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NetMetal ac²
Quickstart
The configuration is the same as PTP Bridge in AP mode, except that wireless mode is set to ap_bridge for PTMP setups. The router can be accessed
directly using MAC address. If the device is connected to the network with enabled DHCP server, configured DHCP client on the bridge interface will get
the IP address, that can be used to access the router.
Please follow these quick steps to set up your device:
Open the upper cover (see "
NetMetal ac²#Removing upper and bottom covers
Connect an external antenna to the SMA connector (see "
");
NetMetal ac²#Removing upper and bottom covers
Connect your PC with Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the device, or connect your ISP cable to the device.
Connect the device to the power source (see "
");
Open network connections on your PC and search for MikroTik wireless network and connect to it;
The configuration can be done through the wireless network using a WinBox configuration tool
;
Once connected to the wireless network, open Winbox and click on the "Neighbors" to find the device.
Click on the MAC address, user name: admin and there is no password, click Connect.
Please update the device to the latest version, use the "Check for updates" button if you are connected to the ISP and have an active internet
connection. If you are connecting to the device using Winbox, please go
Choose ARM packages for this device and download to your PC.
Upload downloaded packages to the Winbox "Files" menu and reboot the device.
Updating your RouterOS software to the latest version will ensure the best performance, stability, and security updates.
Choose your country on the left side of the screen in the field "Country", to apply country regulation settings.
Depending on the antenna used, you must set its gain in the RouterOS software to ensure that EIRP meets the limit set by the local authorities.
This is done in the Wireless menu;
To personalize your wireless network, SSID can be changed in the fields "Network Name";
Set up your wireless network password in the field "WiFi Password" the password must be at least eight symbols.
Set up your router password in the bottom field "Password" to the right and repeat it in the field "Confirm Password", it will be used to login next
time.
Click on the "Apply Configuration" to save changes.
Powering
The device accepts power in the following ways:
Ethernet port accepts PoE 802.3af/at 24-57 V DC ;
Direct-input power jack (5.5 mm outside and 2 mm inside, female, pin positive plug) accepts 12-57 V DC.
Connecting to a PoE Adapter:
Connect the Ethernet cable from the device to the PoE+DATA port of the PoE adapter;
Connect an Ethernet cable from your local network (LAN) to the PoE adapter;
Connect the power cord to the adapter, and then plug the power cord into a power outlet.
MikroTik mobile app
Use the MikroTik smartphone app to configure your router in the field, or to apply the most basic initial settings for your MikroTik home access point.
Scan QR code and choose your preferred OS.
Install and open application.
By default, the IP address and user name will be already entered.
