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AirLive AirMax5N 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...................................................................4
1.5.1 Access Point Mode ......................................................................................5
1.5.2 Repeater Mode............................................................................................5
1.5.3 WDS Bridge Mode.......................................................................................6
1.5.4 WDS Repeater Mode (WDS + AP) ..............................................................6
1.5.5 Client Infrastructure Mode ...........................................................................7
1.5.6 WISP Router Mode......................................................................................7
1.5.7 AP Router Mode ..........................................................................................8
2. Installing the AirMax5N .............................................................................9
2.1 Before You Start...................................................................................9
2.2 Package Content ...............................................................................10
2.3 Knowing your AirMax5N.....................................................................10
2.4 Hardware Installation .........................................................................12
2.4.1 Standard Pole Mount .................................................................................13
2.4.2 Installing External Antenna ........................................................................13
2.5 Restore Settings to Default................................................................15
3. Configuring the AirMax5N.......................................................................16
3.1 Important Information.........................................................................16
3.2 Prepare your PC ................................................................................16
3.3 Management Interface.......................................................................17
3.4 Introduction to Web Management......................................................18
3.4.1 Welcome Screen and Login.......................................................................18
3.5 Initial Configurations ..........................................................................20
3.5.1 Choose the wireless Operation Modes ......................................................20
3.5.2 Change the Device’s IP Address ...............................................................21
3.5.3 Change the Country Code .........................................................................22
3.5.4 Set the Time and Date...............................................................................23
3.5.5 Change Password .....................................................................................24
4. Web Management: Wireless and WAN Settings ...................................25