Wavion WCPEn-2400-I User manual

WCPEn-2400-I Quick Start Guide
February 2012
Version 1.0

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................- 4 -
1.1 KEY FEATURES ................................................................................................................... - 4-
2. INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................- 5 -
2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................................ - 5-
2.2 PRODUCT LAYOUT............................................................................................................... - 5-
2.3 INSTALLATION AND SET-UP ................................................................................................... - 6-
2.3.1 Installing the WCPEn-2400-I....................................................................................... - 6 -
2.4 CONNECTING POWER AND DATA............................................................................................. - 7-
2.4.1 Accessing the WCPEn Management Interface .............................................................. - 7 -
3. CONFIGURING WCPEN ..................................................................................................- 8 -
3.1 GENERAL CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... - 8-
3.1.1 Setup ........................................................................................................................ - 8 -
3.1.2 Operation Mode ......................................................................................................... - 8 -
3.1.3 Specifying Wireless settings ...................................................................................... - 14 -
3.1.4 Security Settings ...................................................................................................... - 15 -
3.2 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION TASKS .......................................................................................... - 15 -
3.2.1 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................... - 15 -
3.2.2 Restoring Settings.................................................................................................... - 15 -
3.3 STATUS............................................................................................................................ - 16 -
3.3.1 Checking System Setup ............................................................................................ - 16 -
3.4 CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................ - 16 -
3.4.1 System Setup .......................................................................................................... - 16 -
3.4.2 IP Management ....................................................................................................... - 17 -
4. APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................- 18 -
4.1 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... - 18 -
4.2 LED DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................ - 18 -

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FCC Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Note: Wavion and its resellers or distributors are not liable for injury, damage or regulation violations associated with the installation
of outdoor units or antennas.
Copyright © Wavion Wireless Networks, an Alvarion Company, 2012

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1. Introduction
This document describes how to set-up, configure and use the WCPEn-2400-I unit. The WCPEn-2400-I is
a 2x2 MIMO IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless indoor CPE, which supports high throughput up to 300Mbps, as
well as supporting the unique dual-zone functionality that enables it to connect as a long-range wireless
through the WAN to the outdoor WBSn base station, and repeat the signal to the LAN.
1.1 Key Features
WCPEn-2400-I key features are presented below:
Wireless 802.11n technology
Two way Beamforming with 2x2 MIMO and 2 data-streams
Four operational modes
Data Rate up to 300Mbps
High Tx power
WMM & QoS
Desktop and Window mounting options kit

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2. Installation
This document is intended to help you set up and configure the WCPEn-2400-I.
2.1 Package Contents
The following checklist covers all the procedures and equipment that you need to acquire and assemble,
prior to beginning the installation and configuration procedures. Ensure that you check this list carefully,
before beginning any of the procedures described later in this Guide.
1x WCPEn-2400-I unit
1x WCPEn-2400-I unit base
2x 4dBi antennas
Power adapter
Windows mounting kit
CD
2.2 Product Layout
The image above represents the WCPEn-2400-I. The LAN and DC ports are located on the side of the
unit, and LEDs that indicate the Power, LAN and the signal strength are located on the front.

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2.3 Installation and Set-up
The following section describes the installation and configuration procedures for the WCPEn-2400-I CPE.
2.3.1 Installing the WCPEn-2400-I
Prior to performing the procedures described in this section, ensure that you have read all the
information, and followed all instructions and safety precautions in the Pre-Installation Checklist.
WCPEn-2400-I setup
1. Insert the WCPEn-2400-I unit into the blue base stand.
2. Connect both antennas to the WCPE-2400-I unit.
3. Connect WCPEn-2400-I to a power source, using the power supply unit. The power LED switches on.
4. Connect WCPEn-2400-I to your PC, using a network cable. The LAN LED switches on.
The WCPEn-2400-I is now setup and ready to be used.
You should now proceed to the section entitled Connecting Power and Data, and after that go to
Basic Configuration in Chapter 3.

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2.4 Connecting Power and Data
In order to manage the WCPEn-2400-I, your PC and the WCPEn-2400-I management IP should be on
the same sub-network. The WCPEn-2400-I management IP is: 192.168.1.2
The following procedure describes how to modify your PC IP address, for Windows XP operating
systems.
1. Click Start => Settings => Network Connections.
Note: On some computers, this is sometimes displayed as Start => Settings => Control Panel
=> Network Connections.
2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and select Properties from the drop-down list displayed.
3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
4. Select Use the following IP Address.
5. Enter 192.168.1.100 into the IP Local Area Connection Properties window.
2.4.1 Accessing the WCPEn Management Interface
The following procedure describes how to log in to the WCPEn-2400-I management interface, where you
can set up and configure the WCPEn-2400-I.
1. In an internet browser, enter http://192.168.1.2 in the URL navigation field, and click Enter.
Note: The following browsers are supported: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Chrome and Mozilla
Firefox.
2. A log-in screen is displayed.
Enter admin in the User Name field.
Enter admin in the password field.
3. Click Connect.

