Senao Networks AN300APIN Araknis Networks 300-series Dual-Band Concurrent Wireless-N Indoor Access Point User Manual

Senao Networks, Inc. Araknis Networks 300-series Dual-Band Concurrent Wireless-N Indoor Access Point

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1. Status Menu1.1. System StatusThe System Status screen provides a real-time summary of AN100/300 settings and performance.Figure 1. System Status MenuPath Status, System1.1.1. System InformationThe System Information screen provides basic information about the AN100/300.Figure 2. System InformationPath Status, System, System InformationParameters• SystemName– Name assigned to the system.• ServiceTag– An internal tracking number used to track every product sold by SnapAV .• FirmwareVersion– The current version of rmware running on the AN100/300.• ManagementVLANID– The VLAN through which a user can access the web interface of the AN100/300.
1.1.2. Wireless InformationThe Wireless Information screen provides basic information about the radio sections of the AN100/300.Figure 3. Wireless InformationPath Status, System, Wireless InformationParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• MACAddress– Device Media Access Control (MAC) Address. The 2.4GHz and 5GHz sections section each have individual MAC Addresses.• NumberofNetworks– Number of active wireless networks (i.e. SSIDs) congured on the device.• NumberofConnectedClients– Number of currently connected wireless clients on all congured networks.• OperationMode– Indicates that the AN100/300 is setup as an Access Point.• TX– Live counter of data, in bytes, transmitted on the respective radio interface.• RX– Live counter of data, in bytes, received on the respective radio interface.
1.1.3. LAN InformationThe LAN Information screen provides basic information about the AN100/300 LAN connection to a connected network device.Figure 4. LAN InformationPath Status, System, LAN InformationParameters• Speed– Indicates current LAN speed between the AN100/300 and connected network device.• MACAddress – The LAN MAC Address serves as the device MAC Address.• Duplex– Indicates the current negotiated duplex setting between the AN100/300 and connected network device.• TX– Live counter of data, in bytes, transmitted to the connected network device via LAN connection.• RX– Live counter of data, in bytes, received from the connected network device via LAN connection.• IPAddress– AN100/300 IP Address.• SubnetMask– AN100/300 subnet mask.• DefaultGateway– Router IP Address.• PrimaryDNS– Indicates the Primary DNS for the AN100/300.• SecondaryDNS– Indicates the Secondary DNS for the AN100/300.
1.1.4. System LogThe System Log indicates AN100/300 activity in regard to conguration, connections, security conditions, etc. The window will update when the System Status Page is opened.Figure 5. System LogPath Status, System, System LogParameters• SystemLog– The System Log indicates AN100/300 activity in regard to conguration, connections, security conditions, etc. The window will update when the System Status Page is opened.Configuration Instructions• SaveLog– Click to view the log as a text le or save the log for future reference.• ClearLog– Click Clear Log to permanently delete to contents of the System Log
1.2. Wireless InterfaceThe Wireless Interface Status screen provides a detailed look at AN100/300 wireless settings and performance for radio status and settings, Wireless Network conguration and connected client status.Figure 6. Wireless Interface StatusPath Status, Wireless Interface
1.2.1. Radio Status The Radio Status screen provides a detailed look at AN100/300 radio settings and performance.Figure 7. Radio StatusPath Status, Wireless Interface, Radio StatusParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• InterfaceStatus– Indicates whether the 2.4/5GHz Wireless Interface is Enabled or Disabled. • OperationMode– Indicates the current function of the AN100/300 2.4/5GHz Wireless Interface. (Access Point)• WirelessMode– Indicates the Wireless Mode for the 2.4/5GHz Wireless Interface. (802.11b/g/n; 802.11a/n)• ChannelBandwidth– Indicates the bandwidth of the AN100/300 operating channel. (20MHz or 40MHz)• ChannelSelection– Indicates the channel selection mode of the AN100/300 2.4/5GHz Wireless Interface. (Auto or Manual)• OperatingChannel– Indicates the selected channel for the AN100/300 2.4/5GHz Wireless Interface.• ChannelFrequency– Indicates the frequency of the selected channel for the AN100/300 2.4/5GHz Wireless Interface.• TX– Live counter of data, in bytes, transmitted on each radio interface. • RX– Live counter of data, in bytes, received on each radio interface.
1.2.2. Wireless Network The Wireless Network screen provides a detailed look at general AN100/300 wireless network settings.Figure 8. Wireless Network StatusPath Status, Wireless Interface, Wireless NetworkParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• WirelessNetwork(SSID)– Indicates the network name (SSID) of a AN100/300 wireless network.• Enabled– Indicates that a AN100/300 wireless network is Enabled/Disabled (transmitting/receiving).• Interface– Indicates the Operating Channel of an AN100/300 wireless network.• Security– Indicates the security mode selected for a AN100/300 wireless network.• VLANID– Indicates the VLAN ID a for a AN100/300 wireless network.• MACAddress– MAC Address of the AN100/300 2.4/5GHz wireless section.• BroadcastSSID– Indicates whether the network SSID is visible to other network devices and Wi-Fi discovery tools.• StationSeparation– Indicates whether AN100/300 client devices connected to different SSIDs can communicate with each other.
1.2.3. Connected ClientsThe Wireless Interface Status screen provides a detailed look at AN100/300 connected wireless clients their SSIDs, Interface, MAC Addresses, TX/RX data and RSSI.Figure 9. Connected Client StatusPath Status, Wireless Interface, Connected ClientsParameters• WirelessNetwork(SSID)– Indicates the SSID of a connected wireless client. (Populates as clients connect)• Interface– Indicates the Channel Frequency of a connected wireless client.• MACAddress– Indicates the MAC Address of a connected wireless client.• TX(KBytes)– Live counter of data, in kilobytes, transmitted by AN100/300 to a connected wireless client.• RX(KBytes)–Live counter of data, in kilobytes, received by AN100/300 from a connected wireless client.• RSSI(dBm)– Indicates the wireless signal strength of a connected wireless client. The lower the value the stronger the signal.ProTip – If the client RSSI is -90dBm or higher, the client is very far from the network and is connected at a very slow speed that affects other connected devices on the network.• Release– Click the Yes button to drop a client from the network. (Button appears when clients are connected, not shown in default screen image.)
