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1 Product Overview 

Overview 

This Wi-Fi access point is mainly designed for hotels, especially for star-rated hotels and commercial hotels for 

wireless extension. With its ceiling design and existing construction, it saves a lot of time and costs for wireless 

networking. Meanwhile, it is an ideal choice for WiFi extension.   

Features 

 

Support 2.4GHz: IEEE 802.11n/g/b 

 

Support 5GHz: IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 

 

2.4GHz wireless transmission rate: Up to 450Mbps; 

5GHz wireless transmission rate: Up to 1300Mbps 

 

Support multiple SSIDs: 2.4GHz: 8 SSIDs; 5GHz: 4 SSIDs 

 

Support QVLAN, which can isolate traffic flow among different SSIDs   

 

Support DHCP server, which can automatically assign IP addresses to clients   

 

Compliant with IEEE 802.3at PoE PDs, thus it can connect to the rated standard PoE injector or an IEEE 

802.3at-compliant PoE_PSE switch for power supply   

 

One 10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiation, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3-compliant PoE port for 

data transmission and power supply 

 

Support  multiple  cipher  types,  including  WEP,  WPA-PSK,  WPA2-PSK,  Mixed  WPA/WPA2-PSK,  WPA 

and WPA2 to block unknown access   

 

Support automatic channel selection   

 

Support transmission power adjustment   

 

Support 3 working modes: AP mode, WDS mode and AP Client mode 

 

Support the diagnostic tool: ping 

 

Support SNMP v1/v2c 

 

Support LED ON/OFF   

Summary of Contents for W185AP

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Page 2: ...e prior written permission of IP COM Networks Co Ltd Disclaimer Pictures images and product specifications herein are for references only To improve internal design operational function and or reliability IP COM reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes IP COM does not assume an...

Page 3: ...this User Guide stands for W175AP Typographical conventions in this User Guide Item Presentation Example Button Bold Click the Save button can be simplified as Click Save Menu Bold The menu Basic can be simplified as Basic Continuous Menus Click Wireless Basic Symbols in this User Guide Item Meaning Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest Ignoring this t...

Page 4: ...ntroduction of product features and its physical appearance 2 Device Installation Introduction of device installation 3 Web Manager Introduction Introduction of web manager of this device 4 Advanced Functions Introduction of advanced settings about this device 5 Appendix Introduction of troubleshootings TCP IP settings and safety emission statement ...

Page 5: ...al Requirements 5 Tools You Need to Prepare 6 Hardware Installation 6 Device Checking 9 3 Web Manager Introduction 11 Web Login 11 Layout of Web Manager 11 Configuration Requirements 12 4 Advanced Functions 13 Status 13 System Status 13 Wireless Status 13 Traffic Statistics 14 Wireless Clients 15 Quick Setup 17 AP Mode 17 WDS Mode 18 APClient Mode 22 Network 24 LAN Setup 24 DHCP Server 25 Wireless...

Page 6: ...AN 37 SNMP 39 Tools 40 Maintenance 40 Time Date 41 Logs 42 Configuration 45 Username Password 46 Diagnostics 47 Reboot 47 LED 49 5 Appendix 50 Troubleshooting 50 Technical Support 50 Configure PC 51 Windows 8 51 Windows 7 53 Windows XP 55 Safety and Emission Statement 57 ...

Page 7: ...ort QVLAN which can isolate traffic flow among different SSIDs Support DHCP server which can automatically assign IP addresses to clients Compliant with IEEE 802 3at PoE PDs thus it can connect to the rated standard PoE injector or an IEEE 802 3at compliant PoE_PSE switch for power supply One 10 100 1000Mbps auto negotiation IEEE 802 3ab IEEE 802 3u IEEE 802 3 compliant PoE port for data transmiss...

Page 8: ...PoE Injector 1 Ethernet Cable 2 PA3 Screw 8 KA3 Screw 3 Magnet 4 Bracket A 1 Bracket B 1 Plastic Bolt 8 Install Guide 1 Position Paster 1 If any item is incorrect missing or damaged please contact your dealer for immediate replacement Product Appearance Interface Button 1 RST Pressing it for 7 seconds restores this device to factory default settings ...

Page 9: ...the PoE injector or a PoE switch for power supply 4 LAN 10 100 1000Mbps auto negotiation RJ45 port for connecting to a PC switch or any other Ethernet device Label 1 Default login IP address for web login of this device 2 Default login user name and password 3 Power specification of this device ...

Page 10: ...n that minimizes obstacles between this device and its connected wireless devices Open corridors and other spacious locations will typically provide better conditions for performance than a crowded room Try to position your device away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference such as ceiling fans home security systems microwaves PCs refrigerators etc Install this device i...

