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Chapter 3: AirOS™  

AirRouter User Guide

Static

IP Address and Netmask settings should be consistent 
with the address space of the network segment where 
the AirRouter resides. If the IP of the AirRouter and the IP 
of the administrator PC use a different address space, the 
AirRouter will become unreachable. (Applicable for Static 
mode only)

Netmask 

This is used to define the device IP classification 

for the chosen IP address range. 255.255.255.0 is a typical 
netmask value for Class C networks, which support 
IP address range 192.0.0.x to 223.255.255.x. A Class C 
network Netmask uses 24 bits to identify the network 
(alternative notation “/24”) and 8 bits to identity the host. 
(Applicable for Static mode only)

Gateway IP 

The IP address of the host router which 

resides on the external network and provides the point 
of connection to the next hop towards the Internet. This 
can be a DSL modem, Cable modem, or a WISP gateway 
router. The AirRouter will direct all the packets to the 
gateway if the destination host is not within the local 
network. (Applicable for Static mode only)
The Gateway IP address should be from the same address 
space (on the same network segment) as the AirRouter’s 
external network interface (Wireless interface in the 
Station or Station WDS mode and the LAN interface in 
Access Point or Access Point WDS mode). (Applicable for 
Static mode only)

Primary DNS IP 

Enter the IP address of the Primary DNS 

(Domain Name System) server.

Secondary DNS IP 

Enter the IP address of the Secondary 

DNS (Domain Name System) server. This entry is optional 
and only used if the primary DNS server is not responding.

Auto IP Aliasing 

Automatically generates an IP Address 

for the corresponding WLAN/LAN interface if enabled. 
The generated IP address is a unique Class B IP address 
from the 169.254.X.Y range (Netmask 255.255.0.0) which is 
intended for use within the same network segment only. 
Auto IP always starts with 169.254.X.Y while X and Y are 
last 2 digits from the MAC address of the device (i.e. if the 
MAC is 00:15:6D:A3:04:FB, Generated unique Auto IP will 
be 169.254.4.251).

IP Aliases 

IP aliases for the internal and external network 

interface can be configured. IP Aliases can be specified 
using the IP Aliases configuration window which is opened 
when you click Configure.

• 

IP 

The alternative IP address for the LAN or WLAN 

interface, which can be used for the routing or device 
management purposes.

• 

Netmask 

The network address space identifier for the 

particular IP Alias.

• 

Comments 

Field used for a brief description of the 

purpose of the alias.

• 

Enabled 

Enables or disables the particular IP Alias. All 

added IP Aliases are saved in the system configuration 
file, however only the enabled IP Aliases are active on 
the AirRouter.
Newly IP Aliases can be saved by click the Save button 
or discarded by clicking the Cancel button in the Aliases 
configuration window.

Change MAC Address 

When enabled, the MAC address 

of the respective interface can be changed. This is 
especially useful if your ISP only assigns one valid IP 
address and it is associated to a specific MAC address; 
usually used by Cable operators or some WISPs.

SOHO Router

In SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) Router mode, the 
main Ethernet port becomes the WAN port, and the WLAN 
(Wireless LAN) and other LAN ports become the local 
network (LAN).
SOHO router mode only works properly in Access Point or 
Access Point‑WDS mode, since it has not been designed to 
act as a wireless client.

Summary of Contents for AirRouter

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...View 1 Rear View 1 Chapter 2 Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2 Connecting a Wireless Client to the AirRouter 3 Chapter 3 AirOS 4 Navigation 4 Main 4 Wireless 8 Network 13 Advanced 25 Services 27...

Page 3: ...when the AirRouter is connected to the Internet Flashes to indicate Internet activity Wireless LAN LED Displays solid green when the wireless LAN is enabled It will flash to indicate wireless activit...

Page 4: ...he other end of the Ethernet cable to your computer 4 Launch your Web browser and type http 192 168 1 1 in the address field and press enter PC or return Mac Note Your computer needs to be on the 192...

Page 5: ...ongratulations Basic router installation is complete Proceed to Connecting a Wireless Client to the AirRouter for information on connecting wireless clients Connecting a Wireless Client to the AirRout...

Page 6: ...n be configured in this tab The Advanced tab also includes advanced Ethernet and traffic shaping settings Services The Services tab covers the configuration of system management services like SNMP NTP...

Page 7: ...Every TX RX chain requires a separate antenna WLAN MAC Displays the MAC address of the AirRouter as seen on the wireless network LAN MAC Displays the MAC address of the AirRouter as seen on the LAN L...

Page 8: ...days hours minutes and seconds Signal Strength Value represents in dBm the last received wireless signal level Noise Floor Displays the current value of the noise level in dBm Noise Floor is taken in...

Page 9: ...dresses that the AirRouter uses for translation DHCP Server Displays the IP address of the DHCP Server assigning the WAN IP Address to the AirRouter Domain Displays the domain name Total Lease Time Sh...

Page 10: ...long the leased IP address will be valid and reserved for particular DHCP client Hostname Displays the device name hostname of the client receiving an IP lease Interface Name Displays the interface to...

