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Contents Chapter 1 Safety Precautions.................................................................... 1-1 Chapter 2 Product Description.................................................................. 2-1 Chapter 3 Power Supply ............................................................................ 3-1 Chapter 4 Antenna Installation.................................................................. 4-1 Chapter 5 Installation ..........................................................................
Chapter 1 Safety Precautions Installation l l l l l l Use the power adapter attached to the ZXWL W822E. Any other power adapter may damage the device or make it fail to operate properly. Ensure that the power outlet and the cable can sustain the load. An overloaded outlet and damaged cable may result in an electric shock or a fire. Check the cable periodically. If it is damaged, replace it immediately.
Chapter 2 Product Description Overview The ZXWL W822E broadband wireless access product is an indoor dual-frequency fit-fat integrated AP. It can operation in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. The 2.4 GHz frequency is used for wireless coverage. The 5 GHz frequency is used for wireless coverage and wireless bridging. The ZXWL W822E has two models, W822E and W822Ei. The W822E uses an external antenna and the W822Ei uses an internal antenna.
ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 1 External View LED Indicators The ZXWL W822E LED indicators are located on the top of the AP. For a description of the LED indicators, refer to Table 1. Table 1 LED Indicators Indicator RUN 2.4 G 5G ETH1 ETH2 Status Description Flashing slowly The device is powered on and not registered to the AC. Flashing fast The device is being started or the software is being updated. ON The AP is registered to the AC. ON The 2.
Chapter 2 Product Description Interface Descriptions Figure 2 shows the external interfaces of the ZXWL W822E. Figure 2 External Interfaces For a description of the external interfaces, refer to Table 2. Table 2 Description of the External Interfaces Interface Description l ETH1/PoE through an RJ-45 cable. l Provides 802.3at PoE+ 48 V/0.83 A power supply. l Connected to the network port of a PC or another network device ETH2 through an RJ-45 cable.
Chapter 3 Power Supply The ZXWL W822E supports the following power supply methods. You can use any of the method based on your needs. l Power the device through the attached external power adapter, see Figure 3. Figure 3 Powering the ZXWL W822E through the Power Adapter l If the switch does not support PoE power supply, the remote 48 V Ethernet power supply through the standard PoE module is used, see Figure 4.
ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 4 Powering the ZXWL W822E through the Standard PoE Module l Power the device through the switch that supports the standard PoE module, see Figure 5.
Chapter 4 Antenna Installation To install the antenna, perform the following steps: 1. Put the antenna into the protective sheath. Figure 6 Antenna Installation (one) 2. Connect the antenna to the 2.5 G or 5 G antenna interface and tighten it clockwise. Figure 7 Antenna Installation (two) 3. Put the protective sheath near the device shell.
ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 8 Antenna Installation (three) 4.
Chapter 5 Installation Abstract The ZXWL W822E can be placed on a desk, hung on a wall, or installed to the ceiling. Pre-requisites l l l l l l l The indoor temperature and humidity do not exceed the allowed operation temperature and humidity. The AP is free from interference within 2-3 meters, for example, cordless phones and transformers. The AP is free from inflammable and explosive items. The place to install the device is determined. If the place changes, you need to apply to change the AP design.
ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 10 Drilling Holes 3. In the drilled holes, insert the universal anchors, and hammer the anchors into the wall completely with a rubber hammer, see Figure 11. Figure 11 Installing the Universal Anchors 4. Secure the positioning bolts in the universal anchors. 5. Install the installation adaptor on the wall, see Figure 12.
Chapter 5 Installation Figure 12 Installing the Installation Adaptor 6. Install the device onto the installation adaptor. ： Caution： The device is securely installed onto the installation adaptor when you hear a click sound, which indicates that the positioning reed is in position. Figure 13 Installing the Device 7. The device is successfully installed on the wall, see Figure 14.
ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 14 Device Installed on the Wall Ceiling Installation If you need to install the device to the ceiling, you need to buy the required installation components. The components include a mounting frame and a device adapter, see Figure 15 and Figure 16. Figure 15 Mounting Frame Figure 16 Device Adapter Based on the installation environment, the device can either be installed to the common ceiling or suspended ceiling.
Chapter 5 Installation The installation procedure is the same as that of wall installation. Install the device to the suspended ceiling. Perform the following steps to install the device to a ceiling. 1. Confirm the position to install the device. Loosen the mounting frame and install the frame to the beam of the suspended ceiling, seeFigure 17. Figure 17 Loosening the Mounting Frame 2. Lock the mounting frame to the beam and secure the screws, see Figure 18.
ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual 4. Secure the screws of the adapter, see Figure 20. Figure 20 Securing the Screws of the Adapter 5. Install the device to the adapter. ： Caution： The device is securely installed onto the installation adaptor when you hear a click sound, which indicates that the positioning reed is in position.
Chapter 5 Installation Figure 21 Installing the Device to the Adapter 6. The device is successfully installed on the suspended ceiling, see Figure 22.
Chapter 6 Fat AP Commissioning Instruction When the ZXWL W822E is in fat AP mode, it needs to be connected and configured. AP Connection Perform the following steps to connect the ZXWL W822E: 1. Power on the device by referring to the Power Supply section. 2. Connect the device to a debugging PC through a network cable, and start the debugging PC. 3. Configure the IP address of the debugging PC. Ensure that the ZXWL W822E and the PC are in the same network segment.
ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 23 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box d. Set the IP address to the 192.168.0.X network segment. The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. ： Note： By default, the IP address of the ZXWL W822E is 192.168.0.228. The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. AP Configuration To configure the AP, perform the following steps: 1. Log in to the AP. a. Open the IE browser on the debugging PC, and enter 192.168.0.228 in the address bar and press Enter.
Chapter 6 Fat AP Commissioning Instruction Figure 24 Please login to continue Dialog Box b. 2. Enter the default username and password (admin/admin), and click Login. Set the AP mode of the ZXWL W822E to Fat. a. Select Administration> AP Management> AP Mode. The AP Mode dialog box is displayed b. Set AP Mode to Fat, see Figure 25. Figure 25 AP Mode Dialog Box ： Note： By default, the ZXWL W822E is in fit AP mode. If it is in fat mode, you do not need to modify it. c. Click Submit.
ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 26 WAN Connection Page ： Note： The fat AP mode includes route mode and bridge mode. Select the correct mode based on the networking solution. b. Set WAN Type as required. l If WAN Type is set to DHCP, the connected STA device obtains the IP address dynamically. l If WAN Type is set to static, enter the IP address, mask default gateway, and the DNS address. l If WAN Type is set to PPPOE, enter the corresponding username and password. 4. Set the LAN port.
Chapter 6 Fat AP Commissioning Instruction Figure 27 Address Management Page b. Set the parameters. For a description of the parameters, refer toTable 4. Table 4 Address Management Parameters Parameter Description LAN IP Address The IP address of the AP on the LAN side. Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the AP on the LAN side. DHCP Service Set this parameter to DHCP Server. DHCP Start IP Address The start IP address allocated to a terminal.
ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Table 5 Basic Parameters Parameter Network Card Description Select network card 1 for the 2.4 G mode, and network card 2 for the 5 G mode. l Both the 2.4 G and 5 G modes support multiple IEEE 802.11 operation modes. Mode l For the 2.4 G mode, it is recommended to set the parameter to Mixed (802.11b + 802.11g + 802.11n). l For the 5 G mode, it is recommended to set the parameter to Mixed (802.11a + 802.11n).
Chapter 6 Fat AP Commissioning Instruction Figure 28 SSID Settings Page b. Modify the SSID name, for example, ZTE. This name is displayed as the user and used in connection. For the other parameters, use the default setting. 7. Set encryption. a. Select Network> WLAN> Security. The Security page is displayed. b. The ZXWL W822E supports multiple authentication methods. To use the WPA-PSK method, set Authentication Type to WPA-PSK, see Figure 29. Figure 29 WPA-PSK Authentication Type c.
ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual l l l To set the system time, select Application> Time Management. To set the firewall, select Security> Firewall. To restart the device or restore to the default settings, select Management> Device Management> System Management.
Chapter 7 Fit AP Commissioning Instruction By default, the ZXWL W822E is set to the fit AP mode. In fit AP mode, only a data connection is required between the AP and the AC. Other configurations are managed through the AC. The fit AP does not need to be configured. If it cannot be connected, verify that no configuration of the AP is modified. 1. Log in to the AP. For how to log into the AP, refer to the Fat AP Commissioning Instruction section. 2. Select Administration> AP Management> AP Mode.
Appendix A Q&A The following are the frequently asked questions. You can try to handle problems by referring to the following recommendations. If you cannot handle a problem, contact the operator. Why the STA cannot be connected to the AP? To connect to an AP, the following steps are required: searching for an available AP, authenticating the STA, and connecting the STA to the AP.
ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual The power of the network card may not enough. Try to move the device closer to the AP. Why do links fail to operate stably (increased delay and packet loss) after the WLAN operates properly for a period? The WLAN is interfered. Try the following methods to handle the problem: l l l l Check whether the devices are connected properly by checking the cables and the antenna. Power off the device and then restart it.
FCC Statement: 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 the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
