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  • Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Copyright Copyright  2015 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 1200Mbps 11ac Dual Band Ceiling-mount Wireless Access Point Model: WDAP-C7200AC / WDAP-W7200AC Rev: 1.1 (September, 2015) Part No. EM-WDAP-C7200AC_W7200AC_v1.1 (2080-E11010-001)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    C onnecting to the AP ......................13     System Requirements ......................13     Installing the AP ........................13   3.2.1   Installing the AP – WDAP-C7200AC ..............13   3.2.2   Installing the AP – WDAP-W7200AC ..............16   Chapter 4.   Q uick Installation Guide ....................20  ...
  • Page 6   Mac OS X 10.x........................116     iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad .....................120   Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility...................123   Appendix B: FAQs..........................124   Q1: How to set up the WDS Repeater Connection..............124   Q2: How to set up the Universal Repeater Connection............133  ...
  • Page 7 FIGURE   2-1 WDAP-C7200AC P ....................9 IGURE RODUCT RAWING   2-2 WDAP-W7200AC P .................... 10 IGURE RODUCT RAWING   2-3 WDAP-C7200AC P ....................11 IGURE ANEL AYOUT   2-4 WDAP-W7200AC P ....................11 IGURE ANEL AYOUT   3-1 WDAP-C7200AC I 1 ..................
  • Page 8   5-21 5GH -SSID........................40 IGURE ULTIPLE   5-22 5GH -1 ....................... 41 IGURE NIVERSAL EPEATER   5-23 5GH -2 ....................... 41 IGURE NIVERSAL EPEATER   5-24 5GH -3 ....................... 42 IGURE NIVERSAL EPEATER   5-25 5GH -4 ....................... 42 IGURE NIVERSAL EPEATER...
  • Page 9   5-66 RF O – 2.4GH ......................84 IGURE UTPUT OWER   5-67 W – 2.4GH ..................85 IGURE IRELESS ECURITY ETTINGS   5-68 W – 2.4GH ..................87 IGURE IRELESS CCESS ONTROL   5-69 W – D ....................88 IGURE IRELESS CCESS...
  • Page 10   6-18 W ..........................120 IGURE ETTING   6-19 W – N ....................121 IGURE ETTING ONNECTED   6-20 T ........................121 IGURE URNING ON   6-21 -- E ..................... 122 IGURE HONE NTERING THE ASSWORD   6-22 -- C ..................

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Product Introduction

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Chapter 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Thank you for choosing PLANET WDAP-C7200AC or WDAP-W7200AC. Before installing the AP, please verify the contents inside the package box. Package Contents of WDAP-C7200AC WDAP-C7200AC Quick Guide Mounting Bracket...

  • Page 12: Product Description

    1.2 Product Description Designed for Highly-efficient Wireless Coverage PLANET WDAP-C7200AC and WDAP-W7200AC, an IEEE 802.3at compliant PoE access point, features the latest 802.11ac wireless technology, advanced management functions and superior encryption standard yet cost-effectiveness. Meeting today’s demand for advanced performance and security, the WDAP-C7200AC and WDAP-W7200AC include multiple SSIDs, WPA / WPA2, RADIUS MAC authentication and so forth.
  • Page 13 Full Support of Wireless Security Encryption and Wireless Value-added Features In aspect of security, besides 64/128-bit WEP encryption, the WDAP-C7200AC and WDAP-W7200AC are integrated with WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK and 802.1x RADIUS authority to secure and protect your wireless LAN.
  • Page 14 The WDAP-C7200AC and WDAP-W7200AC support AP controller which can be switched to “managed AP” mode and thus can be centrally managed by PLANET WAPC-1232HP smart AP controller. It will certainly benefit the system integrators when the scale of the wireless network gets bigger. Furthermore, with user-friendly Web UI and Planet Smart Discovery supported, the WDAP-C7200AC and WDAP-W7200AC are convenient to be managed and configured remotely in a small business wireless network.

  • Page 15: Product Features

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 1.3 Product Features  Standard Compliant Hardware Interface  Complies with IEEE 802.11ac (draft 2.0) and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards  1 10/100/1000BASE-TX port with 1-port PoE powered device (PD)  IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet design RF Interface Characteristics ...

