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:

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I-2. System Requirements
-Existing cable/DSL modem & router
-Computer with web browser for AP configuration
I-3. Hardware Overview
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4

5
No.
Description
1
Ethernet Port (PoE)
2
Power Jack (12V/1.5A)
3
Reset Button
4
LED
I-4. LED Status
Color
Status
Description
Blue
On
Power is on.
Flashing Slowly
Upgrading firmware.
Flashing Quickly
Resetting to factory defaults.
Red
On
Starting up.
Flashing
Error.
Off
Off
Power is off.

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II.Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the steps to set up your CAX1800.
Router or Switch:
Connect the AP to a router or a PoE switch using an Ethernet cable.

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II-1. Connect AP to a router
If router is used, connect the power adapter to the AP and plug the power
adapter into a power supply. Please wait a moment for the AP to start up. The
AP is ready when the LED is Blue.

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II-2. Connect AP to a switch
If PoE switch is used, make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to Ethernet
port from the PoE switch. The AP will be powered by the switch.
Please wait a moment for the AP to start up. The AP is ready when the LED is
Blue.
Do not use the power adapter if you are using a PoE switch.
II-3. Mounting
To mount the device to a ceiling, please follow the instructions below and
refer to diagram A& B.
Wooden Ceiling:
Please refer to the figure below:
1. By using the holes Aon the ceiling bracket, identify and mark correct
screw positions of the desired mounting location.
2. Where necessary, drill a hole (of radius smaller than the radius of the
provided screws) on each of the marked screw positions.

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3. Fix the ceiling mount bracket to the desired location by inserting the
ceiling fixing screws Bthrough the bracket ceiling holes A. Tighten the
ceiling fixing screws Bto the marked screw position using a screw driver
to fix the bracket in place.
4. Fix the bracket rail screws C into the holes Don the device using a
screw driver. The cap of the screws should be protruding outwardly
from the holes D.
5. Insert the bracket rail screws Cinto the device fixing holes E.
6. Twist the device as the bracket rail screws Cslide through the bracket
rail F.
Twist the device all the way until you feel that it is fixed in position.
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
F
F

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Other Ceiling:
Please refer to the figure below:
1. By using the holes Aon the ceiling bracket, identify and mark correct
screw positions of the desired mounting location.
2. Where necessary, drill a hole on each of the marked screw positions.
3. Insert the anchors Ginto the holes (use a screw driver where necessary)
at the marked screw positions.
4. Fix the ceiling mount bracket to the desired location by inserting the
ceiling fixing screws Bthrough the bracket ceiling holes A. Tighten the
ceiling fixing screws Bonto the anchors Gusing a screw driver to fix the
bracket to the ceiling.
5. Fix the bracket rail screws C into the holes Don the device using a
screw driver. The cap of the screws should be protruding outwardly
from the holes D.
6. Insert the bracket rail screws Cinto the device fixing holes E.
7. Twist the device as the bracket rail screws Cslide through the bracket
rail F.
Twist the device all the way until you feel that it is fixed in position.

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E
G
G
E
A
A
F
F
B
B
C
C
D
D

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T-Rail Mount:
To mount the device to a T-Rail, please follow the instructions below and refer
to the diagrams below.
1. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket included in the package contents.
2. Attach the selected T-Rail brackets A to holes B using bracket fixing
screws C.
3. Clip the device onto the T-Rail Dusing the now attached T-Rail brackets
A.
A
A
C
C
B
B
D
A
A

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If you need more space between the device and the T-Rail,
additional cushion bracket E can be added between T-Rail brackets
A and holes B (use the longer screws included).
E
E
A
A