Vivotek M500AG User manual

500AG / M500AG
802.11a/b/g Multi-functional
Outdoor Wireless Access Point
User Manual
V.1.002
July, 2010

Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................................... I
Chapter 1. 500AG/M500AG ........................................................................ 1
1.1. Features.................................................................................... 1
1.2. Specifications .......................................................................... 2
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation............................................................... 5
2.1. Package Contents.................................................................... 5
2.2. Hardware Description.............................................................. 6
2.3. Outdoor Installation ............................................................... 12
Chapter 3. Basic Configurations............................................................. 15
3.1. System Menu Tree (SMT) ...................................................... 15
3.2. General Configuration ........................................................... 16
11. System General Setup ....................................................................................................... 16
12. Interface Configuration................................................................................................... 21
13. Assign WAN Interface .................................................................................................... 23
14. Routing Configuration .................................................................................................... 23
3.3. Advanced Setting .................................................................. 24
21. System Password .......................................................................................................... 24
22. Bandwidth Control & Qos Setting................................................................................... 24
23. DHCP Configuration....................................................................................................... 28
23. DHCP Configuration....................................................................................................... 29
24. NAT Configuration.......................................................................................................... 30
25. SNMP configuration ....................................................................................................... 32
26. Wireless Security Setting ............................................................................................... 32
3.4. System Management ............................................................. 37
31. Configuration management............................................................................................ 37
32. Security File Management ............................................................................................. 38
33. Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................... 39
34. System Reboot .............................................................................................................. 40
3.5. System Monitoring................................................................. 40

41. Interface Link Status....................................................................................................... 41
42. Wireless Survey ............................................................................................................. 42
43. System Log .................................................................................................................... 43
44. System Information ........................................................................................................ 44
45. Command Line............................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 4. Application Notes .................................................................. 47
4.1. Point-to-Point Installation ..................................................... 47
4.2. Point-to-Multi Point Installation ............................................ 48
4.3. Bridge Mode ........................................................................... 49
4.4. Router Mode........................................................................... 50
4.5. Hard Reset to Factory Default .............................................. 52
4.6. Firmware Upgrade ................................................................. 53

Chapter 1. 500AG/M500AG
This chapter describes 500AG serial in brief for your applications
1.1. Features
The 500AG serial is a multi-functional outdoor wireless Access Point including optional Router and
Bridge mode in which it can be deployed either as standalone mode or as an outdoor wireless
station. This 5GHz and 2.4GHz wireless bridge conforms to IEEE802.11 a/b/g standards and
provides a highly reliable wireless point-to-point network solution for distant locations or a
point-to-multipoint bridge. With its built-in 802.1x client for authentication, it will be the most ideal
candidate for wireless ISPs to deploy as a client device as appose to their existing AP infrastructure.
- Features in a Glance :
Scalable wireless distribution platform
Daisy chained wireless Hot Zones
Reliable multiple nodes performance in bridged or routed environments.
Bandwidth control module at subscriber level
High Speed Mobility (M Serial)
--High speed mobility roaming
--Support more than 12Mbps Throughput for backbone or AC link
--Support more than 140km/h high speed mobility application
- Comprehensive Security Features :
WPA-PSK / WPA-EAP with TKIP/ CCMP WPA Encryption Type support
WPA2-PSK / WPA2-EAP with TKIP/ CCMP WPA2 Encryption Type support
802.1x EAP-TLS / MD5 WEP Key support (Client and Server modes)
64/128/152 bits Dynamic WEP keys
Radius client
Hide ESSID
MAC address filtering
NAT
SSH secure telnet
- Special Security Features :
Maximum AC connect limits amount
Support Isolation to protect AP Hotspot by ping
Support pac to protect illegal client link AP configuration

