Kpnetworks KPWL0300 Wireless Lan Access Point User Manual USER S MANUAL

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KPWL-0300
Kpnetworks Ltd.
[USER'S MANUAL]
VERSION 1.0 (LATEST VERSION 2016/1/13)
This manual is a collection of the information and knowledge necessary to install the KPWL-0300 Wireless Access
Point from Kpnetworks, which allows you to "Create a Wireless LAN area by just setting it down".
With this manual you can do a basic or custom installation of the KPWL-0300 without any further specialized
knowledge of wireless networks.
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Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1
Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2
Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3
Prohibitions ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.4
Precautions Regarding Electromagnetic Radiation ........................................................................................... 5
1.5
Precautions Regarding Security ........................................................................................................................ 5
Checking the Packing List Against the Contents of the Package .............................................................................. 6
Image of Content of Package .................................................................................................................................... 6
Exterior View and Names of Parts ............................................................................................................................. 7
Main Unit .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Attachment Bracket.................................................................................................................................................... 8
How to Assemble the Main Unit ................................................................................................................................. 9
Installation Method ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Step
1: Prepare the necessary equipment ................................................................................................................. 10
Step
2: Check the access on the internet circuit ........................................................................................................ 10
Step
3: Assemble the product .................................................................................................................................... 11
Step
4: Temporarily set up a KPWL-0300 that is connected to the internet .............................................................. 11
Step
5: Check the core and slave unit links (connections) ......................................................................................... 12
Step
6: Connect to the internet using a Wi-Fi terminal ............................................................................................... 13
Step
7: Perform final installation ................................................................................................................................. 14
Step
8: Expand the wireless LAN area....................................................................................................................... 14
Changing Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.1
Procedure to Change Settings ......................................................................................................................... 16
Step
1: Prepare the necessary equipment ................................................................................................................. 16
Step
2: Connect the KPWL-0300 unit to the computer .............................................................................................. 16
Step
3: Use the computer's browser to display the KPWL setting screen ................................................................. 17
Step
4: Configure KPWL settings ............................................................................................................................... 18
6.2
Initializing Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 19
6.3
Remote Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Accessing the KPWL-0300 with an IPv6 Address ................................................................................................... 21
6.4
List of Setting Items ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Items that can be set in the "Access Point" tab ....................................................................................................... 23
Items that can be set in the "Wireless Backhaul Network" tab ................................................................................ 27
Items that can be set in the "Management" tab ....................................................................................................... 30
Upgrading the Version of the Firmware ................................................................................................................... 32
Step
1: Prepare the necessary equipment ................................................................................................................. 32
Step
2: Prepare the firmware...................................................................................................................................... 32
Step
3: Confirm the current version ............................................................................................................................ 33
Step
4: Upgrade the firmware..................................................................................................................................... 33
Step
5: Confirm the version ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Step
6: Do a reroute ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Building a Wireless LAN Area with the KPWL-0300: Basics ................................................................................... 35
8.1
Mesh and AP ................................................................................................................................................... 35
8.2
Core and Slave Units ....................................................................................................................................... 35
8.3
Optimal Route Building and Rerouting ............................................................................................................ 36
8.4
Network Separation ......................................................................................................................................... 37
8.5
Signal Connectability ....................................................................................................................................... 38
8.6
Antennas .......................................................................................................................................................... 38
8.7
Importance of Temporary Installation .............................................................................................................. 40
8.8
Checking the Wireless Conditions of the Access Circuits ............................................................................... 40
8.9
Checking the Wireless Conditions of the Relay Circuit ................................................................................... 41
Building a Wireless LAN Area with the KPWL-0300: Application ............................................................................ 42
9.1
About Channels ............................................................................................................................................... 42
How to Search for Overlapping Channels ............................................................................................................... 43
9.2
DFS .................................................................................................................................................................. 45
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Startup Behavior ...................................................................................................................................................... 45
Behavior during Use ................................................................................................................................................ 46
9.3
About Wired Backhaul ..................................................................................................................................... 47
About the Setting Procedure and LEDs ................................................................................................................... 48
9.4
About Measuring the Speed of Communications ............................................................................................ 49
About the Areas to Measure .................................................................................................................................... 49
Measuring Using an Internet Site ............................................................................................................................ 49
Measuring Using Data Transmission Software........................................................................................................ 50
9.5
Multi SSID and VLAN....................................................................................................................................... 52
Setting Procedure .................................................................................................................................................... 52
9.6
802.1 Authentication ........................................................................................................................................ 55
802.1 Authentication Process .................................................................................................................................. 55
Network Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 56
Setting Procedure .................................................................................................................................................... 57
10
Building a Wireless LAN Area with the KPWL-0300: Expert ............................................................................... 58
10.1 Communication between Terminals ................................................................................................................ 58
Setting Procedure .................................................................................................................................................... 59
10.2 Relay Circuit Radio Wave Intensity ................................................................................................................. 61
10.3 Checking the Relay Route ............................................................................................................................... 62
10.4 Updating Firmware from the Webpage ............................................................................................................ 63
10.5 If You Forget Your Login Password ................................................................................................................. 63
11
Main Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 64
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Introduction
1.1
Precautions
Kpnetworks holds the copyrights for this manual. Reproduction, reprinting, or modification of this manual in
whole or part without the permission of Kpnetworks is prohibited.
Improvements may result in the specifications, designs, and other information in this manual being changed
without notice. Some parts of the product you have purchased may be different.
We have taken great care in producing the content of this manual. If anything in it is unclear or there are
mistakes, please contact Kpnetworks.
This device is intended to be used as an IT device in general commercial environments or households. Note
that Kpnetworks bears no responsibility for damages that may occur due to use in environments other than
these.
Do not use the product for purposes that demand a high level of safety, such as use in medical facilities or use
in systems related to human life, either directly or indirectly.
The purchaser must take responsibility for the adequacy of the installation as regards troubles, such as
malfunctions and safety designs, if the product is used in a system environment that requires a level of safety
or reliability higher than normal.
This device is produced on the premise that it be used only in the country in which it was sold. Do not use it
anyplace other than the country in which it was sold. Kpnetworks has not established technical support or
maintenance for anyplace other than where the device is sold.
Use this device according to the methods described in this manual. Specifically, be sufficiently aware of the
precautions and warnings and do not use the product in such ways.
If the device malfunctions, Kpnetworks will repair or replace it under certain conditions, however, there is no
guarantee regarding the loss or corruption of stored data. If you are connecting to a memory device, such as
the device's hard disk, to use or record data, use the equipment based on the contract you establish separately.
Also note that operations when doing this are not guaranteed.
Liability for damages caused by interaction with the device, except for willful intent or gross negligence by
Kpnetworks, is limited to the cost to purchase the device.
If an unknown defect exists in the device, Kpnetworks, given that it recognizes such necessity, will repair the
defect or replace the device with an equivalent product. However, in doing so, Kpnetworks accepts no liability
for compensation of damages based on said defect.
This manual was produced using the latest version of the firmware (version 1.0.0) that was available during
production. Note that some items are not supported by versions older than this.
Attention: This product is professional install device that should be installed by technicalist.
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Warnings
Do not use the device in very damp locations. Do not allow it to become wet or touch it with anything that is wet.
Do not install the device in a location that is always hot.
Do not install it in an electronic product or near a device that is expected to generate heat.
Install cables and connectors so they do not cross over cables from other devices and do not get wet.
Do not modify, disassemble, or repair the device yourself.
If you notice any unusual sounds, smells, or smoke, promptly unplug the device's power plug separate it from
peripheral devices and turn off the power.
Do not drop the device or subject it to extreme shock. If it is dropped or subjected to extreme shock, promptly
unplug its power plug.
If liquid or foreign matter gets inside the device, promptly unplug its power plug.
Regarding the AC adapter
1. Do not modify, overheat, or repair it.
2. Do not install it between walls or shelves.
3. Do not stretch it or place heavy weights on it.
4. Do not overheat it by bringing hot tools near it.
5. Always hold the plug when you unplug the power cable.
6. Do not excessively bend the connectors or other parts of the cables.
7. Do not move the device while it is connected.
8. Connect it only to a 100 - 240 VAC electric outlet.
9. Confirm that the AC adapter is securely and fully inserted into the electric outlet.
10. Connect only the AC adapter provided with the device.
Do not allow contact with static electricity from people or other devices.
Be sure to remove any dust or dirt from the device and the power cable.
Do not stretch or hook the cables connected to the device.
When disposing of the device, observe the regulations of your local government.
1.3
Prohibitions
Do not store or install the device in the following locations. Doing so could cause a fire or have an adverse effect on the
product.
Locations where static electricity or strong magnetic fields are generated
Locations subject to vibrations
On walls from which there is a risk the product may fall if the installation is not strong enough
Locations where people are walking
Locations exposed to direct sunlight
Near open flames, devices that generate hot air, or locations where hot air collects
Locations at risk of water leaks or electric faults
Locations that are very dusty
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Precautions Regarding Electromagnetic Radiation
The device is technically certified as a wireless radio station in various countries and regions. Therefore, a radio station
license is not needed to use this product. Also, the device can only be used in countries for which it has received
certification.
The device is technically certified as a wireless radio station in various countries and regions, so disassembly,
modification, or removal of certification labels is prohibited.
Use of IEEE802.11a/na/ac W52, W53 (36ch - 64ch) is prohibited outdoors depending on the radio laws of the
region in which it is used.
The device supports IEEE802.11b/g/n, so do not use it in locations where static electricity is generated, near
microwave ovens, or near equipment that uses electricity near the 2.4 GHz range.
The wireless channels of products that support IEEE802.11b/g/n are used for some industrial, scientific, and
medical equipment, indoor radio stations, and special low-power radio stations.
IEEE802.11b/g/n may cause radio wave interference with the equipment and radio stations described above,
so be careful to not bring them too close.
In addition, usage must be according to the radio laws of the country in which it is used.
1.5
Precautions Regarding Security
A wireless LAN uses radio waves to connect to terminals, such as computers and wireless access points (hereafter AP)
to exchange information. Therefore, compared to using LAN cables, it is remarkably more convenient and people can
connect to the network from any place that is within the range of the radio waves.
On the other hand, it is possible to connect from any place within range of the radio waves, even if there are
obstructions, for example. Because of this, if you do not do the security settings, there is a risk that the following
problems may occur.
Your communications could be intercepted. A malevolent third party could purposefully intercept your radio
transmissions and see your personal information, emails, and other communications.
They could gain unauthorized access. There is a risk of leaking information, such as secret information or
personal information, if they get unauthorized access to the network. There is also a risk of fraudulent
information being released through identity fraud. Also, there is a possibility that the intercepted data could be
falsified and then released or it could be infected with a virus.
Nevertheless, the APs used for wireless communications support security systems that are engineered to handle these
problems. So, it is possible to eliminate almost all risk of problems developing by doing the security settings before
using the devices.
