Installation Instructions

NetMetal ac
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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.
See mikrotik.com/products for the latest version of this document. Page 1, Document #53381 Modified on: 30.JAN.2020