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  • Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Copyright Copyright  2014 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
  • Page 3 Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation. R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication...
  • Page 4 Revision User Manual of PLANET 1750Mbps 802.11ac Dual Band Wall Mount Wireless Access Point Model: WDAP-1750AC Rev: 1.0 (Nov., 2014) Part No. EM-WDAP-1750AC_v1.0 (2081-E11030-000)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1. Product Introduction......................1 Package Contents ....................... 1 Product Description......................2 Product Features......................... 7 Product Specifications ....................... 8 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ......................12 Product Outlook ........................12 2.1.1 Panel Layout......................13 2.1.2 Hardware Description .....................13 Chapter 3. Connecting to the AP ......................15 System Requirements ......................15 Installing the AP ........................15 Chapter 4.
  • Page 6 Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network ...............65 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ..............65 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)..................67 Mac OS X 10.x........................70 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad ....................74 Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility..................77 Appendix B: Troubleshooting......................78 Appendix C: Glossary.........................80...
  • Page 7 FIGURES 2-1 WDAP-1750AC ........................12 IGURE 2-2 WDAP-1750AC P ....................13 IGURE ANEL AYOUT 3-1 WDAP-1750AC I 1 ................15 IGURE NSTALLATION IAGRAM 3-2 WDAP-1750AC I 2 ................16 IGURE NSTALLATION IAGRAM 3-3 WDAP-1750AC I 3 ................17 IGURE NSTALLATION IAGRAM 4-1 TCP/IP S ........................19...
  • Page 8 5-28 MAC F ........................55 IGURE ILTER 5-29 WMM..........................56 IGURE 5-30 A ..........................58 IGURE DMIN 5-31 T ........................60 IGURE IME AND 5-32 S .........................61 IGURE YSLOG ERVER 5-33 I’ ..........................61 IGURE 5-34 LED S ........................62 IGURE ETTINGS 5-35 U ......................62 IGURE PDATE IRMWARE 5-36 S...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Introduction

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Chapter 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Thank you for choosing PLANET WDAP-1750AC. Before installing the AP, please verify the contents inside the package box. WDAP-1750AC Quick Guide Antenna x 3 Wall-mount Strip x 2 Screws Power Adapter If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.

  • Page 10: Product Description

    1.2 Product Description Ultra-high-speed, Next-generation Enterprise Wireless PLANET WDAP-1750AC is an enterprise PoE access point with the latest 802.11ac wireless technology, advanced management features and superior encryption standard yet cost-effective. Meeting enterprise demand, the WDAP-1750AC has enhanced security and management features including multiple SSIDs, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, WPA / WPA2-enterprise security, RADIUS MAC authentication and so forth.
  • Page 11 256-QAM modulation where higher transmitting/receiving rates go up to 1300Mbps in 5GHz less interference frequency band. In addition, the WDAP-1750AC is equipped with Gigabit LAN port to eliminate the restriction of 100Mbps Fast Ethernet wired connection to let users fully enjoy the high speed provided by wireless. The IEEE 802.11ac also optimizes MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) mechanism to serve multiple devices simultaneously.
  • Page 12 Wireless Security Encryption and Wireless Value-added Features In aspect of security, besides 64/128-bit WEP encryption, the WDAP-1750AC is integrated with WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK and 802.1x Radius authority to secure and protect your wireless LAN. It provides the wireless MAC filtering and SSID broadcast control to consolidate the wireless network security and prevent unauthorized wireless connection.
  • Page 13 Extreme High Speed and Dual Band Make Wi-Fi transmission More Powerful The WDAP-1750AC delivers the dual band technology to avoid signal interference and ensure the best Wi-Fi performance. It allows you to check e-mail and surf the Internet via the 2.4GHz band and simultaneously watch high-definition (HD) video or any other multimedia application via 5GHz band.
  • Page 14 WDAP-1750AC can be firmly installed on the wall conveniently. Easy Installation and Management With user-friendly Web UI, the WDAP-1750AC is easy to install, even for users who never experience setting up a wireless network. Furthermore, with SNMP-based management interface, the WDAP-1750AC is convenient to...