  • Page 16: Product Specifications

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 1.4 Product Specifications Model Name WDAP-C7200AC WDAP-W7200AC WDAP-C7200AC: 1200Mbps 802.11ac Dual Band Ceiling-mount Wireless AP Description WDAP-W7200AC: 1200Mbps 802.11ac Dual Band Wall-mount Wireless AP Hardware Features LAN: Interfaces 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 port; auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X 2 x 2.4GHz 2.5dBi PCB antenna...
  • Page 17 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 802.11n: 20/40MHz 802.11ac (VHT20, Nss2-MCS8): Up to 173.3Mbps 802.11ac (VHT40, Nss2-MCS9): Up to 400Mbps 802.11ac (VHT80, Nss2-MCS9): Up to 867Mbps 802.11n (HT40): 270/243/216/162/108/81/54/27Mbps Data Transmission Rates 135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5Mbps (dynamic) 802.11n (HT20): 130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13Mbps 65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5Mbps (dynamic) 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps (dynamic) 802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps (dynamic)
  • Page 18 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC WEP (64/128-bit) encryption security   WPA / WPA2 (TKIP/AES) Encryption Security  WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)  802.1x RADIUS Authentication Provides wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) filtering Wireless MAC address filtering Wireless Security Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Enable/Disable SSID broadcast WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia): 802.11e Wireless QoS...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Chapter 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 Product Outlook WDAP-C7200AC  Dimensions: 194 x 49 mm Φ x H) Drawing :  Figure 2-1 WDAP-C7200AC Product Drawing...

  • Page 20: Roduct D Rawing

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC WDAP-W7200AC  Dimensions: 148 x 41 x 140 mm (W x D x H)  Drawing : Figure 2-2 WDAP-W7200AC Product Drawing -10-...

  • Page 21: Panel Layout

    2.1.1 Panel Layout The front and rear panels provide a simple interface monitoring the AP. Figure 2-2 shows the hardware interface of the WDAP-C7200AC. WDAP-C7200AC Hardware Interface: Figure 2-3 WDAP-C7200AC Panel Layout WDAP-W7200AC Hardware Interface: Figure 2-4 WDAP-W7200AC Panel Layout -11-...

  • Page 22: Hardware Description

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 2.1.2 Hardware Description LED Definition COLOR STATUS FUNCTION Green Device power on Green Device power off (controlled by S/W) Orange System initializing; turn it off when system completed Detect and identify the LED (controlled by S/W)

  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Ap

     UNIX or other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols 1. The AP in the following instructions refers to PLANET WDAP-C7200AC/ WDAP-W7200AC. 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

    Step 2. Take the mounting bracket, put it on the target place by aligning the holes and fix it with the supplied screws. Figure 3-2 WDAP-C7200AC Installation Diagram 2 Step 3. Plug the RJ45 Ethernet cable into the PoE port of the WDAP-C7200AC. Figure 3-3 WDAP-C7200AC Installation Diagram 3 -14-...

  • Page 25: Nstallation D Iagram 4

    Step 4. Load the device into the mounting bracket, and make sure the device is mated with two fixed screws. Then, rotate the device clockwise to lock it in position. Figure 3-4 WDAP-C7200AC Installation Diagram 4 Step 5. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the PoE switch.

  • Page 26: Installing The Ap - Wdap-W7200Ac

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 3.2.2 Installing the AP – WDAP-W7200AC Step 1. Connect the 2.4GHz antennas to the RP-SMA connectors of the WDAP-W7200AC that indicates “2.4GHz” on the bottom panel. Figure 3-6 WDAP-W7200AC Installation Diagram 1 Step 2. Connect the 5GHz antennas to the RP-SMA connectors of the WDAP-W7200AC that indicates “5GHz”...

  • Page 27: Nstallation D Iagram 3

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 3-8 WDAP-W7200AC Installation Diagram 3 Step 4. DIN-Rail Mounting Installation: (1) Screw the DIN-rail on the WDAP-W7200AC (2) Lightly push the bottom of DIN-rail into the track (3) Check whether the DIN-rail is tightly on the track...

  • Page 28: Nstallation D Iagram 5

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 5. Magnet Installation: To install the WDAP-W7200AC on a magnetic surface, simply follow the diagram below: Figure 3-10 WDAP-W7200AC Installation Diagram 5 Step 6. Plug the Ethernet cable into the PoE port. Figure 3-11 WDAP-W7200AC Installation Diagram 6...

  • Page 29: Nstallation D Iagram 7

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 7. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the PoE switch. ※ IEEE 802.3at PoE switch is required. Figure 3-12 WDAP-W7200AC Installation Diagram 7 -19-...

