CAP1750 User Manual 12-2015 / v1.
CONTENTS I. Product Information ...............................................................................2 I-1. I-2. I-3. I-4. Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 2 System Requirements ........................................................................................................3 Hardware Overview ........................................................................................................
IV-3-3-3-4. IV-3-3-3-5. IV-3-3-3-6. IV-3-3-4. IV-3-4. IV-3-4-1. IV-3-4-2. IV-3-4-3. WPA-PSK ................................................................................................................ 49 WPA-EAP ............................................................................................................... 50 Additional Authentication ...................................................................................... 50 WDS.............................................................
Edimax Pro NMS I. Product Information ............................................................................. 96 II. Quick Setup.......................................................................................... 97 III. Software Layout ................................................................................. 104 IV. Features ............................................................................................. 111 IV-1. IV-2. IV-2-1. LOGIN, LOGOUT & RESTART .....................
IV-5-3. IV-5-4. IV-5-5. IV-5-6. RADIUS .......................................................................................................................... 149 Access Control ............................................................................................................... 155 Guest Network .............................................................................................................. 158 Zone Edit ...........................................................................
IV-7-2-1. IV-7-2-2. IV-7-2-3. IV-7-2-4. System Information ............................................................................................. 204 Wireless Clients ..................................................................................................... 206 Wireless Monitor ................................................................................................. 207 Log ............................................................................................................
OVERVIEW Your access point can function in four different modes. The default mode for your access point is AP mode. AP mode is a regular access point for use in your wireless network. AP Controller mode acts as the designated master of an AP array (group of linked access points). In AP Controller mode the user interface will switch to Edimax Pro NMS. Managed AP mode acts as a “slave” AP within the AP array (controlled by the AP Controller “master”).
I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. CAP1750 Access Point 6. Quick Installation Guide 2. Ceiling Mount Bracket 7. Ethernet Cable 3. T-Rail Mounting Kit & Screws 8. Power Adapter 4. Ceiling Mounting Kit & Screws 9. Ceiling Mount Screw Template 5.
I-2. System Requirements - Existing cable/DSL modem & router - Computer with web browser for access point configuration I-3.
I-4. LED Status LED Color Blue LED Status Description On The access point is on. Long Flashing Upgrading firmware. Short Flashing Resetting to factory defaults. Amber Off On Flashing Off Starting up. Error. The access point is off. I-5. Reset If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default. 1. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds.
I-6. Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions. 1. The access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access point outdoors. 2. Do not place the access point in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom. 3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the access point. 4. Handle the access point with care.
II. Quick Setup Your access point can be up and running in just a few minutes. It can function as a standalone access point (AP mode), as part of an AP array (Managed AP mode) or as a wireless repeater (repeater mode). For use a Managed AP in an AP array, the access point will automatically switch mode when an AP Controller is configured as described in Edimax Pro NMS. II-1. Initial Setup 1. Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable. 2.
5. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.2 into the URL bar of a web browser. 6. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “1234”. 7. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below.
8. Please follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to configure the access point’s basic settings for use as a standalone AP in AP mode. For use a Managed AP in an AP array, the access point will automatically switch mode when an AP Controller is configured as described in Edimax Pro NMS. To use the AP as an AP Controller (master) in an AP array, refer to Edimax Pro NMS. II-2.
environment. Click “Apply” to save the changes and wait a few moments for the access point to reload. When you change your access point’s IP address, you need to use the new IP address to access the browser based configuration interface instead of the default IP 192.168.2.2. 3. To change the SSID of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Basic”. Enter the new SSID for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click “Apply”.
5.Go to “Wireless Settings” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 3 & 4 for the access point’s 5GHz wireless network. 6. To change the administrator name and password for the browser based configuration interface, go to “Management” > “Admin”. 7. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields and click “Apply”. 8. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” > “Date and Time”.
9. Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop down menus. The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server. Click “Apply” when you are finished. You can use the “Acquire Current Time from your PC” button if you wish to set the access point to the same time as your PC. 10. The basic settings of your access point are now configured. Please refer to IV.
II-3. Repeater Mode When you set the operation mode to repeater mode, the AP will not get an IP address from the router/root AP. You will need to set your computer’s IP address and use the APs default IP address to access the UI for the first time, refer to Appendix for more help. Wireless Settings Wireless Extender displays details about the APs wireless connection in repeater mode and enables you to connect to a source SSID and configure the new (repeater) SSID. Settings are saved as profiles. 1.
4. Go to Wireless Settings Wireless Extender. 5.Click Scan to search for and display available SSIDs and click Select to connect to an available source SSID. SSIDs can be configured independently for each frequency 2.4GHz & 5GHz.
6.Edit the new extended SSID according to your preference and enter the security details for the source SSID, and then click Connect. 7.The AP in repeater mode will establish a connection to the source SSID and repeat the extended SSID. The repeater AP will become a DHCP client of the router/root AP. Switch your computer back to a dynamic IP address.
8.To access the web U.I. use the URL http://edimax.setup.com when connected to the same network as the repeater, or check your router/root AP’s settings to determine the repeater’s new IP address.
III. Hardware Installation III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch 1.Connect a router or PoE switch to the access point’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable. 2. If you are using a router, then connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power supply. Do not use the power adapter if you are using a PoE switch.
III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling To mount the access point to a ceiling, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram A & B. For Wooden Ceilings (refer to diagram A): 1. Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and use the included screws x 4 to fix it into place (i). 2. Attach the access point to the ceiling mount bracket by aligning the grooves in the access point to the ceiling mount, as shown in ii. 3.
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III-3. T-Rail Mount To mount the access point to a T-Rail, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram C, D & E. 1. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket from the two sizes which are included in the package contents. 2. Attach the T-Rail bracket to the ceiling mount using the included screws x 2 as shown in i. You can use the included bracket and longer screws If you need more space between the access point and the T-Rail. 3.
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IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface In Managed AP mode some functions of the browser based configuration interface are disabled. Please use Edimax Pro NMS on your Controller AP to configure your Managed AP(s). The browser-based configuration interface enables you to configure the access point’s advanced features. The CAP1750 features a range of advanced functions such as MAC filtering, MAC RADIUS authentication, VLAN configurations, up to 32 SSIDs and many more.
5.Use the menu across the top and down the left side to navigate. Click “Apply” to save changes and reload the access point, or “Cancel” to cancel changes. Please wait a few seconds for the access point to reload after you “Apply” changes, as shown below. 6. Please refer to the following chapters for full descriptions of the browser based configuration interface features.
IV-1. Information Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-1-1. System Information The “System Information” page displays basic system information about the access point.
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System Model Product Name Uptime Boot From Firmware Version MAC Address Management VLAN ID IP Address Default Gateway DNS DHCP Server Displays the model number of the access point. Displays the product name for reference, which consists of “AP” plus the MAC address. Displays the total time since the device was turned on. Displays information for the booted hardware, booted from either USB or internal memory. Displays the firmware version. Displays the access point’s MAC address.
