PLANET WDAP-C7200AC User Manual
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Copyright 2014 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove
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from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such
revision or changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 or more of the following
measures:
1.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the 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
(2) This Device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity
to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication
terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive
repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and
Satellite Earth Station Equipment) as of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when
working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must
therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU
directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reasons/remarks
Bulgaria None
Outdoor use; limited to 10
France
Italy None
Luxembourg None
Norway Implemented
Russian
Federation
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
None Only for indoor applications
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
WEEE regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the
presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of
electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out
wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to
collect such WEEE separately.
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Revision
User Manual for PLANET 1200Mbps 11ac Dual Band Ceiling Mount Wireless Access Point
Model: WDAP-C7200AC
Rev: 1.0 (May, 2014)
Part No. EM-WDAP-C7200AC_v1.0 (2080-E11010-000)
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Product Introduction...........................................................................................................1
1.1 Package Contents............................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Product Description............................................................................................................2
1.3 Product Features................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Product Specifications .......................................................................................................7
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................ 10
2.1 Product Outlook ................................................................................................................ 10
2.1.1 Panel Layout........................................................................................................... 11
2.1.2 Hardware Description ............................................................................................. 11
Chapter 3. Connecting to the AP........................................................................................................ 12
3.1 System Requirements ......................................................................................................12
3.2 Installing the AP ................................................................................................................12
Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide ...................................................................................................15
4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration.............................................................. 15
4.1.1 Configuring the IP Address Manually .....................................................................15
4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI ............................................................................................ 19
Chapter 5. Configuring the AP............................................................................................................ 20
5.1 Setup Wizard......................................................................................................................20
5.2 TCP / IP Settings................................................................................................................27
5.2.1 LAN Settings...........................................................................................................27
5.3 WLAN1 (5GHz)...................................................................................................................29
5.3.1 Basic Settings......................................................................................................... 29
5.3.2 Advanced Settings..................................................................................................46
5.3.3 RF Output Power ....................................................................................................47
5.3.4 Security................................................................................................................... 48
5.3.5 Access Control........................................................................................................50
5.3.6 WDS........................................................................................................................52
5.3.7 Site Survey .............................................................................................................55
5.3.8 WPS........................................................................................................................55
5.3.9 Schedule................................................................................................................. 59
5.4 WLAN2 (2.4GHz)................................................................................................................60
5.4.1 Basic Settings......................................................................................................... 60
5.4.2 Advanced Settings..................................................................................................77
5.4.3 RF Output Power ....................................................................................................79
5.4.4 Security................................................................................................................... 80
5.4.5 Access Control........................................................................................................82
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5.4.6 WDS........................................................................................................................84
5.4.7 Site Survey .............................................................................................................87
5.4.8 WPS........................................................................................................................87
5.4.9 Schedule................................................................................................................. 91
