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Welcome to Custom Integration Solutions 

 

Thank you for purchasing CIS devices. Our solutions make it easy for integrators to deploy networks in 
home and business settings with minimal configuration. Our support team is here to assist with setting up 
equipment and answering your network related questions. 

 

Overview 

CIS wireless access points provide a compact and powerful solution to your home and commercial 
connectivity needs. CIS Access points are weatherproof and can be fixed to any external wall or ceiling. 
The 360° coverage pattern makes these access points ideal for business and residential applications. Keep 
your cable runs hidden by routing the Ethernet cables through an access slot in the rear of the access 
points. 

 

The CIS-ACWAP provides high speed connectivity on the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands with support for 
wireless standards 802.11 a, b, g, n, and ac. 

 

The CIS-WAP is a low-cost option providing 2.4 GHz connectivity with support for wireless 
802.11b, g, and n. 
 

Package Contents 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       AP           PoE Injector        DC Adapter         Mounting        Ceiling Plate     Screw Kit      Pole mount 
                                                                           Bracket   

 

 

 

(AC-WAP only) 

 

Power 

CIS access points are powered by via the DC Jack or PoE on ETH1. Use the included DC adapter, PoE 
injector, or connect to a router or switch that provides PoE.  

 

The CIS-ACWAP accepts 10-57v via the DC jack or 18-57v via PoE on ETH1. It can accept 802.3af/at 
power and consumes a maximum of 10W. 
 

 

The CIS-WAP accepts 11-57v via the DC jack or PoE. It can accept 802.3af/at power and consumes 
a maximum of 4W. 

 

Summary of Contents for CIS-ACWAP

Page 1: ...CIS Access Points User Manual ...

Page 2: ...Buttons 5 Mounting Options 6 Quick Setup 7 Accessing the Web Interface 8 The Status Page 9 Setting the Access Point s Identity 9 Undo Redo 10 Show Hide Passwords 10 Rebooting the Device 10 Changing the Default Password 11 Setting the Time Zone 11 IP Addressing 12 The DHCP Client Tab 12 Renewing the IP Address 12 Setting a Static IP Address 13 ...

Page 3: ... Standalone Mode 19 Setting the Wi Fi Password for Standalone Access Points 20 Enabling the Guest Network on Standalone Access Points 21 To change the password click the Security Profiles tab in the Wireless menu Click the Guest security profile and change the password just like you did for the main network 21 View Connected Devices 22 Setting up the Access Point as a Repeater 22 Tools 23 UPnP 23 ...

Page 4: ...n by routing the Ethernet cables through an access slot in the rear of the access points The CIS ACWAP provides high speed connectivity on the 2 4 and 5 GHz bands with support for wireless standards 802 11 a b g n and ac The CIS WAP is a low cost option providing 2 4 GHz connectivity with support for wireless 802 11b g and n Package Contents AP PoE Injector DC Adapter Mounting Ceiling Plate Screw ...

Page 5: ... at 10 100 mbps PWR Lit when the device is powered on AP CAP Off when operating in standalone mode On when controlled by the Wi Fi manager 2 GHz Flashes when wireless activity is detected ETH flashes when activity is detected on the ethernet port Buttons Reset button This button is located on the side next to the USB port Hold this button while the device is powered off then apply power Keeping ho...

Page 6: ...ews through it 4 Use the included screws to attach the mounting plate to the wall or ceiling 5 Punch out the square hole in the bottom section of the access point Run the Ethernet cable through the hole 6 Attach the access point to the mounting bracket Align the tracks on the bracket then slide the access point until it is held in place 7 Thread the included screw through the center of the access ...

Page 7: ...plug in the DC adapter near the access point connect the DC adapter directly to the DC jack on the access point 3 Optional AC WAP only Connect an additional access point or device to ETH2 The port is bridged meaning it acts like a switch port 4 The access point will receive an IP address via DHCP Access the DHCP leases on your router page to find the IP address of the access point then enter the I...

Page 8: ... is the default but some systems may be different Once logged in with the default credentials of cis and integration as the password select IP DHCP Server and view the Leases tab 3 Enter the IP address of the access point in the address bar of your web browser 4 To login use the default credentials cis and integration as the password 5 Integrators may use the Get TeamViewer link if remote assistan...

Page 9: ...s public address the traffic flowing through the device and identify the MAC addresses of its interfaces Setting the Access Point s Identity The identity is used to identify your device on the network Troubleshooting will become easier when you set the identity correctly Set the identity of the access point based on its location E g Basement The Identity setting can be found in the System tab in t...

Page 10: ...Selecting the Hide Passwords button in the left toolbar will toggle the displaying of passwords related to Wi Fi Hotspot and more Rebooting the Device If you are having ongoing issues with your network and suspect a reboot will help the Reboot option can be found in the System tab in the left toolbar Clicking reboot will ask for confirmation before proceeding ...

