Pakedge Device & Software WAP-W5N Installation guide

Brand: Pakedge Device & Software

Model: WAP-W5N

Type: Installation guide

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WAP-VKIT

Preconfigured Virtual Cell, Enterprise-Class Wireless Access Point

Solution

Installation Guide – Version 1.40

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FCC Declaration of Conformity

Pakedge Device & Software, 1163 Triton Drive, Foster City, 94404, declares under sole responsibility that the WAP-VKIT complies

with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of

the device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following

measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Wireless LAN and your Health

The WAP-VKIT, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy, but operates within the guidelines found in

radio frequency safety standards and recommendations.

FCC Certification

The WAP-VKIT contains a radio transmitter. Accordingly, it has been certified as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules for

intentional radiators. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and the FCC logo.

Restrictions on Use of Wireless Devices

In some situations or environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible

representatives of the organization. For example, these situations may include:

 Using wireless equipment on board an airplane.

 Using wireless equipment in any environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or

identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the applicable policy for the use of wireless equipment in a specific organization or environment (such as

airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device prior to turning on the equipment. The manufacturer is not

responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this product,

or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by the manufacturer. Correction of

interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment is the responsibility of the user. The

manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that

may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the separation distance between the antenna and any person’s body

(including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 20 cm (8 inches).

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE. THE UNIT MUST NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING WATER.

CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT

CONTAINED IN THE INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS. REFER ALL

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: THIS DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED

AND USED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AS

DESCRIBED IN THE USER DOCUMENTATION THAT COMES WITH THE PRODUCT. WARNING:

POSTPONE INSTALLATION UNTIL THERE IS NO RISK OF THUNDERSTORM OR LIGHTNING

ACTIVITY IN THE AREA.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

When using this device, always follow basic safety precautions, to reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

 Read all of the instructions (listed here and/or in the user manual) before you operate this equipment.

 Comply with all warning and caution statements in the instructions.

 Retain the instructions for future reference.

 Observe all warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this equipment.

 Comply with all instructions that accompany this equipment.

 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

 Installation of this product must be in accordance with national wiring codes and conform to local regulations.

 Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. For

added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, unplug the power supply, and disconnect the CAT5e to the WAP-VKIT at the PoE. This will

prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power surges.

 Give particular attention to all safety precautions.

 Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the product’s marking label. If you are not

sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

 It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge protector in the AC outlet to which this device is

connected. This is to avoid damage to the equipment from lightning strikes and other electrical surges.

 Place POE Injector unit to allow for easy access when disconnecting the power cord/adapter of the device from

the AC wall outlet.

 Wipe the unit with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners

directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.

 Keep the device away from excessive heat and humidity and keep the device free from vibration and dust.

 Do not directly cover the device, or block the airflow to the device with insulation or any other objects.

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****Warning****

1) No Factory Reset- The WAP-VKIT was designed to be a very robust

and exceptionally reliable product. Because of this, you will find it

does not have a hardware or software reset button. The product can

only be reset by Pakedge either remotely (if the router is connected to

a working Internet connection with remote access) or at Pakedge’s

facility. We highly recommend using the product only as described in

the Pakedge “Installation User Manual.”

2) Preset IP Address Values- the WAP-VKIT was designed to simplify

a complex Virtual Wireless Network installation and is preconfigured

for an “out-of-the-box” VLAN installation with Pakedge RSB-Kxx-

VLAN Router and Switch Kit. Therefore, the IP address values of all

VLANs are predefined as described in the Installation User Manual.

If different IP address values are absolutely required, please be

aware that changing them may affect other preconfigured features.

Contact Pakedge support for more information.

If you have further questions, email [email protected] or call 1-650-

385-8703.

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1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 6

1.1. Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 6

1.2. System Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 6

1.3. Network Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 6

2. Understanding the Hardware ........................................................................................................................ 7

2.1. CTL-W5N Controller ....................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2. WAP-W5N with Dual Band Option ................................................................................................................ 8

2.3. SW8-4PB ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

2.4. SW8-8PB, SW16-16PB, and SW24-24PB ........................................................................................................ 9

3. Hardware Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 9

3.1. Configuration Using SW8-4PB ..................................................................................................................... 10

3.2. Configuration Using SW8-8PB, SW16-16PB or SW24-24PB ........................................................................ 12

4. Default Configuration Values....................................................................................................................... 14

4.1. Controller Network Defaults ........................................................................................................................ 15

4.2. VLAN Defaults .............................................................................................................................................. 15

4.3. Wireless Defaults ......................................................................................................................................... 15

4.3.1. Wireless SSID and ESS (Extended Service Set) .............................................................................................. 15

4.3.2. Wireless Security .......................................................................................................................................... 16