Support VLAN mgmtvid for WISP engineers to management system
Support VLAN ethervid for WISP engineers to management system
Support pppoeflag for WISP engineers to management system
- Dynamic WAN Interface Assignments :
Easy assignments of WAN exit to fit in different network topology
Flexible wireless network distribution system
- Harsh Outdoor Environments Sustainable
Certified IP68 sturdy water-tight housing
Built-in heater module to facilitate cold regions
PoE module
- System Management :
Firmware upgrade through TFTP, FTP
Interface status display
SNMP v1/v2
- Simple Installation and Deployment :
Alignment tools for technicians
Deployment tools for RF analysis
1.2. Specifications
Outdoor WiFi Access Point Product SPEC List Ver:10_01
Outdoor WiFi Access Point Product SPEC List Ver:10_01Outdoor WiFi Access Point Product SPEC List Ver:10_01
Outdoor WiFi Access Point Product SPEC List Ver:10_01
Product Name
Product NameProduct Name
Product Name 500AG / M500AG
500AG / M500AG500AG / M500AG
500AG / M500AG
Model Number
Model NumberModel Number
Model Number IOP
IOPIOP
IOP-
--
-OAPNB
OAPNBOAPNB
OAPNB-
--
-N500AG / IOP
N500AG / IOPN500AG / IOP
N500AG / IOP-
--
-OAPNB
OAPNBOAPNB
OAPNB-
--
-M500AG
M500AGM500AG
M500AG
Product Description
Product DescriptionProduct Description
Product Description 802.11a/b/g Dynamic Expansion Outdoor Wirel
802.11a/b/g Dynamic Expansion Outdoor Wirel802.11a/b/g Dynamic Expansion Outdoor Wirel
802.11a/b/g Dynamic Expansion Outdoor Wireless (Hi
ess (Hiess (Hi
ess (Hi-
--
-mobile) Access Point
mobile) Access Pointmobile) Access Point
mobile) Access Point
Product Pictures
Product PicturesProduct Pictures
Product Pictures
Operation Mode
Operation ModeOperation Mode
Operation Mode System：Bridge / Transparent Bridge / Router
Wireless ：Access Point (AP) / Wireless Station (AC)
Standard Support
Standard SupportStandard Support
Standard Support
Wireless
Wireless Wireless
Wireless IEEE 802.11a, IEEE802.11b/g
Ethernet
EthernetEthernet
Ethernet IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3af

Interface
InterfaceInterface
Interface
Consol
ConsolConsol
Consol RS-232 Port
Wireless
Wireless Wireless
Wireless Antenna Connector：1* Reversed Female N-type
Ethernet
EthernetEthernet
Ethernet 1*10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Memory
MemoryMemory
Memory
SDRAM
SDRAMSDRAM
SDRAM 64Mbyte
Flash
FlashFlash
Flash 8Mbyte
Ethernet
EthernetEthernet
Ethernet
Max. Bandwidth
Max. BandwidthMax. Bandwidth
Max. Bandwidth Full Duplex：100Mbps (100Base), 10Mbps (10Base)
Half Duplex：50Mbps (100Base), 5Mbps (10Base)
Physical Spec.
Physical Spec.Physical Spec.
Physical Spec.
Power
PowerPower
Power DC 48Volt / 1A ; AC Adapter 100V~240V Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Dimension
DimensionDimension
Dimension L*W*H：226*197*79 mm
Weight
WeightWeight
Weight 1600g
Dusty & Waterproof
Dusty & WaterproofDusty & Waterproof
Dusty & Waterproof IP68
Antenna
AntennaAntenna
Antenna Reversed N-type (Option)
R
RR
Regulation and Compliance
egulation and Complianceegulation and Compliance
egulation and Compliance
US
USUS
US FCC Part 15 Class B & C & E
Europe
EuropeEurope
Europe EN 300 328, EN 301 489-1&17, EN 301 893, EN 60950 Compliant and CE Mark
Enviroment Spec.
Enviroment Spec.Enviroment Spec.
Enviroment Spec.
Operating Temp
Operating TempOperating Temp
Operating Temp -30 (-40) - 65℃
Storage
StorageStorage
Storage --40 - 80℃
Humidity
HumidityHumidity
Humidity 0% ~ 95% Non-condensing
System Set
System SetSystem Set
System Setting
tingting
ting
Interface Operation Mode
Interface Operation ModeInterface Operation Mode
Interface Operation Mode Access Point (AP) / Wireless Station (AP Client)
System Operation Mode
System Operation ModeSystem Operation Mode
System Operation Mode Bridge / Transparent Bridge / Router
Wireless RF Spec.
Wireless RF Spec.Wireless RF Spec.
Wireless RF Spec.
Modulation Technique
Modulation TechniqueModulation Technique
Modulation Technique 802.11 b/g：DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)
OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 32-QAM, 64-QAM)
802.11 a ：OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
Receiver
ReceiverReceiver
Receiver Sensitivity
SensitivitySensitivity
Sensitivity Receiver sensitivity: (PER < 8% for 11b ; PER < 10% for 11g &11a)
802.11b Sensitivity:
DBPSK (1Mbps) -93dBm DQPSK (2.2Mbps) -92dBm
CCK (5.5Mbps) -90dBm CCK (11Mbps) -88dBm
802.11g Sensitivity:
BPSK(6Mbps) -89 dBm BPSK(9Mbps) -88 dBm
QPSK(12Mbps) -86 dBm QPSK(18Mbps) -85 dBm
16QAM(24Mbps) -83 dBm 16QAM(36Mbps) -80 dBm
64QAM(48Mbps) -77 dBm 64QAM(54Mbps) -72 dBm
802.11a Sensitivity:

