Vonets VM300 User instructions

VONETS —— WiFi Module
WiFi Module VM300/VM5G
Quick Setting Guide

VONETS —— WiFi Module
Declaration
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Form 1
Transmission Distance Parameters Form
Model
No-barrier point to
point Transmission
Distance
Transmission
Rate (Mbps)
Band
VM300
80m--100m
300
2.4G
VM5G
600m--700m
300+900
2.4G/5G
Form2
Power Supply Parameters List
Model
Power Supply Voltage
Input Power
Typical Power
Supply
VM300
DC5--15V
≥5W
5V/1A
VM5G
DC5--15V
≥10W
5V/2A

VONETS —— WiFi Module
Contents
Chapter 1 Application Mode..................................................................... 1
1.1 Bridge + Repeater Mode...................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Router Mode............................................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Bridge+Repeater Mode Configuration Instruction.... 3
2.1 Device Connection ................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Bridge+Repeater Application Configuration........................................................................... 4
2.3 AP Application Configuration ........................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 3 Router Mode Configuration Instruction......................... 9
3.1 Change device mode............................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 WAN port setting .................................................................................................................................11
3.2.1 WAN/LAN exchange.........................................................................................................................11
3.2.2 WAN Port connection method................................................................................................11
3.2.3 WAN port wired connect network——DHCP ....................................................................12
3.2.4 WAN port wired connect network——PPPoE ..................................................................12
3.2.5 WAN port wireless connect network---- WiFi .........................................................13
3.3 Set WiFi hotspot parameters ......................................................................................................14
Appendix Frequently Asked Questions ................................................ 16

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Chapter 1 Application Mode
1.1 Bridge + Repeater Mode
There are three application modes for the bridge mode of VONETS module: WiFi
repeater, WiFi bridge and WiFi AP.
⚫WiFi Repeater:
VONETS module as WiFi Repeater, it must be configured to source WiFi hostpot
parameters, can be used to extend the wireless signal coverage of existing APs
or wifi router .
⚫WiFi Bridge:
VONETS module as WiFi bridge, it must be configured to source WiFi hotspot
parameters, can be used for devices only with Ethernet ports to access wireless
networks.
⚫WiFi AP：
VONETS module as WiFi AP, it can achieve wireless access to wired LAN, no
configuration required, plug and play.

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1.2 Router Mode
⚫VONETS module as WiFi router
The Ethernet port of VM300 module defaults to WAN port. The Ethernet cable defaults
to the LAN port. WAN and LAN ports are interchangeable.
The Ethernet cable of VM5G module defaults to LAN port, you must set “WAN/LAN
interchange”so that the Ethernet cable is WAN port to use the broadband dialing
function.
⚫VONETS module is used as a wireless router. WAN port can be set to connect to the
WiFi hotspot for use as a secondary router.

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Chapter 2 Bridge+Repeater Mode Configuration
Instruction
2.1 Device Connection
Power on VONETS module by 5V/2A power supply, then connect to PC, there are two
connection ways as below:
A. Computer is wired connected to LAN port of VONETS module;
（Recommend Method）

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B. The computer wirelessly connects to the WiFi signal of VONETS module, its
default hotspot parameters are as follows:
WiFi SSID
WiFi Password
VONETS_2.4G_****
12345678
VONETS_5G_****
12345678
(After the WiFi parameters are configured, the WiFi will be disconnected, that is normal.)
2.2 Bridge+Repeater Application Configuration
The configuration steps of VONETS module for WiFi repeater and WiFi bridge are
basically the same, so this manual combines the configuration instructions of the two
application modes.
1. After computer is connected to VONETS module, open browser, input configured page:
http://vonets.cfg (or IP: 192.168.254.254), then press Enter;
2. Input User name and Password in login page (both are “admin”), click “Login”
button to enter configured page;
3. “Scan Hotspots”, choose the source hotspots, click “Next”;

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4. Input “Source wireless hotspot password”, click “Apply”;
⚫IP layer transparent transmission (factory default), transparent transmission
of IP layer data, can meet most of WiFi bridge applications;
⚫MAC layer transparent transmission, transparent transmission of all data above
the MAC layer (link layer) and MAC layer, including IP layer data. MAC
transparent transmission can solve some special applications for MAC layer
encryption, such as GoPro camera, Cisco AP, Hikvision monitoring system, etc;
⚫The option “The configuration parameters of WiFi repeater security is
synchronized with source hotspot” is default ticked, it means the SSID of
VONETS repeater is associated with the SSID of the source hotspot, and the WiFi
password is the same as the password of the source hotspot;
⚫Disable hotspot, if you select “Disable hotspot” on the right side of the
SSID, the device will not transmit the corresponding hotspot and can only be
used as a bridge application;
⚫Advanced Setting,include Hot spot authentication match mode, WiFi Signal Motion
Detection and SSA Signal strength alarm threshold,these options here can be
kept unchanged, for instructions on this option, go to www.vonets.com and
download the “V Series WiFi Bridge Advanced Features Instruction”;

