Page 2 - Trademarks Used in this Manual; Google Chrome is a registered trademark of Google Inc.; About This Manual
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 2 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Trademarks Used in this Manual We‘re here to help! If you have any questions about your application or our products, contact Black Box Tech Support at 724-746-5500 or go to blackbox.com and click on “Talk to Black Box.” You’ll be live wi...
Page 3 - FCC and IC RFI Statements; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 3 FCC and IC RFI Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION and INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing de...
Page 4 - NOM Statement; Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 4 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones d...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; VAP Profile Settings
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 General...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Specifications; standard
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 7 Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications 1.1 General Standards — IEEE 802.3u MDI/MDI-X 10/100 Fast Ethernet, IEEE 80.11b/g wireless LAN interface, IEEE 802.1n draft wireless LAN standard Temperature Tolerance — Operating: -4 to +158° ...
Page 8 - Hardware Description
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 8 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction Designed for outdoor environment applications, the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender is a high-performance last-mile broadband solution that provides reliable wireless network coverage. As ...
Page 10 - Using other options will damage the extender.; Typical Application
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 10 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Components. Number Component Description 1 (1) reverse N-type connector Ground the connector first, then install the antenna here. 2 (3) pole mounts You will install the pole mounting ring through these mo...
Page 11 - Chapter 3: Hardware Installation; installer who is trained on the safety hazards involved.
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 11 Chapter 3: Hardware Installation 3. Hardware Installation This chapter describes safety precautions and product information you have to know and check before installing the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender. 3.1 Preparing for Installatio...
Page 18 - Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the earth ground.
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 18 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 3: Hardware Installation 3. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the earth ground. Figure 3-11. Connecting the other end of the grounding wire.
Page 19 - Chapter 4: Basic Settings; Factory Default Settings
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 19 Chapter 4: Basic Settings 4. Basic Settings 4.1 Factory Default Settings To return the extender to its factory-default settings, see Section 6.6. Table 4-1. Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender Factory Default Settings. Parameter Default Se...
Page 20 - System Requirements; • You will need a computer coupled with a 10/100 BASE-TX adapter
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 20 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4: Basic Settings 4.2 System Requirements Before configuration, make sure your system meets the following requirements: • You will need a computer coupled with a 10/100 BASE-TX adapter; • Configure the computer with a static IP ...
Page 21 - Basic System Settings
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 21 Chapter 4: Basic Settings Figure 4-2. Main page. NOTE: The username and password are case-sensitive, and the password should be no more than 19 characters. 4.4 Basic System Settings If you are using the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender ...
Page 22 - Basic Settings
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 22 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4: Basic Settings Basic Settings • Device Name: Specify the device name, which is composed of no more than 15 characters with (0-9), (A-Z), (a-z), or (-). • Network Mode: Specify the network mode, including Bridge and Router. It...
Page 23 - default static IP address.
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 23 Chapter 4: Basic Settings NOTES: 1. When the IP address of the extender is changed, the clients on the network often need to wait for a while or even reboot before they can access the new IP address. For immediate access to the bridge, ...
Page 24 - Time Zone Select: Select the time zone from the dropdown list.
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 24 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4: Basic Settings WARNING: Bridge mode and AP Repeater mode are similar to AP mode when the device is set to Router mode; the WAN is on wired port and the LAN is on wireless port. Users must also connect the extender with anothe...
Page 25 - Authenticating RADIUS Server; Firewall Settings; available only under Router Mode.
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 25 Chapter 4: Basic Settings Figure 4-7. RADIUS settings. Authenticating RADIUS Server This is for RADIUS authentication. It can communicate with RADIUS through IP Address, Port, and Shared Secret. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the R...
Page 29 - Basic Wireless Settings; Open “Basic Settings” in “Wireless” to configure basic wireless.
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 29 Chapter 4: Basic Settings 4.8 Basic Wireless Settings Open “Basic Settings” in “Wireless” to configure basic wireless. Figure 4-14. Basic wireless settings. Disable Wireless LAN Interface Check this option to disable the WLAN interface....
Page 33 - Security Setting
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 33 Chapter 4: Basic Settings Wireless Separation: Wireless separation enhances the security of network transmission. Under the mode (except wireless client mode), enable “Wireless Separation” to prevent the communication among associated w...
Page 34 - Chapter 5: Advanced Settings; Advanced Wireless Settings; Short GI
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 34 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 5: Advanced Settings 5. Advanced Settings 5.1 Advanced Wireless Settings Open “Advanced Settings” in “Wireless” to make advanced wireless settings. Figure 5-1. Advanced wireless settings. A-MPDU/A-MSDU Aggregation The data rate ...
Page 35 - Wireless Security Settings; Open “Profile Setting” in “Wireless” and enter “VAP Profile 1 Settings.”
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 35 Chapter 5: Advanced Settings Preamble Type It defines some details on the 802.11 physical layer. “Long” and “Auto” are available. IGMP Snooping Available in AP/Router mode, IGMP snooping is the process of listening to IGMP network traff...
