ZXV10 W615

Outdoor Wireless Access Point

Quick Installation Guide

Version : V3.0

ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
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URL: http://ensupport.zte.com.cn
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Revision History

Revision No. Revision Date Revision Reason

R1.0 2012-02-29 First Edition

Serial No. SJ-20120210110439-001

Publishing Date: 2012-02-29(R1.0)

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1 Safety Precautions
Installation
l Use the power adapter provided. If you use other power adapters, the device may be
damaged or fail to operate properly.
l Ensure that the electric load of a power socket or a power cable meets the requirements.
Overloading of power sockets or broken power cables may cause an electric shock or a
fire. Check the cables periodically. Replace the damaged cables immediately.
l Sufficient space for heat dissipation is required to prevent the device from overheating.
Avoid covering any heat dissipation hole to prevent the device from overheating.
l Do not expose the device to any moist environment.
l Do not place the device on an unstable desktop.
Usage
l When this device is not in use or needs to be cleaned, turn off the power and disconnect
the power cables. Note that the surface temperature of the power adapter may be quite
high.
l After powering off the device, wait at least 15 seconds before next power-on.
l When this device is not in use for a period of time, disconnect power cables to ensure that
this device will not be damaged by current or voltage increase due to lightning.
Service
Do not disassemble the device, otherwise you will lose your warranty rights. Contact your ser-
vice provider when the following problems occur:
l The power cable or power socket is damaged.
l There is liquid entering the device.
l The device is wet because of rain or other liquid.
l The device fails to run normally although you have followed the instruction.
l The device is fallen off or damaged by mishandling.
l The running indicators on this device are abnormal.

2 Product Overview
The ZTE W615 broadband wireless access product operates at 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequency
bands and complies with IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n protocols. The device
adopts the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technology. Featuring a trans-
mission speed of up to 300 Mbps, high receiving sensitivity, and long transmission distance, it
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provides a powerful wireless access solution for telecommunication operators, Internet Service
Provider (ISP) and other enterprises. By supporting multiple encryption mechanisms and au-
thority management functions, the W615 provides a highly secure system for Wireless Local
Area Network (WLAN). In addition, it supports power over Ethernet (PoE).

3 Packing List
Generally, the W615 packing box includes the following items.
Item Quantity Description
Host machine One ZXV10 W615 V3 outdoor wireless access point
PoE power One Includes the power cable, power adaptor, and DC feed.
module It supports power supply through the Ethernet, which
provides DC power for the device while transmitting
data signals for the device.
Accessories One A screw package (containing four M5*10 mechanical
screws with flat/spring washer), a network waterproof
connector, and an installation support
Lightning One Optional
arrestor
CD One Includes this manual and a user manual.
Warranty One The warranty period is one year.
card/Quality
warranty
certificate
Packing list One A packing list of the device and its accessories.
Declaration One Declaration of RoHS Compliance
of RoHS
Compliance
Grounding One A guide for the grounding installation.
installation
guide
Accessory One A guide for installing the accessories.
installation
guide

Components actually delivered depend on the service provider. If any component is missing or
damaged, contact the service provider immediately. For possible replacement of the product,
keep package box and available components.
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4 Interface and Button Description
W615For a description of the interfaces and buttons of the , refer to the following table:
Name Description
Ethernet LAN interface/PoE (supports 10/100/1000 Mbps), connected by
an RJ-45 network cable.
2.4G-A 2.4G antenna interface, used to connect an antenna.
2.4G-B 2.4G antenna interface, used to connect an antenna.
5G-A 5G antenna interface, used to connect an antenna.
5G-B 5G antenna interface, used to connect an antenna.
WAN/PoE RJ-45 interface, used for uplink connection and supplying power.
GND Grounding terminal.

5 Hardware Installation
Installation Position
l If the device directly uses the power supply from the switch supporting PoE, the access
point (AP) should be installed in a position where the Ethernet cable can reach, that is, less
than 100 m away from the switch.

If the switch does not support PoE, the total distance from the Ethernet switch to the PoE
module and from the PoE module to the AP should be less than 100 m and as short as
possible.

l If the device is located in a lightning non-protection zone (LPZOA), for example, on the
top of a building, make it protected in LPZOB by using a lightning protection system to
enable the device. The lightning protection system is generally composed of a lighting rod,
grounding down leads, and grounding system.