  • Page 30: Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide

    Connect the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC by PoE switch through the PoE port.

  • Page 31: F Igure 4-1 Tcp/Ip S Etting

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 32: Menu

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 4-2 Windows Start Menu 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.

  • Page 33: Ping Command

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 4-4 Failed Result of Ping Command If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your AP. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

  • Page 34: Starting Setup In The Web Ui

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 35: Chapter 5. Configuring The Ap

    Chapter 5. Configuring the AP This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of AP’s functionalities and features 8 main items below, allowing you to manage the AP with ease. The screen shots use the WDAP-C7200AC as an example. Standalone AP Mode...
  • Page 36 Standalone AP manage it by using the Administrator Web User Interface (UI), or SNMP. In Managed AP, the AP is part of the PLANET Wireless AP controller System, and Managed AP you manage it by using the WAPC Wireless AP controller.

  • Page 37: Setup Wizard

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.2 Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard will guide the user to configuring the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC easily and quickly. Select Setup Wizard on the left side of the screen and by clicking on Next on the Setup Wizard screen shown below, you will then name your WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC and set up its security.

  • Page 38: T Opology

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Object Description IP Address Displays the current IP address of the AP. (Default = 192.168.1.253) Subnet Mask Displays LAN mask of the AP. (Default = 255.255.255.0) Default Gateway IP address of the associated router. (Default = 192.168.1.254)
  • Page 39 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 3: Wireless 5GHz Basic Settings Figure 5-8 Wizard – Wireless 5GHz Basic Settings The page includes the following fields: Object Description Band Supports 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11ac and mixed mode. Please choose its band according to your clients.

  • Page 40: S Ecurity S Etup – Wep S Etting

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC  Encryption: WEP The following picture shows how to set the WEP security. Figure 5-10 5GHz Wireless Security Setup – WEP Setting The page includes the following fields: Object Description Key Length WEP supports 64-bit or 128-bit security key.

  • Page 41: Gh Z B Asic S Ettings

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 5: Wireless 2.4GHz Basic Settings Figure 5-12 Wizard – Wireless 2.4GHz Basic Settings The page includes the following fields: Object Description Supports 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n and mixed mode. Please choose its Band band according to your clients.

  • Page 42: S Ecurity S Etup – Wep S Etting

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC  Encryption: WEP The following picture shows how to set the WEP security. Figure 5-14 2.4GHz Wireless Security Setup – WEP Setting The page includes the following fields: Object Description WEP supports 64-bit or 128-bit security key.

  • Page 43: Inished

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Click Finished to make your wireless configuration effective and finish the Setup Wizard. Figure 5-16 Setup Wizard - Finished After rebooting, please check whether you can access the Internet or not on the “Status” page. -33-...

  • Page 44: Tcp/Ip Settings

    On the LAN Settings page, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as shown below. Figure 5-17 LAN Setting The page includes the following fields: Object Description IP Address The default LAN IP address of the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC is 192.168.1.253. You can change it according to your request. -34-...
  • Page 45 If you change the IP address of LAN, you must use the new IP address to login the When the IP address of the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC is changed, the clients on the network often need to wait for a while or even reboot before they can access the new IP address.

  • Page 46: Wlan1 (5Ghz)

    Universal Repeater  Client   AP+WDS It is so easy to combine the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC with the existing wired network. The WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC definitely provides a total network solution for the home and the SOHO users.  Standard Access Point -36-...
  • Page 47 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC AP(Multi-SSID) Mode WDAP-C7200AC Internet SSID-1(5G) Clients SSID-2(2.4G) AP Mode Clients Figure 5-19 5GHz Wireless Basic Settings of AP The page includes the following fields: -37-...
  • Page 48 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Object Description Check the box to disable the wireless function. Disable Wireless LAN Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “5GHz (A+N+AC)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “5GHz (A+N+AC)”, and all of 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless stations can connect to the...

  • Page 49: B Asic S Ettings – M Ultiple Ap

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC unless you know what will happen after modification. Default is “Auto”. Associated Clients Click “Show Active Clients” to show the status table of active wireless clients. Universal Repeater is a technology used to extend wireless coverage.

  • Page 50: F Igure 5-21 5Gh Z M Ultiple -Ssid

    The device supports up to four multiple Service Set Identifiers. You can go back to the Basic Settings page to set the Primary SSID. The SSID’s factory default setting is Planet 5G VAP1~4 (Multiple-SSID 1~4). The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

  • Page 51: F Igure 5-22 5Gh Z U Niversal R Epeater -1

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC and client simultaneously)”. Click “Apply Changes” to take effect. Figure 5-22 5GHz Universal Repeater-1 Step 2. Go to 5GHz Site Survey page to find the root AP. Select the root AP that you want to repeat the signal and then click “Next”.

