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Table of Contents
CHAPTER(1.(SYSTEM(OVERVIEW(................................................................................................................................(1!
1.1!INTRODUCTION!OF!WL/API330/039!..............................................................................................................................!1!
1.2!APPLICATIONS!IN!WIRELESS!NETWORK!.............................................................................................................................!4!
1.3!PRODUCT!BENEFIT!........................................................................................................................................................!6!
1.4!SPECIFICATION!.............................................................................................................................................................!7!
CHAPTER(2.(BASIC(INSTALLATION(..............................................................................................................................(8!
2.1!HARDWARE!OVERVIEW!.................................................................................................................................................!8!
2.1.1$Package$Contents$............................................................................................................................................$8!
2.1.2$Panel$Function$Descriptions$.............................................................................................................................$9!
2.1.3$Hardware$Installation$Steps$..........................................................................................................................$10!
2.2!WEB!MANAGEMENT!INTERFACE!INSTRUCTIONS!...............................................................................................................!12!
CHAPTER(3.(AP(MODE(CONFIGURATION(..................................................................................................................(14!
3.1!EXTERNAL!NETWORK!CONNECTION!................................................................................................................................!14!
3.1.1$Network$Requirement$...................................................................................................................................$14!
3.1.2$Configure$LAN$IP$............................................................................................................................................$15!
3.2!WIRELESS!LAN!NETWORK!CREATION!.............................................................................................................................!17!
3.2.1$Wireless$General$Setup$..................................................................................................................................$17!
3.2.2$Wireless$Advanced$Setup$...............................................................................................................................$19!
3.2.3$Create$Virtual$AP(VAP)$..................................................................................................................................$22!
3.2.3.1!Virtual!AP!Overview!...................................................................................................................................................!22!
3.2.3.2!Virtual!AP!Setup!.........................................................................................................................................................!23!
3.2.4$MAC$Filter$Setup$............................................................................................................................................$29!
3.3!WIRELESS!NETWORK!EXPANSION!..................................................................................................................................!30!
3.4!TIME!POLICY!..............................................................................................................................................................!32!
3.5!SYSTEM!MANAGEMENT!...............................................................................................................................................!33!
3.5.1$Configure$Management$................................................................................................................................$33!
3.5.2$Configure$Time$Server$...................................................................................................................................$35!
3.5.3$Configure$SNMP$Setup$...................................................................................................................................$36!
3.5.4$Backup$/$Restore$and$Reset$to$Factory$..........................................................................................................$38!
3.5.5$Firmware$Upgrade$.........................................................................................................................................$39!
3.5.6$Network$Utility$..............................................................................................................................................$40!
3.5.7$Reboot$...........................................................................................................................................................$41!
3.6!STATUS!....................................................................................................................................................................!42!
3.6.1$Overview$........................................................................................................................................................$42!
3.6.2$Extra$Information$..........................................................................................................................................$44!
3.6.3$Event$Log$.......................................................................................................................................................$46!
3.6.4$DHCP$Client$(only$for$Client$Bridge+Repeater$AP)$.........................................................................................$46!
CHAPTER(4.(CLIENT(BRIDGE+(REPEATER(AP(MODE(CONFIGURATION(.......................................................................(47!
4.1.1$General$Setup$................................................................................................................................................$47!
4.1.2$Advanced$Setup$.............................................................................................................................................$49!
4.1.3$Repeater$AP$Setup$.........................................................................................................................................$51!
4.1.4$Repeater$AP$MAC$Filter$Setup$.......................................................................................................................$55!
4.1.5$Station$Profile$................................................................................................................................................$56!
4.1.6$Associated$Clients$..........................................................................................................................................$59!
4.1.7$Remote$AP$Status$..........................................................................................................................................$60!
4.1.8$Site$Survey$.....................................................................................................................................................$61!
Machpower - User Manual
WL-API330-039 IEEE802.11bgn Ceiling/In-Wall AP
Chapter 1. System Overview
1.1 Introduction of WL-API330-039

Mach Power WL-API330-039, 802.11bgn Ceiling/On-Wall Access Point, with the ability to transfer files with a maximum
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wireless signal rate of up to 300 Mbps . The WL-API330-039 gives you the ability to add high-speed wired and wireless
network access to more locations in your office environment, all from a convenient wall installation.
The WL-API330-039 is Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11bgn compliant, meaning that it can connect and inter-operate with other
802.11n compatible wireless client devices. The WL-API330-039 is also backwards compatible with 802.11bg devices.
With its setup wizard, the WL-API330-039 ensures that you will be up and running in just a matter of minutes. The WL-
API330-039 features Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) to provide an enhanced level of security for
wireless data communications. The WL-API330-039 also includes additional security features to keep your connection
safe from unauthorized access.
Ultimate Performance
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The Mach Power WL-API330-039 is an 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 300 Mbps ,
much faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100 Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a
secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage outside of your normal
internal networking environment.
Total Security
The WL-API330-039 supports 64/128-bit WEP data encryption and WPA/WPA2 security functions. In addition, it provides
MAC Address Filtering to control user access, and the Disable SSID Broadcast function to limit unauthorized access to
the internal network. Network administrators have multiple options for managing the WL-API330-039, including Web
(HTTP) or Secured Web (HTTPS). For advanced network management, administrators can use SNMP v1, v2c, v3 to
configure and manage access points.
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Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will
vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction,
and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal
range.
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1.2 System Concept

The WL-API330-039 is not only designed and used as traditional Ceiling/On-Wall AP, but also with WDS and Client
Bridge + Repeater AP to extend Wireless Coverage area. The WL-API330-039 is very good product for office, hotel,
hostel, dorm, apartment, campus, and hospital. By integrating with Mach Power WMS-308N Network Access Control
Gateway, you can get complete user and AP management solution
WL-API330-039
WL-API330-039
WL-EDHOWA
WL-API330-039
802.11n POE Access point
WL-API330-039
WL-API330-039
WL-API330-039
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1.2 Applications in Wireless Network

The WL-API330-039 is a multiple mode system which can be configured either as a Access Point or WDS for Ethernet
network expansion. This section depicts different applications on AP Mode, WDS Mode.
Configuration in AP Mode (including Access Point + WDS)

An access point can be either a main, relay or remote base station. A main base station is typically connected to a
wired network via the Ethernet port. A relay base station relays data between main base stations and relay stations
or remote base stations with clients. A remote base station is the end point to accept connections from wireless
clients and pass data upwards to a network wirelessly.
Example 1 : Access Point without WDS

It can be deployed as a tradition fixed wireless Access Point
Example 2 : Access Point with WDS

It can be deployed as a tradition fixed wireless Access Point and provides WDS link to expand network
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Configuration in Client Bridge + Repeater AP Mode

It can be used as an Client Bridge + Repeater AP to receive wireless signal over last mile applications, helping WISPs
deliver wireless broadband Internet service to new residential and business customers. In this mode, WL-API330-039 is
enabled with DHCP Server functions. The wired clients of WL-API330-039 are in the same subnet from Main Base
Station and it accepts wireless connections from client devices.
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1.3 Product Benefit
• Faster Wireless Networking - The WL-API330-039 provides an up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other
802.11n
wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online
gaming, and real-time audio.
• Compatible with IEEE802.11g/b Devices - The WL-API330-039 is still fully compatible with the 802.11g/b standards,
so it can connect with existing 802.11g/b adapters.
• Built-in High Gain 2x2 Pifa Antenna - The WL-API330-039 comes equipped with a high powered 4 dBi antenna that
helps to provide better wireless coverage and increases signal strength.
• Convenient Installation - The WL-API330-039 can be easily installed in an electrical junction box, to take up less
space in the office.
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1.4 Specification
General Features
•Supports standard IEEE802.3at/af POE
•Use existing Ethernet cabling system, no re-wiring
•Could blend with all interior decoration
Wireless Features
•IEEE802.11h Transmission Power Control
•Channel Selection: Manual or Auto
•No of BSSID (VAP): 8
•No. of max WDS setting: 4
•Preamble setting : Short/Long
•Setting for transmission speed
•Dynamic wireless re-transmission
•IAPP : to facilitable faster roaming for the stations among different APs nearby
•802.11n protection : to let the transmission rate of associated 802.11g and 802.11b not to be affected with surrounding
existence of 802.11b stations
•Transmit Power Control: 9 Level
System Administration
•Web-based management UI
•Remote firmware upgrade by Web GUI
•Console management
•Backup and restore the system configuration
•Support SNMP v2c, v3, MIBII
•SNMP Traps to a list of IP number
•Support Telnet, SSH, Command Line Interface (CLI)
•Remote Link Test –Display connect statistics
Central AP management supported while working with WL-EDHOWA:

• Auto discovery for managed APs
• AP-Automatic configuration and provisioning
• AP Profile Management
• AP Batch Setup (IP address, Wireless Security, VAP, System Info / Password / Management Method, Time Server,
Channel / Output Power / Band / Country Code, Firmware update by
TFTP or URL, etc.)
• AP Group Setup (Dynamic Channel Allocation, Maximum Client Control, MAC Filter Control, MAP)
• AP Group Status (IP address, FW version, Online user, RSSI, TX/RX bandwidth, Device Syslog)
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Chapter 2. Basic Installation

2.1 Hardware Overview
2.1.1 Package Contents
The standard package contents of WL-API330-039:
! WL-API330-039 x1
! Mounting Bracket x1
! Screw Pack x1
! QIG x1
! CD (User Manual) x1
System Requirements
Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based network
Web-based Configuration Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 8 and higher
• Mozilla Firefox 12.0 and higher
• Google™ Chrome 20.0 and higher
• Apple Safari 4 and higher
It is highly recommended to use all the supplies in the package instead of substituting any components by other
suppliers to guarantee best performance.
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2.1.2 Panel Function Descriptions

WL-API330-039
Front Panel Rear Panel
1 Power LED LED ON (Green) indicates power on.
Connect one end of your Ethernet cable into the LAN (POE) port on the WL-
2 Ethernet LED
API330-039 and the other end into a POE Switch or POE Injector.
3 WiFi LED
LAN Port for LAN Link or

4 POE IN AN Ethernet
Port
Press and Hold the Reset button for more than 10~12 seconds to reset the
5 Reset Button
system to default configurations.
6 DC Jack for 12V 1A Power Adapter (option)
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2.1.3 Hardware Installation Steps

Please follow the steps mentioned below to install the hardware of WL-API330-039:
The WL-API330-039 requires a Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection or 12V DC Power Supply.
If your Ceiling or Wall socket does not already have AC Power, then you must insert an
Ethernet cable into Ceiling or Wall, and connect one end of the cable to a port on your
PoE switch.
The following steps describe how to install the WL-API330-039 on the Ceiling or Wall:
Step 1
Position the Mounting Bracket in the desired location. Use the screw and anchors in the mounting kit to secure the
Bracket into position.
Step 2
Alight the device with the Mounting Hinges on the Bracket. Ensure that the Mounting Clips fit correct into each slot.
Step 3
Slide the WL-API330-039 down until the device is locked the place.
Once the WL-API330-039 is assembled and mounted on Ceiling or Wall, you will need to configure the device with a
computer connected directly to the unit. To do this, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the WL-
API330-039, and connect the other end to a LAN port on your computer. Alternatively, the device can be configured from
a computer connected to the PoE switch.
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The WL-API330-039 can also act as a central connection point for any device (client) that has an 802.11n/g wireless
network interface or Ethernet port and is within range. Wireless clients must use the same SSID (wireless network name)
and channel as the WL-API330-039 in order to establish a wireless connection. If wireless security is enabled, the client
will need to enter a password.
Wireless Installation Considerations

The Mach Power WL-API330-039 In-Wall Access Point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from
virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and
location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical
ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Mach Power access point and other network devices to a minimum.
Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Position your devices so that
the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree
angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!
Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better
reception.
3. Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless access points, and computers so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish
tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home
security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your
2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if
the phone is not in use.
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2.2 Web Management Interface Instructions

WL-API330-039 supports web-based configuration. Upon the completion of hardware installation, WL-API330-039 can be
configured through a PC/NB by using its web browser.
! Default IP Address : 192.168.2.254
! Default IP Netmask : 255.255.255.0
! Default User Name and Password : root / default
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! IP Segment Set-up for Administrator's PC/NB
Set the IP segment of the administrator's computer to be in the same range as WL-API330-039 for accessing the
system. Do not duplicate the IP Address used here with IP Address of WL-API330-039 or any other device within the
network
Example of Segment :
The valid range is 1 ~ 254 and 192.168.2.254 shall be avoided because it is already assigned to WL-API330-039.
192.168.2.10 is used in the example below.
" IP Address : 192.168.2.10
" IP Netmask : 255.255.255.0
! Launch Web Browser
Launch web browser to access the web management interface of system by entering the default IP Address,
http://192.168.2.254, in the URL field, and then press Enter.
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System Login
The network manager Login Page then appears.
Enter “root” as User name and “default” as Password, and then click OK to login to the system; the root manager
account is used as an example here.
WL-API330-039
Login Success
System Overview page will appear after successful login.
WL-API330-039
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Chapter 3. AP Mode Configuration

When AP mode is chosen, the system can be configured as an Access Point. This section provides detailed explanation
for users to configure in the AP mode with help of illustrations. In the AP mode, functions listed in the table below are also
available from the Web-based GUI interface.
Option System Wireless Advance Utilities Status
Operating Mode General Setup Time Policy Profile Setting Overview
Firmware
Setup Wizard Advanced Setup Extra Info
Upgrade
LAN Setup Virtual AP Setup Network Utility Event Log
Functions VLAN Setup WDS Status Reboot
Management Associated Clients
Time Server
SNMP
Table 3-1: AP Mode Functions
3.1 External Network Connection

3.1.1 Network Requirement
Normally, WL-API330-039 connects to a wired LAN and provides a wireless connection point to associate with wireless
client as shown in Figure 3-1. Then, Wireless clients could access to LAN or Internet by associating themselves with WL-
API330-039 set in AP mode.
Figure 3-1 Access Point on a Wired LAN Configuration
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3.1.2 Configure LAN IP

Here are the instructions to setup the local IP Address and Netmask.
Please click on System -> LAN and follow the below setting.
! Mode : Check either “Static IP” or “Dynamic IP” button as desired to set up the system IP of LAN port .
" Static IP : The administrator can manually setup the LAN IP address when static IP is preferred.
# IP Address : The IP address of the LAN port; default IP address is 192.168.1.254
# IP Netmask : The Subnet mask of the LAN port; default Netmask is 255.255.255.0
# IP Gateway : The default gateway of the LAN port; default Gateway is 192.168.1.1
" Dynamic IP : This configuration type is applicable when the WL-API330-039 is connected to a network with
presence of a DHCP server. All related IP information will be provided by the DHCP server automatically.
# Hostname : The Hostname of the LAN port
! DNS : Check either “No Default DNS Server” or “Specify DNS Server IP” button as desired to set up the system
DNS.
" Primary : The IP address of the primary DNS server.
" Secondary : The IP address of the secondary DNS server.
! 802.1d Spanning Tree
The spanning tree network protocol provides a loop free topology for a bridged LAN between LAN interface and 8
WDS interfaces from wds0 to wds7. The Spanning Tree Protocol, which is also referred to as STP, is defined in the
IEEE Standard 802.1d.
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Click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to activate your changes
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3.2 Wireless LAN Network Creation