If the device is located in a lightning protection zone (LPZOB), for example, at the side of a
building, it is exposed to less lightning strokes. In an area with more than 40 thunderstorm
days per year, ensure that a lightning protection system is available. In a area with less
than 40 thunderstorm days, the lightning protection system is unnecessary.

The installation place should be far away from the main down leads of the building. Ensure
that the device is within the 45° protection cone of the lightning rod. Avoid directly installing
the device on the lighting rod. Ensure that the device is reliably grounded.

The diagrams of LPZOA and LPZOB are shown in the following figures.

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l The installation site should be far away from transformers, voltage substation, high-voltage
power cables, and large-current equipment. Ensure that there is no AC transformer within
20 m, no high-voltage transmission cable within 50 m, no unprofessional radio station within
200 m, and no radio broadcast transmitter within 1000 m. Also, avoid installing multiple
APs back to back in a short distance.

l The power supply in the installation site is free from high-power equipment. If such equip-
ment exists, install a voltage stabilizer.

l To avoid being hit by vehicles, install the device far and at least 1.5 m away from the road.
A protective guard is a must if the distance from the device to the road is shorter than 1.5
m.

l The installation site should be at least 1000 m away from pollution sources such as chem-
ical plant and saline.

l The support or pole on which the device is installed can bear 7-magnitude earthquake.

l Ensure that the operation of the device does not affect residents’ daily lives.
Appearance and Interfaces
W615The following figure shows the product appearance.
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Power Connection

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l If the switch does not support PoE, use the standard PoE module to provide 48 V Ethernet
remote power supply. The PoE power module should be placed indoors together with its
adapter. See the following figure.

The lightning protection level of the upstream cables that provide power for the power adap-
tor:
à If the cables are totally laid indoors or under the ground, the lightning protection method
is unnecessary.
à If longer than 3 m cables are laid outdoors, the lightning protection requirement at the
ingress should be at least: In=5 KA (nominal) Im=10 KA (maximum).
à If longer than 10 m cables are laid outdoors, the lightning protection requirement at
the ingress should be at least: In=10 KA (nominal) Im=20 KA (maximum).
à If longer than 10 m cables are laid outdoors and the environment is harsh (for example,
strong-thunder area or overhead wiring), the lightning protection requirement at the
ingress should be at least: In=20 KA (nominal) Im=40 KA (maximum).
l If the switch supports standard PoE and provides power for the device, see the following
figure for the power supply relation:

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Installation Procedures
Outdoor APs are installed on poles, which are not provided by ZTE. Purchase one if required.
The pole diameter should be 50 mm to 110 mm. Perform the following steps:
1. Take major installation parts from the packing case. See the following figure.

l Part 1 is used to install a fixed W615 on the pole.

l Part 2 is used to fix the W615 host.

2. Put the W615 on part 2 and align the screw holes.

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3. Tighten the screws until the W615 and part 2 are fixed tightly. See the following figure.

W615The following figure shows the back view of the after being fixed with part 2.

4. Take out part 1 and corresponding 4 long screws. See the following figure.

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5. Tighten the long screws to secure the W615 on the pole.
Note:
For waterproofing requirements, main interfaces should face downwards.

The following figure shows a completely installed W615.

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6. Take out the lightning arrester (optional), and connect it to W615 antenna feeder interface.
See the following figure.

The lightning arrester is used to protect the W615 against lightning/surge and discharge
thunder current.

Note:
There are two types of lightning arrestors: 2.4 G and 5 G.
7. Use a yellow-green ground cable with a cross-sectional area of 6 mm2 to connect the
grounding end of the lightning arrester to the grounding end of the device. See the fol-
lowing figure.

8. Use a yellow-green grounding cable with a cross-sectional area of 16 mm2 to connect the
grounding end on the W615 side to the grounding point.

For requirement on the grounding, antenna, and lightning protection standards, refer to the
following table.

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Table 1 Grounding and Lightning Protection Standards

Item Requirement

Grounding impedance l The grounding impedance should be less than

5 Ω. In areas with less than 20 thunderstorm
days per year, the grounding impedance of the
BTS can be less than 10 Ω.

l For the angel steel stoke into the ground, the

grounding impedance can be less than 10 Ω.

l In areas with high soil resistivity, apply salty

water or resistivity reducing agent to the soil
around the ground post to reduce the soil resi
stivity.

l The upper end of the grounding body should

be at least 0.7 m from the ground. In cold
regions, the grounding body should be buried
under the tundra.