  • Page 52: F Igure 5-24 5Gh Z U Niversal R Epeater -3

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 3. Select the correct encryption method and enter the security key. Then, click “Connect”. Figure 5-24 5GHz Universal Repeater-3 Step 4. Check “Add to Wireless Profile” and click “Reboot Now”. Figure 5-25 5GHz Universal Repeater-4 Step 5.

  • Page 53: F Igure 5-27 5Gh Z W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – C Lient

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Client (Infrastructure) Client (Infrastructure)   Combine the Wireless Router to the Ethernet devices such as TV, game player, or HDD and DVD, to make them be wireless stations. Station (Client Mode) WDAP-C7200AC Internet a/n/ac a/n/ac...
  • Page 54 In Infrastructure, the wireless LAN serves as a wireless station. And user equipped with WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC to access the wireless network via other access points. In ad hoc, the wireless LAN will use the ad-hoc mode to operate. Default is “Infrastructure”.

  • Page 55: F Igure 5-28 C Lient – S Urvey

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC SSID” can provide better wireless network security. Default is “Enabled”. Data Rate Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value...

  • Page 56: Figure 5-29 Client – Ap List

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-29 Client – AP List Step 3. Enter the Security Key of the root AP and then click “Connect”. Figure 5-30 Client – Security -46-...

  • Page 57: F Igure 5-31 C Lient – S Tatus

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 4. Wait until the connection is established. Check the “Add to Wireless Profile” option and then reboot it. Figure 5-31 Client – Status   Connect this Wireless AP with up to 8 WDS-capable wireless APs to expand the scope of network.

  • Page 58: F Igure 5-32 5Gh Z W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – Wds

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-32 5GHz Wireless Basic Settings – WDS The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “5GHz (A+N+AC)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “5GHz (A+N+AC)”, and all of...
  • Page 59 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC.  5 GHz (A): 802.11a mode, rate is up to 54Mbps  5 GHz (N): 802.11n mode, rate is up to 300Mbps  5 GHz (AC): 802.11n mode, rate is up to 867Mbps(2T2R)  5 GHz (A+N): 802.11a/n mode, rate is up to 300Mbps ...

  • Page 60: F Igure 5-33 5Gh Z W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – Wds+Ap

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC AP+ WDS  Connect this wireless AP with up to 8 WDS-capable wireless APs, and connect another AP to provide service for all wireless stations within its coverage. WDS Repeater Mode Internet WDAP-C7200AC Clients a/n/ac 2.4G...
  • Page 61 Broadcast SSID If you enable “Broadcast SSID”, every wireless station located within the coverage of the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC can discover its signal easily. If you are building a public wireless network, enabling this feature is recommended. In private network, disabling “Broadcast...

  • Page 62: Advanced Settings

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC SSID” can provide better wireless network security. Default is “Enabled”. Data Rate Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value...
  • Page 63 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Object Description Fragment Threshold You can specify the maximum size of packet during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted. If you set this value too low, it will result in bad performance. Default is “2346”.

  • Page 64: Rf Output Power

    The WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC supports output power control levels up to 5. You can change the RF output power level here in accordance with various environments and signal strength.

  • Page 65: Security

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.4.4 Security Choose menu “WLAN1 (5GHz)  Security” and you can configure the settings of wireless security for the wireless network on this page. After the configuration, please click “Apply Changes” to save the settings. Figure 5-36 Wireless Security Settings – 5GHz...

  • Page 66: Access Control

    5.4.5 Access Control Choose menu “WLAN1 (5GHz)  Access Control” to allow or deny the computer of specified MAC address to connect with the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC on this page. After the configuration, please click “Apply Changes” to save the settings. Figure 5-37 Wireless Access Control – 5GHz...

  • Page 67: F Igure 5-38 W Ireless A Ccess C Ontrol – D Eny

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Wireless Access You can choose to set the Allowed-List, Denied-List, or disable this function. Control Mode MAC Address Enter the MAC address you want to allow or deny connection to the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC in the field. Comment You can make some comment on each MAC address on the list.

