4IPNET OWL800 User Manual

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User’s ManualOWL800 / OWL2000 / HSG800 ENGLISH© 2008 4IPNET, INC.31. Before You Start1.1 PrefaceThis manual is intended for using by system integrators, professional field engineers and network administrators tohelp them set up OWL800 for their network deployment. It contains step by step procedures and pictures to guideusers with basic network system knowledge to complete the installation.The IEEE 802.11 b/g Outdoor AP/Bridge (Support IEEE802.11a Client Backhaul) is a rugged multi-modedual-radio outdoor access point, specifically designed for building municipal or campus wide wireless networks inharsh outdoor environments. The entry model OWL800 is deployed as a traditional multi-wireless Access Point (AP)or a backhaul. The second model HSG800, can be used as an Outdoor Wireless Gateway with built-in HotspotAccess Control and Billing features. The OWL2000 is purely used for building point-to-point bridges. Some of theoptional features (such as billing) are on or off depending on the model. Please refer to the optional feature listsprovided separately. In this manual, all the optional featured are covered. In the following manual, we will refer thedevice as “OWL800” or “the system” for the convenience.Model DescriptionOWL800 This is the base model. Its firmware can be upgraded to be HSG800 or OWL2000when optional software feature is purchase. The base firmware support AP/Bridgeand Gateway operation mode.HSG800 This model consists of all the features of OWL800, plus the Hotspot billing &payment function.OWL2000 This model turn an OWL800 first radio card from an AP into anotherbackhaul/bridge radio card. Traffic over multiple air links will be aggregated toachieve better throughput and reliability.1.2 Document ConventionThe following information provides the details of conventions used in this manual. In the following manual, we willrefer the device as “OWL800” or “the system” for the convenience.For cautionary statements or warning requiring special attention by readers, a text box with italic font will be used:Warning: For security purposes, you should immediately change the administrator’s password.When any of the button and symbol shown below is selected, the following action will be executed accordingly: