CAP1750 Quick Installation Guide 05-2021 / v1.
I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. CAP1750 Access Point Ceiling Mount Bracket T-Rail Mounting Kit & Screws Ceiling Mounting Kit & Screws Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Ceiling Mount Screw Template CD I-2.
I-3. Hardware Overview Micro USB Port Ethernet Port Power Port I-4. LED Status LED Color Blue LED Status Description On The access point is on. Long Flashing Upgrading firmware. Short Flashing Resetting to factory defaults. Amber Off On Flashing Off Starting up. Error. The access point is off.
I-5. Reset This device requires professional installation If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default. 1. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds. You may need to use a pin or similar sharp object to push the reset button. 2. Wait for the access point to restart. The access point is ready for setup when the LED is blue.
II. Quick Setup Your access point can be up and running in just a few minutes. It can function as a standalone access point (AP mode) or as part of an AP array (Managed AP mode or AP Controller mode). This quick installation guide will help to set up your access point and configure its basic settings. II-1. Initial Setup 1. Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable. 2.
. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “1234”. 7. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below. 8. Please follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to configure the access point’s basic settings for use as a standalone AP in AP mode. For use a Managed AP in an AP array, the access point will automatically switch mode when an AP Controller is configured as described in III. Edimax Pro NMS.
II-2. AP Mode: Basic Settings The instructions below will help you to configure the following basic settings of the access point: - LAN IP Address 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security Administrator Name & Password Time & Date It is recommended you configure these settings before using the access point. 1. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “Network Settings” > “LAN-side IP Address” and you will see the screen below. 2. Enter the IP address settings you wish to use for your access point.
4. To configure the security of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Security”. Select an “Authentication Method” and enter a “Pre-shared Key” or “Encryption Key” depending on your choice, then click “Apply”. If using multiple SSIDs, specify which SSID to configure using the “SSID” drop down menu. 5.Go to “Wireless Settings” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 3 & 4 for the access point’s 5GHz wireless network. 6.
7. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields and click “Apply”. 8. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” > “Date and Time”. 9. Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop down menus. The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server. Click “Apply” when you are finished.
III. Edimax Pro NMS Edimax Pro Network Management Suite (NMS) supports the central management of a group of access points, otherwise known as an AP Array. NMS can be installed on one access point and support up to 8 Edimax Pro access points with no additional wireless controller required, reducing costs and facilitating efficient remote AP management. Edimax Pro NMS is simple to setup.
1. Connect all APs to an Ethernet or PoE switch which is connected to a gateway/router. You can use your router as a DHCP server or you can later configure your AP Controller as a DHCP server. 2. Ensure all APs are powered on and check LEDs.
3. Designate one AP as the AP Controller which will manage all other connected APs (up to 8). 4. Connect a computer to the designated AP Controller 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 192.168.2.2 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. Click “Apply” to save the settings. 9. Edimax Pro NMS includes a wizard to quickly setup the SSID & security for Managed APs. Click “Wizard” in the top right corner to begin. 10. Follow the instructions complete Steps 1 - 6 and click “Finish” to save the settings. The wizard will help you set up LAN IP address, 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID and security, administrator name & password, time & date settings and Managed APs.
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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. 11. Your Controller AP & Managed APs should be fully functional. Use the top menu to navigate around Edimax Pro NMS. Use Dashboard, Zone Plan, NMS Monitor & NMS Settings to configure Managed APs. Use Local Network & Local Settings to configure your Controller AP. Refer to the user manual for more information.
IV. Hardware Installation 1.Connect a router or PoE switch to the access point’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable. 2. If you are using a router, then connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power supply. 3. If you are using a PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch then it is not necessary to use the included power adapter, the access point will be powered by the PoE switch. Do not use the power adapter if you are using a PoE switch.
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