C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc Altai C1 WiFi CPE Configuration Manual For Firmware Version 1.0.0.1 Version 1.
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C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3. This device should not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................7 2 C1 MODEL AND FIRMWARE VERSION .....................................................................................................7 3 GETTING START .......................................................................................................................................7 3.
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C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 1 INTRODUCTION This manual is to summarize how to perform configuration for the ALTAI C1 Super WiFi CPE through web-admin interface. 2 C1 MODEL AND FIRMWARE VERSION This manual is applicable for the following models and firmware version: Product name : Altai C1 WiFi CPE Model number : WA1011C Firmware version: v1.0.0.1 3 GETTING START 3.1 SETUP LOCAL AREA CONNECTION ON YOUR PC C1 Super WiFi CPE can be connected with your PC in wired mode or in wireless mode.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 3. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”. Figure 2 Network Connections in Windows XP 4. After clicking on “Properties”, you will see the diagram as below. Figure 3 Local Area Connection Properties in Windows XP 5. Marking the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties”. 6. Type in an “IP address”, for example, 192.168.1.2, which is under the same subnet as the Default IP address of C1 Super WiFi CPE (192.168.1.20). 7.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 10. Click “OK” when you finish setting and close the Window. Figure 4 3.2 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties in Windows XP CHECK ACCESS “ping” utility of DOS mode is a handy tool to check the access to the C1 Super WiFi CPE. 1. Go to DOS mode by typing “cmd” in “Run”. 2. Type command: ping 192.168.1.20 The C1 Super WiFi CPE shall respond to your ping request if it has a correct connection with your PC.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc Default User Name Default Password altai wag From version 5.0.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 3. A Menu Bar is located on the left hand side of the IE window. Different configurations can be chosen through the menu bar. Figure 6 4.2 Web-admin Login Page CHECKING THE C1 VERSIONS The running version can be checked by selecting About under Administration in the menu bar. In Figure 7, it shows: Firmware Version: v1.0.0.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 4.3 SETUP – USER NAME, PASSWORD AND SYSTEM NAME The Password and System Name can be configured by selecting System under Configuration in the menu bar, as shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 System Configuration The User Name and Password for login are mentioned in Section 4.1, but only password can be changed by entering a new string in the field of Password. Note: it is need to re-enter to confirm the password.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 4.4 NTP CONFIGURATION NTP is a network time protocol for the AP to synchronize the system time. There is no NTP server IP address by default. If NTP is needed, IP address of the NTP server must be added and C1 will synchronize with the NTP server. This measure is useful to maintain the network and make sure all APs using the same system time by setting the same NTP server. Figure 9 NTP Configuration NOTE: Click the Update icon to store the changed settings. 4.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc It also supports SNMP Manager Access Control List which allows user to configure a list of allowed SNMP manager IPs for managing the C1. When the SNMP manger ACL mode is enabled, only SNMP request generated from the any of configured SNMP manger on the ACL will be handled. NOTE: Click the Update icon to store the changed settings. 4.6 TELNET Administrator can login to the C1 Super WiFi CPE by telnet command in Command Prompt via Ethernet or WiFi.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 4.8 SWITCH MODE 4.8.1 Static IP address In IP Assignation, there are two kinds of working mode for C1 CPE: Static IP address and DHCP Client. In Switch mode, by clicking Network Configuration in the System page, users can configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address, as shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11.
