Nexxt Solutions - NexxtGate150 Access Point Quick Installation Guide 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nexxt Solutions 2 .4 GHz High-Power Wireless-N Access Point NexxtGate150. If any of the following items are mismatched, missing or damaged, please contact the merchant from whom you purchased the unit for immediate replacement.
Nexxt Solutions - NexxtGate150 Access Point 1. Ground: Attach a copper wire here to establish a good earth ground and to provide the proper surge and lightning protection. 2. SMAIQc This is a RP- SMA jack to connect an optional external antenna 3. LAN: This is a 10/100Mbps LAN port 4. LAN/WAN/POE: This port provides Power over an Ethernet connection through the injector module, and it works interchangeably as a WAN port in router mode end as a LAN port in AP mode. 5. Cable access hole cut-outs. 2.
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Nexxt Solutions - NexxtGate150 Access Point 2.4 Checking the LEDs Upon powering on your access point. verify that the PWR and WlAN LEDs light up orange. 3. Location of the access point Before making any hardware connections, find a suitable location to place the access point. The best spot is usually at the center of the wireless network, with unobstructed line-of-sight to all wireless clients operating in the coverage area.
Nexxt Solutions - NexxtGate150 Access Point 3. If setting up the device in an outdoor location, thread the tie wraps trough the grooves underneath the brackets. Then attach the device firmly to the pole. The connection will be similar to the figure below, once the above steps have been successfully completed . pole 4. Herdwere installation 1. Slide the bottom cover of the unit down to expose the ports. 2.
Nexxt Solutions - Ne:xxtGate150 Access Point 5. Initial configuration Note: only a wired network connection can be used for the initial configuration of the access point. Since this this device operates in AP mode by default, the user needs to manually configure a static IP address for the PC. 1. To do so, click on Start> Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center, followed by Change adapter settings. 2.After right-clicking on the Local Area Connection, select Properties.
Nexxt Solutions - NexxtGate150 Access Point 3.Select Internet Protocol Version 4 [TCP/1Pv4) and then go to Properties. You may also enable this option directly by double-<:licking on Internet Protocol Version 4 [TCP/1Pv4). Local Area Connectio n 2 Properties Networking ~S_h_ a•_ ;n~g~-------------~ Connect using: rfj Reattek RTL8139/810xfamily fast Ethernet NIC Configure ... This connection uses the following items: ~ :.
Nexxt Solutions - NexxtGate150 Access Point 5.Click OK twice to save your settings and complete the IP address configuration of the device. 5.1 Login 1.Start your WEB browser. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field and press enter to continue. If) New Tab - Windows Internet Explorer u u @.] http://192l68.0l/ 2.A dialog box will prompt you to enter the User name and Password. By default, both are set to admin, in lowercase. Click login to complete this step. Login 3.
Nexxt Solutions - NexxtGate150 Access Point 5.2.Quick setup wizard 1.After successfully logging in, click on the Quick setup tab. Three operation modes are provided in the access point to meet each user's needs. •AP mode: this mode enables wireless devices to access a network using wi-fi, in an access point configuration. •Universal repeater mode: choose this mode to enable users to share the internet as a WISP client router.
Nexxt Solutions - NexxtGate150 Access Point 4. Proceed to configure the basic wireless parameters including SSID, channel and security. • SSID: enter a unique name to identify your wireless network. However, choose one that is easily remembered by network users. In this example, we are using Nexxt_XXXXXX as the SSID identifier [whereby the "X" represents the last six digits of the access point's MAC address).
Nexxt Solutions - NexxtGate1 50 Access Point 7. To do so, go to Tools > Reboot >Reboot. When the initialization process is complete, changes will take effect and the device will be ready to operate in AP mode. 8. Remove the LAN cable from your computer and the PoE module. Now, insert your internet cable into the port labeled LAN located in the PoE device. Note: at this point you need to set the computer back to obtain an IP address automatically.
Nexxt Solutions - NexxtGate150 Access Point 9. The figure below illustrates the typical network topology in AP mode. .. :;;);: ·· . ... a I - ... 'g D 'o • •• • .. •• . ••• ••• .. ... 10. Refer to the manual later on for any customized settings such as security, encryption, network modes, antenna alignment and more.
Nexxt Solutions - NexxtGate150 Access Point FCC statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1 I This device may not cause harmful interference. and (2) this device must accept any interference received , including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
NelCJCt Solutions - NexxtGate150 Access Point FCC caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be ccrlocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.