Quantum QN-I-210 User manual

Quick Setup Guide
Model: QN-I-210

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Contents
Glossary.....................................................................................................................4
Icon description..........................................................................................................4
Before you begin........................................................................................................5
Package contents.......................................................................................................5
Prerequisites..............................................................................................................5
Network requisites......................................................................................................5
Connect Access Point................................................................................................5
Step 1 –Create new account on Quantum® RUDDER .............................................6
Step 2 - Basic setup...................................................................................................7
Step 3 - Setting up device IP address........................................................................8
Step 4 –Set the management mode..........................................................................9
Step 5 - Access Point quick setup in RUDDER Mode..............................................10
Step 6 - Access Point quick setup in standalone mode............................................14
Reset Access Point to factory defaults.....................................................................17
Access Point default login detail...............................................................................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 to activate
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.
QN-X-XXX

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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 –Select the connectivity mode.
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.

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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
Figure 4

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Step 5 - Access Point quick setup in RUDDER Mode
Select “Management Mode” as “RUDDER”, enter Quantum® RUDDER login
credentials and click “Proceed”.
Figure 5
It will verify the credentials, and turn to a next page.
Figure 6
In the case of on-premise RUDDER,
mention the local server IP
Address/URL assigned to RUDDER,
here.