For some devices, the security settings have not been done at the default level. Therefore, the users must do the
settings before using them as an AP to avoid security related risks. Furthermore, please note that when you use the
device, there is a possibility that the security settings may be circumvented using some special methods.
Note that Kpnetworks has no liability for compensation in regard to losses due to wireless interception, regardless of
whether or not the security settings were done.
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Checking the Packing List Against the Contents of the Package
Thank you for purchasing this product. Check the contents of the package before using the product. If anything
happens to be missing, contact Kpnetworks or your retailer.
Contents of the package
Count
KPWL-0300 main unit
Antennas (both relay circuits and access circuits)
AC cord
AC adapter
Attachment for wall mounting
Screws for wall mounting
Anchors for wall mounting
Types of screws
Screws for mounting attachment
(Security screws)
← Head of screw
Screws for mounting attachment
(Philips screw)
← Head of screw
Image of Content of Package
KPWL-0300 main
unit
Attachment for wall
mounting
Antennas
AC adapter
AC cord
Set of screws
In order from below, the attachment for wall mounting, antennas, AC adapter, AC cord, and set of screws are in
the small box, and the KPWL-0300 main unit is in the packing box.
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Exterior View and Names of Parts
Main Unit
Main unit front view and rear view
Main unit views (top, left, right, and bottom)
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10
10
10
11
Names of parts
[Main unit front view and rear view]
(1) LED lamps
[Left view/right view]
(7) Antenna connectors (for access circuits)
(2) Hole for attachment for wall mounting
(8) USB port
(9) Security slot
[Main unit top view]
(3) AC power cable inlet
[Bottom view]
(10) Antenna connectors (for relay circuits)
(4) Reroute button
(5) LAN port (LINK2)
(11) Mode switch
(6) LAN port (LINK1)
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How to Assemble the Main Unit
(1) Attach the antennas for access circuits. Insert them into the plugs on the left and right sides of the main unit.
(2) Attach the antennas for relay circuits. Insert them into the plugs on the bottom side of the main unit.
(3) Attach the attachment for wall mounting.
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Installation Method
This section explains the installation method when installing the units as they are shipped. If you want to change the
settings, refer to "How to change the settings" to change the settings.
Step
1: Prepare the necessary equipment
□ Internet accessible environment
You need one LAN port for the KPWL on a device (such as a router or a hub) that is connected to the internet.
□ LAN cable ………… 1
You need a cable to connect the KPWL to the internet.
□ Computer with a built-in LAN port
* If a there is no wired LAN port, use a USB-wired LAN adapter.
□ Wi-Fi compatible terminal, such as a computer or iPhone, with a built-in LAN port
□ One set KPWL
Main unit, 8 antennas, AC power cable, AC adapter, mounting bracket (screw)
Step
2: Check the access on the internet circuit
Confirm that it is possible to connect to the internet, in advance.
1. Confirm that you have telecommunications equipment (such as a modem) that you rent or purchase from a
telecommunications carrier or provider with whom you have contracted for internet access.
Internet
connection
Such as a wired
router or hub
Internet
connection
Telecommunications
equipment
Telecommunications
equipment
Such as an ADSL modem
or optical fiber terminal
Such as an ADSL modem or
optical fiber terminal
2. Connect the computer to telecommunications equipment or a wired router with a LAN cable.
Such as a wired router
or hub
Telecommunications
equipment
Such as an ADSL modem or optical
fiber terminal
Telecommunications
equipment
Such as an ADSL modem or
optical fiber terminal
3. Confirm that it is possible to connect to the internet under these conditions.
Ex) For a computer running Windows, go to [Local Area Connections] in [Network Connections] to confirm that the IP
address can be correctly acquired, and then start a browser and confirm you can display a site on the internet.
4. When you have confirmed connectivity, remove the LAN cable and proceed to the next step.
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Step
3: Assemble the product
Refer to "How to assemble the main unit" above to assemble the product.
Step
4: Temporarily set up a KPWL-0300 that is connected to the internet
1. Connect one end of the LAN cable you have prepared to the LAN port on the KPWL and connect the other end to the
telecommunications equipment or router that is connected to the internet.
Telecommunications equipment
Such as an ADSL modem or optical fiber terminal
Such as a wired router
or hub
Telecommunications equipment
Such as an ADSL modem or optical fiber terminal
2. Turn on the power. The power turns on automatically when you plug one end of the AC power cable into the KPWL and
the other end into the electric outlet. There is no power switch. The power up operation is complete when the POWER
LED lamp (green) and/or STAT lamp (orange) turns on. * Behavior at startup depends on which channel (W52 or W56) is
being used by the relay circuit. For details, refer to "DFS" later in this manual.
3.
Select an installation location. Do not immediately perform final installation work. First be sure to do a temporary
installation and check radio wave conditions and communication conditions. For information about installation
locations, refer to "Signal Connectability" later in this manual.
4.
If you purchased multiple KPWL units, use the web setting screen to configure the second and subsequent units as
slave units.
For information about how to display the web setting screen, refer to "How to change settings." For information about
how to configure settings, refer to "Backhaul Mode" in the "List of setting items."
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Step
5: Check the core and slave unit links (connections)
1. Press the Reroute button of the KPWL unit that is the furthest from the core unit.
Actually, you could press any KPWL Reroute button. Even if there are multiple KPWL units, pressing the Reroute button on only
one of them will result in intercommunication among all units.
2. A short while after you press the Reroute button, the LINK LED will flash a number of times, and then remain lit.
If you can confirm that the LINK LED is on, that KPWL is enabled for use. The LED flashes one to four times to indicate the
strength of the link (more flashes mean a stronger link).
If the LED flashes twice or less, there is the danger that communication quality (including speed) may be
low due to a weak connection.
If the LED does not light, it means that DPWL interconnection (linking) failed.
For information about installation locations, refer to " Signal Connectability " and consider changing or modifying
the installation location.
3. Note how many times the LINK LED lamp flashes on all of the installed KPWL slave units.
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Step
6: Connect to the internet using a Wi-Fi terminal
Actually try to connect to the internet using a Wi-Fi terminal. Connect in accordance with the connection method of the applicable
equipment.
For Windows (Windows 7)
This is the procedure for connections if the operating environment you are using is a computer with a built-in
wireless LAN running on Windows 7.
* Some computers use their own independent wireless connection software. If this is the case, refer to the manual for that
software.
1. Open the Control Panel
2. Click [Network and Internet], and then click [Network connections] in the Network and Sharing Center.
3. Select "KPWL-0300-******_G" or "KPWL-0300-******_A" (the ****** are the last 6 digits of the MAC address) from the wireless network
connections, and then click the [Connect] button. You do not need to input a security key or passphrase because the prescribed values
have not been encrypted. If you are going to use encryption for security, do the settings according to the procedures in the separate
"Easy Customization" manual.
4. Confirm that your system is connected. Click the wireless network connection icon in the system tray in the bottom right of the screen,
and confirm that "Connected" appears to the side of "KPWL-0300-******_G" or "KPWL-0300-******_A" (the ****** are the last 6 digits of
the MAC address).
5. Start your browser and access the internet, such as by displaying a web page, to confirm the connection.
For iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, etc.
* This is the connection procedure for iPad version 4.2.1, but other systems can be connected in almost the same way.
1. Tap [Settings]
2. Tap [Wi-Fi]
3. Select "KPWL-0300-******_G" or "KPWL-0300-******_A" (the ****** are the last 6 digits of the MAC address) from the wireless network
selections. You do not need to input a security key or passphrase because the prescribed values have not been encrypted. If you are
going to use encryption for security, do the settings according to the procedures in the separate "Easy Customization" manual.
4. Return to the top page, tap [safari], and display a page on the internet to confirm the connection.
For Nintendo DS, DS Lite, DSi, and DSi LL
* This is the procedure for connecting on a Nintendo DSi.
1.
Touch [Main Unit Settings]
2.
On the third page, touch [Internet]
3.
Touch [Connection Settings]
4.
Select a connection from 1 to 3, and then touch [Not connected] (or [Change])
5.
Touch [Search for an access point]
6.
Touch "KPWL-0300-******_G" or "KPWL-0300-******_A" (the ****** are the last 6 digits of the MAC address) in the list that appears
7.
"Do you want to save this content" appears, to confirm touch [OK]
8.
"Settings were saved. Connection test will start" appears, touch [OK]
9.
If "Connection test was successful" appears, connection is complete.
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For Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)
1. Select [Network settings] in [Settings]
2. Select [Infrastructure mode]
3. Select [New connection settings]
4. Select [Scan]
5. Select "KPWL-0300-******_G" or "KPWL-0300-******_A" (the ****** are the last 6 digits of the MAC address) in the list that appears
6. Leave the SSID as it is, and go to the next step (→ key)
7. Leave the wireless LAN security setting as [None], and then go to the next step
8. Leave the address setting as [Easy], and then go to the next step
9. Input any connection name in "Enter the connection name". The SSID becomes the connection name if you do not change it. Go to the
next step.
10. This displays the list of settings, so just go to the next step
11. Press the ○ button to save the settings
12. After [Save is complete.] appears, select [Test Connection]. After [Connecting to access point...] → [Obtaining IP Address...] →
[Testing internet connection] appear, and then the connection name and the signal strength appear, the connection is complete.
Step
7: Perform final installation
After confirming connection of the KPWL, perform final installation.
The position and the height of a temporary installation and the final installation may change somewhat. Press the
Reroute button to confirm that the link is good following final installation.
Step
8: Expand the wireless LAN area
If you want to expand the wireless LAN area, you will need to purchase an additional KPWL-0300 unit. Perform
steps 3 through 7 of this procedure on the purchased KPWL-0300 unit.
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6
Changing Settings
Though you can easily build and expand a wireless LAN area using the factory setup, you can also modify settings in
order to improve user friendliness, operability, and performance in cases like the ones described below.
When you want to set up security (the security is not set up when shipped from the factory)
When you want to use an SSID with the name of the shop or service ("KPWL-0300-******_G" or
"KPWL-0300-******_A" (the ****** are the last 6 digits of the MAC address) is set shipped from the factory)
When you want to separate the SSIDs for each access point (when you want separate SSIDs for the conference
rooms and offices, for example)
When there are other wireless LAN access points or wireless LAN routers in the building or on your floor
(interference may degrade performance)
When you want to separate networks (such as for employees and customers, for example)
In the above cases, you can easily change the settings by using the KPWL web setting screen.
When you want to set security:
Access the web setting screen, go to the "Access Point" tab > "Security" > "Authentication Method" and select
WEP or WPA-PSK, and then set a security key (encryption key or pre-shared key).
Regarding the setting items, refer to "Setting Item List", explained later. Regarding the setting methods, refer to
"How to change settings" later in this manual.
