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Safety Precautions Installation Use the power adapter attached to the ZXWL W822E. Any other power adapter may damage the device or make it fail to operate properly. Ensure that the power outlet and the cable can sustain the load. An overloaded outlet and damaged cable may result in an electric shock or a fire.
The 5 GHz frequency is used for wireless coverage and wireless bridging. The ZXWL W822E has two models, W822E and W822Ei. The W822E uses an external antenna and the W822Ei uses an internal antenna. The ZXWL W822E has the following features: Supports 12 V DC power supply and PoE/PoE+ power supply.
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ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 1 External View LED Indicators The ZXWL W822E LED indicators are located on the top of the AP. For a description of the LED indicators, refer to Table Table 1 LED Indicators...
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Chapter 2 Product Description Interface Descriptions Figure 2 shows the external interfaces of the ZXWL W822E. Figure 2 External Interfaces For a description of the external interfaces, refer to Table Table 2 Description of the External Interfaces Interface Description Connected to the network port of a PC or another network device ETH1/PoE through an RJ-45 cable.
Chapter 3 Power Supply The ZXWL W822E supports the following power supply methods. You can use any of the method based on your needs. Power the device through the attached external power adapter, see Figure Figure 3 Powering the ZXWL W822E through the Power Adapter...
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ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 4 Powering the ZXWL W822E through the Standard PoE Module Power the device through the switch that supports the standard PoE module, see Figure Figure 5 Powering the ZXWL W822E through a PoE Switch...
Figure 6 Antenna Installation (one) 2. Connect the antenna to the 2.5 G or 5 G antenna interface and tighten it clockwise. Figure 7 Antenna Installation (two) 3. Put the protective sheath near the device shell. SJ-20130807102306-001 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 8 Antenna Installation (three) 4. Installing the other antenna, the antenna is installed successfully, see Figure 9 Figure 9 Antenna Installation (four) SJ-20130807102306-001 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
Chapter 5 Installation Abstract The ZXWL W822E can be placed on a desk, hung on a wall, or installed to the ceiling. Pre-requisites The indoor temperature and humidity do not exceed the allowed operation temperature and humidity. The AP is free from interference within 2-3 meters, for example, cordless phones and transformers.
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ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 10 Drilling Holes 3. In the drilled holes, insert the universal anchors, and hammer the anchors into the wall completely with a rubber hammer, see Figure Figure 11 Installing the Universal Anchors 4.
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The device is securely installed onto the installation adaptor when you hear a click sound, which indicates that the positioning reed is in position. Figure 13 Installing the Device 7. The device is successfully installed on the wall, see Figure SJ-20130807102306-001 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 14 Device Installed on the Wall Ceiling Installation If you need to install the device to the ceiling, you need to buy the required installation components. The components include a mounting frame and a device adapter, see...
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2. Lock the mounting frame to the beam and secure the screws, see Figure Figure 18 Securing the Mounting Frame to the Beam 3. Install the adapter to the mounting frame, see Figure Figure 19 Installing the Adaptor to the Mounting Frame SJ-20130807102306-001 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Secure the screws of the adapter, see Figure Figure 20 Securing the Screws of the Adapter 5. Install the device to the adapter. Caution: : : The device is securely installed onto the installation adaptor when you hear a click sound, which indicates that the positioning reed is in position.
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Chapter 5 Installation Figure 21 Installing the Device to the Adapter 6. The device is successfully installed on the suspended ceiling, see Figure Figure 22 Device Installed on the Suspended Ceiling SJ-20130807102306-001 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
Chapter 6 Fat AP Commissioning Instruction When the ZXWL W822E is in fat AP mode, it needs to be connected and configured. AP Connection Perform the following steps to connect the ZXWL W822E: 1. Power on the device by referring to the Power Supply section.
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Set the IP address to the 192.168.0.X network segment. The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Note: : : By default, the IP address of the ZXWL W822E is 192.168.0.228. The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. AP Configuration To configure the AP, perform the following steps: 1.
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Figure 25 AP Mode Dialog Box Note: : : By default, the ZXWL W822E is in fit AP mode. If it is in fat mode, you do not need to modify it. Click Submit. The device is restarted automatically. The AP mode is modified successfully.
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ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Figure 26 WAN Connection Page Note: : : The fat AP mode includes route mode and bridge mode. Select the correct mode based on the networking solution. b. Set WAN Type as required.
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The end IP address allocated to a terminal. DNS1 DNS address. Default Gateway AP address. 5. Set WLAN. a. Select Network> WLAN> Basic. The Basic page is displayed. b. Set the required parameters. For a description of the parameters, refer to Table SJ-20130807102306-001 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual Table 5 Basic Parameters Parameter Description Select network card 1 for the 2.4 G mode, and network card 2 for Network Card the 5 G mode. Both the 2.4 G and 5 G modes support multiple IEEE 802.11 operation modes.
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Chapter 6 Fat AP Commissioning Instruction Figure 28 SSID Settings Page b. Modify the SSID name, for example, ZTE. This name is displayed as the user and used in connection. For the other parameters, use the default setting. 7. Set encryption.
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ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual To set the system time, select Application> Time Management. To set the firewall, select Security> Firewall. To restart the device or restore to the default settings, select Management> Device Management> System Management. SJ-20130807102306-001...
Chapter 7 Fit AP Commissioning Instruction By default, the ZXWL W822E is set to the fit AP mode. In fit AP mode, only a data connection is required between the AP and the AC. Other configurations are managed through the AC.
Check the signal strength. Check the signal strength. If the signal is weak, the antenna may be loosed, or the transmission power is reduced because of the aging of the device. Check the network card. A -1 SJ-20130807102306-001 ZTE Proprietary and Confidential...
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ZXWL W822E Wireless Access Point User Manual The power of the network card may not enough. Try to move the device closer to the Why do links fail to operate stably (increased delay and packet loss) after the WLAN operates properly for a period? The WLAN is interfered.
FCC Statement: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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