WL-5460AP 54Mbps Multi-Function Wireless AP User’s Manual AirLive WL-5460AP v2 User Manual 1
Copyright The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission. Trademarks All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are used for identification purpose only.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Firmware Features ............................................................................................................. 6 1.3 Installing WL-5460AP...........................................
1. Introduction 1.1 Overview AirLive WL-5460AP is an IEEE802.11b/g compliant 11 Mbps & 54 Mbps Ethernet Wireless Access Point. The Wireless Access Point is equipped with two 10/100 M Auto-sensing Ethernet ports for connecting to LAN and also for cascading to next Wireless Access Point. AirLive WL-5460AP provides 64/128bit WEP encryption, WPA and IEEE802.1x which ensures a high level of security to protect users’ data and privacy.
Application Example 1 Example 2 AirLive WL-5460AP v2 User Manual 5
1.2 Firmware Features AirLive Wireless AP Firmware Features Firmware e11: The Most Powerful AP Firmware Ever! WL-5460AP As the leading global WISP solution provider, AirLive understands the application environments of WISP operators. As a result, we are constantly upgrading our AP’s firmware to meet the changing demand of WISP operators. The latest E11 firmware adds high end features not commonly found in the AP of this class.
Traffic Control QoS Function Traffic Control is a great tool to control the bandwidth of the WISP subscribers. Therefore, the WISP operators can offer different class of connection speeds for different subscription fees - just like the ADSL service! The AirLive advance Traffic Control firmware can control the bandwidth by Interface or IP/MAC.
Telnet Function Some WISP operators prefer to use CLI command line for configurations. The latest e11 firmware provide full command line feature via Telnet. Wireless Client Isolation AirLive firmware’s Client Isolation function protects the security and privacy of each individual subscriber. Therefore, subscriber does not need to worry about hacker attacks in the same wireless network.
1.3.2 Hardware Presentation LED # Display Color Indication 1 Power Green Lights on when the device is powered. 2 Status Red Lights on when the device is booting, lights off after boot successfully. 3 Link/Act Green Lights on when any one client connected. Blinking when sending or receiving data. 4 WEP/WPA Green Lights on when wireless security is enabled 5 MAC Ctrl Green Lights on when MAC control is enabled.
Item # Function Description A Power Adaptor 12V 1A power supply adaptor delivered with product. B LAN1 LAN port C LAN2 LAN port 2 or WAN port(Gateway Mode only) D (Factory) Reset Press over 3 seconds to reboot this device. Press for over 10 seconds to restore factory settings. Performing the Factory Reset will erase all previously entered device settings.
1.3.3 Configuration Setups The factory default settings of WL-5460AP are as following: Settings Default Value Device Name WL-5460AP Radio 802.11b/g SSID airlive Channel 11 WEP Disabled IP Address 192.168.100.252 DHCP Server Disabled. Available and default enabled when each of the wireless is configured as a gateway. DHCP IP Range 192.168.100.100 ~ 192.168.100.200 1.3.
匡Check the LED: The Power and LAN # LED should be ON. LAN# LED will even blink if there is traffic. The Link/Act LED will be on in static when associated with a station and blink whenever this AP receives data packets in the air. If the Status LED glows after self-test, it means the Wireless Access Point fails on self test. Please ask your dealer for technical support. 1 Please make sure your computer IP is in the same subnet as the AP (i.e. 192.168.100.x).
2.
2.1 Change Operation Mode WL-5460AP is default in AP mode. If the mode had been changed, click the “Mode” button to change back. To change operation Mode: 1. Click on “Mode“ 2. Select Operation Mode in the main page 3. Reboot device 4.
2.2 About the Operation Modes This device provides four operational applications with Access Point, Bridge, Client (Ad-hoc) and Client (Infrastructure) modes, which are mutually exclusive. This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can use the web-based utility provided by the manufacturer as described in the following sections. 2.2.
AirLive WL-5460AP v2 User Manual 17
2.2.2 Client Mode If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface. Refer to the illustration below. This station (AP1 plus the connected computer 1) can associate to another Access Point (AP2), and then can have the Internet access if the other Access Point (AP2) has the Internet connection.
2.2.3 Bridge Mode The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function let this access point acts as a wireless LAN access point and repeater at the same time. Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a large space like airports, hotels and schools …etc. This feature is also useful when users want to bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections between these buildings.
