AirLive AC-1200R User manual

AC-1200R

1200Mbps 802.11AC

AP Router

User’s Manual

AirLive AC-1200R User’s Manual

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electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or recording without the written consent of OvisLink

Corp.

OvisLink Corp. has made the best effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this

user’s guide. However, we are not liable for the inaccuracies or errors in this guide.

Please use with caution. All information is subject to change without notice

All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders.

This product requires professional installation. Please do not attempt to install the

device without the necessary knowledge in regards to your country's wireless

regulations.

AirLive AC-1200R User’s Manual

Regulatory Information

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 the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface

cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications

not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.

Selection of other channels is not possible.

Article 12

Without permission, any company, firm or user shall not alter the frequency, increase

the power, or change the characteristics and functions of the original design of the

certified lower power frequency electric machinery.

Article 14

The application of low power frequency electric machineries shall not affect the

navigation safety nor interfere a legal communication, if an interference is found, the

service will be suspended until improvement is made and the interference no longer

exists.

AirLive AC-1200R User’s Manual

IMPORTANT NOTE

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance

20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna

or transmitter.

FCC NOTICE: To comply with FCC part 15 rules in the United States, the system must be

professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification. It is the

responsibility of the operator and professional installer to ensure that only certified systems

are deployed in the United States. The use of the system in any other combination (such as

co-located antennas transmitting the same information) is expressly forbidden.

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.............................................................................................. 1

1.1 Overview............................................................................................ 1

1.2 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support ................................................ 2

1.3 Wireless Operation Modes................................................................. 2

1.3.1 Dual Band Router Mode........................................................... 3

1.3.2 Dual AP Mode.......................................................................... 4

1.3.3 WISP + AP Mode..................................................................... 5

1.3.4 Bridge + AP Mode.................................................................... 6

1.3.5 Client + AP Mode..................................................................... 7

2. Installing the AC-1200R........................................................................... 8

2.1 Before You Start................................................................................. 8

2.2 Installing AC-1200R........................................................................... 8

2.3 Knowing Your AC-1200R ................................................................... 9

2.3.1 Front Side Introduction............................................................. 9

2.3.2 Back Side Introduction............................................................10

2.4 Installation Steps...............................................................................11

2.4.1 Installation Steps by using LAN port........................................11

2.4.2 Wireless Installation Steps......................................................12

2.4.3 Internet Installation Steps........................................................15

3. Configuring the AC-1200R .................................................................... 17

3.1 Important Information....................................................................... 17

3.2 Prepare Your PC.............................................................................. 18

3.3 Management Interface..................................................................... 19

3.3.1 Web Management (HTTP):.....................................................19

3.4 Introduction to Web Management.................................................... 19

3.4.1 Getting into Web Management................................................19

3.4.2 Login.......................................................................................19

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3.5 Initial Configuration.......................................................................... 20

3.5.1 Choose the wireless Operation Modes ...................................20

3.5.2 Change the Device’s IP Address.............................................21

3.5.3 Change the Country Code ......................................................22

3.5.4 Set the Time and Date............................................................23

3.5.5 Change Password...................................................................23

4. Wireless and WAN Settings.................................................................. 24

4.1 About AC-1200R Menu Structure..................................................... 24

4.2 General Wireless Settings ............................................................... 25

4.2.1 Regulatory Domain.................................................................27

4.2.2 Network SSID.........................................................................27

4.2.3 Site Survey .............................................................................28

4.2.4 Radio Mode ............................................................................29

4.2.5 Channel..................................................................................29

4.2.6 Channel Width ........................................................................30

4.2.7 Security Settings.....................................................................30

4.2.8 Advance Settings....................................................................33

4.2.9 Access Control (ACL)..............................................................36

4.2.10 Multiple SSID........................................................................37

4.2.11 QoS Setting...........................................................................38

4.2.12 Bandwidth Control.................................................................40

4.3 AP Specific Settings......................................................................... 42

4.4 Bridge Mode Specific Settings......................................................... 44

4.5 Client Mode Specific Settings .......................................................... 45

4.6 Router Mode Specific Settings......................................................... 47

4.6.1 WAN Port Settings..................................................................48

4.6.2 PPPoE Server Settings...........................................................50

4.6.3 DHCP Server Settings ............................................................52

4.6.4 Multiple DMZ...........................................................................53

4.6.5 Virtual Server Settings ............................................................54

4.6.6 Special Applications................................................................55

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4.6.7 IP Filtering Settings.................................................................56

