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3 LOGIN SCREEN

After inputting the IP address into your browser, the login screen will appear:

The default password is

‘admin’

As a part of the setup process, it is recommended that the default password should be changed.

3.1 Changing the Language

To change the language, click on the cog symbol on the login screen.

Select your language from the drop-down menu.

Summary of Contents for Clear Flow

Page 1: ...www antiference co uk sales antiference co uk 01675 465487 Core Gateway ...

Page 2: ...are updates settings changes etc automatically greatly increasing the reasonable expandability available to Clear Flow based networks Further to this the Clear Flow gateway allows the user to analyse and control a network Manag ing traffic in many useful ways based on IP information MAC address routing load balancing QoS changes VPN tunnelling remote management among others This user guide will se...

Page 3: ...This relates to the device s ability to transmit over distance the larger the distance the greater the required TX power TX power also gives an indication of the device s ability to function in dense environments where multiple walls will be a factor Lastly we have bandwidth bandwidth refers to the theoretical maximum 2 way throughput of a device For example a 300Mbps WiFi device is called such as...

Page 4: ...ces 5 ADVANCED NETWORK SETTINGS 5 1 Balancing 5 2 Multiline routing 5 3 Custom ISP 5 4 VLAN Setup 5 5 DNS Settings 5 6 Static and Directed routing 5 7 Network redial 6 ACCESS POINT MANAGEMENT 6 1 Group 6 2 Members 6 3 Firmware upgrade 6 4 Detail list 7 GUEST PORTAL 7 1 Local authentication 7 2 WiFiDog 8 BANDWIDTH CONTROL 8 1 QoS 8 2 Bandwidth limiting via IP address 8 3 Monitor connected network d...

Page 5: ...n or near the devices at any time as this may damage the product 1 3 Cleaning Only use a damp cloth for cleaning We do not recommend using solvent based products as this may damage the case 1 4 Repairs No attempt should be made to carry out repairs on these devices unless trained or qualified to do so Opening the device may invalidate the warranty BEFORE YOU START DO NOT connect the Gateway to a n...

Page 6: ...ling to web browse to the Gateway login screen then it may not have picked up an IP address In which case please follow the information listed below When programming via Ethernet it is only possible when the PC is set onto the same IP range as the device you are attempting to connect to This generally refers to the first 3 numbers of an IP address i e xxx xxx xxx 254 which need to match in order f...

Page 7: ...7 Then double click local area connection Click properties ...

Page 8: ...P range as the Gateway 172 16 0 200 for example The Subnet Mask should automatically load and be set to 255 255 255 0 The Default Gateway should be set to 172 16 0 1 as this refers to the router Click OK to return out of the networking menu The IP address of your PC will now be changed and the Gateway can now be accessed via your web browser ...

Page 9: ...creen will appear The default password is admin As a part of the setup process it is recommended that the default password should be changed 3 1 Changing the Language To change the language click on the cog symbol on the login screen Select your language from the drop down menu ...

Page 10: ...ct Network LAN settings from the options on the left hand side The LAN in this case refers to the network which will be created for any device plugged into the ports on the front of the router either directly or via a network switch wireless access point The IP address here refers to the IP address of the router on this network The Subnet Mask has many possible values which relate to how many IP a...

Page 11: ...ngs with Modem and Cable Router When you have a Modem in place converting the landline signal into an Ethernet you must first establish the IP address of the Modem enter this IP address in the Default gateway field In the example below the IP address of the Modem is 192 168 10 254 the other settings can be worked out based on this Default Gateway IP address Firstly copy the Default Gateway IP and ...

Page 12: ...er on your existing Modem router effectively making it act as just a Modem In the example below the IP address of the Cable Modem is 192 168 10 254 the other settings can be worked out based on this IP address Firstly enter this IP address in the Default Gateway field then copy it into the main DNS field In the backup DNS field enter 8 8 8 8 Now enter an IP address for your Gateway in the same ran...

Page 13: ... we can see an example set up which allows 100 users in total starting from 100 onwards with our previously entered LAN settings this means 172 16 0 100 onwards The DHCP lease time is set to 1440 minutes this means a client can connect to the network for 24 hours before needing a new IP address The Domain name is essentially the nickname of the DHCP server we are creating The main DNS should be th...

