4IPNET 150002 Enterprise Access Point User Manual Model OWL630

4IPNET, INC. Enterprise Access Point Model OWL630

User Manual - Model OWL630

   OWL630 Enterprise  Access  Point Handbook
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   i     Copyright Notice    This  document  is  protected  by  USA  copyright  laws  and  other  laws.  Besides,  the document  is  the  property  of  4IPNET,  INC.  You  may  not  copy,  reproduce,  distribute, publish,  display,  perform,  or  modify  any  part  of  this  publication  in  any  form  or  by  any means without prior written permission from 4IPNET, INC. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of the content. All other brand and product names are claimed or registered marks of their respective companies or organizations.  All rights reserved.     To download up-to-date version, please visit www.4ipnet.com.
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   ii FCC CAUTION 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.    This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  harmful  interference  to  radio  communications.    However,  there  is  no  guarantee  that interference  will  not  occur  in  a  particular  installation.    If  this  equipment  does  cause  harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one  or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.  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.  This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.  This device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. ※ FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.  IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   iii CE CAUTION  Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) for   European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein    Model: OWL630 For 2.4 GHz radios, the device has been tested and passed the requirements of the following standards, and hence fulfills the EMC and safety requirements of R&TTE Directive within the CE marking requirement. • Radio: EN 300.328: • Radio: EN 50392 • EMC: EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17,   • EMC: EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024:+ A1 + A2 including the followings:       EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3.       EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4,         EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-11 • Safety: EN 60950-1 + A11,  Caution:    This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware, and hardware) provided and supported by 4ipnet Inc. The use of software or firmware not provided and supported by 4ipnet Inc. may result in the equipment no longer being compliant with the regulatory requirements.    European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835 GHz. This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact your local regulatory authority for compliance.  Taiwan NCC Statement   根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 規定: 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條   低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 在5.25 ~ 5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備,限於室內使用。   減少電磁波影響,請妥適使用
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   1  Preface  Package Contents The OWL630 is a rugged multi-mode, high-end dual radio 802.11 b/g/n + ac MIMO Access Point (AP), specifically  designed  for  building  municipal  or campus  wide  wireless  networks.  There  are  two system modes that can be used for dual purposes. It  can  be  deployed  as  a  traditional  multi-wireless Access Point (AP) or a Relay. The OWL630 access points  make  wireless  communication  fast,  secure and easy.   The die-cast Aluminum sealed OWL630 is rust-free and IP68 compliant. It is high wind load resilient and is  designed  to  operate  in  a  wide  range  of temperature. Flexible deployment with a variety of antennas  allows  OWL630  to  easily  serve  clients located  in  different  directions  as  well  as  for coverage extension.   This  handbook  provides  instructions  for  getting started with the OWL Access Point.   1.  4ipnet OWL630 x 1 2.  Handbook x 1 3.  Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) X 1 (Optional) 4.  Mounting Kit x 1 5.  Ground Cable x 1 6.  Waterproof M12 Connector Pack x 1 7.  Waterproof RJ45 Connector Pack x 2    It is recommended to keep the original packing material  for  possible future shipment when repair or  maintenance is required.  Any returned  product  should  be  packed  in  its original  packaging  to prevent  damage  during delivery.
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   2 System Overview  OWL630    Top   Back              N-type Connector x 4 For connecting to an antenna (RF Card A x 2, RF Card B x 2) Connector marked –1 is for the primary antenna when the AP is not in 802.11n or 802.11ac mode. Utilize all connectors for optimized MIMO performance.   Ground Connector   For connecting the ground wire
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   3 Bottom   1 M12 DC Connector DC input (12V) is supported on OWL630 2 Ventilation Valve Due  to  extreme  weather  conditions,  water  vapor  in  the  OWL630  may condense. The valve allows ventilation to prevent moisture buildup within the OWL630. 3 Uplink (PoE Connector) For connecting to the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) 4 Ethernet LAN Attach Ethernet cables here for connecting to the wired local network 5 Console The system can be configured via a serial console port. The administrator can use a terminal emulation program such as Microsoft’s Hyper Terminal for troubleshooting purposes.
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   4 Hardware Installation  The following are the basic installation steps which can be used for testing and configuring the OWL630.  Installation Steps: Step 1.  Connect an antenna to the connector. Step 2.  Connect the Ethernet Port of OWL630 to the POWER & DATA OUT Port of the PSE. Step 3.  Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Data Port of PSE and the other end to the computer. Step 4.  Power on the PSE in order to supply power to the OWL630.   Installing the Waterproof Connection Pack:  A connector pack as shown in the figure below is included with the system.    Parts Included: 5 Parts – Part-A ~ Part-E     Step 1.  Take the white sticker off Part E and attach it to Part-D. Step 2.  Plug Part-C into Part-D. There will be three main parts as shown below.