  • Page 15: Product Features

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 1.3 Product Features  Standard Compliant Hardware Interface Complies with IEEE 802.11ac (draft 2.0) and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards   2 x 10/100/1000BASE-TX port with PoE supporting 802.3at and 802.3af PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment).  IEEE standard 802.3af/at PoE design ...

  • Page 16: Product Specifications

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 1.4 Product Specifications Product WDAP-1750AC Hardware Specifications LAN 1 (PoE In) 10/100/1000BASE-T Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port 10/100/1000BASE-T Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port with LAN 2 (PoE Out) Interfaces 802.3af PoE injector USB port for system log and system configuration file...
  • Page 17 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 36, 40, 44, 48 5GHz channel list will vary in different countries according to their regulations. 802.11ac: 20/40/80MHz Channel Width 802.11n: 20/40MHz 802.11ac (draft): up to 30m 802.11n: up to 70m Transmission Distance 802.11g: up to 30m The estimated transmission distance is based on the theory.
  • Page 18 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 802.11ac (VHT40): -61dBm @ MCS9 802.11ac (VHT80): -58dBm @ MCS9 2.4GHz: 802.11b: -90dBm @1Mbps 802.11g: -70dBm @54Mbps 802.11n (HT20/40): -87dBm @MCS0 802.11n (HT20/40): -67dBm @MCS7 Software Features  AP (Access Point)  WDS PTP (Point to Point) Wireless Mode ...
  • Page 19 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Standards Conformance IEEE 802.11ac (draft 2.0, 3T3R, up to 1300Mbps) IEEE 802.11n (3T3R, up to 450Mbps) IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE Standards IEEE 802.11i IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE 802.11 MIB...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Please follow the instructions below to connect WDAP-1750AC to the existing network devices and your computers. 2.1 Product Outlook  Dimensions: (W x D x H) 182 x 30 x 182 mm Weight : ...

  • Page 21: Panel Layout

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 2.1.1 Panel Layout Figure 2-2 shows the hardware interface of the WDAP-1750AC. Hardware Interface Figure 2-2 WDAP-1750AC Panel Layout 2.1.2 Hardware Description Port definition Object Description 12V DC 12V DC port to connect the power adapter LAN1 LAN port with IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) to power on the device.
  • Page 22 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC LED definition LED STATUS FUNCTION The access point is off. The access point is on. Blue Amber The access point is starting up. The access point cannot establish a connection to the network. Flashing Amber The access point is experiencing a problem of starting up. The...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Ap

     UNIX or other platforms are compatible with TCP/IP protocols 1. The AP in the following instructions refers to PLANET WDAP-1750AC. 2. It is recommended to use Internet Explore 7.0 or above to access the AP. 3.2 Installing the AP Before installing the AP, make sure your PoE switch is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully at this moment.

  • Page 24: Nstallation D Iagram 2

    Connect he power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power source. Method B – Hard to find the power socket Plug the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the PoE port of the WDAP-1750AC and the other end of Ethernet cable into the PoE switch. Method A - Power socket nearby...

  • Page 25: Nstallation D Iagram 3

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Method B - Hard to find the power socket Figure 3-3 WDAP-1750AC Installation Diagram 3 -17-...

  • Page 26: Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide

    These values can be changed as you want. In this guide, we use all the default values for description. Connect the WDAP-1750AC with your PC by an Ethernet cable plugging in LAN port on one side and in LAN port of PC on the other side. Please power on the WDAP-1750AC by PoE switch through the PoE port.

  • Page 27: Figure 4-2 Windows Start Menu

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Figure 4-1 TCP/IP Setting Now click OK to save your settings. Now, you can run the ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the AP. The following example is in Windows 7 OS. Please follow the steps below: Click on Start >...

