EnGenius EWS356-FIT User manual

EWS356-FIT
Quick Start Guide
EWS356-FIT Quick Start Guide
EnGenius Fit Wi-Fi 6 2×2 Indoor
Wireless Access Point
Quick Start Guide
Technical Specifications
Package Contents
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the
installation of the Fit 2x2 access point, model EWS356-FIT,
including hardware mounting and configuration.
• Wi-Fi 6 technology for high-performance Wi-Fi in high-density,
multi-device environments.
• Two spatial streams support up to 1,200 Mbps (5GHz) & 574
Mbps (2.4GHz).
• Multiple applications for cloud and on premises solutions.
Model: EWS356-FIT
FIT Managed Indoor
Access Point
Mounting Kit
Ceiling Mount Base
(9/16” T-Rail)
Spacer
Ceiling Mount Base
(15/16” T-Rail)
Product Card

EWS356-FIT Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
• Google Chrome (57.0.2987.110 and later)
• Microsoft Edge (80.0.361.103 and later)
• Mozilla Firefox (52.0 and later)
Web Browser
Hardware Overview
Reset Button:
Reset to default: Press and hold the reset button for over 60
seconds, and the LED (PWR) will start Fast Flashing (0.2 sec).
Then, the device will be reset to factory default settings.
LEDs
STATUS LED COLOR LED BEHAVIOR
Connecting to the management
(FitXpress/FitController)
PWR (Green) Flashing (0.5 Sec.)
Management Connected
(FitXpress/FitController/Standalone)
PWR (Blue) Solid On
Reset to Default PWR (Blue) Fast Flashing (0.2 Sec.)
AP Location Mode PWR (Blue) Flashing (1.5 Sec. on ->0.5 Sec. off)
LED Indicators
Power Connector Reset Button
1Gbps LAN
(PoE, 802.3at)

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Hardware Mounting
Ceiling Mount (T-Rail)
The access point can be mounted on the Ceiling and Wall.
Please perform the following steps to install successfully.
1. Slide the Ceiling Mount Base into the designated slot on the access point slot of the Access Point.
Celing Mount Base
Access Point
T-Rrail
Access Point
2. Slightly hook the ceiling mount bracket onto the T-Rail until you hear a click.

EWS356-FIT Quick Start Guide
Ceiling Mount (Hard Ceiling)
1. Screw the included Screws into the Ceiling Mount
Base with Spacers, and then screw the Screws into
the surface until they are flush with the surface.
Access Point
Ceiling Mount
Base
Spacers
Screws
Wall Mount
1. Determine where the Access Point will be placed and mark the location on the surface for the two mounting holes.
Use the appropriate drill bit to drill two 8.1mm diagram and 26mm-deep holes on the marks.
2. Screw the Anchors into the holes until they are flush with the wall; screw the included Screws into the Anchors but
leave the screw head sticking out so you can hang the Access Point on it.
3. Hang the Access Point against the wall onto the Screw heads.
Screws
Spacers
Anchors
Holes in the wall
Access Point
Ceiling Mount
Base
2. Slide the Access Point into the Ceiling Mount Base.

EWS356-FIT Quick Start Guide
EnGenius Fit AP devices can be powered by any of the following:
• EnGenius Fit PoE switches or 802.3at PoE+ compliant switches
• EnGenius PoE Injector (EPA5006GP/EPA5006GAT)
• Power Adapter (12V/2A power input)
Caution: Do not use both power sources at the same time.
Powering EnGenius Fit AP
Connecting to a PoE Switch
Powering with a PoE Injector
Connect the Ethernet cable from the EnGenius Fit AP directly to the PoE port of the PoE switch.
(A) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN (PoE) port of EnGenius FIT AP and the other end to the PoE port
on the PoE Adapter.
(B) Connect the power cord with the PoE Adapter and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
(C) Connect the second Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the PoE Adapter and the other end to the Ethernet port to the
network.
Note: Please make sure to use Cat6 RJ45 Ethernet cables.
EnGenius Fit
Access Point
Ethernet Cable
AP is power by a PoE Switch
EnGenius Fit
PoE Switch
EnGenius Fit
Access Point
EnGenius
PoE Injectors
(A)
(B)
Gateway/Router/
Network Switch