Page 11: ...none or the WEP security method However this may compromise the security of your network When connecting STA WDS clients to an AP WDS device all security methods are available and work properly WDS Pe...

Page 12: ...oducts The benefits of this are private networking and inherent security Using channel shifting networks instantly become invisible to the millions of Wi Fi devices in the world Frequency MHz Only app...

Page 13: ...with Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol which uses the Advanced Encryption Standard AES algorithm This is the strongest security option available If all of the wireless devices...

Page 14: ...UDP port The most commonly used port is 1812 but that depends on the RADIUS Server you are using Radius Server Secret Specifies the password A shared secret is a case sensitive text string used to va...

Page 15: ...for Layer 3 packet filtering and access control in Router mode SOHO Router SOHO Small Office Home Office Router is basically a derivation from Router mode In SOHO Router mode the Main Ethernet port la...

Page 16: ...If enabled the AirRouter Bridge will communicate with other network devices by sending and receiving Bridge Protocol Data Units BPDU STP should be turned off selected by default when the AirRouter is...

Page 17: ...ss interface and all connected wireless clients are considered as part of the internal LAN and the Ethernet interface is dedicated for the connection to the external network while the AirRouter is ope...

Page 18: ...AirRouter is in operating in Router mode A valid Primary DNS Server IP needs to be specified for DNS Proxy functionality The internal network interface IP of the AirRouter should be specified as the D...

Page 19: ...will be used for the host device if the DMZ Management Port option is enabled DMZ IP Enter the IP address of the internal network device and the device will be completely exposed to the external netwo...

Page 20: ...lity as an alternative to Port Forwarding but DMZ opens all ports of the host network device to the external network DMZ Management Port Web Management Port for the AirRouter TCP IP port 80 by default...

Page 21: ...Auto IP Aliasing Automatically generates an IP Address for the corresponding WLAN LAN interface if enabled The generated IP address is a unique Class B IP address from the 169 254 X Y range Netmask 2...

Page 22: ...ditional security DMZ is commonly used with NAT functionality as an alternative to Port Forwarding but DMZ opens all ports of the host network device to the external network DMZ Management Port Web Ma...

Page 23: ...ected message will be displayed A PPPoE tunnel reconnection routine can be initiated using the Reconnect button which is located in the Main tab next to the PPP interface statistics Enable DMZ The Dem...

Page 24: ...as an alternative to Port Forwarding but DMZ opens all ports of the host network device to the external network DMZ Management Port Web Management Port for the AirRouter TCP IP port 80 by default wil...

Page 25: ...onnect to the LAN interface while the AirRouter is operating in Station or Station WDS mode Range Start End This range determines the IP addresses given out by the DHCP server to client devices on the...

Page 26: ...dentifier for the particular IP Alias Comments Field used for a brief description of the purpose of the alias Enabled Enables or disables the particular IP Alias All added IP Aliases are saved in the...

Page 27: ...outer mode Click Change to save the changes made on the Network tab Static Routes In this section you can manually add static routing rules to the System Routing Table this allows you to specify that...

Page 28: ...re If enabled ACK Timeout value will be derived dynamically using an algorithm similar to the Conservative Rate Algorithm used in AirOS v3 4 It is very recommended to use the Auto Adjust option for 80...

Page 29: ...fined constraints the AirRouter will automatically reboot This option creates a kind of fail proof mechanism Ping Watchdog is dedicated for continuous monitoring of the particular connection to remote...

Page 30: ...d password SSH Server The following SSH Server parameters can be set Enable SSH Server This option enables SSH access to the AirRouter Server Port SSH service TCP IP port setting Enable Password Authe...

Page 31: ...tings Timezone Specifies the timezone according to GMT Greenwich Mean Time Enable Startup Date When enabled you are able to modify the device s startup date Startup Date Specifies the device s startup...

Page 32: ...Update The Update button should be activated in order to proceed with firmware upgrade routine new firmware image should be uploaded into the system first Please be patient as the firmware upgrade rou...

Page 33: ...remote system IP can be selected from the list which is generated automatically Select destination IP or may be specified manually Remote system access credentials administrator username User and Pass...

Page 34: ...you can modify AirView Settings such as enabling or disabling charts or specifying the frequency interval Preferences Charts Enable Top Chart Select the chart to be displayed in the top chart on the m...

Page 35: ...is the green area on the Real time chart which represents the average received power level and considers data for as long as AirView has been running You can disable this graph by unchecking the Enabl...

Page 36: ...ght 221 g Ports 5 10 100 Ethernet Ports 1 USB Port 1 Power Port Buttons 1 Reset Button LEDs 4 LAN 1 Main WAN by default 1 Internet 1 WLAN Wireless LAN 1 Power Wireless Security WEP WPA and WPA2 Bands...

Page 37: ...paid No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining a Return Materials Authorization RMA number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS Products returned without an RMA number will not be pro...

Page 38: ...rdware compatibility or field issues as quickly as possible We strive to respond to support inquiries within a 24 hour period Email support ubnt com Phone 408 942 1153 9 a m 5 p m PST Skype Ubiquiti_S...

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