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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................1 1.1 Overview ..............................................................................................1 1.2 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support ..................................................1 1.3 Features...............................................................................................2 1.4 Operation Modes .................................
Table of Contents 4.2 Internet Setting Menu.........................................................................22 4.2.1 Setup Wizard .............................................................................................23 4.2.2 WAN Setting ..............................................................................................24 4.2.3 Virtual Server .............................................................................................25 4.2.4 DMZ....................................
Table of Contents 6.1 Application for AP Mode.....................................................................53 6.2 Wireless Settings ...............................................................................53 6.2.1 Multiple SSID.............................................................................................53 6.2.2 Channel .....................................................................................................54 6.2.3 Wireless Security..................................
1. Introduction 1 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview The N.Power is a wireless multi-function router based on 150Mbps wireless-b/g/n 2.4GHz radio technologies. Users can share a wireless 3G/3.5G USB modem or xDSL cable modem internet connection at high speed. It also provides to 4 operation modes to satisfy different application environments. In addition, it features passive PoE port for installations in places that have no nearby access to electricity. Please take notice of the following features: The N.
1. Introduction N .Pow e r 1.3 Features Wireless-N AP Router 1 x USB 2.0 Port Work with 3G/3.
1. Introduction 1.4 Operation Modes The N.Power can perform as a multi-function wireless device. Through the AirLogic web interface, users can easily select which wireless mode they wish the N.Power to perform. The N.Power can be configured to operate in the following wireless operation modes: Wireless Mode Router AP Client WDS Bridge WDS Repeater N.
1. Introduction N.Power. This type of network is known as “Infrastructure network”. 802.11 b/g/n devices can connect to AP mode through Client Mode. Other N.Power or 1.4.3 Client Mode The N.Power acts as if it is a wireless adapter to connect with a remote Access Point. Users can attach a computer or a router to the LAN port of N.Power to get network access. 1.4.4 WDS Bridge Mode This mode is best used when you want to connect LAN networks together wirelessly (for example, between office and warehouse).
1. Introduction 1.4.5 WDS Repeater Mode The purpose of repeater is to extend the wireless signal of the remote AP/Router. In N.Power, the AP mode and the Router mode also turn it to “WDS Repeater mode.” You can find the WDS settings in the “Wireless Settings” page. Both sides must support WDS connection to work. WDS Repeater in Router Mode The WDS Repeater function in Router mode is to allow the remote AP to extend the wireless signal of N.Power.
1. Introduction For information on how to configuration WDS Repeater, please go to section 4.4.10 or section 6.2.8. AirLive N.
2. Installing the N.Power 2 2. Installing the N.Power This section describes the hardware features and the hardware installation procedure for the N.Power. For software configuration, please go to chapter 3 for more details. 2.1 Before You Start It is important to read through this section before you install the N.Power The LAN1 port also work as the passive POE port You must install the antenna first before plugging in the power. Otherwise, the wireless radio might be damaged.
2. Installing the N.Power 1 7 6 3 5 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Antenna Connector Power Adapter Connector WAN Port LAN Ports (LAN1 for Passive PoE Port) Reset Button WPS Button USB Port (For 3G Dongle Use) 8 LED Indicators 2.4 Hardware Installation .1. Please install the antennas by turning clock wise into the RF antenna connectors AirLive N.
2. Installing the N.Power 2. Now connect the power adapter to the N.Power 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to one of the LAN port and the other end to your PC. 4. If you have broadband connection, please connect the Internet cable to “WAN port”. 9 AirLive N.
2. Installing the N.Power 5. Open your browser and type “192.168.1.254” to access the web management interface. 2.4.1 Passive PoE Installation If you want to supply the power by using Passive PoE, please follow the installation diagram below. Please note that the passive DC Injector is not included with N.Power, it needs to be purchased separately (AirLive Model: PoE-1P). N.Power uses 12V passive PoE system, it doesn’t work with 802.3af PoE switch or 48V PoE Kit.
2. Installing the N.Power 2.4.2 Wall Mount Installation 1. The holes for the wall mount screw are on the underside of the case. Please measure the distance between the holes. Then install 2 screws in the desire location with the measured distance apart from each other. Please do not screw all the way in, leave some space for mounting with the N.Power 2. Now please hang the N.Power on those 2 screws. 11 AirLive N.
