AirRouter HP User Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AirRouter HP User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 7: Advanced Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Advanced Ethernet Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Traffic Shaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AirRouter HP User Guide Table of Contents Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Appendix F: Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Ubiquiti Networks Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 1: Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti AirRouter HP. Package Contents AirRouter Antenna Main Ethernet LED Displays the status of the Main Ethernet port connection. Solid green indicates a good connection. Flashing indicates activity. Internet LED Displays solid green when the AirRouter HP is connected to the Internet. Flashes to indicate Internet activity.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation 4. Connect an Ethernet cable to the port on the power adapter. Main Ethernet Hardware Installation To install the AirRouter HP, perform the following steps: 1. Connect the antenna to the antenna connector on the AirRouter HP by rotating it clockwise. 5. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Main Ethernet port on the AirRouter HP. The Power LED will light up on the front of the AirRouter HP. 2.
AirRouter HP User Guide 7. Launch your Web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 in the address field and press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac). Chapter 2: Installation 10. Customize your wireless network and secure your network by entering the basic wireless network information: Note: Your computer needs to be on the 192.168.1.x subnet. If you have DHCP enabled on your Ethernet adapter, it should receive an address automatically. If not, you will need to set a static IP address in the 192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Connecting a Wireless Client to the AirRouter HP Windows 1. Go to Connect to Network. Windows 7 Right-click on the Network icon. Windows Vista Go to Start > Connect To. Windows XP Right-click the Wireless Network icon in the System Tray (lower right corner of the screen) and then click View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Select the wireless network (SSID) that you entered in the SSID field in step 7a and then click Connect. 3.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 3: Using AirOS™ on the AirRouter HP Chapter 3: Using AirOS™ on the AirRouter HP • System The System tab contains controls for system maintenance routines, administrator account management, device customization, firmware upgrade and configuration backup. The AirMax feature can be enabled and the interface language can also be selected here. “System Tab” on page 41. AirOS™ is an advanced operating system that is capable of powerful wireless and routing features.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 4: Main Tab The Main tab displays a summary of the link status information, current values of the basic configuration settings (depending on the operating mode), network settings and information, and traffic statistics. Status Chapter 4: Main Tab Wireless Mode Displays the radio interface operating mode. Access Point (or Access Point WDS) and Station (or Station WDS) operating modes can be set depending on the network topology requirements.
AirRouter HP User Guide Channel/Frequency Displays the channel number and corresponding operating frequency. The AirRouter HP uses the channel/radio frequency specified to transmit and receive data. Valid channel/frequency range will vary depending on local country regulations. Channel Width This is the spectral width of the radio channel used by the AirRouter HP. 5, 10, 20 and 40 MHz channel spectrum widths are supported. In Station (or Station WDS) 20/40 MHz is the value by default.
AirRouter HP User Guide CCQ, % This is an index that evaluates the wireless Client Connection Quality (CCQ). The level is a percentage value where 100% corresponds to a perfect link state. Connection Time Displays the connection time of each station connected to the AirRouter HP. The time is expressed in days, hours, minutes and seconds. Last IP Displays the station’s IP address. Action Shows available options for this station, e.g.: kicking a station for a few seconds to identify any problematic stations.
AirRouter HP User Guide • Bytes transmitted/received Value represents the total amount of data (in bytes) transmitted and received during the connection. • Negotiated Rate/Last Signal (dBm) Table The values represent the received wireless signal level along with the all data rates of recently received packets. N/A value is represented as the Last Signal if no packets were received on that particular data rate.
AirRouter HP User Guide Routes Lists all the entries in the system routing table, while the device is operating in Router mode. Chapter 4: Main Tab Hostname Displays the device name (hostname) of the client receiving an IP lease. Interface Name Displays the interface to which the specific MAC address is connected. Refresh The list can be updated by clicking Refresh. More information is provided in the Wireless section.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 5: Wireless Tab The Wireless tab contains everything needed by the operator to set up the wireless part of the link. This includes device wireless mode, SSID, country settings, channel and frequency settings, data rates, and wireless security. Chapter 5: Wireless Tab • Station This is a client mode, which connects the AirRouter HP to an Access Point. In Station mode, the AirRouter HP acts as the subscriber Station while connecting to the Access Point.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 5: Wireless Tab • Station WDS WDS stands for Wireless Distribution System. Station WDS should be used while connecting to an Access Point that is operating in WDS mode. This mode is compatible with WPA/WPA2 encryption. • Access Point WDS This is an 802.11 Access Point which allows for Layer 2 bridging with Station WDS devices using the WDS protocol. Access Point WDS is not fully compatible with WPA/WPA2 encryption.
