TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc Altai A3 Smart WiFi Configuration Manual For Firmware Version 1.0.0. Version 1.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc Copyright © 2009 Altai Technologies Limited ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Altai Technologies Limited 2/F, East Wing, Lakeside 2, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, Hong Kong, China Telephone: +852 2116 8087 Fax: +852 2607 4021 Web: www.altaitechnologies.com Customer Support Centre: Email: support@altaitechnologies.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.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.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................8 1.1 Total Performance.......................................................................................................................8 1.2 Compatible With 802.11n...........................................................................................................
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 5.5 Radio Association-Bridge Mode ..............................................................................................45 6 SOFTWARE UPGRADE THROUGH WEB-ADMIN ......................................................................................46 6.1 Firmware Update Through HTTP or HTTPS ...........................................................................46 7 GLOSSARY .......................................................
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TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc Manual Conventions Bold Italic Bold type within paragraph text indicates commands, files names, directory names, paths, output, or returned values. Within commands, italics indicate a variable that the user must specify. Titles of manuals or other published documents are also set in italics. _____ Underline means that the words you have to pay attention. Courier The courier font indicates output or display.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 TOTAL PERFORMANCE Altai A3 smart WiFi provides coverage for outdoor WiFi coverage and enhance the Altai indoor coverage solution. It combines IEEE 802.11a/b/g and Draft 802.11n to offer best WiFi access in different scenarios. 1.2 COMPATIBLE WITH 802.11N By adopting MIMO technology, Altai A3 smart WiFi provides up to 300Mbps data rate to 802.11n clients. Maximum throughput is 150Mbps per radio. 1.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 3 GETTING START 3.1 SETUP WIRELESS CONNECTION WITH YOUR PC A3 Smart WiFi can be connected with your PC in wireless mode. In the followings, wireless mode will be introduced. Please kindly refer to the Altai A3 Smart WiFi Installation Guide. Start Network Configuration on your PC. For Windows XP user, 1. Click the “start” menu and choose “Control Panel”. 2. Click “Network Connections”.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 3. Right-click on the “Wireless Network 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 Wireless Network 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.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc Figure 4 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties in Windows XP 11. Right-click on the “Wireless Network Connection” and select “View Available Wireless Networks”.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 12. Click on the “Altai Wireless Network” Figure 6 Showing Available Wireless Network Connections in Windows XP 3.2 CHECK ACCESS “ping” utility of DOS mode is a handy tool to check the access to the A3 smart WiFi. 1. Go to DOS mode by typing “cmd” in “Run”. 2. Type command: ping 192.168.1.20 The A3 smart WiFi shall respond to your ping request if it has a correct connection with your PC.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4 CONFIGURATION WITH WEB-ADMIN 4.1 WEB BROWSER CONNECTION The A3 can be accessed through a Web Browser, for example, Internet Explorer (IE). 1. Open an IE session and type the IP address of the A3 Pico AP. Example: https://192.168.1.20, where 192.168.1.20 is the A3’s IP address. The A3 default IP Address is 192.168.1.20. Note: the release version 5.4.0. only supports https format URL link. 2. A window will pop up, as shown in Figure 5.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 3. Figure 6 Figure 6. A Menu Bar is located on the left hand side of the IE window. Different configurations can be chosen through the menu bar.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4.2 CHECKING THE A3 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 or above versions Figure 7 4.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 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. Please press Change Password button to store the new password. The System Name is the name of the A3 smart WiFi. NOTE: Click the Update icon to store the changed settings. 4.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc address. It also supports SNMP Manager Access Control List which allows user to configure a list of allowed SNMP manager IPs for managing the A3. 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.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4.8 SWITCH MODE 4.8.1 Static IP address In IP Assignation, there are two kinds of working mode for A3 base station: 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.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4.8.2 VLAN Configuration Default setting of VLAN is “Disabled”. By clicking “Enabled”, VLAN can be enabled. A3 supports VLAN to VAP mappings to provide network security. Management VLAN is used to configure the management VLAN of A3. A3 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.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.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.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 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 2.4G Radio Client interface is used as the WAN interface when VAP0 works on the Station mode. 4.9.1.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4.9.2 LAN Configuration In Gateway Mode, the A3 can be a DHCP server, a DHCP relay or none of them. When the DHCP Server Mode sets to Server, the A3 will act as a DHCP server and use the settings specified in the field Start IP Address, Maximum Number of DHCP Users and DNS to serve the wireless clients. 1. Configure the Local IP Address and Subnet Mask Length.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc Figure 15 Configure DHCP Relay Server When the DHCP Server Mode sets to Disabled, the A3 will neither be a DHCP server nor a DHCP Relay and hence the wireless clients CANNOT get IP addresses from the A3 smart WiFi to access the Internet. Instead, each wireless client should set a fixed static IP address which is in the same network domain as the A3. 4.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4.11 SETUP – WIRELESS RADIO PARAMETER Wireless radio parameters can be modified under Configuration in the menu bar. Internal Radio uses the antennas at the side of A3. By selecting the icons, Internal Radio can operate on different modes separately: AP mode, Repeater mode, Bridge mode and Disable. The default setting of Internal Radio is AP mode. 4.12 AP MODE Wireless Radio working on AP mode is used for clients association.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4.12.1 Wireless Mode and Radio Frequency Altai A3 smart WiFi can offer both 2.4GHz radio and 5GHz 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 300Mbps (802.11n HT 40ext ch+1) and default channel is channel 6 (2437MHz). 2.4GHz Radio Mode 802.11b 802.11b/g 802.11g 802.11na HT20 802.11n HT40ext ch+1 802.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4.12.4 Transmit Power The value of the Transmit Power depends on both the gain of the antenna and the maximum value of the Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (Max EIRP) allowed by the country in which A3 is used. The Transmit Power should be configured within the given range as shown in Figure 16. NOTE: Click the Update icon to store the changed settings. 