5.5 Management ...................................................................................................................... 92
5.5.1 Status......................................................................................................................92
5.5.2 Statistics ..................................................................................................................93
5.5.3 NTP Settings........................................................................................................... 94
5.5.4 Schedule Reboot ....................................................................................................96
5.5.5 LOG ........................................................................................................................98
5.5.6 Upgrade Firmware.................................................................................................. 99
5.5.7 Reload Settings ......................................................................................................99
5.5.8 Password ..............................................................................................................101
5.5.9 LED Control ..........................................................................................................102
5.5.10 Logout...................................................................................................................102
Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network..................................................................... 103
6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)................................................................. 103
6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)..................................................................................... 105
6.3 Mac OS X 10.x.................................................................................................................. 108
6.4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad ............................................................................................. 112
Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility................................................................................... 115
Appendix B: Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 116
Appendix C: Glossary....................................................................................................................... 118
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FIGURE
FIGURE 2-1 WDAP-C7200AC PRODUCT DRAWING..................................................................................10
FIGURE 2-2 WDAP-C7200AC PANEL LAYOUT .........................................................................................11
FIGURE 3-1 WDAP-C7200AC INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 1..........................................................................12
FIGURE 3-2 WDAP-C7200AC INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 2..........................................................................13
FIGURE 3-3 WDAP-C7200AC INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 3..........................................................................13
FIGURE 3-4 WDAP-C7200AC INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 4..........................................................................14
FIGURE 3-5 WDAP-C7200AC INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 4..........................................................................14
FIGURE 4-1 TCP/IP SETTING................................................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 4-2 WINDOWS STAR T MENU ........................................................................................................17
FIGURE 4-3 SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF PING COMMAND ...............................................................................17
FIGURE 4-4 FAILED RESULT OF PING COMMAND .......................................................................................18
FIGURE 4-5 LOGIN BY DEFAULT IP ADDRESS..............................................................................................19
FIGURE 4-6 LOGIN WINDOW.....................................................................................................................19
FIGURE 5-1 MAIN MENU ..........................................................................................................................20
FIGURE 5-2 SETUP WIZARD .....................................................................................................................20
FIGURE 5-3 LAN INTERFACE SETUPTOPOLOGY ........................................................................................21
FIGURE 5-4 WIZARD – LAN INTERFACE SETUP ......................................................................................... 21
FIGURE 5-5 TIME ZONE SETUP TOPOLOGY ...............................................................................................21
FIGURE 5-6 WIZARD – TIME ZONE SETUP.................................................................................................22
FIGURE 5-7 WIZARD – WIRELESS 5GHZ BASIC SETTINGS .........................................................................22
FIGURE 5-8 WIZARD – WIRELESS 5GHZ SECURITY SETUP ........................................................................ 23
FIGURE 5-9 5GHZ WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP – WEP SETTING.............................................................. 23
FIGURE 5-10 5GHZ WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP – WPA SETTING ............................................................24
FIGURE 5-11 WIZARD – WIRELESS 2.4GHZ BASIC SETTINGS .................................................................... 24
FIGURE 5-12 WIZARD – WIRELESS 2.4GHZ SECURITY SETUP...................................................................25
FIGURE 5-13 2.4GHZ WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP – WEP SETTING.........................................................25
FIGURE 5-14 2.4GHZ WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP – WPA SETTING .........................................................26
FIGURE 5-15 SETUP WIZARD - FINISHED ..................................................................................................26
FIGURE 5-16 LAN SETTING .....................................................................................................................27
FIGURE 5-17 5GHZ WIRELESS MAIN MENU..............................................................................................29
FIGURE 5-18 5GHZ WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS OF AP ............................................................................30
FIGURE 5-19 5GHZ WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – MULTIPLE AP............................................................... 32