Wireless 2.4GHZ (5GHz) / SSID SSID Displays the SSID name(s) for the specified frequency. Authentication Displays the authentication method for the Method specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Encryption Type Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID for the specified SSID. See IV-2-3. VLAN Additional Displays the additional authentication type for Authentication the specified SSID. See IV-3.
Extended SSID Authentication Method Encryption Type MAC Address Channel Transmit Power RSSI source. Displays the SSID name(s) of the repeater. Displays the authentication method for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Displays the access point’s MAC address. Displays the channel number the specified wireless frequency is using for broadcast. Displays the wireless radio transmit power level as a percentage.
IV-1-2. Wireless Clients The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Refresh time Auto Refresh Time Manual Refresh Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically refresh. Click refresh to manually refresh the client table. 2.4GHz (5GHz) WLAN Client Table SSID Displays the SSID which the client is connected to. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the client.
Signal (%) Connected Time Idle Time Vendor Displays the wireless signal strength for the specified client. Displays the total time the wireless client has been connected to the access point. Client idle time is the time for which the client has not transmitted any data packets i.e. is idle. The vendor of the client’s wireless adapter is displayed here.
IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID. Wireless Monitor Site Survey Channel Survey Result Site Survey Results Ch SSID MAC Address Security Select which frequency (or both) to scan, and click “Scan” to begin. After a scan is complete, click “Export” to save the results to local storage.
Signal (%) Type Vendor Displays the current signal strength of the SSID. Displays the 802.11 wireless networking standard(s) of the specified SSID. Displays the vendor of the wireless router/access point for the specified SSID.
IV-1-4. Log The system log displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This information is useful for network administrators. When the log is full, old entries are overwritten. Use the Search function to quickly locate log entries. Save Clear Refresh Click to save the log as a file on your local computer. Clear all log entries. Refresh the current log.
The following information/events are recorded by the log: USB Mount & unmount Wireless Client Connected & disconnected Key exchange success & fail Authentication Authentication fail or successful. Association Success or fail WPS M1 - M8 messages WPS success Change Settings System Boot Displays current model name NTP Client Wired Link LAN Port link status and speed status Proxy ARP Proxy ARP module start & stop Bridge Bridge start & stop. SNMP SNMP server start & stop.
IV-2. Network Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address The “LAN-side IP address” page allows you to configure your access point on your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers.
Default Gateway For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank. DHCP users can select to get DNS servers’ IP address from DHCP or manually enter a value. For static IP users, the default value is blank. Primary Address DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get primary DNS server’s IP address from DHCP or “User-Defined” to manually enter a value.
IV-2-2. LAN Port The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your access point’s two wired LAN (Ethernet) ports. Wired LAN Port Enable Speed & Duplex Flow Control 802.3az Identifies LAN port. USB is the LAN port attached via mini USB adapter. Enable/disable specified LAN port. Select a speed & duplex type for specified LAN port, or use the “Auto” value. LAN ports can operate up to 1000Mbps and full-duplex enables simultaneous data packets transfer/receive. Enable/disable flow control.
IV-2-3. VLAN The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other. VLAN IDs 1 – 4095 are supported. VLAN IDs in the range 1 – 4095 are supported. VLAN Interface Wired LAN Port/Wireless VLAN Mode VLAN ID Identifies LAN port number and wireless SSIDs. USB is the LAN port attached via mini USB adapter.
IV-3. Wireless Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-3-1. Wireless Extender Only available in Repeater Mode The wireless extender page displays details about the APs wireless connection in repeater mode and enables you to connect to a source SSID and configure the new (repeater) SSID. Settings are saved as profiles.
Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz Select Click to select an SSID and display a new Create Profile window to enter security information (below). Channel Displays the channel number of listed SSID. SSID Displays the SSID. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of specified SSID. Security Displays the existing security type for listed SSID. Signal (%) Displays the available signal strength for listed SSID. Type Displays the wireless 802.11 standard for each SSID.
IV-3-2. Profile List Only available in Repeater Mode Repeater mode settings are saved as profiles. Profiles can be edited and multiple profiles can be created to switch between profiles easily as required. Select an existing profile and click Edit or Connect. Wireless Create Profile SSID Displays the selected source SSID for this profile. Extended SSID Edit the new SSID for this profile. Authentication Select the source SSIDs authentication method Method and enter encryption key/pre-shared key.
IV-3-3. 2.4GHz 11bgn The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across five categories: Basic, Advanced, Security, WDS & Schedule. IV-3-3-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11b, 802.11g & 802.11n can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 2.4GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled. SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually: Channel Channel Bandwidth BSS BasicRate Set Select a wireless channel from 1 – 11. Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), 40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference) or Auto (automatically select based on interference level). Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.
IV-3-3-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Contention Slot Preamble Type Guard Interval Select “Short” or “Long” – this value is used for contention windows in WMM (see IV-3-6. WMM). Set the wireless radio preamble type. The preamble type in 802.
802.11g Protection Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.
IV-3-3-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network. Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly.
2.4GHz Wireless Security Settings SSID Selection Select which SSID to configure security settings for. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID.
IV-3-3-3-1. No Authentication Authentication is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the access point. Disabling wireless authentication is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID. IV-3-3-3-2. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. Key Length Key Type Default Key Encryption Key 1 – 4 Select 64-bit or 128-bit.
Encryption Key Renewal Interval Pre-Shared Key Type Pre-Shared Key your selection. Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type. Specify a frequency for key renewal in minutes. Choose from “Passphrase” (8 – 63 alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to 64 characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Please enter a security key/password according to the format you selected above. IV-3-3-3-5. WPA-EAP WPA Type Encryption Type Key Renewal Interval Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-EAP.
MAC-RADIUS Authentication Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address via a RADIUS server, or password authentication via a RADIUS server. See IV-3-4.RADIUS to configure RADIUS servers. WPS must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication. See IV-3-3. for WPS settings. MAC RADIUS Password Select whether to use MAC address or password authentication via RADIUS server. If you select “Use the following password”, enter the password in the field below.
IV-3-3-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel and encryption method.
2.4GHz WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method. Local MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your access point. WDS Peer Settings WDS # WDS VLAN VLAN Mode VLAN ID Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDS devices you wish to connect.
IV-3-4. 5GHz 11ac 11an The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless network across five categories: Basic, Advanced, Security, WDS & Schedule. IV-3-4-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s). Wireless Band Enable or disable the access point’s 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 5GHz SSIDs will be active. Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.
802.11n & 802.11ac can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 5GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled. SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection.
series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients. IV-3-4-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Guard Interval Set the guard interval. A shorter interval can improve performance. 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.