2. Installing the N.Power 2.5 LED Table This section describes the LED behavior of N.Power. You can find the LED on the top side of the N.Power. WPS (Power) Steady Blue – Normal Operation Slow Flashing: WPS Surveying OFF – No Power WLAN Slow Flashing : Radio is active Fast Flashing: Transmitting Data OFF: Radio Disabled LAN1 ~4, WAN Steady Blue : Fast Flashing: OFF: No Link Link established Transmitting Data 2.6 Restore Settings to Default If you have forgotten your N.
3. Configuring the N.Power 3 3. Configuring the N.Power The N.Power offers web browser (http) as management interface. In this chapter, we will explain N.Power’s management interface and how to get into them. 3.1 Important Information The following information will help you to get start quickly. However, we recommend you to read through the entire manual before you start. Please note the password and SSID are case sensitive. The default IP address is: 192.168.1.
3. Configuring the N.Power 2. 3. Set your PC’s IP address to “Obtain an IP address automatically”. The N.Power should provide your PC a valid IP address. If you want to set your PC’s IP address manually, please set to 192.168.1.50 (or other address in the same subnet) 50 You are ready now to configure the N.Power using your PC. 3.3 Introduction to Web Management The N.Power can be configured using the Web management interfaces by simply typing its IP address in the web browser. Most functions of N.
3. Configuring the N.Power 3.3.2 Web Menu Structure We recommend users to browse through N.Power’s web management interface to get an overall picture of the functions and interface. After you enter the Web configuration, the following screen will appear: Internet Settings Language Selection Internet Settings: When you choose Router mode, the “Internet Settings” bottom will be shown and you will be able to configure internet related functions here.
3. Configuring the N.Power 3.4 Configuration Wizard The configuration Wizard is the first screen you will see after you login. It will ask you a few questions to setup your wireless and broadband connection quickly. Step 1: Please enter your own SSID and Encryption Key. The default encryption type is WPA2-PSK (AES). The encryption key should be at least 8 alphanumeric characters. Step 2: Choose your Broadband Connection type. If you are not sure about setup information, please ask your ISP for parameters.
3. Configuring the N.Power Step 3: Please click “Finish” to reboot the system if you are sure about all settings. 3.5 Change Operation Mode The wireless settings of N.Power are dependant on the wireless operation mode you choose. For explanation on when to use what operation mode, please refer to Chapter 1 Changing Mode Procedure: 1. Select “Wireless Setting” 2. Choose your required wireless mode. 3. The AP might ask you to confirm the mode change. its new mode.
3. Configuring the N.Power 2. PIN (Personal Information Number) Enrollee and Registrar: WPS Registrar site should be entered the PIN Code from Enrollee site, the WPS connection will connect automatically. It is recommended to use the first option as it is much simpler to configure. 3.6.1 AP and Router Modes Example1: Using Hardware Push button Please push WPS button directly on the back of the N.Power. The “WPS” LED flash will light and the N.
3. Configuring the N.Power Example 2: WPS Using PIN Please login N.Power’s Web UI. Select Wireless Setting Æ WPS Setting. In the WPS Progress, select “PIN” then “Apply.” You will get a PIN Code. PIN Code 1 2 Then, please turn on the utility of your wireless network card. Choose WPS mode to “Registrar” and enter the PIN Code. Press “PIN” and the connection will automatically configure. 3 5 4 6 19 AirLive N.
3. Configuring the N.Power 3.6.2 Client Mode Example 1: Using WPS hardware button Please push WPS button directly on the back of the device. The “WPS” LED flash will light and the N.Power will start to survey the AP’s WPS signal in the current environment. Within two minutes, please push WPS button on your AP device, the connection will automatic successfully. Example 2: WPS using PIN Please login N.Power’s Web UI. Select Wireless Setting Æ change to Client mode Æ Client WPS Setting.
3. Configuring the N.Power 4 6 5 Copy PIN Code 7 Under AP site, Select Wireless Setting Æ WPS Setting. Choose WPS mode to “PIN” then enter the PIN Code Æ click “Apply” and the connection will automatically configure. 8 10 9 Enter PIN Code 10 21 AirLive N.
4. Configuration: Router Mode 4 4. Configuration: Router Mode In this chapter, we will explain about the wireless settings for Router Mode. Please be sure to read through Chapter 1.5 and Chapter 3’s “Introduction to Web Management”. 4.1 Application for Router Mode The router mode is the main operation mode of the N.Power. In this mode, you can share your Internet connection both wired and wirelessly. The NAT is applied for IP Sharing function from your WAN port to the LAN ports and wireless interface.