FIGURE 5-20 5GHZ MULTIPLE-SSID........................................................................................................ 33
FIGURE 5-21 5GHZ UNIVERSAL REPEATER-1 ...........................................................................................34
FIGURE 5-22 5GHZ UNIVERSAL REPEATER-2 ...........................................................................................35
FIGURE 5-23 5GHZ UNIVERSAL REPEATER-3 ...........................................................................................35
FIGURE 5-24 5GHZ UNIVERSAL REPEATER-4 ...........................................................................................35
FIGURE 5-25 5GHZ UNIVERSAL REPEATER-5 ...........................................................................................36
FIGURE 5-26 5GHZ WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – CLIENT ........................................................................37
FIGURE 5-27 CLIENT – SURVEY ...............................................................................................................39
FIGURE 5-28 CLIENT – AP LIST................................................................................................................40
FIGURE 5-29 CLIENT – SECURITY.............................................................................................................40
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FIGURE 5-30 CLIENT – STATU S ................................................................................................................ 41
FIGURE 5-31 5GHZ WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – WDS...........................................................................42
FIGURE 5-32 5GHZ WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – WDS+AP.................................................................... 44
FIGURE 5-33 WIRELESS ADVANCED SETTINGS – 5GHZ .............................................................................46
FIGURE 5-34 RF OUTPUT POWER – 5GHZ ...............................................................................................48
FIGURE 5-35 WIRELESS SECURITY SETTINGS – 5GHZ .............................................................................. 49
FIGURE 5-36 WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL – 5GHZ ................................................................................. 50
FIGURE 5-37 WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL – DENY.................................................................................. 51
FIGURE 5-38 WDS MODE – 5GHZ........................................................................................................... 53
FIGURE 5-39 WDS SETTINGS – 5GHZ .....................................................................................................53
FIGURE 5-40 WDS – SET SECURITY ........................................................................................................ 54
FIGURE 5-41 SITE SURVEY – 5GHZ .........................................................................................................55
FIGURE 5-42 WPS-PBC – 5GHZ-1 .........................................................................................................57
FIGURE 5-43 WPS-PBC – 5GHZ-2 .........................................................................................................57
FIGURE 5-44 WPS-PIN – 5GHZ-1...........................................................................................................58
FIGURE 5-45 WPS-PIN – 5GHZ-2...........................................................................................................58
FIGURE 5-46 WPS-PIN – 5GHZ-3...........................................................................................................58
FIGURE 5-47 SCHEDULE - 5GHZ..............................................................................................................59
FIGURE 5-48 2.4GHZ WIRELESS MAIN MENU...........................................................................................60
FIGURE 5-49 2.4GHZ WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – AP ...........................................................................61
FIGURE 5-50 2.4GHZ WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – MULTIPLE AP ............................................................63
FIGURE 5-51 2.4GHZ MULTIPLE-SSID..................................................................................................... 64
FIGURE 5-52 2.4GHZ UNIVERSAL REPEATER-1 ........................................................................................ 65
FIGURE 5-53 2.4GHZ UNIVERSAL REPEATER-2 ........................................................................................ 65
FIGURE 5-54 2.4GHZ UNIVERSAL REPEATER-3 ........................................................................................ 66
FIGURE 5-55 2.4GHZ UNIVERSAL REPEATER-4 ........................................................................................ 66
FIGURE 5-56 2.4GHZ UNIVERSAL REPEATER-5 ........................................................................................ 66
FIGURE 5-57 2.4GHZ WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – CLIENT .....................................................................68
FIGURE 5-58 CLIENT – SURVEY ...............................................................................................................70
FIGURE 5-59 CLIENT – AP LIST................................................................................................................71
FIGURE 5-60 CLIENT – SECURITY.............................................................................................................72
FIGURE 5-61 CLIENT – STATU S ................................................................................................................ 72
FIGURE 5-62 2.4GHZ WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – WDS........................................................................73
FIGURE 5-63 2.4GHZ WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS – WDS+AP................................................................. 75
FIGURE 5-64 WIRELESS ADVANCED SETTINGS – 2.4GHZ ..........................................................................77
FIGURE 5-65 RF OUTPUT POWER – 2.4GHZ ............................................................................................ 79
FIGURE 5-66 WIRELESS SECURITY SETTINGS – 2.4GHZ........................................................................... 80
FIGURE 5-67 WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL – 2.4GHZ .............................................................................. 82
FIGURE 5-68 WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL – DENY.................................................................................. 83
FIGURE 5-69 WDS MODE – 2.4GHZ........................................................................................................ 85