Page 11: ...tatic gloves and use the hammer drill to drill three holes with a diameter of 5mm on the wall or ceiling according to holes on the position paster Use the rubber hammer to knock the three plastic bolts onto the wall or ceiling where you ve drilled the holes Maneuver the bracket until it fits in the plastic bolts on the wall or ceiling and then fix the bracket onto the wall or ceiling with the scre...

Page 12: ...concave surfaces of Bracket B fix magnets onto the Bracket B with screws Then attach the bracket installed with magnets vertically onto the ironwork surface Step 2 Install the device Connect one end of the Ethernet cable Cat5 or higher is recommended to the PoE port of this device ...

Page 13: ...Connect to a PoE device Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the PoE port of this device to the PoE port of a PoE switch Method Two Connect to the included PoE injector Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the PoE port of this device to the AP port of the PoE injector Connect the switch port of the PoE injector to a switch with an Ethernet cable Connect the power cord to a ...

Page 14: ...upply Blinking The device is functioning normally Off The following three circumstances may occur Improper connection to power supply Malfunction occurs The LED is turned off manually 2 4GHz Solid 2 4G WiFi is enabled Blinking Data is being transmitted 2 4GHz Off The following three circumstances may occur Improper connection to power supply 2 4G WiFi is disabled The LED is turned off manually ...

Page 15: ...Solid 5G WiFi is enabled Blinking Data is being transmitted at the 5G radio Off The following three circumstances may occur Improper connection to power supply 5G WiFi is disabled The LED is turned off manually ...

Page 16: ...ent as the LAN IP address of this device For more details see Configure PC Step 3 Launch a web browser input the LAN IP address of your AP The default one is 192 168 0 254 in the address bar and then press Enter or Return on your keyboard Step 4 Enter the default username and password admin for both on the pop out page and click Login Then you can log in to this device s web page to configure sett...

Page 17: ...ecifically please refer to the actual software of your device Configuration Requirements Operation System Windows XP 2000 Vista 7 8 Windows Server 2003 enterprise edition Windows Server 2003 standard edition Linux MAC OS etc Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 0 SP2 or higher Mozilla Firefox 3 0 or higher Google Chrome 2 0 174 0 or higher Opera 9 64 or higher Safari 3 1 1 or higher etc The f...

Page 18: ...c statistics of all SSIDs Wireless Clients Display information of connected devices System Status This page displays system status information and LAN information of this AP including device name system time up time number of wireless clients firmware version hardware version MAC address IP address etc Wireless Status This page displays 2 4GHz or 5 GHz radio status SSID status and WDS status of th...

Page 19: ...14 Traffic Statistics This page displays traffic statistics of corresponding SSIDs Click Status Traffic Statistics to enter page below ...

Page 20: ...ding SSID has received Total TX Traffic Total traffic which the corresponding SSID has transmitted Total TX Packets Total packets the corresponding SSID has transmitted Wireless Clients This page displays information like MAC address IP connection duration and link speed of connected clients Click Status Wireless Clients to enter page below ...

Page 21: ...device IP IP address that the connected device has obtained Connection Duration Display connection duration which the SSID has connected to Send Speed Transmission speed of the wireless client Receive Speed Receiving speed of the wireless client ...

Page 22: ...AP and the remote device should support WDS feature By scanning each other and keeping their SSIDs channels security modes and keys the same they can bridge successfully Then clients can connect to the AP wirelessly for Internet access AP Client Mode In this mode what you need to do is to scan the remote device s signal and bridge it successfully without any configuration on the remote device Then...

Page 23: ...eeded Click Save to apply your settings WDS Mode SSID Display SSID of this device When multiple SSIDs are selected the first SSID among remote devices will be displayed here Security Mode Display security mode of the remote device In the WDS mode all devices encryption modes and security keys should be kept the same MAC Address Display the remote device s MAC address 4 remote devices are supported...

Page 24: ...ed to scan each other for WDS settings Before configuring WDS settings verify the following information of the remote SSID SSID WiFi name channel and encryption information Assuming information of the remote device AP 2 is as below SSID IP COM_130518 Channel 6 IP Address 192 168 0 254 Security Mode Mixed WPA WPA2 PSK Cipher Type AES Security Key 12345678 Note 1 In the WDS mode both the AP and the ...

Page 25: ...the same network segment Here we change it to 192 168 0 253 Select WDS Mode and click Enable Scan Select the remote SSID WiFi name type in encryption information including security mode cipher type and security key of the remote device and then click Save Then SSID of AP 1 will be the same as that of the remote device AP 2 ...

Page 26: ...3 to configure similar settings on the remote device AP 2 After completing all settings mentioned above refresh the page When the corresponding MAC address status displays Connected WDS settings are activated successfully ...

Page 27: ...e access to clients What you need to do is to scan the remote device s signal and bridge it successfully without any configuration on the remote device To some extent this is the biggest difference between the WDS mode and AP Client mode Then clients can connect to the AP wirelessly for Internet access ...

