Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi

Module AC210m User

Guide
Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module
AC210m, Release 17A
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Table of Contents

1 About this document ....................................................................................... 5

1.1 Change history ................................................................................................ 5
1.1.1 Issue 01 .......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Intended audience........................................................................................... 5
1.3 Pre-requisites and assumptions ...................................................................... 5

2 Overview of Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m ........................................ 6

3 Configuring Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m ......................................... 7

3.1 AP VLAN discovery ......................................................................................... 7
3.1.1 Dynamic AP VLAN discovery .......................................................................... 8
3.1.2 Assigning static AP VLAN through CLI ............................................................ 8
3.2 Assigning Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m IP address .......................... 8
3.2.1 Assigning the IP dynamically through DHCP ................................................... 9
3.2.2 Assigning static IP through CLI ....................................................................... 9
3.3 Assigning the NTP server IP address ............................................................ 10
3.3.1 Configuring DHCP with Option 42 ................................................................. 10
3.3.2 Configuring DNS ........................................................................................... 11
3.3.3 Assigning NTP server IP statically ................................................................. 11
3.3.4 Assigning cWLC IP as the NTP server IP ...................................................... 11
3.3.5 Assigning pool.ntp.org as NTP server ........................................................... 11
3.4 Assigning Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Controller IP address ................................... 12
3.4.1 Configuring DNS ........................................................................................... 12
3.4.2 Configuring DHCP with Option 125 ............................................................... 13
3.4.3 Configuring DHCP with Option 43 ................................................................. 14
3.4.4 Configuring cWLC IP statically ...................................................................... 16
3.5 Pre-provisioning Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m on cWLC ................ 16
3.6 Configuring external antenna for outdoor Small Cells .................................... 16
3.7 Open Ports for Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m and cWLC
communication .............................................................................................. 18
3.8 Verify Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m connection to cWLC ............... 19
3.9 Plug and Play ................................................................................................ 19
3.9.1 For private venue .......................................................................................... 19

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3.9.2 For Public venue: .......................................................................................... 20

4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 21
4.1 LED information ............................................................................................ 21
4.2 Alarms on the cWLC ..................................................................................... 21
4.3 Factory reset ................................................................................................. 21

5 References ................................................................................................... 22

6 Appendix ....................................................................................................... 23
6.1 Connecting to Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m using administrative
computer ....................................................................................................... 23
6.1.1 Preparing the Administrative Computer ......................................................... 23
6.1.2 Connecting to the Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m ............................. 24
6.2 Configuring the DHCP server ........................................................................ 25

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1 About this document

This document provides instructions on installing and configuring Nokia
AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m in your network. It also includes basic
troubleshooting scenarios.
AC210m is deployed on Nokia Airscale Small Cell Indoor and Outdoor
products. For more information, see Small Cell product documentation.

1.1 Change history

1.1.1 Issue 01

This is the first issue of the document.

1.2 Intended audience

This document is intended for the customers and service personnel, who in
accordance with the contractual agreements, carry out the installation
procedures and provide the network operator with an operational system.
For users of this document, basic knowledge of Wi-Fi and cloud technology is
assumed.

1.3 Pre-requisites and assumptions

This document is intended for those responsible for installing and setting up
the network equipment.
This document also assumes that the user has sufficient working knowledge
of LAN, wireless networking devices, and so on.

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2 Overview of Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi

Module AC210m
Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m is a compact, lightweight, robust,
secure, and a high-performance Wi-Fi module which assures a great user
experience along with an easy and hassle-free setup for a faster rollout. It
provides simplified yet secured means of Wi-Fi network access for a multitude
of client devices ranging from legacy to the latest. It utilizes Hotspot 2.0
technology to offer seamless cellular-like experience over Wi-Fi.
Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m is controlled and managed remotely
with Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi controller. Features of Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module
AC210m:
• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Dual-band support 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Max PHY rate 866.7 Mbps
• Combined 2.4 G/5 G antenna ports
• Design for co-existence with LTE

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3 Configuring Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi

