. Status Menu 1.1. System Status The System Status screen provides a real-time summary of AN100/300 settings and performance. Figure 1. System Status Menu Path 1.1.1. Status, System System Information The System Information screen provides basic information about the AN100/300. Figure 2. System Information Path Status, System, System Information Parameters • System Name – Name assigned to the system. • Service Tag – An internal tracking number used to track every product sold by SnapAV .
1.1.2. Wireless Information The Wireless Information screen provides basic information about the radio sections of the AN100/300. Figure 3. Wireless Information Path Status, System, Wireless Information Parameters NOTE: The WAP100 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4Ghz Channel. The WAP300 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Channels. • MAC Address – Device Media Access Control (MAC) Address. The 2.
1.1.3. LAN Information The LAN Information screen provides basic information about the AN100/300 LAN connection to a connected network device. Figure 4. LAN Information Path Status, System, LAN Information Parameters • Speed – Indicates current LAN speed between the AN100/300 and connected network device. • MAC Address – The LAN MAC Address serves as the device MAC Address. • Duplex – Indicates the current negotiated duplex setting between the AN100/300 and connected network device.
1.1.4. System Log The System Log indicates AN100/300 activity in regard to configuration, connections, security conditions, etc. The window will update when the System Status Page is opened. Figure 5. System Log Path Status, System, System Log Parameters • System Log – The System Log indicates AN100/300 activity in regard to configuration, connections, security conditions, etc. The window will update when the System Status Page is opened.
1.2. Wireless Interface The Wireless Interface Status screen provides a detailed look at AN100/300 wireless settings and performance for radio status and settings, Wireless Network configuration and connected client status. Figure 6.
1.2.1. Radio Status The Radio Status screen provides a detailed look at AN100/300 radio settings and performance. Figure 7. Radio Status Path Status, Wireless Interface, Radio Status Parameters NOTE: The WAP100 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4Ghz Channel. The WAP300 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Channels. • Interface Status – Indicates whether the 2.4/5GHz Wireless Interface is Enabled or Disabled.
1.2.2. Wireless Network The Wireless Network screen provides a detailed look at general AN100/300 wireless network settings. Figure 8. Wireless Network Status Path Status, Wireless Interface, Wireless Network Parameters NOTE: The WAP100 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4Ghz Channel. The WAP300 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Channels. • Wireless Network(SSID) – Indicates the network name (SSID) of a AN100/300 wireless network.
1.2.3. Connected Clients The Wireless Interface Status screen provides a detailed look at AN100/300 connected wireless clients their SSIDs, Interface, MAC Addresses, TX/RX data and RSSI. Figure 9. Connected Client Status Path Status, Wireless Interface, Connected Clients Parameters • Wireless Network (SSID) – Indicates the SSID of a connected wireless client. (Populates as clients connect) • Interface – Indicates the Channel Frequency of a connected wireless client.
2.1.2. Wi-Fi Scheduler The Wi-Fi Scheduler can be used to determine when AN100/300 wireless networks are available/unavailable for use. The scheduler is based on a 24 hour clock, with 00:00 being 12:00AM, the start of a given day, and the network is enabled. 12:00 is 12:00PM (noon) and the network is still enabled. 24:00 is 12:00AM, the end of that same day, and the network is disabled. Consecutive days of 0:00-24:00 will have the network remain enabled. Figure 12.
2.1.3. Date and Time Settings The Date and Time section allows configuration of AN100/300 Date and Time settings. Figure 13. Date and Time Settings Path Settings, System Parameters The Date and Time Settings set the ‘real world’ time reference for all AN100/300 functions. • Manually Set Date and Time – Select to manually set Date and Time Date – Enter the Year, Month and Date (four digits for year; two digits for month, date) Time – Enter the hour and minutes for the correct current time.
2.1.4. Time Zone The System Settings screen allows configuration of AN100/300 Time Zone settings. Figure 14. Time Zone Path Settings, System Parameters • Time Zone – Select the appropriate Time Zone from the drop-down. • Enable Daylight Saving – Select to enable. DST start/end can change from year to year. Be sure to update this information. Start – Select the Month, Date, Day and Time Daylight Saving Time starts. End – Select the Month, Date, Day and Time Daylight Saving Time ends.
