Edimax CAX1800 User manual

CAX1800
User Manual
11-2019 / v1.0

Contents
I. Product Information....................................................1
I-1. Package Contents..................................................................2
I-2. System Requirements ............................................................4
I-3. Hardware Overview ..............................................................4
I-4. LED Status .............................................................................5
II. Hardware Installation................................... 6
III. Quick Setup (AP Mode) ................................14
IV. Basic Settings...............................................16
IV-1. Changing IP Address............................................................17
IV-2. Changing SSID For 2.4GHz Wireless Networ.........................18
IV-3. Configuring Security Settings of 2.4GHz wireless network....19
IV-4. Changing Security Setting for 5GHz wireless network ..........21
IV-5. Changing Admin Name and Password .................................22
IV-6. Changing Date and Time .....................................................22
V. CAX1800 Settings.........................................23
V-1. Information .........................................................................23
i. System Information .............................................................24
ii. Wireless Clients ...................................................................27
iii. Wireless Monitor.................................................................28

iv. DHCP Clients........................................................................29
v. Log ......................................................................................29
V-2. Network Settings.................................................................31
i. LAN-side IP Address.............................................................31
ii. LAN Port..............................................................................34
iii. IGMP Snooping....................................................................35
iv. STP Management ................................................................35
v. VLAN ...................................................................................36
V-3. Wireless Settings .................................................................37
i. Basic (2.4GHz 11bgn)...........................................................38
ii. Advanced (2.4GHz 11bgn) ...................................................41
iii. Security (2.4GHz 11bgn) ......................................................44
iv. WDS (2.4GHz 11bgn) ...........................................................46
v. Guest Network (2.4GHz 11bgn) ...........................................48
vi. 5GHz 11ac 11an...................................................................48
vii.WPS ....................................................................................49
viii. RADIUS (RADIUS Settings) ..............................................49
ix. Internal Server.....................................................................51
x. RADIUS Accounts.................................................................53
xi. MAC Filter ...........................................................................55
xii.WMM..................................................................................57

xiii. Schedule.........................................................................59
xiv. Traffic Shaping ...............................................................61
xv. Bandsteering .......................................................................62
V-4. Management ......................................................................63
i. Admin .................................................................................64
ii. Date and Time.....................................................................66
iii. Syslog Server .......................................................................67
iv. Ping Test .............................................................................69
v. Traceroute Test ...................................................................70
V-5. Advanced ............................................................................71
i. LED Settings ........................................................................71
ii. Update Firmware ................................................................72
iii. Save / Restore Settings........................................................73
iv. Factory Default....................................................................74
v. Reboot ................................................................................75
V-6. Operation Mode..................................................................76
VI. Edimax Pro NMS ..........................................77
VI-1. Quick Setup –NMS .........................................................78
VI-2. Webpage Layout - NMS.......................................................85
VI-3. NMS Features......................................................................92
VI-4. Dashboard...........................................................................94

i. System Information .............................................................95
ii. Devices Information ............................................................95
iii. Managed AP........................................................................96
iv. Managed AP Group .............................................................98
v. Active Clients.....................................................................101
vi. Active Users.......................................................................101
VI-5. Zone Plan ..........................................................................102
ii. Control ..............................................................................106
VI-6. NMS Monitor.....................................................................108
i. AP …………………………………………………………………………………..108
ii. Managed AP Group ...........................................................111
iii. WLAN................................................................................114
iv. Clients ...............................................................................116
v. Users .................................................................................117
vi. Rogue Devices ...................................................................118
vii.Information .......................................................................119
VI-7. NMS Settings.....................................................................123
i. Access Point ......................................................................123
ii. WLAN................................................................................140
iii. RADIUS..............................................................................145
iv. Access Control ...................................................................153

v. Guest Network ..................................................................156
vi. Users .................................................................................160
vii.Guest Portal ......................................................................161
viii. Zone Edit ......................................................................171
ix. Schedule............................................................................173
x. Smart Roaming .................................................................174
xi. Device Monitoring.............................................................175
xii.Firmware Upgrade ............................................................176
xiii. Advanced .....................................................................177
VI-8. Local Network ...................................................................179
i. Network Settings...............................................................179
ii. 2.4GHz 11bgn ....................................................................184
iii. 5GHz 11ac 11an.................................................................199
iv. WPS ..................................................................................209
v. RADIUS..............................................................................211
vi. MAC Filter .........................................................................216
vii.WMM................................................................................218
viii. Schedule.......................................................................220
VI-9. Local Settings ....................................................................222
i. Operation Mode................................................................222
ii. Management ....................................................................230

iv. Advanced ..........................................................................235
VI-10. Toolbox .............................................................................240
i. Network Connectivity ........................................................240
VII. WPS ...........................................................242
VIII. Reset..........................................................244

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I. Product Information
The CAX1800 with the latest emerging IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 technology
effortlessly create a reliable internet connection. Place the CAX1800 between
the router and the location where you need better wireless coverage and
enjoy high-speed wireless connection throughout your home or office.
You can find all supporting documents from the link below or via QR Code:
https://www.edimax.com/download
(Once you’ve visited the Edimax official website, please enter the model no.
“CAX1800”into the search box to search for your product.)

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I-1. Package Contents
CAX1800
Ceiling Mount Bracket
Ethernet Cable
Ceiling Mount Screw Template
T-Rail Mounting Kit & Screws
Manual
T-Rail Mounting Kit & Screws

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Screws Size: