Vonets VAP11S-232 User instructions

VONETS——WiFi Bridge/Repeater/Router
WiFi Bridge/Repeater/Router/Serial port
transparent transmission
VAP11S-232/VAP11S-5232/VAP11S-D232
Quick Setting Guide
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Note
The parameters used in the screenshots shown in this manual are only used as reference
examples for setting examples. They may not be exactly the same as the actual situation.
Please set the parameters according to your actual needs.

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Due to the 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.
The adapter power supply in all the schematic diagrams shown in the
following figures are externally connected to the power supply.
Transmission Distance Parameters Form
Model
Antenna Type
No-barrier point to point
Transmission Distance
Transmission
Rate (Mbps)
Band
VAP11S-232
External
300m
300
2.4G
VAP11S-5232
200m
900
5G
VAP11S-D232
Built-In
300m
300
2.4G
200m
900
5G
Attached:
Power supply parameter table
Model Number
Supply Voltage
Output Power
Typical power
Ripple
VAP11S-232
VAP11S-5232
VAP11S-D232
DC5V--24V
≥10W
12V/1A
<100mV

VONETS——WiFi Bridge/Repeater/Router
Contents
Chapter 1 Application Mode...........................................................................................................1
1.1 Bridge + Repeater Mode .......................................................................................................1
1.2 Router Mode..........................................................................................................................2
1.3 Serial port forwarding mode.................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Bridge+Repeater Mode Configuration Instruction......................................................3
2.1 Device connect......................................................................................................................3
2.2 Bridge+Repeater Application Configuration .......................................................................4
2.3 AP Application Configuration..............................................................................................7
Chapter 3 Router Mode Configuration Instruction.......................................................................9
3.1Change device mode.............................................................................................................9
3.2 WAN port settings...............................................................................................................10
3.2.1 WAN/LAN exchange .....................................................................................................11
3.2.2 WAN Port connection method .....................................................................................11
3.2.3 WAN port wired connect network——DHCP...............................................................11
3.2.4 PPPoE WAN port wired connect network——PPPoE.................................................12
3.2.5 WAN port wireless connect network---- WiFi..............................................................12
3.3 Set WiFi hotspot parameters..............................................................................................14
Chapter 4 Serial port forwarding mode Configuration Instruction............................................16
4.1 Data forwarding type setting..............................................................................................16
4.2 Serial port settings..............................................................................................................16
4.3 Forwarding target server settings......................................................................................16
4.4 Default serial port configuration for different devices......................................................17
Chapter 5 Other components and installation method..............................................................18
5.1 Other components ..............................................................................................................18
5.2 Accessories diagram ................................................................................ 错误!未定义书签。
5.3 Industrial chassis rail hook kit installation........................................................................22
5.4 Installation diagram of optional accessories for each model ..........................................23
5.5 Antenna Installation Instructions.......................................................................................23
Appendix Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................24

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Chapter 1 Application Mode
1.1 Bridge + Repeater Mode
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 WiFiAP, it can achieve wireless access to wired LAN, no
configuration required, plug and play.

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1.2 Router Mode
⚫The VONETS device is used as a wireless router, the WiFi is the WAN port, the Ethernet
cable is the LAN port by default, and the WAN and LAN are interchangeable;
⚫The VONETS device is used as a wireless router. It can set up a WiFi hotspot of the
WAN port and use it as a secondary router. Its Ethernet cable is a LAN port.
1.3 Serial port forwarding mode
⚫The VONETS device is used as a serial port forwarding server, the RJ45 network port is
used as a serial port to connect to the serial device, the wired network port or WiFi is
connected to the TCP/UDP server, and the data is transferred from the serial device to
the TCP/UDP server through the VONETS device;
⚫VAP11S-232/VAP11S-481/VAP11S-482 supports serial port forwarding mode;

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Chapter 2 Bridge+Repeater Mode Configuration
Instruction
2.1 Device connect
Power on VONETS device by 12V/1A power supply, then connect to PC, there are two
connection ways as below:
A. Computer is wired connected to LAN port of VONETS device;

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（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.）
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;

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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
GoPro camera, CiscoAP, 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 device 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
VAP11S-232
2.4G connection
status light
/
Ethernet Cable
Connection Status Light
VAP11S-5232
/
5G connection
status light
VAP11S-D232
2.4G connection
status light
5G connection
status light
①VONETS device is not connected to any hotspot, WiFi connection status light
will flash quickly;

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②VONETS device is connected to hotspot successfully, but hotspot signal
strength is greater than 50%, WiFi connection status light will quick flash;
③VONETS device 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 device is connected to hotspot failed, WiFi connection status light will
flash slowly.
2.3AP 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. Revise WiFi name: Jump to “WiFi Repeater”--- “Basic Settings”, enter new WiFi name in
“General Hotspot 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 device 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 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
1. Power on VONETS device by 12V/1A 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
(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 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.
3.2 WAN port settings

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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.
3.2.3 WAN port wired connect network——DHCP

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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
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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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.)
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. Revise WiFi name: Jump to “WiFi Repeater”---- “Basic Settings”, enter new WiFi name in
“General Hotspot 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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Chapter 4 Serial port forwarding mode Configuration
Instruction
4.1 Data forwarding type setting
Note: Please refer to the document "VONETS-UART_UDP Data Forwarding Instructions
(3.0)_20210901.pdf" for the description of data forwarding types.
4.2 Serial port settings
Note: The data forwarding service is enabled and effective.
4.3 Forwarding target server settings

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Note: The data forwarding service is enabled and effective.
4.4 Default serial port configuration for different devices