Solwise AWOS2400050 User manual

Solwise Ltd, www.solwise.co.uk,[email protected].uk
User’s Manual
Version: 2.2
AWOS2400050
High Power Integrated
Outdoor CPE 2.4GHz

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Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE
Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance
standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950
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This device is intends to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirement is for
indoors or outdoors operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some
countries.
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Contents
1. FEATURES OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................1
2. FIRMWARE INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................3
2.1 FIRMWARE INSTALLATION VIA WEB INTERFACE.................................................................3
2.2 FIRMWARE INSTALLATION BY TFTP......................................................................................4
3. SECURITY INFORMATION...........................................................................................................6
4. CONFIGURATION.........................................................................................................................7
4.1 Status.........................................................................................................................................7
4.1.1 Status..................................................................................................................................7
4.1.2 Active Clients ......................................................................................................................7
4.1.3 DHCP Clients......................................................................................................................7
4.2 Wireless.....................................................................................................................................7
4.2.1 Basic...................................................................................................................................7
4.2.2 Disable Wireless Interface...................................................................................................7
4.2.3 Name ..................................................................................................................................7
4.2.4 Frequency/Modulation.........................................................................................................7
4.2.5 Mode...................................................................................................................................7
4.2.6 Network Type......................................................................................................................8
4.2.7 SSID ...................................................................................................................................8
4.2.8 SSID Universal Repeater....................................................................................................8
4.2.9 Region Domain ...................................................................................................................8
4.2.10 Channel Number..............................................................................................................8
4.3 Advanced...................................................................................................................................9
4.3.1 Authentication Type.............................................................................................................9
4.3.2 ACK Timeout.......................................................................................................................9
4.3.3 Fragmentation Threshold ....................................................................................................9
4.3.4 RTS Threshold....................................................................................................................9
4.3.5 Beacon Interval...................................................................................................................9
4.3.6 Data Rate............................................................................................................................9
4.3.7 DTIM Period........................................................................................................................9
4.3.8 Preamble Type....................................................................................................................9
4.3.9 Block Relay.......................................................................................................................10
4.3.10 Hide SSID......................................................................................................................10
4.3.11 IAPP..............................................................................................................................10
4.3.12 802.11g Protection.........................................................................................................10
4.3.13 Power............................................................................................................................10
4.4 Security....................................................................................................................................10
4.5 Access Control.........................................................................................................................10
4.6 Site Survey...............................................................................................................................11

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4.7 WDS.........................................................................................................................................11
4.8 Signal Meter.............................................................................................................................11
5. TCP/IP.........................................................................................................................................12
5.1 Operation Mode .......................................................................................................................12
5.2 Basic........................................................................................................................................12
5.2.1 Bridge................................................................................................................................12
5.2.2 Gateway - this mode is irrelavent since the WAN port is not used on the AWOS outdoor
product 13
5.2.3 Gateway - Wireless and LANs Bridge - this mode is irrelavent since the WAN port is not
used on the AWOS outdoor product................................................................................................14
5.2.4 Wireless ISP......................................................................................................................14
5.2.5 Wireless ISP - LANs Bridge...............................................................................................15
5.3 Advanced.................................................................................................................................16
5.3.1 NAT...................................................................................................................................16
5.3.2 HTTP Port.........................................................................................................................16
5.3.3 Remote Management........................................................................................................16
5.3.4 SSH Server / SSH Server Port..........................................................................................17
5.3.5 Block P2P .........................................................................................................................17
5.3.6 Block NETBIOS.................................................................................................................17
5.4 IP Alias.....................................................................................................................................17
5.5 Static Route..............................................................................................................................17
6. Firewall........................................................................................................................................18
6.1 Layer7 Filter.............................................................................................................................18
6.1.1 Source...............................................................................................................................18
6.1.2 Destination........................................................................................................................18
6.1.3 Protocol.............................................................................................................................18
6.2 Port Filter .................................................................................................................................18
6.3 Port Forwarding........................................................................................................................19
6.4 IP Filter.....................................................................................................................................19
6.5 MAC Filter................................................................................................................................19
6.6 DMZ Zone................................................................................................................................19
7. Bandwidth Control .......................................................................................................................20
7.1 Interface Bandwidth..................................................................................................................20
7.2 IP/MAC Bandwidth...................................................................................................................20
7.2.1 IP/IP Range/MAC Bandwidth Control................................................................................20
7.2.2 Add Layer7 Rules..............................................................................................................20
8. Others..........................................................................................................................................21
8.1 Personal script .........................................................................................................................21
8.2 Ethers/DHCP script..................................................................................................................21
8.3 Proxy ARP script......................................................................................................................21

