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1200mbps 802.11ac dual band ceiling-mount wireless access point
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  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright  2020 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
  • Page 3 Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately. Revision User Manual of PLANET 802.11ac Dual Band Ceiling-mount Wireless Access Point Model: WDAP-C7200E Rev: 3.0 (June, 2020) Part No. EM-WDAP-C7200E_v3.0...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1.Product Introduction ......................1 Package Contents ....................... 1 Product Description ......................2 Product Features ......................... 6 Product Specifications ....................... 7 Chapter 2.Hardware Installation ......................10 Product Outlook ........................ 10 Chapter 3.Connecting to the AP ......................13 System Requirements ...................... 13 Installing the AP ........................
  • Page 5 Touch/iPad ....................84 Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility ..................88 Appendix B: FAQs ..........................89 Q1: How to Set Up the AP Client Connection ................89 Q2: How to set up the WDS Connection .................. 95 Appendix C: Troubleshooting ......................101...
  • Page 6 FIGURE 2-1 WDAP-C7200E T ......................10 IGURE RIPLE 2-2 WDAP-C7200E F ......................11 IGURE RONT ANEL 2-3 WDAP-C7200E R ......................12 IGURE ANEL 3-1 M ........................13 IGURE OUNTING THE BRACKET 3-2 C ....................14 IGURE ONNECTING THE THERNET CABLE 3-3 C .......................
  • Page 7 6-13 C ....................... 81 IGURE ONNECTED TO THE ETWORK 6-14 S ........................82 IGURE YSTEM REFERENCES 6-15 S -- N ....................82 IGURE YSTEM REFERENCES ETWORK 6-16 S ..................... 83 IGURE ELECTING THE IRELESS ETWORK 6-17 – S ......................... 84 IGURE HONE ETTINGS ICON...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1.Product Introduction

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Chapter 1. Product Introduction Package Contents Thank you for choosing PLANET WDAP-C7200E Wireless AP. Please verify the contents inside the package box. Package Contents of WDAP-C7200E WDAP-C7200E Quick Guide Ethernet Cable Mounting-Kit If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.

  • Page 9: Product Description

    To meet enterprise demand for wireless communication, PLANET WDAP-C7200E 1200Mbps Dual Band 802.11ac Wireless AP supports central management through PLANET AP controllers. With IEEE 802.11ac 2T2R dual-band technology, the WDAP-C7200E provides a maximum wireless speed of 867Mbps at 5GHz and 300Mbps at 2.4GHz.
  • Page 10 WDAP-C7200E can be powered and networked by a single UTP cable, effectively eliminating the needs of dedicated electrical outlets on t he ceiling and reducing the cabling cost. Furthermore, the system administrator is able to arrange the PoE schedule of the WDAP-C7200E by working with the managed PoE switch.
  • Page 11 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Easy Installation and Management With user-friendly Web UI and step-by-step Quick Setup Wizard, the WDAP-C7200E is easy to install, even for users who have no experience in setting up a wireless network. Furthermore, you can simply install our software...
  • Page 12 AP is easier for the administrator to deploy and manage without on-site maintenance. Moreover, you can simply use PLANET NMS controller to deliver wireless profiles to multiple APs simultaneously, thus making the central management simple.

  • Page 13: Product Features

    Supports DMZ and Port forwarding  Bandwidth control per IP address to increase network stability   Easy Deployment and Management Supports PLANET AP Controllers in AP mode  Easy discovery by PLANET Smart Discovery  Self-healing mechanism through system auto reboot setting ...

