IAP1200 User Manual 05-2021 / v1.
CONTENTS I. Product Information ...............................................................................1 I-1. I-2. I-3. I-4. I-5. I-6. Package Contents ..................................................................................................................1 System Requirements ............................................................................................................2 Hardware Overview .......................................................................................
IV-3-1-4. IV-3-1-5. WDS .............................................................................................................................46 Guest Network .............................................................................................................48 IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an .................................................................................................................49 IV-3-2-1. Basic .............................................................................
OVERVIEW Your access point can function in two different modes. The default mode for your access point is AP mode. AP mode is a regular access point for use in your wireless network. Managed AP mode acts as a “slave” AP within the AP array (controlled by the AP Controller “master”).
I. Product Information I-1.
I-2. System Requirements - Ethernet cable - PoE Switch - Computer with web browser for access point configuration I-3.
I-4. LED Status LED LED Color Power (Right) Green LAN (Left) Green Green Orange Green & Orange Status On Flashing On Flashing Flashing Flashing/ Alternating Description The access point is on. The access point is starting up. LAN port is connected. LAN activity Locating access point. Upgrading firmware. Do not switch off.
I-5. Reset If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default. 1. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds. Then release the button. You may need to use a pencil or similar sharp object to push the reset button. 2. Wait for the access point to restart. The access point is ready for setup when the green power LED is on.
I-6. Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions. 1. The access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access point outdoors. 2. Do not place the access point in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom. 3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the access point. 4. Handle the access point with care.
For use a Managed AP in an AP array, the access point will automatically switch mode when an AP Controller is configured as described in Edimax Pro NMS. II-1. Initial Setup 1. Connect the IAP1200’s rear Ethernet port to a PoE switch (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. 2. Use a computer that’s connected to the LAN or connect to the IAP1200’s front Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable. 3. Open a web browser and enter the access point’s IP address in the address field. The default IP address is 192.168.2.
If you changed the access point’s IP address, or if your gateway/router uses a DHCP server, ensure you enter the correct IP address. Refer to your gateway/router’s settings. 4. Login with the default username & password: admin & 1234 5. You will arrive at the “System Information” screen shown below.
The next steps will help you to configure the following basic settings of the access point: - LAN IP Address 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security Administrator Name & Password Time & Date It is recommended you configure these settings before using the access point. 1. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “Network Settings” > “LAN-side IP Address” and you will see the screen below. 2. Enter the IP address settings you wish to use for your access point.
require. Then enter a new SSID in the corresponding numbered fields below, before clicking “Apply”. 4. To configure the security of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Security”. Select an “Authentication Method” and enter a “Pre-shared Key” or “Encryption Key” depending on your choice, then click “Apply”. If using multiple SSIDs, specify which SSID to configure using the “SSID” drop down menu. 5.
7. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields and click “Apply”. 8. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” > “Date and Time Settings”. 9. Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the dropdown menus. The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server. Click “Apply” when you are finished.
II-2. Managed AP Mode: Edimax Pro NMS Edimax Pro Network Management Suite (NMS) supports the central management of a group of access points, otherwise known as an AP Array. NMS supports up to 16 Edimax Pro access points with no additional wireless controller required or 128 access points with the APC 500 AP controller reducing costs and facilitating efficient remote AP management. Edimax Pro NMS is simple to setup.
cannot find your IAP1200 as a Managed AP, you can configure the setting manually as below: 1. Ensure all APs including your IAP1200 are connected to an Ethernet or PoE switch which is connected to a gateway/router. You can use your router as a DHCP server or you can later configure your AP Controller as a DHCP server. 2. Ensure all APs are powered on and check LEDs. 3. Connect the APC500 as the AP Controller which will manage all other connected APs (up to 128 depending on model).
4. Connect a computer to the IAP1200 via PoE switch using an Ethernet cable. 5. Open a web browser and enter the IAP1200’s IP address in the address field. The default IP address is 192.168.2.
