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To perform the configuration, a PC with access to the device via Ethernet and any web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, etc.) are required.
Connecting the web interface
Connect network cable to the PoE interface of the access point and to the PoE switch/injector. Next, connect a PC to the injector or switch.
- Open a web browser, for example, Firefox, Opera, Chrome.
Enter the device IP address in the browser address bar.
Подсказка IP address by default: 192.168.1.10, subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.
The device can obtain IP address via DHCP. Until then, it is available at the factory IP address.
If the connection has been performed successfully, the authorization page will be displayed. Use the following data for authorization:
Enter username to “User Name” field and password to “Password” field.
Подсказка Factory default authorization settings: User Name – admin, Password – password.
- Click the Logon button.
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If after entering the IP address in the browser bar, the authorization page does not appear, check the IP address on the PC/switch settings. If the device factory configuration was changed, reset the current settings. To do this, press and hold the “F” button on the side panel of the device for 20 seconds. The color of the indicator should change to red – this means that the load is in progress. |
Network parameters configuration
For remote management of WEP-2ac and WEP-2ac Smart, 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:
- Management VLAN ID – specify the VLAN number that will be used for access point management. In the given example VLAN 148 is used;
- Connection Type – select Static IP to set IP addresses for access points manually. If it is necessary to distribute IP addresses and other network parameters to access points via the DHCP protocol, set the Connection Type field to “DHCP” and this will complete the configuration of the network part;
- Static IP Address – specify the IP address of WEP-2ac. In the given example, VLAN 10 address is 192.168.40.26;
- Subnet Mask – specify the subnet mask. In the given example, subnet mask is 255.255.255.0;
- Default Gateway – enter the IP address of the default gateway field. 192.168.40.1. In the given example, IP address of the default gateway is 192.168.40.1.
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Before changing the settings, make sure that the managing computer has the access to the access point. If you make a mistake while changing the settings, undo them by resetting the access point to factory settings. To do this, press and hold "F" button on the side panel of the device for 20 seconds until the indicator on the front panel is blinking. |
Firmware upgrade
For correct operation of WEP-2ac and WEP-2ac Smart, it is recommended to update the firmware to the latest version.
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The current firmware version can be viewed in the Basic Settings menu. The current software version is indicated in the Firmware Version field.
SNMP service configuration
SNMP service configuration is performed in the SNMP section of the Services menu.
- Restrict the source of SNMP requests to only the designated hosts or subnets – reception of SNMP requests only from devices with specific IP address. Check the Enabled;
- Hostname, address, or subnet of Network Management System – specify IP address of SNMP server from which SNMP commands will be transmitted.
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To apply a new configuration and save setting to non-volatile memory of the access point, click Update.
Wireless interfaces configuration
WEP-2ac and WEP-2ac Smart 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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In Manage menu, open Wireless Settings tab and perform the following:
- Country – select settings according to the rules of selected country. Select Russia in the list;
- Transmit Power Control – configuring the Transmit Power Limit parameter restrictions. Select On in the list.
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In the Manage menu, open the Radio tab and perform the following:
Configuring Radio 1:
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To apply a new configuration and save setting to non-volatile memory of the access point, click Update.
Virtual access points configuration
On each wireless interface, up to 16 virtual access points can be configured. 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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In the Manage menu, open the VAP tab and perform the following:
Configuring Radio 1:
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When using WPA Enterprise mode, the authorization is implemented through RADIUS server. The request on user connection to SSID with WPA Enterprise security mode is sent to a RADIUS server. To connect to the RADIUS server, specify the following parameters in the Global RADIUS server settings table:
In the VAP settings, in the Security field, select WPA Enterprise, then check the box next to Use Global RADIUS Server Settings in the window that opens (if the window does not appear, click the "+" sign on the left in the VAP settings line). If it is necessary to use a different RADIUS server for each VAP, then uncheck the box next to the Use Global RADIUS Server Settings and set the parameters for the RADIUS server listed above in the VAP settings window. |
Monitoring main parameters of wireless network
The list of connected users can viewed in the Client Association tab of the Status menu.
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To update information on the page, click Refresh.
The list of third-party access points in WEP-2ac and WEP-2ac Smart area with data on wireless channel used and transmitted signal level is presented in the Rogue AP Detection tab of the Status menu.
The list of events is given in the Events tab of the Status menu. Redirection of events to a third-party SYSLOG server can be configured here as well.
Cluster operation mode
Description
The cluster operation mode allows managing devices in a cluster simultaneously, which sufficiently improves operation efficiency while deploying, configuring or exploiting a wireless network.
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Only access points from the same group can be combined into a cluster:
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Installation
It is sufficient that only one access point is configured when deploying a network. For providing data exchange among devices in a cluster, install a DHCP server for network addresses distribution.
Network installation algorithm:
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After installing the first access point, there is no 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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To apply a new configuration and save setting to non-volatile memory of the access point, click Update.
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:
- AP Location – access point’s location. The value is obtained from location description on the Basic Settings tab;
- User MAC – MAC address of client’s wireless device;
- Rate – transmit data rate between an access point and a particular client in Mbps;
- Signal – signal level received from an access point;
- Rх Total – total number of packets received by a client within current session;
- Tx Total – total number of packets transmitted by a client within current session;
- Error Rate – total number of packets dropped by an access point within current session.
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Click Refresh to update the Current Channel Assignments table.
The Proposed Channel Assignments table contains data on available channel values, which the radio interface will switch to if optimal channel selection has been launched:
- 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 – channel number to which the radio interface will switch when optimal channel selection is launched.
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Firmware upgrade
The operation in the cluster mode allows performing automatic firmware upgrade for all the access points in the cluster without using external systems or controllers.
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- through the web interface;
- through the 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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Download the file with the current firmware version on PC.
The firmware file can be uploaded to the device via HTTP or TFTP protocols:
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While firmware upgrade, do not switch off the devices and do not update or change the web page with progress bar. |
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Firmware upgrade via DHCP Autoprovisioning
To upgrade firmware, a TFTP server and a DHCP server with particular configuration are required. The upgrade process is as follows:
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