Vonets VAR1200-H User instructions

VONETS——Gigabit Industrial Bridge Repeater
Gigabit Industrial Bridge Repeater
VAR1200-H/VAR1200-L/VAR1800-H/
VAR1800-L/VAR600-H/VAR600-L
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Notice
The parameters used in the screenshots shown in this manual are only for reference of
setting examples and may not be completely consistent with the actual situation. Please set
the parameters according to your actual needs.
Due to different software versions, the screenshots shown in this manual may not be exactly
the same as the web interface of the product you purchased. Please configure your product
according to the actual web interface.
Product application and secondary development precautions
1. Problems related to wireless interference:
1.1 Use the ping command to test the wireless transmission performance. If it is
found that the delay of the ping packet response is extremely uneven, and there are
many responses with a large delay, it can basically be judged that the wireless has
been strongly interfered;
1.2 The product antenna should be kept as far away as possible from sources of
interference, such as switching power supplies, antennas of other modules or
wireless products, etc.;
1.3 If it is too close to the antenna of other wireless products, it will cause mutual
interference, resulting in an increase in the transmission bit error rate and a slower
transmission rate. At this point, the wireless signal must be properly attenuated. The
methods of attenuating the signal include adding obstacles, extending the distance,
and adding a resistor in series between the antenna feed point and the antenna, etc.,
to meet the actual application requirements;
2. Selecting a suitable power supply is the key to good and stable wireless transmission and
stable operation of the product. Improper power supply will cause damage to the product or
poor wireless performance. The selected power supply must meet the voltage range and
input power requirements of the power supply input, and the ripple must be less than the
required maximum power supply ripple (100mV);

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3. POE related issues:
3.1 If the product has PSE function (POE output), it needs 48V power supply voltage
and meets the power requirements of POE output before it can be used;
3.2 If the network port of the product has a POE output port, if it is connected to
other non-POE network ports, please use it with caution, and ensure that the access
network port is isolated from the ground, otherwise it may cause damage to the
connected product!
The safest way is: let the product use a two-pin switching power supply without
ground (AC TO DC, AC input is two-pin instead of three-pin).
The adapter power supply in all the schematic diagrams shown in the
following figures are externally connected to the power supply.
Transmission distance parameter table (Table 1)
Model
Number
Antenna
type
Frequency Band
Barrier-free
point-to-point
transmission
distance(for
reference only)
Transmission Rate
（Mbps）
VAR1200-L
Built in
2.4GHz
300m--400m
300
Notice:
In the actual application environment, if the POE output port (PSE) is connected to a
non-POE network port (PD is an access network port), please use it with caution, and
ensure that the access network port is isolated from the power ground, otherwise it may
cause the access device to fail. damage! When the power input is 48V (≥57W), the POE
output is valid!
Power Supply Parameter Table (Table 2)
Model Number
Wide voltage power supply
Output
Power
Typical
power
supply
Ripple
VAR1200-L
No POE output
power supply
DC12V--48V
≥30W
12V/3A
<100mV
With POE
output power
supply
DC48V
≥57W
48V/1.2A
<200mV
The standard kit of this product does not include a power supply, please select the power
supply carefully according to "Table 2", otherwise the product may be damaged or the WiFi
performance may be degraded.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Application Mode............................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Bridge + Repeater Mode(In the actual application environment, if the POE output port (PSE) is
connected to a non-POE network port (PD is an access network port), please use it with caution,
and ensure that the access network port is isolated from the power supply ground, otherwise it
may cause the access device. damage!)................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Router Mode(In the actual application environment, if the POE output port (PSE) is connected
to a non-POE network port (PD is an access network port), please use it with caution, and ensure
that the access network port is isolated from the power supply ground, otherwise it may cause the
access device. damage!)................................................................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 Bridge+Repeater Mode Configuration Instruction................................................................................3
2.1 Device connect(In the actual application environment, if the POE output port (PSE) is
connected to a non-POE network port (PD is an access network port), please use it with caution,
and ensure that the access network port is isolated from the power supply ground, otherwise it
may cause the access device. damage!)................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Bridge+Repeater Application Configuration .................................................................................................... 4
2.3 AP Application Configuration................................................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 3 Router Mode Configuration Instruction.....................................................................................................8
3.1 Change device mode (In the actual application environment, if the POE output port (PSE) is
connected to a non-POE network port (PD is an access network port), please use it with caution,
and ensure that the access network port is isolated from the power supply ground, otherwise it
may cause the access device. damage!)................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 WAN port settings.................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.1 WAN/LAN exchange .......................................................................................................................................10
3.2.2 WAN Port connection method.................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.3 WAN port wired connect network——DHCP........................................................................................11
3.2.4 PPPoE WAN port wired connect network——PPPoE ......................................................................11
3.2.5 WAN port wireless connect network---- WiFi........................................................................................11
3.3 Set WiFi hotspot parameters............................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 4 Other components and installation method..........................................................................................15
4.1 Other components................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Industrial chassis rail hook kit installation...................................................................................................... 16
Appendix Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................................................................... 16

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Chapter 1 Application Mode
1.1 Bridge + Repeater Mode(In the actual application environment, if the POE output
port (PSE) is connected to a non-POE network port (PD is an access network port),
please use it with caution, and ensure that the access network port is isolated from
the power supply ground, otherwise it may cause the access device. damage!)
There are three application modes for the bridge mode of VONETS device: WiFi repeater,
WiFi bridge and WiFi AP.
WiFi Repeater:
VONETS device 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 device 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 device 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(In the actual application environment, if the POE output port (PSE) is
connected to a non-POE network port (PD is an access network port), please use it
with caution, and ensure that the access network port is isolated from the power
supply ground, otherwise it may cause the access device. damage!)
The VONETS device is used as a wireless router. The default Ethernet port is the WAN
port, and the default Ethernet cable is the LAN port. The WAN and LAN ports are
interchangeable (the shell is marked with WAN/LAN ports);
The VONETS device is used as a wireless router, and the WAN port can be set to
connect to a WiFi hotspot and used as a secondary router. Its Ethernet port and Ethernet
cable are both LAN ports.

