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NTRODUCTION
This document will guide you through the process of setting up and registering an Access Point (AP) and
establishing a WLAN in version 1.2.0 of the Relay2Cloud Wireless Manager. Detailed information on
these and other advanced features can be found in Relay2's WLAN System Test Manual, version 1.2.0-
20130915.
B
EFORE YOU START
The Relay2 Access Point cannot function as a standalone unit. Before connecting your AP to a network,
make sure to check the following:
Acquire a Relay2 account from your Service Provider if you have not do so; provide your name,
company e-mail address, phone number, and a username in the form of an e-mail address for
account creation.
The Relay2 Cloud Wireless Manager is accessed through a variety of web browsers, including
Internet Explorer 9 and 10, Google Chrome 26 and above, Mozilla Firefox 6 and above, Safari 5
and above and Opera.
The Relay2 AP must be connected to a network that can reach the Internet. If your network has
a firewall that blocks outbound traffic to the Internet, make sure to configure your firewall to
allow at least HTTP and HTTPS ports.
The AP's management network interface will automatically obtain an IP address from the DHCP
server by default.If your network requires the use of static IP address, refer to section 5 for
details on how to configure your Relay2 AP accordingly.
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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    Internet Explorer 9 and 10, Google Chrome 26 and above, Mozilla Firefox 6 and above, Safari 5 and above and Opera. The Relay2 AP must be connected to a network that can reach the Internet. If your network has a firewall that blocks outbound traffic to the Internet, make sure to configure your firewall to allow at least HTTP and HTTPS ports.
  • Page 2: Quick Setup Overview

    Navigate to “Configure —> WLAN”. 3. Add a WLAN. Click “Add New” and fill in respective fields. Connect to your WLAN SSID with a WiFi device. 4. Test your WLAN connection. Check for connection events. © 2013 Relay2, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Quick Start | 3 1. Hook up and install your AP 1.1. Check Your AP Packaging List © 2013 Relay2, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Installing Your Access Point

    When installing on a flat surface, attach the rubber pads to the back of the AP as shown below. b. If mounting the AP on a wall, follow the instructions in the diagrams below. © 2013 Relay2, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Quick Start | 5 © 2013 Relay2, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6 Quick Start | 6 © 2013 Relay2, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Access Point

    1.3. Setting Up Your Access Point a. The Relay2 AP can be placed on a desk or mounted on a wall. If mounted, the AP can be tilted to provide maximum signal coverage. Use this diagram to position the AP so that it provides the most signal coverage for your purposes.
  • Page 8 The Ethernet cable is better to use CAT5 or CAT6 class cable, which can be inserted into the RJ45 port (B7). d. The Relay2 AP also features a serial port (B8), a USB port (B9), and an optional SIM card port (B10).
  • Page 9 Quick Start | 9 © 2013 Relay2, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10 2. AP Boot UP Relay2 AP first time boot up will take about 5 – 10 minutes depending on the software version number installed on the AP that you receive. Longer time will be needed if AP detects there is new software version and download the new software image to update the AP.
  • Page 11 Quick Start | 11 If all three rings are not already green, wait 1-2 minutes for their appearance. 4. A DDING A WLAN a. Navigate to “Configure —> WLAN,” then click on “Add New”. © 2013 Relay2, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 Quick Start | 12 b. Add a WLAN profile name, SSID, and modify settings as desired; then click “Apply”. c. Your WLAN has been created. © 2013 Relay2, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 Navigate to “Monitor —> Client Station” to check for these connection events in descending order: Association , Authentication ,and Connection If all three appear, your device has successfully connected to the AP. © 2013 Relay2, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 14 STABLISHING A STATIC IP ADDRESS a. Enable AP Console adapter access by connecting a USB-to-Serial converter to the RJ9 ports (see B8 in section 3) of the AP and your desktop or laptop. © 2013 Relay2, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15: Fcc Caution

    Quick Start | 15 b. Launch a program that can communicate with serial ports (for example, PuTTY). c. Access the Relay2 AP’s serial port. d. Hit [s] to switch to a static IP address. e. Add a new static IP address, NetMask, Default Gateway and DNS, hitting [ENTER] after each entry.
  • Page 16 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. © 2013 Relay2, Inc. All rights reserved.

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