4. Configuration: Router Mode 4.2.1 Setup Wizard The configuration Wizard is the first screen you will see after you login. It will ask you a few questions to setup your wireless and broadband connection quickly. Step 1: Please enter your own SSID and Encryption Key. The default encryption type is WPA2-PSK (AES). The encryption key should be at least 8 alphanumeric characters. Step 2: Now, please choose the WAN type and enter your account information.
4. Configuration: Router Mode Step 3: Please click “Finish” to reboot the system if you are sure about all settings. 4.2.2 WAN Setting Internet Settings -> WAN Settings WAN Connection Type: Choose your ISP connection Type. If you are using ADSL connection, the most likely connection type is PPPoE. If you are using Cable Modem, the most likely connection type is DHCP. However, please consult with your ISP about the correct setting first. TTL: Time to Live is a 8-bit value in the IP header.
4. Configuration: Router Mode MAC address clone: If your ISP lock Internet access by MAC address of your PC. You might need to enable this function and enter your PC’s MAC address here. Enable UPnP: Enable Response to PING: Please enable this if you want N.Power to response to remote PING command Enable Remote Management: Enable this option for remote access of the web management interface.
4. Configuration: Router Mode For a list of most frequent used TCP and UDP ports. Please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TCP_and_UDP_port_numbers 4.2.4 DMZ Internet Settings -> DMZ DMZ opens all TCP/UDP ports to particular IP address on the LAN side. for setting gaming servers behind the N.Power. AirLive N.
4. Configuration: Router Mode 4.2.5 URL Filtering Internet Settings -> URL Filtering The N.Power provides URL filter function to stop access to certain website. It is useful for parents to stop children from accessing some websites. 4.2.6 MAC Filtering Internet Settings -> MAC Filtering MAC filter can filter out traffic from certain MAC addresses. It can prevent access to internet from certain stations in the local LAN. Please enter the MAC address in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.
4. Configuration: Router Mode 4.2.7 IP Filtering Internet Settings -> IP Filtering IP filtering allows you to block certain IP addresses from accessing the network. 4.2.8 DDNS Internet Settings -> DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System. An algorithm that allows the use of dynamic IP address for hosting Internet Server. A DDNS service provides each user account with a domain name. The N.Power support “Dyndns.org”, “zoneedit.com” and “no-ip.com” service. AirLive N.
4. Configuration: Router Mode 4.2.9 Static Route Internet Settings -> Static Route Static Route allows you to setup the routing table manually. 4.3 FTP Function The N.Power supports file sharing through FTP function. Before you start, please notice the following requirements and restrictions for FTP function. The FTP function is only available in Router mode The FTP functions only support file names with western alphabets (such as English). The N.
4. Configuration: Router Mode Enable FTP Server: By default, the FTP server is disabled. checking the box and press “Apply” button. Service Port: You can change the TCP/UDP port for FTP access here. The default is port 21; it is advised to leave the settings at default. When you change the service port, the FTP link will also change. For example, if you change service port to 2121. The LAN FTP Link will become ftp://192.168.1.254:2121. Internet Link: The N.
4. Configuration: Router Mode Username: Name of the user’s account Password: The password required for FTP access Read: The ability to read/download from the N.Power. This should be turned on Write: The ability to write/upload files to the N.Power. Directory: This will determine the sharing directory for N.Power. You can enter the path manually (it starts with “/media/”), or click on the “Browse” button to choose the directory. The N.Power can read into 5 levels of directory depth.
4. Configuration: Router Mode 4.4 Wireless Settings Menu When you select “Wireless Settings” on the top menu; the following screen will appear: 4.4.1 Regulatory Domain Wireless Settings -> Regulatory Domain The Regulatory Domain decides what channels and Tx output power levels are available for your country. For the United States, the regulatory domain is FCC. FCC has the following channel and power regulation.
4. Configuration: Router Mode 4.4.2 Multiple SSID Wireless Settings -> Multiple SSID Multiple SSID allows N.Power to create up to 4 different wireless networks (SSID). It is also known as “Virtual AP” function. Each SSID can have its Encryption policy. The SSID1 is the main SSID under Wireless Setting page. Hide SSID: The wireless network will become invisible, only accessible to people who knows the SSID name.
4. Configuration: Router Mode 4.4.4 Wireless Security Wireless Settings -> Wireless Security You should set up the wireless security immediately to ensure the security of your data transmission and to prevent the unauthorized access. The easiest way to setup encryption is to use the “Setup Wizard”. It automatically chooses the most secured and easiest scheme for your wireless security settings. However, if you wish to choose your own encryption scheme, the N.