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C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 4.8.2 VLAN Configuration Default setting of VLAN is “Disabled”. By clicking “Enabled”, VLAN can be enabled. C1 supports VLAN to VAP mappings to provide network security. Management VLAN is used to configure the management VLAN of C1. C1 can only be accessed through the specified management VLAN when VLAN is enabled. It will be ignored when VLAN is disabled. Native VLAN Tagging control is used to control the untagged packet when VLAN is enabled.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc NOTE: DNS Auto Update can only be enabled when DHCP client is enabled. If the DNS Auto Update is enabled, it must be used in conjugation with either the DHCP Client or the PPPoE Mode being enabled. If both the DHCP Client and the PPPoE Mode are disabled then the DNS Auto Update must also be set to Disabled. 4.9 GATEWAY MODE In Gateway mode, by clicking Network Configuration in the System page, users can configure the WAN and LAN settings.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 4.9.1 WAN Configuration NAT is set to “Enabled” as default. The settings for Static IP address and DHCP Client are similar to those in switch mode. Please refer to the previous section for details. 4.9.1.1 WAN Interface Default setting is "Ethernet". This control is used to specify the WAN interface. The Ethernet interface or 5G bridge interfaces can be used as the WAN interface when VAP0 works on the AP mode. Use the pull down menu to select either one. The 2.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc NOTE: The DNS Auto Update should be set to Disable when using PPPoE. User need to configure the DNS server IP address manually. PPPoE Active Mode, Max Idle Time and Redial Period can be configured. When “Connect on Demand” is selected, PPPoE will establish the connection with the remote access concentrator only when hosts in the local subnet need to access the internet.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc When the DHCP Server Mode sets to Relay, the C1 will redirect all DHCP requests from the wireless clients to a backend DHCP server with IP address specified by the Relay Server IP Address. 1. Configure the Relay Server IP Address, see Figure 15. 2.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 4.9.3 Port Forwarding Configuration In Gateway mode, the user can configure the Port Forwarding. Port Forwarding is the technique to forward a private port to public port. The external user can reach a port on a private IP address from the outside via C1. This allows the remote computers to connect a specific computer with a private LAN. 1. Configure the Private IP, Private Port, Type and Public Port, see Figure 16. 2. Choose Enable 3.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 4.9.4 DMZ Configuration Demilitarized Zone is a physical or logical sub network that contains and exposes services to external network. By enable DMZ zone, external user can only access client with IP configured in DMZ IP. DMZ feature could be configured only under gateway mode and DMZ IP should be under LAN IP subnet. Figure 17 DMZ Configuration 4.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 4.11 SETUP – 2.4GHZ RADIO PARAMETER The 2.4GHz Radio, Wireless Mode, Auto Channel Selection, Radio Frequency (Channel), Transmit Power, Maximum Clients, Advanced Settings and VAP can be configured by selecting 2.4GHz Radio under Configuration in the menu bar, as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18 2.4GHz Radio Parameter Configuration The 2.4GHz Radio can be enabled or disabled by selecting 2.4GHz Radio.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc For CE configuration, the max. Transmit Power is limited to 10dBm 4.11.2 Wireless Mode and Radio Frequency Altai C1 Super WiFi CPE can offer 2.4GHz radio access, the following tables list the operation mode and available frequency under the particularly wireless mode. Default setting of AP mode radio is working on 2.4GHz 54Mbps (802.11b/g) and default channel is channel 6 (2437MHz). 2.4GHz Radio Mode 802.11b 802.11b/g 802.
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C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 4.11.4 Repeater Mode Under VAP web-site interface, AP mode and Station mode can be chosen. While one of the VAPs operates on station mode, other VAPs can work under AP mode only. By clicking Station, backhaul link can be established through associating the Station VAP with the remote APs. That means Station VAP works as backhaul link, clients can associate with other VAPs who work under AP mode.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 4.11.5 2.4G Radio Channel Scanning and Preferred AP Mac Under Repeater Mode, C1 will automatically scans neighboring AP SSID by clicking Scan icon. Channel scanning result is list on the web-page, as shown in Figure 21 . Administrator can choose the appropriate SSID as C1 repeater mode wireless backhaul. Figure 21 2.4G Radio Channel Scanning One preferred AP Mac address could be added to Station Mode VAP, shown in Figure .
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 3. Enabled–Deny - The function of ACL is enabled. - The MAC addresses which are specified in the ACL will consider as Deny. - i.e. Every computer can access to the base station, unless the computer which has an MAC address matches one of the entries of the ACL with its ACL Type is Deny. Figure 22 ACL 4.11.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc After selecting Open or Shared-Key for Authentication Mode, WEP for Cipher Mode, the WEP key settings can be defined as shown in Figure 21. WPA/WPA2 or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK can be enabled by selecting WPA/WPA2 or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for Authentication Mode. The AES and TKIP are the two available options for Cipher Mode. The related settings are shown in Figure 20 and Figure 24 respectively. NOTE: Click the Update icon to store the WEP or WPA settings.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc Figure 23 WPA-TKIP Settings RADIUS server is used for authentication. C1 can store separate RADIUS server address for each VAP. It is only visible when the Authentication Mode is set to “WPA”. The default setting of RADIUS server port is 1812. RADIUS secret shared password between the RADIUS server and C1 CPE. A password up to 128 characters long can be added.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 4.11.9 Advanced Radio Setting More radio parameters can be verified and altered by selecting the Advanced icon in the field of Advanced Setting. The parameters are shown in Figure 25. The following table showed is the best suggested interval worked with the current operated APs. Note that it is not suggested to change the parameters in Advanced Radio Settings unless you are experienced administrators.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc Figure 25 Advanced 2.4GHz Radio Setting 4.12 SYSTEM LOG C1 Super WiFi CPE supports event logs for diagnostic purpose. The System Log can be chosen under the System Log in the menu bar. Administrator can classify system log by configuring digit of Kernel Log Level. The following from lists Kernel log level which is presented by digits.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc Figure 26 System Log Setting 4.13 REBOOT System reboot of C1 CPE can be chosen by selecting Reboot under Administration in the menu bar. It is required to select Reboot Base Station to confirm this action, as shown in Figure . When the C1 CPE is rebooting, a message “Please wait… Base Station is Rebooting” is shown on the window, as shown in Figure . It will take about 20 seconds for the access point to boot up.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc Figure 31 Access Point is Rebooting 4.14 RESTORE CONFIGURATION TO DEFAULT SETTING The choices of factory default can be chosen by selecting Factory Default under Administrations in the menu bar. The default settings (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway Address and Remote Bridge Configurations are retained) can be restored by selecting the icon Reset to Factory Default (address retained) or Reset to Factory Default, as shown in Figure .
