pakedgedevice&softwareinc. WK‐2 802.11ac Dual Band Access Point User Guide – Version 1.
WK-2x User Manual FCC Declaration of Conformity Pakedge Device & Software, 3847 Breakwater Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545, declares under sole responsibility that the WK‐2x complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
WK-2x User Manual • Using wireless equipment on board an airplane. • Using wireless equipment in any environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the applicable policy for the use of wireless equipment in a specific organization or environment (such as airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device prior to turning on the equipment.
WK-2x User Manual • Give particular attention to all safety precautions. • Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the product’s marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge protector in the AC outlet to which this device is connected. This is to avoid damage to the equipment from lightning strikes and other electrical surges.
WK-2x User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 7 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................
WK-2x User Manual APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................35 APPENDIX C – LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................35 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Pakedge WK‐2x 802.
WK-2x User Manual Point and send the signal through its Ethernet port to a client. This mode is used when you need to have network connectivity to hard wired device(s) but are unable to run cable to them. • WDS Repeater Mode: This can be used to connect two WK-2 access points wirelessly and extend your wireless network coverage. Because the functionality of the WK‐2x changes depending on its operating mode, this manual offers both general and mode‐specific content.
WK-2x User Manual The minimum system requirements for the WK-2x are: • PC or Mac book compatible with an Ethernet interface • Operating system that supports an HTTP Web browser HARDWARE INSTALLATION The diagrams below depict the configuration using a PoE+ injector or a PoE Switch to power the WK‐2x Power using PoE+ Injector Power using PoE+ Switch 8
WK-2x User Manual Power using the included power adapter The WK‐2x can be configured in Client Bridge, WDS Access Point, or Access Point mode. When shipped from the factory, the WK‐2x is set to Access Point mode. The default IP address of the WK‐2xisDHCP or192.168.1.250 and username/password of pakedge/pakedgea In order to log into the WK‐2x, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. Follow these steps: 1.
WK-2x User Manual 2. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog appears where you can configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC. 3. Select “Use the following IP Address” and type the IP address and subnet mask, as in the example below. (Be sure the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the WK-2x.
WK-2x User Manual WK-2x IP address: PC IP address: PC subnet mask: 4. 192.168.1.250 192.168.1.10 255.255.255.0 Click “OK” to close the dialog, and click “OK” to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog. WK‐2X START UP To configure the WK-2x through a Web Browser, in the address bar of the browser type the IP address of the WK-2x (default 192.168.1.250) and press Enter. NOTE: Make sure the Access Point and your computer are configured on the same subnet.
WK-2x User Manual The WK‐2x main menu appears (see figure below). The main menu displays the current status of WK‐2x, general system information such as Device Name, MAC address, Current Time, Firmware Version and Management VLAN ID. The 2.4GHz/5GHzWireless section displays the device operating mode, 802.11 mode, channel bandwidth, wireless Channel and Profile Settings.
WK-2x User Manual • LAN • Wireless • Advanced LAN Hover over Network icon, click “LAN”. This page displays the LAN settings for WK‐2x. To configure the IP address of your WK‐2x, you can configure the WK‐2x with a static IP address, or obtain an IP address automatically using a DHCP client.
WK-2x User Manual IP Settings • IP Network Setting: If yourWK-2x is connected to a DHCP server (such as a router), choose “DHCP Client”. Your WK-2x will be assigned an IP address from the DHCP pool (Not recommended). • Specify an IP address (default): Select this option if you want to use a static IP address. Type the appropriate entries in the text boxes for IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Use CustomDNSSevers.
WK-2x User Manual WIRELESS RADIO Hover over Networkand click on Wireless, you will be directed to the Radio configuration page under the Radio tab. Country Code: Selecting your country is required for proper functionality of this device and may be required by law. After selecting your country and clicking Apply, the Country Code feature will become locked. To regain access to Country Code, the access point must be reset to factory default.
WK-2x User Manual Operation Mode: Both the 2.4 and the 5 GHz band have the following operating modes: Access Point, WDS Root Access Point, WDS Repeater and WDS Bridge. o Access Point: Standard mode of operation. Allows a wireless connection to the LAN. o WDS Root Access Point: The access point with this mode set will be the “root” device that access points configured with WDS Repeater and WDS Bridge will connect to.
WK-2x User Manual SECURITY PROFILES Under the Security Profiles tab, you will be able to configure security profiles that can be used when creating SSIDs under the configuration tab.
WK-2x User Manual Profile Name: Create a name for the security profile. Encryption: Select an encryption type for your security profile. The four available options are, No Encryption, WPA PSK, WPA2 PSK, and WPA/WPA2 PSK. o No Encryption: This will leave your profile without security (notrecommended). o WPA PSK: Password must be at least 8 characters long. This is a legacy encryption protocol (not recommended). o WPA2 PSK: Password must be at least 8 characters long. AES‐only encryption.
WK-2x User Manual On Off: The SSID may be turned on or turned off using this checkbox. Wireless Name (SSID): The SSID is the name associated with the Wi‐Fi network. An SSID cannot exceed 32 characters. Security Profile: The profiles created under the Security Profiles tab may be applied to the SSID here. Hide SSID: Enabling this feature will keep the SSID name from being broadcast. The SSID will still be available for client access, provided the SSID is turned on.