2.1.2. Wi-Fi SchedulerThe Wi-Fi Scheduler can be used to determine when AN100/300 wireless networks are available/unavailable for use. The scheduler is based on a 24 hour clock, with 00:00 being 12:00AM, the start of a given day, and the network is enabled. 12:00 is 12:00PM (noon) and the network is still enabled. 24:00 is 12:00AM, the end of that same day, and the network is disabled. Consecutive days of 0:00-24:00 will have the network remain enabled.Figure 12. Wi-Fi SchedulerPath Settings, SystemParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• Status– Select Enable to turn the Wi-Fi Scheduler ON. Select Disable to turn the Wi-Fi Scheduler OFF. OPTIONS: Enable/Disable; DEFAULT: Disable• WirelessRadio– Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz for the channel frequency to be scheduled. OPTIONS: 2.4GHz, 5GHz; DEFAULT: 2.4GHz.• SSIDSelection– Select the SSID for the specic radio (2.4GHz/5GHz) to be scheduled.• ScheduleTemplates– Create different Wi-Fi schedules using the Templates as detailed below: ChooseaTemplate– Select the template that matches the schedule requirements. AlwaysAvailable– 00:00-24:00. The wireless network is always ON. Available8-17Daily– 08:00-17:00. The wireless network is ON at 8:00AM and OFF at 5:00PM. Available8-17DailyExceptWeekends– 08:00-17:00. The wireless network is ON at 8:00AM and OFF at 5:00PM Monday-Friday and always OFF on Saturday and Sunday. CustomSchedule– Allows custom conguration of the wireless network ON/OFF schedule based upon user requirements. Availability– Select Available, by day, to congure wireless network ON when setting up a Custom Schedule or to override the settings in a Schedule Template. Select Unavailable, by day, to congure wireless network OFF when setting up a Custom Schedule or to override the settings in a Schedule Template. Duration– Double click the text blocks to set wireless network ON/OFF times. The rst two blocks are turn ON time in hours/minutes. The second two blocks are turn OFF time in hours/minutes. The Scheduler works on a 24 hour clock. Example: to set a turn ON time of 8:30AM, enter ‘08’ in the rst block and ‘30’ in the second block; to set a turn OFF time of 5:30PM, enter ‘17’ in the rst block (12+5=17) and ‘30’ in the second block.Configuration InstructionsTo congure the Wi-Fi Scheduler settings:1. Click Settings, System.2. Specify the Wi-Fi Scheduler Settings.3. Click Save.
2.1.3. Date and Time Settings The Date and Time section allows conguration of AN100/300 Date and Time settings.Figure 13. Date and Time SettingsPath Settings, SystemParameters The Date and Time Settings set the ‘real world’ time reference for all AN100/300 functions.• ManuallySetDateandTime– Select to manually set Date and Time Date – Enter the Year, Month and Date (four digits for year; two digits for month, date) Time – Enter the hour and minutes for the correct current time. Use a mobile device or satellite clock for accuracy.• SynchronizewithPC– Click this button to automatically sync the AN100/300 to a connected computer.• AutomaticallyGetDateandTime– Select to automatically get date and time from various web resources. NTPServer – Select an NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server to set reference standard date and time. DEFAULT: time.nist.gov.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Date and Time Settings:1. Click Settings, System.2. Specify the Date and Time Settings.3. Click Save.
2.1.4. Time Zone The System Settings screen allows conguration of AN100/300 Time Zone settings.Figure 14. Time ZonePath Settings, SystemParameters• TimeZone– Select the appropriate Time Zone from the drop-down.• EnableDaylightSaving– Select to enable. DST start/end can change from year to year. Be sure to update this information. Start– Select the Month, Date, Day and Time Daylight Saving Time starts. End– Select the Month, Date, Day and Time Daylight Saving Time ends.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Time Zone Settings:1. Click Settings, System.2. Specify the Time Zone.3. Click Save.THISINFORMATIONLEFTINFORUSEINSAVE/CANCELINSTRUCTIONS.THISWILLNOTBEPARTOFTHEFINALTEXT.Save/Cancel• Save– Click to save changes to the System Settings. The changes should appear as a numeric value on the Apply Changes button.• Cancel– Click to cancel changes to System Settings.• ApplyChanges– Click to apply saved changes to System Settings. The Unsaved Changes List should appear.• Apply– Click Apply at the bottom of the Unsaved Changes List to implement changes.• Revert– Click to cancel Unsaved Changes List. No changes will have been made.• Navigate to desired AN100/300 setup screen or Exit setup.
2.2. LAN SettingsThe LAN Settings screen allows conguration of the AN100/300 LAN connection to the network router. In default mode the IP Settings section will show the DHCP IP Address and default Subnet Mask. A Static IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Settings can be congured by disabling DHCP. LAN speed can be congured in the Interface Settings section.Figure 15. LAN SettingsPath Settings, LAN
2.2.1. IP SettingsThe IP Settings section allows conguration of the AN100/300 IP Address. In default mode the IP Settings section will show the DHCP IP Address and default Subnet Mask. A Static IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Settings can be congured by disabling DHCP.Figure 16. IP SettingsPath Settings, LAN, IP SettingsParameters NOTE: DHCP is the default setting. If a Static IP Address has been assigned, but DHCP is selected, the assigned Static IP Address (and Subnet Mask) will be shown, (grayed out) and the Dynamic Address will be active. To conrm the active AN100/300 IP Address, see: System Status screen/LAN Information/IP Address.• IPAddress– Uncheck ‘DHCP Enable’ to enter a Static IP Address for the AN100/300. Use of a Static (permanent) IP Address is recommended. If using a Static IP Address be sure the Network Router is congured to allow Static IP Addresses and that the IP Address used is within the network address scheme. DEFAULT: 192.168.20.253• SubnetMask– Enter the Subnet Mask for the AN100/300. DEFAULT: 255.255.255.0• DefaultGateway– With DHCP disabled, enter the Default Gateway for the AN100/300 (Network Router IP Address). DEFAULT: Network Router IP Address• PrimaryDNS– With DHCP disabled, enter the Primary DNS for the AN100/300. This will typically be the Network Router IP Address. DEFAULT: 0.0.0.0 NOTE: The Primary and Secondary DNS Addresses are required when setting up a Static IP Address.• SecondaryDNS– With DHCP disabled, enter the Secondary DNS for the AN100/300. This will typically be the Network Router IP Address. DEFAULT: 0.0.0.0 NOTE: The Primary and Secondary DNS Addresses are required when setting up a Static IP Address.• DHCP– Select to allow automatic assignment of AN100/300 IP Address via the Network Router. De-select to allow conguration of a Static IP Address. Use of a Static IP Address is recommend for this device. DEFAULT: Enable.Configuration InstructionsTo congure IP Address Settings:1. Click Settings, LAN.2. Specify the IP Settings.3. Click Save.
