Table of Contents
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AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview..............................................................................................1
1.2 How to Use This Guide ........................................................................1
1.3 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support ..................................................3
1.4 Features...............................................................................................4
1.5 Wireless Operation Modes...................................................................5
1.5.1 Access Point Mode.....................................................................................................5
1.5.2 Repeater Mode ...........................................................................................................5
1.5.3 WDS Bridge Mode ....................................................................................................6
1.5.4 Bridge Infrastructure Mode........................................................................................6
1.5.5 Client Infrastructure Mode.........................................................................................7
1.5.6 Client Ad Hoc Mode ..................................................................................................8
1.5.7 WISP Router Mode ....................................................................................................8
1.5.8 AP Router Mode.........................................................................................................9
2. Installing the AirMax5..............................................................................10
2.1 Before You Start.................................................................................10
2.2 Package Content ...............................................................................11
2.3 Optional Accessories .........................................................................11
2.4 Knowing your AirMax5 .......................................................................12
2.5 Hardware Installation .........................................................................13
2.5.1 Standard Pole Mount................................................................................................15
2.5.2 Optional Tilting Metal Pole/ Wall Mount ................................................................16
2.5.3 Installing External Antenna......................................................................................18
2.6 LED Table ..........................................................................................20
2.7 Restore Settings to Default ................................................................20
3. Configuring the AirMax5 .........................................................................21
3.1 Important Information.........................................................................21
3.2 Prepare your PC ................................................................................21
3.3 Management Interface.......................................................................22
Web Management (HTTP):...............................................................................................22
Secured Web Management (HTTPS):...............................................................................23
Command Line Interface (Telnet):....................................................................................24
Secure Shell (SSH, SSH2) ................................................................................................24
SNMP Management..........................................................................................................26