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04-2015 / v1.1

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  • Page 1 CAP1200 User Manual 04-2015 / v1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS I. Product Information ................2 I-1. Package Contents ........................2 I-2. System Requirements ......................2 I-3. Hardware Overview ....................... 3 I-4. LED Status ..........................4 I-5. Reset ............................5 I-6. Safety Information ......................... 6 II. Hardware Installation ................7 II-1.
  • Page 3 Update Firmware ....................... 80 IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings ......................81 IV-5-4. Factory Default ........................83 IV-5-5. Reboot ..........................84 Edimax Pro NMS I. Product Information ................85 II. Quick Setup ..................86 III. Software Layout ................... 92 IV. Features ....................99...
  • Page 4 IV-1. LOGIN, LOGOUT & RESTART ....................99 IV-2. DASHBOARD ........................101 IV-2-1. System Information ......................102 IV-2-2. Devices Information ......................102 IV-2-3. Managed AP ........................103 IV-2-4. Managed AP Group ......................104 IV-2-5. Active Clients ........................105 IV-3. ZONE PLAN .........................106 IV-4. NMS MONITOR ........................108 IV-4-1. Access Point ........................108 IV-4-1-1.
  • Page 5 IV-6-2-3-1. No Authentication ....................160 IV-6-2-3-2. WEP ..........................160 IV-6-2-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP ......................161 IV-6-2-3-4. WPA-PSK ........................161 IV-6-2-3-5. WPA-EAP ........................161 IV-6-2-3-6. Additional Authentication ..................162 IV-6-2-4. WDS ...........................163 IV-6-3. 5GHz 11ac 11an .......................165 IV-6-3-1. Basic ...........................165 IV-6-3-2. Advanced ........................167 IV-6-3-3. Security ........................169 IV-6-3-4. WDS ...........................171 IV-6-4.
  • Page 6 V. Appendix ................... 201 V-1. Configuring your IP address .....................201 V-1-1. Windows XP ........................202 V-1-2. Windows Vista .........................204 V-1-3. Windows 7 ........................206 V-1-4. Windows 8 ........................210 V-1-5. Mac ..........................214 V. Best Practice ..................216 VI-1. How to Create and Link WLAN & Access Point Groups ...........216...
  • Page 7 Managed AP mode acts as a “slave” AP within the AP array (controlled by the AP Controller “master”). In AP Controller mode the user interface will switch to Edimax Pro NMS. This user manual is split into two parts: AP mode (blue) and Edimax Pro NMS (grey).

  • Page 8: Product Information

    I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents 1. CAP1200 Access Point 4. CD 2. Ceiling Mount Bracket 5. Quick Installation Guide 3. T-Rail Mounting Kit & 6. Ethernet Cable Screws 7. Power Adapter 8. Ceiling Mount Screw Template I-2. System Requirements - Existing cable/DSL modem &...

  • Page 9: I-3. Hardware Overview

    I-3. Hardware Overview Ethernet Port Power Port...

  • Page 10: I-4. Led Status

    I-4. LED Status LED Color LED Status Description Blue The access point is on. Long Flashing Upgrading firmware. Short Flashing Resetting to factory defaults. Amber Starting up. Flashing Error. The access point is off.

  • Page 11: I-5. Reset

    I-5. Reset If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds.

  • Page 12: I-6. Safety Information

    I-6. Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions. 1. The access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access point outdoors.

  • Page 13: Ii. Hardware Installation

    II. Hardware Installation When using the access point in AP mode it is recommended to configure some basic settings as shown in III. Quick Setup before hardware installation. II-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch If you need to, remove the cap from the underside of the access point. This creates extra space for your cables to pass through.

  • Page 14: Ii-2. Mounting The Access Point To A Ceiling

    II-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling To mount the access point to a ceiling, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram A & B. For Wooden Ceilings (refer to diagram A): Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and insert screw iii through hole i (x 2)and tighten to fix the bracket in place.

  • Page 17: Ii-3. T-Rail Mount

    II-3. T-Rail Mount To mount the access point to a T-Rail, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram C, D & E. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket from the two sizes which are included in the package contents. Attach the T-Rail bracket i to hole ii using screw iii (x 2) as shown in C.

  • Page 19: Ap Mode

    AP mode and configure its basic settings. For use a Managed AP within an AP array no settings are necessary. Configurations can be made from your Controller AP (refer to Edimax Pro NMS). III-1. Initial Setup Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable.
  • Page 20 AP Mode You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “1234”. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below. Next, please follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to configure the access point’s basic settings.

  • Page 21: Iii-2. Basic Settings

    AP Mode For more advanced configurations, please refer to IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface. III-2. Basic Settings The instructions below will help you to configure the following basic settings of the access point: - LAN IP Address - 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security - Administrator Name &...
  • Page 22 AP Mode To utilize multiple 2.4GHz SSIDs, open the drop down menu labelled “Enable SSID number” and select how many SSIDs you require. Then enter a new SSID in the corresponding numbered fields below, before clicking “Apply”. To configure the security of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Settings”...
  • Page 23 AP Mode Go to “Wireless Settings” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 3 & 4 for the access point’s 5GHz wireless network. To change the administrator name and password for the browser based configuration interface, go to “Management” > “Admin”. Complete the “Administrator Name”...
  • Page 24 AP Mode so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server. Click “Apply” when you are finished. You can use the “Acquire Current Time from your PC” button if you wish to set the access point to the same time as your PC. The basic settings of your access point are now configured.