2.2.2. Interface SettingsThe Interface Settings section allows conguration of the AN100/300 LAN Speed and Duplex settings.Figure 17. Interface SettingsPath Settings, LANParameters• Speed– Select LAN speed from the drop-down. OPTIONS: Auto,1Gbps (300 Series only); 100Mbps; 10Mbps; Disable. (Disable turns the WAN100/300 LAN Port OFF.) DEFAULT: Auto• Duplex– The current negotiated duplex setting between the AN100/300 and Network Router. OPTIONS: Half and Full. DEFAULT: Full NOTE: 1Gbps requires and will default to Full Duplex.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Interface Settings:1. Click Settings, LAN.2. Specify the Interface Settings.3. Click Save.
2.3. Wireless SettingsThe Wireless Settings section allows conguration of the AN100/300 wireless settings and connections including 2.4GHz and 5GHz Radio settings, setup and conguration of Wireless Networks (SSIDs) and all required wireless modes, channels, secu-rity settings and Guest Network conguration.Figure 18. Wireless SettingsPath Settings, Wireless
2.3.1. Radio SettingsThe Radio Settings section allows conguration of the AN100/300 radio settings including wireless modes, operating channels, channel bandwidth and extension channel.Figure 19. Radio SettingsPath Settings, WirelessParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• EnableInterface– Select Yes to activate the 2.4GHz/5GHz Channel. Each radio interface can be enabled/disabled individually. DEFAULT: Yes. • WirelessMode– Select the appropriate wireless mode for the 2.4GHz/5GHz band. OPTIONS (2.4GHz): 802.11b/g/n; 802.11b/g; 802.11b; 802.11g; 802.11n (2.4Ghz); OPTIONS (5GHz): 802.11a/n; 802.11a; 802.11n (5GHz). DEFAULT: 2.4GHz - 802.11b/g/n; 5GHz - 802.11a/n.• OperatingChannel– Select the desired Wi-Fi Channel. Use a different channel than other APs on the network. Try to select a channel that is as far away from potentially conicting channels as possible. OPTIONS: See on-screen drop-down. DEFAULT: Auto. NOTE: On the 2.4Ghz radio there are only three non-overlapping channels - 1, 6 and 11.PRO TIP: The AN100/300 features a Site Survey tool that shows all 2.4GHz/5GHz networks, their channels, signal strengths, etc. Use this tool to scan the wireless neighborhood to determine the channel with the least amount of interference for the AN100/300. See: Advanced Settings/Site Survey.• ChannelBandwidth– Select 20/40MHz for auto select; Select 20MHz for better performance as needed; select 40MHz for greater speed as needed. This option is only available in 802.11n modes. OPTIONS: 40MHz; 20/40MHz; 20MHz. DEFAULT: 2.4GHz - 20MHz; 5GHz - 40MHz.• ExtensionChannel– If Channel Bandwidth is set to 20/40MHz or 40MHz, the Extension Channel gives the option of extending the 20MHz channel to an upper or lower channel to achieve 40MHz bandwidth. Use the AN100/300 Site Survey, (Advanced Settings/Site Survey) to analyze the wireless neighborhood and select upper or lower depending upon where there is less trafc from other wireless devices. This option is only available when Wireless Mode is set to an 802.11n mode and Channel Bandwidth is set to 20/40MHz or 40MHz. OPTIONS: Upper Channel/Lower Channel; DEFAULT: 2.4GHz - Upper Channel; 5GHz - Lower Channel.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Radio Settings:1. Click Settings, Wireless.2. Specify the Radio Settings.3. Click Save.
2.3.2. Wireless NetworksThe Wireless Networks section allows conguration of AN100/300 wireless networks (SSIDs), security settings, band steering and channel isolation.Figure 20. Wireless NetworksPath Settings, WirelessParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• Enable– Select Yes to turn a Wireless Network ON. DEFAULT: Selected.• Name(SSID)– Enter the network name for the specic network being congured. DEFAULT: araknis_initial; (Blank when adding a network).• Interface– Select 2.4GHz/5GHz or Both Channel Frequency. OPTIONS: 2.4GHz, 5GHz, Both. DEFAULT: Both, (2.4GHz when adding a network).• SecurityMode– Congure the Security Mode for each wireless network. Select a Security Mode from the drop-down to open the Wireless Security Setup Window window. WirelessSecurity(AllModes)1. Name(SSID)– The network name of the network being congured2. SecurityMode– Select a Security Mode from the drop-down. Use the same Security Mode used by the network router and all other APs on the same network. OPTIONS: Open; WPA2-PSK; WPA2-PSK Mixed; WPA2; WPA Mixed. DEFAULT: Open3. Encryption– The Encryption Mode will default to the Security Mode selected. DEFAULTS: WPA2-PSK will default to AES; WPA2-PSK Mixed will default to Both (TKIP+AES); WPA2 will default to AES; WPA Mixed will default to Both (TKIP+AES).4. Passphrase– Enter the appropriate passphrase for the wireless network being congured. If using the ASCII format, the password must be 8-63 characters in length. If using HEX, the password must be 64 HEX characters in length. DEFAULT: Blank5. GroupKeyUpdateInterval– Enter a value to specify how often in seconds the Group key changes. RANGE: 30-3600. DEFAULT: 3600 (60 minutes)6. Save– Click to save changes to the Wireless Security Settings for this network. The window will close. The changes should appear as a numeric value on the Apply Changes button. Proceed with setup if additional changes are required, or proceed to Save/Cancel at the end of this section.7. Cancel– Click to cancel changes to the Wireless Security Settings for this network. The window will close. Proceed with setup if additional changes are required.If using WPA2 or WPA2 Mixed:8. RadiusServer–Enter the Radius Server IP Address. DEFAULT: Blank9. RadiusPort–Enter the Radius Server connection port number. This is a dedicated TCP/UDP port and would typically not be changed. DEFAULT: 181210. RadiusSecret–Enter the Radius Server connection secret. DEFAULT: Blank11. RadiusAccounting–Select Enable to enable Radius accounting. Select Disable to disable Radius Accounting. DEFAULT: Disable12. RadiusAccountingServer–Enter the Radius Accounting Server IP Address. DEFAULT: Blank13. RadiusAccountingPort–Enter the Radius Accounting Server connection port number. This is a dedicated TCP/UDP port and would typically not be changed. DEFAULT: 181314. RadiusAccountingSecret–Enter the Radius Accounting Server connection secret. DEFAULT: Blank
15. InterimAccountingInterval– Enter a value for how often the accounting data will be sent, in seconds. RANGE: 60-600. DEFAULT: 600 (10 minutes)16. Save– Click to save changes to the Wireless Security Settings for this network. The window will close. The changes should appear as a numeric value on the Apply Changes button. Proceed with setup if additional changes are required, or proceed to Save/Cancel at the end of this section.17. Cancel– Click to cancel changes to the Wireless Security Settings for this network. The window will close. Proceed with setup if additional changes are required.• BroadcastSSID– Select Yes to have the SSID appear on wireless devices for connectivity. DEFAULT: Yes• BandSteering– Enable Band Steering to assign 802.11n clients to the 5GHz band and 802.11b/g clients to the 2.4GHz band. This will relieve the trafc on both bands and provide better service to all affected clients. Band Steering works within the Access Point by directing 5GHz capable clients to the 5GHz band. The SSID and Security Settings must be the same in both the 2.4Ghz and 5GHz bands to have Band Steering work properly.• ChannelIsolation–Select to prevent communication between wireless clients on the same network. DEFAULT: Not selected.• Add– Click the Add button to add a Wireless Network.• Delete– Click the Trash icon to delete a Wireless Network.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Wireless Networks:1. Click Settings, Wireless.2. Specify the Wireless Network Settings.3. Click Save.