BPSK(6Mbps) -88 dBm BPSK(9Mbps) -87 dBm
QPSK(12Mbps) -85 dBm QPSK(18Mbps) -84 dBm
16QAM(24Mbps) -82 dBm 16QAM(36Mbps) -80 dBm
64QAM(48Mbps) -76 dBm 64QAM(54Mbps) -71 dBm
Wireless Transmission Rate
Wireless Transmission RateWireless Transmission Rate
Wireless Transmission Rate 802.11 b/g：11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps, Auto-fallback, up to 54Mbps
802.11 a：54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps, Auto-fallback
Transmitted Power
Transmitted PowerTransmitted Power
Transmitted Power 802.11b Mode：17dBm
802.11g Mode：17dBm @ 6Mbps, 15dBm @54Mbps
802.11a Mode：15dBm @ 6Mbps, 13dBm @54Mbps
Product Operate
Product Operate Product Operate
Product Operate Setting
SettingSetting
Setting
Feature
FeatureFeature
Feature Main Feature
Main FeatureMain Feature
Main Feature：
：：
：
1.Daisy Chain 2.DC-Mesh 3.High Speed Mobility (M Series)
Special Feature
Special FeatureSpecial Feature
Special Feature：
：：
：
1.Bridge Mode LAN DHCP 2.Dynamic WAN/LAN 3.Multiple RF Module
4.Multiple ESSID (VLAN) 5.Multicast Filter 6.Wireless Limited / Fixed Rate
7.Wireless Multicast Rate 8.Max RF Distance 9.Wireless Bandwidth Control
10.QoS 11.Wireless Survey 12.SNMP 13.NTP
Command Line
Command LineCommand Line
Command Line：
：：
：
1.rateadaption 2.alt 3.nodeinfo 4.wlosthreshold 5.wlretry 6.apbmcfilter
7.brstp 8.wlmtoucast 9.mcastforward 10.mintxrate 11.mgmtvid 12.ethervid
13.pureg 14.cpeport 15.pac 16.pppoeflag
Security
SecuritySecurity
Security Main Security
Main SecurityMain Security
Main Security：
：：
：
1.MS NetBIOS Filter 2.Access ESSID 3.Hide ESSID 4.WEP-64/128/152bit
5.802.1x EAP-TLS / EAP-MD5 6.WPA-PSK / WPA-EAP 7. WPA2-PSK /
WPA2-EAP 8.MAC Address Accept / Filter 9.RADIUS Server Client 10.Maximux
AC connection Number
Special Security
Special SecuritySpecial Security
Special Security：
：：
：
1.Isolation 2.pac 3.mgmtvid 4.ethervid 5.service 6.pppoeflag
Notes on 802.11a operation frequency:
Some countries have allocated certain 802.11a frequency bands strictly for indoor use only, for
example :
CE : 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz is for indoor only. Outdoor should use 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz.
FCC : 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz is for indoor only.
DGT : 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz is not allowed to use. 5.25 ~ 5.35GHz is for indoor only.
Japan : 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz for indoor only. Need to change the band to 4.9GHz.
Do make sure the operation frequency of 500AG serial follows your local regulation. Some areas
may have penalty when operating outdoor AP in a wrong frequency band. We take no responsibility
for any penalty or loss caused by using illegal frequency band for 500AG serial.

