Winmate WM-OAP8251AG User manual

Outdoor Enterprise Access Point
WM-OAP8251AG
User Manual
Version 1.0
Document Part Number: 91711110100E

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Preface
Copyright Notice
No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written
permission of the original manufacturer.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
Disclaimer
We reserve the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including circuits
and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or
performance. We assume no responsibility or liability for the use of the described
product(s) conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, or masks work rights to
these products, and make no representations or warranties that these products are free
from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless otherwise specified.
Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration purposes only. We make
no representation or guarantee that such application will be suitable for the specified use
without further testing or modification.
Warranty
Our warranty guarantees that each of its products will be free from material and
workmanship defects for a period of one year from the invoice date. If the customer
discovers a defect, we will, at his/her option, repair or replace the defective product at no
charge to the customer, provide it is returned during the warranty period of one year, with
transportation charges prepaid. The returned product must be properly packaged in its
original packaging to obtain warranty service. If the serial number and the product
shipping data differ by over 30 days, the in-warranty service will be made according to the
shipping date. In the serial numbers the third and fourth two digits give the year of
manufacture, and the fifth digit means the month (e. g., with A for October, B for
November and C for December).
For example, the serial number 1W15Axxxxxxxx means October of year 2015.

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Customer Service
We provide a service guide for any problem by the following steps: First, visit the website
of our distributor to find the update information about the product. Second, contact with
your distributor, sales representative, or our customer service center for technical support
if you need additional assistance.
You may need the following information ready before you call:
Product serial number
Software (OS, version, application software, etc.)
Detailed description of the problem
The exact wording of error messages
In addition, free technical support is available from our engineers every business day. We
are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific information on the
installation and operation of any of our products.

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Advisory Conventions
Four types of advisories are used throughout the user manual to provide helpful information or
to alert you to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury. These are Notes, Important,
Cautions, and Warnings. The following is an example of each type of advisory.
NOTE:
A note is used to emphasize helpful information
IMPORTANT:
An important note indicates information that is important for you to know.
CAUTION/ ATTENTION
A Caution alert indicates potential damage to hardware and explains how to avoid
the potential problem.
Une alerte d’attention indique un dommage possible à l’équipement et explique
comment éviter le problème potentiel.
WARNING!/ AVERTISSEMENT!
An Electrical Shock Warning indicates the potential harm from electrical hazards
and how to avoid the potential problem.
Un Avertissement de Choc Électrique indique le potentiel de chocs sur des
emplacements électriques et comment éviter ces problèmes.
ALTERNATING CURRENT / MISE À LE TERRE!
The Protective Conductor Terminal (Earth Ground) symbol indicates the potential
risk of serious electrical shock due to improper grounding.
Le symbole de Mise à Terre indique le risqué potential de choc électrique grave à
la terre incorrecte.

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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interface 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/ FCC ATTENTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Tout changement ou modification non expressément approuvé par la partie
responsable de la conformité peut annuler l'autorisation de l'utilisateur d'utiliser
cet équipement.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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 41 cm
between the radiator & your body.

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CE Interference Statement
Europe –EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The
following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the
essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
•EN60950-1
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
•EN50385
Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus
with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz -
300 GHz)
•EN 300 328
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband
Transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band
and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential
requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
•EN 301 893
Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high performance RLAN; Harmonized
EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
•EN 301 489-1
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common
technical requirements
•EN 301 489-17
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific
conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance
RLAN equipment
This device is a 5GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU
member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to
obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying
public access to telecommunications and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the
RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 –2483.5 MHz.
For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.

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Safety Information
For your safety carefully read all the safety instructions before using the device. All
cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. Keep this user manual for
future reference.
CAUTION/ATTENTION
Do not cover the openings!
Ne pas couvrir les ouvertures!
*Let service personnel to check the equipment in case any of the following
problems appear:
oThe power cord or plug is damaged.
oLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
oThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
oThe equipment does not work well or you cannot get it to work
according to the user manual.
oThe equipment has been dropped and damaged.
oThe equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage
temperature is below -20°C (-4°F) or above 60°C (140°F). It may damage the
equipment.
CAUTION/ATTENTION
Use the recommended mounting apparatus to avoid risk of injury.
Utiliser l’appareil de fixation recommandé pour éliminer le risque de
blessure.
WARNING! / AVERTISSEMENT!
Only use the connection cords that come with the product. When in doubt,
please contact the manufacturer.
Utiliser seulement les cordons d’alimentation fournis avec le produit. Si
vous doutez de leur provenance, contactez le manufacturier.
WARNING!/ AVERTISSEMENT!
Always ground yourself against electrostatic damage to the device.
Toujours vérifier votre mise à la terre afin que l’équipement ne se
décharge pas sur vous.

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Professional Installation Instruction
Installation Personal
This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal
who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change
these settings.
Installation Location
The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 41cm from
nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement.
External Antenna
Use only the antennas which have been approved by the applicant. Any non-approved antenna(s)
may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the
violation of FCC/IC limit and is prohibited.
Installation Procedure
Please refer to user’s manual for details on proper installation methods.
WARNING! / AVERTISSEMENT!
Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final
output power does not exceed the limit set force in the relevant rules. A
violation of these rules could lead to serious federal penalties.
Veuillez sélectionner soigneusement la position d'installation et veiller à ce
que la puissance de sortie finale ne dépasse pas la force de consigne fixée
dans les règles correspondantes. Une violation de ces règles pourrait
entraîner de graves sanctions fédérales.

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About This User Manual
This User Manual provides information about using the Winmate® Outdoor Enterprise Access
Point WM-OAP8251AG.
The documentation set for the WM-OAP8251AG provides information for specific user needs,
and includes:
The WM-OAP8251AG User Manual –contains detailed description how to use the
display, its components and features.
The WM-OAP8251AG Quick Start Guide –describes how to get your WM-OAP8251AG
up and running.
NOTE:
Some pictures in this guide are samples and can differ from actual product.
Revision History
Version
Date
Note
1.0
15-Nov-2016
Preliminary release

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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................... ii
About This User Manual..................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................................................... 14
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 14
1.2 Product Features...................................................................................................... 14
1.3 Hardware Specifications .......................................................................................... 15
1.4 Function Block Diagram ........................................................................................... 16
1.5 Package Contents..................................................................................................... 17
1.6 Minimum Requirements.......................................................................................... 17
1.7 Appearance and Dimensions ................................................................................... 18
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation....................................................................................... 21
2.1 Connecting the Access Point.................................................................................... 21
2.1.1 Managed Access Point with Wireless Management Switch ......................... 21
2.1.2 Stand-alone Access point Installation ........................................................... 22
Chapter 3: Mounting......................................................................................................... 24
3.1 Wall Mounting the AP.............................................................................................. 24
3.2 Pole Mount the AP................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4: Configuring Your Access Point .......................................................................... 29
4.1 Default Settings........................................................................................................ 29
4.2 Web Configuration................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 5: Building a Wireless Network............................................................................. 32
5.1 Access Point Mode................................................................................................... 32
5.2 WDS AP Mode.......................................................................................................... 34
5.3 WDS Bridge Mode.................................................................................................... 35
5.4 WDS Station Mode................................................................................................... 36
5.5 AP Mesh Mode......................................................................................................... 37
5.6 Mesh Only Mode...................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 6: Software Settings ............................................................................................. 40
6.1 Main Status .............................................................................................................. 40
6.1.1 Save Changes................................................................................................. 40