User manual AIRLIVE AIRMAX5 VERSION 2.0

[. . . ] AIRMAX5 802. 11a 108Mbps Outdoor CPE User's Manual Version 2. 0 Copyright and Disclaimer Version 2. 0 This guide is written for firmware version 1. 00e13b or later. Copyright & Disclaimer No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or recording without the written consent of OvisLink Corp. OvisLink Corp. has made the best effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this user's guide. However, we are not liable for the inaccuracies or errors in this guide. All information is subject to change without notice All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders. AirLive AIRMAX5 User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. [. . . ] Because of its faster performance, it is frequently used to build point-to-point bridge connection and backbone networks. However, the total number of devices in a WDS network should not exceed 8. TIPS: For step-by-step instructions on how to build a WDS bridge network, please be sure to read through Chapter 9: WDS Bridge Example for details. In this section, we will talk about the WDS Settings which is available only in WDS Bridge (Pure MAC) mode. WDS Bridges are using BSSID (AP's Wireless MAC address) to authenticate each other. Therefore, it is necessary to know the remote Bridge's wireless MAC addresses. You can always do a "Site Survey" to find out the MAC Addresses. When you click on WDS settings, the following screen will appear: Here are the encryption key settings for WEP. Please make sure all bridges in the WDS network enter the same keys. After you add a remote Bridge, it will be display here. Up to 4 entries are possible This is where you enter the remote Bridge's information. The SSID must be different between each Bridge. AirLive AIRMAX5 User's Manual 66 4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings WEP Key: You can set up to 4 keys, each key can have different Key Length and Key type. When you add an entry to the WDS setting and select WEP encryption, the system will ask you which key to use. All devices on the network must have the same sets of keys, but each link can have use different key. Adding a new WDS link The WDS link are created by entering the remote Bridge's information. You can enter any name for your SSID: SSID is the network ID for the wireless link. If you have more than one WDS link or if you want to make WDS connection with Mikrotik devices, this field is required. MAC Address: Please enter the remote bridge's wireless MAC address in this field. Select Security Settings: You can choose to use WEP encryption for better security. It is necessary to enter the same set of keys in the same WDS network. When you select WEP, the AirMax5 will ask you to select from one of the 4 keys. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings 4. 4 Router Mode Settings Operation Mode -> Setup This section will explain WAN port settings and other functions that are available only in WISP router and AP Router mode. 4. 4. 1 WISP Router Mode The WISP Router mode is also known as Client Router. [. . . ] A type of technology designed to increase the security of information transferred over the Internet. VPN creates a private encrypted tunnel from the end user's computer, through the local wireless network, through the Internet, all the way to the corporate network. Walled Garden On the Internet, a walled garden refers to a browsing environment that controls the information and Web sites the user is able to access. This is a popular method used by ISPs in order to keep the user navigating only specific areas of the Web WAN Wide Area Network. A communication system of connecting PCs and other computing devices across a large local, regional, national or international geographic area. [. . . ]