4. Configuration: Router Mode Step1: Select your SSID: If you have enabled the “Multiple SSID” function, there will be more than one SSID to choose from. Each SSID (Virtual AP) can have its own security policy. Step2: Select Security Policy: N.Power offers a full suite of security policy including WEP(Pre-Shared Key), WPA(certificate), WPA-PSK(AES), WPA2-PSK(AES), and 802.1x Radius Authentication. Recently WiFi regulation prevents the use of TKIP encryption in 11n mode.
4. Configuration: Router Mode MAC Control: Upload Bandwidth: Download Bandwidth: please input downstream bandwidth limit in Kbps Comment: To limit the bandwidth of one single MAC address. please input upstream bandwidth limit in Kbps note for the bandwidth policy 4.4.7 Associated Client Wireless Settings -> Associated Client You can check the wireless clients’ status on this table MAC Address: MAC address of the wireless clients.
4. Configuration: Router Mode Channel Width: width. RSSI (dBm): The signal strength of the client device. Time (Sec): This indicates whether client is using 20MHz or 40MHz channel The connected time of the wireless client. 4.4.8 Advanced Settings Wireless Settings -> Advance Settings Channel Width: You can choose 20MHz or 20/40MHz channel width. Choose 20MHz for compliance with laws in some countries.
4. Configuration: Router Mode Decline BA Request: Enable this option to decline the Block ACK requests by other devices. BG Protection: The 802.11g standard includes a protection mechanism to ensure mixed 802.11b and 802.11g operation. If there is no such kind of mechanism exists, the two kinds of standards may mutually interfere and decrease network’s performance. Beacon Interval: The device broadcasts beacon frames regularly to announce its existence.
4. Configuration: Router Mode 4.4.9 WMM Settings Wireless Settings -> WMM Settings Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a standard to prioritize traffic for multimedia applications. The WMM Settings is to specify parameters on multiple data queue for better performance of differentiated wireless traffic like Voice-over-IP (VoIP), other types of audio, video, and streaming media as well as traditional IP data over the AP.
4. Configuration: Router Mode Packets in a higher priority queue will be transmitted before packets in a lower priority queue. ECWmin and ECWmax If an access point detects that the medium is in use, it uses the DCF random backoff timer to determine the amount of time to wait before attempting to access a given channel again. Each access point waits some random period of time between retries.
4. Configuration: Router Mode interval of time when a WMM client station has the right to initiate transmissions on the wireless network. We recommend that you use the default settings on the WMM QoS page. Changing these values can lead to unexpected blockages of traffic on your wireless LAN, and the blockages might be difficult to diagnose. 4.4.10 WDS Settings (Repeater) This is known as WDS Repeater function. Enable this setting to allow remote WDS equipped AP to extend the wireless signal of N.Power.
4. Configuration: Router Mode Encryp Type: You can use one of the following 4 encryption type. None: No encryption is made. This is not recommended as it posts serious security issue. WEP: This is the most compatible type. However, it is also easier for hackers to break. Use this only if AES or TKIP doesn’t work. TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol, TKIP is more secured than WEP but less secure than AES. AES: The most secured encryption method.
4. Configuration: Router Mode 6 7 Example 2: WPS Using PIN Please login N.Power’s Web UI. Select Wireless Setting Æ WPS Setting. In the WPS Progress, select “PIN” then “Apply.” You will get a PIN Code. PIN Code 1 2 Then, please turn on the utility of your wireless network card. Choose WPS mode to “Registrar” and enter the PIN Code. Press “PIN” and the connection will automatically configure. 43 AirLive N.
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5. System Configuration and Status Menu 5 5. System Configuration and Status Menu In this chapter, we will explain about System Configurations Menu and the Status Menu of the web management interface. Please be sure to read through Chapter 3’s “Introduction to Web Management” first. 5.1 Menu Structure When you click on the “System Configuration” menu on the top menu bar, the following screen will appear. The system configuration includes all non-wireless settings. We will explain their functions here.
5. System Configuration and Status Menu 5.2 LAN Interface Setup System Configuration>> LAN Interface Setup This menu is where you can configure all the aspect about LAN interface including IP address, DHCP server settings...etc. Device IP Settings DHCP Settings 5.2.1 DHCP Settings DHCP Service: You can enable or disable DHCP server here. z Disable: Disable DHCP server. By default, the DHCP server is OFF in AP, Client, and WDS Bridge mode. z Server: The N.
