Vonets VAP11S User instructions

VONETS——WiFi Bridge/Repeater/Router
WiFi Bridge/Repeater/Router
VAP11S/VAP11S-5G
Quick Setting Guide

VONETS——WiFi Bridge/Repeater/Router
Declaration
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technology mentioned in this manual are just for reference, if any updates, without other not
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formation and so on in this manual can’t constitute the warranty of any forms.
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.
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.
This manual applies to both VAP11S and VAP11S-5G products. The“VONETS device”
mentioned in the text can refer to these two products.
Form 1
Transmission Distance Parameters Form
Model
No-barrier point to point
Transmission Distance
Transmission Rate
(Mbps)
Band
VAP11S
400m--500m
300
2.4G
VAP11S-5G
400m--500m
900
5G
Form 2
Power Supply Parameters List
Model
Power Supply
Voltage
Input Power
Typical Power Supply
VAP11S
DC5--24V
≥10W
5V/2A
VAP11S-5G
DC5--24V
≥10W
5V/2A

VONETS——WiFi Bridge/Repeater/Router
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 connect......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Bridge+Repeater Application Configuration ............................................................................................ 3
2.3 AP Application Configuration...................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Router Mode Configuration Instruction............................................................................................ 8
3.1 Change device mode........................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 WAN port settings................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 WAN/LAN exchange...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 WAN Port connection method ............................................................................................................... 10
3.2.3 WAN port wired connect network——DHCP.................................................................................. 10
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........................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4 Other components and installation method................................................................................. 15
4.1 Other components................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.2 Industrial chassis rail hook kit installation.............................................................................................. 15
4.3 Ethernet port expander installation............................................................................................................. 16
Appendix Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................................................. 17

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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 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 device as WiFi router, the Ethernet port of VONETS device defaults to WAN
port, the Ethernet cable defaults to the LAN port. WAN and LAN ports are
interchangeable.
⚫VONETS device is used as WiFi router, WAN port can be set to connect to the WiFi
hotspot for use as a secondary router, its Ethernet port and Ethernet cable both are LAN
port;

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Chapter 2 Bridge+Repeater Mode Configuration
Instruction
2.1 Device connect
Power on VONETS device 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 device;
（Recommend Method）
B. The computer wirelessly connects to the WiFi signal of VONETS device, its default
hotspot parameters are as follows:
Model
WiFi SSID
WiFi Password
VAP11S
VONETS_2.4G_****
12345678
VAP11S-5G
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 device for WiFi repeater and WiFi bridge are basically
the same, so this manual combines the configuration instructions of the two application

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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
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

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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;
Remark 1:
LED Light Form
Model
Blue Light
Green Light
Yellow Light
VAP11S
WiFi Connection
Status Light
/
Ethernet Cable Connection
Status Light
VAP11S-5G
System Status Light
WiFi 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
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.

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Chapter 3 Router Mode Configuration Instruction
3.1Change device mode
1. Power on VONETS device 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 device;
（Recommend Method）
B. Computer wirelessly connects to the WiFi signal of VONETS device, its default
hotspot parameters are as follows:
Model
WiFi SSID
WiFi Password
VAP11S
VONETS_2.4G_****
12345678
VAP11S-5G
VONETS_5G_****
12345678
(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;

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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
3.2.1 WAN/LAN exchange
In routing mode, the Ethernet port of VONETS device is divided into a WAN port and a LAN
port, and WAN/LAN can be interchanged.

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The Ethernet port of VONETS device 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);
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
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.

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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 Other components and installation method
4.1 Other components
1. Industrial power supply DC connector
(VAP11S standard accessories)
2. Industrial chassis track hook kit
(VAP11S standard accessories)
3. Antenna extension cable (optional
accessories)
4. Ethernet port expander (optional
accessories)
4.2 Industrial chassis rail hook kit installation
1. Install the hook kit onto the chassis rail and fasten the buckle

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2. Install VONETS device onto the hook kit
3. Fixed VONETS device on the hook kit;
4.3 Ethernet port expander installation
1. In VONETS device configured page, enable Extended LAN function, go to “LAN
Settings”--->“Ethernet Port”--> “Extended LAN”--> “Enable”, then click “Apply” button;
2. Connect the VONETS dedicated Ethernet extender to the Ethernet port of VONETS
device;

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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
or PC has connected to the device WiFi hot spot, but still doesn’t get internet?
⚫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