User Manual

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NetMetal ac²
Quickstart
The configuration is the same as PTP Bridge in AP mode, except that wireless mode is set to ap_bridge for PTMP setups. The router can be accessed
directly using the address. If the device is connected to the network with enabled DHCP server, configured DHCP client on the bridge interface will get the
IP address, that can be used to access the router.
Please follow these quick steps to set up your device:
Open the upper cover (see " ");NetMetal ac²#Removing upper and bottom covers
Connect an external antenna to the SMA connector (see " ");NetMetal ac²#Antenna usage
Open the bottom cover (see " ");NetMetal ac²#Removing upper and bottom covers
Connect your ISP cable to the device, make sure the ISP is allowing hardware change and will issue an automatic IP address;
Connect the device to the power source (see " ");NetMetal ac²#Powering
Open network connections on your PC and search for MikroTik wireless network and connect to it;
The configuration can be done through the wireless network usinga Web browser or configuration tool ;https://mt.lv/winbox
Once connected to the wireless network, open WinBox or Web browser;
The default IP: 192.168.88.1, user name: admin and there is no password;
Once logged in, use Check For Update button to update the device to the latest software version, the device must have an active Internet
connection;
Once the device is updated, log in again and choose your country on the left side of the screen in the field "Country", to apply country regulation
settings;
Set antenna gain, depending on the antenna you are using,to ensure that EIRP meets the limit set by the local authorities;
Choose the security type WPA/WPA2 and insert a wireless password;
Set a password for your device,it will be used to login next timeand click Apply Configuration.
Powering
The device accepts power in the following ways:
Ethernet port accepts PoE 802.3af/at 24-57 V DC ;
Direct-input power jack (5.5 mm outside and 2 mm inside, female, pin positive plug) accepts 12-57 V DC.
Connecting to a PoE Adapter:
Connect the Ethernet cable from the device to the PoE+DATA port of the PoE adapter;
Connect an Ethernet cable from your local network (LAN) to the PoE adapter;
Connect the power cord to the adapter, and then plug the power cord into a power outlet.
MikroTik mobile app
Use the MikroTik smartphone app to configure your router in the field, or to apply the most basic initial settings for your MikroTik home access point.
Scan QR code and choose your preferred OS.
Install and open application.
By default, the IP address and user name will be already entered.
Click Connect to establish a connection to your device through a wireless network.
Choose Quick setup and application will guide you through all basic configuration settings in a couple of easy steps.
An advanced menu is available to fully configure all necessary settings.