Zcom ZN-7100-DE500-G V4 User manual

ZN-7100-DE500-G V4
802.11ac Wireless Access Point
Quick Setup Guide
This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-
step instructions on how to set up your ZN-
7100-DE500-G V4 Wireless 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
HARDWARE OVERVIEW
Front View
No LED State Description
1 PWR
Off No power to AP
Green
On
AP power on, device
ready
2 WLAN
Off 2.4G radio disabled
Blinking
Green
2.4G radio enabled
or data being
forwarded
3 LAN
Off Ethernet port not
connected
Green
On
Ethernet port
connected
Blinking
Green
Ethernet link activity
LED Indicators on the Device
• ZN-7100-DE500-G V4 Wireless
Access Point (1)
• Mounting screws and bracket (1)
Bottom View
Rear View
No. Item
1 Mounting Bracket Hooks
No. Item
1 Ground
2 LED
3 PoE/LAN Port
4 Reset Button
5 LAN Port (Option)
1 2 3 4 5

• A computer running Windows 7, Vista, or XP
• A CAT5 UTP cable of required length
• Power adapter/PoE injector came with the
package. (4-Pair 802.3at PoE injector 60W)
STEP 1: POWER ON THE AP
The ZN-7100-DE500-G V4 Access Point comes
with a PoE injector kit for connecting to power
over the Ethernet port. The Access Point
automatically turns on as soon as it is connected
to a power source.
STEP 2: CONNECT THE AP TO YOUR PC
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable to the
DATA/IN port on the PoE injector as figured
above.
2. Insert the other end to the assigned LAN port on
your PC as figured above.
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 3: LOG INTO THE AP
1. On your PC, open a Web browser window.
2. In the browser, type https://192.168.1.1 and
press <Enter> to connect to the AP.
3. When a security alert dialog box appears,
click OK/Yes to proceed.
4. When the login page appears, enter the
following:
• Username: admin
• Password: password
5. Click Login.
SETUP REQUIREMENTS
Before installing your ZN-7100-DE500-G V4 access
point, be sure that you have the following:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable to the
P+D/OUT port on the PoE injector.
2. Insert the other end to the LAN 1/PoE
port on the ZN-7100-DE500-G V4.
3. Connect a power cord to the PoE injector.
4. Connect the power plug to a wall socket.
5. For optimal wireless performance, insert
one end of an Ethernet cable to the DATA
LAN 2 port on the Access Point. Connect
the other end of the Ethernet cable to the
switch or a PC.
Cautions:
1. Use only the power adapter and PoE injector
that came with the wireless AP.
2. Make sure that the PoE injector is properly
grounded
STEP 4: CONFIGURE THE AP
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
(fixed IP or DHCP IP) on a network that has
connectivity to a controller. The DHCP server
can be an existing network server or a ZDC
controller configured as a DHCP server.
1. Once login, first assign a fixed IP address
or a DHCP IP to the AP under Current IP
Setting. Under Wireless Switch Setting,
select Connect With Wireless Switch Via
IP and input the IP address of the AP
access controller. Click Apply to take
effect.
2. On the main menu on the left, go to
Connection Info to check the
connection status with the AP controller.
If the tunnel has been made successfully,
the connection status will show:
Connected.
Configuring for Standalone Operation
Before configuring fat AP Basic settings, make sure
that AP mode is set to Fat AP.
1. If currently in Thin AP Mode: On the main
menu on the left, click Advanced Setting.
Select Fat AP from the drop-down list. Click
Apply to take effect.
2. On the main menu on the left, click Basic Setup.
In the Basic Setup page, go to the section
Configure AP as. If you want to assign a fixed IP
address, select Static IP. Enter the parameters in
the following fields: IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and
Secondary DNS Server. If you want the wireless
AP to obtain the address from the DHCP Server
automatically, select DHCP Client. Click Apply.
3. Go to RF Configure > Wireless Settings. (For
dual band 5G setting, select Card 2 first then
go to RF Configure > Wireless Settings.)
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.