Your computer’s IP address must be in the same subnet as the AP Controller. If you changed the AP Controller’s IP address, or if your gateway/router uses a DHCP server, ensure you enter the correct IP address. Refer to your gateway/router’s settings. 6. Enter the username & password to login. The default username & password are admin & 1234. 7. You will arrive at the Edimax Pro NMS Dashboard. Go to “Operation Mode” and select “Managed AP Mode” from the drop down menu. 8.
III. Wall Installation The IAP1200 In-Wall access point comes with EU or US wall plates per your region and fits standard sized wall boxes. The Ethernet cable in your wall box must be connected to a PoE switch. 1. Carefully remove the wall plate from the IAP1200 by pulling the plate with a light force to unclip it. 2. Connect the PoE cable from your wall box the rear of the IAP1200.
3. Insert the IAP1200 into the wall box, taking care to position the cable properly so it’s not strained. 4. Use the included screws to screw the IAP1200 securely into place and ensure a flush fit with the wall.
5. Re-attach the wall plate to the IAP1200 by snapping it back into place.
IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface In Managed AP mode some functions of the browser based configuration interface are disabled. Please use Edimax Pro NMS on your Controller AP to configure your Managed AP(s). The multi-language browser-based configuration interface enables you to configure the access point’s advanced features. The IAP1200 features a range of advanced functions such as MAC filtering, MAC RADIUS authentication, VLAN configurations, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, up to 32 SSIDs and many more.
4. Use the menu across the top and down the left side to navigate, and select language with the drop-down menu in the top right corner. Click “Apply” to save changes and reload the access point, or “Cancel” to cancel changes. Please wait a few seconds for the access point to reload after you “Apply” changes, as shown below. 5. Please refer to the following chapters for full descriptions of the browser based configuration interface features.
IV-1. Information Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-1-1. System Information The “System Information” page displays basic system information about the access point.
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System Model Product Name Uptime Boot From Firmware Version MAC Address Management VLAN ID IP Address Default Gateway DNS DHCP Server Displays the model number of the access point. Displays the product name for reference, which consists of “AP” plus the MAC address. Displays the total time since the device was turned on. Displays information for the booted hardware, booted from internal memory. Displays the firmware version. Displays the access point’s MAC address. Displays the management VLAN ID.
Wireless 2.4GHZ (5GHz) / SSID SSID Displays the SSID name(s) for the specified frequency. Authentication Displays the authentication method for the Method specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Encryption Type Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID for the specified SSID. See IV-2-3. VLAN Additional Displays the additional authentication type for Authentication the specified SSID. See IV-3.
IV-1-2. Wireless Clients The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Refresh time Auto Refresh Time Manual Refresh Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically refresh. Click refresh to manually refresh the client table. 2.4GHz (5GHz) WLAN Client Table SSID Displays the SSID which the client is connected to. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the client.
Signal (%) Connected Time Idle Time Vendor Displays the wireless signal strength for the specified client. Displays the total time the wireless client has been connected to the access point. Client idle time is the time for which the client has not transmitted any data packets i.e. is idle. The vendor of the client’s wireless adapter is displayed here.
IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID. Wireless Monitor Site Survey Channel Survey Result Site Survey Results Ch SSID MAC Address Security Select which frequency (or both) to scan, and click “Scan” to begin. After a scan is complete, click “Export” to save the results to local storage.
Signal (%) Type Vendor Displays the current signal strength of the SSID. Displays the 802.11 wireless networking standard(s) of the specified SSID. Displays the vendor of the wireless router/access point for the specified SSID.
IV-1-4. DHCP Client Table The DHCP client table displays information about DHCP clients when DHCP server is enabled. DHCP Client Table IP Address MAC Address Expiration Time Displays the IP address of listed DHCP client. Displays the MAC address of listed DHCP client. Displays the expiration time for listed DHCP client.
IV-1-5. Log The system log displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This information is useful for network administrators. When the log is full, old entries are overwritten. Use the Search function to quickly locate log entries. Save Clear Refresh Click to save the log as a file on your local computer. Clear all log entries. Refresh the current log.