2.2.4 WDS Repeater Refer to the illustration below. While acting as Bridges, AP1 (with Station 1 being associated to) and AP2 (with Station 2 being associated) can communicate with each other through wireless interface (with WDS). Thus Station 1 can communicate with Station 2 and both Station 1 and Station 2 are able to access the Internet if only AP1 or AP2 has the Internet connection. To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select the “WDS Repeater” mode.
2.2.5 Universal Repeater An universal repeater can also extend the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or router. But the universal repeater does not require the remote device to have WDS function. Therefore, it can work with almost any wireless device. To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select the “Universal Repeater” mode.
2.2.6 WISP (Client Router) mode In WISP mode, the AP will behave just the same as the Client mode for wireless function. However, router functions are added between the wireless WAN side and the Ethernet LAN side. Therefore, the WISP subscriber can share the WISP connection without the need for extra router. To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select the “WISP” mode.
2.2.7 WISP + Universal Repeater mode In this mode, the AP behaves virtually the same as the WISP mode, except one thing: the AP can also send wireless signal to the LAN side. That means the AP can connect with the remote WISP AP and the indoor wireless card, and then provide IP sharing capability all at the same time! To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select the “WISP + Universal Repeater” mode.
2.2.8 Gateway (AP + Router) In this mode, router functions are added between one Ethernet port and the other network interface. The radio is an AP mode which allow wireless client to share the internet connection. To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select the “Gateway” mode. To set the operation mode to “GW Mode”, Please go to “Mode à GW” and click the Setup button for configuration.
3. Wireless Settings This section guides you to configure the mode of the Radio interface. 3.1 Access Point Mode Settings Ø Alias Name: Another name for WL-5460AP. Ø Disable Wireless LAN Interface: Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing, you won’t be able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Ø Band: You can choose one mode of the following you need.
referred to as a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network. In this mode, the SSID is provided for client connection. Ø Channel Number: Allow user to set the channel manually or automatically. If set channel manually, just select the channel you want to specify. If “Auto” is selected, user can set the channel range to have Wireless Access Point automatically survey and choose the channel with best situation for communication.
3.2 Client Mode Settings Ø Alias Name: Another name for WL-5460AP. Ø Disable Wireless LAN Interface: Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing, you won’t be able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Ø Band: You can choose one mode of the following you need. ¤ ¤ ¤ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only. 2.
Ø Channel Number: Allow user to set the channel manually or automatically. If set channel manually, just select the channel you want to specify. If “Auto” is selected, user can set the channel range to have Wireless Access Point automatically survey and choose the channel with best situation for communication. The number of channels supported depends on the region of this Access Point. All stations communicating with the Access Point must use the same channel.
3.3 Bridge Mode Settings Ø Alias Name: Another name for WL-5460AP. Ø Disable Wireless LAN Interface: Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing, you won’t be able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Ø Band: You can choose one mode of the following you need. ¤ ¤ ¤ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only. 2.
and choose the channel with best situation for communication. The number of channels supported depends on the region of this Access Point. All stations communicating with the Access Point must use the same channel. Ø 802.1d Spanning Tree: Spanning tree is to prevent bridge loop when there are multiple active paths between network nodes. Bridge loop could cause connection fail or broadcast storm.
3.4 WDS Repeater Mode Settings Ø Alias Name: Another name for WL-5460AP. Ø Disable Wireless LAN Interface: Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing, you won’t be able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Ø Band: You can choose one mode of the following you need. ¤ ¤ ¤ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only. 2.
The default is 2.4GHz (B+G) mode. Ø SSID (Network ID): Provide SSID for wireless client survey and connection. The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another; therefore, all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. A device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID.
To configure the access control, please refer to Section 3.11 Access Control Settings …… To configure the Traffic Control, please refer to Section 3.
3.5 Universal Repeater Mode Settings Ø Alias Name: Another name for WL-5460AP. Ø Disable Wireless LAN Interface: Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing, you won’t be able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Ø Band: You can choose one mode of the following you need. ¤ ¤ ¤ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only. 2.
Ø Channel Number: Allow user to set the channel manually or automatically. If set channel manually, just select the channel you want to specify. If “Auto” is selected, user can set the channel range to have Wireless Access Point automatically survey and choose the channel with best situation for communication. The number of channels supported depends on the region of this Access Point. All stations communicating with the Access Point must use the same channel.