WK-2x User Manual GUEST NETWORK SETTINGS The Guest Network feature is designed for networks that do not have a guest VLAN. The Guest Network acts as its own network and only has access to the internet. Each access point’s guest network is independent from the guest networks of other access points. To enable the Guest Network, select On/Off. By default, the guest network name is PakedgeGuest and the IP scheme is set to 192.168.200.X. You have the option to change the default settings, if desired.
WK-2x User Manual IP Address: Enter in the IP address the access point will be used on. Subnet Mask: Select the class of the guest network. 255.255.255.0 is the standard setting and is selected by default. Manual IP Settings Starting IP Address: This is the beginning of the DHCP range used on the guest network. If you have multiple access points, you can give them the same DHCP range because the guest network of each access point will be independent of one another.
WK-2x User Manual Transmit Power: The power depends on the distance of the devices in your wireless network. From the drop‐down list, select the desired power. You can use this feature to limit the coverage area of the wireless network. o Maximum: This setting will broadcast at the maximum allowed mW for the channel selected if Obey Regulatory Power is checked. If Obey Regulatory Power is not checked, then the maximum 30 dBm (1000 mW) will be broadcast.
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WK-2x User Manual PING Hover over Management and click on Diagnostics. You will be directed to the ping test under the Ping tab: Ping – o Target IP / Domain Name: Enter the IP Address of a location to ping. 8.8.8.8 is a Google DNS server. o Click Start to start the test. TRACEROUTE Click on theTraceroute tab.
WK-2x User Manual A Traceroute test can help you identify obstacles you may have in the network. The Traceroute text maps the path for packets moving between the WK-2x and the target location. To run a Traceroute test, enter an IP Address or Domain Name into the Target IP / Domain Name textbox and click Start to begin the test. If the test fails to complete or takes too long, click Stop. SNMP Hover over Management and click on SNMP.
WK-2x User Manual Location: Enter the physical location of the WK‐2x as a reference. Contact: Enter the contact information of the installer or network administrator for the SNMP manager. Description: Enter in a description of the device. The default description is Pakedge WK‐2 WAP. LEDS Hover over Management and click on LEDs. Turn off all LEDs: Check to turn LEDs off.
WK-2x User Manual USERNAME/PASSWORD Hover over Maintenance and click on Username/Password. You can change the username and password for the device here.
WK-2x User Manual Hover over Maintenance and click on Time Zone.This page allows you to setup the timezone. FIRMWARE Allows you to update the firmware for the unit. Keep Settings: Selecting this will preserve your current configurations after the firmware update. Local Image: Click Choose File to select the firmware file. Local Update: Updates the firmware with the file you selected.
WK-2x User Manual Check Update: This feature will only work if the WK‐2x is connected to the internet. CONFIGURATION Hover over Maintenance and click on Configuration: Download backup: Click Download Configuration to save and export the current settings of the WK‐2x. Reset to defaults: ClickFactory Defaultto reset the the WK‐2x back to its factory default settings.
WK-2x User Manual Restore backup – Load a configuration file using the Browse button to restore the WK‐2x to a previous configuration. REBOOT Hover over Maintenance and click on Reboot. Clicking the Reboot Button allows you to reboot the device. APPENDIX A – SPECS HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS • 1 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port with IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE+) support • 1 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port • Configurable LED Indicators for Power, Ethernet, 2.
WK-2x User Manual RF INFORMATION • • Frequency Band: o 802.11 B/G/N on2.4 to 2.462GHz, which can be programed based on country regulations. o 802.11 A/N/AC on 5 to 5.805GHz, which can be programed based on country regulations. Operating Channels: o 2.
WK-2x User Manual • Transmit Power (Typical): 32
WK-2x User Manual • Receiver Sensitivity (Typical): OPERATIONS • Operation Modes: o 2.4/5GHz Have independent operation modes. o Access Point/Client Bridge/WDS Bridge/WDS AP/Repeater • Up to 16 SSID • Supports 802.1q VLANs • Spanning Tree Supports 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol • IP Auto-configuration –DHCP client • Transmission rate options: O 2.
WK-2x User Manual MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY • User Power Control Adjustment by dBm • Web-based configuration (HTTP)/Telnet • Upgrade firmware via web browser • Auto-channel Selects least congested channel • Backup & Restore settings through Web interface • QoSWMM • WEP/WPA/WPA2/ WPA MIXED Encryption • WPA-PSK using TKIP or AES / WPA-EAP using TKIP • 802.
WK-2x User Manual APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SUPPORT Please visit our website for up-to-date support information: Website: www.pakedge.com Email: support@pakedge.com CONTACT INFORMATION: Northern California Office Pakedge Device & Software 3847 Breakwater Avenue Hayward, CA 94545-3606 Southern California Office: Pakedge Device & Software 17011 Beach Blvd.
WK-2x User Manual SERVICE LABOR: Pakedge will pay for service labor by an approved Pakedge service center when needed as a result of manufacturing defect for a period of one (3) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user. PARTS: Pakedge will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
WK-2x User Manual Effective Warranty Date This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date from your authorized dealer. Important- Warranty Registration Please register your product at www.pakedge.com. It is imperative that Pakedge knows how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.
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