ALTAI VX200 User manual

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Quick Setup Guide
Altai VX200Dual-Band CPE/AP
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ck Setup Guide
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasingthe Altai VX200 product. This guide
providesinstructions to install the product and set it up as CPE (Station mode)
with minimal effort.
Package Contents
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1 - -VX200 Main Unit;
-DC Terminal Block Connector (3-
Contact);
-Chassis Ground Screw (Phillips, 3
x 6mm, with Square Washer)
1 pc
2 35mm DIN-railMounting Kit 1 pc
3 Wall-mounting Plate 2
pcs
4 Wall Mount Anchor & Long Screw
(Phillips, 3 x 19mm) 4 pcs
5 Short Screw (Phillips, 3 x 5mm)
(For both DIN-rail Mount and Wall
Mount)
6
pcs
6 Foot Pad (For Desk Mount) 4
pcs
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Hardware Overview
Front View Right Side View
Top View Bottom View
Back View Left Side View
A
G
D
E
F
C
B
H
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A: LED Panel
Power Off: No power
Flashing: AP booting up
Steady:AP boot up finished and ready for
service
LAN (Ethernet) Off: LAN (Ethernet) disconnected
Flashing: Data transmitting/receiving
2.4G/5G WiFi Radios
(Station/Repeater/
AP/Bridge Mode)
Off: Radio disabled
Steady:
1. Station/Repeater Mode on but not
connected to remote AP
2. AP Mode on but with no clients
associated
3. Bridge Mode on but not connected to
remote peer
Flashing:
1. Station/Repeater Mode on and
connected to remote AP
2. AP Mode on with clients associated
3. Bridge Mode on and connected to
remote peer
B: RP-SMA RF Port 1 (Female)
Used with Port 2 together to attach 2 x 2.4G/5G antennae (purchased
separately) for 2x2 MIMO WiFi connection.

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C: Reset Button
Serves two functions below.
Reboot: Press and hold the Reset Button for 1-2 seconds until the power
LED blinks once.
Factory Reset: Press and hold the Reset Button for 5-8 seconds until the
power LED blinks twice consecutively.
D: RS232 DB9 SerialPort (Male)
Used to connect with a peripheral RS-232 serial device so that you can
access the serial device, via the VX200, from anywhere over TCP/IP network.
E: Ethernet Port (PoE In)
Used to connect to power source (seelater section forPower Options) and
provides 10/100/1000 Mbps network interface for LAN connection.
F: DC Terminal Block Receptor (3-Contact: Ground/+/-)
Used to connect to DC power source (seelater section forPower Options).
G: RP-SMA RF Port 2 (Female)
Used with Port 1 together to attach 2 x 2.4G/5G antennae (purchased
separately) for 2x2 MIMO WiFi connection.
Power LED Indicator
0s
Factory Reset Reboot
1-2s 5-8s

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H: Ground Point
Used for AP chassis grounding. Use size 14 AWG of ground wire (not included)
and attach it to the chassis with the provided ground screw. Connect the
other end of ground wire to a reliable earth ground point at site.
I: Screw Holes for Wall Mount
See later section forInstallation Options.
J: Screw Holes for DIN-rail Mount
See later section forInstallation Options.
Setup Requirements and Preparation
A computer with web browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above)
Two Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cables
Aground wire (AWG: 14) for chassis grounding
Three wires (AWG: 12 – 24) for DC power; Or alternatively an 802.3af/at-
compliant PoE switch to power up VX200
Two 2.4G/5G external antennae (not provided)
Screw drivers (Phillips, and flat-blade) and a drill
Ground Point
Ground Screw
Ground Wire
(size of 14 AWG
recommended)

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Installation Option 1: DIN-Rail Mount (For 35mm Rail)
To mount the VX200 unit on the rail, follow the steps below.
1. Drive the short screws to attach the DIN-rail mounting bracket to the back
of the unit.
2. Insert the upper bracket lip into the DIN rail. Make sure the rail lies
between the bracket body and the spring.
3. Press the unit towards the rail until it snaps into place.
To remove the VX200 unit from the rail, follow the steps below.
1. Press the unit down so that the lower bracket
lip slightly detaches from the rail.
2. Pull the unit out to remove it from the rail.
Bracket
Spring
Rail
2
3
3
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Installation Option 2: Wall Mount
1. Drive the short screws to attach the two wall mounting plates to the unit.
2. Determine where the device is to be placed and mark location of the
mounting holes on a wall surface. Use an appropriate drill bit to drill the
holes, each with 1/3” (8.1mm) in diameter and 1” (26mm) deep, on the
markings.
3. Insert the anchors into the holes.
4. Insert the long screws through the mounting plates into the anchors.
5. Tighten the screws to secure the unit in place.
Four-Hole Installation
2
3
4Wall
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Wall

