IP-COM AP255_US User Manual

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Preface

Conventions

If not specifically indicated, “the device”or “the AP” mentioned in this document stands for the Wireless Access Point AP255_US.

Typographical conventions in this document:

Item

Presentation

Example

Bold

The menu "System Tool" will be simplified as System Tool.

Continuous Menus

Go to System Tool > Diagnosis Tool.

Symbols in this document:

Item

Meaning

Note

This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Ignoring this type of note may result in ineffective configurations, loss of data or damage to device.

Tip

This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

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Get to know the device

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Table of contents

01 Get to know the device ....................................................................................... 1

1.1 Main Features .................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Package contents ............................................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Hardware descriptions ....................................................................................................................................... 2

02 Device installation ............................................................................................... 3

2.1 Install your device to a wall box ......................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Connect your device to a network ..................................................................................................................... 4

03 Web UI login ....................................................................................................... 5

3.1 Web UI login ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

3.2 Web UI layout .................................................................................................................................................... 7

04 Web UI functions ................................................................................................ 8

4.1 Status ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

4.2 Quick Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

4.2.1 AP mode...................................................................................................................................................... 9

4.2.2 APClient mode .......................................................................................................................................... 10

4.3 Network ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

4.3.1 LAN Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 12

4.3.2 DHCP Server .............................................................................................................................................. 15

4.3.3 DHCP Client List ........................................................................................................................................ 17

4.4 Wireless ........................................................................................................................................................... 17

4.4.1 Basic .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

4.4.2 Radio ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.4.3 Channel Scan ............................................................................................................................................. 24

4.4.4 Advanced .................................................................................................................................................. 25

4.4.5 Access control ........................................................................................................................................... 27

4.4.6 QVLAN ....................................................................................................................................................... 29

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4.5 SNMP ............................................................................................................................................................... 32

4.6 Tools ................................................................................................................................................................. 33

4.6.1 Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................................................... 34

4.6.2 Time & Date .............................................................................................................................................. 35

4.6.3 Logs ........................................................................................................................................................... 37

4.6.4 Configuration-Backup & Restore .............................................................................................................. 39

4.6.5 Configuration-Restore to Factory Default ................................................................................................. 40

4.6.6 Username & Password .............................................................................................................................. 41

4.6.7 Diagnostics-Ping ........................................................................................................................................ 42

4.6.8 Reboot ...................................................................................................................................................... 43

4.6.9 Time Reboot.............................................................................................................................................. 44

4.6.10 LED .......................................................................................................................................................... 45

4.6.11 Uplink Detection ..................................................................................................................................... 46

Appendix ............................................................................................................... 47

Configure your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 47

Safety and emission statement .............................................................................................................................. 49

Get to know the device

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01 Get to know the device

AP255_US is the latest generation wall plate access point which can be installed in any 120mm US Type wall jack without breaking the existing decorations. It is well suited to provide wifi coverage for villa,university dormitories, hospital wards, hotel rooms and other sites with densely divided rooms.

1.1 Main Features

 2.4GHz 300Mbps

 120mm US Type Wall Jack Design

 Compliant with PoE 802.3af

 Two 10/100Mbps LAN port

 Centralized managed by M3

1.2 Package contents

Unpack the package. Your box should contain the following items:

If any item is incorrect, missing or damaged, please keep the original package and contact the vendor for replacement immediately.

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1.3 Hardware descriptions

Device installation

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02 Device installation

2.1 Install your device to a wall box

Before you install the device, make sure that an electrical wall box is installed and there’s an Ethernet cable

through the box.

1. Detach the device’s cover plate using a screw-driver.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable in the wall box to the LAN port on the rear panel of the device.

3. Install the device in the wall box and verity that the Ethernet cable is positioned properly.

4. Fasten the device with the included screws. Adjust the screws to ensure that the device is flush with the wall

for proper fitting of the cover plate.

5. Attach the cover plate to the device.

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2.2 Connect your device to a network

1. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable in the wall box to a PoE switch that is connected to the internet.

One end of the Ethernet cable in the wall box is connected to the device, see Install your device to a wall box.

2. Connect a computer to the LAN port on the front panel of the device.

Web UI login

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03 Web UI login

3.1 Web UI login

When using the device for the first time, or when you restore the device to factory default, you can log in to its web UI via a browser with default login information. The default login information includes:

Item

Default Setting

IP Address

192.168.0.254

Username and Password

admin

To log in to this device:

(Assume that the device is in factory default state and ensure that your PC is connected to the device.)

