UTILITY ROCKET V1.0 User manual

Rocket Access Point V1.0
User Guide
June 2011

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fictitious unless otherwise noted.

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Table of Contents
Hardware Setup Overview..............................................................................................................................................1
Connecting cables within the RAP’s Enclosure ..................................................................................................2
Connecting cables outside the RAP’s Enclosure................................................................................................7
Configuring your RAP Overview ...................................................................................................................................9
Basic Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................9
Main Page...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Wireless Page ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Setting up your wireless configuration .............................................................................................................. 12
Network Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Services Page ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
Setting RAP Services.................................................................................................................................................. 15
System Page ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
System Administration............................................................................................................................................. 17
FAQ .................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

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Hardware Setup Overview
Your RAP is a self-contained unit within its own housing. The unit has been factory setup with its default configuration
however, you should familiarize yourself with each connection as a reference for any possible maintenance and or
trouble shooting in the unlikely event that your RAP does not function as designed.

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Connecting cables within the RAP’s Enclosure
1. Ensure that the unit is powered off.
a. This is accomplished by removing the barrel connector on the cable with the RED tag on it; please insure
this connector does not come in connect with any metallic objects.
i. Additionally ensure that NO RJ45 external cables are attached to the POE switch port located on
the front of the internal mount that secures the RAP unit in the enclosure.
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2. Connect the RAP’s internal antenna cables to each of the respective ports located on the inside front enclosures
housing.
a. Ensure that the long ‘rubber duck” barrel antenna is attached to the 2.4 GHz port located directly next to
the DB9 connection on the same side as the 5 GHz antenna connectors.
2A
2B
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Inside front enclosure
Rubber duck

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3. Once all antenna connections have been attached correctly, attach the barrel connector to the RAP
power access port located directly above the console port.
Note: Please make sure that these connections are made properly and tightened accordingly.
4. Connect the power cable to POE adapter.
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Note: The following picture is the side view of the Rocket inside the RAP. The Ethernet, Console, and 802.11 5GHz
(A&B) ports are diificult to see while housed inside the RAP’s shell.
From top to bottom: Console port, RAP's Ethernet ports, top and bottoms WiFi ports on the inside of the RAP’s
enclosure.
802.11 5GHz-A
Console Port
Ethernet Ports
Rubber duck 2.4 GHz
802.11 5GHz-B

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5. Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the RAP's three (3) Ethernet LAN ports to the POE Switch port
located on the front of the internal mount that secures the RAP unit in the enclosure on the inside of
the RAP’s enclosure.
Note: Make sure that you do not connect the network cable into the console port located directly above the Ethernet
LAN ports.
6. Connect your POE network patch cable into the POE Switch port located on the front of the internal
mount that secures the RAP unit in the enclosure on the inside of the RAP’s enclosure.
7. Plug any additional Ethernet patch cables that lead to other access points or routers (Optional).
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Connecting cables outside the RAP’s Enclosure
1. Locate the cabling access port on the bottom side the enclosure.
a. This is where your internal network-POE CAT 5/6 patch cable will be inserted to complete the LAN
connections.
2. Connect the bottom Ethernet port to a POE adapter. This port is used to power on the RAP, as stated in the
previous section.
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3. Connect this end to the top Ethernet port of the RAP’s enclosure.
4. Connect the bottom Ethernet port to a POE adapter. This port is used to power on the RAP.
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Configuring your RAP Overview
Please insure all POE and Ethernet cabling is correctly configured before proceeding.
Basic RAP Configuration Setup
If your RAP is not powered on, please do so.
1. The default IP address for access and configuration of the RAP is 192.168.10.1.
a. You MUST configure the computer you will be utilizing to configure the RAP to have a static IP address
within the same addressing schema of the RAP to communicate with the unit
i. i.e., 192.168.10.100 etc.
Note: Once the RAP has been fully configured to match your OWN internal networking addressing you can return
the computer used to access the initial RAP configuration to your preferred addressing scheme.
2. You can connect to the RAP either wirelessly, or by utilizing a RJ45 cable connected to one of the open Ethernet
LAN ports located on the side of the RAP.
3. Open a web browser and enter https://192.168.10.1 in the web browser's address field.
Note: If you do not use https:// you will be unable to connect to the RAP it MUST be a secure web session.

