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Aztech WMB260AC User Manual

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WMB260(AC)
DUAL BAND AC1200
MESH NODE

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL WMB260(AC) DUAL BAND AC1200 MESH NODE...
  • Page 2 © Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, republished, or retransmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever, whether electronically or mechanically, including, but not limited to, by way of photocopying, recording, information recording, or through retrieval systems without the express written permission. We reserve the right to revise this document at any time without the obligation to notify any person and/or entity.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About the WMB260 (AC) ......................... 3 Package Contents ........................5 Device Design ..........................6 Getting Started ........................... 8 Adding More WMB260(AC) Mesh Nodes for AIR-706P ............11 Setting WMB260(AC) as Access Point (AP) ................12 Optional: Adding WMB260(AC) Mesh Nodes for WMB260(AC) AP ......13 WMB260(AC) Web User Interface ....................

  • Page 4: About The Wmb260 (Ac)

     Fast and Reliable Wireless Performance Aztech WMB260(AC) is exquisitely designed to maximize the 802.11ac wireless standard by providing an ideal performance to all 5.0GHz wirelessly connected devices SIMULTANEOUSLY. ...
  • Page 5  AON Mesh-Ready Node WMB260(AC) is an AON Mesh-Ready Node that is designed to be compatible with Aztech AIR routers to provide the efficient roaming and wireless experience.  AON Mesh for Seamless Roaming With AIR router, WMB260(AC) provides seamless roaming and using only one password and a single Wi-Fi network name.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Product contents vary for different models.  WMB260(AC)  Ethernet cable (Yellow)  DC Power Adapter  Easy Start Guide  Warranty Policy NOTE: You may also download the Quick Installation Guide and the User Manual by visiting this link: http://www.aztech.com...

  • Page 7: Device Design

    Device Design Front Panel Status Description Power No power is supplied to WMB260(AC) Blue(Solid) Successful boot up Red (Solid) Error on the WMB260(AC) boot up Wireless Wireless is Off Blue (Solid) All wireless interface is up Red (Solid) Wireless error or wireless is disabled Not in Mesh Blue (Solid) Mesh link up and steady...

  • Page 8: Back Panel

    Back Panel Physical Interface Description Ethernet 1 and 2 For WAN connection using an Ethernet cable and connecting computers and other Ethernet devices Reset To reset the WMB260(AC) to factory default configuration Power Input Adapter input On/Off switch Switch to on and off the WMB260(AC)

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Setting up the device is fast and easy. The diagram below provides an outline of the steps needed in order to complete the installation. Brief descriptions appear beside each step. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages. You may see the suggested network setup.
  • Page 10 The WMB260(AC) is designed as an AON Mesh Ready device. It is made to be a Mesh Node for Aztech AIR Routers to form a mesh system. Together with Aztech AIR Router, user can roam between access points without disconnection. It will also intelligently switch user between the Wi-Fi Bands based on environment condition.
  • Page 11 Setting up your WMB260(AC) as Mesh Node WMB260(AC) is a Mesh-Ready device as a Mesh-Node. To set your WMB260(AC) to Mesh Node, you will need your AIR router as the main router with internet access. Your AIR router will be the Mesh Controller. Since WMB260(AC) is a Mesh Node, it does not need any initial setup.

  • Page 12: Adding More Wmb260(Ac) Mesh Nodes For Air-706P

    Adding More WMB260(AC) Mesh Nodes for AIR-706P You may add additional WMB260(AC) to your mesh system as mesh nodes. This will help increase the coverage of your wireless range capacity as well as you will be able to roam without disconnection. To add additional mesh node(s);...

  • Page 13: Setting Wmb260(Ac) As Access Point (Ap)

    Setting WMB260(AC) as Access Point (AP) To setup the WMB260(AC) as AP, find an area near the data point or the main router. Alternatively, you may wish to use an Ethernet cable to connect the WMB260(AC) to your router for locations that are much further away from the router. a.