  • Page 14: Product Specifications

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Product Specifications WDAP-C7200E Product 1200Mbps 802.11ac Dual Band Ceiling-mount Wireless Access Point Hardware Specifications 2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 port Interfaces Auto-negotiation and Auto MDI/MDI-X Gain: 4 x Internal 5dBi antenna (2.4G x2, 5G x2) Antennas Reset button on the rear side (Press over 15 seconds to reset the device to factory...
  • Page 15 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Network Mode Data Rate Receive Sensitivity (dBm) 2.4GHz 1Mbps 802.11b 11Mbps 6Mbps 802.11g 54Mbps MCS0/MCS8 802.11n HT20 MCS7/MCS15 MCS0/MCS8 802.11n HT40 MCS7/MCS15 5GHz 6Mbps Receive Sensitivity 802.11a 54Mbps MCS0/MCS8 802.11n HT20 MCS7/MCS15 MCS0/MCS8 802.11n HT40 MCS7/MCS15 MCS0 802.11ac VHT20...
  • Page 16 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN (VID: 3~4094) VLAN SSID-to-VLAN mapping up to 4 SSIDs Self-healing Supports auto reboot settings per day/hour Remote management through PLANET DDNS/ Easy DDNS Configuration backup and restore Supports UPnP Management Supports IGMP Proxy Supports PPTP/L2TP/IPSec VPN Pass-through...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2.Hardware Installation

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Product Outlook WDAP-C7200E Dimensions: 198 x 28mm  Weight: 498 ±5g   Triple Viewing Figure 2-1 WDAP-C7200E Triple Viewing -10-...
  • Page 18 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E  Front Panel Figure 2-2 WDAP-C7200E Front Panel LED Definition STATUS FUNCTION The access point is on. System is operating. 2.4GHz wireless LAN is initializing. 2.4G Blinking 2.4GHz wireless LAN is working. 5GHz wireless LAN is initializing.
  • Page 19 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E  Rear Panel Figure 2-3 WDAP-C7200E Rear Panel Port definition Object Description 12V DC port for the power adapter 12V DC The access point is on. LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE) IN LAN port connecting to the network equipment.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3.Connecting To The Ap

    PCs running Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/XP, Windows Vista / Win 7, MAC OS 9 or later, Linux,  UNIX or other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols 1. The AP in the following instructions refers to PLANET WDAP-C7200E. 2. It is recommended to use Internet Explorer 11, Firefox or Chrome to access the AP. Installing the AP Before installing the AP, make sure your PoE switch is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully at this moment.
  • Page 21 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 2. Load the device into the mounting bracket, and be sure the device is mated with fixed screws. Then, lock the device in position and plug the Ethernet cable into the WDAP-C7200E. Figure 3-2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable Step 3.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4.Quick Installation Guide

    These values can be changed as you want. In this guide, we use all the default values for description. Connect the WDAP-C7200E with your PC by an Ethernet cable plugging in LAN port on one side and in LAN port of PC on the other side. Please power on the WDAP-C7200E by PoE switch through the PoE port.
  • Page 23 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 4-1 TCP/IP Setting Now click OK to save your settings. Now, you can run the ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the AP. The following example is in Windows 10 OS. Please follow the steps below: Click on Start >...
  • Page 24 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 4-2 Windows Start Menu Open a command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.253 and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to 4-3, it means the connection between your PC and the AP Figure has been established well.
  • Page 25 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E If the result displayed is similar to 4-4, it means the connection between your PC and the AP Figure has failed. Figure 4-4 Failed Result of Ping Command If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your AP. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

  • Page 26: Starting Setup In The Web Ui

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Starting Setup in the Web UI It is easy to configure and manage the AP with the web browser. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address Step 1. http://192.168.1.253 in the web address field of the browser.

  • Page 27: Chapter 5.Configuring The Ap

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Chapter 5. Configuring the AP This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of AP’s functionalities and features 3 main items below, allowing you to manage the AP with ease. Figure 5-1 Main Menu The page includes the following fields:...

  • Page 28: Wizard

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Wizard The Wizard guides you to configuring the WDAP-C7200E in a different mode, including Gateway, Super WDS, WISP, Repeater, AP modes. Figure 5-2 Operation Mode The default operation mode is AP Mode. -21-...

  • Page 29: Gateway Mode (Router)

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Gateway Mode (Router) Click “Wizard”  “Gateway Mode” and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the Gateway mode. Figure 5-3 Gateway Mode -22-...

  • Page 30: Wan Settings

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E 5.2.1 WAN Settings Static IP If your ISP offers you static IP Internet connection type, select “Static IP" and then enter IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and primary DNS information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields.
  • Page 31 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-5 Gateway – PPPoE (ADSL) The page includes the following fields: Object Description Username Enter the PPPoE User Name provided by your ISP Password Enter the PPPoE password provided by your ISP Enter the server name by your ISP, or not...