When you want to use an SSID with the name of the shop or service:
Access the web setting screen, go to the "Access Point" tab > "Basic Settings" > "SSID" and set an arbitrary text
string. Regarding the setting items, refer to "Setting Item List", explained later. Regarding the setting methods,
refer to "How to change settings" later in this manual.
When you want to separate the SSIDs for each access point:
For each of the KPWL-0300s, access the web setting screen, go to the "Access Point" tab > "Basic Settings" >
"SSID" and set different arbitrary text strings for each one. Regarding the setting items, refer to "Setting Item
List", explained later. Regarding the setting methods, refer to "How to change settings" later in this manual.
When interference from other wireless LAN access points or wireless LAN routers degrades performance:
Access the web setting screen, go to the "Access Point" tab > "Basic Settings" and change the "Channel"
settings. Detailed information about channels is given in "About channels" later in this manual. Regarding the
setting items, refer to "Setting Item List", explained later. Regarding the setting methods, refer to "How to change
settings" later in this manual.
When you want to separate networks:
You can separate the network by accessing the web setting screen for each of the KPWL-0300s on the
"Wireless Backhaul Network" tab > "Basic Settings" and specifying a "Channel" and "SafeKey". Information
about separating networks is given in "Separating networks" later in this manual. Regarding the setting items,
refer to "Setting Item List", explained later. Regarding the setting methods, refer to "How to change settings"
later in this manual.
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6.1
Procedure to Change Settings
This section explains how to change settings using the KPWL-0300 web screen.
Step
1: Prepare the necessary equipment
□ LAN cable (cross cable) ………… 1
A cross cable is required to connect the KPWL to a computer.
(If the computer you are using supports Auto-MDI, connection using a standard straight LAN
cable is also supported.)
□ KPWL unit and its AC power cable
* Installation of an antenna is not required just to configure settings. Install an antenna for
connection testing and to check the radio wave intensity.
□ Computer for configuring settings: Use a computer that has a wired LAN port* and web browsing capabilities.
* If a there is no wired LAN port, use a USB-wired LAN adapter, etc.
* The explanation here uses a computer running Windows 7, with
the Internet Explorer 8.0 web browser.
Step
2: Connect the KPWL-0300 unit to the computer
(1) Power up the KPWL unit (connect the AC power cable). Next, connect one end of the LAN cable to the
computer's LAN port and then connect the other end to the KPWL unit's LAN port.
(2) Configure the computer's internet settings.
1. In Control Panel, click "Network and Internet" and then click "Network and Sharing Center."
2. Click "Local Area Connection." On the Local Area Connection Status dialog box that appears, click [Properties].
3. In the list that appears, select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and then click [Properties].
4. Select the "Use the following IP address:" option and then input the IP address and subnet mask shown below.
IP Address
Subnet Mask
192.168.3.x (x = 2 to 255)
255.255.255.0
Take a screen shot of or otherwise record the original IP address and subnet mask settings so you can restore them when
necessary.
5. After inputting the settings, click [OK] to close the dialog box.
6. Click [Cancel] on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, and then click [Close] on the Local Area Connection
Status dialog box.
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Step
3: Use the computer's browser to display the KPWL setting screen
KPWL has access point function settings and relay function settings, both of which can be viewed and configured using
a web browser.
(1) In the browser address bar, input "192.168.3.1". This displays an authentication dialog box.
(2) Input "admin" for both the user name and password, and then click [OK].
This displays the web setting screen.
You can change the user name and password with the "Admin Account Settings" on the [Management] tab of the
web setting screen.
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Step
4: Configure KPWL settings
Displaying the web setting screen with a browser will display System Information.
You can use the System Information screen to view current settings.
Use the menu on the left side of the screen to select a category (page name), and the applicable setting items will
appear. For information about the meaning of each setting, available settings, and more, refer to the " List of setting
items " later in this manual.
After all the settings are the way you want, click [Apply].
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The screen shown below will be displayed while reboot is in progress. The setup page will appear after reboot is
complete.
If you do not click [Apply] after updating settings, they will not be saved.
For information about the settings you can configure on this page, refer to the "List of setting items" later in this manual.
In addition to configuring settings, you can also reboot the KPWL unit and perform a reroute operation (the same
operation performed when the Reroute button is pressed) on the web setting screen.
6.2
Initializing Settings
You can use the web setting screen to initialize settings.
(1) Click the [Management] tab. Next, on the side menu, click "Factory Defaults."
(2) Click "Factory Defaults."
You can also initialize settings from the KPWL-0300 unit.
(1) Hold down the Reroute button for about 10 seconds and then release it.
(2) Confirm that the LED lamps turn off momentarily, and then all lamps turn back on.
(3) Confirm that the LINK light is turned off.
Furthermore, if PicoManager is registered, the settings can be initialized from PicoManager also. Refer to the
PicoManager manual regarding the operating procedure.
Note that initializing settings causes all settings to be initialized.
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6.3
Remote Settings
If the KPWLs that configure the network are mutually connected using relay circuits, it is possible to do the access
circuit settings of each KPWL from a computer connected to the core (parent) wired LAN.
Specify the IPv6 address that was automatically assigned to the main unit.
Such as a wired router or
hub
Core
Mac:xx-xx-xx-69-0A-0B
IPv6:
fd00:5043::ae64:ddff:fe69:0A0B
Slave -1
Mac:xx-xx-xx-63-07-08
IPv6:
fd00:5043::ae64:ddff:fe63:0708
Slave -2
Mac:xx-xx-xx-63-04-05
IPv6:
fd00:5043::ae64:ddff:fe63:0405
Slave -3
Mac:xx-xx-xx-60-01-02
IPv6:
fd00:5043::ae64:ddff:fe60:0102
Slave -4
Mac:xx-xx-xx-6C-0D-0E
IPv6:
fd00:5043::ae64:ddff:fe6c:0d0e
It is possible to set the access circuits of the KPWL-0300 core and
slaves-1 to -3.
Example)
By inputting " http://[fd00:5043::ae64:ddff:fe60:0102]/" in the address bar,
You can access the web setting page of slave-3.
The access circuits can be set or rebooted/rerouted from the web.
With remote settings, you can also specify rebooting or rerouting by operations from the web page. These operations
are effective when the KPWL-0300s are already installed, for instance if the installation is in a high location or there are
many passersby, so it is not possible to work near the devices.
However, there is a precondition that the relay circuits have been established (so that KPWL-0300 units can
interactively communicate), so changes cannot be made to devices (slave 4 in the example in the diagram) that are not
linked due to communications obstructions, etc.
Also, for the same reason, remote setting changes cannot be done to the relay circuits (the links break if the relay
circuit settings are changed).
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Accessing the KPWL-0300 with an IPv6 Address
The KPWL-0300 can be accessed with an IPv6 address.
Computer Settings
1) Display Control Panel.
2) Click "Network and Sharing Center."
3) Click "Change adapter settings." This displays a Network Connections screen.
4) Right-click the wired LAN interface (Local Area Connection, etc.), and then click "Properties."
5) Select "Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)" and then click [Properties].
6) Select the "Use the following IP address:" option and then configure the settings as described below.
Any IPv6 address starting with "fd00:5043::".
Example: fd00:5043::xxxx:xxxx:xxxy:yyyy
* For the part of the address inside the rectangular boundary above,
specify any hexadecimal number. Note, however that you should not
IPv6 Address
use the following for the red characters: ae64:ddff:fe6.
* If you do not want to specify anything in particular for the part within
the rectangular boundary, specify the address below.
"fd00:5043::1111:2222:3333:4444"
Subnet Prefix Length
64
* Other fields can be left blank.
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Calculating a Device's IPv6 Address
1) Check the serial number on the label affixed to the back of the device.
* The following steps are performed using the serial number above.
2) A serial number is made up of a series of two-digit values.
AC / 64 / DD / 60 / 00 / BE
3) The final six digits of the divided serial number shown in step 2 are positioned in the address as shown below.
fd00:5043::ae64:ddff:fe60:00be
The above value is the device's IPv6 address.
Note the precautions below when calculating an IPv6 address.
• The black characters (fd00:5043::ae64:ddff:fe) in the above address are fixed. Do not change them.
• Input two colons between the 5043 and ae64 parts of the fixed address.
Specifying the URL of the Management Page
Input the calculated IP address in the browser address bar.
Input the calculated IP address that was calculated as described in the example above in "Calculating a Device's
IPv6 Address", as shown below.
http://[fd00:5043::ae64:ddff:fe60:00be]/
* Make sure you do not forget to include square brackets ([ and ]) at the beginning and end of the iPv6 address.
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6.4
List of Setting Items
Items that can be set in the "Access Point" tab
Basic
Item
Description
Values that can be
Default value
set
Wireless
The Access Point function can be enabled or disabled.
Enable, Disable
Enable
Band
You can specify in which mode, IEEE 802.11a, b, g, n, or
• For 2.4 GHz:
• For 2.4 GHz:
ac, to operate.
11b, 11g, 11b/g, 11g/n,
11b/g/n
11b/g/n
• For 5 GHz:
• For 5 GHz:
11a/n/ac
11a, 11a/n, 11a/n/ac
Enable SSID number
You can specify the number of SSIDs that are enabled.
1 to 16
SSID
You can specify the SSID (Service Set IDentifier: Access
1 to 32 single-byte
• For 2.4 GHz:
point identifier).
alphanumeric
KPWL-0300-******_G
*You can also specify the VLAN ID if "VLAN Switch" is
characters
• For 5 GHz:
ON. For details, refer to "VLAN" in "Items that can be set
KPWL-0300-******_A
in the "Wireless Backhaul Network" tab".
(****** are the last 6
digits in the MAC
address of the main
unit)
Channel
Channel Bandwidth
You can specify the channels that are used.
The values that can be set vary depending on the value
• For 2.4 GHz:
• For 2.4 GHz:
1 ch to 13 ch
11 ch
• For 5 GHz:
• For 5 GHz:
36 ch to 140 ch
36 ch
See left column
Varies depending on
specified for "Band".
the value specified for
• If 11b, 11g, 11b/g, or 11a is specified:
"Band".
Fixed at 20 MHz.
• If 11g/n or 11b/g/n is specified:
You can select from 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or +xch.
(The value for *x varies depending on the value specified
for the channel.)
• If 11a/n is specified:
You can select from 20 MHz or 40 MHz.
• If 11a/n/ac is specified:
You can select from 20 MHz, 40 MHz, or Auto 80/40/20
MHz.
* There are some items that cannot be selected,
depending on the "Channel" value.
• If 140ch is selected for "Channel":
Fixed at 20 MHz. You cannot select 40 MHz or Auto
80/40/20 MHz.
• If 132 - 136ch is selected for "Channel":
You cannot select Auto 80/40/20 MHz.
