APC500 Quick Installation Guide 11-2020 / v1.
I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. APC500 5. CD 2. Ethernet Cable 6. Quick Installation Guide 3. Console Cable 7. Rack-Mount Kit 4. Power Adapter 8.
I-2. System Requirements - Existing cable/DSL modem & router - Computer with web browser for controller configuration I-3. Hardware Overview A. LEDs C. Eject E. WAN/LAN port B. USB 3.0 A. B. C. D. E. F. G. D. Console G. Reset F. LAN ports Power, status & storage LEDs. USB 3.0 port for system log and save/restore settings. Eject an attached USB device. Connect a management console. WAN/LAN port 0. LAN ports 1 – 3. Reset the controller to factory default settings.
I-4. LED Status LED LED Color LED Status Description Power Blue Status Blue Storage Blue Link/ACT Green Speed Green On Flashing Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Off On Off The controller is on. The controller is starting up. The controller is off. The controller is working properly. Transferring/receiving data. The controller is offline. USB storage attached. USB activity. No USB storage attached. Active link. Network activity. Inactive link. 1000 Mbps 10/100 Mbps I-5.
II. Setup Edimax Pro AP Controller The APC500 supports central management for up to 32 Edimax Pro access points, reducing costs and facilitating efficient remote AP management. APC500 is simple to setup.
The APC500 Controller connects to a network via a switch or directly to a router, and other connected Edimax Pro access points are automatically designated as Managed APs. Using the APC500 you can configure, monitor and manage all Managed APs (up to 32 connected by switches) from the single AP Controller. Ensure you have the latest firmware from the Edimax website for your Edimax Pro products. 1. Connect all APs to a PoE switch which is connected to a gateway/router.
3. Connect the APC500 to the PoE switch (LAN port) or gateway/router (WAN port) and connect the power supply. 4. Connect a computer to the APC500 using an Ethernet cable.
5. Open a web browser and enter the AP Controller’s IP address in the address field. The default IP address is 192.168.2.1 Your computer’s IP address must be in the same subnet as the AP Controller. Refer to the user manual for more help. If you changed the AP Controller’s IP address, or if your gateway/router uses a DHCP server, ensure you enter the correct IP address. Refer to your gateway/router’s settings. 6. Enter the username & password to login. The default username & password are admin & 1234. 7.
8. Follow the instructions on-screen to complete Steps 1 - 6 and click “Finish” to save the settings. If any of your Managed APs are not found during Step 5 Select Free APs, reset the Managed AP to its factory default settings. Refer to the AP’s user manual for help. 9. Your APC500 Controller & Managed APs should be fully functional with all of the basic settings configured. Use the top menu to navigate around Edimax Pro NMS(Network Management Suite) settings.
III. Hardware Installation III-1. Wall Mount The APC500 includes screws to mount your controller to a wall. Remove the rubber feet from the underside of the APC500 by pulling gently before using the wall mount. 1. 2. Identify and mark correct screw positions on your selected wall. Attach the APC500 to your wall using the included screws, as shown in the diagram. 3.Ensure the APC500 is fixed to the wall firmly and oriented correctly, with the controller’s Edimax logo as shown in the diagram.
III-2. Rack Mount The controller can be mounted in a rack which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment. To install the switch, please follow these steps: 1.Attach the mounting brackets on the controller’s side panels (one on each side) and secure them with the screws provided. 2.Use the screws provided with your equipment rack to mount the controller on the rack and tighten it.
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