5. System Configuration and Status Menu 5.2.2 Add DHCP Static Lease Client If you want to lock IP address to a MAC address, you should add DHCP clients to the “Static DHCP Client”. Up to 40 entries can be entered. Below is the procedure for adding an entry: 5. 1. Enter the MAC address of the device 6. 2. Enter the IP address of the device 7. 3. Click on the “Add” button 5.3 Time Settings System Configuration ->Time Settings You can set the N.Power’s internal system clock by 2 methods.
5. System Configuration and Status Menu 5.4 Password Settings System Configuration -> Password Settings You can change your username and password from the image below: 5.5 Power Saving (Green AP) System Configuration -> Power Saving The power saving scheduling function allows user to define the wireless service time and output power level. It can be used to conserve the energy of your AP. Please remember to set the time first AirLive N.
5. System Configuration and Status Menu 5.6 Firmware Upgrade System Configuration -> Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the firmware of your N.Power (the software that controls your N.Power’s operation). Normally, this is done when a new version of firmware offers new features that you want, or solves problems that you have encountered with the current version. Upgrade Firmware: To update the N.Power firmware, first download the firmware from AirLive web site to your local disk.
5. System Configuration and Status Menu 5.7 Configuration Save and Restore System Configuration -> Configuration Save and Restore The N.Power can save and restore the settings to a file. You can save system configuration settings to a file, and later download it back to the N.Power Export Settings: settings later. Import Settings file location: Please browse for the configuration file location for restoration of settings Export the configuration file to your PC so you can restore the 5.
5. System Configuration and Status Menu 5.9.2 Statistic The Statistic menu displays the memory status, WAN traffic, LAN traffic, and WLAN traffic conditions. 51 AirLive N.
5. System Configuration and Status Menu 5.9.3 Client Table The Client Table is also known as ARP table. the devices that pass N.Power. It will show all the IP and MAC addresses of 5.9.4 LOG When you enable the log function, system will keep records of events and errors detected. AirLive N.
6. AP Mode 6 6. AP Mode In this chapter, we will explain about the wireless settings for AP Mode. Please be sure to read through Chapter 1.4 and Chapter 3’s “Wireless Operation Mode” first. 6.1 Application for AP Mode When operating in the Access Point mode, the N.Power becomes the center hub of the wireless network. All wireless cards and clients connect and communicate through N.Power. This type of network is known as “Infrastructure network”. Other N.Power or 802.
6. AP Mode Hide SSID: The wireless network will become invisible, only accessible to people who knows the SSID name. Enable Isolation between SSIDs: Enable this option will disable traffic between different SSIDs. 6.2.2 Channel Wireless Settings -> Channel The channel is the frequency range used by radio. In 802.11g/b standard, there are maximum of 14 Channels. However, the available channels in each country are dependant on the local regulation.
6. AP Mode 6.2.3 Wireless Security Wireless Settings -> Wireless Security You should set up the wireless security immediately to ensure the security of your data transmission and to prevent the unauthorized access. The easiest way to setup encryption is to use the “Setup Wizard”. It automatically chooses the most secured and easiest scheme for your wireless security settings. However, if you wish to choose your own encryption scheme, the N.
6. AP Mode Disable: When selected, no MAC address filtering will be performed. Allow list: When selected, data traffic from only the specified devices in the table will be allowed in the network. Deny list: When selected, data traffic from the devices specified in the table will be denied/discarded by the network. 6.2.5 Associated Client Wireless Settings -> Associated Client You can check the wireless clients’ status on this table MAC Address: MAC address of the wireless clients.
6. AP Mode 6.2.6 Advanced Settings Wireless Settings -> Advance Settings Channel Width: You can choose 20MHz or 20/40MHz channel width. Choose 20MHz for compliance with laws in some countries. 40MHz offers faster performance than 20MHz Guard Interval: Guard interval is placed at the beginning of each transmission. It is used to reduce the interference effect of multi-path transmissions. The use of long Guard Interval may perform better in interference or multipath environment.
6. AP Mode Beacon Interval: The device broadcasts beacon frames regularly to announce its existence. The beacon Interval specifies how often beacon frames are transmitted in time unit of milliseconds. The default value is 100, and a valid value should be between 1 and 65,535. Fragmentation: When the size of a unicast frame exceeds the fragmentation threshold, it will be fragmented before the transmission. It should have a value of 256-2346 bytes, with a default of 2346.