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   5   Step 3.  Insert the  cable through  the main parts and  install a RJ-45 connector using  straight-through method (both ends are in the same wiring order: 1 (Tx+), 2 (Tx-), 3 (Rx+), 6 (Rx-)).     Example after the RJ-45 connector is installed,    Step 4.  Plug the RJ-45 Connector into the system and make sure the locking ring is locked in well.   Step 5.  Coil waterproof tape to secure the parts of the Waterproof Connector Pack.    Straight-Through Cable Wiring
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   6 Installing the Waterproof Connection Pack (Optional):  The M12 Waterproof Connector Pack is used for DC power supply, and it consists of 5 parts:    Step 1.  Pass power cable through the Sealing Nut, Gaskets, and Clamp Ring (items 2-5)   Step 2.  Solder power pins with reference to the pin definition below         Pin Number Pin Definition 1 V+ 3 V– 4 NC
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   7 Step 3.  Seal all connectors and fasten sealing nuts    Now, the Hardware Installation is complete. For installation instruction on mounting, please refer to the Installation Guide.
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   8 Getting Started  4ipnet OWL630  supports web-based configuration. Upon  the completion of  hardware  installation, Access Point  can  be  configured  through  a  PC  by  using  its  web  browser  such  as  Mozilla Firefox 2.0  or  Internet Explorer version 6.0 and above. The default values of LAN IP address and subnet mask of OWL630 are:  IP Address 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0  Steps: 1.  To access the web management interface, connect the administrator PC to the LAN port of OWL630 via an Ethernet cable. Then, set a static IP address on the same subnet mask as OWL630 in TCP/IP of your PC, such as the following example: IP Address: 192.168.1.100 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0    2.  Launch the web browser on your PC by entering the IP address of OWL630 (http://192.168.1.1) at the address field, and then press Enter.  Example of entering OWL630's default IP Address via a web browser 3.  The following Admin Login Page will appear. Enter “admin” for both the Username and Password fields, and then click Login.   Administrator Login Page
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   9 4.  After a successful login into OWL630’s Web user interface (Web UI), a System Overview page of web management interface will appear, as depicted below.    The Web Management Interface - System Overview Page  5.  To logout, simply click on the Logout button at the upper right hand corner of the interface to return to the Administrator Login Page. Click OK to logout.
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   10  Common Settings  Step 1. Change Administrator’s Password  Change Password Page   Click on the Utilities main menu button, and then select the Change Password tab.   Enter a new password with a length of up to 32 characters, and retype it in the Re-enter New Password field.   Click SAVE to save the changes.
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   11 Step 2. Configure General AP (Access Point) Settings   Wireless General Settings Page   Click on the Wireless icon on the main menu, and then select the General tab.   Determine the Band, Protocol and Channel settings: Select your preferred Band, Protocol and Channel for you wireless connection. For example, select 2.4GHz for the band, 802.11g+802.11n for the protocol and 6 for the channel.
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   12  Note: Admin should be aware of Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) mandated on some channels of the 5GHz band. When an OWL630 detects interference, this mechanism will limit the ability to broadcast the SSID on one of the channels listed below: 1) Country Code: 841 (US)   DFS Channels: 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 132 136 140 149 153 157 161 165 2) Country Code: 250 (EU)                                                              DFS Channels: 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   13 Step 3. Configure VAP (Virtual Access Point) Profile Settings  VAP Configuration Page (VAP-1 shown)   OWL630 supports up to 16 virtual APs (VAPs) per RF card.  Configure VAP profile settings: (a)    Select the VAP Config tab to configure the settings of the desired VAP.   (b)    Enable a specific VAP from the drop-down menu of Profile Name and configure related settings below.   Check VAP status: After finishing VAP configuration, the status of enabled Virtual APs shall be reflected on the VAP Overview page.
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   14  Virtual AP Overview Page
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   15 Step 4. Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Settings (Optional)   To extend the wireless coverage, OWL630 supports up to 8 WDS links for connecting wirelessly to other WDS-capable APs (peer APs). By default, all WDS profiles are disabled.   Click on the Wireless main menu button.   Select the Repeater tab.   Choose WDS as the Repeater Type.   Choose the desired WDS profile: (a)  Enable the WDS.     (b)  Enter the Remote AP MAC Address (peer AP) and then Click SAVE.     If you use another OWL630 as the peer AP, simply repeat the above-mentioned steps to configure another peer AP(s).   Note: On each and every configuration page, you may click SAVE to save the changes of your configured settings, but you must reboot the system for the changes to take effect. After clicking SAVE, the following message will appear: “Some modifications have been saved and will take effect after APPLY.”
 Handbook OWL630  Enterprise  Access  Point  ENGLISH Copyright ©  4IPNET, INC. All rights reserved.   16 Congratulations! Now, 4ipnet OWL630 is installed and configured successfully.     After OWL630's network configuration is completed, please remember to change the IP Address of your PC Connection Properties back to its original settings in order to ensure that your PC functions properly in its real network environments.   It is strongly recommended to make a backup copy of the configuration settings.  For further configuration and backup information, please refer to the User’s Manual.    P/N: V10020160331

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