Fragment Threshold Multicast Rate Tx Power Beacon Interval Station idle timeout Set the fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346. Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting. Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal. Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio.
IV-3-4-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network. Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly.
Wireless Client Isolation Load Balancing Authentication Method Additional Authentication Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords. Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID.
IV-3-4-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel and encryption method.
5GHz WDS Mode WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method. Local MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your access point.
IV-3-5. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”). When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect.
WPS WPS Product PIN Push-Button WPS WPS by PIN WPS Security WPS Status Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS functionality. WPS must be disabled when using MAC-RADIUS authentication (see IV-3-1-3-6 & IV-3-4). Displays the WPS PIN code of the device, used for PIN code WPS. You will be required to enter this PIN code into another WPS device for PIN code WPS. Click “Generate PIN” to generate a new WPS PIN code. Click “Start” to activate WPS on the access point for approximately 2 minutes.
IV-3-6. RADIUS The RADIUS menu allows you to configure the access point’s external RADIUS server settings. A RADIUS server provides user-based authentication to improve security and offer wireless client control – users can be authenticated before gaining access to a network. The access point can utilize both a primary and secondary (backup) external RADIUS server for each of its wireless frequencies (2.4GHz & 5GHz)..
IV-3-6-1. RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server.
RADIUS Type RADIUS Server Authentication Port Shared Secret Session Timeout Accounting Accounting Port Select “Internal” to use the access point’s built-in RADIUS server or “external” to use an external RADIUS server. Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Set the UDP port used in the authentication protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535. Enter a shared secret/password between 1 – 99 characters in length. This should match the “MAC-RADIUS” password used in IV-3-1-3-6 or IV-3-2-3.
IV-3-6-2. Internal Server The access point features a built-in RADIUS server which can be configured as shown below used when “Internal” is selected for “RADIUS Type” in the “Wireless Settings” “RADIUS” “RADIUS Settings” menu. To use RADIUS servers, go to “Wireless Settings” “Security” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication” “Additional Authentication” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication” (see IV-3-1-3. & IV-3-2-3).
99 characters in length. This should match the “MAC-RADIUS” password used in IV-3-1-3-6 or IV-3-2-3. Session Timeout Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – 86400. Termination Action Select a termination-action attribute: “Reauthentication” sends a RADIUS request to the access point, “Not-Reathentication” sends a default termination-action attribute to the access point, “Not-Send” no termination-action attribute is sent to the access point.
IV-3-6-3. RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users.
User Name Add Reset Select User Name Password Customize Delete Selected Delete All Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list. Clear text from the user name box. Check the box to select a user. Displays the user name. Displays if specified user name has a password (configured) or not (not configured). Click “Edit” to open a new field to set/edit a password for the specified user name (below).
IV-3-7. MAC Filter Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the access point, it will be denied. To enable MAC filtering, go to “Wireless Settings” “2.
Add Reset commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. Clear all fields. MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox. Select MAC Address Delete Selected Delete All Export Delete selected or all entries from the table. The MAC address is listed here. Delete the selected MAC address from the list. Delete all entries from the MAC address filtering table.
IV-3-8. WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice. Configuring WMM consists of adjusting parameters on queues for different categories of wireless traffic.
CWMin CWMax AIFSN TxOP Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission. The backoff wait time will be generated between 0 and this value. If the frame is not sent, the random backoff value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below). The CWMin value must be lower than the CWMax value.
IV-3-9. Schedule The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless network for specified times. Check/uncheck the box “Enable Wireless Schedule” to enable/disable the wireless scheduling function. The access point’s time and date settings must be set in order to use this function. Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the security of your network. 1. Check Enable and use the Select, Add, Edit or Delete checkboxes to select and modify schedule(s). 2.
3. Remember to Apply your changes and make sure Enable is checked.
IV-3-10. Traffic Shaping The traffic shaping function allows you to regulate network data transfer to ensure or prioritize performance by limiting uplink and downlink speeds according to SSID. Enable Unlimited: 0 Check/uncheck to enable or disable unlimited Mbps transfer speed.
Maximum Downlink Uplink Mbps. Enter a downlink limit in MB for the listed SSID. Enter an uplink limit in MB for the listed SSID.
IV-4. Management Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-4-1. Admin You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. If you change the administrator password, please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget this password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see I-5.
Account to Manage This Device Administrator Set the access point’s administrator name. Name This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-16 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Administrator Set the access point’s administrator password. Password This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Product Name HTTP Port HTTPS Port Management Protocol SNMP Version SNMP Get Community SNMP Set Community SNMP Trap SNMP Trap Community SNMP Trap Manager Edit the product name according to your preference consisting of 1-32 alphanumeric characters. This name is used for reference purposes. Specify HTTP port number. Specify HTTPS port number. Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable specified management interfaces (see below). When SNMP is enabled, complete the SNMP fields below.
IV-4-2. Date and Time You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop down menus. Acquire Current Click “Acquire Current Time from Your PC” to Time from your PC enter the required values automatically according to your computer’s current time and date.
Server Name Update Interval Time Zone Time Zone Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish. Specify a frequency (in hours) for the access point to update/synchronize with the NTP server. Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.
IV-4-3. Syslog Server The system log can be sent to a server or to attached USB storage. Syslog Server Settings Transfer Logs Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters. Copy Logs to Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable Attached USB Device copying logs to attached USB storage. Syslog E-mail Settings E-mail Logs Check the box to enable/disable e-mail logs.
Authentication IV-4-4. Disable or select authentication type: SSL or TLS. When using SSL or TLS, enter the username and password. Ping Test The access point includes a built-in ping test function. Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network and to measure the round-trip time for sent messages. Destination Address Execute Enter the address of the host. Click execute to ping the host.
IV-4-5. I’m Here The access point features a built-in buzzer which can sound on command using the “I’m Here” page. This is useful for network administrators and engineers working in complex network environments to locate the access point. The buzzer is loud! Duration of Sound Sound Buzzer Set the duration for which the buzzer will sound when the “Sound Buzzer” button is clicked. Activate the buzzer sound for the above specified duration of time.
IV-5. Advanced Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-5-1. LED Settings The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference. Power/Diag LED Select on or off.
IV-5-2. Update Firmware The “Firmware” page allows you to update the system firmware to a more recent version. Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. Do not switch off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device. Update Firmware From Select “a file on your PC” to upload firmware from your local computer or from an attached USB device.
IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer or a USB device attached to the access point, and restore the access point to previously saved settings. Save / Restore Settings Using Device Select “Using your PC” to save the access point’s settings to your local computer or to an attached USB device.
a password, check the “Open file with password” box and enter the password in the field underneath.
IV-5-4. Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device (see IV-5.5) or reset the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the location of the access point is not convenient to access the reset button. Factory Default Click “Factory Default” to restore settings to the factory default. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to confirm.
