Quick Start
This section will show you how to do a quick configuration for both the outdoor Access Point and Subscriber Units using a web-based configuration interface.
System
IP Configuration
To configure the IP Configuration, Click Quick Start> System
Address Type: Dynamic / Static
When setting up your device's network, you have two options for configuring the IPv4 parameters:
Dynamic: The device will automatically obtain its IPv4 parameters from a DHCP server. This is the only supported method for obtaining an IP address in the current software version.
Static: This option requires manual configuration of the network parameters by the user.
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Represents the IP Address of the Ethernet interface.
By default, the Static IP address is set to 192.168.1.1
Dynamic Address Type: When configured for Dynamic addressing, the IP Address parameter becomes read-only. In this mode, the device acquires its IP Address automatically from the DHCP server.
Default Static IP Address: If not configured for Dynamic addressing, the device defaults to using a Static IP Address of 192.168.1.1, representing the Ethernet interface's default address setting.
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Subnet Mask: By default, the subnet mask is configured as
255.255.255.0. This mask defines the network boundary for the Ethernet interface.Dynamic Address Configuration: When the address type is set to Dynamic, the subnet mask becomes a read-only parameter. In this mode, the device automatically retrieves its subnet mask from the DHCP server.
Fallback Scenario: In situations where the device fails to acquire a subnet mask from the DHCP server, it will default to
255.255.255.0to maintain network communication.
Gateway IP
Static Address Type: You must manually input the Gateway IP address.
Dynamic Address Type:
The Gateway IP address parameter is read-only.
Automatically displays the device's gateway IP address.
Defaults to the Gateway IP address 192.168.1.1 if it cannot be obtained via DHCP.
VLAN Configuration
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) revolutionize how devices communicate across networks. By using VLAN-capable switches to analyze and direct VLAN-tagged frames, these networks effortlessly route traffic to the correct destinations. This innovation allows for the dynamic modification of logical groupings to adapt to changing environments seamlessly.
Key Benefits of VLANs:
Logical Grouping: VLANs create logical assemblies of network hosts, irrespective of their physical locations, making it seem as if they are on the same network segment. This logical grouping is achieved through software settings, enhancing network organization and efficiency.
Streamlined Traffic Flow: They optimize the flow of traffic, ensuring swift and secure communication between clients and critical resources. This is particularly beneficial for accessing frequently used or secured resources across the network.
To configure the VLAN, Click Quick Start> System
VLAN Status
Enable/ Disable
VLAN Mode
By default, VLAN Mode is Transparent in AP/SU. In the case of SU, VLAN Mode can be any mode among the following: Transparent / Trunk / Access
Transparent: To configure the VLAN Transparent Mode in AP or SU, Click Quick Start> System
Transparent Mode is available for the Ethernet and Wireless interfaces for both AP and SU. It is equivalent to NO VLAN support and is the default mode.
An interface in transparent mode forwards both tagged and untagged frames.
Trunk: To configure the VLAN Trunk Mode in SU, Click Quick Start> System
Trunk mode is configurable only in SU.
When an interface is in Trunk mode, it forwards only those tagged frames whose VLAN ID matches with a VLAN ID present in the trunk table. All other frames will be dropped.
Access: To configure the VLAN Access Mode in SU, Click Quick Start> System
Access mode is available only on the Ethernet interface of the SU.
In access mode, tagged frames with specified Access VLAN ID are going out of the device through the Ethernet interface and are untagged and forwarded.
The untagged frames coming into the device through the Ethernet interface are tagged with specified Access VLAN ID and forwarded.
Location
To configure the Location, Click Quick Start> Location
This section consists of the basic profile information of a customer’s device, such as System Name, Customer Location, Customer Email, and Customer Phone Number.
Radio 1/ Radio 2
To configure the Radios, Click Quick Start> Radio 1 or Quick Start> Radio 2
Link Type
Link type is a mode of selecting a wireless connection between AP and SU radios. A Link type here can be a PTP/ PTMP. Few mandatory parameters are customized in AP than in SU.
Radio Mode: BSU / SU
If the Radio Mode is BSU, it is considered as AP.
If the Radio Mode is SU, it is considered as SU.
