Ascent ACT AP224B Series User manual

ACT AP224B
GPON HGU
ONT
Quick Reference
Guide
Revision C

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ACT AP224B GPON HGU ONT
Quick Reference Guide
ACT Document Number: ACT AP224B GPON HGU ONT
Quick Reference Guide Revision C
Copyright © 2018 Ascent Communication Technology Limited.
All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Ascent
Communication Technology is strictly forbidden.
This document is produced to assist professional and properly trained personnel with installation and maintenance
issues for the product. The capabilities, system requirements and/or compatibility with third-party products
described herein are subject to change without notice.
For more information, contact ACT: [e-mail]
Revision History
Revision
Date
Reason for Change
A
2/15/2018
Initial release
B
2/17/2018
Updated login information

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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 4
1 Hardware Connection ............................................................................................................ 4
2 Computer Setup..................................................................................................................... 6
3 Guide Setup............................................................................................................................ 8
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 12

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ASCENT’s AP224B is a handy, flexible and standard device, with high integration, about
connection to the net. It is a high-end multi-in-one terminal product up to IEEE802.11b/g/n
standard, providing connection with high performance for home users and individual
merchants.
Main Characteristics:
 Compliant with ITU-T G.984/988 standard, adopting GPON uplink set and monitored through
WEB
 Remote configuration and management through TR069 protocol
 NAT and DHCP help to set the network and make internet access easy
 Firewall protection
 MAC and URL provide customization for Internet safety performance
 Terminal wireless access

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Connection finished, please check the indicators.
POWER
Power indicator
Green
ON: power on
OFF: power off
PON
PON indicator
Green
ON: ONU activation
OFF: no ONU activation
Flickering: ONU activation on
WLAN
WLAN indicator
Green
ON: connected but no data transmission
OFF: power off or no connection between port and net
Flickering: data transmission
LAN 1 to 4
Ethernet indicators
Green
ON: connected but no data transmission
OFF: power off or no connection to terminal device
Flickering: data transmission
POTS
Voice indicator
Green
ON: connected but no data transmission
OFF: power off or no connection to terminal device
Flickering: data transmission.
USB
USB indicator
Green
ON: connected but no data transmission
OFF: power off or no connection to terminal device
Flickering: data transmission
Note
If there is something wrong with the indicators, please check the line connections.
Warning
Lay the devices on horizontally flat surface.
Shut down the power supply and unplug all line connections during a lightning storm.
Keep the device away from heaters and keep the ventilation.
Use configured rated power adapter.

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1) Click “Start → Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center →
Local Connection”, choose “Local Connection”, and “Properties”.
2) Double click “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”

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3) Choose “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”, then click “OK”.

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1. Open Internet Explorer
2. Type 10.0.0.10 in address bar, enter the web, and type UserName “admin”and Password
“super&123” to log in to the interface.
Do as the following steps if UserName and Password is modified.
3. Device Management
On the interface, click “Device Basic Info” under “Status” to see the basic information of the
device.

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If you need to update the software, choose “Update” under “Manage”, as follows:
Select updated version and file, then click “Software Update” and enter “Software Update” to
start.
4. Device configuration:
Under WAN, users can set “Mode”. Choose “Bridge”, “Service Mode” and “INTERNET”, select on
binding port and save. Set the PC WLAN as “IP address received automatically” and “DNS service
address received automatically”. The net works.

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Logic ID:
If LOID was set, LOID info should be configured on ONU. Please click “Logic ID” to log. As
follows:
Input logic ID and Password, and then click “OK”.

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The interface is shown as follows:
Reset
When Username and Password logging in the router are forgotten, please reset the router.
How to reset: with power on, use a toothpick or paperclip to press “RESET” for 10 seconds
until the device restarts.
Note
After restoration, reset the router.
VOIP Configuration
Mode: Route; IP Protocol Version: Static; Service Mode: VOICE

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Click “Application”--”VoIP Configure”, see the figure.
Click “Application” to see the VOIP Information
5. The computer can see wireless signals but cannot be connected.
Please make sure the connected wireless name is in accordance with the SSID of the wireless
router.
Check the signal strength of the wireless signal, adapt the location of the router if necessary.
Refresh the networks list and reconnect the wireless.
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acknowledged parameters.
Restart the computer.
If it still does not work, please restore the router and reset it to connect.
6. No wireless signals received.
Please ensure WLAN switch is on.
Check WLAN driver is installed successfully or not; if not, reinstall it.
Check wireless functions of the router is ready with SSID Broadcast permission or not.
Check the service is on or not. Here are the steps with Windows 7: right-click “my computer”,
choose “manage”. In management, choose “service and application” and unfold “service” to
find “WLAN AutoConfig”. Make sure it is on.
Try to get closer to the router. If it still does not work, try to connect any other wifi; if not,
restore the router and reset.

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Specifications and product availability are subject to change without notice.
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