Device protection grounding l Use the yellow-green grounding cable delive

red with the equipment to connect the ground
ing terminal to the grounding bar.

l When making grounding cables at site, ensure

that the cross-sectional area of the grounding
cable is at least 6 mm2 and the length is no
longer than 3 m.

l If no grounding bar is available in the actual

situation, directly strike an angle steel or steel
pipe into the ground.

l Made of galvanized material, the angel steel

size should be at least 50mm×50mm×5mm
and the pipe thickness should be at least 3.5
mm.

l The yellow-green grounding cable and the

angle steel should be welded. Anti-corrosion
measures should be taken on the welding
joints.

l The grounding cable must have a cross-secti

onal area of at least 6 mm2 and should be as
short as possible. During engineering constru
ction, the cable cannot be coiled.

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Item Requirement

l The grounding terminals of all lightning protec

tors on the devices at local and remote ends
are reliably grounded.

Earth lead l The earth lead is a metal conductor connect

ing the grounding net and the grounding bar.
All grounding cables of the device should be
connected to the grounding bar.

l The earth lead should be no longer than 30 m.

It should be made of galvanized flat steel with
a cross-sectional area of 40 mm × 4 mm or 50
mm × 5 mm.

l The grounding bar and each lead should be

connected by a yellow-green grounding cable
with a cross-sectional area of 35 mm2 or weld
ed. Anti-corrosion measures should be taken
on the welding joints.

Power grounding l Use power cables with PE ends instead of

those with only live and neutral wires.

l The neutral wire of the power cable cannot

be connected to the protective grounding of
any communication device. The live wire and
neutral wire must not be reversely connected.

Lightning arrestor l In the plain area, the protective angle of the

lightning arrestor should be less than 45°.

l In the mountains and areas where thunders

occur frequently, the protective angle of the
lightning arrestor should be less than 30°.

l The grounding of lightning protection instrum

ents such as lightning arrestor should use the
same grounding body as the protective groun
ding of the equipment room.

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 Item Requirement

Antenna l The antenna support is prepared in accorda

nce with the design.

l The AP device is installed and grounded in

accordance with the design.

Network cable When the device is installed outdoors, better use

shielding network cables. Ensure that the devices
connected by the cables are reliably grounded.

9. Take out the feeder cable (the recommended is the 1.2 m-long feeder with two type-N con-
nectors, which is delivered with the equipment). See the following figure:

10. Align the feeder connector with the antenna connector and tighten them by using a wrench.
11. Connect the other end of the feeder to the connector of the lightning arrester. See the
following figure.

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 Note:
When leading the feeder and network cable along the pole, keep a 20 cm long
vertical wiring. Reserve certain bending radius. Coil a long feeder to an S or
8 shape instead of a ring.
Do not bend the feeder; otherwise, signal transmission is affected.
12. Take out the base and sealing nut for the waterproof connector. Wrap insulation tape around
one end of the network cable so that the network cable can be tightly connected with the
waterproof connector. See the following figure.

13. Lead the end that is wrapped with insulation tape through the sealing nut and base of the
waterproof connector in sequence. See the following figure.

14. Install a shielding crystal head on the network cable led out from the waterproof connector.
See the following figure. The wires in the crystal head correspond to the white-orange,
orange, white-green, blue, white-blue, green, white-brown, and brown wires in the network
cable in sequence.

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15. Insert the network cable to the corresponding interface of the W615 and tighten the water-
proof connector. See the following figure.

Note:
Do not lay the network cable along the anti-lightning strip or aerially cabled.
Use white corrugated protection tube or steel tube to protect the outdoor cables.
Devices connected by the network cable should be as close as possible. For
long-distance wiring, lay the cables at least 0.7 m under the ground. The network
cable should be wired far away, more than 10 cm, from the AC power cable and
feeder.
16. Perform 1+3+3 waterproof handling for the network cable connector and feeder connector
(at the lightning arrester end and antenna end).
Note:
Before performing waterproof handling, clean the dust or stains on the connector.
The 1+3+3 waterproof method is as follows:
Wrap the connector with one layer of electric insulation adhesive tape first,
then three layers of waterproof insulation adhesive tape (staining the tape till
the width is reduced by 1/4-1/2), and then three layers of electric insulation
adhesive tape.

