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Grandstream Networks GWN7610 User Manual

Enterprise 802.11ac wifi access point
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  • Page 1 Grandstream Networks, Inc. GWN7610 Enterprise 802.11ac WiFi Access Point User Manual...
  • Page 2 Grandstream Networks, Inc. is not permitted. The latest electronic version of this guide is available for download here: http://www.grandstream.com/support Grandstream is a registered trademark and Grandstream logo is trademark of Grandstream Networks, Inc. in the United States, Europe and other countries. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Grandstream, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this guide, could void your manufacturer warranty.

  • Page 3: Fcc Caution

    Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. P a g e GWN7610 User Manual...
  • Page 4 GNU GPL INFORMATION GWN7610 firmware contains third-party software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Grandstream uses software under the specific terms of the GPL. Please see the GNU General Public License (GPL) for the exact terms and conditions of the license.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED ..................... 18 LED Patterns ............................18 Discover the GWN7610 ........................19 Method1: Discover the GWN7610 using its MAC address ............19 Method 2: Discover the GWN7610 using GWNDiscoveryTool ............. 20 Use the WEB GUI ..........................21 Access WEB GUI .......................... 21 WEB GUI Languages ........................
  • Page 6 Provisioning and backup ........................45 Download Configuration ....................... 45 Upload Configuration ........................45 Configuration Server (Pending) ....................46 Reset and reboot ..........................46 Syslog ..............................46 EXPERIENCING THE GWN7610 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT ........47 P a g e GWN7610 User Manual...
  • Page 7 Table of Tables Table 1: GWN7610 Technical Specifications ....................12 Table 2: GWN7610 Equipment Packaging ....................14 Table 3: GWN7610 Ports Description ......................14 Table 4: LED Patterns ..........................18 Table 5: Overview ............................23 Table 6: Device Configuration ........................28 Table 7: Wi-Fi ..............................
  • Page 8 Figure 8: Ceiling Mount – Step 4 ........................ 17 Figure 9: Ceiling Mount – Steps 5 & 6 ......................17 Figure 9: Discover the GWN7610 using its MAC Address ................19 Figure 10: GWN Discovery Tool ........................20 Figure 11: GWN7610 Web GUI Login Page ....................21 Figure 12: Change Password on first boot ....................

  • Page 9: Document Purpose

    DOCUMENT PURPOSE This document describes how to configure the GWN7610 via Web GUI in standalone mode, with other GWN7610 as Master/Slave architecture and more. The intended audiences of this document are network administrators. Please visit http://www.grandstream.com/support to download the latest “GWN7610 User Manual”.

  • Page 10: Change Log

    CHANGE LOG This section documents significant changes from previous versions of the GWN7610 user manuals. Only major new features or major document updates are listed here. Minor updates for corrections or editing are not documented here. Firmware Version 1.0.2.15 ...

  • Page 11: Welcome

    This wireless access point can be paired with any third party routers. With support for advanced QoS, low- latency real-time applications, 250+ client devices per AP and dual Gigabit network ports with PoE/PoE+, the GWN7610 is an ideal wireless access point for large and small wireless network deployments. Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Grandstream, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this User Manual, could void your manufacturer warranty.

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Technical Specifications Table 1: GWN7610 Technical Specifications IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Standards 3x 2.4 GHz, gain 3 dBi, internal antenna Antennas 3x 5 GHz, gain 3 dBi, internal antenna IEEE 802.11ac: 6.5 Mbps to 1300 Mbps IEEE 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Wi-Fi Data Rates IEEE 802.11n: 6.5 Mbps to 450 Mbps...
  • Page 13 IPv4, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1x, 802.11e/WMM Network Protocols 802.11e/WMM, VLAN, TOS Network Embedded controller in GWN7610 allows it to auto-discover, auto-provision and Management manage up to 50 GWN7610s in a network Self power adaptation upon auto detection of PoE or PoE+...

  • Page 14: Installation

    INSTALLATION Before deploying and configuring the GWN7610, the device needs to be properly powered up and connected to the network. This section describes detailed information on installation, connection and warranty policy of the GWN7610. Equipment Packaging Table 2: GWN7610 Equipment Packaging...

  • Page 15: Power And Connect Gwn7610 Access Point

    Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable(s) into a LAN port to your Network. Step 3: Connect the 24V DC power adapter into the power jack on the back of the GWN7610. Insert the main plug of the power adapter into a surge-protected power outlet.