1. Manually set up your PC’s IP address to 192.168.0.X (2~253), with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. (If the

switch and AP are in the same IP segment, make sure that the switch, AP and PC have different IP addresses).

For detailed steps, see Appendix Configure your computer.

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2. Launch a browser, enter the device’s default IP address 192.168.0.254 in the address bar, and press Enter.

We recommend that you use the browser of IE8 (or higher) or Google Chrome.

3. In the login page, enter admin (case sensitive) in both “Username” and “Password” box.

4. Click Login.

Then you come to the management page and can begin to configure the device.

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3.2 Web UI layout

This web UI is divided into three parts: primary navigation bar, secondary navigation bar and configuration area, described as follows.

Item

Name

Description

❶

Primary Navigation bar

The navigation bar organizes the device’s menu of all functions in the form of a navigation tree. You can choose the function menu from the navigation bar with selection result shown in the configuration area.

❷

Secondary Navigation bar

❸

Configuration area

The area is used to configure and view settings.

The following table shows the commonly used buttons of the web UI.

Item

Description

Click the button to view the help info if you meet any problems during the setup.

Click the button to apply your settings.

Click the button to clear the settings you are editing.

Web UI functions

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04 Web UI functions

4.1 Status

This part displays: System Status, Wireless Status, Traffic Statistics and Client List. If you have questions about

some parameters, click on the upper right corner of each page.

4.2 Quick Setup

This device supports the following operation modes and the default operation mode is AP mode.

 AP mode  APClient mode

Web UI functions

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Operation mode description:

Work Mode

Description

AP mode

In this mode, the device connects to a network, such as the internet, using an Ethernet cable, and transmits wireless signals. As a result, the device’s wireless clients can access the remote network.

APClient mode

In this mode, the device can wirelessly connect to a remote device, such as an AP, to extend the remote wireless network, and transmits wireless signals. As a result, the device’s wireless clients can access the remote network.

4.2.1 AP mode

Application scenario

In the following application, the device connects to the internet using an Ethernet cable and transmits wireless signals for wireless clients.

Configure AP mode

To configure AP mode:

1. Log in to the device’s web UI.

2. Go to Quick Setup, select AP Mode and set up the parameters.

Web UI functions

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1) SSID: Set up a wireless network name, such as IP-COM_75DA00.

This name is used for wireless clients to connect to the device.

2) Security Mode, Encryption Type: We recommend that you select WPA2-PSK, AES.

3) Security Key: Set up your WiFi password, such as 12345678.

3. Click Save to make these settings take effect.

4.2.2 APClient mode

Application scenario

In the following application, the device can’t connect to the wireless router using an Ethernet cable, but the

device needs to access the internet through the wireless router. In this case, you can configure your device to work in APClient mode.

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Assume that the wireless router’s info is as follows:

SSID

IP-COM_610220

WiFi Password

87654321

Configure APClient mode

To configure APClient mode:

1. Log in to the device’s web UI.

2. Go to Quick Setup, select APClient Mode and set up the parameters.

1) Click .

2) In the scanned list, select IP-COM_610220.

The SSID, Security Mode, Cipher Type and channel will be filled automatically.

3) In the Security Key field, enter 87654321.

3. Click Save to make these settings take effect.

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4.3 Network

Network settings contain the following:

 LAN Setup: On this page, you can set up LAN IP address, which is used to log in to the web UI and to

communicate with the local network.

 DHCP Server: On this page, you can enable/disable and set up DHCP server parameters for the device’s

clients.

 DHCP Client List: On this page, you can check how many DHCP clients are connected and each client’s IP

address, MAC address and lease time.

4.3.1 LAN Setup

On this page, you can set up LAN IP address, which is used to log in to the web UI and to communicate with the local network. This device supports two methods to set up your LAN IP address:

 Static IP: Set up LAN IP address manually

In this method, you need to manually set up LAN IP address. If you modified LAN IP address, when you log in to the device’s web UI, please use the new IP address. If you change LAN IP segment, please change your computer’s IP segment to the new one as well.

 DHCP: Obtain LAN IP address from another DHCP server

In this method, the device can obtain LAN IP address from another DHCP server. In this way, it reduces IP conflict and the cost of configuring IP address manually. If your device obtains LAN IP address from a DHCP server of an uplink router and you don’t know the IP address, you can log in to the uplink router’s web UI to check the obtained IP address.

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