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QUICK START GUIDE Pepwave Express

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Quick Start Guide

Pepwave Express

Nov-12



First Time Setup

1. Default Configuration

IP: 192.168.0.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

2. Network Configuration

Pepwave Express acts as a CPE bridge between the wireless and wired Ethernet interface. It allows the device on the Ethernet interface to connect to the network via the wireless connection. The make-before-break ability allows it to maintain a robust and seamless wireless connection during high-speed moving.

A typical setup is as follows:



3. PC Setup

Prior to the Pepwave Express configuration, a computer with its Local Area Connection configured to a static IP address in the same subnet as the Pepwave Express is required (i.e. IP: 192.168.0.x, subnet mask: 255.255.255.0).



4. First Time Configuration

Connect your computer’s Ethernet port with the Express’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable.

Open a web browser and enter the following URL:

http://192.168.0.1/

Click Settings on the top bar, you will see the basic settings of the access point to be associated to:

http://192.168.0.1/



In the field Wireless Network Name (SSID) under Wi-Fi WAN Settings, enter your access point’s SSID. According to the setting of the access point you are associating to, you may choose a different Authentication setting.

Enter the corresponding Encryption Key if Static WEP Key, 802.1x with Dynamic WEP Key, WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise or WPA/WPA2 - Personal is selected.

Select the Channel Scanning Mode. Mode Single, Selective or Ch. 1, 6 & 11 gives higher efficiency than “Full” channel scanning mode. Please select base on your network setup.

Click Save to store your changes.



5. Association Status

Click Status on the top bar to check the association status of the Express:

Device information and scanned AP information are shown here.



6. Network Access

After the Pepwave Express is associated to the network, it starts to bridge traffic between the Ethernet port and the wireless network. PCs and network devices behind the Pepwave Express can communicate and obtain IP address from the AP side network.

7. Status Monitoring

Pepwave Express connects to two networks in a “make-before-break” manner to provide seamless roaming. The radio with the strongest signal strength is chosen as the “Active Radio”. The Active Radio is responsible for transferring and receiving data packets while the backup radio continues searching for APs nearby.

Below is the screenshot of the Monitor page.

The Monitor page visualizes the real-time signal strength and the association status of the two radios via a plot.

In the above example, Wi-Fi 1 acts as the “Active” radio during while Wi-Fi 2 acts as the backup radio.



8. Logging

The Log page shows the roaming history of the unit. It records the AP it associates to, signal strength of the two Wi-Fis, and the status of the Active Radio. The APs associated are represented by different coloring dots. Once the mouse pointer is hovered on the point, you can easily find the MAC address of the AP associated to.

Through this log, potential issues and information such as AP coverage, signal strength, stability of the roaming can be found.

To store this log, you can use the “save as” feature of the browser.



9. Mounting the Unit

Wall Mount

Pepwave Express can be mounted on the wall by screwing. After adding the screw on the wall, slide the Express in the screw hole socket as indicated below.

Recommended Screw Specification: M3.5 x 20mm, Head Diameter 6mm, Head Thickness 2.4mm

Wall Mount

Screw Socket

Wall Mount

Screw Socket



Car Mount

Pepwave Express can be mounted on a flat surface using the included car mounting plate. Place the car mount according the label’s direction, and screw it onto the device.

After mounting the plate on the back of the device, add screw on the plate on the flat surface.

Mounting Plate

Screw Holes



10. Firmware Upgrade

Pepwave Express firmware upgrade can be carried out via Web Admin Interface.

Firmware upgrade functionality is located at Firmware:

You may download the latest firmware from pepwave.com and update manually. Click Choose File to select the firmware file from local computer, then click Upload to send the firmware your device. Pepwave Express will then automatically initiate the firmware upgrade process.

Firmware Upgrade Status

Status LED Information during firmware upgrade:

OFF – Firmware upgrade in progress (DO NOT disconnect power.)

Red – Unit is rebooting

Green – Firmware upgrade successfully completed

Important Note

The firmware upgrade process may not necessarily preserve the previous configuration, and the behavior varies on a case-by-case basis. Consult the Release Notes for the particular firmware version.

Do not disconnect the power during firmware upgrade process.

Do not attempt to upload a non-firmware file, or a firmware file that is not qualified, or not supported, by Pepwave.

Upgrading a Pepwave Express with an invalid firmware file will damage the unit, and may void the warranty.



11. Diagnostics and Trobleshooting

The following functions can be found under the Misc tab:

Turn on Remote Assistance

Restore Factory Settings

Reboot Device

Download Configuration file

Download Debug Information

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