QUICK START GUIDE. WK-2x Access Point. WK-2, WK-2-B, WK-2-C / ac Dual Band Access Version 1.1

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1 QUICK START GUIDE WK-2x Access Point WK-2, WK-2-B, WK-2-C / ac Dual Band Access Version 1.1

2 Contents Package Contents 3 WK-2 Mounting Options 4 WK-2-C Mounting 14 Powering Up the Access Point 22 Configuring the Access Point 25 Step 1: Login 25 Step 2: Radio 30 Step 3: Security Profiles 34 Step 4: Configuration 36 Guest Network 38 Package Contents Contents depend on your WK-2x model. Please refer to the installation manual of your product. WK-2x ac Dual Band Access Point Built in 3x3 internal antennas Powered by POE+ 2 LAN ports for Network Extensions System Requirements Windows or Mac PC with an Ethernet interface. WK-2x Default Settings Operation Mode: Access Point IP Address: DHCP or Username/Password: pakedge/pakedgea SSID: Pakedge2.4-1 and Pakedge5-1 Power Output: High Security: Disabled 2 3

3 WK-2 Mounting Options Using the Provided Wall Mount Bracket. Vertical mount: Secure the wall bracket to the wall anchors using the included hardware. A1 B1 A2 UP A5 A7 B3 B4 A6 A8 A3 B2 A4 A. Double-gang electrical box, wall B. Single-gang electrical box, european outlet box us 4 round junction box, us 3.5 round juction box 4 5

4 Horizontal mount: Line up the slots and secure the wall bracket to the wall anchors using the included hardware. Attach the recommended plastic cable clip. Route cables along the channel on the back of the WAP and secure cables to the plastic clip by pressing the cable to the clip. ROUTE CABLES UP RECOMMENDED CABLE CLIP PLACEMENT Line the two tabs on the top of the wall bracket with the two pockets on the back of the access point. 6 7

5 Place the WAP firmly against the wall bracket, ensuring the cables are tucked in the channel on the back of the WAP and/or behind the wall bracket. 8 9

6 Slide the WAP downward until the top two tabs on the Wall Bracket are locked into place Secure the WAP to the wall bracket s bottom tab with the included security screw. SLIDE WAP DOWN TO LOCK TORX SECURITY SCREW SUPPLIED TORX SCREWDRIVER(OPTIONAL) TORX SECURITY SCREW INSTALLATION 10 11

7 Using provided T-bar Bracket Rotate the WAP counter-clockwise until the T-bar bracket is secured to the T-bar. Place the appropriate sized T-bar bracket into the slots on the back of the WAP and line up the two holes on the T-bar bracket with the two mounting points on the back of the WAP. Using the supplied hardware, mount the T-bar bracket to the WAP. NOTE: Please refer to the user manual for more detailed information regarding the installation and configuration of the access point

8 WK-2-C Mounting 2. Swing WAP down. 1. Open the release latch and push on the back of WK-2-C to swing the WAP out from ceiling/wall bracket

9 3. Using the supplied template, cut a diameter circle at the desired mounting location for your WK-2-C. Route an in-wall Ethernet cable through the opening on the back of WK-2-C housing. Insert the WK-2-C into the ceiling/wall. 4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the mounting ears. Use a clockwise rotation. NOTE: Do not use excessive force when tightening the mounting-ears. This can strip the mounting ears and render them non-functional

10 5. Plug Ethernet cable into WK-2-C. Route Ethernet cable as shown. Use optional cable clip if necessary. 6. Swing WAP back into WK-2-C housing

11 WK-2-C installation with optional pre-construction bracket Pre-construction bracket sold separately. 1. Place the pre-construction bracket against the bottom of the ceiling studs at the desired mounting location. 2. Mark locations for mounting screws. Drill 1/16 pilot holes at marked locations. Secure pre-construction bracket to ceiling studs using the provided hardware. 3. Install sheet rock over pre-construction bracket. Make note of where the cutout on the pre-construction bracket is when installing the drywall. 4. Cut opening in sheet rock using the cutout on the pre-construction bracket as a guide. Note: the Pakedge logo should be facing outwards

