ALTAI C2s User manual

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Quick Setup Guide
Altai C2s Dual-Band 2x2
802.11ac WiFi AP/Bridge
Model number: C2-2221-000
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Quick Setup Guide
Version 1.1

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Quick Setup Guide
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Altai C2s. This guide will provide instructions to
install the product and set it up as AP or Station with minimal effort. For details,
refer to Installation Guide and Configuration Manual which are both
available at our Technical Library of http://www.altaitechnologies.com.
Package Contents
or
or
EU Plug
UK Plug
US Plug
Cable Tie
(Qty. 2)
+
Mounting Anchor (Qty. 2)
and Screw (Qty. 2)
DC Injector
C2s Main Unit
AC Adapter
Quick Setup
Guide

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Reset Button
ETH0/PoE IN
ETH1
0s
2-3s
5-8s
Power LED
Reboot
Factory Reset
Hardware Overview
LED Panel
Ethernet Ports and Reset Button
ETH0/PoE IN:
It is used to connect to power source (see
the Power Options in the following section)
and provides 10/100/1000 Mbps network
interface for LAN connection.
ETH1:
It provides 10/100/1000 Mbps network
interface for LAN connection with
peripherals.
Reset Button:
It serves two functions for C2s operation:
Reboot: Press and hold the Reset Button for
2-3 seconds until the Power LED blink once.
Factory Reset: Press and hold the Reset
Button for 5-8 seconds until the Power LED
blink twice consecutively.
Power
Solid Yellow: Power on
Off: No Power
Received Signal Strength
(Station/Repeater/Bridge Mode)
2.4G/5G Radio WiFi
(AP/STA/Repeater/Bridge Mode)
Solid Green:
1. AP Mode on but with no Clients Associated
2. STA/Repeater Mode on but not connected to AP
3. Bridge Mode on but not connected to Remote Peer
Flashing Green: AP Mode with at least one Client
Associated for Data Transmitting/Receiving
Off: Radio Disabled
LAN (Ethernet 0/1)
Solid Blue/Green: LAN Connected
(Blue for 1Gbps; Green for 100/10Mbps)
Flashing Blue/Green: Data
Transmitting/Receiving
Off: LAN Disconnected
Flashing Yellow: AP Booting Up

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Cable Feed-Through
1. Prepare a pair of needle-nose pliers.
2. Follow the instructions on the drawing below to cut a feed-through hole
for ETH0 Port cabling.
3. Cut another hole with pliers for ETH1 Port cabling if necessary.
Mounting Options
Option 1: Pole Mount
1. Orient the device to point to the target coverage
area (for AP mode) or to the target AP (for
Station mode).
2. Loop two cable ties through the slots on the back
of the device and then wrap them around the
pole.
3. Tighten the cable ties to ensure the device is
firmly in place.
Option 2: Wall Mount
1. Using the back mount base as reference, mark
the location of the mounting holes on a flat wall
surface.
2. Drill mounting holes on the marked locations. The
two holes should be 60mm (2.3 inches) apart.
3. Fasten the device to the wall using the mounting
anchors and screws provided.
For ETH1 Port Cabling
For ETH0 Port Cabling
60mm

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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
An 802.3at to Passive PoE Adapter (Optional and ordered separately
when using with 802.3at-compliant PoE switch or PoE injector)
AltaiCare account (Optional) for cloud management service
Power Options and Cable Connection Instructions
Option 1: AC Adapter and DC Injector
1. Connect C2s ETH0 port
to a DC injector’s
“PWR+DATA”port with
an Ethernet Cable.
2. Connect a computer to
the DC injector’s “DATA”
port with another
Ethernet Cable.
3. Connect the AC power adapter to the DC injector and plug it into a
power socket.
4. Make sure the Power LED light is yellow and ETH 0 LED light is blue/green.
Option 2: 802.3at-compliant PoE switch / PoE Injector
1. Connect C2s ETH0 port to an
802.3at to Passive PoE Adapter’s
“PWR+DATA”port with an Ethernet
Cable.
2. Connect a port of an 802.3at PoE
Switch to the PoE Adapter “802.3at”
port with another Ethernet Cable.
3. Make sure the Power LED light is
yellow and the ETH0 LED light is
blue/green.
4. Connect a computer to the switch.
802.3at-
Compliant PoE
Switch
802.3at to Passive PoE
Adapter (Separately
ordered)

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1. Change TCP/IP Setting on your computer
For Windows 7 users,
1. Go to Control Panel, click Network and Sharing Center and then choose
the adapter that you want to connect to C2s unit. In this example,
adapter “Local Area Connection 2” is in connection with C2s. Click it and
then click Properties.
2. Under the Networking tab, click Internet 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) Properties dialog
box and click OK again to close the Local Area Connection Properties
dialog box.

