................................................................7
6.1 Web-Interface ............................................................................................................................7
6.1.1 Status .................................................................................................................................7
6.1.2 Easy Setup .........................................................................................................................7
6.1.2.1 Operation mode .........................................................................................................7
6.1.2.1.1 AP Router ...........................................................................................................7
6.1.2.1.2 AP-Bridge ..........................................................................................................8
6.1.2.1.3 Client Router ......................................................................................................9
6.1.2.1.4 Client Bridge ....................................................................................................10
6.1.3 Advanced .........................................................................................................................12
6.1.3.1 Management ............................................................................................................12
6.1.3.2 Advanced Settings ...................................................................................................13
6.1.3.3 System Log ..............................................................................................................14
6.1.3.4 Tools ........................................................................................................................14
6.1.3.5 Firewall Settings ......................................................................................................15
6.1.3.5.1 MAC/IP/Port Filtering .....................................................................................15
6.1.3.5.2 VirtualServer ....................................................................................................15
6.1.3.5.3 DMZ ................................................................................................................16
6.1.3.5.4 Firewall ............................................................................................................16
6.1.3.5.5 QoS ..................................................................................................................17
6.1.3.5.6 Content Filtering ..............................................................................................17
6.1.3.6 Network Settings .....................................................................................................18
6.1.3.6.1 WAN ................................................................................................................18
6.1.3.6.2 LAN .................................................................................................................18
6.1.3.6.3 VLAN ..............................................................................................................19
6.1.3.6.4 DHCP Static Leases .........................................................................................19
6.1.3.6.5 Advanced Routing ...........................................................................................19
6.1.3.7 Wireless Settings .....................................................................................................20
6.1.3.7.1 Basic ................................................................................................................20
6.1.3.7.2 Advanced .........................................................................................................21
6.1.3.7.3 Access Control .................................................................................................22
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6.2 Factory settings and Restart ....................................................................................................22
7 Glossary ..........................................................................................................................................22
8 Technical specifications ..................................................................................................................23
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1 Description
Connecting of a network or a network-user via wireless to an access point;
also works as an access point-router or PPPoE.
2 System equirements
2.1 Operating system(s)
•Windows 98 + SE
•Windows ME/NT/2000
•Windows XP
•Windows Vista
•Windows 7
2.2 Software
•PLC - programming software (eg PG 2000, Step © 7, S7 for Windows, Microwin)
•Webbrowser
2.3 Hardware
•NIC 10/100MBit
3 Operational-/deployment Modes
AP outer
In this mode, ALF is an access point for the wireless
network and through the WAN port connected to a DSL
modem provides Internet access.
AP Bridge
In this mode, ALF is an access point for your wireless
network. There is no connection to a DSL modem and
therefore to the Internet
Client outer
In this mode, ALF is a client to an existing access
point. It provides additional router functionality.
Client Bridge
In this mode, ALF is a client to an existing access
point.
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4 Installation
4.1 Hardware
Connect the external 24 V power adapter into the Phoenix socket.
ALF to network users
Connect a network cable with one end to the "PoE LAN" jack of the ALF and the other end into the
network port of your networks-Switchs/ network-users.
ALF to Switch/Hub
In this case, the network cable is connected from port "PoE LAN" of the ALF to the port of the
Switch / Hub. If you use a crossover cable, please connect it to the Uplink port of your Switch /
Hub. If you have an Switch with capable auto-negotiation, you can connect the crossover cable into
any available port on the Switch.
4.2 Software
To work with a PLC you need a programming software (eg PG 2000, Step© 7, S7 for Windows,
MicroWIN).
5 Control elements
5.1 Display LEDs
Power LED off: ALF is turned off
Power LED on: ALF is turned on
WAN LED off: Link off (no connection to the network)
WAN LED on: Link on (A connection exists to the network)
WAN LED is blinking: Transmission (data transmission in progress)
LAN LED off: Link on (A connection exists to the network)
LAN LED on: Link off (No connection to the network)
LAN LED is blinking: Transmission (data transmission in progress)
WLAN LED on: WLAN connected
WLAN LED off: WLAN not connected
WLAN LED is blinking: AP-Mode WLAN open
WPS LED off (button): Default: WPS off
WPS LED is blinking: WPS active
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5.2 WPS button
With the WPS button, you can uickly and easily set up a wireless connection to an existing access
point. This access point must support WPS.