Page 28: ...n the room where WiFi signal is not strong enough for WiFi extension In this mode you have no need to configure any WDS settings on the remote AP Before configuring AP Client settings verify the following information of the remote SSID SSID WiFi name channel and encryption information Assuming information of the remote device is as below SSID IP COM_130518 Channel 6 Security Mode Mixed WPA WPA2 PS...

Page 29: ...AN MAC address of the device Address Mode Static IP The default address mode of your device You can modify the LAN IP address manually Once the LAN IP address of the device is changed you need to use the new IP address to re log in to its web page Dynamic IP Your device obtains IP address information automatically IPAddress The default LAN IP address of the device is 192 168 0 254 You can modify i...

Page 30: ...ain an IP Address Automatically respectively on each PC When turned on these PCs will automatically load IP information from the DHCP server By default the DHCP server on this device is disabled The first time you connected to the AP you need to set your PC to Use the following IP address For more details see Configure PC Click Network DHCP Server to enter page below DHCP Server Check Uncheck it t...

Page 31: ...k DHCP Server DHCP Client List to view DHCP clients information Wireless Basic Click Wireless to configure basic wireless settings It is advisable to configure the SSID security mode and security key and leave other settings unchanged ...

Page 32: ...en this function is enabled wireless clients connected to the SSID won t be able to communicate with each other which can enhance wireless network security Maximum Clients The maximum number of wireless clients which can connect to the SSID SSID WiFi name Different SSIDs can have different configurations Chinese SSID Encode Select Chinese SSID encodes to match wireless clients with different code ...

Page 33: ...n Uses no authentication WEP Encryption Wireless clients can associate with the device without going through authentication Only data in transmission is encrypted with WEP encryption Shared Uses shared key authentication WEP Encryption A WEP key that is mutually agreed in advance is required from both sides while wireless clients try to associate with the device Association is established only if ...

Page 34: ...rks Only authorized network users can access the wireless network WPA PSK adopts enhanced encryption algorithm over WEP Cipher Type AES Advanced Encryption Standard TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol and AES TKIP are available The default is AES Key Specify the security key you wish to configure 8 63 ASCII characters Only 0 9 a z A Z _ can be included And one English letter or an Arabic numeral ...

Page 35: ... Z _ can be included And one English letter or an Arabic numeral takes up one ASCII code Mixed WPA WPA2 PSK Cipher Type AES Advanced Encryption Standard TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol and AES TKIP are available The default is AES Key Specify the security key you wish to configure 8 63 ASCII characters Only 0 9 a z A Z _ can be included And one English letter or an Arabic numeral takes up one...

Page 36: ...sword Password for accessing the RADIUS server Cipher Type AES Advanced Encryption Standard TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol and AES TKIP are available The default is AES Radio Click Wireless Radio to configure radio settings If you are new to networking and have never configured these settings before we recommend you to leave the default settings unchanged ...

Page 37: ... to select 20 40M for better wireless performance Extension Channel This is used to ensure radio frequency for 802 11n devices on the network Channel Lockout Once this option is enabled you can t modify the channel manually WMM Capable WMM is QoS for your wireless network Enabling this option may ensure better online stream wireless multimedia data such as video or audio recommended APSD Capable A...

Page 38: ...33 Click Enable Scan to view channels of wireless signals nearby ...

Page 39: ...Advanced to configure advanced wireless settings If you are not familiar with these settings keep the default settings unchanged Beacon Interval This is a time interval between any two consecutive Beacon packets sent by an Access ...

Page 40: ... interval to alert clients of the receiving packets Specify a valid value between 1 and 255 The default is 1 Receive Signal Strength Configure signal strength for connected clients When the wireless client s signal strength is lower than the setting value the wireless client will not be allowed to connect to the AP Interference Mitigation Mainly used for reducing wireless or some non wireless inte...

Page 41: ...MAC addresses To deactivate this feature select Disable to activate it select Allow or Deny SSID Select the SSID you wish to configure access control setting MAC Filter Mode Select Disable to disable Access Control function Allow Only MAC addresses in the access control list are allowed to connect to the SSID Deny MAC addresses in the access control list are not allowed to connect to the SSID ...

Page 42: ...AC address of the wireless client Click Add Click Save QVLAN When QVLAN is enabled you can tag different SSIDs to different VLANs Used with the managed switch you can establish different VLANs and different Internet Access rights SSID WiFi name Up to 32 characters can be supported VLAN ID Specify a value between 2 and 4094 ...

Page 43: ...above mentioned physical installation follow below steps Enable 3 SSIDs on the device and name these SSIDs differently As shown in the diagram SSID used by internal members is hidden Once QVLAN is enabled we can only configure security key for one SSID Hiding SSID secures the internal network in the hotel Enable QVLAN and bind the three different SSIDs as shown below Configure the switch A Configu...

