IPmitter IPMIT100, Manual

Page 1: ...s Distribution xIPMIT100 IPMIT100 Wireless Distribution A cost effective simple and reliable solution to transmitting IP signals from building to building Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018 Page 1 of 32 ...

Page 2: ...d 7 Repeater mode Setup 9 AP Mode Setup 12 Super WDS Setup 15 WIFI Settings 18 Repeater Settings 20 WDS Settings 21 Mac ACL 22 WiFi Timer 23 Advanced 23 Network Config 24 Device Manage 27 Reboot 28 Modify Password 28 Upgrade 29 Time 29 Log 30 Troubleshooting 31 Specification 32 Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018 Page 2 of 32 ...

Page 3: ...vity for neat easy connection The low profile and attractive case can be installed on a ceiling or wall for a nice tidy installation The cables can come down to the IPMIT100 to help hide and disguise cables going in to it when installed high up on a wall near the ceiling The IPMIT100 works in 3 modes Super WDS Repeater mode and AP mode IPMIT100 Can be powered using 48V PoE Not supplied or can be p...

Page 4: ...IPmitter Wireless Distribution xIPMIT100 Powering Your IPmitter IPMIT100 Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018 Page 4 of 32 ...

Page 5: ...rd and click Login If you connect your IPmitter to a network which is on a different subnet you won t be able to login to the IPmitter If your network is not in the IP range of 192 168 1 XXX you will then need to assign the PC Laptop with a static IP address in the rang of 192 168 1 XXX Then you will be able to navigate to the IPmitter browser interface By default the IPmitter isn t set on DHCP so...

Page 6: ...depending on the selection in 6 status 3 Device Information shows the resource usage in the IPmitter 4 Device Description this allows you to set a name for the IPmitter This may be seen when connecting from other WiFi devices Click on the gear icon to add the name 5 LAN Information this displays information on the wired network 5 Information this shows wireless information for the selected frequen...

Page 7: ...e mode you are already in you can click on the wizard again Repeater Mode This is used to extend the range of your WiFi network The IPmitter is wirelessly connected to your existing network to extend the wireless coverage This requires logging onto the web interface to setup Repeater extending the WiFi coverage and wirelessly adding a camera Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018 Page ...

Page 8: ...eless It requires a wired connection to the existing network Adding WiFi to your network Super WDS Mode This is used for point to point connection and will work as one to one or many to one You can pair a maximum of 4 clients to one host This can be set up without the use of a computer using the LED display One One Many One Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018 Page 8 of 32 ...

Page 9: ...IPmitter to an existing WiFi network the IPmitter will then pick up the existing WiFi network and extend the existing wireless network as second network Select Setup Wizard Select Repeater Mode Step 1 Connecting settings for existing WiFi Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018 Page 9 of 32 ...

Page 10: ...erwise leave this option off Step 2 2 4GHZ and Step 3 5GHz WiFi Settings for the repeater WiFi Status turns the WiFi on or off for the repeater itself SSID is the name of the WiFi network you will see when you connect to the repeater This can be the same as the existing WiFi network or unique to the repeater Hide your WiFi name When a wireless device searches the area for the networks it will not ...

Page 11: ...han without the repeater Access point extender this can use an existing WiFi access point or IPmitter to then rebroadcast it to create a second network This means you can connect to the WiFi of the repeater with a stronger signal than just connecting to the Access point Limitations Bandwidth is reduced by 50 as there is data being transmitted between the existing WiFi and the Repeater then from th...

Page 12: ...gs IP Mode can be set to either static or DHCP Static IP address is a unique fixed address which you can assign to the IPmitter DHCP will obtain the address from the DCHP server or the router and assign IPmitter with an address from the network LAN IP is a unique local IP address of the IPmitter that identifies the device on the local area network Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018...

Page 13: ... the WiFi network you will see when you connect to the network Hide your WiFi name When a wireless device searches the area for the networks it will not be able detect the WiFi name associated with the router Channel is the broadcasting channel and bandwidth which your wireless network uses This would normally be set to 20M 40M for best performance and reliability and allows devices to use the lar...

Page 14: ...de Connect a router or network the IPmitter to allow for WiFi devices to connect to the network If the location and devices where you are wanting WiFi has not got a this you can wire the IPmitter to the local area network to transform a wire into wireless which multiple devices can share and connect to Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018 Page 14 of 32 ...

Page 15: ...t of available WiFi devices Although it will show devices not on the same channel you will not be able to connect to them Selecting a device in the list will add it The AP BSSID is the MAC address of the selected device and the SSID is the name Password this is the password for Super WDS connected devices It defaults to off but for extra security a password can be added If used this should be the ...

Page 16: ... from a DHCP server It can also be set to Static IP if you wish to set a fixed IP address In static IP CPE manage will not display connected devices LAN IP is a unique local IP address of the IPmitter that identifies the device on the local area network Subnet is the number that defines a range of IP address that can be used on the network This should match other devices on the network The most co...

