MikroTik RBD23UGS-5HPacD2HnD-NM User manual

NetMetal ac

Quickstart

Please follow these quick steps to set up your device:

• Open the upper cover (see “Removing upper and bottom covers”);

• Connect an external antenna to the SMA connector (see “Antenna usage”);

• Open the bottom cover (see “Removing upper and bottom covers”);

• Connect the device to the power source (see “Powering”);

• Open network connections on your PC, mobile phone or other device and search for MikroTik wireless

network and connect to it;

• The configuration can be done through the wireless network using a web browser or mobile app - (see

“MikroTik mobile app”). Alternatively, you can use a WinBox configuration tool http://mt.lv/winbox;

• Once connected to the wireless network, open http://192.168.88.1 in your web browser to start

configuration, user name: admin and there is no password by default;

• When using mobile application choose Quick setup and it will guide you through all necessary configuration

in six easy steps;

• Depending on the antenna used, you must set its gain in the RouterOS software to ensure that EIRP meets

the limit set by the local authorities. This is done in the Wireless menu;

• We recommend clicking the “Check for updates” button on the right side and updating your RouterOS

software to the latest version to ensure the best performance and stability.

• To personalize your wireless network, SSID can be changed in the fields “Network Name”;

• Choose your country on the left side of the screen in the field “Country”, to apply country regulation

settings.

• Set up your wireless network password in the field “WiFi Password” the password must be at least eight

symbols.

• Set up your router password in the bottom field “Password” to the right and repeat it in the field “Confirm

Password”, it will be used to login next time.

• Click on the “Apply Configuration” to save changes.

Powering

The device accepts power in the following ways:

• Ethernet port accepts PoE 802.3af/at 24-57 V DC ;⎓

• Direct-input power jack (5.5 mm outside and 2 mm inside, female, pin positive plug) accepts 12-57 V DC⎓.

Connecting to a PoE Adapter:

1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the device to the PoE+DATA port of the PoE adapter;

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your local network (LAN) to the PoE adapter;

3. Connect the power cord to the adapter, and then plug the power cord into a power outlet.

MikroTik mobile app

Use the MikroTik smartphone app to configure your router in the field, or to apply the most basic initial settings for your MikroTik home access point.

1. Scan QR code and choose your preferred OS.

2. Install and open application.

3. By default, the IP address and user name will be already entered.

4. Click Connect to establish a connection to your device through a wireless network.

5. Choose Quick setup and application will guide you through all basic configuration settings in a couple of easy steps.

6. An advanced menu is available to fully configure all necessary settings.

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Removing upper and bottom covers

1. To remove the upper cover, unscrew two captive screws and slide it off the main body. Do not remove screws completely, when assembling tightening torque 0.2 Nm.

2. To remove the bottom cover, release clips for both fasteners and cover will be free to open.

Mounting

The NetMetal ac2 is designed to be used outdoors and mounted on pole or DIN rail.

When mounting, please ensure that cable feed is pointing downwards. The IP rating scale of this device is IP55. We recommend using Cat6 shielded cables. Warning! This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the

device and your body. Operation of this equipment in the residential environment could cause radio interference.

Mounting and configuration of this device should be done by a qualified person.

The mounting hose clamp is provided with the package.

1. Guide hose clamp through the opening on the back of the device.

2. Attach to the pole or mast.

3. Align and secure by hose clamp screw using PH2 screwdriver.

* The device should be always placed by TOP cover facing upwards.

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• When mounting on DIN rail, please find special bracket in the package and secure it with four screws to the

back of the unit.

• With attached mounting bracket you will be able to slide the device on the DIN rail.

Grounding

The installation infrastructure (towers and masts), as well as the router itself, must be properly grounded. The device includes a grounding wire attachment screw. Attach your grounding wire to the grounding screw, then attach the other end of the grounding wire to the grounded mast.

Please secure all loose Ethernet cables and antenna cables to the pole or mast approximately at 30cm from the device, so that the cable weight is not pulling the ports and connectors.

Front status LED behavior

RouterOS allows configuring each LEDs activity the way that user wishes. It is possible to configure the LEDs to display wireless strength, blink the LEDs on interface traffic activity and many other options. For further

information please visit https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:System/LEDS Default factory configuration for this device:

1. Solid Blue – The device is powered on.

2. Solid Green – Active SFP port.

3. Solid Green – Active Ethernet port.

4. - 8. Solid Green – The set of five green LEDs, shows the signal strength.

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