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Power Options and Cable Connection Instructions
Follow one of the options below to power upVX200 for configuration.
-DC input:12~48VDC 1.25A
- PoE input:54VDC, 0.6A
Option 1: 12-48 VDC Power
1. Insert Ground/DC positive/DC negative wires (recommended AWG range: 12 -
24) into the terminal block. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the wire-
clamp screws so as to prevent the wires from loosening.
VX200
V-
V+
Ethernet Cable
Two-Hole Installation
2
3
4Wall
5
Wall

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2. Insert the terminal block into the receptor. Use the flat-blade screwdriver to
lock the terminal block to the VX200 main unit in place.
3. Connect the ground wireto a reliable earth ground point at site, and the
other two wires: DC positive/DC negative to a power source.
4. Connect a computer to theVX200 Eth (PoE) port with an Ethernet cable.
5. Turn on the power source. When the Power LED light is up and becomes
steady, the unit should be ready for configuration.
Option 2: 802.3af/at-Compliant PoE Switch
1. Connect VX200 Eth(PoE) port to an 802.3af/at PoE Switch with an Ethernet
cable.
2. Connect a computer to theswitch with another Ethernet cable.
3. When the Power LED light is up and becomes steady, the unit should be
ready for configuration.
VX200
Ethernet
(Data + Power)
802.3af/at – Compliant
PoE Switch
Ethernet (Data)

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1. Change TCP/IP Setting on Your Computer
For Windows 7/Windows 10 users,
1. Go toControl Panel, click Network and Sharing Center and then choose
the Ethernet adapter that is in connection with the VX200 unit. Click it and
then click Properties.
2. Under the Networking tab, selectInternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in
the list box “This connection uses the following items”, and then click
Properties.
3. Type in the following IP address and Subnet mask:
IP address: 192.168.1.2
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP)Propertiesdialog
box and click OK again to close the adapterProperties dialog box.

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2. Access to Web Interface
1. Open a web browser. Type 192.168.1.222in the address bar and then hit
Enter.
2. Login page will come up andyou are required to enter username and
password. By default, the credentials are:
Username: admin
Password: admin
3. Click Login.

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3. Configure Station (CPE) Mode (2.4G/5G)
Network Scenario
Go to Configuration>Wireless>Radio0(2.4G)/Radio1(5G)>General. Below
screenshots show an example for 5G radio configuration only. Same
procedures can be applied to 2.4G radio configuration.
1. Check the box toEnable Radio. Select Stationfor the Radio Mode field.
Then click Submit button.
2. ClickStationtab. Enter theRemoteSSID that you want to connect to.Then
click Submit button.
Note:TheVX200 antennae shown in the
diagram are for illustration purpose only. Actual
antenna model should be selected subject to
coverage requirement.
Control Room
AP
VX200
(Station)
Switch PLC
Sensor

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3. Configure security for WLAN connection. Click the hyperlink of Auth Mode,
which is “open” in the above screenshot and you will be directed to the
WLAN Security page. In this example, the WLAN that the VX200 connects
to is WPA2-Personal protected, so passphrase is required. If you are not
sure about the authentication mode that the WLAN is using, contact your
network administrator. Once the setting is done, click Submit button.
4. Click Save & Apply at the top right corner to have all changes take effect.
5. To view connection status, go toStatus > Radio0(2.4G)/Radio1(5G)>
Connection Info. If the connection is successful, it should show
“Connected” under the AP Info table.

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement (FCC) – USA
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from thatto which the receiver
isconnected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your
body.
European Conformity (CE) –EU
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this productmay cause radio interference, in which
case the user may berequired to take adequate measures.

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Warning
VX200may require professional installation depending on the deployment scenario.
Only use the optional power adaptor available for VX200. Using a different power adaptor might damage
the device.
The metal chassis of the equipment may be hot. Pay special attention or use special protection before
handling this equipment.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25 GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
Disclaimer
Hereby, Altai Technologies Limited declares that the radio equipment type VX200 is in compliance
withDirective 2014/53/EU. The full test of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
internet address: www.altaitechnologies.com.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Altai Technologies assumes no responsibilities
for any inaccuracies in this document or for any obligation to update information in this document. This
document is provided for information purposes only. Altai Technologies reserves the right to change, modify,
transfer, or otherwise revise this publication without notice.
Copyright © 2019 Altai Technologies Limited
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Original designer and manufacturer:
Altai Technologies Limited
Unit 209, 2/F, Lakeside 2,
10 Science Park West Avenue,
Hong Kong Science Park,
Shatin, New Territories,
Hong Kong
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.altaitechnologies.com
Customer Support Centre:
Email: [e-mail]
US distributor:
Krysp Wireless, Inc.
Address: 8028 Manor Road, Leawood, Kansas,
USA 66202.
Telephone: [phone]