Quick Setup Guide Altai A2c Indoor DualBand 2x2 802.11ac AP _________________________________________________ Quick Setup Guide Version 1.0 1 Altai Technologies Ltd.
Quick Setup Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Altai A2c. This guide provides instructions to install the product and set it up as AP with minimal effort. Package Contents PoE Injector A2c Main Unit T-Rail Mounting Kit (Optional Item) Ceiling Mounting Kit 15/16in T-Rail Clip x2 Mounting Bracket x1 9/16in T-Rail Clip x2 Mounting Screw x2 Spacer x2 P3.5*32 Screw x2 P2.6*10 Screw x2 P2.6*12 Screw x2 P2.6*25 Screw x2 Quick Setup Guide 2 Altai Technologies Ltd.
Quick Setup Guide Hardware Overview LED Panel 2.4G/5G Radio WiFi LAN (Ethernet) (AP/Repeater/Bridge Mode) Solid Blue: LAN Connected Solid Blue (2.4G) / Green (5G): Flashing Blue: Data 1. AP Mode on but with no Clients Transmitting/Receiving Associated 2. Repeater Mode on but not Off: LAN Disconnected connected to AP 3.
Quick Setup Guide Mounting Options Option 1: Ceiling Mount – Mounting bracket Wall Mounting Screw Mounting Bracket P3.5*32 Screw P2.6*12 Screw Lock A2c by revolving 1. Attach the mounting bracket to the ceiling using the provided mounting screws and long screws (P3.5*32). 2. Insert the provided short screws (P2.6*12) into the bottom cover of A2c. Make sure that the screws are exposed enough to attach the mounting bracket. 3.
Quick Setup Guide Setup Requirements and Preparation A computer with Web Browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above) Two Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cables AltaiCare account (Optional) for cloud management service Power Options and Cable Connection Instructions You can follow one of the options below for A2c configuration as described in the following sections. Option 1: 802.3at-compliant PoE switch 1. Connect A2c Ethernet port to an 802.
Quick Setup Guide 1. Change TCP/IP Setting on your computer For Windows 7 users, 1. Go to Control Panel, click Network and Sharing Center and then choose the adapter that you want to connect to A2c unit. In this example, adapter “Local Area Connection 2” is in connection with A2c. Click it and then click Properties. 2. Under the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in the list box “This connection uses the following items”, and then click Properties. 3.
Quick Setup Guide 2. Access to Web Interface 1. Open a web browser. Type 192.168.1.222 in the address bar and then hit Enter. 2. Login page will come up and you are required to enter username and password. By default, the credentials are: Username: admin Password: admin 3. Click Login. 7 Altai Technologies Ltd.
Quick Setup Guide 3. Configure AP Mode (2.4G/5G) Network Scenario ISP Modem A2c (AP Mode) Gateway/Router 2.4G + 5G Coverage Internet Modem Ethernet Ethernet Cable Cable Cable 1. Go to Configuration > Wireless > Radio0(2.4G)/Radio1(5G) > General. Below screenshots show an example for 2.4G radio configuration only. Same procedures can be applied to 5G radio configuration. 2. Make sure the box of Enable Radio is checked. Select AP mode for the field of Radio Mode. Then click Submit. 3.
Quick Setup Guide 4. Make sure WLAN is enabled by checking the box. Type in SSID to name the wireless network you want to broadcast and then click Submit. 5. Click the tab WLAN Security. Select WPA2-PSK from the drop down menu of Authentication Mode and select AES for Cipher Mode. Type in a password within 8~64 characters or numbers in Pass Phrase and click Submit. 6. Click Save & Apply at the top right corner to have all changes take effect. 7. Hook up the A2c as shown in Network Scenario.
Quick Setup Guide 4. Configure Gateway Mode (Router Mode) Network Scenario A2c ISP (Gateway/Router Mode) Modem 2.4G + 5G Coverage Internet Modem Ethernet Cable Cable 1. Follow the steps 1 – 6 in Section 3 for the wireless settings. 2. Go to Configuration > Network > General. 3. Select Gateway Mode for Network Setting. 4. Select one of the following ways for Internet Connection Type. If you are not sure about the connection options, consult your ISP for correct settings.
Quick Setup Guide (b) DHCP/PPPoE With these modes selected, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway will be dynamically assigned and updated for each time of connection. Two options for DNS Auto Update: - Choose “Enable” to update DNS info along with other IP configuration via DHCP; or - Choose “Disable” for manual input of valid DNS info provided by ISP.
Quick Setup Guide 5. Click Submit at the page bottom and then click Save & Apply at the top right corner to have all changes take effect. 6. Hook up the A2c as shown in Network Scenario and connect a laptop to the broadcast SSID. The laptop will get an IP address 192.168.98.x with x between 2 and 254 and should be ready for Internet access. 7. To verify the A2c connection status, you can access the A2c Web Interface by entering 192.168.98.1 in the browser address bar.
Quick Setup Guide 5. Connect with Cloud-based controller – AltaiCare Network Scenario: ISP Modem Local Gateway/Router A2c_1 (AP) A2c_2 (AP) Note: For AltaiCare support, A2c should operate in Switch Mode (Section 3). 1. Users can manage their A2c and set up their hotspot service for subscribers with AltaiCare, which is a cloud-based system. 2. Go to Configuration > Network > General.
Quick Setup Guide 3. Click Remote Mgmt and check the box of Enable Remote Management. Select AltaiCare as Management Type and Cloud as Connection Type. 4. Select Full Management if the device is running in AP Mode. For Station Mode, Bridge Mode and Repeater Mode, select Monitor Mode instead. 5. Click Submit and then Save & Apply at the top right corner to make all the changes take effect. 6.
Quick Setup Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement (FCC) – USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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