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3. Configuring WCPEn
The WCPEn interface is comprised of three separate sections, which each relate to the key areas that you
will use.
The Status section enables you to check how the system is working, and whether the unit is
configured correctly.
The Configuration section enables you to configure the unit according to your requirements.
The Administration section enables comprehensive maintenance of the unit from the user’s point of
view, including specifying logs to be created, and creating and adding new users to the system.
3.1 General Configuration
Most of the default settings in the WCPEn-2400-I are pre-defined in order that you do not have to reset
them, or make any changes. However, certain elements require personalization, as described below.
3.1.1 Setup
This section describes how to change the default time setting, IP address and admin password.
1. Navigate to Configuration => System => Time Settings to set a unified time of the unit,
according to your specific time zone.
2. Click Save.
3. Navigate to Configuration => Network => IP Address. Your default local IP address is
displayed.
4. You can change the default IP address to reflect your management IP address.
Note: For information about modifying your IP address, see Connecting Power and Data.
5. Navigate to Administration => Users, to change the admin default password.
3.1.2 Operation Mode
When configuring your WCPEn-2400-I, you need to specify an operational mode according to the system
set-up with which you are working. The following operation modes are available:
Client Bridge Operation Mode
The Client Bridge operation mode means that the wireless client interface is treated as a WAN port,
and the Ethernet ports are considered as LAN ports. When WCPEn-2400-I is in this mode, neither
Network Address Translation (NAT) nor routing functionality can be performed.

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Client Router Operation Mode
The Client Router operation mode means that both the Network Address Translation (NAT) and the
IP address for the PC connected to the WCPEn-2400-I LAN port are provided by the DHCP server at
the gateway router, rather than by the unit.
Dual Zone Bridge Operation Mode
In the Dual Zone operation modes, both LAN and WAN interfaces are wireless. The WCPEn-2400-I
works as a repeater between the two wireless interfaces.
In the Dual Zone Bridge operation mode, both the Network Address Translation (NAT) and the IP
address for the PC connected to the WCPEn-2400-I LAN port are provided by the DHCP server at the
gateway router, rather than by the unit.
Dual Zone Router Operation Mode
In the Dual Zone operation modes, both LAN and WAN interfaces are wireless. The WCPEn-2400-I
works as a repeater between the two wireless interfaces.
In Dual Zone Router operation mode, both the Network Address Translation (NAT) and the IP
address for the PC connected to the WCPEn-2400-I LAN port, are provided by the DHCP server on
the WCPEn-2400-I
Below please find the procedures describing how to configure according to the specific operation mode.
Configuring Client Bridge Operation Mode
Configuring Client Router Operation Mode
Configuring Dual Zone Bridge Operation Mode
Configuring Dual Zone Router Operation Mode
3.1.2.1 Configuring Client Bridge Operation Mode
1. Navigate to Configuration => System => Operation Mode, and select the Client Bridge
mode.
2. Click Save.
3. Following the prompt, restart your system.
Note: Once your system powers up again, you can check that the correct operation mode has been
activated, by navigating to Status => Wireless Status => Operation Mode, as shown below:
4. To configure the Wireless settings, navigate to Configuration => Wireless => Wireless
Setting=>Site Survey.
5. Click Scanning. A list of available access points is displayed
6. Select the required access point and click Connect.

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Note: If indicated in the list of access points that security settings need to be configured, click
Security Settings:
a. Enter the SSID string of your home system.
b. Specify the security mode according to your system requirements. For more information, see
the Security, Authentication and Encryption Modes table.
3.1.2.2 Configuring Client Router Operation Mode
1. Navigate to Configuration => System => Operation Mode, and select the Client Router
mode.
2. Click Save.
3. Following the prompt, restart your system.
Note: Once your system powers up again, you can check that the correct operation mode has been
activated, by navigating to Status => Wireless Status => Operation Mode, as shown below:
4. Navigate to Configuration => Network => WAN Settings.
5. Select Dynamic IP (DHCP Client), and click Save.
6. To configure the Wireless settings, navigate to Configuration => Wireless => Wireless
Setting=>VAP1.
7. Click Scanning. A list of available access points is displayed
8. Select the required access point and click Connect.
Note: If indicated in the list of access points that security settings need to be configured, click
Security Settings:
a. Enter the SSID string of your home system.
b. Specify the security mode according to your system requirements. For more information, see
the Security, Authentication and Encryption Modes table.
3.1.2.3 Configuring Dual Zone Bridge Operation Mode
1. Navigate to Configuration => System => Operation Mode, and select the Dual Zone Bridge
mode.
2. Click Save.
3. Following the prompt, restart your system.