3.6 WISP Mode Settings Client Mode Settings Router Settings Ø Alias Name: Another name for WL-5460AP. Ø Disable Wireless LAN Interface: Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing, you won’t be able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Ø Band: You can choose one mode of the following you need. ¤ ¤ ¤ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.4GHz (G): 802.
Ø WAN Port: WL-5460AP provides 4 methods for client to access the internet. This depends on the location and the service which the ISP provides. You need to contact the ISP for detail information. Ø Virtual Server: You can use Virtual Server Settings to provide connection on internet. For example, you can have your own web server at home and provide access on internet. This will need port 80 by default for Virtual Server Settings.
Ø Special Application: This is to enable internet service such as sound, video and so on. The routing firewall often stops these services for security reason. Ø DMZ: You can use DMZ Settings to provide connection on internet. For example, you can have your own web server at home and provide access on internet. This will need port 80 by default for Virtual Server Settings. Ø Remote Management: This is to configure WL-5460AP be managed from internet. Note that port 80 is always used by web service.
3.7 WISP + Universal Mode Settings Repeater Mode Settings Router Settings Ø Alias Name: Another name for WL-5460AP. Ø Disable Wireless LAN Interface: Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing, you won’t be able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Ø Band: You can choose one mode of the following you need. ¤ ¤ ¤ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.
referred to as a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network. In this mode, the SSID is the remote WISP CPE to connect to. Ø Site Survey: Site survey helps to find out available access point around. You can also check to prevent using same SSID or channel with other AP. Ø SSID of Extended Interface: This field is the SSID of remote Access Point to connect to. Ø WAN Port: Allow user to set the channel manually or automatically.
Ø Virtual Server: You can use Virtual Server Settings to provide connection on internet. For example, you can have your own web server at home and provide access on internet. This will need port 80 by default for Virtual Server Settings. Ø Special Application: This is to enable internet service such as sound, video and so on. The routing firewall often stops these services for security reason.
Ø DMZ: You can use DMZ Settings to provide connection on internet. For example, you can have your own web server at home and provide access on internet. This will need port 80 by default for Virtual Server Settings. Ø Remote Management: This is to configure WL-5460AP be managed from internet. Note that port 80 is always used by web service. You can change the port to prevent conflict. To configure the security connection, please refer to Section 3.
3.8 Gateway Mode (AP + Router) Settings Important Notice: When change to Gateway mode, the LAN 2 becomes to WAN port. AP Mode Settings Router Settings Ø Alias Name: Another name for WL-5460AP. Ø Disable Wireless LAN Interface: Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing, you won’t be able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station.
Ø Band: You can choose one mode of the following you need. ¤ ¤ ¤ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only. 2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported rate. The default is 2.4GHz (B+G) mode. Ø Site Survey: Site survey helps to find out available access point around. You can also check to prevent using same SSID or channel with other AP.
Ø Virtual Server: You can use Virtual Server Settings to provide connection on internet. For example, you can have your own web server at home and provide access on internet. This will need port 80 by default for Virtual Server Settings. Ø Special Application: This is to enable internet service such as sound, video and so on. The routing firewall often stops these services for security reason.
Ø DMZ: You can use DMZ Settings to provide connection on internet. For example, you can have your own web server at home and provide access on internet. This will need port 80 by default for Virtual Server Settings. Ø Remote Management: This is to configure WL-5460AP be managed from internet. Note that port 80 is always used by web service. You can change the port to prevent conflict.
3.9 Wireless Security Here you can configure the security of your wireless network. Selecting different method will enable you to have different level of security. Please note that by using any encryption, by which data packet is encrypted before transmission to prevent data packets from being eavesdropped by unrelated people, there may be a significant degradation of the data throughput on the wireless link. WL-5460AP provides WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES) and WPA2-PSK (AES) security policy.
WPA-PSK (TKIP) / WPA-PSK (AES) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) with Pre-Shared Key (PSK) provides better security than WEP keys. It does not require a RADIUS server in order to provide association authentication, but you do have to enter a shared key for the authentication purpose. The encryption key is generated automatically and dynamically. There are two encryption types TKIP and CCMP (AES).
WPA2-PSK (AES) Enter the Pre-shared Key to initiate WPA2 security. All devices try to access the network should have the matching encryption key. Pre-shared Key: This is an ASCII string with 8 to 63 characters. Please make sure that both the WL-5460AP and the wireless client stations use the same key. Encryption Type: There are two encryption types TKIP and CCMP (AES). While CCMP provides better security than TKIP, some wireless client stations may not be equipped with the hardware to support it.