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the installation procedure of 500AG serial
2.1. Package Contents
500AG/M500AG
1 2 4
5
10
8
6 7
9
3

1. 500AG/M500AG 802.11a/b/g Outdoor Wireless Access Point
2. PoE Power Injector
3. AC Power Cord
4. 2m MIL-C-5015 IP67 RS-232 Console Cable
5. 30m MIL-C-5015 IP67 Cat-5 Ethernet Cable
6. Wall Mounting Kit & Screw
7. Mast Mounting Kit & Screw
8. Grounding Wire
9. Quick Installation Guide (or download from ftp server)
10. CD: User Manual (or download from ftp server)
Please contact your local distributor if any of the above items is missing.
2.2.Hardware Description
1. The Outdoor AP Unit
The outdoor AP unit has one antenna port on top, one data/power port and one console port at the
bottom. The antenna ports are N-type female connectors. The data/power port is used to link to the
cable from the PoE. When the outdoor AP unit and the PoE are connected together with proper
power supply, the outdoor unit is turned on and initialized. The console port is used at the initial
setup and to connect to the antenna alignment kit.
Front view of 500AG
Case Spec.
1. L × W × H: 226 × 197 × 79 mm
2. L × W × H: 245 × 197 × 79 mm
(including connectors)
3. Weight: 1600g
4. Material: aluminums alloy

Top view of RF antenna connectors of 500AG
RF antenna connector is a major interface on the top of 500AG. It is a female N-type RF antenna
connector with special waterproof.
Bottom view of power/signal connector port & console port of 500AG
The port on right side of the photo is power/signal connector port. It is an 8-pin female connector with
MIL-C-5015 IP67 waterproof. Connecting to the Power & Data Output Port of PoE.
The port on right side of the photo is Console port (TBD). It is an 8-pin male connector with
MIL-C-5015 IP67 waterproof. Connecting to the PC for initial configuration and diagnostics &
troubleshooting.
2. PoE Power Injector
PoE Power Injector is used to combine the data stream and power into one cable. It has three ports,
AC IN is for 100~240V AC power from AC Power Cord, Data Input Port is connected the customer
premises equipment (CPE) by Cat-5 cable, and Power & Data Output Port is connected to the outdoor
unit by the cable described in item 5.

Connections
Special Consol Port
Connect one end of the 2M MIL-C-5015
IP67 RS-232 console port cable to this
port; connect the other end to a Serial
Port on a computer that is running a
terminal emulation program; connect the
another end to a Serial Port on a
notebook or PDA that is running
Alignment / Deployment tools program
for technicians to analysis RF
equipments.
Note: Use this console connection only if
you are configuring the 500AG via the
console.
Data Input Port
Connect one end of the cross-over Ethernet cable to this port;
connect
the other end to the
Ethernet port on the
computer.
Power & Data Output Port
Attach one end of the IP67 Cat-5 Ethernet cable to
this port;
attach the other end to the 30M IP67 Cat-5 Ethernet
p
ort on the
500AG
.
Special Ethernet Port
Connect one end of the 30M
MIL-C-5015 IP67 Cat-5 Ethernet Cable
into this port; connect the other end into
the Power and Data Output Port on
Inline Power Injector.
Antenna Connector: 1 ×Reversed Female N-type
Connect to Antenna base by Male to Male N-type CFD 400 RF Cable

3. AC Power Cord
The AC Power Cord is to supply the 100~240V power for PoE Power Injector.
4. Cat-5 Ethernet cable with MIL-C-5015 connector
The Cat-5 Ethernet cable with MIL-C-5015 IP67 is used to provide the path to deliver power for the
outdoor unit and the data communication.
5 . R S - 2 3 2 c o n s o l e c a b l e ( 2 m M I L - C - 5 0 1 5 I P 6 7 R S - 2 3 2 C o n s o l e C a b l e )
RS-232 cable is used to connect the console port of the outdoor unit and the antenna alignment tools
or the workstation. One (RS-232) console port has black color for setting up initial configuration
information, and another (RS-232) console port (blue color) for antenna alignment /deployment tools.
The appearance of the RS-232 cable is shown below.
Water proof hat

Outdoor Access Point Install Diagram
2.4GHz or 5.8GHz Antenna
1.5M CFD-400 RF Cable
N-Type Male to Male
Antenna Connector Cable
500AG Wireless
Access Point
30M IP67 Cat-5
Waterproof Ethernet
Connector Cable (Power)
Cate 5 (RJ-45) Ethernet Cable
(Input Digital Data/Video/Audio)
2M IP67 RS-232
Serial Connector Cable
(For Setting AP)
PoE (Power over Ethernet) Adapter
Input AC 90~240V
Output DC 48V/1A for AP
(Integrate Power and Data)
AC 90~240V Power Code Cable
(Input AC Power)

6. Mounting Kit
The mounting kit is used to provide a good support for the outdoor unit and the flat panel antenna.
Please follow the installation procedure to mount the outdoor unit and the flat panel antenna. The
contents of the mounting kit are shown below.
A. Wall Mounting Kit
B. Mast Mounting Kit
7. Grounding wire
The grounding wire is used to provide the grounding path for the outdoor unit to minimize the impact of
lightening and surge.