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8.4 Reboot .....................................................................................................................................21
8.5 System Commands..................................................................................................................21
8.6 Date/Time ................................................................................................................................21
8.7 Upgrade Firmware....................................................................................................................21
8.8 Save Configurations.................................................................................................................21
8.9 License.....................................................................................................................................21
8.10 Password..............................................................................................................................22
8.11 Watchdog .............................................................................................................................22
8.12 Dynamic DNS.......................................................................................................................22
8.13 Apply Configurations.............................................................................................................22

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1. FEATURES OVERVIEW
5 operational modes: Bridge, Gateway, Gateway - Wireless and LAN Bridge, Wireless ISP, and
Wireless ISP - LAN Bridge
Up to 254 programmable IPs/MACs for Bandwidth Control
Bandwidth control by IP, IP Range, or MAC, integrated with Layer 7 (protocol identification) P2P
control
Bandwidth control in bridge mode
Support to ebtables (bridging firewall)
Graphic signal level meter, with real-time RSSI
Power control up to 250 mW (11b only)
Universal Repeater with ‘meshing’ using OLSR (see http://www.olsr.org)
Configuration method: Save then Apply
IP Aliasing, up to 254 IPs
Layer 7 Filter (block services using application layer pattern matching to identify the protocol)
Option to change WEB server port
Option to enable/disable SSH Server
Option to change the SSH server port
Option to block P2P protocols (eDonkey, Ares, Fasttrack, Gnutella, etc.)
Option to block NetBIOS (Windows network traffic)
Web interface configuration and management
SSH Client
ACK timeout
MAC cloning (for one machine)
Personal script editing via WEB or SSH
Proxy ARP script editing via WEB or SSH
Ethers/DHCP script editing via WEB or SSH
Region Domain selection (11 or 14 channels)
tcpdump via SSH
per-IP watchdog
Hide SSID
WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x and Radius security
Auto Discovery Tool
Dynamic DNS Support
Client, AP, AP+WDS, WDS and Universal Repeater
Spanning Tree Protocol
IAPP (Inter-Access Point Protocol)
802.11g Protection mode
Site Survey
DHCP Server

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DHCP Client
PPPoE Client
MAC, IP, port filtering
DMZ Host

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2. FIRMWARE INSTALLATION
Requirements:
- Realtek RTL 8186 based equipment
- Minimum 16MB RAM and 2MB Flash
Notes about the Tx Power Control:
The Tx power control setting only applies to 802.11b mode.
The Router has the power limited to 250mw by HARDWARE.
THE HIGHEST POWER MAY NOT BE THE IDEAL SETTING FOR ALL APPLICATIONS. TEST
DIFFERENT SETTINGS TO FIND THE BEST ADJUSTMENT FOR YOUR SPECIFIC
APPLICATION.
2.1 FIRMWARE INSTALLATION VIA WEB INTERFACE
1. Save the firmware file (ROUTERPRO_vx_x_xmodx.bin) and the license file (.dat) in your local disk.
2. Follow your original router instructions to connect to the device using the web interface and look for
the “Upgrade Firmware” or “Update Firmware” option.
3. Browse for the " Router PRO - xxx - Vyyy.bin", and upload it (xxx and yyy indicate the customization
and version)
4. Wait for the update process to complete. It may take about one minute after the file is uploaded
5. After the update process finishes, the device IP will be reset to 192.168.2.1. You will need to set
your PC's address to an IP in the same subnet, for example, 192.168.2.10 in the Windows Control
Panel -> Network Connections -> Local Area Connection -> Properties -> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP):
(take note of your original configuration so you can restore it later)