  • Page 28: Figure 4-3 Successful Result Of Ping Command

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Open a command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.253 and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-3, it means the connection between your PC and the AP has been established well. Figure 4-3 Successful Result of Ping Command...

  • Page 29: Starting Setup In The Web Ui

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI It is easy to configure and manage the AP with the web browser. Step 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address http://192.168.1.253...

  • Page 30: Basic Settings

    Administrator Name & Password  Time & Date It is recommended you configure these settings before using Planet WDAP-1750AC. 4.3.1 LAN IP Address 1. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “Network Settings” > “LAN-side IP Address” and you will see the screen below.

  • Page 31: Ghz & 5Ghz Ssid & Security

    4.3.2 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security 1. To change the SSID of your WDAP-1750AC’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Basic”. Enter the new SSID for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click “Apply”.

  • Page 32: Time & Date

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 4.3.4 Time & Date 1. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” > “Date and Time”. Figure 4-10 Basic Settings - Time & Date 2. Set 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 a time server.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5. Configuring The Ap

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Chapter 5. Configuring the AP This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of AP’s functionalities and features under 5 main menus below, allowing you to manage the AP with ease. 5.1 Information 5.1.1 System Information The “System Information” page displays basic system information about the access point.
  • Page 34 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC value. Default Gateway Displays the IP address of the default gateway. IP address of DNS (Domain Name Server) DHCP Server IP address of DHCP Server. Wired LAN Port Specifies which LAN port (1 or 2). Status Displays the status of the specified LAN port (connected or disconnected).

  • Page 35: Wireless Clients

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.1.2 Wireless Clients The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Figure 5-2 Information - Wireless Clients The page includes the following information:...

  • Page 36: Wireless Monitor

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.1.3 Wireless Monitor Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID.

  • Page 37: Log

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.1.4 Log The system log displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This information is useful for network administrators. Figure 5-4 Information - Log The page includes the following fields: Object Description Click to save the log as a file on your local computer.

  • Page 38: Networking Settings

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.2 Networking Settings 5.2.1 LAN-side IP Address The “LAN-side IP Address” page allows you to configure your access point on your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers.

  • Page 39: Lan Port

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Object Description Primary Address DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get primary DNS server’s IP address from DHCP or “User-Defined” to manually enter a value. For static IP users, the default value is blank. Secondary DHCP users can select “From DHCP”...

  • Page 40: Vlan

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.2.3 VLAN The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other.

  • Page 41: Wireless Settings

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.3 Wireless Settings .3 Wireless Settings 5.3.1 2.4GHz 11bgn Basic Settings 5.3.1 2.4GHz 11bgn Basic Settings The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS.
  • Page 42 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set 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.

  • Page 43: Advanced

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.3.2 Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Figure 5-9 2.4GHz Wireless Settings - Advanced The page includes the following fields:...

  • Page 44: Security

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347. Set the fragment threshold of the wireless radio. Fragment Threshold The default value is 2346. Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting.

  • Page 45: Figure 5-11 2.4Ghz Wireless Settings - Wep

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC  When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID.

  • Page 46: Figure 5-12 2.4Gh Z Wireless Settings - Ieee802.1

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Length 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or Key Type “Hex”...

  • Page 47: Figure 5-14 2.4Ghz Wireless Settings - Wpa-Eap

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC make sure your wireless client supports your selection. Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type. Encryption Key Renewal Specify a frequency for key renewal in minutes. Interval Pre-Shared Key Choose from “Passphrase” (8 – 63 alphanumeric characters) or “Hex”...

  • Page 48: Wds

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.3.4 WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown 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: Figure 5-15 2.4Ghz Wireless Settings - Wds

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Figure 5-15 2.4GHz Wireless Settings - WDS The page includes the following fields: Object Description WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients.

  • Page 50: 5Ghz 11Ac 11An Basic Settings

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.3.5 5GHz 11ac 11an Basic Settings The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS. The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s).

  • Page 51: Advanced

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Auto Channel Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting will check/reassign the wireless channel. Interval Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Channel Set the channel bandwidth: Bandwidth ...