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2. Access to Web Interface
1. Open a web browser. Type 192.168.1.222 in the address bar and then hit
Enter.
2. Login page will come up and administrators 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 AP Mode (2.4G/5G)
Network Scenario
1. Go to Configuration > Wireless > Radio0(2.4G)/Radio1(5G) > General.
Below screenshots show an example for 2.4G radio configuration only.
Same procedures can be applied to 5G radio configuration.
2. Make sure the box of Enable Radio is checked. Select AP mode for the
field of Radio Mode. Then click Submit.
3. Click WLAN and click More… in Detail of WLAN 0 to go to another page
for SSID and security configuration.
LAN
Internet
Gateway
C2s (AP Mode)
2.4G + 5G
Coverage

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4. Make sure WLAN is enabled by checking the box. Type in SSID to name
the wireless network you want to broadcast and then click Submit.
5. Click the tab WLAN Security. Select WPA2-PSK from the drop down menu
of Authentication Mode and select AES for Cipher Mode. Type in a
password within 8~64 characters or numbers in Pass Phrase and click
Submit.
6. Click Save & Apply at the top right corner to have all
changes take effect.
7. The SSID should now be broadcast from C2s and can
be seen in the computer for wireless connection.

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4. Configure Station Mode (2.4G/5G)
Network Scenario
1. Go to Configuration > Wireless > Radio0(2.4G)/Radio1(5G) > General.
Below screenshots show an example for 5G radio configuration only.
Same procedures can be followed and applied to 2.4G radio
configuration.
2. Make sure the box of Enable Radio is checked. Select Station mode for the
field of Radio Mode. Then click Submit.
C2s (5G Station;
2.4G AP)
AP
LAN
Internet
Gateway
5G Coverage
2.4G Coverage
C2s (2.4G Station;
5G AP)
AP
5G Coverage
2.4G Coverage

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3. Click Station and click More… in Detail to go to another page to scan
available SSID and configure security settings.
4. Click Scan in Remote SSID.
5. Check the box for the preferred SSID and click Select at the bottom of AP
Scan Result table and go to the previous page automatically.

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6. Click WLAN Security. Select Authentication Mode and Cipher Mode
provided by ISP.
7. Click Submit at the lower right corner and click Save & Apply at the top
right corner to have all changes take effect.
8. Go to Status > Radio1(5G) > Connection Info and check the link status. It
should show “Connected”if the connection is successful; Otherwise,
double check the security settings as described in Step 6.

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5. Connect with Cloud-based controller –AltaiCare
Network Scenario:
1. Users can manage their C2s and set up their hotspot service for subscribers
with AltaiCare, which is a cloud-based system.
2. Go to Configuration > Network > General. Make sure C2s can reach
Internet and communicate with AltaiCare by inputting valid IP settings
either via DHCP or with Static IP configuration. Google Public DNS Server
can be considered, e.g. 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4 if you are not sure about the ISP
DNS’s Server IP.
C2s_1 (AP)
C2s_2 (AP)
Local
Gateway

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3. Click Remote Mgmt and check the box of Enable Remote Management.
Select AltaiCare as Management Type and Cloud as Connection Type.
4. Select Full Management if the device is running in AP Mode. For Station
Mode, Bridge Mode and Repeater Mode, select Monitor Mode instead.
5. Click Submit and then Save & Apply at the top right corner to make all the
changes take effect.
6. Follow AltaiCare Quick Start Guide and register the C2s in the system for
access management of AP and user service and admission control.
7. C2s will appear as online in AltaiCare AP list if the connection is successful.

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Federal Communication Commission (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 that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions. (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device should not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: The user is advised to keep a distance of at least 45cm from the device
when it is in operation.
European Conformity (CE) –EU
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Warning
C2s may require professional installation depending on the deployment scenario.
Only use the power adaptor supplied with C2s. Using a different power adaptor might damage C2s.
Install a lightning arrestor to protect the AP for lightning dissipation during rainstorms. Lightning arrestors are
mounted outside the structure and must be grounded by means of a ground wire to the nearest ground rod
or item that is grounded.
Disclaimer
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.

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