The following information/events are recorded by the log: Wireless Client Connected & disconnected Key exchange success & fail Authentication Authentication fail or successful. Association Success or fail WPS M1 - M8 messages WPS success Change Settings System Boot Displays current model name NTP Client Wired Link LAN Port link status and speed status Proxy ARP Proxy ARP module start & stop Bridge Bridge start & stop. SNMP SNMP server start & stop. HTTP HTTP start & stop.
IV-2. Network Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address The “LAN-side IP address” page allows you to configure your access point on your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers.
Default Gateway For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank. DHCP users can select to get DNS servers’ IP address from DHCP or manually enter a value. For static IP users, the default value is blank. Primary Address DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get primary DNS server’s IP address from DHCP or “User-Defined” to manually enter a value.
IV-2-2. LAN Port The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your access point’s two wired LAN (Ethernet) ports. Wired LAN Port Enable Speed & Duplex Flow Control 802.3az Identifies LAN port. Enable/disable specified LAN port. Select a speed & duplex type for specified LAN port, or use the “Auto” value. LAN ports can operate up to 1000Mbps and full-duplex enables simultaneous data packets transfer/receive. Enable/disable flow control.
IV-2-3. IGMP Snooping IGMP snooping monitors Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) network traffic in order to optimize wireless multicast traffic performance. IGMP Snooping IGMP Snooping Enable or disable IGMP snooping.
IV-2-4. VLAN The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other. VLAN IDs 1 – 4095 are supported. VLAN IDs in the range 1 – 4095 are supported. VLAN Interface Wired LAN Port/Wireless VLAN Mode VLAN ID Identifies LAN port number and wireless SSIDs. Select “Tagged Port” or “Untagged Port” for specified LAN interface.
IV-3. Wireless Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-3-1. 2.4GHz 11bgn The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across five categories: Basic, Advanced, Security, WDS & Guest Network. IV-3-1-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11b, 802.11g & 802.11n can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 2.4GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled. SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually: Channel Channel Bandwidth BSS BasicRate Set Select a wireless channel from 1 – 11. Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), 40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference) or Auto (automatically select based on interference level). Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.
IV-3-1-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Contention Slot Preamble Type Guard Interval Select “Short” or “Long” – this value is used for contention windows in WMM (see IV-3-6. WMM). Set the wireless radio preamble type. The preamble type in 802.
802.11g Protection Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.
IV-3-1-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network. Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly.
2.4GHz Wireless Security Settings SSID Selection Select which SSID to configure security settings for. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID.
IV-3-1-3-1. No Authentication Authentication is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the access point. Disabling wireless authentication is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID. IV-3-1-3-2. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. Key Length Key Type Default Key Encryption Key 1 – 4 Select 64-bit or 128-bit.
Encryption Key Renewal Interval Pre-Shared Key Type Pre-Shared Key your selection. Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type. Specify a frequency for key renewal in minutes. Choose from “Passphrase” (8 – 63 alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to 64 characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Please enter a security key/password according to the format you selected above. IV-3-1-3-5. WPA-EAP WPA Type Encryption Type Key Renewal Interval Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-EAP.
MAC-RADIUS Authentication Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address via a RADIUS server, or password authentication via a RADIUS server. See IV-3-4.RADIUS to configure RADIUS servers. WPS must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication. See IV-3-3. for WPS settings. MAC RADIUS Password Select whether to use MAC address or password authentication via RADIUS server. If you select “Use the following password”, enter the password in the field below.
IV-3-1-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel and encryption method.
2.4GHz WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method. Local MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your access point. WDS Peer Settings WDS # WDS VLAN VLAN Mode VLAN ID Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDS devices you wish to connect.
IV-3-1-5. Guest Network You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary networks. Enable a guest network and then configure the settings. Guest Network 2.4GHz SSID Guest Network Displays the guest network name (SSID). Enable or disable the guest network. Guest Access Policy Traffic Shaping Enable or disable traffic shaping for the guest network. Downlink Enter a downlink limit in MB. Uplink Enter an uplink limit in MB.
IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless network across five categories: Basic, Advanced, Security, WDS & Schedule. IV-3-2-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s). Wireless Band Enable or disable the access point’s 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 5GHz SSIDs will be active. Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.
802.11n & 802.11ac can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 5GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled. SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection.
IV-3-2-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Guard Interval Set the guard interval. A shorter interval can improve performance. 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.
Tx Power Beacon Interval Station idle timeout Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal. Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. Set the interval for keepalive messages from the access point to a wireless client to verify if the station is still alive/active.
IV-3-2-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network. Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly.
Wireless Client Isolation Load Balancing Authentication Method Additional Authentication Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords. Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID.
IV-3-2-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel and encryption method.
5GHz WDS Mode WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method. Local MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your access point.
IV-3-2-5. Guest Network You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary networks. Enable a guest network and then configure the settings. Guest Network 5GHz SSID Guest Network Displays the guest network name (SSID). Enable or disable the guest network. Guest Access Policy Traffic Shaping Enable or disable traffic shaping for the guest network. Downlink Enter a downlink limit in MB. Uplink Enter an uplink limit in MB.
IV-3-3. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”). When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect.
WPS WPS Product PIN Push-Button WPS WPS by PIN WPS Security WPS Status Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS functionality. WPS must be disabled when using MAC-RADIUS authentication (see IV-3-1-3-6 & IV-3-4). Displays the WPS PIN code of the device, used for PIN code WPS. You will be required to enter this PIN code into another WPS device for PIN code WPS. Click “Generate PIN” to generate a new WPS PIN code. Click “Start” to activate WPS on the access point for approximately 2 minutes.
IV-3-4. RADIUS The RADIUS menu allows you to configure the access point’s external RADIUS server settings. A RADIUS server provides user-based authentication to improve security and offer wireless client control – users can be authenticated before gaining access to a network. The access point can utilize both a primary and secondary (backup) external RADIUS server for each of its wireless frequencies (2.4GHz & 5GHz)..
IV-3-4-1. RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server.
RADIUS Type RADIUS Server Authentication Port Shared Secret Session Timeout Accounting Accounting Port Select “Internal” to use the access point’s built-in RADIUS server or “external” to use an external RADIUS server. Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Set the UDP port used in the authentication protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535. Enter a shared secret/password between 1 – 99 characters in length. This should match the “MAC-RADIUS” password used in IV-3-1-3-6 or IV-3-2-3.
IV-3-4-2. Internal Server The access point features a built-in RADIUS server which can be configured as shown below used when “Internal” is selected for “RADIUS Type” in the “Wireless Settings” “RADIUS” “RADIUS Settings” menu. To use RADIUS servers, go to “Wireless Settings” “Security” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication” “Additional Authentication” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication” (see IV-3-1-3. & IV-3-2-3).
99 characters in length. This should match the “MAC-RADIUS” password used in IV-3-1-3-6 or IV-3-2-3. Session Timeout Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – 86400. Termination Action Select a termination-action attribute: “Reauthentication” sends a RADIUS request to the access point, “Not-Reathentication” sends a default termination-action attribute to the access point, “Not-Send” no termination-action attribute is sent to the access point.
IV-3-4-3. RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users.
User Name Add Reset Select User Name Password Customize Delete Selected Delete All Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list. Clear text from the user name box. Check the box to select a user. Displays the user name. Displays if specified user name has a password (configured) or not (not configured). Click “Edit” to open a new field to set/edit a password for the specified user name (below).
IV-3-5. MAC Filter Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the access point, it will be denied. To enable MAC filtering, go to “Wireless Settings” “2.
Add Reset commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. Clear all fields. MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox. Select MAC Address Delete Selected Delete All Export Delete selected or all entries from the table. The MAC address is listed here. Delete the selected MAC address from the list. Delete all entries from the MAC address filtering table.
IV-3-6. WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice. Configuring WMM consists of adjusting parameters on queues for different categories of wireless traffic.
CWMin CWMax AIFSN TxOP Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission. The backoff wait time will be generated between 0 and this value. If the frame is not sent, the random backoff value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below). The CWMin value must be lower than the CWMax value.