Page 14: ...elect Network DHCP settings Static list from the options on the left hand side 5 ADVANCED SETTINGS 5 1 Balancing Access the load balancing settings select Network Balance from the options on the left hand side Load balancing assigns a weight to an incoming network line server or a mixture of the two Weight relates to the level of traffic which will be directed towards said network with a higher va...

Page 15: ...er and click save you will now find your custom ISP in the multiline route list 5 4 VLAN setup Access the VLAN settings select Network VLAN Setup from the options on the left hand side Click Add to create a new VLAN then enter your parameters IP address here can refer to the LAN IP address of the router configuring the VLAN ...

Page 16: ...Static routing allows you to link two IP address together these can be devices within your net work or on a greater WAN Internet Directed routing allows you to link two IP address together but with a direction of traffic meaning that data on the start network cannot be accessed by the end point 5 7 Timing Redial Allows you to manage how often your router will attempt to check the status of your in...

Page 17: ...r the group name and SSID password which will be broadcasted by any AP assigned to your new group Once the new group is created be sure that it is selected from the dropdown menu before proceeding to change any settings With your group selected you should see your SSID and password under Client network if you would like to make amendments then you can here Admin network is a separate WLAN which wi...

Page 18: ...rvals a set time ie early AM is usually the best method as it guarantees no users will be active WiFi Roaming Enable WiFi roaming when using multiple APs to manage the handoff between devices when moving around an area The quality test period represents how long between access points checking your receiving signal the reconnect period is how long you will remain on a device before needing to refre...

Page 19: ...like to assign a group then select your group from the dropdown menu and click Move Group after around 30 seconds your APs will have adopted the group settings You can adjust individual AP settings by clicking the blue pencil icon on the right hand side To monitor the performance and activity of Clear Flow devices on your network select Perfor mance in the centre of the screen here you can see liv...

Page 20: ...tings can by navigating to Authentication these options are recommended for advanced users incorrect configuration of guest network could leave your main network vulnera ble 7 1 Local Authentication Allows you to configure a guest network which will require users to connect locally to the Gateway for authentication Select local under Authentication Here you will see a multitude of methods which al...

Page 21: ... both the Upload and Download on a given network higher value higher priority You can select one of the pre sets from the dropdown menu or custom to set your own preference 8 2 IP Limit To limit an IP address or IP range s bandwidth navigate to IP Limit under Bandwidth control Click add to create a new rule then fill in the IP address or IP range you want to limit along with the desired limit numb...

Page 22: ... this filters out an IP range Mac Filter filters Mac addresses URL Filter blocks certain web addresses Port Filter filters both internal and external ports Port Mapping or Port Forwarding re directs a communication request and port number from one address to another to allow free flow of traffic ARP Binding maps an address to a physical machine address recognised on the local network DMZ Settings ...

Page 23: ... method you need to set up a third party DDNS and enter the relevant informa tion in the DDNS section This method doesn t require a static IP address and can be accessed via many different computers To use remote management with a static IP address simply enter the IP address of the server router or computer you wish you access the gateway with remotely and the internal port you will be gaining ac...

Page 24: ... network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication An IP address serves two principal functions host or network interface identification and location addressing 11 4 How do I find my devices IP address A scan of the network will identify the IP address of your device and an app such as FING availa ble on iOS Android is useful for this task 11 5 What Wi Fi channel is my device using If usin...

Page 25: ...ing to the WEEE Waste Electrical and Electrical Equipment EU Directive do not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste Waste Electronic Equipment should be appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices established for your country For information on recycling of this product please contact your local authorities your household waste disposal service or the sho...

Page 26: ...uilt in watchdog chip Clean unbranded aesthetic Small circular form factor PoE 802 3af at Secondary Ethernet port Includes PoE injector patch lead and wall mount kit Air PRO 1750Mbps High 27dBm transmission power 6x additional internal antennae Dual Qualcomm processing Built in watchdog chip Clean unbranded aesthetic Square form factor PoE 802 3af at Includes PoE injector patch lead and wall mount...

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