2.3.3. Guest NetworkThe Guest Network section allows conguration of the AN100/300 Guest Network SSID settings for 2.4GHz/5GHz interface, security modes. Manual Guest Network Wireless IP Settings and Automatic DHCP Server settings can also be congured in this section.Figure 21. Guest NetworkPath Settings, WirelessParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• Enable– Select to create a Guest Network. This will allow guests to log in to the wireless system without having to compromise network security by giving guests the password to the home network. There are separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz Guest Networks. If the guest is using an 802.11b/g device, (2.4GHz) they will only need the password to the 2.4GHz Network. If the guest is using an 802.11b/g/n device (5GHz) they will need the password to the 5GHz Network, and if the guest is using a device that can connect on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz, (iOS devices) they should have both, particularly if Band Steering has been enabled, (see previous section). DEFAULT: Not Selected.• SSID– Enter an SSID for the Guest Network. DEFAULTS: Araknis-2.4_GuestNetwork; Araknis-5.0_GuestNetwork• Edit– Click the Edit button to open the Guest Network Security Setup Window.1. SecurityMode– Select a Security Mode from the drop-down. Use the same Security Mode used by the network router and all other APs on the same network. Leaving the Security Mode ‘Open’ is not recommended. OPTIONS: Open, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK Mixed. DEFAULT: Open2. Encryption– The Encryption Mode will default to the Security Mode selected. DEFAULTS: WPA2-PSK will default to AES; WPA2-PSK Mixed will default to TKIP+AES.3. Passphrase– Enter the appropriate password for the Guest Network. If using the ASCII format, the password must be 8-63 characters in length. If using HEX, the password must be 64 HEX characters in length. DEFAULT: Blank4. GroupKeyUpdateInterval– Enter a value to specify how often in seconds the Group key changes. RANGE: 30-3600. DEFAULT: 3600 (60 minutes)• SecurityMode– This indicates the Security Mode and Encryption selected in the Edit Mode, previous. DEFAULT: None• BroadcastSSID– Selecting this option will allow the Guest Network SSID to appear in ‘Network Lists’ on wireless devices for user login. If not selected, the user will have to know the SSID and enter it manually to access the network. DEFAULT: Un-selected. • ClientIsolation– Select to prevent communication between wireless clients on the Guest Network. DEFAULT: Selected.• ManualIPSettings– If the network router allows setup of subnets or VLANs, use the AN100/300 defaults or manually enter IP Address settings that conform to the network router capability. If the network router does not allow subnets, use IP Address settings from the IP Address scheme currently set on the network router.1. GatewayIPAddress– Enter the AN100/300 Guest Network Gateway IP Address. DEFAULT: 192.168.200.12. SubnetMask– Enter the Subnet Mask for the AN100/300 Guest Network Gateway. DEFAULT: 255.255.255.0
• AutomaticDHCPServerSettings1. StartingIPAddress– Enter the lowest address available for the Guest Network. DEFAULT: 192.168.200.1002. EndingIPAddress– Enter the highest address available for the Guest Network. DEFAULT: 192.168.200.2003. WINSServerIP– Enter the IP Address for the WINS Server for the Guest Network. DEFAULT: 0.0.0.0Configuration InstructionsTo congure Guest Network:1. Click Settings, Wireless.2. Specify the Guest Network Settings.3. Click Save.
2.4. Security SettingsThe Security Settings section allows conguration of who can login to the AN100/300 and what level of privileges they have, how the device can be accessed, email notication of system status and warnings and device discovery. Figure 22. Security SettingsPath Settings, Security
2.4.1. User AccountsThe User Accounts section allows conguration of who can login to the AN100/300 and what level of privileges they have. Figure 23. User AccountsPath Settings, SecurityParameters• Select– Select to allow editing of the selected table entry. DEFAULT: Not selected.• UserName– Click the Edit button to allow access to the settings on a selected User Account. Enter the login Username for the selected account. DEFAULT: araknis; (Blank when adding a new account.)• PrivilegeLevel– Indicates the level of device management for the logged in user. OPTIONS: admin, Status, Status+Settings. DEFAULT: admin; (Status+Settings when adding a new account.)• Password– Enter a password for user login. DEFAULT: araknis; (Blank when adding a new account.) • ConrmPassword– Re-enter the password for the logged in user to conrm. DEFAULT: araknis; (Blank when adding a new account.)• Delete– Click the Delete icon to delete a specic User Account. Click the Save button to save the change. Refresh the screen to see the change.Configuration InstructionsTo congure User Accounts:1. Click Settings, Security.2. Specify the User Account Settings.3. Click Save.
2.4.2. Access ControlThe Access Control section allows conguration of how the AN100/300 can be accessed. Figure 24. Access ControlPath Settings, SecurityParameters• HTTPPort– Enter device web server port to connect. DEFAULT: 80PRO TIP: A port number, other than the default, can be assigned to enable remote access to the AN100/300 via port forwarding on the network router.• WebAccess– Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the ability to modify the device via Web Browser. DEFAULT: EnableCAUTION: Disabling web access will cause lost connectivity to the AN100/300 web interface. If this should occur, the only way to regain this connectivity is to restore the hardware factory default settings. (Press AN100/300 Reset button for 10 seconds.)• Telnet– Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the ability to modify the device via a command line interface (CLI) through a telnet session. DEFAULT: Enable• SSH– Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the ability to modify the device via a command line interface (CLI) with a secure channel. DEFAULT: DisableConfiguration InstructionsTo congure Access Control:1. Click Settings, Security.2. Specify the Access Control Settings.3. Click Save.
