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  • Page 1 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Dual Band 802.11ax 1800Mbps Wireless Access Point w/802.3at PoE WDAP-C1800AX WDAP-1800AX - 1 -...
  • Page 2 Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of PLANET. PLANET assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this User’s Manual.
  • Page 3 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. To assure continued compliance, for example, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
  • Page 4 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Revision User Manual of PLANET 802.11ax Dual Band Ceiling-mount Wireless Access Point Model: WDAP-C1800AX Rev: 2.1 (November, 2021) Part No. EM-WDAP-C1800AX_v2.0_WDAP-1800AX - 4 -...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Table of Contents Chapter 1. Product Introduction ..................... 8       Package Contents ...................... 8     Product Description ....................9   Applications ....................... 15     Product Feature ....................... 17     Product Specifications ..................... 19  ...
  • Page 6 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.2.4 Routing ....................36     4.2.5   RIP ......................38   4.2.6   OSPF ..................... 38   4.2.7   IGMP ...................... 39   4.2.8   IPv6 ......................39   4.2.9   DHCP ..................... 40  ...
  • Page 7   Deutsch   Nederlands   Hierbij verklaart , PLANET Technology orporation, dat 11ac Wireless AP in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 2014/53/EU ......96   Polski   Niniejszym firma PLANET Technology Corporation, oświadcza, że 11ac Wireless AP spełnia wszystkie istotne wymogi i klauzule zawarte w dokumencie „Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 8 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Chapter 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Thank you for choosing PLANET WDAP-C1800AX Wireless AP. Please verify the contents inside the package box. Package Contents of WDAP-C1800AX WDAP-C1800AX Quick Guide Ethernet Cable Mounting Kit Package Contents of WDAP-1800AX If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
  • Page 9 Benefits of MU-MIMO, OFDMA Seamless Roaming, Beamforming and BSS Coloring The WDAP-C1800AX can be installed in public areas such as hotspots, airports and conferences as OFDMA, a multi-user version of OFDM, enables the concurrent AP to communicate (uplink and downlink) with multiple clients by assigning subsets of subcarriers called resource units (RUs) to the individual clients.
  • Page 10 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Improves the overall traffic quality, and effectively uses bandwidth in an environment where  multiple people use the Internet.  Increases the number of devices that can be connected to the AP.  Reduces the power consumption of the device by way of the use of low bandwidth.
  • Page 11 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX  BSS Coloring The BSS color is a numerical identifier of the BSS. 802.11ax radios that are able to differentiate between BSSs using BSS color identifier when other radios transmit on the same channel. If the color is the same, this is considered to be an intra-BSS frame transmission.
  • Page 12 Furthermore, any users are granted or denied access to the wireless LAN network based on the ACL (Access Control List) that the administrator pre-established. Multiple Operation Modes for Various Applications The WDAP-C1800AX supports the simplified usage modes of AP, Gateway and Repeater, through - 12 -...
  • Page 13 By supporting the standard IEEE 802.3at PoE PD power scheme, the WDAP-C1800AX can be powered and networked by a single UTP cable, effectively eliminating the needs of dedicated electrical outlets on the ceiling and reducing the cabling cost.
  • Page 14 Optimized Efficiency in AP Management The brand-new GUI configuration wizard helps the system administrator easily set up the WDAP-C1800AX step by step. Besides, the built-in Wi-Fi analyzer provides real-time channel utilization to prevent channel overlapping to assure greater performance. With the automatic transmission power mechanism, distance control and scheduling reboot setting, the WDAP-C1800AX is easy for the administrator to deploy and manage without on-site maintenance.