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6. Access the router by typing the address http://192.168.2.1 in your browser. If you cannot access the
device, try cleaning the ARP table, by running the command "arp -d" with Start, Run, then try again:
7. Once in the web interface of the new firmware SQ ROUTER PRO, select to the License menu
option, and check if the MAC address matches the name of the .dat file with the license to be
uploaded.
8. Select the .dat license file and upload it. Wait for 2 minutes for the process to complete (the router
will reboot). Your device will then be ready to be configured.
2.2 FIRMWARE INSTALLATION BY TFTP
The TFTP installation method can be used if it is not possible to access the web interface, or if it is not
possible to upload the firmware through the web interface.
1. If you don't have a TFTP client program, download and install one. There are several free options
available on the web. The procedure below uses the free TFTP client available at:
http://www.weirdsolutions.com/weirdSolutions/files/products/desktopSoftware/desktopTftpClient/tftpc_free.exe
2. Configure your PC's IP address to 192.168.1.10
3. Connect the AWOS to the network using one of the 4 LAN ports

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4. Turn the device off, hold the reset button pressed, and turn the device back on. Wait for 5 seconds
before releasing the reset button.
5. The AWOS will be in TFTP mode, with IP 192.168.1.6, awaiting for the firmware upload
6. Run the TFTP Client, with the setting: TFTP server = 192.168.1.6, Operation = Upload, and Format
= Binary.
7. Select the .bin firmware file for upload, and click "Upload":
8. After the upload finishes, wait for 1 minute for the device to reboot, and access it again from the web
interface (remember that with the SQ Router Pro firmware, the default IP address will be
192.168.2.1, so you will need to change your PC IP address to 192.168.2.10 to access it)
9. Once in the web interface, access the License menu option and upload the license .dat file.

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3. SECURITY INFORMATION
Web interface password
The access to the web configuration interface has no username/password by default. Make sure you set
up a username and password to prevent unauthorized access to this interface.
root password
The ssh access is enabled by default, and the default root password is admin. If you are going to keep
the ssh access enabled, make sure to change the root password to prevent unauthorized access.
To change the root password, access the device through ssh and log in as root. Use the passwd
command to change the password, then the save command to store the change in the flash memory (if
you skip the save command, the password will revert to the previous one on the next reboot).

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4. CONFIGURATION
The configuration is done through a friendly and dynamic web interface. The default web address is
192.168.2.1. To enter configuration enter the address 192.168.2.1 on your browser address bar and
press enter.
Configuration uses a "Save then Apply" method, so it is possible to set all the options first, then apply
them once. Remember that the settings will only be used after you apply them with the "Apply
Configurations" menu option.
4.1 Status
4.1.1 Status
Shows the device's main configuration settings
4.1.2 Active Clients
Shows information about the wireless clients connected to the device, in Client or AP Mode.
4.1.3 DHCP Clients
Shows IP, MAC, and Lease Remaining Time for the DHCP clients connected to the Access Point.
4.2 Wireless
4.2.1 Basic
Basic Access Point settings configuration. It is also possible to disable/enable the wireless
interface, and to enable the Clone MAC function.
4.2.2 Disable Wireless Interface
Turns the Wireless Interface on/off. Turning off the Wireless Interface can be useful if you just
want to use the device as a Ethernet Router, with the filtering and bandwidth control features.
4.2.3 Name
Device name for identification.
4.2.4 Frequency/Modulation
Selects the frequency and modulation standard to use. For the AWOS, the only frequency
available is 2.4GHz. You can select B, G, or B+G for 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11b+802.11g.
4.2.5 Mode
The following operational modes are available:
AP: (Access Point) The device will be the main Wireless Access Point in the wireless network,
and wireless clients will connect to it. The wireless clients may be other AWOSs in Client mode,
or computers with compatible wireless network adapters.