12 Powering Up the Access Point The access point can be powered via PoE+ or by the included power adapter. Please see below for examples: Power using a PoE+ Switch Power Using a PoE+ Injector Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop WK-2 WK-2 Panel Ethernet Cable Tablet Panel PoE+ Injector Ethernet Cable Tablet Switch Smartphone Ethernet Cable Switch Smartphone 22 23

13 Power using the included power adapter Configuring the Access Point Step 1: Login There are two options to login to the unit: Laptop Laptop Option 1: Connect a computer to the WK-2x with an Ethernet cable. Enter into the address bar of your web browser. You should see a login page. In the username box, type pakedge. In the password box, type pakedgea and click Login. WK-2 Panel Tablet AC Adapter Power Outlet Smartphone The Wireless Access Point should now be up and running with its default settings. It does not need to be configured to be functional. To make changes to the SSID and security settings, you need to access the WK-2x using a web browser. NOTE: If your computer is not set to the default IP scheme of the WK-2x ( X), you must first configure the TCP/IP settings on your computer to log in to the WK-2x through a web browser

14 Using Windows 7 Following page will display when logged in: 1. Under Control Panel Network and Internet, click on View Network Status and Tasks. 2. On the left panel, click on Change Adapter Settings and right-click on Local Area Connection. 3. Select Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. 5. Select Use The Following IP Address and enter the following information: IP Address: Subnet Mask: Additional settings can be left blank. 6. Click OK and Close 26 27

15 Option 2 Once you are logged in to the AP, hover over Network and click on LAN. You can use the Where s My WAP (WMW) software, which is free to download from the Dealer Portal section of the Pakedge website This application will automatically scan the network for any Pakedge access point. Once the application finds the access points, you will have the option to change their IP addresses by clicking on the pencil icon. Note: The default IP Setting on the WK-2x is DHCP. If you want to assign a static IP to the WK-2x, select Static IP from drop-down menu and fill in the IP address, subnet mask and gateway information. Click Apply to implement your changes. Note: If you plan on using multiple access points at your home, remember that they all come with the same IP address by default

16 Step 2: Radio The first tab under Wireless is Radio. By default, the WK-2x operates in Access Point Mode. The mode can be set for either the 2.4 or the 5 GHz band. The available modes for the WK-2x are: Access Point, WDS Root Access Point, WDS Repeater and WDS Bridge. Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, the WK-2x broadcasts both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals to stations that support ac. Laptop WK-2 Laptop Panel Tablet NOTE: That once you apply a country code, you cannot change it unless you reset the WK-2x to factory default. Ethernet Cable Smartphone

17 WDS Bridge Mode In WDS Bridge Mode, you can connect the WK-2x to a client by its Ethernet port. The WK-2x will receive the wireless signal from an access point and send the signal, through its Ethernet port, to the client. A separate WK-2x must be in WDS Root Access Point mode for this setting to operate. WDS Repeater Mode WDS Repeater Mode can be used to connect two WK-2x access points wirelessly and extend your wireless network coverage. A separate WK-2x must be in WDS Root Access Point mode for this setting to operate. WK-2 WK-2 WK-2 Laptop WK-2 Laptop Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Refer to the user manual for information on the other operating modes

18 Step 3: Security Profiles The next tab over is the Security Profiles. You can change security settings for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The most secure and common mode is WPA2-PSK. This setting is known to be the most secure and is compatible with all the latest devices. NOTE: When choosing the security settings, consider your client devices. Older laptops or phones do not support WPA2 security. Also, some devices are only compatible with certain security types. You may want to reference your device specifications

19 Step 4: Configuration In this section, you can change the SSID name and apply the security profile that was set up in step 4. By default, the SSID is Pakedge2.4-1 and Pakedge5-1. You will have the option to change the name and add security profiles by selecting the options from the drop-down menu

20 Guest Network This will allow you to set up a guest network. Please see manual for further details. pakedgedevice&software inc 3847 Breakwater Avenue, Hayward,CA Main: Fax: sales@pakedge.com 38