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Copyright and Disclaimer AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual V e rsion 2.0 This guide is written for firm ware version 3.0 or later . Copyright & Disclaimer No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or record ing without the written consent of OvisLink Corp. OvisLink [...]

T able of Contents i AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................1 1.1 Overview ..............................................................................................1 1.2 How to Use This Guide ...........................[...]

T able of Contents AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual ii 4.1 About AirMax5N’s Menu S tructure .....................................................25 4.2 Operation Modes (Wireless and W AN Settings) ................................26 4.2.1 Regulatory Domain .................................................................................... 27 4.2[...]

T able of Contents iii AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 5.2.5 System Log ................................................................................................ 62 6. Antenna Alignment ..................................................................................63 6.1 About AirMax5N’s Antenna ......................................[...]

1. Introduction AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 1 1 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview The AIRMAX5N is a 1T1R wireless outdoor multi-function device based on IEEE 802.11a/n 5-GHz radio technologies. When installed in upright position, it is rain and splash proof. It features an integrated 16dBi patch antenna and passive POE to simplify the installatio[...]

1. Introduction AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 2 Recommended Reading  Chapter 1  1.5 Operation Modes: This section explains the usage of each wireless operation mode. It is a must read.  Chapter 2: This chapter is about hardware installation. Y ou should read through the entire chapter .  Chapter 3:  3.1 Import ant Information: Th[...]

1. Introduction AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 3  Chapter 5: W eb Management 2: Configurations and S t atus This chapter explains all the non-wireless settings and status such as IP settings, Ping W atchdog.  5.1.5 PING W atchdog: PING watchdog is a crucial function to keep your wireless connection aliv e. When AirMax5N can’t get a resp[...]

1. Introduction AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 4 Figure 1.4: AirLive Newsletter Suppport System 1.4 Features  1T1R 150Mbps  IEEE 802.11a/n  Runs from 5.1GHz to 5.8GHz Spectrum  2 x 10/100 Ethernet Port with one Passive PoE port  Built-in 16dBi Antenna  AP, Repeater, Bridge, Cli ent, Router, WISP Modes  R-SMA Female Connector[...]

1. Introduction AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 5 1.5.1 Access Point Mode When operating in the Access Point mode, the AIRMAX5N becomes the center hub of the wireless network. All wireless cards and clients connect and communicate through AirMax5N. This type of network is known as “Infrastructure network”. Other AirMax5N or 802.11a/n CPE can[...]

1. Introduction AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 6 1.5.3 WDS Bridge Mode This mode is also known as “WDS Pure MAC mode”. When configured to operate in the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Mode, the AIRMAX5N provides bridging functions with remote LAN networks in the WDS system. The system will support up to total of 8 bridges in a WDS networ[...]

1. Introduction AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 7 1.5.5 Client Infrastructure Mode This mode is also known as “Client” mode. In Client Infrastructu re mode, the AIRMAX5N acts as if it is a wireless adapter to connect with a remote Access Point. Users can attach a computer or a router to the LAN port of AirMax5N to get network access. This mo[...]

1. Introduction AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 8 1.5.7 AP Router Mode In AP Router Mode, the AirMax5N behaves lik e a wireless router . The non-PoE port of the AirMax5N will become W AN port. Bo th the wireless and the passive PoE port of AirMax5N becomes the LAN side. User can manage the AirMax5N through the wireless or passive PoE port. And if[...]

2. Installing the AirMax5 N AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 9 2 2. Inst alling the AirMax5N This section describes the hardware featur es and the hardware installation procedure for the AIRMAX5N. For software configuration, please go to chapter 3 for more details. 2.1 Before You Start It is important to read through this se ction before you inst[...]

2. Installing the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 10 2.2 Package Content The AIRMAX5N package contains the following items:  One AIRMAX5N main unit  One 12V 1A DC power adapter  Passive PoE DC Injector  1 x Plastic Straps  User’s Guide CD  Quick Start Guide The PoE Ethernet cable is not included in the package. You ma[...]