  • Page 15 Extreme High Speed and Wi-Fi 6 Technology Make Wireless Transmission More Powerful The WDAP-C1800AX delivers the dual band and more bandwidth to avoid signal interference and ensure the best Wi-Fi performance. It allows you to check e-mails and surf the Internet via the 2.4GHz band and simultaneously watch full high-definition (HD) video or any other multimedia application via one 5GHz band.
  • Page 16 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX - 16 -...
  • Page 17 Supports IP/Port/MAC address/URL filtering, DoS, SPI firewall 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 - 17 -...
  • Page 18 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX  Self-healing mechanism through system auto reboot setting System status monitoring through remote syslog server   Gateway mode supports PLANET DDNS/Easy DDNS, Captive Portal, RADIUS Server/Client - 18 -...
  • Page 19 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 1.4 Product Specifications WDAP-C1800AX Product Dual Band 802.11ax 1800Mbps Ceiling-mount Wireless Access Point Hardware Specifications Interfaces 2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 port Auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X Antennas Gain: 4 x Internal 4dBi antenna (2.4G x2, 5G x2)
  • Page 20 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX ETSI: 5.180~5.700GHz ETSI: 2.4GHz: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (13 Channels) 5GHz: 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120,124,128,132, 136, 140...
  • Page 21 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX MCS9 MCS0 802.11ax HT20 MCS11 MCS0 802.11ax HT40 MCS11 MCS0 802.11ax HT80 MCS11 Software Features Static IP / *Dynamic IP Static IP Dynamic IP PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP Access Point Wireless Mode Gateway Repeater 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz Channel Width...
  • Page 22 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Remote management through PLANET DDNS/ Easy DDNS Configuration backup and restore Supports UPnP Management Supports IGMP Proxy Supports PPTP/L2TP/IPSec VPN Pass-through Supports Captive Portal, RADIUS Server/Client Applicable controllers: NMS-500, NMS-1000V, PLANET CloudViewer Central Management Environment & Certification...
  • Page 23 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX WDAP-1800AX Product Dual Band 802.11ax 1800Mbps Outdoor Wireless AP Hardware PoE WAN: 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T, Interface auto-MDI/MDIX, 802.3at PoE In Antenna Built-in four N-type connectors Button Reset button (Press over 5 seconds to reset the device to factory default)
  • Page 24 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 5GHz: FCC: 5.180~5.240GHz, 5.745~5.825GHz ETSI: 5.180~5.700GHz ETSI: 2.4GHz: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (13 Channels) 5GHz: 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120,124,128,132, 136,...
  • Page 25 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX MCS0 802.11ac HT40 MCS7 MCS0 802.11ac HT80 MCS9 MCS0 802.11ax HT20 MCS11 MCS0 802.11ax HT40 MCS11 MCS0 802.11ax HT80 MCS11 Software Static IP / *DHCP Client  Static IP  Dynamic IP  PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP Access Point...
  • Page 26 *IEEE 802.1Q VLAN (VID: 1~4094) VLAN *SSID-to-VLAN mapping to 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 27 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Chapter 2. Physical Descriptions 2.1 Product Outlook WDAP-C1800AX Dimensions: 186 x 186 x 35.8mm   Weight: 380 ±5GHz  Triple Viewing Front View - 5 -...
  • Page 28 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX LED Definition STATUS FUNCTION On ( The access point is on. System is operating. Wireless LAN is initializing. 2.4GHzHz/5GHzHz wireless LAN is Blinking (Cyan/Green) working. Rear View - 6 -...
  • Page 29 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Bottom Panel Port definition Object Description 12V DC 12V DC port for the power adapter( DC-Jack 5.5 x 2.1mm ) The access point is on. LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE) IN LAN port connecting to the network equipment.
  • Page 30 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX WDAP-1800AX  Dimensions: 231 x 80 x 295mm  Weight: 2500 ±5GHz  Apperance - 1 -...
  • Page 31 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Port & Connector Hardware Interface Definition Object Description 4 N-type (female) antenna connectors Antenna Connectors 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 port, auto MDI/MDI-X PoE LAN Port 802.3at PoE+ supported, 48VDC In Press and hold the Reset button for over 5 seconds to return to Reset Button the factory default setting.

