HIK VISION DS-3WF Series User manual

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Wireless Bridge
Quick Start Guide

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Preface
Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the DS-3WF Series wireless bridge.
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Safety Instructions
This is a class A product and may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required
to take adequate measures.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the device.
The serial port of the device is used for debugging only.
Keep vertical downward when moving or using the equipment.
Never place the device in an unstable location. The device may fall, causing serious personal
injury or death.
If the device is powered by terminals connected to the power cord, ensure correct voltage and
wiring of the terminals for connection to mains supply.
If the device installation is needed:
1. Install the device according to the instructions in Quick Start Guide.
2. To prevent injury, this device must be securely attached to the installation surface in
accordance with the installation instructions.
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

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In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations
of the nation and region.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause
overheating or a fire hazard.
If a power adapter is provided in the device package, use the provided adapter only. If no power
adapter is provided, ensure the power adapter or other power supply complies with Limited
Power Source. Refer to the product label for the power supply output parameters.
Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
Do not touch the bare components (such as the metal contacts of the inlets) and wait for at
least 5 minutes, since electricity may still exist after the device is powered off.
The interface varies with the models. Please refer to the product datasheet for details.
If the device needs to be wired by yourself, select the corresponding wire to supply power
according to the electric parameters labeled on the device. Strip off wire with a standard wire
stripper at corresponding position. To avoid serious consequences, the length of stripped wire
shall be appropriate, and conductors shall not be exposed.
Make sure that the power has been disconnected before you wire, install, or disassemble the
device.
If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off the power, unplug the
power cable, and contact the service center.
If the device supports wall mounting or ceiling mounting, the mounting surface shall be able to
withstand the additional force of three times the weight of the device but not less than 50 N.
The device and its associated mounting means shall remain secure during the installation. After
the installation, the device, including any associated mounting plate, shall not be damaged.
Refer to Datasheet for details.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The 5 GHz wireless bridge (hereinafter referred to as the device) is used for long-distance wireless
connection, which is suited for elevator wireless video transmission between sites in a LAN.
Interface/Button
The devices consist of the AP and CPE. The following introduces the interfaces/buttons of the AP
and CPE respectively.
AP Interface/Button
CPE Interface/Button
Device Interface/Button Description
No.
Interface/Button
Description
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Reset
Long press for 4 seconds to restore to factory settings.
2
PoE/WAN
The 10/100 Mbps adaptive RJ45 port, also can be
used as a PoE port.

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Indicator
Device Indicator
Device Indicator Description
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PoE/LAN 1
The 10/100 Mbps adaptive RJ45 port, also can be
used as a PoE port.
4/5
LAN 2/LAN 3
The 10/100 Mbps adaptive RJ45 port.
No.
Indicator
Description
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Signal Strength
Indicator
Solid on
The devices are matched.
Solid red, yellow, and green: The
wireless signal is strong.
Solid red and yellow, unlit green: The
wireless signal is normal.
Solid red, unlit yellow and green: The
wireless signal is weak. Please adjust
the position and direction of the
device.
Unlit
The devices are not matched.
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Network Port
Indicator
Solid Green
The port is connected.
Flashing Green
The port is transmitting data. The faster
the indicator flashes, the greater the
transmission rate is.
Unlit
The port is disconnected or connection is
abnormal.

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Packing List
Please check if there is any damage of the package first. According to the packing list, make sure
no item is lost. After checking all the items included, you can continue to install the device.
Packing List
Application Scene
The following application scenes are for your reference only. The actual scene prevails.
The device image used here is only for example purpose. The actual device may vary with models.
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Power Indicator
Solid Green
The device is powered on normally.
Unlit
No power supply connected or power
supply is abnormal.
Item
Quantity
Item
Quantity
Item
Quantity
Wireless
Bridge
× 2
PoE Injector
×2
Power
Adapter
× 2
Cable Tie
× 4
Quick Start
Guide
× 1
Regulatory
Compliance
and Safety
Information
× 1

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Application Scenes

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Chapter 2 Installation & Connection
Preparation for Installation
To avoid device damage or personal injury caused by improper usage of the device, please follow
the preparations below.
Use the attached power adapter and PoE injector to power the device.
The distance between the AP and the CPE should be less than the suggested distance to secure
transmission rate.
At least 2 m distance should be kept between two adjacent devices.
Install the device in the place where the maintenance personnel can operate easily.
The devices should be installed face to face and the max. angle of deviation is 30°.
Disconnect the power supply when you have the device serviced.
The temperature of the cover area will be high when the device is working. In the circumstances,
only personnel with relevant professional knowledge, such as installation and maintenance
personnel, are allowed to operate the device.
AP Installation
The AP device can be magnetically mounted or mounted by using a wall mount bracket. It is
recommended to mount the device magnetically.
Attach the back magnet of the AP device to the steel surface of the machine room, to keep the
device installed horizontally. The following two diagrams are for your reference.
Magnetic Mounting Manner 1