IV-5-5. Reboot If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device or reset the access point back to its factory default settings (see IV-5-4). You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature. Reboot Click “Reboot” to reboot the device. A countdown will indicate the progress of the reboot.
IV-6. Operation Mode Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. The access point can function in three different modes. Set the operation mode of the access point here. Your access point can function in three different modes. The default mode for your access point is AP mode. AP mode is a regular access point for use in your wireless network.
Operation Mode AP Mode is a standard access point in a wireless network. AP Controller Mode is the master of an AP array and controls all other managed APs (below) using Edimax Pro NMS. Managed AP mode is an AP which is part of the AP array and is managed by the Controller AP. When you set the operation mode to repeater mode, the AP will not get an IP address from the router/root AP.
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Edimax Pro NMS I. Product Information Edimax Pro Network Management Suite (NMS) supports the central management of a group of access points, otherwise known as an AP Array. CAP1750 NMS supports up to 8 Edimax Pro access points with no additional wireless controller required, reducing costs and facilitating efficient remote AP management.
Edimax Pro NMS II. Quick Setup Edimax Pro NMS is simple to setup. An overview of the system is shown below: One AP (access point) is designated as the AP Controller (master) and other connected Edimax Pro APs are automatically designated as Managed APs (slaves). Using Edimax Pro NMS you can monitor, configure and manage all Managed APs (up to 32) from the single AP Controller. When using an Edimax NMS AP controller, other connected APs are automatically set to Managed APs.
Edimax Pro NMS Ensure you have the latest firmware from the Edimax website for your Edimax Pro products. 1. Connect all APs to an Ethernet or PoE switch which is connected to a gateway/router. You can use your router as a DHCP server or you can later configure your AP Controller as a DHCP server. 2. Ensure all APs are powered on and check LEDs.
Edimax Pro NMS 3. Designate one AP as the AP Controller which will manage all other connected APs (up to 8). 4. Connect a computer to the designated AP Controller using an Ethernet cable.
Edimax Pro NMS 5. Open a web browser and enter the AP Controller’s IP address in the address field. The default IP address is 192.168.2.2 Your computer’s IP address must be in the same subnet as the AP Controller. Refer to the user manual for more help. If you changed the AP Controller’s IP address, or if your gateway/router uses a DHCP server, ensure you enter the correct IP address. Refer to your gateway/router’s settings. 6. Enter the username & password to login.
Edimax Pro NMS 8. Click “Apply” to save the settings. 9. Edimax Pro NMS includes a wizard to quickly setup the SSID & security for Managed APs. Click “Wizard” in the top right corner to begin. 10. Follow the instructions complete Steps 1 - 6 and click “Finish” to save the settings. The wizard will help you set up LAN IP address, 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID and security, administrator name & password, time & date settings and Managed APs.
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Edimax Pro NMS If any of your Managed APs are not found during Step 5 Select Free APs, reset the Managed AP to its factory default settings. Refer to the AP’s user manual for help. 11. Your Controller AP & Managed APs should be fully functional. Use the top menu to navigate around Edimax Pro NMS. Use Dashboard, Zone Plan, NMS Monitor & NMS Settings to configure Managed APs. Use Local Network & Local Settings to configure your Controller AP.
Edimax Pro NMS III. Software Layout The top menu features 7 panels: Dashboard, Zone Plan, NMS Monitor, NMS Settings, Local Network, Local Settings & Toolbox. Dashboard The Dashboard panel displays an overview of your network and key system information, with quick links to access configuration options for Managed APs and Managed AP groups. Each panel can be refreshed, collapsed or moved according to your preference.
Edimax Pro NMS Zone Plan Zone Plan displays a customizable live map of Managed APs for a visual representation of your network coverage. Each AP icon can be moved around the map, and a background image can be uploaded for user-defined location profiles using NMS Settings Zone Edit. Options can be configured using the menu on the right side and signal strength is displayed for each AP.
Edimax Pro NMS NMS Monitor The NMS Monitor panel provides more detailed monitoring information about the AP Array than found on the Dashboard, grouped according to categories in the menu down the left side.
Edimax Pro NMS NMS Settings NMS Settings provides extensive configuration options for the AP Array. You can manage each access point, assign access points into groups, manage WLAN, RADIUS, guest network, guest network, users and scheduling settings as well as upgrade firmware across multiple access points. The Zone Plan can also be configured using “Zone Edit”.
Edimax Pro NMS Local Network Local Network settings are for your AP Controller. You can configure the IP address and DHCP server of the AP Controller in addition to LAN Port and VLAN settings.
Edimax Pro NMS Local Settings Local Settings are for your AP Controller. You can view basic system settings and logs specifically for the AP Controller, as well as other management settings such as date/time, admin accounts, firmware and reset.
Edimax Pro NMS Toolbox The Toolbox panel provides a network diagnostic tools: ping and traceroute.
Edimax Pro NMS IV. Features Descriptions of the functions of each main panel Dashboard, Zone Plan, NMS Monitor, NMS Settings, Local Network, Local Settings & Toolbox can be found below. When using Edimax NMS, click “Apply” to save changes: Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-1. LOGIN, LOGOUT & RESTART It is recommended that you login to the AP Controller to make configurations to Managed APs. LOGIN 1.
Edimax Pro NMS Your computer’s IP address must be in the same subnet as the AP Controller. Refer to VI-1. Configuring your IP Address for more help. If you changed the AP Controller’s IP address, or if your gateway/router uses a DHCP server, ensure you enter the correct IP address. Refer to your gateway/router’s settings. If using a DHCP server on the network, it is advised to use your DHCP server’s settings to assign the AP Controller a static IP address. 3. Enter the username & password to login.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-2. DASHBOARD The dashboard displays an overview of your AP array: Use the blue icons above to refresh or collapse each panel in the dashboard. Click and drag to move a panel to suit your preference.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-2-1. System Information System Information displays information about the AP Controller: Product Name (model), Host Name, MAC Address, IP Address, Firmware Version, System Time and Uptime (time the access point has been on), CPU Usage & Memory Usage. IV-2-2. Devices Information Devices Information is a summary of the number of all devices in the local network: Access Points, Clients Connected, and Rogue (unidentified) Devices.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-2-3. Managed AP Managed AP displays information about each Managed AP in the local network: Index (reference number), MAC Address, Device Name, Model, IP Address, 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Channel Number, No. of Clients connected to each access point, and Status (connected, connecting or disconnected). The search function can be used to locate a specific Managed AP.
Edimax Pro NMS 4. Buzzer The Managed AP’s buzzer will sound temporarily to help identify & locate access points. 5. Network Connectivity Go to the “Network Connectivity” panel to perform a ping or traceroute. 6. Restart Restarts the Managed AP. IV-2-4. Managed AP Group Managed APs can be grouped according to your requirements. Managed AP Group displays information about each Managed AP group in the local network: Group Name, MAC Address, Device Name, Model, IP Address, No.