Page 17: ...IPmitter Wireless Distribution xIPMIT100 Step 5 Save configuration Moving onto step 4 will automatically save the configuration Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018 Page 17 of 32 ...

Page 18: ...he WiFi network you will see when you are connecting Hide your WiFi name When a wireless device searches the area for the networks it will not be able detect the WiFi name associated with the IPmitter BandWidth is the broadcasting bandwidth which your wireless will use When set to 20 40 it will switch according to the connected device Channel is where the WiFi channel is selected Ideally you shoul...

Page 19: ...SSID with a different password although it is physically the same access point WiFi Status turns the virtual access point on SSID is the name of this virtual access point that WiFi network you will see when you are connecting Hide your WiFi name When a wireless device searches the area for the networks it will not be able detect the WiFi name associated with the IPmitter Encrypt choose encryption ...

Page 20: ... field is completed automatically Encryption is the type of Wireless Encryption used to access the WiFi network Password is the password used to access the WiFi network Bandwidth is the broadcasting bandwidth which your wireless network uses This needs to set to match your router WiFi Bandwidth Pass through is set to off as default if the IPmitter is only connecting to other IPmitter devices then ...

Page 21: ...D will be automatically added Password this is the password for Super WDS connected devices It defaults to off but for extra security a password can be added If used this should be the same in all of your IPmitters and has a minimum of 8 characters BandWidth is the broadcasting bandwidth which your wireless will use When set to 20 40 it will switch according to the connected device Changing the ba...

Page 22: ...ned Only currently connected devices will show in the Station List when scanned Mark allows you to enter a name for identifying the device Add Delete this deletes the selected MAC addresses Apply this applies changes when the access list is changed from Disable to Allow or Prohibit Advanced settings will depend on the operating mode Advanced settings will depend on the operating mode Email support...

Page 23: ...s wireless clients from communicating with each other when switched on Short GI short guard interval increase throughput by decreasing the time between symbols If the signal is poor throughput maybe increased by turning this on to reduce intersymbol interference Multicast Fast this is used for to increase speed when streaming HI MAX also known as time division multiple access allows this several u...

Page 24: ...unique local IP address of the IPmitter that identifies the device on the local area network Subnet is the number that defines a range of IP address that can be used on the network This should match other devices on the network The most common subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Gateway or default gateway is a router address connected to the local network that sends packets out of the local network This ...

Page 25: ... of addresses that the server should assign DHCP Lapse Time this is the time a device reserves an address on your network Assigned IP Number the number of devices that have had addresses assigned by the server DHCP List displays a list of devices that have been assigned an IP address It includes the MAC Address and the time left on the lease Apply saves the settings for this page Static DHCP also ...

Page 26: ... typed or if the device is already connected then clicking scan will allow you to find the device in a list for selection Mark allows you to enter a name for identifying the device Delete deletes the selected device from the list Apply saves changes Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018 Page 26 of 32 ...

Page 27: ...Backup saves the configuration to your computer using your web browser download Restore loads previously saved configuration Reset Default restores the factory default settings Telnet allows you to make a telnet connection to the IPmitter This is not normally used and is best left disabled Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018 Page 27 of 32 ...

Page 28: ...d 10 days as the reboot interval Apply saves the settings for this page Modify Password allows you to change the login password Old Password enter the current password here New Password enter your new password here Confirm Password enter your new password again here Apply saves the settings for this page Note If you forget your password you will have to default the IPmitter using the reset button ...

Page 29: ...me to match the computer This is only available if NTP is not enabled NTP Enable allows the IPmitter to connect to a network time server The IPmitter has to have internet access for this to work Time Zone Select allows you to select your time zone Manual IP Settings allows you to enter the IP address of an NTP server if you do not want to select one from the drop down list NTP Server this is a lis...

Page 30: ...IP address here and the logging will be sent to server Export this will export the log file in a compressed format rar If you wish to read the file you will need to extract it and view it as text Delete deletes the log Refresh refreshes the log screen Apply saves the settings for this page Email support ipmitter com Last Revised 30 01 2018 Page 30 of 32 ...

Page 31: ...iderable bandwidth and data 3 Move the IPmitter away from other WiFi devices This should reduce the interference and provide a more stable transmission between the IPmitters 4 Check the distance between the IPmitter and connected devices The further WiFi has to travel the more this will affect the bandwidth and speed 5 Check the speed of the Internet Router without the IPmitter If the internet spe...

Page 32: ...and recycling please return this unit to your trade supplier or local designated collection point as defined by your local council All specifications are approximate IPmitter com reserves the right to change any product specification or features without notice Whilst every effort is made to ensure that these instructions are complete and accurate IPmitter com cannot be held responsible in any way ...