FreeWave WavePro WP201-100 User manual

WAVEPRO®WP201-100
Thank you for purchasing the WAVEPRO WP201 Access Point.
This Quick Start Guide provides procedures for the initial setup of the WP201-
100.
Note: For detailed information about network functionality and deployment
scenarios, download the WP201 User Manual from
http://support.freewave.com/.
WP201-100 Included Equipment
Included Equipment
Qty Description Image
Letter
1 WP201-100 Quick Start Guide
1 WP201-100 Access Point
1 Mounting Bracket A
2 Green / Yellow #10AWG Ground Cables B
1 Pole Mounting Bracket C
1 Universal Power Adapter D
2 Band Clamps E
1 PoE+ Injector F
1 Packaged Ground Screw G
3 7dBi 5GHz omni-directional antennas H
3 5dBi 2.4GHz omni-directional antennas H
1 Mounting Kit Package (includes screws, masonry
wedge anchor bolts)
I
Note: For additional equipment, see Available Accessories in the WP201
User Manual.
Figure 1: WP201 Included Equipment
User-supplied Equipment
lComputer with:
lan Ethernet port.
lWindows® 7 or greater.
lInternet Browser: Chrome®, Firefox®, Internet Explorer®, Opera®,
Safari®.
Caution: The default browser in Windows® 10 is Microsoft®
Edge. The WP201-100 software does NOT automatically
download to the computer using Edge. Use one of the other
identified browsers instead.
lQty-2: CAT5e / CAT6 Ethernet cables WITHOUT strain relief
lBroadband Internet Service (Cable or DSL Modem)
Connect to the WP201-100 Access Point
Power Notes
lThe Universal Power Adapter operates from voltages 100 to 240VAC,
50-60Hz.
lThe WP201-100 is powered through the E1 Port (PoE Input) by any PSE
(Power Sourcing Equipment) which supports IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
including the provided PoE+ Injector.
Procedure
1. Remove the protective caps from the antenna ports.
2. Attach using a strong hand-tighten the 2.4GHz and 5GHz antennas to their
same-labeled antenna ports on the WP201-100.
3. If applicable, replace the protective caps on unused antenna ports.
4. Remove the compression gland assembly from the E1 Port (PoE Input).
5. Thread one end of the Ethernet cable through the cap of the compression
gland.
6. Insert the compression gland onto the Ethernet cable.
7. Connect the assembled Ethernet cable (WITHOUT strain-relief) to the E1
Port (PoE Input) of the WP201-100 and the other end into the AP/Bridge
port on the PoE+ Injector.
Figure 2: Compression Gland on the CAT5e / CAT6 Ethernet
cable attached to the E1 Port (PoE Input)
8. Tighten the compression gland cap on the E1 Port (PoE Input).
9. Connect the second Ethernet cable to the Network port of the PoE+
Injector and to the Ethernet port on the computer.
10. Connect the Power Adapter to the DC IN port of the PoE+ Injector and
plug the other end into an AC electrical outlet.
11. Attach the loop end of one of the supplied Ground Cables to the Ground
screw on the PoE+ Injector.
12. Attach the wire end of the Green / Yellow #10AWG Ground Cable to an
earth / safety ground (the loop end was attached to the WP201 in a previous
step).
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Setup the Computer IP Address Configuration
Note: The images used in these procedures are for Windows® 7.
1. On the computer, click the Windows® Start button and select Control
Panel.
2. View the Control Panel window by Category and click Network and
Internet > View Network Status and Tasks.
3. Click the Change Adapter Settings link.
Figure 3: Change Adapter Settings Link
4. Double-click the Local Area Connection link.
Figure 4: Local Area Connection Link
The Local Area Connection Status dialog box opens.
Figure 5: Local Area Connection Status dialog box
5. Click Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens.
6. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option.
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties dialog box
7. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box
opens.
8. Make a note of the current settings (to reverse this procedure later).
9. Select the Use the following IP address option button.
10. In the IP Address text box, enter an IP Address that is
in the same subnet range but a DIFFERENT IP Address than the
WP201-100 AND
different than the computer IP Address.
Note: The default WP201-100 IP Address is 192.168.1.1. The default
subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Example: Enter an IP Address from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254
(but NOT 192.168.1.1) and the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0.
Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
dialog box
Note: An IP Address is NOT required in the Default Gateway text box.
11. Click OK to save the changes and close the dialog box.
12. Click Close twice to close the Local Area Connection Properties and
Local Area Connection Status dialog boxes.
Access the WP201-100
1. On the computer connected to the WP201-100, open a web browser.
2. In the address bar of the browser, enter the default WP201-100 IP Address:
192.168.1.1.
Figure 8: Entered IP Address
3. Press <Enter>.
The Login window opens.
4. Enter the default Username and Password (admin for both) and click
Login.
The Device Status window opens.
Figure 9: Device Status window - Device Information area
5. Verify the WP201-100 Firmware version is the current version available
from the http://support.freewave.com/ site.
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Download the Upgrade File
Note: The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
1. Click http://support.freewave.com/.
The Login window opens.
Important!: Registration is required to use this login.
Figure 10: FreeWave Login window
2. Enter the User Name and Password.
3. Click the Login button.
The Help Topics window opens.
Figure 11: Help Topics window
4. Click Firmware.
The Firmware window opens.
Figure 12: Firmware window
5. Scroll to and click the WP201 Firmware link.
The available firmware appears in the window.
