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Packedge WX-1 Quick Start Manual

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WX-1 Access Point
802.11ac dual band access point
Version 1.1

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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE WX-1 Access Point 802.11ac dual band access point Version 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents Package Contents WX-1 WX-1 Mounting Options • 802.11ac Dual Band Access Point Powering Up the Access Point • Built-in 3x3 internal antennas Configuring the Access Point • Powered by PoE+ Step 1: Login Step 2: Radio System Requirements Step 3: Security Profiles Windows or Mac PC with an Ethernet interface.

  • Page 3: Wx-1 Mounting Options

    WX-1 Mounting Options Vertical mount: Secure the Wall Bracket to the wall anchors using the included hardware. Using the Provided Wall Mount Bracket. Double-gang electrical box, wall Single-gang electrical box, european outlet box us 4” round junction box, us 3.5” round juction box...
  • Page 4 Horizontal mount: Line up the slots and secure the wall bracket to the wall anchors using the Line the two tabs on the top of the Wall Bracket with the two pockets on the back of the access included hardware. point.
  • Page 5 Using provide spacer to mount the Access Point (Optional) 4. Attach the rectangular feet onto WX-1. 5. Line the two tabs on the top of the Wall Bracket with the two pockets on the back of the In order to properly route the Ethernet cable to the unit use the provided spacer.
  • Page 6 Using provided T-bar Line up the T-bar brackets with the T-bar. Press down until the T-bar brackets snap on. Place the appropriate-sized T-bar bracket into USE 25MM SCREW WHEN USING T-BAR BRACKET SPACER the slots on the back of the WAP and line up the two holes on the T-bar bracket with the two mounting points on the back of the WAP.

  • Page 7: Powering Up The Access Point

    Power using a PoE+ Switch The access point can be powered via PoE+ or by the included power adapter. Please see below for examples: Power Using a PoE+ Injector Laptop Laptop Laptop WX-1 Laptop WX-1 Tablet Panel Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable...

  • Page 8: Configuring The Access Point

    The Wireless Access Point should now be up and running with its default settings. It does not need Note: If your computer is not set to the default IP scheme of the WX-1 (192.168.1.X), you must first any particular configuration to be functional. To make changes to the SSID and security settings, configure the TCP/IP settings onyour computer to log in to the WX-1 through a web browser.
  • Page 9 Using Windows 7 Following page will display when logged in: 1. Under Control Panel – Network and Internet, click on View Network Status and Tasks. 2. On the left panel, click on Change Adapter Settings and right-click on Local Area Connection.
  • Page 10 Note: The default IP Setting on the WX-1 is DHCP. If you want to assign a static IP to the WX-1, you will have the option to change their IP select Static IP from drop-down menu and fill in the IP address, subnet mask and gateway infor- addresses by clicking on the pencil icon.

  • Page 11: Step 2: Radio

    The first tab under Wireless is Radio. By default, the WX-1 operates in Access Point Mode. The In Access Point Mode, the WX-1 broadcasts both 2.4GHz and 5GHz signals to stations that support mode can be set for either the 2.4 or the 5 GHz band. The available modes for the WX-1 are: 802.11 ac.

  • Page 12: Wds Bridge Mode

    WDS Bridge Mode WDS Repeater Mode In WDS Bridge Mode, you can connect the WX-1 to a client by its Ethernet port. The WX-1 will WDS Repeater Mode can be used to connect two WX-1 access points wirelessly and extend your receive the wireless signal from an access point and send the signal, through its Ethernet port, to wireless network coverage.

  • Page 13: Step 3: Security Profiles

    Step 3: Security Profiles The most secure and common mode is WPA2-PSK. The next tab over is the Security Profiles. You can change security settings for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. This setting is known to be the most secure and is compatible with all the latest devices. Note: When choosing the security settings, consider your client devices.

  • Page 14: Step 4: Configuration

    Step 4: Configuration In this section, you can change the SSID namevthe security profile that was set up in step 4. By default, the SSID is Pakedge2.4-1 and Pakedge5-1. You will have the option to change the name and add security profiles by selecting the options from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 15: Guest Network

    Guest Network This will allow you to set up a guest network. Please see manual for further details.
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