  • Page 14: Optional: Adding Wmb260(Ac) Mesh Nodes For Wmb260(Ac) Ap

    Optional: Adding WMB260(AC) Mesh Nodes for WMB260(AC) AP You can add WMB260(AC) mesh nodes to your existing WMB260(AC) AP. To setup a WMB260(AC) mesh node, ensure that there is an existing WMB260(AC) connected to your main router via Ethernet as an AP. To add WMB260(AC) mesh node(s);...

  • Page 15: Wmb260(Ac) Web User Interface

    WMB260(AC) Web User Interface The Web User interface allows you to configure your WMB260(AC)’s features. Accessing the Web User Interface To access your WMB260(AC) Web User Interface; 1. Launch any web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Google Chrome). 2. Type-in 10.0.10.254 on the address bar and then press Enter. This is only for stand-alone WMB260(AC).

  • Page 16: Status Icon And Reboot Button

    Status Icon and Reboot button The WMB260(AC) has a top panel which displays a representation of the Internet Status. A Reboot feature is also available in the top panel for easier means of soft device reboot.  Internet Status  Reboot Internet Status The internet status shows the different internet status.

  • Page 17: General

    A. General The General is the default page of the Web User Interface. It allows you to view the operation mode, IPv4 address, internet status, SSID and System Uptime. The General Tab consists of two sub-tabs;  Connected Devices  Wireless Connected Devices The Connected Devices Page shows the connected devices to the WMB260(AC).
  • Page 18 Wireless (Basic) The Wireless Page allows you to set the basic wireless configurations of WMB260(AC). In this page, you can change the SSID, Password and set the Band Steering to Enabled or Disabled. This page is not accessible when WMB260(AC) is in Mesh mode.

  • Page 19: Advanced

    B. Advanced Advanced Tab allows you to configure the Advanced Wireless settings and Wireless MAC Filtering. There are two sub tabs for Advanced;  Wireless  MAC Filtering Wireless (Advanced) In this Wireless (Advanced) Page, aside for the SSID Name, Network Password and Band Steering, you can configure other settings such as Security, Channel, Bandwidth and other advanced configurations.
  • Page 20 To configure the 2.4GHz of the Wireless; 1. You may set the 2.4GHz frequency band to Enabled/Disabled. Once Disabled, the 2.4GHz SSID will not be visible. 2. You may designate a new SSID or a Wireless Network Name for your 2.4GHz wireless network.
  • Page 21 MAC Filtering The MAC Filtering page will provide additional protection to your wireless network. It allows or denies Wireless Devices from accessing the WMB260(AC) with the use of the MAC address which is unique for every network device. To add a MAC Filter in your 2.4GHz network, 1.
  • Page 22 By clicking the Add currently associated MAC stations, a device that are connected to 2.4GHz will be added. If there is more than one 2.4GHz device connected, one of those devices will be added. To add a MAC Filter in your 5.0GHz network, 1.

  • Page 23: Management

    Management The Management menu page allows you to perform configuration backup, settings update, and default restore. It also allows you to set the Web User Interface password, perform firmware upgrades, device rebooting and view the device’s information. It has the following submenus: ...
  • Page 24 To set the device’s GUI password, 1. Set the username 2. Enter a new password in the New Password field 3. Re-enter the new password in Retype New Password field 4. Click Apply 5. To reset the settings, click Reset Backup Allows you to save the WMB260(AC)’s configuration as a file on your PC.
  • Page 25 Restore Settings Allows you to restore the WMB260(AC) settings from a previously stored backup file on a computer. To update the WMB260(AC)’s settings: 1. Click on the Choose File button. 2. Locate the nvram.txt file from your computer. 3. Click Open. 4.
  • Page 26 AP mode. Upgrade Allows you to update the firmware of your WMB260(AC). It is highly recommended to ONLY UPDATE your unit using OFFICIALLY RELEASED Aztech firmware downloadable from our Aztech Support Site (www.aztech.com). About Displays a brief summary of your WMB260(AC) device properties such as its model, the current firmware version, the device’s unique MAC address, the system up time,...

  • Page 27: Safety Warning

    Safety Warning For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. Do not open the device. Opening or removing the device cover can expose you  to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Only qualified service personnel can service the device.
  • Page 28 Copyright© Aztech Technologies Pte Ltd (CRN: 199800635M). All rights reserved.

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