2. Installing the AirMax5 N AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 11 LED Behavior LED Indicator State Description ON The WLAN Broadband Router is powered ON. 1. PWR LED Off The WLAN Broadband Router is powered Off. O N W i r e l e s s R a d i o O N . Off Wireless Radio Off. 2. WLAN LED Flashing Data is transmitting or receiving on the wireless. ON Por[...]

2. Installing the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 12 2.4 Hardware Installation Please prepare a screw driver and an out door graded PoE Ethernet cable with adequate length according to your need. 1. Push the button in the side to remove upper housing. 2. Pass through Ethernet cable from the hole; insert the cable to Secondary port. 3. In[...]

2. Installing the AirMax5 N AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 13 2.4.1 Standard Pole Mount Y our AirMax5N comes standard with 1 plastic strap s for pole mounting. Please follow the procedure below to install: 1. Put the plastic strap through the holes on the Pole Mount holders. 2. Thread the thinner end of the strap into the opening on the other e[...]

2. Installing the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 14 1. Remove the cover . 2. Connect the converter cable to the antenna port. Please run the cable through the cable hole 3. Push back the cover . 4. Y ou should connect the AirMax5N to an external antenna before power on to avoid damaging the RF[...]

2. Installing the AirMax5 N AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 15 5. Please go to the web configuration. Select “Wireless Settings” ->operation mode-> Advance Settings. Change the “Antenna Setting” to “External”. 2.5 Restore Settings to Default If you have forgotten your AirMax5N’s IP address or password, you can restore your Ai[...]

3. Configuring the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 16 In this chapter, we will explain AirMax5N’s a vailable management interfaces and how to get into them. Then, we will provide the introduction on Web Management and recommended initial settings. For detail explanations on Web Management functions, please go to Chapter 4 and 5. 3.1 Im[...]

3. Configuring the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 17 You are ready now to configure the AirMax5N using your PC. 3.3 Management Interface The AirMax5N can be configured using the web interfaces: Web Management (HTTP): Y ou can manage your AirMax5N by simply typing its IP address in the web browser . Most func tions of AirMax5N can be ac[...]

3. Configuring the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 18 3.4 Introduction to Web Management 3.4.1 Welcome Screen and Login After the procedure above, the W elcome Screen will appear . Welcome Screen gives a brief introduction of the AirMax5N’ s main function category . By cli ck on the function category , it will direct you to the corresp[...]

3. Configuring the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 19 After you enter the correct password, t he welcome screen will app ear. Than chose the corresponding menu you needed, and the web interface will be arranged as below: S y stem Confi g uration Wireless Settings[...]

3. Configuring the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 20 3.5 Initial Configurations We recommend users to browse through AirMax5N’s web management interface to get an overall picture of the functions and interface. Below are t he recommended initial configurations for first time login: 3.5.1 Choose the wireless Operation Modes The wireles[...]

3. Configuring the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 21 3.5.2 Change the Device’ s IP Address The default IP address is at 192.168.1.1. You should change it to the same subnet as y our network. Also, if you want to manage AirMax5N remotely, you have to set the Gateway and DNS server information. To setup the IP settings for AirMax5N, pl[...]

3. Configuring the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 22 3.5.3 Change the Country Code The legal frequency and channels in 5GHz spectrum varies between countries. The default country code is United Kingdom which should require no changes If you are living in Europe. If you are living outside EU, you should change the country code accordingl[...]

3. Configuring the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 23 Step 2. From the Regulatory Domain, please select your country Step 3. Select the Europe(ET SI) from the list. Step 4. Click on “Apply” to finish. 3.5.4 Set the T ime and Date It is important that you set the date and time for your AirMax5N so that the system log will record the [...]