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Client: The device will connect to another device in AP mode, if configured with the same SSID.
Other devices in Client mode and the Ad-Hoc option enabled can also be connected.
WDS: (Wireless Distribution System) This system allows the interconnection of multiple Access
Points through the wireless link, expanding the coverage of the wireless network without the
need of a wired connection between them. To use WDS, there should be other device(s)
operating in WDS or AP+WDS mode within the wireless reach, and the MAC of each device has
to be added to the other device's WDS list, in the Wireless - WDS menu. The WDS devices will
operate as transparent bridges.
AP+WDS: The device will operate both as an Access Point, and as a WDS node for coverage
extension.
Universal Repeater: Also a way of extending the wireless coverage, simpler than the WDS
method. The device will connect and repeat the signals from another device in AP mode. Both
devices must be set to the same channel and SSID. The device will operate as a transparent
bridge. Enabling this mode also turns on meshing ability using OLSR. With OLSR functions the
IP routing is automatically adjusted to give the most cost effective route for IP traffic. This gives
route redundancy and also ensures that traffic always takes the best route through the system.
It also means that when a client moves from one cell (one AP router) to the other then the AP’s
automatically change the route path to ensure the lowest cost.
4.2.6 Network Type
Selectable in Client Mode only; the following types are available:
Infrastructure: Device will connect to an Access Point in the network
Ad-Hoc: Device will connect to other devices in Ad-Hoc mode.
4.2.7 SSID
Service Set Identifier of the wireless network, up to 32 characters. If in Client Mode, should be
set to the SSID of the Access Point to which the device will be connected. If in AP mode, this
will be the SSID used by this Access Point.
4.2.8 SSID Universal Repeater
In the Universal Repeater mode, this defines the SSID used by clients to connect to this Access
Point.
4.2.9 Region Domain
Defines the set of available channels, according to the local regulations for each region.
4.2.10 Channel Number
Wireless channel to be used by the device. The range of available channels is dependent of the
Region Domain setting. If set to Auto, the device will automatically select the channel with less
noise to minimize interference.

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4.3 Advanced
Advanced configuration options for the wireless operation.
4.3.1 Authentication Type
Selects the Wireless network authentication type.
4.3.2 ACK Timeout
Sets the maximum time the AP will wait for a remote wireless device to acknowledge a packet,
before retransmitting it.
4.3.3 Fragmentation Threshold
Frames larger than this setting will be divided and sent through the wireless network in smaller
fragments. If there is no interference, the ideal value is the maximum setting. For areas with
interference, try smaller sizes.
4.3.4 RTS Threshold
If a frame is larger than this setting, devices are required to exchange a RTS (Request To
Send)/CTS (Clear To Send) pair before sending it. Lower values can enhance performance if
there are many wireless clients in the network, or if clients are far from each other (so they can
see the AP, but not other clients). The default 2347 value means RTS is disabled.
4.3.5 Beacon Interval
Time between beacon transmissions.
4.3.6 Data Rate
Sets the wireless network data rate. Leaving this in Automatic will allow the AP to automatically
adjust the data rate according to the wireless link conditions.
4.3.7 DTIM Period
DTIM is the Delivery Traffic Indication Message. This setting defines the interval, in number of
beacons, for the inclusion of the DTIM in the AP beacon.
4.3.8 Preamble Type
Selects between long and short preamble. The Short Preamble allows better throughput. Long
preamble is better in noisy environments, and for compatibility with older devices, not
supporting the short type.

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4.3.9 Block Relay
Prevents that two wireless clients can communicate to each other directly through the access
point.
4.3.10 Hide SSID
Prevents the SSID to be sent in the AP broadcast messages, so it cannot be found by AP
scanners.
4.3.11 IAPP
Enables the Inter Access Point Protocol
4.3.12 802.11g Protection
In a mixed 802.11b and 802.11g environment, prevents interference between both systems.
4.3.13 Power
Adjusts the transmission power of the device. Only use higher values if necessary for the
application, according to the distance.
4.4 Security
Authentication and security setup. Sets the encryption type, and the authentication options.
4.5 Access Control
Allows the set up a list of MAC addresses for access control. The Access Control Mode can be set
to:
Disabled: No MAC address access control is enforced.
Deny Listed: The devices with MAC addresses listed in the table are denied access to the
wireless network. All other devices are allowed.
Allow Listed: The devices with MAC addresses listed in the table are allowed access to the
wireless network. All other devices are denied.