2.4.3. Email AlertThe Email Alert section allows conguration of the AN100/300 email notication system for status and warnings. Figure 25. Email AlertPath Settings, SecurityParameters• Status– Select Enable to have the AN100/300 send notications to a specic email address in the event of certain abnormal conditions. DEFAULT: Not Selected• From– Enter the Email Address of the sender. DEFAULT: Blank• To– Enter the Email Address of the recipient. DEFAULT: Blank• Subject– Information regarding the nature of the system condition. DEFAULT: [Email-Alert][araknis][88:DC:96:1D:33:6B][Conguration Changed]• EmailAccountUserName– Enter the User Name for the Email Account (Outlook, Gmail, etc) to be used to send the Email Alert. DEFAULT: BlankPassword– Enter the Password for the Email Account (Outlook, Gmail, etc) to be used to send the Email Alert.DEFAULT: BlankSMTPServer– Enter the SMTP Server and Port Number of the Email Client (Outlook, Gmail, etc) to be used to send the Email Alert. DEFAULTS: SMTP Server Blank; Port: 25SecurityMode– Select a security mode for sending Email Alerts. OPTIONS: None, SSL/TLS, STARTTLS DEFAULT: NoneSendTestEmail– Click this button to send a test email to conrm Email Alert settings.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Email Alert:1. Click Settings, Security.2. Specify the Email Alert Settings.3. Click Save.
2.4.4. Device DiscoveryThe Device Discovery section allows conguration of how or if the AN100/300 can search for and connect to network devices via Bonjour and UPnP. Figure 26. Device DiscoveryPath Settings, SecurityParameters• Bonjour– Enable to allow the AN100/300 to search for and connect to network devices running Apple iOS and OS X. Bonjour can also be run on devices running a Microsoft OS. DEFAULT: Disable • UPnP– Enable to allow the AN100/300 to search for and connect to network devices via UPnP Protocol (Universal Plug and Play). DEFAULT: DisableConfiguration InstructionsTo congure Device Discovery:1. Click Settings, Security.2. Specify the Device Discovery Settings.3. Click Save.
3. Maintenance3.1. Ping TestThe Ping Test can be used to determine if a particular IP address can be reached across an IP network.Figure 27. Ping TestPath Maintenance, PingParameters• TargetIP/DomainName– Enter the IP Address of a device or web page to determine if it can be reached.• PingPacketSize– Enter the packet size of each ping. DEFAULT: 64 Bytes• NumberofPings– Enter the number of ping attempts. DEFAULT: 4• Start– Click the Start button to send the Ping. Ping Test results will be displayed in the text frame. Ideal results: Same number of packets transmitted/received, 0% packet lossConfiguration InstructionsTo run Ping Test:1. Click Maintenance, Ping.2. Specify the Ping Test Settings.3. Click Start.
3.2. Traceroute TestThe Traceroute Test can be used to display the route and delays for data packets to/from a destination on an IP network. Figure 28. Traceroute Test ParametersPath Maintenance, TracerouteParameters• TargetIP/DomainName– Enter the IP Address of a device or web page to show the path of communication to that device or website.• Start– Click the Start button to start Traceroute. Traceroute Test results will be displayed in the text frame.• Stop– Click the Stop button to stop Traceroute.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Traceroute Test:1. Click Maintenance, Traceroute.2. Specify the Traceroute Test Settings.3. Click Start.4. Click Stop to end test.
3.3. Speed TestThe Speed Test can be used to determine the upload/download speed between two devices on an IP network.Figure 29. Speed Test ParametersPath Maintenance, Speed TestParameters• TargetIP/DomainName– Enter the IP Address of a device or web page to test the upload/download speed to/from that device or website.• TimePeriod– Enter the duration of the test in seconds. DEFAULT: 20 seconds• CheckInterval– Enter the time in seconds between each test. DEFAULT: 5 seconds• Start– Click the Start button to start the speed test. Exit the screen to stop.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Speed Test:1. Click Maintenance, Speed Test.2. Specify the Speed Test Settings.3. Click Start.
3.4. File ManagementThe File Management screen facilitates simple AN100/300 conguration backup and rmware updates.Figure 30. File ManagementPath Maintenance, File Management
3.4.1. Configuration FileThe Conguration File section facilitates simple AN100/300 conguration backup and restoring factory defaults.Figure 31. File ManagementPath Maintenance, File Management3.4.1.1. Backup Current ConfigurationConfiguration InstructionsTo save current conguration settings:1. Click the To PC button to save the current conguration of the AN100/300. The le will save to the Downloads Folder.2. Look for a le with a name similar to: ‘backup-AN300-YEAR-MONTH-DATE.tar.gz’. It is suggested that the le be moved to a folder containing all of the documentation for a specic project, or other easy to remember location.3.4.1.2. Upload New Configuration FileConfiguration InstructionsUse the Upload Conguration File option to restore previously saved conguration settings to the AN100/300 from your local management station.1. Click the Browse button to navigate to where the conguration le is saved.2. Press Enter/Return on the computer keyboard or click Open on the Upload Screen to select the le. (The Conguration File name should appear next to the Upload New Conguration File Browse Button.)3. Click From PC to upload the conguration le. Please wait while the Rebooting screen is open and loading the selected conguration. When the conguration upload is nished the Authentication Required (Login) window will open.4. Enter the User Name and Password. 5. Conrm Conguration settings.
3.4.1.3. Restore Factory DefaultsThe File Management screen facilitates restoring original AN100/300 factory settings. Note that the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address will be reset to their factory defaults.Figure 32. Restore Factory DefaultsPath Maintenance, File Management, Conguration File, Restore Factory DefaultsNOTE: All current settings will be permanently lost if not backed up. See Backup Current Conguration, above to backup current settings prior to executing Restore to Factory Defaults.1. Click the Yes button to restore the AN100/300 to factory default settings. The red Alert! message will appear.2. Click Cancel to cancel. Click Conrm to Restore Factory Defaults. Please wait while the Rebooting screen is open and loading the selected conguration. When the conguration upload is nished the Authentication Required (Login) window will open.3. Enter the User Name and Password. 4. Conrm Conguration settings.3.4.1.4. Hardware Factory DefaultIf restoring factory defaults does not restore proper functionality to the AN100/300, a hardware reset may be performed to reload the original base conguration le (saved in the AN100/300 memory).Configuration Instructions1. Using a paper clip or other small blunt tool press the reset button located on the top of the AN100/300 for approx 30 seconds. 2. Restart the setup process or upload a previously saved conguration.