  • Page 32: Wireless

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E DHCP Choose “DHCP” and the router will automatically obtain IP addresses, subnet masks and gateway addresses from your ISP. Figure 5-6 Gateway – DHCP 5.2.2 Wireless -25-...
  • Page 33 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-7 Gateway – Wireless The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable wireless LAN Wi-Fi Status It is the wireless network name. The default SSID is PLANET_2.4G...

  • Page 34: Super Wds Mode

    Click “Wizard”  “Super WDS Mode” and the following page will be displayed. If you want to use super WDS to do connection, please make sure each WDAP-C7200E are already in Super WDS mode before scanning wireless.
  • Page 35 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select Network Select network for use 2.4G or 5G to do connection. It is the WDS wireless network name. The default SSID is WDS SSID “Wireless2.4G_WDS” and “Wireless5.8G_WDS”...
  • Page 36 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-10 Super WDS Mode – 5G SSID The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable wireless LAN Wi-Fi Status SSID It is the wireless network name. The default SSID is “PLANET_5G”...
  • Page 37 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-17 Super WDS Mode The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select “Static IP” or “DHCP Client” for setting up device IP IP Mode Set time to restart Timing Connection section for example, AP1 – Enter the WDS SSID and encrypt password.
  • Page 38 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-18 Super WDS Mode – AP1 AP2 -- Press the “Scan” button to find AP1 BSSID and choose it to connect. Enter the encrypt password. Figure 5-19 Super WDS Mode – AP2 -31-...

  • Page 39: Wisp Mode

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E WISP Mode Click “Wizard”  “WISP Mode” and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the WISP mode. -32-...
  • Page 40 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-20 WISP Mode The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select network for using 2.4G or 5G to do connection. Bandwidth Enter the root AP’s SSID or press “Scan” to select Repeater SSID Check to lock the root AP’ MAC address...
  • Page 41 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-21 WISP Mode – Select Internet Mode (Set up WAN type) -34-...
  • Page 42 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-22 WISP Mode – Setting up Wi-Fi -35-...

  • Page 43: Repeater Mode (Universal Repeater)

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Repeater Mode (Universal Repeater) Click “Wizard”  “Repeater Mode” and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the Repeater mode. -36-...
  • Page 44 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-23 Repeater Mode The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select “2.4G” or “5.8G” wireless LAN. Select Network Enter the root AP’s SSID or press “Scan” to select Repeater SSID Check to lock the root AP’ MAC address...
  • Page 45 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-24 Repeater Mode -- Scan Root AP -38-...
  • Page 46 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Set up the repeater wireless network Figure 5-25 Repeater Mode – Setting up Wi-Fi -39-...
  • Page 47 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable wireless LAN Wi-Fi Status SSID It is the wireless network name. The default SSID is “PLANET_5G” Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to hide wireless LAN or not Hide your SSID？...
  • Page 48 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select “Static IP” or “DHCP Client” for setting up device IP IP Mode Enter the AP static IP address LAN IP Subnet Enter the network mask Gateway Enter the default gateway IP address...

  • Page 49: Ap Mode

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E AP Mode In the AP mode, the AP wireless interface and cable interface bridge together. Click “Wizard”  “AP Mode” and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the AP mode.
  • Page 50 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select “Static IP” or “DHCP Client” for setting up device IP IP Mode Enter the AP static IP address LAN IP Subnet Enter the network mask Gateway Enter the default gateway IP address...
  • Page 51 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-28 AP Mode – Set up Wi-Fi The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable wireless LAN Wi-Fi Status SSID It is the wireless network name. The default SSID is “PLANET_5G”...

  • Page 52: Wi-Fi

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Wi-Fi 5.7.1 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi 5.7.1.1. Basic Figure 5-29 Basic -45-...
  • Page 53 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable wireless LAN Wi-Fi Status It is the wireless network name. The default SSID is “PLANET_2.4G” SSID or “PLANET_5G”...

  • Page 54: Mac Acl

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E 5.7.2 MAC ACL 5.7.2.1. MAC ACL Figure 5-11 MAC ACL The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add end-device that is scanned from wireless network and mark them Press the “Delete” button to delete device from list Delete Press the “Apply”...

