Long Range802.11a/n Wireless N Wireless Client Bridge/Access Mesh RouterPoint Model: OM5P User Manual Version : 1.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................. 7 1.1 FEATURE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 BENEFITS..................................................................................................................................................
8.2.4 WPA-PSK Mixed ............................................................................................................................................ 46 8.2.5 WPA................................................................................................................................................................ 47 8.2.6 WPA2 ............................................................................................................................................................. 48 8.
13.3 CLIENT BRIDGE MODE ............................................................................................................................................... 83 13.4 WDS BRIDGE MODE ................................................................................................................................................. 83 13.5 CLIENT ROUTER MODE ..............................................................................................................................................
About This Document Audience This document is written for networking professionals responsible for installing and managing the OPEN MESH 5G Access Point. To use this guide, you should have knowledge about TCP/IP and IEEE 802.11 standards, and be familiar with the concepts and terminology associated with wireless local-area networks (WLANs). This document provides the information you need to install and configure your Access Point/bridge.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Thank you for choosing OM5P. The OM5P is a long range, high-performance IEEE 802.11b/g/n network solution that provides Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS, and Client Router functions in a single device. In addition to providing the latest wireless technology, the OM5P supports Power over Ethernet and Power by Adapter capabilities, which allow the device to be installed easily in nearly any indoor or outdoor location.
1.2 Benefits The OM5P is the ideal product around which you can build your WLAN. The following list summarizes a few key advantages that WLANs have over wired networks: Ideal for hard-to-wire environments There are many scenarios where cables cannot be used to connect networking devices. Historic and older buildings, open areas, and busy streets, for example, make wired LAN installations difficult, expensive, or impossible.
1.3 Package Contents Open the package carefully and make sure it contains all of the items listed below. - One OPEN MESH Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge (OM5P) If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. Keep all packing materials in case you need to return the OM5P. The OM5P must be returned with its original packing materials. Use only the power adapter supplied with your OM5P. Using a different power adapter can damage the OM5P. 1.
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview The following figures show the key components on the OM5P. 2.1 Bottom View The bottom panel of the OM5P contains two RJ-45 ports, a PoE interface, and a Reset button. A removable cover covers these components. - The RJ-45 port connects to an Ethernet adapter in a computer you use to configure the OM5P. For more information, see Chapter 4. The PoE interface allows the OM5P to be powered using the supplied PoE injector.
Chapter 3 Installation This chapter describes how to install the OM5P. It also describes the OM5P LEDs. Only experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government regulatory authorities should install the OM5P. 3.1 Pre-installation Guidelines Select the optimal locations for the equipment using the following guidelines: - The OM5P should be mounted on a 1"-4" pole.
3.2 Understanding the OM5P LEDs The rear of the OM5P has two groups of LEDs. One group, labeled INDICATORS, shows the status of the device. The second group, LINK QUALITY, shows the strength of the link between the OM5P and the network. The following table describes the OM5P LEDs. LED Color Mode Status Power Green OFF= OM5P is not receiving power. ON= OM5P is receiving power. LAN Green OFF = OM5P is not connected to the network.
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Computer for TCP/l P To configure the OM5P use a computer that is configured for TCP/IP. This chapter describes how to configure the TCP/IP settings on a computer that will be used to configure the OM5P.
4.1 Configuring Microsoft Windows 7 Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows 7. 1. In the Start menu search box, type: ncpa.cpl 2. When the Network Connections List appears, right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties. 3. In the Networking tab, click either Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and then click Properties.
4. In the properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address automatically to configure your computer for DHCP.
5. Click the OK button to save your changes and close the dialog box. 6. Click the OK button again to save your changes. 4.2 Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows Vista with the default interface. If you use the Classic interface, where the icons and menus resemble previous Windows versions, perform the procedure in section 4.4. 1.
6. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address automatically to configure your computer for DHCP. 7. Click the OK button to save your changes and close the dialog box. 8. Click the OK button again to save your changes.
4.3 Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows XP with the default interface. If you use the Classic interface, where the icons and menus resemble previous Windows versions, perform the procedure in section 4.4. 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet Connections. 2. Click the Network Connections icon. 3. Click Local Area Connection for the Ethernet adapter connected to the OM5P.