AirRouter HP User Guide -- WDS Peers (Only applicable in Access Point WDS mode.) WDS Stations and/or WDS Access Points connected to the AirRouter HP should be specified in this list to create a wireless network infrastructure Wireless Distribution System. Enter the MAC address of the paired WDS device in the WDS Peer entry field. One MAC address should be specified for a Point-toPoint connection use case. Up to six WDS Peers can be specified for a Point-to-Multi-Point connection use case.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 5: Wireless Tab Country Code Each country has their own power level and frequency regulations. To ensure the AirRouter HP operates under the necessary regulatory compliance rules, be sure to select the country where your device will be used. The channel list, output power limits, IEEE 802.11 and Channel Spectrum Width modes will be tuned according to the regulations of the selected country. Frequency, MHz (Only applicable in Access Point or Access Point WDS mode.
AirRouter HP User Guide Automatic When selected, the rate algorithm will select the best data rate, depending on link quality conditions. It is recommended that you use this option, especially if you are having trouble getting connected or losing data at a higher rate. Refer to the Advanced section for detailed information about rate algorithms.
AirRouter HP User Guide WPA™/WPA2™ Chapter 5: Wireless Tab EAP - Access Point Mode The configuration options are the same for all of the WPA™ and WPA2™ options. WPA2-AES is the strongest security method. If all of the wireless devices on your network support this option, it is recommended that you select it. WPA Authentication One of the following WPA™ key selection methods should be specified if WPA™ or WPA2™ security method is used: • PSK Pre-shared Key method (selected by default).
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 5: Wireless Tab MAC ACL MAC ACL (Only applicable in Access Point and Access Point WDS mode) MAC Access Control List (ACL) lets you allow or deny clients connectivity to the AirRouter HP. Note: The maximum number of MAC ACL entries that can be managed through the AirOS Web Management interface is 32. In order to manage more than 32 entries, read this guide, which explains how to manage more MAC addresses by modifying the configuration file.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 6: Network Tab The Network tab allows the administrator to set up bridge or routing functionality. The IP configuration is required for device management purposes. IP addresses can either be retrieved from a DHCP server or configured manually. Use the Network tab to configure IP settings.
AirRouter HP User Guide • SOHO Router SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) Router mode is a derivation of Router mode. In SOHO Router mode, the Main Ethernet port labeled <···> functions as the WAN port. The WLAN and LAN ports function as the Local Area Network (LAN). This is the default operating mode of the AirRouter HP. Disable Network This option can be used to disable the WLAN, LAN or WAN interface.
AirRouter HP User Guide -- Primary DNS IP Enter the IP address of the Primary DNS (Domain Name System) server. -- Secondary DNS IP Enter the IP address of the Secondary DNS (Domain Name System) server. This entry is optional and only used if the primary DNS server is not responding. MTU Defines the size (in bytes) of the largest protocol data unit the layer can pass on. When using slow links, large packets can cause some delays thereby increasing lag and latency.
AirRouter HP User Guide Comment Field used to enter a brief description of the firewall entry. On Enables or disables the effect of the particular firewall entry. All added firewall entries are saved in system configuration file, however only the enabled firewall entries will be active on the AirRouter HP. Not Can be used for inverting the Source IP/mask, Source Port, Destination IP/mask and Destination Port filtering criteria (i.e.
AirRouter HP User Guide Netmask This is used to define the device IP classification for the chosen IP address range. 255.255.255.0 is a typical netmask value for Class C networks, which support IP address range 192.0.0.x to 223.255.255.x. Class C network Netmask uses 24 bits to identify the network (alternative notation “/24”) and 8 bits to identity the host.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 6: Network Tab • Public Port The TCP/UDP port of the AirRouter HP which will accept and forward the connections from the external network to the host connected to the internal network. DHCP Fallback Netmask If the AirRouter HP is set to Dynamic IP Address mode (DHCP) and unable to obtain an IP address from a valid DHCP server, it will fall back to the static Netmask listed here.
AirRouter HP User Guide • Enabled Enables or disables the particular IP Alias. All added IP Aliases are saved in the system configuration file, however only the enabled IP Aliases are active on the AirRouter HP. Chapter 6: Network Tab A PPPoE tunnel reconnection routine can be initiated using the Reconnect button which is located in the Main tab next to the PPP interface statistics.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 6: Network Tab • Enabled Enables or disables the particular IP Alias. All added IP Aliases are saved in the system configuration file, however only the enabled IP Aliases are active on the AirRouter HP. MTU Defines the size (in bytes) of the largest protocol data unit the layer can pass on. When using slow links, large packets can cause some delays thereby increasing lag and latency.
AirRouter HP User Guide Change MAC Address When enabled, the MAC address of the respective interface can be changed. This is especially useful if your ISP only assigns one valid IP address and it is associated to a specific MAC address; usually used by Cable operators or some WISPs. Router > VLAN Network Settings Chapter 6: Network Tab Router > Firewall Settings Firewall functionality on any router interface can be enabled using the Enable Firewall option.