6. AP Mode Configure the WMM QoS Parameters AC Type The queue and associated priorities and parameters for transmission are as follows: Data 0 (Best Effort, BE): Medium priority queue, medium throughput and delay. Most traditional IP data is sent to this queue. Data 1 (Background, BK): Lowest priority queue, high throughput.
6. AP Mode ECWmin and ECWmax If an access point detects that the medium is in use, it uses the DCF random backoff timer to determine the amount of time to wait before attempting to access a given channel again. Each access point waits some random period of time between retries. The wait time (initially a random value within a range specified as the Minimum Contention Window increases exponentially up to a specified limit Maximum Contention Window.
6. AP Mode We recommend that you use the default settings on the WMM QoS page. Changing these values can lead to unexpected blockages of traffic on your wireless LAN, and the blockages might be difficult to diagnose. 6.2.8 WDS Settings (Repeater) This is known as WDS Repeater function. In AP mode, the N.Power will repeat the wireless signal of remote AP/Router. Up to 4 WDS repeaters can be connect with N.Power.
6. AP Mode EncrypType: You can use one of the following 4 encryption type. None: No encryption is made. This is not recommended as it posts serious security issue. WEP: This is the most compatible type. However, it is also easier for hackers to break. Use this only if AES or TKIP doesn’t work. TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol, TKIP is more secured than WEP but less secure than AES. AES: The most secured encryption method.
6. AP Mode 6 7 Example 2: WPS Using PIN Please login N.Power’s Web UI. Select Wireless Setting Æ WPS Setting. In the WPS Progress, select “PIN” then “Apply.” You will get a PIN Code. PIN Code 1 2 Then, please turn on the utility of your wireless network card. Choose WPS mode to “Registrar” and enter the PIN Code. Press “PIN” and the connection will automatically configure. 63 AirLive N.
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7. Client Mode 7. Client 7 Mode In this chapter, we will explain about the wireless settings for Client Mode. Please be sure to read through Chapter 1.4 and Chapter 3’s “Wireless Operation Mode” first. 7.1 Application for Client Mode This mode is also known as “Client” mode. The N.Power acts as if it is a wireless adapter to connect with a remote Access Point. Users can attach a computer or a router to the LAN port of N.Power to get network access. 7.2 Wireless Settings 7.2.
7. Client Mode Procedure to Add a Profile 1. Click on Profile Settings on the Wireless Settings Menu. Then click on “Add” to add a new profile 2. On the Add profile page, please enter the information about the remote AP network such as SSID, encryption. Click on “Apply” once finished 3. Once apply the new profile should appear on the list. Select the profile and click on “Activate” button to take effect. Only one profile can be activated at a time. AirLive N.
7. Client Mode 7.2.2 Site Survey Wireless Settings -> Site Survey You can scan for wireless networks around your location using the Site Survey function. From the site survey function, you can also perform antenna alignment and establish wireless connection When you click on Site Survey, the following screen will appear. It might take awhile depending on number of available APs in the area You can now select the SSID you want to connect with, and then press the “Connect” button.
7. Client Mode AckTimeOut: When a packet is sent out from one wireless station to the other, it will wait for an Acknowledgement frame from the remote station. The station will only wait for a certain amount of time; this time is called the ACK timeout. In most conditions, please do not change the Tx and Rx Acktimeout value. default value is correct in most cases. The N.Power’s Tx Burst: These are the scheme used for improving the performance of the data transmission in 11n and Turbo modes.
7. Client Mode 1 2 3 Select the SSID that you want to connect. Choose WPS mode to “Enrollee” and get a PIN Code in the field. Then press “PIN Start” and the “WPS” LED flash will light two minutes on the device’s housing. 4 6 5 Copy PIN Code 7 Under AP site, Select Wireless Setting Æ WPS Setting. Choose WPS mode to “PIN” then enter the PIN Code Æ click “Apply” and the connection will automatically configure. 8 10 9 Enter PIN Code 10 69 AirLive N.
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8. WDS Bridge Mode 8 8. WDS Bridge Mode In this chapter, we will explain about the wireless settings for WDS Bridge Mode. Please be sure to read through Chapter 1.4 and Chapter 3’s “Wireless Operation Mode” first. 8.1 Application for WDS Bridge Mode This mode is also known as “WDS Pure MAC Bridge mode”. Each bridge can associate with maximum of 4 other bridges in the WDS configuration.