5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears. 6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address automatically to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this change and close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. 7.
4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click the Properties button. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. 5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. 6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically to configure your computer for DHCP. 7. Click the OK button to save this change and close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. 8.
4.5 Configuring an Apple Macintosh Computer The following procedure describes how to configure TCP/IP on an Apple Macintosh running Mac OS 10.2. If your Apple Macintosh is running Mac OS 7.x or later, the steps you perform and the screens you see may differ slightly from the following. However, you should still be able to use this procedure as a guide to configuring your Apple Macintosh for TCP/IP. 1. Pull down the Apple Menu, click System Preferences, and select Network. 2.
Chapter 5 Introducing the Web Configurator The OM5P has a built-in Web Configurator that lets you manage the unit from any location using a Web browser that supports HTTP and has JavaScript installed. 5.1 Logging in to the Web Configurator After configuring the computer for TCP/IP using the procedure appropriate for your operating system, use that computer’s Web browser to log in to the OM5P Web Configurator. 1. Launch your Web browser. 2. In the browser address bar, type 192.168.1.
5.2 Best Practices Perform the following procedures regularly to make the OM5P more secure and manage the OM5P more effectively. - - Change the default password. Use a password that is not easy to guess and that contains different characters, such as numbers and letters. The OM5P username cannot be changed. For more information, see page 69. Back up the configuration and be sure you know how to restore it. Restoring an earlier working configuration can be useful if the OM5P becomes unstable or crashes.
Chapter 6 Status The Status section on the navigation drop-down menu contains the following options: - Main - Wireless Client List - System Log Connection Status The following sections describe these options. 6.1 Save/Load This page lets you save and apply the settings shown under Unsaved changes list, or cancel the unsaved changes and revert to the previous settings that were in effect.
6.2 Main Clicking the Main link under the Status drop-down menu or clicking Home at the top-right of the Web Configurator shows status information about the current operating mode. - The System Information section shows general system information such as operating mode, system up time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version, and application version. - The LAN Settings section shows Local Area Network setting such as the LAN IP address, subnet mask, and MAC address.
6.3 Wireless Client List Clicking the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop-down menu displays the list of clients associated to the OM5P, along with the MAC addresses and signal strength for each client. Clicking the Refresh button updates (refreshes) the client list.
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6.5 Conneetion StatU$ Clicking the Connection Status link under the Stat drop-down menu displays the current status of the network。 The information shown includes network type SSID BSSID connection status wireless mode current channel security data rate noise level and signal strength.
6.6 DHCP Client Table Clicking the DHCP Client List link under the Status drop-down menu displays the clients that are associated to the OM5P through DHCP.The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client are also shown.
Chapter 7 System This chapter describes how to change the OM5P operating modes. 7.1 Changing Operating Modes The OM5P supports four operating modes: - Access Point - Client Bridge - WDS Bridge - Client Router To select an operating mode, click System Properties under System Section. Then go to System > Operation mode. . Device Name: Enter a name for the device. The name you type appears in SNMP management. This name is not the SSID and is not broadcast to other devices. .
Clicking Accept does not apply the changes. To apply them use Status > Save/Load (see section 4.
Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes the OM5P’s wireless settings. Please read the information in this chapter carefully. If you configure a setting improperly, it can impact performance and affect the network adversely. Before you continue, be sure you selected the appropriate operating mode (see Chapter 7). 8.1 Wireless Settings This section describes basic wireless settings. For more information, see Chapter 12. 8.1.1 Access Point Mode The OM5P supports Access Point Mode.
Wireless Mode Wireless mode supports 802.11b/g/n mixed modes. Channel HT Mode The default channel bandwidth is 40 MHz. The larger the channel, the better the transmission quality and speed. Extension Channel Select upper or lower channel. Your selection may affect the Auto channel function. Auto Check this option to enable auto-channel selection. AP Detection AP Detection can select the best channel to use by scanning nearby areas for Access Points.
Profile Isolation Restricted Client to communicate with different VID by Selecting the radio button. Accept / Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings. Clicking Accept does not apply the changes. To apply them, use Status > Save/Load (see section 4.1).