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On-Premises Management
Powering with a Power Adapter
Connect the Power Cord to the adapter, and then plug the Power Cord into the power outlet.
Management Plane
Cloud Management
Download the FitXpress mobile app App Store click here
Download the FitXpress mobile app Google Play click here
EnGenius Fit provides flexible options to manage your devices based on your network planning and deployment.
• Option A: Cloud Management
• Option B: On-Premises Management
• Option C: Standalone Configuration
Manage and monitor the Access Point through the FitXpress Platform with a mobile app or through the web portal.
FitXpress App (iOS/ Android)
AP is power by a power adapter
EnGenius Fit
Access Point
Power
Adaptor
If you want to manage the device in on-premises mode, you need an onsite management station running the FitController
connected to the same Layer 2 network.
FitController
FitController is a custom-built appliance with optimized network management software installed to ease onsite deployment
without manual server configurations.
Scan to download FitXpress app

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Standalone Configuration
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Using your computer, you can connect to the same network (subnet) as the Access Point and use the web browser to
access the device’s local web GUI page for configurations whenever the device is set to Standalone mode.
Step 1: Connecting Ethernet
Connect the Ethernet cable from the EnGenius Fit AP directly to the DHCP-enabled network and make sure the AP can
reach the Internet.
Gateway/Router/ Network Switch
DHCP-Assigned IP
EnGenius Fit Access Point
Internet
Step 2: Register Device
You can register the access point with the FitXpress app.
1. Open the FitXpress mobile app and create an account.
2. Login and go to the Devices section. Click the Add (+) button.
3. Scan the QR code on the back of the device via the app.
Scan QR-code for device registration

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Once the device is powered on and ready to connect to the Internet, the PWR LED will stay Solid On, which means the
device is now connected to the FitXpress platform. It will automatically download the default configuration settings from
FitXpress for automated provisioning.
When the Access Point is connected to the FitXpress Platform for the first time, it will automatically check the latest
firmware version available. If a firmware upgrade is required, it might take 8~10 minutes to complete the process. All LED
indicators will be Flashing (0.5 sec) till the process is finished.
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Log in to the FitXpress app to configure detailed settings and monitor your devices.
4. If the camera successfully scans the QR code, the app will display the device information. You can tap “Register” to
complete the registration.

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Step 1: Connecting Ethernet
Connect the Ethernet cable from the EnGenius Fit AP directly to the DHCP-enabled network, which is the same Layer-2
network as FitController.
Step 2: Log in to the FitController
Launch your web browser to access the login page of FitController and create an account. Enter the email address and
password that you created and click Sign In.
The FitController default IP address in DHCP client mode will get an IP address (e.g. X.X.X.X:8080) from the DHCP server.
If FitController cannot get an IP address from the DHCP server, the default IP address will be 192.168.1.250:8080.
EnGenius Fit PoE Switch
EnGenius Fit
Access Point
Gateway
FitController
Internet

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Step 3: Register Device and Assign to Network
1. Go to the system > Inventory page and click “Register Device (+)”.
2. FitController will list all EnGenius Fit devices discovered from the same L2 network in the Pending Approval section.
Select the device and Click “Register” to add to inventory. You can also tap “Manually” tab and register Fit device by
entering Serial Number.
3. From the Inventory page, Select the newly added device and click “Assign to Network” to add the device to your
personalized network.
Step 4: Pairing the Device
Step 5: Manage with FitController
1. Go to access point or switch list.
2. Select the newly added device and click “Pairing” to allow the access point to build an encrypted connection between
the device and FitController.
Navigate to the left side menu to configure & manage your network and view network statistics using the FitController
management interface.

Maximum data rates are based on IEEE 802.11 standards. Actual throughput and range may
vary depending on distance between devices or traffic and bandwidth load in the network.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Trademarks and registered
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For United States of America:
Copyright ©2023 EnGenius Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Email: pa[email protected] | Website: engeniustech.com
Version:01/2023
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Option C: Standalone Configuration
How to Change Management Mode?
Step 1: Access to Local Web
1. Use your client device (e.g., a laptop, mobile device, or tablet) to find the SSID: “EnMGMTxxxx” and connect to it. 1
EnMGMTxxxx - xxxx is the last four digits of MAC - MAC can be found on the device label on the back of the access point.
2. Under your web browser, enter the URL: http://EnGenius.local or http://192.168.1.1 to access the device’s user interface.
3. Use the default login credential (ID/PWD: admin/admin) to log in to the device’s local web page.
EnGenius Fit devices support versatile network management methods, but the device can only be managed under one
management mode at a time - either FitXpress, FitController, or Standalone. Therefore, you need to reset the device before
changing to a different management mode. Then follow Quick Start Guide instructions for the device onboarding.
Step2: Configure and Manage the Device
After logging into the device’s local web page, navigate to the left side menu to configure and manage the AP accordingly.