The network manager can configure related wireless settings, General Setup, Advanced Setup, Virtual AP(VAP)
Setting, Security Settings, and MAC Filter Settings.
3.2.1 Wireless General Setup

The administrator can change the data transmission, channel and output power settings for the system. Please click on
Wireless -> General Setup and follow the below setting.
! MAC address : The MAC address of the Wireless interface is displayed here.
! Band Mode : Select an appropriate wireless band; bands available are 801.11b, 802.11b/g, 802.11bgn and 802.11n.
! Country : Select the desired Country code from the drop-down list; the options are US, ETSI or Japan.
! Channel : The channel range will be changed by selecting different country code. The channel range from 1 to 11 for
US country code, or 1 to 13 for ETSI country code, or 1 to 14 for JP country code.
! Tx Power : You can adjust the output power of the system to get the appropriate coverage for your wireless network.
Select the LEVEL 1 to LEVEL 9 that you need for your environment. If you are not sure from which setting to choose,
then use the default LEVEL 9 setting.
! RF(ON/OFF) Schedule: default is Always run. You also can select Police 1 ~ 10, and set Police 1 ~ 10 from Time
Policy in Advance Section.
! Channel Bandwidth: Auto 20/40 - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz –
Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients.
! Extension Channel: Used only when Channel width is set to 40 MHz. Select the desired channel bonding for
control.
! MCS: This parameter represents transmission rate. By default (Auto) the fastest possible transmission rate will be
selected. You have the option of selecting the speed if necessary.
! Short GI: Select Enable or Disable. Enabling a short guard interval can increase throughput. However, be aware
that it can also increase the error rate in some installations due to increased sensitivity to radio-frequency
installations.
! Aggregation: By default, it's “Enable”. To “Disable” to deactivated Aggregation.
Increase efficiency by aggregating multiple packets of application data into a single transmission frame. In this way,
802.11n networks can send multiple data packets with the fixed overhead cost of just a single frame.
! Aggregation Frames: The Aggregation Frames is in the range of 2~64, default is 32. It determines the number of
frames combined on the new larger frame.
! Aggregation Size: The Aggregation Size is in the range of 1024~65535, default is 50000. It determines the size (in
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Bytes) of the larger frame.
Click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to activate your changes. The items in this page are for
AP's RF general settings and will be applied to all VAPs.
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3.2.2 Wireless Advanced Setup

To achieve optimal wireless performance, it is necessary to tweak advance setting per requirements properly, not
necessary higher the better or lower.
The administrator can change the RTS threshold and fragmentation threshold settings for the system. Please click on
Wireless -> Advanced Setup and follow the below setting.
! Slot Time : This setting is used to specify an amount of time the AP will wait after a collision before retransmitting a
packet. Reducing the slot time decreases the overall back-off, which will increase throughput.
! ACK Timeout : To effectively optimize throughput over long distance links, enter a value for Acknowledgement time
Out from 1 to 372 microseconds in the 2.4 GHz in the field provided.
! RSSI Threshold : RSSI Threshold is in the range of -128~127.The default value is 24.
RSSI is defined as Received Signal Strength Indication, when the received signal strength from peer is below this
threshold, the peer will be consider as disconnected. Set the threshold higher will make roaming happen earlier, set
lower will allow weak signal peer to connect. In normal situation, the longer distance the lower signal strength will be
sensed between peers people could consider to lower RSSI threshold to have bigger coverage from the AP or AP
client perspective. If it doesn’t work well then people could consider to jack up RSSI threshold to have stable smaller
coverage and leave AP clients in longer distance to associate with closer AP.
! Beacon Interval : Beacon Interval is in the range of 1~5000 and set in unit of millisecond. The default value is 100
msec.
Access Point (AP) in IEEE 802.11 will send out a special approximated 50-byte frame, called “Beacon”. Beacon is
broadcast to all the stations, provides the basic information of AP such as SSID, channel, encryption keys, signal
strength, time stamp, support data rate.
All the radio stations received beacon recognizes the existence of such AP, and may proceed next actions if the
information from AP matches the requirement. Beacon is sent on a periodic basis, the time interval can be adjusted.
By increasing the beacon interval, you can reduce the number of beacons and associated overhead, but that will
likely delay the association and roaming process because stations scanning for available access points may miss the
beacons. You can decrease the beacon interval, which increases the rate of beacons. This will make the association
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and roaming process very responsive; however, the network will incur additional overhead and throughput will go
down.
! DTIM Interval : The DTIM interval is in the range of 1~15. The default is 15.
DTIM is defined as Delivery Traffic Indication Message. It is used to notify the wireless stations, which support power
saving mode, when to wake up to receive multicast frame. DTIM is necessary and critical in wireless environment as
a mechanism to fulfill power-saving synchronization.
A DTIM interval is a count of the number of beacon frames that must occur before the access point sends the
buffered multicast frames. For instance, if DTIM Interval is set to 3, then the Wi-Fi clients will expect to receive a
multicast frame after receiving three Beacon frame. The higher DTIM interval will help power saving and possibly
decrease wireless throughput in multicast applications.
! RTS Threshold : RTS Threshold is in the range of 1~2346 byte. The default is 2346 byte.
The main purpose of enabling RTS by changing RTS threshold is to reduce possible collisions due to hidden wireless
clients. RTS in AP will be enabled automatically if the packet size is larger than the Threshold value. By default, RTS
is disabled in a normal environment supports non-jumbo frames.
! Short Preamble : By default, it’s “Enable”. To Disable is to use Long 128-bit Preamble Synchronization field.
The preamble is used to signal "here is a train of data coming" to the receiver. The short preamble provides 72-bit
Synchronization field to improve WLAN transmission efficiency with less overhead.
! IGMP Snooping: Select Enable or Disable. Internet Group Management Protocol allows the AP to recognize IGMP
queries and reports sent between routers and an IGMP host (wireless STA). When IGMP snooping is enabled, the
AP will forward multicast packets to an IGMP host based on IGMP messages passing through the AP.
! Greenfield: Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in your area. If the channel width
is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel overlapping and causing interference, the
AP will automatically change to 20MHz.
! WMM: Select whether to Enable or Disable the WMM functionality of the access point.
# AC Type: A different type of data is associated with each queue. The queue and associated priorities and
parameters for transmission are as follows:
% (Best Effort, BE): Medium priority queue, medium throughput and delay. Most traditional IP data is
sent to this queue.
% (Background, BK): Lowest priority queue, high throughput. Bulk data that requires maximum
throughput and is not time-sensitive is sent to this queue (FTP data, for example).
% (Video, VI): High priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as video and
other streaming media are automatically sent to this queue.
% (Voice, VO): Highest priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as Voice over
IP (VoIP) is automatically sent to this queue.
# CWmin: The value specified for the Minimum Contention Window is the lower limit of a range for the initial
random backoff wait time. Setting this value gives the WL-API330-039 a starting point before beginning to double
the window size when a collision is detected.
# CWMax: The value specified in the Maximum Contention Window is the upper limit for this doubling of the
random backoff. This doubling continues until either the data frame is sent or the Maximum Contention Window
size is reached.
# AIFS: The Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFs) specifies a wait time (in milliseconds) for data frames. The AIFs
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ensures that multiple access points do not try sending data at the same time but instead wait until a channel is
free.
# TxOp Limit: The Transmission Opportunity (TXOP) is an interval of time when a WMM client station has the right
to initiate transmissions onto the wireless medium.
# ACM BIT: Enabling this checkbox will allow the AP to broadcast the admission control bit.
# No ACK Policy bit: When the no acknowledgement (No ACK) policy is used, the recipient does not acknowledge
received packets during wireless packet exchange.
AP's RF advanced settings and will be applied to all VAPs.
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3.2.3 Create Virtual AP(VAP)