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The MAC Access Control can also be set through the Personal Script menu option. In this case,
the access control only needs to be enabled in this page, and the MACs configured in the Personal
Script.
4.6 Site Survey
Shows the available wireless networks, and allows the connection to one of them (in Client Mode).
4.7 WDS
Edits the WDS MAC table, which lists the other devices in the Wireless Distribution System. The
device has to be set to WDS or AP+WDS mode.
4.8 Signal Meter
Shows a signal meter bar, with the device's received signal strength indication (RSSI).

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5. TCP/IP
5.1 Operation Mode
Sets the TCP/IP operation mode – this mode can also be set in the TCP/IP Basic setup
5.2 Basic
Configuration settings for the TCP/IP operation. Each mode of operation has a different settings
screen, described below.
5.2.1 Bridge
In this mode, the device operates as a transparent bridge, interconnecting the wireless network
and all the ethernet (LAN) ports. The firewall-related functions and NAT are not available in this
mode.

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5.2.2 Gateway - this mode is irrelavent since the WAN port is not used on the AWOS outdoor product
In this mode, the device connects to the ISP through the WAN port, and shares this connection
with the LAN and Wireless Network. The LAN ports will belong to one IP subnetwork, and the
Wireless interface to another one.
LAN1-LAN4 Ports: Sets the IP and Subnet Mask for the LAN1-4 ports. A DHCP server can be
enabled and configured for this subnetwork.
Internet/WAN Port: Configures the WAN Access Type - Obtain IP (DHCP), Static IP, or
PPPoE. Also sets the MAC address which the WAN port will assume for the ISP (MAC Cloning).
Wireless Port: Sets the IP and Subnet Mask for the Wireless Interface. A DHCP server can be
enabled and configured for this subnetwork.

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5.2.3 Gateway - Wireless and LANs Bridge - this mode is irrelavent since the WAN port is not used on
the AWOS outdoor product
In this mode, the device connects to the ISP through the WAN port, and shares this connection
with the LAN and Wireless Network. The LAN ports and Wireless interface will belong to the
same IP subnetwork (transparent bridge).
Internet/WAN Port: Configures the WAN Access Type - Obtain IP (DHCP), Static IP, or
PPPoE. Also sets the MAC address which the WAN port will assume for the ISP (MAC Cloning).
LAN1-LAN4 and Wireless Port: Sets the IP and Subnet Mask for the LAN and Wireless
interfaces. A DHCP server can be enabled and configured for this subnetwork.
5.2.4 Wireless ISP
In this mode, the device connects to the ISP through the Wireless interface, and shares this
connection with the LAN and WAN ports. The LAN1-LAN4 ports will belong to one IP
subnetwork, and the WAN port will belong to another one (Note the WAN port is not used on the
outdoor AWOS product).

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LAN1-LAN4 Ports: Sets the IP and Subnet Mask for the LAN1-4 ports. A DHCP server can be
enabled and configured for this subnetwork.
Internet/WAN Port: Sets the IP and Subnet Mask for the WAN port. A DHCP server can be
enabled and configured for this subnetwork. Note the WAN port is not used on the outdoor
AWOS product.
Wireless Port: Configures the Wireless ISP Access Type - Obtain IP (DHCP), Static IP, or
PPPoE. Also sets the MAC address which the Wireless interface will assume for the ISP (MAC
Cloning).
5.2.5 Wireless ISP - LANs Bridge
In this mode the device connects to the ISP through the wireless interface and shares this
connection with the LAN and WAN ports. The LAN1-LAN4 and WAN ports all belong to the
same IP subnet (transparent bridge). Note the WAN port is not used on the outdoor AWOS
product.