5.3 Webbrowser
Open the web browser on your computer and type in the address bar the IP address of your ALF
(default IP of LAN / WLAN: 192.168.2.1) and confirm with <Enter>. It will open the login screen
of the ALF in which you must enter the user name and password.
Login data (default):
User Name: admin
Password: admin
5.4 Web browser Categories
In the menu above you can choose between three categories in which you can make various
adjustments to your ALF.
5.4.1 Status
Here you can see an overview of the Internet and LAN configuration, some system information,
statistics, the DHCP list and the list of stations.
5.4.2 Easy Setup
Here you can make uickly and easily the most important settings to maintain your ALF
operational.
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5.4.3 Advanced
Here you find menus to change configurations and parameters.
Furthermore, you can here call up the management system with which you can change, among other
things, the login data or perform a firmware upgrade.
Further steps to configure your router are described in the chapter Configuration.
6 Configuration
6.1 Web-Interface
Start your Web browser and type in the address bar the IP address of the router. Confirm with the
key to load the start page.
6.1.1 Status
Here you can get a general overview of the connections established.
Status: Shows the current WAN and
LAN parameters. moreover, the
firmware version and the operating
mode.
Statistics: Showing the memory
state of the router and the statistics
of the received / sent packets.
DHCP Clients: This table shows all
the DHCP clients with their
respective IP addresses and MAC.
Station-List: This table lists all
stations with their MAC addresses,
speed and RSSI.
6.1.2 Easy Setup
First, you must select a "Operation mode" from the list and subse uently click "Next" to the next
page.
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6.1.2.1 Operation mode
Here you select the operating mode of the ALF.
6.1.2.1.1 AP outer
When configuring the AP router, you must first parameterize the WAN. First you must select the
WAN connection that apply to you and parameterize them.
By clicking on "Next" you come to the next page.
Now configure your wireless network giving first an SSID to it. You can optionally check the box
"Hide" to hide the SSID assigned. You can also enable and parameterize the WPS option to uickly
configure a WPS supporting client on your wireless network.
Then select and configure an encryption for your wireless network. You can choose from different
types of encryptions.
By clicking on "Done" the ALF is now configured according to your specifications.
6.1.2.1.2 AP-Bridge
The configuration of AP-Bridge-mode is similar to the configuration in AP-Router-mode except for
the missing WAN.
Attention: In operation-mode AP-Bridge the DHCP-function is disabled by default. You should
before you switch your PC in this operation-mode assign a fixed IP-address in the address-space of
the ALF or adjust the LAN-settings of the ALF to your network.
Hence you must configure only your WLAN when configuring the AP-Bridge.
Now configure your wireless network giving first an SSID to it. You can optionally check the box
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"Hide" to hide the SSID assigned. You can also enable and parameterize the WPS option to uickly
configure a WPS supporting client on your wireless network. Now you have to select a WLAN
encryption method and parameterize them. You can choose between different types of encryption.
By clicking on "Done" the ALF is now configured according to your specifications.
6.1.2.1.3 Client outer
The configuration as client-router re uires the creation of a profile or use of an existing profile. The
first step to create a new profile is assigning a name and specify the parameters of an existing
wireless network.
By clicking on "Site Survey" you can alternatively view a list of available wireless networks, select
one of them and take over its parameters by clicking "Select". In order to refresh the list click
"rescan".
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Last you need to configure the "Ack Timeout" settings.
ACK/CTS Timeout: Enter the
timeout. It must be between 35 and
409.
Fragmentation Threshold: Please
enter a value between 256 and 2345
if needed.
TS/CTS:Please enter a value
between 256 and 2345 if needed.
Click “Next” to go to the next page.
When configuring the client-Router you must now also parameterize its WAN. To do so please
select your WAN connection and parameterize it.
By clicking on "Next" the ALF is now configured according to your specifications.
6.1.2.1.4 Client Bridge
The configuration of the client bridge mode is similar to the client router mode except for the
missing WAN.