*With the basic settings on the 5 GHz side, you can set the "Band", "Channel", and "Channel Bandwidth" for the
wireless backhaul. For details, refer to "Basic Settings" in "Items that can be set in the "Wireless Backhaul
Network"" tab.
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Advanced
Item
Description
Values that can be
Default value
set
AMPDU
AMSDU
DTIM Period
You can specify whether to link the frames through
ON (performed) / OFF
A-MPDU (link including MAC header).
(not performed)
You can specify whether to link the frames through
ON (performed) / OFF
A-MSDU (link after MAC header only).
(not performed)
You can specify the interval for sending DTIM (Delivery
1 to 255 alphanumeric
Traffic Indication Message: notification that data is being
characters
ON
ON
transmitted).
Tx Power
You can decrease the signal connectability (make the
10% to 100%
100%
40 to 1000 ms
100
Values that can be
Default value
area smaller) from the access point by limiting the
transmission output.
Beacon Interval
You can set the beacon interval. Shortening the beacon
interval makes it easier for clients to detect access points,
but reduces the transmission efficiency.
Security
Item
Description
set
SSID
Specify the SSID for the wireless security setting.
Broadcast SSID
You can specify whether to use stealth mode, in which
Enable, Disable
Enable
Set whether or not it is possible to communicate between
Disable
Disable
wireless clients.
STA Separator, SSID
• Disable: It is possible to communicate between
Separator
beacon notification for SSID (ESSID) is not done. If you
specify disabled, then beacon notification is not done and
the stealth mode functions.
Wireless Client Isolation
terminals over SSID.
• STA Separator: Allows communications between
wireless clients.
• SSID Separator: Turns off communications between
SSIDs.
Authentication Method
You can select the type of network authentication.
No Authentication
No Authentication
WEP
IEEE802.1x/EAP
WPA-PSK
WPA-EAP
Additional
You can set whether to use MAC address filters or MAC
No additional
No additional
Authentication
RADIUS authentication.
authentication
authentication
*If you selected WPA-EAP for "Authentication Method",
MAC address filters
you cannot select MAC RADIUS authentication.
MAC RADIUS
authentication
Key Length
*Appears if you selected WEP or IEEE802.1x/EAP for
64 bit, 128 bit
64 bit
• For 64 bit:
• For 64 bit:
ASCII (5Characters),
ASCII (5Characters)
Specify the type of key for doing encryption.
Hex (10Characters)
• For 128 bit:
* Specify ASCII if the key uses half-byte alphanumerics.
• For 128 bit:
ASCII (13Characters)
"Authentication Method".
Specify the length of the key for doing encryption.
Key Type
*Appears if you selected WEP for "Authentication
Method".
Specify Hex if the key uses hexadecimal.
ASCII (13Characters),
Hex (26Characters)
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Default Key
*Appears if you selected WEP for "Authentication
Key 1 ~ Key 4
Key 1
Method".
Specify which WEP key to use from the keys specified for
"Encryption Key".
Encryption Key
*Appears if you selected WEP for "Authentication
Method".
Number of characters
set for "Key Type"
Specify the key for doing WEP encryption. It is possible to
set up to 4 keys.
Primary RADIUS
Server
*Appears if you selected IEEE802.1x/EAP or WPA-EAP
Any IP address
Authentication Port:
for "Authentication Method"; or if you selected MAC
Port number
1812
RADIUS authentication for "Additional Authentication".
Secret key
The settings can be done for Primary RADIUS Server.
• RADIUS Server: Specify the IP address for RADIUS
Server.
• Authentication Port: Specify the port number for
RADIUS Server.
• Shared Secret: Specify if a secret key has been set for
RADIUS Server.
Secondary RADIUS
Server
*Appears if you selected IEEE802.1x/EAP or WEP-EAP
for "Authentication Method".
The settings can be done for Secondary RADIUS Server.
Any IP address
Authentication Port:
Port number
1812
Secret key
The setting items are the same as for Primary RADIUS
Server.
WPA Type
*Appears if you selected WPA-PSK or WPA-EAP for
"Authentication Method".
Specify the type of WPA for doing authentication.
WPA/WPA2 Mixed
WPA/WPA2 Mixed
Mode
Mode
WPA2
WPA
Encryption Type
*Appears if you selected WPA-PSK or WPA-EAP for
"Authentication Method". Specify the type of encryption.
* The types that can be specified vary depending on the
TKIP/AES Mixed Mode
Varies depending on
TKIP
the value specified for
AES
"WPA Type".
Passphrase, Hex
Passphrase
value selected for "WPA Type".
Pre-shared Key Type
*Appears if you selected WPA-PSK for "Authentication
Method".
(64Characters)
Specify the type of key for when "Pre-shared Key" is set.
Pre-shared Key
*Appears if you selected WPA-PSK for "Authentication
Method".
Specify the PSK passphrase to be used for authentication.
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MAC Filter
With "MAC Filter", you can add MAC addresses to be used for items that were set in "Additional Authentication" in
"Security" on the side menu. Input a MAC address and click [Add]. The added MAC address can be confirmed in the
MAC address filter table.
QoS
With "QoS", you can do the settings to assign priority for specific communications. You can set both the access
point (AP) side and the station (ST) side. You can set the priorities for the following parameters. Low (background:
BK), Normal (best effort: BE), priority (video: VI), and highest priority (audio: VO).
Item
CWmin
Description
Values that can be
Default
Default
set
value (AP)
value (ST)
You can specify the minimum value for the
1 to 15 alphanumeric
BK: 4
BK: 4
contention window that is used for the frame collision
characters
BE: 4
BE: 4
avoidance configuration. Generally, the smaller the
VI: 3
VI: 3
value, the higher the probability of acquiring
VO: 2
VO: 2
transmission rights.
CWmax
AIFSN
You can specify the maximum value for the
1 to 15 alphanumeric
BK: 10
BK: 10
contention window.
characters
BE: 6
BE: 10
VI: 4
VI: 4
VO: 3
VO: 3
You can specify the frame transmission interval slot
1 to 15 alphanumeric
BK: 7
BK: 7
(number of windows). The smaller the transmission
characters
BE: 3
BE: 3
VI: 1
VI: 2
VO: 1
VO: 2
interval, the higher the priority.
TxOP
You can specify the time that can be appropriated
BK: 0
BK: 0
when acquiring transmission rights. The higher this
BE: 0
BE: 0
value is, the larger amount of data can be sent at one
VI: 94
VI: 94
time, but the real-time performance is reduced. 1 unit
VO: 47
VO: 47
is 32 ms. If you specify 0, then each transmission is 1
frame only.
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0 to 256
Items that can be set in the "Wireless Backhaul Network" tab
VLAN
Item
Description
Values that can be set
Prescribed value
VLAN Switch
You can set whether to use VLAN.
ON (used) / OFF (not
OFF
used)
Management VLAN
Wireless (2.4GHz /
Specify the VLAN ID of the network for KPWL-0300
1 to 4094 alphanumeric
management.
characters
You can specify a VLAN ID for each SSID.
1 to 4094 alphanumeric
5GHz)
characters
LAN Port Settings
Item
Description
Values that can be set
Prescribed value
Speed & Duplex
You can set the transfer speed and the transmission
Auto
Auto
method for the Ethernet for each wired LAN port, when
10 Mbps Half-Duplex
connected to a wired LAN.
10 Mbps Full-Duplex
100 Mbps Half-Duplex
100 Mbps Full-Duplex
1000 Mbps Full-Duplex
IP Address Settings
IP Address
Item
Description
Values that can be set
Prescribed value
IP Address Assignment
Set whether to use DHCP for IP addresses.
Static IP Address, DHCP
DHCP Client
Client
IP address on LAN side
You can specify this if you have selected a static IP
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
192.168.3.1
address for "IP Address Assignment".
Specify the IP address for the LAN side.
Broadcast IP Address
You can specify this if you have selected a static IP
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
address for "IP Address Assignment".
Set the broadcast IP address
Subnet Mask
You can specify this if you have selected a static IP
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
address for "IP Address Assignment".
Specify the subnet mask of the IP address.
Default Gateway
Specify the default gateway of the IP address.
User-Defined, From DHCP
You can specify DHCP if you have selected DHCP Client
in "IP Address Assignment".
DNS Servers
Primary Address
Set the DNS server (primary) of the IP address.
User-Defined, From DHCP
You can specify DHCP if you have selected DHCP Client
in "IP Address Assignment".
Secondary Address
Set the DNS server (secondary) of the IP address.
You can specify DHCP if you have selected DHCP Client
in "IP Address Assignment".
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User-Defined, From DHCP
255.255.255.0
Basic Settings
Item
Description
Values that can be set
Prescribed value
Backhaul Mode
You can specify whether to treat the device as a core unit
Slave, Core
Slave
11a, 11a/n, 11a/n/ac
11a/n/ac
You can specify the channels that are used. The values
• For 11a:
• For 11a:
that can be set vary depending on the value specified for
36 ch to 140 ch
36 ch
"Band".
• For 11a/n:
• For 11a/n:
38 ch to 134 ch
38 ch
• For 11a/n/ac:
• For 11a/n/ac:
42 ch to 122 ch
106 ch
ON, OFF
OFF
Indoor, Outdoor
Indoor
The values that can be set vary depending on the value
• For 11a:
• For 11a:
specified for "Band".
Fixed at 20 MHz
20 MHz
• For 11a/n:
• For 11a/n:
20 MHz, 40 MHz
40 MHz
• For 11a/n/ac:
• For 11a/n/ac:
20 MHz, 40 MHz, Auto
Auto 80/40/20
80/40/20 MHz
MHz
1 to 12
12
You can specify whether to allow encryption of the relay
ON (performed) / OFF (not
ON
circuits.
performed)
Devices that have the same value are considered to
1 to 64 single-byte
belong to the same network so intercommunication is
alphanumeric characters
or slave unit.
Band
You can specify in which mode, IEEE 802.11a, n, or ac, to
operate.
Channel
Automatic Channel
You can specify whether to automatically select unused
Selection
channels when scanning for channels at startup.
Indoor/Outdoor
Specify whether to use the device indoors or outdoors.
By selecting outdoor, you are prevented from selecting
channels that are prohibited from use outdoors by
accident.
Channel Bandwidth
Tx Power
You can specify the strength of the wireless output. The
larger it is, the higher the output.
SafeZone
SafeKey
picocela
possible. If they are different, relaying is not possible. This
is how networks are separated.
AP Control
You can specify whether to detect when the upstream
ON, OFF
ON
circuit is cut off and automatically turn off the access point
function.
Waiting time for turning
If you selected ON for "AP Control", specify the time that
off AP
the access point function is automatically turned off.
Reroute
Clicking [Execute] implements rerouting.