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5. Click “Reboot”, VONETS module will connect to the configured WiFi hotspot
automatically, if connection is successful, the WiFi LED light will flash quickly;
Remark 1:
LED Light Form
Model
Blue Light
Green Light
Yellow Light
VM300
2.4G WiFi Connection
Status Light
Ethernet Cable
Connection Status Light
/
VM5G
2.4G WiFi Connection
Status Light
5G WiFi Connection
Status Light
Ethernet Cable
Connection Status
Light
①VONETS module is not connected to any hotspot, WiFi connection status light
will flash quickly;

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②VONETS module is connected to hotspot successfully, WiFi connection status
light will quick flash;
③VONETS module is connected to hotspot successfully, but hotspot signal
strength is less than 50% greater than 10%, WiFi status light will pause flash
and flash;
④VONETS module is connected to hotspot failed, WiFi connection status light
will flash slowly.
2.3 AP Application Configuration
VONETS module can be configured as an AP application. The wireless terminal device
can connect to VONETS module hotspot to connect to the network; however, it is best
to change its WiFi name and password for network security.
1. Log in to the configuration page http://vonets.cfg (or IP: 192.168.254.254) in
your computer browser, both user name and password are “admin”
2. Revise WiFi name: Jump to “WiFi Repeater”---- “Basic Settings”, enter new WiFi
name in “WiFi Repeater (SSID)”, click “Apply”;
3. Revise WiFi password, in “WiFi Repeater”----“WiFi Security”, enter new WiFi
password in “Pass Phrase”, click “Apply”;

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4. “WiFi Tx Power” of VONETS module can be changed, jump to “System Settings”----
“Advance Settings”, choose suitable transmit power, then click “Apply”;
5. Reboot device, jump to “System Settings”---- “Reboot Device”, click “Reboot”,
when it is finished, all revised options will take effort.
Remark 2: When VONETS module connect to external network, its IP address will be changed.
At this time, when log in configured page, we suggest you enter configured domain name:

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http://vonets.cfg. Or in Windows command window, enter the command: ping vonets.cfg,
to get the IP address of the device, then log in configuration page by this IP address.
Chapter 3 Router Mode Configuration Instruction
3.1 Change device mode
1. Power on VONETS module by 5V/2A power supply, then connect to PC, there are two
connection ways as below:
A. Computer is wired connected to LAN port of VONETS module;
（Recommend Method）
B. Computer wirelessly connects to the WiFi signal of VONETS module, its default
hotspot parameters are as follows:
WiFi SSID
WiFi Password
VONETS_2.4G_****
12345678
VONETS_5G_****
12345678
(After the WiFi parameters are configured, the WiFi will be disconnected, that is normal.)

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2. After computer is connected to VONETS module, open browser, input configured page
domain name: http://vonets.cfg (or IP: 192.168.254.254), then press Enter;
3. Enter User name and Password in login page (both are “admin”), click “Login”
button to enter configured page;
4. In “Operating Mode”, change Device mode to “Router”mode, click “Apply”
button;
5. Reboot device: go to “System Settings”-- “Reboot device”, click “Reboot”
button, VONETS module will automatically switch to router mode.

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3.2 WAN port setting
3.2.1 WAN/LAN exchange
In routing mode, the Ethernet port of VONETS module is divided into a WAN port and
a LAN port, and WAN/LAN can be interchanged.
The Ethernet port of VM300 module defaults to WAN port. The Ethernet cable defaults
to LAN port. If the interface mode is changed to “WAN/LAN exchange”, the Ethernet
cable will be WAN port and the Ethernet port will be LAN port.(This option can keep
unchanged);
The Ethernet cable of VM5G defaults to LAN port, the interface mode must be changed
to “WAN/LAN interchange”to make Ethernet cable to WAN port, click “Apply”, then
reboot VONETS module.
3.2.2 WAN Port connection method
By setting the WAN port of the router, you can change the network connection type
according to the actual needs of the individual, there are three types of WAN port
connections commonly used in the routing mode of the VONETS module: DHCP(Auto Config),
PPPoE(ADSL) and WiFi. DHCP and PPPoE are wired connections, and the WAN port needs
to be connected to the source network through a wired connection:
⚫DHCP(Auto Config): WAN port connection type is selected as “DHCP(Auto Config)”,
VONETS module will automatically obtain IP address from source network;
⚫PPPoE(ADSL): WAN port connection type is selected as “PPPoE”, that is, ADSL
virtual dialing mode requires ISP (Internet Service Provider) to provide Internet
account and password.

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⚫WiFi: WAN port connection type is selected as “WiFi”, VONETS module uses a
built-in WiFi network card (used to connect to the source hotspot) as a WAN port,
and all Ethernet ports as LAN ports, while providing WiFi hotspot functions.
3.2.3 WAN port wired connect network——DHCP
The default WAN port connection mode of VONETS is DHCP. The WAN port can automatically
obtain an IP address after connecting with the source network.
3.2.4 WAN port wired connect network——PPPoE
In “WAN settings”, select “Basic settings”, change the connection type to “PPPoE
(ADSL)”, then enter the Internet account and password provided by the ISP (Internet
Service Provider), click the “Apply”button, and then reboot VONETS module, then
can access to network.

