Long Range Access Point M36 User Manual V1.
Table of Contents 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 BENEFITS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 1.2 FEATURE..........................................................................................................................
5.2 SPANNING TREE SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................... 28 6 INFORMATION STATUS ....................................................................................................................................................... 29 6.1 MAIN .........................................................................................................................................................
1 Product Overview Thank you for using M36. M36 is a smoking detector liked device and it is a powerful, enhanced, enterprise scale product with 4 multi‐functions Access Point, Access Point with WDS function, Repeater, and Mesh. M36 has provided best salutation for SOHO (small business / home business) business. It can help with reducing costs with wired internet/intranet and even the wireless environment. M36 is easily to install almost anywhere.
e) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs. f) Wired LAN backup Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission‐critical applications running on wired networks.
High Speed Data Rate Up to 108Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming 1.2 Feature Access Point Mode Use this feature to setup the access point’s configuration information. It has support adjusting transmit power and channel. Client can access the network with different regulatory settings and automatically change to the local regulations. Repeater Mode Use this feature to extend the wireless signal coverage area.
Auction: Using other Power Adapter than the one included with M36 may cause damage of the device. 1.4 System Requirement The following conditions are the minimum system requirement. A computer with an Ethernet interface and operating under Windows XP, Vista, 7 or Linux. Internet Browser that supports HTTP and JavaScript. 1.
2 M36 Multi‐Function Instruction Guide 2.1 Access Point In the Access Point Mode with WDS Function, M36 function likes a central connection for any stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11b/g and SuperG network. Stations and Client must configure the same SSID and Security Password to associate within the range. M36 supports 4 different SSIDs to separate different clients at the same time. 2.
2.3 Repeater In the Repeater Mode, the M36 can extend the wireless coverage area of another Access Point or Wireless Router. Access Point or Wireless Router must within the range and M36 must use the same SSID, Security Password and Channel. 2.4 Mesh In the Mesh Mode, the M36 is act like an independent node and each node is allowed connecting to another network. If one node is lost, the continuous connection through around the broken or blocked by hopping from node to node until the destination is reached.
3 Computer Configuration Instruction 3.1 Assign a Static IP In order to configure M36, please follow the instruction below: 1. In the Control Panel, double click Network Connections and then double click on the connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the following screen. 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook 3.
3.2 Logging Method After complete the IP settings from last section, you can now access the web‐based configuration menu. 1. Open web browser 2. Enter IP 192.168.1.1 into you address filter. Auction: If you have changed the M36 LAN IP address, make sure you enter the correct IP Address. 3. After connected to the M36 successfully, browser will pop out a Windows Security window. Please enter the correct Username and Password. 4. The default Username and Password are both admin.
4 Wireless Configuration 4.1 Switching Operation Mode The M36 supports 4 different operation modes: Access Point, Access Point with WDS Bridge, Repeater, and Mesh. Click System Properties under System Section to begin. . Device Name Specify a name for the device, but it is not the broadcast SSID. It will be shown in SNMP management Country/Region Select a Country/Region to conform local regulation Operation Mode Select an operation mode via Radio Button Click Apply to save the changed.
4.2 Wireless Settings 4.2.1 Access Point Mode Wireless Mode Select the desired 802.11 standard modes or SuperG mode. There are four different modes and they are 802.11b, 802.11g Only, 802.11 b/g mixed and SuperG. Channel / Frequency The channel availability is based on the country’s regulation. Auto Place a Check to enable Auto channel selection. AP Detection AP Detection can help to select a best channel by scan nearby area.
SSID Specify the SSID for current profile. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN tag for current profile. Suppressed SSID Place a Check to hide the SSID. Client will not be able to see the broadcast SSID in Site Survey. Station Separation Select the Radio Button to allow / deny client to communicate each other. Wireless Security Please refer to the Wireless Security section. Save / Cancel Press Save to save the changes or Cancel to return previous settings.
4.2.2 Repeater Mode Wireless Mode Select the desired 802.11 standard modes or SuperG mode. There are four different modes and they are 802.11g Only, 802.11 b/g mixed and SuperG. SSID Specify the SSID if known. SSID text box will be automatically fill in when select an AP in the Site Survey. Site Survey Using Site Survey to scan nearby APs and then select the AP to establish the connection. Prefer BSSID Specify the MAC address if known.
Wireless Security Please refer to the Wireless Security section. Refresh Press Refresh to scan again. Auction: If the Access Point is suppressed its own SSID, SSID section will be blank, the SSID must be filled in manually. 4.2.3 Mesh Mode Wireless Mode Select the desired 802.11 standard modes. There are three different modes and they are 802.11b, 802.11g Only, and 802.11 b/g mixed. SSID Specify the SSID if known. SSID text box will be automatically fill in when select an AP in the Site Survey.