The WL-API330-039 support broadcasting multiple SSIDs, allowing the creation of Virtual Access Points, partitioning a
single physical access point into 8 logical access points, each of which can have a different set of security, VLAN tag(ID)
and network settings. Figure 3-2 shows multiple SSIDs with different security type and VLAN settings.
Figure 3-2 Multiple SSIDs with different Security Type and VLAN Tag
3.2.3.1 Virtual AP Overview

The administrator can view all of the Virtual AP's settings via this page.
Please click on Wireless -> Virtual AP Setup and the Virtual AP Overview Page appears.
VAP : Indicate the system's available Virtual AP
MAC Address: Indicate each Virtual AP’s MAC Address after you enable Virtual AP
ESSID : Indicate the ESSID of the respective Virtual AP
Status : Indicate the Status of the respective Virtual AP. The VAP0 always On
Security Type : Indicate an used security type of the respective Virtual AP
MAC Filter : Indicate an used MAC filter of the respective Virtual AP
MAC Filter Setup : Click Setup button to configure Virtual AP's MAC filter.
VAP Edit : Click Edit button to configure Virtual AP's settings, including security type.
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3.2.3.2 Virtual AP Setup

For each Virtual AP, administrators can configure SSID, VLAN ID(Tag), SSID broadcasting, Maximum number of client
associations, security type settings. Click Edit button on the VAP Edit column, and then a Virtual AP setup page appears.
! ESSID : Extended Service Set ID, When clients are browsing for available wireless networks, this is the SSID that
will appear in the list. ESSID will determine the service type available to AP clients associated with the specified VAP.
! Enable VAP : By default, it’s “Disable” for VAP1 ~ VAP7. The VAP0 always enabled.
Select “Enable” to activate VAP or click “Disable” to deactivate this function
! Hidden SSID : By default, it’s “Disable”.
Enable this option to stop the SSID broadcast in your network. When disabled, people could easily obtain the SSID
information with the site survey software and get access to the network if security is not turned on. When enabled,
network security is enhanced. It’s suggested to enable it after AP security settings are archived and setting of AP
clients could make to associate to it.
! Client Isolation : By default, it’s “Disable”.
Select “Enable”, all clients will be isolated from each other, which means they can’t reach each other.
! IAPP: Inter Access-Point Protocol is designed to enforce unique association throughout an ESS(Extended Service
Set) and to enforce secure exchange of station's security context between current access point (AP) and new AP
during hand off period.
IAPP supported only for WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA-Enterprise/WPA2-Enterprise and 802.1X security type.
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! Maximum Clients: The default value is 32. You can enter the number of wireless clients that can associate to a
particular SSID. When the number of client is set to 5, only 5 clients at most are allowed to connect to this VAP.
! VLAN ID (Tag): By default, it is LAN; VLAN 1-7, and while you select each VLAN, VLAN ID will show up.
! Security Type : Select the desired security type from the drop-down list; the options are Disable, WEP, AES, WPA-
PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise and WEP 802.1X.
" Disable : Data are unencrypted during transmission when this option is selected.
" WEP : Wired Equivalent Privacy(WEP) is a data encryption mechanism based on a 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit
shared key.
# Key Length : The available options are 64 bits, 128 bits or 152 bits.
# WEP auth Method : Enable the desired option among Open system and Shared.
# Key Index : key index is used to designate the WEP key during data transmission. 4 different WEP keys
can be entered at the same time, but only one is chosen.
# WEP Key # : Enter HEX or ASCII format WEP key value; the system supports up to 4 sets of WEP keys.
Key Length Hex ASCII

64-bit 10 characters 5 characters
" AES Key : Enter 32 HEX characters AES key.
" WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK : WPA or WPA2 Algorithms enable the system to access the network by using the WPA-
PSK protected access.
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# Cipher Suite : By default, it is TKIP. Select either AES or TKIP cipher suites
# Group Key Update Period : By default, it is 600 seconds. This time interval for rekeying GTK,
broadcast/multicast encryption keys, in seconds. Entering the time-length is required.
# Master Key Update Period : By default, it is 83400 seconds. This time interval for rekeying GMK, master
key to generate GTKs, in seconds. Enter the time-length required.
# Key Type : Select either ASCII or HEX format for the Pre-shared Key.
# Pre-shared Key : Enter the pre-shared key; the format shall go with the selected key type.
Pre-shared key can be entered with either a 256-bit secret in 64 HEX digits format, or 8 to 63 ASCII characters.
" WPA-Enterprise/WPA2-Enterprise : The RADIUS authentication and encryption will apply if either one is
selected.
# WPA General Settings :
• Cipher Suite : By default, it is TKIP. Select either AES or TKIP cipher suites
• Group Key Update Period : By default, it’s 600 seconds. This time interval for rekeying GTK,
• Master Key Update Period : By default, it’s 83400 seconds. This time interval for rekeying GMK,
master key to generate GTKs, in seconds. Enter the time-length required.
• EAP Reauth Period :; By default, it’s 3600 seconds; 0 second is to disable EAP Re-authentication.
# Main and secondary Authentication RADIUS Server Settings :
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• Authentication Server : Enter the IP address of the Authentication RADIUS server.
• Port : By default, it’s 1812. The port number used to communicate with RADIUS server.
• Shared secret : A secret key used between system and RADIUS server. Supports 1 to 64 characters.
" WEP 802.1X : When WEP 802.1x Authentication is enabled, please refer to the following Dynamic WEP and
RADIUS settings to complete configuration.
# Dynamic WEP Settings :
• WEP Key length : The available options are 64 bits or 128 bits. The system will automatically
generate WEP encryption keys.
• WEP Key Update Period : By default, it’s 300 seconds; 0 not to rekey.
• EAP Reauth Period : By default, it’s 3600 seconds; 0 second is to disable EAP Re-authentication.
# Main and Secondary Authentication RADIUS Server Settings :
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• Accounting Server : Enable or Disable accounting features in RADIUS server.
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# Main and secondary Accounting RADIUS Server Settings :
• Accounting Server : Enter the IP address of the Accounting RADIUS server.
• Shared Secret : A secret key used between system and Accounting RADIUS server. Supports 1 to 64
characters.
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3.2.4 MAC Filter Setup