8 WDS Bridge Mode 8.2 Wireless Settings 8.2.1 Advance Setup Wireless Settings -> Advance Setup Channel Width: You can choose 20MHz or 20/40MHz channel width. Choose 20MHz for compliance with laws in some countries. 40MHz offers faster performance than 20MHz Guard Interval: Guard interval is placed at the beginning of each transmission. It is used to reduce the interference effect of multi-path transmissions. The use of long Guard Interval may perform better in interference or multipath environment.
8. WDS Bridge Mode BG Protection: The 802.11g standard includes a protection mechanism to ensure mixed 802.11b and 802.11g operation. If there is no such kind of mechanism exists, the two kinds of standards may mutually interfere and decrease network’s performance.. Beacon Interval: The device broadcasts beacon frames regularly to announce its existence. The beacon Interval specifies how often beacon frames are transmitted in time unit of milliseconds.
8 WDS Bridge Mode Encryp Type: You can use one of the following 4 encryption type. None: No encryption is made. This is not recommended as it posts serious security issue. WEP: This is the most compatible type. However, it is also easier for hackers to break. Use this only if AES or TKIP doesn’t work. TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol, TKIP is more secured than WEP but less secure than AES. AES: The most secured encryption method.
9. Emergency Firmware Recovery 9 9. Emergency Firmware Recovery The N.Power features emergency firmware upgrade function that can restore your AP from a firmware crashed. If you can’t access your AP anymore, please first try to restore the setting to default by holding the RESET button (in the back) for more than 10 seconds. You should be able to find the AP at 192.168.1.254. If you can’t find it, then please perform the emergency upgrade. Please visit www.airlive.com->support->download and type “N.
9. Emergency Firmware Recovery Fig 1-2: Press and hold the reset button while plugging in the power. 6. Open a browser; type “192.168.1.254” for the website address. The following screen should show up 7. Click the “Browse” button, select and open the correct firmware file. 8. Click on “UPGRADE” button. completed. 9. After upgrading, the configuration will recover from the previous settings. Please access your device at previous IP address.
10. Frequent Asked Questions 10 10. Frequent Asked Questions In this chapter, we will address some frequent asked questions about N.Power Question: I plug my 3G USB dongle into Air3G, but it cannot be recognized Answer: Please go to Air3G webpage at www.airlive.com and check the USB compatibility list. If your USB is on the compatibility list, please make sure you plug in the USB dongle while the Air3G is powered off.
10. Frequent Asked Questions not be able to get IP address from DHCP server anymore. Therefore, you should set the IP address manually. ==================================================================== Question: Where is the POE port for N.Power? Answer: The PoE system used for N.Power is 12V Passive PoE. as the passive PoE port.
11. Specifications 11 11. Specifications The specification of N.Power is subject to change without notice. information with caution. Please use the 11.1 Hardware Features 11.1.1 General Hardware Feature Long Range Wireless-N AP Router Up to 9 times more wireless coverage than normal powered AP/Routers Work with 3G/3.5G/UMTS/EVDO/HSDPA USB Dongle 1 x USB 2.
11. Specifications 11.2 Radio Specifications 11.2.1 Frequency Band USA (FCC) 11 Channels: 2.412GHz~2.462GHz Europe (ETSI) 13 Channels : 2.412GHz~2.472GHz South America: 11 Channels: 2.412GHz~2.462GHz South America: 14 Channels: 2.412GHz~2.477GHz 11.2.2 Rate and Modulation Data Rate: 802.11n 20 MHz BW(LGI): 65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 40 MHz BW(LGI): 135, 121.5, 108, 81, 54, 40.5, 27, 13.5 20 MHz BW(SGI): 72.2, 65, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 7.
11. Specifications 11.2.4 Receiver Sensitivity 802.11b 11Mbps ≦ -90dBm 802.11g 54Mbps ≦ -73dBm 802.11n HT20 MCS7 ≦ -70dBm 802.11n HT40 MCS7 ≦ -67dBm 11.2.5 Supported WLAN Mode Router Mode AP Mode Client Mode WDS Bridge Mode WDS Repeater Mode 11.
11. Specifications Firmware upgrade and configuration backup via Web AirLive N.
12. Wireless Network Glossary 12 12. Wireless Network Glossary The wireless network glossary contains explanation or information about common terms used in wireless networking products. Some of information in this glossary might be outdated, please use with caution. 802.3ad 802.3ad is an IEEE standard for bonding or aggregating multiple Ethernet ports into one virtual port (also known as trunking) to increase the bandwidth. 802.3af This is the PoE (Power over Ethernet) standard by IEEE committee. 803.