IV-3-7. Schedule The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless network for specified times. Check/uncheck the box “Enable Wireless Schedule” to enable/disable the wireless scheduling function. The access point’s time and date settings must be set in order to use this function. Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the security of your network. 1. Check Enable and use the Select, Add, Edit or Delete checkboxes to select and modify schedule(s). 2.
3. Remember to Apply your changes and make sure Enable is checked.
IV-3-8. Traffic Shaping The traffic shaping function allows you to regulate network data transfer to ensure or prioritize performance by limiting uplink and downlink speeds according to SSID. Enable Unlimited: 0 Mbps Downlink/Uplink Maximum Downlink Uplink Check/uncheck to enable or disable unlimited transfer speed. The maximum down/uplink capacity in Mbps. Enter a downlink limit in MB for the listed SSID. Enter an uplink limit in MB for the listed SSID.
IV-4. Management Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-4-1. Admin You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. If you change the administrator password, please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget this password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see I-5.
Account to Manage This Device Administrator Set the access point’s administrator name. Name This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-16 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Administrator Set the access point’s administrator password. Password This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
IV-4-2. Date and Time You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop down menus. Acquire Current Click “Acquire Current Time from Your PC” to Time from your PC enter the required values automatically according to your computer’s current time and date.
Saving Server Name Update Interval Time Zone Time Zone not. Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish. Specify a frequency (in hours) for the access point to update/synchronize with the NTP server. Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.
IV-4-3. Syslog Server The system log can be sent to a server. Syslog Server Settings Transfer Logs Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters. Syslog E-mail Settings E-mail Logs Check the box to enable/disable e-mail logs. E-mail Subject Specify the subject line of log emails. SMTP Server Specify the SMTP server address used to send Address log emails.
IV-4-4. Ping Test The access point includes a built-in ping test function. Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network and to measure the round-trip time for sent messages. Destination Address Execute Enter the address of the host. Click execute to ping the host.
IV-5. Advanced Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-5-1. LED Settings The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference. Power/2.4GHz/5GHz/ Select on or off.
IV-5-2. Update Firmware The “Firmware” page allows you to update the system firmware to a more recent version. Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. Do not switch off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device. Update Firmware Select “a file on your PC” to upload firmware From from your local computer.
IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer, and restore the access point to previously saved settings. Save / Restore Settings Using Device Select “Using your PC” to save the access point’s settings to your local computer. Save Settings to PC Save Settings Click “Save” to save settings and a new window will open to specify a location to save the settings file.
Restore Settings from PC Restore Settings Click the browse button to find a previously saved settings file on your computer, then click “Restore” to replace your current settings. If your settings file is encrypted with a password, check the “Open file with password” box and enter the password in the field underneath.
IV-5-4. Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device (see IV-5.5) or reset the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the location of the access point is not convenient to access the reset button. Factory Default Click “Factory Default” to restore settings to the factory default. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to confirm.
IV-5-5. Reboot If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device or reset the access point back to its factory default settings (see IV-5-4). You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature. Reboot Click “Reboot” to reboot the device. A countdown will indicate the progress of the reboot.
IV-6. Operation Mode Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. The access point can function in two different modes. Set the operation mode of the access point here. The default mode for your access point is AP mode. AP mode is a regular access point for use in your wireless network. Managed AP mode acts as a “slave” AP within the AP array (controlled by the AP Controller “master”).
V. Appendix V-1. Configuring your IP address The access point uses the default IP address 192.168.2.2. In order to access the browser based configuration interface, you need to modify the IP address of your computer to be in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254). The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems; please follow the guide appropriate for your operating system. In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.2.
V-1-1. 1. Windows XP Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window will then appear, click “Properties”.
2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
V-1-2. 1. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.
2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
V-1-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”.
3. Click “Local Area Connection”. 4. Click “Properties”.
5.Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
6. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
V-1-4. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. 2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
3. 4. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
7. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
V-1-5. 1. Mac Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” 2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel. 4. Open the drop-down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Manually”.
5. Enter the IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply” to save the changes.
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