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AC-M3000 / AC-M1000
Network Access Controller
User’s Manual
Version 1.00
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual Table of Contents 1. Before You Start ............................................................................................................................3 1.1 Preface ....................................................................................................................................................3 1.2 Document Convention ..........................................................................................................
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual 4.3.4 Template Settings........................................................................................................................................95 4.3.5 Firmware Management ...............................................................................................................................97 4.3.6 AP Upgrade...........................................................................................................................
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual 1. Before You Start 1.1 Preface This manual is for Hotspot owners, SMBs, or administrators in enterprises to set up network environment using Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000. It contains step by step procedures and graphic examples to guide MIS staff or individuals with slight network system knowledge to complete the installation. Note: this manual is applicable to both AC-M3000 and AC-M1000. For a reference of differences between AC-M3000 and AC-M100
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual 2. System Overview 2.1 Introduction of Edimax AC-M3000 Edimax AC-M3000 is a Network Access Controller, specially designed for the small scaled wireless and wired network management and access control. The major functional areas include user management, access control, AP management, and security management. 2.2 System Concept Edimax AC-M3000 dedicates to user authentication, authorization and management. The user account information is stored in
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual 2.3 Specification 2.3.1 Hardware Specification General Form Factor: Mini-desktop Dimensions (W x D x H): 243 mm x 150 mm x 45.5 mm Weight: 1.4 Kg Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 45 ℃ Storage Temperature: 0 ~ 65 ℃ Power: 110~220 VAC, 50/60 Hz Ethernet Interfaces: 10 x Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) Connectors & Display WAN Ports: 2 x 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 LAN Ports: 8 x 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 Console Port: 1 x RJ-11 LED Indicators: 1 x Powe
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual Supports DoS attack protection Supports user Black List Allows user identity plus MAC address authentication for local accounts User Management Supports up to 120 concurrent users for AC-M3000 (50 concurrent users for AC-M1000) Provides 500 local accounts for AC-M3000 (250 local accounts for AC-M1000) Provides 2000 on-demand accounts Simultaneous support for multiple authentication methods (Local and On-demand accounts, POP3(S), LDAP, RADIUS, NT
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual Built-in billing profiles for on-demand accounts Enables session expiration control for on-demand accounts by time (hour) and data volume (MB) Provides billing report on screen for on-demand accounts Detailed per-user traffic history based on time and data volume for both local and on-demand accounts Traffic history report in an automatic email to administrator System Administration Multi-lingual, web-based management UI SSH remote management Rem
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual 3. Base Installation 3.1 Hardware Installation 3.1.1 System Requirements Standard 10/100BaseT network cables with RJ-45 connectors All PCs need to install the TCP/IP network protocol 3.1.2 Package Contents The standard package of Edimax AC-M3000 includes: Edimax AC-M3000 x 1 CD-ROM x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1 Power Adapter (DC 12V) x 1 Cross Over Ethernet Cable x 1 Console Cable x 1 Warning: It is highly recommended to use
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual 3.1.3 Panel Function Descriptions Front Panel LED: There are four kinds of LED, Power, Status, WAN and LAN, to indicate different status of the system. WAN1/WAN2: The two WAN ports are connected to a network which is not managed by the Edimax AC-M3000 system, and this port can be used to connect the ATU-Router of the ADSL, the port of a cable modem, or a switch or a hub on the LAN of a company. LAN1~LAN8: Clients’ machines connect to Edimax A
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual 3.1.4 Installation Steps Please follow the following steps to install Edimax AC-M3000: 1. Connect the 12V power adapter to the power socket on the rear panel. The Power LED should be on to indicate a proper connection. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN1 Port on the front panel. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a ADSL modem, a cable modem or a switch/hub of the network. The LED of WAN1 port should be on to indicate a proper
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual 3.2 Software Configuration 3.2.1 Quick Configuration There are two ways to configure the system: using Configuration Wizard or changing the setting by demands manually. The Configuration Wizard has 6 steps providing a simple and easy way to guide you through the setup of Edimax AC-M3000. Follow the procedures and instructions given by the Wizard to enter the required information step by step. After saving and restarting Edimax AC-M3000, it is ready
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual Edimax AC-M3000 supports three kinds of account interface. You can log in as admin, manager or operator. The default username and password as follows. Admin: The administrator can access all area of the Edimax AC-M3000. User Name: admin Password: 1234 Manager: The manager can access the area under User Authentication to manage the user account, but no permission to change the settings of the profiles of Firewall, Specific Route and Schedule. Use
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual 4. Then, click on Configuration Wizard and click the Run Wizard to start the wizard. 13
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual 5. Configuration Wizard A welcome page that briefly introduces the 6 steps will appear. Click Next to begin. Step 1. Change Admin’s Password Enter a new password for the admin account and retype it in the Verify Password field (twenty-character is the maximum and spaces are not allowed). Click Next to continue. Step 2. Choose System’s Time Zone Select a proper time zone via the drop-down menu. Click Nex
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual Step 3. Set System Information Home Page: Enter the URL to where the users should be directed when they are successfully authenticated. NTP Server: Enter the IP address or the domain name of an external time server for Edimax AC-M3000 to do time synchronization or use the default. DNS Server: Enter a DNS Server provided by the ISP (Internet Service Provider). Contact the ISP if the DNS IP Address is unknown. Click Next to continue. Step 4
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual PPPoE Client: Set PPPoE Client’s Information Enter the “Username” and “Password” provided by the ISP. Click Next to continue. Step 5. Set Authentication Methods Enter an identified name as the postfix name in the Postfix field (e.g. Local), select a policy to assign to, and choose an authentication method. Click Next to continue. Different information needs be provided for each kind of authentication method respectively:
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual POP3 User: POP3 Enter Domain Name/IP, Server Port of the POP3 server provided by the ISP, and then choose to enable SSL or not. Click Next to continue. RADIUS User: RADIUS Enter the Domain Name/IP of the RADIUS server, Authentication Port, Accounting Port and Secret Key. Then choose to enable the Accounting Service or not, and choose the desired Authentication Method. Click Next to continue. LDAP User: LDAP Ent
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Edimax AC-M3000/AC-M1000 User’s Manual NT Domain User: NT Domain When NT Domain authentication method is selected, enter the Server IP Address, and choose to enable/disable Transparent Login. If “Transparent Login” is selected, users will be logged in Edimax AC-M3000’s NT Domain active directory and authenticated automatically when they log into their Windows OS domain. Click Next to continue. Step 6. Save and Restart Edimax AC-M3000 Click Restart to save the current settin