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* You can set the "Band", "Channel", and "Channel Bandwidth" on the access point (5 GHz) on this page. For
details, refer to "Basic Settings" in "Items that can be set in the "Access Point" tab".
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Advanced Settings
Wireless Backhaul Special Value
Item
Description
Values that can be set
Prescribed value
AMPDU
You can specify whether to link the frames through
ON (performed) / OFF (not
ON
A-MPDU (link including MAC header) on the backhaul
performed)
circuit.
AMSDU
You can specify whether to link the frames through
ON (performed) / OFF (not
A-MSDU (link after MAC header only) on the backhaul
performed)
ON
circuit.
Maximum
Specify the number of retries for backhaul retransmission.
Retransmission (1-255)
Normally, the default value is fine.
Minimum Contention
Specify the minimum value for the backhaul contention
Window (1-255)
value. Normally, the default value is fine.
Route Update
You can specify this if you have selected a core in
1 to 255
1 to 255
ON, OFF
ON
1 to 65535
300
ON, OFF
OFF
1 to 255
ON, OFF
ON
ON, OFF
OFF
"Backhaul Mode". Specify whether to automatically
reroute the backhaul.
Route Update Period
You can specify this if you have selected a core in
(1-65535)
"Backhaul Mode". If you selected ON for "Route Update",
specify the reroute period in units of seconds.
• If the value is set from 1 to 10:
Specify the interval to reset route learning. The smaller
the value the more frequently the route is reset.
* Use when moving a KPWL itself. Normally, do not
specify.
• If the value is set to 11 or higher:
Route update is done at the period of the value.
Heal Switch
You can specify this if you have selected a core in
"Backhaul Mode". Specify whether to use the quick
recovery function.
NACK Counts
You can specify this if you have selected a core in
Threshold for
"Backhaul Mode". If you selected ON for "Heal Switch",
Self-Healing (1-255)
specify the number of times to detect obstructions.
Privacy Switch
You can specify this if you have selected a core in
"Backhaul Mode". Specify whether to communicate
between terminals between devices.
TDD Mode
You can specify this if you have selected a core in
"Backhaul Mode". Set the TDD Mode.
TDD Interval
You can specify this if you have selected a core in
"Backhaul Mode". Set the TDD Interval.
Broadcast Storm Guard
Set the Broadcast Storm Guard.
ON, OFF
OFF
Item
Description
Values that can be set
Prescribed value
VPN Server Domain
You can specify this if you have selected a core in
VPN Setup
sample.com
"Backhaul Mode". Specify the TCP port and address to
connect to the PicoManager server. Specify this value if
PicoManager is being used. Specify the values noted on
the parameter sheet provided separately when
registering.
VPN Server Port
Same as above
20000
VPN Fixed Server IP
Same as above
123.45.67.89
VPN Fixed Server Port
Same as above
20000
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Expanded Settings
Item
Description
Values that can
Prescribed value
be set
Periods for IPT
Manually specify the values related to IPT in reference to
(0-65535)
backhaul operations. Normally, operation of the values in
0 to 65535
these places is not required. Leave the default value (0)
as it is.
Option
Specify the optional values if special options have been
00000000000000000000
incorporated. Normally, operation of the values in these
00000000000000000000
places is not required. Leave the default value as it is.
00000000000000000000
Items that can be set in the "Management" tab
Admin Account Settings
Item
Description
Values that can be set
Prescribed value
Administrator Name
You can specify a user name for accessing the web
Single-byte alphanumeric
admin
setting page.
characters
You can specify a password for accessing the web setting
Single-byte alphanumeric
page.
characters
Administrator Password
Management Protocol
admin
If you select this check box, you can do the following
settings related to SNMP.
SNMP Version
You can specify the SNMP version.
v1/v2c
v1/v2c
SNMP Get Community
You can specify the SNMP Get Community.
Single-byte alphanumeric
public
characters
SNMP Set Community
You can specify the SNMP Set Community.
Single-byte alphanumeric
private
characters
Factory Default
You can initialize settings by using "Factory Default". Click [Factory Default] to initialize the settings.
Date and Time
Item
Description
Local Time
You can set the local time.
Values that can be set
Prescribed value
By clicking [Acquire Current Time from Your PC], you can
set it to the time that is set for the PC you are using.
Use NTP
If you select this check box, you can do the following
settings related to NTP (Network Time Protocol).
Server Name
You can set this if "Use NTP" was enabled.
User-Defined
You can specify the NTP server name that is used.
Update Interval
You can set this if "Use NTP" was enabled.
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You can specify the update interval for the date and time
used for NTP.
Time Zone
You can set the time zone.
(GMT + 09:00)
Osaka, Sapporo,
Tokyo
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System Log
In the "System Log", you can confirm the system log. By clicking [Save], you can save data in a log format. Clicking
[Refresh] updates the system log display to the newest status.
Syslog Server
Item
Description
Values that can be set
Transfer Logs
If you select this check box, the system log used by the
Single-byte alphanumeric
Syslog Server can be transferred.
characters
Prescribed value
You can specify the Syslog Server name in the input field.
Copy Logs to Attached
If you select this check box, the system log is copied to a
USB Device
USB device.
E-mail Logs
If you select this check box, the changes in the system log
are sent via email.
E-mail Subject
You can specify the e-mail subject line.
Any subject line
Interval
You can specify the interval at which e-mails are sent.
Half hour, One hour, Two
Half hour
hours, Half day, One day,
Two days
SMTP Server Address
You can specify the SMTP server address.
Single-byte alphanumeric
characters
SMTP Server Port
You can specify the SMTP server port.
Single-byte alphanumeric
characters
Sender E-mail
You can specify the e-mail address of the sender.
Single-byte alphanumeric
characters
Receiver E-mail
You can specify the e-mail address of the receiver.
Single-byte alphanumeric
characters
Authentication
Specify the method to authenticate and connect to the
Disable, SSL, TLS
Disable
mail server.
• Disable: No Authentication
• SSL: Authentication and connection via SMTP over
SSL
• TLS: Authentication and connection using STARTTLS
Account
You can specify the user ID for the e-mail server.
Single-byte alphanumeric
characters
Password
You can specify the password for the e-mail server.
Single-byte alphanumeric
characters
Firmware Upgrade
You can update the firmware by using "Firmware Upgrade". For details, refer to "Updating Firmware from the
Webpage" later in this manual.
Reboot
With "Reboot", you can reboot the KPWL-0300. Clicking [Reboot], reboots the KPWL-0300.
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Upgrading the Version of the Firmware
The firmware is the latest version when shipped from the factory. However, we may request that you upgrade the
firmware, depending on the environment. If this happens, use the following procedure to upgrade the firmware.
Step
1: Prepare the necessary equipment
□ LAN cable (cross cable) ………… 1
A cross cable is required to connect the KPWL to a computer.
(If the computer you are using supports Auto-MDI, a standard straight LAN cable can be used.)
□ USB memory (20 MB or more) ............. 1
Prepare a USB memory in which there are no other files.
□ KPWL unit and its AC power cable
* Installation of antennas is not required just to do a version
upgrade.
(They do not need to be removed.)
□ Computer for configuring settings: Use a computer that has a wired LAN port* and web browsing capabilities.
* If there is no wired LAN port, prepare a separate USB-wired LAN
adapter, etc.
* The explanation here uses a computer running Windows 7, with
the Internet Explorer 8.0 web browser.
Step
2: Prepare the firmware
Store the firmware that you have acquired in the USB memory you have prepared. Confirm that the files are correctly
loaded in the USB memory.
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Step
3: Confirm the current version
Refer to steps 2 and 3 in "How to change settings" above to open the KPWL web setting screen.
Click the "Management" tab. Next, on the side menu, click "System Information."
You can confirm the version in "FM Version".
Step
4: Upgrade the firmware
1. Turn off the power to the KPWL-0300 (unplug the power cable).
2. Insert the USB memory into the USB port on the right side of the unit.
3. Turn on the power to the KPWL-0300 (plug in the power cable).
4. The LED lamp flashes, and it stays lit.
For cores, the POWER, LINK, and STAT LEDs light.
For slaves, the POWER and LINK LEDs light.
*Do not remove the USB memory or turn off the power while the LEDs lamps are flashing.
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Step
5: Confirm the version
The same as in step 3, confirm the version from the KPWL web setting screen. The firmware upgrade is complete if the
version is as specified. If there is no change, do step 4 again.
Step
6: Do a reroute
When the firmware update is complete, press the reroute button on one of the KPWL-0300s to do a reroute.
However, note that links cannot be established if the versions of the firmware are not the same.
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8
Building a Wireless LAN Area with the KPWL-0300: Basics
8.1
Mesh and AP
The KPWL-0300 has a mesh (sometimes abbreviated to MS1) wireless backhaul function, and an AP access point
function.
The access point function (AP) acts as a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) access circuit. It has an SSID like a standard access
point, and can be secured using WEP, WPA, and WPA2. It uses the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, and
supports 802.11b/g/n/a. There is no router function.
The wireless backhaul function (mesh) uses an original Kpnetworks algorithm for efficient communication and
relay between KPWL units and it uses the 5 GHz frequency bands, and corresponds to W52 and W56 of 802.11a.
Radio laws in certain geographic areas prohibit the use of W52 (5.2 GHz band: 150 to 5250 MHz) outdoors.
Because of this, the W52 setting is restricted to indoor use only. During relay, data is concealed (protected)
by AES128 encryption, which enables secure communication.
In terms of the protocol stack, both the relay circuit and access circuit correspond to Layer 2 (Data Link Layer).
Relay circuit
Access Circuit (Wi-Fi)
Access Circuit (Wi-Fi)
8.2
Core and Slave Units
KPWL units can be broadly divided between a core unit (parent) and its connected slave units (child and grandchild).
Whether a KPWL should be treated as a core unit or slave unit can be specified on the web setting screen. For
information about how to display the web setting screen, refer to "How to change settings." For information about
how to configure settings, refer to "Backhaul Mode" in the "Setting Item List."
Since the term "mesh" can be mistaken for a standard mesh network, we will use the term "wireless backhaul" from this point
forward.
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8.3
Optimal Route Building and Rerouting
During wireless communication between access points, upper access points generally are determined in accordance
with the policies of each device. This is repeated until a network is constructed. This creates a condition that
resembles the mesh of a net, which is why it is called a "mesh network." The high level of device autonomy of this
type of network can be said to be highly resistant to failure. On the other hand, problems include redundant
communication routes, inconsistent upward and downward routes, variable communication quality, etc.
The KPWL-0300 enables stable communication by intercommunication between devices to form quasi-static routes
with core-centered tree structure (Patent Application 2008-18337). The stable communication routes constructed by
the tree structure along with dual relay-specific boards make it possible to maintain high communication quality even
when the number of wireless hops increases. Also, pressing the Reroute button of a single KPWL-0300 unit will
activate a wave optimal route structuring algorithm, which rebuilds optimal routes for all of the KPWL-0300 units on
the network in accordance with the latest information. In other words, anyone can build a wireless network
without any special wireless network knowledge anytime, with the touch of a button.