  • Page 68: Wds

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.4.6 WDS WDS (Wireless Distribution System) feature can be used to extend your existing 2.4G or 5G wireless network coverage. Here we present you how to configure such feature in 2.4GHz, which also applies to 5GHz.

  • Page 69: Figure 5-39 Wd Mode – 5Ghz

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-39 WDS Mode – 5GHz Choose menu “WLAN1 (5GHz)  Settings” configure connect WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC with another AP on this page. After the configuration, please click “Apply Changes” to save the settings. Figure 5-40 WDS Settings – 5GHz -59-...
  • Page 70 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-41 WDS – Set Security The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable WDS Check the box to enable the WDS function. Please select WDS or AP+WDS in the Mode of Wireless Basic Settings before you enable WDS on this page.

  • Page 71: Site Survey

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.4.7 Site Survey Choose menu “WLAN1 (5GHz)  Site Survey” to scan the available local AP. If any Access Point is found, you could choose any one to connect with manually when the Client Mode is enabled.
  • Page 72 Here you can check if the connection via WPS is established or not. Self-Pin Number It is the Pin number of the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC here. Click “Start PBC” to activate WPS as well in the client device within 2 Push Button Configuration minutes.

  • Page 73: F Igure 5-43 Wps-Pbc – 5Gh Z -1

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Click “Start PBC” on the WPS page of the AP. Figure 5-43 WPS-PBC – 5GHz-1 Figure 5-44 WPS-PBC – 5GHz-2 Press and hold the WPS button equipped on the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds. Or you can click the WPS button with the same function in the configuration utility of the adapter.

  • Page 74: F Igure 5-45 Wps-Pin – 5Gh Z -1

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-45 WPS-PIN – 5GHz-1 Figure 5-46 WPS-PIN – 5GHz-2 For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose the option that you want to enter Pin into the AP (Enrollee) in the configuration utility of the WPS and click Next until the process finishes.

  • Page 75: Schedule

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.4.9 Schedule Wireless Schedules will enable or disable your wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees and guests) during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons.

  • Page 76: Wlan2 (2.4Ghz)

    Universal Repeater  Client   AP+WDS It is so easy to combine the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC with the existing wired network. The WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC definitely provides a total network solution for the home and the SOHO users.  Standard Access Point -66-...

  • Page 77: F Igure 5-50 2.4Gh Z W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – Ap

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC AP(Multi-SSID) Mode WDAP-C7200AC Internet SSID-1(5G) Clients SSID-2(2.4G) AP Mode Clients Figure 5-50 2.4GHz Wireless Basic Settings – AP The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function.
  • Page 78 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Band Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC.  2.4 GHz (B): 802.11b mode, rate is up to 11Mbps ...

  • Page 79: F Igure 5-51 2.4Gh Z W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – M Ultiple Ap

    The device supports up to four multiple Service Set Identifiers. You can go back to the Basic Settings page to set the Primary SSID. The SSID’s factory default setting is Planet 2.4G VAP1~4 (Multiple-SSID 1~4). The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

  • Page 80: F Igure 5-52 2.4Gh Z M Ultiple -Ssid

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-52 2.4GHz Multiple-SSID Once you have applied and saved those settings, you can then go to the “WLAN1 (2.4GHz) → Security” page on the AP to set up security settings for each of the SSIDs.

  • Page 81: F Igure 5-53 2.4Gh Z U Niversal R Epeater -1

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-53 2.4GHz Universal Repeater-1 Step 2. Go to 2.4GHz Site Survey page to find the root AP. Select the root AP that you want to repeat the signal, and then click “Next”. Figure 5-54 2.4GHz Universal Repeater-2...

  • Page 82: F Igure 5-55 2.4Gh Z U Niversal R Epeater -3

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 3. Select the correct encryption method and enter the security key. Then, click “Connect”. Figure 5-55 2.4GHz Universal Repeater-3 Step 4. Check “Add to Wireless Profile” and click “Reboot Now”. Figure 5-56 2.4GHz Universal Repeater-4 Step 5.

  • Page 83: F Igure 5-58 2.4Gh Z W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – C Lient

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Client (Infrastructure)  Combine the Wireless Router to the Ethernet devices such as TV, Game player, or HDD and DVD, to make them be wireless stations. Figure 5-58 2.4GHz Wireless Basic Settings – Client -73-...
  • Page 84 In Infrastructure, the wireless LAN serves as a wireless station. And user equipped with WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC to access the wireless network via other access points. In ad hoc, the wireless LAN will use the ad-hoc mode to operate. Default is “Infrastructure”.

