airMAX - Guide to Configure a Point-to-Point Link (Layer 2, Transparent Bridge)
This article provides the configuration needed to create a L2 point-to-point link. Find the steps on how to make this configuration for both AC and M devices below. The settings are very similar with just small modifications that will be pointed out for each configuration.
- Initial Steps
- Configuration for Radio Labeled 192.168.1.2
- Configuration for Radio Labeled 192.168.1.3
- User Tips
Network Diagram
Initial Steps
- Please begin by restoring the radio to factory defaults. This is critical, especially if you are troubleshooting a problem.
- With your Windows PC or Mac computer configured to the 192.168.1.x subnet, connect it to the radio using an Ethernet cable.
- Using a web browser, enter 192.168.1.20 as the URL to gain access to the radio's management console.
- Enter ubnt as the administration account and ubnt as the password.
- This article bases its configuration instructions on the network diagram above, you will only need to change the elements mentioned, everything else should remain with its default values.
Configuration for Radio Labeled 192.168.1.2
| AC Devices | M Devices |
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1. Choose the |Wireless| tab, and only change:
2. Choose the |Network| tab, and only change:
3. Reboot or power cycle the modem off and on before using this link for the first time. |
1. Choose the |Wireless| tab, and only change:
2. Choose the |Network| tab, and only change:
3. Reboot or power cycle the modem off and on before using this link for the first time. |
Configuration for Radio Labeled 192.168.1.3
| AC Devices | M Devices |
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1. Repeat steps 1 through 4 from the Initial Steps section.
3. Choose the |Network| tab, and only change:
4. Reboot or power cycle the modem off and on before using this link for the first time. |
1. Repeat steps 1 through 4 from the Initial Steps section.
3. Choose the |Network| tab, and only change:
4. Click Apply. 5. Reboot or power cycle the modem off and on before using this link for the first time. |
User Tips
Select the correct cable. Use an appropriate shielded twisted pair data cable between your Power over Ethernet adapter and your radio. We recommend our outdoor cable.
Secure the radios. Modify the default administration account name and password now. From the web management console:
- Go to System > System Accounts
- Administrative Username [change it]
- Hover over icon to the right, Change Password and modify it (for M devices, for AC devices simply Change Password).
- Click the Change button. Then click the Apply button. (For M devices, for AC devices simply click the Save button)
Secure the wireless signal. Encrypt the wireless connection. From the web management console:
- Go to Wireless > Wireless Security > Security > WPA2-AES
- WPA Preshared Key: enter a strong password
- Click the Change button. Then click the Apply button. (For M devices, for AC devices simply click the Save button)
In the diagram above, the block of equipment after the Switch could be replaced with anything desired to bridge, including a SOHO Wi-Fi router, for example. This radio configuration acts like a simple Cat-5 cable.