Module AC210m
This section describes procedures to connect and configure the module with
Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Controller (cWLC). cWLC is used to manage and
configure the modules.
After a successful boot up, the module first discovers the VLAN and then
begins to discover its own IP address, followed by the NTP server IP address
and the cWLC IP address. Both the NTP server IP address and the cWLC IP
address must be reachable from the module even when they are in different
subnets or networks. Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m communicates
with the cWLC using the Nokia proprietary NWAM (Nokia Wi-Fi AP
Management) protocol.
To configure Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m:
1. Module pre-installation includes
• AP VLAN discovery
• Configuring the Module IP address
• Configuring NTP IP address
• Configuring cWLC IP address
2. Pre-provision Module on cWLC
3. Open ports between the module and cWLC
4. Verify connection between the module and cWLC
5. Configure external antenna (only if the module is equipped with external
antenna)
6. Plug and Play

3.1 AP VLAN discovery

Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module can discover an AP VLAN in any of the following
ways:
• Dynamic AP VLAN discovery
• Static AP VLAN assignment

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3.1.1 Dynamic AP VLAN discovery

Once the Module boot up is complete, it begins to discover the VLAN. The
operator can also provide the Module with the correct VLAN ID using
suboption-128 of DHCP Option-43 or DHCP Option-125. Once the VLAN is
discovered the Module uses the VLAN ID for its LAN interface.
Note: Dynamic AP VLAN discovery will not be performed if AP VLAN is set
statically.

3.1.2 Assigning static AP VLAN through CLI

To set VLAN ID statically perform the following steps:

1. Follow instructions in Connecting to Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m
using administrative computer to prepare and connect the AP.
2. Change IP discover mode to AP-STATIC-CTRL-STATIC by executing the
following command:
apadmin@NokiaAP> set ap-ip-discomode 2
3. Set the AP VLAN ID by executing the following command:
set ap-vlan <1 to 4094>
AP CLI allows you to set AP IP, cWLC IP, and AP VLAN simultaneously by
executing the following command:
set ap-ip <ipaddress> netmask <address> gw<ipaddress>
[cwlc1-ip <ipaddress>] [cwlc2-ip <ipaddress>] [ap-vlan <1 to
4094> ]
Note: This helps to set the required configuration at once without multiple
reboots which are triggered during individual setting of AP IP and cWLC
IP.

3.2 Assigning Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m

IP address
Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m is assigned an IP in any of the following
ways:
• Dynamic IP assignment
• Static IP assignment

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3.2.1 Assigning the IP dynamically through DHCP

IP address is allocated dynamically through DHCP by default. Once the boot-

up is complete, the module triggers the DHCP procedure to get IP address
from the DHCP server. It is also possible to obtain the cWLC and the NTP IP
address during this process. The operator must configure the network in such
a way so as to enable the module to reach the DHCP server. The DHCP
server must be configured to provide IP address to the module. For more
information on configuring the DHCP server, see Configuring the DHCP server
along with the documentation provided with the DHCP server software.

3.2.2 Assigning static IP through CLI

You can assign a static IP through CLI using the following steps:
1. Follow instructions in Connecting to Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m
using administrative computer to prepare and connect the AP.
2. Change IP discover mode to AP-STATIC-CTRL-STATIC by executing the
following command:
apadmin@NokiaAP> set ap-ip-discomode <2>
3. Set IP address of NTP server as described in Assigning the NTP server IP
address section.
4. To set IP address of AP execute the following command:
set ap-ip <ipaddress> netmask <address> gw<ipaddress>
Note: Setting of AP IP address will reboot the system. When prompted for,
enter Yes to apply the settings.
(Or)
To set the IP address of AP and cWLC together, execute:
set ap-ip <ipaddress> netmask <address> gw<ipaddress>
[cwlc1-ip <ipaddress>] [cwlc2-ip <ipaddress>] [ap-vlan <1 to
4094>]
The cwlc IP must be the Access network IP address which will be available
in Configure > System > Settings of cWLC GUI page.
The cWLC IP2 can be set if there is another cWLC available which the AP
can connect to during failure scenarios.
5. If cWLC IP address is not set as per Step 4, then login to the AP CLI using
the AP IP address as set in step 4. Enter username as apadmin and
password as Admin12#. Execute the following command to set the IP
address of cWLC;
apadmin@NokiaAP> set cwlc-ip <IP address1> [IP address2]

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Note: IP address 2 is optional.

Note: Setting of cWLC IP address will reboot the system. When prompted
for, enter Yes to apply the settings.
6. Once the IP is assigned to the AP, verify whether the AP IP is reachable
from next hop switch or network element.