Continued from the 3.2.3.1 Virtual AP Overview section, Click Setup button on the MAC Filter Setup column, and then a
Virtual AP MAC Filter setup page appears. The administrator can allow or reject clients to access each Virtual AP.
! MAC Filter Setup : By default, it’s “Disable”. Options are Disabled, Only Deny List MAC or Only Allow List MAC.
Click Save button to save your change.
Two ways to set the MAC filter rules :
" Only Allow List MAC.
The wireless clients in the MAC Filter List will be allowed to access to Access Point; All others will be denied.
" Only Deny List MAC.
The wireless clients in the MAC FIlter List will be denied to access to Access Point; All others will be allowed.
! MAC Address : Enter MAC address (e.g. aa:bb:cc:00:00:0a) and click “Add” button, then the MAC address should
display in the MAC Filter List.
There are a maximum of 20 clients allowed in this MAC Filter List. The MAC addresses of the wireless clients can be
added and removed to the list using the Add and Delete buttons.
Click Reboot button to activate your changes
MAC Access Control is the weakest security approach.WPA or WPA2 security method is highly recommended.
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3.3 Wireless Network Expansion

The administrator could create WDS Links to expand wireless network. When WDS is enabled, access point functions as
a wireless bridge and is able to communicate with other access points via WDS links. A WDS link is bidirectional and
both side must support WDS. Access points know each other by MAC Address. In other words, each access
point needs to include MAC address of its peer. Ensure all access points are configured with the same channel
and own same security type settings.
Please click on System & Operating Mode & Select WDS Mode
Wireless -> WDS Setup and follow the below setting.
! Security Type : Option is “Disabled”, “WEP” or “AES” from drop-down list. Needs the same type to build WDS links.
Security type takes effect when WDS is enabled.
" WEP Key : Enter HEX or ASCII WEP key at different length as shown below. This system supports up to 4 sets
of WEP keys.
# Key Length : The available options are 64 bits, 128 bits or 152 bits.
# WEP auth Method : Enable the desired option among Open system and Shared.
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" AES Key : Enter 32 HEX characters AES key.
! WDS MAC List
" Enable : Click Enable to create WDS link.
" WDS Peer's MAC Address : Enter the MAC address of WDS peer.
" Description : Description of WDS link.
The WDS link needs to be set at same Channel and with same Security Type.
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3.4 Time Policy
There are 10 policies here to set WL-API330-039 on schedule or out of schedule.
! Policy: Set Policy 1-10
! Schedule Rule:
# On Schedule: Policy works.
# Out of Schedule: Policy does not work.
! Date of Week: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat.
! Start from / End at: Hour:Minute
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3.5 System Management

3.5.1 Configure Management
Administrator could specify geographical location of the system via instructions in this page. Administrator could also
enter new Root and Admin passwords and allow multiple login methods.
Please click System -> Management and follow the below settings.
WL-API330-039
System Information
System Name : Enter a desired name or use the default one.
Description : Provide description of the system.
Location : Enter geographical location information of the system. It helps administrator to locate the system
easier.
Root Password : Log in as a root user and is allowed to change its own, plus admin user’s password.
New Password : Enter a new password if desired
Check New Password : Enter the same new password again to check.
Login Methods : Only root user can enable or disable system login methods and change services port.
Enable HTTP : Check to select HTTP Service.
Enable HTTPS: The default is 443 and the range is between 1 ~ 65535
HTTP Port : The default is 80 and the range is between 1 ~ 65535.
Enable Telnet : Check to select Telnet Service
Telnet Port : The default is 23 and the range is between 1 ~ 65535.
Enable SSH : Check to select Telnet Service
SSH Port : The default is 22 and the range is between 1 ~ 65535.
Host Key Footprint: this will display the SSH key generated by the AP.
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! Ping Watchdog: it works by sending ICMP “echo request” packets to a target host and listens for ICMP echo
response replies. Ping Watchdog is disabled by default.
" IP Address to Ping: Enter the IP address that will be used for the AP to ping.
" Ping Interval: Set the amount of time in seconds that the AP will wait between pings.
" Startup Delay: Set the amount of time in seconds that the AP will wait before beginning to ping the target host.
" Failure Count to Reboot: Set the number of times that the ping will fail before the ping watchdog will force the AP
to reboot.
! Auto Reboot: default is Disable, you also can choose Daily, Weekly, Month, and give appropriate setting to let
WAP-300NP auto reboot in order to release the memory to be more efficient and efficiency.
! LED Control: Allow you to turn the access point’s LED on or off.
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3.5.2 Configure Time Server

The Time Server Setup page allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal
system clock. In this section you can set the time zone that you are in. Daylight Saving can also be configured
to automatically adjust the time when needed.
Please click on System -> Time Server and follow the below setting.
! Setup Time Use NTP: NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. This allows the system clock to be updated
automatically by using an NTP server.
# Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop-down menu.
# Time Zone: Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
# Daylight Saving Time: To disable or enable Daylight Saving time manually.
! User Setup: to manually set the date, time or press “Set Time” to copy your computer’s time setting.
If the system time from NTS server seems incorrect, please verify your network settings, like default Gateway and
DNS settings
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3.5.3 Configure SNMP Setup

SNMP is an application-layer protocol that provides a message format for communication between SNMP manager and
agent. By enabling SNMP function, the administrator can obtain the system information remotely.
Please click on System -> SNMP Setup and follow the below setting.
! SNMP v2c Enable: Check to enable SNMP v2c.
" ro community : Set a community string to authorize read-only access.
" rw community : Set a community string to authorize read/write access.
! SNMP v3 Enable: Check to enable SNMP v3.
SNMPv3 supports the highest level SNMP security.
" SNMP ro user : Set a community string to authorize read-only access.
" SNMP ro password : Set a password to authorize read-only access.
" SNMP rw user : Set a community string to authorize read/write access.
" SNMP rw password : Set a password to authorize read/write access.
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! SNMP Trap : Events such as cold start, interface up & down, and association & disassociation will report to an
assigned server.
" Community : Set a community string required by the remote host computer that will receive trap messages or
notices send by the system.
" IP : Enter the IP addresses of the remote hosts to receive trap messages.
Click Save button to save changes and click Reboot button to activate.
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3.5.4 Backup / Restore and Reset to Factory

Backup current configuration, restore prior configuration or reset back to factory default configuration can be executed via
this page.
Please click on Utilities -> Profile Setting and follow the below setting.
! Save Settings To PC : Click Save button to save the current configuration to a local disk.
! Load Settings from PC : Click Browse button to locate a configuration file to restore, and then click Upload button
to upload.
! Reset To Factory Default : Click Default button to reset back to the factory default settings and expect Successful
loading message. Then, click Reboot button to activate.
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3.5.5 Firmware Upgrade

The “Firmware Upgrade” is only for AP and WDS mode. Firmware is the main software image that system needs to
respond to requests and to manage real time operations. Firmware upgrades are sometimes required to include new
features or bugs fix. It takes around 2~3 minutes to upgrade due to complexity of firmware. To upgrade system firmware,
click Browse button to locate the new firmware, and then click Upgrade button to upgrade.
! Update Via Local PC: Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Click on Upgrade to
start the process of updating the firmware.
! TFTP Server IP: Enter the IP address of the TFTP server that will be used to upgrade the AP.
! File Name: Enter the filename of the firmware hosted onthe TFTP server. Click on Upgrade to start the
process of updating the firmware.
! Update Via HTTP URL: Enter the URL of the HTTP server that will be used to upgrade the AP. This should be the
address of the server and the location of the hosted firmware. Click on Upgrade to start the process of updating the
firmware.
1. To prevent data loss during firmware upgrade, please back up current settings before proceeding
2. Do not interrupt during firmware upgrade including power on/off as this may damage system.
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3.5.6 Network Utility