Mesh Profile SSID Specify the name of the Mesh networking. Wireless Security Please refer to the Wireless Security section. Save / Cancel Press Save to save the changes or Cancel to return previous settings. Auction: The SSID and security mode must be the same to the Mesh Network otherwise it cannot join the mesh network Access Point Profile SSID Specify the SSID for current profile. Suppressed SSID Place a Check to hide the SSID. Client will not be able to see the broadcast SSID in Site Survey.
4.3 Wireless Security Settings Wireless Security Settings section will guide you to the entire Security modes configuration: WEP, WPA‐PSK, WPA2‐PSK, WPA‐PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. We are strongly recommended that uses WPA2‐PSK as your security settings. 4.3.1 WEP Security Mode Select WEP from the drop down list to begin the configuration. Auth Type Select Auth Type in Open System or Shared. Input Type Select Input Type in Hex or ASCII.
4.3.2 WPA‐PSK Security Mode Select WPA‐PSK from the drop down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Auto, TKIP or AES for Encryption type. Passphrase Specify the security password. Group Key Update Interval Specify Group Key Update Interval time. Group Key Update Timeout Specify Group Key Update Timeout time. Pairwise Key Update Interval Specify Pairwise Key Update Timeout time. 4.3.3 WPA2‐PSK Security Mode Select WPA2‐PSK from the drop down list to begin the configuration.
Encryption Select Auto, TKIP or AES for Encryption type. Passphrase Specify the security password. Group Key Update Interval Specify Group Key Update Interval time. Group Key Update Timeout Specify Group Key Update Timeout time. Pairwise Key Update Interval Specify Pairwise Key Update Timeout time. 4.3.4 WPA‐PSK Mixed WPA‐PSK Mixed security type provides flexible way for client to connect to the Access Point. Client can either use WPA‐PSK or WPA2‐PSK for the security mode.
4.3.5 WPA Security Mode Select WPA from the drop down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Auto, TKIP or AES for Encryption type. Radius Server Specify Radius Server IP Address. Radius Port Specify Radius Port number, the default port is 1812. Radius Secret Specify Radius Secret that is given by the Radius Server. Group Key Update Interval Specify Group Key Update Interval time. Group Key Update Timeout Specify Group Key Update Timeout time.
4.3.6 WPA2 Security Mode Select WPA2 from the drop down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Auto, TKIP or AES for Encryption type. Radius Server Specify Radius Server IP Address. Radius Port Specify Radius Port number, the default port is 1812. Radius Secret Specify Radius Secret that is given by the Radius Server. Group Key Update Interval Specify Group Key Update Interval time. Group Key Update Timeout Specify Group Key Update Timeout time.
4.3.7 WPA Mixed WPA Mixed security type provides flexible way for client to connect to the Access Point. Client can either use WPA or WPA2 for the security mode. Security Mode Select WPA Mixed from the drop down list to begin the configuration. Encryption Select Auto, TKIP or AES for Encryption type. Radius Server Specify Radius Server IP Address. Radius Port Specify Radius Port number, the default port is 1812. Radius Secret Specify Radius Secret that is given by the Radius Server.
4.3.8 Radius Accounting Radius Accounting Select Enable to begin configuration of Radius Accounting. Radius Accounting Server Specify Radius Accounting Server IP. Radius Accounting Port Specify Radius Accounting Server IP. The default port is 1813. Radius Accounting Secret Specify Radius Accounting Server Secret that is given by the Radius Accounting Server. Radius Accounting Interval Specify Radius Accounting Interval for updating information.
4.4 Wireless Advanced Settings Data Rate Select Data Rate from the drop down list. Data rate will affect the efficiency of the throughput. If the data rate is set to a small number, the lower through will get but it can transmit to longer distance. Transmit Power Select Transmit Power to increase or decrease Transmit Power. Higher transmit power will sometimes cause unable to connect to the network. On the other hand, the lower transmit power will cause client unable to connect to the device.
Categories: voice, video, best effort and background. WMM function is not used to guarantee transmission speed. Wireless Traffic Shaping Place a Check to enable Wireless Traffic Shaping function. Incoming Traffic Limit Specify the wireless transmission speed for downloading. Outgoing Traffic Limit Specify the wireless transmission speed for uploading. Auction: Changing Wireless Advanced Settings may cause insufficient wireless connection quality.
4.6 WDS Link Settings WDS Link Settings is used to establish a connection between Access Points but the device is not losing Access Point function. AP has WDS function can extend the wireless coverage and allow LANs to communicate each other. MAC Address Enter the Access Point’s MAC address that you would like to extend the wireless area. Mode Select Disable or Enable from the drop down list. Apply / Cancel Press Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return previous settings.
5 LAN Setup This section will guide you to the Local Area Network (LAN) settings 5.1 IP Settings This section is only available for Non‐Router Mode. IP Settings allows you to LAN port IP address of the M36. Auction: Changing LAN IP Address will change LAN Interface IP address. Webpage will automatically redirect to the new IP address after Apply. IP Network Setting Select Radio button for Obtain an IP address automatically or Specify an IP address. IP Address Specify LAN port IP address.