3.3 Assigning the NTP server IP address

The module performs a time synchronization operation with the NTP server
prior to connecting to the cWLC. Time synchronization ensures a successful
certificate validation.
NTP server IP is assigned in any of the following ways:
• Configuring DHCP with Option-42
• Configuring DNS
• Assigning NTP server IP statically
• Assigning cWLC IP as the NTP server IP
• Assigning pool.ntp.org (NTP domain) as NTP server
NOTE: If Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module fails to communicate with any of the
NTP servers, it will not connect to the cWLC and will not radiate any
SSIDs.

3.3.1 Configuring DHCP with Option 42

Configure DHCP server to include the NTP server address(es) as Option 42.
Procedure to configure a DHCP Option 42 varies depending on the DHCP
server that is used by the operator. For information on configuring DHCP with
Option 42, see the documentation provided with the DHCP server software.
An example to configure two NTP servers IP on ISC DHCP server running on
Linux machines is detailed below:
1. Log in to the DHCP server through a terminal.
2. Go to /etc/dhcp directory.
3. View and edit dhcpd.conf .
4. In the subnet section, execute:
option ntp-servers <NTP-SERVER-IP1>,<NTP-SERVER-IP2>;
5. Save the changes.
6. Restart the DHCP server to apply the new settings.

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3.3.2 Configuring DNS

In this method, the module learns the IP address of NTP through Domain
Name Server (DNS). The DNS must be configured to return NTP IP address
in response to nokiantp.<ApDomainName>, where <ApDomainName > is
the domain name of the module.
As part of the module IP address assignment through DHCP, the module
receives the ApDomainName (DHCP option 15) and DNS server IP address
(DHCP option 6) from the DHCP server. Subsequently, the module requests
the DNS server to resolve nokiantp.< ApDomainName>. Once the DNS
acknowledges with the NTP IP address, the module uses the address as the
NTP server.

3.3.3 Assigning NTP server IP statically

You can configure the NTP server IP address manually on the module CLI
using the following steps:
1. Prepare and connect to the module. For more information on connecting to
the module, see Connecting to Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m
using administrative computer.
2. Login to the module CLI.
3. To set NTP execute:
apadmin@NokiaAP>set ntp-server <IP address1> [IP address2]
Note: IP address 2 is optional

3.3.4 Assigning cWLC IP as the NTP server IP

If NTP server IP address is not configured through DHCP, DNS or CLI, the
module uses the cWLC IP address as the NTP server and there are no
additional settings required to enable this on the module.

3.3.5 Assigning pool.ntp.org as NTP server

If the NTP server IP address is not configured through DHCP, DNS or CLI, the
module uses pool.ntp.org as the NTP server and there are no additional
settings required to enable this on the module.

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3.4 Assigning Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Controller IP

address
Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m is configured and managed by Nokia
AirScale Wi-Fi controller (cWLC). Upto two cWLC IPs can be configured on
the module. cWLC IP(s) is configured in any of the following ways:
• Configuring DNS
• Configuring DHCP with Option 125
• Configuring DHCP with Option 43
• Configuring cWLC IP statically

3.4.1 Configuring DNS

In this method, the module learns the IP address(es) of cWLC through Domain
Name Server (DNS). The DNS must be configured to return cWLC IP
address(es) in response to nokiacwlc.<ApDomainName>, where
<ApDomainName > is the domain name of the module.
As part of module IP address assignment through DHCP, the module receives
the ApDomainName (DHCP Option 15) along with the DNS server IP address
(DHCP option 6) from the DHCP server. Subsequently, the module requests
the DNS server to resolve nokiacwlc.< ApDomainName>. Once the DNS
acknowledges with the cWLC IP address(es), the module uses the
address(es) to connect to a controller.
The procedure for configuring DHCP with Option 6 and Option 15 vary
depending on the DHCP server that is being used by the operator. For more
information on configuring DHCP with Option 6 and Option 15, see the
documentation provided with the DHCP server software.
An example to configure DNS server and domain name on an ISC DHCP
server running on Linux machine is detailed below:
1. Log in to the DHCP server through a terminal.
2. Go to /etc/dhcp directory.
3. View and edit dhcpd.conf .
4. In the subnet section, execute:
option domain-name "<your domain name>";
option domain-name-servers < dns server ip address>;
5. Save the changes.
6. Restart the DHCP server to apply new settings.