2.2. LAN Settings The LAN Settings screen allows configuration of the AN100/300 LAN connection to the network router. In default mode the IP Settings section will show the DHCP IP Address and default Subnet Mask. A Static IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Settings can be configured by disabling DHCP. LAN speed can be configured in the Interface Settings section. Figure 15.
2.2.1. IP Settings The IP Settings section allows configuration of the AN100/300 IP Address. In default mode the IP Settings section will show the DHCP IP Address and default Subnet Mask. A Static IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Settings can be configured by disabling DHCP. Figure 16. IP Settings Path Settings, LAN, IP Settings Parameters NOTE: DHCP is the default setting.
2.2.2. Interface Settings The Interface Settings section allows configuration of the AN100/300 LAN Speed and Duplex settings. Figure 17. Interface Settings Path Settings, LAN Parameters • Speed – Select LAN speed from the drop-down. OPTIONS: Auto,1Gbps (300 Series only); 100Mbps; 10Mbps; Disable. (Disable turns the WAN100/300 LAN Port OFF.) DEFAULT: Auto • Duplex – The current negotiated duplex setting between the AN100/300 and Network Router. OPTIONS: Half and Full.
2.3. Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings section allows configuration of the AN100/300 wireless settings and connections including 2.4GHz and 5GHz Radio settings, setup and configuration of Wireless Networks (SSIDs) and all required wireless modes, channels, security settings and Guest Network configuration. Figure 18.
2.3.1. Radio Settings The Radio Settings section allows configuration of the AN100/300 radio settings including wireless modes, operating channels, channel bandwidth and extension channel. Figure 19. Radio Settings Path Settings, Wireless Parameters NOTE: The WAP100 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4Ghz Channel. The WAP300 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Channels. • Enable Interface – Select Yes to activate the 2.4GHz/5GHz Channel.
2.3.2. Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks section allows configuration of AN100/300 wireless networks (SSIDs), security settings, band steering and channel isolation. Figure 20. Wireless Networks Path Settings, Wireless Parameters NOTE: The WAP100 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4Ghz Channel. The WAP300 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Channels. • Enable – Select Yes to turn a Wireless Network ON. DEFAULT: Selected.
15. Interim Accounting Interval – Enter a value for how often the accounting data will be sent, in seconds. RANGE: 60-600. DEFAULT: 600 (10 minutes) 16. Save – Click to save changes to the Wireless Security Settings for this network. The window will close. The changes should appear as a numeric value on the Apply Changes button. Proceed with setup if additional changes are required, or proceed to Save/Cancel at the end of this section. 17.
2.3.3. Guest Network The Guest Network section allows configuration of the AN100/300 Guest Network SSID settings for 2.4GHz/5GHz interface, security modes. Manual Guest Network Wireless IP Settings and Automatic DHCP Server settings can also be configured in this section. Figure 21. Guest Network Path Settings, Wireless Parameters NOTE: The WAP100 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4Ghz Channel. The WAP300 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Channels.
• Automatic DHCP Server Settings 1. Starting IP Address – Enter the lowest address available for the Guest Network. DEFAULT: 192.168.200.100 2. Ending IP Address – Enter the highest address available for the Guest Network. DEFAULT: 192.168.200.200 3. WINS Server IP – Enter the IP Address for the WINS Server for the Guest Network. DEFAULT: 0.0.0.0 Configuration Instructions To configure Guest Network: 1. Click Settings, Wireless. 2. Specify the Guest Network Settings. 3. Click Save.
2.4. Security Settings The Security Settings section allows configuration of who can login to the AN100/300 and what level of privileges they have, how the device can be accessed, email notification of system status and warnings and device discovery. Figure 22.