  • Page 85: F Igure 5-59 C Lient – S Urvey

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC SSID” can provide better wireless network security. Default is “Enabled”. Data Rate Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value...

  • Page 86: Figure 5-60 Client – Ap List

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 2. Choose the root AP from the list. If the root AP is not listed in the table, re-click “Site Survey” to update the list. Figure 5-60 Client – AP List Step 3. Enter the Security Key of the root AP and then click “Connect”.

  • Page 87: F Igure 5-61 C Lient – S Ecurity

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-61 Client – Security Step 4. Wait until the connection is established. Check the “Add to Wireless Profile” option and then reboot it. Figure 5-62 Client – Status  Connect this Wireless AP with up to 8 WDS-capable wireless APs to expand the scope of network.

  • Page 88: F Igure 5-63 2.4Gh Z W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – Wds

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC WDAP-C7200AC Switch Clients Clients Switch Figure 5-63 2.4GHz Wireless Basic Settings – WDS -78-...
  • Page 89 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the...

  • Page 90: F Igure 5-64 2.4Gh Z W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – Wds+Ap

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC WDS Repeater Mode Internet WDAP-C7200AC Clients a/n/ac 2.4G 5G WDS a/n/ac Switch Figure 5-64 2.4GHz Wireless Basic Settings – WDS+AP -80-...
  • Page 91 Broadcast SSID If you enable “Broadcast SSID”, every wireless station located within the coverage of the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC can discover its signal easily. If you are building a public wireless network, enabling this feature is recommended. In private network, disabling “Broadcast SSID”...

  • Page 92: Advanced Settings

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Default is “Enabled”. Data Rate Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value unless you know what will happen after modification.
  • Page 93 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Object Description Fragment Threshold You can specify the maximum size of packet during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted. If you set this value too low, it will result in bad performance. Default is “2346”.

  • Page 94: Rf Output Power

    The WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC supports output power control levels up to 5. You can change the RF output power level here in accordance with various environments and signal strength.

  • Page 95: Security

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.5.4 Security Choose menu “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  Security” to configure the settings of wireless security for the wireless network on this page. After the configuration, please click “Apply Changes” to save the settings. Figure 5-67 Wireless Security Settings – 2.4GHz...
  • Page 96 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC  WPA2: WPA2 is a high level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems.  WPA / WPA2 / WPA-Mixed: WPA Mixed Mode allows the use of both WPA and WPA2 at the same time.

  • Page 97: Access Control

    5.5.5 Access Control Choose menu “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  Access Control” to allow or deny the computer of specified MAC address to connect with the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC on this page. After the configuration, please click “Apply Changes” to save the settings. Figure 5-68 Wireless Access Control – 2.4GHz...

  • Page 98: F Igure 5-69 W Ireless A Ccess C Ontrol – D Eny

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 3. Click “OK” to save your settings and you can add more MAC addresses, if you like, simply repeat the above steps. Figure 5-69 Wireless Access Control – Deny -88-...

  • Page 99: Wds

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.5.6 WDS WDS (Wireless Distribution System) feature can be used to extend your existing 2.4G or 5G wireless network coverage. Here we present you how to configure such feature in 2.4GHz, which also applies to 2.4GHz.

  • Page 100: Figure 5-70 Wd Mode – 2.4Ghz

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-70 WDS Mode – 2.4GHz Choose menu “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  Settings” configure connect WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC with another AP on this page. After the configuration, please “Apply Changes” to save the settings. Figure 5-71 WDS Settings – 2.4GHz -90-...
  • Page 101 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-72 WDS – Set Security The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable WDS Check the box to enable the WDS function. Please select WDS or AP+WDS in the Mode of Wireless Basic Settings before you enable WDS on this page.

  • Page 102: Site Survey

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.5.7 Site Survey Choose menu “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  Site Survey” to scan the available local AP. If any Access Point is found, you could choose any one to connect with manually when the Client Mode is enabled.
  • Page 103 Here you can check if the connection via WPS is established or not. WPS Status Self-Pin Number It is the Pin number of the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC here. Push Button Click “Start PBC” to activate WPS as well in the client device within 2 Configuration minutes.

  • Page 104: F Igure 5-74 Wps-Pbc – 2.4Gh Z -1

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC By Push Button Configuration (PBC) Click “Start PBC” on the WPS page of the AP. Figure 5-74 WPS-PBC – 2.4GHz-1 Figure 5-75 WPS-PBC – 2.4GHz-2 Press and hold the WPS button equipped on the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds. Or you can click the WPS button with the same function in the configuration utility of the adapter.

