CastleNet EBM552 User manual

Quick
Installation
Guide
For EBM552 Mesh Wi-Fi Router

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Quick
Installation
Guide
ForE BM552 M esh Wi-Fi Rout er
Package Contents
EBM552 x 3 Power Adapter x 3
(12V/1.0 A)
RJ-45 Cable
QIG
A quick look at EBM552
Reset Button
Press and hold 5 sec(s)
Set device to default status. Release when LED indicator
become solid amber.
Press and hold 10sec(s)
Switch device between Controller and Agent mode. Release
when LED indicator become flash red and green.

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LED1
Fast Flashing Amber
Reset
Slowly Flashing Amber
Firmware upgrade
Solid Red
Lose connection to Router (Agent)
Slowly Flashing red in 1min.,
then turn back to previous state
Pairing Failed
Solid Amber
System working but the signal is
fair (Agent)
Fast Flashing Green
Pairing
Solid Green
Internet is connected
System working fine
Wi-Fi signal is good (Agent)
Slowly Flashing Green
System ready, but Internet is not
connected
Description
Status
LED Indicators
There are two LEDs located on the front panel, providing status
information to the user.
LED2
Status
Description
WAN/LAN is connected
Solid Green
WAN/LAN is transmitting data
Flashing Green
Positioning yourEBM552
Please rotate the stand at the bottom of the device to stabilize.

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Modem
Mesh WiFi
LAN
a
WAN
b
Setting up your EBM552
This chapter describes the proper steps for connecting your Mesh Wi-Fi router.
Please be sure to follow the steps below.
Step a: Using RJ-45 cable to connect your modem’s LAN port to your device’s
WAN port.
Step b: Before plugging the AC adapter to both Cable Modem and Mesh Wi-Fi,
the sequence of plugging will be Mesh Wi-Fi and then Cable Modem.
Please do follow the sequence.

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EBM552-AX1800
S/N: RD0xxxxxxxx
MAC: FC4AE9596xxx
SSID: EBM552_60fc
PSK: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Mobile
hotspot
Airplane mode
Wi-Fi
CASTLENT-1x
Secured
CASTLENT-m
Secured
lab
Secured
Network & internet settings
Change settings, such as making a connection metered.
EBM552_60fc
Connected, secured
Properties
Disconnect
Connecting to the device
There is a label pasted to the bottom of EBM552. In that label, you can obtain
Wi-Fi access information. Please note, following label is just an example, each
EBM552 has its own label and setting value. Please follow your label information
to access your EBM552 Mesh Wi-Fi system.
You can access the network either by the following methods.
a.Scan QR code on the controller using your cellphone then will instantly connect
to the network.
b.Go to the Wi-Fi network setting on your cellphone, select the network name(SSID),
and enter the password.

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http://router.castlenet
Accessing the Web Management
For easy-changing the default settings, a Web-based GUI is built-in for your access.
Use the following procedures to login to your EBM552.
a.Open your web browser, launch the Web GUI address,http://router.castlenet
b.Then type the Username/Password: admin/admin, and press Enter.
Setting up your Mesh system
Download the router App to manage your Wi-Fi Mesh home network.
To find the app, scan the QR code on the right side or search for
CastleNet Mesh in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
Launch the CastleNet Mesh app on your cell phone and follow the
instructions step by step.
a.Connect to the device by Wi-Fi, then open theApp.
b.Enter your device login name and password.
Default login name and password is admin/admin.
c.Change your Wi-Fi default SSID and password, then restart theAPP.
a. b. c.
Wi-Fi
Settings
Network Name(SSID)
Network Key(Password)
Assign network name and password
of Wi-Fi Mesh
1. Pre ss ''Next'' after input new setting s.
2. Or, p re ss ''N ext' ' wi thou t new sett ing.
Next
Logi
n
Login Name
Password
Note:
1. Default login nam e and password is
admin/admin
2. Youcanchangepassword later.
Next
Welcom
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Wi-Fi Mesh
Detecting Wi-Fi Mesh now
Please w ait...
version 1.2.1

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Adding agent to your Mesh Wi-Fi system
a.Power ON another device. Wait for a moment, press "Next" when the Status
LED becomes solid red.
b.Press “Sync” button on both controller and agent device.
c.On boarding process may take up several minutes, please wait a moment.
d.Congratulations. Youmay add another agents to the Mesh Wi-Fi system
or go to main page.
a. b.
c. d.

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Accessing the App Management
Now you can see your Wi-Fi environment information on the app, also configure
advanced functions, such as guest network, parental control, QoS, and monitor
current traffic flow.

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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. 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 forhelp.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f
ollowing 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.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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.

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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Class B Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The device generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as
instructed, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. Only Coaxial
cables are to be used with this device in order to ensure compliance with FCC
emissions limits. Accessories connected to this device by the user must
comply with FCC Class B limits. The manufacturer is not responsible for any
interference which results from use of improper cables, or which results from
unauthorized changes or modifications to the device.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance
requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
Warranty
Items sold by manufacturer/distributor/agent, hereinafter called "Seller", are
warranted only as follows: Except as noted below Seller will correct, either by
repair or replacement at its option, any defect of material or workmanship which
develops within one year after delivery of the item to the original Buyer provided
that evaluation and inspection by Seller discloses that such defect developed under
normal and proper use. Repaired or replaced items will be further warranted for the
unexpired term of their original warranty. All items claimed defective must be
returned to Seller, transportation charges prepaid, and will be returned to the Buyer
with transportation charges collect unless evaluation proves the item to be defective
and that the Seller is responsible for the defect. In that case, Seller will return to
Buyer with transportation charge prepaid. Seller may elect to evaluate and repair
defective items at the Buyer's site.

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Seller may charge Buyer a fee (including travel expenses, if needed) to cover the
cost of evaluation if the evaluation shows that the items are not defective or that
they are defective for reasons beyond the scope of this warranty.The Seller makes
no warranty concerning components or accessories not manufactured byit. However,
in the event of failure of such a part, Seller will give reasonable assistance to Buyer
in obtaining from the manufacturer whatever adjustment is reasonable in light of the
manufacturer's own warranty. Seller will not assume expense or liability for repairs
made outside the factory by other than Seller's employees without Seller's written
consent.
SELLER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO ANY ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT, NOR WILL SELLER BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF "MERCHANTABILITY" AND "FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE."
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