Page 11: ...a password to increase the security of the device Enter the old password in the top field and a secure password in the new and confirm password fields Setting the Time Zone You can find the Clock settings under the System tab in the left toolbar Select your time zone from the drop down menu ...

Page 12: ...P address assigned to your access point from the router CIS recommends creating a DHCP reservation for access points and other network infrastructure devices Renewing the IP Address Once you ve clicked the entry under the DHCP Client option click the Renew button to obtain a new lease ...

Page 13: ...ourself If it is outside of these ranges you must call CIS to have a route created on the access point Available address ranges 172 16 1 0 24 10 100 1 0 24 192 168 1 0 24 192 168 0 0 24 Check the Enabled box then enter the IP address you would like to use It MUST be in the range of your network and outside of the range of the DHCP pool The format must include 24 at the end This is the subnet mask ...

Page 14: ...14 Once the static IP aSddress is set disable the DHCP client Go to IP DHCP Client and click on the entry Click on the small D button to disable it ...

Page 15: ...s will be propagated to all CIS access points on the network Linking CIS Access Points to the Wi Fi Manager Select the Wireless section in the left toolbar Under the WiFi Interfaces tab select Wi Fi Manager Check the Enabled box click Apply then OK The device will display the message managed by CAPsMAN The Access point is now linked to your CIS router and can be managed through the router s config...

Page 16: ...n the left toolbar The active Wi Fi radios will be displayed If you select the WiFi Access points tab you ll be able to view the identity MAC address and other information of the individual access points Viewing Connected Devices Select the Registration Table tab to view the connected devices ...

Page 17: ...etwork Enter the name of the SSID in the field Copy and paste the SSID so that the 5GHz network has the same SSID Changing the Wi Fi Password of Managed Access Points Select the Wi Fi Password tab Click on the network that you d like to change the password for If you ve purchased a guest network it will appear here CIS Guest ...

Page 18: ...lick on the network you d like to set the password for then enter the passphrase in the box below It is highly recommended you use only WPA2 PSK for security purposes WPA is vulnerable to password cracking ...

Page 19: ...tandalone units Setting the SSID Select the Wireless tab from the left toolbar You can view the networks under the WiFi interfaces tab The 2 4 and 5 GHz bands have their own separate networks you can modify individually Use the E and D buttons to enable and disable the wireless networks Click on one of the networks then enter your SSID in the SSID box Remember to change it for both the 2 4 GHz net...

Page 20: ...Click on the default network to change the password and security settings Enter the password in the WPA2 Pre Shared Key field CIS recommends you leave WPA PSK disabled as it is a vulnerable protocol If you have legacy devices that require it enable it and copy and paste the password into the WPA Pre Shared Key field ...

Page 21: ...s section Enable both the 2 4 and 5 GHz networks CIS ACWAP only Devices in the guest network will receive different IP addresses and will be isolated from clients on the main network Change the SSID by clicking on the virtual network To change the password click the Security Profiles tab in the Wireless menu Click the Guest security profile and change the password just like you did for the main ne...

Page 22: ... traffic flow and more Setting up the Access Point as a Repeater In the Wireless section select the WiFi Interfaces tab Click on Setup Repeater Display the SSID field by clicking the down arrow next to it Type the SSID and Passphrase of the wireless network you wish to extend the range of Click Start Note You can only run a repeater on one band at a time The 2 4 GHz band will offer better range ...

Page 23: ...he toolbar then enable it UPnP has implications on the security of the device and it is recommended you leave it disabled unless required Ping Ping uses Internet Control Message Protocol ICMP echo messages to determine if a remote host is active It will also provide the round trip time between the hosts Enter the IP address of the device and select Start to begin ...

Page 24: ...rations and enter 10 100 1 0 24 as the address range You may have multiple interfaces and address ranges depending on your configuration Most use a 24 network size Wireless Scanner You can use the access point to scan for other wireless networks in the area This is immensely helpful if you need to discover networks that may be interfering with your wireless performance Note You must disable the Wi...

Page 25: ... range of the access point Temporarily disable all access points except the one closest to the device Some devices have issues with multiple access points with the same SSID If this is the case contact CIS and we will make a separate SSID for these devices that is only broadcast on one access point 802 11b is disabled by default If you have devices that require 802 11b you can enable it in the Wi ...

Page 26: ...h Bulletproof glass High Metal Very high The following are sources of interference that can affect Wi Fi performance Microwave ovens Power sources breaker boxes etc Cordless home phones Wireless video transmitters Wireless speakers Poorly shielded cabling The access point will not turn on Most issues occur when the access point is used with PoE Ensure the router or switch is capable of providing P...

Page 27: ...abused modified or disassembled Products to be repaired under this warranty must be returned to Custom Integration Solutions or a designated service center with prior notification and an assigned return authorization RA number Contact Information Web www custom integration solutions com Phone Technical Support 888 976 3651 Email activations custom integration solutions com CIS Access Points are in...

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