6 Product Configuration
6.1 Factory Defaults
For the factory defaults of W615, refer to the following table:
Item Default Value
IP Address/Mask of Ethernet IP address: 192.168.0.228
interface
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
User name/Password Initial user name/password for common user: user/user

Initial user name/password for administrator: admin/admin

AP mode Fit AP
AP name APxxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx means the Medium
Access Control (MAC) address of the device

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 Item Default Value
AC discovery mode Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), applicable
for fit AP only.
WAN mode DHCP
Wireless mode l Network card 1: Mixed (802.11b+802.11g)

l Network card 2: Mixed (802.11a+802.11n)

SSID SSID1 is enabled.

6.2 Login
The W615 supports configuration based on Web pages. You can configure and manage the
W615 through a Web browser.

1. Open the Internet Explorer, type http://192.168.0.228 on the address bar, and then press
Enter. The login dialog box is displayed, see the following figure.

2. Enter a valid user name and a password, and then click Login. The Web configuration
page of the W615 device is displayed.

Figure 1 Main Page of the W615

Note:
You can click Logout at the upper-right corner of the current Web page. Then,
the system log outs and returns to the Login page.

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7 Broadband Access Configuration
7.1 Configuring a Broadband Connection (Fit AP)
The W615 has two operational mode: fat access point (AP) and fit AP. Fit AP works depending
on AC. In fit AP mode, the AP configuration is obtained from the access control (AC).
The W615 has two operational mode: fat AP and fit AP. The default operational mode is fit AP.
1. Select [Network→WAN→WAN Connection]. The following page is displayed.

2. Configure the parameters. Refer to the following table.

Parameter Description
Supported protocol versions include Internet Protocol
IP version version 4 (IPv4), Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), and
IPv4/v6. The default setting is IPv4.
The supported modes are DHCP, Static, Domain Name
Server(DNS), and Broadcast. The default is DHCP.

DHCP mode: The AP obtains the AC address through the

option field in the DHCPoffer package and then joins AC.

Static mode: You need to manually configure the AC addr

AC Discovery Mode
ess for the AP and then add the AP to the AC.

DHCP mode: The AP obtains the AC address by parsing

the DNS name of the AP and joins AC. The DNS name
is normally obtained through the option field in the DHCP
offer packet. You can also manually configure the DNS
name.

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 Parameter Description

Broadcast mode: The AP has no information about the AC

address and searches for the AC by sending broadcast
messages. The AP joins the AC which returns responses
first. This mode is used only in layer-2 networking.
This parameter is configurable when AC Discovery
AC Name
Mode is DHCP or DNS.
Enable CAPWAP Enables or disables CAPWAP encryption.
Encryption
When IP Version is IPv4, the supported modes are
DHCP, Static, and PPPoE. When IP version is IPv6 or
WAN Type IPv4/v6, the supported modes are DHCP and PPPoE.
The default mode is DHCP. When AC Discovery Mode
is DHCP, the WAN mode is set to DHCP.
Enables or disables the AC verification function when
Enable Verify AC
WAN Type is DHCP.
Enables or disables the Virtual Local Area Network
Enable VLAN (VLAN) configuration function. VLAN ID and 802.1p are
used to set the VLAN and priority for the selected device.
Indicates the VLAN ID of packets through the WAN
VLAN ID
interface. The value range is 0-4094.
Specifies the processing priority. It only applies to multiple
WAN connections. The range is 0-7 and the default value
802.1p
is 0, which means no priority. A greater value indicates
a higher priority.
Enables or disables the Differential Services Code Point
Enable DSCP
(DSCP) function for data flow.
DSCP Specifies the DSCP value. The value range is 0-63.
Specifies the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) value.
MTU
The default value is 1448.
Specifies the IP addresses of the connected wireless
Wireless Switch IP 1–4 switches when IP Version is IPv4 or IPv4/v6 and AC
Discovery Mode is Static.
Specifies the IPv6 addresses of the connected wireless
Wireless Switch IPv6 1–4 switches when IP Version is IPv6 or IPv4/v6 and AC
Discovery Mode is Static.
Wireless Switch Hostname Specifies the name of the connected wireless switch
1–4 when AC Discovery Mode is DNS.

