Altai Technologies A22221000 A2c Indoor Dual-Band 2X2 802.11ac AP User Manual A2c Quick Setup Guide

Altai Technologies Limited A2c Indoor Dual-Band 2X2 802.11ac AP A2c Quick Setup Guide

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1 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide Altai A2c Indoor Dual-Band 2x2 802.11ac AP _________________________________________________Quick Setup Guide Version 1.0
2 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Altai A2c. This guide provides instructions to install the product and set it up as AP with minimal effort. Package Contents T-Rail Mounting Kit A2c Main Unit Quick Setup Guide PoE Injector (Optional Item) Ceiling Mounting Kit 15/16in T-Rail Clip x 2 9/16in T-Rail Clip x 2 Spacer x 2 P2.6*10 Screw x 2 P2.6*25 Screw x 2 Mounting Bracket x 1 Mounting Screw x 2 P3.5*32 Screw x 2 P2.6*12 Screw x 2
3 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide Hardware Overview LED Panel Ethernet Ports and Reset Button 0s 2-3s 5-8s Power LED Reboot Factory Reset ETH/PoE IN: It is used to connect to power source (see the Power Options in the following section) and provides 10/100/1000 Mbps network interface for LAN connection. Reset Button: It serves two functions:  Reboot: Press and hold the Reset Button for 2-3 seconds until the Power LED blink once.  Factory Reset: Press and hold the Reset Button for 5-8 seconds until the Power LED blink twice consecutively. Power Solid Orange: Power on Off: No Power LAN (Ethernet) Solid Blue: LAN Connected Flashing Blue: Data Transmitting/Receiving Off: LAN Disconnected 2.4G/5G Radio WiFi (AP/Repeater/Bridge Mode) Solid Blue (2.4G) / Green (5G): 1. AP Mode on but with no Clients Associated 2. Repeater Mode on but not connected to AP 3. Bridge Mode on but not connected Flashing Blue/Green: Data Transmitting/Receiving Off: Radio Disabled Solid Blue: Remote Management Mode Off: Standalone Mode Operation Mode ETH/PoE IN Reset Button
4 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide P2.6*10 Screw Clip Wall Mounting Screw Mounting Bracket P2.6*12 Screw P3.5*32 Screw Mounting Options Option 1: Ceiling Mount – Mounting bracket 1. Attach the mounting bracket to the ceiling using the provided mounting screws and long screws (P3.5*32). 2. Insert the provided short screws (P2.6*12) into the bottom cover of A2c. Make sure that the screws are exposed enough to attach the mounting bracket. 3. Install the A2c on the mounting bracket by rotating the unit clockwise about 90 degrees to secure it in place. Option 2: Ceiling Mount - T-Rail clips 1. Attach the small T-Rail clips to the bottom cover of A2c using the provided short screws (P2.6*10). If extra space is required, use the provided spacers and large T-Rail clips with long screws (P2.6*25). 2. Line up the connected T-Rail clips with an appropriately sized rail and press the unit onto the rail until it snaps into place. Lock A2c by revolving P2.6*25 Screw Clip Spacer T-Rail Clips OR
5 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide Setup Requirements and Preparation  A computer with Web Browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above)  Two Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cables  AltaiCare account (Optional) for cloud management service Power Options and Cable Connection Instructions You can follow one of the options below for A2c configuration as described in the following sections. 1. Connect A2c Ethernet port to a PoE Injector’s “PoE” port with an Ethernet Cable. 2. Connect a computer to the PoE Injector’s “LAN” port with another Ethernet Cable. 3. Connect the PoE Injector to AC power socket using a power cord (Not provided in the package). 4. Make sure the Power LED light is orange and the LAN LED light is blue. 1. Connect A2c Ethernet port to an 802.3at PoE Switch with an Ethernet Cable. 2. Connect a computer to the switch. 3. Make sure the Power LED light is orange and the LAN LED light is blue. Option 2: PoE Injector (Ordered separately) Option 1: 802.3at-compliant PoE switch PoE LAN 802.3at – Compliant PoE Switch
6 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide 1. Change TCP/IP Setting on your computer For Windows 7 users, 1. Go to Control Panel, click Network and Sharing Center and then choose the adapter that you want to connect to A2c unit. In this example, adapter “Local Area Connection 2” is in connection with A2c. Click it and then click Properties. 2. Under the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in the list box “This connection uses the following items”, and then click Properties. 3. Type in the following IP address and Subnet mask:  IP address: 192.168.1.2  Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box and click OK again to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
7 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide 2. Access to Web Interface 1. Open a web browser. Type 192.168.1.222 in the address bar and then hit Enter. 2. Login page will come up and you are required to enter username and password. By default, the credentials are:  Username: admin  Password: admin 3. Click Login.
8 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide 3. Configure AP Mode (2.4G/5G) Network Scenario 1. Go to Configuration > Wireless > Radio0(2.4G)/Radio1(5G) > General. Below screenshots show an example for 2.4G radio configuration only. Same procedures can be applied to 5G radio configuration. 2. Make sure the box of Enable Radio is checked. Select AP mode for the field of Radio Mode. Then click Submit. 3. Click WLAN and click More… in Detail of WLAN 0 to go to another page for SSID and security configuration. Internet ISP Modem A2c (AP Mode) Ethernet Cable 2.4G + 5G Coverage Gateway/Router Ethernet Cable Modem Cable