3.4.1.5. FirmwareThe Firmware section facilitates uploading new rmware to the AN100/300.Figure 33. FirmwarePath Maintenance, File Management, FirmwareParameters• CurrentFirmwareVersion– Indicates the current running rmware version.• DateActivated– Indicates the date that the current running rmware was uploaded and activated.Configuration Instructions1. Click the Browse button to navigate to where the rmware le is saved. 2. Select the le and then press Enter/Return on the computer keyboard or click Open on the Upload Screen. (The Firmware File name should appear next to the Upload New Firmware File Browse Button.)3. Click Upload. The Upload Firmware Information screen will open.4. Click Upgrade. Please wait while the new rmware loads. When the conguration upload is nished the Authentication Required (Login) window will open.5. Enter the User Name and Password. 6. Conrm Firmware version.
3.5. RestartIn the unlikely event that the AN100/300 locks up or has otherwise become unresponsive, it can be rebooted to return it to its previous, normal operating state.Figure 34. RestartPath Maintenance, RestartConfiguration Instructions1. Click the Reboot the Device button. The ‘This will reboot the device and may take a few seconds’ message will appear. 2. Click OK to reboot; Click Cancel to return to the Restart Screen.3. Please wait while the AN100/300 reboots. When the device has rebooted, the Authentication Required (Login) window will open.4. Enter the User Name and Password.5. Conrm Firmware and conguration.
3.6. LogoutLogout can be used to change the user currently logged in to AN100/300 setup. When nished working in the AN100/300 set-up screens, a logged in user can simply close the Browser Tab with the AN100/300 Setup or Logout. Closing the Browser Tab will close setup screen completely, Logout will end the session for the logged in user and open the Authentication Required (Login) window. Figure 35. Logout AlertPath Maintenance, LogoutConfiguration Instructions1. From any screen click Logout in the system menu. The Logout Alert! will appear on screen.2. Click Cancel to return to the setup screen; click Conrm to Logout the current user.
4. Advanced4.1. Advanced Wireless SettingsThe Advanced Wireless Settings section allows conguration of AN100/300 radio settings for unit of measure, data rate, power and RTS/CTS Threshold as well as a client limit by band, (2.4GHz/5GHz).Figure 36. Advanced Wireless SettingsPath Advanced, Wireless Settings
4.1.1. Radio SettingsThe Advanced Wireless Settings section allows conguration of AN100/300 radio settings for unit of measure, data rate, power and RTS/CTS Threshold.Figure 37. Radio SettingsPath Advanced, Wireless Settings, Radio SettingsParameters• TransmitPowerUnit– Select the preferred unit of measure. OPTIONS: dBm, mW. DEFAULT: dBm.• DataRate– Select a setting from the drop-down to set the available transmit data rate permitted for connected clients. A lower data rate reduces throughput, but increases the transmission range. OPTIONS: See drop-down list. DEFAULT: Auto.• TransmitPower– Select a setting from the drop-down to set the AN100/300 radio power. Increasing the power should improve performance, but can cause interference with other access points in close range that are on the same channel. OPTIONS: See drop-down list. DEFAULT: Full 100% -25dBm.• RTS/CTSThreshold(Range:1-2346)– Enter a value for the threshold package size for RTS/CTS (request to send/clear to send). A lower number increases the frequency that the packets are sent and consumes more bandwidth. RANGE: 1-2346. DEFAULT: 2346Configuration InstructionsTo congure Radio Settings:1. Click Advanced, Wireless Settings.2. Specify the Radio Settings.3. Click Save.
4.1.2. Client LimitThe Advanced Wireless Settings section allows conguration of AN100/300 client limit by band, (2.4GHz/5GHz).Figure 38. Client Limit SettingsPath Advanced, Wireless Settings, Client LimitParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• Enable– Select to enable Client Limit, by channel. DEFAULT: Not Selected.• MaxClientNo.– Set the maximum number of clients that can be connected to a channel at a given time. (For WAP300, the maximum number of clients is for each channel.) RANGE: 1-127. DEFAULT: 127.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Client Limit:1. Click Advanced, Wireless Settings.2. Specify the Client Limit Settings.3. Click Save.
4.2. Wireless MAC Filter SettingsThe Wireless MAC Filter determines if wireless clients (computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.) can access the wireless network as defined by client MAC Address. Authorized clients can be configured and viewed in the MAC Filter List.Figure 39. Wireless MAC Filter SettingsPath Advanced, MAC Filter4.2.1. MAC Filter SettingsThe MAC Filter Settings section enables/disables AN100/300 Wireless MAC Filtering.Figure 40. MAC Filter SettingsPath Advanced, MAC FilterParameters• EnableMACFilter– Select to enable MAC Filtering. DEFAULT: Not Selected.• FilterMode– Select Allow to permit wireless clients access to the wireless network as dened by wireless client MAC Address. Select Deny to prevent wireless clients from accessing the wireless network as dened by wireless client MAC Address. OPTIONS: Allow, Deny. DEFAULT: Allow.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Wireless MAC Filter:1. Click Advanced, MAC Filter.2. Specify the Wireless MAC Filter Settings.3. Click Save.
4.2.2. MAC Filter ListThe Wireless MAC Filter List section can be used to add/delete wireless clients to be filtered by MAC Address.Figure 41. MAC Filter SettingsPath Advanced, MAC FilterParameters• CheckBox - Select to enable MAC Filtering for a given wireless client.• No.– The client number for a device being ltered by MAC Address. DEFAULT: Not Available if MAC Filtering not enabled; client number in the list if MAC Filtering is Enabled.• MACAddress–The MAC Address of a client being ltered by MAC Address, if MAC Address ltering is enabled. DEFAULT: Blank.• Add– Click to add a new client to be ltered by MAC Address.• Edit– Click to edit an existing client.Configuration InstructionsTo congure MAC Filter List:1. Click Advanced, MAC Filter.2. Specify the MAC Filter Settings.3. Click Save.