5. Advanced Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 16

5.1 Accessing the Controller Web Interface ....................................................................................................... 17

5.2 Changing Default Password......................................................................................................................... 18

5.3 Changing Controller IP address ................................................................................................................... 19

5.4 Changing an SSID in the ESS (Extended Service Set) .................................................................................... 20

5.5 Changing or Adding Wireless Security Profiles ............................................................................................ 22

5.6 Changing Wireless Channel and RF Band .................................................................................................... 30

5.7 Modifying VLAN Configuration .................................................................................................................... 32

5.8 AP Administration and Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 34

6. Appendix A – Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 36

7. Appendix B – Technical Support ...................................................................................................................... 42

9. Appendix C – Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................... 43

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1. Introduction

This document explains how to set up the Pakedge Wireless Virtual Cell LAN with minimal

effort. The system includes a single CTL-W5N Controller and up to 24 WAP-W5N Access

Points. It is preconfigured and must be used with the Pakedge RSB-KIT or RSB-K24C (router

and VLAN switch combination package). Before you attempt to use this system, please ensure

that you have the appropriate network configuration, as it will not be supported otherwise

Please read Sections 1 to 4 in their entirety before you start. These sections will give you the

information you need to properly install the WAP-VKIT. After installation as described in

Sections 1 to 4, the VKIT will be fully functional. If you wish to perform further customizations,

proceed to section 5.

The CTL-W5N controller has many configuration options. However, any settings beyond this

manual are not supported. The values you see in the default state represent the optimal

settings for the most compatible high-performance wireless environment. Please only

change settings that are described in this manual. If you have questions, please don’t

hesitate to contact Pakedge Support. Thank you again for purchasing the finest and most

advanced wireless product on the market today.

1.1. Package Contents

Open the package carefully and make sure all the items in the list below are present. Do not

discard the packing materials, as returns must be shipped in the original packaging.

 One CTL-W5N Virtual Cell Wireless Controller

 Wireless AP (WAP-VKIT)

 Rackmount hardware for wireless controller and switch

 SW8-4PB, SW8-8PB, SW16-16PB, or SW24-24PB PoE switch, depending on the VKIT

model

1.2. System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for the WAP-VKIT are:

 PC-compatible computer with an Ethernet interface to access the controller’s web

interface

 Operating system that supports an HTTP Web browser

 A Pakedge RSB-Kxx Preconfigured VLAN Router and Switch Kit

1.3. Network Configuration

To help you understand how the WAP-VKIT interfaces with other LAN products to create a

wireless network, we will describe several possible wireless network configurations.

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The WAP-VKIT does not come with a DC power supply. For ease of connection and setup, the

VKIT comes with a provided PoE switch to power and connect the WAP-W5Ns. DO NOT try to

use any power supply not provided by Pakedge, as permanent damage to the WAP-VKIT may

occur.

2. Understanding the Hardware

2.1. CTL-W5N Controller

1. Console Port – For use with a serial to RJ45 cable connected to a terminal such as Putty

2. USB Port – Unused, for loading firmware via Meru USB Software

3. G1 Port – Internet connectivity

4. G2 Port – Unused, backup port for internet connectivity

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2.2. WAP-W5N with Dual Band Option

1. AP Lock – Uses normal laptop lock cables

2. Reset button – Unused; the controller handles everything

3. CON Port – Used for loading firmware onto the WAP, and for manufacturer use

4. LAN Port – Connection port, should be connected to the PoE switch provided

5. Power Connection – For DC power, unused as the VKIT is designed for use with PoE

6. Antenna – Connect antennas to the gold connectors

2.3. SW8-4PB

Ports 1-4 are PoE ports (right side of the ports bank in the figure). The WAP-W5Ns should be

connected to any of these ports. The CTL-W5N should be connected to port 8 on the left side,

and the router (light-gray RT-50V device) of the RSB-KIT or RSB-K24C should be connected from

Switch port 2 on the router to port 7 of the SW8-4PB.

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2.4. SW8-8PB, SW16-16PB, and SW24-24PB

The SW8-8PB, SW16-16PB, and SW24-24PB are identical except for the number of ports. Shown

above is the SW24-24PB.

1. PoE Ports – These should be connected to the WAP-W5Ns

2. G1 Port – This should be connected directly to the CTL-W5N

3. G2 Port – This should be connected to the RT-50V Router switch port 2

4. Console Port – Unused; for advanced troubleshooting

3. Hardware Setup

Before you connect the hardware, you must determine which of the three network setup options

you should use. The proper setup will depend on the number of WAP-W5Ns in your kit (from 3 to

24 WAP-W5Ns). The number of WAP-W5Ns will also determine the type of PoE switch you should

use. The PoE switch options are:

 SW8-4PB – up to 4 WAP-W5N Access Points. The SW8-4PB is an unmanaged switch specially

designed to pass VLAN tagging.