4.6.8 Dynamic DNS Settings ...........................................................57

4.6.9 Remote Management Settings................................................57

4.7 WISP Specific Settings .................................................................... 58

4.7.1 WAN Port Settings..................................................................59

4.7.2 DHCP Server Settings ............................................................61

4.7.3 Multiple DMZ...........................................................................62

4.7.4 Virtual Server Settings ............................................................63

4.7.5 Special Applications................................................................64

4.7.6 IP Filtering Settings.................................................................65

4.7.7 Dynamic DNS Settings ...........................................................66

4.7.8 Remote Management Settings................................................66

5. System Configuration............................................................................ 67

5.1 System Configuration ...................................................................... 67

5.1.1 Device IP Settings...................................................................67

5.1.2 Time Settings..........................................................................68

5.1.3 Password Settings..................................................................69

5.1.4 System Management..............................................................70

5.1.5 WAN.......................................................................................71

5.1.6 2.4G Wireless.........................................................................71

5.1.7 5G Wireless............................................................................77

5.1.8 QoS ........................................................................................78

5.1.9 NAT.........................................................................................79

5.1.10 Firewall .................................................................................80

6. Device Status & Tools........................................................................... 82

6.1 Status .............................................................................................. 82

6.1.1 Status......................................................................................82

6.1.2 Internet Connection.................................................................82

6.1.3 Device Status..........................................................................83

6.1.4 System Log.............................................................................84

6.1.5 Security Log............................................................................84

6.1.6 Active DHCP Client.................................................................85

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6.1.7 Statistics..................................................................................85

6.1.8 Configuration Tools.................................................................86

6.1.9 Firmware Upgrade..................................................................86

6.1.10 Reset....................................................................................87

7. Frequent Asked Questions ................................................................... 88

8. Specifications ........................................................................................ 90

9. Wireless Network Glossary................................................................... 94

1. Introduction

1AirLive AC-1200R User’s Manual

1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

The AC-1200R is a multi-functional dual band concurrent AP Router that can operate in 5

different wireless modes. The AP features 2 radios that run in 5GHz or 2.4GHz frequency

band. Moreover, it supports latest standard 802.11ac which provide the higher throughout

than pervious standard.

Feature Summary

2.4G/5G Dual Band Concurrent

11ac + 11b/g/n, data rate up to 1200Mbps

5 Wireless Modes

23dBm* Hi-Power with standard antennas. ( Limit 20dBm in EU)

QoS and Bandwidth Control

Multiple SSID and VLAN

1. Introduction

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10/20/40/80 Channel Width

PPPoE Server

Virtual Server and DMZ support

Syslog Support

1.2 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support

If you encounter a technical issue that can not be resolved by information on this guide, we

recommend that you visit our comprehensive website support at www.airlive.com. The tech

support FAQ are frequently updated with latest information.

In addition, you might find new firmware that either increase software functions or provide

bug fixes for AC-1200R. You can reach our on-line support center at the following link:

http://www.airlive.com/support/support_3.php

1.3 Wireless Operation Modes

The AC-1200R can perform as a multi-function wireless device. Through the AirLive web

interface, users can easily select which wireless mode they wish the AC-1200R to perform.

The AC-1200R provides 5 modes of wireless operational applications. It can transform

the AC-1200R into different roles in the wireless infrastructure. Below is the example

application table for AC-1200R.

Mode

Radio 1(5G)

Radio2(2.4G)

Applications

Dual Band Router

AP Router

Dual Home Networks:

5GHz for Games/AV

and 2.4GHz for PC

Dual AP Mode

Access Point

Dual Band Hotspots

WISP + AP

Client Mode

AP Router

Sharing WISP 5GHz

Broadband Wirelessly

Bridge + AP

Bridge Mode

Access Point

WDS Wireless

Repeater

Client + AP

Client

Access Point

Universal Repeater

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