Comtrend Corporation WAP-EN1750R User manual

Quick Installation Guide
WAP-EN1750R| AC1750 Outdoor Wireless Access Point

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
1. Access Point
2. Antennas x 6
(2.4Gx3 & 5Gx3)
3. Wall Mount Bracket x 1
4. Wall/Pole Mount Screws Kits
5. Quick Installation Guide
6. CD (User Manual & QIG)
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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
A. LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE PD, IN)
B. 3 LEDs and Reset Interface
I-4. LED Status
LED Behavior
Power
Green
The access point is on.
Off
The access point is off.
LAN LED
Green
The LAN port is connected.
Blinking
Activity is occurring (transferring and
receiving of data).
Off
The LAN port is unconnected.
Wireless
LED
Green
The Wireless is enabled.
Blinking
Activity is occurring (transferring and
receiving of data).
Off
The Wireless is disabled.
A."LAN"(PoE)"
B."3"LED"+"1"Reset"

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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 resets 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 wrench to open the weather
proof cover to access the reset button.
2. Wait for the access point to restart. The access point is ready for
setup when the LED is green.
I-6. Mounting the Access Point to a Wall or Pole
The access point includes wall / pole mounts which require some
assembly.
1. Attach the wall mount bracket to the back of the access point
using M6x12 screws and washers, as shown below.
Ensure your access point is securely attached to the wall
mount bracket.

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2. Fix the wall mount with the access point to the wall using
wood/gyprock screws.
3. Fix the wall mount with the access point to the pole using
stainless tie back straps.

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Quick Setup
Your access point is preconfigured in a secured setup and ready
for use right out of the box. The following instructions will help you
install your access point and customize your settings.
II-1. Connecting the Access Point to Your Network
Connect a router (with a PoE Injector) or PoE switch to the access
point’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable. A PoE Injector or PoE
Switch must be connected to the access point’s LAN port.
The diagram below illustrates how to thread your installation cable through
the weatherproof cable fitting on the bottom of your access point.
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II-2. Initial Setup
1. Connect the access point to a PoE Switch via an Ethernet
cable.
2. Connect a computer to the PoE Switch via an Ethernet Cable.
3. Wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access
point is ready when the LED is green.
4. 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 by default. If no DHCP
Service is found, the access point will default to IP
address 192.168.2.1.
5. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.1(or
reference your DHCP Client Table if a DHCP Server is present on
the network) into the URL bar of a web browser.

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6. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the
default username “admin” and the default password “admin”.
7. You will arrive at the “System Information” screen shown below.
8. Next, follow the instructions below in “II-3. Basic Settings”to
configure the access point’s basic settings.
For more advanced configurations, refer to “III. Browser
Based Configuration Interface.”

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II-3. Basic Settings
The instructions below will help you to configure the following
basic settings of the access point:
It is recommended you configure these settings before
using the access point.
•LAN IP Address
•2.4 GHz and 5 GHz SSID & Security
•Login Password
•Time & Date
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. Click “Apply” to save the changes the wait a few moments
for the access point to reload.
Remember to use the new IP address to access the
configuration interface instead of the default address.

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3. To change the SSID and password of your access point’s
wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz” > “Basic”.
Enter the new SSID for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1”
field and click “Apply”.
4. Go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz” > “Security”. Enter a new
password for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “Pre-shared Key”
field and click “Apply”.

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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.
6. To change the login password for the browser based
configuration interface, go to “Management” > “Admin”.
7. Complete the “Administrator Name”, “Administrator Password”
and “Confirm” fields and click “Apply”.
8. To set the correct time for your access point, go to
“Management” > “Date and Time”.

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9. Select the correct time zone for your access point from the drop
down list. 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.
10. The basic settings of your access point are now configured.
Please refer to “III. Browser Based Configuration Interface”for
guidance on connecting your access point to a router (with PoE
Injector) or PoE switch.
Browser Based Configuration Interface
The browser-based configuration interface enables you to
configure the access point’s advanced features. 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 192.168.2.1.
(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 “admin”,
though it was recommended that you change the password
during setup (see “II-3. 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.
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.

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FOR MORE HELP: For instructions on advanced features, FAQ, etc., please visit
the WAP-EN1750R product webpage online."
Your Device is Now Connected!
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