  • Page 55: Wi-Fi Timer Off

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E 5.7.3 Wi-Fi Timer Off 5.7.3.1. Wi-Fi Timer Off Figure 5-33 Wi-Fi Timer Off The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select ON (Green) or OFF (Gray) to enable or disable timer Wi-Fi Timer Off Choose the time frame of Wi-Fi...

  • Page 56: Advanced

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E 5.7.4 Advanced 5.7.4.1. Advanced Figure 5-34 Advanced The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select 802.11B/G or 802.11N/G in CPE 2.4G Mode Select 802.11A or 802.11AN or 802.11AC in CPE 5G Mode The maximum users are 64 Maximum 2.4G per AP...
  • Page 57 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E The range of transmit power is Max (100%), Efficient (75%), 5G TX Power Enhanced (50%), Standard (25%) or Min (12.5%). In case of shortening the distance and the coverage of the wireless network, input a smaller value to reduce the radio transmission power A part of the 802.11n standard that allows sending multiple frames per...

  • Page 58: Network

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E 5.7.5 Network 5.7.5.1. LAN Settings Figure 5-35 LAN Settings The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select “Static IP” or “DHCP Client” for setting up device IP IP Mode Enter the AP static IP address...
  • Page 59 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enter the read community, default is public Read Community Enter the write community, default is private Write Community Enter the SNMP trap IP address, default is 192.168.1.100 Trap Destination Address 5.7.5.3.
  • Page 60 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E 5.7.5.4. WAN Settings Static IP If your ISP offers you static IP Internet connection type, select “Static IP" and then enter IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and primary DNS information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields.
  • Page 61 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-39 PPPoE (ADSL) The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enter the PPPoE User Name provided by your ISP Username Password Enter the PPPoE password provided by your ISP Server Name Enter the server description or not...
  • Page 62 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-40 DHCP The page includes the following fields: Object Description Maximum Transmission Unit. Default is 1452 Set DNS Manually Enable/Disable DNS Manually Enter the necessary DNS address provided by your ISP Primary DNS Secondary DNS...

  • Page 63: Security

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable web server access on Enable to access from WAN, default port is 8080 WAN port Enable and scan to clone the MAC address MAC clone Enable Ping Access on WAN...
  • Page 64 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-24 URL Filtering The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add the rule Press the “Delete” button to delete the rule Delete Press the “Apply” button to enable/disable the rule...
  • Page 65 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E 5.7.6.2. IP/Port Filtering Figure 5-44 IP/Port Filtering The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add the rule in the black or white list Press the “Delete” button to delete the rule Delete Press the “Apply”...
  • Page 66 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Port Range Enter the web port to access Select TCP, UDP or TCP+UDP Protocol Mark Enter the mark string, or not Select the rule of IP/Port Filtering, default is Disable. IP/Port Filtering Status Whitelist: Allow the devices to pass in the rule...
  • Page 67 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-46 MAC Filtering The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add the rule in the black or white list Press the “Delete” button to delete the rule Delete Press the “Apply” button to enable/disable the rule...
  • Page 68 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-47 IP/Port Filtering 5.7.6.4. Security (Port Mapping/Port Forwarding) Figure 5-48 Port Mapping The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add the rule in the black or white list Press the “Delete” button to delete the rule Delete Press the “Apply”...
  • Page 69 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E LAN IP Enter the IP address that you need for port forwarding Enter the external port range External Port Internal Port Enter the internal port range Enter the mark string, or not Mark Enable/disable Port Mapping function Figure 5-49 Port Mapping 5.7.6.5.