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3.4.2 Configuring DHCP with Option 125

In this method, the module learns the cWLC IP address(es) automatically from
DHCP Option 125 (Vendor Specific Information option) within the DHCP
messages.
RFC 2132 defines the DHCP Option 60 (vendor class identifiers). This option
is used by DHCP clients to identify the vendor type and configuration of a
DHCP client. The information is a string of n octets, which is interpreted by the
servers. You can define a specific vendor class identifier to convey a particular
configuration or other identification information about a client.
Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m is configured to send NokiaWiFi as the
Vendor Class Identifier in DHCP discover messages.
RFC 3925 defines the DHCP Option 125 (Vendor Identifying Vendor-Specific
Information Option). This option is used by clients and servers to exchange
vendor specific information. You can set the definition and the format of
vendor specific information based on your preferences.
The Enterprise number is used to identify an enterprise. The Enterprise
number for Nokia is 28458 (0x6F2A).Further Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi uses sub-
options in TLV format within Option 125. The cWLC IP is encoded in the sub-
option 127 in the following format:
sub-option-code+length+value
sub-option-code 127 (Hexadecimal)
Length - number of IP addresses x 4 (IPv4)
Value IP address(es)
When DHCP server receives NokiaWiFi as a Vendor Class Identifier (Option-
60) in DHCP discover messages, it must include cWLC IP(s) within Option
125 in DHCP offer message to the module.
The procedure for configuring DHCP Option 125 vary depending on the DHCP
server that is being used by the operator. For more information on configuring
DHCP with Option 125, see the documentation provided with the DHCP server
software.
An example to configure DHCP Option 125 on configuring an ISC DHCP
server running on Linux machine is detailed below:
1. Log in to the DHCP server through a terminal.
2. Go to /etc/dhcp directory.
3. View and edit dhcpd.conf
4. Type the following at the beginning of the DHCP configuration file:
option vendor-identifying-vendor-specific code 125 = string;
5. In the subnet section, execute:
class "NokiaWiFi"
{

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match if option vendor-class-identifier=

"NokiaWiFi";
send vendor-identifying-vendor-specific
00:00:6F:2A:0a:7f:08:cwlc IP1(hexadecimal):cwlc
IP2(hexadecimal);
}
6. Save the changes.
7. Restart the DHCP server to apply new settings.
8. DHCP server is configured with option 125.

3.4.3 Configuring DHCP with Option 43

In this method, the module learns the cWLC IP address(es) automatically from
DHCP Option 60 (Vendor Specific Information option) within the DHCP
messages.
Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m is configured to send NokiaWiFi as the
Vendor Class Identifier in DHCP discover messages (Option 60).
RFC 2132 defines DHCP Option 43 (vendor-specific information). This option
is used by clients and servers to exchange vendor specific information. You
can set the definition and format of vendor specific information based on your
preference.
Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi uses sub-options in TLV format within Option 43. The
cWLC IP is encoded in the sub-option 127 in the following format:
sub-option-code+length+value
where
sub-option-code is set to 127 (Hexadecimal)
Length - number of IP addresses x 4 (IPv4)
Value - IP address(es)(Hexadecimal)
When DHCP server receives NokiaWiFi as Vendor Class identifiers (Option-
60) in DHCP discover messages, it must include cWLC IP within DHCP offer
message to the module.
Note: Nokia Airscale Wi-Fi Release 16 does not support sub-option in DHCP
option 43. A different vendor class identifier (NokiaWifiAp) is used in option 60.
For Modules operating on Release 16 version of the software, you must add
Option 43 configuration without sub option in the DHCP server. Alternatively,
while working on multiple releases the user is advised to use DHCP Option
125 for Modules operating on newer releases and use DHCP Option 43 for
Modules operating on older releases (Release 16).
The procedure for configuring DHCP Option 43 vary depending on the DHCP
server is being used by the operator. For more information on configuring
DHCP with Option 43, see the documentation provided with the DHCP server
software.