  • Page 52: Security

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Figure 5-17 5GHz Wireless Settings - Advanced The page includes the following fields: Object Description Guard Interval Set the guard interval. 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, 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.)

  • Page 53: S Ettings - S Ecurity

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Figure 5-18 5GHz Wireless Settings - Security The page includes the following fields: Object Description SSID Selection Select which SSID to configure security settings for. Enable or disable SSID broadcast. Broadcast SSID  When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 54 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Disabling wireless authentication is NOT recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID.  WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption.

  • Page 55: S Ettings - Ieee802.1 X /Eap

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC  IEEE802.1x/EAP Figure 5-20 5GHz Wireless Settings - IEEE802.1x/EAP The page includes the following fields: Object Description Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. WPA-PSK  Figure 5-21 5GHz Wireless Settings - WPA-PSK...

  • Page 56: S Ettings - Wpa-Eap

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC  WPA-EAP Figure 5-22 5GHz Wireless Settings - WPA-EAP  Additional Authentication Additional wireless authentication methods can also be used: Object Description Address Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the MAC filter table.

  • Page 57: Wds

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.3.8 WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown 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 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Figure 5-23 5GHz Wireless Settings - WDS The page includes the following fields: Object Description WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients.

  • Page 59: Wps

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.3.9 WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”).

  • Page 60: Radius Settings

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.3.10 RADIUS Settings The RADIUS sub menu allows you to configure the access point’s RADIUS server settings, categorized into three submenus: RADIUS settings, Internal Server and RADIUS accounts. A RADIUS server provides user-based authentication to improve security and offer wireless client control –...

  • Page 61: Internal Server

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Shared Secret Enter a shared secret/password between 1 and 99 characters in length. Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 and 86400. Session Timeout Accounting Enable or disable RADIUS accounting. Accounting Port When accounting is enabled (above), set the UDP port used in the accounting protocol of the RADIUS server.

  • Page 62: Radius Accounts

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC termination-action attribute to the access point, “Not-Send” no termination-action attribute is sent to the access point. 5.3.12 RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users.

  • Page 63: Mac Filter

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.3.13 MAC Filter Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address.

  • Page 64: Wmm

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 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 the list. Delete All Delete all entries from the MAC address filtering table.
  • Page 65 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC with minimum time delay. Queues automatically provide minimum transmission delays for video, voice, multimedia and critical applications. The values can further be adjusted manually: Object Description Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random CWMin backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission.

  • Page 66: Management

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.4 Management 5.4.1 Admin You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. Figure 5-30 Admin The page includes the following fields:...
  • Page 67 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC SNMP Get Community Enter an SNMP Get Community name for verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-GET requests. SNMP Set Community Enter an SNMP Set Community name for verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-SET requests.

  • Page 68: Date And Time

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.4.2 Date and Time You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Figure 5-31 Time and Date...

  • Page 69: I'm Here

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Figure 5-32 Syslog Server The page includes the following fields: Object Description Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog Transfer Logs server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 70: Advanced

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC 5.5 Advanced 5.5.1 LED Settings The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference. Figure 5-34 LED Settings The page includes the following fields: Object Description Power LED Select on or off.

  • Page 71: Save/Restore Settings

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Firmware Update File Click “Browse” to open a new window to locate and select the firmware file in your computer. Update Click “Update” to upload the specified firmware file to your access point. 5.5.3 Save/Restore Settings The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings”...

  • Page 72: Factory Default

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Click the browse button to find a previously saved settings file and then click Restore Settings “Restore” to replace your current settings. If your settings file is encrypted with a password, check the “Open file with password” box and enter the password in the field underneath.

  • Page 73: Chapter 6. Quick Connection To A Wireless Network

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-1750AC is configured to “default”. 6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Step 1: Right-click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray Figure 6-1 System Tray –...

  • Page 74: Figure 6-3 Enter The Network Key

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP (1) The Wireless Network Connection box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.3.3 (3) Click the [Connect] button Figure 6-3 Enter the network key Step 5: Check if “Connected”...