802.1X (Radius) Authentication by the remote server (RADIUS Server). Security: You can select None, WEP, WPA (TKIP), WPA (AES), WPA2 (AES), WPA2 Mixed method for data encryption. ¤ WEP: 802.1x Authentication is enabled and the RADIUS Server will proceed to check the 802.1x Authentication, and make the RADIUS server to issue the WEP key dynamically. You can select WEP 64bits or WEP 128bits for data encryption.
¤ Port: Enter the RADIUS Server’s port number provided by your ISP. The default is 1812. ¤ IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP Address provided by your ISP. ¤ Password: Enter the password that the AP shares with the RADIUS Server. Accounting RADIUS Server: Enter the Accounting RADIUS Server IP address and Password provided by your ISP.
3.10 Advanced Wireless Settings When click on Advanced Setup button under client mode, a pop-up window appears and show parameter as follow: Fragmentation: Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If your 802.11g Wireless LAN PC Card often transmit large files in wireless network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346. The default value is 2346.
transmission. It will also confirm the requestor station that the Access Point has reserved it for the time-frame of the requested transmission. If the “Hidden Node” problem is an issue, please specify the packet size. The RTS mechanism will be activated if the data size exceeds the value you set.. The default value is 2347. Warning: Enabling RTS Threshold will cause redundant network overhead that could negatively affect the throughput performance instead of providing a remedy.
select a level to make sure that the output power measured at the antenna end will not exceed the legal limit in your country. Enable WatchDog: Check and enable this watch dog function. Watch Interval: Setup the interval time for watch dog function between 1 to 60 mins. Watch Host: Enter the watch dog host ip address. Ack timeout: When a packet is sent out from one wireless station to the other, it will waits for an Acknowledgement frame from the remote station.
3.11 Access Control When Enable Wireless Access Control is checked, only those clients whose wireless MAC addresses listed in the access control list can access this Access Point. If the list contains no entries with this function being enabled, then no clients will be able to access this Access Point.
3.12 QoS Traffic Control What is Traffic Control QoS? Traffic Control is a great tool to control the bandwidth of the WISP subscribers. Therefore, the WISP operators can offer different class of connection speeds for different subscription fees - just the ADSL service! The AirLive advance firmware can control the bandwidth by Interface or IP/MAC. like What type of Traffic Bandwidth Control does the E11 firmware offer? The E11 firmware’s Traffic Bandwidth limits the “Maximum Data Rate”.
1. 2. 3. LAN Output Rate: This is the speed of the traffic out of the LAN port. In gateway mode, the LAN Output Rate includes both the wired LAN and WLAN interface. WLAN Output Rate: This is the speed of the traffic out of the Wireless LAN WAN Output Rate: This is the speed of the traffic out of the WAN port. mode, the WAN Output Rate also includes the WLAN interface. In WISP The AP’s Web UI will tell you which types of output rate it supports, it differs in each wireless mode.
Configure the Traffic Control QoS From the Mode Setting page, please choose the “Traffic Control(QoS)” on the bottom of the list. Once you click on the “setup” button, a new window will pop-up with the Traffic Control settings. They are divided into “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” section for further explanations. This section is the “Interface Control” session.
Interface Control Settings: In the Interface Control Settings, the AP only controls the total bandwidth limit of an interface. For example, if you want to limit the output data rate of the LAN to 512K and the output data rate of WLAN to 1024K. You should perform the following steps: 1. Enable the “Interface Traffic Control 2. Enter “512” in the “LAN Output Rate” 3. Enter “1024” in the “WLAN Output Rate” 4. Click on “Save” 5. Reboot the AP. B.
3. 4. 5. 6. Enter “1024” for the “WLAN Out Rate” Enter “VIP Subscriber” for the “Comment” Click on “Save” button Now the “VIP” policy will show up in the “Current Policy Table” Once finished, the administrator will be able to choose the policy “VIP” for their IP/MAC Traffic Control. C. Bandwidth Control by IP address You can set the maximum bandwidth of a PC or a subscriber by using the IP Control. Please follow the procedure below to setup IP Traffic Control 1.
D. Bandwidth Control by MAC address You can set the maximum bandwidth of a PC or a subscriber by using the MAC Control. Please follow the procedure below to setup MAC Traffic Control 1. Please make sure the “Interface Traffic Control” is disabled 2. Before you start, please check the following area to see which client MACs are supported. It differs between each mode. 3. Enable the MAC Control Please check this part to find out what IP addresses are supported. It varies between each mode 4. 5. 6. 7.