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Chapter 2 Bridge+Repeater Mode Configuration Instruction
2.1 Device connect(In the actual application environment, if the POE output port (PSE)
is connected to a non-POE network port (PD is an access network port), please use it
with caution, and ensure that the access network port is isolated from the power
supply ground, otherwise it may cause the access device. damage!)
Power on VONETS device by 12V/3A power supply, then connect to PC, there are two
connection ways as below:
A. Computer is wired connected to LAN port of VONETS device;
（Recommend Method）
B. The computer wirelessly connects to the WiFi signal of VONETS device, its default
hotspot parameters are as follows:
WiFi SSID: VONETS_****** (corresponding to VONETS device MAC address)
WiFi password: 12345678
（After the WiFi parameters are configured, the WiFi will be disconnected, that is normal.）

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2.2 Bridge+Repeater Application Configuration
The configuration steps of VONETS device 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 device, 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”;
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

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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”;
5. Click “Reboot”, VONETS device will connect to the configured WiFi hotspot automatically,
if connection is successful, the WiFi LED light will flash quickly;

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Model
Blue Light
Yellow Light
Red Light
VAR1200-L
2.4G Connection
Status Light
Ethernet Cable
Connection
Status Light
POE Output
connection
light
2.3 AP Application Configuration
VONETS device can be configured as an AP application, the wireless terminal device can
connect to VONETS device 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: 192.168.254.254you’re your
computer browser, both user name and password are “admin”;
2. Change the WIFI name: select "Basic Settings" in "WIFI Relay", enter the new WIFI
name in the text box after the SSID, and click the "Apply" button;
Note: There are a total of 6 hotspots in dual-band, you can set the account name and
password accordingly;

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3. Revise WiFi password, in “WiFi Repeater”---“WiFi Security”, enter new WiFi password in
“Pass Phrase”, click “Apply”;
4. Reboot device, jump to “System Settings”---- “Reboot Device”, click “Reboot”, when it is
finished, all revised options will take effort.
Remark 2: When VONETS device connects to external network, its IP address will be
changed. At this time, when log in configured page, we suggest you enter configured domain

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name: 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
3.1Change device mode (In the actual application environment, if the POE output port
(PSE) is connected to a non-POE network port (PD is an access network port),
please use it with caution, and ensure that the access network port is isolated
from the power supply ground, otherwise it may cause the access device.
damage!)
1. Power on VONETS device by 12V/3A power supply, then connect to PC, there are two
connection ways as below:
A. Computer is wired connected to LAN port of VONETS device;
（Recommend Method）
B. Computer wirelessly connects to the WiFi signal of VONETS device, its default
hotspot parameters are as follows:
WiFi SSID: VONETS_****** (corresponding to VONETS device MAC address)
WiFi password: 12345678

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(After the WiFi parameters are configured, the WiFi will be disconnected, that is normal.)
2. After computer is connected to VONETS device, 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 device will automatically switch to router mode.

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3.2 WAN port settings
3.2.1 WAN/LAN exchange
In routing mode, the WIFI hotspot of the VONETS device is the WAN port and the Ethernet
cable is the LAN port, and the WAN/LAN can be interchanged;
The WiFi of the VONETS device is the WAN port by default, and the Ethernet cable is the
LAN port by default. If the interface mode is changed to "WAN/LAN interchange", the
Ethernet cable is the WAN port, and the WiFi is the LAN port (no modification
required);
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 VONETS device: 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 device 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;
WiFi: WAN port connection type is selected as “WiFi”, VONETS device 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.

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3.2.3 WAN port wired connect network——DHCP
The default WAN port connection method of VONETS device is DHCP. WAN port can
automatically obtain an IP address after connecting to the source network.
3.2.4 PPPoE 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 reboot VONETS device, then can access to network.
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.

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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

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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”;
4. Click “Reboot”, VONETS device 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.)

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Remark 3: After VONETS device 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. Change the WIFI name: select "Basic Settings" in "WIFI Settings", enter the new WIFI
name in the text box after the SSID, or select the WiFi transmit power according to the
actual application scenario, and then click the "Apply" button;
2. Change WIFI password: select "WIFI Security" in "WIFI Settings", enter a new WIFI
password in the text box after the key, you can set different passwords for different
hotspot names, and then click the "Apply" button;

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3. Reboot device, jump to “System Settings”---- “Reboot Device”, click “Reboot”, when it is
finished, all revised options will take effort.
Chapter 4 Other components and installation method
4.1 Other components
1、Power Adapter
(POE option)（48V/1.2A）
2、Power Adapter
(No POE option)（12V/3A）
3、DC terminal block
(Standard Accessories)

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4.2 Industrial chassis rail hook kit installation
1. Snap the VONETS device to the chassis rail
Appendix Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to reset to the factory default parameters?
Power on the device, after 60 seconds, long press Reset button until 5 seconds, the blue
light will flash a few, then the device will automatically reset to the factory default
parameters (it will take about 80 seconds to reset the device), during the recovery of the
factory operation, the product can’t be powered off, otherwise it may cause the product
to damage.
2. Do VONETS device support firmware upgrade, how to upgrade?
VONETS devices support 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
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 configured the correct WiFi password.
4. The device has been configured the source WiFi hot spot parameters, the smart phone