4.3. WPS SettingsWPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard of the Wi-Fi Alliance that allows quick and easy connection of wire-less clients with a reduced overall setup requirement of network security settings.Figure 42. WPS SettingsPath Advanced, WPS
4.3.1. WPS Settings - 2.4GhzThe WPS Settings (2.4GHz) section can be used to configure WPS for wireless 2.4GHz clients.Figure 43. WPS Settings - 2.4GHzPath Advanced, WPS, WPS Settings - 2.4GHzParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• Status– Select Enable to enable WPS. Select Disable to disable WPS. DEFAULT: Disable.• CurrentConguration– Indicates whether WPS is Congured or Uncongured. OPTIONS: Congured, Uncongured. DEFAULT: Uncongured.• Self-PinCode– The AN100/300 PIN Code. DEFAULT: Unique per AN100/300.• SSID– Indicates the wireless network name for the WPS enabled network. DEFAULT: araknis_initial• AuthenticationMode– Indicates the Authentication Mode by WPS. DEFAULT: None• EncryptionKey– The password randomly generated by WPS to authenticate wireless client connection.• WPSviaPushButton– Click Start to initiate WPS via the on-screen push button.• WPSviaPIN– Enter the wireless device PIN code then click Start to initiate WPS. Configuration InstructionsTo congure WPS Settings (2.4GHz):1. Click Advanced, WPS.2. Specify the WPS Settings (2.4GHz).3. Click Save.
4.3.2. WPS Settings - 5GhzThe WPS Settings (5GHz) section can be used to configure WPS for wireless 5GHz clients.Figure 44. WPS SettingsPath Advanced, WPS, WPS Settings - 5GhzParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• Status– Select Enable to enable WPS. Select Disable to disable WPS. DEFAULT: Disable.• CurrentConguration– Indicates whether WPS is Congured or Uncongured. OPTIONS: Congured, Uncongured. DEFAULT: Uncongured.• Self-PinCode– The AN100/300 PIN Code. DEFAULT: Unique per AN100/300.• SSID– Indicates the wireless network name for the WPS enabled network. DEFAULT: araknis_initial• AuthenticationMode– Indicates the Authentication Mode by WPS. DEFAULT: None• EncryptionKey– The password randomly generated by WPS to authenticate wireless client connection.• WPSviaPushButton–Click Start to initiate WPS via the on-screen push button.• WPSviaPIN– Enter the wireless device PIN code then click Start to initiate WPS. Configuration InstructionsTo congure WPS Settings (5Hz):1. Click Advanced, WPS.2. Specify the WPS Settings (5GHz).3. Click Save.
4.4. Fast Handover SettingsOn a wireless network with multiple access points, as a wireless client moves from one area to another, the RSSI (wireless signal strength) may drop to a less than optimal level. If enabled, Fast Hanover will detect the condition and send a disassocia-tion request to the wireless client, allowing the client to search for another access point with a stronger signal.Figure 45. Fast Handover SettingsPath Advanced, Fast HandoverParameters• Status– Select Enable to enable Fast Handover. Select Disable to disable Fast Handover. DEFAULT: Disable.• RSSI– With Fast Handover enabled, enter a value for the signal strength that will trigger Fast Handover. Lowering the threshold will allow more clients to stay connected, but setting the level too low will cause more frequent re-connections. RANGE: -60dBm to -90dBm. DEFAULT: -70dBm.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Fast Handover:1. Click Advanced, Fast Handover.2. Specify the Fast Handover Settings.3. Click Save.
4.5. Fast Roaming SettingsOn a wireless network with multiple access points, as a wireless client moves from one coverage area to another, the wireless client may need to change access points. If enabled, Fast Roaming identies other APs on the wireless network, determines which will provide the best and fastest connection for a particular wireless client as it moves between AP coverage areas. Fast Roaming ‘pre-approves’ the client and the APs to assure a constant connection for the client to the wireless network.Figure 46. Fast Roaming SettingsPath Advanced, Fast RoamingParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• SSID– Indicates the network name for the wireless network to which Fast Roaming is being applied. DEFAULT: araknis_initial.• Interface– Indicates the 2.4GHz or 5GHz Interface.• Security– Indicates the security mode selected for this wireless network in the Wireless Settings Screen under Wireless Networks. DEFAULT: Disabled.• Encryption– Indicates the encryption mode selected for this wireless network in the Wireless Settings Screen under Wireless Networks. The encryption mode will default to the selected security mode. DEFAULT: Disabled.• RadiusServer–Enter the Radius Server IP Address. DEFAULT: Blank• RadiusPort–Enter the Radius Server connection port number. This is a dedicated TCP/UDP port and would typically not be changed. DEFAULT: 1812• FastRoaming– Select Enable for the 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Interface to enable Fast Roaming.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Fast Roaming:1. Click Advanced, Fast Roaming.2. Specify the Fast Roaming Settings.3. Click Save.
4.6. Site SurveyThe AN100/300 provides a convenient on-board Wi-Fi detection tool or Wi-Fi ‘sniffer’. This feature can be used to detect the presence of other 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks, their modes, channels, security settings, signal strengths, encryptions, and type. Having this information can be very useful helping avoid conicts with other networks in the wireless neighborhood.Figure 47. Site Survey SettingsPath Advanced, Site Survey
4.6.1. Select InterfaceThe Site Survey Select Interface section can be used to select the frequency (2.4GHz/5GHz) to be scanned.Figure 48. Site Survey Settings - Select InterfacePath Advanced, Site Survey, Select InterfaceParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• SelectInterface – Select 2.4GHz to scan for 2.4GHz networks. Select 5GHz to scan for 5GHz networks.• ScanNearbyNetworks – Press the Scan button to start the scan. A list of 2.4GHz or 5GHz devices will appear as shown.• Configuration InstructionsTo congure Site Survey:1. Click Advanced, Site Survey.2. Specify the Site Survey Settings.3. Click Scan.
4.6.2. ResultThe Site Survey Result shows the presence of other 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless networks, their modes, channels, security set-tings, signal strengths, encryptions, and type based upon the frequency selected for scanning.Figure 49. Site Survey Settings - shown with scan resultsPath Advanced, Site SurveyParameters• BSSID – Basic Service Set Identication. Indicates the MAC Address of a detected 2.4GHz or 5GHz network device.• SSID – Service Set Identier. Indicates the network name of a wireless network that a specic device is connected to.• Mode – Indicates how a device is being used i.e. AP, bridge, etc.• Channel – Indicates the channel a specic device is transmitting on.• Signal – RSSI or Received Signal Strength Indicator. Indicates the signal strength of a detected network as received by the AN100/300.• Encryption – Indicates the security mode encryption of a detected device.• Type – Indicates the wireless mode of the detected device.