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An example to configure DHCP Option 43 on configuring an ISC DHCP server

running on Linux machine is detailed below:
1. Log in to your DHCP server through a terminal.
2. Go to /etc/dhcp directory.
3. View and edit dhcpd.conf
4. Type the following at the beginning of the DHCP configuration file:
option cwlcip code 43 = string;
Note: For Modules operating on Release16 add following in DHCP
configuration file:
option cwlcip code 43 = ip-address;
class “NokiaWifi”
{
match option vendor-class-identifier;
}
5. Type the following under the subnet section:
class "NokiaWiFi"
{
match if option vendor-class-identifier=
"NokiaWiFi";
option cwlcip 7f:08:cwlc IP1(hexadecimal):cwlc
IP2(hexadecimal);
}
Note: For Modules operating on Release16 add following in DHCP
configuration file:
subclass "NokiaWifi" “NokiaWifiAp”
{
option vendor-class-identifier "NokiaWifiAp";
option cwlcip <ip address of cwlc>;
}
6. Save the changes.
7. Restart the DHCP server to apply new settings.
8. DHCP server is configured with Option 43.
Note: If Domain name, DNS, and Option 43/125 are all received, then
precedence is given to resolution of cWLC IP address through DNS. If the
module is unable to resolve through DHCP, then the module will use the IP
address received in Option 125. If DHCP Option 125 is not received or is
erroneous then, IP address received in DHCP Option 43 is used.

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3.4.4 Configuring cWLC IP statically

In this method, the cWLC IPs are configured on the module using CLI. To
configure the cWLC IP on the module perform the following steps:
1. Prepare and connect to Module. See Connecting to Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi
Module AC210m using administrative computer to prepare and connect to
the module.
2. Log in to the module CLI.
3. Set the module IP discover mode to AP_Dynamic_Ctrl_Static (1) Or
AP_Static_Ctrl_Static (2) by executing:
apadmin@NokiaAP> set ap-ip-discomode <1 or 2>
4. Set the cWLC IP address by executing:
apadmin@NokiaAP> set cwlc-ip <IP address1> [IP address2]
Note: IP address 2 is optional
Note: Setting of cWLC IP address will reboot the system. When prompted for,
enter Yes to apply the settings.

3.5 Pre-provisioning Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module

AC210m on cWLC
The module must be pre-provisioned on cWLC before connecting the module
to the cWLC. For detailed information on pre-provisioning the modules, see
Provisioning Wi-Fi APs in Operating Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi document on NOLS.
Nokia cWLC also provides plug and play provisioning method where no
module specific configuration is required on cWLC. For more information, see
Operating Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi document on NOLS.

3.6 Configuring external antenna for outdoor Small

Cells
On outdoor Small Cells, ensure that the external Wi-Fi antennas are attached
to the unit before configuring the antenna details on cWLC or CLU.
Note: This section is not applicable to Indoor Small Cells.
You can configure external antennas on the Module using Nokia AirScale Wi-
Fi Controller Graphical User Interface (GUI). For more information, see
Operating Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi. Alternatively you can also configure it through
AP Command Line Interface (CLI).

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Note: Value configured on CLI takes precedence over value configured on

GUI.
Following are the steps to configure an external antenna via CLI:
1. Prepare and connect to AP. See Connecting to Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi
Module AC210m using administrative computer to prepare and connect to
AP.
2. To set antenna, enter the following command :
apadmin@NokiaAP> set antenna type <antenna type> 2.4G-gain
<value> 5G-gain <value> Skyward-gain <value>
For example:
apadmin@NokiaAP> set antenna type PCTEL-FPMI2458-DP4RPSMA
Example output:
The command will set antenna parameters as follows and
reboot the system
External Antenna Model : PCTEL-FPMI2458-DP4RPSMA
2.4GHz Antenna Gain :12(6.000000 dBi)
5GHz Antenna Gain :10(5.000000 dBi)
Skyward Antenna Gain :10 (5.000000 dBi)
Do you want to proceed and reboot Wi-Fi AP now? [Yes/No]
Yes
The parameters are described in the following table:
Parameter Description Range / Value
type This parameter 0:Not Specified
specifies the External
2:PCTEL–FPMI2458-
Antenna Model if an
DP2RPSMA
External Antenna is
used on the AP. 5:USER-DEFINED
6:PCTEL-2
7:GALTRONICS-1
8:GALTRONICS-2
2.4G-gain This parameter 0 to 60
specifies the antenna
gain on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
band.
It is in unit of 0.5 dBi.
A value of 10 means
5dBi.
It is mandatory only
when external

