Comtrend Corporation WAP-EN1750C User manual

Quick Installation Guide
WAP-EN1750C| AC1750 Ceiling Mount Access Point
I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
1. Access Point
2. Ceiling Mount Bracket
3. T-Rail Mounting Kit & Screws
4. Ceiling Mounting Kit & Screws
5. Quick Installation Guide
6. Ethernet Cable
7. Power Adapter
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I-2. System Requirements
-Existing cable/DSL modem & router
-Computer with web browser for access point configuration
I-3. Hardware Overview
I-4. LED Status
LED Color
LED Status
Description
Blue
On
The access point is on
Long
Flashing
The access point’s firmware is
upgrading
Short
Flashing
The access point is resetting to
factory defaults
Amber
On
The access point is starting up
Flashing
There is an error
Off
Off
The access point is off
Ethernet Port
Power Port
Micro USB Port

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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 will reset 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 paperclip or pencil to push the
reset button.
2. Wait for the access point to restart. The access point is ready
for setup when the LED is blue.
Reset Button

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I-6. Mounting the Access Point to a Ceiling
To mount the access point to a ceiling, please follow the
instructions below and refer to diagrams A& B.
For Wooden Ceilings (refer to diagram A):
1. Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired
location and use the included screws x 4 to fix it into place (i).
2. Attach the access point to the ceiling mount bracket by
aligning the grooves in the access point to the ceiling mount,
as shown in ii.
3. Secure the access point firmly in place using the included
screw as shown in iii.

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For Other Ceilings (refer to diagram B):
1. Drill four holes in your ceiling using the ceiling mount bracket as
a guide, and insert the four included wall plugs/screw anchors
(i).
2. Align the ceiling mount bracket with your wall plugs/screw
anchors and use the included screws x 4 to fix it into place (ii).
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3. Attach the access point to the ceiling mount bracket by
aligning the grooves in the access point to the ceiling mount,
as shown in iii.
4. Secure the access point firmly in place using the included
screw as shown in iv.
I-7. Drop Ceiling/Suspeded Ceiling Mount
To mount the access point to a drop ceiling rail, follow the
instructions below and refer to diagram C, D & E.
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1. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket from the two sizes that are
included in the package contents.
2. Attach the T-Rail bracket to the ceiling mount using the
included screws x 2 as shown in i.
You can use the included bracket and longer screws If
you need more space between the access point and
the T-Rail.
3. Attach the access point to the ceiling mount bracket by
aligning the grooves in the access point to the ceiling mount,
as shown in ii.
4. Secure the access point firmly in place using the included
screw as shown in iii.
5. Clip the access point onto your T-Rail using the now attached
T-Rail bracket.

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Quick Setup
Your access point is preconfigured in a secured setup and is ready
for use right out of the box. The following instructions will help you
install your access point and customize your settings.
II-1. Initial Setup
1. Connect a router or PoE switch to the access point’s LAN port
using an Ethernet cable.
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2. If you are using a router, then connect the power adapter to
the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter
into a power supply.
3. If you are using a PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch then it is not
necessary to use the included power adapter. The access
point will be powered by the PoE switch.

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4. Wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access
point is ready when the LED is blue.
5. Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where xis a
number in the range 3 – 100.
DHCP is enabled on the access point by default. If no
DHCP Service is found, the access point will default to IP
address 192.168.2.2.
6. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.2into the
URL bar of a web browser. (Default IP address of 192.168.2.2 is
used when no DHCP Server is found)
7. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the
default username “admin” and the default password “1234”.

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8. You will arrive at the “System Information” screen shown
below.
9. Follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to configure
basic settings.
II-2. Basic Settings
The instructions below will help you 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.

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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 (Default setting is DHCP Enabled).
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
192.168.2.2.
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”.
To utilize multiple 2.4GHz SSIDs, open the drop down
menu labelled “Enable SSID number”and select how
many SSIDs you require. Then enter a new SSID in the

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corresponding numbered fields below, before clicking
“Apply”.
4. To configure the security of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless
network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” >
“Security”.
Select an “Authentication Method” and enter a “Pre-shared
Key” or “Encryption Key” depending on your choice, then click
“Apply”.
If using multiple SSIDs, specify which SSID to configure
using the “SSID” drop down menu.

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5. Go to “Wireless Setting” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps
3 & 4 for the access point’s 5GHz wireless network(s).
6. To change the administrator name and password for the
browser based configuration interface, go to “Management”
> “Admin”.
7. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator
Password” fields and click “Apply”.

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8. To set the correct time for your access point, go to
“Management” > “Date and Time”.
9. Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using
the drop down menus. The access point also supports NTP
(Network Time Protocol) so, alternatively, you can enter the
host name or IP address of a time server. Click “Apply” when
you are finished.
You can use the “Acquire Current Time from your PC”
button if you wish to set the access point to the same
time as your PC.
10. The basic settings of your access point are now configured.
Please refer to III. Hardware Installation for guidance on
connecting your access point to a router or PoE switch.

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Browser Based Configuration Interface
The browser-based configuration interface enables you to
configure the access point’s advanced features. The access point
features a range of advanced functions such as MAC filtering,
MAC RADIUS authentication, VLAN configurations, up to 32 SSIDs
and many more. To access the browser based configuration
interface:
1. Connect a computer to your access point using an Ethernet
cable.
2. Enter your access point’s IP address in the URL bar of a web
browser. The access point’s default IP address is 192.168.2.2.
(Default IP address applies if No DHCP Server is detected).
3. You will be prompted for a username and password. The
default username is “admin” and the default password is
“1234”, though it was recommended that you change the
password during setup (see II-2. Basic Settings).
If you cannot remember your password, reset the
access point back to its factory default settings. Refer to
I-5. Reset
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4. You will arrive at the “System Information” screen shown
below.
5. Use the menu across the top and down the left side to
navigate.

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6. Click “Apply” to save changes and reload the access point, or
“Cancel” to cancel changes.
Wait a few seconds for the access point to reload after
you “Apply” changes.
FOR MORE HELP: For instructions on advanced features, FAQ, etc., please visit
our online Product Webpage.
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