  • Page 32: Chapter 3. Preparation

     Linux, UNIX or other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols 1. The AP in the following instructions refers to PLANET WDAP-C1800AX. (Please refer to WDAP-1800AX QIG to install the AP) 2. It is recommended to use Internet Explorer 11, Firefox or Chrome to access the AP.

  • Page 33: Hardware Installation Installing The Ap

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 3.2 Hardware Installation 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. If there is any problem, please contact your local ISP.

  • Page 34: Chapter 2. Physical Descriptions

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 3-2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable Step 3. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the PoE switch. Figure 3-3 Connecting the PoE Injector - 5 -...

  • Page 35: Manual Network Setup -- Tcp/Ip Configuration

    Connect the WDAP-C1800AX with your PC by plugging one end of an Ethernet cable in the LAN port of the AP and the other end in the LAN port of PC. The WDAP-C1800AX is powered by a PoE switch. In the following sections, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows 10.
  • Page 36 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 3-4 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 37: Chapter 1. Product Introduction

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 3-5 Windows Start Menu Open a command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.253 and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-3, it means the connection between your PC and the AP has been established well.

  • Page 38: Product Description

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 3-6 Successful Result of Ping Command If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-4, it means the connection between your PC and the AP has failed. Figure 3-7 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.

  • Page 39: Starting Setup In The Web Ui

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 3.4 Starting Setup in the Web UI It is easy to configure and manage the AP with the web browser. Step 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address http://192.168.1.253...

  • Page 40: Planet Smart Discovery Utility

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 3.5 Planet Smart Discovery Utility To easily list the WDAP-C1800AX 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 41: Chapter 4. Web-Based Management

    Chapter 4. Web-based Management This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of AP’s functionalities and allows you to manage the AP with ease. (The web GUI and topology below uses the WDAP-C1800AX as an example.) Main Menu Function Menu Figure 4-1 Main Web Page ■...
  • Page 42 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Object Description System Provides system information of the router. Network Provides WAN, LAN and network configuration of the router. Security Provides firewall and security configuration of the router. Provides wireless configuration of the router. Wireless...

  • Page 43: System

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.1 System Use the system menu items to display and configure basic administrative details of the router. The System menu shown in Figure 4-4 provides the following features to configure and monitor system. Figure 4-4: System Menu...

  • Page 44: Applications

    Event Log Display Event Log information 4.1.1 Operation Mode The Wizard guides you to configuring the WDAP-C1800AX in a different mode, including AP, gateway and repeater modes. Figure 4-5 Operation Mode The default operation mode is AP Mode. - 15 -...

  • Page 45: Gateway Mode (Router)

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.1.2 Gateway Mode (Router) Click “Wizard”  “Gateway Mode” and the following page will be displayed. This section allows you to configure the Gateway mode. Figure 4-6: Setup Wizard Step 1: Operation Mode Select operation Mode.

  • Page 46: Product Feature

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-7: Setup Wizard – LAN Configuration Object Description Enter the IP address of your router. The default is 192.168.1.1. IP Address Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
  • Page 47 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-8: Setup Wizard – WAN 1 Configuration Mode 1 -- Static IP Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter the IP Address, Netmask, Default Gateway and DNS Server provided to you by your ISP.

  • Page 48: Product Specifications

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP. Default Gateway DNS Server The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP. Press this button for the next step. Next Press this button for the previous step.
  • Page 49 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-11: Network Setup Step 5: Security Setting Set up the Security Settings as shown in Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12: Setup Wizard –Security Setting - 20 -...
  • Page 50 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Object Description The SPI Firewall prevents attack and improper access to network SPI Firewall resources. The default configuration is enabled. SYN Flood is a popular attack way. DoS and DDoS are TCP protocols. Hackers like using this method to make a fake connection Block SYN Flood that involves the CPU, memory, and so on.
  • Page 51 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-13: Setup Wizard – Setup Completed Object Description Finish Press this button to save and apply changes. Previous Press this button for the previous step. - 22 -...