Edimax Pro NMS 1. Disallow Remove the Managed AP from the AP array and disable connectivity. 2. Edit Edit various settings for the Managed AP (refer to IV-5-1. Access Point) 3. Blink LED The Managed AP’s LED will flash temporarily to help identify & locate access points. 4. Buzzer The Managed AP’s buzzer will sound temporarily to help identify & locate access points. 5. Network Connectivity Go to the “Network Connectivity” panel to perform a ping or traceroute. 6. Restart Restarts the Managed AP. IV-2-5.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-2-6. Active Users Active Users displays information about each user in the local network via guest portals: Index (reference number), User Name, MAC Address, IP Address, SSID, Creator, Create Time, Expire Time, Usage Percentage, Vendor & Platform of the user device. The search function can be used to locate a specific client.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-3. ZONE PLAN The Zone Plan can be fully customized to match your network environment. You can move the AP icons and select different location images (upload location images in NMS Settings Zone Edit) to create a visual map of your AP array. Use the menu on the right side to make adjustments and mouse-over an AP icon in the zone map to see more information.
Edimax Pro NMS Click and drag an AP icon to move the icon around the zone map. The signal strength for each AP is displayed according to the “Signal” key in the menu on the right side: Location AP Group Search Radio Signal Zoom Transparency Scale Device/Number Select a pre-defined location from the drop down menu. When you upload a location image in NMS Settings Zone Edit, it will be available for selection here. You can select an AP Group to display in the zone map.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-4. NMS MONITOR IV-4-1. Access Point IV-4-1-1. Managed AP Displays information about each Managed AP in the local network: Index (reference number), MAC Address, Device Name, Model, IP Address, 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Channel Number, No. of Clients connected to each access point, and Status (connected, connecting or disconnected). The search function can be used to locate a specific Managed AP.
Edimax Pro NMS Or System Security). Incompatible NMS Version Access points must use the same version of Edimax NMS: the managed AP will not be able to make configurations. Please use the AP Controller’s firmware upgrade function (refer to IV-5-7. Firmware Upgrade). Please wait while the Managed AP makes Configuring or Orange configurations or while the firmware is Upgrading upgrading. Please wait while Managed AP is Yellow Connecting connecting. Managed AP is connected.
Edimax Pro NMS The Managed AP’s buzzer will sound temporarily to help identify & locate access points. 4. Network Connectivity Go to the “Network Connectivity” panel to perform a ping or traceroute. 5. Restart Restarts the Managed AP. IV-4-1-2. Managed AP Group Managed APs can be grouped according to your requirements. Managed AP displays information about each Managed AP in the local network: Index (reference number), MAC Address, Device Name, Model, IP Address, 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Channel Number, No.
Edimax Pro NMS individual Managed AP. Refer to IV-4-1-1. Managed AP: Status Icons for full descriptions. Each Managed AP has “Action” icons with the following functions: 2. Disallow Remove the Managed AP from the AP array and disable connectivity. 3. Edit Edit various settings for the Managed AP (refer to IV-5-1. Access Point). 4. Blink LED The Managed AP’s LED will flash temporarily to help identify & locate access points. 5.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-2. WLAN IV-4-2-1. Active WLAN Displays information about each SSID in the AP Array: Index (reference number), Name/SSID, VLAN ID, Authentication, Encryption, IP Address and Additional Authentication. To configure encryption and VLANs for Managed APs go to NMS Settings WLAN. The search function can be used to locate a specific SSID.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-2-2. Active WLAN Group WLAN groups can be created according to your preference. Active WLAN Group displays information about WLAN group: Group Name, Name/SSID, VLAN ID, Authentication, Encryption, IP Address and Additional Authentication. The search function can be used to locate a specific Active WLAN Group. Type in the search box and the list will update: IV-4-3. Clients IV-4-3-1.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-4. Rogue Devices Rogue access point detection can identify any unauthorized access points which may have been installed in the network. Click “Start” to scan for rogue devices: Unknown Rogue Devices displays information about rogue devices discovered during the scan: Index (reference number), Channel, SSID, MAC Address, Security, Signal Strength, Type, Vendor and Action. The search function can be used to locate a known rogue device.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-5. Information IV-4-5-1. All Events/Activities Displays a log of time-stamped events for each access point in the Array – use the drop down menu to select an access point and view the log.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-5-2. Monitoring Displays graphical monitoring information about access points in the Array for 2.4GHz & 5GHz: Traffic Tx (data transmitted in MB), Traffic Rx (data received in MB), No. of Clients, Wireless Channel, Tx Power (wireless radio power), CPU Usage and Memory Usage. Use the drop down menus to select an access point and date.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-5. NMS Settings IV-5-1. Access Point Displays information about each access point and access point group in the local network and allows you to edit access points and edit or add access point groups. The search function can be used to locate an access point or access point group.
Edimax Pro NMS The “Action” icons enable you to allow or disallow an access point: Select an access point or access point group using the check-boxes and click “Edit” to make configurations, or click “Add” to add a new access point group: The Access Point Settings panel can enable or disable Auto Approve for all Managed APs. When enabled, Managed APs will automatically join the AP Array with the Controller AP. When disabled, Managed APs must be manually approved to join the AP Array with the Controller AP.
Edimax Pro NMS Basic Settings Name Description MAC Address AP Group IP Address Assignment IP Address Subnet Mask Edit the access point name. The default name is AP + MAC address. Enter a description of the access point for reference e.g. 2nd Floor Office. Displays MAC address. Use the drop down menu to assign the AP to an AP Group. You can edit AP Groups from the NMS Settings Access Point page.
Edimax Pro NMS Default Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS VLAN Settings Wired LAN Port VLAN Mode VLAN ID For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank. DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get primary DNS server’s IP address from DHCP or “User-Defined” to manually enter a value. For static IP users, the default value is blank.
Edimax Pro NMS Radio Settings Domain Wireless Band Auto Pilot Auto Pilot Range Set the regulatory domain for the access point’s wireless channels for each frequency. Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no SSIDs on that frequency will be active. Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n & 802.11ac can be selected. Enable/disable auto channel selection.
Edimax Pro NMS Auto Pilot Interval Channel Bandwidth BSS BasicRateSet Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting will check/reassign the wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Set the channel bandwidth or use Auto (automatically select based on interference level). Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.
Edimax Pro NMS 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) DTIM Period Set the DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) period value of the wireless radio. The default value is 1. RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.
Edimax Pro NMS RADIUS Group Access Control Group Assign the access point’s 2.4GHz SSID(s) to a RADIUS group. You can edit RADIUS groups in NMS Settings RADIUS. Assign the access point’s 2.4GHz SSID(s) to a RADIUS group.
Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Access Point Group Configure your selected access point group. Access point group settings apply to all access points in the group, unless individually set to override group settings. You can use Profile Group Settings to assign the access point group to WLAN, Guest Network, RADIUS and Access Control groups.
