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Chapter 2 How to Use

This chapter contains the following sections :

• Video Guide

• Installation

• Connection

• Configuration Wizard

• Lightning and ESD Protection

Video Guide​

Installation​

  1. Please follow the installation steps when assembling the device.

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① Pass the Ethernet cable through the hex cap.

② Open the cut part of the sealing plug, and then pass the Ethernet cable through it.

③ Pass the Ethernet cable through the hex stud.

④ Pass the Ethernet cable through the sealing ring.

⑤ Connect the Ethernet cable to the Internet Port.

⑥ Screw the omni antennas into the 2.4G and 5G antenna connectors.

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2.Installation

2.1 Outdoor Installation

Fix the device to the post with hose clamps, or fix the device to the wall with screws.

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Step 1: Stick two silicone pads.

Step 2: Thread the hose clamps.

Step 3: Tighten the hose clamps.

3.1 Firstly fasten the device to somewhere firm, then install the device in the holder.

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Suggestion: grounding wire's copper core: ≥ 4mm²; grounding pin's burial depth: ≥ 0.8m.

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① Turn the screw upwards by 90°.

② Thread the strap through the hole at the bottom of the fastener and pull the strap tightly.

③ Turn the screw downwards by 90°to lock the fastener.

④ Turn the screw clockwise to tighten the fastener by using the screwdriver.

Connection​

1. Via Wireless

1.1 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer(if you have one). If you try to connect the WiFi signal of the WAVLINK device by your PC, please make sure your PC is not connected to the router/switch via Ethernet cable.

1.2 Turn on your WiFi, find the SSID of this product on your wireless devices(smartphone, tablet computer, laptop, etc.) and place a connection.

2.Via Cable

2.1 Please connect one end of the Ethernet cable to your computer or laptop, and the other end to the LAN DATA IN port on the PoE converter. Once connected, you can proceed with the device configuration.

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.

Configuration Wizard​

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 smart phone and enter http://waplogin.link or 192.168.30.1 into the address bar(not search bar).
  2. Select your Country/Region and Time Zone.

Mode Selection​

This product supports 4 modes. Click to select corresponding mode.

AP Mode​

The purpose of AP mode: AP mode can help you convert existing wired signals into wireless signals.

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  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.
  • After configuration in AP mode. To log in the management page again, please connect the WiFi signal of WAVLINK device and use http://waplogin.link to log in.(http://192.168.30.1 might not work)

Repeater Mode​

The purpose of repeater mode: In repeater mode, the WAVLINK device can establish a wireless connection with the upstream router. And it will create one or two new WiFi signals to cover a larger area.

1.Click and 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.

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  1. Enter the WiFi password for the wireless network that you have selected. Set the wireless network encryption mode and password for this device. Click Save.

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Manual Input​

If the WiFi signal of the upstream router is hidden, you could enter its WiFi name manually.

  1. Manually add the wireless network you want to connect, enter the device information, and click Next.

  1. Set the wireless network encryption mode and password for this device. Click Save.

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. Click and 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 Router Mode​

The purpose of mesh router mode: Router mode can help you convert existing wired signals to wireless signals. And it could also form mesh system with the wavlink mesh extender which support everything mesh technology.

  1. Click then choose Mesh Router Mode.
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  2. Choose Mesh Router Mode, configuring the corresponding WAN Type, SSID(Wi-Fi name), Encryption Method and Password, then click Save.

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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 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. Click and select Mesh Extender Mode.

  1. Select your Country/Region and Time Zone. Then click Next.

  2. Click Start Pairing.

Note:
When the device enters the pairing state, please keep pressing the PAIR button 2s 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. The configure the device again.

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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