User`s manual

Table of Contents

AirLive AIRMAX2 User’s Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction................................................................................................1

1.1 Overview..............................................................................................1

1.2 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support..................................................1

1.3 Features...............................................................................................2

1.4 Wireless Operation Modes...................................................................2

1.4.1 Access Point Mode.....................................................................................................3

1.4.2 Client Mode ...............................................................................................................3

1.4.3 Bridge Mode ..............................................................................................................4

1.4.4 WDS Repeater Mode .................................................................................................4

1.4.5 Universal Repeater Mode ..........................................................................................5

1.4.6 WISP Router Mode....................................................................................................5

1.4.7 WISP + Repeater Mode .............................................................................................6

1.4.8 AP Router Mode.........................................................................................................7

1.4.9 WDS Station(Bridge Send Beacon)...........................................................................7

2. Installing the AirMax2................................................................................8

2.1 Before You Start...................................................................................8

2.2 Package Content .................................................................................9

2.3 Optional Accessories ...........................................................................9

2.4 Knowing Your AirMax2.......................................................................10

2.5 Hardware Installation .........................................................................11

2.5.1 Standard Pole Mount................................................................................................13

2.5.2 Optional Tilting Metal Pole/ Wall Mount ................................................................14

2.5.3 Installing External Antenna......................................................................................16

2.6 LED Table ..........................................................................................18

2.7 Restore Settings to Default................................................................18

3. Configuring the AirMax2 .........................................................................19

3.1 Important Information.........................................................................19

3.2 Prepare your PC ................................................................................19

3.3 Management Interface.......................................................................20

Web Management (HTTP):...............................................................................................20

Secured Web Management (HTTPS):...............................................................................21

Command Line Interface (Telnet):....................................................................................21

Secure Shell (SSH, SSH2)................................................................................................22

3.4 Introduction to Web Management......................................................23