  • Page 16: Wall And Ceiling Mount Installation

    Wall and Ceiling Mount Installation GWN7610 can be mounted on the wall or ceiling, please refer to the following steps for the appropriate installation. Wall Mount Step1: Position the mounting bracket at the desired location on the wall with the arrow pointing up.

  • Page 17: Ceiling Mount

    Step 3: Insert the screws through the mounting bracket. Step 4: Connect the power cable and the Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the correct ports of your GWN7610. M3.0x50 screw Figure 7: Ceiling Mount – Step 3 Step 5: Align the arrow on the GWN7610AP with the arrow on the locking tab of the mounting bracket and ensure that your GWN is firmly seated on the mounting bracket and connect the network and power cables.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Web GUI interface. LED Patterns The panel of the GWN7610 has different LED patterns for different activities, to help users read the status of the GWN7610 whether it’s powered up correctly, provisioned, in upgrading process and more, for more details please refer to the below table.

  • Page 19: Discover The Gwn7610

    1. Locate the MAC address on the MAC tag of the unit, which is on the underside of the device, or on the package. 2. From a computer connected to same Network as the GWN7610, type in the following address using the GWN7610’s MAC address on your browser https://gwn_<mac>.local...

  • Page 20: Method 2: Discover The Gwn7610 Using Gwndiscoverytool

    IP address on your browser. Figure 11: GWN Discovery Tool Users can access then the GWN7610 using its WebGUI, the following sections will explain how to access and use the Web Interface. P a g e...

  • Page 21: Use The Web Gui

    Figure 12: GWN7610 Web GUI Login Page To access the Web GUI: Make sure to use a computer connected to the same local network as the GWN7610. Ensure the device is properly powered up. Open a Web browser on the computer and type in the URL using the MAC address as shown in...

  • Page 22: Web Gui Languages

    Figure 13: Change Password on first boot WEB GUI Languages Currently the GWN7610 series web GUI supports English and Simplified Chinese. Users can select the displayed language at the upper right of the web GUI either before or after logging in.

  • Page 23: Overview Page

    GWN7610’s information presented in a Dashboard style for easy monitoring. Figure 16: Overview Page Users can quickly see the status of the GWN7610 for different items, please refer to the following table for each item: Table 5: Overview Shows the number of Access Points that are Discovered, Paired(Online) and Offline.

  • Page 24: Save And Apply Changes

    When clicking on "Save" button after configuring or changing any option on the web GUI pages. A message mentioning the number of changes will appear on the upper menu. Figure 17: Apply Changes Click on button to apply changes, or to undo the changes. P a g e GWN7610 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Using Gwn7610 As Standalone Access Point

    USING GWN7610 AS STANDALONE ACCESS POINT The GWN7610 can be used in Standalone mode, where it can act as Master Access Point Controller or in Slave mode and managed by another GWN7610 Master. This section will describe how to use and configure the GWN7610 in standalone mode.

  • Page 26: Login Page

    GWN76xx, and can only act as a Master Access point controller. Users will need to perform a factory reset to the GWN7610, or unpair it from the initial GWN76xx in order to make it open to Master Access Point mode again.

  • Page 27: Discover And Pair Other Gwn7610 Access Point

    Discover and Pair Other GWN7610 Access Point To Pair a GWN7610 access point connected to the same Network as the GWN7610 follow the below steps: 1. Connect to the GWN7610 Web GUI as Master and go to Access Points. Figure 21:Discover AP in order to discover access points within GWN7610’s Network, the following page...

  • Page 28: Table 6: Device Configuration

    3. Click on Pair under Actions, to pair the discovered Access Point as Slave with the GWN7610 acting as Master 4. The paired GWN7610 will appear Online, users can click on to unpair it. Figure 23: GWN7610 online 5. Users can click on next to Master or paired access point to check device configuration for its status, users connected to it and configuration.
  • Page 29 Note If a GWN7610 is not being paired or the pair icon is grey color, make sure that it is not being paired with another GWN7610 Access Point acting as Master Controller, if yes, users will need to unpair it first, or reset...

  • Page 30: Network Groups

    Network Groups When using GWN7610 as Master Access Point, users have the ability to create different Network groups and adding GWN7610 Slave Access Points. Log in as Master to the GWN7610 WebGUI and go to Network Group->Network Group. Figure 24: Network Group...
  • Page 31 Wi-Fi. Default is Disabled. Client isolation feature blocks any TCP/IP connection between connected clients to GWN7610’s WiFi access point. Client isolation can be helpful to increase security for Guest networks/Public Wi-Fi. If enabled, the default LAN Gateway’s MAC address must be specified under Gateway MAC Address field.
  • Page 32 Device Membership: Used to add or remove paired access points to the network group. Figure 26: Device Membership Click on to add the GWN7610 to the network group, or click on to remove it. Users can Also add a device to a Network Group from Access Points Page:...