4.12.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc Figure 17 Advanced Wireless Radio Setting 4.12.6 Service Set IDentifier (SSID) and Virtual Access Point (VAP) In order for the A3 smart WiFi and mobile clients to communicate, they must all be configured to use the same SSID for communication both at the VAP and clients ends. SSID broadcast can be enabled or disabled by selecting Suppress SSID.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4.12.7 Access Control List (ACL) By selecting Access Configurations, a window, as shown in Figure 19, is brought up for choosing the ACL mode, adding MAC Address with ACL Type (Allow or Deny). There are three modes in the Access Control List (ACL). They are Disabled, Enabled-Allow and Strict-Deny: 1. Disabled - The function of ACL is disabled. 2. Enabled–Allow - The function of ACL is enabled.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc Figure 19 ACL 4.12.8 Encryption and Authentication By selecting Security Configurations, a window, as shown in Figure 20, is brought up for choosing the Authentication Mode and Cipher Mode.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.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 23. NOTE: Click the Update icon to store the WEP or WPA settings.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 1. A3 smart WiFi runs in switch mode and VLAN is enabled. 2. The VAP does not belong to native VLAN. 3. The authentication mode is WPA.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4.13 REPEATER MODE Under Wireless Radio web-site interface, Station VAP can be enabled. By clicking Enable icon, backhaul link can be established through associating the Station VAP with the remote APs. That means the Wireless Radio works as backhaul link, clients can associate with other VAPs who works under AP mode.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4.14 BRIDGE MODE The 5GHz Radio, Regulatory Domain, Wireless Mode, Radio Frequency (Channel), Transmit Power, Encryption Configuration, Advanced Settings and Remote Bridge Configuration can be configured by selecting 5GHz Radio under Configuration in the menu bar. 4.14.1 Bridge Radio Wireless Mode A3 smart WiFi can work under either 802.11a mode or 802.11na mode by selecting on pulling down list. If A3 is set to 802.
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TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc Fragment Threshold: It means the size of each frame. If it is set to 256 bytes and the size of data block is 1024 bytes, the data block will be divided to four frames to send. RTS/CTS Threshold: RTS is a flow control mechanism to prevent collision between 802.11b and 802.11g mobile stations to send data to the access point in the same time.
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TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 4.15 DISABLE MODE The particular radio of A3 smart WiFi can be disabled by click the Disable icon. There is no need to configure the Transmit Power and Advanced Settings. Figure 28 Wireless Radio Disable Mode 4.16 REBOOT System reboot of A3 smart WiFi 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 29.
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TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc Figure 30 A3 smart WiFi Access Point is Rebooting 4.17 RESTORE CONFIGURATION TO DEFAULT SETTING The choices of factory default can be chosen by selecting Factory Default under Administrations in the menu bar.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.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 .
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc The status of each VAP can be shown by clicking Vap under the field of Wireless Radio, as shown in Figure . Figure 33 Statuses of the Vaps The status and MAC address of each remote bridge can be shown by selecting Remote Bridge under the field of 5GHz Radio. 5.2 CLIENTS STATISTICS The clients association statistics can be monitored by selecting Clients Statistics under the field of Status in the menu bar, as shown in Figure .
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc Figure 34 5.3 2.4GHz Radio Statistics Menu RADIO ASSOCIATION-AP MODE The each radio association statistics can be monitored by selecting Radio Association under the field of Status in the menu bar, as shown in Figure . The corresponding statistics can be shown by selecting the related MAC Address, as shown in Figure 36. The Association Table shows the ID, Mac Address, RSSI, and VAP of each station as shown in Figure . A more detailed 2.
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TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 5.4 RADIO ASSOCIATION-REPEATER MODE The association status of radio working on repeater mode can be monitored by selecting Radio Association under the field of Status in the menu bar, as shown in Figure 37 and Figure 38.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc 5.5 RADIO ASSOCIATION-BRIDGE MODE The bridge radio association can be monitored by selecting Radio Association under the field of Status in the menu bar, as shown in Figure 39 and Figure 40.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.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 (.
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TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.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.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc ad-hoc mode An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or stations communicate directly with each other, without the use of an Access Point (AP). Ad-hoc mode is also referred to as peer-to-peer mode or an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). Ad-hoc mode is useful for establishing a network where wireless infrastructure does not exist or where services are not required.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum: One of two types of spread spectrum radio technology used in wireless LAN (WLAN) transmissions. To increase a data signal's resistance to interference, the signal at the sending station is combined with a higher-rate bit sequence that spreads the user data in frequency by a factor equal to the spreading ratio.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc special-purpose device that performs an application-layer conversion of information from one protocol stack to another. handoff The process of transferring the handling of that cellular call to the new base station. host address Logical address configured by an administrator or server on a device. Logically identifies this device on an internetwork.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc (BIA) of the local LAN interface. Variously called “hardware address”, “physical address”, “burned-in address” or “MAC-layer address”. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit: The largest packet size, measured in bytes, that an interface can handle.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc required secret, shared key is presumed to have been delivered to participating STAs via a secure channel that is independent of IEEE 802.11. During the shared key authentication exchange, both the challenge and the encrypted challenge are transmitted. This facilitates unauthorized discovery of the pseudorandom number (PRN) sequence for the key/IV pair used for the exchange.
TPS09-005_rev1 0_A3_Configuration_Manual_-_fm_1 0 0 6 _FCC.doc WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy: A security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs) defined in the 802.11b standard. WEP is designed to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN. LANs are inherently more secure than WLANs because LANs are somewhat protected by the physicalities of their structure, having some or all part of the network inside a building that can be protected from unauthorized access.
