4IPNET HSG800, User Manual

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User’s Manual
OWL800 / OWL2000 / HSG800
ENGLISH
© 2008 4IPNET, INC.
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2. System Overview
2.1 Introduction of OWL800
The IEEE 802.11 b/g Outdoor AP/Bridge (Support IEEE802.11a Client Backhaul) series (referred as OWL800 or
the system in this manual) is a rugged multi-mode dual-radio outdoor access point, specifically designed for building
municipal or campus wide wireless networks in harsh outdoor environments. There are two System Modes that can
be used for dual purposes. First, it can be deployed as a traditional multi-wireless Access Point (AP) or a Relay.
Secondly, it can be used as an Outdoor Wireless Gateway with Built-in Hotspot Access Control and Billing features
(* an optional feature).
The metal sealed OWL800 is weatherproof. Coming with a mounting kit, it can be mounded on a pole or on wall.
This Quick Installation Guide provides instructions and reference material for getting started with OWL800 (as well
as the other two models).
OWL800’s rust-free die-cast Aluminum housing is IP68 compliant and high wind load resilient. All the components
are designed to operate in a wide range of temperature. The on-board surge protection provides the device up to
15KV surge immunity. The OWL800 delivers an excellent outdoor WLAN solution.
2.2 System Concept
The System contains two radio modules. Two 100mW modules are WNC’s CM9, which are tested to be modular
FCC and CE compliant. The first card is mainly used for serving clients at “b/g” mode. The second Radio module is
used for building point-to-point or the back haul connection in “a” mode.
OWL800 is a cost-effective choice as well as a flexible solution for constructing serviceable wireless network.
Designed by the leading hotspot appliance provider, 4ipnet OWL800 behaves more than a wireless router when it is
in Gateway mode. Not only it supports NAT, DHCP and firewall, it also has AAA features of a hotspot gateway,
including UAM web login portal and billing plans. Standalone it has local user database for authentication, while at
the same time it can play the role of RADIUS-NAS, authenticating users against ISP’s RADIUS server in the data
center.