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Chapter 2 How to Use

This chapter contains the following sections :

• Video Guide

• Installation Guide

• Connection

• Configuration

• Lightning and ESD Protection

Video Guide​

Installation Guide​

Assembly​

①Pass the RJ45 cable through the waterproof cap(A), waterproof silicone plug(B) and claw body(C) in turn.

②Plug the waterproof silicone plug into the claw body.

③Pass the RJ45 cable through the waterproof sealing ring(D).

④Put the waterproof sealing ring on the waterproof claw body.

⑤Connect the RJ45 cable to WAN/LAN port.

⑥Attach the rubber ring(E) onto the antenna connector and screw the 2.4G/5G antenna into the antenna connector.

⑦Turn the wrench counterclockwise during assembly to tighten the waterproof gland; Turn the wrench clockwise to loosen the waterproof gland during disassembly.

Installation​

Wall Mounting​

① Use a 6mm drill to make 4 holes of 2.5cm depth in the wall according to the positioning card.

② Put the rubber plug into the hole and put in the screw. The screws should protrude about 5mm from the wall for hanging the euipment.

③ Hang the router to the srews through the wall mounting holes.

Pole Mounting​

Fix the device to the post with the cable ties.

Step 1. Thread the cable ties through the fixing point of the bracket.

Step 2. Fix the product to the post with cable ties.

Connection​

Passive PoE​

(1) Wired (For AP/Mesh AP/Mesh Router Mode)

(2) Wireless (For Repeater/Mesh Extender Mode) ① Connect the “PoE” port of the PoE converter with an Ethernet cable to the “WAN/LAN Port (POE)” of the device. ② Connect the PoE converter to power source. Note: The PoE converter is not waterproof. Please place the “PoE” port facing downwards to avoid water from flowing into the converter. ③ Connect the indoor router to the PoE converter via an Ethernet cable for AP/Router mode. In Repeater mode, this Ethernet cable is not required.

Active PoE (For AP/Mesh AP/Mesh Router Mode)​

Attention: ① Make sure you use a certified CAT6 or higher standard Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors. ② Make sure the Ethernet cable length is less than 100 meters (328 feet).

Configuration​

Connect to the device​

Method 1: Wireless Connection​

  1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer(if you have one).
  2. Turn on your WiFi, find the SSID of this product on your wireless devices(smartphone, tablet computer, laptop, etc.) and place a connection.

Method 2: Wired Connection​

Via Cable

  1. Connect the Ethernet cable to your PC/laptop and the LAN DATA IN port of your PoE converter, and then you can start configuring the device.
note

The above steps are the operations for the FAT AP mode. For the operation of FIT AP mode, please go to the last chapter for the details.

If you plan to use the AP/Router function of this device:
After completing the initial mode configuration, please connect the LAN DATA IN port of this device to a LAN port on your main upper router.

Login & System Configuration​

  1. The login page will pop up when the router is connected to your devices for the first time. You can also launch a browser from your computer or smartphone and enter http://waplogin.link or 192.168.30.1 into the address bar(not search bar).
  2. Please enter your password.
  3. Select your Country/Region and Time Zone.

Mode Selection​

This product supports 5 modes. Click mode selection to select corresponding mode.

AP Mode​

  1. The system selects AP mode by default, there is no need to select the AP mode manually. Click on Next.
  2. Connect the WAN/LAN port of this product to the PoE and connect the LAN DATA IN port of the poe box to the host router via Ethernet cable.
  3. Then you can change the SSlD or use the default one, the encryption mode recommend is WPA2-PSK. For your network security, please create a new Password according to the rule. Then click on Save and wait for the setting process to complete.
    Note
  • For Smart DHCP Service: With smart DHCP service being enabled, if the upstream device is not been connected or the upstream device is unable to provide IP, the router will assign the IP automatically. If no automatical IP assignment is needed, it is recommended to disable it.
  • If the configuration for this device is needed, entering http://waplogin.link to configure the setting if it is neccessary.

Repeater Mode​

Select Repeater Mode.

Select Wi-Fi​
  1. After scanning, please make sure the Wi-Fi you want to select is listed, and click Next, if it isn't, please click Rescan.
  2. Enter the password for the wireless network that you have selected. Set the wireless network encryption mode and password for this device. Click Save.
Manual Input​

There is also an option to manually enter information about the superior wireless network that needs to be relayed.

  1. Manually add the wireless network you want to connect, enter the device information, and click Next.
  2. Set the wireless network encryption mode and password for this device. Click Save.

Mesh Router Mode​

  1. Before configuring. please make sure your upper router has connected to the WAN/LAN port of this product.
  2. Choose Mesh Router Mode.
  3. Configuring the corresponding WAN Type, SSID(Wi-Fi name), Encryption Method and Password, then click Save.
    ① If you choose DHCP, you will need to decide whether to enable the MAC clone. Some ISPs register the MAC address of your computer when you firstly access the Internet through their cable modem, we need to clone the MAC address of your computer to the router. The Custom MTU(Maximum Transmission Unit) is the largest size of a data packet that can be transmitted over the network. If your ISP requires you to adjust the MTU size, enable this option. Otherwise, we recommend you to keep it disabled for optimal network performance.
    ② If you choose PPPoE, enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. PPPoE is usually designed for such as DSL or fiber optics.
    ③ If you choose Static IP, enter a specified IP parameters including IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS1 and DNS2 provided by your ISP.

Mesh AP Mode​

  1. Before configuration, connect this product’s WAN/LAN port to the PoE. The PoE switch’s LAN port connects to the upper router. This mode also supports mesh topology, which means it can form a mesh network after pairring with other nodes.
  2. Select Mesh AP Mode.
  3. You can change the SSID(WiFi Name) or use the default one. WPA2-PSK is recommended for the Encryption Method.
  4. For network security, it is recommended to create a new Password.
  5. Click Save, and wait for the configuration to complete.

Mesh Extender Mode​

In this mode, the device enters a Mesh networking pairing state, making it discoverable for scanning and pairing by proximate primary devices waiting to establish a connection. If you have a router that supports WAVLINK Everything Mesh function, then you can build a mesh system with this mode.

  1. Select Mesh Extender Mode.
  2. Select your Country/Region and Time Zone.
  3. Click Start Pairing. Note:
    When the device enters the pairing state, please keep pressing the PAIR button 1s on the primary router or add the mesh device in the primary router configuration page, the pairing time is expected to be 2 minutes. If the pairing fails, check whether the primary router is set correctly, and then enable re-pairing via the pairing button or re-enter this device page. If you want to switch to another mode when you have successfully configured mesh extender mode, please reset this device.

Lightning and ESD Protection​

It is recommended to install a grounding wire to enhance the equipment's protection against lightning and static electricity, thereby ensuring the product's service life, please use a suitable grounding wire to connect the grounding terminal to the grounding facility before installing this product. And the grounding wire should meet the local installation requirements. You should use screws to secure the grounding wire to the grounding terminal.

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