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 Parameter Description
Specifies the user name and password of the related
Username/Password
PPPoE connection when WAN Type is PPPoE.
Specifies the authentication type when WAN Type is
PPPoE. The available types include automatic, Password
Authentication Type Authentication Protocol (PAP), and Challenge Handshake
Authentication Protocol (CHAP). The value is determined
by the network operator’s BAS.
Specifies the IP address and mask of the related static
IP Address/Subnet Mask
connection when WAN Type is Static.
There are three available Specifies the default gateway address of the related static
addresses. connection when WAN Type is Static.
Specifies the DNS of related static connection when WAN
DNS (1–3)
Type is Static.
Specifies the mode of obtaining the global address when
GUA Src IP Version is IPv6 or IPv4/v6. The supported modes are
SLAAC, static, and DHCPv6.
Specifies the mode of obtaining the network gateway
Gateway Src when IP Version is IPv6 or IPv4/v6. The supported
modes are SLAAC and static.
Specifies the acquiring mode of global address when IP
DNS Src Version is IPv6 or IPv4/v6. The supported modes are
SLAAC, static, and DHCPv6.
Enables or disables the DHCP prefix proxy function when
DHCP Enable Prefix Proxy
IP Version is IPv6 or IPv4/v6.

3. Click Submit.
Note:
The configuration on this page takes effect after the device is restarted.

4. To modify the AP mode for the W615, log in to the Web page by using the administrator
account, select [Administration→AP Management→AP Mode], and select the required
AP mode. See the following figure.

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 Note:
After the AP mode is changed, the device restarts automatically.

7.2 Configuring a Broadband Connection (Fat AP)

This section describes how to configure a broadband connection for fat AP.

The AP mode of the device is Fat.

1. Select [Network→WAN→WAN Connection]. The following page is displayed.

2. Configure the parameters. For details, refer to 7.1.

l Working Mode: supports Bridge mode and Route mode. The default is Bridge mode.

l WAN Type: When IP Version is IPv4, the supported modes are DHCP, Static, and
PPPoE. When IP version is IPv6 or IPv4/v6, the supported modes are DHCP and
PPPoE. The default mode is DHCP.

3. Click Submit.
Note:
The configuration on this page takes effect after the device is restarted.

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8 WLAN Configuration
8.1 Setting SSID
This section describes how to set SSID. After the SSID is set, the user terminal can find wireless
network signals.

1. Select [Network→WLAN→SSID Settings]. The following page is displayed.

2. Configure the parameters. Refer to the following table.

Parameter Description
Specifies the SSID to be configured. The range is
Choose SSID
from SSID1 to SSID32.
Network Card Displays the wireless network card of the current SSID.
Hide SSID Determines whether to hide the SSID.
Enable SSID Enables or disables the SSID.
Enable SSID Isolation Enables or disables the isolation within this SSID.
Specifies an appropriate isolation mode from four
Isolation Mode modes, which are Unicast, Broadcast, Multicast, and
ALL. The default setting is ALL.
Specifies the maximum number of clients allowed for
Maximum Clients
this SSID. The value range is 1–512. The default is 32.
Specifies the name of this SSID. The number of
SSID Name
characters is in a range of 1-32.
Specifies SSID priority. The range is 0-7. The default
Priority value is 0, which means no priority. A greater value
indicates a higher priority.

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 Parameter Description
VLAN tag of interface data packet. VLAN ID can be
VLAN ID
set in a range of 0-4094.
Specifies the processing priority. The range is 0-7.
802.1p The default value is 0, which means no priority. A
greater value indicates a higher priority.
Disabled by default. When this function is enabled, the
As Management SSID
user associated with the SSID can manage the device.

3. Click Submit.

8.2 Setting Security Information

1. Select [Network→WLAN→Security]. The following page is displayed.

2. Configure the parameters. Refer to the following table.

Parameter Description
Specifies the SSID to be configured. The range is
Choose SSID
SSID1-SSID15.
Supports Open System, Shared Key, Open
System & Shared Key, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK,
Authentication WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP,
WPA/WPA2-EAP, WAPI-PSK, WAPI-CERT, and
WEP-EAP.
Sets the WPA encryption key. The range is 8-63
WPA Passphrase
characters.
Enable WPA Group Key Enables or disables WPA group key updating function.
Update The function is enabled by default.

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 Parameter Description
WPA Group Key Update Specifies the key updating interval. The default is 600
Interval seconds.
WPA encryption algorithm, supporting TKIP, AES, and
WPA Encryption Algorithm
TKIP+AES.

