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When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually:

Channel

Select a wireless channel from 1 – 11 (1-13).

Channel Bandwidth

Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower
performance but less interference), 40MHz
(higher performance but potentially higher
interference) or Auto (automatically select
based on interference level).

BSS BasicRate Set

Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a
series of rates to control communication
frames for wireless clients.

Summary of Contents for EW-7476HPC

Page 1: ...AC1200 Wireless LAN 11ac Dual Band Concurrent Ceiling Mount Access Point User s Manual EW 7679WAUser Manual 05 2014 v1 0 Version 1 0 November 2015...

Page 2: ...III 3 T Rail Mount 16 IV Browser Based Configuration Interface 18 IV 1 Information 21 IV 1 1 System Information 21 IV 1 2 Wireless Clients 25 IV 1 3 Wireless Monitor 27 IV 1 4 Log 29 IV 2 Network Sett...

Page 3: ...anagement 70 IV 4 1 Admin 70 IV 4 2 Date and Time 73 IV 4 3 Syslog Server 75 IV 4 4 I m Here 76 IV 5 Advanced 77 IV 5 1 LED Settings 77 IV 5 2 Update Firmware 78 IV 5 3 Save Restore Settings 79 IV 5 4...

Page 4: ...tents 1 Access Point 2 Ceiling Mount Bracket 3 T Rail Mounting Kit Screws 4 Quick Installation Guide 5 Power Adapter I 2 System Requirements Existing cable DSL modem router Computer with web browser f...

Page 5: ...Overview I 4 LED Status LED Color LED Status Description Blue On The access point is starting up Purple On The access point is on Amber Flashing Error Off Off The access point is off Ethernet Port Po...

Page 6: ...This resets all settings back to default 1 Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds then release the button You may need to use a pin or similar sharp object to push...

Page 7: ...en under 3 years old Please keep the access point out of reach of children 6 Do not place the access point on paper cloth or other flammable materials The access point may become hot during use 7 Ther...

Page 8: ...rt and plug the power adapter into a power supply using the included cable 3 Please wait a moment for the access point to start up The access point is ready when the LED is Purple 4 Set your computer...

Page 9: ...t password admin 7 You will arrive the System Information screen shown below 8 Next please follow the instructions below in II 2 Basic Settings to configure the access point s basic settings For more...

Page 10: ...ddress settings you wish to use for your access point You can use a dynamic DHCP or static IP address depending on your network environment Click Apply to save the changes and wait a few moments for t...

Page 11: ...twork s go to Wireless Setting 2 4GHz 11bgn Security Select an Authentication Method and enter a Pre shared Key or Encryption Key depending on your choice then click Apply If using multiple SSIDs spec...

Page 12: ...et the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop down menus The access point also supports NTP Network Time Protocol so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of...

Page 13: ...11 10 The basic settings of your access point are now configured Please refer to III Hardware Installation for guidance on connecting your access point to a router or PoE switch...

Page 14: ...pass through 2 Connect a router or PoE switch to the access point s LAN port using an Ethernet cable 3 If you are using a router then connect the power adapter to the access point s 12V DC port and p...

Page 15: ...Lock the access point firmly into place when by twisting it to align screws iv with the grooves in the ceiling mount For Other Ceilings refer to diagram B 1 Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceilin...

Page 16: ...14 A i ii iii...

Page 17: ...15 B...

Page 18: ...h are included in the package contents 2 Attach the T Rail bracket i to hole ii using screw iii x 2 as shown in C If you need more space between the access point and the T Rail then additionally use b...

Page 19: ...17 D E...

Page 20: ...mputer to your access point using an Ethernet cable 2 Enter your access point s IP address in the URL bar of a web browser The access point s default IP address is 192 168 2 1 3 You will be prompted f...

Page 21: ...19 5 Use the menu across the top and down the left side to navigate...

Page 22: ...ess point or Cancel to cancel changes Please wait a few seconds for the access point to reload after you Apply changes as shown below 7 Please refer to the following chapters for full descriptions of...