AirRouter HP User Guide Firewall entries can be saved by clicking Save or discarded by clicking Cancel in the Firewall configuration window. All active firewall entries are stored in the FIREWALL chain of the iptables filter table, while the device is operating in Router mode. Please refer to the iptables tutorial for detailed description of the firewall functionality in Router mode. Click Change to save the changes made on the Network tab.
AirRouter HP User Guide SOHO Router > WAN Network Settings WAN IP Address This is the IP address to be represented by the WAN interface which is connected to the external network. This IP address can be used for routing and device management purposes. The WAN interface can be set for static IP or can be set to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server which should reside on the external network.
AirRouter HP User Guide Change MAC Address When enabled, the MAC address of the respective interface can be changed. This is especially useful if your ISP only assigns one valid IP address and it is associated to a specific MAC address; usually used by Cable operators or some WISPs. PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a virtual private and secure connection between two systems which enables encapsulated data transport.
AirRouter HP User Guide Change MAC Address When enabled, the MAC address of the respective interface can be changed. This is especially useful if your ISP only assigns one valid IP address and it is associated to a specific MAC address; usually used by Cable operators or some WISPs. Static IP Address This is the IP address to be represented by the WAN interface which is connected to the external network. This IP address can be used for the routing and device management purposes.
AirRouter HP User Guide • Enabled Enables or disables the particular IP Alias. All added IP Aliases are saved in the system configuration file, however only the enabled IP Aliases are active on the AirRouter HP. Newly-added IP Aliases can be saved by click the Save button or discarded by clicking the Cancel button in the Aliases configuration window. Change MAC Address When enabled, the MAC address of the respective interface can be changed.
AirRouter HP User Guide Port Forwarding Port forwarding allows specific ports of the hosts residing in the internal network to be forwarded to the external network (WAN). This is useful for a number of applications such as FTP servers, VoIP, gaming, etc. where different host systems need to be seen using a single common IP address/port. Port Forwarding rules can be set in the Port Forwarding window, which is opened by enabling Port Forwarding and then clicking Configure.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 6: Network Tab SOHO Router > Multicast Routing Settings • Src Port The source port of the TCP/UDP packet (specified within the packet header), usually it is the port of the host system application which sends the packets. With a multicast design, applications can send one copy of each packet and address it to a group of computers that want to receive it. This technique addresses packets to a group of receivers rather than to a single receiver.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 6: Network Tab SOHO Router > Static Routes In this section you can manually add static routing rules to the System Routing Table, this allows you to specify that a specific target IP address (es) passes through a determined gateway. Click Configure to add an entry. For each entry you must specify a valid Target Network IP, Netmask, Gateway IP, and optionally a comment. Select On to enable the rule. Click Save to save your entries or Cancel to discard them.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 7: Advanced Tab The Advanced tab handles advanced routing and wireless settings. The advanced wireless settings should be used by technically advanced users who have a sufficient knowledge about wireless LAN technology. These settings should not be changed unless you know the effect the changes will have on your AirRouter HP. Advanced Wireless Settings The 802.
AirRouter HP User Guide Fragmentation Threshold Specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. The range is 256-2346 bytes, or word “off”. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. The use of fragmentation can increase the reliability of frame transmissions. When sending smaller frames, collisions are much less likely to occur. However lower values of the Fragmentation Threshold will result in lower throughput as well.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 7: Advanced Tab Advanced Ethernet Settings Enable Autonegotiation When enabled, the device will automatically negotiate transmission parameters with the counterpart, such as speed and duplex. In this process, the connected devices first share their capabilities and then choose the fastest transmission mode they both support.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 8: Services Tab The Services tab covers the configuration of system management services including: Ping Watchdog, SNMP Agent, Web Server, SSH Server, Telnet Server, NTP Client, Dynamic DNS and System Log. Ping Watchdog Ping Watchdog sets the AirRouter HP to continuously ping a user defined IP address (it can be the Internet gateway for example). If it is unable to ping under the user defined constraints, the AirRouter HP will automatically reboot.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 8: Services Tab SNMP Agent SSH Server Simple Network Monitor Protocol (SNMP) is used in network management systems to monitor network‑attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. The AirRouter HP contains an SNMP agent which allows it to communicate to SNMP manage applications for network provisioning.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 8: Services Tab System Log Enable Log This option enables the registration routine of the system log messages. By default it is disabled. • Enable Remote Log Enables the syslog remote sending function while System log messages are sent to a remote server specified in the Remote Log IP Address and Remote Log Port fields. -- Remote Log IP Address The host IP address where syslog messages should be sent.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 9: System Tab Chapter 9: System Tab Date Settings The System tab contains administrative options. This tab enables the administrator to reboot the device, set it back to factory defaults, upload new firmware, enable AirMax Technology Features (and the Ubiquiti Logo tab), backup or update the configuration and configure the administrator account. Timezone Specifies the timezone according to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
AirRouter HP User Guide System Accounts In this section you can modify the administrator password to protect your device from unauthorized configuration.
