Zcom AC-1028 User manual

AC-1028 In-Wall Access Point
Quick Start Guide
This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up your AC-1028 In-Wall
Access Point. After completing the steps described in this guide, you will be able to place the AP at
your site and provide wireless network access to users.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
AC-1028 M3 Screws
TERMS OF USE: It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including
operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and indoor cabling requirements.

HARDWARE OVERVIEW
Top View
No Item
1 LAN 1
2 LAN 2
3 Reserved Port
4 Screw Holes
LED Indication
NO LED STATE DESCRPTIOON
1 PWR
Off
The device is not powered on
On
(A
mber
)
Power is being supplied to the device
.
The LAN LEDs will light on immediately
when the power is supplied to the

device and go off
after
few seconds.
2 LAN Off No Link
On
(Green)
Ethernet is linked
Blinking
(Green)
Ongoing data transmission
Bottom View
No Item
1 Power IDC
2 Reserved Port
Side View
No Item
1 Reset Button

SETUP REQUIREMENTS
Before installing your AC-1028 access point, be sure that you have the following:
 A computer from which you can access the AP Web interface
 A CAT5 UTP cable of required length
 Phillips screwdriver
 Wire stripper/cutter
 Punch down tool
 Needle-nose pliers (Optional)
IMPORTANT: The mFi Switch is to be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with local
electrical codes and regulations.
WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK OR DEATH; turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse before
installing.
Hardware Installation
STEP 1: Remove the wall outlet
Unplug the phone or networking device from the existing wall outlet if any. Remove the outlet from
the wall.
Note: The recommended telephone wall outlet dimensions are 86mm by 86 mm.
STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable
1. Pull out the Ethernet cable from a PoE switch in the wall. Cut off the RJ-45 connector and stripping
away 12 mm (½") of insulation from the end of each wire.

2. Refer the below wiring diagram to connect each wire to IDC slot on the back of the Access Point.
- Connect the brown wire of RJ-45 cable to the IDC slot ① labeled brown.
- Connect the brown/white wire of RJ-45 cable to the IDC slot ②
- Connect the green wire of RJ-45 cable to the IDC slot ③ labeled green
- Connect the green/white wire of RJ-45 cable to the IDC slot ④
- Connect the orange wire of RJ-45 cable to the IDC slot ⑤ labeled orange.
- Connect the orange/white wire of RJ-45 cable to the IDC slot ⑥.
- Connect the blue wire of RJ-45 cable to the IDC slot ⑦ labeled blue.
- Connect the blue/white wire of RJ-45 cable to the IDC slot ⑧
Note: Orient the AC-1028 with the LED located at the bottom.
3. Use a wire cutter to cut the redundant wires if necessary.

STEP 3: Install the In-wall Access Point
1. Bend and form the Ethernet cable to fit into the wall box. Ensure the cable is properly positioned to
allow adequate room for AC-1028 access point.
2. Place the AC-1080 inside the wall box and secure the Access Point with the two provided screws.
STEP 4: Power On the In-wall Access Point
1. Connect the Ethernet cable back to the network PoE switch.
2. Perform a spot-check to verify if the PWR and LAN LED are lit to make sure the AP is powered up
successfully.
STEP 5: CONNECT THE AP TO YOUR PC
To configure the In-wall Access Point to be managed by the AP controller, please do the following:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN 1 Ethernet port on the AC-1028.
2. Insert the other end to the LAN port on your PC.
3. From your computer, go to Start > Settings > Network Connections or Start > Control Panel >
Network Connections.
4. When the Network Connections window appears, right-click the icon for Local Area Connection, and
then click select Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the scrolling list, and then click Properties.
6. Select Use the following IP address option (if it is not already selected), and then make the following
entries:
• IP address: Any address in the 192.168.1.x network.
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
7. Click OK to save your changes, and exit the dialog box.