Page 23: ...reenshots displayed are examples The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration IV 1 1 System Information The System Information page displays basic system information...

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Page 25: ...Default Gateway Displays the IP address of the default gateway DNS IP address of DNS Domain Name Server DHCP Server IP address of DHCP Server Wired LAN Port Settings Wired LAN Port Specifies which LA...

Page 26: ...See IV 2 3 VLAN Additional Authentication Displays the additional authentication type for the specified SSID See IV 3 Wireless Settings Wireless Client Isolation Displays whether wireless client isola...

Page 27: ...st to automatically refresh Manual Refresh Click refresh to manually refresh the client table 2 4GHz 5GHz WLAN Client Table SSID Displays the SSID which the client is connected to MAC Address Displays...

Page 28: ...me the wireless client has been connected to the access point Idle Time Client idle time is the time for which the client has not transmitted any data packets i e is idle Vendor The vendor of the clie...

Page 29: ...itor Site Survey Select which frequency or both to scan and click Scan to begin Channel Survey Result After a scan is complete click Export to save the results to local storage Site Survey Results Ch...

Page 30: ...isplays the current signal strength of the SSID Type Displays the 802 11 wireless networking standard s of the specified SSID Vendor Displays the vendor of the wireless router access point for the spe...

Page 31: ...n such as up time and connection processes This information is useful for network administrators When the log is full old entries are overwritten Save Click to save the log as a file on your local com...

Page 32: ...Settings System Boot Displays current model name NTP Client Wired Link LAN Port link status and speed status Proxy ARP Proxy ARP module start stop Bridge Bridge start stop SNMP SNMP server start stop...

Page 33: ...ddress from your router s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point as well as configure DNS servers The access point s default IP address is 192 168 2 1 LAN side IP Add...

Page 34: ...s the default value is blank DHCP users can select to get DNS servers IP address from DHCP or manually enter a value For static IP users the default value is blank Primary Address DHCP users can selec...

Page 35: ...ort or use the Auto value LAN ports can operate up to 1000Mbps and full duplex enables simultaneous data packets transfer receive Flow Control Enable disable flow control Flow control can pause new se...

Page 36: ...er VLAN IDs 1 4094 are supported VLAN IDs in the range 1 4094 are supported VLAN Interface Wired LAN Port Wireless Identifies LAN port 1 and wireless SSIDs 2 4GHz or 5GHz VLAN Mode Select Tagged Port...

Page 37: ...information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration IV 3 1 2 4GHz 11bgn The 2 4GHz 11bgn menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point s 2 4GHz wireles...

Page 38: ...36 IV 3 1 1 Basic The Basic screen displays basic settings for your access point s 2 4GHz Wi Fi network s...

Page 39: ...t the wireless channel for the access point s 2 4GHz frequency based on availability and potential interference When disabled select a channel manually as shown in the next table Auto Channel Range Se...

Page 40: ...ndwidth Set the channel bandwidth 20MHz lower performance but less interference 40MHz higher performance but potentially higher interference or Auto automatically select based on interference level BS...

Page 41: ...ntention Slot Select Short or Long this value is used for contention windows in WMM see IV 3 6 WMM Preamble Type Set the wireless radio preamble type The preamble type in 802 11 based wireless communi...

Page 42: ...reless radio The default value is 1 RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio The default value is 2347 Fragment Threshold Set the fragment threshold of the wireless radio The default...

Page 43: ...mation transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key It s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your networ...

Page 44: ...lly this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients usernames and passwords Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wir...

Page 45: ...1 4 Enter your encryption key password according to the format you selected above IV 3 1 3 3 IEEE802 1x EAP Key Length Select 64 bit or 128 bit 128 bit is more secure than 64 bit and is recommended I...

Page 46: ...Additional Authentication Additional wireless authentication methods can also be used MAC Address Filter Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the MAC filter table See IV...