SSID Specify the SSID for the current profile. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN tag for the current profile. Suppressed SSID Check this option to hide the SSID from clients. If checked, the SSID will not appear in the site survey. Station Separation Click the appropriate radio button to allow or prevent communication between client devices. Wireless Security See the Wireless Security section. Save / Cancel Click Save to accept the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings.
8.1.2 Client Bridge Mode Client Bridge Mode lets you connect two LAN segments via a wireless link as though they are on the same physical network. Since the computers are on the same subnet, broadcasts will reach all machines. As a result, DHCP information generated by the server will reach all client computers as though the clients resided on one physical network.
discovered Access Point to establish a connection. Prefer BSSID Enter the MAC address if known. If you select an Access Point in the Site Survey, this field is completed automatically. WDS Client Click the appropriate radio button to enable or disable WDS Client. Wireless Security See section 8.2 for information. Accept / Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings. Clicking Accept does not apply the changes.
8.1.3 WDS Bridge Mode Unlike traditional bridging. WDS Bridge Mode allows you to create large wireless networks by linking several wireless access points with WDS links. WDS is normally used in large, open areas, where pulling wires is cost prohibitive, restricted or physically impossible. The following figure shows an example of three OM5P configured for WDS Bridge Mode communicating with each other.
section 4.1). MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the Access Point to which you want to extend wireless connectivity. Mode Select Disable or Enable to disable or enable WDS. Accept / Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings. 1. Clicking Accept does not apply the changes. To apply them, use Status > Save/Load (see section 4.1). 2.
8.1.4 Client Router Mode In Client Router Mode, you can access the Internet wirelessly with the support of a WISP. In AP Router Mode, the OM5P can access the Internet via a cable or DSL modem. In this mode, the OM5P can be configured to turn off the wireless network name (SSID) broadcast, so that only stations that have the SSID can be connected. The OM5P also provides wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security, WPA/WPA2, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security.
Prefer BSSID Enter the MAC address if known. If you select an Access Point in the Site Survey, this field is completed automatically. Wireless Security See section 10.2. Accept / Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings. Clicking Accept does not apply the changes. To apply them, use Status > Save/Load (see section 4.1). Profile If you used the Site Survey, the Web Configurator shows nearby Access Points.
8.2 Wireless Security Settings The Wireless Security Settings section lets you configure the EOH200’s security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. We strongly recommend you use WPA2-PSK. 8.2.1 WEP Security Mode Select WEP from the drop-down list to begin the configuration. Auth Type Select Open System or Shared. Input Type Select an input type of Hex or ASCII. Key Length Level of WEP encryption applied to all WEP keys.
802.11n does not allow WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK TKIP security mode. The connection mode will drop from 802.11n to 802.11g. 8.2.2 WPA-PSK Security Mode Select WPA-PSK from the drop-down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Both, TKIP, or AES as the encryption type. Passphrase • Both = uses TKIP and AES. • TKIP = automatic encryption with WPA-PSK; requires • passphrase. AES = automatic encryption with WPA2-PSK; requires passphrase. Specify the security password.
8.2.3 WPA2-PSK Security Mode Select WPA2-PSK from the drop-down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Both, TKIP, or AES as the encryption type. • Both = uses TKIP and AES. Passphrase • TKIP = automatic encryption with WPA-PSK; requires • passphrase. AES = automatic encryption with WPA2-PSK; requires passphrase. Specify the security password. For security, each typed character is masked by a dot (l). Group Key Update Interval Specify how often, in seconds, the group key changes.
8.2.4 WPA-PSK Mixed Security Mode Select WPA-PSK Mixed from the drop-down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Both, TKIP, or AES as the encryption type. • Both = uses TKIP and AES. Passphrase • TKIP = automatic encryption with WPA-PSK; requires passphrase. • AES = automatic encryption with WPA2-PSK; requires passphrase. Specify the security password. For security, each typed character is masked by a dot (l).
