CAX1800 Quick Installation Guide 05-2021 / v1.
Contents I. Product Information ....................................... 1 I-1. Package Contents ......................................................................... 2 I-2. System Requirements .................................................................. 2 I-3. Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 3 I-4. LED Status .................................................................................... 4 II. Hardware Installation ..............
I. Product Information The CAX1800 with the latest emerging IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 technology effortlessly create a reliable internet connection. Place the CAX1800 between the router and the location where you need better wireless coverage and enjoy high-speed wireless connection throughout your home or office. You can find all supporting documents from the link below or via QR Code: https://www.edimax.com/download (Once you’ve visited the Edimax official website, please enter the model no.
I-1. Package Contents CAX1800 Ethernet Cable Ceiling Mount Bracket QIG Ceiling Mount Screw Template T-Rail Mounting Kit & Screw I-2.
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No. I-4. Description 1 Ethernet Port (PoE) 2 Power Jack (12V/1.5A) 3 Reset Button 4 LED LED Status Color Blue Red Off Status On Flashing Slowly Flashing Quickly On Flashing Off Description Power is on. Upgrading firmware. Resetting to factory defaults. Starting up. Error. Power is off.
II. Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the steps to set up your CAX1800. Router or Switch: Connect the AP to a router or a PoE switch using an Ethernet cable.
II-1. Connect AP to a router If router is used, connect the power adapter to the AP and plug the power adapter into a power supply. Please wait a moment for the AP to start up. The AP is ready when the LED is Blue.
II-2. Connect AP to a PoE switch If PoE switch is used, make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to Ethernet port from the PoE switch. The AP will be powered by the switch. Please wait a moment for the AP to start up. The AP is ready when the LED is Blue. Do not use the power adapter if you are using a PoE switch.
III. Quick Setup (AP Mode) This quick installation section will help you setup your AP in its default AP mode and configure its basic settings. Please follow the steps below: 1. Enter the AP’s default IP address “192.168.2.2” into the URL bar of a web browser. Please ensure to set your computer’s IP address to “192.168.2.X” where X is a number in the range 3 ~ 100. 2. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and password “1234”.
3. Home screen will be shown.
IV. Basic Settings In our recommendation, please check each of the settings that listed below before using the AP. - LAN IP Address - 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security - Administrator Name & Password - Time & Date Please note that whenever a new setting is applied to the AP, the webpage will reload, as shown below: Please follow the instructions below for the basic settings.
IV-1. Changing IP Address 1. Go to “Network Settings” and tap “LAN-side IP Address”. 2. Enter the IP address settings you wish to use for your AP. 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 AP to reload. When you change your AP’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.
IV-2. Changing SSID For 2.4GHz Wireless Network 1. Go to “Wireless Settings”. 2. Tap “2.4GHz 11bgn”. 3. Tap “Basic”. 4. Enter the new SSID for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click “Apply”.
To utilize multiple 2.4GHz SSIDs, open the drop down menu labelled “Enable SSID number” and select how many SSIDs you require. Then enter a new SSID in the corresponding numbered fields below, before clicking “Apply”.
IV-3. Configuring Security Settings of 2.4GHz wireless network 1. 2. Go to “Wireless Settings”. Tap “2.4GHz 11bgn”. 3. Tap “Security”. 4. 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. IV-4. Changing 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.
IV-5. Changing Admin Name and Password 1. Go to “Management”. 2. Tap “Admin”.
3. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields and click “Apply”.
IV-6. Changing Date and Time 1. Go to “Management”. 2. Tap “Date and Time”. 3. Set the correct time and time zone for your AP using the drop down menus. The AP also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol). Alternatively, you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server. Click “Apply” when you are finished. In our recomandations, please enable NTP to acquire time from the NTP server.
V. Quick Setup – NMS Edimax Network Management System (NMS) supports the central management of a group of APs, otherwise known as an AP Array. NMS can be installed on one AP and support up to 16 Edimax APs with no additional wireless controller required, reducing costs and facilitating efficient remote AP management. NMS is simple to setup.
Please follow the steps below for how to setup: 1. Connect all APs to a switch which is connected to a 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. Ensure you have the latest firmware from the Edimax website for your Edimax Pro products.
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 router uses a DHCP server, ensure you enter the correct IP address. Refer to your router’s settings. 6. Enter the default Username / Password to login.
7. You will arrive at the NMS Dashboard. Go to “Management” “Operation Mode” and select “AP Controller Mode” from the drop down menu. 8. Click “Apply” to save the settings. 9. 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.
VI. WPS WPS is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. You can use the WPS button on CAX1800 webpage to activate the AP’s WPS function. 1. Go to “Wireless Settings”. 2. Tap “WPS”. 3. Check the checkbox of “Enable” and click “Apply” to turn on WPS function. 4. Click Start to establish connections between WPS compatible devices.
5. Within two minutes, press the WPS button to activate WPS on your WPS-compatible wireless device.
VII. Reset If you experience problems with your AP, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. 1. Press and hold the reset button on the AP 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 AP to restart. The AP is ready for setup when the LED is Blue.
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