FIGURE 5-70 WDS SETTINGS – 2.4GHZ ..................................................................................................85
FIGURE 5-71 WDS – SET SECURITY ........................................................................................................ 86
FIGURE 5-72 SITE SURVEY – 2.4GHZ ......................................................................................................87
FIGURE 5-73 WPS-PBC – 2.4GHZ-1 ......................................................................................................89
FIGURE 5-74 WPS-PBC – 2.4GHZ-2 ......................................................................................................89
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FIGURE 5-75 WPS-PIN – 2.4GHZ-1........................................................................................................90
FIGURE 5-76 WPS-PIN – 2.4GHZ-2........................................................................................................90
FIGURE 5-77 WPS-PIN – 2.4GHZ-3........................................................................................................90
FIGURE 5-78 SCHEDULE – 2.4GHZ.......................................................................................................... 91
FIGURE 5-79 MANAGEMENT – MAIN MENU ...............................................................................................92
FIGURE 5-79 STATU S...............................................................................................................................93
FIGURE 5-80 STATI STICS .........................................................................................................................94
FIGURE 5-81 TIME ZONE SETTINGS..........................................................................................................95
FIGURE 5-82 SCHEDULE REBOOT ............................................................................................................96
FIGURE 5-83 SCHEDULE REBOOT - EXAMPLE ...........................................................................................97
FIGURE 5-84 SYSTEM LOG ......................................................................................................................98
FIGURE 5-85 UPGRADE FIRMWARE ..........................................................................................................99
FIGURE 5-86 SAVE /RELOAD SETTINGS...................................................................................................100
FIGURE 5-87 PASSWORD SETUP ............................................................................................................101
FIGURE 5-88 LED CONTROL.................................................................................................................. 102
FIGURE 5-89 LOGOUT............................................................................................................................102
FIGURE 6-1 SYSTEM TRAY – WIRELESS NETWORK ICON .........................................................................103
FIGURE 6-2 CHOOSE A WIRELESS NETWORK ........................................................................................... 103
FIGURE 6-3 ENTER THE NETWORK KEY ...................................................................................................104
FIGURE 6-4 CHOOSE A WIRELESS NETWORK -- CONNECTED ....................................................................104
FIGURE 6-5 NETWORK ICON...................................................................................................................105
FIGURE 6-6 WLAN AUTOCONFIG...........................................................................................................105
FIGURE 6-7 TYPE THE NETWORK KEY .....................................................................................................106
FIGURE 6-8 CONNECTING TO A NETWORK ............................................................................................... 106
FIGURE 6-9 CONNECTED TO A NETWORK ................................................................................................107
FIGURE 6-10 MAC OS – NETWORK ICON ................................................................................................108
FIGURE 6-11 HIGHLIGHT AND SELECT THE WIRELESS NETWORK ...............................................................108
FIGURE 6-12 ENTER THE PASSWORD .....................................................................................................109
FIGURE 6-13 CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK ..........................................................................................109
FIGURE 6-14 SYSTEM PREFERENCES..................................................................................................... 110
FIGURE 6-15 SYSTEM PREFERENCES -- NETWORK ................................................................................. 110
FIGURE 6-16 SELECT THE WIRELESS NETWORK ..................................................................................... 111
FIGURE 6-17 IPHONE – SETTINGS ICON.................................................................................................. 112
FIGURE 6-18 WI-FI SETTING.................................................................................................................. 112
FIGURE 6-19 WI-FI SETTING – NOT CONNECTED .................................................................................... 113
FIGURE 6-20 TURN ON WI-FI ................................................................................................................. 113
FIGURE 6-21 IPHONE -- ENTER THE PASSWORD...................................................................................... 114
FIGURE 6-22 IPHONE -- CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK .......................................................................... 114
User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC
Chapter 1. Product Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Thank you for choosing PLANET WDAP-C7200AC. Before installing the AP, please verify the contents inside the
package box.
WDAP-C7200AC Quick Guide CD-ROM
(User Manual included)
Quick Guide Mounting Kit
If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.
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1.2 Product Description
Ceiling Mount Designed for Highly-efficient Wireless Coverage
Featuring attractive flying saucer appearance and ceiling-mount design, the WDAP-C7200AC can be firmly
installed on the ceiling or the wall conveniently. The ceiling-mount design is smartly integrated into the
environment. Its streamlined body without the protruding antennas also gives effects of embellishment in the
surroundings. Moreover, the WDAP-C7200AC is compliant with the IEEE 802.3at PoE standard, so it is easy
and flexible in client-side installation. It is definitely nice to have this eye-catching access point mount on the
ceilings and walls of villas, hotels, exhibit halls, and other establishments.