The administrator can diagnose network connectivity via the PING utility.
Please click on Utilities -> Network Utility and follow the below setting.
! Ping : This utility will help ping other devices on the network to verify connectivity. Ping utility, using ICMP packets,
detects connectivity and latency between two network nodes. As result of that, packet loss and latency time are
available in the Result field while running the PING test.
" Destination IP/Domain : Enter desired domain name, i.e. www.google.com, or IP address of the destination,
and click ping button to proceed. The ping result will be shown in the Result field.
" Count : By default, it’s 5 and the range is from 1 to 50. It indicates number of connectivity test.
! Traceroute : Allows tracing the hops from the WL-API330-039 device to a selected outgoing IP address.
It should be used for the finding the route taken by ICMP packets across the network to the destination host. The
test is started using the Start button, click Stop button to stopped test
# Destination Host : Specifies the Destination Host for the finding the route taken by ICMP packets across the
network.
# MAX Hop : Specifies the maximum number of hops( max time-to-live value) traceroute will probe.
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3.5.7 Reboot
This function allows user to restart system with existing or most current settings when changes are made. Click Reboot
button to proceed and take around three minutes to complete.
A reminder will be available for remaining time to complete. If power cycle is necessary, please wait till completion of the
reboot process.
The System Overview page appears upon the completion of reboot.
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3.6 Status
This section breaks down into subsections of Overview, Extra Information and Event Log.
3.6.1 Overview
Display detailed information of System, Network, LAN and Wireless in the System Overview page.
Overview : Display device information
WL-API330-039
Mode : The mode currently in service.
Host Name: Device Model Number
Host Description: Device description
Firmware Version : The current installed firmware version.
Firmware Date : The build time of installed firmware.
System Time : The current time of the system.
System Up Time : The time period that system has been in service since last reboot.
ETH1 MAC / Wireless MAC: MAC address of Ethernet Port and Wireless Interface
LAN Information : Display information of the LAN.
Ethernet Connection Type : Supports Static or Dynamic modes on the LAN interface.
IP Address : The management IP of system. By default, it’s 192.168.10.100.
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" IP Netmask : The network mask. By default, it’s 255.255.255.0.
" IP Gateway : The gateway IP address and by default, it’s 192.168.10.1.
" DNS : The DNS server in service.
! Wireless Information : Display information of the Wireless
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3.6.2 Extra Information

Users could pull out information such as Route table, ARP table, MAC table, Bridge table or STP available in the drop-
down list from system. The “Refresh” button is used to retrieve latest table information.
! Route table information : Select “Route table information” on the drop-down list to display route table.
WL-API330-039 could be used as a L2 or L3 device. It doesn’t support dynamic routing protocols such as RIP or
OSPF. Static routes to specific hosts, networks or default gateway are set up automatically according to the IP
configuration of system's interfaces. When used as a L2 device, it could switch packets and, as L3 device, it’s
capable of being a gateway to route packets inward and outward.
! ARP table Information : Select “ARP Table Information” on the drop-down list to display ARP table.
ARP associates each IP address to a unique hardware address (MAC) of a device. It is important to have a unique IP
address as final destination to switch packets to.
! Bridge table information : Select “Bridge Table information” on the drop-down list to display bridge table.
Bridge table will show Bridge ID and STP's Status on the each Ethernet bridge and its attached interfaces, the Bridge
Port should be attached to some interfaces (e.g. eth0, ath0~ath7 and ath0.wds0~ath0.wds7).
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! Bridge MAC information : Select “Bridge MACs Information” on the drop-down list to display MAC table.
This table displays local MAC addresses associated with wired or wireless interfaces, but also remember non-local
MAC addresses learned from wired or wireless interfaces.
Ageing timers will be reset when existing MAC addresses in table are learned again or added when new MAC
addresses are seen from wired or wireless interfaces as well. When time runs out for a particular entry, it will be
pruned from the table. In that situation, switching packet to that particular MAC address will be dropped.
! Bridge STP Information : Select “Bridge STP Information” on the drop-down list to display a list of bridge STP
information.
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3.6.3 Event Log

The Event log displays system events when system is up and running. Also, it becomes very useful as a troubleshooting
tool when issues are experienced in system.
! Time: The date and time when the event occurred.
! Facility: It helps users to identify source of events such “System” or “User”
! Severity: Severity level that a specific event is associated such as “info”, “error”, “warning”, etc.
! Message: Description of the event.
Click Refresh button to renew the log, or click Clear button to clear all the record.
3.6.4 DHCP Client (only for Client Bridge+Repeater AP)

Users could retrieve DHCP server and DHCP clients’ IP/MAC address via this field.
! DHCP Server Status, DHCP Client List:
" IP Address : IP addresses to LAN devices by DHCP server.
" MAC Address : MAC addresses of LAN devices.
" Expired In : Shows how long the leased IP address will expire
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Chapter 4. Client Bridge+ Repeater AP Mode

Configuration
When Client Bridge+Repeater AP mode is chosen, the system can be configured as Client Bridge to link remote AP,
and works as a Repeater Access Point to repeat wireless signal over last mile applications, helping WISPs deliver
wireless broadband Internet service to new residential and business customers. In this mode, WL-API330-039 is
enabled with DHCP Server functions. The wired clients of WL-API330-039 are in the same subnet from Main Base
Station and it accepts wireless connections from wireless client devices.
Option System Wireless Advance Utilities Status

General Setup
Operating Mode Time Policy Profile Setting Overview
Advanced Setup Firmware

Setup Wizard Extra Info
Upgrade
Repeater AP Setup
LAN Setup Network Utility Event Log
Repeater AP MAC
Functions Management Filter Setup Reboot DHCP Client
Station Profile
Time Server
Associated Clients
SNMP
Remote AP Status
Site Survey
4.1.1 General Setup

The administrator can change the data transmission, and output power settings for the system. Please click on Wireless -
> General Setup and follow the below setting.
• MAC Address : The MAC address of the Wireless interface is displayed here.
• Band Mode : Select an appropriate wireless band; bands available are 802.11b, 802.11bg, or 802.11bgn or
802.11n.
• Country : Select the desired country code from the drop-down list; the options are US, ETSI, and JP.
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TX Power: By default, it’s Level 9 (Level 9 to Level1)
RF(ON/OFF) Schedule: Always Run, and Policy 1 to 10 (Please refer Advance & Time Policy)
TxStream/RxStream : By default, it's 2
Channel Bandwidth: The "20/40” MHz option is usually best. The other option is available for special
circumstances.
• MCS: This parameter represents transmission rate. By default (Auto) the fastest possible transmission rate will be
selected. You have the option of selecting the speed if necessary. (Refer to Appendix C. MCS Data Rate)
Short GI: Select Enable or Disable. Enabling a short guard interval can increase throughput. However, be aware
that it can also increase the error rate in some installations due to increased sensitivity to radio-frequency
installations.
• Aggregation: By default, it's “Enable”. To “Disable” to deactivated Aggregation.
Increase efficiency by aggregating multiple packets of application data into a single transmission frame. In this way,
802.11n networks can send multiple data packets with the fixed overhead cost of just a single frame.
! Aggregation Frames: The Aggregation Frames is in the range of 2~64, default is 32. It determines the number of
frames combined on the new larger frame.
! Aggregation Size: The Aggregation Size is in the range of 1024~65535, default is 50000. It determines the size (in
Bytes) of the larger frame.
Change these settings as described here and click Save button to save your changes. Click Reboot button to activate
your changes. The items in this page are for AP's RF general settings and will be applied to all VAPs.
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4.1.2 Advanced Setup