2.4.1. User Accounts The User Accounts section allows configuration of who can login to the AN100/300 and what level of privileges they have. Figure 23. User Accounts Path Settings, Security Parameters • Select – Select to allow editing of the selected table entry. DEFAULT: Not selected. • User Name – Click the Edit button to allow access to the settings on a selected User Account. Enter the login Username for the selected account. DEFAULT: araknis; (Blank when adding a new account.
2.4.2. Access Control The Access Control section allows configuration of how the AN100/300 can be accessed. Figure 24. Access Control Path Settings, Security Parameters • HTTP Port – Enter device web server port to connect. DEFAULT: 80 PRO TIP: A port number, other than the default, can be assigned to enable remote access to the AN100/300 via port forwarding on the network router. • Web Access – Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the ability to modify the device via Web Browser.
2.4.3. Email Alert The Email Alert section allows configuration of the AN100/300 email notification system for status and warnings. Figure 25. Email Alert Path Settings, Security Parameters • Status – Select Enable to have the AN100/300 send notifications to a specific email address in the event of certain abnormal conditions. DEFAULT: Not Selected • From – Enter the Email Address of the sender. DEFAULT: Blank • To – Enter the Email Address of the recipient.
2.4.4. Device Discovery The Device Discovery section allows configuration of how or if the AN100/300 can search for and connect to network devices via Bonjour and UPnP. Figure 26. Device Discovery Path Settings, Security Parameters • Bonjour – Enable to allow the AN100/300 to search for and connect to network devices running Apple iOS and OS X. Bonjour can also be run on devices running a Microsoft OS.
3. Maintenance 3.1. Ping Test The Ping Test can be used to determine if a particular IP address can be reached across an IP network. Figure 27. Ping Test Path Maintenance, Ping Parameters • Target IP / Domain Name – Enter the IP Address of a device or web page to determine if it can be reached. • Ping Packet Size – Enter the packet size of each ping. DEFAULT: 64 Bytes • Number of Pings – Enter the number of ping attempts. DEFAULT: 4 • Start – Click the Start button to send the Ping.
3.2. Traceroute Test The Traceroute Test can be used to display the route and delays for data packets to/from a destination on an IP network. Figure 28. Traceroute Test Parameters Path Maintenance, Traceroute Parameters • Target IP / Domain Name – Enter the IP Address of a device or web page to show the path of communication to that device or website. • Start – Click the Start button to start Traceroute. Traceroute Test results will be displayed in the text frame.
3.3. Speed Test The Speed Test can be used to determine the upload/download speed between two devices on an IP network. Figure 29. Speed Test Parameters Path Maintenance, Speed Test Parameters • Target IP / Domain Name – Enter the IP Address of a device or web page to test the upload/download speed to/from that device or website. • Time Period – Enter the duration of the test in seconds. DEFAULT: 20 seconds • Check Interval – Enter the time in seconds between each test.
3.4. File Management The File Management screen facilitates simple AN100/300 configuration backup and firmware updates. Figure 30.
3.4.1. Configuration File The Configuration File section facilitates simple AN100/300 configuration backup and restoring factory defaults. Figure 31. File Management Path Maintenance, File Management 3.4.1.1. Backup Current Configuration Configuration Instructions To save current configuration settings: 1. Click the To PC button to save the current configuration of the AN100/300. The file will save to the Downloads Folder. 2. Look for a file with a name similar to: ‘backup-AN300-YEAR-MONTH-DATE.tar.
3.4.1.3. Restore Factory Defaults The File Management screen facilitates restoring original AN100/300 factory settings. Note that the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address will be reset to their factory defaults. Figure 32. Restore Factory Defaults Path Maintenance, File Management, Configuration File, Restore Factory Defaults NOTE: All current settings will be permanently lost if not backed up.
3.4.1.5. Firmware The Firmware section facilitates uploading new firmware to the AN100/300. Figure 33. Firmware Path Maintenance, File Management, Firmware Parameters • Current Firmware Version – Indicates the current running firmware version. • Date Activated – Indicates the date that the current running firmware was uploaded and activated. Configuration Instructions 1. Click the Browse button to navigate to where the firmware file is saved. 2.