  • Page 105: F Igure 5-76 Wps-Pin – 2.4Gh Z -1

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-76 WPS-Pin – 2.4GHz-1 Figure 5-77 WPS-Pin – 2.4GHz-2 For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose the option that you want to enter Pin into the AP (Enrollee) in the configuration utility of the WPS and click Next until the process finishes.

  • Page 106: Schedule

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.5.9 Schedule Wireless Schedules will enable or disable your wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees and guests) during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons.

  • Page 107: Management

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC When setting the Wireless Schedule, it is important to ensure that your System Clock settings have been configured. If not, your Wireless Schedule will not function correctly. 5.6 Management This section focuses on how to maintain AP, including Restore to Factory Default Setting, Backup/Restore, Firmware Upgrade, Reboot, Password Change and Syslog.

  • Page 108: F Igure 5-81 S Tatus

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-81 Status -98-...

  • Page 109: Statistics

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.6.2 Statistics Choose menu “Management  Statistics” to show the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding wireless and Ethernet network. Figure 5-82 Statistics The page includes the following fields: Object Description It shows the statistic count of sent packets on the wireless LAN interface.

  • Page 110: Snmp

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.6.3 SNMP Choose menu “Management  SNMP” to enable SNMP to allow the network management station to retrieve statistics and status from the SNMP agent in the AP. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a popular network monitoring and management protocol, used to refer to a collection of specifications for network management that includes the protocol itself.

  • Page 111: Ntp Settings

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.6.4 NTP Settings This section assists you in setting the Wireless AP’s system time. You can either select to set the time and date manually or automatically obtain the GMT time from Internet. Choose menu “Management  NTP Settings” to configure the system time. You can also maintain the system time by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet.

  • Page 112: Scheduling Reboot

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Object Description Input current time manually. Current Time You can click “Copy Computer Time” to copy the PC’s current time to the AP. Time Zone Select Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will set its time based on your selection.
  • Page 113 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC The page includes the following fields: Object Description Schedule Reboot Enable or disable the Schedule Reboot function. Setting Reboot Time Enter the Reboot Time (24-hour format) to enable this function to take effect. There are two Reboot Plans supported in the AP:...
  • Page 114 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 5-86 Schedule Reboot - Example Step 3. Click “Apply Changes” to take this function effect. -104-...

  • Page 115: Log

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.6.6 LOG Choose menu “Management  LOG” to configure the settings of system log. You can check the box of the items you want to record it in the log. After the configuration, please click “Apply” to save the settings.

  • Page 116: Upgrading Firmware

    “Management  Upgrade Firmware” upgrade firmware WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC. Select the new firmware file downloaded from the PLANET website and then click “Upload” to upgrade it. Figure 5-88 Upgrading Firmware The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select File Browse and select file you want to upgrade and press Upload to perform upgrade.

  • Page 117: F Igure 5-89 S Ave /R Eload S Ettings

    Save Settings to File Click “Save…” back configuration WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC and then save the “config.dat” in your computer. Load Settings from File Select the configuration file of the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC and then click “Upload” to reload the configuration back into the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC.

  • Page 118: Password

    Web-based utility. The default user name and password are “admin”. This page will allow you to add or modify the user name and password. Choose menu “Management  User Management” to change the user name and password which is inputted to access the web UI of the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC. Figure 5-90 Password Setup The page includes the following fields:...

  • Page 119: Led Control

    1) Position LED on: the position LED is on. 2) Position LED blink: the position LED blinks continuously. 2) Position LED off: the position LED is off. 5.6.11 Logout To log out the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC, please select “Logout” from the left-side menu. Figure 5-92 Logout -109-...

  • Page 120: Reboot

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 5.6.12 Reboot To reboot the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC, please select “Reboot” from the left-side menu. Figure 5-93 Reboot -110-...

  • Page 121: Chapter 6. Quick Connection To A Wireless Network

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 122: F Igure 6-3 E Ntering The Network Key

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 Entering the Network Key Step 5: Check if “Connected”...

  • Page 123: Windows 7 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 124: F Igure 6-7 T Yping The Network Key

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 125: F Igure 6-9 C Onnected To A N Etwork

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 6-9 Connected to a Network -115-...

  • Page 126: 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-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC is configured to “default”. In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 127: F Igure 6-13 C Onnected To The N Etwork

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 front of the SSID.