AirRouter HP User Guide Device Maintenance The controls in this section are dedicated for the device maintenance routines: rebooting, resetting, generating of the support information report. Firmware Version Shows the current firmware version. Build Number Displays the build number of the firmware version loaded. Update Click to update the device with new firmware. Chapter 9: System Tab Reset to Defaults Use this to reset the AirRouter HP to the factory default settings.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 9: System Tab Site Survey Ping The Site Survey tool will search for wireless networks in range on all supported channels while the device is operating in Access Point or Station mode. In Station mode, the channel list can be modified. The Ping tool will ping other devices on the network directly from the AirOS device and is used to check the preliminary link quality and packet latency estimation between two network devices using ICMP packets.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 9: System Tab Speed Test AirView The Speed Test tool allows you to test the connection speed between two Ubiquiti Networks devices that are using firmware version 5.2 or above. It should be used for a preliminary throughput estimation between two network devices. AirView is a Spectrum Analyzer allowing you to see the crowdedness of the radio spectrum. You need to run this tool on a system connected to the AirRouter HP via Ethernet.
AirRouter HP User Guide Main View Device Displays the device name, MAC and IP Address of the device running AirView. Total RF Frames Displays the total number of RF frames gathered for as long as AirView has been running or since the “Reset All Data” button was pressed. Chapter 9: System Tab Preferences In this section you can modify AirView Settings, such as enabling or disabling charts, or specifying the frequency interval.
AirRouter HP User Guide Enable Real-time chart (bottom) This graph displays a traditional Spectrum Analyzer in which energy (in dBm) is shown in real time as a function of frequency. There are three traces in this view: Chapter 9: System Tab Frequency Range Here you can select the amplitude of the frequencies interval to be scanned. There are some pre-defined ranges for the most popular bands. However, you can specify a custom range according to your needs.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 10: Ubiquiti Logo Tab The Ubiquiti Logo tab lists options for enabling, launching and modifying settings for Ubiquiti proprietary features including: • AirMax When enabled, provides superior wireless performance, more clients per Access Point (Access Point) and lower latency. • AirSelect An innovative technology that dynamically changes the wireless channel used in order to avoid interference. • AirView Ubiquiti’s spectrum analyzer.
AirRouter HP User Guide AirMax Settings include: • Enable AirMax This feature is available when the device is in Access Point or Access Point WDS mode under the Wireless tab > Wireless Mode. If enabled, the device will operate in AirMax mode, including all its benefits. When AirMax is activated, the device only accepts connections from AirMax stations.
AirRouter HP User Guide Chapter 10: Ubiquiti Logo Tab • Announce Count Available when AirSelect is enabled. Announce Count is the number of times between hops the Access Point will announce the next hop information (frequency, etc) to clients . For instance, if the Hop Interval is set to 10000ms, and Announce Count is set to 10, every 1000ms the Access Point will send an announcement to the clients with upcoming hop information.
AirRouter HP User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications Dimensions 162 X 132 X 30 mm Weight 318 g Ports (1) 10/100 WAN Ethernet Port (4) 10/100 LAN Ethernet Ports 1 USB 2.0 Port 1 Power Port Buttons 1 Reset Button LEDs 4 LAN 1 Main (WAN by default) 1 Internet 1 WLAN (Wireless LAN) 1 Power Wireless Security WEP, WPA, and WPA2 Wi-Fi Standards 802.11 b/g/n Bands 2.
AirRouter HP User Guide Appendix B: Safety Notices Appendix B: Safety Notices 1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water. WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Electrical Safety Information 1.
AirRouter HP User Guide Appendix C: Warranty General Warranty UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) represents and warrants that the Products furnished hereunder shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation.
AirRouter HP User Guide Appendix D: Compliance Information Installer Compliance Responsibility Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional installer’s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory requirements. FCC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
AirRouter HP User Guide RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement English European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/ or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams.
AirRouter HP User Guide Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity Česky [Czech] UBIQUITI NETWORKS tímto prohla uje, e tento UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, je ve shod se základními po adavky a dal ími p íslu n mi ustanoveními sm rnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede UBIQUITI NETWORKS erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
AirRouter HP User Guide Appendix F: Contact Information Appendix F: Contact Information Ubiquiti Networks Support Ubiquiti Support Engineers are located in the U.S. and Europe and are dedicated to helping customers resolve software, hardware compatibility, or field issues as quickly as possible. We strive to respond to support inquiries within a 24 hour period. Email: support@ubnt.com Phone: 408-942-1153 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST) Online Resources Wiki Page: www.ubnt.com/wiki Support Forum: www.ubnt.