Application Example Example1: AP Mode Traffic Control In this example, the AP is installed outdoor to provide Internet service.
3. 4. Please enable the “MAC Control” Please fill in the 2 entries as shown on the graphic below 5.
Example2: Client Mode Traffic Control In the following example, the AP is used as the wireless client to the WISP Service. The Service provider need to restrict the bandwidth of the AP to 1024K Downstream and 128K Upstream. Step-by-Step Configuration 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
4. System Management 4.1 LAN Interface Setup In this page, you can change the TCP/IP settings of this Access Point; select to enable/disable the DHCP Client, 802.1d Spanning Tree, and Clone MAC Address. Click her to configure LAN Interface Setup IP Address: This field can be modified only when DHCP Client is disabled. If your system manager assigned you static IP settings, then you will have to enter the information provided. Subnet Mask: Enter the information provided by your system manager.
Clone MAC Address: You can specify the MAC address of your Access Point to replace the factory setting. 4.2 Upgrade Firmware To Upgrade Firmware: 1. Download the latest firmware from your distributor and save the file on the hard drive. 2. Start the browser, open the configuration page, click on Other, and click “Upgrade Firmware” to enter the Upgrade Firmware window. Enter the new firmware’s path and file name (i.e. C:\FIRMWARE\firmware.bin).
4.3 Save / Reload Settings This function enables users to save the current configurations as a file (i.e. config.dat) To load configuration from a file, enter the file name or click Browse… to find the file from your computer. Save Settings to File: Click “SAVE” to save the current configuration to file. When prompted the upper left screen, select “Save this file to disk”, and the upper right screen will prompt you a dialog box to enter the file name and the file location.
Reset: Click to restore the default configuration. 4.4 Change Password For secure reason, it is recommended that you set the account to access the web server of this Access Point. Leaving the user name and password blank will disable the protection. The login screen prompts immediately once you finish setting the account and password. Remember your user name and password for you will be asked to enter them every time you access the web server of this Access Point. New Password: Set your new password.
4.5 Enable System Log This function can list all log information about device. Enable Log: Enabled or Disabled display system log information. System All: List system all log information. Wireless Only List: wireless log information only. Refresh: Refresh log information. Clear: Clear all information in window.
4.6 NTP Settings This function can set system time from local computer or Internet. Current Time: Setting system time Enable NTP client update: Enable or Disable setting system from Internet NTP Server. Time Zone Select: Select system time zone. NTP Server: Select NTP Server by Server List or Manual Input.
5 System Recovery WL-5460AP provides the system recovery emergency code function that can restore the machine after firmware crashed. Please check if your WL-5460AP's serial number is e5460AP70500001 or later. If it is, it has emergency code function. Otherwise, it doesn't. Once you make sure it has emergency code function. Please follow the steps below: 1. Unplug the power of WL-5460AP. 2. Hold the reset button while plugging the power. Do not release the reset button until the "Status" LED goes off. 3.
4. While pressing and holding the Reset button of WL-5460AP, connect WL-5460AP to its power supply. Keep holding the Reset button until the red light of the Status LED goes off. 5. Launch DOS Command Prompt and type the following commands: CD\5460AP tftp –i 192.168.1.6 put boot_v14a.bin 6. WL-5460AP will then reboot itself.
7. Open the WL-5460AP configuration menu and choose the category ‘Other’. Then choose the feature “Firmware Upgrade”. Click the Browse button to find and open the firmware file. Then click the Upload button to start upgrading the firmware. 8. Wait for about 30~40 seconds. After the WL-5460AP UI is re-launched, the upgrade of Boot Loader and Firmware are now complete for your WL-5460AP.
6. Specification Feature AP, Bridge, Client, Repeater functions WISP Client Router mode WISP + Universal Repeater Mode Detachable Antenna, 2 LAN ports 802.1x, WPA, WPA2 and Web Mgt. TX power regulation in 4 levels Watchdog function use PING Wireless Client Isolation (e8 firmware) ACK Timeout Adjustment DHCP Relay function 802.
To configure the WISP mode, you PC must be connected to the LAN port Security 64/128-bit WEP WPA/WPA2-PSK support 802.1x Radius Support WPA Enterprise support in AP/WDS mode Configuration Web Management WDS (Bridge, Client, Repeater) mode Hide ESSID 802.
