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HD movies with Netflix or playing video games online. The WLX-7000 AC1200 Wi-Fi Dual-band Access Point is fully Plug & Play out of the box. Simply connect the access point with the included network cable to a free port of your (modem) router or set-top box, no installation or configuration necessary.
Key Features Features Advantages Incredible Data Rate up to Heavy data payloads such as MPEG 300Mbps on 2.4GHz and 866Mbps video streaming on 5GHz* IEEE 802.11ac Compliant and Fully Interoperable with IEEE backwards compatible with 802.11b/g/n compliant devices with 802.11b/g/n legacy protection Supports DHCP server function Can act as a DHCP server to handle...
Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in its original package. 1. The WLX-7000 access point AC1200 2. A 110V~240V to 12V 1A Switching Power Adapter 3. A Quick Install Guide...
Cautions This device’s design and manufacturer has your safety in mind. In order to safely and effectively use this device, please read the following before usage. Usage Cautions The user should not modify this device. The environmental temperature should be within +5 ~ +35 degrees Celsius.
Product Layout Description Network Ports You can use this port to connect to a wired modem or router to add wireless functionality. You can also use these ports to connect additional wired devices. Backlabel and Network Details Folder The Network Details Folder describes the IP address, login details, network name, security code and OPS button functionality.
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LED Description From top to bottom: Description Color Shows OPS activity. (White) Power Shows the device is turned on. (Red) 5GHz WiFi Shows 5GHz WiFi activity. (Blue) 2.4GHz WiFi Shows 2.4GHz WiFi activity. (Blue) Shows the cable is connected. (Blue) Shows the cable is connected.
Network + System Requirements To begin using the WLX-7000, make sure you meet the following as minimum requirements: Network Requirements An Ethernet-based broadband modem Computer with the following: Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless...
Product Installation You can place the access point on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall. For optimal performance, place your access point in the center of your home (or your office) in a location that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven.
Click on the icon for wireless connectivity. This is usually located in the System Tray, next to the clock. Select the Sitecom network. The correct network name can be found on the sticker on bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder. ...
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Click on the icon for wireless connectivity. This is usually located in the System Tray, next to the clock. Select the Sitecom network. The correct network name can be found on the sticker on bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder. ...
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Click on the icon for wireless connectivity. This is usually located in the System Tray, next to the clock. Select the Sitecom network. The correct network name can be found on the sticker on bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder. ...
[Enter] 3. Type user name and password (default username is ‘admin’, the password can be found on the back of the Access Point). 4. Click OK. 5. You will see the home page of the WLX-7000.
Status System Status The System status section allows you to monitor the current status of your device, the UP time, hardware information, serial number as well as firmware version information is displayed here.
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LAN settings This device provides some control functions including IP address management, and DHCP server function. IP Address You can change the IP address of this device, so it can become a part of your local network. Please remember this address or you will not be able to connect the configuration menu of device.
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Device Status View the router’s current configuration settings. Device Status displays the configuration settings you’ve configured in the Internet Settings and WiFi Settings sections.
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This page shows the current system log of the access point. It displays any event that occurred during or after system start up. At the bottom of the page, the system log can be saved <Save> to a local file for further processing or the system log can be cleared <Clear>...
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Statistics Shows the counters of packets sent and received on LAN and WLAN.
Wi-Fi Settings You can set parameters that are used for the wireless stations to connect to this access point for the 2.4 GHz radio or 5 GHz radio. Wireless Function Enable or Disable Wireless function here. Click Apply and wait for module to be ready & loaded.
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Basic Settings Band Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting a different band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless clients on a certain band. SSID Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here.
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Advanced This tab allows you to set the advanced wireless options. The options included are Channel Bandwidth, Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval, and Preamble Type. You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes will have on the access point. Fragment Threshold Set the Fragment threshold of wireless radio.
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TX Power You can set the output power of wireless radio. Unless you’re using this wireless access point in a really big space, you may not have to set output power to 100%. This will enhance security (malicious / unknown users on a distance will not be able to reach your wireless access point).
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Security This device provides many types of wireless security (wireless data encryption). When you use data encryption, data transferred by radio signals in the air will become unreadable for those people who don’t know the correct encryption key (encryption password). There are three types of security level you can select: Disable (no security - data encryption disabled), WEP and WPA Pre-shared Key.
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WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Available options are: WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES), and WPA2 Mixed. You can select one of them, but you have to make sure your wireless client supports the cipher you selected. Pre-shared Key Format Please select the format of pre-shared key here, available options are ‘Passphrase’...
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AP mode: If you push the button for 5-10 seconds the device acts as a WPS registrar. In this mode it’s set to connect client devices to the WLX-7000. You have to push the button on the wireless client or in the utility of the wireless client within 2 minutes.
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Mode In Client mode the device is set to connect to your existing network. In Registrar mode the device is set to connect to your clients. WPS via Push Button Press the button to start the WPS process. The device will wait for the WPS request from the wireless devices within 2 minutes.
Alternatively, press the ‘Check for updates’ button to allow the access point to check on the Sitecom update server for a new firmware. NOTE: Never interrupt the upgrade procedure by closing the web browser or physically disconnecting your computer from the device.
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Back-up You can back up all configurations of this device to a file, so you can make several copies of access point configuration for security reasons. Restore to Factory Default Click this button to remove all settings you made and restore the configuration of this device back to factory default settings.
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Reset When you think the device is not working properly, you can use this function to restart the device; this may help and solve the problem. This function is useful when the device is far from you or unreachable. However, if the device is not responding, you may have to switch it off by unplugging the power plug and plugging it back again after 10 seconds.
Addendum A: GNU/GPL Information Parts of the firmware of the WLX-7000 Wi-Fi AC1200 Gigabit Access Point are subject to the GNU general public license. Licensing Information This product includes third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
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CD/DVD that is shipped with your product. To get a copy of the software, please send an e-mail to gpl-request@sitecom.com or write to Sitecom Europe B.V., P.O. Box 12040, 3004GA Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Please specify the device type and version number when contacting us to ensure smooth handling of your request.
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