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8.4
Network Separation
For many reasons, networks should be divided into several devices or several tens of devices, in consideration of
practical applications.
The load that is put on the core, which is the equivalent of the root of the tree configuration (this is where the
speed would probably decrease)
The number of hops increases (speed decreases)
The greater the number of KPWL-0300 units in a network configuration means an increase in the Wi-Fi
terminals that are using that network, which leads to an increase in the volume of transmissions and the load
on the relay circuits
These are just a few of the reasons. Furthermore, you may also separate networks by taking into account the
number of users and the volume of communications (data volume and frequency of communications).
To separate networks, change the settings for the relay circuits (Mesh). If the channel you are using and the network
identifier are the same, the network is the same. If these values differ, wireless backhaul cannot be done because
the networks are different, even if the KPWL-0300s are adjacent.
Channel to use: 36ch/44ch
Network identifier: Network 1
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Network identifier: Network 2
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8.5
Signal Connectability
The frequency band that wireless LANs use has strong rectilinear propagation characteristics (for both the 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz bands). As a result, the two wireless LAN devices should be positioned where they can have an
unobstructed line-of-sight, free of obstacles, of each other.
For the KPWL-0300s, there are two circuits; the access circuits that communicate with wireless LAN terminals and
the wireless backhaul circuits that communicate between the KPWL-0300s. Therefore, it is necessary to have
unobstructed line-of-sight for access circuits "between KPWL-0300s and wireless LAN terminals" as well as
"between KPWL-0300s themselves".
Unobstructed
Obstructed line
Unobstructed
Obstructed
line of sight
of sight
line of sight
line of sight
Additionally, the wireless quality fluctuates due to a variety of reasons, such as airflow, the presence of a reflective
object and its reflectance (absorbance), and the existence of distance and obstacles. Keeping this in mind, it can be
said that it is preferable to position the machine in a high place that is not easily affected by the movement of people
or objects.
Also, signals characteristically are reflected by objects, such as metals, for which it is easy for electricity to pass
through, and go through objects, such as wood and glass, for which it is difficult for electricity to pass through. As a
result, although it is difficult for obstacles like glass to be a barrier, objects like the rebar in reinforced concreate are
barriers to signals.
8.6
Antennas
KPWL-0300 has a total of 8 antennas: 4 antennas for 2.4/5 GHz (antennas for access circuits) and 4 antennas for 5
GHz (antennas for relay circuits). The antenna connectors that connect to each are different.
• Connect the antennas for 2.4/5 GHz to the 4 antenna connector locations on the right and left sides of the main
unit.
• Connect the antennas for 5 GHz to the 4 antenna connector locations on the bottom of the main unit.
Also check the descriptions near the connectors for the antennas for the type of antenna.
* The shapes of the antennas are slightly different.
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How Signals Are Propagated
Signals are emitted concentrically around an antenna. Because there are
almost no emissions from the tips of the antennas, signal level decreases in
the direction that the tip faces, and the possible distance for
communications is shorter.
The way signals are propagated may differ depending on reflectance from
intervening objects, such as metal.
Signals
Because the direction of polarity (direction of the electric and magnetic fields) are
decided according to the direction of the antenna, install by aligning the direction of
the antennas between the KPWLs with which you want to relay.
Direction of the Relay Antennas
To ensure signal quality of the relay circuits, install the KPWLs so all their antennas are aligned (so they are
parallel). If the direction of polarity differs, the signal level may decrease and the possible distance for
communications may become shorter.
Relay circuit
To be parallel
Direction of Installation
The KPWL-0300s are designed to bring out best performance while the main unit is installed perpendicular to a
wall, etc., and with the antennas extending straight out.
Perpendicular installation (ideal installation method)
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8.7
Importance of Temporary Installation
When installing a KPWL-0300 unit, do not immediately perform final installation work. First be sure to do a
temporary installation and check radio wave conditions and communication conditions.
In particular, when using multiple KPWL-0300 units to form a LAN area, it is essential that the units are able to
communicate with each other. Temporarily set up2 the KPWL-0300 units so they are close to the final installation
configuration as possible, and check relay circuit wireless conditions (KPWL-0300 link conditions), access circuit
wireless conditions, throughput, etc.
Installation locations cannot be changed once final installation work is complete, use temporary installation to make
these checks. If there are any problems, change the installation location, the number of units, etc.
8.8
Checking the Wireless Conditions of the Access Circuits
Check the wireless strength of the access circuits. As a simple way to check, use a smartphone, iPhone, laptop, etc.,
that is equipped with wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) to display a list of access points, and check the strength via the icons, etc.
You can check the approximate wireless strength
using the icons on the side of the access point list.
* This screen is when using Windows 7
You can also check in more detail by using wireless access point monitoring tools like inSSIDer2, which is introduced
in "About channels" later in this manual.
With RSSI, you can check the received signal strength
in units of dBm.
Wireless connections may become unstable when the
strength is -60 dBm or under.
RSSI:
Received Signal Strength Indication
However, because RSSI (received signal strength indication), mentioned above, is just signal strength, you cannot
check the degradation of wireless quality due to interference, etc. You can estimate whether or not there is sufficient
wireless quality using the throughput measurements noted later on.
If sufficient radio wave intensity cannot be obtained, change the location of the unit and try again.
You can use tripods, stepladders, or other similar setups for the temporary installation. A temporary installation that is as close to the actual
installation configuration increases accuracy.
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8.9
Checking the Wireless Conditions of the Relay Circuit
Since relay circuit wireless communication is performed in stealth mode, it cannot be checked using the same
procedure as that for the access circuit. This means you need to check the link establishment state between
KPWL-0300 units.
1. Position observers at each of the two KPWL-0300 units so they can monitor their LED lamps.
2. Press the Reroute button on the side the KPWL-3000 unit that is the furthest from the core unit.
3. Note how many times the LINK LED lamp flashes.
The LED flashes one to four times to indicate the strength of the link (more flashes mean a stronger link).
If the LINK LED flashes twice or less, change the location of the unit and try again.
Relationship between LINK LED Flash Count and RSS
The LINK LED flash count depends on the radio wave intensity (receive level) with the adjacent node.
The relationship between RSSI and the LINK LED flash count is shown below.
4 flashes: -55 dBm or greater
3 flashes: -65 dBm to -55 dBm
2 flashes: -75 dBm to -65 dBm
1 flash: -85 dBm to -75 dBm
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9
Building a Wireless LAN Area with the KPWL-0300: Application
9.1
About Channels
This section explains how to set suitable channels.
Channels that are used
With the access circuits, you can set either an 802.11a/n compliant 5 GHz frequency
band or an 802.11b/g/n compliant 2.4 GHz frequency band.
1 ch
In the 2.4 GHz band, channels 1ch to 13ch exist in increments of 5 MHz. Because the
channel width is 22 MHz, channels over 5ch need to be separated to prevent
interference. In general, use 1ch/6ch/11ch. Furthermore, you can prevent interference
by using different channels in adjacent nodes.
In the 5 GHz band, channels are set in increments of 20 MHz. You can use 4 channels
(36, 40, 44, and 48) in W52 for 802.11a, 4 channels (52, 56, 60, 64) in W53, and 11
channels (100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132,136, 140) in W56.
6 ch
11 ch
Example of channel settings
for adjacent nodes
With the relay circuits, use W52 for 802.11a and the 5 GHz frequency bands that
correspond to W56. There are 4 channels (36ch, 40ch, 44ch, and 48ch) in W52 and 11
channels (100ch, 104ch, 108ch, 112ch, 116ch, 120ch, 124ch, 128ch, 132ch, 136ch,
and 140ch) in W56.
Because the relay function uses 2 channels within these to
do communications, set 2 channels that are separated, such
as 36ch/44ch or 40ch/48ch, when specifying them. You must
specify channels with the same combination (e.g. 36ch/44ch)
for devices on the same network. For different networks, you
can prevent interference by specifying a separate
combination (e.g. 40ch/48ch).
36 ch/44 ch
36 ch/44 ch
36 ch/44 ch
Network A
40 ch/48 ch
40 ch/48 ch
40 ch/48 ch
Network B
Example of channel settings for adjacent networks
Furthermore, channels that are assigned in W52 are restricted to indoor use only.
To use outdoors, change the setting to channels in W56.
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How to Search for Overlapping Channels
Due to the popularization of wireless LAN, several access points may be installed in office buildings and apartments.
Wireless quality may decline considerably because of overlapping channels, mutual interference, etc.
As a result, it is important to search for frequencies that are being used in the area of installation and do your best to set
channels so that they do not overlap.
Many tools for searching for frequency bands that are being used are available, both for free or for sale. This section
introduces a way to search for frequencies that are in use by using freeware3 for Windows, called "InSSIDer2".
1. Prepare a computer, such as a laptop, equipped with Windows that can be carried to the installation locations,
and then open the following site.
http://inssider.softonic.jp/
2. Click [Free download]
The download does not start immediately, it stops until you have
moved to the page, and then starts in about 15 seconds4.
3. Execute the inSSIDer-Installer-2.x.x.xxxxxx.exe5 that you downloaded and install it.
4. Start inSSIDer2.
5. Clicking "Start" at the top right displays a list of access points on the upper half of the screen.
RSSI is the wireless strength
and Channel is the channel.
You can check which access points are using which channels and their strength.
Ver4 and later of inSSIDer requires a fee ($19.99). Understand that, although you can currently download free versions from places like
softonic, future distribution cannot be guaranteed.
"To help protect your security, Internet explorer blocked this site from downloading files to your computer. Click here for options ..." appears
on the top part of the page in Internet Explorer. Click it, and then select "Download file".
As of July 20, 2011, the newest version is inSSIDer-Installer-2.0.7.0126.exe.
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6. Selecting the "2.4 GHz Channels" tab near the middle of the screen displays the channels being used in the
2.4 GHz band in a graph on the lower half of the screen. High values on the graph's X-axis indicate high
signal strength.
7. Selecting the "5 GHz Channels" tab near the middle of the screen displays the channels being used in the 5
GHz band in a graph on the lower half of the screen. If your computer cannot receive 5 GHz bands, such as
802.11a, this is not displayed.
* The relay circuits for KPWL-0300 are not displayed here.
Based on this information, you can reduce wireless interference by setting frequency bands that are not used much.
However, as you can see by monitoring with these tools, the wireless strength fluctuates due to a variety of reasons,
such as airflow, the presence of a reflective object and its reflectance (absorbance), and the existence of distance and
obstacles; it is not always fixed. Furthermore, the usage conditions for the channels also change due to these because
of access points that set channels automatically and mobile-type wireless routers that have become available recently.
