Quantum Networks QN-I-270 User manual

Quick Setup Guide
Model: QN-I-270

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Contents
Glossary....................................................................................................................................3
Icon description........................................................................................................................3
Before you begin.....................................................................................................................4
Package contents....................................................................................................................4
Prerequisites............................................................................................................................4
Network requisites...................................................................................................................4
Connect Access Point ............................................................................................................4
Step 1 –Create new account on Quantum® RUDDER....................................................5
Step 2- Basic setup.................................................................................................................6
Step 3- Setting up device IP address...................................................................................7
Step 4 –Set the management mode...................................................................................7
Step 5 - Access Point quick setup inRUDDER Mode .......................................................8
Step 6 - Access Point quick setup in standalone mode..................................................13
Reset Access Point to factory defaults..............................................................................16
Access Point default login detail.........................................................................................16
FCC statement.......................................................................................................................17

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This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up Quantum®
Networks Access Point. After completing the steps described in this Guide, you will be able
to install the Access Point (AP) on-site and provide wireless network access to users.
Glossary
Feature
Description
Management Mode
Standalone: In this mode, each device is configured and
managed individually. It can be useful in scenarios with
few devices or sites with limited Internet access.
RUDDER: In this mode, devices are configured and
managed from a central controller hosted in the cloud. It
offers many more sets of features as compared to the
Standalone mode.
Operation Mode
Bridge: In this mode, the device connects to a network
over an ethernet cable and extends the coverage over
wireless.
Router: In this mode, the device connects to Internet
Service Provider directly using DHCP / Static IP / PPPoE
protocols and shares Internet access over a wired or
wireless network to users.
Quantum® RUDDER
Quantum® RUDDER is a cloud-hosted controller which
can be used to configure, manage & monitor devices
associated with it. It can be accessed from
https://rudder.qntmnet.com
Icon description
Icon on GUI
Description
Click to get the option for the firmware update.
Click to get back to the home page.
Click to check the documentation.
Click to check device information.

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Before you begin
Your Quantum® Networks Access Point can work in “Standalone Mode” or can be
managed by “RUDDER”.
Package contents
Access Point.
Prerequisites
Internet access.
Desktop / Laptop / Handheld device.
802.3af / 802.3at PoE Switch / PoE Injector.
48VDC 2A DC power adapter.
Network requisites
The listed ports must be opened or allowed in the network firewall.
TCP: 80, 443, 2232, 1883.
UDP: 123, 1812, 1813.
Allow rudder.qntmnet.com and reports.qntmnet.com in the destination field.
Connect Access Point
After unpacking Access Point, connect it to an Internet source.
Plug-in Ethernet cable of Access Point.
Power on Access Point by using 802.3af / 802.3at PoE Switch / PoE Injector.
Note: Access Point must have Internet access during initial setup for the first time toactivate
the device, warranty and support.

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Step 1 –Create new account on Quantum® RUDDER
Browse https://rudder.qntmnet.com.
Click “Create New Account” to sign up for a new account.
Figure 1
Follow the steps as guided on the screen for Registration.
Verify Quantum® RUDDER account from registered email id.
Once the account gets validated, it turns the page to “Add License Key”(User will get
the license key from respective (Partner / Resource))
Account on Quantum® RUDDER(Quantum Networks® Cloud Controller) is now ready
to use.

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Step 2- Basic setup
Connect the WAN port of the Access Point to the network with Internet access.
You should see a new wireless network with SSID QN_XX:XX (where XX:XX are the
last four digits of Access Point MAC Address).
Connect to QN_XX:XX SSID and browse Access Point’s default IP “169.254.1.1”.
Figure 2
Let’s start the configuration.
On the configuration start page, it will display,
Device model number
Serial number
MAC address
Current firmware
Note:
Click button to get the option to “change the firmware” if required.
Click Change Firmware to update firmware if required. Select the firmware file from the
respective location and update it.

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Step 3- Setting up device IP address
Click “Configure “and set the device IP address by selecting the required options.
Connectivity Mode –Ethernet / USB
Protocol - DHCP, Static or PPPoE
Interface –Select interface
VLAN Assignment- Enable parameter. Enter VLAN ID and click “Fetch IP Address” to
get the respective IP in case of VLAN setup is required.
Figure 3
Click “Proceed “to apply configuration and turn to the next page.
Step 4 –Set the management mode
Management Mode
Quantum® Networks Access Point can be configured in two modes:
RUDDER (on cloud / on-premise)
Centralized management of Access Points using Quantum® RUDDER
Standalone
Independent management of each Access Point

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Figure 4
Step 5 - Access Point quick setup inRUDDER Mode
Select “Management Mode” as “RUDDER”, enter Quantum® RUDDER login
credentials and click “Proceed”.
Figure 5
In the case of on-premise RUDDER,
mention the local server IP Address/URL
assigned to RUDDER, here.

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It will verify the credentials, and turn to a next page.
Figure 6
Upgrade QNOS version by either downloading from the cloud or by selecting manually
from respective location and upgrade orclick “Skip Upgrade” to move further.
The user will turn to a page where the user has to select the site and AP group.
Figure 7
Select RUDDER site and AP Group where Access Point’s needs to be added and click
“Proceed”.

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oIf the selected site is already having another Access Point, it will automatically configure
AP in a bridge mode and will turn the user on the summary page after clicking
“Proceed”. (Figure 8)
oIf this is the first Access Point for the selected site –the user will turn on the page, where
the user can select Access Point Operation mode as Bridge or Router. (Figure 9)
Figure 8 Figure 9
Bridge
Select option Bridge and click “Proceed”.
Configure WLAN (SSID) parameters and click “Proceed”.
Parameter
Value
WLAN Name
Define a name for the network
SSID
Define visible wireless network name
Passphrase
Configure a passphrase for SSID
Figure 10
Note: If you do not want to create WLAN
(SSID)/LAN now, click the Skip option. It
willturn to Configuration Summary.
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