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23-JAN-2012
RouterBOARD SEXTANT G
Quick Setup Guide and Warranty Information
The RouterBOARD SEXTANT G comes as a complete set, and includes a built in 802.11n
dual chain wireless device, and a dual polarization 18dBi antenna. It has one Gigabit
Ethernet connector which supports MDI-‐X auto detection. The package includes the
SEXTANT G device, a power adapter, a Gigabit PoE injector and two hose clamps.
First use
1.
Connect an Ethernet cable to the port behind the small plastic door
2.
The SEXTANT G accepts 24V Passive PoE from a
Gigabit PoE injector
3.
The default IP address from LAN is 192.168.88.1 for configuration
4.
Username is
admin
and there is no password
Powering
The board accepts powering from the Ethernet port (Passive PoE) 8-‐30V DC. Package contains a 24V adapter. Maximum power consump-‐
tion of the device is 7W.
Booting process
Initial connection has to be done via the Ethernet cable. Open
192.168.88.1
in your web browser, and choose “Webfig” for
browser based configuration or “Winbox” for a Windows utility with the same functions.
Username is
admin
and there is no
password. In case IP connection is not available, Winbox can be used to connect to the MAC address of the device. More in-‐
formation here:
http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/First_time_startup
In case you wish to boot the device from network, for example to use MikroTik Netinstall, hold the RESET button of the de-‐
vice when starting it until the LED light turns off, and Metal will start to look for Netinstall servers.
Mounting
With the clip pointed forward, slide the mounting bracket into the rail on the bottom of the case, until the clip clicks into place. The device
comes bundled with a hose clamp -‐ guide the clamp through the opening in the bracket and around the pole where it will be mounted.
Tighten the hose clamp screw when alignment is complete. Two screw holes are provided as additional security against accidental bracket
movement.
The device has a sliding door, behind which the Ethernet port, and the reset jumpers are located. This door can be also secured shut with a
screw in the
provided screw hole. Built in antenna is connected as follows: chain0 = horizontal polarization, chain1 = vertical
polarization.
Buttons and Jumpers
•
RouterOS reset jumper hole (access through the plastic door) – resets RouterOS software to defaults. Must short cir-‐
cuit the metallic sides of the hole (with a screwdriver, for example) and boot the device. Hold screwdriver in place
until RouterOS configuration is cleared.
•
RouterBOOT reset button (access through the plastic door) has two functions:
ü
Hold this button during boot time until LED light starts flashing,
release the button to
reset RouterOS configuration
(same result as with reset hole)
ü
Hold this button during boot time longer, until LED turns off,
and then release it to make the device
look for Netinstall servers.