Brand-new 11ac Wireless Technology
The WDAP-C7200AC supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual band standards with 2T2R MIMO technology;
therefore, it provides the wireless speed up to 300+867Mbps, which is 16X faster than the 11a access point at
5GHz frequency and 5.5X faster than the 11g access point at 2.4GHz frequency. Moreover, the
WDAP-C7200AC is equipped with Gigabit Ethernet Port. Compared with the general wireless APs, the
WDAP-C7200AC offers faster transmission speed for the network applications and less interference to enhance
data throughput. The incredible wireless speed makes it ideal for handling multiple HD movie streams,
high-resolution on-line games, stereo music, VoIPs and data streams at the same time stably and smoothly.
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11ac Innovations Bring Excellent Data Link Speed
The WDAP-C7200AC is built-in with high power amplifier and 4 highly-sensitive antennas which provide
stronger signal and excellent coverage even in the wide-ranging or bad environment. With adjustable transmit
power option, the administrator can flexibly reduce or increase the output power for various environments, thus
reducing interference to achieve maximum performance. To provide extremely high-speed user experience, the
WDAP-C7200AC adopts IEEE 802.11ac technology to extend the 802.11n 40MHz channel binding to 80MHz
and the implementation of 256-QAM modulation where higher transmitting/receiving rates go up to 867Mbps in
5GHz less interference frequency band. In addition, the WDAP-C7200AC is equipped with gigabit LAN port to
eliminate the restriction of 100Mbps Fast Ethernet wired connection to let users fully enjoy the high speed
provided by wireless. The IEEE 802.11ac also optimizes MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) mechanism to serve
multiple devices simultaneously.
Full Support of Wireless Security Encryption and Wireless Value-added Features
In aspect of security, besides 64/128-bit WEP encryption, the WDAP-C7200AC is integrated with WPA / WPA2,
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK and 802.1x Radius authority to secure and protect your wireless LAN. It provides the
wireless MAC filtering and SSID broadcast control to consolidate the wireless network security and prevent
unauthorized wireless connection. Being an access point, the WDAP-C7200AC supports the VLAN function to
allow multiple SSIDs (10 sets of SSIDs) to access Internal VLAN topology . Moreover, its Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
mechanism provides enhanced QoS over wireless connection for better performance in multimedia transmissi on
like on-line gaming and video streaming, which are classified as a top priority.
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Multiple Operation Modes for Various Applications
The WDAP-C7200AC supports AP, Client, WDS Bridge, Repeater and Universal Repeater modes, through
which it provides more flexibility for users when wireless netwo rk is est ablished. Comp ared with general wireless
access point, the WDAP-C7200AC offers more powerful and flexible capability for wireless clients.
Flexible Deployment with PoE Feature
Compliant with the IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet standard, the WDAP-C7200AC can be powered and
networked by a single UTP cable. It thus reduces the needs of extra cables and dedicated electrical outlets on
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the wall, ceiling or any other place where it is difficult to reach. The wireless network deployment becomes more
flexible and worry-free from the power outlet locations.
Easy Installation and Management
With user-friendly Web UI and step-by-step Quick Setup Wizard, the WDAP-C7200AC is easy to install, even for
users who never experience setting up a wireless network. Furthermore, with SNMP-based management
interface, the WDAP-C7200AC is convenient to be managed and configured remotely in a small business
wireless network.