  • Page 25: Iv. Browser Based Configuration Interface

    Controller AP to configure your Managed AP(s). The browser-based configuration interface enables you to configure the access point’s advanced features. The CAP1200 features a range of advanced functions such as MAC filtering, MAC RADIUS authentication, VLAN configurations, up to 32 SSIDs and many more. To access the browser based configuration interface: Connect a computer to your access point using an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 26 AP Mode Use the menu across the top and down the left side to navigate. Click “Apply” to save changes and reload the access point, or “Cancel” to cancel changes. Please wait a few seconds for the access point to reload after you “Apply”...

  • Page 27: Iv-1. Information

    AP Mode IV-1. Information Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-1-1. System Information The “System Information” page displays basic system information about the access point.
  • Page 28 AP Mode...
  • Page 29 AP Mode System Model Displays the model number of the access point. Product Name Displays the product name for reference, which consists of “AP” plus the MAC address. Uptime Displays the total time since the device was turned on. Boot From Displays information for the booted hardware, booted from either USB or internal memory.
  • Page 30 AP Mode SSID Displays the SSID name(s) for the specified frequency. Authentication Displays the authentication method for the Method specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Encryption Type Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID for the specified SSID.

  • Page 31: Iv-1-2. Wireless Clients

    AP Mode IV-1-2. Wireless Clients The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Refresh time Auto Refresh Time Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically refresh.
  • Page 32 AP Mode been connected to the access point. Idle Time Client idle time is the time for which the client has not transmitted any data packets i.e. is idle. Vendor The vendor of the client’s wireless adapter is displayed here.

  • Page 33: Iv-1-3. Wireless Monitor

    AP Mode IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID. Wireless Monitor Site Survey Select which frequency (or both) to scan, and...
  • Page 34 AP Mode Signal (%) Displays the current signal strength of the SSID. Type Displays the 802.11 wireless networking standard(s) of the specified SSID. Vendor Displays the vendor of the wireless router/access point for the specified SSID.

  • Page 35: Iv-1-4. Log

    AP Mode IV-1-4. The system log displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This information is useful for network administrators. When the log is full, old entries are overwritten. Save Click to save the log as a file on your local computer.
  • Page 36 AP Mode The following information/events are recorded by the log:  USB Mount & unmount  Wireless Client Connected & disconnected Key exchange success & fail  Authentication Authentication fail or successful.  Association Success or fail  WPS M1 - M8 messages WPS success ...

  • Page 37: Iv-2. Network Settings

    AP Mode IV-2. Network Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address The “LAN-side IP address” page allows you to configure your access point on your Local Area Network (LAN).
  • Page 38 AP Mode Default Gateway For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank. DHCP users can select to get DNS servers’ IP address from DHCP or manually enter a value.

  • Page 39: Iv-2-2. Lan Port

    AP Mode IV-2-2. LAN Port The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your access point’s two wired LAN (Ethernet) ports. Wired LAN Port Identifies LAN port 1 or 2. Enable Enable/disable specified LAN port. Speed & Duplex Select a speed &...

  • Page 40: Iv-2-3. Vlan

    AP Mode IV-2-3. VLAN The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other. VLAN IDs 1 – 4095 are supported. VLAN IDs in the range 1 –...

  • Page 41: Iv-3. Wireless Settings

    AP Mode IV-3. Wireless Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-3-1. 2.4GHz 11bgn The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across five categories: Basic, Advanced, Security, WDS &...

  • Page 42: Iv-3-1-1. Basic

    AP Mode IV-3-1-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
  • Page 43 AP Mode Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11b, 802.11g & 802.11n can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 2.4GHz frequency from the drop down menu.
  • Page 44 AP Mode When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually: Channel Select a wireless channel from 1 – 11. Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), 40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference) or Auto (automatically select based on interference level).

  • Page 45: Iv-3-1-2. Advanced

    AP Mode IV-3-1-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Contention Slot Select “Short”...
  • Page 46 AP Mode 802.11g Protection Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast...

  • Page 47: Iv-3-1-3. Security

    AP Mode IV-3-1-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network.

  • Page 48: Iv-3-1-3-1. No Authentication

    AP Mode SSID Selection Select which SSID to configure security settings for. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients –...

  • Page 49: Iv-3-1-3-2. Wep

    AP Mode IV-3-1-3-2. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. Key Type Choose from “ASCII”...

  • Page 50: Iv-3-1-3-5. Wpa-Eap

    AP Mode characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Pre-Shared Key Please enter a security key/password according to the format you selected above. IV-3-1-3-5. WPA-EAP WPA Type Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-EAP. Encryption Type Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type.
  • Page 51 AP Mode WPS must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication. See IV-3-3. for WPS settings. MAC RADIUS Select whether to use MAC address or Password password authentication via RADIUS server. If you select “Use the following password”, enter the password in the field below. The password should match the “Shared Secret”...

  • Page 52: Iv-3-1-4. Wds

    AP Mode IV-3-1-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.
  • Page 53 AP Mode 2.4GHz WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method.

  • Page 54: Iv-3-1-5. Schedule

    AP Mode IV-3-1-5. Schedule The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless network for specified times. Check/uncheck the box “Enable Wireless Schedule” to enable/disable the wireless scheduling function. The access point’s time and date settings must be set in order to use this function.

  • Page 55: Iv-3-2. 5Ghz 11Ac 11An

    AP Mode IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless network across five categories: Basic, Advanced, Security, WDS & Schedule. IV-3-2-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
  • Page 56 AP Mode Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11a, 802.11n & 802.11ac can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 5GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled.

