Edimax WAP1750 User manual

WAP1750
Quick Installation Guide
04-2015 / v1.1

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
1. WAP1750 Access Point
2. Antennas x 3
3. Magnetic Wall Mount x 2
& Screws
4. CD
5. Quick Installation Guide
6. Ethernet Cable
7. Power Adapter
8. Magnetic Wall Mount Screw
Template
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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. 12V DC port to connect the power adapter
B. LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE) IN
C. LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE) OUT
D. USB Port for system log and save/restore settings
E. Eject an attached USB device
F. Connect a management console
G. Reset the access point to factory default settings
H. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button
I. Switch the access point on/off
A12V DC IN
BLAN 1 (PoE)
C LAN 2
EEject
FConsole
GReset
HWPS
IOn/Off
DUSB Port

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I-4. LED Status
LED Status
Description
Off
The access point is off.
Blue
The access point is on.
Amber
The access point is starting up.
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
than release the button.
You may need to use a pin or similar sharp object 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.

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II. Quick Setup
Your access point can be up and running in just a few minutes. It can function
as a standalone access point (AP mode) or as part of an AP array (Managed AP
mode or AP Controller mode). This quick installation guide will help to set up
your access point and configure its basic settings.
II-1. Initial Setup
1. Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the
power adapter into a power supply using the included cable.
3. Please wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access point is
ready when the LED is blue.
4. Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where xis a number in the
range 3 –100. If you are unsure how to do this, please refer to the user
manual for more information.
Please ensure there are no other active network connections on
your computer (disconnect Wi-Fi connections and Ethernet
cables).
5. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.2 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 “1234”.
7. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below.
8. Please follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to configure the
access point’s basic settings for use as a standalone AP in AP mode.

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For use a Managed AP in an AP array, the access point will automatically
switch mode when an AP Controller is configured as described in III. Edimax
Pro NMS.
To use the AP as an AP Controller (master) in an AP array, refer to III. Edimax
Pro NMS.
II-2. AP Mode: Basic Settings
The instructions below will help you to 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.
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.

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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 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 Settings” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 3 & 4 for
the access point’s 5GHz wireless network.
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”.
8. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” >
“Date and Time”.

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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 IV. Hardware Installation for guidance on connecting your access
point to a router or PoE switch.
II-3. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS
compatible devices. You can use the WPS button to establish a connection
between the access point and a WPS-compatible wireless device/client.
1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button on the side of the access point for 2
seconds.
2. Within two minutes, activate WPS on your WPS-compatible wireless
device. Please check the documentation for your wireless device for
information regarding its WPS function.
3. The devices will establish a connection.