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1.3 Product Features
Standard Compliant Hardware Interface
Complies with IEEE 802.11ac (draft 2.0) and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards
1 x 10/100/1000Base-TX Port with 1-port PoE (PD, Powered Device)
IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet design
RF Interface Characteristics
Features 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n) and 5GHz (802.11a/n/ac) concurrent dual band for more efficiency
of carrying high load traffic
2T2R MIMO technology for enhanced throughput and coverage
Provides multiple adjustable transmit power control
High speed up to 1.2Gbps (300Mbps for 2.4GHz + 867Mbps for 5GHz) wireless data rate
Comprehensive Wireless Advanced Features
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Multiple Wireless Modes: AP, Client, WDS PtP/ PtMP, WDS Repeater, Universal Repeater
Supports up to 10 multiple-SSIDs (2.4GHz+5GHz) to allow users to access different networks
through a single AP
Supports VLAN function to limit the clients to access the specific internal network resource
Supports WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) and wireless QoS to enhance the efficiency of multimedia
application
Supports IAPP (Inter Access Point Protocol) and wireless roaming to enable clients to roam across
different wireless networks
Supports 5-level Transmitting Power Control to adapt various environments
Supports wireless schedule to automatically enable or disable the wireless function based on
predefined schedule
Secure Network Connection
Advanced security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES encryption)
and 802.1x Radius Authentication
Supports MAC address filtering
Easy Installation & Management
Flexible deployment with standard 802.3at PoE/ PD supported
Web-based UI and Quick Setup Wizard for easy configuration
Remote Management allows configuration from a remote site
SNMP-based management interface
System status monitoring includes DHCP Client and System Log
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1.4 Product Specifications
User Manual of WDAP-C7200AC
Product
WDAP-C7200AC
1200Mbps 802.11ac Dual Band Ceiling Mount Wireless Access Point
Hardware Specifications
Interfaces LAN
Antennas Gain:
Reset Button
Reset button on the top cover
1 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 port
Auto-negotiation and Auto MDI/MDI-X
2 x 2.4GHz 3dBi PCBA antenna
2 x 5GHz 2.5dBi PCBA antenna
Press over 7 seconds to reset the device to factory default
LED Indicators
PWR
Allow LED to turn off via software control
Material Plastic
Dimensions (Φ x H) 194 x 49 mm
Weight 300 ±5g
Power Requirements 802.3at PoE, 48-56V DC input
Power Consumption 20W (max.)
Mounting Ceiling Mount
Wireless Interface Specifications
IEEE 802.11ac (Draft 2.0) 5GHz
Standard
IEEE 802.11a/n 5GHz
IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Antenna Structure
802.11ac: 2T2R MU-MIMO
802.11n: 2T2R MIMO
Modulation DSSS
802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM / 256QAM)
Data Modulation
802.11a/g/n: OFDM (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM)
802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK / DQPSK / CCK)
Band Mode
2.4G / 5G concurrent mode
2.4GHz
Frequency Range
5GHz
2.4GHz
Operating Channels
5GHz
Channel Width
802.11ac: 20/40/80MHz
802.11n: 20/40MHz
America/ FCC: 2.412~2.462GHz
Europe/ ETSI: 2.412~2.484GHz
America/ FCC: 5.180~5.240GHz, 5.725~5.850GHz
Europe/ ETSI: 5.180~5.240GHz
America/ FCC: 1~11
Europe/ ETSI: 1~13
America/ FCC:
36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165
Europe/ ETSI:
36, 40, 44, 48
5GHz channel list will vary in different countries according to their
regulations.
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802.11ac (VHT20, Nss2-MCS8): Up to 173.3Mbps
802.11ac (VHT40, Nss2-MCS9): Up to 400Mbps
802.11ac (VHT80, Nss2-MCS9): Up to 867Mbps
Data Transmission
Rates
Transmission Distance
Max. RF Power
Receive Sensitivity
802.11n (HT40): 270/243/216/162/108/81/54/27Mbps
135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5Mbps (dynamic)
802.11n (HT20): 130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13Mbps
65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5Mbps (dynamic)
802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps (dynamic)
802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps (dynamic)
802.11ac (draft): up to 30m
802.11n: up to 70m
802.11g: up to 30m
The estimated transmission distance is based on the theory. The actual
distance will vary in different environments.
