Silex technology AP-100AH User manual

140-20166-100
802.11ah
Wi-Fi HaLowTM
Access Point
AP-100AH
User's Manual
Copyright© 2021 silex technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

Index
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1
1-1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................1
Disclaimers......................................................................................................................................................1
Trademarks .....................................................................................................................................................1
1-2. Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................2
1-3. Product Information and Customer Services............................................................................................5
Product Information .......................................................................................................................................5
Customer Support Center...............................................................................................................................5
2. About AP-100AH.................................................................................................................................................6
2-1. Features ....................................................................................................................................................7
2-2. Parts and Functions...................................................................................................................................9
2-3. Hardware Specification...........................................................................................................................11
2-4. Software Specification ............................................................................................................................14
2-5. Use of Radio Waves ................................................................................................................................14
Notes on Usage.............................................................................................................................................14
2-6. Notes on Security....................................................................................................................................15
3. AP-100AH Setup...............................................................................................................................................16
3-1. Configuration Using AP-100AH's Web Page ........................................................................................17
Connecting AP-100AH to a computer ........................................................................................................17
Configuration ...............................................................................................................................................18
Connecting to Network ...............................................................................................................................23
3-2. Configuration Using AMC Manager® ...................................................................................................24
Connecting AP-100AH to a computer ........................................................................................................24
Configuration ...............................................................................................................................................25
Connecting to Network ...............................................................................................................................29
4. List of Functions...............................................................................................................................................30
4-1. DHCP Client .............................................................................................................................................30
4-2. Network Address Translation (NAT) .......................................................................................................30
4-3. Radio Configuration ................................................................................................................................32
4-4. IP Access Control.....................................................................................................................................33
4-5. Web (HTTP/HTTPS) .................................................................................................................................34
4-4. Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................35
Restarting......................................................................................................................................................35
Factory Default Configuration ......................................................................................................................38
Firmware Update..........................................................................................................................................41
A. Appendix .........................................................................................................................................................44
A-1. List of All Settings....................................................................................................................................44
A-2. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................53

1. Introduction
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1.Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Access Point AP-100AH (hereinafter the "AP-100AH").
1-1. Introduction
This manual provides information on how to configure and use the AP-100AH. Please
read the Safety Instructions carefully before you begin.
Disclaimers
- The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part,
without prior written consent is expressly prohibited by law.
- The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
- This manual was prepared to accurately match the content of each OS, but the actual
information shown on the computer monitor may differ from the content of this manual
due to future OS version upgrades, modifications, and other changes.
- Although every effort was made to prepare this manual with the utmost accuracy, Silex
Technology will not be held liable for any damages as a result of errors, setting examples,
or other content.
Trademarks
- Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
- Wi-Fi,Wi-FiProtected Setup (WPS), Wi-FiProtected Access (WPA),WPA2, WPA3are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Wi-FiAlliance.
- Other company names and product names contained in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respectivecompanies.

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1-2. Safety Instructions
This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of AP-100AH.
To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using
AP-100AH. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of AP-
100AH and on general safetyissues.
< Meaning of the warnings >
Warning
"Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that
could result in death or serious injury if the safety
instruction is not observed.
Caution
"Caution" indicates the existence of a hazard that
could result in serious injury or material damage if
the safety instruction is not observed.
< Meaning of the symbols >
This symbol indicates the warning and caution.
( Example: "Danger of the electric shock")
This symbol indicates the prohibited actions.
( Example: "Disassembly is prohibited")
This symbol indicates the actions users are required to observe.
(Example: "Remove the AC plug from an outlet" )

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* Do not allow physical impact. When damaged, turn off the connected devices, unplug the AC plug
of AP-100AH from a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action
could cause fire or an electrical shock.
* In the following cases, turn off the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of AP-100AH from
a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause fire or an
electrical shock.
* When AP-100AH emits a strange smell, smoke or sound or becomes too hot to touch.
* When foreign objects (metal, liquid, etc.) gets into AP-100AH.
* Keep the cords and cables away from children. It may cause an electrical shock or serious injury.
* If a ground wire is supplied with your device to use with, connect it to the ground terminal in order
to prevent an electrical shock. Do not connect the ground wire to gas pipe, water pipe, lighting rod or
telephone ground wire. It may cause malfunction.
* Do not disassemble or modify AP-100AH. It may cause fire, electrical shock or malfunction.
* Do not disassemble or modify the AC adaptor that came with AP-100AH. It may cause fire, electrical
shock or malfunction.
Warning