Authentication Type may be selected among non-encryption, WPA-PSK encryption, WPA-

EAP encryption, WEP encryption, WAPI-PSK encryption and WAPI-CERT encryption.

l Open System means non-encryption.

l WPA-PSK encryption

WPA encryption means Wi-Fi protected access. It has three modes: WPA-PSK, WPA2-
PSK, and WPA/WPA2-PSK.

a. In the Authentication Type drop-down list, select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or

WPA/WPA2-PSK to enable WPA-PSK encryption.

b. Set the parameters as required by referring to the parameter description in the

previous table.

l WPA-EAP encryption

a. In the Authentication Type drop-down list, select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP, or

WPA/WPA2-EAP to enable WPA-EAP encryption.

b. Configure the parameters. Refer to the following table.

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 Parameter Description
Specifies the server type. The options are Master
Auth Server, Master Acct Server, Backup Auth
Server, and Backup Acct Server. The default is
Master Auth Server.
Auth Server: The authentication server is used to
authenticate user accounts.
Server Type
Acct Server: The accounting server is used to coll
ect charging information, such as duration and traf
fic.
If a master server is disconnected due to faults,
the service is automatically switched to a standby
server.
Specifies the IP address of the authentication
Server IP Address
server, for example, 192.168.1.1.
Specifies the port of the authentication server, for
Server Port
example, 1812. The range is 0 to 65535.
Specifies the WPA-EAP encryption key. The
Secret
range is 1-64 characters.
Reauth Period The default is 3600 seconds.
Enables or disables the pre-authentication
Enable Preauth
function. The function is disabled by default.
Enable WPA Group Enables or disables WPA group key updating
Key Update function. The function is enabled by default.
WPA Group Key Update Specifies the interval of WPA group key update.
Interval The default is 600 seconds.
Specifies the WPA encryption algorithm. Three
WPA Encryption
options are available: AES, TKIP, and TKIP+AES.
Algorithm
The default is TKIP.

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l WEP Encryption

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a commonly used WLAN security protocol.

a. Select Shared Key or Open System & Shared Key for Authentication Type.
The following page is displayed.

b. Configure the parameters. Refer to the following table.

Parameter Description
Enables or disables WEP encryption function.
WEP Encryption
The function is enabled by default.
There are two types of WEP key, namely 64bit
WEP Encryption Level
and 128bit.
WEP Key Index Specifies corresponding key value.
Specifies WEP encryption key value. 64bit
WEP key corresponds to five ASCII characters
WEP Key 1–4 or ten hexadecimal characters. 128-bit WEP
key corresponds to 13 ASCII characters or 26
hexadecimal characters.

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l WAPI-PSK encryption

a. Select WAPI-PSK as the Authentication Type. The following page is displayed.

b. Configure the parameters. Refer to the following table.

Parameter Description
Supports two modes, namely ASCII and HEX.
WAPI Key Mode
The default is ASCII.
Specifies WAPI key value. The range is 8-64
WAPI Key
characters.

l WAPI-CERT encryption

a. Select WAPI-CERT as the Authentication Type. The following page is displayed.

b. Enter the certificate server IP address and certificate server port.

c. Click the Certificate Uploading button, select the proper type of certificate file in
the displayed dialog box, and then click Upload.
Note:
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 Certificate files include AS certificate, AP certificate, and CA certifi-
cate. If only AP and CA certificates are necessary, upload AP certificate
first. Otherwise, upload the AS certificate first.

l WEP-EAP encryption

a. Select WEP-EAP as the Authentication Type. The following page is displayed.

b. Configure the parameters. Refer to the following table.

Parameter Description
Specifies the server type. The options are Master
Auth Server, Master Acct Server, Backup Auth
Server Type
Server, and Backup Acct Server. The default is
Master Auth Server.
Specifies the IP address of the authentication
Server IP Address
server, for example, 192.168.1.1.
Specifies the port of the authentication server, for
Server Port
example, 1812. The range is 0 to 65535.
Specifies the WPA-EAP encryption key. The
Secret
range is 1-64 characters.
Reauth Period The default is 3600 seconds.
Enables or disables the pre-authentication
Enable Preauth
function. The function is disabled by default.
Enables or disables WEP encryption. It is
WEP Encryption
disabled by default.

3. Click Submit.

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9 Setting
Connection
a Computer Wireless

1. Install and set a wireless NIC for the computer.

2. After the installation and settings, the wireless NIC searches for available Wireless Local
Area Networks (WLANs) automatically.
3. After the search is successful, the computer can access a WLAN.
4. If an encryption key has been configured for accessing WLANs of the W615, you need to
enter the key when the computer accesses an WLAN.