To achieve optimal wireless performance, it is necessary to tweak advance setting per requirements properly, not
necessary higher the better or lower.
The administrator can change the RTS threshold and fragmentation threshold settings for the system. Please click on
Wireless -> Advanced Setup and follow the below setting
Slot Time: This setting is used to specify an amount of time the AP will wait after a collision before retransmitting a
packet. Reducing the slot time decreases the overall back-off, which will increase throughput.
• ACK Timeout: To effectively optimize throughput over long distance links, enter a value for Acknowledgement Time
Out from 1 to 372 microseconds in the 5 GHz in the field provided.
Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value in
milliseconds. The default (100) is recommended. Setting a higher beacon interval can help to save the power of
wireless clients, while setting a lower one can help a wireless client connect to an access point faster.
DTIM Interval: Set a Delivery Traffic Indication Message setting between 1 and 255. The default value is 1. DTIM is
a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
• RTS Thresholds: RTS Threshold is in the range of 1~2347 byte. The default is 2347 byte.
The main purpose of enabling RTS by changing RTS threshold is to reduce possible collisions due to hidden wireless
clients. RTS in AP will be enabled automatically if the packet size is larger than the Threshold value. By default, RTS
is disabled in a normal environment supports non-jumbo frames.
• Short Preamble : By default, it’s “Enable”. To Disable is to use Long 128-bit Preamble Synchronization field.
The preamble is used to signal "here is a train of data coming" to the receiver. The short preamble provides 72-bit
Synchronization field to improve WLAN transmission efficiency with less overhead
IGMP Snooping: Select Enable or Disable. Internet Group Management Protocol allows the AP to recognize IGMP
queries and reports sent between routers and an IGMP host (wireless STA). When IGMP snooping is enabled, the
AP will forward multicast packets to an IGMP host based on IGMP messages passing through the AP.
Greenfield: Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in your area. If the channel width
is operating at 40MHz and there is another wireless network’s channel overlapping and causing interference, the
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router will automatically change to 20MHz.
WMM: Select whether to Enable or Disable the WMM functionality of the access point.
$ AC Type: A different type of data is associated with each queue. The queue and associated priorities and
parameters for transmission are as follows:
# (Best Effort, BE): Medium priority queue, medium throughput and delay. Most traditional IP data
is sent to this queue.
# (Background, BK): Lowest priority queue, high throughput. Bulk data that requires maximum
throughput and is not time-sensitive is sent to this queue (FTP data, for example).
# (Video, VI): High priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as video and other
streaming media are automatically sent to this queue.
# (Voice, VO): Highest priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as Voice over IP
(VoIP) is automatically sent to this queue.
# CWim: The value specified for the Minimum Contention Window is the lower limit of a range for
the initial random backoff wait time. Setting this value gives the device a starting point before
beginning to double the window size when a collision is detected.
# CWmax: The value specified in the Maximum Contention Window is the upper limit for this
doubling of the random backoff. This doubling continues until either the data frame is sent or the
Maximum Contention Window size is reached.
# AIFS: The Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFs) specifies a wait time (in milliseconds) for data
frames. The AIFs ensures that multiple access points do not try sending data at the same time but
instead wait until a channel is free.
# TxOp limit: The Transmission Opportunity (TXOP) is an interval of time when a WMM client
station has the right to initiate transmissions onto the wireless medium.
# No ACK Policy bit: When the no acknowledgement (No ACK) policy is used, the recipient does
not acknowledge received packets during wireless packet exchange.
AP's RF advanced settings and will be applied to all VAPs and WDS Links.
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4.1.3 Repeater AP Setup

Administrators can configure ESSID, SSID broadcasting, Maximum number of client associations, security type settings
and MAC Filter settings.
ESSID : Extended Service Set ID, When clients are browsing for available wireless networks, this is the SSID that
will appear in the list. ESSID will determine the service type available to AP's clients associated with the specified
VAP.
• Enable Repeater AP : By default, it’s “Disable”.
Select “Enable” to activate Repeater AP or click “Disable” to deactivate this function
• Hidden SSID : By default, it’s “Disable”.
Enable this option to stop the SSID broadcast in your network. When disabled, people could easily obtain the SSID
information with the site survey software and get access to the network if security is not turned on. When enabled,
network security is enhanced. It’s suggested to enable it after AP security settings are archived and setting of AP
clients could make to associate to it.
• Client Isolation : Select Enable, all clients will be isolated from each other, that means all clients can not reach to
other clients. Below Figures depict Client Isolation and AP Isolation
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! IAPP: Only Enable if you use WPA2 Security.
! Maximum Clients : The default value is 32. You can enter the number of wireless clients that can associate to a
particular SSID. When the number of client is set to 5, only 5 clients at most are allowed to connect to this VAP.
• Security Type : Select the desired security type from the drop-down list; the options are Disable, WEP, AES, WPA-
PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise and WEP 802.1X.
• Disable : Data are unencrypted during transmission when this option is selected.
• WEP : Wired Equivalent Privacy(WEP) is a data encryption mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit
shared key.
! Authentication Method : Enable the desire option among OPEN, or SHARED
" Key Index : Key index is used to designate the WEP key during data transmission. 4 different WEP keys can
be entered at the same time, but only one is chosen.
" WEP Key # : Enter HEX or ASCII format WEP key value; the system supports up to 4 sets of WEP keys.

• WPA-PSK (or WPA2-PSK) : WPA (or WPA2) Algorithms, allows the system accessing the network by using the
WPA-PSK protected access.
# Cipher Suite : By default, it is TKIP. Select either AES or TKIP cipher suites
# Group Key Update Period : By default, it is 600 seconds. This time interval for rekeying GTK,
# Master Key Update Period : By default, it is 83400 seconds. This time interval for rekeying GMK, master
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key to generate GTKs, in seconds. Enter the time-length required.
# Key Type : Select either ASCII or HEX format for the Pre-shared Key.
Pre-shared Key : Enter the pre-shared key; the format shall go with the selected key type.
Pre-shared key can be entered with either a 256-bit secret in 64 HEX digits format, or 8 to 63 ASCII characters.
• WPA-Enterprise (or WPA2-Enterprise): The RADIUS authentication and encryption will be both enabled if this
is selected.
# WPA General Settings :
• Cipher Suite : By default, it is TKIP. Select either AES or TKIP cipher suites
• Group Key Update Period : By default, it’s 600 seconds. This time interval for rekeying GTK,
Master Key Update Period : By default, it’s 83400 seconds. This time interval for rekeying GMK,
master key to generate GTKs, in seconds. Enter the time-length required.
• EAP Reauth Period :; By default, it’s 3600 seconds; 0 second is to disable EAP Re-authentication.
" Main and secondary Authentication RADIUS Server Settings :
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1. WEP 802.1X : When WEP 802.1x Authentication is enabled, please refer to the following Dynamic WEP and
RADIUS settings to complete configuration.
• WEP Key length : The available options are 64 bits or 128 bits. The system will automatically
generate WEP encryption keys.
• WEP Key Update Period : By default, it’s 300 seconds; 0 not to rekey.
• EAP Reauth Period : By default, it’s 3600 seconds; 0 second is to disable EAP Re-authentication.
# Main and Secondary Authentication RADIUS Server Settings :
! Authentication Server : Enter the IP address of the Authentication RADIUS server.
! Port : By default, it’s 1812. The port number used to communicate with RADIUS server.
! Shared secret : A secret key used between system and RADIUS server. Supports 1 to 64 characters.
! Accounting Server : Enable or Disable accounting features in RADIUS server.
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4.1.4 Repeater AP MAC Filter Setup

