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831-t5 Mesh AP QSG
Wall Mount Installation
The 831-t5 can be mounted on a wall. Wall Mount Kit (17600193F1) can be ordered for mounting the 831-t5. Instructions are provided in the
related Quick Start Guide (617600193F1-13).
Supplying Power to the Device
1. Connect the end of the power adapter to the Power port on the back panel of the SDG.
2. Plug other end of the power adapter into the wall outlet.
3. The SDG will begin powering up immediately as the 831-t5 has no on/off power switch.
4. Confirm that the power is connected properly. The Multifunction Status LED should be lit on the front of the device, as described in the
following section
"Multifunction Status
Subscriber Connections
The following subscriber connections are available on the back of the 831-t5:
■ 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ-45 Connector)
■ USB 3.0 (Type A Connector)
To connect the Ethernet interfaces, refer to
there is an audible click.
The USB 3.0 host port is reserved for future use. This port currently provides +5 VDC for charging external devices.
Resetting the Device
A reset button is available if the 831-t5 needs to be rebooted or restored to factory defaults. To reboot the 831-t5, press the Reset button on the
back panel of the device for less than 5 seconds. To reset the device to factory defaults, press the Reset button for 5 seconds or more.
Activating Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) is a standard means for creating secure connections between the 831-t5 and various wireless client devices. This feature
is designed to simplify the pairing process between the devices. Perform the following steps to activate WPS:
1. Press the WPS button on the back of the 831-t5 for less than 5 seconds for 5GHz or more than 5 seconds for 2.4GHz.
2. The WPS LED on the back of the unit is steady green when WPS is on and flashing green when WPS is passing traffic.
3. WPS search mode continues for 2 minutes. The next step must be completed before the 2 minutes have lapsed.
4. In the Wi-Fi settings for the LAN device to be connected to the local network, locate and select the name of the wireless network (SSID) to which
you want to connect. The 831-t5 should complete the connection without requiring the password to be manually entered.
Understanding the Status LEDs
A multifunction status LED on the front of the unit and status LED's on the back panel allow you monitor the device status.
Multifunction Status LED
The multifunction status LED on the front of the unit indicates the device status.
Color
LEDState
Off
Red
Green
Green, Blue
White
Red, Green
Blue, Red
White
White, Red
Red, Green
White
Quick Setup for the 831-t5
Scan the QR code labeled WiFi QuickStart located on the back of the unit. You will be presented with a series of self-guided steps to choose
your account password, select gateway or access point mode, and configure the Wi-Fi SSID and passphrase. The specified account password
will be used when logging into the GUI in the SDG.
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and insert a Category 5E (or better) RJ-45 cable into the LAN port and the WAN port until
Table 2: Multifunction Status LED
Event
Off
Cold boot
Blinking
Reboot and system upgrade (off over uboot, random solid color)
Blinking
Linux booting up
Blinking
Quick Start
Solid
Hub WAN up, Internet
Blinking
Hub WAN down, no Internet
Blinking
Satellite set up
Solid
Satellite up
Blinking
Satellite up, Fair Signal
Blinking
Satellite up, Poor Signal
Blinking
Reverting
Understanding the Status LEDs
Table 2
defines the multifunction status LED states.
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