This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up Quantum Networks® Access Point. After completing the steps described in this Guide, you will be able to install the Access Point (AP) on-site and provide wireless network access to users.
Before you begin Your Quantum Networks® Access Point can work in “Standalone Mode” or can be managed by “RUDDER”. Package contents Access Point. Prerequisites Internet access. Desktop / Laptop / Handheld device. 802.3af / 802.3at PoE Switch / PoE Injector.
Once the account gets validated, it turns the page to “Add License Key” (User will get the license key from respective (Partner / Resource) ) Account on Quantum® RUDDER (Quantum Networks® Cloud Controller) is now ready to use. | www.qntmnet.com...
Step 2 - Basic setup Connect the WAN port of the Access Point to the network with Internet access. You should see a new wireless network with SSID QN_XX:XX (where XX:XX are the last four digits of Access Point MAC Address). ...
Step 3 - Setting up device IP address Click “Configure” and set the device IP address by selecting the required options. Connectivity Mode – Select the connectivity mode. Protocol - DHCP, Static or PPPoE Interface – Select interface ...
Step 4 – Set the management mode Management Mode Quantum Networks® Access Point can be configured in two modes: RUDDER (on cloud / on-premise) Centralized management of Access Points using Quantum® RUDDER Standalone Independent management of each Access Point Figure 4...
Step 5 - Access Point quick setup in RUDDER Mode Select “Management Mode” as “RUDDER”, enter Quantum® RUDDER login credentials and click “Proceed”. In the case of on-premise RUDDER, mention the local server IP Address/URL assigned to RUDDER, here.
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Upgrade QNOS version by either downloading from the cloud or by selecting manually from respective location and upgrade or click “Skip Upgrade” to move further. The user will turn to a page where the user has to select the site and AP group. Figure 7 ...
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Select option Bridge and click “Proceed”. Configure WLAN (SSID) parameters and click “Proceed”. Parameter Value WLAN Name Define a name for the network SSID Define visible wireless network name Passphrase Configure a passphrase for SSID Note: If you do not want to create WLAN (SSID)/LAN now, click the Skip option.
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Router Select option Router and click “Proceed”. Configure WLAN (SSID) and Local subnet parameters and click “Proceed”. Parameter Value WLAN WLAN Name Define a name for the network SSID Define visible wireless network name Password Configure passphrase for SSID Local Subnet IP Address LAN IP address.
Review the Configuration Summary. Click “Reconfigure” if any changes are required or click “Proceed” to complete the configuration. Step 6 - Access Point quick setup in standalone mode Figure 14 Select “Management Mode” as “Standalone” if each Access Point is to be configured and managed individually.
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Bridge Select option Bridge and click “Proceed”. Configure WLAN (SSID) parameters and click “Proceed”. Parameter Value Country Select country for radio management. Timezone Select timezone for RUDDER management. WLAN Name Define a name for the network. SSID Define visible wireless network name. Passphrase Configure a passphrase for SSID.
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Router Select option Router and click “Proceed”. Configure WLAN (SSID) and Local subnet parameters and click “Proceed”. Parameter Value WLAN Country Select country for radio management. Timezone Select timezone for RUDDER management. WLAN Name Define a name for the network. SSID Define visible wireless network name.
Reset Access Point to factory defaults o Power on the Access Point o Push the reset button on the back panel and hold it for 10 seconds. o Access Point would restart with factory defaults Access Point default login detail With standalone mode: User Name: Created while doing "Quick Setup"...
FCC statement FCC Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Statement This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 24 cm between the radiator and your body. The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350MHz frequency range.