8.2.5 WPA Security Mode Select WPA from the drop-down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Both, TKIP, or AES as the encryption type. • Both = uses TKIP and AES. • • TKIP = automatic encryption with WPA-PSK. AES = automatic encryption with WPA2-PSK. Radius Server Specify the IP address of the RADIUS server. Radius Port Specify the port number that your RADIUS server uses for authentication. Default port is 1812. Radius Secret Specify RADIUS secret furnished by the RADIUS server.
8.2.6 WPA2 Security Mode Select WPA2 from the drop-down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Both, TKIP, or AES as the encryption type. • Both = uses TKIP and AES. • • TKIP = automatic encryption with WPA-PSK. AES = automatic encryption with WPA2-PSK. Radius Server Specify the IP address of the RADIUS server. Radius Port Specify the port number that your RADIUS server uses for authentication. Default port is 1812. Radius Secret Specify RADIUS secret furnished by the RADIUS server.
8.2.7 WPA Mixed Security Mode Select WPA Mixed from the drop-down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Both, TKIP, or AES as the encryption type. • Both = uses TKIP and AES. • • TKIP = automatic encryption with WPA-PSK. AES = automatic encryption with WPA2-PSK. Radius Server Specify the IP address of the RADIUS server. Radius Port Specify the port number that your RADIUS server uses for authentication. Default port is 1812.
8.4 Wireless Advanced Settings Data Rate Select a data rate from the drop-down list. The data rate affects throughput. If you select a low data rate value, for example, the throughput is reduced but the transmission distance increases. RTS/CTS Threshold Specify the threshold package size for RTC/CTS. A small number causes RTS/CTS packets to be sent more often and consumes more bandwidth. Distance Specify the distance between Access Points and clients. Longer distances may drop high-speed connections.
number of packets, but increases packet sizes. Wireless Traffic Shaping Check this option to enable wireless traff ic shaping. Traffic shaping regulates the flow of packets leaving an interface to deliver improved Quality of Service. Incoming Traffic Limit Specify the wireless transmission speed used for downloading. Outgoing Traffic Limit Specify the wireless transmission speed used for uploading. Accept / Cancel Click Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to cancel and return previous settings.
8.5 Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filters are used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients according to their MAC addresses. You can manually add a MAC address to restrict the permission to access OM5P. The default setting is Disable Wireless MAC Filters. 0. ACL Mode Determines whether network access is granted or denied to clients whose MAC addresses appear in the MAC Address table on this page. Choices are Disable, Deny MAC in the list, or Allow MAC in the list.
8.6 WDS Link Settings Using WDS Link Settings, you can create a wireless backbone link between multiple access points that are part of the same wireless network. This allows a wireless network to be expanded using multiple Access Points without the need for a wired backbone to link them, as is traditionally required. MAC Address Enter the Access Point’s MAC address to which you want to extend the wireless area. Mode Select Disable or Enable from the drop-down list.
Chapter 9 LAN Setup This chapter describes the OM5P Local Area Network (LAN) settings. 9.1 IP Settings This section is only available for Non-Router Mode. IP settings lets you configure the OM5P LAN port IP address. IP Network Setting Select whether the OM5P IP address will use the static IP address specif ied in the IP Address field or be obtained automatically when the OM5P connects to a device that has a DHCP server . IP Address Enter the IP address of the OM5P.
9.2 Spanning Tree Settings Spanning Tree Status Enable or disable the OM5P Spanning Tree function. Bridge Hello Time Specify Bridge Hello Time, in seconds. This value determine how often the OM5P sends hello packets to communicate information about the topology throughout the entire Bridged Local Area Network Bridge Max Age Specify Bridge Max Age, in seconds. If another bridge in the spanning tree does not send a hello packet for a long period of time, it is assumed to be dead.
Chapter 10 Router Settings This section is only available for AP Router Mode and Client Router Mode. 10.1 WAN Settings This chapter describes the OM5P WAN settings. There are four types of WAN connections: - Static IP - DHCP PPPoE PPTP Please contact your ISP to find out which settings you should choose.. 10.1.1 Static IP Select Static IP for your WAN connection if your ISP provided information about which IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS, and secondary DNS to use.
Internet Connection Type Select Static IP to begin configuration of the Static IP connection. Account Name Enter the account name provided by your ISP. Domain Name Enter the domain name provided by your ISP. MTU Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size. It is recommended you accept the default setting of Auto. Otherwise, packets will be fragmented downstream if the MTU is set too high or too low, which impacts network performance.
