swissonic Professional Router 2 MKII User manual

Professional Router 2 MKII
Router
User Manual

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.thomann.de
27.06.2022, ID: 544731

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 PC setup (Windows® 10 operating system)............................................................................ 14
4.2 Cell phone setup (Android®)........................................................................................................ 18
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 24
6 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 27
7 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 29
8 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 30
9 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 31
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1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure
that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐
fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the
user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
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The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
Text inputs that are carried out on the device are indicated by typewriter font.
Example: 2323
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is
indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch o the device.
Letterings
Displays
Text input
Instructions
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1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is used to wirelessly connect Wi-Fi-enabled devices to each other to form a wireless
local area network or to connect to the Internet. Use the device only as described in this user
manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper
and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages
resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking
hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and
choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
NOTICE!
Risk of re
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked ames.
Intended use
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NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC
outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do
so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user. Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and
when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid
direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately
after it was exposed to temperature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside can
damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by
qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.
NOTICE!
Radio interference
This device emits electromagnetic signals. This can cause interference due to overlapping radio waves. Do not use the device in
locations where the use of wireless devices is prohibited.
NOTICE!
Locations subject to explosion hazards
This device emits electromagnetic signals. Under unfavourable conditions, radio waves near explosive spots can cause re or explo‐
sions. Do not use the unit near locations subject to explosion hazards.
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NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time
cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐
sary, i.e. felt pads or similar.
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3 Features
nWireless Dual Band Router (2.4 and 5 GHz)
nEasy Mesh Network
nData transfer rate Wi-Fi up to 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) or up to 1201 Mbps (5 GHz)
n4 operation modes: Router, Repeater (Extender), Access Point, wireless ISP
n1 WAN port (1000 Mbps)
n4 LAN ports (1000 Mbps)
nDiversity
nDetachable antennas
nLockable Neutrik RJ45 plugs on the front panel
nBuilt-in power supply
n19" rack-mountable (1 RU)
nWi-Fi 6 Standard (IEEE 802.11ax)
nOFDMA procedure
nMU-MIMO technology
nTWT function
n880 MHz dual core CPU
n5 PPTP tunnels for VPN
nBroad band functions: DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE PPTP and L2TP
nWPA3 security protocol
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4 Installation and starting up
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the
equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during
transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable
for transport or storage, respectively.
Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
nThis equipment uses a frequency range that is free of charge and registration within the
European Union.
For more information, please visit: http://www.thomann.de.
nMake sure that no metal objects are located between transmitter and receiver.
nAvoid interference by other radio and in-ear systems.
Notes on radio transmission
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1. If you want to operate the device together with an existing DSL connection, connect the
WAN socket of the router to the appropriate port at your DSL transfer point.
2. If you want to congure the router: Connect the LAN port of the device to your PC via an
Ethernet network cable.
3. Screw the four supplied antennas to the connectors on the front panel of the unit.
4. Connect the device via a suitable mains cable to the power supply.
5. Turn the mains switch on.
ðA few seconds after switching on the main switch, the device is ready for use.
Connecting the router
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4.1 PC setup (Windows® 10 operating system)
Activate WIFI on your PC.
1. Start the web browser of your PC.
2. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar of the web browser. Conrm with
[ENTER].
3. Enter the password and click ‘Login’ . The default password is ‘admin’ .
ðThe ‘Basic’ page opens up. The connection status is displayed.
Setting up Wi-Fi on the router
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4. Under ‘Operation Mode’ , select the ‘Gateway Mode’ of the router.
5. Under ‘Quick Setup’ , select the type of access to the network.
With ‘Dynamic IP’ , the router is automatically assigned an available dynamic IP address
by the ISP's DHCP server (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol).
Select ‘Static IP’ if your Internet service provider has provided you with a xed IP
address. The values for ‘IP Address’ , ‘Subnet Mask’ and ‘DNS’ are available from your
Internet service provider.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is a virtual, private protocol and enables
encapsulated data transport. Select ‘PPPoE’ if your internet service provider oers this
option. User name and password are available from your internet service provider.
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) is a virtual, private protocol that is used to set
up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) in a computer network. Select ‘PPTP’ if your internet
service provider oers this option. User name and password are available from your
internet service provider.
L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is a network protocol that tunnels frames of data link
layer protocols of the OSI model through routers between two networks over an IP net‐
work. Select ‘L2TP’ if your internet service provider oers this option. User name and
password are available from your internet service provider.
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6. Conrm with ‘Next’ .
7. Under ‘IPTV’ , you can enable IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) to broadcast TV pro‐
grammes and lms.
8. Conrm with ‘Next’ .
9. Under ‘Wireless’ , you can change the default SSID and Encryption parameters for
‘Wireless 2.4GHz’ or ‘Wireless 5GHz’ respectively, if required.
10. Conrm with ‘Next’ .
11. The settings are now displayed under ‘Summary’ . Complete the setup with ‘Done’ .
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1. Click the Networks icon in the taskbar.
ðThe available networks are displayed.
2. Select the network you want to connect to. Tick the box next to ‘Connect automatically’
and click ‘Connect’ .
ðThe Wi-Fi connection is established.
Setting up Wi-Fi connection
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4.2 Cell phone setup (Android®)
1. Turn on your cell phone.
2. Activate Wi-Fi and select ‘Swissonic Router 2 MKII 5G’ .
ðThe Wi-Fi connection with the cell phone is established.
Setting up Wi-Fi
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1. Start the web browser of your cell phone.
2. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar of the web browser.
ðThe login mask appears on the display.
3. Enter the password and tab ‘Login’ . The default password is ‘admin’ .
ðThe start screen is displayed.
Setting up Wi-Fi on the router
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4. Under ‘Operation Mode’ , select the ‘Gateway Mode’ of the router.
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