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First Time Setup 1. Default Configuration IP: 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 2. Network Configuration acts as a CPE bridge between the wireless and wired Ethernet interface. It allows the device on the Ethernet interface to connect to the network via the wireless connection. The make-before-break ability allows it to maintain a robust and seamless wireless connection during high-speed moving. A typical setup is as follows: http://www.pepwave.com 2 Copyright @ 2012 Pepwave
3. PC Setup Prior to the configuration, a computer with its Local Area Connection configured to a static IP address in the same subnet as the is required (i.e. IP: 192.168.0.x, subnet mask: 255.255.255.0). http://www.pepwave.com 3 Copyright @ 2012 Pepwave
4. First Time Configuration Connect your computer s Ethernet port with the Express s LAN port using an Ethernet cable. Open a web browser and enter the following URL: http://192.168.0.1/ Click Settings on the top bar, you will see the basic settings of the access point to be associated to: http://www.pepwave.com 4 Copyright @ 2012 Pepwave
In the field Wireless Network Name (SSID) under Wi-Fi WAN Settings, enter your access point s SSID. According to the setting of the access point you are associating to, you may choose a different Authentication setting. Enter the corresponding Encryption Key if Static WEP Key, 802.1x with Dynamic WEP Key, WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise or WPA/WPA2 - Personal is selected. Select the Channel Scanning Mode. Mode Single, Selective or Ch. 1, 6 & 11 gives higher efficiency than Full channel scanning mode. Please select base on your network setup. Click Save to store your changes. http://www.pepwave.com 5 Copyright @ 2012 Pepwave
5. Association Status Click Status on the top bar to check the association status of the Express: Device information and scanned AP information are shown here. http://www.pepwave.com 6 Copyright @ 2012 Pepwave
6. Network Access After the is associated to the network, it starts to bridge traffic between the Ethernet port and the wireless network. PCs and network devices behind the can communicate and obtain IP address from the AP side network. 7. Status Monitoring connects to two networks in a make-before-break manner to provide seamless roaming. The radio with the strongest signal strength is chosen as the Active Radio. The Active Radio is responsible for transferring and receiving data packets while the backup radio continues searching for APs nearby. Below is the screenshot of the Monitor page. The Monitor page visualizes the real-time signal strength and the association status of the two radios via a plot. In the above example, Wi-Fi 1 acts as the Active radio during while Wi-Fi 2 acts as the backup radio. http://www.pepwave.com 7 Copyright @ 2012 Pepwave
8. Logging The Log page shows the roaming history of the unit. It records the AP it associates to, signal strength of the two Wi-Fis, and the status of the Active Radio. The APs associated are represented by different coloring dots. Once the mouse pointer is hovered on the point, you can easily find the MAC address of the AP associated to. Through this log, potential issues and information such as AP coverage, signal strength, stability of the roaming can be found. To store this log, you can use the save as feature of the browser. http://www.pepwave.com 8 Copyright @ 2012 Pepwave
9. Mounting the Unit Wall Mount can be mounted on the wall by screwing. After adding the screw on the wall, slide the Express in the screw hole socket as indicated below. Recommended Screw Specification: M3.5 x 20mm, Head Diameter 6mm, Head Thickness 2.4mm Wall Mount Screw Socket Wall Mount Screw Socket http://www.pepwave.com 9 Copyright @ 2012 Pepwave
Car Mount can be mounted on a flat surface using the included car mounting plate. Place the car mount according the label s direction, and screw it onto the device. Mounting Plate Screw Holes After mounting the plate on the back of the device, add screw on the plate on the flat surface. http://www.pepwave.com 10 Copyright @ 2012 Pepwave
10. Firmware Upgrade firmware upgrade can be carried out via Web Admin Interface. Firmware upgrade functionality is located at Firmware: You may download the latest firmware from pepwave.com and update manually. Click Choose File to select the firmware file from local computer, then click Upload to send the firmware your device. will then automatically initiate the firmware upgrade process. Firmware Upgrade Status Status LED Information during firmware upgrade: OFF Firmware upgrade in progress (DO NOT disconnect power.) Red Unit is rebooting Green Firmware upgrade successfully completed Important Note The firmware upgrade process may not necessarily preserve the previous configuration, and the behavior varies on a case-by-case basis. Consult the Release Notes for the particular firmware version. Do not disconnect the power during firmware upgrade process. Do not attempt to upload a non-firmware file, or a firmware file that is not qualified, or not supported, by Pepwave. Upgrading a with an invalid firmware file will damage the unit, and may void the warranty. http://www.pepwave.com 11 Copyright @ 2012 Pepwave
11. Diagnostics and Trobleshooting The following functions can be found under the Misc tab: Turn on Remote Assistance Restore Factory Settings Reboot Device Download Configuration file Download Debug Information http://www.pepwave.com 12 Copyright @ 2012 Pepwave