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 5 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT MONITORING IN WEB-ADMIN 5.1 SYSTEM The statistics can be monitored by selecting System under Status in the menu bar. All details are shown on the window, as shown in Figure . Figure 27 Details of the system The status of each VAP can be shown by clicking Vap under the field of 2.4GHz Radio, as shown in Figure .
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc Figure 28 5.2 Statuses of the Vaps 2.4GHZ STATISTICS The 2.4GHz radio statistics can be monitored by selecting 2.4GHz Statistics under the field of Status in the menu bar, as shown in Figure . The Address Lease Table shows the Client MAC Address, Client IP Address of each end user. Figure 29 2.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 5.3 2.4GHZ ASSOCIATION CLIENT The 2.4GHz radio association can be monitored by selecting 2.4GHz Association Client under the field of Status in the menu bar. The 2.4GHz Association Table shows the ID, Mac Address, RSSI, and VAP of each station as shown in Figure 36. A more detailed 2.4GHz Association Statistic of each station can be brought up by selecting the related Mac Address as shown in Figure 31.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc Figure 31 5.4 2.4GHz Radio Statistics per MAC Address (data is cumulative) 2.4GHZ ASSOCIATION AP The 2.4GHz radio association can be monitored by selecting 2.4GHz Association Client under the field of Status in the menu bar. Figure 38 2.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 6 SOFTWARE UPGRADE THROUGH WEB-ADMIN The firmware can be upgraded by selecting Firmware Update under the field of Administrations in the menu bar respectively. Please note that the connection link should be maintained during file transfer to prevent interruption to the system. 6.1 FIRMWARE UPDATE THROUGH HTTP OR HTTPS Follow the steps below to perform the Firmware Update with a firmware image file (.bin) in local directory through HTTP or HTTPS. 1.
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C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc 7 GLOSSARY 802.1q IEEE 802.1Q was a project in the IEEE 802 standards process to develop a mechanism to allow multiple bridged networks to transparently share the same physical network link without leakage of information between networks (i.e. trunking). IEEE 802.1Q is also the name of the standard issued by this process, and in common usage the name of the encapsulation protocol used to implement this mechanism over Ethernet networks.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc antenna gain The measure of an antenna assembly performance relative to a theoretical antenna, called an isotropic radiator (radiator is another term for antenna). Certain antenna designs feature higher performance relative to vectors or frequencies. AP Access Point: A hardware unit that acts as a communication hub by linking wireless mobile 802.11 stations such as PCs to a wired backbone network. A Trapeze Networks Mobility System has Mobility Point APs.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power: Term for the expression of the performance of an antenna in a given direction relative to the performance of a theoretical (isotropic) antenna and is expressed in watts or dBW. EIRP is the sum of the power sent to the antenna plus antenna gain. encryption The conversion of information into a scrambled form that effectively disguises it to prevent unauthorized access.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc host address Logical address configured by an administrator or server on a device. Logically identifies this device on an internetwork. https Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Sockets Layer: An Internet protocol developed by Netscape to encrypt and decrypt network connections to web servers.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc NAT Network Address Translation: An algorithm instrumental in minimizing the requirement for globally unique IP addresses, permitting an organization whose addresses are not all globally unique to connect to the Internet, regardless, by translating those addresses into globally routable address space. NLOS Non Line Of Sight. noise Also known as obstructed path or pathway. Undesirable communications channel signals.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol: SNMP forms part of the Internet Protocol suite, as defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). It is a Network management protocol used almost exclusively in TCP/IP networks. SNMP provides a means to monitor and control network devices, and to manage configurations, statistics collection, performance, and security.
C1_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1.0.0.1.doc are over radio waves, do not have the same physical structure and therefore are more vulnerable to tampering. WEP aims to provide security by encrypting data over radio waves so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one end point to another. However, it has been found that WEP is not as secure as once believed. WEP is used at the two lowest layers of the OSI model - the data link and physical layers; it therefore does not offer end-to-end security.