Page 44: ... widely used in local area networks LANs for collecting information managing and monitoring network devices such as servers printers hubs switches and routers Specialized software in each SNMP capable device known as an Agent continuously monitors the status of the device and reports the results to the SNMP Manager software which can then act on the report Click SNMP to enter screen below SNMP Dis...

Page 45: ...e to upgrade your device If you want to acquire the latest software version or better value added functions for your device you can access our official website www ip com com cn to download the latest software for upgrading Click Tools Maintenance Firmware Upgrade to enter screen below Configuration Steps for Firmware Upgrade Launch a web browser and go to http www ip com com cn to download the la...

Page 46: ...ge is used to set the device s system time System time can be configured using the following 2 methods Sync with Internet time servers If enabled system automatically connects to NTP server on the Internet to synchronize the time Set Time and Date Manually Specify the time and date manually or click Sync with Your PC to automatically copy your current PC s time to the device Configuration Steps fo...

Page 47: ...here you can configure the web login timeout 1 60 minutes The default is 5 minutes Device returns to login window automatically depending on the specified login timeout and user name password will be required Logs View Logs Click Tools Logs View Logs to enter screen below Here you can view the history of the device s actions Three types of logs are supported on this device All System and LAN You c...

Page 48: ...og Setup Click Tools Logs Log Setup to configure system logs Here you can set up the number of logs and rules of log settings Up to 300 entries can be logged The default is 150 Configuration Steps Click Add ...

Page 49: ...to configure a port on your server enter the default value 514 or enter the remote server s port number Check Enable Click Save Check the To use the following rules you must check this box option If configured successfully the system will begin to log events and simultaneously send them to the specified log server in your LAN You can view all logs there ...

Page 50: ...ckup Click Backup Follow onscreen instructions to specify a directory to save settings on your local hardware Configuration Steps for Restore Click Browse to load configuration files which you have stored on your hardware disk previously Click Restore and then wait until the progress indicator displays 100 completed Restore to Factory Default If the device or client connected to the device fails t...

Page 51: ...et mask 255 255 255 0 Username Password Click Tools Username Password to enter screen below Here you can change the user name and password for web login We suggest that you change this password to a more secure one Click Change to modify username and password for the corresponding account ...

Page 52: ...your network is malfunctioning click Tools Diagnostics to use the ping utility to test your network and find out where the problem is Reboot Reboot When some settings you have configured cannot be activated or your device is functioning improperly please reboot your device ...

Page 53: ...ethods for time reboot are available As Interval and As Scheduled As Interval The device will reboot automatically at intervals according to the interval you ve configured As Scheduled The device will reboot regularly according to the time you ve configured Configuration Steps for As Interval Check Enable Auto Reboot Select As Interval from the AUTO Reboot Type drop down list Specify the reboot in...

Page 54: ...to Reboot Select As Scheduled from the AUTO Reboot Type drop down list Check corresponding dates from Monday to Sunday to specify the reboot date Specify the reboot time Click Save LED Click Tools LED to enter screen below Here you can turn on off all LEDs ...

Page 55: ... 3 The AP is connected to its PoE injector correctly Q2 I enter the device s LAN IP address in the web browser but cannot access this device s web page What should I do 1 Check the TCP IP settings on your PC and verify that IP address is 192 168 0 X 2 253 2 Clear the browser cache or try another web browser 3 Ensure the wireless NIC is functioning properly If you are still unable to login please r...

Page 56: ... If you cannot find the icon or on the bottom right corner of your desktop follow steps below Move your cursor to the top right corner of your desktop select Settings Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Step 2 Click Open Network and Sharing Center Step 3 Click Ethernet Properties ...

Page 57: ...ernet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Step 5 Select Use the following IP address type in the IP address 192 168 0 x 2 253 subnet mask 255 255 255 0 and click OK Step 6 Click OK on the Ethernet Properties window see Step 4 for the screenshot ...

Page 58: ...ork and Sharing Center Tip If you cannot find the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop follow steps below Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Step 3 Click Local Area Connection Properties Step 4 Find and double click Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 ...

Page 59: ...5 Select Use the following IP address type in the IP address 192 168 0 x 2 253 subnet mask 255 255 255 0 and click OK Step 6 Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window see Step 4 for the screenshot ...

Page 60: ...s XP Step 1 Right click My Network Places on your desktop and select Properties Step 2 Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties Step 3 Scroll down to find and double click Internet Protocol TCP IP ...

Page 61: ...4 Select Use the following IP address type in the IP address 192 168 0 x 2 253 subnet mask 255 255 255 0 and click OK Step 5 Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window see Step 3 for the screenshot ...

Page 62: ... any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en...

Page 63: ...er must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body NOTE 1 The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interfere...

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