3.5. Restart In the unlikely event that the AN100/300 locks up or has otherwise become unresponsive, it can be rebooted to return it to its previous, normal operating state. Figure 34. Restart Path Maintenance, Restart Configuration Instructions 1. Click the Reboot the Device button. The ‘This will reboot the device and may take a few seconds’ message will appear. 2. Click OK to reboot; Click Cancel to return to the Restart Screen. 3. Please wait while the AN100/300 reboots.
3.6. Logout Logout can be used to change the user currently logged in to AN100/300 setup. When finished working in the AN100/300 setup screens, a logged in user can simply close the Browser Tab with the AN100/300 Setup or Logout. Closing the Browser Tab will close setup screen completely, Logout will end the session for the logged in user and open the Authentication Required (Login) window. Figure 35. Logout Alert Path Maintenance, Logout Configuration Instructions 1.
4. Advanced 4.1. Advanced Wireless Settings The Advanced Wireless Settings section allows configuration of AN100/300 radio settings for unit of measure, data rate, power and RTS/CTS Threshold as well as a client limit by band, (2.4GHz/5GHz). Figure 36.
4.1.1. Radio Settings The Advanced Wireless Settings section allows configuration of AN100/300 radio settings for unit of measure, data rate, power and RTS/CTS Threshold. Figure 37. Radio Settings Path Advanced, Wireless Settings, Radio Settings Parameters • Transmit Power Unit – Select the preferred unit of measure. OPTIONS: dBm, mW. DEFAULT: dBm. • Data Rate – Select a setting from the drop-down to set the available transmit data rate permitted for connected clients.
4.1.2. Client Limit The Advanced Wireless Settings section allows configuration of AN100/300 client limit by band, (2.4GHz/5GHz). Figure 38. Client Limit Settings Path Advanced, Wireless Settings, Client Limit Parameters NOTE: The WAP100 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4Ghz Channel. The WAP300 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Channels. • Enable – Select to enable Client Limit, by channel. DEFAULT: Not Selected. • Max Client No.
4.2. Wireless MAC Filter Settings The Wireless MAC Filter determines if wireless clients (computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.) can access the wireless network as defined by client MAC Address. Authorized clients can be configured and viewed in the MAC Filter List. Figure 39. Wireless MAC Filter Settings Path Advanced, MAC Filter 4.2.1. MAC Filter Settings The MAC Filter Settings section enables/disables AN100/300 Wireless MAC Filtering. Figure 40.
4.2.2. MAC Filter List The Wireless MAC Filter List section can be used to add/delete wireless clients to be filtered by MAC Address. Figure 41. MAC Filter Settings Path Advanced, MAC Filter Parameters • Check Box - Select to enable MAC Filtering for a given wireless client. • No. – The client number for a device being filtered by MAC Address. DEFAULT: Not Available if MAC Filtering not enabled; client number in the list if MAC Filtering is Enabled.
4.3. WPS Settings WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard of the Wi-Fi Alliance that allows quick and easy connection of wireless clients with a reduced overall setup requirement of network security settings. Figure 42.
4.3.1. WPS Settings - 2.4Ghz The WPS Settings (2.4GHz) section can be used to configure WPS for wireless 2.4GHz clients. Figure 43. WPS Settings - 2.4GHz Path Advanced, WPS, WPS Settings - 2.4GHz Parameters NOTE: The WAP100 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4Ghz Channel. The WAP300 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Channels. • Status – Select Enable to enable WPS. Select Disable to disable WPS. DEFAULT: Disable.
4.3.2. WPS Settings - 5Ghz The WPS Settings (5GHz) section can be used to configure WPS for wireless 5GHz clients. Figure 44. WPS Settings Path Advanced, WPS, WPS Settings - 5Ghz Parameters NOTE: The WAP100 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4Ghz Channel. The WAP300 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Channels. • Status – Select Enable to enable WPS. Select Disable to disable WPS. DEFAULT: Disable.
4.4. Fast Handover Settings On a wireless network with multiple access points, as a wireless client moves from one area to another, the RSSI (wireless signal strength) may drop to a less than optimal level. If enabled, Fast Hanover will detect the condition and send a disassociation request to the wireless client, allowing the client to search for another access point with a stronger signal. Figure 45.