These are the essential wireless settings that will
enable wireless devices on the network to
associate with the Access Point.
4. Configure the common RF setting as such
Country/Region domain and Channel.
5. Click Apply to save the changes.
6. Go to RF Configure > Security Profile.
7. Click one of the profiles #, tick the
Enable box and press Edit.
8. Clear the Security Profile Name and
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.
9. Adjust the maximum connected users if
necessary.
10. In Network Authentication, select the desire
authentication method and then enter the
encryption phrase accordingly.
11. Click Apply to save the changes.
12. Click Logout to exit the Web interface.
STEP 4: VERIFY THE CONNECTION
1. Connect the AP to your network.
2. Use any wireless-enabled computer or
mobile device to search for and select the
wireless network you’ve previously
configured.
3. If you can connect, open a browser and link
to any public website.
STEP 5: INSTALL THE AP
1. Disconnect the AP’s power adapter from the
power outlet (or disconnect the PoE cable).
2. Move the AP to its permanent location
(accessible to both power source and
network connections).
Note:
Some placement guidelines you should follow to
maximize performance and coverage.
The AC-1030 Access Point ‘s ideal orientation is
pole mount (e.g street light pole) with its dome
pointing straight down. All APs should be
mounted as high and as visible as possible. 10
meter installation height least is suggested. Try
to avoid any obstructions, especially those in
close proximity to the AP . The signal strength it
will receive depends largely on its position, so
make sure that sufficient survey has been made
to determine the best placement for maximum
range, coverage, and network performance
before installing. Nevertheless, as RF can be
affected by many variables, your actual
performance may vary from the planned design.
MOUNTING THE ACCESS POINT
1. Secure the ZN-7100-DE500-G V4 Access
Point to the mounting base with the
provided screws.
2. Press the mounting bracket to the T-bar at
a pre-determined location.
3. On the opposite side of the T-bar, position
the T-bar clip.
4. Insert the washers over the retaining
screws and insert through the T-bar clip
and into the mounting bracket.

Note:
Do not tighten the screws completely at this
time to allow for final tilt down adjustments.
3. Slide the gasket and rubber stopper into
the locking nut.
4. Connect the RJ-45 connector into the LAN
port of the Access Point.
5. Flush the gasket, rubber stopper and
locking nut together into the LAN port
opening, then twist the locking nut to seal
the opening.
6. Slide the sealing cap over the bare end of
the Ethernet cable.
7. Tighten the sealing cap.
2. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable to
the P+D/OUT port on the PoE injector.
Make sure the Cat5e cable from the
Access Point is long enough to reach the
PoE injector.
3. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable to
the DATA/IN port on the PoE injector as
figured above.
4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet
cable to the switch or a PC.
5. Connect a power cord to the PoE injector.
6. Connect the power plug to a wall socket.
7. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to
the DATA port (LAN 2) on the Access
Point. Connect the other end of the
Ethernet cable to the switch or a PC.
6. Perform a spot-check to verify if the
PWR and LAN LED are lit to make sure the
AP is operating normally
STEP 8: 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 Web site.
3. From PC’s Network - Wireless Properties
page. Observe the wireless signal quality
and speed.
5. Secure the Access Point and mounting
base to the mounting bracket with the
spring washers and screws.
6. Align the Access Point and mounting
base assembly with the mounting
bracket.
7. Insert the adjusting screws through the
mounting base and secure.
STEP 6: WATERPROFFING THE CABLE
For installation, you need to waterproof the LAN
port using the supplied sealing cap.
1. Slide the locking nut over the bare end of
the Ethernet cable.
2. Slightly pry open the gasket and rubber
stopper, and insert the Ethernet cable.
STEP 7: POWER AND CONNECT
1. Insert the other end to the LAN1/PoE
port on the ZN-7100-DE500-G V4.

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4. In addition to check the signal strength,
it is recommended to test actual
throughput between AP/STA links to
verify reliable operation.
Upgrading Firmware
1. On the AP web main menu on the left, Go
to System > Backup/Flash Firmware.
2. Uncheck “keep settings”. (Very Important)
3. Click Browse to select the firmware file
you downloaded.
4. Click Flash Image. Firmware update starts.