OAP1300 Quick Installation Guide 11-2020 / v1.
I Product Information I-1 Package Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OAP1300 Access Point Wall Mount Screw Template Wall Mount Screw Set CD 5. 6. 7. 8.
I-2 System Requirements - Existing cable/DSL modem & router - Computer with web browser for access point configuration I-3 Hardware Overview Ports and Button C A B C LAN 1 POE-IN LAN 2 POE-OUT Reset B A LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE) IN LAN port with PoE OUT Reset Button 2
I-4 LED Status LED LED Status On 5G (WLAN) Off On 2.4G (WLAN) Off On LAN (PSE) Flashing Off On LAN (PD) Flashing Off On Status Off On Power Flashing Off Description Wireless enabled. Wireless disabled. Wireless enabled. Wireless disabled. LAN port connected. Activity (transmitting and receiving). LAN port not connected. LAN port connected. Activity (transmitting and receiving). LAN port not connected. Access point booting up. No occurred error. The access point is on. Upgrading firmware.
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 & Mode Selection The unit can function as a standalone access point (AP Mode), as a repeater (Repeater Mode), as part of an AP array (Managed AP Mode), or as a client bridge (Client Bridge Mode). Follow the default mode steps below and select the desired operation mode. II-1 1. Default Mode: Access Point Mode Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where x is a number in the range 3 – 100.
5. Enter the device’s default IP address 192.168.2.2 into the URL bar of a web browser. 6. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “1234”.
7. “System Information” home screen will be shown: 8. By default, the device is in AP Mode. If you do not wish to change the operation mode, switch your computer back to dynamic IP address now.
. If you wish to change to a different operation mode, go to “Operation Mode” tab to select the desired operation mode. Follow the steps in the following sections to change the operation mode.
II-2 Repeater Mode From the default mode above, 1. Select Repeater Mode from the operation mode drop down menu: 2. Press “Apply” and wait for the device to reboot into Repeater Mode: 3. When system page is displayed, go to Wireless Settings Wireless Extender.
4. Click Scan to search for and display available SSIDs 5. Click the circle icon to connect to an available source SSID. SSIDs can be configured independently for each frequency 2.4GHz & 5GHz.
6. Edit the new extended SSID according to your preference and enter the security details for the source SSID (e.g. Pre-shared Key). Click “Connect” to proceed. Wait for the configuration to take effect: 7. The device (now in Repeater Mode) will establish a connection to the source SSID and repeat the extended SSID. The device will become a DHCP client of the router/root AP. Switch your computer back to dynamic IP address. 8.
II-3 Client Bridge Mode From the default mode above, 1. Select Client Bridge Mode from the operation mode drop down menu: 2. Press “Apply” and wait for the device to reboot into Client Bridge Mode: 3. When system page is displayed, go to Wireless Settings Wireless Extender.
4. Click Scan to search for and display available SSIDs 5. Click the circle icon to connect to an available source SSID. SSIDs can be configured independently for each frequency 2.4GHz & 5GHz.
6. Edit according to your preference and enter the security details for the source SSID (e.g. Pre-shared Key). Click “Connect” to proceed. Wait for the configuration to take effect: 7. The device (now in Client Bridge Mode) will receive wireless signal and provides it to devices connected to the bridge via Ethernet cable. The device will become a DHCP client of the router/root AP. Switch your computer back to dynamic IP address. 8.
II-4 Managed AP Mode AP Controller Edimax Pro Network Management Suite (NMS) supports the central management of a group of access points, otherwise known as an AP Array. An AP Array is managed by one AP Controller, where it can monitor, configure and manage all Managed APs. An overview of the system is shown below: By default, the access point will automatically switch mode if an AP Controller is present in the network.
To manually change to “Managed AP Mode”: Ensure you have the latest firmware from the Edimax website for your Edimax Pro products. 1. Connect the APs to an Ethernet or PoE switch currently connected to an AP controller. 2.
3. Press “Apply” and wait for the device to reboot into Managed AP Mode: Wait for a few minutes for the settings to sync.
II-5 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-6 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”. 3. On the “Push-button WPS” line, click “Start” to activate WPS on the AP for approximately 2 minutes.
III Hardware Installation After finishing the above setup processes, you may relocate the access point to the desired location. III-1 Antenna The antennae must be screwed onto the access point.
III-2 1. Powering on the Access Point Outdoor Remove the cap from the underside of the access point by 1) pulling the hook upwards, and 2) pulling the cap downward, as shown below: Underside Cap 2. Wire an Ethernet cable to the LAN 1 (PoE-In) port of the access point and the PoE switch to power up the access point. LAN 1 (PoE-In) Port 3. The access point will be powered by the PoE switch. Connect another Ethernet cable to LAN 2 where necessary. 4.
5. Let the hook click with the access point and make sure it does not come off easily. The cap serves as a rain-proof design suitable for use in the open.
III-3 Mounting After powering up the access point, mount it according to the desired mounting options: Wall or Pole Mount Wall Mount Attach the mount and access point to a wall using the included wall mount template and wall mount screw sets.
Pole Mount Fix the mount and access point to a pole using the included pole mount straps.
Professional installation warning: This device is point-to-multi-point device. The general user should not attempt to install or change settings, it needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF exposure and related rule knowledge or technology. The installation position and output power does not exceed the limit set forth in US Rule CFR 47 part 15 section 15.247 & 15.407. If violate the rule, could lead to serious federal penalty. It is complies with §15.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Declaration of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European Radio Equipment directives. Equipment: Model No.: AC1300 Outdoor AP OAP1300 The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Directives 2014/53/EU Spectrum EMF : EN 300 328 V2.1.1 (2016-11) EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (2017-05) : EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1 (02-2017) Draft EN 301 489-17 V3.2.
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