3. Configuring the AirMax5N AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 24 1 3.5.5 Change Password You should change the password for AirMax5N at the first login. To change password, please go to “System Configuration” -> “Password Settings” menu. 5 3 2 4 6[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 25 In this chapter, we will explain about the wireless settings and router mode settings in web management interface. Please be sure to read through Chapter 3’s “ Introduction to Web Management” and “Initial Configurations” first. For system configurations, d[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 26  Operation Mode : This menu is where you will find wireless and WAN settings. The AirMax5N’s wireless settings are dependent on the wireless oper ation mode you choose; only the applicable wireless settings for selected operation mode are shown. For example; WAN[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 27  Mode: The available wireless operation modes for AirMax5N. Select one and click on “Change Mode” button to switch between modes.  Setup: Click here to configure the Wirele ss and WAN (in router mode) settings.  Radio : This explain how the radio functi[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 28 4.2.2 Network SSID Operation Mode -> Setup -> Network SSID The SSID is the network name used to identify a wireless network. The SSID must be the same for all devices in the same wireless netwo rk. In AirMax5N; it is possible to create more than one SSID in AP,[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 29  Add (to WDS) : Please choose a SSID before click on this button. This button is available only in Client, WDS or WDS + AP modes. Once you click on this button, AirMax5N will attempt to make a connection with the selected net work. If there is encryption needed, [...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 30 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 5.25 to 5.35GHz U-NII Mid ETSI Band1 64 5320 100 5500 104 5520 108 5540 1 12 5560 1 16 5580 120 5600 124 5620 128 5640 132 5660 136 5680 5.47 to 5.725GHz U-NII World Wide ETSI Band3 140 5700 149 5745 153 5765 157 5785 U-NII Upper 161 5805 ISM [...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 31 4.2.8 Security Settings Operation Mode -> Setup -> Security Settings Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data from eavesdropping. You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or dat a encryption. T[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 32  ASCII: The Key length can be 5 or 13 c haracter to ASCII Ke y type, and the character can be any ASCII character. If the length is not 5 nor 13, the alert message should pop up as below: 802.1x[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 33 802.1x allows users to leverage a RADIUS se rver to do association authentications. You can also enable dynamic WEP key (128 bit) to have data encryption. You do not have to enter the WEP key manually be cause it will be generated automatically and dynamically. WPA-[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 34  Encryption Ty pe : There are two encryption types TKIP and AES (CCMP) . While AES provides better security than TKIP, some wireless client stations may not be equipped with the hardware to support it. You can select TKIP/AES to allow TKIP clients and AES clients [...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 35  Pre-shared Key : This is an ASCII string with 8 to 63 characters. Please make sure that both the AIRMAX5N and the wireless client stati ons use the same key.  Encryption Ty pe : There are two encryption types TKIP and AES (CCMP) . While AES provides better se[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 36 4.2.9 Antenna Settings Operation Mode -> Setup -> Antenna Settings  The AirMax5N is equipped with a 16dBi patch antennas. If it’s not enough for your application, you can also select a external antenna for making the radio signal be propagated further. 4.2[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 37  Beacon Interval : Beacon Interval: The device broadcasts beacon frames regularly to announce its existence. The beacon Interval specifies how often beacon frames are transmitted in time unit of milliseconds. The default value is 100 , and a valid value should be[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 38  Disable MAC address control list: When selected, no MAC address filtering will be performed.  Enable GRANT address control list: When selected, data traffic from only the specified devices in the table will be allowed in the network.  Enable DENY address co[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 39 Configuring the Multiple SSID When you click on the “Multiple SSID” button, the follo wing screen will appear How to add a SSID You can add up to 4 SSID in AirMax5N. Please follow the procedure below: 1. Enter the SSID name (i.e. airlive1) and check if you neede[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 40 3 4 4.2.14 WMM QoS Operation Mode -> Setup -> WMM QoS Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a standard to prioriti ze traffic for multimedia applications. The WMM Settings is to specify par ameters on multiple data queu e for better performance of differentiated wireless t[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 41 Configure the WMM QoS Parameters  AC Type The queue and associated priorities and paramet ers for transmission are as follows:  AC_BE: Medium priority queue, medium throughput and delay. Most traditional IP data is sent to this queue.  AC_BK: Lowest priorit[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 42  CWmin and CWmax If an access point detects that the medium is in use, it uses the DCF random backoff timer to determine the amount of time to wait before attempting to access a given channel again. Each access point waits some random period of time between retrie[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 43  AIFSN The Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFs) specifies a wait time (in milliseconds) for data frames. 802.11e uses interframe spaces to regulate which frames get access to available channels and to coordinate wait times for transmission of different types of[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 44 To configure, please click on the “Bandwidth Control” button under wireless settings. The following screen will appear:  Enable : Seleck to enable Bandwidth Control. The default value is disabled.  Local IP Address : Fill in the local IP address  Uplink [...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 45  EncrypType : Select the encryption method you’d like to use for the WDS connection. You can choose WEP, TKIP or AES.  EncryptKey : Please input the encryption key in this column. The formats of the encryption key are the same as you used I the security sett[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 46 LAN W AN 4.4.2 AP Router Mode In AP Router mode, the non-PO E port of the AirMax5N will tu rn into the WAN port. The wireless interface will become t he LAN side. It will turn AirMax5N into a wireless router. Since the Ethernet interface becomes WAN; the POE port als[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 47  Clone MAC Address: Some service provider (Cable Modem provider) lock to certain MAC address. In this situation, the WAN port of AirMax5N needs to clone the MAC address. Please check the “Clone MAC address” box and enter the address that need to be cloned. 4.[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 48  HTTP Web Server Access : Y ou can enable or disable HTTP service from W AN side  Response to W AN ping : Y ou can disable or enable whether AirMax5N will response to PING command. 4.4.6 DHCP Server Operation Mode -> Setup -> DHCP Server Settings DHCP Ser[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 49 4.4.7 DMZ Operation Mode -> Setup ->DMZ Settings DMZ opens all TCP/UDP ports to particular IP address on the LAN side. It allows setting up servers behind the AirMax5N. Enable the DMZ function and then enter the local DMZ IP address. A DMZ server is a common t[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 50[...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 51 4.4.9 Virtual Server Settings Operation Mode -> Setup ->Virtual Setting This allows you to specify one or more app lications running on server computers on the LAN that may be accessed by any Internet user. Internet data destined for the specified public port [...]

