Acelink EW-7476HPC User manual

AC1200 Wireless LAN 11ac
Dual-Band Concurrent
Ceiling Mount Access Point
User’s Manual
EW-7679WAUser Manual
05-2014 / v1.0
Version: 1.0
(November, 2015)

CONTENTS
I. Product Information.............................................................................. 2
I-1. Package Contents ..................................................................................................................2
I-2. System Requirements............................................................................................................2
I-3. Hardware Overview...............................................................................................................3
I-4. LED Status ..............................................................................................................................3
I-5. Reset ......................................................................................................................................4
I-6. Safety Information.................................................................................................................5
II. Quick Setup........................................................................................... 6
II-1. Initial Setup............................................................................................................................6
II-2. Basic Settings .........................................................................................................................7
III. Hardware Installation...........................................................................12
III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch.....................................................12
III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling..............................................................................13
III-3. T-Rail Mount ......................................................................................................................16
IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface.................................................18
IV-1. Information........................................................................................................................21
IV-1-1. System Information ...........................................................................................................21
IV-1-2. Wireless Clients..................................................................................................................25
IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor ...............................................................................................................27
IV-1-4. Log......................................................................................................................................29
IV-2. Network Settings ...............................................................................................................31
IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address...........................................................................................................31
IV-2-2. LAN Port.............................................................................................................................33
IV-2-3. VLAN ..................................................................................................................................34
IV-3. Wireless Settings................................................................................................................35
IV-3-1. 2.4GHz 11bgn.....................................................................................................................35
IV-3-1-1. Basic .............................................................................................................................36
IV-3-1-2. Advanced .....................................................................................................................39
IV-3-1-3. Security ........................................................................................................................41
IV-3-1-3-1. No Authentication .....................................................................................................42
IV-3-1-3-2. WEP............................................................................................................................43
IV-3-1-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP..........................................................................................................43
IV-3-1-3-4. WPA-PSK ....................................................................................................................43
IV-3-1-3-5. WPA-EAP....................................................................................................................44
IV-3-1-3-6. Additional Authentication .........................................................................................44
IV-3-1-4. WDS .............................................................................................................................46

IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an .................................................................................................................48
IV-3-2-1. Basic .............................................................................................................................48
IV-3-2-2. Advanced .....................................................................................................................51
IV-3-2-3. Security ........................................................................................................................53
IV-3-2-4. WDS .............................................................................................................................55
IV-3-3. WPS......................................................................................................................................57
IV-3-4. RADIUS .................................................................................................................................59
IV-3-4-1. RADIUS Settings ...........................................................................................................60
IV-3-4-2. Internal Server .............................................................................................................62
IV-3-4-3. RADIUS Accounts .........................................................................................................64
IV-3-5. MAC Filter ..........................................................................................................................66
IV-3-6. WMM...................................................................................................................................68
IV-4. Management .....................................................................................................................70
IV-4-1. Admin.................................................................................................................................70
IV-4-2. Date and Time....................................................................................................................73
IV-4-3. Syslog Server......................................................................................................................75
IV-4-4. I’m Here .............................................................................................................................76
IV-5. Advanced ...........................................................................................................................77
IV-5-1. LED Settings .......................................................................................................................77
IV-5-2. Update Firmware...............................................................................................................78
IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings........................................................................................................79
IV-5-4. Factory Default ..................................................................................................................81
IV-5-5. Reboot ...............................................................................................................................82
V. Appendix .............................................................................................83
V-1. Configuring your IP address...............................................................................................83
V-1-1. Windows XP .......................................................................................................................84
V-1-2. Windows Vista ...................................................................................................................86
V-1-3. Windows 7 .........................................................................................................................88
V-1-4. Windows 8 .........................................................................................................................92
V-1-5. Mac ....................................................................................................................................96
V-1-6. Glossary................................................................................................................................98
V-2. Hardware Specification....................................................................................................101
V-3. ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ............................................................................................101

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
1. Access Point
2. Ceiling Mount Bracket
3. T-Rail Mounting Kit &
Screws
4. Quick Installation Guide
5. Power Adapter
I-2. System Requirements
-Existing cable/DSL modem & router
-Computer with web browser for access point configuration
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I-3. Hardware Overview
I-4. LED Status
LED Color
LED Status
Description
Blue
On
The access point is starting up.
Purple
On
The access point is on.
Amber
Flashing
Error.
Off
Off
The access point is off.
Ethernet Port
Power Jack (DC IN)

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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 Purple.

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I-6. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read
and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access
point outdoors.
2. Do not place the access point in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen
or bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the
access point.
4. Handle the access point with care. Accidental damage will void the
warranty of the access point.
5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under
3 years old. Please keep the access point out of reach of children.
6. Do not place the access point on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
The access point may become hot during use.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the access point. If you
experience problems with the access point, please contact your dealer of
purchase and ask for help.
8. The access point is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for
any reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply
off. Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.
9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the access point or power
adapter, then disconnect the access point and power adapter immediately,
as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

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II. Quick Setup
Your access point can be up and running in just a few minutes. This quick
installation guide will help to set up your access point and configure its basic
settings. Please follow the instructions in the chapters below:
II-1. Initial Setup
1. Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12VDC port and plug the
power adapter into a power supply using the included cable.
3. Please wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access point is
ready when the LED is Purple.
4. Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where xis a number in the
range 3 –100. If you are unsure how to do this, please refer to the user
manual for more information.
Please ensure there are no other active network connections on
your computer (disconnect Wi-Fi connections and Ethernet
cables).
5. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.1 into the URL bar of
a web browser.

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6. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default
username “admin” and the default password “admin”.
7. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below.
8. Next, please follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to
configure the access point’s basic settings.
For more advanced configurations, please refer to IV. Browser
Based Configuration Interface.
II-2. Basic Settings

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The instructions below will help you to configure the following basic settings
of the access point:
-LAN IP Address
-2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security
-Administrator Name & Password
-Time & Date
It is recommended you configure these settings before using the
access point.
1. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “Network Settings” >
“LAN-side IP Address” and you will see the screen below.
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 192.168.2.1.
3. To change the SSID of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go
to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Basic”. Enter the new SSID for
your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click “Apply”.