10.1.2 DHCP (Dynamic IP) Select DHCP as your WAN connection type to obtain an IP address automatically. You will need to enter account name as your hostname and, optionally, DNS information. Internet Connection Type Select DHCP to begin configuration of the DHCP connection. Account Name Enter the account name provided by your ISP. Domain Name Enter the domain name provided by your ISP. MTU Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size. It is recommended you accept the default setting of Auto.
Get Automatically From ISP Click this radio button to obtain the DNS automatically from the DHCP server. Use These DNS Servers Click the radio button to set up the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS servers manually. Discard Ping on WAN Check to Enable to recognize pings on the OM5P WAN interface or Disable to block pings on the OM5P WAN interface. Note: Pinging IP addresses is a common method used by hackers to test whether the IP address is valid. Blocking pings provides some extra security from hackers.
10.1.3 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Select Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This selection is typically used for DSL services. Remove your PPPoE software from your computer, as it is not needed and will not work with your OM5P. Internet Connection Type MTU Select PPPoE to begin configuration of the PPPoE connection. Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size.
setting that is too low can prevent the OM5P from establishing some connections. Login Enter the Username provided by your ISP. Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP. Service Name Enter the Service Name provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand Select the radio button to specify the maximum idle time. Internet connection will disconnect when it reach the maximum idle time, but it will automatically connect when user tries to access the network.
10.1.4 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Select PPTP as your WAN connection type if your ISP uses a Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection. You will need to provide the IP address subnet mask default gateway (optional) DNS (optional) server IP usernam e and password provided by your ISP. Home WAN Settings Resel !il UseTheseDNS Serve |o !。Io !。Io !。Io WAN Ping PingonWAN I Apply I Internet Connection Type Select PPTP to begin config uration of the PPTP connection.
MTU Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size. It is recommended you accept the default setting of Auto. Otherwise, packets will be fragmented downstream if the MTU is set too high or too low, which impacts network performance. In extreme cases, an MTU setting that is too low can prevent the OM5P from establishing some connections. IP Address Enter the WAN port IP address. IP Subnet Mask Enter the WAN IP subnet mask. Gateway IP Address Enter the WAN gateway IP address.
10.2 LAN Settings (Router Mode) IP Address Enter the LAN port IP address. IP Subnet Mask Enter the LAN IP subnet mask. WINS Server IP Enter the WINS Server IP. Use Router As DHCP Server Check this option to enable the OM5P internal DHCP server. Starting IP Address Specify the starting IP address range for the pool of allocated for private IP addresses.
10.3 VPN Pass Through VPN Passthrough allows a secure virtual private network (VPN) connection between two computers. Enabling the options on this page opens a VPN port and enables connections to pass through the OM5P without interruption. PPTP Pass Through Check this option to enable PPTP pass-through mode. L2TP Pass Through Check this option to enable L2TP pass-through mode. IPSec Pass Through Check this option to enable IPSec pass-through mode.
10.4 Port Forwarding Port forwarding can be used to open a port or range of ports to a device on your network Using port forwarding, you can set up public services on your network. When users from the Internet make certain requests on your network, the OM5P can forward those requests to computers equipped to handle the requests. If, for example, you set the port number 80 (HTTP) to be forwarded to IP address 192.168.1.2, all HTTP requests from outside users are forwarded to 192.168.1.2.
Service Name Enter a name for the port forwarding rule. Protocol Select a protocol for the application: Choices are Both, TCP, and UDP. Starting Port Enter a starting port number. Ending Port Enter an ending port number. All ports numbers between the starting and ending ports will forward users to the IP address specif ied in the IP Address field. IP Address Enter the IP address of the server computer on the LAN network where users will be redirected.
10.5 DMZ If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the OM5P, you can allow the computer to have unrestricted Internet access. Enter the IP address of that computer as a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) host with unrestricted Internet access. Adding a client to the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks, so use this option as a last resort. DMZ Hosting Enables or disables the OM5P DMZ function.