4. Web Manageme nt-Wireless and W AN Settings AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 52 4.4.10 IP Filtering Settings Operation Mode -> Setup -> IP Filtering Settings IP filtering is simply a mechanism that decides which types of IP dat agram will be processed normally and which will be discarded. This allows you to define rules for allowi ng / den[...]

5. Web Manageme nt 2: System Configuration and S tatus AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 53 In this chapter, we will explain about System Configurations in web management interface. Please be sure to read through Chapter 3’s “ Introduction to Web Management” and “Initial Configurations” first. . 5.1 System Configuration When you click on[...]

5. Web Manageme nt 2: System Configuration and S tatus AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 54 Assign Static IP to the Device If you choose to assign the IP address manually, enable the checkbox of “Assign static I P to this device” and then fill in the following fields  IP Address and IP Subnet Mask : Default values are 192.168.1.1 and 255.255[...]

5. Web Manageme nt 2: System Configuration and S tatus AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 55 5.1.2 T ime Settings System Configuration ->T ime Settings It is important that you set the date and time for your AirMax5N so that the system log will record the correct date and time information. We recommend you choose “Enable NTP” so the time wil[...]

5. Web Manageme nt 2: System Configuration and S tatus AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 56 5.1.4 System Management System Configuration -> System Management In this page, administrator can change the management parameters and disable/enable management interface.  Te l n e t : Administrator can enable or dis able the telnet interface here. ?[...]

5. Web Manageme nt 2: System Configuration and S tatus AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 57  PING Frequency : means "How often the CPE will PING". For example, it will PING once every "120" seconds.  Fail Tries means "How many times fails before the CPE will judge the PING failed". For example "2" mean[...]

5. Web Manageme nt 2: System Configuration and S tatus AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 58  Upgrade Firmware: To update the AIRMAX5N firmware, first download the firmware from AirLive web site to your local disk, and then from the above screen enter the path and filename of the firmware file (or click Browse to locate the firmware file). Next, [...]

5. Web Manageme nt 2: System Configuration and S tatus AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 59 Step 1 Select Configuration Save and Restore from the System Configurations menu. Step 2 Click the SAVEbutton to save the current co nfiguration into the specified file. Or click the Browse button to locate the configuration file ,then click the RESTORE but[...]

5 Web Management 2: System Configuration and Status AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 60 5.2 Device Status When you click on the “Device Status” on the top menu bar, the sub menu for device status will appear. 5.2.1 Device Information This page shows the general information about Ai rMax5N such as firmware version, device IP/MAC, W AN IP/MAC(in[...]