5.2 Spanning Tree Settings Spanning Tree Status Select the Radio button to On or Off Spanning Tree function. Bridge Hello Time Specify Bridge Hello Time in second. Bridge Max Age Specify Bridge Max Age in second. Bridge Forward Delay Specify Bridge Forward Delay in second. Priority Specify the Priority number. Smaller number has greater priority. Apply / Cancel Press Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return previous settings.
6 Information Status Status section is on the navigation drop‐down menu. You will then see three options: Main, Wireless Client List, System Log, WDS Link Status, Connection Status, and DHCP Client Table. Each option is described in detail below. 6.1 Main Click on the Main link under the Status drop‐down menu or click Home from the top‐right of the webpage. The status that is displayed corresponds with the operating mode that is selected.
6.2 Wireless Client List Click on the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop‐down menu. This page displays the list of Clients that are associated to the M36. The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client is displayed.
6.3 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop‐down menu. The device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained.
6.4 WDS Link Status The WDS Link Status will only show in WDS Bridge Mode. Click on the WDS Link Status link under the Status drop‐down menu. This page displays the current status of WDS link, including station ID, MAC address, status and RSSI. 6.5 Connection Status Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop‐down menu.
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7 Management Settings Management section is on the navigation drop‐down menu. You will then see seven options: administration, management VLAN, SNMP settings, backup/restore settings, firmware upgrade, time settings, and log. Each option is described below. 7.1 Administration Click on the Administration link under the Management menu. This option allows you to create a user name and password for the device. By default, this device is configured with both user name and password are admin.
on VLAN do not have to be physically located next to one another on the LAN Management VLAN ID If your network includes VLANs and if tagged packets need to pass through the Access Point, specify the VLAN ID into this field. If not, select the No VLAN tag radio button. Apply / Cancel Press Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return previous settings. Auction: If you reconfigure the Management VLAN ID, you may lose connection to the M36.
SNMP Enable/Disable Select the Radio button to Enable or Disable SNMP function. Contact Specify the contact details of the device. This option is only seen on the management tools. Location Specify the location of the device. This option is only seen on the management tools. Community Name Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access. Community Name Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read and write access.
Save A Copy of Current Settings Click on Backup to save current configured settings. Restore Saved Settings from a File M36 can restore a previous setting that has been saved. Click on Browse to select the Revert to Factory Default Settings file and Restore. Click on Factory Default button to reset all the settings to the default values. 7.5 Firmware Upgrade Click on the Firmware Upgrade link under the Management menu. This page is used to upgrade the firmware of the device.
Manually Set Date and Time Manually setup the date and time. Automatically Get Date and Time address of the NTP Server manually or uses default NTP Server. Apply / Cancel Press Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return previous settings. Specify the Time Zone from the drop down list and Place a Check to specify the IP 7.7 Log Click on the Log link under the Management menu. The Log page displays a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface.
Syslog Select Enable or Disable Syslog function from the drop down list. Log Server IP Address Specify the Log Server IP address. Local Log Select Enable or Disable Local Log service. Apply / Cancel Press Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return previous settings. 7.8 Diagnostics Click on the Diagnostics link under the Management menu. This function allows you to detect connection quality and trace the routing table to the target. Target IP Specify the IP address you would like to search.
LED On/Off Select the Radio button to turn on or off the LED light. Apply / Cancel Press Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to return previous settings.
8 Network Configuration Example This chapter describes the role of the M36 with three different modes. The Access Point mode’s default configuration is a central unit of the wireless network or as a root device of the wired environment. Repeater mode and Mesh network mode need future configuration. 8.1 Access Point Access Point Step1 Login to the web‐based configuration interface with default IP 192.168.1.1 Step2 Select your country or region’s regulation. Step3 Select 802.11b or 802.
Step3 Configure VLAN ID in your wireless device if available. Step4 Select correct authentication type and password. Auction: Wireless Client IP address must configure manually at the same subnet in Local Area Network or enable DHCP server of M36 to retrieve IP automatically. 8.2 Repeater Mode AP Repeater is used to extend the wireless coverage area of the Access Point. Please refer to the previous section to configure the Access Point.
Step4 Select correct authentication type and password. Auction: Wireless Client IP address must configure manually at the same subnet in Local Area Network or enable DHCP server of M36 to retrieve IP automatically. 8.3 Mesh In order to construct the Mesh Network, the following configuration must be the same. Mesh Step1 Login to the web‐based configuration interface with default IP 192.168.1.1 Step2 Select your country or region’s regulation. Step3 Change device mode to Mesh from system properties.
Wireless Client Step1 Step2 Select wireless mode you would like to associate with. Use site survey to scan nearby Access Point and select the certain AP you would like to connect with or enter SSID manually. Step3 Configure VLAN ID in your wireless device if available. Step4 Select correct authentication type and password. Auction: Wireless Client IP address must configure manually at the same subnet in Local Area Network or enable DHCP server of M36 to retrieve IP automatically.
Appendix A – FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