  • Page 57: Iv-3-2-2. Advanced

    AP Mode BSS BasicRate Set Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients. IV-3-2-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions.
  • Page 58 AP Mode Fragment Set the fragment threshold of the wireless Threshold radio. The default value is 2346. Multicast Rate Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power.

  • Page 59: Iv-3-2-3. Security

    AP Mode IV-3-2-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network.
  • Page 60 AP Mode Wireless Client Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Isolation Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’...

  • Page 61: Iv-3-2-4. Wds

    AP Mode IV-3-2-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.
  • Page 62 AP Mode 5GHz WDS Mode WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method.

  • Page 63: Iv-3-2-5. Schedule

    AP Mode IV-3-2-5. Schedule The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless network for specified times. Check/uncheck the box “Enable Wireless Schedule” to enable/disable the wireless scheduling function. The access point’s time and date settings must be set in order to use this function.

  • Page 64: Iv-3-2. Wps

    AP Mode IV-3-2. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”). When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect.
  • Page 65 AP Mode Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS functionality. WPS must be disabled when using MAC-RADIUS authentication (see IV-3-1-3-6 & IV-3-4). Product PIN Displays the WPS PIN code of the device, used for PIN code WPS. You will be required to enter this PIN code into another WPS device for PIN code WPS.

  • Page 66: Iv-3-3. Radius

    AP Mode IV-3-3. RADIUS The RADIUS menu allows you to configure the access point’s external RADIUS server settings. A RADIUS server provides user-based authentication to improve security and offer wireless client control – users can be authenticated before gaining access to a network. The access point can utilize both a primary and secondary (backup) external RADIUS server for each of its wireless frequencies (2.4GHz &...

  • Page 67: Iv-3-3-1. Radius Settings

    AP Mode IV-3-3-1. RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server.

  • Page 68: Iv-3-3-2. Internal Server

    AP Mode RADIUS Type Select “Internal” to use the access point’s built-in RADIUS server or “external” to use an external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Authentication Set the UDP port used in the authentication Port protocol of the RADIUS server.
  • Page 69 AP Mode Internal Server Check/uncheck to enable/disable the access point’s internal RADIUS server. EAP Internal Select EAP internal authentication type from Authentication the drop down menu. EAP Certificate File Displays the EAP certificate file format: Format PCK#12(*.pfx/*.p12) EAP Certificate File Click “Upload” to open a new window and select the location of an EAP certificate file to use.

  • Page 70: Iv-3-3-3. Radius Accounts

    AP Mode IV-3-3-3. RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users.
  • Page 71 AP Mode User Name Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list. Reset Clear text from the user name box. Select Check the box to select a user. User Name Displays the user name.

  • Page 72: Iv-3-4. Mac Filter

    AP Mode IV-3-4. MAC Filter Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address.
  • Page 73 AP Mode commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. Reset Clear all fields. MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox. Select Delete selected or all entries from the table.

  • Page 74: Iv-3-5. Wmm

    AP Mode IV-3-5. WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice. Configuring WMM consists of adjusting parameters on queues for different categories of wireless traffic.
  • Page 75 AP Mode CWMin Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission. The backoff wait time will be generated between 0 and this value. If the frame is not sent, the random backoff value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below).

  • Page 76: Iv-4. Management

    AP Mode IV-4. Management Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-4-1. Admin You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. If you change the administrator password, please make a note of the new password.
  • Page 77 AP Mode Account to Manage This Device Administrator Set the access point’s administrator name. Name This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-16 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Administrator Set the access point’s administrator password. Password This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between...
  • Page 78 AP Mode When SNMP is enabled, complete the SNMP fields below. SNMP Version Select SNMP version appropriate for your SNMP manager. SNMP Get Enter an SNMP Get Community name for Community verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-GET requests. SNMP Set Enter an SNMP Set Community name for Community verification with the SNMP manager for...

  • Page 79: Iv-4-2. Date And Time

    AP Mode IV-4-2. Date and Time You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop down menus.
  • Page 80 AP Mode Server Name Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish. Update Interval Specify a frequency (in hours) for the access point to update/synchronize with the NTP server. Time Zone Time Zone Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.

  • Page 81: Iv-4-3. Syslog Server

    AP Mode IV-4-3. Syslog Server The system log can be sent to a server or to attached USB storage. Syslog Server Settings Transfer Logs Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 82: Iv-4-4. Ping Test

    AP Mode IV-4-4. Ping Test The access point includes a built-in ping test function. Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network and to measure the round-trip time for sent messages.

  • Page 83: Iv-4-5. I'm Here

    AP Mode IV-4-5. I’m Here The access point features a built-in buzzer which can sound on command using the “I’m Here” page. This is useful for network administrators and engineers working in complex network environments to locate the access point. The buzzer is loud! Duration of Sound Set the duration for which the buzzer will...

  • Page 84: Iv-4-6. Operation Mode

    AP mode is a standalone access point, AP controller mode acts as the designated master of the AP array, and Managed AP mode acts as a slave AP within the AP array. Refer back to Overview and Edimax Pro NMS I. Product Information for more help.

  • Page 85: Iv-5. Advanced

    AP Mode IV-5. Advanced Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-5-1. LED Settings The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference. Power LED Select on or off.

  • Page 86: Iv-5-2. Update Firmware

    Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. Do not switch off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device.

  • Page 87: Iv-5-3. Save/Restore Settings

    AP Mode IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer or a USB device attached to the access point, and restore the access point to previously saved settings.
  • Page 88 AP Mode Restore Settings from PC Restore Settings Click the browse button to find a previously saved settings file on your computer, then click “Restore” to replace your current settings. If your settings file is encrypted with a password, check the “Open file with password”...