 SW8-8PB – up to 8 WAP-W5N Access Points. The SW8-8PB is a managed switch that has full

management capabilities.

 SW16-16PB – up to 16 WAP-W5N Access Points. The SW16-16PB is a managed switch that has

full management capabilities.

 SW24-24PB- up to 24 WAP-W5N Access Points. The SW24-24PB is a managed switch that has

full management capabilities.

If you are:

1- Using the SW8-4PB, connect the hardware as shown in Section 3.1

2- Using the SW8-8PB, SW16-16PB, or SW24-24PB, connect the hardware as shown in

Section 3.2

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3.1. Configuration Using SW8-4PB

The SW8-4PB has eight ports, four of them being PoE ports. Therefore only up to four WAP-

W5Ns can be used with the SW8-4PB. The figure below shows the overall configuration.

1) Plug one end of the enclosed Ethernet cable into port G1 of the CTL-W5N controller. (Do

NOT use G2 on the CTL-W5N.) Then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to port 8

on the SW8-4PB, as shown on the following page.

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2) Using another Ethernet cable (not included), connect one end to port 7 on the SW8-4PB ,

and the other end to switch port 2 on the RT-50V (the router in the RSB-KXX Preconfigured

VLAN Kit).

3) Using another Ethernet cable for each WAP-W5N, connect the WAP-W5Ns to the PoE ports

on the SW8-4PB. Be sure to plug the Ethernet cable to the WAP-W5N using the RJ45 jack

labeled “LAN” (Do not use CON).

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4) Finally, plug the supplied power cable into the SW8-4PB and the CTL-W5N. On the CTL-

W5N, you will find a power switch on the back, next to the power connection. Turn it on at

this time.

3.2. Configuration Using SW8-8PB, SW16-16PB, or SW24-24PB

The SW8-8PB, SW16-16GB, and SW24-24PB have 8, 16, and 24 PoE ports respectively.

Therefore, the SW8-8PB can power up to 8 WAP-W5Ns, the SW16-16PB can power up to 16

WAP-W5Ns, and the SW24-24PB can power up to 24 WAP-W5Ns. In addition, there are two

gigabit uplink ports labeled G1 and G2. The following sample diagram represents an overall

configuration using a SW24-24PB PoE switch. The SW16 and SW8 switches have the same

layout, but with fewer WAP-W5Ns.

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1) Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into port G1 of the CTL-W5N controller (Do not

use port G2 of the CTL-W5N). Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to port G1 on

the SWX-XPB PoE Switch. (Note: connect it to G1, Not G2 on the PoE switch.)

2) Using another Ethernet cable (not included), connect one end of the cable to G2 on the

SWX-XPB PoE Switch, and the other end to switch port 2 on the RT-50V (the router in the

RSB-KXX Preconfigured VLAN Kit).

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3) Using an Ethernet cable for each WAP-W5N, connect the WAP-W5Ns to the PoE ports of the

SWX-XPB. The end of the Ethernet cable connected to the WAP-W5N must be plugged into

the RJ45 jack labeled “LAN” (do not use CON).

4) Finally, plug the supplied power cable into the SWX-XPB PoE Switch and the CTL-W5N. On

the CTL-W5N, you will see a power switch on the back, next to the Power connection. Turn

it on at this time.

4. Default Configuration Values

At this point, your Virtual Cell Wireless Network is online and active. The following sections

show the default settings. If you wish to keep these default settings, no further configuration is

necessary. If you wish to modify the “recommended configurable” settings, please proceed to

the Advanced Section (Section 5).

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Note: the CTL-W5N controller stores all configuration values and applies them to the wireless

access points. There is no management in the wireless access points themselves. In addition, you

can add wireless access points to the network; the controller will automatically configure the

new wireless access points, based on its stored values.

4.1. Controller Network Defaults

 IP address and netmask for the controller: 192.168.1.240 / 255.255.255.0

 Username- admin, Password- pakedgec

 DHCP server address: 192.168.1.99

 Gateway server address: 192.168.1.99

 DNS server address: 192.168.1.99

 Network domain name: pakedge

4.2. VLAN Defaults

Internal Interface (VLAN1)

192.168.1.99

VLAN2

192.168.2.1

VLAN3

192.168.3.1

VLAN4

192.168.4.1

VLAN5

192.168.5.1

VLAN6

192.168.6.1

NOTE: The predefined VLANs correspond to the Pakedge RSB-Kxx Router and Switch VLAN Kit.

The WAP-VKIT was preconfigured to have the same IP ranges and other values. It is important

not to change these ranges.

4.3. Wireless Defaults

4.3.1. Wireless SSID and ESS (Extended Service Set)

The ESS was preconfigured to work with the RSB-Kxx. The following table shows how the SSIDs

are mapped to the VLANs. Note that Pakedge_Maintenance is a hidden SSID.