10 Troubleshooting
The solutions for the common problems during the installation and operation of W615 are pro-
vided in this section. For any unresolved problems, contact the service provider for help.
Problem Solution
The MAC address of MAC address is the unique identifier of a network device. This
the device is unknown. problem can be solved in the following two ways:

l Check the MAC address of this device on the little label at the
bottom of each device.

l Log in to the Web management page of the device to view

Basic information of the device to know the MAC address
of the wireless access point.
The STA cannot Usually, the connection between an STA and an AP is established
connect to the AP. through the following steps such as finding an available AP,
authentication and connection. Therefore, if an STA cannot
connect to an AP, the probable reasons are as follows:

l The channel supported by an STA is different from that of an

AP. If the AP uses the channel that the STA cannot support,
the STA cannot find the AP. In this case, change the channel
of the AP.

l The authentication and encryption mode used by the STA

are different from that of the AP. If their authentication and
encryption modes are inconsistent, the STA cannot pass the
authentication so that the connection cannot be established.

l The interference from the same device. Check whether there

is a wireless device around the device. If there is a wireless

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Problem Solution
device, turn off the device and then check whether the prob
lem has been solved. Shield the device generating interfere
nce or change its location.

l The interference from other devices. Check whether

there are other interference sources around this device,
for example, microwaves and other 2.4 GHz high-power
devices. These devices will affect normal operation of the
device. Try to turn off other devices if possible and check
whether the problem has been solved.

l There is the compatibility problem between an STA and an

AP. The STA may not comply with the 802.11 protocol speci
fication. As a result, the STA cannot connect to an AP.
The bandwidth is not The bandwidth of a device is not high due to environment
high after the wireless interference in most cases. However, sometimes, an ageing
network connection is device causes the low transmitting power. You can try the
established. following methods to solve this problem:

l Wireless channels: You can try to select other channels to

check whether the rate can be improved dramatically.

l Wireless interference: Check whether there is a wireless

device around the device. If there is a wireless device, turn
off the device and then check whether the problem has been
solved. Shield the device generating interference or change
its location.

l View the signal strength. Check the signal strength between

an STA and an AP. If the signal strength is quite low, the
antenna is not connected reliably, or the output power is quite
low due to the ageing problem.

l Check an NIC. The power of the NIC may be quite low. Make
the NIC close to an AP to test its bandwidth.
The connection cannot Check the parameter configuration of the two devices:
be established after the
l Whether Working Mode is Bridge.
bridge configuration
between the two l Whether the MAC address of the added remote end is correct.
devices has been l Whether the configuration of Country/Region is the same.
completed.
l Whether the configuration of Channel/Frequency is the
same.

l Whether the configuration of Encryption Mode is the same.

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 Problem Solution
The system works l Check whether the connection between various parts of a
normally after the device is reliable (for example the connection of network
wireless network is cables and antenna connection).
constructed. However,
l Power off the device and then restart it.
after a period, the
links are not stable, for l Restore the device configuration to be the default value and
example, delay time then re-configure the device.
increases and packet l Check whether there is any virus intrusion in the wired and
loss occurs. wireless device of an AP.
For the two devices The Web server of the remote device responds quite slowly
whose bridging has because the device is configured through WLAN. Wait for three
been established, minutes or restart the remote device to solve this problem. It is
the Web page of the recommended to configure the device through the connection
remote device cannot of network cables.
be opened if the remote
device is configured
through the wireless
link on the near-end.

11 Technical Specifications
Physical Specification
l Size: 226 mm×226 mm×104 mm (Length×Width×Height)

l Weight: 2500 g

Electric Parameters
l PoE power supply: 48 V DC/650 mA

l PoE power supply: Typical power consumption is 17 W.

Environment Requirement
l Working temperature: -40℃ to 55℃

l Working humidity: 5% to 95%

IP Protection Class
l IP protection class: IP66

Passed Certifications
l CCCi, Wi-Fi and Wireless Transmission Equipment Type Approval.

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notice.

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 Glossary
AC - Access Control
AP - Access Point

CHAP - Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol

DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

DNS - Domain Name System

DSCP - Differentiated Services Code Point

IP - Internet Protocol

IPv4 - Internet Protocol version 4

IPv6 - Internet Protocol Version 6

ISP - Internet Service Provider

MAC - Medium Access Control

PAP - Password Authentication Protocol

PoE - Power over Ethernet

VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network

WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network

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