FCC Compliance Statement 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.
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Introduction Packaging Contents • 1 x Outdoor Access Point • 1 x PoE Injector • 1 x Metal Hose Clamp • 1 x Power Adapter • 1 x Quick Start Guide (CD) System Requirements • A networked computer system with a Java-enabled web browser (for configuration) •...
Connection Ports External Antenna PoE Port LAN Port (optional) (Secondary) Interface Description External RP-SMA Antenna connector (optional). Upgradable to high gain antennas for more range. See External Antenna the External Antenna configuration section for setup procedures. Power over Ethernet RJ-45 port used to connect the PoE Port Access Point to the included PoE Injector for power and data connectivity.
LED Indicators Indicator State Description The device is powered on The device is powered off Flashing Data is being transmitted / received over wireless Wifi activity No link detected Link detected No link detected Data is being transmitted / received on the PoE LAN Flashing interface Link detected...
Hardware Installation 1. Connect the included power adapter to an available wall outlet and the DC jack on the PoE injector. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the PoE Injector to your LAN switch or router. 3.
Operation Before operation, it is recommended that you ensure the Access Point is using the latest firmware version. Check www.startech.com/downloads for the latest firmware version. Default Settings SSID: AP150WN1X1OD Security: None Default IP Address: 192.168.1.200 ID: admin; PW: admin DHCP: Auto 1.
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Network Name The default SSID of your Wireless Network is: AP150WN1X1OD To change it, enter your desired name in the SSID field. Users connecting wirelessly to the Access Point will use this ID to identify your wireless network. Click Next to continue Network Security By default, there is no Security Key configured on the Access Point.
Advanced Configuration The following sections outline the advanced configuration settings available on the Access Point. These options can be accessed by clicking the More Settings link from the left side of the page, or by clicking the Finish button at the bottom of the Setup Summary page.
Wireless Settings Basic The Wireless Basic Settings page allows you to adjust the settings for your wireless network. These settings are for adjusting the Access Point after you have already gone through the Smart Setup Wizard and wish to further adjust your configurations. Disable Wireless LAN Interface: Turns off all wireless access.
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Multiple AP: You may add one additional (SSID) to you Wireless network. The additional SSID can have its own security, band and data rate settings. You may restrict users for specific SSIDs or provide access only to some users with lower bandwidth by changing the band (i.e.
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Using the drop down menu, you can select which network you wish to configure and adjust the security settings for (standard wireless network or the multiple SSID network). Note: It is recommended to use WPA or WPA2 as your encryption type. WEP 64bit and 128bit security is a more primitive WiFi security encryption type which may limit wireless performance and speed from the Access Point.
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WDS Settings Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows you to use the Access Point to wirelessly connect to other Access Points. In WDS mode, the Access Point can function as a Main Access Point which is connected to a network using a cable, or it can be a Relay Access Point which is wirelessly connected to the Main Access Point.
f ) Channel: Ensure that all Access Points, Main or Relay, operate on the same wireless channel. g) DHCP: WDS mode requires that you have a static IP address for your Access Point. Enter a static IP address for your Access Point by selecting “Disable” under the DHCP field.
Advanced Settings These settings allow you to control the advanced details of your wireless network configuration. Please use caution in changing these settings. Smart Features The Access Point provides Smart Features that offer convenience and protection for your wireless network. The Smart Features allow you to control access to your wireless network through on/off schedules, specific user authorizations, as well as through the range of your wireless coverage for your.
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To do so: a) Click Enable Access Schedule b) Select which days you wish for your Wi-Fi to be available c) Select the time frame during that day that you wish for Wi-Fi to be available d) Apply Changes User Access Control User Access lets you deny / allow access to specific users connecting wirelessly to your network by MAC address.
IP Settings IP Address: The IP address of the Access Point. Subnet Mask: The subnet of the Access Point. Default Gateway: The Access Point to another network, normally the IP address of your router. DHCP: The Access Point includes a ‘Smart’ AUTO DHCP feature to help manage the IP addresses within your wireless network and with your router.
DO NOT power off the device to avoid damage to the Access Point. Check www.startech.com/downloads for the latest firmware version. To manually upgrade your firmware: a. Download the file from the www.startech.com/downloads and remember the location where you saved it. b. Click Browse and locate the file.
Save and Reload Settings Allows you to back-up your current settings which may be reloaded at a later time. This feature may be useful for testing new features and settings without having to worry about returning to a stable platform. You may also reset the Access Point’s settings to factory settings by pressing Reset.
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