  • Page 52: Dashboard

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.1.3 Dashboard The dashboard provides an overview of system information including connection, port, and system status as shown in Figure 4-14. Figure 4-14: Dashboard Port Status Object Description Ethernet port is in use. Ethernet port is not in use.

  • Page 53: System Status

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Display the CPU loading Memory Display the memory usage 4.1.4 System Status This page displays system information as shown in Figure 4-15. Figure 4-15: Status - 24 -...

  • Page 54: System Service

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.1.5 System Service This page displays the number of packets that pass through the router on the WAN and LAN. The statistics are shown in Figure 4-16. Figure 4-16: Service 4.1.6 Statistics This page displays the number of packets that pass through the router on the WAN and LAN. The...

  • Page 55: Connection Status

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-17: Statistics 4.1.7 Connection Status The page will show the DHCP Table and ARP Table. The status is shown in Figure 4-18. Figure 4-18: Connection Status - 26 -...

  • Page 56: Radius

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.1.8 RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) is a security authentication client/server protocol that supports authentication, authorization and accounting. The RADIUS Server page is shown in Figure 4-19. Figure 4-19: RADIUS Object Description RADIUS Disable or enable the RADIUS function.
  • Page 57 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX ■ Customizing the Custom Captive Portal Web Page 1. Click Custom 2. After configure and upload image, click Apply Settings button 3. Click Preview to check the Captive Portal login page - 28 -...

  • Page 58: Snmp

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.1.10 SNMP This page provides SNMP setting of the router as shown in Figure 4-21. Figure 4-21: SNMP Object Description Enable SNMP Disable or enable the SNMP function. The default configuration is enabled. Read/Write Community Allows entering characters for SNMP Read/Write Community of the router.

  • Page 59: Nms

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.1.11 The CloudViewer Server – Internet screens – is shown in Figure 4-22. Figure 4-22: CloudViewer Server Object Description The email is registered on CloudViewer Server Email Password The password of your CloudViewer account Connection Status Indicates the status of connecting CloudViewer Server 4.1.12...

  • Page 60: Event Log

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.1.13 Event Log Figure 4-24: Event Log Object Description Display Event Log information Event Log - 31 -...

  • Page 61: Network

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.2 Network The Network function provides WAN, LAN and network configuration of the router as shown in Figure 4-25. Figure 4-25: Network Menu Object Description Allows setting WAN interface. Allows setting LAN interface. Disable or enable the UPnP function.

  • Page 62: Wan

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.2.1 WAN This page is used to configure the parameters for Internet network which connects to the WAN port of the router as shown in Figure 4-26. Here you may select the access method by clicking the item value of WAN access type.
  • Page 63 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-26: WAN Object Description Please select the corresponding WAN Access Type for the Internet, and fill out the correct parameters from your local ISP in the fields which appear below. Select Static IP Address if all the Internet ports’ IP information is provided to you by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

  • Page 64: Lan

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Object Description Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP. DNS Server The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP. Select DHCP Client to obtain IP Address information DHCP automatically from your ISP. Select PPPOE if your ISP is using a PPPoE connection...

  • Page 65: Upnp

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.2.3 UpnP Figure 4-28: UpnP Object Description UpnP Set the function as enable or disable 4.2.4 Routing Please refer to the following sections for the details as shown in Figures 4-30 and Figure 4-29: Routing table Figure 4-30: Routing setup Routing tables contain a list of IP addresses.
  • Page 66 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX remote device will accept. Object Description There are two types: Host and Net. When the Net type is selected, user does not need to input the Type Gateway. Destination The network or host IP address desired to access.

  • Page 67: Rip

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.2.5 RIP Figure 4-31 RIP Object Description Disable or enable the RIP function Dynamic Route Set RIP Versions RIP Versions 4.2.6 OSPF Figure 4-32: OSPF Object Description OSPF Enable the OSPF function. Router ID Set Router ID...

  • Page 68: Igmp

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.2.7 IGMP Figure 4-33: IGMP Object Description Enable the IGMP function. IGMP Select the GMP Versions IGMP Versions 4.2.8 IPv6 This page is used to configure parameter for IPv6 internet network which connects to WAN port of the...

  • Page 69: Dhcp

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-34: IPv6 WAN setup Object Description Connection Type Select IPv6 WAN type either by using DHCP or Static. IPv6 Address Enter the WAN IPv6 address. Enter the subnet prefix length. Subnet Prefix Length Enter the default gateway of the WAN port.
  • Page 70 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-35: DHCP Object Description By default, the DHCP Server is enabled, meaning the router will DHCP Service assign IP addresses to the DHCP clients automatically. If user needs to disable the function, please set it as disable.

  • Page 71: Ddns

    PLANET Easy DDNS PLANET Easy DDNS is an easy way to help user to get your Domain Name with just one click. You can just log in to the Web Management Interface of your devices, say, your router, and check the DDNS menu and just enable it.
  • Page 72 Note that please first register with the DDNS service and set up the domain name of your choice to begin using it. When the PLANET DDNS service is activated, user is able to select to enable or disable Easy DDNS.

  • Page 73: Security

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.3 Security The Security menu provides Firewall, Access Filtering and other functions as shown in Figure 4-37. Please refer to the following sections for the details. Figure 4-37: Security menu Object Description Firewall Allows setting DoS (Denial of Service) protection as enable.

  • Page 74: Firewall

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.3.1 Firewall A "Denial-of-Service" (DoS) attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by hackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service. The router can prevent specific DoS attacks as shown in Figure 4-38.
  • Page 75 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX The SPI Firewall prevents attack and improper access to network SPI Firewall resources. The default configuration is enabled. SYN Flood is a popular attack way. DoS and DDoS are TCP protocols. Hackers like using this method to make a fake connection Block SYN Flood that involves the CPU, memory, and so on.
  • Page 76 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Enable the function to allow the web server access of the router from Remote Management the Internet network. The default configuration is disabled. Temporarily block when The default is 0. (0 means no limit) login failed IP blocking period The default is 0.

  • Page 77: Mac Filtering

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.3.2 MAC Filtering Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network or Internet through the router. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network as...

  • Page 78: Ip Filtering

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.3.4 IP Filtering IP Filtering is used to deny LAN users from accessing the public IP address on internet as shown in Figure 4-40. To begin blocking access to an IP address, enable IP Filtering and enter the IP address of the web site you wish to block.
  • Page 79 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Object Description Anywhere (of source IP Check the box if you want to control all LAN users. Address) Destination IP Address Input the IP address of web site which you want to block. Anywhere (of destination Check the box if you want to control all web sites, meaning the LAN user can’t visit any web site.

  • Page 80: Web Filtering

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.3.6 Web Filtering Web filtering is used to deny LAN users from accessing the internet as shown in Figure 4-43. Block those URLs which contain keywords listed below. Figure 4-41: Web Filtering Object Description Web Filtering Set the function as enable or disable.

  • Page 81: Port Forwarding

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.3.8 Port Forwarding Entries in this table allow you to automatically redirect common network services to a specific machine behind the NAT firewall as shown in Figure 4-43. These settings are only necessary if you wish to host some sort of server like a web server or mail server on the private local network behind your Router's NAT firewall.
  • Page 82 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Object Description the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields. Virtual Server IP Address Enter the local IP address. Enter local ports you want to control. For TCP and UDP Services,...

  • Page 83: Qos

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.3.10 Figure 4-45: QoS Setting Object Description Enable/disable QoS function QoS - WAN1 Upstream Bandwidth Setting Upstream Bandwidth Downstream Bandwidth Setting Downstream Bandwidth Service Priority Setting Service Priority Network Priority Setting Network Priority - 54 -...

  • Page 84: Dmz

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.3.11 A Demilitarized Zone is used to provide Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its local private network as shown in Figure 4-46.Typically, the DMZ host contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as Web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (e-mail) servers and DNS servers.

