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Z-Com AC-1028 Quick Start Manual

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AC-1028 In-Wall Access Point

Quick Start Guide

This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up your AC-1028 In-Wall
Access Point. After completing the steps described in this guide, you will be able to place the AP at
your site and provide wireless network access to users.

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AC-1028
M3 Screws
TERMS OF USE: It is the customer's responsibility to follow local country regulations, including
operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and indoor cabling requirements.

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    AC-1028 In-Wall Access Point Quick Start Guide This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up your AC-1028 In-Wall Access Point. After completing the steps described in this guide, you will be able to place the AP at your site and provide wireless network access to users.

  • Page 2: Hardware Overview

    HARDWARE OVERVIEW Top View Item LAN 1 LAN 2 Reserved Port Screw Holes LED Indication STATE DESCRPTIOON The device is not powered on On (Amber) Power is being supplied to the device. The LAN LEDs will light on immediately when the power is supplied to the...

  • Page 3: Bottom View

    device and go off after few seconds. No Link On (Green) Ethernet is linked Blinking (Green) Ongoing data transmission Bottom View Item Power IDC Reserved Port Side View Item Reset Button...

  • Page 4: Setup Requirements

    SETUP REQUIREMENTS Before installing your AC-1028 access point, be sure that you have the following:  A computer from which you can access the AP Web interface  A CAT5 UTP cable of required length  Phillips screwdriver  Wire stripper/cutter ...
  • Page 5 Connect the blue wire of RJ-45 cable to the IDC slot ⑦ labeled blue. Connect the blue/white wire of RJ-45 cable to the IDC slot ⑧ Note: Orient the AC-1028 with the LED located at the bottom. 3. Use a wire cutter to cut the redundant wires if necessary.
  • Page 6 To configure the In-wall Access Point to be managed by the AP controller, please do the following: 1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN 1 Ethernet port on the AC-1028. 2. Insert the other end to the LAN port on your PC.

  • Page 7: Step 6: Preconfigure The Access Point

    STEP 6: PRECONFIGURE THE ACCESS POINT The procedure for completing the Access Point’s essential configuration depends on whether you want it to be managed by either AP controller or to operate as a standalone Access Point. Refer to the section that is relevant to your deployment: •...
  • Page 8 To check whether the Access Point has connected to the AP controller successfully, please do the followings: 1. Make sure you connect the AP to the PoE injector/switch to the same subnet as AP controller. 2. On your PC, open a Web browser window. 3.
  • Page 9 8. Check the label on the back panel of the Access Point and write down the MAC address of the Access Point. You will need the MAC address to identify the Access Point on the AP controller Web interface. 9. Log into the AP controller Web interface, and then go to AP List page. 10.
  • Page 10 4. On the left menu of the Web interface, click Card Index and select Card 1 or Card 2. Note: For dual band APs, the two radios (2.4GHz and 5GHz) need to be configured separately on the Web interface. The rest of the configuration procedures are the same as for 2.4G and 5G radio. 5.
  • Page 11 8. Go to RF Configure > Security Profile. 9. Click one of the profiles #, tick the Enable box and press Edit. 10. Clear the Wireless Network Name (SSID) box, and then type a unique name that you desire to call this wireless network.

  • Page 12: Step 7: Verify The Connection

    AP from the AP Controller Web interface. Copyright © 2015 Z-Com, Inc. All rights reserved. ZDC is trademark of Z-Com, Inc. All other company and product names mentioned in the documentation are held to be trademarked (and registered) by the primary holders.

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