Attention: In operation-mode Client-Bridge is the DHCP-function not available. You have before
you switch your PC in this operation-mode to assign a fixed IP-address in the address space of the
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ALF or adjust the LAN-settings of the ALF to your network.
Hence you must configure only your WLAN when configuring the client bridge.
The configuration as client-bridge re uires the creation of a profile or use of an existing profile. The
first step to create a new profile is assigning a name and specify the parameters of an existing
wireless network.
By clicking on "Site Survey" you can alternatively view a list of available wireless networks, select
one of them and take over its parameters by clicking "Select". In order to refresh the list please click
"rescan".
Last you need to configure the "Ack Timeout" settings.
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ACK/CTS Timeout: Enter the
timeout. It must be between 35 and
409.
Fragmentation Threshold: Please
enter a value between 256 and 2345
if needed.
TS/CTS: Please enter a value
between 256 and 2345 if needed.
WDS Client: If the ALF is be used
as a WDS client, select the check-
button.
By clicking on "Done" the ALF is now configured according to your specifications.
6.1.3 Advanced
In case your network re uires any special settings or you want to change the configuration of the
ALF you can edit the parameters using the following setup pages.
According to which "Operation mode" is chosen it may be that some of the setup pages are not
active.
6.1.3.1 Management
Web Interface Settings: Here you
can change the password for the web
interface and accept the change by
clicking "Apply".
Load Factory Defaults: To reset to
factory settings click "Load Default"
and confirm the safety uery with
"OK".
Firmware Upgrade: Here you can eboot System: To restart the
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see the current software version of
ALF. You can also specify a path to
a file to update the software or
search for it using the "Browse…”.
Click on "Upload" to start updating
the Software.
system, click on "Reboot Now" and
confirm the safety uery with "OK".
Configuration: In this menu you
can export a configuration file to
your PC as well as import these files
from your PC to the ALF. To export
a file click on "Export". To import a
file you must first specify a path to
the file or search these by clicking
the "Browse" button to select. By
clicking "Import" the configuration
file gets loaded to ALF.
Scheduling eboot: To allow the
router to periodically restart at a
specific time, you must select
"Enable" and specify a time.
Otherwise this setting stays on
"Disable".
6.1.3.2 Advanced Settings
Time Zone Settings: Here you can
see the current time and date.
You can also choose the time zone,
SNTP server and synchronization
intervals. Accept by clicking
"Apply". By clicking on "Sync with
host" you can initiate an immediate
synchronization.
SNMP Settings: Here you can
enable and disable SNMP. If you
want to enable, you must
parameterize "Get Community" or
"Set Community". Then accept with
"Apply".
DDNS Settings:Within this menu
you can select a DDNS provider,
enter your login details and accept
with "Apply".
Telnet/SSH Settings: Here you can
enable or disable Telnet and SSH
and take over the settings with
"Apply".
Also you have to enter the password
for Telnet / SSH and save it with
"Apply".
UPNP Settings: Here you can
enable or disable UPNP and save
with "Apply".
Operation Mode If you wish, you
can change here manually the
operating mode (without Easy
Setup). Click "Apply" to change to
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the new mode.
6.1.3.3 System Log
Once you click “System Log” a new window will pop up where you can see a detailed record of the
System-Log.
This record can be updated by using "Refresh" and can also be deleted with the "Clear" button.
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6.1.3.4 Tools
Ping: You can use this tool to send a
Ping to a specific IP address. To do
this you have to enter above in the
text box the destination IP address
and in the box to the right the
number of ping re uests. To send
the Ping click on "Start".
Throughput: Here you will find a
"VISIT THE SITE TO SPEED
TEST" button, this leads you to an
external website where you can test
your Internet speed (you will need a
current Adobe Flash Player version).
Traceroute: With this tool you can
run a traceroute on a URL. To do
this you must enter the URL in the
box above and click "Start".
6.1.3.5 Firewall Settings
6.1.3.5.1 MAC/IP/Port Filtering
If you want to filter a MAC IP-Address or a port of your PC you must set the "MAC / IP / Port
Filtering" to "Enable" and change the "Default Policy" to "Accepted" or "Dropped", always
depending on the filter selected.
After clicking on "Apply" the "MAC / IP / Port Filter Settings" window will open where you must
enter the object to be filtered.