  • Page 75: Windows 7 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Some laptops are equipped with a “Wireless ON/OFF” switch for the internal wireless LAN. Make sure the hardware wireless switch is switched to “ON” position. 6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network.

  • Page 76: Figure 6-7 Type The Network Key

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Connect automatically]. Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP (1) The Connect to a Network box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.3.3...

  • Page 77: Figure 6-9 Connected To A Network

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Figure 6-9 Connected to a Network -69-...

  • Page 78: Mac Os X 10.X

    6.3 Mac OS X 10.x .3 Mac OS X 10.x In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-1750AC is configured to “default”. In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-1750AC is configured to “default”. Step 1: Right-click on the network icon displayed in the system tray The AirPort Network Connection menu will appear Figure 6-10 Mac OS –...

  • Page 79: Figure 6-12 Enter The Password

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Figure 6-12 Enter the Password If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Remember this network]. Step 5: Check if the AirPort is connected to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in the front of the SSID.

  • Page 80: Figure 6-14 System Preferences

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC There is another way to configure the MAC OS X Wireless settings: Step 1: Click and open the [System Preferences] by going to Apple > System Preference or Applications Figure 6-14 System Preferences Step 2: Open Network Preference by clicking on the [Network] icon...

  • Page 81: Figure 6-16 Select The Wireless Network

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Step 3: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network (1) Choose the AirPort on the left-menu (make sure it is ON) (2) Select Network Name [default] here If this is the first time to connect to the Wireless AP, it should show “Not network selected”.

  • Page 82: Iphone / Ipod Touch / Ipad

    6.4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad .4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-1750AC is configured to “default”. In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-1750AC is configured to “default”.

  • Page 83: Figure 6-19 Wi-Fi Setting - Not Connected

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Figure 6-19 Wi-Fi Setting – Not Connected Step 3: Tap the target wireless network (SSID) in “Choose a Network…” (1) Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping “Wi-Fi” (2) Select SSID [default] Figure 6-20 Turn on Wi-Fi Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP...

  • Page 84: Figure 6-21 Iphone -- Enter The Password

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Figure 6-21 iPhone -- Enter the Password Step 5: Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in the front of the SSID. Figure 6-22 iPhone -- Connected to the Network...

  • Page 85: Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility To easily list the WDAP-1750AC in your Ethernet environment, the Planet Smart Discovery Utility from user’s manual CD-ROM is an ideal solution. The following installation instructions guide you to running the Planet Smart Discovery Utility.

  • Page 86: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Appendix B: Troubleshooting If you find the AP is working improperly or stop responding to you, please read this troubleshooting first before contacting the dealer for help. Some problems can be solved by yourself within a very short time.
  • Page 87 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Try to use IP address instead of host name. If you can use IP address to communicate with a remote server, but can’t use host name, please check DNS setting. a. ‘Broadcast ESSID’ set to off? I can’t locate my AP by my...

  • Page 88: Appendix C: Glossary

    User Manual of WDAP-1750AC Appendix C: Glossary 802.11ac wireless networking 802.11 under the  - 802.11ac is a standard in the family (which is marketed brand name Wi-Fi), developed in the IEEE Standards Association process, providing high-throughput wireless local area networks...
  • Page 89 User Manual of WDAP-1750AC MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be transmitted.  NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network  to a different IP address for the Internet.
  • Page 90 *Model Number: WDAP-1750AC * Produced by: Manufacturer‘s Name : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer‘s Address: 10F., No.96, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan (R.O.C.) is here with confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to 1999/5/EC R&TTE...
  • Page 91 APΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ 1999/5/CE. ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ Por medio de la presente, PLANET Technology Español Slovensky Corporation, declara que 11ac Wireless AP Výrobca PLANET Technology Corporation, týmto cumple con los requisitos esenciales y deklaruje, že táto 11ac Wireless AP je v súlade so...

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