HFCL ion4xe User manual

Quick Start Guide
by HFCL
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ion4xe/ion4xe_ext
Access Point

ANYWHERE
EVERYWHERE
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Introduction
Packaging Content
Thank you for purchasing our ion4xe/ion4xe_ext, a
cutting-edge cloud-managed Access Point. This device is
Wi-Fi 6 certified, featuring a 2x2:2 MU-MIMO setup that sets
new standards for wireless performance and efficiency.
ion4xe/ion4xe_ext
Access Point (Qty:1)
Pole Mounting Kit
Pole Clamp (1), L Plate (1), U Bolt (1),
Hex nuts (4), Screws (4)
SFP Gland (1) RJ45 Gland (1)
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Product Specifications
Upto 1.78 Gbps (1202 Mbps for
5 GHz and 574 Mbps for 2.4 GHz)
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ac Wave 2/ax
1 X 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet
1 X 2500 Base X Optical Ethernet SFP
2x2 MU-MIMO with 2 spatial streams
Self-creating, Self-healing EasyMesh
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1024 clients per Access Point
(512 clients per radio)
IEEE 802.3at PoE/PoE+
17 W (approx.)
30 dBm for 2.4 GHz,
30 dBm for 5 GHz (will depend on
country-specific guidelines)
Option for external antenna
Standalone (via GUI) or through
on-premise based solution or
cloud-based
182 x 185 x 89 mm or
7.17 x 7.28 x 3.5 inches
1 kg
-150C to 600C (ion4xe)
-400C to 600C (ion4xe_ext)
FCC Class A, CE, Passpoint 2.0,
WPA3, EasyMesh RoHS 3.0
ion4xe - N-connectors;
Normal temperature operation
ion4xe_ext - N-connectors;
Extended temperature operation
Peak Data Rate
Wi-Fi Standard Support
Interface
Radio Mode
Mesh Support
Maximum number of
SSID (per radio)
Maximum User
Support
Power Supply
Power Consumption
(Max)
Max Transmit Power
Antenna Type
Management
Enclosure Dimensions
Weight
Operating Temperature
Certifications
Variants
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Product Overview
SFP Port
(Connects fiber cable
with maximum data
transfer rate
capability of 2.5 Gbps)
LED
N Type connectors
Earthing Point
LAN + PoE Port
(Power up the device
using PoE Adaptor and a
regular Ethernet Cable)
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Mounting of Access Point
The Access Point can be mounted on a pole or to a wall.
Perform the following steps for appropriate installation
1. Align L Plate with the holes at the back of Access Point
2. Use the provided screws to fix the plate onto the Access
Point
The mounting bracket is fixed onto the mounting holes on the
Access Point
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Pole Mount
1. Align the bracket mounted Access Point with pole clamp &
U-Bolt
2. Pass the U-Bolt through the cuts of pole clamp & mounting
bracket. Secure it in place with the Hex Nuts.
3. Access Point has the freedom of movement along the
vertical & horizontal axis.
Note: The pole mounting is designed for poles of diameter 40 mm to 60 mm. For mountings on larger
size poles upto 140 mm, contact at [e-mail]
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Wall Mount
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
To mount the Access Point on a wall, use the wall mounting
bracket, drywall screws, and screw anchors (* The entire wall
mounting assembly is sold seperately)
1. Take the reference from the wall mounting bracket and
mark the position of the holes on the wall
2. Use the drill machine to drill 2 holes on respective marked
positions
3. Push the screw anchors into the holes with a hammer
4. Align the drilled holes with the holes of wall mounting bracket
5. Insert the drywall screws through the holes of mounting
bracket into the wall
6. Wall mounting bracket is fixed to the wall
7. Mount the device onto the wall mounting bracket as
discussed in pole mounting process.
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Attaching External Antenna
Sector Antenna
1. Secure the mounting bracket on the back of the sector
antenna using provided fasteners.
2. Align the bracket mounted sector antenna with the pole
clamp
3. This type of mounting enables vertical and horizontal
movement by loosening few of the bolts as shown below
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4. Attach one end of the RF Cables to the sector antenna & the
other end to the N type connectors of the Access Point.
The final view is as shown below.
WARNING: HFCL is not held liable for any damages incurred during the process
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Getting the Access Point Online
Step 1: Power up the device and connect to
the network
Follow the steps mentioned below and connect the Access
Point to a network:
Note: Plug and Adaptor will vary by country/region
Power up using PoE Adaptor
PoE Adaptor (48V)
Cat-5
(Ethernet Cable)
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Section 1: Standalone AP
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer
2. Connect the other end of Ethernet cable to the data port on
PoE adaptor
3. Connect Access point PoE supported Ethernet port to PoE
adaptor power port. Device will be powered on
4. Configure the computer with a same domain static IP
192.168.1.X and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (X is
from 2 to 255)
5. Open the web browser and enter the Access Point static
IP address in the address bar: 192.168.1.1
Laptop/ Computer
PoE Adaptor
(48V)
Cast-5
(Ethernet Cable)
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Section 2: Controller Managed AP
6. A login screen will appear
7. Enter the default login credential details:
User-root, Password-hfcl!@ion
Follow the steps mentioned to connect Access Point to a
network:
1. Power-up the AP through PoE adaptor or PoE switch
2. Connect the AP to DHCP network and Internet
3. Login to HFCL iocloud controller (cNMS) iocloud.hfcl.com
with credentials provided.
3a. To get cNMS login credential, please send a request to
[e-mail] with below details
Customer
name Customer email address Customer
address Customer contact number
Distributor/
Retailer Name No. of AP
Purchased Country
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Step 2. Check the LED status
LED Color Status
Power LED Green color notifies the user that the
device is powered ON
2.4 GHz Status
LED
Solid blue color notifies the user that the
2.4 GHz radio is active and blinks while
data is being transmitted on 2.4 GHz radio
5 GHz Status
LED
Solid blue color notifies the user that the
5 GHz radio is active and blinks while data
is being transmitted on 5 GHz radio
5 GHz
status LED
2.4 GHz
status LED
Power LED
5. Add AP group under configuration
6. Add APs in the AP group
7. Create SSID in the AP group
8. Refer our website io.hfcl.com for detailed information to
configure AP through cNMS
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Safety Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions to avoid damage to
the Access Point:
Do not power the device during installation
Keep away from high voltage cables
Do not power off the unit in the middle of an
upgrade process
The glands should be ground facing all the time
Do not open the enclosure
Fasten the device tightly
Make sure the earthing wire is connected properly to
the earthing point
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Part Number: QSG-01-0010
Revision: B
Contact Us:
Email: [e-mail]
Website: hfcl.com | io.hfcl.com
Address: 8, Commercial Complex, Masjid Moth,
Greater Kailash-II, New Delhi- 110048
by HFCL
HFCL Limited All Rights Reserved. HFCL and io by HFCL
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HFCL Ltd.
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