Distributel SR400ac Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide

SR400ac

This Quick Start Guide shows you how to set up and start using your new gateway.

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Installation

1. Plug the power adapter to the wall outlet and then connect the other end of it to the

Power port of the gateway.

2. To connect the modem:

• Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the SmartRG gateway and connect the other end of the cable to the modem.

• Connect one end of the cable supplied by Distributel to the modem and connect the other end of the cable to the wall jack installed by Distributel.

3. Connect a LAN port on the SmartRG gateway to the network card of your PC using an

Ethernet cable.

4. Turn on the unit by pressing the Power button on the side of the gateway.

Your gateway is now automatically being set up to connect to the Internet. This process may take a few minutes to complete before you can begin using your Internet applications (browser, email, etc.).

If you are unable to connect to the Internet, conﬁrm that all cable connections are in place and the gateway’s power is turned on.

On/Off

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Quick Gateway Conﬁguration

Logging in to your gateway

To change the settings on your gateway, you must log into the gateway’s interface. Make sure that you have completed the steps in “Installation” before you begin.

1. Open your internet browser application and type 192.168.1.1 into the address line. The Please sign in dialog box appears.

2. Enter the credentials shown below and click Sign in. Distributel may use other

settings. If so, contact your provider for details.

User Name: admin Password: admin

Conﬁguring the WAN manually

If the automatic connect process is unsuccessful, refer to the “WAN Conﬁguration” section of the SmartRG SR400AC Gateway User Manual to manually establish a connection.

LED Indicators

The LEDs on the top of the SR400ac can assist you in better understanding the current state of your gateway.

LEGEND

White White blinking Green Green blinking Red

LED Action Explanation

POWER

Device in CFE mode Device powered on and ready for use

WAN

Device online (at 1000 BASE-T)

Device online (at 10/100 BASE-T)

Network activity

WAN Ethernet connected (at 1000 BASE-T)

Data being transferred (at 1000 BASE-T)

WAN Ethernet connected (at 1000 BASE-T)

Data being transferred (at 1000 BASE-T)

Internet

DSL sync acquired and gateway online

Data being transferred Internet authentication / connection has failed

USB / USB 3.0

USB device connected

Data being transferred

2.4 GHZ 5 GHZ

WiFi enabled

Data being transferred

LOCKED WiFi (WPS)

WPS enabled

Data being transferred

LAN 1-4

LAN Ethernet connected (at 1000 BASE-T)

Data being transferred (at 1000 BASE-T)

LAN Ethernet connected (at 10/100BASE-T)

Data being transferred (at 10/100BASE-T)

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Optional Wall Mount

1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the mount from

its present location on the bottom of the gateway.

2. Slide the mount onto the back of the gateway and tighten

the screw located in the bottom of the mount.

3. Using the template below, attach the two included screws

to the wall. Using wall anchors is recommended.

4. Slide the back of the mount down on the screws.

WiFi Setup

1. In the left menu, click WiFi > 2.4Ghz Wireless or 5Ghz Wireless to select the channel that

you want to conﬁgure. The ﬁelds are the same for both options.

The 2.4Ghz band works for most environments. You can also conﬁgure a 5Ghz connection

if needed, following instructions in this guide.

2. Modify the ﬁelds in the Radio Conﬁguration section as desired.

3. In the Primary SSID Conﬁguration section:

a. Accept the default ID shown in this ﬁeld or enter the SSID for the network that you

wish to conﬁgure. You will need this ID for Step 6.

b. Select the desired Encryption. Make sure that the host devices you intend to use

support the selected authentication type. The default encryption method works for most environments.

c. Choose a passphrase and type it in to the Key ﬁeld. You will need this passphrase for

Step 6.

4. To enable a guest WiFi network:

a. Click Enable in the Guest SSID Conﬁguration section.

b. Fill in the ﬁelds as explained in Step 3.

5. Click Apply.

6. Follow the WiFi connection instructions provided with your client device to connect to the

gateway. Use the SSID name you selected in Step 3a. Then enter the passphrase that you created in Step 3c in the appropriate location on the network setup screen of your WiFi client device.

4 1/8” (104mm)

1/16” (2-3mm) Wall Anchor

Gateway Front

Primary WiFi network name (SSID)

Primary Network key (password)

Guest WiFi network name (SSID)

Guest Network key (password)

Predeﬁned

wireless settings

If you change the

preset wireless settings

Record Your SR400ac WiFi Settings

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We are here to help, feel free to contact us with questions or to provide feedback.

For additional information, please visit the FAQ section of our website at www.distributel.ca. To provide feedback, please submit a customer review via our website or our Facebook page. For other questions, please call our Customer Experience team at 1-877-810-2877. You can also receive Technical Support at the same number, or send an email to [email protected].