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* Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the plug from the power supply. The code may be broken,
which could result in fire or an electrical shock.
* When removing AP-100AH, disconnect the AC plugs of both AP-100AH and the other devices you
are using with.
* Use the AC adaptor supplied with AP-100AH. Other AC adaptors may cause malfunction.
* Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using AP-100AH.
* When AP-100AH will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of AP-100AH and the
other devices you are using with.
* Do not use or store AP-100AH under the following conditions. It may cause malfunction.
- Locations subject to vibration or shock
- Shaky, uneven or tilted surfaces
- Locations exposed to direct sunlight
- Humid or dusty places
- Wet places (kitchen, bathroom, etc.)
- Near a heater or stove
- Locations subject to extreme changes in temperature
- Near strong electromagnetic sources (magnet, radio, wireless device, etc.)
Caution

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1-3. Product Information and Customer Services
Product Information
The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit
the Silex Technologywebsite.
URL
USA / Europe
https://www.silextechnology.com/
-Latest firmware download - Latest software download
-Latestmanual download
Customer Support Center
Customer Support is available by e-mail or telephone for any problems that you may
encounter. If you cannot find the relevant problem in this manual or on our website, or if
the corrective procedure does not resolve the problem, please contact Silex Technology
Customer Support.
Contact Information
USA
[phone]
[e-mail]
Europe
[phone]
[e-mail]
- Visit the Silex Technology website (https://www.silextechnology.com/) for the product information.
Note

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2.About AP-100AH
AP-100AH is a wireless access point that supports 802.11ah and can be used as a base
station to connect your wireless client devices to each other. With sub-GHz radio, the AP-
100AH establishes a wide-range Wi-Fi network with up to 234 802.11ah client devices,
avoiding interfering with 2.4GHz/5GHz radios from the legacy Wi-Fi network.
The AP-100AH employs WPA3 Wi-Fi authentication to ensure safe and secure wireless
communication at an office, factory, etc. where higher security is required. The AP-100AH
is firmware upgradable to enhance its feature.

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2-1. Features
AP-100AH has the following features:
Robust long range IoT network enabled by IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow®
AP-100AH establishes a wireless local area network (WLAN) with sub-GHz radio.
802.11ah provides a much longer range than 2.4GHz/5GHz, much more device connections
per access point, radio interference avoidance with 2.4GHz/5GHz radios, and much better
radio coverage due to better wall penetration and diffraction around obstacles.
Seamless deployment to an existing network
The AP-100AH deploys 802.11ah wireless network into an existing IP network
seamlessly. If your wireless network suffers from a congested 2.4GHz radio
environment, reallocating many devices from 2.4GHz network to sub-GHz network will
relieve your 2.4GHz radio congestion and add scalability to a large amount of IoT
network for the future.
Advanced security
The following security features are supported:
- Enhanced Open (OWE, AES-128)
- WPA2-Personal (PSK, AES-128)
- WPA3-Personal (SAE, AES-128)
A large amount of client device connections
The AP-100AH supports up to 234 802.11ah wireless device connections.
NAT capable access point
The AP-100AH supports Network Address Translation (NAT) to build a private 802.11ah
wireless network and bridge it to the other IP network on the Ethernet port. The feature
allows building a large IoT network within the available IPv4 resources.
Firmware upgradable device
- The AP-100AH support the firmware update to enhance its features. The firmware
update is easy through its configuration web page or AMC Manager®.
Easy access to the Web configuration interface
The Web configuration interface of AP-100AH can easily be accessed.

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AMC Manager (non-free program)
AP-100AH supports the total management software, AMC Manager® version 4.0.0 and
later. The AMC Manager® provides useful features, as follows:
- Remote device control andmonitoring
- Bulk configuration andfirmware updates
- System time synchronization (version 4.0.0 or later)
Note
- To use the functions above, your Access Point or wireless router needs to support the same functions.
- For details on the "AMC Manager", please visit our homepage.
- To use the "AMC Manager", an IP address needs to be configured to the AP-100AH.
- AP-100AH can be used in Infrastructure mode only. Ad hoc mode is not supported.

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2-2. Parts and Functions
The parts name and functions are as follows:
Top
(1)
Wireless LAN Antenna
Antenna for wireless communication
(2)
Power LED (Orange)
*
ON
Powered on
(3)
Wireless LED (Yellow)
*
ON
STA(s) (station) is (are) connected.
BLINK
Data communication is occurring.
(4)
Wired LED (Green)
*
ON
Wired LAN port is enabled.
* All 3 LEDs (Power/Wireless/Wired LEDs) turn on when the AP-100AH is turned on.
Then, Wireless/Wired LEDs turn off in 1 second, and start to trun on/blink as described
in the table.
Front and Back
(5)
Push Switch
Press this switch for the following operations when AP-100AH is on.
Initialization
Press and hold, and release the switch in 5 sec or longer.
Restart
Press and hold, and release the switch in 5 sec or shorter
(6)
STATUS LED (Yellow)
Blinks while communicating in a wired LAN
(7)
Network Port
Connect a network cable.
(8)
Link LED (Green)
Turns on when connected to a wired LAN.
(9)
DC Connector
Connect an AC adaptor

