IP-COM AP255_US User manual

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Preface
Conventions
If not specifically indicated, “the device”or “the AP” mentioned in this document stands for the Wireless Access
Point AP255_US.
Typographical conventions in this document:
Item
Presentation
Example
Menu
Bold
The menu "System Tool" will be simplified as System Tool.
Continuous
Menus
>
Go to System Tool > Diagnosis Tool.
Symbols in this document:
Item
Meaning
Note
This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Ignoring this type of note may result in ineffective configurations, loss of data or
damage to device.
Tip
This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
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Get to know the device
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Table of contents
01 Get to know the device .......................................................................................1
1.1 Main Features.................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Package contents ............................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Hardware descriptions....................................................................................................................................... 2
02 Device installation...............................................................................................3
2.1 Install your device to a wall box......................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Connect your device to a network..................................................................................................................... 4
03 Web UI login .......................................................................................................5
3.1 Web UI login ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Web UI layout .................................................................................................................................................... 7
04 Web UI functions ................................................................................................8
4.1 Status................................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Quick Setup........................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.2.1 AP mode...................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.2 APClient mode .......................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Network........................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3.1 LAN Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.3.2 DHCP Server.............................................................................................................................................. 15
4.3.3 DHCP Client List ........................................................................................................................................ 17
4.4 Wireless ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.4.1 Basic.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.4.2 Radio......................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.4.3 Channel Scan............................................................................................................................................. 24
4.4.4 Advanced .................................................................................................................................................. 25
4.4.5 Access control........................................................................................................................................... 27
4.4.6 QVLAN....................................................................................................................................................... 29

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4.5 SNMP ............................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.6 Tools................................................................................................................................................................. 33
4.6.1 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................................... 34
4.6.2 Time & Date.............................................................................................................................................. 35
4.6.3 Logs........................................................................................................................................................... 37
4.6.4 Configuration-Backup & Restore .............................................................................................................. 39
4.6.5 Configuration-Restore to Factory Default................................................................................................. 40
4.6.6 Username & Password.............................................................................................................................. 41
4.6.7 Diagnostics-Ping........................................................................................................................................ 42
4.6.8 Reboot ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.6.9 Time Reboot.............................................................................................................................................. 44
4.6.10 LED.......................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.6.11 Uplink Detection..................................................................................................................................... 46
Appendix ............................................................................................................... 47
Configure your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 47
Safety and emission statement.............................................................................................................................. 49

Get to know the device
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01 Get to know the device
AP255_US is the latest generation wall plate access point which can be installed in any 120mm US Type wall jack
without breaking the existing decorations. It is well suited to provide wifi coverage for villa,university dormitories,
hospital wards, hotel rooms and other sites with densely divided rooms.
1.1 Main Features
2.4GHz 300Mbps
120mm US Type Wall Jack Design
Compliant with PoE 802.3af
Two 10/100Mbps LAN port
Centralized managed by M3
1.2 Package contents
Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items:
If any item is incorrect, missing or damaged, please keep the original package and contact the vendor for
replacement immediately.

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1.3 Hardware descriptions

Device installation
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02 Device installation
2.1 Install your device to a wall box
Before you install the device, make sure that an electrical wall box is installed and there’s an Ethernet cable
through the box.
1. Detach the device’s cover plate using a screw-driver.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable in the wall box to the LAN port on the rear panel of the device.
3. Install the device in the wall box and verity that the Ethernet cable is positioned properly.
4. Fasten the device with the included screws. Adjust the screws to ensure that the device is flush with the wall
for proper fitting of the cover plate.
5. Attach the cover plate to the device.

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2.2 Connect your device to a network
1. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable in the wall box to a PoE switch that is connected to the internet.
One end of the Ethernet cable in the wall box is connected to the device, see Install your device to a wall box.
2. Connect a computer to the LAN port on the front panel of the device.

Web UI login
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03 Web UI login
3.1 Web UI login
When using the device for the first time, or when you restore the device to factory default, you can log in to its
web UI via a browser with default login information. The default login information includes:
Item
Default Setting
IP Address
192.168.0.254
Username and Password
admin
To log in to this device:
(Assume that the device is in factory default state and ensure that your PC is connected to the device.)
1. Manually set up your PC’s IP address to 192.168.0.X (2~253), with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. (If the
switch and AP are in the same IP segment, make sure that the switch, AP and PC have different IP addresses).
For detailed steps, see Appendix Configure your computer.