5GHz:
802.11ac (VHT20): 22dBm
802.11ac (VHT40): 22dBm
802.11ac (VHT80): 22dBm
802.11n (HT20): 22dBm
802.11n (HT40): 22dBm
802.11a: 22dBm
2.4GHz:
802.11n: 17 ±2.5dBm
802.11b/g: 20 ±2.5dBm
5GHz:
802.11ac (VHT20): -91dBm @ Nss1-MCS0, -64dBm @ Nss2-MCS8
802.11ac (VHT40): -89dBm @ Nss1-MCS0, -59dBm @ Nss2-MCS9
802.11ac (VHT80): -86dBm @ Nss1-MCS0, -56dBm @ Nss2-MCS9
802.11n (HT20): -92dBm @ MCS0, -71dBm @ MCS7
802.11n (HT40): -89dBm @ MCS0, -66dBm @ MCS15
802.11a: -93 @ 6Mbps, -75dBm @ 54Mbps
2.4GHz:
802.11n 20MHz (MCS7): -69dBm @10% PER
802.11n 40MHz (MCS15): -66dBm @10% PER
802.11g (54Mbps): -74dBm @10% PER
802.11b (11Mbps): -88dBm @10% PER
Software Features
Wireless Mode
Encryption Security
Wireless Security
Universal Repeater
(AP+Client)
Repeater
(WDS+AP)
WDS PTP (Point to Point)
WDS PTMP (Point to Multipoint)
Client
AP (Access Point)
WEP (64/128-bit) encryption security
WPA / WPA2 (TKIP/AES)
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
Provides wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) filtering
Wireless MAC address filtering
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Max. Clients
LAN
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Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Enable/ Disable SSID Broadcast
WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia): 802.11e Wireless QoS
Multiple SSID: up to 5 at 2.4GHz and 5GHz, respectively
Wireless Isolation: Enables to isolate each connected wireless client from
communicating with each other
IAPP (Inter Access Point Protocol): 802.11f Wireless Roaming
Provides Wireless Statistics
Wire: 253
2.4GHz Wireless: 32
5GHz Wireless: 32
Built-in DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
Supports UPnP
Supports 802.1d Spanning Tree
Supports 802.1Q VLAN
Web-based (HTTP) management interface
SNTP time synchronize
Easy firmware upgrade
Supports Scheduling Reboot
Supports Smart Discovery Utility
Standards Conformance
IEEE 802.11ac (Draft 2.0, 2T2R, up to 867Mbps)
IEEE 802.11n (2T2R, up to 300Mbps)
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE Standards
IEEE 802.11i
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Other Protocols and
CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, SNTP
Standards
Environment & Certification
Operating: 0 ~ 50 degrees C
Temperature
Storage: -40 ~ 70 degrees C
Operating: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Humidity
Regulatory
Storage: 5 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
FCC Part 15B & 15C, IC, RoHS
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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation
Please follow the instructions below to connect WDAP-C7200AC to the existing network devices and your computers.
2.1 Product Outlook
Dimensions: 194 x 49 mm (Φ x H)
Drawing :
Figure 2-1 WDAP-C7200AC Product Drawing
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2.1.1 Panel Layout
The front and rear panel provide a simple interface monitoring the AP. Figure 2-2 shows the hardware interface
of the WDAP-C7200AC.
Hardware Interface
2.1.2 Hardware Description
LED definition
LED COLOR STATUS FUNCTION
PWR
Button definition
Object Description
Figure 2-2 WDAP-C7200AC Panel Layout
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
On Device power on
Off Device power off (control by S/W)
On System initializing, turned it off when system completed
Detect and identify the LED (control by S/W)
Blinking
1) Position LED on: LED blinks continuously.
2) Position LED off: the LED is off.
Port definition
(802.3at PoE)
Reset
seconds, and then release it.
Object Description
To restore to the factory default setting, press and hold the Reset Button over 7
PoE Port
10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 port , Auto MDI/ MDI-X
Connect PoE port to the IEEE 802.3at PSE to power on the device.
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Chapter 3. Connecting to the AP
3.1 System Requirements
Broadband Internet Access Service (Cable/xDSL/Ethernet connection)
One IEEE 802.3at PoE switch (supply power to the WDAP-C7200AC)
PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors
PCs running Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/XP, Windows Vista / Win 7, MAC OS 9 or later, Linux,
UNIX or other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols
1. The AP in the following instructions refers to PLANET WDAP-C7200AC.
2. It is recommended to use Internet Explore 7.0 or above to access the AP.
3.2 Installing the AP
Before installing the AP, make sure your PoE switch is connected to the Internet through the broadband service
successfully at this moment. If there is any problem, please contact your local ISP. After that, please install the
AP according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.