Figure 13: WP201-100 Firmware window
6. Click the firmware link.
The Firmware Upgrade window opens.
7. Select and click the attachment.
Figure 14: Firmware Upgrade window with selected
attachment.
The Opening dialog box opens.
Note: This procedure shows Firefox® dialog boxes. Other browsers will
have different dialog boxes and procedures.
Figure 15: Microsoft® Opening dialog box
8. Click OK.
The Enter name of file to save to dialog box opens.
Figure 16: Microsoft® Enter name of file to save to dialog box
9. Search for and select a location to save the .zip file to and click Save.
The Enter name of file to save to dialog box closes.
10. Open a Windows® Explorer window and find the location where the .zip file
was saved.
11. Double-click the .zip file.
12. Extract the .BIN file from the .zip file into the parent location.
Note: The .BIN file is used in the upgrade process.
Install the Upgrade File
Important!: Do NOT turn off the WP201-100 in the middle of upgrade
process. Terminating the WP201-100 during the upgrade process will
damage the device and may cause the device to fail.
1. In the Access Panel on the left, click Firmware.
The Firmware window opens.
Figure 17: WP201-100 Firmware window
2. Click the Browse button.
3. Locate and select the upgrade .BIN file downloaded from the FreeWave
website.
4. Click Open.
The selected file is shown in the window.
Figure 18: WP201-100 Firmware window
5. Click the Upload button to start the WP201-100 upgrade process.
An Upgrade confirmation window opens.
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Figure 19: Upgrade Confirmation window
6. Click Upgrade to start the upgrade process.
AProcessing bar appears.
Figure 20: System Restart window
7. In the Restarting window, wait for the restart countdown to complete.
The Login window opens.
8. Enter the default Username and Password (admin for both) and click
Login.
The Device Status window opens.
The new firmware version is identified in the Device Information area.
9. If applicable, continue with other changes for the WP201-100.
10. When the WP201-100 changes are completed, logout of the WP201-100.
11. Return the computer back to its original IP Address by reversing the steps
in Setup the Computer IP Address Configuration (on page 2).
12. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Network port of the PoE+ Injector
and the Ethernet port on the computer.
Change the Wireless Mode
1. In the Access Panel on the left, click Wireless.
The Wireless window opens.
Figure 21: Wireless window
2. Click the Operation Mode list box arrow for the designated frequency and
select the applicable Mode for the WP201-100.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the window and click Save.
AProcessing bar appears.
The Wireless window refreshes.
The Changes tab shows the accumulated number of pending changes
ready to apply.
Change the WP201-100 IP Address
4. In the Access Panel on the left, click Basic.
The Basic window opens.
5. Select the Static IP option button to use the IP address specified in the IP
Address text box.
6. In the IP Address text box, enter an IP Address that is
in the same subnet range but a DIFFERENT IP Address than the
WP201-100 AND
different than the computer IP Address.
Note: The default WP201-100 IP Address is 192.168.1.1. The default
subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Example: Enter an IP Address from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254
(but NOT 192.168.1.1) and the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0.
Warning! Make a note of the new WP201-100 IP Address in a
secure location. The new IP Address CANNOT be easily
recovered. Contact FreeWave Customer Support for WP201-
100 IP Address recovery assistance.
7. Optional: In the Gateway text box, enter the Default Gateway of the
WP201-100.
8. Optional: In the Primary DNS text box, enter the primary DNS address for
either the IPv4 or IPv6 WP201-100.
9. Optional: In the Secondary DNS text box, enter the secondary DNS
address for either the IPv4 or IPv6 WP201-100.
10. Click Save to save the changes.
AProcessing bar appears.
The Basic window refreshes.
The Changes tab shows the accumulated number of pending changes
ready to apply.
Save the Configuration Changes
11. Click the Changes tab.
The Unsaved window opens.
Important!: The change count and the changes listed in the image are
examples only. The list identifies different information depending on the
changes applied to the WP201-100.
12. Click Apply to integrate changes identified in the Unsaved Changes List
to the WP201-100.
AProcessing bar appears.
When the processing is completed, the WP201-100 will automatically
logout.
The browser window re-opens with the new IP Address in the browser
address bar and an active WP201-100 Login window.
13. Enter the default Username and Password (admin for both) and click
Login.
The Device Status window opens.
14. If applicable, continue with other changes for the WP201-100.
15. When the WP201-100 changes are completed, logout of the WP201-100.
16. Return the computer back to its original IP Address by reversing the steps
in Setup the Computer IP Address Configuration (on page 2).
17. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Network port of the PoE+ Injector
and the Ethernet port on the computer.
WP201-100 Wall or Pole Installation
Note: Download the WP201-100 Wall or Pole Installation How-to documents
from http://support.freewave.com/.
Learn More
For additional product information about the WAVEPRO WP201, visit http://support.freewave.com/.
For additional assistance, contact a local reseller, or contact FreeWave Technologies, Inc. at 303.381.9200 or
1.866.923.6168, or by e-mail at [e-mail].
FreeWave Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this document or the product described
within it without notice. FreeWave assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of this document or the
infringement of any copyright or other proprietary right.
The WP201 complies with FCC Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This
device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WP201 must be professionally installed using only the included equipment and is only approved for use when
installed in devices produced by FreeWave or third party OEMs with the express written approval of
FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Changes or modifications should not be made to the device.
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
5395 Pearl Parkway, Suite 100
Boulder CO 80301
www.freewave.com
Local: 303.381.9200
Toll Free: 1.866.923.6168
Fax: [phone]
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