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antenna model is set

to USER-DEFINED.
5G-gain This parameter 0 to 60
specifies the antenna
gain on 5GHz Wi-Fi
band.
It is in unit of 0.5 dBi.
A value of 10 means
5dBi.
This is applicable
only when APModel
is set AC210m and
AP External Antenna
Parameters are
received from AP.
Skyward-gain This parameter 0 to 60
specifies the Skyward
Gain of the External
Antenna Gain On
UNII-1 Band.
It is in unit of 0.5 dBi.
A Value of 10 means
5dBi. If Skyward gain
is not specified,
5GHz antenna gain is
used as skyward
gain.
This is applicable
only when APModel
is set to AC210m and
AP External Antenna
Parameters are
received.

3.7 Open Ports for Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module

AC210m and cWLC communication
The module uses certain ports to communicate with Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi
Controller (cWLC). Following ports must be opened on firewalls (if any)
between the module and the controller (cWLC):
• Secure Tunnel to cWLC: Port 9443

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• Configuration Download: Port 9022

• AP CLI Access: Port 22
• NTP server on cWLC: Port 123

3.8 Verify Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m

connection to cWLC
Once the module is configured with the IP address, NTP server IP, cWLC IP
and the required ports are open, the module performs a time synchronization
operation with NTP server. Post this the module sets up a TLS connection
with cWLC. Once the TLS setup is successful the module registers with
cWLC. It downloads the latest software and configuration from cWLC. If SSIDs
are configured, the module starts transmitting the SSIDs.
Note: If the module does not receive a response from cWLC, it will try
reconnecting a couple of times. Post retries it will reset and repeat the
discovery procedures to obtain the complete IP address, NTP IP and the
cWLC IP. The module will continue to repeat this cycle until it successfully
registers with a cWLC.

3.9 Plug and Play

Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m supports plug and play option which
enables you to start working without the need for manual configuration on the
module and on the controller.

3.9.1 For private venue

The DHCP server must be configured to allocate the module IP address, DNS
IP address, NTP server IP address(es), and the cWLC IP address(es) to the
module. The module will use the provided details to connect to the controller.
Refer the following sections for DHCP configurations:
• Assigning the IP dynamically through DHCP
• Configuring DHCP with Option 42
• Configuring DHCP with Option 125 Or Configuring DHCP with Option
43

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3.9.2 For Public venue:

Along with all the configurations applicable for private venue, configure cWLC
FQDN in AP CLI (AP comes enabled for this pre-configuration). During
deployment, the pre-configuration of cWLC address as FQDN gives the
operator the flexibility to change cWLC IP address, without disturbing the
AP/Module.
Controller and Captive Portal is reachable over internet using public IP
address. AP uses the public NTP server (NTP.org) IP Address for UE and the
Wi-Fi module is served by the DHCP Server in the Venue.
A factory reset is required while redeploying AP from a public to private venue.
To enable the AP for public venue deployment, the following settings need to
be done:
• Wi-Fi AP mode must be set to Dynamic-Static in which the AP address
will be obtained via DHCP but cWLC address will be taken from CLI
Note:
• Factory mode is set to Dynamic-Dynamic, hence this needs to be
changed prior to the deployment of AP in the venue to Dynamic-Static.
• Wi-Fi AP supports CLI command to set either cWLC IP or cWLC FQDN
statically and DNS server.

Once the settings mentioned above are completed, and the AP is powered on,
it performs DHCP and configures its own IP address.
After this phase,
• If cWLC FQDN is configured in AP, it resolves cWLC FQDN connects to
the corresponding IP address.
• If cWLC IP is configured, it connects to the corresponding IP address.

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4 Troubleshooting

4.1 LED information

The Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m has 4 LED signals to the host
system for visual identification. Host system may use these signals to drive
one or more LEDs for Wi-Fi status. For more information see the host system
documents for details.

4.2 Alarms on the cWLC

When the Wi-Fi module does not work as expected, it may report an alarm to
the cWLC. Subsequently you can view alarms on cWLC GUI. For analysing
the alarms and fixing them see Troubleshooting guide and Alarm description
document on NOLS.