  • Page 85: Wireless

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.4 Wireless The Wireless menu provides the following features for managing the system Figure 4-47: Wireless Menu Object Description Repeater Allow to configure Repeater. 2.4G Wi-Fi Allow to configure 2.4G Wi-Fi. 5G Wi-Fi Allow to configure 5G Wi-Fi.

  • Page 86: G Wi-Fi

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-48: Repeater Object Description Select Radio Select “2.4GHz” or “5GHz” wireless LAN. SSID (Wireless Name ) Enter the root AP’s SSID or press “Scan” to select. Lock BSSID Enable/disable to lock the root AP’s MAC address.

  • Page 87: Wi-Fi

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX “PLANET_2.4G” Hide SSID Allows user to enable or disable SSID Wireless Mode Select the operating wireless mode Channel It shows the channel of the CPE. Default 2.4GHz is channel 6. Encryption Select the wireless encryption. The default is “Open”...

  • Page 88: Mac Acl

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.4.4 MAC ACL This page allows the user to define MAC ACL. Figure 4-51: MAC ACL Object Description Active Allows the devices to pass in the rule Device Name Set an allowed device name MAC Address Set an allowed device MAC address Press the “Add”...

  • Page 89: Wi-Fi Advanced

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.4.5 Wi-Fi Advanced This page allows the user to define advanced setting of Wi-Fi. Figure 4-52: Wi-Fi Advanced Object Description 2.4GHz Maximum Associated The maximum users are 75 Clients 5GHz Maximum Associated The maximum users are 75 Clients 2.4G Coverage Threshold...

  • Page 90: Wi-Fi Statistics

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX RTS Threshold Enable or Disable RTS/CTS protocol. It can be used in the following scenarios and used by Stations or Wireless AP. 1) When medium is too noisy or lots of interferences are present. If the AP/Station cannot get a chance to send a packet, the RTS/CTS mechanism can be initiated to get the packet sent.

  • Page 91: Connection Status

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-53: Wi-Fi Statistics 4.4.7 Connection Status This page shows the host names and MAC address of all the clients in your network Figure 4-54: Connection Status Object Description Name Display the host name of connected clients.

  • Page 92: Maintenance

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.5 Maintenance The Maintenance menu provides the following features for managing the system Figure 4-55: Maintenance Object Description Allows changing the login username and password. Administrator Allows setting Date & Time function. Date & Time Save/Restore Export the router’s configuration to local or USB sticker.

  • Page 93: Date And Time

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-56: Administrator Object Description Input a new username. Username Password Input a new password. Confirm Password Input password again. 4.5.2 Date and Time This section assists you in setting the system time of the router. You are able to either select to set the...

  • Page 94: Saving/Restoring Configuration

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Once this function is enabled, router will automatically update current NTP Client Update time from NTP server. NTP Server User may use the default NTP sever or input NTP server manually. 4.5.3 Saving/Restoring Configuration This page shows the status of the configuration. You may save the setting file to either USB storage or...

  • Page 95: Reboot / Reset

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-59: Firmware upgrade Object Description Choose File Press the button to select the firmware. Press the button to upgrade firmware to system. Upgrade 4.5.5 Reboot / Reset This page enables the device to be rebooted from a remote location. Once the Reboot button is...

  • Page 96: Auto Reboot

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 4.5.6 Auto Reboot Figure 4-61: Auto Reboot Object Description Auto Reboot Disable or enable the Auto Reboot function. Reboot Type Set the function type. Select reboot time for clock Time 4.5.7 Diagnostics The page allows you to issue ICMP PING packets to troubleshoot IP connectivity issues. After you press “Ping”, ICMP packets are transmitted, and the sequence number and roundtrip time are...
  • Page 97 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-62: Ping Object Description Interface Select an interface of the router. Target Host The destination IP Address or domain. Number of Packets Set the number of packets that will be transmitted; the maximum is 100.
  • Page 98 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 4-63: Trace Route Object Description Target Host The destination IP Address or domain. Trace The time of ping. Be sure the target IP address is within the same network subnet of the router, or you have to set up the correct gateway IP address.