2.3. Outdoor Installation
The 500AG can be mounted on the wall or an antenna mast as shown in the following：
Step 1 Compose the holder of the 500AG
Step 2 Connect the female end of the power cord into the PoE Injector, and then connect the male
end of the power cord into a power outlet. The red Power LED at the front of the PoE Injector will be
on.
Step 3 Connect RJ-45 Ethernet connector from the 500AG into the Power & Data Output Port on the
PoE. When the 500AG receives power over Ethernet cable, the 500AG will start its boot sequence
and the yellow Active LED at the front of the PoE will be on.
Step 4 Run Ethernet cable from Data Input Port（at the front of the PoE）to the Ethernet Port on
the PC or notebook.

Step 5 Connect MIL-C-5015 RJ-45 Ethernet cable into MIL-C-5015 Ethernet port at the bottom
of the access point.
Step 6: Connect RS-232 Cable（Console Port cable）to the Serial Port. Connect the other end of
RS-232 （the black one or the one marked with a black dot）to the serial port on a PC for setting up
initial configuration; the other connector at the same end of RS-232（the blue one or the one without
a black dot）is for antenna alignment /deployment tools.
NOTE: This connection is required for setting initial configuration. After configuration is completed,
this cable may be removed and put the waterproof hat on until additional configuration is required
via the serial port.
Step 7 Attach the antenna to the antenna connector shown as follow.

Special Notice for Waterproof Installation
Most of the problems for outdoor models are from the connector connections that loosen over time
due to vibration or other forces, even allowing moisture to penetrate the connector and seriously
affecting the data and radio signal transmit. The following recommendation is used for all outdoor
installation to be waterproofed.
Step1: Ensure fasten all connectors securely together.
Step2: Tightly wrap two layers of self-bonding insulating tape (tapes from well-known brands are
recommended) forward and backward over the physical connection extending 2 inches beyond the
connectors or the end of heat-shrinkable tubing on the RF coaxial cable or omni-antenna connector,
and overlapping the tape on each turn.
Wrap two layers of insulating
tape on connectors to ensure
waterproof
Wrap insulating tape around
PoE cable connector and put
the cap on console connector
RF extend cable connection

Chapter 3. Basic Configurations
This chapter introduces SMT of 500AG serial
3.1. System Menu Tree (SMT)
The 500AG main menu of the system menu tree (SMT) will appear after entering correct password
of 500AG serial (the default IP: 192.168.1.1 ; default password is 0000). (
((
(Note:
Note: Note:
Note: The Web UI is ID:
The Web UI is ID: The Web UI is ID:
The Web UI is ID:
admin / PW: password
admin / PW: passwordadmin / PW: password
admin / PW: password.
..
.)
))
)
The main SMT menu is organized
into four major sections:
- General Configuration
- Advanced Setting
- System Management
- System Monitoring
The following sections outline each selection item.
Normal Serial
Hi-mobile Serial
It has “M” Character

3.2. General Configuration
The General configuration consists of four major parts:
11. System General Setup
12. Interface Configuration
13. Assign WAN interface
14. Routing Configuration
11. System General Setup
- Device Name
“Device Name” is a 32 bytes alphabetical string for naming the device for identification.
- Description
“Description” is a 128 bytes alphabetical string to identifying a particular outdoor access point.
- System Operation Mode
the AP can operate in Bridge mode, Transparent Bridge mode and Router mode. Note that
when the AP is configured to operate in bridge mode, all interfaces operate as bridge. When it is
operating in route mode, all interfaces have its own IP address. Here is a table showing the
default IP setting in different operation mode below:
Operation Mode Default IP Address
Bridge Ethernet Wireless-1
Bridge 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1
Transparent Bridge 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1
Router 192.168.1.1 192.168.100.254
Normal Serial Hi-mobile Serial

- NetBIOS Filter
When enabled, each client cannot be seen on Microsoft Network Neighborhood.
- DC-MESH Setup
To click the “→” key to enter a page which will help you to setup a Daisy Chain MESH node.
There are 3 DC-MESH node statuses for configuration: Disable, Gateway Node and Normal
Node. Parameters will change while DC-MESH mode is switching.
DC-MESH mode: Disable
Same DC-Mesh Group working need same ISP ID & SUB ID.
DC-MESH mode: Gateway Node
Any DC-Mesh Network Group need at least “One Gateway Node”.