4.7. Wireless Trac Shaping SettingsTrafc shaping is used to regulate packet ow to control wireless network saturation and improve (reduce) latency.Figure 50. Wireless Trac Shaping SettingsPath Advanced, Trafc ShapingParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• Enable – Select to enable Trafc Shaping on the 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz band.• SSID – Indicates the network to which Trafc Shaping will be applied.• Interface – Indicates 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.• DownloadLimit – Enter a value to regulate download speed. RANGE: 1-999Mbps. DEFAULT: 100Mbps.• UploadLimit – Enter a value to regulate upload speed. RANGE: 1-999Mbps. DEFAULT: 100Mbps.Configuration InstructionsTo congure Wireless Trafc Shaping:1. Click Advanced, Trafc Shaping.2. Specify the Wireless Trafc Shaping Settings.3. Click Save.•
4.8. SNMP SettingsSimple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an IP network protocol that can be used to monitor network devices, audit network usage, detect network faults or inappropriate access, and in some cases congure remote devices.Figure 51. SNMP SettingsPath Advanced, SNMP
4.8.1. SNMPv2 SettingsThis section allows conguration of SNMPv2 Settings.Figure 52. SNMP SettingsPath Advanced, SNMP, SNMPv2Parameters• Status – Select Enable to enable SNMPv2. Select Disable to disable SNMPv2. DEFAULT: Enable• Contact – Enter the name of the person managing the SNMPv2 server. DEFAULT: Blank• Location – Enter the physical location of the SNMPv2 server. DEFAULT: Blank• Port – Indicates the port number for SNMPv2 ‘listening’. This is a dedicated UDP port and would typically not be changed. DEFAULT: 161• CommunityName(ReadOnly) – Indicates the password for SNMPv2 read only access. DEFAULT: Public. ‘Public’ is a typical default of SNMP v2 devices for Read Only.• CommunityName(ReadWrite) – Indicates the password for SNMPv2 read/write access. DEFAULT: Private.• TrapDestination – An SNMPv2 Trap is a notication of a network event such as a fault or security event. The Trap Destination is typically the IP Address of the SNMP server where trap messages will be sent.Port – Indicates the SNMPv2 port number for ‘receiving traps’. This is a dedicated TCP/UDP port and would typically not be changed. DEFAULT: 162IPAddress – IP Address of the SNMPv2 server that will receive SNMP traps.CommunityName – Indicates the password for the SNMPv2 trap community.Configuration InstructionsTo congure SNMPv2 Settings:1. Click Advanced, SNMP.2. Specify the SNMPv2 Settings.3. Click Save.
4.8.2. SNMPv3 SettingsThis section allows conguration of SNMPv3 Settings.Figure 53. SNMP SettingsPath Advanced, SNMP, SNMPv3Parameters• Status – Select Enable to enable SNMPv3. Select Disable to disable SNMPv3. DEFAULT: Enable• UserName – Enter a User Name for SNMPv3 implementation. RANGE: 1-31 Characters. DEFAULT: admin.• AuthorizedProtocol – Select the desired protocol from the drop-down. OPTIONS: MD5, SHA, None. DEFAULT: MD5• AuthorizedKey – Enter an authentication key. This key acts as an electronic signature to authenticate an SNMPv3 message. RANGE: 8-32 Characters. DEFAULT: 12345678• PrivacyProtocol – Select the desired protocol from the drop-down. OPTIONS: DES, None. DEFAULT: DES• PrivacyKey – Enter a Privacy Key. This acts as an encryption for the data within a SNMPv3 message. RANGE: 1-8 Characters. DEFAULT: 12345678• EngineID – Enter an Engine ID. The Engine ID identies where a SNMPv3 message is coming from. DEFAULT: BlankConfiguration InstructionsTo congure SNMPv3 Settings:1. Click Advanced, SNMP.2. Specify the SNMPv3 Settings.3. Click Save.
4.9. Spanning Tree SettingsSpanning Tree Protocol (STP) is an IP network protocol that prevents undesirable loops caused by multiple active paths be-tween network devices when multiple switches or bridges are used on a network.Figure 54. Spanning Tree SettingsPath Advanced, SNMP, Spanning TreeParameters• Status – Select Enable to enable STP. Select Disable to disable STP. DEFAULT: Disable• HelloTime – Enter a value for Hello Time. This setting will determine how often in seconds the AN100/300 will send the Hello Message to network switches and bridges to asses network topology. RANGE: 1-10 seconds. DEFAULT: 2 seconds• MaxAge – Enter a duration for Max Age. This setting will determine how long the AN100/300 will wait for a Hello Message from another switch or bridge. If no message is received within the set duration, the device will be considered off-line and a new STP route will be congured. RANGE: 6-40 seconds. DEFAULT: 20 seconds.• ForwardDelay – Enter a value for Forward Delay. This setting will determine the length of time the AN100/300 will take to ‘listen’ to the network and either retain current topology or generate a new topology based upon network switch and bridge status. RANGE: 4-30 seconds. DEFAULT: 4 seconds.• Priority – Enter a value for Priority. This setting will help determine which bridge is the root bridge, or essentially which switch controls the main road that network trafc is going to routed around to avoid loops. In this game, the lowest score wins. The score is a total of MAC Address, the Priority number and a bunch of tie-breaker values that determine the so called root bridge. Setting a lower Priority will help generate a lower score for a given switch. RANGE: 0-65535. DEFAULT: 32768. Configuration InstructionsTo congure Spanning Tree Settings:1. Click Advanced, Spanning Tree.2. Specify the Spanning Tree Settings.3. Click Save.
4.10. VLAN SettingsA Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a group of IP Network devices whose IP Addresses have been set to run on a particu-lar IP Network. These devices will typically only ‘see’ the other devices on their network and most likely the Internet. A VLAN ID or ‘tag’ can be assigned to data packets that pass through the AN100/300 to maintain the integrity of the VLAN by identifying which data belongs to which VLAN.Figure 55. VLAN SettingsPath Advanced, VLANSParametersNOTE:TheWAP100willindicatesettingsandinformationforthe2.4GhzChannel.TheWAP300willindicatesettings andinformationforthe2.4GHzand5GHzChannels.• VLANIsolation – Select Yes to assign a VLAN ID. DEFAULT: Not selected.• SSID – Indicates the network name of the VLAN being tagged. Any Wireless VLANs that need to be tagged should be added in the Wireless Settings page under Wireless Networks. If a Wireless VLAN does not appear in the VLAN Settings List, check the Wireless Settings page under Wireless Networks to see if it is Enabled. If it is not, Enable, Save, then Apply.• Interface – Indicates the 2.4GHz or 5GHz Interface for a given network.• VLANID – Enter a value for the VLAN ID. RANGE: 1-4094. DEFAULT: BlankConfiguration InstructionsTo congure VLAN Settings:1. Click Advanced, VLANS.2. Specify the VLAN Settings.3. Click Save.•

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