Step 1. Drill the outlet hole indicated on the mounting label and stick the given mounting label to the installation
location to let the Ethernet cable penetrate the outlet hole. Then, drill the mounting holes as indicated
on the label.
Figure 3-1 WDAP-C7200AC Installation Diagram 1
Step 2. Take the mounting bracket, put it on the target place by aligning the holes and fix it with the supplied
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screws. ※ IEEE 802.3at PoE switch is required.
Figure 3-2 WDAP-C7200AC Installation Diagram 2
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Step 3. Plug the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the PoE port of the WDAP-C7200AC.
Figure 3-3 WDAP-C7200AC Installation Diagram 3
Step 4. Load the device into the mounting bracket, and be sure the device is mated with two fixed screws.
Then, rotate the device clockwise to lock it in position.
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Figure 3-4 WDAP-C7200AC Installation Diagram 4
Step 5. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the PoE switch.
Figure 3-5 WDAP-C7200AC Installation Diagram 4
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Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your AP within minutes.
A computer with wired Ethernet connection to the Wireless AP is required for the first-time
configuration.
4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the WDAP-C7200AC is 192.168.1.253. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
These values can be changed as you want. In this guide, we use all the default values for description.
Connect the WDAP-C7200AC with your PC by an Ethernet cable plugging in LAN port on one side and in LAN
port of PC on the other side. Please power on the WDAP-C7200AC by PoE switch through the PoE port.
In the following sections, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows 7. And the
procedures in other operating systems are similar. First, make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, and refer
to the Ethernet adapter manual if needed.
4.1.1 Configuring the IP Address Manually
Summary:
Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC.
Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx (if the default IP address of the
WDAP-C7200AC is 192.168.1.253, and the DSL router is 192.168.1.254, the "xxx" can be configured
to any number from 1 to 252), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
1 Select Use the following IP address radio button, and then configure the IP address of the PC.
2 For example, as the default IP address of the WDAP-C7200AC is 192.168.1.253 and the DSL router is
192.168.1.254, you may choose from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.252.
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Figure 4-1 TCP/IP Setting
Now click OK to save your settings.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your
PC and the AP. The following example is in Windows 7 OS. Please follow the steps below:
1. Click on Start > Run.
2. Type “cmd” in the Search box.
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Figure 4-2 Windows Start Menu
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3. Open a command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.253 and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-3, it means the connection between your PC and the AP
has been established well.
Figure 4-3 Successful result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-4, it means the connection between your PC and the AP
has failed.
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Figure 4-4 Failed Result of Ping Command
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your AP. Some
firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
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4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI
It is easy to configure and manage the AP with the web browser.
Step 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address
http://192.168.1.253 in the web address field of the browser.
Figure 4-5 Login by default IP address
After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case
letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.
Default IP Address: 192.168.1.253
Default User name: admin
Default Password: admin
If the above screen does not pop up, it may mean that your web-browser has been set to a
proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings on the screen that
appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
Figure 4-6 Login Window
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Chapter 5. Configuring the AP
This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of AP’s functionalities and features under 6 main menus below,
allowing you to manage the AP with ease.
Figure 5-1 Main Menu
During operation, if you are not clear about a certain feature, you can refer to the “Help” section in the right side
of the screen to read all related helpful info.
5.1 Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard will guide the user to configure the WDAP-C7200AC easily and quickly. Select the Setup
Wizard on the left side of the screen and by clicking on Next on the Setup Wizard screen shown below, you will
then name your WDAP-C7200AC and set up its security.
Figure 5-2 Setup Wizard
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Figure 5-3 LAN Interface SetupTopology
Figure 5-4 Wizard – LAN Interface Setup
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Displays the current IP address of the AP. (Default = 192.168.1.253)
Displays LAN mask of the AP. (Default = 255.255.255.0)
IP address of the associated router. (Default = 192.168.1.254)
Step 2: Time Zone Setting
Figure 5-5 Time Zone Setup Topology
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