  • Page 99: Chapter 5. Quick Connection To A Wireless Network

    Chapter 5. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP-C1800AX is configured to “default”. Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Step 1: Right-click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray Figure 5-1 System Tray –...
  • Page 100 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 5-1 Choosing a Wireless Network 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...

  • Page 101: Windows 7/8/10 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 5-3 Choosing a Wireless Network -- Connected Some laptops are equipped with a “Wireless ON/OFF” switch for the internal wireless LAN. Make sure the hardware wireless switch is switched to “ON” position. 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.
  • Page 102 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX (2) Click the [Connect] button Figure 5-5 WLAN AutoConfig If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Connect automatically]. Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) The Connect to a Network box will appear.
  • Page 103 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 5-6 Typing the Network Key Figure 5-7 Connecting to a Network - 74 -...
  • Page 104 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Step 5: Check if “Connected” is displayed. Figure 5-8 Connected to a Network - 75 -...

  • Page 105: Mac Os X 10.X

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Mac OS X 10.x In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP series 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 106 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 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 5-11 Enter the Password If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Remember this network].
  • Page 107 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 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 5-12 Connected to the Network - 78 -...
  • Page 108 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 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 5-13 System Preferences Step 2: Open Network Preference by clicking on the [Network] icon...
  • Page 109 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 5-14 System Preferences -- Network 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 110: Iphone/Ipod Touch/Ipad

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad In the following sections, the default SSID of the WDAP series is configured to “default”. Step 1: Tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen Figure 5-16 iPhone – Settings icon Step 2: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network...
  • Page 111 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Figure 5-18 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 5-19 Turning on Wi-Fi...
  • Page 112 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 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 5-20 iPhone -- Entering the Password...
  • Page 113 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 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 5-21 iPhone -- Connected to the Network...

  • Page 114: Appendix A: Ddns Application

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Appendix A: DDNS Application Configuring PLANET DDNS steps: Step 1: Visit DDNS provider’s web site and register an account if you do not have one yet. For example, register an account at http://planetddns.com Step 2: Enable DDNS option through accessing web page of the device.

  • Page 115: Appendix B: Faqs

    User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Appendix B: FAQs Q1: How to Set Up the AP Client Connection Topology: - 86 -...
  • Page 116 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 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 117 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX AP-2 Step 4. In AP-2, press “Scan “ to search the AP-1. You can also enter the MAC address, SSID, encryption and bandwidth if you know what they are. Step 5. Click “Next” to finish the setting.
  • Page 118 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Step 6.Setup Completed 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. - 89 -...
  • Page 119 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Step 8. Configure the TCP/IP settings of Site-2 to “Obtain an IP address automatically”. - 90 -...
  • Page 120 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 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 121 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX 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 122 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Scenario Solution something wrong with their service. If you just can’t connect to one or more website, but you can still use other internet services, please check URL/Keyword filter. g. Try to reset the AP and try again later.
  • Page 123 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX Appendix D: Glossary - 802.11ax is a standard in the family 802.11ax wireless networking 802.11 by adding  MU-MIMO (which is marketed OFDMA, under the brand name Wi-Fi 6), developed in high-throughput the IEEE Standards Association process, providing...
  • Page 124 User Manual of WDAP-C1800AX &WDAP-1800AX TCP/IP parameters for the all the PC(s) that are connected to a DHCP server. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the  Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing.
  • Page 125 11ac Wireless AP está conforme com os requisitos ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 2014/53/EU 2014/53/EU. Por medio de la presente, PLANET Technology Español Corporation, declara que 11ac Wireless AP Výrobca PLANET Technology Corporation, týmto Slovensky cumple con los requisitos esenciales y deklaruje, že táto 11ac Wireless AP je v súlade so...

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