Page 47: ...Select whether to use MAC address or password authentication via RADIUS server If you select Use the following password enter the password in the field below The password should match the Shared Secre...

Page 48: ...own below When using WDS configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points preferably on the WAN side...

Page 49: ...encryption method Local MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your access point WDS Peer Settings WDS Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDS devices you wish to connect WDS VLAN VLAN Mode S...

Page 50: ...or your access point s 5GHz wireless network across four categories Basic Advanced Security and WDS IV 3 2 1 Basic The Basic screen displays basic settings for your access point s 5GHz Wi Fi network s...

Page 51: ...nually as shown in the next table Auto Channel Range Select a range from which the auto channel setting above will choose a channel Auto Channel Interval Specify a frequency for how often the auto cha...

Page 52: ...50 automatically select based on interference level BSS BasicRate Set Set a Basic Service Set BSS rate this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients...

Page 53: ...otection which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth clients will send Request to Send RTS to access point and access point will broadcast Clear to Send CTS before a packet is sent from client D...

Page 54: ...ty since potentially malicious unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio The default value is 100 Station idle...

Page 55: ...ct hard to guess passwords which include combinations of numbers letters and symbols and change your password regularly SSID Selection Select which SSID to configure security settings for Broadcast SS...

Page 56: ...asswords Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID Set a load balancing value maximum 50 Authentication Method Select an authentication method from the d...

Page 57: ...own below When using WDS configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points preferably on the WAN side...

Page 58: ...nd wireless encryption method Local MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your access point WDS Peer Settings WDS Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDA devices you wish to connect WDS VLAN...

Page 59: ...e device s firmware configuration interface known as PBC or Push Button Configuration When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices they will automatic...

Page 60: ...WPS device for PIN code WPS Click Generate PIN to generate a new WPS PIN code Push Button WPS Click Start to activate WPS on the access point for approximately 2 minutes This has the same effect as p...

Page 61: ...client control users can be authenticated before gaining access to a network The access point can utilize both a primary and secondary backup RADIUS server for each of its wireless frequencies 2 4GHz...

Page 62: ...60 IV 3 4 1 RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2 4GHz 5GHz Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server...

Page 63: ...tion Port Set the UDP port used in the authentication protocol of the RADIUS server Value must be between 1 65535 Shared Secret Enter a shared secret password between 1 99 characters in length This sh...

Page 64: ...IUS Type in the Wireless Settings RADIUS RADIUS Settings menu To use RADIUS servers go to Wireless Settings Security and select MAC RADIUS Authentication Additional Authentication and select MAC RADIU...

Page 65: ...er and RADIUS client The shared secret should be 1 99 characters in length This should match the MAC RADIUS password used in IV 3 1 3 6 or IV 3 2 3 Session Timeout Set a duration of session timeout in...

Page 66: ...3 RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts The RADIUS Accounts page allows you to configure and manage users User Name Enter the user names here separated b...

Page 67: ...igured or not not configured Customize Click Edit to open a new field to set edit a password for the specified user name below Delete Selected Delete selected user from the user registration list Dele...

Page 68: ...MAC address If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the access point it will be denied To enable MAC filtering go to Wireless Settings 2 4GHz 11bgn 5GHz...

Page 69: ...g Table Select an entry using the Select checkbox Select Delete selected or all entries from the table MAC Address The MAC address is listed here Delete Selected Delete the selected MAC address from t...

Page 70: ...erent categories of wireless traffic Traffic is sent to the following queues Background Low Priority High throughput non time sensitive bulk data e g FTP Best Effort Medium Priority Traditional IP dat...

Page 71: ...ine priority of frame transmission A shorter window has a higher probability priority of transmission CWMax Maximum Contention Window milliseconds This value is the upper limit to random backoff value...

Page 72: ...the password used to login to the browser based configuration interface here It is advised to do so for security purposes If you change the administrator password please make a note of the new passwor...

