Cisco WRP500 Quick Start Manual
Cisco WRP500 Quick Start Manual

Cisco WRP500 Quick Start Manual

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Cisco WRP500 Wireless-AC
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Quick Start Guide
First Published: January 22, 2015
Cisco WRP500 Wireless-AC Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Quick Start Guide
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  • Page 1 Cisco WRP500 Wireless-AC Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Quick Start Guide First Published: January 22, 2015 Cisco WRP500 Wireless-AC Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Thank you for choosing the Cisco WRP500 Wireless-AC Broadband Router. The Cisco WRP500 is a networking solution that combines telephone, wireless, and wired capabilities. This guide describes how to physically install your Cisco WRP500 and how to set up a basic configuration. Get to Know the Cisco WRP500 Front Panel Power: The LED shines steady green and stays on while the router is powered on.
  • Page 3: Back Panel

    LED indicates the status of the mobile network connection: • Steady Green: The mobile network connection is not in use. Flashing Green: The WRP500 is attempting to connect to the internet through the • mobile network connection. For information about compatible USB devices, see http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/unified-communications/wrp500-wireless-ac-broa...
  • Page 4: Top Panel

    Cisco WRP500 Wireless-AC Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Quick Start Guide Get to Know the Cisco WRP500 WAN: Use this port to connect the WRP500 to a cable or DSL internet connection. Power: Use the power button to turn power on and off.
  • Page 5: Install The Cisco Wrp500

    Cisco WRP500 Wireless-AC Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Quick Start Guide Install the Cisco WRP500 Install the Cisco WRP500 You can place the Cisco WRP500 on a desktop or mount it on a wall. To prevent the WRP500 from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds Caution an ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C).
  • Page 6: Connect And Configure The Cisco Wrp500

    Drill two pilot holes into the surface 100 mm apart (about 3.94 in.). Take care to Step 2 ensure that the WRP500 will be level and secure in either of its two safety-certified orientations. Insert a screw into each hole, leaving a gap of 5.5 mm (0.217 in.) between the Step 3 underside of each screw head and the surface of the wall.
  • Page 7: Change The Admin Password

    Connect and Configure the Cisco WRP500 If the network to which the WRP500 WAN port connects specifies Note 192.168.15.xxx, the WRP500 uses a different network in its LAN ports, such as 192.168.16.xxx. Check the PC address to confirm the network.
  • Page 8: Enable Remote Management

    Enabling remote management is not mandatory, but it is generally the first step, because remote management makes configuration more convenient. If the Cisco WRP500 has the IP address of the WAN interface, any host that can reach the IP address of the WRP500 WAN port can explore information and perform configuration by accessing the WRP500 through the web GUI.
  • Page 9: Suggested Next Steps

    To download the latest firmware, go to this Software Downloads page on Step 1 Cisco.com: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/unified-communications/small-business-v oice-gateways-ata/tsd-products-support-general-information.html This site requires a login. If you do not have a Cisco.com account, you Note can register for free. Click the Download Software link. Follow the steps on the screen to download Step 2 the latest release.
  • Page 10 Connect a compatible USB modem into the USB port of the WRP500. Step 3 The USB LED on the front of the WRP500 indicates the progress of the mobile connection. When the WRP500 is connected to the internet through the mobile network connection, the USB LED shines steady green;...
  • Page 11: Where To Go From Here

    Cisco WRP500 Wireless-AC Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Quick Start Guide Where to Go From Here Where to Go From Here Support Cisco Small Business Support www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport Community Online Technical Support and www.cisco.com/support Downloads (Login Required) Small Business Support Center (SBSC) www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_...
  • Page 12 Cisco WRP500 Wireless-AC Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Quick Start Guide Where to Go From Here Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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