5. Web Management 2: System Configuration and Status AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 61 5.2.2 Wireless Information This page shows the information about wireless st atus such as current operation mode, wireless traffic, error p ackets, device’s BSSD , connecting S tate, c hannel, and encryption used. 5.2.3 Internet Information This page shows [...]

5 Web Management 2: System Configuration and Status AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 62 5.2.4 Wireless Client T able This function displays the information about wireless clients that are associated with AirMax5N. It includes signal strength, TX and RX data rate, MAC address, and the st ate. 5.2.5 System Log The System Log displays the system acti[...]

6. Antenna Alignment AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 63 It is important to align your antenna correctly with the remote device to get the best signal and performance. The AirMax5N is equipped with a 16dBi antenna. There is a connector for external antenna if more distance or different angle coverage is required. In this chapter, we will first ex[...]

6. Antenna Alignment AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 64 6.3 Antenna Alignment using Signal Survey Signal Survey function can display the Signal S trengt h value in real time to help you with antenna alignment. The Signal Survey is a subnet of the Site Survey function; you do not need to enter the wireless settings in advance. Please follow the ex[...]

6. Antenna Alignment AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 65 Step 1 Go to the Sit Survey fu nction Step 2 Check the Signal Strength of the desir ed AP. For identify the AP quicker, we suggest you to written the MAC address of the desired AP and using the MAC to filter out your target. Step 3 If the Signal Strength is too weak to make a connection, pl[...]

7. Application Example: Infrastructure AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 66 In this chapter, you will learn how to utilize AirMax5N’s Access Point mode, Clien t Infrastructure Mode, and Bridge Infrastructure mode in one application ex ample. In addition, you will also learn how to configure multiple SSID. 7.1 Application Environment I n this appl[...]

7. Application Example: Infrastructure AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 67 7.2 Central AP: Access Point Mode The configuration of Central AP involves the followings:  Using multiple SSID to create 2 wireless network  AirLive01 : A network for remote AP with WP A-PSK security policy .  AirLive02 : A network with WP A-PSK2 security policy [...]

7. Application Example: Infrastructure AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 68 Step 1 Click on “setup” button on the “Operation Mode” page Step 2 On the wireless setting page, please enter the SSID and Channel. And then press “Apply” to make changes.[...]

7. Application Example: Infrastructure AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 69 Step 3 Click on the “Multiple SSID”. Step 4 Go to the Security Setting and se t the security policy separately. 2000[...]

7. Application Example: Infrastructure AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 70 7.3 Client: Client Mode Client : AirMax5N in Client Infrastructure Mode  Set device IP to 192.168.1.100 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.248  Connect to the Access Point using Client mode .  Use Site Survey to connect and associate with the AP . 7.3.1 Device C IP Ad[...]

7. Application Example: Infrastructure AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 71 7.3.2 Client Wireless Settings Step 1 Go to “Operation Mode” menu. Select “Client”, and then click on “Change Mode” button. 1 2[...]

7. Application Example: Infrastructure AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 72 Step 2 Press “Setup” to enter the wireless settings page. Click on the Site Survey button for searching the remote AP. Step 3 After pressing “Site Survey” button, the following page should appear. Select “AirLive01” and press “Associate” button to connect[...]

7. Application Example: Infrastructure AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 73 Step 4 The AirMax5N will prompt y ou to enter security policy information. Select WPA-PSK and enter your Pre-Shared Key. Step 5 Click on “Apply”. After a few seconds, the following screen will appear to show successful connection. You have now setup a successful Infras[...]

8. Specifications AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 74 The specification of AirMax5N is subject to change without notice. Please use the information with caution. 8.1 Features 8.1.1 General Feature  1T1R 150Mbps  IEEE 802.1 1a/n  Runs from 5.1GHz to 5.8GHz S pectrum  2 x 10/100 Ethernet Port with one Passive PoE port  Built-in 16dBi [...]