9 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide 4. Make sure WLAN is enabled by checking the box. Type in SSID to name the wireless network you want to broadcast and then click Submit. 5. Click the tab WLAN Security. Select WPA2-PSK from the drop down menu of Authentication Mode and select AES for Cipher Mode. Type in a password within 8~64 characters or numbers in Pass Phrase and click Submit. 6. Click Save & Apply at the top right corner to have all changes take effect. 7. Hook up the A2c as shown in Network Scenario. The SSID should now be broadcast from A2c and can be seen in the computer for wireless connection.
10 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide 4. Configure Gateway Mode (Router Mode) Network Scenario 1. Follow the steps 1 – 6 in Section 3 for the wireless settings. 2. Go to Configuration > Network > General. 3. Select Gateway Mode for Network Setting. 4. Select one of the following ways for Internet Connection Type. If you are not sure about the connection options, consult your ISP for correct settings. (a) Static Enter IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Server IP Address as provided by ISP. Internet ISP Modem A2c (Gateway/Router Mode) Ethernet Cable 2.4G + 5G Coverage Modem Cable
11 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide (b) DHCP/PPPoE With these modes selected, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway will be dynamically assigned and updated for each time of connection. Two options for DNS Auto Update: - Choose “Enable” to update DNS info along with other IP configuration via DHCP; or - Choose “Disable” for manual input of valid DNS info provided by ISP. DHCP Configuration: - - - - For PPPoE connection type, enter PPPoE Username and Password provided by ISP for user authentication. PPPoE Configuration (Minimal): For DNS manual input, select “Disable” For DNS manual input, select “Disable”
12 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide 5. Click Submit at the page bottom and then click Save & Apply at the top right corner to have all changes take effect. 6. Hook up the A2c as shown in Network Scenario and connect a laptop to the broadcast SSID. The laptop will get an IP address 192.168.98.x with x between 2 and 254 and should be ready for Internet access. 7. To verify the A2c connection status, you can access the A2c Web Interface by entering 192.168.98.1 in the browser address bar. Log in to it and Status Overview page (Status > Overview) is shown up. 8. WAN Interface (Ethernet Port, denoted by eth0) should show established status with valid IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Server IP address. 9. LAN Interface (2.4G and 5G radios, denoted by radio0_x and radio1_y respectively where x and y are the WLAN ID) should show correct IP address (192.168.98.1) with DHCP server and NAT enabled. Static Connection: DHCP Conection: PPPoE Conection:
13 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide 5. Connect with Cloud-based controller – AltaiCare Network Scenario: Note: For AltaiCare support, A2c should operate in Switch Mode (Section 3). 1. Users can manage their A2c and set up their hotspot service for subscribers with AltaiCare, which is a cloud-based system. 2. Go to Configuration > Network > General. Make sure A2c can reach Internet and communicate with AltaiCare by inputting valid IP settings either via DHCP or with Static IP configuration. Google Public DNS Server can be considered, e.g. 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4 if you are not sure about the ISP DNS’s Server IP. A2c_1 (AP) A2c_2 (AP) Local Gateway/Router ISP Modem
14 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide 3. Click Remote Mgmt and check the box of Enable Remote Management. Select AltaiCare as Management Type and Cloud as Connection Type. 4. Select Full Management if the device is running in AP Mode. For Station Mode, Bridge Mode and Repeater Mode, select Monitor Mode instead. 5. Click Submit and then Save & Apply at the top right corner to make all the changes take effect. 6. Follow AltaiCare Quick Start Guide and register the A2c in the system for access management of AP and user service and admission control. 7. A2c will appear as online in AltaiCare AP list if the connection is successful.
15 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement (FCC) – USA 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 25cm between the radiator & your body. European Conformity (CE) – EU This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Warning A2c may require professional installation depending on the deployment scenario. Only use the power adaptor supplied with A2c. Using a different power adaptor might damage A2c. Disclaimer All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Altai Technologies assumes no responsibilities for any inaccuracies in this document or for any obligation to update information in this document. This document is provided for information purposes only. Altai Technologies reserves the right to change, modify, transfer, or otherwise revise this publication without notice.
16 Altai Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved Quick Setup Guide Copyright © 2016 Altai Technologies Limited ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Altai Technologies Limited Unit 209, 2/F, Lakeside 2, 10 Science Park West Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong Telephone: +852 3758 6000 Fax: +852 2607 4021 Web: www.altaitechnologies.com Customer Support Centre: Email: support@altaitechnologies.com

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