  • Page 70: Management

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E 5.7.7 Management 5.7.7.1. Configure Figure 5-14 Configure The page includes the following fields: Object Description Save the configuration file to your computer Backup Reload the configuration from your computer Restore Reset Default Restore the factory default settings, please press this button...
  • Page 71 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E 5.7.7.2. Reboot Figure 5-15 Reboot The page includes the following fields: Object Description Reboot Reboot device immediately Select Enable or Disable to start schedule reboot Timed Reboot Select reboot time for clock Reboot Time Restart Interval Select reboot duty by day 5.7.7.3.
  • Page 72 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Confirm Password Enter new password again 5.7.7.4. Upgrade Figure 5-54 Upgrade Firmware The page includes the following fields: Object Description Choose File Press to select the firmware file Whether to resume the Select to reset the device to default when upgrading firmware...
  • Page 73 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E The page includes the following fields: Object Description Show system time of device System Time NTP Enable Select Enable or Disable NTP function Select time zone Time Zone Select Manual IP Settings Enable to manual IP setting...
  • Page 74 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Export Export a log.bin file to you PC Press to delete all of the system log Delete Refresh Press to refresh the system log 5.7.7.7. Flow Control Figure 5-57 Setup Flow Control The page includes the following fields:...
  • Page 75 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-59 Add rule of flow control(Speed Limit) The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select enable or disable flow control rule Status IP Group Select custom or Add an IP group Enter an IP address range or use scan to select...
  • Page 76 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E 5.7.7.8. IP Group Figure 5-60 IP Group The page includes the following fields: Object Description Press the “Add” button to add IP group in list Press the “Delete” button to delete the group Delete Figure 5-17 Add IP Group...
  • Page 77 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enter an IP group description Group Name IP Address Enter an IP address range or use scan to select Enter the mark string, or not Mark 5.7.7.9. Time Group...
  • Page 78 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-18 Add Time Group The page includes the following fields: Object Description Time Group Enter an time group description Select start time and end time for time range Time Range Work Date Select work day by option table...
  • Page 79 DDNS Select PLANET DDNS or Easy DDNS function DDNS Option Enter user account for PLANET DDNS. If you use Easy DDNS it was not User Name necessary. Enter password for PLANET DDNS. If you use Easy DDNS it was not Password necessary.
  • Page 80 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 5-65 PLANET EasyDDNS -73-...

  • Page 81: Chapter 6.Quick Connection To A Wireless Network

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-C7200E is configured to “default”. Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Step 1: Right-click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray Figure 6-1 System Tray –...
  • Page 82 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) The Wireless Network Connection box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.2.1 (3) Click the [Connect] button Figure 6-3 Entering the Network Key Step 5: Check if “Connected”...

  • Page 83: Windows 7/8/10 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Windows 7/8/10 (WLAN AutoConfig) WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network. This built-in wireless network connection tool is similar to wireless zero configuration tool in Windows XP.
  • Page 84 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) The Connect to a Network box will appear. (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.2.1 (3) Click the [OK] button. Figure 6-7 Typing the Network Key...
  • Page 85 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 5: Check if “Connected” is displayed. Figure 6-9 Connected to a Network -78-...

  • Page 86: Mac Os X 10.X

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Mac OS X 10.x In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-C7200E is configured to “default”. Step 1: Right-click on the network icon displayed in the system tray The AirPort Network Connection menu will appear.
  • Page 87 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.2.1 (2) Click the [OK] button. Figure 6-12 Enter the Password If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Remember this network].
  • Page 88 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 5: Check if the AirPort is connected to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in front of the SSID. Figure 6-13 Connected to the Network -81-...
  • Page 89 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E There is another way to configure the MAC OS X wireless settings: Step 1: Click and open the [System Preferences] by going to Apple > System Preference or Applications Figure 6-14 System Preferences Step 2: Open Network Preference by clicking on the [Network] icon...
  • Page 90 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 3: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network (1) Choose the AirPort on the left menu (make sure it is ON) (2) Select Network Name [default] here If this is the first time to connect to the Wireless AP, it should show “No network selected”.

  • Page 91: Iphone/Ipod Touch/Ipad

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-C7200E is configured to “default”. Step 1: Tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen Figure 6-17 iPhone – Settings icon Step 2: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network...
  • Page 92 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Figure 6-19 Wi-Fi Setting – Not Connected Step 3: Tap the target wireless network (SSID) in “Choose a Network…” (1) Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping “Wi-Fi” (2) Select SSID [default] Figure 6-20 Turning on Wi-Fi -85-...
  • Page 93 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP (1) The password input screen will be displayed. (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.2.1 (3) Tap the [Join] button. Figure 6-21 iPhone -- Entering the Password...
  • Page 94 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 5: Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in front of the SSID. Figure 6-22 iPhone -- Connected to the Network -87-...