  • Page 89: Iv-5-4. Factory Default

    AP Mode IV-5-4. Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device (see IV-5.5) or reset the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the location of the access point is not convenient to access the reset button.

  • Page 90: Iv-5-5. Reboot

    AP Mode IV-5-5. Reboot If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device or reset the access point back to its factory default settings (see IV-5-4). You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature.

  • Page 91: Edimax Pro Nms

    Edimax Pro Network Management Suite (NMS) supports the central management of a group of access points, otherwise known as an AP Array. NMS can be installed on one access point and support up to 8 Edimax Pro access points with no additional wireless controller required, reducing costs and facilitating efficient remote AP management.

  • Page 92: Ii. Quick Setup

    Edimax Pro NMS II. Quick Setup Edimax Pro NMS is simple to setup. An overview of the system is shown below: One AP (access point) is designated as the AP Controller (master) and other connected Edimax Pro APs are automatically designated as Managed APs (slaves).
  • Page 93 Edimax Pro NMS Follow the steps below: Ensure you have the latest firmware from the Edimax website for your Edimax Pro products. Connect all APs to an Ethernet or PoE switch which is connected to a gateway/router. Ensure all APs are powered on and check LEDs.
  • Page 94 Edimax Pro NMS Designate one AP as the AP Controller which will manage all other connected APs (up to 8). Connect a computer to the designated AP Controller using an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 95 Enter the username & password to login. The default username & password are admin & 1234. You will arrive at the Edimax Pro NMS Dashboard. Go to “Management”  “Operation Mode” and select “AP Controller Mode” from the drop down menu.
  • Page 96 Edimax Pro NMS Click “Apply” to save the settings. Edimax Pro NMS includes a wizard to quickly setup the SSID & security for Managed APs. Click “Wizard” in the top right corner to begin. Follow the instructions on-screen to complete Steps 1, 2 & 3 and click...
  • Page 97 Discovery, reset the Managed AP to its factory default settings. Your AP Controller & Managed APs should be fully functional. Use the top menu to navigate around Edimax Pro NMS. Use Dashboard, Zone Plan, NMS Monitor & NMS Settings to configure Managed APs.

  • Page 98: Iii. Software Layout

    Edimax Pro NMS III. Software Layout The top menu features 7 panels: Dashboard, Zone Plan, NMS Monitor, NMS Settings, Local Network, Local Settings & Toolbox. Dashboard The Dashboard panel displays an overview of your network and key system information, with quick links to access configuration options for Managed APs and Managed AP groups.
  • Page 99 Edimax Pro NMS Zone Plan Zone Plan displays a customizable live map of Managed APs for a visual representation of your network coverage. Each AP icon can be moved around the map, and a background image can be uploaded for user-defined location profiles using NMS Settings ...
  • Page 100 Edimax Pro NMS NMS Monitor The NMS Monitor panel provides more detailed monitoring information about the AP Array than found on the Dashboard, grouped according to categories in the menu down the left side.
  • Page 101 Edimax Pro NMS NMS Settings NMS Settings provides extensive configuration options for the AP Array. You can manage each access point, assign access points into groups, manage WLAN, RADIUS & guest network settings as well as upgrade firmware across multiple access points. The Zone Plan can also be configured using “Zone...
  • Page 102 Edimax Pro NMS Local Network Local Network settings are for your AP Controller. You can configure the IP address and DHCP server of the AP Controller in addition to 2.4GHz & 5Ghz Wi-Fi and security, with WPS, RADIUS server, MAC filtering and WMM settings...
  • Page 103 Edimax Pro NMS Local Settings Local Settings are for your AP Controller. You can set the operation mode and view network settings (clients and logs) specifically for the AP Controller, as well as other management settings such as date/time, admin accounts,...
  • Page 104 Edimax Pro NMS Toolbox The Toolbox panel provides a network diagnostic tools: ping and traceroute.

  • Page 105: Iv. Features

    Descriptions of the functions of each main panel Dashboard, Zone Plan, NMS Monitor, NMS Settings, Local Network, Local Settings & Toolbox can be found below. When using Edimax NMS, click “Apply” to save changes: Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.
  • Page 106 To logout from Edimax NMS, click “Logout” in the top right corner: RESTART You can restart your AP Controller or any Managed AP using Edimax NMS. To restart your AP Controller go to Local Settings  Advanced  Reboot and click “Reboot”.

  • Page 107: Iv-2. Dashboard

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-2. DASHBOARD The dashboard displays an overview of your AP array: Use the blue icons above to refresh or collapse each panel in the dashboard. Click and drag to move a panel to suit your preference. You can set the...

  • Page 108: Iv-2-1. System Information

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-2-1. System Information System Information displays information about the AP Controller: Product Name (model), Host Name, MAC Address, IP Address, Firmware Version, System Time and Uptime (time the access point has been on). IV-2-2. Devices Information Devices Information is a summary of the number of all devices in the local...

  • Page 109: Iv-2-3. Managed Ap

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-2-3. Managed AP Managed AP displays information about each Managed AP in the local network: Index (reference number), MAC Address, Device Name, Model, IP Address, 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wireless Channel Number, No. of Clients connected to each access point, and Status (connected, connecting or disconnected).