Edimax Pro NMS Radio Group Settings Domain Set the regulatory domain for the access point’s wireless channels for each frequency. Wireless Enable or disable the access point group’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no SSIDs on that frequency will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point group. Combinations of 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n & 802.11ac can be selected. Auto Pilot Enable/disable auto channel selection.
Edimax Pro NMS Channel Bandwidth BSS BasicRateSet channel setting will check/reassign the wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Set the channel bandwidth or use Auto (automatically select based on interference level). Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients. These settings are for experienced users only.
Edimax Pro NMS 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) DTIM Period Set the DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) period value of the wireless radio. The default value is 1. RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.
Edimax Pro NMS Profile Group Settings WLAN Group Assign the access point group’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz SSIDs to a WLAN Group. You can edit WLAN groups in NMS Settings WLAN. Guest Network Assign the access point group’s 2.4GHz or Group 5GHz SSIDs to a Guest Network Group. You can edit Guest Network groups in NMS Settings Guest Network. RADIUS Group Assign the access point group’s 2.4GHz SSIDs to a RADIUS group. You can edit RADIUS groups in NMS Settings RADIUS. Access Control Assign the access point’s 2.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-2. WLAN Displays information about each WLAN and WLAN group in the local network and allows you to add or edit WLANs & WLAN Groups. When you add a WLAN Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) The search function can be used to locate a WLAN or WLAN Group.
Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit WLAN WLAN Settings Name/ESSID Description SSID VLAN ID Broadcast SSID Wireless Client Isolation Load Balancing Edit the WLAN name (SSID). Enter a description of the SSID for reference e.g. 2nd Floor Office HR. Select which SSID to configure security settings for. Specify the VLAN ID. Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network.
Edimax Pro NMS Authentication Method Additional Authentication clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Select an authentication method from the drop down menu. Select an additional authentication method from the drop down menu. Various security options (wireless data encryption) are available. When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key.
Edimax Pro NMS Key Length Key Type Default Key Encryption Key 1 – 4 Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or “Hex” (any characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Select which encryption key (1 – 4 below) is the default key. For security purposes, you can set up to four keys (below) and change which is the default key. Enter your encryption key/password according to the format you selected above.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-2-5. WPA-EAP WPA Type Encryption Key Renewal Interval Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-EAP. Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type. Specify a frequency for key renewal in minutes. WPA-EAP must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication. IV-5-2-6. Additional Authentication Additional wireless authentication methods can also be used: MAC Address Filter Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the MAC filter table.
Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit WLAN Group When you add a WLAN Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) WLAN Group Settings Name Edit the WLAN Group name. Description Enter a description of the WLAN Group for reference e.g. 2nd Floor Office HR Group. Members Select SSIDs to include in the group using the checkboxes and assign VLAN IDs.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-3. RADIUS Displays information about External & Internal RADIUS Servers, Accounts and Groups and allows you to add or edit RADIUS Servers, Accounts & Groups. When you add a RADIUS Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) The search function can be used to locate a RADIUS Server, Account or Group.
Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit External RADIUS Server Name Description RADIUS Server Authentication Port Shared Secret Session Timeout Accounting Accounting Port Enter a name for the RADIUS Server. Enter a description of the RADIUS Server for reference. Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Set the UDP port used in the authentication protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535. Enter a shared secret/password between 1 – 99 characters in length.
Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Internal RADIUS Server Upload EAP Certificate File EAP Certificate File Format EAP Certificate File Displays the EAP certificate file format: PCK#12(*.pfx/*.p12) Click “Upload” to open a new window and select the location of an EAP certificate file to use. If no certificate file is uploaded, the internal RADIUS server will use a self-made certificate. Internal RADIUS Server Name Enter a name for the Internal RADIUS Server.
Edimax Pro NMS Shared Secret Enter a shared secret/password for use between the internal RADIUS server and RADIUS client. The shared secret should be 1 – 99 characters in length. Session Timeout Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – 86400.
Edimax Pro NMS RADIUS Accounts User Name Add Reset Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list. Clear text from the user name box. User Registration List Select Check the box to select a user. User Name Displays the user name. Password Displays if specified user name has a password (configured) or not (not configured). Customize Click “Edit” to open a new field to set/edit a password for the specified user name (below).
Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit RADIUS Group When you add a RADIUS Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) RADIUS Group Settings Group Name Edit the RADIUS Group name. Description Enter a description of the RADIUS Group for reference. 2.4GHz RADIUS Enable/Disable primary & secondary RADIUS servers for 2.4GHz. 5GHz RADIUS Enable/Disable primary & secondary RADIUS servers for 5GHz.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-4. Access Control MAC Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the access point, it will be denied.
Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit MAC Access Control Add MAC Address Add Reset Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ or enter multiple MAC addresses separated with commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. Clear all fields. MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox.
Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit MAC Access Control Group When you add an Access Control Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) MAC Filter Group Settings Group Name Edit the MAC Access Control Group name. Description Enter a description of the MAC Access Control Group for reference.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-5. Guest Network You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary networks. The “Guest” screen displays settings for your guest Wi-Fi network. The Guest Network panel displays information about Guest Networks and Guest Network Groups and allows you to add or edit Guest Network and Guest Network Group settings.
Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Guest Network Guest Network Settings Name/ESSID Edit the Guest Network name (SSID). Description Enter a description of the Guest Network for reference e.g. 2nd Floor Office HR. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN ID. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect.
Edimax Pro NMS Load Balancing WMM Authentication Method Additional Authentication connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords. Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Enable or disable WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) traffic prioritizing.
Edimax Pro NMS Rules filtering. Enter IP addresses to be filtered according to the Deny or Allow rule specified above and check the box for each IP address to be filtered. Guest Network Advanced Settings Schedule Group Assign guest SSID to a specified schedule (schedule must be pre-configured in NMS Settings Schedule.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-6. Zone Edit Zone Edit displays information about zones for use with the Zone Plan feature and allows you to add or edit zones. The search function can be used to find existing zones. Type in the search box and the list will update: Make a selection using the check-boxes and click “Edit” or click “Add” to add a new zone.
Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Zone Upload Zone Image Choose File Click to locate an image file to be displayed as a map in the Zone Plan feature. Typically a floor plan image is useful. Zone Setting Name/Location Enter a name of the zone/location. Description Enter a description of the zone/location for reference. Members Assign access points to the specified zone/location for use with the Zone Plan feature.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-7. Schedule You can define schedules according to day, start time and end time - and group multiple schedules together into schedule groups. Schedule groups can be assigned to WLANs, WLAN Groups & Guest Network at NMS Settings WLAN and NMS Settings Guest Network. Add/Edit Schedule Use the checkboxes and drop-down menus to setup your schedule.
Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Schedule Group WLAN Group Settings Name Edit the schedule group name. Description Enter a description of the schedule group for reference. Members Select individual schedules to include in the schedule group using the checkboxes.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-8. Device Monitoring Device monitoring enables you to specify and monitor the status any IP devices on the network such as IP cameras. The description and status of each device is displayed in the table. Add or Edit IP devices by entering the IP address.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-9. Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade allows you to upgrade firmware to Access Point Groups. First, upload the firmware file from a local disk or external FTP server: locate the file and click “Upload” – you can set a timeout limit for the upload as desired. The table below will display the Firmware Name, Firmware Version, NMS Version, Model and Size.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-10. Advanced IV-5-10-1. System Security Configure the NMS system login name and password. IV-5-10-2. Date & Time Configure the date & time settings of the AP Array. The date and time of the access points can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop down menus.
Edimax Pro NMS Use NTP Server Name Update Interval Time Zone Time Zone The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish. Specify a frequency (in hours) for the access point to update/synchronize with the NTP server. Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6. Local Network IV-6-1. Network Settings IV-6-1-1. LAN-Side IP Address The “LAN-side IP address” page allows you to configure your AP Controller on your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers. You can also set your AP Controller as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to other devices on your LAN.
Edimax Pro NMS Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address DHCP Client IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address replace the default IP address. Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0 For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank. For static IP users, the default value is blank.
Edimax Pro NMS DHCP Server IP Address Subnet Mask IP Address Range Domain Name Lease Time Default Gateway Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to your access point and will replace the default IP address. Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0 Enter the start and end IP address of the IP address range which your access point’s DHCP server will assign to devices on the network. Enter a domain name.
Edimax Pro NMS IP Address Add Specify the IP address to assign the device. Click to assign the IP address to the device. IV-6-1-2. LAN Port Settings The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your AP Controllers wired LAN (Ethernet) ports. Wired LAN Port Speed & Duplex Flow Control 802.3az Identifies LAN port. USB is the LAN port attached via mini USB adapter. Select a speed & duplex type for specified LAN port, or use the “Auto” value.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-1-3. VLAN The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) page enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other. VLAN IDs 1 – 4095 are supported. VLAN IDs in the range 1 – 4095 are supported. VLAN Interface Wired LAN Port VLAN Mode VLAN ID Identifies LAN port. USB is the LAN port attached via mini USB adapter.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2. 2.4GHz 11bgn The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS. IV-6-2-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network(s). Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point.
Edimax Pro NMS to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 2.4GHz frequency based on availability and potential interference. When disabled, select a channel manually as shown in the next table.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Contention Slot Select “Short” or “Long” – this value is used for contention windows in WMM (see IV-6-7. WMM). Preamble Type Set the wireless radio preamble type. The preamble type in 802.
Edimax Pro NMS 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) DTIM Period Set the DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) period value of the wireless radio. The default value is 1. RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network. Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly.
Edimax Pro NMS Load Balancing Authentication Method Additional Authentication Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Select an authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method. Select an additional authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below (IV-6-2-3-6.) appropriate for your method. IV-6-2-3-1.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. IV-6-2-3-4. WPA-PSK WPA-PSK is a secure wireless encryption type with strong data protection and user authentication, utilizing 128-bit encryption keys. WPA Type Encryption Key Renewal Interval Pre-Shared Key Type Pre-Shared Key Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-PSK, WPA2 or WPA only. WPA2 is safer than WPA only, but not supported by all wireless clients.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-3-6. Additional Authentication Additional wireless authentication methods can also be used: MAC Address Filter Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the MAC filter table. See IV-6-6.MAC Filter to configure MAC filtering. MAC Filter & MAC-RADIUS Authentication Restrict wireless clients access using both of the above MAC filtering & RADIUS authentication methods.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses.
Edimax Pro NMS 2.4GHz WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method. Local MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your access point.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3. 5GHz 11ac 11an The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS. IV-6-3-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s). Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 5GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point.
Edimax Pro NMS SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 5GHz frequency based on availability and potential interference. When disabled, select a channel manually as shown in the next table.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Guard Interval Set the guard interval. A shorter interval can improve performance. 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.
Edimax Pro NMS Beacon Interval Station idle timeout Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. Set the interval for keepalive messages from the access point to a wireless client to verify if the station is still alive/active.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network. Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly.
Edimax Pro NMS Load Balancing Authentication Method Additional Authentication Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Select an authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method. Select an additional authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method. Please refer back to IV-6-2-3.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses.
Edimax Pro NMS WDS # WDS VLAN VLAN Mode VLAN ID WDS Encryption Encryption Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDA devices you wish to connect. Specify the WDS VLAN mode to “Untagged Port” or “Tagged Port”. Specify the WDS VLAN ID when “Untagged Port” is selected above. Select whether to use “None” or “AES” encryption and enter a pre-shared key for AES with 8-63 alphanumeric characters.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-4. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”). When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect.
Edimax Pro NMS WPS Status WPS security status is displayed here. Click “Release” to clear the existing status. IV-6-5. RADIUS The RADIUS sub menu allows you to configure the access point’s RADIUS server settings, categorized into three submenus: RADIUS settings, Internal Server and RADIUS accounts. A RADIUS server provides user-based authentication to improve security and offer wireless client control – users can be authenticated before gaining access to a network.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-5-1. RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz & 5GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server.
Edimax Pro NMS RADIUS Type Select “Internal” to use the access point’s built-in RADIUS server or “external” to use an external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Authentication Port Set the UDP port used in the authentication protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535. Enter a shared secret/password between 1 – 99 characters in length. This should match the “MAC-RADIUS” password used in IV-3-1-3-6 or IV-3-2-3.
Edimax Pro NMS Internal Server Check/uncheck to enable/disable the access point’s internal RADIUS server. EAP Internal Select EAP internal authentication type from Authentication the drop down menu. EAP Certificate File Displays the EAP certificate file format: Format PCK#12(*.pfx/*.p12) EAP Certificate File Click “Upload” to open a new window and select the location of an EAP certificate file to use. If no certificate file is uploaded, the internal RADIUS server will use a self-made certificate.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-5-3. RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users. User Name Add Reset Select User Name Password Customize Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list. Clear text from the user name box. Check the box to select a user. Displays the user name.
Edimax Pro NMS Delete Selected Delete All Delete selected user from the user registration list. Delete all users from the user registration list. Edit User Registration List User Name Password Existing user name is displayed here and can be edited according to your preference. Enter or edit a password for the specified user.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-6. MAC Filter Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the access point, it will be denied.
Edimax Pro NMS Add Reset commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. Clear all fields. MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox. Select MAC Address Delete Selected Delete All Export Delete selected or all entries from the table. The MAC address is listed here. Delete the selected MAC address from the list.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-7. WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice. Configuring WMM consists of adjusting parameters on queues for different categories of wireless traffic.