SSID

VLAN

IP Subnet

Gateway

DHCP

Range

Pakedge_Maintenance

Untagged

192.168.1.0/24

192.168.1.99

192.168.1.110-210

Pakedge_Virtual_2

192.168.2.0/24

192.168.2.1

192.168.2.110-210

Pakedge_Virtual_3

192.168.3.0/24

192.168.3.1

192.168.3.110-210

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Pakedge_Virtual_4

192.168.4.0/24

192.168.4.1

192.168.4.110-210

Pakedge_Virtual_5

192.168.5.0/24

192.168.5.1

192.168.5.110-210

Pakedge_Virtual_6

192.168.6.0/24

192.168.6.1

192.168.6.110-210

4.3.2. Wireless Security

The SSIDs are mapped to the type of wireless security as follows:

SSID/Security

WEP64

WEP128

WPA

WPA2

Clear (no

security)

Pakedge_Virtual_2

Pakedge_Virtual_3

Pakedge_Virtual_4

Pakedge_Virtual_5

Pakedge_Virtual_6

Pakedge_Maintenance

The default passphrases for the security profiles are mapped as follows:

Encryption

Key

WEP64

1011E

WEP128

1011EdwardsRd

WPA

1011EdwardsRd

WPA2

1011EdwardsRd

Clear

(none)

5. Advanced Settings

This is a preconfigured solution; however, there are common values that many installations will

want to apply. Most of the values are already set to the optimal settings to ensure that clients

using different radios, operating systems and hardware will perform optimally. Only the values

supported by Pakedge are covered in this manual. Please take the time to verify that the default

configuration is working properly before trying to change the default settings.

If you need to change any values not covered in this manual, please do so at your own risk. For

explanations of the various GUI pages, click “Help” in the top right corner of the window. Please

remember, this is an enterprise-hardened product, so there is no automatic reset

switch/method. If you have questions, please contact Pakedge support.

Note: In the figure below, notice “SAVE” at the right end of the menu bar.

After changing values, you must press SAVE to store your changes.

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5.1 Accessing the Controller Web Interface

To change settings, follow these steps to display the Web Interface:

1. Open a web browser, type the following default IP address for the controller in the

browser’s address bar, and press Enter: https://192.168.1.240.

2. If any security or certificate warning windows appear, click “Yes” or “Continue to web page”

to proceed.

3. A pop-up window appears with the Web Management Interface login dialog. Type the

username admin and the default password pakedgec and click OK to continue. The

WLAN Management home page opens, showing the Monitor module and displaying

the Dashboard charts.

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5.2 Changing Default Password

For security reasons, the default password should be changed. Click the Maintenance

button, and under the Password area, click the Change Password.

1. In the User Name text box, type in the user name admin.

2. In the Current Password text box, type in pakedgec.

3. In the New Password text box, type a new password (1 to 256 characters).

4. In the Re-type New Password text box, retype the new password for validation.

5. Click OK to save your changes and exit.

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5.3 Changing the Controller IP address

1. In the left menu panel, click Configuration. Under the Devices heading, click System

Settings. Click the IP Address tab to open the IP Address table.

2. Click the arrow button to the right of the checkbox (or click Settings at the bottom of

the window). The IP Addresses - Update window appears.

— To change the static IP address, type a new address in the IP Address box,

then type a netmask and gateway address to complete the configuration.

3. Click OK.

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5.4 Changing an SSID in the ESS (Extended Service Set)

By default, Pakedge has preconfigured the ESS to work seamlessly with the RSB-KIT or

RSB-K24C. SSIDs are created for each VLAN to map to the wired VLANs defined in the

RSB-KIT and RSB-K24C. Each ESS Profile in your wireless LAN maps onto a unique VLAN.

This allows you to keep traffic from clients in each SSID secure and separate from clients

in other SSIDs.

The preconfigured configurations define 6 SSIDs that map to the wired 5 VLANS and the

untagged interface, as shown in the table below.

SSID

VLAN

IP Subnet

Gateway

DHCP

Range

Pakedge_Maintenance

Untagged

192.168.1.0/24

192.168.1.99

192.168.1.110-210

Pakedge_Virtual_2

192.168.2.0/24

192.168.2.1

192.168.2.110-210

Pakedge_Virtual_3

192.168.3.0/24

192.168.3.1

192.168.3.110-210

Pakedge_Virtual_4

192.168.4.0/24

192.168.4.1

192.168.4.110-210

Pakedge_Virtual_5

192.168.5.0/24

192.168.5.1

192.168.5.110-210

Pakedge_Virtual_6

192.168.6.0/24

192.168.6.1

192.168.6.110-210

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