Pakedge Device & Software WK-2 User manual

pakedgedevice&software inc
WK-2x
WK-2, WK-2-B, WK-2-C
802.11ac Dual Band Access Point
User Guide Version v1.2

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Content
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................3
System Requirements ....................................................................................................................................................................6
Hardware Installation..........................................................................................................................................................................6
WK-2/WK-2-B Mounting Options.............................................................................................................................................6
Using Provided Wall Mount....................................................................................................................................................6
Using Provided T-bar.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
WK-2-C Mounting........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
WK-2-C Pre-construction Bracket Installation .................................................................................................................. 16
Power Method for the WK-2x ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
WK-2x Start Up................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Menu Options...................................................................................................................................................................................212
Status....................................................................................................................................................................................................212
Dashboard .....................................................................................................................................................................................223
System Log....................................................................................................................................................................................234
Network...............................................................................................................................................................................................245
LAN...................................................................................................................................................................................................245
Wireless...........................................................................................................................................................................................267
Radio................................................................................................................................................................................................267
Security Profiles ............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Guest Network Settings ............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Advanced ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Management....................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Diagnostics...................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Ping..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Traceroute........................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
SNMP................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
LEDs.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

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Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Username/Password.................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Time Zone........................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Firmware........................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Reboot............................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Appendix A –Specs.......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................. 45
RF INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 45
OPERATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY.............................................................................................................................................. 47
ENVIRONMENT.............................................................................................................................................................................. 47
MECHANICAL ................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Appendix B –Accessory List.......................................................................................................................................................... 48
Appendix C –Technical Support................................................................................................................................................. 48
Appendix D –Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. 49
FCC Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................................................... 51
Industry Canada Statement........................................................................................................................................................... 52
Europe –EU Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................................... 54
Safety Precautions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....56

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Pakedge WK-2x 802.11ac Dual Band Access Point.
As the central component of your wireless network, the WK-2x provides you with high-speed, high-range
wireless AC networking. The WK-2x broadcasts on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band so that select devices
can choose their preferred source of wireless internet, improving the overall stability, reliability and
performance of the wireless network.
Each band (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) of the WK-2x can operate in three modes:
Access Point Mode: This is the typical configuration for most Wi-Fi networks, as shown below.
WDS Bridge Mode:This mode is used to send wireless internet to a hardwired device when you
cannot use an Ethernet cable directly. Let’s say you have a desktop computer in an isolated
portion of an old home and can’t run a cable through the whole house to get internet to that
specific computer. When you put the WK-2x in bridge mode, it can receive a wireless signal from
an access point in root access point mode and send it to a client device through an Ethernet
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WDS Repeater –The repeater also receives wireless signal from another access point. However,
unlike a brige access point, a repeater access point sends out Wi-Fi so that client devices can
connect to it wirelessly.
The functionality of the WK-2x changes depending on its operating mode. This manual offers both
general and mode-specific content.

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System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the WK-2x are:
PC or MAC book with Ethernet
Operating system that supports an HTTP web browser
Hardware Installation
Note: the product is designed for specific application and must be professionally
installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related knowledge.
WK-2/WK-2-B Mounting Options
Using the Provided Wall Mount
If planning on mounting the WK-2x
A: DOUBLE-GANG ELECTRICAL BOX, WALL
B: WALL, SINGLE-GANG ELECTRICAL BOX, EUROPEAN OUTLET BOX US 4” ROUND JUNCTION BOX, US
3.5” ROUND JUNCTION BOX

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Vertical mount: Secure the wall bracket to the wall anchors using the included hardware.
Horizontal mount: Line up the slots and secure the wall bracket to the wall anchors using the included
hardware.
Line the two tabs on the top of the Wall Bracket with the two pockets on the back of the access point.

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Attach the recommended plastic cable clip. Route cables along the channel on the back of the WAP and
secure them to the plastic clip by pressing the cable to the clip.

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Place the access point firmly against the wall bracket, ensuring the cables are tucked in the channel on the
back of the access point and/or behind the wall bracket.

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Slide the WAP downward until the top two tabs on the wall bracket lock into place.
Secure the WAP to the bottom tab of the wall bracket with the included security screw.

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Using Provided T-bar Bracket
1. Place the T-bar bracket into the slots on the back of the WAP and line up the two holes on
bracket with the two mounting points on the back of the WAP. Using the supplied hardware,
mount the T-bar bracket to the WAP.

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2. Rotate the WAP counter-clockwise until the T-bar bracket is secured to the T-bar.
WK-2-C Mounting
1. Open release latch, push on back of WK-2-C to swing WAP down from ceiling/wall bracket.
2. Swing WAP down

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3. Using supplied template, cut a 9.125”inch diameter circle at desired mounting location of WK-2-C.
Route in-wall Ethernet cable through the opening on the back of WK-2-C housing. Insert WK-2-C into
ceiling/wall.

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4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to engage the mounting-ears as shown in a clockwise rotation until the
screws are difficult to rotate.

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NOTE: Do not over-tighten the mounting-ears as excessive torque will strip the mounting-ears and render
them non-functional.
5. Plug Ethernet cable into WK-2-C. Route Ethernet cable as shown, use optional cable clip if necessary.
5. Swing WAP back into WK-2-C housing.

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WK-2-C installation with optional pre-construction bracket
The pre-construction bracket is sold separately.
1. Place the pre-construction bracket against the bottom of the ceiling studs at the desired mounting
location.
2. Mark locations for mounting screws. Drill 1/16” pilot holes at marked locations. Secure pre-construction
bracket to ceiling studs using the provided hardware.
3. Install sheet rock over pre-construction bracket. Make note of where the cutout on the pre-construction
bracket is when installing the drywall.
4. Cut opening in sheet rock using the cutout on the pre-construction bracket as a guide.
Note: the “pakedgedevice&software inc” logo should be facing outwards.

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Power Method for the WK-2x
The diagrams below show using a PoE+ injector or a PoE+ switch to power the WK-2x.
Note: the product must be powered by 802.3at - compliant Power over Ethernet
(PoE+) injector or switch
Power via PoE+ Injector

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Power via PoE+ Switch
Power using the included power adapter

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The WK-2x can be configured in several modes: Access Point, WDS Root Access Point, WDS Repeater or
WDS Bridge. When shipped from the factory, the WK-2x is set to Access Point mode. The default IP
address of the WK-2x is 192.168.1.250 and username/password of pakedge/pakedgea.
In order to log in to the WK-2x, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. Follow
these steps:
1. Under Control Panel, double-click Network Connections and double-click the connection
of your Network Interface Card (NIC). The Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears:
2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
dialog appears where you can configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC.

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3. Select Use the following IP Address and type the IP address and subnet mask, as in the example
below. (Be sure the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the WK-2x.)
WK-2x IP address: 192.168.1.250
PC IP address: 192.168.1.10
PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
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To configure the WK-2x through a web browser, type the IP address of the WK-2x (default
192.168.1.250) and press Enter.
NOTE: Make sure the WK-2x and your computer are configured on the same subnet.
To configure the IP address of your computer, follow the steps listed in the previous
section.