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Magnetic Mounting Manner 2
The bracket should be prepared by yourself.
Align screw holes of the wall mount bracket to those of the device back, and insert screws into
the aligned screw holes and tighten the screws to fasten the bracket and the AP device.
Fasten Bracket and AP Device
Align screw holes at the joint part of the bracket to those of the bracket arm, and insert the
matched screw into the aligned hole and tighten the screw to fasten the bracket and the
bracket arm.

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Fasten Bracket and Bracket Arm
Install the device onto the chosen wall by tightening screws inserted into the holes that are
drilled according to the bottom holes of the bracket arm.
Adjust the direction of the device manually to keep the device installed horizontally.
Install Device onto Wall
CPE Installation
The CPE should be installed in pole-mounted manner.
Thread the cable ties into the installation holes at the back of the device.

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Thread Cable Ties
Fix and fasten the cable ties on the pole.
Fix Device
Adjust the direction of the device manually to keep the device installed horizontally.
Device Connection
Based on the actual situations, the device can be set to work in the AP mode or CPE mode. Refer to
Chapter 4 Remote Management for detailed configuration of the device working scene. After the
working scene of the device is decided, you can connect the device according to the following wiring
diagrams.

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Use the attached power adapter and PoE injector to power on the device.
The PoE injector must be connected to an earthed socket outlet.
The devices in the package should be used in pair and cannot be used arbitrarily together with
another incompatible device.
The AP device can work in two modes, namely wireless bridge mode and routing mode.
Wireless Bridge Mode
AP Connection (Wireless Bridge Mode)

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Routing Mode
AP Connection (Routing Mode)
CPE Connection
See 1.2 Indicator for details after device connection, to check device working status, network
connection, and signal strength.

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Chapter 3 Activation
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting a password. The device can be
activated and managed via multiple tools, such as web browser, iVMS-4200 client, SADP software,
and HikCentral Professional clients. The following part introduces the activation steps of the device
on the web browser and on the iVMS-4200 client. For the activation steps of the device on other
tools, please refer to the corresponding user manuals in Chapter 4 Remote Management.
The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend you
to change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at
least three kinds of the following categories: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and
special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
We recommend you to change your password regularly, especially in the high security system.
Changing the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
Default Information
The device default information is shown as below.
AP default IP address: 192.168.1.35
CPE default IP address: 192.168.1.36
Default user name: admin
Activation Using Web Browser
Before you start:
Make sure the device is powered on and connected to the network correctly.
Make sure the device is in the same network segment with that of the PC.
Open the web browser.
Enter the default IP address of the device in the address bar of the web browser.
Press Enter key.
Set Password.
Read and agree with the disclaimer and select Country/Region Code.

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Click OK to finish the activation.
Activation Using iVMS-4200 Client
Before you start:
Make sure you have downloaded the latest iVMS-4200 client from the official website.
Make sure the device is powered on and connected to the network correctly.
Make sure the device is in the same network segment with that of the PC.
Run the iVMS-4200 client.
Go to Device ManagementDevice.
Click Online Device to show the online devices.
The searched online devices are displayed in the list.
Select the inactive device and click Activate.
Create a password and confirm the password.
Click OK.
Click Add, and set relevant parameters to add the device to the client.
Read and agree with the disclaimer and select Country/Region Code.
Click OK to finish the activation.

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Chapter 4 Remote Management
After the device activation, you can manage the device remotely using the web browser, iVMS-
4200 client, SADP software, and HikCentral Professional clients.
Web Browser Operations
Scan the QR code below for detailed guidance.
Web User Manual
iVMS-4200 Client Operations
Scan the QR code below for detailed guidance.
iVMS-4200 Client User Manual
SADP Software Operations
Scan the QR code below for detailed guidance.
SADP Software User Manual

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HikCentral Professional Operations
Scan the QR code below for detailed guidance.
HikCentral Professional Web Client User Manual
HikCentral Professional Control Client User Manual
HikCentral Professional Mobile Client Function List

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