  • Page 110: Iv-2-4. Managed Ap Group

    Edimax Pro NMS 5. Network Connectivity Go to the “Network Connectivity” panel to perform a ping or traceroute. 6. Restart Restarts the Managed AP. IV-2-4. Managed AP Group Managed APs can be grouped according to your requirements. Managed AP Group displays information about each Managed AP group in the local network: Group Name, MAC Address, Device Name, Model, IP Address, 2.4GHz...

  • Page 111: Iv-2-5. Active Clients

    Edimax Pro NMS 2. Edit Edit various settings for the Managed AP (refer to IV-5-1. Access Point) 3. Blink LED The Managed AP’s LED will flash temporarily to help identify & locate access points. 4. Buzzer The Managed AP’s buzzer will sound temporarily to help identify & locate access points.

  • Page 112: Iv-3. Zone Plan

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-3. ZONE PLAN The Zone Plan can be fully customized to match your network environment. You can move the AP icons and select different location images (upload location images in NMS Settings  Zone Edit) to create a visual map of your AP array.
  • Page 113 Edimax Pro NMS Click and drag an AP icon to move the icon around the zone map. The signal strength for each AP is displayed according to the “Signal” key in the menu on the right side: Location Select a pre-defined location from the drop down menu.

  • Page 114: Iv-4. Nms Monitor

    AP array. Please Failed check security settings (refer to IV-5-8-1. System Security). Access points must use the same version Incompatible of Edimax NMS: the managed AP will not NMS Version be able to make configurations. Please...
  • Page 115 Edimax Pro NMS use the AP Controller’s firmware upgrade function (refer to IV-5-7. Firmware Upgrade). Please wait while the Managed AP makes Configuring or Orange configurations or while the firmware is Upgrading upgrading. Please wait while Managed AP is Yellow Connecting connecting.

  • Page 116: Iv-4-1-2. Managed Ap Group

    Edimax Pro NMS 5. Restart Restarts the Managed AP. IV-4-1-2. Managed AP Group Managed APs can be grouped according to your requirements. Managed AP Group displays information about each Managed AP group in the local network: Group Name, MAC Address, Device Name, Model, IP Address, 2.4GHz &...
  • Page 117 Edimax Pro NMS 3. Edit Edit various settings for the Managed AP (refer to IV-5-1. Access Point). 4. Blink LED The Managed AP’s LED will flash temporarily to help identify & locate access points. 5. Buzzer The Managed AP’s buzzer will sound temporarily to help identify & locate access points.

  • Page 118: Iv-4-2. Wlan

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-2. WLAN IV-4-2-1. Active WLAN Displays information about each SSID in the AP Array: Index (reference number), Name/SSID, VLAN ID, Authentication, Encryption, IP Address and Additional Authentication. To configure encryption and VLANs for Managed APs go to NMS Settings ...

  • Page 119: Iv-4-2-2. Active Wlan Group

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-2-2. Active WLAN Group WLAN groups can be created according to your preference. Active WLAN Group displays information about WLAN group: Group Name, Name/SSID, VLAN ID, Authentication, Encryption, IP Address and Additional Authentication. The search function can be used to locate a specific Active WLAN Group. Type in the search box and the list will update: IV-4-3.

  • Page 120: Iv-4-4. Rogue Devices

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-4. Rogue Devices Rogue access point detection can identify any unauthorized access points which may have been installed in the network. Click “Start” to scan for rogue devices: Unknown Rogue Devices displays information about rogue devices discovered during the scan: Index (reference number), Channel, SSID, MAC Address, Security, Signal Strength, Type, Vendor and Action.

  • Page 121: Iv-4-5. Information

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-5. Information IV-4-5-1. All Events/Activities Displays a log of time-stamped events for each access point in the Array – use the drop down menu to select an access point and view the log.

  • Page 122: Iv-4-5-2. Monitoring

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-4-5-2. Monitoring Displays graphical monitoring information about access points in the Array for 2.4GHz & 5GHz: Traffic Tx (data transmitted in MB), Traffic Rx (data received in MB), No. of Clients, Wireless Channel, Tx Power (wireless radio power), CPU Usage and Memory Usage.

  • Page 123: Iv-5. Nms Settings

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5. NMS Settings IV-5-1. Access Point Displays information about each access point and access point group in the local network and allows you to edit access points and edit or add access point groups. The search function can be used to locate an access point or access point group.
  • Page 124 Edimax Pro NMS Select an access point or access point group using the check-boxes and click “Edit” to make configurations, or click “Add” to add a new access point group: The Access Point Settings panel can enable or disable Auto Approve for all Managed APs.
  • Page 125 Edimax Pro NMS Basic Settings Name Edit the access point name. The default name is AP + MAC address. Description Enter a description of the access point for reference e.g. 2 Floor Office. MAC Address Displays MAC address. AP Group Use the drop down menu to assign the AP to an AP Group.
  • Page 126 Edimax Pro NMS Default Gateway For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank. Primary DNS DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get primary DNS server’s IP address from DHCP or...
  • Page 127 Edimax Pro NMS channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency based on availability and potential interference. When disabled, select a channel manually. Auto Pilot Range Select a range from which the auto channel setting (above) will choose a channel.
  • Page 128 Edimax Pro NMS 802.11g Protection Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which...
  • Page 129 Edimax Pro NMS SSID(s) to a WLAN Group. You can edit WLAN groups in NMS Settings  WLAN. Guest Network Assign the access point’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz Group SSID(s) to a Guest Network Group. You can edit Guest Network groups in NMS Settings ...
  • Page 130 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Access Point Group Configure your selected access point group. Access point group settings apply to all access points in the group, unless individually set to override group settings. You can use Profile Group Settings to assign the access point group to WLAN, Guest Network, RADIUS and Access Control groups.
  • Page 131 Edimax Pro NMS Radio Group Settings Wireless Enable or disable the access point group’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no SSIDs on that frequency will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point group. Combinations of 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n &...
  • Page 132 Edimax Pro NMS Preamble Type Set the wireless radio preamble type. The preamble type in 802.11 based wireless communication defines the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between the access point and roaming wireless adapters. The default value is “Short Preamble”.
  • Page 133 Edimax Pro NMS Profile Group Settings WLAN Group Assign the access point group’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz SSIDs to a WLAN Group. You can edit WLAN groups in NMS Settings  WLAN. Guest Network Assign the access point group’s 2.4GHz or Group 5GHz SSIDs to a Guest Network Group.