12. Wireless Network Glossary 802.11g A standard provides a throughput up to 54 Mbps using OFDM technology. It also operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band as 802.11b. 802.11g devices are backward compatible with 802.11b devices. 802.11i The IEEE standard for wireless security. 802.11i standard includes TKIP, CCMP, and AES encryption to improve wireless security. It is also know as WPA2. 802.1x 802.1x is a security standard for wired and wireless LANs. In the 802.
12. Wireless Network Glossary then the ACK window will have expired and the returning packet will be dropped, greatly lowering throughput. By having the ability to adjust the ACK setting we can effectively optimize the throughput over long distance links. This is especially true for 802.11a and 802.11g networks. Setting the correct ACK timeout value need to consider 3 factors: distance, AP response time, and interference. The N.
12. Wireless Network Glossary CPE Devices CPE stands for Customer Premises Equipment. A CPE is a device installed on the end user's side to receive network services. For example, on an ADSL network, the ADSL modem/router on the subscriber's home is the CPE device. Wireless CPE means a complete Wireless (usually an AP with built-in Antenna) that receives wireless broadband access from the WISP. The opposite of CPE is CO. CTS Clear To Send.
12. Wireless Network Glossary parts, separated by dots. In www.airlive.com, the "airlive.com" is the doman name. DoS Attack Denial of Service. A type of network attack that floods the network with useless traffic. Many DoS attacks, such as the Ping of Death and Teardrop attacks, exploit limitations in the TCP/IP protocols. Encryption Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. The common wireless encryption schemes are WEP, WPA, and WPA2.
12. Wireless Network Glossary parameter at higher value. The default size is 2346. when there are interference around your network. You can try 1500, 1000, or 500 Gateway In the global Internet network, the gateways are core routers that connect networks in different IP subnet together. In a LAN environment with an IP sharing router, the gateway is the router.
12. Wireless Network Glossary IPsec IP Security. A set of protocols developed by the IETF to support secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. IPsec has been deployed widely to implement Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). IPsec supports two encryption modes: Transport and Tunnel. Transport mode encrypts only the data of each packet, but leaves the header untouched. The more secure Tunnel mode encrypts both the header and the payload. On the receiving side, an IPSec-compliant device decrypts each packet.
12. Wireless Network Glossary NAT Network Address Translation. A network algorithm used by Routers to enables several PCs to share single IP address provided by the ISP. The IP that a router gets from the ISP side is called Real IP, the IP assigned to PC under the NAT environment is called Private IP. Node A network connection end point, typically a computer. Packet A unit of data sent over a network.
12. Wireless Network Glossary Internet through a common broadband medium, such as a single DSL line, wireless device or cable modem. PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol: A VPN protocol developed by PPTP Forum. With PPTP, users can dial in to their corporate network via the Internet. If users require data encryption when using the Windows PPTP client, the remote VPN server must support MPPE (Microsoft Point-To-Point Encryption Protocol) encryption.
12. Wireless Network Glossary RJ-45 Standard connectors for Twisted Pair copper cable used in Ethernet networks. Although they look similar to standard RJ-11 telephone connectors, RJ-45 connectors can have up to eight wires, whereas telephone connectors have only four. Router An IP sharing router is a device that allows multiple PCs to share one single broadband connection using NAT technology. A wireless router is a device that combines the functions of wireless Access Point and the IP sharing router.
12. Wireless Network Glossary SSH Developed by SSH Communications Security Ltd., Secure Shell is a program to log into another computer over a network, to execute commands in a remote machine, and to move files from one machine to another. It provides strong authentication and secure communications over insecure channels. It is a replacement for rlogin, rsh, rcp, and rdist. SSL Secure Sockets Layer.
12. Wireless Network Glossary UDP User Datagram Protocol. A layer-4 network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data. Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload To send a file to the Internet or network device. URL Uniform Resource Locator. The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN Virtual Private Network.
12. Wireless Network Glossary WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. A Wireless Metropolitan Network technology that complies with IEEE 802.16 and ETSI Hiperman standards. The orginal 802.16 standard call for operating frequency of 10 to 66Ghz spectrum. The 802.16a amendment extends the original standard into spectrum between 2 and 11 Ghz. 802.16d increase data rates to between 40 and 70 Mbps/s and add support for MIMO antennas, QoS, and multiple polling technologies. 802.
12. Wireless Network Glossary WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. WPA2 is also known as 802.11i. It improves on the WPA security with CCMP and AES encryption. The WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA. WPA2-PSK utilizes pre-share key for encryption/authentication. AirLive N.