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Bottom
(10)
E/A1 (wired)
Ethernet Address of the wired LAN
(11)
E/A2 (wireless)
Ethernet Address of the wireless LAN
(12)
S/A
Serial Number

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2-3. Hardware Specification
Operating environment
Temperature : 0 degrees to +40 degrees
Humidity : 20% to 80%RH (Non-condensing)
Storage environment
Temperature : -20 degrees to +80 degrees
Humidity : 20% to 90%RH (Non-condensing)
EMI
FCC Class B
ICES Class B
Wired network interface
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (Auto-sensing) :1 port
Auto MDI/MDIX
Wireless network interface
IEEE 802.11ah
Channel
(US/CA): Unit MHz
1MHz Bandwidth:
903.5, 904.5, 905.5, 906.5, 907.5, 908.5, 909.5, 910.5, 911.5, 912.5, 913.5,
914.5, 915.5, 916.5, 917.5, 918.5, 919.5, 920.5, 921.5, 922.5, 923.5, 924.5,
925.5, 926.5
2MHz Bandwidth:
905, 907, 909, 911, 913, 915, 917, 919, 921, 923, 925
4MHz Bandwidth:
910, 914, 918, 922
Push Switch
1
LED
Top
POWER (Orange)
Wireless (Yellow)
Wired (Green)
LAN Port
Status (Orange)
Link (Yellow)
Compatible devices
Network devices with LAN port (RJ-45)
Maximum number of client
device connections
234 devices

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FCC / ISEDNotice
FCC Notice
AP-100AH
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
silex technology america, Inc.
201 East Sandpointe, #245
Santa Ana, CA 92707
USA
Phone: [phone]
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Contains FCC ID ： N6C-SXNEWAH
FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart B
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF exposure compliance
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more
away from person's body.
Co-Location Rule
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Antennas
To prevent violation of the law, do not use antennas other than those provided or specified by Silex Technology.

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ISED Notice
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada's license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
Contains IC: 4908A-SXNEWAH
RF exposure considerations
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person's body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte
les règles d’exposition aux fréquences
radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’ISDE. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le
radiateur et le corps humain.
Antenna Type
This radio transmitter (4908A-SXNEWAH) has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate
with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a
gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Antenna type
Gain
Impedance
Rod Antenna
3.4dBi
50ohms
Le présent émetteur radio (4908A-SXNEWAH) a été approuvé par Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada pour
fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans
cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour tout type figurant sur la liste, sont strictement interdits pour
l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
Type d'antenne
Gain
l'impédance
Antenne à tige
3.4dBi
50ohms

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2-4. Software Specification
TCP/IP
Network layer
ARP, IP
Transport layer
TCP, UDP
Application layer
HTTP/HTTPS, TFTP, SNMP, DHCP (simple server function only), SX_SMP
* SX_SMP are the silex proprietary protocols.
2-5. Use of Radio Waves
Notes on Usage
If there is reinforced metal between wireless devices, they may not connect.
AP-100AH can connect through wood or glass, but may have troubles connecting through
reinforced metal.
AP-100AH complies with the certification of conformance to technical standards.
Please pay attention to the following points:
- Please do not disassemble or remodel the product. Such action is prohibited by law.
- Please do not remove the certificate label. Using the product without a label is prohibited.
Wireless devices using sub-GHz band
- Before you use AP-100AH, check that it does not interfere with other devices.
- If interference occurs, stop using AP-100AH or change the wireless band. Please
consider to create a wall between these devices to avoid interference. Contact us for
possible solution.

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2-6. Notes on Security
Because a wireless LAN uses electromagnetic signals instead of a network cable to
establish communication with network devices, it has the advantage of allowing devices
to connect to the network easily. However, a disadvantage of this is that within a certain
range, the electromagnetic signals can pass through barriers such as walls, and if security
countermeasures are not implemented in some way, problems such as the following may
occur.
- Communication is intercepted by a thirdparty
- Unauthorized access to the network
- Leakage of personal information (ID and Cardinformation)
- Spoofing and the falsification of intercepteddata
- System crashes and data corruption
Nowadays, wireless LAN cards or access points are equipped with security measures
that address such security problems, so that you can enable security-related settings for
wireless LAN products in order to reduce the likelihood of problems occurring.
We recommend that you make yourself fully acquainted with the possible implications
of what might happen if you use a wireless product without enabling security features,
and that you configure security-related settings and use wireless products at your own
responsibility.

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3.AP-100AH Setup
This chapter explains how to configure the AP-100AH.
Following configuration methods are available:
1) Configuration using AP-100AH's web page
2) Configuration using AMC Manager®