  • Page 134: Iv-5-2. Wlan

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-2. WLAN Displays information about each WLAN and WLAN group in the local network and allows you to add or edit WLANs & WLAN Groups. When you add a WLAN Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings  Access Point access point Profile Settings &...
  • Page 135 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit WLAN WLAN Settings Name/ESSID Edit the WLAN name (SSID). Description Enter a description of the SSID for reference e.g. 2 Floor Office HR. SSID Select which SSID to configure security settings for. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN ID.
  • Page 136 Edimax Pro NMS clients’ usernames and passwords. Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Authentication Select an authentication method from the Method drop down menu. Additional...
  • Page 137 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit WLAN Group When you add a WLAN Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings  Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) WLAN Group Settings Name Edit the WLAN Group name.

  • Page 138: Iv-5-3. Radius

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-3. RADIUS Displays information about External & Internal RADIUS Servers, Accounts and Groups and allows you to add or edit RADIUS Servers, Accounts & Groups. When you add a RADIUS Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings ...
  • Page 139 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit External RADIUS Server Name Enter a name for the RADIUS Server. Description Enter a description of the RADIUS Server for reference. RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Authentication Set the UDP port used in the authentication Port protocol of the RADIUS server.
  • Page 140 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Internal RADIUS Server Upload EAP Certificate File EAP Certificate File Displays the EAP certificate file format: Format PCK#12(*.pfx/*.p12) EAP Certificate File Click “Upload” to open a new window and select the location of an EAP certificate file to use.
  • Page 141 Edimax Pro NMS Shared Secret Enter a shared secret/password for use between the internal RADIUS server and RADIUS client. The shared secret should be 1 – 99 characters in length. Session Timeout Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 –...
  • Page 142 Edimax Pro NMS RADIUS Accounts User Name Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list. Reset Clear text from the user name box. User Registration List Select Check the box to select a user.
  • Page 143 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit RADIUS Group When you add a RADIUS Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings  Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) RADIUS Group Settings Group Name Edit the RADIUS Group name.

  • Page 144: Iv-5-4. Access Control

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-4. Access Control MAC Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address.
  • Page 145 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit MAC Access Control Add MAC Address Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ or enter multiple MAC addresses separated with commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table.
  • Page 146 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit MAC Access Control Group When you add an Access Control Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings  Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) MAC Filter Group Settings Group Name Edit the MAC Access Control Group name.

  • Page 147: Iv-5-5. Guest Network

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-5. Guest Network You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary networks. The “Guest” screen displays settings for your guest Wi-Fi network. The Guest Network panel displays information about Guest Networks and Guest Network Groups and allows you to add or edit Guest Network and Guest Network Group settings.
  • Page 148 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Guest Network Guest Network Settings Name/ESSID Edit the Guest Network name (SSID). Description Enter a description of the Guest Network for reference e.g. 2 Floor Office HR. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN ID. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 149 Edimax Pro NMS clients’ usernames and passwords. Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Enable or disable WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) traffic prioritizing. Authentication Select an authentication method from the Method drop down menu.
  • Page 150 Edimax Pro NMS When you add a Guest Network Group, it will be available for selection in NMS Settings  Access Point access point Profile Settings & access point group Profile Group Settings (IV-5-1.) Guest Network Group Settings Group Name Edit the Guest Network Group name.

  • Page 151: Iv-5-6. Zone Edit

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-6. Zone Edit Zone Edit displays information about zones for use with the Zone Plan feature and allows you to add or edit zones. The search function can be used to find existing zones. Type in the search box and the list will update: Make a selection using the check-boxes and click “Edit”...
  • Page 152 Edimax Pro NMS Add/Edit Zone Upload Zone Image Choose File Click to locate an image file to be displayed as a map in the Zone Plan feature. Typically a floor plan image is useful. Zone Setting Name/Location Enter a name of the zone/location.

  • Page 153: Iv-5-7. Firmware Upgrade

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-7. Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade allows you to upgrade firmware to Access Point Groups. First, upload the firmware file from a local disk or external FTP server: locate the file and click “Upload” or “Check”. The table below will display the Firmware Name, Firmware Version, NMS Version, Model and Size.

  • Page 154: Iv-5-8. Advanced

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-5-8. Advanced IV-5-8-1. System Security Configure the NMS system login name and password. IV-5-8-2. Date & Time Configure the date & time settings of the AP Array. The date and time of the access points can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server.
  • Page 155 Edimax Pro NMS NTP Time Server Use NTP The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Server Name Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish. Update Interval...