Edimax Pro NMS CWMax AIFSN TxOP frame is not sent, the random backoff value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below). The CWMin value must be lower than the CWMax value. The contention window scheme helps to avoid frame collisions and determine priority of frame transmission. A shorter window has a higher probability (priority) of transmission. Maximum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is the upper limit to random backoff value doubling (see above).
Edimax Pro NMS IV-7. Local Settings IV-7-1. Operation Mode Set the operation mode of the access point. AP mode is a standalone access point, AP controller mode acts as the designated master of the AP array, and Managed AP mode acts as a slave AP within the AP array. Repeater mode acts as a wireless repeater. IV-7-2. System Settings IV-7-2-1. System Information The “System Information” page displays basic system information about the access point.
Edimax Pro NMS Boot From Version MAC Address Management VLAN ID IP Address Default Gateway DNS DHCP Server Displays information for the booted hardware, booted from either USB or internal memory. Displays the firmware version. Displays the access point’s MAC address. Displays the management VLAN ID. Displays the IP address of this device. Click “Refresh” to update this value. Displays the IP address of the default gateway. IP address of DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address of DHCP Server.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-2-2. Wireless Clients The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Refresh time Auto Refresh Time Manual Refresh Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically refresh. Click refresh to manually refresh the client table. 2.4GHz (5GHz) WLAN Client Table SSID Displays the SSID which the client is connected to. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the client.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-2-3. Wireless Monitor Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID. Wireless Monitor Site Survey Channel Survey Result Site Survey Results Ch SSID MAC Address Security Signal (%) Type Vendor Select which frequency (or both) to scan, and click “Scan” to begin.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-2-4. Log This information is useful for network administrators. Displays a detailed information log of users and activity on the network: ID, Date and Time of entry, Category of entry, Severity, Users, Event/Activities details. When the log is full, old entries are overwritten. Save Clear Refresh Click to save the log as a file on your local computer. Clear all log entries. Refresh the current log.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-3. Management IV-7-3-1. Admin You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. If you change the administrator password, please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget this password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see IV-7-4-4. Factory Default for how to reset the access point.
Edimax Pro NMS 4-32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Advanced Settings Product Name HTTP Port HTTPS Port Management Protocol SNMP Version SNMP Get Community SNMP Set Community SNMP Trap SNMP Trap Community SNMP Trap Manager Edit the product name according to your preference consisting of 1-32 alphanumeric characters. This name is used for reference purposes. Specify a HTTP port for management. Specify a HTTPS port for management.
Edimax Pro NMS Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMPv1, v2 & v3 protocol supported. SNMPv2 can be used with community based authentication. SNMPv3 uses user-based security model (USM) architecture. IV-7-3-2. Date and Time You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop down menus.
Edimax Pro NMS Time Zone Time Zone Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-3-3. Syslog Server The system log can be sent to a server, attached to USB storage or sent via email. Syslog Server Settings Transfer Logs Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters. Copy Logs to Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable Attached USB Device copying logs to attached USB storage.
Edimax Pro NMS your email authentication. When authentication is used above, enter the account name. When authentication is used above, enter the password. Account Password IV-7-3-4. I’m Here The access point features a built-in buzzer which can sound on command using the “I’m Here” page. This is useful for network administrators and engineers working in complex network environments to locate the access point.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-4. Advanced Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice. IV-7-4-1. LED Settings The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference. LED Select on or off.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-4-2. Update Firmware The “Firmware” page allows you to update the system firmware to a more recent version. Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. This firmware update is for an individual access point. To update firmware for multiple access points in the AP array, go to NMS Settings Firmware Upgrade.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-4-3. Save/Restore Settings The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer or a USB device attached to the access point, and restore the access point to previously saved settings. Save / Restore Settings Using Device Select “Using your PC” to save the access point’s settings to your local computer or to an attached USB device.
Edimax Pro NMS password” box and enter the password in the field underneath. IV-7-4-4. Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device (see IV-7-4-5.) or reset the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the location of the access point is not convenient to access the reset button.
Edimax Pro NMS IV-8. Toolbox IV-8-1. Network Connectivity IV-8-1-1. Ping Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network and to measure the round-trip time for sent messages. Destination Address Execute IV-8-1-2. Enter the address of the host. Click execute to ping the host. Trace Route Traceroute is a diagnostic tool for displaying the route (path) and measuring transit delays of packets across an IP network.
Edimax Pro NMS V. Appendix V-1. Configuring your IP address The access point uses the default IP address 192.168.2.2. In order to access the browser based configuration interface, you need to modify the IP address of your computer to be in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254). The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems; please follow the guide appropriate for your operating system. In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.2.
Edimax Pro NMS V-1-1. Windows XP 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window will then appear, click “Properties”.
Edimax Pro NMS 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
Edimax Pro NMS V-1-2. Windows Vista 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.
Edimax Pro NMS 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
Edimax Pro NMS V-1-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”.
Edimax Pro NMS 3. Click “Local Area Connection”. 4. Click “Properties”.
Edimax Pro NMS 5.Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
Edimax Pro NMS 6. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
Edimax Pro NMS V-1-4. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. 2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
Edimax Pro NMS 3. 4. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
Edimax Pro NMS 5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
Edimax Pro NMS 7. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
Edimax Pro NMS V-1-5. Mac 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” 2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel. 4. Open the drop-down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Manually”.
Edimax Pro NMS 5. Enter the IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply” to save the changes.
Edimax Pro NMS VI. Best Practice VI-1. How to Create and Link WLAN & Access Point Groups You can use NMS to create individual SSIDs and group multiple SSIDs together into WLAN groups. You can then assign individual access points to use those WLAN group settings and/or group multiple access points together into access point groups, which you can also assign to use WLAN group settings. Follow the example below to: A. Create a WLAN group. B. Create an access point group. C.
Edimax Pro NMS 2. Enter an SSID name and set authentication/encryption and click “Apply”: 3. The new SSID will be displayed in the WLAN panel.
Edimax Pro NMS 4. Enter a name for the SSID group and check the boxes to select which SSIDs to include within the group. Click “Apply” when done. 5. The new WLAN group will be displayed in the WLAN Group panel.
Edimax Pro NMS B. 1. Go to NMS Settings Access Point and click “Add” in the Access Point Group Panel: 2. Enter a Name and then scroll down to the Group Settings panel and use the << button to add selected access points into your group from the box on the right side. Click “Apply” when done.
Edimax Pro NMS 3. The new access point group will be displayed in the Access Point Group panel.
Edimax Pro NMS C. 1. Go to NMS Settings Access Point and select an access point group using the checkboxes in the Access Point Group panel. Click “Edit”: 2. Scroll down to the Profile Group Settings panel and check the “Override Group Settings” box for WLAN Group (2.4GHz and/or 5GHz). Select your WLAN group from the drop-down menu and click “Apply”: 3. Repeat for other access point groups according to your preference. 4.
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