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This manual specifies the following:

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To perform the configuration, you need to have PC with access to the device via Ethernet and any web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, etc.)

Connecting the web interface

Connection of PC to the device might be executed as follows:

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If the authorization page is not displayed after entering the device IP in the browser, check the IP address on the PC and switch settings. If the configuration on the device has been changed (is not a default one), reset the device to factory settings. To perform this, press and hold the button «F» on the side panel of the device within 20 seconds. Wait for the indicator on the front panel to start blinking, and then release the button. The light of the indicator should be changed to red, it means that loading is in operation.

Network parameters configuration

For remote management of WEP-2ac, WEP-2ac Smart, WEP-2ac-Z, you should set network parameters of the device according to the settings of the network that you intend to use.
In the «Manage» menu, open «Ethernet Settings» tab and perform the following:

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Firmware upgrade

For proper operation of WEP-2ac ,WEP-2ac Smart and WEP-2ac-Z, it is recommended to update the firmware. You may consult the vendor on the relevance of the firmware version:

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You may check the current firmware version in the «Basic Settings» menu (Firmware Version).

SNMP service configuration

SNMP service configuration is performed in the «Services» menu, «SNMP» section.

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• Restrict the source of SNMP requests to only the designated hosts or subnets – check the «Enabled»
• Hostname, address, or subnet of Network Management System – specify an IP-address of SNMP server, from which SNMP commands will be transmitted.
• Community name for traps – set «public».
• Enabled/Host Type/Host name or IP or IPv6 Address– check one of the fields for specifying traps receiver address and enter an IP address of the device to which WEP-2ac will send traps.
• Click «Update».

Wireless interfaces configuration

WEP-2ac, WEP-2ac Smart and WEP-2ac-Z have 2 radio interfaces (Radio1 and Radio 2) that capable to operate simultaneously. Radio 1 operates at 5 GHz band, Radio 2 – at 2.4 GHz.
The example of configuration of a network with the following characteristics is given below:

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• Radio – select the «2» value;
• Channel Bandwidth – set value «20MHz»;
• Click «Update».

Virtual access points configuration

On each wireless interface, you may configure up to 16 virtual access points. Each access point may have individual name of wireless network (SSID) and type of authentication/authorization. According to the network scheme given in the figure 1, it is necessary to configure 2 virtual access points on Radio 1 and Radio 2.

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Monitoring main parameters of wireless network

You may view the list of connected users in the «Status» menu, «Client Association» tab.

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To obtain more detailed information, read the full user manual (1.20.0. WEP-2ac, WEP-2ac Smart, WEP-2ac-Z. User manual).

Cluster operation mode

Description

The cluster operation mode allows to manage devices in a cluster simultaneously, that sufficiently improves operation efficiency while deploying, configuring or exploiting a wireless network.

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WEP-2ac announces its affiliation to a cluster through a special protocol. The device sends broadcast UDP packets to LAN with data on affiliation to a particular cluster. Thus, all the access points included to a cluster exchange data among them, identify a master of the cluster and its configuration. The master carries out an inventory of the devices in the cluster and always controls the quantity of the access points in the cluster and their addresses.

Installation

It is sufficient that only one access point be configured when deploying a network. For providing data exchange among devices in a cluster, you should install a DHCP server for network addresses distribution.
Network installation algorithm:

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After installing the first access point, you do not need to configure the rest, it is sufficient to connect them physically to the network. The devices will obtain network addresses, define the master of the «default» cluster and will be automatically configured according to the master configuration.

Cluster configuration

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Click «Update» to save changes.

Monitoring

To view sessions parameters of clients connected to the access points of given cluster, switch to the «Sessions» tab.
Clients are defined through MAC addresses and an access points which they are connected to.
To view the statistics, select necessary value and click «Go» in the «Display» section.
The following parameters might be viewed:

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• IP Address – IP address of the access point in the cluster;
• Radio – MAC address of a radio interface of the access point in the cluster;
• Proposed Channel – a channel number to which the radio interface will switch when optimal channel selection is launched.

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Firmware update

The operation in the cluster mode allows to perform automatic firmware update for all the access points in the cluster without using external systems or controllers.

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• through web interface;
• through DHCP Autoprovisioning (opt 66, opt 67).

Firmware update via web interface

To update firmware on devices in a cluster through web interface, open the «Cluster Firmware Upgrade» tab of an access point.

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Click «Start-Upgrade» to start updating.
While firmware updating, do not switch off the devices and do not update or change the web page with progress bar.

Firmware updating through DHCP Autoprovisioning

To update firmware, you need a TFTP server and a DHCP server with particular configuration. The updating process is as follows:

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