  • Page 156: Iv-6. Local Network

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6. Local Network IV-6-1. Network Settings IV-6-1-1. LAN-Side IP Address The “LAN-side IP address” page allows you to configure your AP Controller on your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers.
  • Page 157 Edimax Pro NMS replace the default IP address. Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually.
  • Page 158 Edimax Pro NMS DHCP Server IP Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to your access point and will replace the default IP address. Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 159: Iv-6-1-2. Lan Port Settings

    Edimax Pro NMS IP Address Specify the IP address to assign the device. Click to assign the IP address to the device. IV-6-1-2. LAN Port Settings The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your AP Controllers wired LAN (Ethernet) ports.

  • Page 160: Iv-6-1-3. Vlan

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-1-3. VLAN The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) page enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other.

  • Page 161: Iv-6-2. 2.4Ghz 11Bgn

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2. 2.4GHz 11bgn The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS. IV-6-2-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network(s).
  • Page 162 Edimax Pro NMS to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 2.4GHz...

  • Page 163: Iv-6-2-2. Advanced

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point.
  • Page 164 Edimax Pro NMS 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.)

  • Page 165: Iv-6-2-3. Security

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network.

  • Page 166: Iv-6-2-3-1. No Authentication

    Edimax Pro NMS Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Authentication Select an authentication method from the drop Method down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method.

  • Page 167: Iv-6-2-3-3. Ieee802.1X/Eap

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. IV-6-2-3-4. WPA-PSK WPA-PSK is a secure wireless encryption type with strong data protection and user authentication, utilizing 128-bit encryption keys.

  • Page 168: Iv-6-2-3-6. Additional Authentication

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-3-6. Additional Authentication Additional wireless authentication methods can also be used: MAC Address Filter Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the MAC filter table. See IV-6-6.MAC Filter to configure MAC filtering. MAC Filter & MAC-RADIUS Authentication Restrict wireless clients access using both of the above MAC filtering &...

  • Page 169: Iv-6-2-4. Wds

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-2-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.
  • Page 170 Edimax Pro NMS 2.4GHz WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method.

  • Page 171: Iv-6-3. 5Ghz 11Ac 11An

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3. 5GHz 11ac 11an The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS. IV-6-3-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
  • Page 172 Edimax Pro NMS SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 5GHz...

  • Page 173: Iv-6-3-2. Advanced

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point.
  • Page 174 Edimax Pro NMS Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. Station idle Set the interval for keepalive messages from timeout the access point to a wireless client to verify if the station is still alive/active.

  • Page 175: Iv-6-3-3. Security

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network.
  • Page 176 Edimax Pro NMS Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Authentication Select an authentication method from the drop Method down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method.

  • Page 177: Iv-6-3-4. Wds

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-3-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.
  • Page 178 Edimax Pro NMS WDS # Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDA devices you wish to connect. WDS VLAN VLAN Mode Specify the WDS VLAN mode to “Untagged Port” or “Tagged Port”. VLAN ID Specify the WDS VLAN ID when “Untagged Port”...

  • Page 179: Iv-6-4. Wps

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-4. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”).

  • Page 180: Iv-6-5. Radius

    Edimax Pro NMS WPS Status WPS security status is displayed here. Click “Release” to clear the existing status. IV-6-5. RADIUS The RADIUS sub menu allows you to configure the access point’s RADIUS server settings, categorized into three submenus: RADIUS settings, Internal Server and RADIUS accounts.

  • Page 181: Iv-6-5-1. Radius Settings

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-5-1. RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz & 5GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server.

  • Page 182: Iv-6-5-2. Internal Server

    Edimax Pro NMS RADIUS Type Select “Internal” to use the access point’s built-in RADIUS server or “external” to use an external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Authentication Set the UDP port used in the authentication Port protocol of the RADIUS server.
  • Page 183 Edimax Pro NMS Internal Server Check/uncheck to enable/disable the access point’s internal RADIUS server. EAP Internal Select EAP internal authentication type from Authentication the drop down menu. EAP Certificate File Displays the EAP certificate file format: Format PCK#12(*.pfx/*.p12) EAP Certificate File Click “Upload” to open a new window and select the location of an EAP certificate file to use.

  • Page 184: Iv-6-5-3. Radius Accounts

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-5-3. RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users. User Name Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list.
  • Page 185 Edimax Pro NMS Delete Selected Delete selected user from the user registration list. Delete All Delete all users from the user registration list. Edit User Registration List User Name Existing user name is displayed here and can be edited according to your preference.

  • Page 186: Iv-6-6. Mac Filter

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-6. MAC Filter Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address.
  • Page 187 Edimax Pro NMS commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. Reset Clear all fields. MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox.

  • Page 188: Iv-6-7. Wmm

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-6-7. WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice.
  • Page 189 Edimax Pro NMS be generated between 0 and this value. If the frame is not sent, the random backoff value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below). The CWMin value must be lower than the CWMax value. The...

  • Page 190: Iv-7. Local Settings

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7. Local Settings IV-7-1. Operation Mode Set the operation mode of the access point. AP mode is a standalone access point, AP controller mode acts as the designated master of the AP array, and Managed AP mode acts as a slave AP within the AP array.
  • Page 191 Edimax Pro NMS System Model Displays the model number of the access point. Product Name Displays the product name for reference, which consists of “AP” plus the MAC address. Uptime Displays the total time since the device was turned on.
  • Page 192 Edimax Pro NMS VLAN Mode/ID Displays the VLAN mode (tagged or untagged) and VLAN ID for the specified LAN port. See IV-6-1-3. VLAN Wireless 2.4GHz (5GHz) Status Displays the status of the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless (enabled or disabled). MAC Address Displays the access point’s MAC address.

  • Page 193: Iv-7-2-2. Wireless Clients

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-2-2. Wireless Clients The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Refresh time Auto Refresh Time Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically refresh.