4.5. Fast Roaming Settings On a wireless network with multiple access points, as a wireless client moves from one coverage area to another, the wireless client may need to change access points. If enabled, Fast Roaming identifies other APs on the wireless network, determines which will provide the best and fastest connection for a particular wireless client as it moves between AP coverage areas.
4.6. Site Survey The AN100/300 provides a convenient on-board Wi-Fi detection tool or Wi-Fi ‘sniffer’. This feature can be used to detect the presence of other 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks, their modes, channels, security settings, signal strengths, encryptions, and type. Having this information can be very useful helping avoid conflicts with other networks in the wireless neighborhood. Figure 47.
4.6.1. Select Interface The Site Survey Select Interface section can be used to select the frequency (2.4GHz/5GHz) to be scanned. Figure 48. Site Survey Settings - Select Interface Path Advanced, Site Survey, Select Interface Parameters NOTE: The WAP100 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4Ghz Channel. The WAP300 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Channels. • Select Interface – Select 2.4GHz to scan for 2.4GHz networks. Select 5GHz to scan for 5GHz networks.
4.6.2. Result The Site Survey Result shows the presence of other 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless networks, their modes, channels, security settings, signal strengths, encryptions, and type based upon the frequency selected for scanning. Figure 49. Site Survey Settings - shown with scan results Path Advanced, Site Survey Parameters • BSSID – Basic Service Set Identification. Indicates the MAC Address of a detected 2.4GHz or 5GHz network device. • SSID – Service Set Identifier.
4.7. Wireless Traffic Shaping Settings Traffic shaping is used to regulate packet flow to control wireless network saturation and improve (reduce) latency. Figure 50. Wireless Traffic Shaping Settings Path Advanced, Traffic Shaping Parameters NOTE: The WAP100 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4Ghz Channel. The WAP300 will indicate settings and information for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Channels. • Enable – Select to enable Traffic Shaping on the 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz band.
4.8. SNMP Settings Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an IP network protocol that can be used to monitor network devices, audit network usage, detect network faults or inappropriate access, and in some cases configure remote devices. Figure 51.
4.8.1. SNMPv2 Settings This section allows configuration of SNMPv2 Settings. Figure 52. SNMP Settings Path Advanced, SNMP, SNMPv2 Parameters • Status – Select Enable to enable SNMPv2. Select Disable to disable SNMPv2. DEFAULT: Enable • Contact – Enter the name of the person managing the SNMPv2 server. DEFAULT: Blank • Location – Enter the physical location of the SNMPv2 server. DEFAULT: Blank • Port – Indicates the port number for SNMPv2 ‘listening’.
4.8.2. SNMPv3 Settings This section allows configuration of SNMPv3 Settings. Figure 53. SNMP Settings Path Advanced, SNMP, SNMPv3 Parameters • Status – Select Enable to enable SNMPv3. Select Disable to disable SNMPv3. DEFAULT: Enable • User Name – Enter a User Name for SNMPv3 implementation. RANGE: 1-31 Characters. DEFAULT: admin. • Authorized Protocol – Select the desired protocol from the drop-down. OPTIONS: MD5, SHA, None. DEFAULT: MD5 • Authorized Key – Enter an authentication key.
4.9. Spanning Tree Settings Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is an IP network protocol that prevents undesirable loops caused by multiple active paths between network devices when multiple switches or bridges are used on a network. Figure 54. Spanning Tree Settings Path Advanced, SNMP, Spanning Tree Parameters • Status – Select Enable to enable STP. Select Disable to disable STP. DEFAULT: Disable • Hello Time – Enter a value for Hello Time.
4.10. VLAN Settings A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a group of IP Network devices whose IP Addresses have been set to run on a particular IP Network. These devices will typically only ‘see’ the other devices on their network and most likely the Internet. A VLAN ID or ‘tag’ can be assigned to data packets that pass through the AN100/300 to maintain the integrity of the VLAN by identifying which data belongs to which VLAN. Figure 55.