8. Specifications AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 75 Number of Operation Channel 5.18GHz-CH36 5.200GHz-CH40 5.220GHz-CH44 5.240GHz-CH48 5.260GHz-CH52 5.280GHz-CH56 5.300GHz-CH60 5.320GHz-CH64 5.500GHz-CH100 5.520GHz-CH104 5.540GHz-CH108 5.560GHz-CH1 12 5.580GHz-CH1 16 5.600GHz-CH120 5.620GHz-CH124 5.640GHz-CH128 5.660GHz-CH132 5.680GHz-CH136 5.7[...]

8. Specifications AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 76 Mode - AP , Bridge, Client, Router , WISP Modes Security - 64/128bit WEP - WP A (TKIP with IEEE 802.1 1x) - WP A2 (AES with IEEEE 802.1 1x) Sof tware - Site Survey with RSSI Signal Survey - User Friendly Web Management - Channel list selection - Support adjustable output power - WEP over WDS su[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 77 The wireless network glossary contains explanation or information about common terms used in wireless networking products. Some of information in this glossary might be outdated, please use with caution. 802.11a An IEEE specification for wireless networking that operates in the 5 GH[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 78 802.11d Also known as “Global Roaming”. 802.11d is a standard for use in countries where systems using other standards in the 802.11 family are not allowed to operate. 802.11e The IEEE QoS standard for prioritizing traffic of the VoIP and multimedia applications. The WMM is based[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 79 802.1x 802.1x is a security standard for wired and wireless LANs. In the 802.1x parlance, there are usually supplicants (client), authenticator (switch or AP), and authentication server (radius server) in the network. When a supplicants request a service, the auth enticator will pas[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 80 Bandwidth Management Bandwidth Management controls the transmission speed of a port, user , IP address, and application. Router can use bandwidth control to limit the Internet connection speed of individual IP or Application. It can also guarantee the speed of certain special applica[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 81 CTS Clear To Send. A signal sent by a device to indicate that it is ready to receive data. DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System. An algorithm that allows the use of dynamic IP address for hosting Internet Server. A DDNS service provi des each user account with a domain name. A router wit[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 82 Encryption Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. The common wireless encryption schemes are WEP, WPA, and WPA2. ESSID (SSID) The identification name of an 802.11 wireless network. Since wireless network has no physical boundary liked wired Ethernet netwo[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 83 Gateway In the global Internet network, the gateways are core routers that connect networks in different IP subnet together. In a LAN environment with an IP sharing router, the gateway is the router. In an office environment, gateway typically is a multi-function device that integra[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 84 LACP (802.3ad) Trunking The 802.3ad Link Aggregation standard defines how to combi ne the several Ethernet ports into one high-bandwidth port to increase the trans mission speed. It is also known as port trunking. Both device must set the trunking feature to work. MAC Media Access Co[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 85 Packet A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for the company products. POE Power over Ethernet. A standard to deliver both power and data throug[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 86 Preamble Type Preamble are sent with each wireless packet tr ansmit for transmission status. Use the long preamble type for better compatibility. Use the short preamble type for better performance Rate Control Ethernet switches' function to control the upstream and downs tream s[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 87 RSSI Receiver Sensitivity Index. RSSI is a value to show the Receiver Sensitivity of the remote wireless device. In general, remote APs with stronger signal will display higher RSSI values. For RSSI value, the smaller the absolute value is, the stronger the signal. For example, “-[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 88 Subnet Mask An address code mask that determines the size of the network. An IP subnet are determined by performing a BIT-wise AND operation between the IP address and the subnet mask. By changing the subnet mask, you can change the scope and size of a network. Subnetwork or Subnet F[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 89 UDP User Datagram Protocol. A layer-4 network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data. Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload To send a file to the Internet or network device. URL Unif[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’s Manual 90 Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity. An interope rability certificatio n for wireless local area network (LAN) products based on t h e IEEE 802.11 st andard s. The governing body for Wi-Fi is called Wi-Fi Alliance (a lso known as WECA). WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. A Wi[...]

9. Wireless Network Glossary AirLive AirMax5N User ’ s Manual 91 WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access. It is an encryption standard proposed by WiFi for advance protection by utilizing a password key (TKIP) or certificate. It is more secure than WEP encryption. The WPA-PSK utilizes pre-s hare key for encryption/authentication. WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access 2[...]