STEP 6: PRECONFIGURE THE ACCESS POINT
The procedure for completing the Access Point’s essential configuration depends on whether you
want it to be managed by either AP controller or to operate as a standalone Access Point. Refer to the
section that is relevant to your deployment:
• Configuring for Management by AP Controller
• Configuring for Standalone Operation
Configuring for Management by AP Controller
To configure the Access Point to be managed by the AP controller, you must ensure that the APs will
be able to locate and connect to the controller when powered on. Specifically, you need to ensure
the following.
• When connected to the network, each AP is assigned a valid IP address
• APs are able to locate and connect the controller
The Access Point requires a unique IP address on a network that has connectivity to a controller. It is
recommended that Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) be used to provide IP addresses for
APs; the DHCP server can be an existing network server or a ZDC controller configured as a DHCP
server. If an AP is on the same subnetwork as the AP controller, you can configure the controller as a
DHCP server to assign an IP address to the AP. The controller must be the only DHCP server for this
subnetwork.
The Access Point can discover the controller in one of several ways:
• Connect With Wireless Switch Via IP
• Connect With Wireless Switch Via DNS
• Connect With Wireless Switch Via DHCP
• Connect With Wireless Switch Via L2 Discovery
The “Connect With Wireless Switch Via DHCP” is enabled by default on all APs and controllers. If all
APs and controllers are connected to the same Layer-2 network, you may use L2 discovery to find the
controller. If the devices are on different networks, you must configure the AP to use a Layer-3
compatible discovery mechanism such as DNS, IP address after installing the AP on the network.

To check whether the Access Point has connected to the AP controller successfully, please do the
followings:
1. Make sure you connect the AP to the PoE injector/switch to the same subnet as AP controller.
2. On your PC, open a Web browser window.
3. In the browser, type https://192.168.1.1 and press <Enter> to connect to the AP.
4. When a security alert dialog box appears, click OK/Yes to proceed.
5. When the login page appears, enter the following:
• Username: admin
• Password: password
6. Click Login.
7. Go to General > Wireless Switch Settings. Select Connect Wireless Switch Via IP and enter the IP
address of the controller. Click Apply to save the configuration.

8. Check the label on the back panel of the Access Point and write down the MAC address of the Access
Point. You will need the MAC address to identify the Access Point on the AP controller Web interface.
9. Log into the AP controller Web interface, and then go to AP List page.
10. Look for the MAC address of the Access Point, and then check its Status column. If the Access Point
is successfully registered with the controller, the Status column will show Online.
Configuring for Standalone Operation
This section describes the steps you need to complete to set up the AP in standalone mode.
1. On the AP Web interface menu, click Advanced Settings.
2. Select AP Mode: FAT AP.
Note: When you switch AP mode, a window will pop up notifying you a reboot of AP will
be required. Click OK to continue.
3. Select Basic Setup to configure AP IP settings. You may select DHCP Client to obtain an IP address
from the DHCP server automatically, or select Static IP to enter the values manually. Click Apply to
save changes.

4. On the left menu of the Web interface, click Card Index and select Card 1 or Card 2.
Note: For dual band APs, the two radios (2.4GHz and 5GHz) need to be configured separately on the
Web interface. The rest of the configuration procedures are the same as for 2.4G and 5G radio.
5. Go to RF Configure > Wireless Settings. (For dual band 5G setting, select Card 2 first then go to RF
Configure > Wireless Settings.) These are the essential wireless settings that will enable wireless
devices on the network to associate with the Access Point.
6. Configure the common RF setting as such Country/Region domain and channel.
7. Click Apply to save the changes.

8. Go to RF Configure > Security Profile.
9. Click one of the profiles #, tick the Enable box and press Edit.
10. Clear the Wireless Network Name (SSID) box, and then type a unique name that you desire to call
this wireless network. This will help users identify this wireless network in their wireless network
connection.
11. Adjust the maximum connected users if necessary.
12. In Network Authentication, select the desire authentication method and then enter the encryption
phrase accordingly.

13. Click Apply to save the changes.
14. Click Logout to exit the Web interface.
STEP 7: VERIFY THE CONNECTION
1. Use any wireless-enabled computer or mobile device to search for and select the wireless network
you’ve previously configured.
2. If you can connect, open a browser and link to any public website.
If you are using AP Controller to manage the AP, please refer to the AP Controller user guide to learn how
to configure and manage the AP from the AP Controller Web interface.
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