Edimax AC-M3000, AC-M1000 installation Guide
EDIMAX AC-M3000 / M1000
Quick Installation Guide
AC-M3000/AC-M1000
Network Access Controller
Quick Installation Guide
快速安裝手冊
EDIMAX AC-M3000 / M1000
Quick Installation Guide
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1. Introduction
1.1 Preface
Edimax AC-M3000 is a Network Access Controller, specially designed for the small scale
wireless and wired network management and access control. The major functional areas include
user management, access control, AP management, and security management. The Quick
Installation Guide provides instructions and reference materials for getting start with Edimax
AC-M3000. The installation steps to build an SMB network based on Edimax AC-M3000 are
included as the configuration example.
Note: This Quick Installation Guide is applicable to both Edimax AC-M3000 and Edimax
AC-M1000. The detailed information of the differences can be found in the Edimax
AC-M3000/AC-M1000 manual.
1.2 Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing.
z Edimax AC-M3000 x 1
z Quick Installation Guide x 1
z CD-ROM (with user manual and QIG) x 1
z DC 12V Power Adaptor x 1
z Cross-over Ethernet RJ-45 Cable x 1
z Console Cable x 1
If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local resellers for service.
Attention: It is recommended to keep the original packing materials, in case of product service;
the returned product shall be packed in the original or equivalent materials to protect it from
damage during delivery.
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1.3 Hardware Introduction
Edimax AC-M3000 is implemented on an embedded platform with mini-desktop form factor. The
product dimension is 243 mm (W) by 150 mm (D) by 45.5 mm (H). The product outlook, front
panel, and rear panel are depicted as follows. The interface ports are installed on the front panel.
Ten fast Ethernet (100Mbps) ports are provided by Edimax AC-M3000. Two of them are
configured as WAN Ports. Eight of them are configured as LAN Ports. In addition, twelve LEDs
are used to indicate the system power, system status, and the link status of the ten fast Ethernet
ports. On the rear panel, a reset bottom, a console port, and the power socket are provided.
Front Panel
1. LED Indicators：Power x 1, Status x 1, WAN x 2, LAN x 8
2. WAN Ports：10 Base-T / 100Base-TX RJ-45 x 2
3. LAN Ports：10 Base-T / 100Base-TX RJ-45 x 8
Edimax AC-M3000 front panel：
Edimax AC-M1000 front panel：
Rear Panel
1. Reset button x 1
2. Console Port: RJ-11 x 1
3. Power socket x 1
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1.4 Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps to setup Edimax AC-M3000.
1. Connect the power adapter into the power socket of the rear panel.
Warning: Using a non-certified power supply will damage this product.
Edimax AC-M3000 front panel：
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2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN1 Port of the front panel. Connect the other end of the
cable to an external networking device such as an ADSL modem, a cable modem, a switch,
or a hub.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the LAN5~LAN8 Ports of the front panel. Connect the
other end of the cable to a user’s device such as a PC or a notebook.
4. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the LAN1~LAN4 Ports on the front panel. Connect the
other end of the cable to networking devices such as an AP and/or a switch.
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1.5 Web Management Interface
The Edimax AC-M3000 provides a web management interface for configuration. After completing
the hardware installation, the administrator can configure Edimax AC-M3000 via web browsers
with JavaScript enabled such as Internet Explorer version 6.0 and above.
Connect the PC to Edimax AC-M3000 via one
of the LAN5~LAN8 Ports. The IP address will
be assigned to the PC via DHCP automatically.
Launch the web browser to get access to the
Edimax AC-M3000 web management interface
via “https://192.168.2.254”. (Note: https is used
for a secured connection.)
The Administrator Login Page will appear.
Then, enter the default username “admin” and
password “1234”, and click Enter to login.
After successfully logging Edimax AC-M3000, a
“Welcome to System Administration” page will
appear on the PC screen.
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2. Applications for SMB
In this section, step by step configuration procedures are depicted on how to configure Edimax
AC-M3000 in an SMB network environment via configuration wizard.
2.1 SMB network environment
In a SMB operating environment, it usually includes networking devices such as switches, hubs,
access points, etc. The Internet connection of a SMB is often via an ADSL or a cable modem.
The following figure is a typical SMB network example including switches, access points, and
connecting to Internet via ADSL.
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2.2 Quick configuration
The administrator can configure the Edimax AC-M3000 via its web management interface as
specified in section 1.5. In order to connect to the Internet, it is required to get the IP related
information such as IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address from your ISP first. Step by
step procedures are depicted in this section.
Click the System Configuration from the top
menu bar and the “System Configuration” page
will appear.
Click Configuration Wizard to start the
Configuration Wizard.
Click Run Wizard to begin the
Configuration Wizard process.
The Setup Wizard page appears. Please
click Next to start the “Configuration Wizard”.
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