ZComax ZN-7100-DE500-G V2 User manual

ZN-7100-DE500-G V2
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 V2 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 V2 Wireless
Access Point (1)
• Mounting screws and bracket (1)
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable (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

SETUP REQUIREMENTS
Before installing your ZN-7100-DE500-G V2 access
point, be sure that you have the following:
• A computer running Windows 7, Vista, or XP
• A CAT5 UTP cable of required length
• One of the following power sources:
- IEEE 802.3at-compliant power over Ethernet
(PoE) source
- Power adapter came with the package
STEP 1: POWER ON THE AP
The Wireless Access Point comes with a PoE
injector kit for connecting to power over the
Ethernet port. The Wireless Access Point
automatically turns on as soon as it is connected
to a power source.
Cautions:
Use only the power adapter that came with the
wireless AP.
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable to the
WAN/POE port on the Access Point.
2. Insert the other end to the LAN port on a
PoE switch.
3. Perform a spot-check to verify if the
PWR/SYS LED is lit to make sure the AP is
powered up successfully.
STEP 2: CONNECT THE AP TO YOUR
PC
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable to the
LAN port on the Access Point.
2. Insert the other end to the LAN port on your
PC computer.
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.
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. 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.
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:
Make sure that sufficient survey has been made
to determine the best placement for maximum
range, coverage, and network performance
before installing.
MOUNTING ON A POLE
1. Secure the mounting clip to the back of
the wireless AP with four screws.
2. Slide the securing rings through the
mounting bracket. Adjust the straps to
make sure that the rings are securely
fastened to the pole.
3. Slide the mounting clip into the slot on
the mounting bracket.
4. Insert the bolt into the hole on the
mounting clip the mounting bracket, and
secure the end with the lock nut.
Note:
Make sure that the pole for installation is securely
attached to a solid, stable base.
Note:
Do not tighten the lock nut completely at this
time, as you may need to make adjustments to
obtain good signal strength.

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. Slide the sealing cap over the bare end of
the Ethernet cable.
3. Terminate the Ethernet cable with a
standard RJ-45 connector.
4. Connect the RJ-45 connector into the
wireless AP LAN port.
5. Flush the locking nut together into the
LAN port opening, then twist the locking
nut to seal the opening.
6. Tighten the sealing cap.
STEP 7: POWER AND CONNECT
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the Data In
port on the PoE injector to your network’s switch.
2. Connect the PoE injector to an AC power source.
3. 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.
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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