By clicking on "Apply" the new rule is added to the system.
You can delete established rules by ticking the box in the rules table and clicking on "Delete
Selected".
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6.1.3.5.2 VirtualServer
To start a virtual server you must mark "Virtual Server" as "Enable" and accept with "Apply". Now
open the "Virtual Server Settings". Here enter the IP address, private port, public port, protocol
mode and optionally any comment. Click on "Apply". The virtual server is now available.
Virtual servers can be removed marking the corresponding checkbox in the server table and then
clicking on "Delete Selected".
6.1.3.5.3 DMZ
To establish a DMZ, you must set "DMZ Settings" to "Enable" and specify the associated IP
address. By clicking on "Apply" the DMZ is now set up in the system.
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6.1.3.5.4 Firewall
emote Management Access: Here
you can allow with "Allow" or
refuse with "Deny" a remote access.
Also a port must be set through
which remote access is established.
Network Address Translation
Settings: To allow LAN-users to
access the Internet you must set this
box to "Enable". To deny access to
the Internet set the box to "Disable".
Ping from WAN Filter: To allow or
prohibit a ping from the WAN filter
you must select here "Allow" or
"Deny".
PPPoE Passthrough Setup: Here
you can "Enable" or "Disable" the
PPPoE Passthrough.
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI):
Within this setting you can "Enable"
or "Disable" the SPI firewall.
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6.1.3.5.5 QoS
To use QoS, you must set the QoS settings to "Enable", specify the bandwidth of Download and
Upload and accept by clicking "Apply".
In the setting "Setting QoS Rules" specify the application used, including the source IP and the
destination IP, protocol and number of bytes. With a click on "Add" the new QoS rule is added to
the system.
QoS rules can be eliminated by marking the appropriate box of the QoS table and a subse uent
click on "Delete Selected".
6.1.3.5.6 Content Filtering
Webs U L Filter Settings: To add a
URL to the URL filter click "Add a
URL filter" and enter the appropriate
URL. By clicking "Add" this URL is
added to the filter. To remove the
URL from the filter check the
corresponding box on the URL table.
With a subse uent click on "Delete
Webs Host Filter Settings: To add a
host to the filter click "Add a Host
(keyword) filter" and enter the
corresponding Host. By clicking
"Add" this host is added to the filter.
To remove the Host from the filter
check the corresponding box on the
host table. With a subse uent click
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Selected" the URL filter will be
removed.
on "Delete Selected" the Host will
be removed from the filter.
6.1.3.6 Network Settings
6.1.3.6.1 WAN
In this menu, you must first select the WAN Connection applicable to you and then parameterize
this with your details. By clicking on "Apply", the WAN connection is established.
6.1.3.6.2 LAN
In the LAN setup, enter the IP address and subnet mask of the ALF. Additionally you can see the
MAC address of the ALF.
In the DHCP setup you can choose between a DHCP server, a DHCP-Relay or the fully DHCP
completely disable.
On the DHCP server, you must specify the starting IP address, ending IP address and lease-time. For
DHCP-Relay please enter the IP address of the relay. Click "Apply" and the DHCP will be
integrated into the system.
Standard DHCP range: 192.168.2.100 up to192.168.2.199
Standard Lease Time: 1 day
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6.1.3.6.3 VLAN
If you want to use VLAN check the box "VLAN Setup" to "Enable" and click "Apply". Then enter
on "VLAN ID" the ID and on "VLAN Members" the interface used. By clicking on "Add" the new
ID is added to the system. There can be applied up to 8 ID's.
To remove the ID's, check the boxes for the ID's in the table and click "Delete Selected" and they
will be removed from the system.
6.1.3.6.4 DHCP Static Leases
With this table you can manually assign up to five MAC addresses to a static IP within the DHCP
range.
6.1.3.6.5 Advanced outing
To create a new routing rule you must first define it. Therefore you need the destination IP address,
the type, the Gateway and the interface. After clicking on "Apply" the rule is added to the routing
table.
To delete the rules, check the boxes for the rules to be removed from the routing table and by
clicking "Delete Selected" these rules will be erased from the system.
In "Dynamic Routing Protocol" can you adjust the "RIP".
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