Quick Guide

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1. Package Contents
Thank you for choosing PLANET Outdoor Wireless AP. Before installing,
please verify the contents inside the package box. The device
mentioned herein is the brief name of the "Outdoor Wireless AP".
WDAP-1800AX Quick Guide L-type Bracket x 1
Screw Set x 1 U-bolt Kit x 2 RJ45 Waterproof Kit x 1
Note
If there is any item missing or damaged, please
contact the seller immediately.
2. Physical Introduction
Hardware Description
5GHz N-type (F)
Antenna Connectors
WAN/PoE Port
Ground Terminal
2.4GHz N-type (F)
Antenna Connectors
5. Entering into the Web Management
Default IP Address: 192.168.1.253
Default Username and Password: admin
Default 2.4GHz SSID: Planet _2.4G
Default 5GHz SSID: Planet _5G
Step 1: The Web management allows you to access and manage
the wireless AP easily. Launch the Web browser and enter
the default IP address http://192.168.1.253.
Step 2: When the login window pops up, please enter username
and password. The default username and password are
“admin”. Then click the “Sign in” button to continue.
Step 2: (1) Attach the surge arrestors to each antenna connector.
(2) Attach the antenna equipped with N-type (M)
connector to each surge arrestor. Otherwise, connect
the antenna through the N-male (male pin) to N-male
(male pin) cable.
(3) Plug the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the PoE port of the
AP through the waterproof kit, and plug the other side
of the RJ45 cable into the PoE port of the PoE switch
to nish the installation.
＊ Please remember to nish grounding by consulting the
local electrical experts.
To PoE Switch/Injector
Antenna
Surge Arrestor
Caution
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1) LIVES MAY BE AT RISK! Please be aware of the
electrical wires around. Carefully read the section
“OUTDOOR INSTALLATION WARNING” in the
manual before installation.
2) Users MUST complete grounding wired
with the device; otherwise, a sudden lightning
could cause fatal damage to the device. EMD
(Lightning) DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER
WARRANTY.
3) Users MUST power off the device first before
connecting the antenna to it; otherwise, damage
might be caused to the device itself.
4) The Antenna and Surge Arrestor are required for
each antenna connector, and must be purchased
separately.
3. Hardware Installation
Step 1: (1) Install the backplane to the back of the AP.
(2) Attach the L-type bracket to the backplane and fasten
it.
(3) Place the AP to the pole and fasten it with the U-bolt
kit.
＊ The AP can be mounted on the pole with a diameter
of up to 2.5”.
L-type Bracket
U-bolt Kit
4.WiredNetworkConguration
(Windows 7 and Windows 10)
A computer with wired Ethernet connection is required for the rst-
time conguration of the wireless AP.
1. Click the “Start” button located at the lower-left corner of your
computer.
2. Click “Control Panel”.
3. Double-click the “Network and Sharing Center” icon.
4. Click “Change adapter settings”.
5. Double-click “Local Area Connection”.
6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Proper-
ties”.
7. Select “Use the following IP address” and then click the “OK”
button twice to save the conguration. For example, the default
IP address of the WDAP-1800AX is 192.168.1.253 and the
router is 192.168.1.254. You may choose from 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.252.
Step 3: Please follow the wizard to do the rst-time setup and
select the mode preferred.