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3.2.5 WAN port wireless connect network---- WiFi
1. In “WAN Settings”, select “Basic Settings”, change Connection type to “WiFi”,
then click “Scan Hotspots”to enter the scanning hotspot list.
2. Choose the source hotspots, click “Next”;
3. Input “Source wireless hotspot password”, click “Apply”
⚫The option “The configuration parameters of WiFi repeater security is
synchronized with source hotspot” is default ticked, it means the SSID of
VONETS repeater is associated with the SSID of the source hotspot, and the WiFi
password is the same as the password of the source hotspot;
⚫Disable hotspot, if you select “Disable hotspot” on the right side of the
SSID, the device will not transmit the corresponding hotspot and can only be
used as a bridge application;
⚫Advanced Setting,include Hot spot authentication match mode, WiFi Signal Motion

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Detection and SSA Signal strength alarm threshold,these options here can be
kept unchanged, for instructions on this option, go to www.vonets.com and
download the “V Series WiFi Bridge Advanced Features Instruction”;
4. Click “Reboot”, VONETS module will connect to the configured WiFi hotspot
automatically, if connection is successful, the WiFi LED light will flash
quickly;(Please refer to Remark 1 for the description of the LED light.)
Remark 3: After VONETS module sets the WAN port to access the WiFi hotspot in the routing
mode, its LAN port IP is still 192.168.254.254, and the terminal device also obtains
the IP address of the same network segment, can login configuration page by
192.168.254.254 or http://vonets.cfg.
3.3 Set WiFi hotspot parameters
1. Revise WiFi name: Jump to “WiFi Repeater”---- “Basic Settings”, enter new WiFi
name in “WiFi Repeater (SSID)”, click “Apply”;

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2. Revise WiFi password, in “WiFi Repeater”----“WiFi Security”, enter new WiFi
password in “Pass Phrase”, click “Apply”;
3. Reboot device, jump to “System Settings”---- “Reboot Device”, click “Reboot”,
when it is finished, all revised options will take effort.

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Appendix Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to reset to the factory default parameters?
Please refer to the information below to reset the factory default parameters of
the VONETS module.：
VM300: http://www.vonets.com/serviceView.asp?D_ID=213
VM5G: http://www.vonets.com/serviceView.asp?D_ID=306
2. Does VONETS module support firmware upgrade, how to upgrade?
VONETS module supports firmware upgrade, and support online upgrade, please visit
website: www.vonets.com to refer to the related documents.
3. The device WiFi hot spot can be found, but the smart phone or PC can’t connect
to this device hotspot?
⚫Reason 1. Due to some unexpected operation or power down, caused the destroy
of device parameters. At this time, just need to reset the device to factory
default parameters;
⚫Reason 2. The device WiFi doesn’t work at the best channel, make the performance

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worse. At this time, you can try to change the source WiFi hot spot and this
device WiFi channel to make the performance better;
⚫Reason 3. The smart phone or PC haven’t been configured the correct WiFi
password.
4. The device has been configured the source WiFi hot spot parameters, the smart phone
or PC has connected to the device WiFi hot spot, but still doesn’t get internet?
⚫First, check the status light to know the current state of the device, then
according to the state of the device to analyze the fault reasons;
⚫Reason 1. The distance between the device and source WiFi hot spot is too long,
cause the communication performance degradation, finally effect the user’s
access to the Internet. At this time, just need shorten the distance between
the device and source WiFi hot spot to solve this problem;
⚫Reason 2. Due to some unexpected operation or power down, caused the destroy
of device parameters. At this time, just need to reset the device to factory
default parameters;
⚫Reason 3. The device WiFi doesn’t work at the best channel, make the performance
worse. At this time, you can try to change the source WiFi hot spot WiFi channel
to make it the same as the default channel of the device, the reboot the device,
the device will automatically exchange to the same channel as the source WiFi
hotspot, to make the performance better;
⚫Reason 4. There are several WiFi hot spot around the device, WiFi channel mutual
interference, make the performance worse. At this time, you can try to change
the source WiFi hot spot and this device WiFi channel to make the performance
better;
⚫Reason 5. The configured source WiFi hot spot parameters are not correct. At
this time, just need to configure the correct parameters then reboot the device;
5. The smart phone or PC has been connected the device by WiFi or Ethernet cable,
but user can’t log in the device WEB page, or after log in the WEB it shows error?
⚫Reason 1. The users don’t use the browser recommended by VONETS(IE,Google
Chrome, Safari, the mobile phone browser);
⚫Reason 2. The smart phone or PC installed the firewall, the security level is
set too high, caused the above problem. At this time, only need to close the
firewall;
⚫Reason 3. The security level of browser is too high, it will also cause the
above problem. At this time, just need to reduce the browser’s security level,
then log in again;
⚫Reason 4. The IP address of the device input error. For the new device from
the factory, user only need input the correct IP address according to the
instruction guide; for the device that has connected the source hot spot, user
only operate according to <Remark 2>.