Therefore, it is imperative to realize that the values that were optimal when they were set are not always the optimal
values.
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9.2
DFS
This section explains how setting W52 (Ch 36 to Ch 48) or W56 (Ch 100 to Ch 140) as the relay circuit channel
affects behavior.
The frequency band prescribed by W56 overlaps the frequency band already used by various types of radar (such
as meteorological radar, etc.) Because of this, a dynamic frequency selection (DFS) function is required to change
the frequency to make sure wireless LAN communication is not affected by meteorological radar, etc.
This also means that the W56 setting will result in behavior that is different from the W52 setting. When a radar
wave is detected, the DFS function changes to a different channel, which generates the operation described below.
Channel scan is performed to determine the new channel. During the channel scan, the POWER LED flashes
and internet access from wireless terminals is disabled. This condition may continue for one minute or longer.
Since the channel change is automatic, operation may be on a channel that is different from the channel setting.
W52 Setup
W56 Setup
Power ON
Power ON
Slave units only
POWER LED
flashing
(0.3 sec intervals)
POWER LED lit
STAT LED lit
Flashes for a few seconds.
POWER LED
flashing
(0.5 sec intervals)
STAT LED lit
LINK LED lit
Flashes for two minutes.
POWER LED lit
LINK LED lit
Startup Behavior
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In the case of a slave unit, the STAT LED remains unlit.
Behavior during Use
W52 Setup
W56 Setup
Normal operation
Normal operation
Radar wave detection is not
performed, so nothing happens.
Radar wave detection
Slave units only
POWER LED
flashing
(0.3 sec intervals)
LINK LED unlit
Flashes for a few seconds.
POWER LED
flashing
(0.5 sec intervals)
LINK LED unlit
Flashes for one minute.
POWER LED lit
LINK LED lit
In the case of a slave unit, the STAT LED remains unlit.
* DFS startup judgment is in accordance with legally defined standards, and interference wave reception
patterns, etc. that are present within the band are analyzed. In rare cases, interference waves other than
radar waves may activate the DFS, but this does not indicate abnormality.
* After DFS is activated, communication will be temporarily interrupted for one minute or more. This is a
measure to comply with legally defined standards, and does not indicate abnormality.
* When a node is an upstream node and a relay circuit in which the applicable node is the starting point
divides into branches in the downstream direction, DFS startup judgment may be performed by the
upstream node if there is a mutually hidden terminal relationship between multiple downstream
nodes. If this happens, change the installation locations between the downstream nodes, add nodes,
or take other measures to avoid generation of hidden terminals.
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9.3
About Wired Backhaul
Normally with the KPWL, relay is done between nodes (KPWL) wirelessly (wireless backhaul, sometimes
abbreviated as wireless BH6), but you can create a relay circuit by using a wired LAN cable in place of the wireless
relay. This is a wired backhaul function. It is effective if a wireless backhaul is difficult due to obstructions.

Image of a wireless BH configuration
Wired BH
Wireless BH
Wireless BH
LAN cable
(cross)
Slave 1
(upper position)
Core
Slave 2
(lower position)
Slave 3
The wired BH is only enabled between slave devices. It cannot be used between core and slave devices.
Use a cross LAN cable for connections between nodes.
In addition, you can also combine a wired backhaul and a wireless backhaul, as shown below.

Image of a wired and wireless BH configuration
Wired BH
Wireless BH
Wireless BH
LAN cable
(cross)
Core
Slave 1
(upper position)
Slave 2
(lower position)
Slave 3
Wireless BH
Wireless BH
Slave 4
Slave 5
The wireless backhaul has so far been described as a wireless mesh network (abbreviated as mesh or MS). However, in the future we intend to shift
to the use of wireless backhaul in descriptions, because there could be some confusion with a regular mesh network (802.11s).
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About the Setting Procedure and LEDs
To operate a wired BH, connect two KPWLs, as shown below.
• KPWL in upper position (closer to parent device): Connect the cross LAN cable to the LAN port in the middle of the
device.
• KPWL in lower position (further from parent device): Connect the cross LAN cable to the LAN port on the right side of
the device.
In addition, for a wired BH configuration, as in the image shown above, slave 2 is the lower position KPWL.
If the settings of the devices are correct, when you turn on the power the POWER lamp lights and the STAT LED
POWER LED lit
LINK LED lit/out
STAT LED flashing
flashes.
Regarding the LINK LED, if the relays between devices have been structured the same as for the wireless BH, it
lights. If they have not been, it is out.
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9.4
About Measuring the Speed of Communications
There are several ways to measure the speed of communications. Select the method according to your purpose,
such as: In which area do you want to measure the communication speed? Is a simple measurement sufficient? Do
you want to do it rigorously?
About the Areas to Measure
Refer to the following diagram regarding how to measure speed in various areas.
Internet
Wireless access circuit
Server
for measuring
Wireless backhaul circuit
Wireless access circuit + Wireless backhaul circuit
Wireless access circuit + Wireless backhaul circuit + Wireless backhaul circuit
Internet connection
Wireless access circuit + Internet circuit
Wireless backhaul circuit + Internet circuit
Wireless access circuit + Wireless backhaul circuit + Internet circuit
Wireless access circuit + Wireless backhaul circuit + Wireless backhaul circuit + Internet circuit
Measuring Using an Internet Site
There are many sites and tools on the internet for measuring speed. The ease-of-use and accuracy vary, and there is
software that you can operate on a smartphone or tablet computer. Measurements can be done very easily, so it is
very effective to do a simple test for a temporary installation.
Needless to say however, if you use an internet site, use an internet circuit. Internet circuits have varying
communication speeds for a variety of reasons, not alone of which are the contract provider and the type of contract.
Plus, they cannot be expected to maintain a consistent speed. While keeping this in mind, be aware of whether you
doing a simple measurement or measuring usage in an actual usage scenario. Also, do measurements in conditions
that do not use the KPW-0300 (measuring only the internet circuit), while being aware that it will be the maximum
speed of that environment.
This section introduces the measurement methods from "SPEEDTEST.NET". SPEEDTEST.NET also lets you
download an application with your browser to do tests, which shows the test results for both uploading and
downloading.
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Software for smartphones and tablet computers
Start the software and when "Begin Test" appears, touch it to
start measuring. It also leaves a history.
Access http://speedtest.net to start the SPEEDTEST.NET using Flash,
and click "BEGIN TEST" to start measuring.
Measuring Using Data Transmission Software
You can use data transmission software, download files via HTTP, and transfer files via FTP if you want to measure
the speed of only the relay circuits or only the access circuits for KPWL-03000, or if you want to measure the speed
when you are not using an internet connection.
This section introduces ways to use iPerf to measure the throughput of the "wireless access circuits". iPerf is a tool
that measures throughput by sending TCP and UDP, and operates in Linux, Windows, and MacOS. The server
receives data and the client sends data using a cloud-based server system.
1. Prepare two computers and install iPerf on each.
Download iPerf from the following site.
https://iperf.fr/
Copy the file you downloaded anywhere (we recommend directly on the C drive).
2. Start command prompt, and then move to the folder in which iPerf was copied.
3. Input "iperf –s" to the command line for the receiver.
4. Input "iperf –c recipient IP Address" to the command line for the sender.
5. Traffic is sent via TCP for 30 seconds, and then the results are output.
Recipient's results
screen:
Sender's results
screen:
For instance, if you want to measure the throughput of the wireless access circuits, do the following configurations.
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In upward communications, PC-1 is the sender and PC-2 is
the recipient.
Upward
communications
PC-1
PC-2
PC-1
Downward
communications
PC-2
Iperf -s
Iperf –c x.x.x.x
In downward communications, PC-1 is the recipient, and PC-2
is the sender.
Iperf -s
PC-1
PC-2
Iperf –c y.y.y.y
According to each option setting in iPerf, you can change the type of traffic, do UDP communications, and change
and send the TCP buffer size. Help appears in "iperf --help", so set the options to match the conditions.
Additionally, because it relies on the TCP/IP overhead in the throughput measurements that used iPerf and the
performance of the PC being used, the maximum speed specified in 802.11 may not be reached.
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9.5
Multi SSID and VLAN
For the KYPWL-0300's access circuits, you can set an SSID at the maximum of 32 characters (16 × 2 bands), apply
different wireless LAN policies (authentication method, encryption method) for each SSID, and do VLAN mapping.
As a result, you can achieve flexible control over security and control over communications on the wireless network.
For example, by separating inner SSIDs and guest SSIDs, such as in the following diagrams, and doing VLAN mapping,
you can separate inner networks and guest networks, and ensure their security.
inner SSID
Authentication via WPA2/AES
Inner network
Employee A
Access to inner SSID
L2-SW
guest SSID
No authentication, free Wi-Fi
Internet
Guest A
Access to guest SSID
* Because there are only 2 LAN ports on a KPWL-0300, a VLAN-compliant L2 switch is required to configure networks
for which VLAN is used.
Setting Procedure
Assume that you are configuring the network in the diagram above. In this section, the inner VLAN ID is 101, and
the guest VLAN ID is 102. Additionally, the management VLAN ID to access the KPWL-0300 webpage is 103.
L2 Switch Settings
The L2 switch settings differ according to the type of device, so refer to the manual of the device you are using to
do settings. The required items are as noted below.
Port that connects to KPWL-0300: Trunk, Allow (101, 102, 103)
Port that connects to the inner network: Access, VLAN ID = 101
Port that connects to the guest network: Access, VLAN ID = 102
Port that connects to the PC to access the KPWL-0300 webpage: Access, VLAN ID = 103
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KPWL-0300 Settings
You can do settings on the web setting screen. For information about the IP address for the web setting screen,
refer to the chapter, "How to change settings".
• Setting procedure
1) Click the [Wireless Backhaul Network] tab, and then click [VLAN] from the side menu.
2) Turn on [VLAN Switch], and then input each VLAN ID as follows.
• Management VLAN: 103
• SSID 1: 101
• SSID 2: 102
3) Click [Apply] to enable the settings.
4) Click the [Access Point] tab, and then click [Basic Settings] from the side menu.
5) Enable [Wireless], and then input the SSID names as follows.
• SSID 1: inner SSID
• SSID 2: guest SSID
6) Click [Apply] to enable the settings.
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7) Click [Security] from the side menu.
8) Select "inner SSID" in [SSID], and then set the following.
• Authentication Method: MPA-PSK
• WPA Type: WPA2
• Encryption Type: AES
• Pre-shared Key: Any passphrase
9) Click [Apply] to enable the settings.
10) Select "guest SSID" in [SSID], and then set the following.
• Authentication Method: No Authentication
11) Click [Apply] to enable the settings.
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9.6
802.1 Authentication
KPWL-0300 supports 802.1X authentication (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP). By using 802.1X authentication, you can allow
use to only specific users with IDs and passwords for authentication when participating in specific or all networks.