Continue 4.3.4 Repeater AP Setup section, the administrator can allow or reject clients to access Repeater AP.
• MAC Filter Setup : By default, it’s “Disable”. Options are Disable, Only Deny List MAC or Only Allow List MAC.
Two ways to set MAC filter rules :
! Only Allow List MAC.
The wireless clients in the “Enable” list will be allowed to access the Access Point; All others or clients in the
“Disable” list will be denied.
! Only Deny List MAC.
The wireless clients in the “Enable” list will be denied to access the Access Point; All others or clients in the
“Disable” list will be allowed.
• Add a station MAC : Enter MAC address (e.g. aa:bb:cc:00:00:0a) and click “Add” button, then the MAC address
should display in the “Enable” List.
There are a maximum of 20 clients allowed in this “Enable” List. The MAC addresses of the wireless clients can be added
and removed to the list using the Add and Remove buttons.
Click Reboot button to activate your changes
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4.1.5 Station Profile

The administrator can configure station profiles via this page. Please click on Wireless -> Station Profile and follow the
below setting.
Connection Setup: Fix or Cycle in Profile Name List
• MAC Address : The MAC address of the Wireless Station is displayed here.
• Profile Name : Set different profiles for quick connection uses.
• ESSID : Assign Service Set ID for the wireless system.
Lock to AP MAC: Denote AP MAC for connection
• Security Type : Select an appropriate security type for association, the Security Type can be selected in “NONE”,
“OPEN”, “SHARED”, “WPA-PSK”, or “WPA2-PSK” from drop-down list; the type needs to be the same as that
associated access point.
" OPEN / SHARED : OPEN and SHARED require the user to set a WEP key to exchange data.

• WPA-PSK (or WPA2-PSK) : WPA (or WPA2) Algorithms, allows the system accessing the network by using the
WPA-PSK protected access.
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" Cipher Suite : Select the desired cipher suite from the drop-down list; the options are AES and TKIP
" Pre-shared Key : Enter the information for pre-shared key; the key can be either entered as a 256-bit
secret in 64 HEX digits format, or 8 to 63 ASCII characters.
• Profile List : The user can manage the created profiles for home, work or public areas. Below depict an example for
Profile List
" Click ”Edit” an exist profile on the Profile List. The field of System Configuration and Security Policy will display
profile's content. Edit profile's content and then click “Save” button to save the profile.
" Click “Delete” to remove profile.
" Click and Select a profile from list, then click the “Connect” button to connecting to the wireless network with the
profile setting. After clicking “Connect” button, you can verify connecting status on Station Statistic Page
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4.1.6 Associated Clients

It displays Client MAC Address, RSSI, TX/RX Rate, TX/RX SEQ, TX/RX Bytes, Connect Time, Actions
" Repeater AP Clients : Display all associated clients.
" MAC Address : MAC address of associated clients
" RSSI: Displays the client’s signal strength (received signal strength indicator)..
" TX/RX Rate: Displays the current wireless speed that the client is connected with.
" TX/RX SEQ: This indicates the TX/RX sequence of the respective WDS’s link
" TX/RX Bytes: Displays the current amount of data that the client has transferred since it connected
" Connect Time: Displays the total amount of time that the client has been connected.
" Actions: Press Disconnect button to kick out the client
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4.1.7 Remote AP Status

It display Remote AP status, ESSID, MAC Address, Singal/Noise dBm, RSSI, Signal Quality %, TX/RX Rate, and Status.
• ESSID : Shows the current ESSID, which must be the same on the wireless client and AP in order for communication
to be established.
! MAC Address : Display MAC address of associated AP.
Signal / Noise, dBm: Shows the wireless Signal / Noise of the connection between this unit and remote Access
Point.
RSSI: Shows RSSI (Receive Sensitivity)
Signal Quality %: Shows the wireless Signal quality of the connection between this unit and remote Access Point.
TX/RX Rate: Shows the wireless TX/RX Rate between this unit and remote Access Point.
! Status: Linked or Unlinked to show you the link status between this unit and remote Access Point.
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4.1.8 Site Survey

Use this tool to scan and locate WISP Access Points and select one to associate with. Please click on Wireless -> Site
Survey. Below depicts an example for site survey.
! ESSID : Available Extend Service Set ID of surrounding Access Points.
! MAC Address : MAC addresses of surrounding Access Points.
! Signal/Noise, dBm : Received signal strength / noise of all found Access Points.
! RSSI: Shows RSSI (Receive Sensitivity) of all found Access Points.
! Signal Quality %: Shows the wireless Signal quality of all found Access Points..
! Channel : Channel numbers used by all found Access Points.
! Security : Security type by all found Access Points.
! Select : Click “Select” to configure settings and associate with chosen AP.
While clicking “Select” button in the Site Survey List, the “ESSID” and “Security Type” will apply in the Wireless
Profile Setup. However, more settings are needed including Security Key.
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Chapter 1. System Overview

1.1 Introduction of WL-API330-039

1.2 System Concept

802.11n POE Access point

802.11n POE Access point

1.2 Applications in Wireless Network

Configuration in AP Mode (including Access Point + WDS)

Example 1 : Access Point without WDS

Example 2 : Access Point with WDS

Configuration in Client Bridge + Repeater AP Mode

1.3 Product Benefit

Central AP management supported while working with WL-EDHOWA:

Chapter 2. Basic Installation

2.1.2 Panel Function Descriptions

1 Power LED LED ON (Green) indicates power on.

LAN Port for LAN Link or

6 DC Jack for 12V 1A Power Adapter (option)

2.1.3 Hardware Installation Steps

Wireless Installation Considerations

2.2 Web Management Interface Instructions

! Default IP Address : 192.168.2.254

! Default IP Netmask : 255.255.255.0

! Default User Name and Password : root / default

" IP Address : 192.168.2.10

" IP Netmask : 255.255.255.0

! Launch Web Browser

The network manager Login Page then appears.

System Overview page will appear after successful login.

Chapter 3. AP Mode Configuration

Option System Wireless Advance Utilities Status

Operating Mode General Setup Time Policy Profile Setting Overview

LAN Setup Virtual AP Setup Network Utility Event Log

Functions VLAN Setup WDS Status Reboot

Management Associated Clients

Table 3-1: AP Mode Functions

3.1 External Network Connection

Figure 3-1 Access Point on a Wired LAN Configuration

3.1.2 Configure LAN IP

# IP Address : The IP address of the LAN port; default IP address is 192.168.1.254

# Hostname : The Hostname of the LAN port

" Primary : The IP address of the primary DNS server.

" Secondary : The IP address of the secondary DNS server.

! 802.1d Spanning Tree

3.2 Wireless LAN Network Creation

3.2.1 Wireless General Setup

Bytes) of the larger frame.

3.2.2 Wireless Advanced Setup

3.2.3 Create Virtual AP(VAP)

3.2.3.1 Virtual AP Overview

VAP : Indicate the system's available Virtual AP

ESSID : Indicate the ESSID of the respective Virtual AP

Security Type : Indicate an used security type of the respective Virtual AP

MAC Filter : Indicate an used MAC filter of the respective Virtual AP

3.2.3.2 Virtual AP Setup

Select “Enable” to activate VAP or click “Disable” to deactivate this function

! Hidden SSID : By default, it’s “Disable”.

! Client Isolation : By default, it’s “Disable”.

Key Length Hex ASCII

" AES Key : Enter 32 HEX characters AES key.

# WPA General Settings :

# Main and secondary Authentication RADIUS Server Settings :

• Authentication Server : Enter the IP address of the Authentication RADIUS server.