CAX1800 Quick Installation Guide 09‐2017 / v1.
CONTENTS I Product Information ............................................................................... 3 I‐1 I‐2 I‐3 I‐4 I‐5 Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 3 System Requirements ........................................................................................................... 4 Hardware Overview ...............................................................................................
I I‐1 Product Information Package Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. CAP1800 Access Point 2. Ceiling Mount Bracket 3. T‐Rail Mounting Kit & Screws 4. Quick Installation Guide 5. Ethernet Cable 6.
I‐2 System Requirements ‐ Existing cable/DSL modem & router ‐ Computer with web browser for access point configuration I‐3 A B I‐4 Hardware Overview 12V DC IN 12V DC IN LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE) IN 12V DC port to connect the power adapter LED Status LED Color LED Status On Blue Flashing Slowly Flashing Quickly On Amber Flashing Off Off Description The access point is on. Upgrading firmware. Resetting to factory defaults. Starting up. Error. The access point is off.
I‐5 Reset If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default. 1. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds then release the button. You may need to use a pin or similar sharp object to push the reset button. 2. Wait for the access point to restart. The access point is ready for setup when the LED is blue.
II Quick Setup ‐ AP Mode Your access point can be up and running in just a few minutes. This quick installation section will help you setup your access point in its default AP mode and configure its basic settings. II‐1 Initial Setup 1. Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable. 2. Connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power supply. 3. Please wait a moment for the access point to start up.
6. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “1234”. 7.
II‐2 Basic Settings Basic settings of the access point are: ‐ LAN IP Address; and ‐ 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security; and ‐ Administrator Name & Password; and ‐ Time & Date It is recommended that these settings are configured before using the access point. Whenever a new setting is applied to the access point, the webpage will reload, as shown below: Instructions below will help you configure these settings: Changing IP Address: 1.
2. Enter the IP address settings you wish to use for your access point. You can use a dynamic (DHCP) or static IP address, depending on your network environment. Click “Apply” to save the changes and wait a few moments for the access point to reload. When you change your access point’s IP address, you need to use the new IP address to access the browser based configuration interface instead of the default IP 192.168.2.2. Changing SSID for 2.4GHz wireless network 1. 2. Go to “Wireless Settings” > “2.
Configuring Security Settings of 2.4GHz wireless network 1. 2. Go to “Wireless Settings” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Security”. Select an “Authentication Method”, enter or select fields where appropriate, and click “Apply”. If multiple SSIDs are used, specify which SSID to configure using the “SSID” drop down menu.
Changing SSID and Configuring Security Setting for 5GHz wireless network Follow the steps outlined in “Changing SSID for 2.4GHz wireless network” and “Configuring Security Setting for 2.4GHz wireless network” but choose the 5GHz option instead. Changing Admin Name and Password 1. Go to “Management” > “Admin” as shown below: 2. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields and click “Apply”.
Changing Date and Time 1. Go to “Management” > “Date and Time”. 2. Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop down menus. The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) so, alternatively, you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server. Click “Apply” when you are finished. You can use the “Acquire Current Time from your PC” button if you wish to set the access point to the same time as your PC.
II‐3 Wi‐Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi‐Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. You can use the WPS button or the configuration webpage activate the access point’s WPS function. 1. Go to “Wireless Settings” > “WPS” on your configuration webpage. 2. Check the checkbox of “Enable” and click “Apply” to turn on WPS function. 3. Within two minutes, activate WPS on your WPS‐compatible wireless device.
III Quick Setup – NMS Edimax Pro Network Management Suite (NMS) supports the central management of a group of access points, otherwise known as an AP Array. NMS can be installed on one access point and support up to 16 Edimax Pro access points with no additional wireless controller required, reducing costs and facilitating efficient remote AP management. Edimax Pro NMS is simple to setup.
Follow the steps below: Ensure you have the latest firmware from the Edimax website for your Edimax Pro products. 1. Connect all APs to an Ethernet or PoE switch which is connected to a gateway/router. 2. Ensure all APs are powered on and check their LEDs.
3. Designate one AP as the AP Controller which will manage all other connected APs (up to 16). 4. Connect a computer to the designated AP Controller using an Ethernet cable.
5. Open a web browser and enter the AP Controller’s IP address in the address field. The default IP address is 192.168.2.2 Your computer’s IP address must be in the same subnet as the AP Controller. Refer to the user manual for help. If you changed the AP Controller’s IP address, or if your gateway/router uses a DHCP server, ensure you enter the correct IP address. Refer to your gateway/router’s settings. 6. Enter the username & password to login. The default username & password are admin & 1234. 7.
8. Click “Apply” to save the settings. 9. Edimax Pro NMS includes a wizard to quickly setup the SSID & security for Managed APs. Click “Wizard” in the top right corner to begin. 10. Follow the instructions on‐screen to complete Steps 1‐6 and click “Finish” to save the settings.
If any of your Managed APs cannot be found, reset it to its factory default settings. 11. Your AP Controller & Managed APs should be fully functional. Use the top menu to navigate around Edimax Pro NMS. Use Dashboard, Zone Plan, NMS Monitor & NMS Settings to configure Managed APs. Use Local Network & Local Settings to configure your AP Controller. Refer to the user manual for more information.
IV IV‐1 Hardware Installation Router/PoE Switch 1. If you need to, remove the cap from the underside of the access point. This creates extra space for your cables to pass through. 2. Connect a router or a PoE switch to the access point’s LAN 1 port using an Ethernet cable.
3. Power up the access point: a) If router is used, connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power supply; or b) If PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch is used, make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to LAN1 port from the switch. The access point will be powered by the PoE switch. Do not use the power adapter if you are using a PoE switch. 4. Connect a local network client or switch to the access point’s LAN 2 port as required.
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