Wireless Network Equipment (WNE) Freedom Series: Models AP24, BR24, CP24 Configuration Types: 24-SB-07M, 24-LB-15O, 24-LB-20S Freedom Series: Models AP58, BR58, CP58 Configuration Types: 58-LB-09M, 58-LB-15O, 58-LB-17S, 58-LB-32D Instruction Manual (v3) Alico Systems Inc 2461 W. 205th Street, Suite B105 Torrance, California 90501-1464 Telephone: 310-781-9500 www.alicosystems.
Notices FCC Notice: Part 15 Notice: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Scope: This equipment is intended to be installed by professional trained installers familiar with the appropriate FCC Regulations and Local Building Codes. The equipment is designed to be installed on a pole or as a wall mount unit. While the unit is in operation the WNE antenna shall be at least 20 cms away from all persons. Setup Instructions: Package Contains: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
WNE Wiring Diagram The wireless network equipment is powered by a 48 VDC Power over Ethernet power supply/injector module. The following steps should be accomplished to power the WNE: 1. Install the WNE enclosure either on a pole or to a wall. 2. Follow the instructions in the next section to assemble the Ethernet weatherproof cable feed through assembly. 3. Connect one end of a patch (straight through) CAT 5e Ethernet cable to the AP24/58 through the Feed through assembly. 4.
Antenna Installation Requirements: The installer shall ensure that the following antenna gains are not exceeded when installing the Alico Wireless Networking Equipment with an external antenna. Freedom Series Antenna Certifications: The Alico Systems Freedom Series Access Points, Bridges and CPEs are FCC certified with the following antenna configurations. 1. 2.4 GHz Frequency Band (2400 to 2483.
Cable Feed-through Assembly Step 1: Use a Cat 5/6 cable with a open RJ45 connector without a boot. • • Do not tighten compression gasket until you are finalizing the installation. The gasket should only be fully tightened once. Thorough inspection of the compression fitting should be done if it is reused. After assembly, we recommend completely wrapping the Feed-Through-Assembly using waterproof outdoor electrical tape as a secondary water barrier.
Starting Winbox Using the MAC Address Note: In order to connect using the MAC address your PC must be on different subnet than the default AP24/AP58 IP address 192.168.0.239 1. 2. 3. 4. Copy the WinBox application from the CD to a convenient folder on your PC Double click on the WinBox application The WinBox screen shown below will appear Click on the square button “…” to the left of the “Connect” button. 5. 6. 7. 8. Select the AP24/AP58 line. Press the Connect button.
Starting Winbox Using IP Address 1. If your PC is setup on the same subnet as the default AP24/AP58 IP address 192.168.0.239 then you must use the IP address to login. Using a MAC address will not work. 2. To log in to the WinBox enter the IP address 192.168.0.239 in the Connect To field 3. Click on the connect button to log in. 4. Used admin as login name and leave the password blank. 5. You can change this as you wish or add your own to the list if these do not conflict with your network. 6.
Looking at Interfaces 1. Click on the “Interfaces”’ button on the left column 2. Double click on the “ether1” interface to see the illustrated traffic pattern Setting Up the Bridge (already setup) 1. Click the “Bridge” button on the left column of WinBox 2. Click on the “+” button 3. Default bridge name is “bridge1” 4.
Bridging the ether1 and wlan1 Ports 1. On the Bridge window click on the “Ports” tab 2. Double click on the “ether1” line 3. Select “bridge1” on the Bridge Port window 4. Click OK 5. Double click on the “wlan1” line 6. Select “bridge1” on the Bridge Port window 7. Click OK Bride1 Operating You now have an operating bridge inside the AP24/AP58, close “Bridge” window.
Setting Up the IP Address 1. Click on the “IP” button on the left column. 2. Click on the “+” button 3. Setup your network IP address for the AP24/AP58 in CIDR format (e.g.”192.168.0.239/24”) 4. Remember you are setting an IP address for the “bridge1”. Since the AP24/AP58 is factory set as a bridge the IP address is only needed for the management interface. 5.
Checking the Wireless Setup 1. Click on the “Wireless” button on the left column of the WinBox window 2. Then double click on the “wlan1” line 3. You will see the window as shown below. This window has tabs on the top and buttons on the right side. 4. Please note that some of the tabs are hidden, to look at all the tabs click on the “…” square button at the end of the tabs to see the list as shown. 5. The AP24/AP58 is setup as a 2.4GHz b/g access point 6. You can change the SSID if you like.
Support • • • • This is a short guide to get started with the AP24/AP58 The AP24/AP58 has a very rich routing and firewall capabilities You are welcome to explore all the features If you need help call technical support at: – 310-781-9500, or – Email to support@alicosystems.com Limited Warranty: Alico Systems warrants that your device is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after initial purchase.