  • Page 95: Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility To easily list the WDAP-C7200E in your Ethernet environment, the Planet Smart Discovery Utility is an ideal solution. The following installation instructions guide you to running the Planet Smart Discovery Utility.

  • Page 96: Appendix B: Faqs

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Appendix B: FAQs Q1: How to Set Up the AP Client Connection Topology: -89-...
  • Page 97 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 1. Use static IP in the PCs that are connected with AP-1(Site-1) and AP-2(Site-2). In this case, Site-1 is “192.168.1.100”, and Site-2 is “192.168.1.200”. Step 2. In AP-2, change the default IP to the same IP range but different from AP-1. In this case, the IP is changed to 192.168.1.252.
  • Page 98 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E AP-2 Step 4. In AP-2, press Scan AP to search the AP-1. You can also enter the MAC address, SSID, encryption and bandwidth if you know what they are. -91-...
  • Page 99 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 5. Click “Next” to finish the setting. Step 6. Click “Repeater Information” to check connection status. -92-...
  • Page 100 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 7. Use command line tool to ping each other to ensure the link is successfully established. From Site-1, ping 192.168.1.200; and in Site-2, ping 192.168.1.100. Step 8. Configure the TCP/IP settings of Site-2 to “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
  • Page 101 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 9. Use command line tool to ping the DNS (e.g., Google) to ensure Site-2 can access internet through the wireless connection. The following hints should be noted: The encryption method must be the same as that of both sites if configured.

  • Page 102: Q2: How To Set Up The Wds Connection

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Q2: How to set up the WDS Connection Topology: Step 1. Use static IP in the PCs that are connected with WDAP-C7200E-1 (Site-1) and WDAP-C7200E-2 (Site-2). In this case, Site-1 is “192.168.1.100”, and Site-2 is “192.168.1.200”. -95-...
  • Page 103 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 2. In AP-2, change the default IP to the same IP range but different from AP-1. In this case, the IP is changed to 192.168.1.252. Step 3. In both APs, go to “Wizard” to configure it in Super WDS Mode.
  • Page 104 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 5. Finish the 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi and LAN setting. Step 6. Click “Home” to check WDS status. Step 7. In AP2 scan AP1 WDS SSID, for example WDS-1. Select Encrypt for WEP and enter password. -97-...
  • Page 105 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E -98-...
  • Page 106 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 8. Confirm SSID and MAC. Select Encrypt for WEP and enter password. Step 9. Finish the 5G Wi-Fi and LAN setting. Step 10. Go to “WDS Information” to check connection status. -99-...
  • Page 107 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Step 11. Use command line tool to ping each other to ensure the link is successfully established. From Site-1, ping 192.168.1.200; and in Site-2, ping 192.168.1.100. The following hints should be noted: The encryption method must be the same as that of both sites if configured.

  • Page 108: Appendix C: Troubleshooting

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Appendix C: Troubleshooting If you find the AP is working improperly or stop responding to you, please read this troubleshooting first before contacting the dealer for help. Some problems can be solved by yourself within a very short time.
  • Page 109 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Scenario Solution Try to use IP address instead of host name. If you can use IP address to communicate with a remote server, but can’t use host name, please check DNS setting. a. ‘Broadcast ESSID’ set to off? I can’t locate my AP by my...

  • Page 110: Appendix D: Glossary

    User Manual of WDAP-C7200E Appendix D: Glossary wireless networking 802.11 under the - 802.11ac is a standard in the family (which is marketed  802.11ac brand name Wi-Fi), developed in the IEEE Standards Association process, providing high-throughput wireless local area networks...
  • Page 111 User Manual of WDAP-C7200E NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network  to a different IP address for the Internet. PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to ...
  • Page 112 APΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ 2014/53/EU. ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 2014/53/EU Por medio de la presente, PLANET Technology Español Slovensky Corporation, declara que 11ac Wireless AP Výrobca PLANET Technology Corporation, týmto cumple con los requisitos esenciales y deklaruje, že táto 11ac Wireless AP je v súlade so...

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