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4. This is the RAP's homepage. By default the username is admin and the password is admin.
5. Login to the RAP
Note: The User MUST check and select the ‘save’ button on EACH of the RAP’s configuration pages they make
changes too prior to moving onto the next configuration page. Please make sure to secure your wireless connection
and to change the default login password

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Main Page
This screen displays the current state of your RAP. Any changes implemented will be shown in this screen.
Serial:
Identification number to be referenced to Utility Associates
Device Name:
Name which may be used to identify your device internally
Network Mode:
As an access point, this should display "bridge"
Wireless Mode:
This should display "Access Point"
SSID:
Name used to identify your wireless network
Security:
Your wireless security setting
Version:
The version of your RAP
Uptime:
How long your RAP has been powered on
Date:
The current date belonging to your RAP
LAN MAC:
The MAC address visible to your network identifying your RAP
Throughput:
The active throughput on your RAP

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Wireless Page
Do not forget your pre-shared key as it will be needed to allow devices to connect to your RAP
1. Wireless Mode
Displays that your RAP is acting as an Access Point
2. SSID
Your wireless network name
3. The Channel
The channel of your wireless network
4. UA Channel
channel option for connected Rockets
5. Hide SSID
Displays whether your SSID is hidden
6. Security & Wpa Pre-shared Key
You may change your wireless security settings here.
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Setting up your wireless configuration
1. Enter a valid SSID in the SSID field for your organization.
2. Select a channel option for your wireless network in the Channel field.
3. Select `A` or `B` for the UA Channel field. Rocket speed optimization. (Optional)
4. The default is preferred unless you are running more than a couple RAPs within close proximity.
5. You may hide your SSID by checking the Hide SSID box.
6. Choose your security settings option by selecting None/WPA/WPA2 from the Security field.
7. If you have chosen WPA or WPA2, please enter a valid passphrase in the WPA Pre-shared Key field.
8. If your settings have changed please submit the form by clicking `Save`.

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Network Mode
Bridge IP Address:
If DHCP is selected, the IP address will be given out by your router. If you choose this option you will need access to
the router to identify the IP Address given to your RAP. You can associate the RAP on your router by the MAC address
displayed on the `Main` page. This MAC should also be located on the outside of your device.
If Static is selected please enter a valid IP address for your network. This IP address should not already be taken on
your network.
Netmask: Include the netmast associated with your IP address scheme (i.e. 255.255.255.0).
•Gateway IP: The IP address of your router
•Primary DNS IP: Usually the IP address of your router
•Secondary DNS IP: If you do not have a secondary DNS you may re-enter the primary.

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Services Page
1. By default the web pages are accessible through 'https' which is port 443. #
2. By default, the webpage session timeout is set to 20 minutes. You may change this as well.
3. Enable Https: Displays whether the RAP web pages are using SSL.
4. Server Port: Displays the port for the RAP web pages.
5. Session Timeout: Displays the timeout for configuration the RAP.

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Setting RAP Services
1. You may change the port of the web pages by entering in a valid port number into the Server Port field. By
default the web pages are accessible through 'https' which is port 443. If the Enable Https field is checked, this
means your RAP will be configured to use SSL (Secure Socket Layers). Checking this option will fill the Server Port
field with `443`, which is the port number for https.
2. To change the session length of the RAP web pages by entering the length in minutes into the Session Timeout
field. By default the webpage session timeout is set to 20 minutes.
3. If your settings have changed please submit the form by either clicking `Save`
Note: Selecting `Save & Apply `will restart the RAP web server.

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System Page
1. By default the device name is UA-RAP. You may change this name if you wish. This name may be useful for
internal tracking purposes.
2. By default the password for logging into the RAP's webpage is admin. It is highly suggested that you change
this. Make sure to remember this or write it down, since this password will be required to make changes to your
RAP.
Device Name:
Displays the name of your device
Password Fields:
Fields used to change the webpage login
Reboot Device:
Button to reboot the RAP