  • Page 33: Create An Ssid Under A Network Group

    -Check to select the desired Network, on which the selected APs will be added, as shown in the above figure. Create an SSID under a Network Group Under Network Group Page, click to edit a network group or create a new network group and go to WiFi tab. P a g e GWN7610 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Additional Ssid Under Same Network Group

    ] for Wi-Fi options. Table 7: Wi-Fi Additional SSID under Same Network Group Users can also create an additional SSID under the same group. To create an additional SSID go to Network Group->Additional SSID. P a g e GWN7610 User Manual...
  • Page 35 Select one of the available network groups from Network Group Membership dropdown menu, this will create an additional SSID with the same Device Membership configured when creating the main network group. Figure 30: Additional SSID Created Click on to delete the additional SSID, or to edit it. P a g e GWN7610 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features GWN7610 offers many features for managing and monitoring connected clients to network groups, as well as debugging and troubleshooting. Capture This section is used to generate packet trace captures from network groups interfaces which will help to sniff packets within the network group for troubleshooting purpose or monitoring...Users will need to plug a USB device to one of the USB ports on the back of the GWN7610.

  • Page 37: Ping/Traceroute

    Ping and Traceroute are useful debugging tools to verify reachability with other clients across the network. The GWN7610 offers both Ping and Traceroute tools for IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. To use these tools, go to GWN7610 WebGUI->System Settings->Debug and click on Ping/Traceroute.

  • Page 38: Clients Configuration

    Figure 33: Traceroute Clients Configuration Users can access clients list connected to GWN7610 zone from GWN7610 Web GUI -> Clients to perform different actions to wireless clients. Figure 34: Clients P a g e GWN7610 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Snmp (Pending)

    GWN7610 supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) which is widely used in network management for network monitoring for collecting information about monitored devices. To configure SNMP settings, go to GWN7610 Web GUI -> System Settings-> SNMP, this page has two tabs: Basic and Advanced, refer to the below tables for each tab.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Set the Transport Type: UDPv4, UDPv6, TCPv4 or TCPv6.  Listening on Choose the IP Address from drop-down menu list.  Set the Port number on which the GWN7610 will listen on. Click on to add an SNMPv3 User:  Set the Username for authentication.
  • Page 41 Click on Upgrade, to launch firmware/config file provisioning. Please make Upgrade Now sure to Save and Apply changes before clicking on Upgrade. Factory Reset Click on Reset to restore the GWN7610 to factory default settings P a g e GWN7610 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Upgrading And Provisioning

    UPGRADING AND PROVISIONING Upgrading Firmware The GWN7610 can be upgraded to a new firmware version remotely or locally. This section describes how to upgrade your GWN7610. Upgrading via WEB GUI The GWN7610 can be upgraded via TFTP/HTTP/HTTPS by configuring the URL/IP Address for the TFTP/HTTP/HTTPS server and selecting a download method.
  • Page 43 To upgrade a slave access point, log in to the GWN7610 acting as Master Controller and go to Access Points. Figure 36: Access Points Make sure that firmware server path is set correctly under Maintenance, check the desired APs to...
  • Page 44 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Notes:  Please do not interrupt or power cycle the GWN7610 during upgrading process.  The Master Access Point needs to be upgraded from Web GUI->System Settings->Maintenance. It cannot be upgraded from Access Points page like the Paired Access Points.

  • Page 45: Provisioning And Backup

    Microsoft IIS web server. Provisioning and backup The GWN7610 configuration can be backed up locally or via network. The backup file will be used to restore the configuration on GWN7610 when necessary. Download Configuration Users can download the GWN7610 configuration for restore purpose under Web GUI->System Settings->...

  • Page 46: Configuration Server (Pending)

    Users can download and provision the GWN7610 by putting the config file on a TFTP/HTTP or HTTPS server, and set Config Server to the TFTP/HTTP or HTTPS server used in order for the GWN7610 to be provisioned with that config server file.

  • Page 47: Experiencing The Gwn7610 Wireless Access Point

    Thank you again for purchasing Grandstream GWN7610 Wireless Access Point, it will be sure to bring convenience and color to both your business and personal life P a g e...

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