IP-COM AP515 User manual

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Copyright Statement
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Conventions
Thank you for choosing IP-COM! Please read this user guide before you start. This user guide
instructs you to install and configure theAP.
Typographical conventions in this User Guide:
Item
Presentation
Example
Button
Bold
“Click the Save button” can be simplified as
“Click Save”.
Menu
Bold
“The menu Basic” can be simplified as Basic.
Continuous Steps
>
Click Wireless > Basic
Symbols in this User Guide:
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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Contents
1 Product Overview.......................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
Hardware Description .......................................................................................................................... 2
Front View........................................................................................................................................2
Rear View.........................................................................................................................................3
Label ................................................................................................................................................ 4
2 Quick Installation Guide ............................................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Connect an Ethernet Cable to the AP....................................................................................... 5
Step 2: Mount the AP ........................................................................................................................... 5
Step 3: Connect the AP......................................................................................................................... 6
Step 4: Configure Your AP................................................................................................................... 7
AP Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 7
WDS Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 9
AP Client Mode.............................................................................................................................. 13
3 More Features.............................................................................................................................. 16
Status.................................................................................................................................................. 16
System Status................................................................................................................................. 16
Wireless Status............................................................................................................................... 17
Traffic Statistics ............................................................................................................................. 17
Wireless Clients.............................................................................................................................. 18
Quick Setup........................................................................................................................................ 18
Network.............................................................................................................................................. 18
LAN Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 19
DHCP Server.................................................................................................................................. 21
Wireless.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Basic............................................................................................................................................... 23
Radio.............................................................................................................................................. 31
Channel Scan.................................................................................................................................. 32
Advanced ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Access Control............................................................................................................................... 35
QVLAN.......................................................................................................................................... 36
SNMP................................................................................................................................................. 39
Deployment........................................................................................................................................40
Tools................................................................................................................................................... 42
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................42
Time & Date................................................................................................................................... 43
Logs................................................................................................................................................ 46
Configuration .................................................................................................................................49
User Name & Password ................................................................................................................. 51
Diagnostics..................................................................................................................................... 52

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Reboot............................................................................................................................................ 52
LED................................................................................................................................................ 55
Uplink Detection............................................................................................................................ 56
Appendix......................................................................................................................................... 57
1 Configure PC................................................................................................................................... 57
Windows 8 .....................................................................................................................................57
Windows 7 .....................................................................................................................................59
Windows XP .................................................................................................................................. 61
2 Factory Defaults.............................................................................................................................. 63
3 FAQs ............................................................................................................................................... 64
4 Safety and Emission Statement .......................................................................................................65

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IP-COMAP515, with its external power amplifier and 7dBi directional antennas, offers bandwidth
of up to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz band. Its waterproof housing and flexible mounting design makes it
suitable for different harsh environments such as high/low temperature, humidity, rainfall, dust,
frost, etc. It is compatible with standard IEEE 802.3at and can be managed by IP-COM ACs. It
provides optimal outdoor WiFi coverage for hospitals, campuses, commercial streets, stadiums
and other areas.
Package Contents
If any item is incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact your dealer for immediate
replacement.

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Hardware Description
Front View
Item
Port/Button
Description
1
RESET
Pressing and holding the reset button for over 7 seconds restores this
device to factory defaults.
2
PoE
This port provides power over an Ethernet connection via the PoE
injector or an IEEE802.3at-compliant PoE device. And it also works
as a 10/100/1000Mbps LAN port.
3
/
Cable access hole cut-outs

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Rear View
LED
Status
Description
SYS
Blinking
The device is working properly.
Off
Malfunction occurs or the device is not powered on.
Solid
Malfunction occurs.
WiFi
Blinking
Data transmission is occurring.
Off
WiFi is disabled.
Solid
WiFi is enabled.
LAN
Blinking
Data transmission is occurring on the LAN port.
Off
There is no device linked to this port.
Solid
There is a device linked to this port but no data transmission.
Control
Solid
The device is managed by an AC successfully.
Off
The device isn’t managed by an AC.

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Label
1. Model: Product model of the AP.
2. IPAddress: Default login IP address (management IP) of thisAP.
3. Username/Password: Default login user name and password.

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2 Quick Installation Guide
Step 1: Connect an Ethernet Cable to the AP
❶Slide the bottom cover of the AP down to expose the port.
❷Connect an Ethernet cable (≤ 60m), which will be connected to the PoE injector or a PoE
switch, to the PoE port of your AP.
❸Gently replace the cover by sliding it up until it clicks into place.
Step 2: Mount the AP
Set up theAP in an outdoor location, usually
on the roof, and thread plastic wraps
through grooves underneath the brackets.
Then attach the device firmly to a solid pole.