Chapter 11 Management Settings The Management section lets you configure administration, management VLAN, SNMP settings, backup/restore settings, firmware upgrade, time settings, and log settings. This chapter describes these settings. 11.1 Administration Click the Administration link under the Management menu to change the user name and password used to log on to the OM5P Web Configurator . The default user name is admin and the default password is admin.
the OM5P Web Configurator. Save/Apply / Cancel Click Save/Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return previous settings. Clicking Save/Apply changes the settings immediately. You cannot undo the action.
11.2 Management VLAN Click the Management VLAN link under the Management menu to assign a VLAN tag to the packets. A VLAN is a group of computers on a network whose software has been configured so that they behave as if they were on a separate Local Area Network (LAN). Computers on VLAN do not have to be physically located next to one another on the LAN Management VLAN ID If your network includes VLANs and if tagged packets need to pass through the Access Point, enter the VLAN ID.
11.3 SNMP Settings Click the SNMP Settings link under the Management menu to monitor network-attached devices using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP allows messages (called “protocol data unit’s) to be sent to various parts of a network. Upon receiving these messages, SNMP-compatible devices (called agents) return data stored in their Management Information Bases. SNMP Enable/Disable Enable or disable the OM5P SNMP function. Contact Enter the contact details of the device.
11.4 Backup/Restore Settings Click the Backup/Restore Setting link under the Management menu to save the OM5P’s current settings in a file on your local disk or load settings onto the device from a local disk. This feature is particularly convenient administrators who have several OM5P devices that need to be configured with the same settings. This page also lets you return the OM5P to its factory default settings. If you perform this procedure, any changes made to the OM5P default settings will be lost.
11.5 Firmware Upgrade Click the Firmware Upgrade link under the Management menu to upgrade the firmware of the device. To perform this procedure, downloaded the appropriate firmware from your vendor. The firmware upgrade procedure can take few minutes. Do not power off the OM5P during the firmware upgrade, as it can cause the device to crash or become unusable. The OM5P restarts automatically after the upgrade completes.
11.6 Time Settings Click the Time Settings link under the Management menu to configure the OM5P system time. You can enter the time manually or, to ensure accuracy, synchronize the OM5P with Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. Manually Set Date and Time Automatically Get Manually specify the date and time. Date and Time Select a time zone from the drop-down list and check whether you want to enter the IP address of an NTP server or use the default NTP server.
11.7 Log Click the Log link under the Management menu to display a list of events that are triggered on the OM5P Ethernet and wireless interfaces. You can consult this log if an unknown error occurs on the system or when a report needs to be sent to the technical support department for debugging purposes. Syslog Enable or disable the OM2Psyslog function. Log Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the log server. Local Log Enable or disable the local log service.
11.8 Diagnostics Click the Diagnostics link under the Management menu to ascertain connection quality and trace the routing table to the target. Target IP Enter the IP address you would like to search. Ping Packet Size Enter the packet size of each ping. Number of Pings Enter the number of times you want to ping. Start Ping Click Start Ping to begin pinging. Traceroute Target Enter an IP address or domain name you want to trace.
Chapter 12 Network Configuration Examples This chapter provides step-by-step descriptions for using the OM5P’s operating modes. The Access Point Mode’s default configuration allows the OM5P to act as a central unit of a WLAN or as a root device of a wired environment. Repeater mode and Mesh network mode are reserved for future configuration. 12.1 Access Point Access Point Step1 Log in to the Web Configurator with your browser by entering the default IP address 192.168.1.
Wireless Client Step1 Select the wireless mode with which you want to associate. Use site survey to scan nearby Access Point and either select the Step2 Access Point to which you want to connect, or enter the SSID manually. Step3 Configure the VLAN ID in your wireless device if available. Step4 Select the appropriate authentication type and password. Access Point Mode does not provide DHCP server, so the Wireless Client IP address must be configured manually using the same Local Area Network subnet.
12.3 WDS Bridge Mode Use this feature to link multiple Access Points in a network. All clients associated with any Access Points can communicate with each other in an ad-hoc manner. WDS Bridge Step1 Log in to the Web Configurator with the default IP address 192.168.1.1 Step2 For Operation Mode, select WDS Bridge from System Properties. Step3 Select the channel you want to use. Step4 Set up the authentication settings Step5 Set up WDS Link Settings.