Service Set Identifier (SSID)
SSID is simply the technical term for a network name. The SSID is a string with 32 characters and supports configuration of alpha-numeric and special characters. An SSID is publicly visible. Within those rules, the SSID can be anything for quick network identification.
Country: US 5 GHz ALL
Band1: 5170 - 5250 MHz
Band2: 5250- 5330 MHz
Band3: 5490 - 5710 MHz
Band4: 5735- 5835 MHz
Operational Mode: 11AX
Bandwidth: 20/40/80/160MHz
Administrators have the option to select among various bandwidth settings to optimize wireless network performance. The choice between 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio frequencies impacts the network's capability in terms of speed, distance, and interference.
2.4GHz Radio: Offers a standard bandwidth of 20 MHz, ideally suited for covering longer distances but with potentially lower data transfer rates.
5GHz Radio: Provides options for 40 MHz, 80 MHz, or even 160 MHz bandwidths. Using 5GHz radio frequencies with wider bandwidths yields several benefits:
Increased Speed: Higher bandwidth allows for faster data transmission rates.
Efficient Data Transfer: Enables the transfer of more data over the network, enhancing overall throughput.
Reduced Signal Interference: The higher frequency range experiences less interference from other wireless signals, leading to a cleaner and more stable connection.
For network administrators, selecting a 5GHz radio with wider bandwidths is conducive to achieving faster speeds, better data handling, and minimal interference, optimally tuning the network for higher-performance tasks.
Channel
A channel can refer to either a physical transmission medium like a wire, or a logical connection over a multiplexed medium, such as a wireless radio channel, used to send messages to their intended recipients. For optimal performance, specific Wi-Fi Channels and their corresponding numbers have been predetermined.
Configuration Guide when BSU is Selected as Radio Mode
Default Channel Configuration
The default channel is set to Channel 36 (5180 MHz) upon selecting BSU as the radio mode.
Synchronization of SU Parameters with AP
For the SU to automatically update and synchronize its settings to match the Access Point (AP), ensure the following:
Both the AP and SU must have identical SSID configurations.
The Country setting must be the same in both AP and SU.
This setup ensures seamless operation and synchronization between the Access Point and Station Unit under the selected BSU radio mode.
2.4 GHz Radio
To configure the 2.4 GHz Radio, Click Quick Start> 2.4 GHz Radio
Radio Mode
Access point
Service Set Identifier (SSID)
SSID is simply the technical term for a network name.
Country
US
Operational Mode
11NG
Bandwidth: 20MHz
In general, 2.4 GHz radio can have a bandwidth of 20 MHz i.e., for short distances.
Channel: Auto
When Auto is selected, the best Wi-Fi Channel is selected to achieve the performance.
Link Statistics
To configure Link Statistics, Click Quick Start> Link Statistics
This table summarizes the parameters for Wireless Point-to-Point (PTP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) links. Clicking on an entry will open a new window displaying detailed statistics, where you have the options to disconnect the link or run a link test.
This is only for Radio 1 and Radio 2.
Site Survey
To configure the Site Survey, Click Quick Start> Site Survey
Site Survey tab is created for Radio 1 and Radio 2 where it can scan and join the AP with the same SSID.
Once the Access Point parameters are configured, the subscriber unit will scan and get parameters updated from the AP. This way SU’s basic configuration will be updated and will be monitored further.
Once the System and Location Tabs are configured in both AP and SU.
Go to SU web interface.
Quick Start> Site Survey tab> Join AP
To verify whether the SU is linked to AP or not go to the home button in the AP/SU and see the Remote partner value. If greater than or equal to 1, successfully linked.
Performance Test
Performance test in Radios. Navigate to Quick Start> Link Statistics> Click on Any Link. Need to keep the mode as Server on one side and Client on other side.
Link Test Overview
The Link test facilitates connectivity checks between Access Points (AP) and Subscriber Units (SU). It allows for either single-directional or bi-directional communication testing. Prior to initiating the test, users must specify both the bandwidth and duration parameters.
Test Execution
Select the direction of the test: AP to SU or SU to AP.
Input the desired bandwidth for the test.
Set the duration of the test.
Results
Upon completion, the test results will be immediately displayed on the same interface, providing a comprehensive overview of various performance parameters.
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