Pakedge WA-4200 User manual

WA-4200 Wireless Access Point
User Guide

Contents
Introduction 3
System requirements 3
Hardware installation 3
Default settings and credentials 3
First-time login 3
Configure 4
Overview 6
Connections 7
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Backup/ Restore 9
Logs 10
Advanced 11
Device Settings 11
LAN Settings 11
Wireless Settings 12
Access Control 14
Firmware 14
OvrC 16
Reset to factory default settings 17
Reset using the interface 17
Reset using the physical RESET button 17

WA-4200 Wireless Access Point User Guide
Introduction
As the central component of your wireless network, the 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point
provides you with high-speed, high-range wireless 8012.11ac networking. The AP broadcasts
on both the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands so that select devices can choose their preferred
source of wireless connectivity, improving the overall stability, reliability, and performance
of the wireless network.
lFor product regulatory information, see ctrl4.co/ reg.
lFor product patent information, see ctrl4.co/ patents.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
lPoE+ switch or injector, or an AC power adapter (not included).
lA computer with an Ethernet port (for first AP setup).
Hardware installation
For hardware installation and first-time startup instructions, see the Quick Start Guide found
in the box.
Default settings and credentials
lIP address: IP will be automatically assigned by router if a DHCP server is detected or, if
no DHCP server is detected, the default IP address will be automatically set to
192.168.1.21.
lUsername/ Password (default): admin/ password
lSSIDs (default):Pakedge_Main (5 GHz) and Pakedge_Alt (2.4 GHz)
Security/ password: WPA2-PSK/ pakedgewireless
lGuest SSIDs (default): PakedgeGuest2.4 and PakedgeGuest5, security/ password:
WPA2/ pakedgeguest
lTransmit power for US and International models
(WA-4200 and WA-4200-1)
18 dBm for 5 GHz and 13 dBm for 2.4 GHz
First-time login
The first time you log in, you are brought to the Configure tab. Here you can change your
username and password (strongly recommended), specify the device’s network name and
physical location, set the Country Code, and create or hide wireless networks.
For OvrC setup instructions, the OvrC page.
Note:For APs sold in the U.S. and Israel, the Country Code will be preconfigured and
locked. For units sold in the rest of the world, the Country Code will be blank and must
be configured on the Configure tab during first-time setup.
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Configure
The Configure tab allows you to change the most common AP settings in one screen. This is
the default tab that displays after login.
lUsername and Password: The first time you log in, you should change these from the
defaults (“admin” and “password”) to new credentials.
lFriendly Device Name: Give the AP a descriptive name to identify it on its web interface
screen and in OvrC.
lDevice Location: Describe the physical location of the AP here.
lDevice Note: Add any other notes here, such as date of installation and the technician
name.
lTime Zone: Select the time zone used for the AP’s event logs.
lCountry Code: Select the country where the AP is installed.
Note:For APs sold in the U.S. and Israel, the Country Code will be preconfigured and
locked. For units that are sold in the rest of the world, the Country Code will be
blank and must be configured on the Configure tab.
lLAN Settings:
lIP Network Settings: Select the method used for assigning IP addresses (DHCP or
Static).
lIP Address: For a static IP network, enter the AP’s IP address here. For a DHCP
network, this field is read-only.
lSubnet Mask: For a static IP network, enter the AP’s subnet mask here. For a DHCP
network, this field is read-only.
lGateway: For a static IP network, enter the AP’s Gateway address here. For a DHCP
network, this field is read-only.
lDNS Settings:
lDNS Server n (server’s IP address): For a static IP network, enter up to two DNS
server IP addresses here. For a DHCP network, these fields are read-only.
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l5 GHz Networks and 2.4 GHz Networks, and guest networks: Enter an SSID (wireless
network name), the authentication type to use, the WiFi password, and the VLAN this
wireless network is associated with. To view the password that’s entered, click the eye
icon. Select Hide to not broadcast the wireless network’s SSID.
l5 GHz Guest Network and 2.4 GHz Guest Network: Enter an SSID (wireless network
name), the authentication type to use, and the WiFi password. To view the password
that’s entered, click the eye icon. Select Hide to not broadcast the wireless network’s
SSID.
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Overview
The Overview tab gives you a quick view of the AP’s status and critical settings.
lNotifications: System notifications display at the very top of the tab. This example
shows a firmware update is available.
lName: The device name (assigned in the Configure tab) appears here.
lIP address and MAC address: The device’s assigned IP address and unique MAC
address is shown here.
lUpdate Firmware: Click to open the Update Firmware screen (also accessible under the
Advanced tab). The screen also displays the firmware’s release notes.
lRestart device: Click to restart (power cycle) the AP. It happens immediately, with no
confirmation dialog.
lNetwork information: Displays the number of wireless network SSIDs and the number
of channels used by each.
lServices: Displays the status of current services and settings and indicates with an icon
whether the service or setting is optimally configured.
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Connections
The Connections tab displays a list of connected wireless devices.
Click any column head to sort the list by that field. Available fields are:
lHostname
lIP Address
lMAC Address
lDevice OS
lConnected To
lStrength
lBand
lDuration
lTX/ RX
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Backup/ Restore
The Backup/ Restore tab allows you to save a configuration (backup) and restore the
configuration file.
lSave Configuration: Click to save a file that contains all of this AP’s settings.
lChoose File: Click to select a saved configuration backup file to use for restoring
settings.
lRestore: Click to restore AP settings using the selected configuration backup file.
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Logs
The Logs tab displays a record of system events effected by the AP. The events are
categorized and sortable by severity, timestamp, and details.
lEnable Remote Syslog to save the logs on another network. You’ll also need to specify
the remote Syslog server IP address and port.
lDownload Detailed Logs: Click to download more verbose descriptions of the logged
events.
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