Page 36 - Network Authentication
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 36 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 5: Advanced Settings Figure 5-2. Security settings. Network Authentication Open System: This enables any device to join the network without performing a security check. Shared Key: Data encryption and key are required for wirele...
Page 37 - Data Encryption
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 37 Chapter 5: Advanced Settings Data Encryption If data encryption is enabled, the key is required and only other devices using the the same key can communicate with each other. None: Available only when the authentication type is open sys...
Page 38 - MAC Address
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 38 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 5: Advanced Settings MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the wireless client that you want to list into the access control list, click “Apply,” and it will be added into the table at the bottom. Delete Selected/All Check the bo...
Page 39 - Chapter 6: Management; Remote Management
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 39 Chapter 6: Management 6. Management 6.1 Remote Management The Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender provides remote management, including Telnet, SNMP, FTP, SSH, HTTPS, and exclusive WISE tool, making configuration more convenient and secure...
Page 40 - Specify the IP address of the station to send the SNMP traps to.
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 40 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 6: Management Protocol Version Select the SNMP version, and keep it identical on the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender and the SNMP manager. The Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender supports SNMP v2/v3. Server Port Change the server ...
Page 41 - Authentication Protocol:; Coovachilli Settings; Radius Settings
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 41 Chapter 6: Management Password: Specify a password for the SNMPv3 administrator or user. Only the SNMP commands carrying this password are allowed to access the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender. Confirm Password: Input that password aga...
Page 42 - Radius Administrative-User
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 42 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 6: Management Radius Administrative-User Radius Admin Username: Enter the username of the Radius Administrator. Radius Admin Password: Enter the password of the Radius Administrator. Captive Portal UAM Portal URL: Enter the addr...
Page 43 - Save Setting to File:; Restore Factory Default Settings; Restore factory default settings via Web:
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 43 Chapter 6: Management Figure 6-6. Backup/retrieve settings. Save Setting to File: When you click “Save,” a dialog box will pop up. Save it, then the configuration file ap.cfg will be generated and saved to your local computer. Load Sett...
Page 45 - Certificate Settings
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 45 Chapter 6: Management 6.9 Certificate Settings In Client mode, when EAP-TLS is used, the RADIUS server must know which user certificates to trust. The server can trust all certificates issued by a given CA. To import a user certificate,...
Page 46 - Chapter 7: Monitoring Tools; Open “System Log” in “Tools.”
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 46 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 7: Monitoring Tools 7. Monitoring Tools 7.1 System Log System log records events that occur on the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender, including station connection, disconnection, system reboot, etc. Open “System Log” in “Tools.” ...
Page 47 - Ping Watchdog
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 47 Chapter 7: Monitoring Tools Figure 7-2. Site survey. 7.3 Ping Watchdog If the extender unexpectedly disconnects and cuts off your ability the log in to the unit, use the ping watchdog to reboot. Figure 7-3. Ping watchdog. Ping Watchdog ...
Page 48 - Antenna Alignment
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 48 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 7: Monitoring Tools 7.4 Data Rate Test The Data Rate Test enables you to test the current RSSI at each data rate between your Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extenders. Figure 7-4. Data rate test. 7.5 Antenna Alignment In Bridge mode, w...
Page 51 - View Network Flow Statistics
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 51 Chapter 8: Status By clicking on the MAC address of the selected device on the Web, you may see more details including device name, connection time, signal strength, noise floor, ACK timeout, link quality, IP information, current data r...
Page 53 - View Network Activities
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 53 Chapter 8: Status Figure 8-7. DHCP client table. 8.7 View Network Activities The network activities enables you to monitor the current Wireless and Ethernet TX/RX data traffic in graphical and numerical form on the Skyport Web. The char...
Page 54 - Chapter 9: Troubleshooting; Frequently Asked Questions; Q 2. How do I reset the unit to default settings?
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 54 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 9. Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender. 9.1 Frequently Asked Questions Q 1. What is the MAC address of the Wireless P-T...
Page 55 - Contacting Black Box; • the nature and duration of the problem.; Shipping and Packaging
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 55 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 9.2 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Tech...
Page 57 - Appendix B. SSH Settings
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 57 Appendix B. SSH Settings Appendix B. SSH Settings Table B-1. CLI commands. get set del Keyword Descriptions √ √ time -time seting √ -now -current system time √ √ -zone -time zone √ √ -NTPUpdate -NTP Update √ √ -servertype -server type √...
Page 65 - LICENSE Version 2
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 65 Appendix B. SSH Settings Table B-1 (Continued). CLI commands. get set del Keyword Descriptions √ √ -radiusAdminPassword -RADIUS Admin Password √ -uamPortalUrl -UAM Portal URL √ √ -uamSecret -UAM Secret √ √ syslog -syslog √ √ -client -en...
Page 66 - NOTES
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 66 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com NOTES
Page 68 - About Black Box; BLACK BOX; Tech support the
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