4.3 Factory reset

If during any scenario the module becomes unusable due to incorrect
configuration or because of non-deterministic behavior, you can choose to
perform a factory reset which reverts the module back to the default
configuration. This may help in recovering the module and reconnecting it
back to cWLC. To reset the module back to the factory settings you can either:
1. Execute CLI command:
apadmin@NokiaAP> factory-reset
Or
2. Press and hold the Reset button on the host system (for more than 3
seconds).

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5 References
For more information, refer to the following documents on NOLS:
• To log into the controller, see, Operating Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi
document.
• To install / upgrade controller, see, Installing Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi
document.
• To create and implement command line interface (CLI) commands
applicable to Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi see, Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi CLI
Reference document.

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6 Appendix
This section includes the following topics:
• Connect to Module using administrative computer
o Administrative Computer Configuration
o Connect to the Module CLI
• Example of DHCP server configuration
• Reference documents

6.1 Connecting to Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module

AC210m using administrative computer

6.1.1 Preparing the Administrative Computer

Ensure you have the following:

• A computer (notebook computer) running Microsoft Windows
• An ssh client like putty installed on the computer
• One Ethernet cable
To prepare the Administrative Computer:
NOTE: The following procedure is applicable if the administrative computer is
running on Windows 7. If you are using a different operating system, refer to
the computer documentation on how to modify the computer’s IP address
settings.
1. Network Connections: Select Start > Control Panel > Network and
Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings.
2. In the Network Connections window, right-click on the icon for Local
Area Connection and then click Properties.
3. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties. Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box is displayed.
4. Note down all of the currently active network settings. You will need this
information later when you restore your computer to its current network
configuration.

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5. Click Use the following IP address, and then configure as detailed

below:
• IP address - 192.168.10.2
• Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0.
• Leave the Default Gateway and DNS server fields blank.

6. Click OK to save your changes and close Internet Protocol Version 4

(TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box.
7. Click Close to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

6.1.2 Connecting to the Nokia AirScale Wi-Fi Module AC210m

1. Connect the administrative computer to the module using the Ethernet

cable.
2. Power ON the module.
3. Verify whether the module is reachable from administrative computer by
executing the following in the command prompt:
ping 192.168.10.1
4. Start the ssh client (For example: putty.exe) on the administrative
computer

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5. Enter the following:

• Host name - 192.168.10.1
• Port number - 22
6. Click Open to connect to the module CLI.
7. Enter the username as apadmin and password as Admin12# on the CLI.
8. Verify whether apadmin@NokiaAP> appears on the ssh client. This ensures
that you are connected to Module CLI.
NOTE: Use the following command for help on CLI: apadmin@NokiaAP> help

6.2 Configuring the DHCP server

The procedure for configuring DHCP options varies depending on the DHCP
server that you are using. For more information on configuring the DHCP
server see the documentation provided with the DHCP server software.
An example (configuring an ISC DHCP server running on Linux machine):
root@NokiaWiFiLog ~]# cat /etc/dhcp/dhcpd.conf
# DHCP Server Configuration file.
# see /usr/share/doc/dhcp*/dhcpd.conf.sample
# see 'man 5 dhcpd.conf'
#
default-lease-time 900;

option vendor-identifying-vendor-specific code 125 = string;

option cwlcip code 43 = string;

subnet 10.43.68.128 netmask 255.255.255.192

{
option routers 10.43.68.129;
#AP IP address
range 10.43.68.133 10.43.68.142;
option domain-name-servers 10.43.68.202;
class "NokiaWiFi"
{
match if option vendor-class-identifier= "NokiaWiFi";
#cWLC IP address sent in Option-125

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#Nokia Enterprise id is '28458'

#Two cWLC ips set in sub-option 127
send vendor-identifying-vendor-specific
00:00:6F:2A:0a:7f:08:0a:35:92:8f:0a:35:92:8D;
#if Option 125 is not included include Option-43
#cWLC IP address sent in Option-43
#Two cWLC ips set in sub-option 127
option cwlcip 7f:08:0a:35:92:8f:0a:35:92:8d;
option ntp-servers 10.171.8.5,10.171.8.4;

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