12.4 Client Router In Client Router Mode, the OM5P’s internal DHCP server allows LANs to automatically generate an IP address to share the same Internet. Connect an Access Point/WISP wirelessly and connect to LANs using a wired connection. Refer to Chapter 13 to check the Access Point’s configuration. Client Router Step1 Log in to the Web Configurator with the default IP address 192.168.1.1 Step2 For Operation Mode, select Client Router from System Properties.
13.1 Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, OM5P behaves likes a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11b/g/n networks. Stations and client must be conf igured to use the same SSID and security password to associate with the OM5P. The OM5P supports four SSIDs at the same time for secure guest access. 13.2 Access Point Mode with WDS Function The OM5P Access Point Mode also supports WDS functionality.
13.3 Client Bridge Mode In Client Bridge Mode, the OM5P behaves like a wireless client that connects to an Access Point wirelessly and allows users to surf the Internet whenever they want. In this mode, use the OM5P Site Survey to scan for Access Points within range. Then configure the OM5P SSID and security password accordingly to associate with the Access Point. In this configuration, the station has a wired Ethernet connection to the OM5P LAN port. 13.
13.5 Client Router Mode In Client Router Mode, the OM5P’s internal DHCP server allows a number of LANs to automatically generate IP addresses to share the same Internet. In this mode, connect an AP/WISP wirelessly and connect to LANs via a wired connection. 13.6 RADIUS Connections Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) authentication is available when configuring the OM5P wireless advanced settings (see Chapter 8). Use this feature if you have a RADIUS server.
Appendix A – Troubleshooting This appendix provides problem-solving information you may find useful in case you need to troubleshoot your OM5P. It also includes information about contacting technical support. A.1 Problem Solving Question Answer How do I reset the OM5P? There are two ways to reset the OM5P, a hardware method and a software method. Both methods return the OM5P to its factory default configuration.
A.2 Contacting Technical Support If you encounter issues that cannot be resolved using this manual, please contact your vendor where you purchase the device. If you cannot contact your vendor, you may also contact EnGenius Customer Service department in the region where you purchased the device.
Appendix C – Glossary Access Point A base station in a WLAN that act as a central transmitter and receiver of WLAN radio signals. Ad Hoc Network A short-term WLAN framework created between two or more WLAN adapters, without going through an Access Point. An ad hoc network lets computers send data directly to and from one another. For an ad hoc network to work, each computer on the network needs a WLAN card installed configured for Ad Hoc mode.
The geographical area that can be served by a mobile communications network or system. Coverage Hole An area within the radio coverage footprint of a wireless system where the RF signal level is below the design threshold. Physical obstructions such as buildings, foliage, hills, tunnels, and indoor parking garages are usually the cause of coverage holes. Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) A common technique for detecting data transmission errors.
In the 802.11n system, two new formats, called High Throughput (HT), are defined for the Physical Layer, Mixed Mode, and Green Field. If a system runs 40 HT, two adjacent 20 MHz channels are used. The larger 40 MHz bandwidth can provide better transmit quality and speed. Keys Like passwords, keys open (decrypt) and close (encrypt) messages. While many encryption algorithms are commonly known and public, the key must be kept secret.
Service Set Identifier (SSID) Name of a WLAN. All wireless devices on a WLAN must use the same SSID to communicate with each other. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) An Internet-standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Snooping Passively watching a network for data, such as passwords, that can be used to benefit a hacker. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) An encryption protocol that uses 128-bit keys. Keys are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication server.
Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in the Counter mode with Cipher block chaining Message authentication Code Protocol (CCMP). Wireless Distribution System (WDS) A technology that lets Access Points communicate with one another to extend the range of a WLAN.
Appendix D – FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Europe – EU Declaration off Conformity This device complies with th he essential requirements of the R&TTE Direcctive 1999/5/EC.
Česky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] o prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě se základními požadavky a [Jméno výrobce] tímto dalšími příslušnými usstanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt [Name e des Herstellers], dass sich das Gerät [Gerätetyp] in i Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen A und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestiimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