A separate RADIUS server is required to use 802.1X authentication.
802.1 Authentication Process
RADIUS Server
KPWL-0300
(1) Request connection using an
authentication ID (realm) and
password
(2) Queries the RADIUS server
whether authentication is
possible
(3) RADIUS server responds
regarding whether or not to
permit authentication
(4) Connects or denies connection
depending on the authentication
results
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Network Configuration
■ Example configuration (1): Use with single segment
An L2 switch is required to install the RADIUS server. Connect the L2 switch to the KPWL-0300, and then connect the
RADIUS sever or a router to the L2 switch.
RADIUS Server
L2 switch
Router
KPWL-0300
■ Example configuration (2): Use with multiple segments for which VLAN is used
A VLAN-compliant L2 switch is required to use VLAN. Connect the L2 switch to the KPWL-0300, and then connect the
RADIUS sever or a router to the L2 switch.
The network management segment is a segment for accessing the KPWL-0300 web page. Install the RADIUS server
to this segment.
RADIUS Server
Segment for network
management
(VLAN ID = 1)
L2 switch
Router
KPWL-0300
Free WLAN
segment
(VLAN ID = 300)
Internet
Inner server
Inner WLAN
segment
(VLAN ID = 200)
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Setting Procedure
RADIUS Server Settings
How to set the RADIUS server differs according to the type of device, so refer to the manual of the device you are
using to do settings.
KPWL-0300 RADIUS Server Settings
You can do settings on the web setting screen. For information about the IP address for the web setting screen,
refer to the chapter, "How to change settings".
• Setting procedure
1) Click the [Access Point] tab, and then click [Security] from the side menu.
2) Select either [IEEE802.1x/EAP] or [WPA-EAP] from [Authentication Method], or select [MAC RADIUS
authentication] from [Additional Authentication]. Items appear for setting the RADIUS Server.
3) Do settings for the RADIUS Server.
• RADIUS Server: Specify the IP address for RADIUS Server.
• Authentication Port: Specify the port number for RADIUS Server. (Normally keep this 1812)
• Shared Secret: Specify if a secret key has been set for RADIUS Server.
4) Click [Apply] to enable the settings.
To separate segments and use multiple VLANs, refer to "Multi SSID and VLAN" above and do the VLAN
settings.
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10 Building a Wireless LAN Area with the KPWL-0300: Expert
10.1
Communication between Terminals
The next two types of communications are defined for the communications between terminals that is explained here.
The first indicates communications between terminals that are wirelessly connected on the same node (unicasting).
The second indicates communications between terminals that are wirelessly connected on different nodes
(multicasting). Here, node indicates a KPWL and terminal indicates computers, mobile devices, etc., that are wirelessly
connected to the KPWL.

Unicasting
Control intercommunications that are permitted/not permitted between Terminal A and Terminal B.
Terminal A
Terminal B

Multicasting
Control intercommunications that are permitted/not permitted between Terminal C, Terminal D, and Terminal E.
Wireless backhaul network
Wireless backhaul network
Terminal C
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Terminal E
Setting Procedure
You can do settings for both unicasting and multicasting on the web setting screen. For information about the IP
address for the web setting screen, refer to the chapter, "How to change settings".
Doing Unicasting Settings
1) Click the [Access Point] tab, and then click [Security] from the side menu.
2) Select either [Disable], [STA Separator], or [SSID Separator] in [Wireless Client Isolation].
* Refer to "Wireless Client Isolation" below for details on permitting and/or not permitting communications depending on
the setting items and setting results for [Wireless Client Isolation].
3) Click [Apply]. Unicasting is enabled.
Wireless Client Isolation
■ Items that can be set with [Wireless Client Isolation]
• Disable:
Terminals that are connected to the same AP can communicate with each other.
• STA Separator:
Terminals that are connected to the same AP cannot communicate with each
other.
• SSID Separator:
Terminals that are connected using the same SSID for the same AP can
communicate with each other. However, terminals that are connected using
different SSIDs, even on the same AP, cannot communicate with each other.
■ Communications that are permitted/not permitted depending on the setting results of [Wireless Client
Isolation]
• When two terminals are connected to different SSIDs
When assuming that Terminal A is connected to SSID #1 and Terminal B is connected to SSID #2,
communications between Terminal A and Terminal B are permitted/not permitted as noted below.
[Wireless Client Isolation] settings
SSID #1 settings
SSID #2 settings
Disable
STA Separator
SSID Separator
STA Separator
STA Separator
SSID Separator
Disable
Disable
Disable
SSID Separator
STA Separator
SSID Separator
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communications between
Terminal A and Terminal B
Can
Cannot
Cannot
Cannot
Cannot
Cannot
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• When two terminals are connected to the same SSID
When assuming that both Terminal A and Terminal B are connected using an SSID, communications
between Terminal A and Terminal B are permitted/not permitted as noted below.
[Wireless Client Isolation] settings
Disable
STA Separator
SSID Separator
Permitting/not permitting
communications between
Terminal A and Terminal B
Can
Cannot
Can
Doing Multicasting Settings
1) Click the [Wireless Backhaul Network] tab, and then click [Advanced Settings] from the side menu.
2) Select [ON] in [Privacy Switch].
* This item can only be set on the parent (core). The child (slave) takes over the settings of the parent (core).
3) Click [Apply]. Multicasting is enabled.
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10.2
Relay Circuit Radio Wave Intensity
There are two methods for checking relay circuit radio wave intensity.
One method is to press the Reroute button and observe how many times the LINK LED flashes. The LINK LED will
flash one to four times. More flashes indicate greater radio wave intensity.
The second method is to check the RSSI values on the web setting screen.
Click the [Wireless Backhaul Network] tab. Next, on the side menu, click "System Information" to display the RSSI
Table. Note however that the second method can be used for a slave node only. Since there are no nodes above the
core node, the table is not displayed for it.
Mac address
E (RSSI)
E (dbm)
V (RSSI)
RSSI
Count
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RSSI value successive average
dBm value successive average
RSSI value variance
Newest RSSI (Not a real-time value)
Counter (Not a Routing Index)
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10.3
Checking the Relay Route
The relay route can be checked with the web setting screen.
Click the [Wireless Backhaul Network] tab. Next, on the side menu, click "System Information" to display relay route
information.
* Displayed for the core node only.
Node Mac address
Parent Mac address
hop num
type
web UI
Node MESH MAC address
Node directly above (MESH MAC)
Number of hops from the core
Type (core or slave unit)
Link to the slave unit web UI (IPv6 address)
* For information about the IPv6 address, refer to
"Remote settings" earlier in this manual.
A constructed route (topology) can be divided by combining Hop and Parent.
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10.4
Updating Firmware from the Webpage
Firmware can be updated from the web setting screen.
• Update Procedure
1) Click the [Management] tab. Next, on the side menu, click "Firmware Upgrade."
2) Click [Browse] and then select the firmware file (KPWL-0300-FW-V******.bin).
(****** is the version number.)
3) Click "Update." This displays a dialog box.
4) Click [OK] twice. This starts the firmware update.
* The device will not respond for a number of minutes while firmware is being updated. Do not turn off the
devices during the update.
5) Reboot starts after the firmware update is finished. Wait until the reboot is complete.
10.5
If You Forget Your Login Password
If you change the password used to access the web management screen (Default: admin) and then forget it, you will
need to restore factory default settings.
For information about how to restore factory default settings, refer to "6.2 Initializing Settings." If you forget the
password you will not be able to access the web management screen. You will need to use PicoManager.
Note that returning settings to their factory defaults will cause all settings to be initialized.
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11 Main Specifications
Item
Value
IEEE 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac compliant
Wireless LAN standard
Access
point
Link speed
(logical maximum values)
Built-in antenna
External antenna
Wireless
Beam forming
Wireless access system
Backhaul
Link speed
(logical maximum values)
External antenna
LAN port
Wired
Number of ports
Number of connected terminals
QoS
IEEE 802.11e
Multi SSID
SSID
Stealth SSID
Wireless backhaul (logical maximum values)
VLAN
Authentication/encryption
(each SSID)
MAC access control
Security
Inter-client communication
prohibition
RADIUS
Admin address control
Management
802.11b: 11 Mbps, 802.11g: 54 Mbps, 802.11a: 54 Mbps
802.11n: 600 Mbps, 802.11ac: 1.73 Gbps
4x4MIMO (omnidirectional)
○
IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac compliant (W52, W53, W56, W58)
802.11a: 54 Mbps
802.11n: 600 Mbps
802.11ac: 1.56 Gbps
4x4MIMO (omnidirectional)
10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
2 ports (1 port PoE+ PD (EDIMAX specification)) • Powered
only.
200 maximum (2.4 GHz: 100, 5GHz: 100)
Supported settings: WMM EDCA AC_BE, AC_BK, AC_VI,
AC_VO
32 maximum (2.4 GHz: 16, 5GHz: 16)
Configurable for each SSID
Maximum number of hops: 20, Maximum number of
branches: 20
Number of AP per mesh: 50
Number of terminal connections per mesh: 10,000
Configurable for each SSID/IEEE 802.1Q compliant
(Tag VLAN)
Supported settings: Open, WEP, WPA/WPA2mixed-PSK,
WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2mixed-EAP, WPA2-EAP; 802.1X
2,000 maximum for tree to be configured
(Settable for each AP)
○
Configurable for each SSID
Specifiable IP address
SNMP
v1/v2c
SNTP
○
syslog
○
Setting
Web UI, remote from manager
Language
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Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified)
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Item
Value
Environmental design
Water-proof, dust-proof design
Environmental
performance
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Physical
specifications
External Dimensions (Width x
Depth x Height)
Weight
RoHS compliant
×
-20 °C to 50 °C
(Preheat type)
10% to 90% (non-condensation)
(W) 233 mm x (H) 233 mm x (D) 48 mm
1.3 Kg
37 W
Power supply
Automatic channel setting
function
Access point auto interference avoidance (at startup only)
USB
2 external ports (USB 2.0)
External switch
External switch
(1) Reroute button (push)
(2) Mode selector (slide)
LED
Case/mount
Directional antenna
Certification
Included Accessories
3 (Power (green), Link (green), STAT (orange))
Installation plate (special screws or standard screws)
4×4MIMO (sold separately)
Japan: TELEC, VCCI
China: SRRC (CCC: not applicable)
Other (U.S., Taiwan, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Europe): FCC,
NCC, WPC, ICT, CD (ETSI)
(1) Instruction Manual
(2) AC adapter (100 V to 240 V)
(3) AC cable
(4) Installation hardware (installation plate, unit anchor
screws)
(5) Unit case
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority
to operate the equipment. 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.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement
1. This Transmitter must not be co‐located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 29 centimeters between the
radiator and your body.
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