  • Page 128: F Igure 6-14 S Ystem P References

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 129: F Igure 6-16 S Electing The W Ireless N Etwork

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 130: 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-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC is configured to “default”. In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC is configured to “default”. Step 1: Tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen Figure 6-17 iPhone –...
  • Page 131 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 Turning on Wi-Fi Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP...
  • Page 132 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Figure 6-21 iPhone -- Entering 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 front of the SSID. Figure 6-22 iPhone -- Connected to the Network...

  • Page 133: Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility To easily list the WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 134: Appendix B: Faqs

    IP address of the WDAP-C7200AC is 192.168.1.253. Step 1. In the WDAP-C7200AC-1, go to “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  Basic Settings” to configure wireless mode to “WDS” and then configure the channel to a fixed one. Click “Apply Changes” to take effect.
  • Page 135 “AP+WDS” and then configure the channel to a fixed one which must be the same as the root AP. Click “Apply Changes” to take effect. ※ The root AP should be the same model (WDAP-C7200AC) in WDS mode; otherwise, the connection might not be able to be established due to the incompatibility.
  • Page 136 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 4. Go to “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  WDS Settings” page to connect the root AP. Select “Enable WDS” and enter the MAC Address of the root AP. Then, click “Set Security” to configure the security setting as the same as the root AP.
  • Page 137 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 5. After reboot, please go to “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  Security” page to configure the repeater’s security setting for wireless clients. Select the encryption method and enter the security key. Then, click “Apply Changes”. -127-...
  • Page 138 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 6. In the laptop or PC connected to the WDAP-C7200AC-2 by Ethernet cable, go to TCP/IP settings to modify it to “Obtain an IP address automatically”. -128-...
  • Page 139 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 7. Use the command line tool to ping the DNS (e.g. Google) to ensure the laptop or PC can access internet through the connection. Step 8. In the Android Smart Phone, tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen.
  • Page 140 Step 10. Tap the target wireless network (SSID). If you would like to connect to the WDAP-C7200AC using 5GHz frequency band, please select the SSID [Planet AP 5G]; in this case, we selected the SSID [Planet AP 2.4G].
  • Page 141 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 11. Enter the encryption key, and then tap [Connect]. -131-...
  • Page 142 Step 12. Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network. Step 13. Now, you should be able to surf internet on the laptop through the WDAP-C7200AC-2. For the wireless connection setup in other platforms (e.g. iPhone, iPad, laptop), please refer to the Chapter 6.

  • Page 143: Q2: How To Set Up The Universal Repeater Connection

    IP address of the WDAP-C7200AC is 192.168.1.253. Step 1. In the WDAP-C7200AC, go to “WLAN1 (5GHz)  Basic Settings” to configure wireless mode to “AP” and then check “Enable Universal Repeater Mode (Acting as AP and client simultaneously)”. Click “Apply Changes”...
  • Page 144 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 2. Go to 5GHz Site Survey (WLAN1 (5GHz)  Site Survey) page to find the root AP. Select the root AP that you want to repeat the signal and then click “Next”. Step 3. Select the correct encryption method and enter the security key. Then, click “Connect”.
  • Page 145 Go to “Management-> Status” page to check whether the state of Repeater interface should be “Connected”. Step 6. In the laptop or PC connected to the WDAP-C7200AC by Ethernet cable, go to TCP/IP settings to modify it to “Obtain an IP address automatically”. -135-...
  • Page 146 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 7. Use the command line tool to ping the DNS (e.g. Google) to ensure the laptop or PC can access internet through the connection. Step 8. In the Android Smart Phone, tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen.
  • Page 147 Step 10. Tap the target wireless network (SSID). If you would like to connect to the WDAP-C7200AC using 5GHz frequency band, please select the SSID [Planet AP 5G]; in this case, we selected the SSID [Planet AP 2.4G].
  • Page 148 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC Step 11. Enter the encryption key, and then tap [Connect]. -138-...
  • Page 149 Step 12. Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network. Step 13. Now, you should be able to surf internet on the laptop through the WDAP-C7200AC. For the wireless connection setup in other platforms (e.g. iPhone, iPad, laptop), please refer to the Chapter 6.

  • Page 150: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 151 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 152: Appendix C: Glossary

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 153 User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC/WDAP-W7200AC 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 154 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...
  • Page 155 *Model Number: WDAP-C7200AC * 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 herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on 1999/5/EC R&TTE,...

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