Page 73: ...ric characters case sensitive Administrator Password Set the access point s administrator password This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4 32 alphanum...

Page 74: ...otify SNMP manager of network errors SNMP Trap Community Enter an SNMP Trap Community name for verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP TRAP requests SNMP Trap Manager Specify the IP address or sev...

Page 75: ...r Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point s date and time manually using the drop down menus Acquire Current Time from your PC Click Acquire Current Time from Your PC to enter the requi...

Page 76: ...pdate Interval Specify a frequency in hours for the access point to update synchronize with the NTP server Time Zone Time Zone Select the time zone of your country region If your country region is not...

Page 77: ...he system log can be sent to a server Transfer Logs Check uncheck the box to enable disable the use of a syslog server and enter a host name domain or IP address for the server consisting of up to 128...

Page 78: ...useful for network administrators and engineers working in complex network environments to locate the access point The buzzer is loud Duration of Sound Set the duration for which the buzzer will soun...

Page 79: ...mples The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration IV 5 1 LED Settings The access point s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference Power...

Page 80: ...he latest firmware from the website Do not switch off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade as this could damage the device Update Firmware From Select a file on your PC to upload f...

Page 81: ...saved settings Save Restore Settings Using Device Select Using your PC to save the access point s settings to your local computer Save Settings to PC Save Settings Click Save to save settings and a ne...

Page 82: ...owse button to find a previously saved settings file on your computer then click Restore to replace your current settings If your settings file is encrypted with a password check the Open file with pa...

Page 83: ...ettings You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the location of the access point is not convenient to access the reset button Factory Default Click Factory De...

Page 84: ...n it is recommended that you reboot the device or reset the access point back to its factory default settings see IV 5 4 You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature Reboot Click Reboot...

Page 85: ...modify the IP address of your computer to be in the same IP address subnet e g 192 168 2 x x 3 254 The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems please follow...

Page 86: ...le click the Network and Internet Connections icon click Network Connections and then double click Local Area Connection The Local Area Connection Status window will then appear click Properties 2 Sel...

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Page 88: ...ks then click Manage Network Connections Right click Local Area Network then select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window will then appear select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4...

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Page 90: ...ows 7 1 Click the Start button it should be located in the lower left corner of your computer then click Control Panel 2 Under Network and Internet click View network status and tasks 3 Click Local Ar...

Page 91: ...89 4 Click Properties...

Page 92: ...ct Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties 6 Select Use the following IP address then input the following values IP address 192 168 2 10 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Click OK when...

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Page 94: ...From the Windows 8 Start screen you need to switch to desktop mode Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click 2 In desktop mode click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the...

Page 95: ...93 3 Right click Network and then select Properties...

Page 96: ...94 4 In the window that opens select Change adapter settings from the left side 5 Choose your connection and right click then select Properties...

Page 97: ...ct Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties 7 Select Use the following IP address then input the following values IP address 192 168 2 10 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Click OK when...

Page 98: ...your Macintosh computer operate as usual and click on System Preferences 2 In System Preferences click on Network 3 Click on Ethernet in the left panel 4 Open the drop down menu labeled Configure IPv4...

Page 99: ...97 5 Enter the IP address 192 168 2 10 and subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Click on Apply to save the changes...

Page 100: ...er is sent to the proper IP address The DNS server IP address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you DSL Modem DSL stands for Digital...

Page 101: ...cated at the ISP s office ISP Internet Service Provider An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations LAN Local Area Network A L...

Page 102: ...hich must be assigned by InterNIC TCP IP UDP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP and Unreliable Datagram Protocol UDP TCP IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the...

Page 103: ...rt 802 3af PD In Reset Button DC Power Jack Power Requirement Power over Ethernet IEEE 802 3af DC 12V 1A Antenna Internal PIFA Antenna 3dBi 2 4GHz x 2 4dBi 5GHz x 2 Others Internal Buzzer Find me V 3...

Page 104: ...spect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the...

Page 105: ...es or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radia...

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