  • Page 194: Iv-7-2-3. Wireless Monitor

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-2-3. Wireless Monitor Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID.

  • Page 195: Iv-7-2-4. Log

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-2-4. Log The system log displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This information is useful for network administrators. When the log is full, old entries are overwritten. Save Click to save the log as a file on your local computer.
  • Page 196 Edimax Pro NMS The following information/events are recorded by the log:  USB Mount & unmount  Wireless Client Connected & disconnected Key exchange success & fail  Authentication Authentication fail or successful.  Association Success or fail  WPS...

  • Page 197: Iv-7-3. Management

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-3. Management IV-7-3-1. Admin You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. If you change the administrator password, please make a note of the new password.

  • Page 198: Iv-7-3-2. Date And Time

    Edimax Pro NMS Advanced Settings Product Name Edit the product name according to your preference consisting of 1-32 alphanumeric characters. This name is used for reference purposes. Management Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable Protocol specified management interfaces (see below). When SNMP is enabled, complete the SNMP fields below.
  • Page 199 Edimax Pro NMS You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually...

  • Page 200: Iv-7-3-3. Syslog Server

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-3-3. Syslog Server The system log can be sent to a server, attached to USB storage or sent via email. Syslog Server Settings Transfer Logs Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog server, and enter a host...

  • Page 201: Iv-7-3-4. I'm Here

    Edimax Pro NMS your email authentication. Account When authentication is used above, enter the account name. Password When authentication is used above, enter the password. IV-7-3-4. I’m Here The access point features a built-in buzzer which can sound on command using the “I’m Here”...

  • Page 202: Iv-7-4. Advanced

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-4. Advanced Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice.
  • Page 203 Edimax Pro NMS Do not switch off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device. Update Firmware Select “a file on your PC” to upload firmware From from your local computer or from an attached USB device.

  • Page 204: Iv-7-4-3. Save/Restore Settings

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-7-4-3. Save/Restore Settings The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer or a USB device attached to the access point, and restore the access point to previously saved settings.

  • Page 205: Iv-7-4-4. Factory Default

    Edimax Pro NMS password” box and enter the password in the field underneath. IV-7-4-4. Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device (see IV-7-4-5.) or reset the device back to its factory default settings.

  • Page 206: Iv-8. Toolbox

    Edimax Pro NMS IV-8. Toolbox IV-8-1. Network Connectivity IV-8-1-1. Ping Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network and to measure the round-trip time for sent messages. Destination Address Enter the address of the host.

  • Page 207: Appendix

    V. Appendix V-1. Configuring your IP address The access point uses the default IP address 192.168.2.2. In order to access the browser based configuration interface, you need to modify the IP address of your computer to be in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254).

  • Page 208: V-1-1. Windows Xp

    V-1-1. Windows XP Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window will then appear, click “Properties”.

  • Page 210: V-1-2. Windows Vista

    V-1-2. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.

  • Page 212: V-1-3. Windows 7

    V-1-3. Windows 7 Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. Click “Local Area Connection”.
  • Page 213 Click “Properties”.
  • Page 214 Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 216: V-1-4. Windows 8

    V-1-4. Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
  • Page 217 Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
  • Page 218 Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 219 Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 220: V-1-5. Mac

    V-1-5. Mac Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” In System Preferences, click on “Network”. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel. Open the drop-down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Manually”.
  • Page 221 Enter the IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply” to save the changes.

  • Page 222: Best Practice

    V. Best Practice VI-1. How to Create and Link WLAN & Access Point Groups You can use NMS to create individual SSIDs and group multiple SSIDs together into WLAN groups. You can then assign individual access points to use those WLAN group settings and/or group multiple access points together into access point groups, which you can also assign to use WLAN group settings.
  • Page 223 3. The new SSID will be displayed in the WLAN panel. Repeat to add additional SSIDs according to your preference, and then click “Add” in the WLAN Group panel: 4. Enter a name for the SSID group and check the boxes to select which SSIDs to include within the group.
  • Page 224 5. The new WLAN group will be displayed in the WLAN Group panel. Repeat to add additional WLAN groups according to your preference: 1. Go to NMS Settings  Access Point and click “Add” in the Access Point Group Panel:...
  • Page 225 2. Enter a Name and then scroll down to the Group Settings panel and use the << button to add selected access points into your group from the box on the right side. Click “Apply” when done. 3. The new access point group will be displayed in the Access Point Group panel.
  • Page 226 1. Go to NMS Settings  Access Point and select an access point group using the checkboxes in the Access Point Group panel. Click “Edit”:...
  • Page 227 2. Scroll down to the Profile Group Settings panel and check the “Override Group Settings” box for WLAN Group (2.4GHz and/or 5GHz). Select your WLAN group from the drop-down menu and click “Apply”: 3. Repeat for other access point groups according to your preference.
  • Page 228 COPYRIGHT Copyright  Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission from Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 229: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 230: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of Conformity English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC. Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 1995/5/CE, 2009/125/CE, 2006/95/CE, 2011/65/CE. Čeština: Toto zařízení...

  • Page 231: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European R&TTE directives. Equipment: AC1200 Ceiling Mount Access Point Model No.: CAP1200 The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed:...
  • Page 232 Notice According to GNU General Public License Version 2 This product includes software that is subject to the GNU General Public License version 2. The program is free software and distributed without any warranty of the author. We offer, valid for at least three years, to give you, for a charge no more than the costs of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code.
  • Page 233 1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program’s source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty; and give any other recipients of the Program a copy of this License along with the Program.
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